The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

"Oh? According to Dean Hong, it is common for Ni Xian to bully dozens of people, burn them with swords and stab them, strip them of their clothes and drink their urine?" Fang Yun asked.

Dean Hong said: "Ni Xian is a child after all, and he doesn't know how to do things properly. I have already reprimanded him, and the previous county magistrate has already punished him. Why should Magistrate Fang pursue this matter? Ning'an County is so big and has heavy government affairs. Magistrate Fang They are entangled over a fight. Could it be that Xiang Zhuang is dancing with his sword to target Pei Gong? "

Dean Hong was thin and serious, looking at Fang Yun with extremely cold eyes and obvious hostility.

Chief Secretary Shen Ming's eyes lit up. Among these cases, Ji Zhibai personally selected several of them, including this academy bullying case. This case seems simple, but once the case is reversed and Ni Xian is severely punished, the academy's reputation will suffer a huge blow. Other academies don't mind adding insult to injury, so Dean Hong will definitely use all means to prevent the case from being re-judged, otherwise there will be no Will come in person.

Dean Hong is not only a genuine scholar, not only the dean of Wenfu Academy, but also the patriarch of a prominent family. His connections in Ning'an County and even Qingwu Mansion are intricate. Once such a person takes action, he may not be able to compete with a county magistrate, but he will definitely significantly reduce the grades of Jinshi in various subjects in the Imperial Examination.

Fang Yun was stunned at first, and soon understood why Dean Hong's reaction was so violent. It turned out that he might have touched the interests of the academy.

Fang Yun's face darkened and he said, "Why is this, Dean Hong? This county is just discussing the matter and investigating the matter of children being bullied, so why bother with it?"

"There are many important things in Ning'an County, and the beating of a child is nothing more than a trivial matter. I don't understand why the county magistrate would send people to the academy to disrupt the order of the academy! Magistrate Fang's behavior has caused dissatisfaction among the teachers and students of the academy. If it causes If students protest, don’t blame me for not saying the ugly thing first!”

Fang Yun suddenly realized that it seemed that Dean Hong had already learned about the fact that he sent Yu Bachi to lead people to the academy to investigate, otherwise he would never be so tough.

Fang Yun corrected his mistake when he realized it. He took the official seal and completely blocked the contact with the outside world around the main hall. Only he could send and receive letters.

"It seems that Dean Hong is not aware of the seriousness of this matter." Fang Yun's tone softened slightly, as if he wanted to turn hostility into friendship.

"This matter is just a play among children. When they grow up, they will definitely restrain themselves." Dean Hong's voice was decisive.

Fang Yun nodded and said: "There is something unknown in this county. Those people who are against the race, those robbers and murderers, are probably more sensible than these children. Have they restrained themselves when they grow up? No! Then, to say the least, even if they restrained themselves , can the wounds on Tian Lu's body be healed? Okay, to take a step back, even if the wounds on Tian Lu's body are healed, can the wounds in his heart be healed? The third step is that even if the wounds in Tian Lu's heart are healed, can the wounds of those who have been insulted by countless "Ni Xians" be healed? No! If not, don't place your hope on their future restraint. , but to let them deserve their punishment and let thousands of Ni Xians know that they must be punished accordingly if they make a big mistake! Only in this way will they truly restrain themselves!"

Everyone outside the door said yes.

"The "Dajing Code" clearly stipulates that those who are under the weak crown should be given a lighter sentence and should be protected. Ni Xian is under twenty years old, and I also act in accordance with the law." Dean Hong still looked at Fang Yun coldly, without any fear.

"Ni Xian harmed people and deserved protection, but Tian Lu was harmed, so he didn't need protection? The law is to protect young people, not young beasts! It's not to protect young criminals! When young criminals are protected, when they know the cost of their crimes When it is very low, you will be more unscrupulous to harm others! It is in vain that you have a lot of peaches and plums all over the world. It is in vain that you can raise people upright and do not distinguish between right and wrong. How can you talk about the law! This county tells you how to protect a real young man like Tian Lu. Then Just punish Ni Xian severely!”

Ni Xian and other defendants looked pale, and Fang Yun's attitude was too obvious. If they were ordinary county magistrates, they would even dare to make trouble in the lobby, but the other party was Xu Sheng. Even if they made trouble, they would only dare to make trouble behind their backs, never dare Mingmian fell out with Fang Yun.

Dean Hong retorted: "I have educated Ni Xian many times and punished him to copy scriptures, obtain the teachings of the saints, and start a new life. Anyone can be taught without distinction. This is what Confucius said. And Confucius once said ‘The old and the weak will not be punished’, could it be that Fang Xusheng wanted to overthrow the teachings of Confucius?”

"Knowing your words! The word 'punishment' in this sentence refers to punishment, not punishment! What's more, Ni Xian is strong and has harmed Tian Lu so much. How can he be called 'weak'?"

Dean Hong's expression softened and he added: "The way of Confucius and Saints puts enlightenment first and punishment later. If County Magistrate Fang really follows the holy way of the human race, please hand over Ni Xian to me for three years. If Ni Xian comes after three years, He still refuses to change despite repeated admonitions and persists in his evil ways. The old man has brought this scoundrel to plead guilty!"

"Oh..." Fang Yun agreed lightly, then said casually, "May I ask Dean Hong, how many years has Ni Xian studied at Wenfu Academy?"

A word was whispered, but it was like thunder on the ground.

Everyone instinctively looked at Dean Hong and found that Dean Hong was at a loss for words.

"Uh... In my humble opinion..."

Fang Yun suddenly slapped the tree to interrupt Dean Hong's words, and shouted softly: "This county is asking you how many years Ni Xian has been studying in Wenfu Academy!"

The powerful power of literary boldness combined with the sound of the alarm spread in all directions, forming a powerful deterrent force. Even if Dean Hong had literary courage, he could not resist it, so he could only whisper: "Ni Xian has been studying in the academy for seven years. "

"In seven years, you have taught such a stubborn person, and you still dare to shamelessly mention the teachings of Confucius, which is an insult to the ancestors. It is simply outrageous! In view of the misdeeds of Wenfu Academy, and the president of the first academy harboring unscrupulous people, This county petitions the Jingguo Academy, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Holy Court Xingdian to re-examine the qualifications of Wenfu Academy! If Wenfu Academy harbors evil, it will be severely punished!"

Dean Hong's hair stood on end, he glared at Fang Yun and shouted: "Fang Zhenguo, what grudge do I have against you? You actually want to put me to death and destroy my family property! If there are three shortcomings in the academy, I will surely perish with you!" "

"How outrageous! A man named Hong Shitong is lawless, roaring in the court, and wants to assassinate this county. Come and capture him!"

The officials of the county government were stunned. Since I started working, I have never touched a scholar from a young boy. I just beat a boy today, and now I want to touch a scholar, and he is the dean of the academy. How can I do this?

Dean Hong's face was red, and he straightened his spine proudly, saying: "I am a disciple of the Holy Court, a member of the human race! If there is no serious offense, even the Palace of Punishment will not arrest him! I don't see who dares to touch me!"

"Oh, wait a minute." Fang Yun finished speaking, holding the official seal in his hand, and began to pass the letter.

Everyone present was stunned. This scene was too familiar. Not long ago, Ni Kuo said that as a child, he could not be tortured. However, Fang Yun quickly took out the punishment palace documents and forcibly tortured Ni Kuo, suppressing Ni Kuo's arrogance. .

Dean Hong swallowed hard and said in a much lower voice than before: "I don't believe you can cover the sky with one hand in the Holy Court!"

After a while, Fang Yun closed his eyes to rest, and the county office fell into silence.

After a hundred breaths, Fang Yun suddenly opened his eyes. As soon as he held the official seal, he saw a piece of text flying out of the official seal and hanging in the air to form a page of documents.