When Xu Zhiyuan saw the front, he was still praising Du He's beautiful handwriting, but when he saw Chang Sun Chong's name at the back, he was dumbfounded.
After a long while, Xu Zhiyuan said quietly: "County son, it's not that I won't help you, it's actually that the subordinates dare not take this case."
"how do I say this?"
"First, there are no so-called intellectual property rights regulations in the Tang Dynasty. This son Changsun plagiarized your "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties". It sounds like it is indeed a pirated copy. But as for this pirated copy, this is the first time I have heard of it. There has never been anything like this before.
If the case really needs to be brought to trial, the lower official will be unable to do anything. Secondly, the eldest grandson is the son of Sikong of the current dynasty. If the lower official really sends someone to arrest him for interrogation, he may not be able to keep his official position tomorrow."
Xu Zhiyuan's tone was full of helplessness.
How could someone like Changsun Chong be touched by a small county magistrate like him?
No matter what Du He said, Xu Zhiyuan just refused to agree.
This guy is really as timid as a mouse to the extreme.
Finally, Du He stood up and said, "Well, since Mr. Xu won't take the case, I won't force you. I'll go to Dali Temple and ask."
Xu Zhiyuan stood up in a hurry to see Du He off.
Seeing Du He and Lu Bu walk out of the county government gate without showing any interest in the stone lions at the door, Xu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
When Du He arrived at Dali Temple, Wei Ting personally greeted him.
Wei Ting, like Xu Zhiyuan, is very enthusiastic about Du He.
But after reading Du He's complaint, I was shocked for a while, and finally made it clear that I couldn't handle it. Dali Temple had never handled such a case.
In the end, Du He returned without success.
Walking out of the gate of Dali Temple, Du He sighed: "Hey, I think of our vast Tang Empire, why is it so difficult to file a complaint?"
Lu Bu said, "Master, that Wei Ting just now doesn't seem like a good person. Do you want me to beat him up?"
Du He waved his hand: "Don't think about killing people all day long. Use your brain when doing things. Whether it's Xu Zhiyuan or Wei Ting, I have already expected that they will not take this case."
"Then why are you going to Dali Temple and Chang'an County Government, young master?" Lu Bu asked doubtfully.
Du He smiled: "Of course it's to follow the procedures. After Emperor Gaozu ascended the throne, there were clear regulations. The people told him that you can only go up one level at a time and never skip levels, otherwise you will be punished. Now, we should go
The procedures have been completed. In a few days, I will go to His Majesty to file a petition."
"Why don't we go today instead of a few days later?"
"I promised you to use your brain, but I don't have to prepare a complete complaint. The evidence has not been collected yet. Isn't it a waste of effort?" Du He complained helplessly.
Returning to Laiguo's mansion, Du He locked himself in the house and saw no one.
There are rumors outside that Du He was so angry at Chang Sun Chong's move that he went crazy.
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In the palace.
Li Er's study was brightly lit.
Hou Junji reported what happened recently.
Then he said: "There are rumors outside that Du He went to Chang'an County Government and was kicked out by Xu Zhiyuan. When he arrived at Dali Temple, he didn't even see Wei Ting's face. He had fallen ill. Du He was not seen in Laiguo's palace.
Going out, the guess is probably true."
After hearing this, Li Er snorted without raising his head: "Isn't that boy afraid of heaven and earth? Why did his profitable business collapse when someone took it away? He is somewhat smart, but it's a pity that he has not been tempered.
Think about my generation, which one has not escaped from the battlefield and survived, and how can it be defeated by a small setback? Let him go, it is always good for young people to experience more training."
Hou Junji asked curiously: "Your Majesty, what do you think about this intellectual property matter? This is the first time in my life that I have heard of such a thing. Aren't all books meant for people to read? Transcript
So what’s the harm?”
Li Er thought for a while: "Who knows what the boy from the Du family is thinking in his mind? This boy has always acted unruly. Let's take a look and see what tricks he can play. In fact, in my opinion,
, you have all been deceived, this kid Du He may not be sick at all, maybe he is holding back something bad."
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In the Hall of Wende.
Li Yuanshu looked gloomy and looked at the night outside the window for a long time without coming back to her senses.
Li Lizhi came over and said teasingly: "Sister, don't worry, Du He will definitely be fine. As the saying goes, good people don't live long, and disasters will last for thousands of years. Du He is a big disaster. He must be better than anyone else."
All live long.”
"Pfft..."
Li Yuanshu was immediately amused and asked curiously: "Good people don't live long, but harm will last for thousands of years. Why haven't I heard this sentence?"
Li Lizhi raised her mouth and said, "Of course it was Du He who taught me this!"
Being interrupted by Li Lizhi, Li Yuanshu's mood improved a lot.
However, she still said with some worry: "It's just that neither Dali Temple nor Chang'an County is hearing Du He's complaint. Doesn't it mean that Father doesn't care either?"
"Sister, don't forget that my father once said that among scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, businessmen are at the bottom and have the least status. Du He makes money by selling books, and he is a lowly businessman. No one in the court will help him.
Damn it, he can only ask for his own blessings. Who told him to leave his job as a consort and sell books instead."
When it comes to Du He's escape from marriage, the little beauties are all very angry.
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That night, there were rumors that Changsun Chong had a banquet with guests at the most famous restaurant in Chang'an City and became extremely drunk.
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Three days later.
People quietly discovered that Du He had appeared.
Du He, dressed in simple clothes, left Laiguo's palace on horseback, swaggered through the city, and finally stopped at the gate of the imperial city.
Li Junxian, the lieutenant general, saw Du He and asked curiously: "My lord, Your Majesty did not announce your entry into the palace today. Could it be that your Majesty is here to see the Emperor?"
Du He got off his horse and said, "No, I'm not here to play today. Today, I'm here to file a complaint."
As he spoke, he pointed to a large cowhide drum not far away that was as tall as two people.
To file an imperial complaint, you must first beat the big drum.
Du He looked at Li Junxian and said, "Excuse me, General Li, please bring this drumstick and I'll beat it."
Li Junxian's expression changed and he said hurriedly: "My lord, this matter is not a trivial matter. Whoever sounds the drum of complaint, regardless of whether it is justified or not, will need to be beaten with thirty sticks before he can see His Majesty in front of the palace."
"Xianzi, if you give birth to a baby with thin skin and tender flesh, if it is hit with a thirty-strong stick, the skin and flesh will definitely be torn. By then, I am afraid that you will not even have the chance to go to the temple to meet the saint."
Du He waved his hands and said solemnly: "Throughout the ages, no reforms have been carried out without bloodshed and sacrifice. Today in the Tang Dynasty, there is no intellectual property law, and the protection of copyright has reached such a state of decline. Every time I think about it, I feel sad.
If blood really needs to be shed, then start with me, Duhe!"
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(First update, thanks to brothers [Jiu Nian Cheng Shang] and [Brother Qing] for the reward, and thanks to the brothers for their recommendation votes and support!)