【Chapter 43】Following
Being locked up in the imperial prison during the sweltering dog days is like a tongue-pulling hell. But what is even more unbearable than the dog days is waiting to be tortured.
There were only two guards in the prison, and each cell had only a small window. When the sun shone in, the prisoners had to enjoy this moment of tranquility even if they squinted.
The sun slowly shines in in the morning, and the prisoners have a moment of peace. When the sun passes, the torture begins.
Xu Xianchun arranged the entire plan. According to the plan, all six people would confess to accepting bribes. Among them, Yang Lian received 20,000 taels, Zuo Guangdou took 20,000 taels, Zhou Chaorui took 10,000 taels, Yuan Huazhong took 6,000 taels, Gu Dazhang took 40,000 taels, and Wei Dazhong
Three thousand taels, for a total of ninety-nine thousand taels for six people, Wang Wenyan kept 21,100 taels for himself, for a total of 120,000 taels.
Xu Xianchun happily reported the investigation results to Wei Zhongxian. Wei Zhongxian pretended to be angry in front of all officials and immediately ordered a strict investigation and pursuit.
According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, zhuibi means to recover stolen goods, forcing the offender and his family to hand over the stolen money to make up the amount.
Xu Xianchun hopes to resolve this matter quickly. Other cases require a catch-up every 15 days. These six people were given special attention and a catch-up every five days was implemented.
That is to say, the stolen money will be traced and returned every five days.
Anyone who fails to pay the stolen money will be punished with thirty sticks on that day, or with a stick and a stick, depending on the mood of the chief executioner.
July 28th was the first time to catch up. Each of the six players hit 30 sticks.
Xu Xianchun also played a dirty trick, and the executioner was not a jailer, but a specially transferred Jin Yiwei.
Normally, the skin would be red and swollen after being beaten with a stick by the jailer, and the wound would be treated with medicine at home. But if the execution was carried out by a guard in uniform, the injury would be much more serious.
Jin Yiwei's wooden stick was swung from top to bottom with bone-piercing strength. The first stick hit Yang Lian's thighs, and there was a squelching sound. Along with Yang Lian's roar, the skin was torn and blood was splattered everywhere. The stick and body implied
Due to internal strength, the first blow broke the skin and injured the bones. The next twenty or so blows destroyed the prisoner's consciousness of survival.
Among the six, Yuan Huazhong was the weakest physically, and his punishment was more lenient and his punishment was often reduced by half. However, Yang Lian and Zuo Guangdou both received full punishment, so there was no advantage to be taken.
After each chase, the hip bones were shattered and the six of them were unable to sit or lie down. They could only lie on their stomachs and occasionally use their hands to move their bodies.
When the torture force is too strong, the hip bones are broken and cannot be beaten anymore. The torturer will change the stick, clamp the thin stick in the hand, and tighten both sides. The stick will clamp the finger bone tightly, and the stick will tighten tighter and tighter until
Until the fingers turn purple due to ischemia.
Chapter completed!