An old official came holding a book and said in a flattering tone: "Young Master, this is the "Da Ming Law"."
"Thank you sir." Zhao Han took it with both hands.
The old official laughed and said, "I don't dare to take it seriously."
After having a free day and being bored out of his mind, Zhao Han thought about getting a copy of "The Rules of the Ming Dynasty" to read.
Firstly, it can kill time, secondly, it can familiarize and recall traditional Chinese characters, and thirdly, it can understand the legal common sense of the Ming Dynasty.
The officials in the county government couldn't figure out the real details of Zhao Han. Some people thought he was Fei Yinghuan's junior, and some thought he was Wang Yongshi's junior. Anyway, they were quite respectful to Zhao Han and tacitly allowed him to serve in every room of the county government.
Come and go as you please.
The fox pretends to be the tiger's power, Zhao Han deeply understands the samadhi!
As for the bookboy matter, Zhao Han certainly did not discuss it with his younger sister. Zhao Zhenfang would definitely say, "I listen to my second brother."
Being a domestic slave, as long as he is not mistreated, he actually has no psychological burden.
At least it's better than being a beggar. In two or three months, winter will begin. In the Little Ice Age, the winter in the south may not be easy. What if the little girl gets sick and has a fever again?
As long as I can grow up, I won’t just leave!
Will runaway slaves become black households?
Hehe, I am a refugee myself, so I don’t seem to have much to lose.
What's more, the Ming Dynasty is about to end, and when the time comes, people will be homeless everywhere, and they may be able to do something great.
Being an obedient citizen under the rule of the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Han felt that he was not blessed. The money-rat tail hairstyle was too ugly. He had to fight a little. It would be best to succeed. If he failed, he would become a monk or go into exile with his little sister.
overseas.
The reason why he didn't agree to Fei Yinghuan immediately was simply because he wanted to wait for Wang Yongshi to come back. What if Wang Zhixian County could provide better conditions?
…
Sitting in the torture chamber, Zhao Han opened the "Da Ming Code".
It begins with a preface written by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, explaining the original intention and significance of promulgating the "Da Ming Code", followed by the etiquette of mourning for the elders.
The five funeral rites are: cut down, Qi down, great merit, small merit, and sesame.
In fact, according to the relative distance, the deceased is covered with mourning and mourning. The style of mourning clothes is different for each type.
Zhao Han had no difficulty in guessing, but there were still some terms that he couldn't understand, so he could only ask the old man in the execution room: "Sir, stepmother, adoptive mother, aunt, biological mother, stepmother, I can understand all of these. Who specifically refers to the loving mother?"
The old official patiently explained: "The legitimate mother or biological mother dies of illness, and the child is raised by his father's concubine. This concubine is the son's loving mother."
"That's it." Zhao Han suddenly realized.
Judicial terminology is indeed different from common sayings and must be answered by professionals.
After Zhao Han finished reading "The Uniforms and Uniforms", he couldn't help feeling that the ethics and education were cumbersome.
For example, if a concubine can give birth to a son, the husband's other children must call the concubine a "concubine". If she cannot give birth to a son, she will not be qualified to be a "concubine" and will not receive her due family status.
It’s true that mother is more valuable than son!
Looking further down, Zhao Han suddenly became energetic.
Good guy, Lingchi Chapter!
Moreover, there are many items about Lingchi, and they are not just serious crimes of treason.
If the person kills a family of three or more without any provocation, the presiding judge can directly sentence Ling Chi. If the descendants beat their elders to death, they can also sentence Ling Chi.
When an elder dies, take in the elder’s wives and concubines and ask them to behead them!
If a brother dies, take in his sister-in-law or sister-in-law and hang him!
Zhao Han asked the old official: "Sir, if you take in your brothers and sisters-in-law, I'm afraid you won't be sentenced to death by hanging, right?"
The old official smiled and said: "The law is dead, but people are alive. If a poor family has a brother who dies and a sister-in-law is widowed, it is difficult to raise children, and the brother has no money to marry. So what if he accepts his sister-in-law? Everyone is happy. The people are happy.
If you don’t raise it, the officials won’t investigate.”
You can also listen to this saying the other way around. If a younger brother accepts his sister-in-law, it violates the ethics. If the people take action, the officials will investigate!
Looking further down, Zhao Han was a little frightened.
Those who beat up their brothers, sisters or elders within four servings and seriously injure them will be hanged regardless of the reason!
"The Law of the Ming Dynasty" is indeed harsh.
After reading only three articles in the execution room during the day, Zhao Han held the law book and planned to take it to the county government house to continue reading.
Before leaving, Zhao Han suddenly asked: "Sir, what is the nationality of the foster son (slave)?"
The old official was stunned and explained in detail: "Household registration can be divided into primary and secondary. The adopted son who lives with the owner is registered in the main household of the owner and is regarded as the descendant of the owner's family. The adopted son who lives in a separate field is registered in the main household.
A sub-household is regarded as an employee of the master's family. In addition, the adopted son or daughter, if adopted for a short period of time, is also regarded as an employee of the master's family."
Zhao Han frowned and said, "What is a hired worker?"
The old official explained: "It's hard to tell. The employees are between good and cheap, bad and not cheap, good and cheap. During the period of employment, they are cheap, attached to the master's family, and their status is not even as good as a domestic slave. If the employment contract is terminated
, they can become good citizens, and their descendants can also take part in the imperial examination."
Well, Zhao Han's eyes were opened immediately.
This hired worker is not that hired worker. It is a legal term in the Ming Dynasty and is commonly known as "hired slave" among the people. It is not an ordinary wage laborer in society.
The hired workers are not regarded as their own by their masters, so they are often treated harshly, and even domestic slaves can bully them. But at least there is still the thought that there is no need to change the ancestral surname, and the descendants can still participate in the imperial examinations normally!
Theoretically, when the employment period expires, the employee is free to leave.
However, in reality, employees must be treated harshly by their masters and cannot save much money at all. Without financial ability, of course, it is not possible to start a business on one's own. It is better to be a domestic slave.
"Thank you sir for your advice." Zhao Han held the "Da Ming Law" in his arms and walked towards the county government house.
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Wang Yongshi returned to the county seat, but he didn't go back to the county office very often.
This king was so bold that he actually withheld the collected summer grain and refused to send it to Hejian Mansion to hand it over. Instead, he used the money and grain to relieve the victims of the disaster in the county, and Shangshu asked the emperor to reduce the tax.
If taxes are not paid, it will be difficult to pass the performance appraisal.
Wang Yongshi is risking his own future and saving the lives of countless victims!
Not only that, he also took the initiative to kill the chief bookkeeper, eliminate the power of thieves and bandits, force grain merchants to lower grain prices, and force large households to donate money and grain. For a time, the gentry was boiling and complaining.
When there was money, food, and people, the king used his officials to build official warehouses and lend grain and seeds to the victims.
The victims who really had no land to farm, implemented the "work relief" method, allowing them to repair the county town, then dredge the canals, and rebuild the abandoned Tangguantun Station.
In this way, he was so busy that Wang Zhixian had long forgotten about Zhao Han.
Even Fei Yinghuan saw Wang Yongshi again only half a month later.
Wang Yongshi was tired and haggard, and seemed much older. He smiled and said: "Brother Dazhao, you are destined to be a rich and noble son, and your life has been very leisurely and comfortable."
Fei Yinghuan sighed: "Oh, brother Qizhao, why are you doing this? I'm afraid you won't be able to wear your black gauze hat next year."
Wang Yongshi was a little helpless, but he could still laugh. He pretended to be relaxed and said: "I am not destined to be an official, so I might as well resign and return home as soon as possible. It is better for one person to lose his official position than thousands of people to lose their lives. This account
It's a good deal. There is a saying in Buddhism that saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. I built a 100,000-level pagoda this time, and maybe my descendants can enjoy some blessings."
Fei Yinghuan was speechless and could only straighten his clothes and bow to Wang Yongshi to the end.
Wang Yongshi smiled and said: "I have sent my master to Hejian Prefecture to deal with the prefect and the censor. I just hope that this official hat can be worn through next spring, so that the people will not be left in the dark and make trouble again. A famine."
Fei Yinghuan felt heavy and said ashamedly: "Brother Qizhao cares about all the people, I can't do it any better."
Wang Yongshi burst into laughter: "Anyway, as the county magistrate, I got my money through various channels. If I lose it, I just lose it. I just lose some money. I should throw it away to the brothel sister in the brothel."
Fei Yinghuan was finally amused and smiled: "Officials in the Ministry of Personnel are like sisters from a kiln. They will not refuse anyone who comes with enough money."
Wang Yongshi smiled even more happily: "So, the Ministry of Personnel is the number one brothel in the world!"
Fei Yinghuan joked: "The minister is the madam, and the minister is the turtle king."
"Hahahahahaha!" Wang Yongshi burst into tears with laughter, and suddenly said through gritted teeth, "Brother Dazhao, I am a humble student studying hard, do you think I am a bitch or a benefactor?"
Fei Yinghuan muttered: "Bitch."
Wang Yongshi said: "Even if I am a bitch, I still want to be Liang Hongyu."
Fei Yinghuan curled his lips and said, "The best I can do is be Su Xiaoxiao."
"Su Xiaoxiao is enough," Wang Yongshi said sadly, "most of the officials in the world are not as good as bitches. It is not easy to be a famous prostitute."
The two chatted for a long time, and finally just sat on the tower and drank.
The sunset falls.
Fei Yinghuan patted his butt and stood up, clasping his fists and saying, "Brother Qizhao, Brother Yu is here to say goodbye."
"When are you leaving?" Wang Yongshi asked.
Fei Yinghuan said: "I'll leave tomorrow."
Wang Yongshi said: "I wish you a safe journey."
Fei Yinghuan said: "I plan to accept the child who contributes strategies to defeat the enemy as a dog boy. If he doesn't reply, he may have been waiting to see you."
Wang Yongshi frowned and said, "Why take advantage of others' danger like this?"
Fei Yinghuan said: "It is true that I take advantage of others' danger, but my Fei family has declined so much, and Quanzi is a born fool. If I die one day, Quanzi will not be able to hold on to the Fei family property in Ehu, and sooner or later it will be swallowed up by other clans. Anyway, I have to leave my son with a life-saving minister."
"Brother Dazhao also worked hard." Wang Yongshi expressed his understanding.
Fei Yinghuan said: "This boy is extremely smart, and he will definitely not be a thing in the pool. If he is really talented, I will help him rise to the top and be a strong support for my Fei family in Ehu. If he is only above average. The capital can also help the dog to maintain the family business. Regardless of whether it is left or right, it will not be a loss."
Wang Yongshi smiled and said: "You have made a good calculation. Anyway, I will send someone to seal him twenty taels of silver and help Brother Dazhao to put an end to his distracting thoughts." Then he teased and sarcastically said, "Take good care of this son. , maybe he can join the cabinet and become the prime minister, and then if he gets married, won't your Qianshan Fei family be able to prosper again?"
Fei Yinghuan couldn't laugh or cry: "Brother Qizhao, why do you need to make fun of me again?"
Wang Yongshi spat: "You are just a bastard. Two people are trying to plot against a child. You are shameless and shameless!"
Fei Yinghuan defended himself by saying, "It's a calculation, and it's not unreasonable. It even saved the lives of their brother and sister."
"If it weren't for that, I wouldn't help you," Wang Yongshi couldn't help but curse again, "Although you are a naughty bitch, you still have some conscience. You are not like the beasts in the imperial court, whose consciences have been eaten by dogs. !”
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