The laws of the Dazhou Dynasty refer to the laws of the former Tang Dynasty - "Slaves and bitches, the laws are better than livestock products".
In the Zhou Dynasty, domestic slaves did not have the most basic human rights. As slaves and maidservants were equal assets, they could be disposed of by their masters.
"If the slaves are guilty and the master kills them without asking for a lawsuit, he will be punished with a hundred rods; if he is killed without guilt, he will be punished with one year in prison, and he can pay for his crime with silver!"
It can be said that if a master kills a domestic slave, he hardly needs to pay any legal price. Even if he is found out, he can still be fined and fined.
This is the sorrow of slaves.
There was even a law in the early Tang Dynasty that stated, "A slave sues the master, insulting the noble by being humble, and offending the noble by being humble. It is unethical. The slave in Buqu is the master's seclusion." Shu Yiyun said: The slave in Buqu is not the master's seclusion;
The master is in hiding. He will not sit down unless he is treasonous or above."
Except for treason, treason, and treason, slaves are not allowed to report on their masters based on the superiority and inferiority of masters and slaves, otherwise they will be hanged.
This article was specifically abolished when Taizu investigated the cases of Lan Weiyong and Hu Yu so that slaves could report their masters' crimes.
This is also the legal basis for Yang Qingyuan to use the slave's testimony to investigate Wenjie's crimes.
However, slaves often died in Wen's mansion, which was not enough to convict Wen Jie.
"This is information from the Six Gates and the Shenhou Mansion. It shows that Wen Jie not only protected Wen Pojun when he raped (separator) women, but also seemed to be involved. However, there is currently no evidence."
Yang Qingyuan paused, "Yesterday I sent Chief Ji to Hulong Villa to borrow information. The Lord Shen accepted the letter, but did not have a clear attitude."
The progress of the case has reached a deadlock. If it were just the case of Zhang Sanyi, Yang Qingyuan could pronounce the verdict even at this time, but the target is Wen Jie, the big fish behind Wen Pojun.
After Di Zhiyuan thought for a moment, "Sir, Ming Qiu Si will lead people to go around Shendu to investigate the missing women of school age. While looking for evidence of Wen Pojun's crime, let's see if we can find any flaws in Wen Jie's case!"
Yang Qingyuan nodded, "I will ask the cabinet for an order to give you some power over prisons in Gyeonggi! You can take this opportunity to search for missing persons records in various counties in Gyeonggi and check them one by one with Wen Pojun's case!"
"In addition, you can also take the opportunity to patrol the Gyeonggi Prison and investigate unjust, false and wrong cases."
Di Zhiyuan stood up and said, "I understand, sir! Thank you so much, sir!"
Patrolling prisons is not only a job, but also adds glory to Di Zhiyuan's resume.
"You go and prepare, I will ask the cabinet for orders immediately!"
Yang Qingyuan is a bachelor of Wenhua Palace and a member of the cabinet.
The chief minister of the cabinet, Fan Xiwen, a bachelor of Zhongji Palace, was seriously ill and retired again and again, but His Majesty did not allow it.
The four cabinet elders who are currently in power are Qian Muqian, the bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, Yu Yanyi, the bachelor of Wuying Palace, Sun Fuji, the senior scholar of Wenhua Palace, and Li Hongyi, the bachelor of Jianji Palace.
The four bachelors, except Li Hongyi, are all on good terms with Yang Qingyuan, and since Dali Temple does have the power to review sentences and rectify injustices, it is not difficult to request such a decree from the cabinet.
After Di Zhiyuan left, Yang Qingyuan focused on the paper on the table.
Yang Qingyuan would not place all his hopes on Di Zhiyuan's inspection. While inspecting the capital, he would also have to think of other ways.
And there is a way to break the situation right in front of us.
I saw the name "Zhang San" written clearly on Yang Qingyuan's paper.
There is another way to break the situation.
Yang Qingyuan's figure disappeared from the spot, leaving only the breeze blowing through the paper on the table.
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Three days later.
"Ascending to the Hall!"
As Yang Qingyuan took the photo of the gavel, the trial officially began!
"quiet!"
This trial was a grievance between the common people and the powerful. Yang Qingyuan wanted to establish prestige for Dali Temple, so he did not restrict civilians from attending. Therefore, during the trial, many people stood nearby outside the court hall to watch the excitement.
Zuotunwei General Wenjie and the Minister of War Li Chengguang were also in the court. In view of their identities and that they were not involved in the case, Yang Qingyuan moved chairs for them so that they could sit on the side of the court and listen.
"Confirm the identity of the person in the hall."
The scribe on the side picked up a piece of paper and said.
"The criminal, Zhang San, is from Zhangjia Village in Cuihua Mountain. He is twenty-two years old. He has been farming and hunting for generations. He was born in..."
After the scribe finished reading, Yang Qingyuan asked, "The criminal Zhang San, is what he just read true?"
"Sir, everything is true!"
Yang Qingyuan was shocked, "The identity of the criminal Zhang San is true."
"On April 29, the 22nd year of Yong'an, the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen received a report... and later captured the criminal Zhang San in Zhangjia Village, Cuihua Mountain."
"Official Zhang San asked you if it was you who shot Wen Pojun!?"
Zhang San, who was kneeling in the courtroom, lowered his head and said, "Let me tell you, it was indeed a villain who shot Wen Pojun!"
"What grudge do you have against Wen Pojun!? Why did you want to shoot him!"
Zhang San did not show the slightest fear of ordinary people facing the government, but replied with an angry tone, "Wen Pojun killed my father, defiled my sister, and forced her to jump into the river and commit suicide! If you don't avenge this revenge, you are a man's son! You are worthy of being a brother!"
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"Zhang San, do you have any evidence for Wen Pojun's crimes?"
Zhang San shook his head, "The villain has no credentials!?"
Yang Qingyuan then turned his attention to Wen Jie, "General Wen?!"
Wen Jie pretended to be furious and said, "Master Yang, this thief is really vicious. He shot the child first and slandered his name later. It is really a heinous crime! Master Yang, please kill this beast and protect the majesty of our laws in the Zhou Dynasty."
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Zhang San on the side did not speak. He glanced at Wen Jie hatefully, with murderous intent in his eyes.
"Snapped!"
Yang Qingyuan took another photo of Jingtangmu, "What Zhang San said, the facts and evidence are unclear, so they will not be discussed in this case. They will be handed over to Jingzhao Yin Mansion for verification and handled in another case!"
Yang Qingyuan made a conclusion about what Zhang San said.
"Zhang San, I will ask you again, did you see what Wen Pojun was doing at that time?!"
"Reply to the adults, but the villains never do."
Yang Qingyuan was shocked and said, "Witness Li Qingning comes to court!"
"Folk girl Li Qingning meets you, sir!"
Li Qingning has no official title and does not have the privilege of refusing to bow before an official.
"Li Qingning, I want to ask you, were you present when Japanese Wenpojun was killed by an arrow?!"
"At that time, the civilian girl was drugged by Wen Pojun and witnessed Wenpojun's death from an arrow."
Wen Jie, who was listening on one side, suddenly spoke.
"What nonsense! What nonsense! My lord, this woman is trying to exonerate the evil thief Zhang San! She speaks clever words and is full of lies, with the intention of deceiving you! Please be careful!"
"Sir, everything the girl said is true! Not a single word is forged!!"
Yang Qingyuan was shocked, "General Wen, I miss you so much because of your son's death. I don't care about your crime of disturbing the court, but I also ask General Wen to remember that today you only have the right to observe. If you need to speak, please inform me."
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"I'm so rude!" Wen Jie's face looked a little ugly, but he still said softly.
"Bang! The witnesses are Li Xiaoyue, Wen Laifu, Wen Wu, Wen Liu!"
Listening to Yang Qingyuan's words, Wen Jie smiled slightly in his heart, Yang Qingyuan was fooled!
