Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 600 The Most Unusual Year in Chang'an City

It's Chinese New Year, whether it's the royal family or ordinary people's homes, everything in this season is auspicious.Those prisoners who were supposed to be killed in the custody of the imperial court will also be arranged for the next autumn execution. The reason for doing this is not only auspicious, but also to show the emperor's grace.

But this year is different. The Jingzhao Mansion has posted notices in every workshop in Chang'an to deal with a large number of corrupt officials on the last day before the festival, and the place is still the old place-Chang'an East City.

The murderers in Dongshikou have always been the officials of the Ministry of Criminal Justice or Dali Temple. Occasionally, if there are a few repeat offenders, one or two senior officials will be the best. When Chang'an will gather all the officials above the fourth rank in Chang'an City. But there are so many new things that I haven't encountered in many years, so people who come to Dongshikou to see the scenery are really crowded.

Dongshikou-Jianzhantai, Li Chengqian sat on the seat, and Li Hui and Li Chongzhen, two six-lead generals, stood in two guards. One of them held a long spear and the other held a knife. They were the prince's "generals with swords".Standing below are the officials of Dali Temple headed by Changsun Wuji and Dai Zhou. Their expressions are extremely solemn. Even though it is freezing cold, their backs are still straight, waiting for the prince's order at any time.

As for the officials who came to observe the execution, they were placed on a platform on the right, and they didn't even get a seat. Under the "care" of the cold wind, these pampered gentlemen were already shivering.Of course, the cold weather is one aspect, and the more important thing is the timidity in the heart. Imamami and the prince are too ruthless, and the officials of the entire state capital, from big to small, from bottom to top, regardless of seriousness, are all punished. Capital punishment, this is the first time since the founding of the Tang Dynasty!
At the beginning of noon, Sun Fujia, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, took a notebook and drank on the stage: "In December of the 11th year of Zhenguan, Dali Temple was ordered to conclude the case of Yongchang Mansion, and asked the Ministry of Education to submit a report for approval. The decree The Ming Dynasty issued a decree to punish [-] corrupt officials including Han Kui, Zhang Cong, Li Du, and Changsun Anye, so as to rectify the laws of the country and bring peace to the people.”

When Sun Fujia stated the whole story of the Yongchang case, Li Chengqian brought a jar of wine from the supervisory stage to the eldest grandson Anye and Han Kui, and asked the executioner to feed them two bowls of Zhuangxing wine. My uncle, one is the grandson monkey who I personally caught, and I am leaving, so I can't do without a sip.

Li Chengqian said indifferently: "Uncle, money is a good thing, but it's not a thing. As for you, you are used to blessings, and you are always competing for the first place in wine and sex. This ostentation is not much worse than that of Prince Yipin. But when it comes to managing the family business, Even the eunuchs sent by the inner palace are inferior. Han Kui is doing what he likes, Jiang Ziya is fishing, you are that useless, and you are a fool when you die!"

After talking about the eldest grandson Anye, Li Chengqian turned his head to Han Kui again: "Han Kui, you are a talent, just look at these guys who were dragged into the water by you and you will know, usually they are all the elites in the court. This old boy was cheated until he died, and he knew it was a scam, but he followed you hand in hand to the Palace of the King of Hades.

If you put your heart on the right way, you must be the pillar of the country, and your achievements are not inferior to those of Ma Zhou and Wang Zhi. Rewarding you with two bowls of wine alone is just a way to fancy you. Corrupt officials are so capable, what a pity. ! "

After hearing the prince's words, Han Kui, who was kneeling on the ground, smiled, and then replied: "His Royal Highness, there is a saying that murder, set fire, and receive peace are the rules that have not changed since ancient times. Those in your court How loyal are civil servants and military generals who were born bandits to the imperial court?

They are also the masters who watch people eat, as long as the price is right, let alone cover up criminals, even killing the king is no problem.Han Kui is not the first one, nor will he be the last one. Human feelings are cold and warm, and the officialdom is prevailing. Prince, please take your time! "

Haha, "Han Kui, you're good enough, Gu's wine is really not free, it's much better than Gu's useless uncle, look at this guy who's scared to pee before he's even had an operation, and he's seen the army before General? But, Han Kui, don’t rush to reincarnate after you go down, wait below and see if you can send all the corrupt officials in the world down!” After speaking, Li Chengqian returned to the supervisory platform with a flick of his sleeves. down.

After Sun Fugana finished his busy work, Li Chengqian picked up the sign on the case and threw it away, while the impatient executioners who had been waiting below chopped them one by one. Even the officials on the stage lowered their heads and dared not look at it.

Just when everyone was muttering in their hearts, Wei Zheng, who had just been reinstated as a prisoner, stood up very inappropriately, and shouted loudly at the officials who bowed their heads: "Put your heads up for this old man, don't do anything wrong, and confiscate other people's money." Black money, what are you afraid of!"

Hearing Wei Zheng's words of standing up and talking without back pain, all the officials scolded in their hearts. What the hell, you Wei Zheng is a stubborn old man who doesn't like oil and salt. You have no favors to talk about, and no one will treat you with favors. up.But as for us, who doesn't have three relatives and four old friends, if we can't explain it clearly later, it will be different from the following unlucky people.

After beheading people all over the place, everyone thought it was over, but they didn't expect that the guards would bring in another group of old and weak women and children. These people were the family members of the prisoner in Yongchang.Originally, according to Li Chengqian's meaning, he was sent to the army, and it was fine to be a slave to a man in armor.But Changsun Wuji brought the emperor's words, since he chooses to do it, he should do it big and thoroughly, so that all the officials in the world know the court's attitude towards corrupt officials.

Cutting off a man is not as crying as the baby in the moon, but now cutting up these women and children, let alone the appearance of wet crotch diapers.Before the execution, Li Chengqian specifically told the executioner that when he was working, he should be more agile with his hands, and his tricks should be brighter, so as not to make those women and children suffer more.

A little while later, after the execution was over, Li Chengqian stood on the execution platform and shouted loudly: "My fellow ministers and folks, it's Chinese New Year. It's supposed to be auspicious. You shouldn't kill people, and you killed so many people. But your majesty said, corrupt officials If the officials are not killed, the people who have been harmed will have no peace for a day. For the sake of the peace of the country and the well-being of the people, they have to use the sword on this festive day.

From now on, no matter whether he is an important official of the court or a relative of the emperor, as long as he has done those deeds that harm the common people, you can go to the copper cabinet in front of the palace to submit a report. Home ransacking, beheading! "

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, the surrounding people knelt down and shouted: Long live the Tang Dynasty, long live my emperor!The sound of its cheers shook the heavens, so the people of Chang'an City ushered in the new year amidst the blood and human heads all over the ground. .
(End of this chapter)