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-making is that anyone involved in the case will be dealt with in accordance with national laws, regardless of the circumstances.
Civil and military, regardless of merit.
He said these words openly and squarely in front of all the 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 anymore and came out and said: "The officials and I already know
, it is too pedantic to punish the officials in the old Song Dynasty. But after all, it has been a century-old tradition that the officials investigate and deal with the crimes in accordance with the law, and the ministers have absolutely no objections. Can we give some dignity to these unconvicted people?"
Zhao Jiu sneered and was about to say something. Unexpectedly, Yan Xiaozhong, the imperial censor, stood up and said: "Ma Shangshu is also a person who has personally walked on the old path of the Yellow River. These corruption suspects only lost their dignity, but those hardworking people of the Song Dynasty
What is lost is life and food rations. Can Shangshu dare to say these words to the sun and the moon, and to the innocent souls at the bottom?" 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 embezzled all the money that officials squeezed out of their teeth. What kind of dignity do such people need? 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 say this, Xiao En was definitely at a disadvantage and was caught. He scolded: "Xiao Yushi. It is a serious crime to be disrespectful in front of the palace and speak without permission. You must know that this is in front of officials. You must trust 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. What I want to say today is that since the witnesses and material evidence are complete, the relevant criminals have also been arrested.
Escort. Is there any plan to convict Dali Temple?" Zhao Jiu looked at it coldly for a while and said calmly.
Wang Yan had been waiting to appear for a long time, and immediately said: "The 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 rather than 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 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 for their contributions, they are one of the thirty-six 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 had become even more ugly, "Wang Dali, according to your list, if you want to behead twenty-one people in public, they are all ministers with Jinshi background. What's the matter?
With Pei Zude, after all, he resisted the Jin Dynasty 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, that's not what you said." Zhao Guan's family suddenly brought up old things, "Yang Zheng killed his concubine and skinned it, and the Pan family sold national debt.
They ruined my credibility. Even Zhang Zongyan rashly crossed the river to attack and killed the soldiers. They can punish them. These are the people who enriched their own pockets and ruined my century-old plan. They killed thousands of people. Why not? Because they are high officials.
?Because they are civil servants?”
Zhao Jiu's prestige has grown over the years, and as soon as he opened his mouth, the hall was completely silent, and no one dared to speak easily.
Hu Ning, young and energetic, echoed: "I think so! The officials made it clear back then. No matter whether you are a commander-in-chief or a serving minister, if you commit a crime that is unforgivable by nature, you will be punished according to the crime of rebellion, which is to resist."
Jin Yougong's minister should also be convicted and have his sentence reduced as appropriate, rather than directly exempted. In the same way, 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 Jiuzheng 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, naturally the ministers will too.
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 be punished. 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 it? 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 Ming Zhengdian.
Punishment, let everyone in the world know that my appointment to the Song Dynasty is not just a joke."
Ma Shen closed his eyes in pain. He was not a person who didn't know right from wrong. So many people in Huangfan District died because of corruption and malfeasance in their duties. Didn't he understand that these people deserved to be killed? But decades of morality made him betray. This
The feeling was so good. He could only say: "The Ministry of Punishment verifies the death penalty, and it is 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 minister who had been with him for fourteen years. He was filled with emotions for a moment, but he also knew that this was the best result after all. "Yes, Wang Yan took over as the Minister of Punishment, but he was the one who heard the first trial.
To avoid suspicion, please submit it to me after approval by the Minister of Punishment."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Ma Shen took off the hard-winged futou on his head and said goodbye to Zhao Guan's family with a big gift. He was also filled with emotions in his heart, but he had to do it.
The turmoil lasted for ten more days, and finally the verdict was announced. Pei Zude was beheaded, his home was confiscated, the stolen money was recovered, and his wife and children were exempted from exile, and the national debt was returned. Fan Zongyin pursued the text, confiscated his family property, and was exiled to the southwest. Liu Bao also resisted
The merit of gold can avoid death, confiscation of home and exile.
But for Zhang Bofen, the controversy is still a bit big. Without him, this is the last son Zhang Shuye 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 frightened many people.
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, a civil servant at the level of an envoy was beheaded in public.
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 whose 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. Wang Yan was appointed as the Minister of Punishment, Hong Hao was appointed as the Military Envoy of Hebei East Road, and Zhao Boyao was appointed as the Military Envoy of Northeast Beijing Road. The remaining positions were appointed according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Rites and the Prime Minister.
The governor of the river channel has not been established for the time being. For those who have performed well this time, Admiral You, Zhao Tongpan, and Xiao Yushi will be added. In particular, Zhao Tongpan will be appointed as the Superintendent of the Water Department.
——Small theater extra——
In the human world, the Zhao Guan family completely replaced the century-old rule of preferential treatment of scholar-officials with laws. This caused an uproar in Xianggong Town.
Zongze and others were naturally officials who supported 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, they felt as if the Song Dynasty was about to fall. They wrote articles and criticisms all day long. They prayed that Zhao Guanjia would come again and tell him their thoughts.
When was the last time there was such a big argument? Everyone felt a little forgotten, but the ladies all expressed that the quarrel was so loud that they organized a group to go to the river to have some quiet time together.
There is also an unwritten rule in Xianggong Town. Men quarrel without affecting their respective friendships. For example, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang almost came to blows, but their wives still have something in common.
Doing some sewing and choosing a dish are all common things.
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 safe and sound, why are you still worried?"
"I show it because I feel sorry for me. Although this child is not my biological child, he has been smart and filial since he was a child. He originally had a great future, but he had to stay at home because of my filial piety. If he hadn't been a hostage for his father this time, Mr.
But you really have to come and reunite with me." Mrs. Zhang said.
The ladies all expressed their understanding, except for Wang Anshihe, Sima Guang and others. There are few people in this town who do not take concubines. Some ladies can't stand concubines, and some love them as much as mother and son, so what Zhang said
It’s not difficult to understand either.
However, Mrs. Song said: "Today's official family is very sensible. He sees everything your son does. Such a young child is not afraid of having no future in the future, so just relax."
Oh, I remembered, the last time it was so noisy was when Li Gang was not yet ready to die for his country. The people in Xianggong Town were so angry that they wished they could form a group to fight in Xianggong Town, Liao Kingdom, and have everyone fight with real swords and guns.
I really don’t know my own strength. Who can beat me except Di Qing? He is a member of the national team.
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Don't be too implicated, but you should also follow the rules.