Just as Han Xiong was racking his brains to think about how to escape, Fang Yingwu suddenly spoke again: "Han Xiong! None of you here are the ones who talk nonsense. Do you plead guilty? You should know that when I handle cases, I always uphold frankness and leniency, and refuse to resist."
You should be strict with yourself!"
Han Xiong was tortured repeatedly by the imperial envoy today, and his brain was seriously exhausted. Hearing this, he thought, a good man will not suffer the immediate consequences, and now he obviously cannot escape unscathed. It is better to just admit the crime of spreading rumors, and how much punishment can be given
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What's more, the imperial envoy said the words of frankness and leniency in public, and with so many people witnessing them, he definitely couldn't go back on his words. So Mr. Han gritted his teeth and replied: "I have indeed heard wind and rain, and spread rumors, and I am willing to plead guilty. In addition,
There is no need to ask the Yamen to go to your home to investigate!"
Fang Yingwu smiled slightly, then turned to his left and right and said, "Since Han Xiong has confessed his guilt, what do you think should be done?"
Everyone discussed for a while, but finally Mr. Li Yingzhen came forward and said, "Follow your mercy, just fine me some money and give me a lecture."
This punishment can be considered very light, so Mr. Li would like to emphasize "obey the meaning of leniency". Under the gaze of everyone, Fang Yingwu pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "That's okay!"
Han Xiong breathed a sigh of relief. If the matter could be settled with just a little money, he would definitely agree with it. This was already many times lighter than he expected. It seemed that Commissioner Fang Qin also wanted to settle the matter.
At this time, everyone praised Envoy Fang together, and the whole hall was full of complimentary words such as "magnanimous" and "the prime minister's belly can support a boat." Han Song thought for a few words and planned to step forward to say something about the situation.
"Gentlemen, wait a minute!" Fang Yingwu raised his hand to stop everyone from talking, and then said: "This is the end of the private crime. I don't need to blame Han Xiong for spreading rumors about me, but the public crime needs to be discussed again."
I don't know when. Several officers and soldiers escorted the royal flag into the hall and displayed it to the left and right of the Imperial Envoy's seat.
What kind of rhythm is this? Everyone and Han Xiong looked at each other in confusion, once again unable to keep up with the imperial envoy's thoughts. But today, they seemed to have never understood what the imperial envoy was thinking.
"Do you know what this is?" Fang Yingwu pointed at the Wang Ming flag and asked Han Xiong, but he was asking knowingly. Who in the hall could not know what the Wang Ming flag was.
Fang Yingwu continued: "If you attack my personal ethics, I don't have to argue with you. But you colluded with your comrades to instigate a conspiracy to resist the imperial envoy's laws and rebel against the king's flag, which made the imperial envoy's laws and regulations ineffective. What should be done about such behavior?"
crime?"
Han Xiong defended: "Isn't what you said just now and spreading rumors the same thing..."
Fang Yingwu immediately said sternly: "Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. How can public and private matters not be distinguished? Private sins are for you to verify, and I have forgiven them, lest anyone say that I treat others harshly, but only the king's law can speak for public sins.
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Han Xiong felt a wave of anger lingering in his heart, as if it was about to explode. He couldn't bear it, jumped up and shouted: "Killing people is nothing but a nod. What else do you want, Mr. Fang? Please give me the next pleasure!"
The reason why he was angry was that he was deceived by Commissioner Fang again! Just now, Commissioner Fang used leniency as a bait to induce him to confess his crime, saving a lot of time, but then he used the theory of public crime and private crime!
The same thing was handled separately with two charges! In particular, he deliberately emphasized the Wang Ming flag, which was obviously to increase the crime! I regret that I was confused just now. I actually took the initiative to plead guilty!
Facing Han Xiong who looked like a trapped beast, Fang Yingwu remained unmoved and said happily: "Fortunately, this place is not above the court, otherwise you will have another crime of roaring in the court! But the king's flag is here, how dare you
Is it offensive?”
Han Xiong was unable to argue, and knowing that he could not argue, he simply stopped saying a word and stood there with his eyes closed.
Fang Yingwu sighed to his left and right again: "Previously, I had some scruples and did not want to pursue Han Xiong out of selfish motives. However, you advised me not to lose big because of small things...Since public opinion is like this, I have no choice but to pursue Han Xiong."
its sin.
Now that Han Xiong has confessed his crime first, how should this public crime be properly dealt with? I would like to ask you all to take the trouble to make some plans on my behalf!"
Can our words really be useful? Then someone said: "We are not officials of the judicial department, how dare we act beyond our authority?"
Fang Yingwu replied: "This is wrong. After all, I have some suspicions. Let's make a decision based on public opinion! Otherwise, it will be spread out that I am pretending to be a public servant for personal revenge."
In the end, it was the highly respected Mr. Li who spoke up, "If forming a clique to resist the king's order is indeed a real thing, but fortunately it has not caused serious trouble, Mr. Fang has a benevolent heart, so it is better to reprimand Thirty in public to set an example. As for other comrades,
, are all accomplices, and can be fined and given the same fine as before."
Fang Yingwu agreed again, "What the old man said makes sense. If you all have no different opinions, then it will be followed as a matter of public opinion."
Everyone nodded in unison. Mr. Li was still facing the villagers. Han Xiong had nothing to say and even secretly rejoiced.
He was sentenced to death for resisting the imperial envoy, and the punishment could be big or small. In addition to the fine, if he received another thirty slaps and settled the matter, he would have escaped. It was better than beheading, ransacking the house, and being sent to the army.
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Fang Yingwu raised the wine cup and said thanks: "Today I really want to thank you all for coming forward to punish the villain and avoid my suspicion."
Coming to thank you again? Everyone was already allergic to the word "thank you", but they had no choice but to respond: "Master Fang said something serious, I don't dare!"
At this time, a sergeant was about to take Han Xiong down to be tortured. Commissioner Fang suddenly remembered something, "Wait a minute! I almost forgot to ask another question!"
Han Xiong, what is your motive for forming a gang and trying to fight against the imperial envoy law? I want to know why you do this?"
Han Xiong was stunned. What kind of problem is this? What other reasons could there be? Of course he was afraid of checking the imperial envoy’s own land! As for why he was afraid of checking the land, it’s hard to say...
So Han Xiong hesitated and couldn't say anything. He couldn't just say that he wanted to cause trouble because he didn't like the imperial envoy's announcement?
Fang Yingwu's smile gradually faded, and his face was as cold as ice. He could still feel the cold air from a distance of ten feet. "Why can't you answer? Is there something wrong with you? Could it be that your Han family has hidden the land?
, are you afraid of being investigated, that’s why you can’t wait?”
Before everyone could react, Fang Yingwu stood up and shouted angrily: "I have been ordered to visit Suzhou Mansion. The issue of money, food, land and soil is my biggest official matter, and nothing else can compare!"
Today I was almost beaten by you, a traitor, who took advantage of the easy way out and got away with it. Do you really think that I am a soft persimmon who can be easily manipulated?
Tell me! Are you hiding your land and evading taxes? Do you eight or nine wealthy families unite to form a party? Do you all have the same idea?"
After being scolded, Mr. Han, the wealthy gentleman who dominated outside Pingmen, could not even express his anger. At this time, he just wanted to cry. Mr. Fang dared to call himself a "soft persimmon" with this method, then wouldn't everyone else be the same?
Rotten persimmon?
Very dissatisfied with Mr. Han's reaction, Fang Yingwu snorted coldly and said sarcastically: "Are you still unwilling to answer? That's right, I am not an official who is close to the people. Unless there is an emergency, I should not directly interrogate civil servants.
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Somehow, Han Xiong thought of the more than thirty people who were chopped down by the river, and a chill suddenly ran down his neck. Yes, imperial envoys generally should not directly interrogate civil servants to interfere with local government affairs, but there is nothing wrong with showing the king's order flag.
Okay, it’s not a bad idea to kill first and then show off...
Others were still staring blankly, but Mr. Li, who had gone through a lot of officialdom, sighed softly, as if he finally understood the final answer to a difficult problem.
When he showed up for the third time, the other party responded: "Although those laws are Mr. Fang's intention, they are still announced by the government office after all.
In my opinion, Han Xiong hid his land and resisted the law, so he should be sent to the Yamen for careful trial. As for the other accomplices, they should be arrested and interrogated one by one."
Fang Yingwu's face turned warm and he said to Li Yingzhen: "The old gentleman is worthy of being a representative of public opinion. This is what he says from his experience. I really can't live up to my will."
He also ordered the sergeant: "The gentry in Suzhou have accused Han Xiong of being guilty. It is not convenient for me to do my best. You will send the criminal to the government office for trial without making any mistakes!"
When he heard that he was about to enter the Yamen, Han Xiong not only did not panic, but relaxed. Now, could he finally be relieved?
At this moment, he would rather go to the Yamen and be imprisoned in a dark prison than face the imperial envoy Fang again.
Everyone at the table was speechless as they watched Mr. Han Xiong come and go away tied up with five flowers.
After going around and around, Commissioner Fang Qin finally managed to get a wealthy gentleman and his relatives and friends into the Yamen without any objection.
Anyone who has served as a local official or dealt with local gentry knows how rare it is to have "no criticism".
No, according to Commissioner Fang, it was actually public opinion that sent Han Xiong there.
Public opinion, hehehehe. If I had known this, why bother?
PS: The first one! There should be two more tonight. Please vote for me then.
