Due to the public confession of Zhou Zhong, the Minister of Justice, Li Yi, the Left Minister of the Ministry of Official Affairs, who was falsely accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason fourteen years ago, was finally vindicated today.
At that time, a fourth-rank official in the dynasty was exterminated because of Zi's false slander. This was a great irony for the court and the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Although His Majesty has issued an edict to inform the world and clear Mr. Li's innocence, what has happened can never be undone.
Under the imperial city, the common people looked at the announcements posted on the walls and were filled with indignation.
"The culprits back then could be exempted from crime with death-free gold medals. Why did Mr. Zhou have to be exiled from the army?"
"Master Li is loyal to the emperor and patriotic. In the end, the lives of his family are worth less than a few broken brands?"
"The reality is actually more absurd than the drama, sad, sad..."
"Have you seen the newly released film "The Orphan of Zhao"? It's clearly about Mr. Li!"
"Not yet. After hearing what you said, I have to go and have a look..."
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A mansion somewhere in Nanyuan.
The Prince of Nanyang County, who had been exempted from crime through a gold medal but lost his position as Minister of Civil Affairs, frowned deeply and said in a dark voice: "Zhou Zhong turned out to be just a concubine. The total of these crimes is enough for him to die twice. Your Majesty
Obviously favoring him..."
Someone next to him said: "Forget it, it's just the difference between dying early and dying late. How many prisoners have been assigned to live for more than half a year?"
The Prince of Nanyang County said angrily: "I can't bear this breath. It took me more than ten years to climb to this position, because Zhou Zhong has nothing now. I can't wait to kill him now..."
The man was silent for a moment and said: "Even if you want to kill him again, you can't do it now. When he leaves the city of God, no one will care whether he is dead or alive. Now, what is important is another thing."
The prince of Nanyang County asked: "What's the matter?"
The man said: "You won't forget? Li Yi's daughter is still detained in Zongzheng Temple, right?"
After his reminder, the Prince of Nanyang County remembered that this incident started because Li Yi's daughter assassinated five court officials to avenge her father, which triggered the old case of the year. However, in recent days, his attention has been focused on it.
In the old case back then, I completely forgot about this matter.
The man continued: "During these days, Li Mu visited Zongzheng Temple many times. He visited this woman almost every day. It seems that they knew each other before. He wants to overturn Li Yi's case? I'm afraid it's also because of this woman."
The Prince of Nanyang County narrowed his eyes and said: "These are two completely different cases. I want to see how Li Mu can save her? Unless he can convince His Majesty? Give him a gold medal to avoid death..."
The person next to him said with a hint of amusement: "A large part of the reason for Li Yi's death was that he opposed the late emperor's award of a death-free gold medal. If he used the death-free gold medal to save the woman, it would be the biggest joke. If he used the death-free gold medal to save the woman, it would be the biggest joke.
There is no need for a gold medal to avoid death, this girl is destined to die, haha, I am embarrassed for him no matter what choice he will make..."
The Prince of Nanyang County asked: "What if he really begs your Majesty to grant him a gold medal to avoid death?"
"Bewitching the emperor, treacherous ministers harming the country!" The man's eyes showed murderous intent, and said: "Qingjun side, punish the treacherous ministers!"
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North County.
County town.
Countless people gathered under the city wall, looking at and pointing at the inscriptions posted on the wall.
Most of the people were illiterate and just came to join in the fun. I don’t know what happened. Someone scratched his head and asked: "Is there anyone who can read? Can you help me see what is written on this list?"
"Let me take a look." A middle-aged scribe squeezed into the crowd, read the list, and said: "What it says is that more than ten years ago, God had a high official who served the country and the people, because
He offended the powerful, was falsely accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason, and his whole family was executed. The court just rehabilitated him a few days ago."
Beijun is far away from Shendu. The people do not know what is happening in Shendu, nor do they know the high officials of Shendu. However, some people are confused and wonder: "This sounds a bit like the new play in Yunyan Pavilion a few days ago..."
The middle-aged scribe sighed and said: "This play was actually written for him. This Lord Li used to be a good official who was deeply loved by the people. In the capital of God, he was called Li Qingtian by the people. It's a pity that
He has been doing things for the people, going against the powerful, offending the powerful, and being framed to the point of confiscating his family and exterminating his family. He has been wronged for more than ten years. If it were not for his daughter, he avenged his father and killed several officials who framed him, alarming the court.
I’m afraid no one will vindicate him.”
"Is there such a thing?"
"It's simply more dramatic than a drama..."
"I want to go see that show, but I don't have the money..."
…
Who doesn't like to listen to operas, but for ordinary people, having enough food and clothing is already a luxury. Wouldn't it be delicious to buy some steamed rice for a few pennies? Spending money to listen to operas is the life of the rich...
At this time, someone asked doubtfully: "You still don't know that Yunyan Pavilion doesn't cost money to listen to plays these days..."
Some people were surprised and said: "Is there such a good thing?"
"Not only Yunyan Pavilion, in recent days, there are also actors setting up a stage next to the official road outside the city, performing for free. Those who are rich can do it for a fee, and those who have no money can do it for themselves..."
"It turns out that the stage set up at the gate of the city is for theater. If I had told you that I wouldn't charge money, I would have gone to see it a long time ago."
"Let's go together..."
"Wait for me……"
…
Ordinary people don't have much entertainment on weekdays, so they naturally like to hear and see plays that can be heard for free. The theaters in the Yunyan Pavilion Theater were full, and the theater outside the city was even more crowded with people.
It was the slack time for farming, and there were not many opportunities like this on weekdays. People from eight villages in ten miles came to take their seats before dawn, carrying stools.
The play is called "The Orphan of Zhao". It tells the story of an official of the Zhao family in the former dynasty. Because he often made the decision to redress the grievances of the people, he offended the powerful people in the capital. He was framed by treacherous officials and his family was wiped out. The surviving orphan of the Zhao family endured for many years and served the family.
A story of revenge…
The story of the drama has twists and turns, climaxes one after another, and it is exciting. At the end, the orphan of the Zhao family kills the traitor with his own hands and avenges his father. It is very satisfying and reminds the people of the previous "The Injustice of Dou E".
The plot of good deeds being rewarded with good deeds and evil deeds being rewarded with evil deeds is always something people like to watch.
The reason why this play is so popular is not only that, but also because the content of the play is not fabricated, but has a prototype to follow. The official of the Zhao family in the play was the one who was executed for collaborating with the enemy and treason fourteen years ago.
Li Yi, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the Queen has told the grievances against him to the 36th and 3rd counties, and few people know about it.
"Hey, what's the use of redressing grievances when people are already dead?"
"Why can those people use death-free medals to save their lives? They should all be buried with that adult!"
"It's a pity that the court is under the control of those people. The daughter of that lord has no way to redress her grievances. She was forced to take revenge on those dog officials personally. I wonder what the court will do with her?"
"What else can be done? It must be a capital crime. After all, she has violated the law..."
"Bullshit law, is the law used to protect murderers? The law cannot return justice to others, and it does not allow people to find justice themselves. How can those people who framed others and ruined their families continue to enjoy glory and wealth?
A person who dies in vain cannot even leave his last bloodline?"
"What kind of bullshit justice is this?"
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The imperial court announced the matter to the world and let all thirty-six people know about it. It originally wanted to restore justice to Li Yi.
Unexpectedly, after the people learned the inside story, they became even more angry.
The man who was falsely accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason was rehabilitated, but what about those who harmed him back then?
They are still living well and continue to be their superiors, but that lord's only descendant is going to be executed...
What is the point of such redress?
The so-called law is basically only used to restrain the people. The powerful people, one by one, can regard the law as nothing. They can avoid the death penalty with a sign. In their eyes, the people are nothing like the animals that can be killed at will.
different?
Under such anger, someone finally couldn't help but said: "If that gentleman's bloodline is cut off, there is really no justice. How about we protest against the court with a blood letter and save that gentleman's bloodline?"
As soon as this statement came out, he immediately received responses from many people in the audience.
"I agree!"
"Count me in!"
"My family sells cloth, and I sold the cloth used in the blood book..."
"I'll go back and ask Muramasa to mobilize the whole village..."
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In just one day, a blood writing movement was launched in Bei County. With the angry people running around, tens of thousands of people pressed their fingerprints on the white cloth...
In this regard, the Beijun government has always watched.
At the same time, Yantai County.
Several people walked out of the theater and talked a lot.
"It turns out that Lieutenant Yu is the prototype of the villain in the play. He really deserves to die. I feel sorry for him."
"It's so hateful to frame Zhongliang in exchange for his own promotion."
"It is said that someone outside the city wrote a letter in blood to protest against the imperial court. I want to go, do you want to come with me?"
"Let's go together!"
Yushan County.
"It turns out that the two adults died because of this reason..."
"The case back then has been investigated clearly. Even if they don't die, they will be beheaded by the court."
"Bah, they deserve it!"
Danyang County.
Nanyang County.
Yuntai County.
…
In just a few days, similar things continued to happen in the 36 counties of China.
Some local officials, after learning the inside story, would inevitably cause civil unrest and ordered to stop it. The people no longer gathered in crowds, but secretly passed the Ten Thousand People's Book from village to village...
City of Gods.
After the facts of the case were revealed, the disposition of those involved in the case was quickly implemented.
Except for a few principal culprits, the officials who jointly impeached Li Yi all followed the trend. Now they have only been fined their salaries and have not been punished too much.
Just by punishing a few principal criminals, huge loopholes have appeared in the Sixth Department, and the three provinces are also in a hurry. If the accomplices are also held accountable one by one, the court may completely collapse.
Chen Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, has already been executed. The remaining few people have gold medals for immunity from death, so no one can do anything to them.
In Zhongshu Province, in the duty room, Li Mu opened a pamphlet. The content of the pamphlet was that a certain official urged the court to deal with the assassination case of the five officials as soon as possible...
