Han Shizu

Chapter 1189 Above the court
In the Luoyang government office, the governor and Luan Guogong Murong Yanchao ascended to the court to interrogate the case. Naturally, the interrogation was the case of Han Qingxiong's murder of Chang Kan in Mudanfang yesterday. I want to see how Emperor Murong will judge this matter.

As the capital of Xijing, it governs the entire Heluo area, and there are many affairs on weekdays. In terms of criminal names, Murong Yanchao actually rarely intervenes, and the judges of the government office are basically in charge.

But this time, the judge was not sure about the murder among Xungui's children, so he reported it to Murong Yanchao.For Murong Yanchao, this matter was not difficult, but troublesome.

Uncle Murong is actually quite talented in judging and judging prisons. In the past, no matter whether he was in the local Jiedu, Kaifeng Mansion, or the Ministry of Criminal Justice, he had a track record of cracking cases.

Don't talk about pleading for the people, after all, things are done according to the law, and the case can never be clarified.Therefore, this case is really not a challenge for Murong Yanchao. The matter is clear, and the investigation and evidence collection is simple. The most troublesome thing is how to judge and punish.

With the laws of the country and his own status, Emperor Murong is not afraid of offending people, but whether he is afraid or not is different from whether he will do it or not.Therefore, last night, Murong Yanchao submitted a memorial to Emperor Liu, and asked Emperor Liu for instructions on this matter.

What I got was naturally not the gentle words of Emperor Liu.The reply from Emperor Liu was simple and direct. A small homicide case also came to bother Sheng Gong and questioned Murong Yanchao. He has been an official for many years and has handled many cases. How to judge the case needs to be taught?

Emperor Liu's response made Uncle Murong feel a little depressed, but of course he could understand that the emperor was not targeting him.However, the ball was kicked back to Murong Yanchao.

Under such circumstances, Murong Yanchao was very disgusted with the people involved in the incident, whether it was the murderer Han Qingxiong or the murdered Chang Kan.

These Gaoliang children, it is not good to do something, even if it is fighting or bullying goodness, he will do it as he says, and he will never be soft when dealing with it, but he has killed people.

According to the current laws of the Han Dynasty, human life is also the most basic bottom line. Civil conflicts and conflicts, as long as human life is caused, it is an escalation and change in nature, and it is difficult to resolve major events.

After so many years, there are not many civil cases involving human life. However, once it rises to such a vicious result, the people involved basically cannot escape a death sentence, basically without exception.

Uncle Murong, who is over sixty years old, has completely faded into a skinny little old man. However, against the backdrop of an official hat inlaid with jade and a rich purple court dress, he is still full of majesty, which is not to be underestimated.

The melon-eaters outside the court were strictly kept out, and after a few cursory glances, they were able to see some familiar faces.Except for those who just watched the fun, most of the rest were people related to the Han and Chang families. There was a clear distinction between the two families.But there are more Chang family members, men, women and children seem to have come, and all of them are wearing mourning clothes, with a look of righteous indignation, silently staring at the court, not making a sound, but bringing real pressure.

Murong Yanchao didn't pay much attention to the "busy people" outside the hall. Of course, he felt a little awkward in his heart. This posture made him want to bend the law for personal gain.Last night, the members of the Chang family asked to go to the yamen, hoping to bring back Chang Kan's body, but Murong Yanchao refused because the case was not yet closed.

This time, Murong Yanchao didn't go through with the details, interrogate meticulously, or even fight wits with the suspects like in the past.He was just in the room, asking about the process of the matter and making a report, and then watched the two lawyers debate
So, the situation in the hall was like this, two rows of yamen servants held killing sticks, and Han Qingxiong, dressed in ocher clothes, was shackled and knelt there in a daze.Chang Kan's father, Chang De, who was dressed in plain clothes, also knelt down honestly as the plaintiff, but the grief of losing his son was superficial and unbearable.

Two litigators, each citing the legal code, based on the facts, detailed the process, argued fiercely.Both of them were well-known litigators in Tokyo, and when the imperial court moved west to Luoyang, they naturally followed to Xijing to seek development.

This lawsuit is a rare opportunity for both of them, not only because they have contact with the powerful, but also an opportunity to demonstrate their legal ability, expand their business, and penetrate into the upper class society.

In recent years, the Great Han Dynasty has shown a state of comprehensive development, and all aspects of society are improving, including the profession of litigator.

With the unification of the world and the confluence of the north and the south, the commodity economy of the Han Dynasty has completely entered the fast lane, and the transactions between private businessmen and people are becoming more and more frequent. When it comes to interests, conflicts and conflicts are often easy to arise, and litigation is often the final solution to disputes. It is also the most important way.

The market is growing, and the corresponding professions are also ushering in great development.The legal provisions of the Han Dynasty have been systematically simplified and sorted out to facilitate understanding and implementation. Later, after deletions, adjustments, and additions, the various laws and regulations are already very complete.

And perfection also represents complexity.For the current Han people, it can be said that they are basically legally illiterate, with only some simple values. In addition to having a basic understanding of rebellion, murder, theft, robbery, fraud, and adultery, they are all ignorant of other aspects. vague and even ignorant.

Even officials of the Han Dynasty are the same, "Xing Tong" is compulsory, but there are not many officials who can study in depth and are familiar with the laws of the Han Dynasty.Therefore, no matter whether it is a government trial or a civil lawsuit, it needs the assistance of talents who are dedicated to legal research.

The profession of litigator has existed since ancient times, but after thousands of years of development, it has not formed a scale until today's big man has shown a blowout.Of course, this is also the comprehensive development of society, economy and politics, which provides the soil for its growth.Moreover, there is the affirmation and guidance of Emperor Liu.

The Great Han's legal code has been established for many years, and its authority has been continuously expanded, and its credibility has become stronger and stronger. However, how to use the legal code does not depend solely on officials. Litigation lawyers are a good supplement.

As far as the present is concerned, the reputation of litigators among the people is not good, and ordinary people generally do not use them, and their main service targets are also for some wealthy and middle-class people.In the process of its development, it is unavoidable to avoid collusion and bribery, stealing documents in exchange for certificates, bullying and intimidation, etc., but it does not conceal its positive significance.

It's just that people often only see those bad deeds and evil deeds, while ignoring their positive significance.Especially now that the overall political environment of the Han Dynasty is clear, the explosion of the litigator industry is conducive to social development.This also provides a new direction for some unsatisfied literati to develop employment. After all, it is becoming more and more difficult to be an official of the big man. The first threshold is to continue to graduate from high school.

In the eyes of many people, this is a group of low-moral, vain and vulgar people, colluding with profiteers, and running around like dogs, which is an act that completely corrupts the social atmosphere.

However, even if the reputation is not very good, the number of people involved in it is gradually increasing. First, the court has a clear attitude and is tolerant and supportive. Second, it is fame and fortune.

In the past, what litigators were able to participate in were generally civil cases, involving conflicts of interest, and in serious cases, hurting people.

As long as human life is involved, they basically do not have the right to speak. In this regard, officials from all over the place attach great importance to it. It is not up to lawyers and the like to pick up arguments and set up lawsuits when investigating, interrogating and punishing.

However, this time, the previously established rules were clearly broken. The Han family invited famous lawsuits to ask for a reduction in punishment.But Murong Yan surpassed, also acquiesced, and watched the heated debate between the two sides with great interest.

The outcome of this lawsuit is still inconclusive, but the ceiling of the profession of a litigator may be raised a lot through this lawsuit.

From Murong Yanchao's heart, he doesn't look down on these litigators. The government decides the case. How can these two jobless and powerless scholars be tolerated in the lobby, showing off their tongues and sophistry. If things go on like this, the authority of the government officials where?
In fact, Emperor Liu was supportive of the sudden emergence of litigators, just to curb the psychology of officials like Uncle Murong.

When it comes to the people of Li, the right to interpret the law cannot be completely in the hands of officials. This is probably the simplest original intention of Emperor Liu.However, if the litigator industry wants to continue to develop and regulate, it needs to go through some twists and turns.

In the courtroom, regarding the case of Han Qingxiong's murder of Chang Kan, the two sides conducted a comprehensive analysis and debate on the relevant "Punishment" regulations.As for the defendant, they restored the whole story of the incident to the original, and put forward a few situations, which they wanted to use as a basis for commutation of punishment.

The intention is to prove that Han Qingxiong did not intend to kill, but a fit of passion and he drew his sword to avenge his shame.In Dahan, it is an indisputable fact that many moral aspects will affect the judgment.Many cases will be accompanied by factors such as extenuating circumstances, one thought, and other factors that will affect the judgment result.

As for the Chang family's litigator, you can argue as much as you want, and just focus on one point. Han Qingxiong killed people, and Chang Kan was killed in public.To bite this point is to crucify Han Qingxiong.

After all, Chang Kan is only showing off his tongue, and he is neither treason nor outrageous, let alone treacherous and evil.Even if there is insult to the Han family, it is considered excessive and inappropriate.Even if Han Qingxiong was really angry for a while, he could draw his sword to wound and kill people, but if he caused bad consequences, he would have to pay the price for his actions.

Hanfa, after all, is not punishing.However, it is an indisputable fact that Han Qingxiong murdered, and the evidence of the crime is conclusive.

The two sides argued for a long time, intending to influence Murong Yanchao's judgment. In the courtroom, there is no jury. Even if there are judges, chief clerks, subordinates and other assistants, the final judgment and punishment are still in the hands of Emperor Murong.

After enjoying a wonderful debate, Uncle Murong, who was tired physically, mentally, and mentally bored, finally decided to end the trial.

The gavel slapped, and the audience was silent. After some clichés, under the witness of everyone, Murong Yanchao solemnly announced the result of the penalty.

As soon as the results came out, the distraught Han Qingxiong completely lost his energy.

(End of this chapter)