An indifferent voice sounded in the dark court. Although there were many decent people gathered together and wearing thick coats, it still made people feel the biting cold of winter in the Holy City.
"No, I am the emperor and your father. You rebels, scum, cowards and conspirators have no right to judge me!" Carlos II's voice was high-pitched and angry, and he looked more like a winner.
This is a trial in the Holy City's special court. The court, which can accommodate 200 people, was completely silent. Everyone looked serious and was witnessing history.
Those who had the honor to witness this history include the Liberals and their former nobles, current and former officials, legal professionals and a few journalists, as well as former opponents of Carlos II, many of whom once prostrate themselves in front of him.
Shout long live the emperor.
"Carlos Solon, the Special Court of the Republic will try you on behalf of the people in accordance with the law. The people have the right to know the truth and the right to legal protection and compensation." Justice Fox still said expressionlessly, "At the same time, in accordance with the Republic's
In the spirit of the law, you have the right to defend yourself publicly, hire a lawyer to defend yourself, or receive legal aid from a court-appointed lawyer."
"I don't need a defense. You rebels try to frame and smear me, and I won't let you succeed. No matter what so-called trials and sentences you conduct, I will not admit all the stigma imposed on me. Only God can
Have the right to judge me."
The aged Carlos II still has a high-pitched voice, which seems to remind people of his past arrogance and divine authority, and his stubbornness and persistence are still fresh in the memory of many people.
His hair has turned completely white and his figure is thin, but he is still clean. He has been the emperor for decades. Although he was imprisoned for three years, the innate power of the emperor still impressed the onlookers.
There was a kind of silent pressure, so he deliberately raised his chest and looked directly at the judges sitting high on the bench.
However, surrounding his final fate, the Tulip Party and the later reorganized Liberal Party launched a debate that lasted for three years.
The focus of the debate is: first, whether the emperor is guilty; second, whether the emperor is inviolable; third, whether the trial of the former emperor should be brought to the people?
Regarding the first question, no one dares to say that Carlos II is not guilty. This is political correctness. With the increasingly repressive domestic policies of the Liberals and the death of Salaman, those who advocate constitutional monarchy do not dare to express differences.
Views.
As for whether the emperor is inviolable, according to the constitution and laws of 1836, the emperor is certainly inviolable. In fact, it depends on the domestic situation at that time. Toby Salaman believes that there are constant domestic rebellions, and rashly trying the emperor will arouse more
of rebellion.
By 1839, Salaman had died, and the area controlled by the Liberals was basically stable. Enemies outside the control area were still enemies. They would not disband the army because the Liberals gave up the trial, but because the emperor was alive, they were more powerful.
Reasons to unite royalists.
Moreover, the new constitution and the related "Equality Act" have been enacted, and the old constitution and laws have been abolished one after another. Even the former emperor is only a citizen now and should not continue to enjoy privileges.
Regarding the third question, the Liberals believe that the National Assembly they control exercises national rights on behalf of the people's will and therefore has the right to appoint a special court to try the former emperor without the consent of the entire people. Some people worry that if it is really put into practice
For the people, I am afraid it will have some unexpected consequences.
Therefore, the trial of the former emperor was postponed until the end of 1839. The National Assembly authorized a committee of twenty-one persons to draft an indictment against Carlos II.
When the Liberals in power decided to form an alliance with the Assyrians, the upper echelons felt it necessary to make the trial of the former emperor a sensational issue to offset internal opposition and to divert public attention.
Facts have proved that the Liberals' plan was very correct, and everyone's attention was attracted by the trial.
"Today is just the preliminary hearing. This is a sacred task entrusted to the court by the people." Justice Fox sat high on the trial bench and curled his lips. "On behalf of the people, the National Assembly of the Republic accuses you of murder, corruption and treason. You have always
Impeding or delaying the progress of freedom, or even persisting in using violence to eliminate this progress, killing innocent people indiscriminately, wantonly plundering citizens' property, and deliberately provoking foreign wars in order to maintain personal autocratic rule..."
Fox read the lengthy indictment for ten minutes, and then immediately announced without waiting for the former emperor to refute:
"This court session ends here. It only explains the content of the charges to the defendant and the public. In seven days, this special court will conduct the first formal trial of this case, and all trials will be open and fair."
With the sound of the gavel, Carlos II was taken down from the dock by the bailiff. His eyes swept over the faces of the guests one by one, and all the people he stared at lowered their heads.
Carlos II stopped next to Jani Walker and Luke Darnell:
"Raise your head, rebel!"
The former Marquis Jani Walker did not dare to raise his head, while Luke Darnell mustered up the courage to look at the former emperor: "Murderer, single husband, was it you who assassinated my father?"
"Watch your disrespectful words, little Luke!" Carlos II straightened his body and said in a mocking tone: "To be precise, old Darnell really deserves to die. His title comes from the recognition of the royal family.
His huge wealth was accumulated because of this, but then he, a miser, refused to pay an extra Louis for the empire. Instead, he took advantage of the country's financial difficulties to grab more wealth. In addition, I did not assassinate your father. Those conspirators are today's
Those in power, they try to stir up conflicts between the royal family and the nobility."
"Haha, do you think that I will forgive you for the crime you committed?" Luke Darnell sneered, "Dufu, you are dead, this is the people's trial! I can't wait to see you be sentenced
The day of execution."
"How many false charges are imposed on others in the name of justice." Carlos II said, "If I must die, I will never die on my knees begging. You despicable people will not see me cry.
And those who beg for mercy are just wishful thinking!"
Carlos II looked around the court:
"Most of you were once privileged people, enjoying the benefits brought by the privileges granted to you by the empire. However, after the revolution, you are still superior people, and you are still here talking about freedom and equality. You accuse me of murder, corruption and
Treason, these charges should be returned in full!"
After a full minute of silence, someone finally woke up and shouted: