Li Mengbo did not answer his question, but continued to ask: "Do you mean that the death penalty should be abolished from the law?"

"The answer to this question is not important at the moment." Chen Biqing said, "Let me ask you, if the case is wrongly determined and a good person is killed, can the deceased be resurrected?"

"cannot!"

"If you can't, why kill?"

Some people around seemed to be awakened, and immediately said: "That's right! If you make a mistake in judging the case, but kill someone, wouldn't you kill a good person by mistake?"

"Brother Chen is right!"

"It makes so much sense! Once the case is misjudged and a good person is killed by mistake, where is the justice?"

Someone around started shouting again.

"That's nonsense! The judgment of the case is wrong, and that is the responsibility of the judicial officials! What does it have to do with the death penalty?" Li Mengbo responded on the spot, "According to your words, if the law is violated, it is better not to convict them all. If they are all not guilty, then there is no

There will be an unjust case!"

Chen Biqing said: "If there is no sentence, it will naturally be more chaotic, but if the death penalty is abolished, good people will not be massacred. This is a great merit!"

After hearing this, Zhao Ning had no interest in listening anymore.

The usual boring arguments from old students.

In official history, the earliest representatives of the abolitionists were Montesquieu in France and Beccaria in Italy.

Zhao Ning didn't care what Montesquieu and Beccaria thought.

But Chen Biqing's style of work aroused a strong interest in him.

Was the Abolitionist Sect born in the Song Dynasty?

Of course it is possible!

Don't forget, since Zhao Guangyi, no official in the Zhao family has ever killed a civil servant.

When Chen Biqing talks about stopping killings here, he most likely means restoring the previous rules and no longer killing civil servants and scholars.

In the past few years, no one dared to say this, because everyone could clearly see the situation. In order to resist the Jin Dynasty, the imperial court strictly rectified the officialdom.

However, with the end of the Fifth Song-Jin War, the lost land in Hedong and Hebei were both returned, and the imperial court even deployed its troops to Liaodong.

So some people saw the changes in the overall situation.

It is believed that the Jin people will not easily go south in the future.

There are also some voices among the people that the situation in the Song and Jin Dynasties is really developing towards the situation in the Song and Liao Dynasties.

Under this trend, some people have suggested that the internal governance methods should be changed.

How to change?

Some people began to advocate that to govern the world, we must govern the country with benevolence and implement benevolent government.

Some people have translated the political achievements and humanities of the past Renzong era and said that the Renzong era was an era that embraced all rivers.

Zhao Ning heard these sounds more or less.

As a member of the Zhao Guan family, naturally he would not become furious upon hearing these voices.

Not only should you not be furious, but you should also show affirmation and appreciation from time to time.

After all, governing a country with benevolence and embracing all rivers is indeed the great principle of governing a country.

However, today's debate really made Zhao Ning smell something unusual.

Next, people on both sides began to debate this point.

To say it was a debate is putting it mildly, but in fact it has reached the stage of confrontation.

After a while, the crowd slowly dispersed.

I was not in a hurry to leave, but just played in the garden.

Although the weather is cold, the garden scenery under the light snow is particularly beautiful.

Chen Biqing was in a pavilion in front, surrounded by some young people, as well as several old and middle-aged people.

Of course, a young talent like him never lacks women he admires.

In the Song Dynasty, there was no rule that women could not leave the house.

"I found out that the young man's name is Chen Biqing. He is a student at the Judicial College of the University of Tokyo. His scores in all subjects are the first in the college and he is truly a top student." Jing Chao said, "It is worth noting that he also has another identity."

"What identity?"

"His father is Chen Zhengxian, the counselor of the Chief Secretary of Hebei West Road, and his eldest father is Chen Yuru, the transfer envoy of Jiangnan West Road."

It turned out to be a third-generation official!

No wonder he is able to show his prominence in the city of Tokyo.

Not to mention that he ranked first in various subjects in the university. With this status, even if he is not the first, he can still be the first.

What are literati best at?

It's just a matter of gossiping, it's Chunqiu's writing style!

Especially people from such scholarly backgrounds, they can interpret the same thing in more than a dozen different ways.

Their ability to tell stories can easily penetrate the brains of young people without systematic thinking, allowing those people to immediately find the true meaning of life.

Moreover, they can cleverly avoid the law.

Just like what Chen Biqing just said, you can't find any crime in the laws of the Song Dynasty. Even if you take the laws of the 21st century and read every word, you won't find any suspicion of him breaking the law.

There were many such people in the Song Dynasty.

Chen Biqing was talking eloquently, and Zhao Ning led people there.

Chen Biqing seemed to have noticed Zhao Ning. He turned his eyes and saw the extraordinary temperament of the young man walking over. He couldn't help but take a few more glances.

"I heard the debate that Brother Chen just had. It was very exciting," Zhao Ning said.

Chen Biqing quickly bowed and said: "Your Excellency, you have given me the award. I wonder what your name is?"

"My surname is Zhao, and my single name is Ning."

"Zhao Ning?" Chen Biqing was stunned. He felt that the name was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't recall it for a while.

But seeing that Zhao Ning was dressed in a rich and noble outfit, he didn't dare to neglect him.

Moreover, one more person means more strength.

Zhao Ning asked: "But I have a doubt. Today, Zhao Guan's family is famous for severely punishing corrupt officials. If you say this in the capital, are you not afraid of being sued to the imperial court?"

Chen Biqing said: "I did not criticize the government, and I did not violate the law. I just discussed the way to govern. I am the most enlightened emperor in the history. All the knowledgeable people in the world have returned to my country. How can I embarrass a mere student of mine?"

What he means is that Zhao Guanjia is the common master of the world, the father of all peoples, his virtues are eternal, and his benevolence and righteousness last forever. If I talk about virtuous government and benevolent government, if I am caught for this, how can the knowledgeable people in the world see Zhao Guanjia?

What he said was impeccable.

If someone is really arrested because of these few words of his, it will definitely cause panic among those righteous people who are truly dedicated to serving their country.

The human heart is like water!

Zhao Ning said: "Your Excellency does make sense. The Song Dynasty should have more outstanding people who can speak out for justice, so that the country can be stable for a long time."

"Does Mr. Zhao also agree that benevolent government is needed today?"

Zhao Ning said: "I have always believed that benevolent government should be implemented, the people should be considerate, and the administration of justice should be moderate. Only in this way can the people live and work in peace and contentment."

"This is a university subject. It is great to have people like Zhao Guanren join in." Chen Biqing said, "We have established a Fushe in the capital. The people who Fushe are all people with the world in mind. If Zhao Guanren does not dislike it,

, you can also join us.”

"Oh, resume society?" Zhao Ning became confused.
Chapter completed!