Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

So an imperial edict was issued, and the Shangshu Shengpushe and the six ministers jointly agreed.

Things like this, under normal circumstances, are changed according to precedents.

In the absence of special circumstances, everyone in the court will follow this issue instead of opposing it.

So people like Gao Shilian, Cen Wenwen, and even Fang Xuanling think:

According to the laws of Qin, Han, Wei, and Jin, the crime of treason would wipe out the three tribes, and now it should be changed to the request of the Ministry of Punishment.

But when the memorial and agenda item arrived at Li Qiu's place.

Li Qiu, who was not in a pretty mood, frowned.

He directly called Liu Dewei, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, to the front and told him directly: the city uses heavy codes in troubled times.

But now Datang has obviously passed through the troubled times.

The world is settled.

This proposal is obviously out of date.

Do you feel that you have nothing to do in the criminal department, or is the previous pending case of Zhang Xuansu closed?

After receiving Li Qiu's reprimand, Liu Dewei, Minister of Criminal Affairs, was sweating on his forehead.

Repeatedly mispronounced, bowed and retreated.

In his heart, those gentry children who sent the imperial court to the Ministry of Punishment scolded countless times.

These bastards only think about making a fuss, winning prizes, and political achievements all day long.

Just know how to do this flashy thing.

But he cheated himself and the Ministry of punishment.

Soon, Li Qiu made a memorial to close the case, and returned it to Li Shimin again.

And after seeing this memorial and hearing about it again.

Li Shimin also shook his head and snorted softly.

I know that bastard Li Qiu is throwing a temper tantrum.

As in the past, Li Qiu has never been interested in such proposals.

Also rarely intervene.

At this time, Gao Shilian, the waiter at the side, looked at Li Shimin's face and hummed softly.

Secretly comprehending the Holy Will, he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this right servant often does things so willfully when he shoots Li Qiu."

"Other prime ministers and high officials in the court all learn from the pre-Qin, Han, Wei and other histories."

"But this King of Peking is really not proper in dealing with things and doing things."

Listening to what he said, Li Shimin neither agreed nor objected.

Then he turned his gaze to Ma Zhou who was on the side.

"Ma Zhou, what do you think about this matter?"

At this time, Ma Zhou bowed solemnly and replied, "Report to Your Majesty."

"The current law follows the time of Zhou and Sui."

"It is also a lesson from history."

"Furthermore, I feel that in ancient times, crimes committed by father, son, and brother were not related to each other, so why use the cruel punishments that perish Qin to change the Zhongdian that prospered the Zhou Dynasty?"

"Punishing his father and son will exhaust his heart, so if he doesn't care about it, how can he love his brother?!"

"I also feel that there is no need to change or aggravate this law."

Ma Zhou, with an out-of-the-ordinary mind, has read a lot of classics and history, and is extremely good at discerning.

Hearing his explanation, Li Shimin smiled lightly.

He directly approved and agreed with Li Qiu's opinion.

On the other hand, Gao Shilian felt uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a piece of shit.

This Ma Zhou is even more annoying and hateful.

But helpless.

……

Not long after this incident, the criminal department handed over a case.

Fang Xuanling was directly embarrassed there.

A few months ago, Yu Wei You Wenzhi sued Liu Lancheng, the governor of Daizhou, for treason.

After many investigations, it was almost confirmed that Liu Lancheng's conspiracy was true.

Then several departments successively approved it, and finally the emperor personally approved it.

Liu Lancheng was sentenced to death by beheading at the waist.

Things have developed here, and everything is fine.

But the bad thing happened with Qiu Xinggong, the general of Youwuhou who supervised the beheading.

It may be to express loyalty to the court and the emperor.

He actually took out Liu Lancheng's heart and liver and ate them on the spot.

Extremely bloody, cruel, and inhumane.

Afterwards, this incident broke out, for a while, no matter whether it was in the court or the people.

It's been criticized all the time.

So soon, this matter came to Fang Xuanling.

As usual, Fang Xuanling also directly asked Li Qiu and Tang Jian their views on this matter.

Hearing this, Tang Jian and Li Qiu also frowned in disgust.

"Hmph, I have heard of this Qiu Xinggong."

"He is good at riding and shooting, and is quite brave."

"Following His Majesty's battles back then, he also made many military exploits."

"However, this person has an arrogant personality, likes drinking, gambling, and has a harsh personality. All the bureaucrats are afraid of him."

"Because of his reputation, I'm too lazy to hang out with him."

But at this moment Li Qiu, listening to Tang Jian's words, another picture appeared in his mind.

This Qiu Xinggong may not be too famous.

But his son, Qiu Shenji, must be familiar to most people.

That was a notorious cruel official during Wu Zetian's reign.

With various means, tortured and persecuted many loyal and political opponents to death.

Looking at it now, like father, like son.

Keeping them intact will be a disaster for the future.

Therefore, Li Qiu hated Qiu Xinggong even more in his heart.

Chapter 978 Make trouble

In the past two years, I supported the suppression of the Liao people and moved the Liao people to the Mobei grassland. "

"I have had a few encounters with Liu Lancheng, the governor of the state."

"In terms of governing the Liao people and protecting the peace of the people in Daizhou."

"This Liu Lancheng is also quite meritorious."

"It's just that I didn't expect that he would end up with such a name for treason."

"Take him as the fringe position of the state, so little troops."

"Especially he, Liu Lancheng, has no reputation as a teacher."

"I really can't figure it out, what motive does he have for rebellion?!"

"But the Sri Lankan has gone, so it's useless to talk about these things."

"However, even if there is only a few encounters, I don't want to see Liu Lancheng still be treated like this even after his death."

"Master Fang."

"A practice like Qiu Xinggong's is against the principles of Confucius and Mencius."

"It's even more disrespectful and unethical."

"Whether it's for the imperial court, the army, or the common people."

"It all had a very bad impact."

"Of course, for his actions, from a legal point of view, the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple really cannot convict him."

"So leave him to me."

"In the name of the Ministry of Rites, this Qiu Xinggong will be dealt with."

"My suggestion is that he should be removed from his post as General Marquis of Youwu, expelled from Beijing, and not allowed to take a step back to Chang'an."

Upon hearing his words, Tang Jian and Fang Xuanling were immediately speechless.

Tang Jian sighed softly at this time, and said to Li Qiu very seriously: "Li Qiu."

"Do you know that Qiu Xinggong is General You Wuhou of the Sixteen Guards of the Forbidden Army?"

"In any case, he is also a member of the court from the third rank."

"Although you are the prime minister, you are the right servant of Shangshu, but you are only from the second rank."

"There is no authority to deal with a Youwuhou general like this!"

"So that's where things get difficult."

"If it's an ordinary fifth or sixth rank, even an official of fourth or fifth rank."

"It's not enough to embarrass the Ministry of Justice and Mr. Fang."

At this time, Fang Xuanling also sighed softly and shook his head.

"What Tang Jian said is exactly."

"This matter, as well as this Qiu Xinggong, will ultimately be handed over to His Majesty for final decision."

"But according to the regulations, since this matter has been reported to our Shangshu Province."

“We always have to write our own opinions too.”

Hearing this, Li Qiu was a little bit in high spirits.

"In that case, in the name of the Ministry of Rites, follow what I just said."

"I will take heavy responsibility for this Qiu Xinggong."

"Especially like this kind of behavior, it is really not suitable to continue to serve under the emperor's feet."

"Anyway, we don't care about how the final ruling will be made."

"Report it like this, and it will be regarded as my acquaintance with that Liu Lancheng."

Hearing what Li Qiu said, Fang Xuanling frowned for a moment, then nodded.

In fact, it was originally in accordance with the imperial court's regulations.

The suggestion written by Li Qiu and Shang Shuxing is only for reference.

Nothing practical.

Especially this kind of proposal from Li Qiu's handwriting has always been far-fetched.

Everyone, including Li Shimin, is also used to it.