The content of the complaint is actually clear. The people did accuse Lin Haoran of accepting a bribe of 500 taels. If that was the case, then the matter could not be simpler. Lin Haoran could be handed over to Dali Temple immediately for trial.

A small official of the third rank, Shuntian Prefecture, embezzled five hundred taels of silver and made it known throughout the city. He only needs to be dealt with to give a good explanation to the people of the capital.

Obviously, things cannot be so simple, because there are greater controversial points here.

"Huang Langzhong threatened the married woman with a prescription, which was extremely abominable. In order to protect the chastity of her daughter-in-law Liu, Mrs. Zhang was willing to burn charcoal and die. This is a model for the world. However, Mrs. Zhang's death was caused by Huang. How can we banish the doctor who has risen up? Please ask the Holy One to kill this evil thief and punish Lin Fuyin for accepting Huang Langzhong's five hundred taels of silver and committing the crime of indulgence against Huang Langzhong."

In this complaint, although Lin Haoran was accused of accepting bribes, the main accusation was that Huang Langzhong's sentence was too light, thinking that he had used 500 taels of silver to escape the death penalty.

this……

After Huang Jin read the contents of the complaint and the dense fingerprints behind it, the shock in his heart was like a huge wave that could not subside for a long time.

Civil officials headed by Gao Yao attacked Lin Haoran for being "young and unfit for duty", and the case of Huang Langzhong was "excessive". This matter was about to be finalized. But who would have thought that the people in Beijing would attack Lin Haoran for accepting bribes. , but in Huang Langzhong’s case, the sentence was “too light.”

The demands of the people and the civil officials were already "diametrically opposed". On one side, the civil officials headed by Gao Yao attacked Lin Haoran for "excessive sentencing", while on the other hand, the people in the capital accused Lin Haoran of accepting bribes and for "excessive sentencing" of Huang Langzhong.

It’s no wonder that the Holy Father lamented that “it’s difficult to be an official” just now, and that he was “sympathizing” with Lin Haoran.

It would be nice if we could make a clear and accurate conclusion on this case, but both sides have their own reasons. This case is full of controversy, and I'm afraid the Holy Father doesn't know which side to favor.

However, one thing is certain. After the people in the capital made such a fuss, it is no longer possible to put all the blame on Lin Haoran. At least, Lin Haoran cannot be punished because of this case.

"Huang Jin, in your opinion, how should this case be judged?"

Jiajing was not upset by this matter, but found it very interesting. He was in a state of excitement after taking the elixir just now, so he turned to look at Huang Jin and asked.

Huang Jin looked sad, raised his head and replied: "Master, this case is too difficult, I don't know how to judge it!"

In fact, he didn't think seriously at all. No matter which side he preferred, he would offend others. "Not choosing" was the best way and the law he relied on to survive.

Jiajing shook his head gently, knowing that Huang Jin was afraid of getting into trouble, so he didn't mean to blame him. Suddenly he found Feng Bao staring here with confusion on his face. His heart suddenly moved, and he asked Feng Bao again: " Feng Bao, what do you think should be the verdict?"

Feng Bao was caught off guard when Jiajing suddenly asked him this question, and he was completely confused. From the beginning to the end, he did not know the contents of the complaint, let alone what case Jiajing was asking about.

But he didn't know whether it was to make up for the "big bully of the small" just now, or to fulfill the responsibility of a slave, Chen Hong immediately stated the content of the complaint in a concise and concise manner.

On the one hand, officials such as Gao Yao and Yan Ne argued that Huang Langzhong was innocent, and on the other hand, the people in the capital were strongly willing to kill Huang Langzhong. This was undoubtedly a small problem.

Huang Jin secretly winked at Feng Bao, hoping that he would protect himself as wisely as she did.

Chen Hong was well aware of the complexity of this case, and knew that Feng Bao, a boy, would definitely not have any answer that would satisfy the Lord, so he had already considered how he should answer the Lord's question.

Feng Bao thought for a moment, but replied seriously: "The sage has said: Only a benevolent person can do good to others and do evil to others. Although Huang Langzhong's crimes cannot be cured according to the law, Huang Langzhong's evil is known to all benevolent people, and there is a reason not to cure it.

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Feng Bao was only nineteen years old, and he was a young and successful person in the inner prison. He had fair skin, thick eyebrows and big eyes, regular facial features, and good calligraphy. He was definitely a talented person in the inner prison.

When he spoke these words, it was less like the conversation of a young eunuch and more like the reply of a well-read scholar. And the views he put forward were refreshing.

Especially in this era, the status of "Daming Rules" is far from being comparable to the words of saints. This alone makes Feng Bao "skilled".

Chen Hong, who was thinking about how to answer, heard these remarks and turned to look at Feng Bao in shock. If this man was not too young and had very little qualifications, he would have listed Feng Bao as his threat.

"Haha... Only the benevolent can be good and evil! Feng Bao, your words have offended Gao Yao, Yan Ne and others!" Jiajing had a good impression of Feng Bao, but said with a smile.

Confucius believed that unkind people are mostly blinded by selfish desires, and the good and evil in their eyes are not really good and evil. Only people with a kind heart will not be affected by these selfish desires and can clearly distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, and good and evil.

Evaluate others fairly and fairly.

Feng Bao felt relieved and hurriedly explained: "I'm not saying that Gao Yao, Yan Na and others are not benevolent people, but they stick too much to the Ming law. On the contrary, they forget the words of the sage, forget whether Huang Langzhong is good or evil, and forget to govern.

The local government must punish evil and promote good..."

"Feng Bao, you should be careful what you say. Have you forgotten the teachings of Taizu?" Huang Jin's face turned cold and he suddenly interrupted him.

Feng Bao was immediately shocked. He knew the power of his godfather Huang Jin, and he also understood that this line should not be stepped on. He immediately fell to the ground and begged for mercy: "My slave made a mistake, please punish me!"

Jiajing suddenly lost interest, but it was hard to blame the loyal Huang Jin for talking too much. After all, eunuchs were not allowed to interfere in politics, which was a minefield that he had repeatedly stated.

He was a very independent person, and naturally he would not change his original intention just because of Feng Bao's few words. He turned to Chen Hong and ordered decisively: "Send someone to investigate the matter of Lin Wenkui accepting a bribe of five hundred silver."

Check to see if this is a frame-up or if it is true!"

With the death of the loyal Lu Bing, he now relies more on Dongchang and is more willing to leave private matters to Chen Hong.

Although he didn't think that Lin Haoran would destroy his career for five hundred taels, and he didn't take corruption too seriously. But this matter had caused a storm in the city. If Lin Haoran was really greedy for five hundred taels, then he would definitely punish Lin Haoran.

Severe punishment.

"Slave obeys the order!"
Chapter completed!