The young noble's words were very useful. Not only did they resonate with other nobles, but even the presiding judge had to think deeply about this issue. He was also a noble. In addition to being the presiding judge, he was also a high councilor. Naturally, he also knew the recent few cases.
Although I don’t know the details about the Moon Gray Party, I do know some things.
"Is anyone still opposed to the death penalty?" the presiding judge asked, looking around.
It doesn't matter that he asked this question, a large number of juror nobles raised their hands, and several judges could be seen among them. In addition to those who had something to do with Xiaobai, some of these people were dragged by their friends. In the end,
I'm really afraid that my interests will be damaged.
The presiding judge looked at the people around who raised their hands and was secretly shocked. The people present were all nobles. Nearly eighty people raised their hands. This kind of probability really rarely happens in the trial court. After all, nobles would also do it.
Hurt each other. Where there are allies, there are enemies. Allies want people to live, but enemies will definitely want people to die. So most of the time, the number of people is about the same. The final judgment will probably fall into the hands of the presiding judge.
inside.
He never expected that the ordinary nobleman named Xiaobai below would be able to obtain the support of nearly eighty people. Needless to say, he would never be sentenced to death, otherwise it would be equivalent to openly offending a large number of nobles.
Doro City is amazing in this regard. The noble council suppressed the city lord and prevented him from acting arbitrarily. The jury also suppressed the chief judge and forced the chief judge to change the sentence.
Not to change the sentence? That's fine. Let's see what good results there will be. You have offended so many nobles. Although they are not as high-ranking and powerful as you, but a nobleman is very skillful in things like stumbling. He will be unlucky when the time comes.
It must be the presiding judge.
"Since so many people are against it, let's change the sentence to...100 years in prison?" The presiding judge did not feel embarrassed and casually erased the death penalty and changed it to fixed-term imprisonment.
Xiaobai looked at the presiding judge speechlessly, realizing for the first time that trial was such an interesting thing.
But what the hell is the difference between a 100-year prison sentence and the death penalty?
In this era, 100 years is an age that is simply unreachable. If ordinary people can live to sixty, it is definitely a gift from the gods. Priest warriors may live longer, but Xiaobai's current identity is not
Including clergy soldiers, it can be said that a hundred years of imprisonment is basically death in prison.
In this case, it would be better to just execute him. At worst, after he dies, Xiaobai gets another clone, who is afraid of whom?
The chief judge's change of sentence caused the nobles to start talking again. Xiaobai finally understood that this so-called trial was really not something that the chief judge could decide. The decision-making power actually rested with these noble jurors. He was not in a hurry, so he just
Waiting quietly, if these guys really want to imprison themselves for a hundred years, it would be better for them to consider killing the presiding judge.
After some discussion, some nobles compromised. These people were not close to Xiaobai and wanted to give the presiding judge and Kemo a face. In this way, Xiaobai would not have to die and the Gray Party would not be in chaos. They
It also gained the favor of two major congressmen, which couldn't be a better deal.
But there is still a group of people who are not satisfied. Many of these people have received "gifts" from Xiaobai. In their eyes, face is not as important as gifts. Once Xiaobai is sentenced to a hundred years in prison
, it’s hard to say whether they will be able to get gifts in the future.
Between the immediate vested interests and the illusory things in the future, the cold-blooded nobles will of course choose the immediate interests!
Of course they don't want Xiaobai to be sentenced to a hundred years in prison, or even not to be sentenced at all. They also have resentment towards Congressman Cuomo. After all, if he hadn't jumped out to cause trouble, there wouldn't be such a troublesome scene today.
Xiaobai listened to the voices of discussion around him, and suddenly realized that the balance of victory seemed to be on his side, and it seemed that there was no need to consider killing the presiding judge.
However, there were still many noble jurors who had not made up their minds. A flash of light flashed in Xiaobai's eyes, and he should give them some chips.
Thinking of this, he raised his hand to signal.
"Xiaobai, what do you have to say?" The presiding judge raised his head slightly, indicating that Xiaobai could speak. Under normal circumstances, the person being judged is not qualified to speak, but Xiaobai is different. His support rate was only at the eighth level.
Even the presiding judge has to give face.
Xiaobai had a smile on his face and opened his arms around. All the nobles quieted down and raised their ears, waiting for Xiaobai to speak.
"Dear nobles, I only want to say two sentences. The first sentence is that I hope you will support me. The second sentence is that those who support me will gain my friendship, and my friendship is very valuable, worth a lot of gold coins!"
Bai said loudly.
gold?
gold?!
gold!!!
After Xiaobai's words came out, the eyes of the nobles lit up instantly. They are not modern people, and they have no sense of shame. To them, it is just a cloud. In the eyes of modern people, these guys are pure money worshipers.
The kind who would give up anything for money and gold coins.
It's better to withdraw gold coins directly than anything else. A virtual favor is not as useful as real gold coins.
Why are the nobles present a noble? Is it because of their strength?
Of course not. It can be said that the reason why they are nobles is not because they are richer than others?
No money, where did the manor come from, no gold coins, how to manage people, how to become a noble with nothing?
Congressman Comer is indeed a very powerful nobleman, and his prestige among the nobles is indeed very high. It is indeed useful to gain his friendship.
But, no matter how useful friendship is, it is not as practical as gold coins!
When there are enough gold coins, friendship and the like are as meaningless as shit in the eyes of the nobles.
In addition, the nobles are also very well-informed. They naturally know about Xiaobai's large sums of gifts. Those gifts are not simple. Most of them come from the bottom of the sea. They are good things that they can't get at ordinary times. They are all very valuable.
It's expensive, but Xiaobai can give it away easily, which has proven his strength.
Even the presiding judge was tempted by Xiaobai's words. He himself felt that Xiaobai's crime could be mitigated. He even said that Congressman Comeau might be lying. How could someone willing to pay such a high price be...
As for the murderer, this is simply a treasure given to them by the Eagle God from the nobles of Doro City!
After speaking, Xiaobai stood quietly, looking at the presiding judge calmly, waiting for his next verdict.
The presiding judge looked around. He needed to find a way to find a way. He could not directly commute Xiaobai's sentence. He had to look at the wishes of other noble jurors. Otherwise, he would be refuted again. By then, his face would be completely lost. The sentence had already been changed once. He could not
The verdict has been changed back and forth, so let’s wait.