Datang Longya

Chapter 46 Public Trial!

Li Chengqian scratched his head: "Father, what does the emperor mean to rehabilitate Liu Wenjing tomorrow?"

Leng Feng nodded: "Liu Wenjing and your father are old friends, your father will never tolerate Liu Wenjing's spirit in the sky can only relieve hatred, but not redress. What's more, Tai Chi Palace was full of princes and ministers back then, but they all heard Pei Ji's words."

Li Chengqian thought for a while before saying: "Master, it is reasonable to say that Pei Ji is the Duke of the state, and the crime should be handed over to Dali Temple for trial. Why is he imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and there is a public trial?"

Leng Feng smiled: "This is what I told your father..."

The same question was also asked by Dai Zhou. Before the Taishang Emperor was overwhelmed by anger in the Taiji Palace, and the emperor was also angry, he didn't dare to ask. He didn't enter the palace until the evening when he felt that the emperor's anger had subsided.

Li Shimin invited Dai Zhou to sit across the table: "Dai Qing, do you still remember what Wei Zheng said about Pei Ji's fault?"

Dai Zhou said, "Words can't describe it."

Li Shimin personally poured Dai Zhou a cup of tea. Dai Zhou was flattered, but the emperor said:
"Today I'm chatting with you about the past. During the reign of Wude, you were only the servant of the Ministry of Punishment. You should be very clear about Liu Wenjing's unjust death by Pei Ji."

Dai Zhou smiled wryly and said, "I don't know! I was so disappointed at that time! Liu Wenjing can be regarded as a founding meritorious service, but the villain has gained power, and he didn't even leave his blood!"

"I am an old friend with Liu Wenjing. Although he is eager for quick success, he really cares about the country and the people. In the past, both Liu Wenjing and I opposed the increase of taxes in Hebei. At that time, Liu Wenjing burst into tears in the court!

But in the end, it was still suppressed by Pei Ji. Regardless of the long-term war in Hebei and the withering population, the Turks' annual southward migration alone made it impossible for them to have a rest.

How many people will be forced to leave their homes and become refugees by raising taxes! "

Dai Zhou sighed, "It's a big crime to bring harm to the country and the people."

Li Shimin took out a box from under the desk case, and inside was the blood-stained Confucian robe: "Refugees go out of the mountains to settle down, but it is a policy of strengthening the country that is more immediate than encouraging births. Chengqian is only nine years old, and he just stays on the spot regardless of the rules." Killed Cui Buyun. As a result, you also saw that the refugees from Anmin County came out of the mountain in large numbers. The news spread all over the Tang Dynasty. It is handled by the imperial court, but those who harm the people must be judged by the people of the world!"

Dai Zhou straightened up, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is right, I know it!"

Li Shimin waved his hand: "Go back, get up early tomorrow, and command the imperial army to manage the order of the scene."

Dai Zhou bowed again, and then strode back.He felt that what the emperor said made sense!
In the morning, when it was still dark, Leng Feng woke up, walked to Liu Shuwen's house, and found that this silly woman hadn't slept all night, and she was keeping vigil for her father with all her filial piety.

Leng Feng walked up to Liu Wenjing's memorial tablet and put a stick of incense on it, and then said to Liu Shuwen who bowed and bowed in return, "Go and eat something, today's public trial for Pei Ji, and you will be on stage."

Liu Shuwen choked with sobs and said: "My father's vengeance has been avenged, and the grievance will soon be cleared. Shuwen thanked the host for his kindness. In this life and the next life, I will repay it with death!"

Leng Feng smiled, and went to wake Li Chengqian to wake up. This child likes to sleep in after leaving the palace, and he won't wake up unless he is woken up.

Today's Chang'an is very lively, and the people are waiting early in front of the gate for the opening of the workshop, and go to Zhuque Street to watch the court trial.

In the past, I only knew that people who committed crimes would be interrogated and dealt with by the government. I didn't expect that ordinary people could watch and discuss this time. There has never been such a thing in the history books.

Suzaku Avenue is now surrounded by the imperial army, it can be said that there is a post at five steps and a sentry at ten steps. The seats for the emperor, princes and ministers have already been prepared, and Pei Ji was also locked in a cage in the middle of the street early.

Pei Ji's eyes were dull at this time, and he couldn't feel the pain of the wounds all over his body at all.He couldn't figure out why he would be in such a situation.

One second he was still fantasizing about the scene of the official returning to his position, but the next second he fell to the [-]th floor of hell.

I never said that!
Pei Ji wanted to beat his chest and shout, but that day he heard it very clearly, it was his own voice.

The first ray of sunlight in the morning shone on Pei Ji's face covered in blood and medicine powder. Pei Ji knew that his life was coming to an end.

The people of Chang'an flocked to Suzaku Street. Although many people were holding rotten steamed buns and other things to enjoy their hands, the surrounding guards did not allow them to approach.

Two bright yellow carriages drove up, and after Li Shimin and Li Yuan got out of the carriages, the common people shouted long live.

Opposite Pei Ji, there was a two-tiered platform. Li Yuan and Li Shimin sat side by side on the highest platform, and the next level was today's presiding judge-Dai Zhou and the princes and ministers.

Dai Zhou cleared his throat and said loudly, "Quiet!"

When the onlookers calmed down, Pei Ji turned around and turned to the Supreme Emperor and the emperor.

"Let's get started!" Li Yuan said to Li Shimin.

"Dai Zhou, today is the world's public trial. I'm just watching from the sidelines. You want the people to speak freely, you know?"

"The minister obeys the order!"

The Imperial Army gave way to the common people, and Dai Zhou said loudly, "Today is a public trial. Anyone can sue this person! If there is a wrong, you can come forward."

The crowd was discussing, and after a long time, a man came out: "My lord, the villain was originally a commoner in Da'an Square. This old thief took a fancy to my sister and sent a servant to threaten him several times. My sister would rather die than follow me." , I hanged myself several times. If I hadn’t hid at my uncle’s house in Luoyang, I’m afraid I’d have fallen into the pit of fire!”

There was a big man in the lead, and many people stood up to testify against Pei Ji's lustful behavior.

Dai Zhou concluded: "To oppress the people is one thing, and to rob people's women is two. Is there any more?"

At this time, the old Wang Gui stood up from his seat. Today he was dressed in court clothes, and after paying respects to the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor meticulously, he said to Dai Zhou: "Since it is a public trial, even though I am a courtier, I have the qualifications to testify.

The old man testified that Pei Ji was the prime minister back then, but formed a party for personal gain and accepted bribes.

Words bewitch the king and disturb the court, these are two.

To act recklessly and change government orders privately, this is the third.

Such a treacherous minister, the old man is ashamed to be with him! "

Dai Zhou nodded, Wang Gui had already sorted out the guilt very clearly, so he didn't need to sum it up.

Before Wang Gui returned to the table, Wei Zheng had already stood up, and together with Wei Zheng, there was also Liu Shuwen who walked out of the common people, all in filial piety, holding a memorial tablet.

Wei Zheng walked up to Liu Shuwen, bowed to the memorial tablet, and Liu Shuwen kowtowed back.

The two walked in front of Pei Ji, Wei Zheng pointed to the memorial tablet and said, "Pei Ji, do you ever remember this person!"

Pei Ji glanced at the memorial tablet with dim eyes, and said with a wry smile: "It's a centipede after all, it's dead but not stiff. Why, you, Wei Zheng, want to speak for him?"

Wei Zheng smiled miserably and said, "How could Liu Wenjing be framed by you, a villain! How could Liu Wenjing's youngest son be hanged by you in the bedroom of his deceased father!"

Liu Shuwen hugged her father's spiritual tablet fiercely, and said to Pei Ji with tears streaming down her face: "Although my father and you have a long history of enmity, why did you falsely accuse him of treason and make him bear eternal infamy? Why is my brother? My sister, Mother and aunt, what are you doing? Pei Ji, if your wife and daughter are being treated like this, can you rest in peace under the Nine Springs!"

Wei Zheng turned around and knelt down on the ground: "Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor, my minister Wei Zheng impeached Pei Ji and falsely accused Liu Wenjing of treason, my minister Wei Zheng impeached Pei Jicao to ignore human life! Yesterday Pei Ji's words were still echoing in the Taiji Palace, Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor! The strange injustice of the scorching heat and snow! If you don't get it right, what is the law of heaven!"

Li Yuan sighed deeply, Pei Ji's words thoroughly proved everything.

He can only follow the crowd!
(End of this chapter)