Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 360

In the eyes of others, the means are cruel, but for Luo Yan, he felt that he did it just right.

He didn't care what those princes were thinking at this time.This penalty is only a little heavier than what was promised to them in the natural home.As for the leaders of the chivalrous society, it is okay to sentence them all to exile for thousands of miles. Treating them differently according to the circumstances of the case is already the greatest compromise Luo Yan can give them.

At this time, many princes were hiding in groups of teahouses and restaurants near Dali Temple.Every time Luo Yan finished interrogating a teenager, someone would run over to inform them of the news.

The biggest advantage of differential trial is that it can win over a group, neutralize a group, and suppress a group.

At this time, the heirs like Xun Shenghou and the others are just guarding the gates of Chang'an City. Although they still need to pay a little more money, at least they can take care of them under their noses.So these people are destined to be the group that Luo Yan wins over.

As for the backbone of the Chivalry Club, although many of them are dignified, their number is too small.Even if Luo Yan was punished too severely, he had no choice but to appeal.

There are a few princes who have a rift with each other, and even some gloat.Among these people, there are one or two, and the person involved in the case is their only legitimate son.This is deprived of the right to inherit the title, and there will be fires in the backyard in the future.

Amidst the applause from the surrounding scholars and common people, Luo Yan said to the outside: "Okay, you can go away separately. This matter is over, if you have any opinions, you can go to someone else yourself. "

Luo Yan is really tired right now.After staying up all night, the interrogation of these teenagers lasted for a long time, and they didn't even eat a bite of food in the middle.In addition, the sun was warm at this time, Luo Yan just wanted to find a place to sleep well, and then report the case to Li Chengqian in detail.

Walking past the road where the crowd of onlookers gave way consciously, Luo Yan found a carriage and brought himself home.

Don't mention it, I fell asleep until the sky was dark.Following the applause of the people, the results of Luo Yan's trial were quickly spread throughout Chang'an City.

While countless people were applauding, there were also many people who were full of doubts.

Ministry of Punishment.

As the center in charge of the world's litigation and prisons, the Ministry of Punishment has great power.The annual review of the death penalty is handed over here, and after detailed discussions, the final opinion is given.It can be said that many people inside have the right to decide life and death with one word.

Naturally, they also heard about the case of the Chivalry Club.Although this case is not under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, they still have to file a copy of the results of the handling.

If they encounter such a thing in the future, it can be regarded as having a precedent to follow, which will be of great benefit to them.

"My lord, I'm afraid we will never be able to use Cheng Guogong's method of trial." A small official held the dossier copied from Dali Temple and said helplessly to Li Daozong who was sitting in the courtroom of the Ministry of Punishment.

Two years ago, Li Daozong acquired a large number of food towns due to his meritorious service. In order to make way for others, Li Shimin had to transfer him from Dali Siqing to Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.Although they are all managing lawsuits, Li Daozong obviously has real power this time.

Hearing what the little official said, Li Daozong asked curiously, "Oh? What's the point?"

The little official smiled wryly: "The real difficulty in the case of the Chivalry Club is that the identities of the people involved are intricate and will easily affect the situation in the court. So it is naturally quite difficult to deal with. Cheng Guogong's quick knife cuts through the mess, it seems extremely fierce, in fact It also minimizes this impact. It is not so much a means of litigation as a means of dealing with affairs."

Li Daozong smiled: "You are a petty official, you are obviously lowly, but you seem to be looking at things from a high place. However, if you really want to say that you are dealing with things, you have nothing to do. But this matter is up to Luo Yan himself It's more appropriate."

Before that, Li Daozong and Luo Yan also had acquaintances on several occasions. Although the friendship was not deep, but this imperial nobleman was too eye-catching, Li Daozong also knew something about Luo Yan's personality.

He also read the results of those trials just now, but unlike this little official, what Li Daozong saw was another way of thinking.

In the early morning of the next day, Luo Yan was specially summoned into the palace.

I fell asleep for most of the day yesterday, so I didn't have time to report the trial to Li Chengqian.Most of all, Dali Temple dutifully sent a copy of the results, but there are many things that I don't understand, and Li Chengqian still needs to ask Luo Yan.

Standing above the court hall, many officials watched silently.Many people's gazes here are incomprehensible, which makes Luo Yan feel very uncomfortable.If I had to say what kind of feeling I had, I almost thought I was a gorilla in a zoo.

After dealing with some trivial matters, Li Chengqian asked: "Mr. Cheng, the case of the Chivalry Society was closed yesterday. Should you explain to everyone some problems in the trial process?"

Li Chengqian was not looking for faults, but just wanted to use this as a prelude to discussing this matter.

"Question? What's your question? Your Highness and the princes, just ask. Luo Yan will definitely tell you everything." Luo Yan didn't know what these people wanted to ask, so he still gave the initiative to the courtiers.

Hearing Luo Yan's straightforwardness, a courtier immediately came out and asked: "Mr. Cheng, some people said that you had a close relationship with many princes involved in the case. I don't know if this aggravated the feelings of these people during this trial. Sentencing, in order to get rid of your own suspicion?"

Luo Yan was a little angry.

This guy obviously had some darkness in his heart, he actually thought that Luo Yan was the kind of person who had no bottom line.

"If you can find out who is biased in my punishment, you might as well find it out and let me have a look. But if you can't find out, then please don't talk nonsense." Luo Yan is not stupid. It is completely unclear.

"However, some of the items that Cheng Guogong punished this time have never happened before, so we have to be suspicious." This person is obviously one of the people who previously said that Luo Yan had a relationship with those princes.

Luo Yan smiled: "As we all know, most of the laws and regulations in the past dynasties are corporal punishment like whipping, exile like five hundred miles, thousands of miles or two thousand miles, or imprisonment like hard labor and exile. Instead, the same guilt was imposed."

Seeing some people's understanding expressions, Luo Yan continued: "Punishment is a method of enlightenment, but this method is used only when there is a last resort. Then, different crimes correspond to different punishments. It can really play a role in deterring Xiaoxiao."

"Otherwise, since it is to educate, then it should be treated equally." An official stood up to refute Luo Yan, but when he opened his mouth, many people immediately despised him.Even people from the same faction as him looked at him like pig teammates.

This time, Luo Yan caught the handle: "In this case, if someone in the market kills you on purpose, it can be regarded as manslaughter? Or if you just lost your manners in front of the palace, you can also use the crime of disrespect. Treated?"

Looking at the man's liver-colored face, Luo Yan continued to explain: "This time, the main punishment is nothing more than imprisonment and exile. However, in order to distinguish the severity of the crimes, a fine and deprivation of title inheritance are added. Rights are the same. I call it additional punishment."

"Additional punishment?" Even Li Chengqian was a little curious about this very novel name.

"That's right, it's the additional punishment, which means adding to the main punishment." Luo Yan nodded.

"It's just that this is a bit too harsh. For scholars of my generation, is it not benevolent to impose such strict criminal laws?" A great scholar stood up and questioned Luo Yan like this.In his opinion, Luo Yan, as the leader of the new generation of Confucianism, shouldn't be so cruel.

If Luo Yan really lost his benevolence, then he, an elder, would definitely stand up and set things right.

"No way. What is benevolence and righteousness is in the public, in the clear, in the honest, and in the upright. The law is strict, and the small punishment is the big commandment. Since you violate the law, you are a person who has lost morality and should be severely punished."

The old Confucianist sighed, stared at Luo Yan over and over again, and then said to him: "Since you have the bottom line in your heart, I won't say much, but you must remember in the future, don't do what the thousand people accused you of. Cruel officials."

The old Confucian had a good heart, so Luo Yan naturally wouldn't treat the two of them the same way.After bowing to the old Confucianist, he agreed: "This matter is indeed too special, that's why Luo Yan did this. Now if it wasn't for the king's order, Luo Yan would not touch the criminal law."

After hearing Luo Yan's words, Li Chengqian looked a little embarrassed, but the old Confucian nodded and said to Luo Yan approvingly: "If that's the case, that's the best."

After appeasing the old Confucianism, Luo Yan looked around and continued to ask: "Who else has questions, Luo Yan will answer them one by one."

But after the conversation just now, most of the suspicious points in this case have been explained clearly.Although some people still wanted to exonerate some of the most important people because of human relations, they also extinguished their thoughts at this time.

The defense in the court ended here, but it had a far-reaching impact on the Gongmen.

The emergence of additional punishment can be said to give the sentencing an additional choice.

Many people think that this is a manifestation of the stricter laws, but those who have actually been in contact with the prison know that this is the good news for many prisoners.

According to the previous law, many people were only close to a heavier sentence, but it was not enough for a heavy sentence, but they could not be sentenced lightly.In desperation, these people will be severely punished.Although Li Shimin has stated many times that he wants to reduce the punishment, even if it is reduced again, such a situation cannot be avoided.

Since then, most of the perpetrators have complained endlessly.But now it's better, the additional punishment proposed by Luo Yan, through means of fines and hard labor, resolved the original severe punishment.For a while, the study of additional punishments even became a subject of special research by the court officials.

At this time, Luo Yan continued to be the gentle and elegant teaching assistant of Guozixue.

(End of this chapter)