The murder that occurred on the streets of Liucheng is now the focus of attention from all parties. Feng Dao also knew that the matter could not be delayed any longer, so he asked: "Risheng, tell me what you think."
Risheng is Liu Zixu's cousin. This nickname was given to him by Feng Dao when he was at Bailang Mountain. Therefore, Liu Zixu can actually be regarded as Feng Dao's disciple - although his actual age is ten years older than Feng Dao.
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Liu Zixu said: "Sir, if you talk about it, the murderer must pay with his life. It is only natural and right. But whether it involves the family is up to the Sushi to decide." Although Liu Zixu had studied for several years, he was taught by Feng Dao at Bailang Mountain.
Half a year, but after all, he has no worldly experience and can't say much. He just follows his inherent thinking and simply believes that "killing people to pay for their lives". As for the question of whether to implicate the criminal's family, he habitually develops "little people's thoughts" and feels that it should be done by
The superior will judge.
Of course, such a simple answer did not satisfy Feng Dao. He looked at the people sitting upright in the lobby, pointed at the eager Wu Zhongzuo among the "surrenders" and said, "Han Yuan, tell me."
Wu Zhongzuo, whose nickname is Han Yuan, is a wealthy family in Liucheng. His ancestors were originally engaged in the governor's office of Guyingzhou, and they were also engaged in business. The family is rich. The Wu family is a rare scholarly family in Liucheng. There are thousands of books in the family, and their children are well-read in poetry and books. Liucheng
After being occupied by the Xi people, the Wu family, who was reluctant to abandon their family wealth, surrendered to the Xi people and bribed the Xi people with large sums of money. At the same time, they actively provided advice to the Xi people so that the family could continue in Liucheng. Later, when facing the Khitan people, the Wu family gave them the same treatment.
This strategy barely managed to save the family business.
It's just that regardless of whether they are Xi people or Khitan people, what the Wu family values is its ability to transfer wealth and reproduce. They are not very interested in martial arts, or they don't understand it at all. Of course, they don't understand it at all.
Without the establishment of an official government office to manage Liucheng, the Wu family, which had always wanted to be an official, would not be able to revive their family reputation, and would have no way to repay the favor.
After Li Chengzhong occupied Liucheng, Wu Zhongzuo realized the good opportunities contained therein and took the initiative to serve as a staff member under Feng Dao, hoping to embark on an official career. Regarding the murder case of the Khitan people, Wu Zhongzuo used these few days to look through the books at home.
He was full of confidence in this and wanted to express it in front of Feng Dao. Hearing Feng Dao's name, he was immediately overjoyed. He calmed down his excited mind and said respectfully: "Sir, I have been thinking about this for a long time these days. This case is
When they met in the street, both parties had no foresight. The victim was humiliated and then stabbed. The case was clear and clear. According to the "Yonghui Code" chapter on fighting and litigation, killings are divided into six categories, namely murder, intentional killing, fighting killing, and manslaughter.
Manslaughter, drama killing, this case obviously killed the victim out of anger, but because the blade came to the victim's body, it should be included in the list of homicides. The author said: The person who fought had no murderous intention at all.
If someone kills someone in a fight, he should be hanged. If he kills someone with a knife, it means he is fighting with a knife, which means he has harmful intentions and should be beheaded."
Wu Zhongzuo's words quoted from the Code of Laws, which can be said to be a well-founded judgment. At the same time, it clarified the nature of the criminal's crime and the punishment that should be imposed. Compared with Liu Zixu, the judgment was superior to that of Liu Zixu, so it was praised by Feng Dao.
The law of the Tang Dynasty inherited the "Kaihuang Code" of the Sui Dynasty. After being revised twice during the Wude and Zhenguan years, it was finally completed in the Gaozong Dynasty and was named "Yonghui Code". Later, Emperor Zetian's "Cui Gong Code" and Emperor Xuanzong's "Cui Gong Code"
The "Kaiyuan Code" was modified based on the "Yonghui Code", and its use did not exceed its scope. Therefore, the Tang Dynasty still used the "Yonghui Code" as the legal basis, and the imperial court used the "Yonghui Code" when selecting scholars.
In the Ming Dynasty Law Department, the content tested is mainly based on this law.
Many legal principles in ancient China were first integrated and embodied in this code, such as the theory of the Five Punishments, which are the five types of punishments - whipping, rod, imprisonment, exile, and death. For example, the Ten Evil Deeds -
- Conspiracy, conspiracy, treason, rebellion, unrighteousness, disrespect, unfilial piety, disharmony, unrighteousness, civil strife. Those who commit the ten heinous crimes will be severely punished and will not enjoy the privileges of redemption or immunity.
"That's what it means. Another example is the Eight Meetings system - the objects of the Eight Meetings mainly refer to relatives, so, virtuous, capable, meritorious, noble, diligent, and guests, that is, the emperor's relatives, old friends, bureaucrats and nobles, as long as these people do not commit crimes
The ten heinous crimes and other crimes can be reduced or exempted from punishment through various means.
In addition, "Yonghui Shuyi" also established many legal principles that continued to later generations, including the division of public crimes and private crimes, surrender and reduction of penalties, joint crimes, combined crimes, aggravation of repeat offenders, distinction between intentional and negligent, analogy, old and young, disabled
The principle of commutation of sentence for illness, cohabitation and concealment is not a crime, and the handling of foreign-related cases. It can be said that the Yonghui Law established the status of the Chinese legal system as one of the five major legal systems in the world.
Wu Zhongzuo's remarks were based on the "Yonghui Code", which shows that he must have this book in his home. While Feng Dao listened carefully, he had already begun to think about the idea of collecting books in his home.
Wu Zhongzuo continued: "As for whether it will harm the family, it depends on whether the officer follows the precedent."
Feng Dao asked: "How do you say this?"
Wu Zhongzuo said: "According to the old regulations of the Yingzhou Governor's Office, if someone in Tang Dynasty was injured by a barbarian, in addition to punishing the injured person in accordance with the law, the tribe should pay a certain amount of cattle and sheep. The specific amount will depend on the seriousness of the offender's crime."
Feng Dao asked: "When did this happen?"
Wu Zhongzuo said: "The old story of Mr. Liu, the Jiedushi envoy during the Yuanhe period."
Feng Dao's interest was aroused and he asked again: "How was it during the Tianbao period?"
Wu Zhongzuo said: "During the Tianbao period, whenever An Jiedu encountered this incident, he immediately prepared an army and would massacre the Hu tribe before returning."
Feng Dao was silent, and Wu Zhongzuo said again: "This is the old regulation of the governor's office in Yingzhou. After Yingzhou was occupied by the Hu people, according to the old rules of the Hu people, the Hu people could get away with cattle and sheep, but generally they were not punished. It was empty talk and killing
Just kill him if he gets it."
Everyone was listening to Wu Zhongzuo's introduction to old news when they suddenly heard a report from outside that General Li had entered the city! Feng Dao was overjoyed and hurriedly led everyone to the governor's office, looking forward to it.
Not long after, Li Chengzhong was seen arriving with all the generals shouting at him. Feng Dao hurriedly led everyone forward to salute him.
The civil and military meeting was lively for a while. After Li Chengzhong knew that Feng Dao was discussing a case of Khitan people killing people in the street, he wanted to listen first, so he entered the lobby and sat down with everyone. At Feng Dao's signal, Wu
Lieutenant Colonel Wu once again described the entire case in detail, and gave all his presumptions about the punishment. The person in front of him was the real master of Liucheng. How could Lieutenant Colonel Wu let go of this great opportunity to recommend himself?
Reveal all you have learned throughout your life.
But when he showed off his knowledge, Li Chengzhong was confused, which was self-defeating. The more Li Chengzhong listened, the more dizzy he became. He interrupted him without politeness and turned to look at Feng Dao. Feng Dao had been partnering with him for more than half a year.
Naturally knowing how much ink he had in his stomach, he smiled and pointed out a "surrender" and asked that person to describe it again, but this time it was much more concise and clear. Wu Zhongzuo only suffered a lot, and he was killed by Li Cheng
After interrupting his speech, the depth of the blow he suffered was indescribable. He felt that his official career was bleak, and his face turned ashen. He sat there blankly, motionless.
The name of the "surrender" who was re-explained to Li Chengzhong was Zong Liang. He was a scholar who sold calligraphy on the street, read people's fortunes and wrote family letters. Zong Liang was already forty, and he had been in the market all his life, interacting with the lowest level.
When dealing with ordinary people, it is easiest to understand when talking. He slightly transformed what Wu Zhongzuo just said, making it much simpler and clearer. He also habitually added some interesting anecdotes picked up from his mouth, making it very vivid.
Speaking of the exciting points, the old and rough soldiers and generals behind Li Chengzhong were all fascinated.
After Li Chengzhong listened, he asked Feng Dao: "How does brother Ke Dao plan to judge?"
In front of Li Chengzhong, Feng Dao naturally no longer wanted to hide anything, and immediately said seriously: "We should not distinguish between Hu and Han, and we should not follow precedents. We should follow the laws of the Tang Dynasty."
This is actually the consensus reached by Feng Dao and Li Chengzhong when they first recruited troops, but they were in the army at that time and now they are among the people. According to the consensus between the two, in the future Liucheng should downplay the distinction between Hu and Han and emphasize the concept of "people of the Tang Dynasty"
, Therefore, in this case, the punishment must be based on Tang law - that is, no matter you are a Hu or a Han, you are a citizen of the Tang Dynasty. According to Tang law, if you kill someone, you will be beheaded, regardless of the rest.
In fact, the concept of "people of the Tang Dynasty" is the so-called "national" concept in later generations. The policy for dealing with various ethnic groups is to implement "national treatment". No matter which ethnic group you are from, when encountering something, you should follow the principles of the people of the Tang Dynasty.
We will not treat you favorably or look down upon you.
In Li Chengzhong's view, emphasizing the uniqueness of the Hu people should give way to emphasizing the commonality of all ethnic groups. Many preferential treatment policies for ethnic minorities in later generations actually strengthened their sense of non-identification and removed them from the Chinese nation.
He was separated from the big family. Of course, Li Chengzhong didn't know whether his understanding was narrow, but since he had traveled through time and became the absolute master of Liucheng, of course he had to manage the people under his rule according to his own understanding.
Therefore, Li Chengzhong fully agreed with Feng Dao's handling principles - no distinction should be made between Hu and Han, no precedents, and Tang laws should be followed. Of course, as a time traveler, Li Chengzhong emphasized one point, that is, before the execution of the penalty, publicity should be done as much as possible. The key point
It is to highlight the concept of "people of the Tang Dynasty". Having said this, Li Chengzhong looked at Zong Liang who just explained the case with admiration and asked Feng Dao: "For this reason, I want to set up a propaganda department with Zong Liang as the staff member.
, Kedao thinks it’s feasible?”
Feng Dao had never heard of the "Propaganda Section", but he understood it from the literal meaning. He admired Zong Liang very much and originally took the opportunity to recommend it to Li Chengzhong. Seeing that Li Chengzhong agreed to appoint Zong Liang, of course he agreed.
Over the past six months, Feng Dao had become accustomed to Li Chengzhong constantly popping new words out of his mouth, so he didn't take it seriously. However, he planned to ask more about the foundation of this so-called "Propaganda Section" after he came down.
Zong Liang was overjoyed to be able to get the official position of "section member". He knew that "section member" was the best among the first batch of civil servants under Feng Sishi, and they were talents ready for great use. Now that he can be among them, it shows that he
I finally got rid of the market and officially entered the "temple" of Liucheng. My career in Liucheng will be bright in the future.
All the "surrendering ministers" were full of envy, and Wu Zhongzuo lamented again and again. He had already thought about it. I dare say that General Li is a big boss. He shot himself in the foot today. If he had known this,
, why bother to be literate? If you use some market words like Zong Liang, how can you get someone else's turn as a "section member"?
I heard Li Chengzhong ask Feng Dao in a low voice: "How is that Lieutenant Colonel Wu just now?"
Feng Dao replied: "This man is rich in knowledge and is familiar with the classics and history. He is especially good at codifying laws and regulations. It's a pity that barbarians can't use them."
Li Chengzhong said: "I just heard what he said, and it seemed like this. Let's just set up a legal department and make him a member. What do you think?"
Feng Dao smiled and nodded in praise.
Wu Zhongzuo's mood went up and down today, and he suddenly saw his career reappearing in front of him in his depression. He was so excited that he couldn't speak. He felt that if General Li had the ability to recognize people, he could be said to be "My parents are the ones who gave birth to me, and the general is the one who knows me."