Looking at the other side's flags from a distance, in the center is the Daxia dragon flag, with a bear flag next to it, and behind it are the totem flags of each tribe and country. This is the emperor's guard of honor when traveling. Xia Qi is the emperor, and the founding name is Daxia.
But what he inherited was still the legal tradition of Emperor Xuanyuan.
The totem of the Xiahou clan is the bear, and the bear is also one of the totems of the Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor Tribal Alliance. Xuanyuan is the emperor, with the dragon as the flag, and the ceremonial guard is equipped with the totems of the tribes to which it belongs. Xia Qi also followed suit today. Seeing that from a distance
An ox cart was approaching, and the emperor's honor guard had stopped. Emperor Xia Qi got out of the cart, stood alone in the middle of the road, and took the lead in saluting.
Seeing the emperor getting out of the car and walking towards him, Xiao Jiu also got off the car a long time ago and stood by the roadside and saluted back. Of course, Xiao Jiu didn't think that the emperor Xia Qi would take the initiative to salute him, so he got out of the way and looked like Xia Qi was facing him.
Qi was saluting the car, actually.
But Qingniu shook his big head, acting like a bull, as if to say, don't talk to me if you have anything to do, I'm the one pulling the cart!
Boyi avoided it, and Qingniu had this attitude again, so the only person who could speak was Xiaojiu. Xiaojiu said: "Greetings to the Emperor of China!"
Xia Qi looked at the empty ox cart with some doubts, and naturally covered up the embarrassment in the scene. He had already walked up to Xiao Jiu with a smile and said: "Qi has heard about the name of the ninth master for a long time, and has settled Baoming's national affairs. He is proud of his success."
He is going to be a rare young talent in China, whom Qi admires! I wonder why the Ninth Young Master is traveling around in this car today?"
As long as the emperor is willing, it is not difficult to find out Xiao Jiu's identity and many things about him from childhood to adulthood, but Xia Qi cannot find out the exact relationship between Xiao Jiu and Hu Wa. Qing Niu was right, Xia Qi was not a rusher
Xiaojiu came, but for the cart and the oxen that pulled the cart, or to be more precise, for the owners of the oxen and the cart.
Xia Qi spoke directly and asked the key point right away. Xiaojiu replied: "The Emperor is concerned about Baoming's state affairs. Now I am traveling according to your husband's instructions. This car was once your husband's car.
This cow is also Mr.'s mount." With spiritual thoughts in his words, he introduced his relationship with Huwa and how the cow and the car came about, without hiding anything.
Xia Qi was startled for a moment, then smiled and said: "Ninth Young Master and I are both Hu Lord's juniors, so we need to get close to each other. Huwa gave the chariot to the Ninth Young Master, and the Ninth Young Master went to Zhaiyang City to assist the city lord in investigating the case. I don't know who he is.
What other instructions does the old man have?"
Xia Qi did not find Boyi's body on the battlefield, nor did he recover the Human Emperor's Seal, so he had to declare that Boyi had died in the rebellion. However, Boyi suddenly appeared in the Central Plains, riding a tiger baby.
Yu's white fragrant wood cart was pulled by Huwa's mount Qingniu. Xia Qi was also surprised.
Xia Qi had guessed that Boyi was rescued by Huwa. Huwa and Boyi had an old relationship, so saving Boyi's life was not too surprising, but Huwa let Boyi ride in his own car and showed up again.
In the Central Plains, and also intervened in a murder case in Zhaiyang City, what does this mean?
Xia Qi was not sure about Huwa's attitude, so he would definitely come to inquire. Even for the whereabouts of the Human Emperor's Seal, he had to come in person. When Xiaojiu left Zhaiyang City that day, he deliberately made it so eye-catching, and even talked to Uncle Zhai Shui's uncle.
When the driver met him, he had already expected what would happen today.
When did your husband become an old man? Xiaojiu replied humbly: "Sir, you didn't give any instructions. It was all Suiyu's own doing. I originally planned to rush to Zhaiyang City after autumn and wait for the emperor's approval of the punishment. If so,
If necessary, I would go to the imperial capital to pay homage to the Emperor in person, but I never expected to meet the Emperor here."
Seeing Xiao Jiu calling himself Suiyu, Emperor Xia Qi also changed his title: "It turns out that Mr. Suiyu has something to do with me, so why not go to Jicheng with us and talk to him? I also have many things I want to ask Mr. Suiyu."
Xiaojiu looked back with some embarrassment and said, "I do have something to say to you, the Emperor, but the cow pulling my cart doesn't want to go into the city. Can we just chat on the roadside here?"
Two neighbors in the countryside met on the road, and they stood on the side of the road chatting. The person standing in front of them was the Emperor of China. He was waiting here with a guard of honor. He also invited Xiaojiu to ride with him to Daocheng. Xiaojiu actually gave him
He made such a proposal? But he said that this was what Qingniu meant. Xia Qi was a little helpless and nodded: "Okay, I will order people to set up tents on the roadside. You and my brothers can talk to you."
Xia Qi was not his father, Dayu. He was strict with his subordinates and not so easy-going in his treatment of others. He stood here talking to Xiaojiu. The ceremonial guards behind him, including the accompanying courtiers, no one dared to move because the emperor had ordered not to disturb him.
.But when Xiaojiu met Xia Qi, the emperor, for the first time today, he felt very cordial. Xia Qi even treated him like a brother.
Of course, this is for Chong Huwa's sake. Huwa has personally taught Xiaojiu for so many years, and also gave Xiaojiu the white fragrant wood cart to ride in. Qingniu personally pulled the cart for him. The relationship between the two people is by no means ordinary. Huwa
Why did the baby take away the Human Emperor's Seal while rescuing Boyi, and why Xiaojiu showed up publicly with Boyi in a car? Xia Qi wanted to ask clearly in private.
Xiaojiu shook his head and said: "No need to trouble others, I have prepared a large artifact tent, the emperor would like to go in and sit there?"
As he spoke, he waved his hand and threw something out. The object appeared out of thin air. It looked like a treasure umbrella, like a canopy inserted in a car to protect from the sun and rain. The umbrella opened in mid-air and turned into a ribbon.
The lotus leaves on the stems fall on the roadside and form a big tent.
The emperor Xia Qi exclaimed: "Is this the tiger king's artifact?" He could more or less guess the origin of this artifact. It turned out to be a five-color sacred lotus leaf.
Xiaojiu smiled and nodded: "Yes, Daniel just lent it to us." Huwa gave a lotus leaf to Qingniu, and Qingniu saw Mr. Sanshui's magical umbrella, so he begged Yunqi for help.
, and continued to refine this lotus leaf into the umbrella cover of the car. It did not take out this artifact along the way, but just lent it to Xiaojiu privately.
The artifact can change according to its shape and spirit, and turning the umbrella cover into a big tent is just a small trick. Moreover, outsiders cannot spy when talking in this big tent.
Emperor Xia Qi also said with a smile: "It is rare to see the big tent transformed by Tiger Lord's artifact. Being able to sit inside is also a blessing for Qi."
He and Xiaojiu entered the big tent, and when they lifted up the curtain, they found that it was empty. The emperor then ordered his attendants to quickly bring in everything they needed, including tables, seats, refreshments, etc.
The utensils were all extremely gorgeous, and the empty tent was decorated in a blink of an eye, and everyone was sent away.
After sitting down, Xiao Jiu poured tea for the emperor, Xia Qi raised his glass in return, and then said: "I wonder how Mr. Tiger is doing lately?"
Xiaojiu replied: "Sir, his whereabouts are unknown, and I don't know where he is now. I would like to pay my respects to him with this tea."
"Yes, first of all, respect Mr. Tiger!" Xia Qi raised his glass and saluted in mid-air, and then asked, "Mr. Sui Yu drove in a car to alarm the people. He has not concealed his whereabouts in recent days. He must have expected me to come. Do you have any advice?"
Xia Qi is not stupid. Of course he knows that Xiao Jiu is deliberately alarming him. He must have something to talk to him face to face. Otherwise, why would he prepare such a big tent? Since Xia Qi dares to enter the tent alone, of course he is not afraid of Xiao Jiu.
It's not good for him. He doesn't think Huwa will deal with him, but he is just curious about what will happen?
This matter was really not explained by Huwa, but Xiaojiu encountered it himself. He immediately put down his cup and said: "The case of Chai Lang killing Dang Han in Zhaiyang City must be known to the Emperor. How do you decide?"
Xia Qi replied: "Is this what you are doing? Dang Han did not attack Chai Lang, but Chai Lang secretly attacked and assassinated him in public. According to the law, he committed a capital crime. Even if Dang Han died, he should be executed by a competent authority. But
Considering that there was a reason for the incident, and to show mercy, I have convicted him, but I have pardoned his sentence and commuted his sentence to three years of full-time military service."
The inside story before and after this murder case has been investigated clearly. Chai Lang's crime is conclusive and there is no doubt. The emperor convicted him, but pardoned his death penalty and instead exiled him to the land of rivers for three years of hard labor. Compared with
This is already a very light punishment.
Xia Qi's tone paused, and then said: "If any master has an old relationship with Chai Lang, and something happens to Chai Lang on the road, that is his own business. But as the emperor, I can only order the city to guard the city.
This is the punishment."
These words are clearly a hint and a test. Xiaojiu can understand it. Xia Qi is alluding to Boyi's incident. Boyi must have committed a capital crime back then, but he was rescued by Huwa. Xia Qi also
It can only be announced that Boyi died in the rebellion, and it is impossible to pardon him.
This is a bit different from today's situation, but there are similarities. Xia Qi can spare Chai Lang the death penalty, but it is impossible not to impose other punishments. Xiao Jiuruo has a relationship with Chai Lang and does not want Chai Lang to do hard labor.
You can rescue Chai Lang and resettle him yourself, but the emperor will not change his order.
If that is the case, it may cause others to follow suit. If someone thinks that someone deserves to die, and assassinates that person without being identified, convicted, and executed by a competent authority, and is not punished afterwards, then the world will be in chaos and order will collapse.
broken.
Xiao Jiu shook his head and said: "I have no old friendship with Na Chai Lang. How to deal with it is the emperor's right, and I have no intention to interfere. At the beginning, I just assisted the city lord to find out the inside story and truth of the case, so that he could report to the emperor for his decision and make an announcement.
The people in the city know it. And today I want to ask the emperor why Chai Lang committed the crime of murder. Apart from his own reasons, who else is responsible?"
Xia Qi sighed and said, "Of course it's because the city lord didn't do anything! Otherwise, I wouldn't have pardoned his death sentence."
Xiaojiu asked: "Does the emperor know what it means to be a great craftsman?"
Xia Qi: "I would like to hear the details."
Xiaojiu: "Sir once said, there are always those who are killed by the chief of staff. The husband who kills the one who kills on behalf of the chief is called a great craftsman who cuts. If the master cuts by a great craftsman of the husband, it is rare that his hands will not be hurt! ... If there is a secretary who has done his job.
, which means to govern by doing nothing, the emperor can take it without having to do anything, and there is no need for someone to cut it on behalf of the master craftsman.
Mr. Ziqiu, who was at the side at that time, also said: If the people have to cut their hands for the master craftsmen, they will hurt their hands, and the emperor will also hurt his hands. This is the collapse of etiquette and the beginning of chaos."
The reason why Chai Lang was convicted was not because he mistakenly killed someone he shouldn't have killed, but because he did not have the right to kill someone without authorization, and the situation was not at all out of self-defense. The law set by Gao Tao and followed by Xia Qi, regarding the death penalty
The execution requirements are very strict, and no city has the authority to carry out executions without authorization.
But on the other hand, such a thing happened because of the inaction of the Wuji City Lord. Xiaojiu had long said that it was not impossible for the Wuji City Lord to find out Dang Han's crime. The case was not complicated, and there was no way to find out.
It is beyond the scope of normal people's abilities. The most important point is that Chai Lang has already reported on Dang Han.
If Chai Lang did not go to the city lord to report the traitor, but went directly to kill the person, it would be difficult for Xia Qi to pardon him.
Therefore, in Xiao Jiu's view, whether Dang Han deserves to be killed is not the most important issue, even if the truth of the case was found out by Xiao Jiu himself. The reason why the emperor pardoned Chai Lang is not focused on this, but on whether Chai Lang is a
He took the initiative to "cut it on behalf of the master craftsman", or he had to "cut it on behalf of the master craftsman".
If Chai Lang had to do the work for the master craftsman, then who should be responsible? On the surface, it seems that there are not many faults with City Master Wujia, but is this really the case? The affairs of the world are the affairs of the emperor, so does the emperor have any problems?
What about responsibility? Those who enforce the law do not enforce the law, and those in charge do not manage the administration. If someone fails to do what they should do, someone will do something they should not do. This is the beginning of the collapse of etiquette and chaos.
This is what Xiaojiu wants to ask Xia Qi today, borrowing the words of his husband.
After hearing this, Xia Qi stood up, saluted Xiao Jiu and said: "Qi understands, thank you Mr. Suiyu for your advice today. If you have the opportunity, please also thank Mr. Hu for your words!... And Qi Shang has something to do. Listen to Mr. Zhai Shui.
He said that he saw someone in your car who looked very similar to Boyi who died in the rebellion. I wonder if this could be the case?"
Xiaojiu asked calmly: "Does the emperor want to arrest Boyi?"
Xia Qi shook his head and said: "Bo Yi is dead, I didn't see him just now."
Xiaojiu asked directly: "That day, did you want to ask where the human emperor's seal is?"
Xia Qi finally nodded and said: "I am indeed here for this purpose. I wonder if the Human Emperor's Seal is in the hands of Lord Tiger? If Lord Tiger keeps the Human Emperor's Seal, what is his purpose? This thing is of great importance, Qi has to ask!"
Xiao Jiu took out an object and put it on the table and said: "The Seal of the Human Emperor is not in the hands of Sir, but in my hands. Sir, you asked me to find a chance to return it to the Emperor. We meet here today. It's just right! ... The Emperor should treasure it well and don't throw it away again."
Lost it."
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Xia Qi and Xiao Jiu walked out of the tent with arms crossed. They looked like a father and son, and looked like close brothers. Xiao Jiu declined Xia Qi's invitation to go to the city together, saying that he wanted to continue traveling in the mountains. The emperor himself
He sent Xiao Jiu to the ox cart, praised his noble hermit demeanor, expressed his envy for his ability to live freely in the world, and then led everyone back to the city.
The tent was closed, and the ox cart continued to move forward. After ten miles, it bypassed Jicheng and continued along the Jishui River towards Wangwu Mountain in the upper reaches. At this time, Boyi returned to the car and asked Xiaojiu: "What are you doing?"
Fellow Taoist Jade, has Xia Qi ever mentioned me?"
Xiaojiu replied: "I did mention it, but he asked about the Human Emperor's Seal, not you."
Boyi: "Where is the human emperor's seal?"
Xiaojiu spread his hands: "Give it back to him!" (.)