Gui Zi Volume Chapter 21: Threading the needle and changing the pillars
Feng Ziying called Fang Youdu to his house for discussion.
Before leaving, many things need to be resolved. For example, the entire Jia family is still in the imperial prison, and there is no explanation yet. Similar situations have not yet happened in the imperial prison, the Penal Department Prison and the Shuntianfu Prison.
Young Master, there was a rebellion in Nanjing, Prince Yi Zhong set up a new branch, too many people in Beijing were involved, situations similar to the Jia family's happened everywhere, and to put it bluntly, they couldn't be dealt with at all.
Because the Jia family belongs to the same family and Jia Jing's identity is too conspicuous, Jia She was also involved in the case of smuggling embargoed materials with the Mongolians outside the border wall, so it was delayed again and again. Otherwise, if there was no such thing,
In the case of the two of them, simply because they were related by marriage to Wang Ziteng and Jia Zheng had a sinecure in Nanjing, they could have found a way to release them on bail and be released first.
"Ziying, you are really a beauty and you are so kind and you have no obligation to refuse." Fang Youdu smiled obscenely. It was rare for Feng Ziying to come to ask for help, so he had to show off. "Aren't you afraid of affecting your reputation and career?
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"How much influence can it have?" Feng Ziying said calmly, "Everyone knows that I married a daughter of the Xue family and a daughter of the Lin family who are in-laws of the Jia family. How can the Metropolitan Procuratorate still use this to impeach me? I took the Jia family's daughter as a concubine.
That was before the Jia family committed the crime, can it be traced back? It's just a concubine, the Metropolitan Procuratorate isn't so bored and feels sorry for me, right?"
Feng Ziying was speechless after two words. Fang Youdu took a breath and said dissatisfiedly: "In this case, why are you coming to me?"
"I came to you just to ask. I see that the Ministry of Punishment has a lot of treason cases. Now the imperial prison, the Ministry of Punishment Prison and the Shuntianfu Prison can no longer accommodate them. Even Wanping County and Daxing County can't accommodate them.
They have been installed in all the prisons. I am afraid it is not an option if this continues. I know that your Ministry of Punishment is also evaluating and studying how to deal with it internally, so I asked you to ask if the Ministry of Punishment has a general strategy for how to deal with it.
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Feng Ziying brought up the topic openly and honestly, looking at Fang Youdu.
After Fang Youdu passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, he was in the Ministry of Punishment. After three years of observing politics, the Ministry of Punishment was very satisfied with his performance, especially when he wrote several articles on the laws of the Zhou Dynasty in "Internal Reference".
, and analyzed several cases with reference to classics, and was recognized by several big officials in the Ministry of Punishment, especially several senior officials from the Qing Dynasty, who were very optimistic about him.
Therefore, after staying in the Xingbu, Fang Youdu became a rising star within the Xingbu.
The Ministry of Punishment ranks low among the old six and now seven ministries. In name, it is only slightly better than the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Commerce. But in fact, the Ministry of Industry is very profitable. The Ministry of Commerce now has a share of the power of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and it also assumes responsibilities.
It is responsible for developing the economy, so it is even more popular than the Ministry of Industry, so the Ministry of Punishments is actually ranked behind the Ministry of Rites in terms of actual power.
However, the Ministry of Punishment still has considerable power when it comes to specific cases. Especially due to the recent rebellion of Prince Yi Zhong, which has led to a large increase in funi cases, the Ministry of Punishment has been short-staffed in several cleaning departments, and Fang Youdu was also expelled from them.
After going back and forth to rescue people, Feng Ziying found him and found the right person.
"Ziying, you are right. I know that the Ministry of Punishment and Long Jinwei are also arguing now, and Dali Temple is also having a headache. The most troublesome thing about Fu Ni's case is that the Ni has not been dealt with yet. How do you deal with Fu Ni's case?
"Accomplice?" Fang Youdu talked eloquently. This is a causal reason. According to the usual practice, the treason case must be decided first. After the verdict, the treason case will be decided. But now this
Punishing the rebels cannot be done in a day or two. Half a year has passed and the prisons in the capital are overcrowded. This is because some people with little connection have been released in the early stage. However, according to the current situation of the imperial court,
The Ministry of Punishment is also making assessments, and it is estimated that it will be difficult for the south side to get a result before the end of this year, and even if it is to assess Jiangnan, the traitors must first be tried..."
Fang Youdu sneered, "This Nanjing traitor has set up six departments of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, a large number of ministers, ministers, and censors. Everything they have done this year must be punished one by one, as well as the military
The warriors in the army, as well as these officials in the Jiangnan area, so after all this calculation, it will take more than a year or two to deal with these treason cases. When it comes to the actual cases of treason, we still don’t know how long it will be in the year of the monkey, and it may not be possible in the future.
It can be done.”
"So your Criminal Department is also finding it difficult now? Have you considered releasing the person on bail first?" Feng Ziying nodded, "For cases like the Jia family, it doesn't hurt to say whether it is light or serious.
It’s not itchy and tastes like chicken ribs, Uncle Fang, what do you think should be done with it?”
Fang Youdu was silent.
This type of case is indeed difficult to handle. If it were other cases, it would be easier to handle, but it happens to be a counter-insurance type. It can be taken up or down, and it is easy to give people a handle, especially if this counter-insurance case is really re-examined in the future.
Judgment, those who are rebellious will naturally rise and the tide will rise, and they will not be relieved. We need to deal with it now. There is indeed a risk.
Release on bail seemed to be the only feasible way, but it would be too outrageous for a case to drag on for several years without being judged. However, it was the first time that the entire Zhou Dynasty had experienced the rebellion of Prince Yi Zhong and the confrontation between the north and the south.
"I think it should be dealt with separately. If it is like those who are just involved with some relatives in Nanjing and have no real evidence of treason, they can be dealt with as soon as possible and released on bail. If it is later found out that there are really other
If someone is implicated, it is not impossible to pursue them again; if they themselves have had bad deeds and have unclear activities with Nanjing, they can continue to be imprisoned; and some people who can basically be convicted of treason can also
We can sentence him now to avoid being held in prison, which will overcrowd the prison and easily lead to the spread of the disease. If a few people really die, it will be detrimental to the reputation of the imperial court."
Feng Youdu's suggestion of classification and disposal surprised Feng Ziying, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt that Fang Youdu had obviously thought about it for herself.
The situation of the Jia family can also be classified and dealt with. Those like Jia Mu and Wang who are not deeply involved, and even Baoyu and Jia Huan can be released on bail; people like Jia Zhen can only stay in prison. Jia Jing is really
It's too eye-catching; and like Jia She, Shi Xiangyun can only be sentenced as soon as possible. Jia She's affairs are easy to find out, and Shi Xiangyun is Sun Shaozu's engaged wife, so he can also be sentenced based on this relationship.
"Uncle Fang, can you make such a suggestion to your criminal department?" Feng Ziying asked.
"I can make suggestions, but this requires an opportunity." Fang Youdu mused: "For example, a plague breaks out in the prison, or the prison can no longer contain it, and a batch must be processed. Ziying, you can handle this matter yourself.
It can be done. The Shuntian Mansion Prison has long been crowded with people. Once this plague breaks out, it will be a disaster. The mountain and Shaanxi plague is so severe that it is difficult to say whether it will spread to the capital. Now it is necessary to take precautions in the bud,...
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Feng Ziying understood. As long as Shuntian Mansion proposed to the Ministry of Punishment that the prison could no longer accommodate prisoners, then the situation would be similar in other places. I am afraid that the Ministry of Punishment would have to discuss how to do this. This would also give Fang Youdu an opportunity.
This guy also seizes every opportunity to show off himself, but I have to say that he chose just the right one.
"Uncle Fang, let me ask another question. If I want to release the eldest daughter of the Shi family on bail, how can I do it?" Feng Ziying finally asked the key question, which was also mentioned to him by Daiyu, Tanchun and Baochai many times.
The nature of Shi Xiangyun's problem is different from that of others. If we want to solve Shi Xiangyun's problem, we must first get rid of the shackles of this marriage.
Fang Youdu was slightly surprised, but then he reacted and shook his head repeatedly: "Ziying, don't get confused because of this. The eldest girl of the Shi family is involved in an engagement relationship with Sun Shaozu. No one can deny it. What do you want to do?"
What? Don’t make a mistake.”
"Okay, Uncle Fang, don't I know the pros and cons?" Feng Ziying asked again: "But I just want to rescue the eldest girl from the Shi family. Isn't her marriage just an engagement, not a formal marriage? If I can cancel it,
Can I escape responsibility if I regret my marriage?"
Fang Youdu looked at Feng Ziying with a complicated expression. He didn't know what to say. After a long while, he reluctantly said: "It's easy to cancel the engagement, but the Ministry of Punishment is not a fool. How can it not understand the purpose of canceling the engagement?"
"So what if you understand? People go to higher places and water flows to lower places. It is understandable for historians to do this. Do we have to wait for the court's decision and try the law by ourselves to meet everyone's wishes?" Feng Ziying asked: "I just ask,
Will the Ministry of Punishment approve this?"
Fang Youdu thought for a while, "Theoretically, there is no problem. Breaking off the relationship, repenting of the engagement, and breaking off the engagement are certainly criticized by others, but when it comes to matters such as family and life, there is nothing wrong with doing so. It's just Ziying, you are involved.
It’s no longer necessary, someone definitely needs to push this,..."
"But if I don't come forward, who in the Ministry of Justice will handle such a thankless task?" Feng Ziying smiled bitterly, "I have to leave anyway, so I just want to bear this reputation. It's nothing more than that I am as lustful as my life.
Just willing to fall."
When Fang Youdu saw that Feng Ziying took the initiative to claim this reputation, he shook his head and sighed. Everyone had said so, what else could he say?
"No matter what, no matter what, I'm here to help you cheer for this matter. The specific operation must be carried out quickly. I know your idea. It is nothing more than using the old lady of the Jia family to act as the elder, and Shi Jia Shi Ding Shi Nai
You are an imperial prisoner, and your rights and responsibilities can be transferred. I will handle this specific operation for you..."
Only then did Feng Ziying pat Fang Youdu on the shoulder with satisfaction. This is a good brother, and it is not in vain that he has laid so much groundwork. He finally made this guy understand his purpose.