After Shao Song

Chapter 142 Ming Canon Punishment
Zhao Guanjia keeps his word. Although the operating system of the Secret Pavilion is very complete, when it comes to such a big case, he, the top leader, must make the decision.And his decision was that anyone involved in the case would be dealt with in accordance with national laws, regardless of military or military merit.

He said this in a dignified and dignified manner in front of all civil and military officials during the dynasty.Ma Shen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, who had not dared to pick a fight with Zhao Guan's family for four or five years, finally couldn't bear it at this time and came out and said: "Guan family, I already know that it is too pedantic for the old Song Dynasty to not punish the doctor. But after all, a hundred years of tradition, The officials investigate and deal with the crime in accordance with the law, and I have no objection at all. Can we give some dignity to these people who have not been convicted?"

Zhao Jiu sneered and was about to say something.Unexpectedly, Yan Xiaozhong, the chief censor, stood up and said: "Ma Shangshu is also a person who has personally walked on the old route of the Yellow River. These corruption suspects only lost their dignity, but the hardworking people of the Song Dynasty lost their lives and food rations. What Shangshu said Do you dare to face the sun and the moon, and the wronged souls below?" It can be seen that there are huge differences among the civil servants about this.

Xiao En, who was feeling uncomfortable in his official uniform, also came out to help and said, "They have killed so many people, and all they embezzled were the money that officials squeezed out of their teeth. What kind of dignity these people want, they are all useless." It’s shameful. Even the eighteenth generation of their ancestors have been embarrassed by these people.”

A civil servant said: "Xiao Yushi, I know you care about people's livelihood, but this is the main hall, so please be gentler in your words."

Xiao Enhuan said without hesitation: "If I hadn't learned courtesy from Zhao Tongpan over the years, I would have pushed these people into the water and drowned them alive, so that they would know what it feels like to be flooded in the Yellow River."

Seeing that Yue Fei continued to speak like this, Xiao En would definitely suffer a loss, and he was caught. He scolded: "Xiao Yushi. It is a serious crime to speak out in front of the palace. You should know that this is in front of the officials. You must trust the officials. That’s good.”

Xiao En naturally knew that Yue Fei would not harm him, so he kept silent and stopped talking.

"Okay, the witnesses and material evidence in this case are complete. Xiao Yushi and Zhao Yushi (Zhao Shicheng) deserve the most credit, but the credit will be calculated later. Today, what I want to say is that since the witnesses and material evidence are complete, the relevant criminals have also been arrested. Escort. Does Dali Temple have a conviction plan?" Zhao Jiu looked at him coldly for a while and said calmly.

Wang Yan had been waiting to appear for a long time, and immediately said: "Official family. According to the "Song Xingtong", Pei Zude is the chief criminal of corruption, and has the crime of dragging Fan Zongyin and Liu Bao into the water. According to the law, he should be executed, his house confiscated and exiled. Liu Bao Secondly, behead people and not confiscate their homes. Fan Zongyin’s involvement in the case was relatively minor, but it was inevitable that he would be deprived of his writing, demoted to a commoner, and at the same time fined and confiscated. He would not use it. In addition, I have also drawn up opinions on the disposal of those involved in the case and asked the Ministry of Punishment for review. Only Liu Hongdao, Although the officials say they don’t take credit, they are one of the 36 heroes of Jianyan after all. I dare not draw a conclusion and ask the officials and ministers to deal with it."

Ma Shen saw Zhao Guanjia's signal, but when he saw it, his already dark face became even more ugly, "Wang Dali, follow this list. If you want to behead 21 people in public, they are all ministers with Jinshi background. And Pei Zude , after all, he resisted gold and kept his integrity. Even if he committed a crime, shouldn't he be able to pay for his crime with merit? Worst case, he should have committed suicide in prison instead of being beheaded in the city."

"Ma Shangshu, just six years ago, in this same hall, when faced with the three major cases, you didn't say that." Zhao Guan's family suddenly brought up old things, "Yang Zheng killed his concubine and skinned it, and the Pan family sold national debt. Ruined my credibility. Even Zhang Zongyan rashly crossed the river to attack and killed the soldiers. They can punish them, but these are the people who enriched their own pockets and ruined my century-old plan. Thousands of people were killed, why not? Because they are high officials ?Because they are civil servants?”

Zhao Jiu's prestige has grown over the years, and he opened his mouth.The hall was completely silent, no one dared to speak easily.

Hu Ning was young and energetic, and echoed: "I think so! The officials have made it clear back then. No matter whether you are a commander-in-chief or an serving minister, if you commit a crime that cannot be tolerated by nature, you must punish it according to the crime of resistance. Jin Yougong's minister should also be convicted and have his sentence reduced as appropriate, rather than directly exempted. In the same words, the officials have made it clear this time, why are you still holding on to the words? "

He was also shocked by the tragedy in the Yellow River Zone.

However, Zhang Jiucheng saw that he was about to fall to one side and came out: "Officials, colleagues, Ma Shangshu has never said that he would exonerate these people. He only asked for gentleness in his methods. If the officials do not allow it, the ministers will naturally do the same. Do it according to the official’s wishes.”

Zhao Jiu said: "It is not done according to my wishes, but done according to the law." He took another sip of tea and said: "I was thirsty just now, but I remembered an allusion. During the reign of Emperor Renzong, there was a tea official who forgot In order to prepare tea for him, he saw that the person was young and could not bear to punish him. After returning to the harem, he drank a certain lady's teacup clean, which became a good story for a while. Therefore, many people hope that I can learn from Emperor Renzong."

"But I am not afraid of historical records. Today I will say that Emperor Renzong was good to his ministers and the people around him, but did he go out to see how the people were doing? Didn't the incident of Sanyi returning to the river happen during the Renzong Dynasty? Is that so? Today I am repaying the debt that has been owed for hundreds of years for my ancestors, and there are still people who can’t figure it out. I originally wanted to trick people into filling the fish pond directly in the harem, but after thinking about it, I gave up this evil thought and made it clear. Punishment, let everyone in the world know that I Shao Song is not a joke."

Ma Shen closed his eyes in pain. He was not ignorant.So many people have died in Huangfan District because of corruption and malfeasance. Doesn't he understand that these people deserve to be killed?But decades of morality betrayed him, and it felt so good.He could only say: "The person who verifies the death penalty in the Ministry of Punishment has a heavy responsibility. I am old and dare not hold the position of chief minister. Please allow me to retire and return to my hometown, and select another capable person to take over this position."

Zhao Jiu looked at this veteran who had also followed him for 14 years.I was filled with emotions for a while, but I also knew that this was the best result after all. "Certainly, Wang Yan will take over as Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, but he is the one who tried the first trial. To avoid suspicion, I ask the Minister of Punishment to pass it on to me after approval."

Ma stretched out and took off the hard-winged futou from his head.Farewell to Zhao Guan's family with great ceremony.I am also filled with emotions in my heart, but I have to do it.

The commotion lasted for ten more days, and finally the verdict was announced. Pei Zude was beheaded and his home was ransacked, and the stolen money was recovered. In recognition of his meritorious service in resisting the Jin Dynasty, his wife and children were exempted from exile, and the national debt was returned.Fan Zongyin pursued his writings, confiscated his family property, and was exiled to the southwest.Liu Bao also saved his life from being confiscated and exiled by resisting the Jin Dynasty.

But for Zhang Bofen, the controversy is still a bit big.Without him, this is Zhang Shuye's last son left in the world.

Then there is Liu Hongdao, who pursues the title of Prince of Heyin County, removes all positions, and imprisons him in his hometown for the rest of his life.As for him committing suicide after writing his memoirs, that is beyond the control of Zhao Guan's family.But the Zhao Guan family showed no mercy, "Zhang Zhongwengong already has grandchildren, so we will not delay the inheritance of the bloodline."

This really made many people terrified.

It happened to be the end of autumn, and the people of Tokyo saw such a scene for the first time. For the first time in a hundred years, civil servants at the level of ministers were beheaded in public, and they were in a group of people.

Even ordinary people understand that this Song Dynasty is really different from before, instead of just saying it.

This batch of heads fell to the ground, but many people did not dare to speak out anymore.Finally, someone remembered that this was an emperor who was about to become emperor, and his prestige was no less than that of the founding emperor. I did it like this. What can you do?

Zhao Jiu had no time to care what they thought.With Wang Yan as the Minister of Justice, Hong Hao as the Military Envoy of Hebei East Road, and Zhao Boyao as the Military Envoy of Northeast Beijing Road, the remaining positions are based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Personnel and the Prime Minister.

The governor of the river has not been established for the time being, and we will be more kind to Admiral You, Zhao Tongpan, and Xiao Yushi who have performed well this time.Especially Zhao Tongpan, who holds the position of Superintendent of the Ministry of Water Resources.

——Small theater extra——

In the human world, the Zhao Guan family completely replaced the centuries-old rules of treating scholar-bureaucrats favorably with laws.It almost caused a commotion in Xianggong Town.

Zongze and others are naturally officials who support them unconditionally.Although Wang Anshi felt a little uncomfortable, he still stabilized his position and believed that the implementation of river regulation was the same as the New Deal, but it could not be abandoned halfway.

But when it was Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo, and Han Qi's turn, it almost felt like the Song Dynasty was about to perish.Write articles and critiques all day long.I prayed that Zhao Guan’s family would come again and tell him what I thought.

When was the last time there was such a big controversy?Everyone felt a little forgotten, but the ladies expressed how noisy it was, and organized a group to go to the river to have some quiet time together.

There is also an unwritten rule in Xianggong Town.It means that the men are quarreling, and it does not affect the friendship between the wives.For example, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang almost came to blows. Their wives still had a common language. It was common for them to sew and pick vegetables together.

The new Mrs. Li, Mrs. Zhang, is still in the process of adapting.Mrs. Di, the daughter of a military general with a bold personality, asked, "Sister, your husband-in-law is already safe and sound, why are you still worried?"

"I feel sorry for my son Xiuzhi. Although this child is not my own, he has been clever and filial since he was a child. He has a bright future, but because of my filial piety, he has to serve his father at home. If he hadn't been a hostage in his father's place this time , Mr. Zhang is really coming to reunite with me." Mrs. Zhang said.

The ladies all expressed their understanding, except for Wang Anshi, Sima Guang and others.There are few people in this town who don't take concubines.Some ladies can't stand concubines, while others love them as much as mother and son, so what Zhang said is not difficult to understand.

However, Mrs. Song said: "Nowadays, the officials are sensible. He sees everything your son-in-law does. Such a young child may not have a future in the future, so you can relax."

Oh, I remembered. The last time it was so noisy was when Li Gang died for his country. The people in Xianggong Town were so angry that they wished they could organize a group to fight in Xianggong Town, Liao Kingdom. Kou Zhun and Lu Yihao had their swords ready. Come and fight with real swords and guns.

I really don’t know my own strength, who can beat him except Di Qing!They are a member of the nation!

　Don't be too implicated, but also follow the rules.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)