After being imprisoned for several days, the scholar was so distraught that he yelled that he was wronged. The prison guards heard this so many times that they ignored him. In the end, they even got tired of it and simply stopped giving him food.
When the county magistrate came back to interrogate him and put him in jail, the scholar was already in the shape of a withered plant. He collapsed on the ground without saying a word and just shed tears. He knew in his heart that after these days, his mother would starve to death even if she was not sick.
The county magistrate saw that this man seemed to be crazy, so he planned to throw him out to fend for himself. It happened that a fellow magistrate from Hangzhou also came to the county with the magistrate. Seeing this, he ordered someone to bring food and asked where the monk was.
After eating the meal and knowing that Shangguan was present, the scholar felt sad and angry, but he still thought about letting his mother bury her in peace, so he cheered up and told the reason.
Upon hearing this, the magistrate and the county magistrate realized that his words were coherent and not crazy, so they rushed to prepare a car and rush to his home. As soon as they arrived at the door, they could faintly smell the stench. When the neighbors saw them coming, their doors and windows were closed.
Their mother and son had fled from other places and had no ancestral relatives to take care of them. They had always been poor and had no friendship with their neighbors. Otherwise, they would not have gone out of the city alone to hire a doctor...
As expected after entering, he didn't know whether the old lady died of illness or starvation. Although the scholar had expected it, he still couldn't help but feel his heart twisting, and his vision went dark and he fainted.
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In the next few days, scholars went around the city seeking justice, but unfortunately no one accepted the case. As for asking the prince to make the decision, let alone a mere scholar, even if the prefect of Hangzhou wanted to see him, he had to see whether the prince was in mood to see him today.
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However, Zhu Biao really knew about this matter. The pro-army commander's office patrolled all directions and collected all the slightest disturbances in and outside the city. The people from the pro-army commander's office informed the prince of the incident as a matter of entertainment.
Zhu Biao was busy in the past few days, so he didn't go into details after he learned about it. It was wrong to say that it was wrong, and it didn't matter. But after all, a life was lost. What Tongzhi did in Hangzhou was done properly and comprehensively.
Zhu Biao was reading a book at night, and several big business gangs presented him with a box of rare ancient books. There were many essays and annotations by famous people from the past, and he had a close connection with the ancients, which was very elegant and interesting.
Liu Jin came up and refilled the tea and whispered: "Sir, that man came again at noon. He was dragged away by the guards as soon as he knelt down, but it seems that he will not give up."
If he had caused trouble without causing trouble, he would have been put into prison long ago. But in the final analysis, this scholar is seeking justice for his mother. This is in line with the foundation of the imperial court and the foundation of national security, and with the due righteousness of human relations, filial piety and brotherhood. He can be stopped but cannot be bullied, otherwise
Yushitai will not sit idly by and watch.
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Zhu Biao snorted: "You are kind-hearted."
Liu Jin said with a smile: "It's not that I'm kind-hearted. It's fine if I'm not here. Right and wrong are all matters of local officials. But if I'm here, I can't help but see a filial son."
Zhu Biao sighed: "That's all, let's bring everyone here tomorrow. It's been so long, and it's time for the deceased to be buried as soon as possible."
"promise."
Liu Jin walked out slowly and nodded to the people waiting outside. They all breathed a sigh of relief. The scholar was going crazy these days and already wanted to drag the coffin to Beijing.
It is no longer important how this matter happened. The prince is here, but someone cannot find justice and wants to carry a coffin to the capital. If word of this spreads, His Highness's reputation will be damaged.
They had all made up their mind that it would be best if His Highness wanted to see him. If he didn't want to, then they would arrange for people to deal with the scholar on the road. In short, His Highness's reputation was beyond justice.
Then they dispersed. The scholar was unreasonable, but everyone else could. In short, no matter what His Highness does tomorrow, he must be obedient and must not cause His Highness any embarrassment.
Sometimes the world is so strange. A poor scholar who talks dirty on a daily basis can make things difficult for those in high positions at times like this.
Zhu Biao glanced out thoughtfully, and it seemed that he had saved the scholar's life. He had many followers, and they didn't just ask him for instructions before doing anything. Sometimes they had a lot of autonomy, especially
To safeguard the interests of the group.
Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiaoyi wore a yellow robe. If it was really his own plan, that would be fine. If not, it means that no matter how high his prestige is, he will inevitably be threatened by others.
Zhu Biao has reached this point and he no longer wants to be the prince. Will the people below agree? Definitely not, and he must be put on the throne.
If it really doesn't work, I would rather kill Zhu Biao and support the grandson to ascend to power than allow everything to go to waste.
This is the appeal of interest groups. As the owner of an interest group, you can ask for whatever you want from them, and you can treat them like pigs and dogs, but you cannot betray them, otherwise you will suffer backlash.
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Early the next morning, Zhu Biao sat in court at the government office in Hangzhou, which was quite new. He ordered Yuan Xiucai and those involved in the case to be brought in. The county magistrate and fellow magistrates were the first to plead guilty.
"I am incompetent and have failed the Emperor's favor. I have disturbed Your Highness. Please punish me."
The prince was sitting in the court, and most of the officials in Hangzhou Mansion were present. Zhu Biao ignored these two people and scolded the others: "Civil affairs are as big as heaven. You are an official in the local area, and you are a herdsman on behalf of heaven. Why do you have nothing to do with it?"
, pushing the blame between each other, making it impossible for people to apply for official positions, just because they are afraid of trouble? "
Shualala knelt down and said: "I know that I have sinned. I ask Your Highness to cherish the country's foundation and not to be angry. I will never redeem myself if I die!"
Zhu Biao looked at the scholar and said: "I have always heard of your filial piety. Today I am sitting in the palace. If you have any grievances, just tell them. I will deal with them impartially."
The scholar kowtowed deeply and then spoke in detail. Although he was unkempt and skinny, he could not hide his grief and anger. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said: "I beg Your Highness to make the decision. Bring to justice the police officers who arrest people without asking the reason, and punish the county magistrate who wastes people's lives."
, it is only fair to my mother who gave birth to me late!"
The county magistrate's expression did not change and he only acted obediently, but the city guard's face was full of anger, but he did not dare to act in front of the prince. Zhu Biaodian said to the officer: "I will not just listen to one side of the story. You
What do you have to say?"
The officer was somewhat courageous. He thanked the prince respectfully and pointed at the scholar and scolded: "You are also a scholar, why are you so ignorant? According to the Ming Dynasty law, all adults must keep their own business and go out and go to the neighborhood.
We know each other, even if you leave the city, you must be lured. Those who wander in without being lured will be found to be refugees in the local court. They will be jailed at the least, or sent to the army at the most serious. We are acting in accordance with the laws of the imperial court, what is wrong!"
The scholar said in a trembling voice: "Even if I make mistakes, my mother is not to blame. I am suddenly ill. Even if I make mistakes, you can give me some advice and let me find the way. Why did you end up doing this and cost a life!"
It's not surprising that this officer can tell the law exactly. The matter is such a turmoil in the city. If you have any brains, you will find someone to make suggestions. It is normal to memorize the law deliberately. What is rare is that in such a scene, there is no such thing.
Stage fright.
You must know that the Ming Dynasty also used filial piety to rule the world. In the third year of Hongwu, when Lao Zhu was promoting the concept of filial piety to rule the world, he once said, "Everyone loves his relatives and will make them fulfill their filial piety. If one person is filial, everyone will become filial."
, this is the foundation of weathering.”
If this case was placed in the Western Han Dynasty, it would be fine if the scholar killed all the county magistrates to avenge his mother. The court would also vigorously reward him and recruit him as an official in the court for his filial piety and integrity, which would directly make him famous all over the world.
Nowadays, killing a county magistrate would definitely not be tolerated. It would be regarded as rebellion no matter what the reason. But Zhu Biao was here to help a filial son like him and severely punish the county magistrate, and everyone in the government and the public would understand.
Zhu Biao looked at the officer and the county magistrate and said: "There is nothing wrong with you in this matter. According to the Ming Dynasty law, arresting an uninvited citizen is not wrong. But the mistake is that it is not done properly. Since he is in a hurry and can tell his place of origin,
Why don't you send someone to check it out."
"Furthermore, since you have been arrested, you should be tried promptly. Because you did not arrange your official duties when you left the county, you delayed the opportunity to kill an innocent old woman at home. Our government governs the country with filial piety, and he is the son of a human being."
, what’s wrong with seeking justice for my mother, that’s how it should be.”
"But one is one and two is two, Yuan Xiucai, this incident is all because of your fault. If you lead the way and cause such a thing, you don't need to seek justice. The court will kill them according to the law.
