Chapter 163: If I say I’m going to have a feast at your house, I’ll go to your house for a feast!
"Liu Lang, the two thieves Cui and Li are going to be killed. Can we go and see it together?"
In the inner guard martial arts training ground, Li Yan was immersed in his sword skills when he heard Qiu Shenji's excited voice coming from the side.
He sheathed his sword, his eyes filled with green, and he smiled and said, "How does it feel to wear green?"
Qiu Shenji held out his stomach and showed Chen Xiaoer's expression: "It's okay, it's okay."
In the Jiangnan case, he seized criminal evidence, interrogated the prisoners, and made great achievements. He was promoted from the seventh rank to a lieutenant under the command of Yi Hu.
Considering that Qiu Shenji had been in the official position for less than a year, the speed of his promotion was really very fast.
Not only Qiu Shenji was smiling from ear to ear, but Qiu Ying was also filled with relief.
He also knew very clearly whose thigh he hugged: "It was all promoted by Rokuro, and he even asked for credit specifically for me!"
Li Yan patted the shoulder of this evil nemesis who could stop countless evil people from crying: "Do it well, I hope to witness your infinite potential being stimulated!"
Qiu Shenji smiled dryly: "Liu Lang, I know you want to catch the traitor in the court, but it's too difficult this time..."
He started to show off: "Leave it to Huaiying and Yuan Zhen to find the murderer. They will be responsible for arresting him, and I will be responsible for interrogating him!"
Li Yan praised: "Clear positioning!"
Qiu Shenji held him back again: "You don't want to practice martial arts all the time. How can you not watch the execution of those unscrupulous murderers? Come and go!"
Li Yan's eyes moved slightly, and he nodded: "That's right, I still owe you a promise, so I might as well go and have a look."
The two of them put on their casual clothes, left the Imperial City, and headed to the East Market.
"The Rites of Zhou" says that people should be punished in the market and abandoned by the public.
Execution of the death penalty in a bustling bustling city not only serves as a warning to others, but also shows that the criminal is not tolerated by the public.
However, there is a stipulation in Tang law that only civilians and low-ranking officials can be publicly executed in the market.
If you reach the fifth rank or above, which is the level of the powerful, as long as you are not treason, you will usually commit suicide at home.
However, the joint trial of the three divisions in the Jiangnan case has made the case public and has had a huge impact.
Li Sichong was a sixth-rank official, Dou Decheng was a man in white, and originally met the conditions for a public death penalty in the market. Cui Shouye would have committed suicide at home under normal circumstances, but Li Zhi personally instructed him to use this to make the punishment official.
Chang'an is boiling.
As soon as Li Yan and Qiu Shenji left the imperial city, they found that many officials had quietly changed into civilian clothes and also left the city gate.
There was still a bit of embarrassment when they looked at each other.
What a coincidence, you also went to see Cui Shilang beheaded?
There is no way to do it. A senior official of the fourth rank of the imperial court and a minister of the Ministry of Justice were beheaded in public. Let alone the common people, even the officials liked to see it!
This is nothing to be sad about, because most officials will never be able to touch the edge of the fifth rank, let alone the minister in charge of the first department.
Those are all characters in the clouds. It would be a pity not to see them when they fell into the mortal world today.
Then everyone was blocked on the road together.
Qiu Shenji was speechless: "There are too many people, it's even more exaggerated than the Lantern Festival."
Li Yan could only take out the fifth-grade fish charm from his waist and handed it to Zaoyi Wuhou: "Open the way for us."
Under the protection of Marquis Wu, the two finally arrived at Dongshi with difficulty.
Needless to say here, many people were waiting before dawn, and the area around the execution place was already crowded with people, with three floors inside and three floors outside.
Many shops have made a fortune just by selling their locations.
Li Yan turned sideways and saw that Qiu Shenji was still in high spirits: "Do you really like the execution ground so much?"
Qiu Shenji whispered: "Actually, I didn't like it either. When I saw the execution for the first time, I even vomited when I returned home. But I wanted to absorb more of the evil spirit of the execution ground, so I came here often."
Li Yan said: "It is indeed a solution."
Qiu Shenji didn't have much dignity before, but after being in the execution ground for a long time, he gradually gained a fierceness.
At the same time, this person is not just watching the fun, he is constantly observing the prisoners and onlookers, learning from the behavior of all living beings.
Just as Guo Yuanzhen recently learned from Di Renjie, everyone has his own way of doing things, Qiu Shenji is also constantly learning.
Wu Hou quickly went to maintain order in other places. Li Yan and Qiu Shenji rode on their horses and moved inside little by little.
At this moment, a call came from above: "Li Jiyi! This way! This way!"
Li Yan raised his head and found that he had unknowingly arrived next to Xie's Chamber of Commerce. Manager Xie was calling him excitedly on the second floor.
He stopped the horse downstairs, grabbed Qiu Shenji's shoulders, jumped up, went up to the second floor, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Master, for the invitation, we will be disrespectful."
"I don't dare. If Li Jiyi can come, Pengpi will shine!"
Manager Xie immediately fetched a stool, and the two of them sat down with a wide view. Tea was served, and they immediately felt more comfortable.
Qiu Shenji pointed not far away and his eyes lit up: "It's coming! It's coming!"
The noise subsided slightly, and prison vans were rolled out one after another.
Marquis Wu had maintained order early and issued stern warnings, and no common people dared to smash rotten eggs.
But everyone looked at the group of prisoners being escorted out with hatred.
The leaders were none other than Li Sichong, Cui Shouye and Dou Jing.
Dou Decheng took too much medicine and died just after the three-party joint trial was conducted.
The son inherited his father's prison sentence, and Dou Jing was tried in his father's stead and sentenced to death for rebellion.
Ordinary people have no idea of the dangers of Yundan. Their hatred is due to the government's deliberate publicity of the Jiangnan case, and their sympathy is also with the common people who died in vain.
Then, I don’t know who shouted the first time, and everyone soon started shouting: "Kill them! Kill them!!"
Li Sichong shrank. He was so thin that he was still muttering: "Aye, save me! Aye, save me!"
Dou Jing looked around blankly, motionless, numbly waiting for death to come.
Only Cui Shouye had the most alert expression and a stern face. When he saw Li Yan and Qiu Shenji, he still tried to straighten his back, as if he was still the majestic Minister of Justice.
But when he saw someone next, Cui Shouye showed deep hatred and screamed in a hoarse voice: "Doulu Qinwang! If you kill me, you won't end well! It won't happen."
of!!"
Li Yan followed his gaze and found Doulu Qinwang, who was much older. He was looking at Cui Shouye from a distance with complicated expressions.
Qiu Shenji looked like he was watching a good show: "Doulu Jiyi's daughter and Cui Shouye's son reconciled. When they separated a few days ago, there was a huge quarrel. Both families took action."
Li Yan reminded: "I want to call you the leader of Doulu Pavilion. The imperial edict has been issued today."
"Oh yes, I want to call you the leader of Doulu Pavilion... ha!"
There was jealousy in Qiu Shenji's tone: "The leader of Doulu Pavilion is worthy of being the son of the Duke of the country. He entered the official position at a young age. In the past, he was promoted step by step and was reliable. Now that he has wiped out an in-law, he can still become the leader of the Internal Guard Pavilion. What a blessing!"
Li Yan said silently in his heart: "You think it's a blessing, but he doesn't think so. He stabbed Shangguan in the back to get the position. He is not happy to be the leader of the cabinet."
Doulu Qinwang originally did not commit any taboo, but it was Cui Shouye who wanted to implicate him first, to get a lot of people to go to jail, and to offend the public, who then fought back violently.
But now, Doulu Qinwang has come to power. He reported meritorious service and was promoted to the title of Crown Prince Zuo Shuzi. At the same time, he was promoted to the leader of the Internal Guard Pavilion, replacing Cui Shouye.
In this way, the nature completely changes.
Whether it was out of suspicion or jealousy, the Jiyi envoys who were originally united around Doulu Qinwang suddenly moved away.
I think it won't take long for Doulu Qinwang to go to the palace to meet Empress Wu and become a clear Queen's party.
"The execution has begun!"
Just as I was thinking about it, it suddenly became quiet below.
Officials from the Ministry of Punishment stepped forward and loudly announced the name of the criminal, what crime he was guilty of, and the punishment to be imposed. Then the executioner came out.
The first person to be killed was the most insensitive Dou Jing.
There is no guillotine, just kneel on the ground, press your head, and lift the knife with your hand.
Wow!!
Blood spurted out.
Seeing Dou Jing's head fall to the ground, Li Sichong screamed in fear, but was instantly drowned out by the cheers of the people.
The second one is Li Sichong.
The prime minister's son struggled desperately, and finally collapsed like a dead dog, unable to even kneel down.
Wow!!
When the heads of Dou Jing and Li Sichong were displayed in front of him, Cui Shouye also collapsed.
He murmured in his mouth and shook his hands as if he were swinging: "Spare my life...spare my life..."
Wow!!
The third body fell.
Simple and neat.
Officials from the Criminal Department came forward and collected the bodies of the three people with familiarity.
To prevent excited crowds from rushing over and causing a stampede.
They were also paid heavily by the nobles behind the three men, and the bodies will be handed over to their families soon.
After the execution of the three ringleaders was completed, the second group of prisoners was brought up.
It was a group of drug traffickers headed by Hao Da.
kill!!
When the wooden boards of the temporarily constructed high platform were soaked with blood, officials from the Ministry of Punishment stepped forward and announced that the execution was complete.
The crowd suddenly became bored.
The people stood there for a while, then dispersed and headed towards their respective streets.
Li Yan looked at Qiu Shenji: "What do you think?"
There was no excitement on Qiu Shenji's face, but a hint of thought: "The Minister of Punishment, you are gone with just one knife. Officials must be cautious and don't make mistakes!"
Li Yan nodded: "If you think like this, you really understand the meaning of Mingzhengdian punishment. Let's go to Cui Mansion for a meal!"
Qiu Shenji was stunned: "Liu Lang, shall we go to Cui Mansion?"
Li Yan said: "Public and private matters must be kept separate. Cui Shouye was the former leader of the Internal Guard. Now that the grudges have been resolved, I send him off and his brother has become an envoy again. They are both officials in the Internal Guard. It is appropriate to offer a stick of incense to the house."
What are you guilty of?"
Qiu Shenji then thought about it, yes, I am a good person, what do I feel guilty about, and immediately said: "Let's go together!"
The two of them said goodbye to Manager Xie, got on their horses and headed towards Cui Mansion.
Like Mrs. Rongguo, when an elder of a high-ranking noble family dies in this era, a banquet will be held on the first day and will last for seven or forty-nine days.
If you believe in Buddhism, you will invite a monk to come and perform a great ritual every seven days. Of course, even if you don’t believe in it, you will usually invite him.
This money cannot be saved, otherwise it will be unfilial. Cui Shouye, who has committed a serious crime, must go to extreme lengths to wash away his sins.
Li Zhi's treatment of Cui Shouye did not implicate his clan members. Instead, he transferred his brother Cui Xiuye to the position of internal agency envoy, filling Dou Jing's vacancy.
There is no doubt that this move means that Cui Shouye is the only one responsible for the crime. The Cui family is grateful and organizes a funeral ceremony, and colleagues in the officialdom will come to visit.
"Li Yuanfang and Qiu Shenji?"
Just hearing the news from the prison guard, Cui Xiuye, who was dressed in mourning clothes, showed a strange look.
He really didn't expect these two people to come.
But they are no better than Doulu Qinwang. They investigate the case and they really have no personal enmity with Cui Shouye. They have to be grateful for being able to go to the government at this time, so they hurriedly said: "I will go and greet you personally!"
Welcomed by Cui Xiuye, Li Yan and Qiu Shenji came to the mourning hall together.
With one glance, Li Yan locked his eyes on the real target of this trip, Ji Yi's envoy Huang Zhen and Ji Yi's envoy Zheng Jing who were both in the hall.
But his eyes quickly passed over and looked at the spiritual place.
A big family is efficient. The memorial tablets are prepared early, and when the head falls to the ground, the funeral ceremony at the house is organized in an orderly manner.
Li Yan took the incense and saluted: "Leader Cui Ge, I am here to keep my promise..."
He did not continue what he said next, but the family members in the mourning hall could not help but be a little moved.
What kind of promise is it that allows two people who were still at odds during their lifetimes to offer incense and say goodbye as soon as possible after their death?
Seeing that the atmosphere was deserted, the clever adult quickly pinched the child, and suddenly there was a loud cry and a loud cry.
Li Yan offers incense.
Talent prompt appears:
[Backstab Master (effective)]
[Shangguan Cui Shouye’s highest attribute is family background, randomly select 1-3 points of family background attribute points]
[Extract attribute points: 3 points]
[Family background: 10 (Some people are born with cows and horses, you were born in Rome)] → [Family background: 13 (Some people are born with cows and horses, you were born in a very wealthy family in Rome)]