"If there is a current law, it will be settled as usual." [Zhou Li·Qiu Guan·Da Si Kou]
In the Chengming Palace, Dong Cheng received the memorandum of approval from Shangshu Ling Wu Shuo. He appended his surname to the ones that he approved of, and threw aside those that he did not approve of. Those who could not make the decision by themselves were
After writing your opinion, put it in a separate place.
After doing this, Dong Cheng asked Wu Shuo to carry the plate containing the divided memorials to Zhao Wen, and exchange them with Zhao Wen who had done the same thing. Even if it was a small matter, as long as it was approved by Cheng
In the Ming Palace, two people must agree before a decree can be issued; if neither can take the lead, or it is related to the military, economy, system or other important matters, then all opinions will be attached and sent to the emperor along the post road for decision.
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This is the rule that the two have maintained since they stayed in Chang'an. Although Dong Cheng is mainly respected, Zhao Wen still has a great say.
"Is Qin Yi's case really like this?" Zhao Wen motioned to Wu Shuo to put aside the memorial that Dong Cheng was optimistic about, but he hadn't finished reading his own. He squinted at Jing Zhaoyin's memorial and asked Dong Cheng
Cheng was not very concerned about other more important matters that he had approved, but was still concerned about this small case: "Jingzhao Mansion wants to try the case alone. If there are doubts about the case, it will be submitted again. Unexpectedly, Tingwei could not wait, Chang'an
Ling made the decision without authorization, so this accident happened?"
Dong Cheng was originally unwilling to bring everything to the Chengming Palace, so many of his ideas would not be recognized by Zhao Wen. However, if he only used the name of the Taiwei Mansion, he could instruct many people to do many things.
Because Qin Yi's matter was a big deal, Jing Zhaoyin had to settle the case before Ting Wei took over, and he had to write a detailed report explaining the reasons.
Dong Cheng wanted to cover up the matter as soon as possible, so he said: "It is true. Yang Pei's temperament is still too impatient. He will take care of it as soon as he hears that there is a suspicious case. However, if Tingwei and others are like him, then
There is no need for prisons in various counties and counties, all they have to do is wait for the Tingwei to send people."
"This is reasonable." Zhao Wen said softly. He looked at Wu Shuo's reply in the memorial based on Dong Cheng's opinion, "Jing Zhaoyin handled it properly, and it is appropriate to decide the matter, so that the counties and states can decide according to the matter."
', Fu shook his head again and said, "But to define it as a 'decision ratio' seems a bit excessive."
"Judgment ratio" is a way of judging typical cases in the Han Dynasty. It is a supplement to the judiciary. It means that if there is no corresponding rule in the law and judicial officials have no legal basis, they can use it to compare the judgment.
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Dong Cheng intends to make this matter final, so that not only Qin Yi's case, but also other future cases, he can use the results of this case to 'compare' it: "There really needs to be a warning about this matter, otherwise, the local
The affairs of the county and state will become increasingly constrained."
Zhao Wen glanced sideways at him, folded the memorial in his palm, and said with a smile: "In that case, it will be drafted by the Ministry of Punishments and left to His Majesty to make a final decision. Whether it is considered a 'decision of matters' ultimately depends on His Majesty's decision.
resolution."
As soon as he heard that the matter was going to be handed over to the emperor, Dong Cheng immediately panicked and hurriedly said: "Come on, come on! There is no need to discuss this matter, so I will just delete the last sentence and leave the sentence "Jing Zhaoyin handled it appropriately"
Just speak.”
Zhao Wen smiled quietly, as if he had seen too much in his eyes. He tried to persuade Dong Cheng, but did not let go, saying: "Dong Gong's words did not mention Ting Weizheng and Chang'an Order's fault, otherwise
Mentioned them together to avoid having to write another article."
Dong Cheng knew that he had caught someone at fault and used it to blackmail him. He had no choice but to take a step back and said: "Yang Pei, I have asked him to handle the case of the defection of the villagers. As for Wang Ling, let Jing Zhaoyin
Just give me a lesson. What do you think, Mr. Zhao?"
"That's fair." Zhao Wen simply replied. The matter was finalized and he no longer struggled. Then he wrote down his opinion and handed it to Wu Shuo, as if he mentioned it casually.
He said: "Mr. Yang will come back from Hongnong in a while, and then there will be more people in Chengming Hall to discuss matters."
Attendant Yang Qi, the Minister of Public Affairs, went to his hometown of Hongnong for business a few days ago, and will be back to participate in the decision-making in the next few days. Dong Cheng has a headache when he thinks of Yang Qi's upright and strong character, while Zhao Wen has a pretty good temper.
, Yang Qi is too sectarian and speaks too directly, which makes it very unpleasant for several people to get along with each other.
If Yang Qi knew about this matter, how could he be so easy to talk to as Zhao Wen? While Dong Cheng was thinking about how to deal with Yang Qi, he continued to discuss with Zhao Wen and decided on some secular affairs, within the scope of his powers and responsibilities.
Everything that can be decided has been decided, and what cannot be decided is organized and prepared to be reported to the emperor.
After all the work was done, he said tentatively: "Hu and Han people live together in Yongliang, and their behavior affects the overall situation, so we must be careful. Otherwise, please invite Yang Gong to go to Yongliang to comfort you and preach the benevolent religion?"
"I can't make the final decision on Yang Ping's ministerial affairs." Zhao Wen refused in an understatement, meaning he wanted to kick the ball to the emperor.
Dong Cheng also knew that this matter could not be accomplished, so he was just depressed in his heart. Zhao Wen saw that he was absent-minded and did not wake him up. He sat there for a while and then excused himself and left.
When he was about to leave, someone naturally came out to see him off. Zhao Wen noticed that someone was holding his arm. He lowered his eyes and asked, pretending to be surprised, "Why is Wang Lang here?"
Secretary Lang Wangfu helped Zhao Wen down the steps and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao, has he forgotten? Before the Eastern Expedition, your Majesty specially allowed me to enter the Chengming Hall to observe political affairs. Last time, Wang Can and the others came to Chengming.
I have served as a palace servant with swords and pens, and I have done the same. If Mr. Zhao has any orders, just let me do it."
Zhao Wen only smiled and asked again: "Then why didn't I see you a few days ago? But today there is something exciting to see, so that's why I came out?"
Wang Fu saw through his thoughts and said without changing his face: "How dare I come forward when Duke Zhao is discussing matters with the Taiwei? I'm just hiding in a remote place to wait for the pen and ink."
"I remember that you asked to stay in Beijing to take care of General Wei and the prince." Zhao Wen did not say anything, but took the initiative to ask: "How is the prince showing up?"
"Thanks to Mr. Zhao's concern, since the weather has warmed up, my husband has become much healthier and in better spirits." Wang Fu replied happily, seeming to be very pleased that his father Wang Bin had recovered.
"There are no important matters in Guanzhong now. They are just collecting, dispatching grain and other matters. These have established rules and regulations and are not discussed at work. Other matters can be put on hold until the emperor returns home in triumph before making a final decision." Zhao Wen walked up to
After walking through the door, he naturally opened his arms and stopped letting him see him off: "If Wang Lang has nothing else to do, he should stay at home and take care of General Wei."
"What if there is an urgent matter in Guanzhong?" Seeing Zhao Wen boarding the car and about to leave, Wang Fu blurted out and said hurriedly.
Zhao Wen paused for a moment, stroking the car wiper with one hand, and his expression gradually became serious: "That's another matter."
"In that case..." Wang Fu felt happy and was about to say something, but Zhao Wen ignored him again and urged the coachman to drive away, leaving Wang Fu with a confused look on his face.