Chapter 101: The King of Qi who is connected to the nest
"Crocodile tears." Fang Jue sneered.
He Louqian's crime was worthy of being cut to pieces with a thousand cuts. No one in the audience dared to show any sympathy.
"He didn't even refute..." someone muttered, amazed.
"It can be seen that he has other crimes that are not listed. How can one person commit so many crimes?"
"If these are added up..." The Minister of the Ministry of Justice was also listening to the trial. After thinking about it for a moment, he already knew what happened to He Louqian.
Lin Yanhai, the Minister of Rites, suddenly murmured: "It is during the period of His Majesty's amnesty for the world. Will past sins be wiped off?"
Everyone also remembered that there was this one.
During the amnesty period, crimes committed in the past may be pardoned, but those that can be pardoned may be pardoned.
If so, He Louqian's crime would be much lighter.
"The laws of Daxia stipulate that anyone who kills three or more people is a heinous crime." The Minister of Punishment glanced at Lin Yanhai.
Lin Yanhai was ashamed and smiled apologetically. He was not the Minister of Punishment, so it was normal for him to be unclear about these regulations.
"More than three people?" Zhuge Qingshan said coldly, "A family of six in Qukou County, plus dozens and nearly a hundred people in a small mountain village in Fuzhou..."
In the murder case committed by He Louqian alone, the number of victims has exceeded fifty, which is a level that even the emperor cannot pardon.
"There are more than thirty people... This person really deserves death."
On the third minister's seat.
After asking, the young minister of Dali Temple made sure that there was no injustice, and then looked at the seat of Tingwei Mansion.
The minister of Tingwei Mansion said: "Since there is no grievance, we should make a decision according to the law, Ministry of Punishments?"
The Minister of Justice received the order, sat down and patted Xingmu:
"In front of the prisoner's building, listen to the sentence."
Two officers came over and stretched He Louqian upright with sticks, making him kneel upright to listen to the verdict.
"..." He Louqian gritted his teeth in pain and said nothing. Instead, he felt like he was about to escape.
At the banquet of the Third Department of Criminal Affairs, the Minister of Criminal Affairs announced:
"The proposed sentence is as follows: In front of the prisoner He Louqian, all thirteen counts are substantiated and there is no appeal. He is sentenced to abandon the city in Lingchi, the men in the mansion are sent to Beimang, and the female family members are banished to the official residence..."
Beimang is the border area between Daxia and Beiliang, and it is bitterly cold.
Guanfang, on the other hand, refers to the brothel run by the government, usually specifically the Jiaofang Division.
He Louqian, who was originally numb, still trembled when he heard the word "Ling Chi" and collapsed weakly.
However, two guards forcibly brought him up and listened to all the details of the sentence.
"The men are matched with each other, and the women are married..." Fang Jue sighed slightly when he heard this, but didn't say anything.
The law is the law. If one person commits a crime, the whole family will enjoy the benefits. If one person commits an offense, the whole family will naturally be affected.
He is already very humane without killing everyone.
"When a person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, and vice versa...Young master, you don't have to feel uncomfortable. This has been the case since ancient times." Zhuge Qingshan seemed to see that Fang felt unbearable, so he comforted him.
"The boss is laughing at them. I don't sympathize with them. The judicial system of Xia Kingdom is still very sound." Fang Jue said.
Every age must have its own laws.
Fang Jue has also seen more inhumane murderers, but feels that the ten tortures are not enough to vent the public's anger.
"Ling Chi, I think the sentence is good. If such a person is killed with one sword, it will be too easy for him."
"Be quiet, the Tingwei Mansion will make the final decision."
Above the three divisions, there is a seat in the Tingwei Mansion.
The assistant minister of Tingwei Mansion said: "The three departments reviewed the matter with due care, the Ministry of Punishment imposed the appropriate punishment, and Tingwei Mansion has no objections."
"Then let us present the results of the proposed judgment to His Majesty for his inspection."
The minister of Tingwei Mansion was sitting at attention, and he slapped the table conspicuously: "Out of court!"
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He Louqian's draft of the proposed verdict has been handed over to the emperor.
In the imperial study room, Xiao Pingsi looked at the memorial and became angrier as he read it, until he soon threw the memorial to the ground.
"Pah——"
"This guy is so guilty!"
The officials from the Tingwei Mansion and the three divisions of the joint trial lined up in front of the imperial court.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. He Louqian is a wolf with ambitions and evil thoughts. No one in the civil and military circles in the court has noticed that this person is very good at disguise." The minister of Tingwei Mansion sighed.
"He Louqian was able to be crucified this time, thanks to the evidence provided by the Xuanjian Division, otherwise I am afraid that he would not be able to be convicted of death during this amnesty period." The young minister of Dali Temple said.
Xiao Pingsi nodded: "The Xuanjian Division did a good job this time and made a great contribution."
The official of the Xuanjian Division smiled and said: "Thank you for your compliments, but in fact the evidence in front of He Louqian's crucifixion was discovered by a new member of the Xuanjian Division."
"Oh, what newcomer is so impressive?" Xiao Pingsi's eyes lit up. The more talents the Xuanjian Division has, the more confident he will be.
"Your Majesty, it's Miss Qin Mengchi from the former Overlord Palace of Western Chu."
"Qin Mengchi... the one in the top three beauties? I heard that he is a widower, worthy of his family education." The assistant minister of Tingwei Mansion said with a smile.
Xiao Pingsi smiled slightly. Everyone present was a man, so he naturally understood.
Xiao Pingsi didn't seem to notice the hint from the officials of the Xuanjian Division. He only said: "Rewards will be given if you have merit. The Xuanjian Division must retain talents that cannot be retained by the Bawang Palace."
"What your Majesty said is true. Since your Majesty came to the throne, our country, Daxia, has become a leader in politics and people, and all the talented people in the world are yearning for it... Even the young masters came from Taihuang Mountain, which shows your majesty's saintliness..."
"That's all, stop flattering..."
Xiao Pingsi smiled and stopped the young minister of Dali Temple. These guys always like to flatter him at insignificant opportunities.
As long as you don't miss the main thing, it's quite useful.
Speaking of Young Master, Xiao Pingsi always had a smile on his face.
Yes, if I hadn't been so holy and virtuous, how could such a genius choose me, Daxia?
Well, that's it.
"I have approved the proposed verdict of the three-division trial. Just choose a day to deal with He Louqian... The other people involved in this case are not worthy of the three-division trial. Let the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen and the Criminal Department sentence them.
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"yes……"
After receiving the reward, the three commanders each withdrew.
Xiao Pingsi said to Wang Feng beside him: "The ministers of the cabinet are here."
This time, a large number of people were seized, and there were many vacant positions, all of which had real power.
You have to choose people carefully, otherwise if there is another commotion, the country and the emperor will lose face.
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"Something happened in front of He Lou."
"Why don't I know this at all?"
The King of Qi was angry. The incident in front of Helou had caused a devastating blow to the officials of his party.
Of the six departments of the imperial court, the most important to the prince who was competing for the title of heir apparent were the Personnel Department and the Household Department.
One is in charge of the official fortune of the courtiers, and the other is in charge of the money and food of the treasury.
The Minister of Libu was an old minister from the emperor's prince period, and no one dared to win over him, while the Minister of Hubu focused on managing affairs and never got involved in party disputes.
Then the subordinate minister became a hot spot for all parties to compete for.
King Neng of Qi had one of his own in the Ministry of Household Affairs, who was ranked as the third-rank minister, and he was considered very powerful among the princes.
After all, the Ministry of Husbandry is in charge of the treasury. A little leakage from the fingers is enough for King Qi to win over people.
He Louqian's ability to sit in that position was indispensable to the efforts of King Qi and the relatives behind him.
Prince Qi's Palace Chief Shi said: "Your Highness, Minister He has strictly followed the rules these years and has never exceeded them. Could it be that he came here because of Your Highness?"
"I am also worried about this. Taking down He Louqian is equivalent to smashing my cornucopia. Who is the one who advocated this matter?"
Chang Shi said: "I did hear some rumors. That day, Shilang He had a quarrel with the young master in the palace over food taxes. Later, people from the Xuanjian Division and Yushitai went to Fuzhou to investigate the past in front of He Lou...
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"What?"
King Qi couldn't believe it: "In order to please Fang Jue, Xuanjian Si actually ignored the tacit understanding of the court?"
Some rules are not stated or documented, but they exist.
It is illegal to check the past of a political opponent for a trivial matter, especially if he is not in the capital.
In this case, if everyone is playing like this, how many people will be left in the court?
If the water is clear, there will be no fish.
Chang Shi said: "Your Highness... I heard from our people in the Xuanjian Division that it was Ye Hongyi who took charge of this case. If she had not been a female prostitute, she would have taken the seat in the Xuanjian Division during the trial of the three divisions."
"This bitch!" King Qi was furious, "For the sake of his man, he is so reckless, I can't swallow this tone!"
"Go and invite Wanjianshan here." King Qi said coldly.
Chang Shi was shocked and said: "Your Majesty, it is a grave sin to injure the sword wielder in the capital."
King Qi looked at the palace chief in front of him quietly.
The latter shrank his neck and said in fear: "I'll go right now..."
After leaving the main palace of the palace, Chang Shi headed towards the backyard of the palace, walked around the rockery and stone forest, pressed the button a few times, and a downward corridor appeared.
In the underground secret room, a sword flew towards Chang Shi and was nailed an inch in front of Chang Shi. He was so shocked that he stopped immediately.
He almost hit his throat.
"Wang Gui, what are you doing here?"
"Mr. Wan... Your Majesty ordered me to come and invite you."
Wan Jianshan said with a smile: "King Qi finally needs me?"