In the square outside the Meridian Gate, except for bursts of heavy breathing, no one made any other sound.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the execution platform.
Because he was too quiet, Xiao Chen's heartfelt words to Cang Cheng were clearly transmitted to the ears of everyone present.
Watching Xiao Chen bandage Cang Cheng's wounds, he complained bitterly that the executioner's sword was too old, and at the same time he criticized the entire criminal department. The officials standing in the distance all opened their mouths, but they couldn't say anything.
Say a word.
These officials standing far away, except for a few elderly elders who had difficulty moving, were almost all on the outer edge of the crowd watching the developments on the execution platform.
Several officials who had some contacts with Cang Cheng were extremely angry at this moment. They wanted to go up and seek justice for Cang Cheng, but when they saw the purple clothes on Xiao Chen's body, they hesitated again and again and finally did not dare to step forward.
This purple coat was just given by the emperor today. Anyone who goes up to fight with Xiao Chen at this time is asking for trouble. However, if a memorial is used to express dissatisfaction with Xiao Chen in a tactful way, if the emperor can make the emperor
The imperial gift of purple clothes was taken back, and a small Dongchang captain could be crushed to death with just one finger.
As the saying goes, when everyone adds firewood, the flames will rise. If a few more people can be invited to read Xiao Chen's book, the chance of the emperor's recovery will be much greater.
Thinking of this, these people looked at the people in the Punishment Department next to them.
The Ministry of Punishment is in charge of a series of tasks such as the trial, detection, and execution of most cases throughout the Ming Dynasty. In the court, speech also carries a lot of weight.
Especially today, Li An, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and several ministers are here. Xiao Chen on the stage publicly accused the executioner of the Ministry of Justice that the sword was not sharp enough, and said that if the Ministry of Justice did not have the money to buy a sword, he could apply to the court first.
This is undoubtedly a loud slap in the face to the Ministry of Justice.
An official who was close to Cangchang quietly approached Li An, the Minister of Punishment.
"Master Li, Xiao Chen is accusing the Ministry of Punishment of not having enough money to buy a big knife. Can you swallow this tone?"
Li An frowned slightly when he heard this.
Of course he could clearly hear Xiao Chen's words on the stage. However, it was also true that the broadsword used by the Criminal Department to behead was not sharp enough. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he could not find a reason to refute.
Of course, it's not that the Punishment Department doesn't even have the money to buy a machete as Xiao Chen said. But in recent years, most of the important criminals who need to be executed are in Jinyiwei's prison, and it's not the Punishment Department's turn to take action.
.Moreover, even the death penalty is mostly by hanging. The Ministry of Punishment has not implemented a simple method of death like beheading for a long time.
As time went by, the executioners of the Ministry of Punishment had no business to do, and they were too lazy to replace the swords in their hands.
This time, Liao Xianghe of Beizhen Fusi was beheaded by the emperor at the Meridian Gate. When the Ministry of Punishment received the task of beheading, Li An also thought of sending someone out to buy two new swords.
But considering that the person to be beheaded was Liao Xianghe, a demonic figure who had killed countless people, Li An was already dissatisfied. There was no need to buy a big knife. He specifically ordered the executioner from the Ministry of Punishments to pick the two least sharp knives and grind them on the whetstone.
After rubbing it for a few times, I took it to the execution ground with a little light, ready to use the power in my hand to torture Liao Xianghe.
Who would have known that by some mistake, Cang Cheng, the Minister of Rites, would be tortured to death.
At this moment, when I heard Cangcheng's friend coming to ask me, I couldn't help but feel a sense of embarrassment on my face.
"Master Cang, as a second-rank official of the imperial court, actually had his index finger cut off. Seeing this, I was very angry. However, he rushed to the execution ground and missed the execution time. According to the Ming Dynasty law, he was killed on the spot.
It was a serious crime that implicated the nine clans. Xiao Chen was able to cut off his index finger and cut off his index finger, which was also a benevolent act. Although Xiao Chen was suspected of deliberately delaying time and tempting Master Cang to reprimand him, but then again, Cang
If you, sir, are standing here with us, just watching the situation above, even if Xiao Chen is wearing the purple unicorn gifted by the emperor, he has absolutely no reason to run down and torture Mr. Cang."
To be able to achieve the position of Minister of Justice, Li An is by no means an ordinary person. He saw the development of the whole matter clearly. It is not an exaggeration to say that Cang Cheng brought the blame on himself.
If it weren't for Cang Cheng's self-righteous accusations everywhere, Liao Xianghe would have been tortured to death by that gaping sword.
It would be better this time, let Liao Xianghe go, and he would be tortured on top.
The person who was close to Cang Cheng felt unhappy when he saw what Li An said, and his face immediately darkened.
"Master Li, what you said is wrong. The beheading knife of your punishment department is blunter than a wooden sword. If it reaches the ears of the emperor, even if you are not punished, you will be reprimanded in front of the important officials in the court. If not, you will be punished."
After Xiao Chen’s words, who could have known that your punishment department’s broadsword was so blunt?”
Hearing what the other party said, Li An also frowned slightly.
"Our Ministry of Punishment has not executed a beheading in many years. Even if the sword is comparable to a wooden sword, it is understandable. Now, the major cases of the imperial court are all in Jinyiwei Prison, and the Ministry of Punishment only closes some minor cases.
, Why do you need a big sword? Even if this matter comes before the emperor, I still have something to say."
At the end of his speech, Li An's tone became slightly more serious.
First, Cangcheng, that blind thing, was so self-righteous that he ruined the good thing I wanted to do by torturing Liao Xianghe. Now you actually threaten me with the sword of the Ministry of Justice comparable to a wooden sword, and you don't open your eyes to see who I am.
If you talk nicely, I might be able to write a memorial together and read this copy of Xiao Chen. If you threaten me like this, I think Cangcheng will be more than worthy of death.
Li An looked gloomy and thought to himself.
Listening to the conversation here, I smelled a strong smell of gunpowder again, and Hong Tianren, the Minister of War, coughed lightly.
"Xiao Chen is killing the chicken to show the monkey, and you are still fighting in this nest? Don't you see that as soon as Mr. Cang started to accuse, Xiao Chen took the advantage. Why did the emperor want to be a small captain of Dongchang?
Give him the Kirin Purple Clothes? If he doesn’t have extraordinary scheming and ability, the Emperor will give it to him? This Xiao Chen is an all-conquering sword, and his target is us, the important officials in the court. How long has it been since then, and you are still dog biting dog?
Hairy mouth."
Hong Tianren said coldly.
Hong Tianren is the oldest of all the officials on site, and his words carry a certain weight.
Hearing this, Li An felt a little ashamed and said, "Master Hong, what should we do now?"
"What should I do? How do I know what to do? I just hope that Xiao Chen doesn't kill that old stubborn Cang Cheng and just leaves him alive."
Looking at the execution platform, Hong Tianren had a heavy look on his face.
In fact, he knew in his heart that it would be difficult for Cangcheng to survive!
