This day is morning. A feast of passionate pictures
In the side hall, as usual, the emperor Liu Xie was wearing a crown and sitting on the throne. His ministers and generals, headed by Liu Feng, were sitting on both sides.
After the courtiers reported some trivial but very important matters, it was almost time to retire.
But at the end, Tingwei Tian Feng straightened his body and reported to Liu Xie: "Report to the Emperor, yesterday evening, someone came to Tingwei Yamen to report that the former Honglu Zhang Zhen was drunk and cursed the king's general. His words
It’s very unpleasant to hear.”[
As soon as this statement came out, the court was in an uproar. All the courtiers were scolding Zhang Zhen. He was dismissed from office for being so misbehaved. The scolding was satisfying, but they didn't even think about the consequences.
Although Zhang Zhen was not a good official, his reputation was not bad. After some courtiers scolded him, he couldn't help but worry about him.
Some people even took a look at Liu Feng secretly, although after the last incident with Chen Hong, some of the courtiers had a much changed impression of Liu Feng.
However, this bad impression cannot be completely reversed overnight. Now, many people are worried that Liu Feng will take personal revenge.
It can be a big or small thing to curse the current prince. If the net is open to one side, it is a small crime. If the investigation is intensified, it is a serious crime.
It would not be too much to kill the Nine Tribes.
Liu Feng's face certainly didn't look good. Who would like to be scolded? At this moment, Liu Feng had the intention to immediately order the imperial officer to take action and kill his clan.
But at least I have endured it, and recently I hope to increase my reputation and create a positive image.
So, Liu Feng took a deep breath and said calmly: "Ting Wei will take care of it. The interrogation will be carried out according to normal procedures. Whatever should be done will be done."
Many courtiers who thought that Liu Feng would take personal revenge were suddenly startled, and finally became a little confused. Is Liu Feng really intending to establish a reputation for being clear-cut in rewards and punishments, and being philanthropic and tolerant, or was it just a whim?
What a chance, there was no personal revenge.
"Okay." Liu Xie felt quite pleased and nodded with a smile.
In his opinion, Liu Feng has really become more righteous and peaceful recently. In troubled times, he uses heavy codes and kills more decisively. This is true. But a completely wise king must be righteous, peaceful and impartial.
That is to say, he does not take revenge for personal gain, nor does he show favoritism to his favorites.
Only in this way can we not be angry and assert ourselves, and both the government and the public will be convinced. Undoubtedly, Liu Feng seems to have understood this truth now. Coupled with Liu Feng's decisiveness in killing and his ability in battle, Liu Xie suddenly felt that the Han Dynasty had nothing to worry about.
"Take care of it."
Liu Xie turned his head and said to Tian Feng.
"promise."
Tian Feng promised.[
The matter was settled like this. Whether Zhang Zhen lived or died was decided by the upright Tian Feng.
Soon after, officials from the Tingwei Yamen, together with other officials, captured Zhang Zhen, which shocked the government and the public.
This matter is not a trivial matter. At the beginning, Yang Biao, together with Zhang Zhen and more than ten ministers, attacked the emperor. The king's general made the decision and dismissed more than ten officials in a row without any mercy.
And now Zhang Zhen has been dismissed from office, and because of his unruly speech, he has been taken into custody by the imperial court.
People in the government and the public, and those who did not know Liu Feng's decision, all believed that Zhang Zhen was dead or alive.
Even Zhang Zhen himself thought so.
In the Tingwei Yamen, Tingwei Tian Feng was kneeling on the main seat. On the left and right were the officials and officials of the Tingwei Yamen, and below was the prisoner Zhang Zhen.
At this moment, Zhang Zhen was completely sober. When he was taken out by the government, he was in a daze and drunk. After arriving at Tingwei Yamen, Tian Feng ordered someone to pour cold water on him and he finally sobered up.
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Zhen knew what mistake he had made to be punished. This time, his drunkenness was instantly shaken away.
Zhang Zhen couldn't help but look ashen and his whole body went limp, thinking that this time he was dead.
Tian Feng was talking above, but Zhang Zhen didn't listen to a word. Until Tian Feng said: "Master Zhang, although you insulted the king's general, the general left it to me to investigate and did not want to personally intervene. According to the
According to Han law, you have three choices. One, because you are a prince, you can hang yourself and keep your body intact. The other is, you can ask for palace punishment and survive. The third is to give up your title and use money to atone for your sin."
What Tian Feng was talking about was indeed the three options for committing a crime in Han law. Requesting castration can avoid many death sentences. Obtaining a title and money to atone for one's sins are things that have been around since the Han Dynasty.
Zhang Zhen has the title of Marquis handed down from his ancestors. If Zhang Zhen hangs himself, the title will be passed on to Zhang Zhen's son.
The criminal law of the Han Dynasty was relatively broad.
Zhang was shocked. He actually had such a choice. He thought that the king's general, who was decisive in killing, would take personal revenge, turn a small matter into a big one, and kill his entire clan.
Unexpectedly, there is still a chance to survive.
"Your Majesty, General, is merciful. I am willing to give up my title and use all my wealth to atone for my sins." After Zhang Zhen was shocked for a long time, he suddenly realized it and burst into tears.
"Okay. Then I will first wrong Mr. Zhang and stay in Tingwei Yamen for a few days. I will wait until I send someone to find out Mr. Zhang's family property and the situation of the fiefdom, and then I will petition the emperor to take away the title of marquis from Mr. Zhang. In this way,
The Marquis can go home." Tian Feng nodded and said.
Immediately, Tian Feng said again: "However, I have something to say to Mr. Zhang, I wonder if Mr. Zhang is willing to listen?"
"Tian Tingwei, please speak." Zhang Zhen stretched out his sleeves, wiped the old tears on his face, and said.
"This time, the King's General is being lenient, so I will not force myself to stand out. But if next time, the Marquis insults the Crown Prince again, even if the King's General is being lenient, I will definitely judge the Marquis as a great disrespecter, and his head will fall on the ground."
It’s a trivial matter, but it’s a big deal when the family suffers.” Tian Feng said sternly.
This matter is really big or small. Now Liu Feng has handled this matter in a fair way for some purpose. Of course Tian Feng will obey.[
But Zhang Zhen insulted the prince, and Tian Feng was also very unhappy.
If Tian Feng wanted to make this matter more serious and kill Zhang Zhen's family, no one would say that Tian Feng made a mistake. This is completely correct.
Anyway, Tian Feng doesn’t want there to be a next time.
"Tian Tingwei, don't worry, I won't joke with my life again." Zhang Zhen smiled bitterly and said. Tian Feng didn't need to remind him. After this incident, he really didn't dare anymore.
After deciding to go out, he immediately packed up and returned to the countryside, where he made teaching his career and enjoyed the rest of his life.
But I was really scared.
"That's very good." Tian Feng's expression softened slightly when he heard this, and he nodded. Then he said to the left and right: "You must not neglect to send Mr. Zhang back to prison."
"promise."
They made a promise and sent Zhang Zhen off together.
Looking at the back of Zhang Zhen who had survived the disaster, Tian Feng knew that this prince was really scared.