Zhao Xu threw the problem to Wang Nang. At this time, Wang Nang knew that it was easy to tell a conclusion, but it was difficult to change something. He looked at Zhao Xu and suddenly smiled: "Master, can the whole world be the king's land beneath the world , The shore of the land, is it a king? Since ancient times, the law has been born from the king. The sage can abolish the law with one word and make legislation with one word. All dynasties have regarded the emperor's edicts, orders, and orders issued by the emperor as the most important form of law. , and written laws often retreat under the edict. Now you do not issue edicts but ask me if the emperor has great ambitions and wants to formally establish a standard implementation, so that all officials can follow the law, and let There is a law to follow in democracy!”

There was silence on the hall. Wang Bang's words were too sharp. He immediately expressed the facts and subverted the relationship between imperial power and law. However, it was refuted. If anyone objected, it would be opposed. The great ambition of the emperor, and this big hat was worn by Zhao Xu, and Zhao Xu was immediately snatched the genius emperor and the emperor stood aside.

Wang Bang saw Zhao Xu in a daze and continued, "My ministers, think about it, if a case is clear, if the case is finally convicted, the court will come to the court to ask the emperor for advice. Then the departments such as the trial of the punishment, Dali, and the Ministry of Justice What's the use of keeping him? Isn't it just that the priest sat in the court every day to determine the case for everyone?"

Seeing that officials from all departments did not speak, Han Qi said, "Prince, if you say this, it seems that my Song Dynasty's law can be followed. It was compiled in the fourth year of Jianlong in the Song Dynasty.

"Sima Hanlin asked well, law enforcement must naturally be fair and just. However, if the law is too severe, the people will have grievances, and if the lighter it is, the punishment will be punished. Therefore, moderation, fairness and justice are the most suitable for our Song Dynasty and can keep pace with the dynasty. To do these things, you must first make it public, so I have a suggestion..."

He inspected the faces of civil and military officials in the court. Seeing that Li Shenzheng was listening carefully, Kaifeng Prefecture was now involved in this matter. Wang Bang said: "Master, I propose to transfer this case to Kaifeng Prefecture, and Kaifeng Prefecture will set up a court. In addition to participating in the hearing of various departments and departments in this case, the emperor also requests the emperor to order a jury to jointly participate in the resolution of the case!”

Zhao Xu looked at Wang Bang in confusion: "Brother Wang, what does this jury mean?"

Wang Bang said: "Sir, this jury is not a court official, but a knowledgeable person is selected from the people, such as gentry, tribute students who have passed the county and township examination, and family members among the officials, and the court resigned. The emperor can post a list of the emperors who have retired. The number of people who have formed this group is 100. Every time there is a public trial, twenty-one people will be selected. Take the Ayun case as an example. Since everyone thinks that it hurts people. It is a fact. What needs to be defended for Ayun is just whether to deal with it lightly. Then, we should propose to take the lighter side as Ayun's defense. During the trial, both parties will send a representative, and which party will finally pass by the jury. If the votes are the most, then the final result of the Ayun case will be determined!”

Fu Bi asked, "Is this different from the voting of the officials in the hall?"

Wang Bang said: "Of course it is different. The position occupied by the officials in the hall may not be based on the Ayun case itself. This is the first point; the second point is that the laws are ultimately used for the people. What the emperor sees in the court every day It is difficult for us to know the affairs of the people and the thoughts of the people. These people in the jury are all in the wild, including young people who have just debuted, middle-aged and elderly people with knowledgeable gentry, and retired officials who resign for the people but are concerned about the court. , and there are also women who are thinking about the text and verbal words at home, and their judgments are often more objective; this third benefit is that the Censorate will not impeach the jury after the case is concluded!"

After he said that, the ministers in the hall all laughed again. Several censors from the Censorate, Lu Gong, and Lu Hui, also smiled awkwardly. The Censor's duty is to impeach the people and let the king After saying this, it really seems that the Censorate has to find something.

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