Daming primary school students

Chapter 809 Something seems wrong!
In the capital, among officials of the same rank, there are more military officials than civil servants, but there are no military officials below the sixth rank.

As for civil servants of the fourth rank or above, the absolute number is even less, and they are still very valuable in the bureaucratic system. There are only a few dozen people who are eligible to participate in the court meeting this time.

Therefore, the number of people waiting outside the Meridian Gate is really not that many, unlike the crowds of people in the formal court meeting.

And because of the small number of people, the eunuch Qin appeared here with the criminal Qin Dewei, which seemed very eye-catching.

Of course, as a eunuch, Qin eunuch was not waiting outside the Meridian Gate, so he continued to lead the prisoner into the Meridian Gate.

When passing by the front of the civil service team, Elder Yan Ge suddenly spoke, "This court meeting is only for discussing matters and apologizing for the ministers, why did you bring the criminals here, eunuch Qin?"

No matter whether it is the eunuch Qin or the others around him, he is not surprised at all.In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, Yan Ge is probably the most sensitive person to Qin Dewei.

Anyone who is knowledgeable knows that a court meeting with Qin Dewei in attendance and a court meeting without Qin Dewei's attendance are two different concepts!
What's more, there are gossip rumors that Qin Dewei beat Yan Ge's only son again lawlessly in the prison.

As for Qin Dewei's motive, some people thought it was Qin Dewei's impulse.

After all, after being locked up in the sky prison for more than ten days, it is an individual who has emotions, and it is not against peace at all to beat someone. Didn't he beat someone to death before?

Another group of conspiracy theory enthusiasts believed that Qin Dewei deliberately made things bigger and dragged Yan Ge into trouble.

Out of respect for elder Ge, eunuch Qin stopped in his tracks, and replied: "The situation after the disaster is rather urgent, I was ordered to interrogate the prisoner Qin Dewei overnight, and now the result has come, so I have to report to the emperor.

But because Qin Dewei was special, the emperor might want to summon him, so he brought Qin Dewei with him.

Therefore, Qin Dewei was not asked to attend the court meeting, but just passed by along the way!I don't want to coincide with the date of the court meeting, it is really a coincidence, and it has nothing to do with the court meeting! "

Just happened to drop by?Hearing Qin eunuch's reasonable explanation, everyone was speechless.

Yan Song immediately asked again: "What's the result of the trial?"

Qin eunuch said "hehe" a few times, pushed back and said, "Elder Ge wants to know about the matter of the prison?"

Yan Song replied: "I just want to hear the results obtained by the imperial edict, and whether there is any discrepancy with the three courts, so I can know."

Qin Dewei, who was detained by the Jinyiwei official school, said unwillingly, "I thought"

But the eunuch Qin shouted: "Officers are forbidden to communicate with outsiders! Don't force the official school to disrespect you and shut your mouth!"

Qin Dewei opened his mouth, saying no, no saying no.How uncomfortable it is for a person who has a mouth and is not allowed to speak!
At this time, an imperial edict suddenly came from the palace, and the court meeting was changed to Wenhua Hall.

Probably at this court meeting, the monarch and his ministers had to talk face to face, and the terrain of Fengtianmen was only suitable for formal etiquette with a large number of people, and it was not convenient for dialogue.

So the court meeting was temporarily changed to the Wenhua Hall, and this time the number of people was not too large, and the Wenhua Hall could accommodate it.

Eunuch Qin still had to go inside to wait for the court, so he knew he couldn't delay any longer, so he hurriedly led the prisoner into the Meridian Gate.

The surface calm was restored outside the Meridian Gate, and all the ministers quieted down, showing solemn and sorrowful expressions.This is the court meeting after the catastrophe, pay attention to expression management.

Later, another decree came out, and the Xuan ministers had an audience, and all the talents lined up and entered the Meridian Gate.Wenhua Hall is inside Zuoshun Gate, so we have to turn east again and enter Zuoshun Gate.

But when everyone walked to Zuoshunmen, they found that a prisoner surnamed Qin was being guarded by the government school, standing in the porch of Zuoshunmen, looking weak, helpless and pitiful.

It reminded everyone that outside the local government office, those who were marked by the shackles would look more like a few more whips.

At the same time, doubts arose in everyone's minds. Could it be that the eunuch Qin didn't lie and really didn't bring Qin Dewei to court?
When the courtiers lined up to pass through Zuoshun Gate, everyone's eyes could not help but drift to the prisoner surnamed Qin in the porch next to him, as if they were looking at the scenery.

And Qin Dewei watched the people who passed by him one by one, and felt a deep pain in his heart, and he didn't know what kind of medicine the eunuch Qin was selling in the gourd.

At this time, the Qin eunuch had already arrived at the apse of the Wenhua Palace, and together with other eunuchs serving the emperor, he was preparing to go to court.

After that, there is a routine that is both familiar and unfamiliar. The emperor ascends the throne in the imperial palace, and the officials step into the palace to pay homage.

In terms of function, the Wenhua Hall was supposed to be the emperor's hall, a place for daily work, study, and meeting ministers, but Emperor Jiajing hadn't been here for two or three years.

After the officials finished their salutes, the Wenhua Palace suddenly fell into a strange silence.

According to the normal routine, the emperor should have a few opening remarks at this time, such as his lack of virtue and inability to govern the country, which caused the celestial phenomena to repeatedly warn him or something.

Then the ministers found an entry point to comfort the emperor, and said that they were also at fault as ministers.

But Emperor Jiajing didn't say anything, just sat there in a daze, without any intention of "criming himself".

As the head of the ministers, Zhai Luan, the chief assistant, was very worried about getting burned and being criticized for "the chief's failure of morality".

It was the eunuch Qin, the admiral of the East Factory, who said: "The day before yesterday, I was ordered to arrest Duan Chaoyong and some of his disciples.

After rigorous interrogation, some disciples of Duan's family said that after Duan Chaoyong came out of the imperial prison last time, he had a lot of complaints in his mouth, and he had something wrong in his heart. "

The courtiers thought, the eunuch of Qin would still do things, otherwise how could he be able to secure the position of Dongchang.This is obviously to be done step by step and steadily, and the responsibility for the disaster should be shifted to Duan Chaoyong.

And anyone who is familiar with court politics knows that the admiral of Dongchang is often the weathervane of the emperor's mind because of his special nature.

Therefore, from the behavior of the Qin eunuch, we can get a glimpse of the emperor's mind.Then another core question comes, who released and reused Duan Chaoyong?
Suddenly Yan Song came out of his class and said to Emperor Jiajing: "Previously the capital had no rain or snow for several months, and the spring drought was extremely severe, and Li Shu suffered unspeakably!

Therefore, the father-jun was so worried that he went to the doctor in a hurry for the sake of the people's health, but he was used by the monster! "

All the officials in the back thought together, without Qin Dewei, Yan Ge would really stand out.

When he heard this, Emperor Jiajing finally opened his mouth, "This year is really full of disasters. Before the thunder and fire of the Taimiao, there will be a spring drought!"

The ministers understood in seconds that the emperor meant to imply that he would never take the blame for the spring drought.

Then Emperor Jiajing issued another decree: "The special decree is to open up the way of speech, to allow Chinese and foreign officials, soldiers and civilians all over the world, to speak frankly and discuss the gains and losses of the government, so as to repair the warning from heaven!"

Yan Song, the elder of the Yan Pavilion, immediately replied, "It's because the ministers didn't practice virtue, and the prime minister was incompetent, which caused the heaven to warn and send a severe drought! Fortunately, His Majesty's sincerity moved the heaven, so that the rain will relieve the difficulties the day before yesterday!"

Speaking of this, Elder Yan Ge took out the prepared memorial: "The ministers and others are willing to lay down their sins and beg for rest, so that God can live a good life!"

Originally these words should be spoken by Zhai Luan as the representative of the ministers, but Zhai Luan's mentality is relatively weak, and he is always worried that there will be a conspiracy to push him to "take the blame" alone, so he dare not take the lead in speaking.

In the same way, if Yan Song said something, it might be fine, but if he said it, something might happen, and the false resignation would become the real resignation.

It wasn't until Yan Song resigned that Zhai Shoufu was convinced that there was no conspiracy to push himself out alone today, and he followed up to plead guilty in a hurry.

Yan Song sneered a few times in his heart, even if it was launched, it would not be launched today, and he would have to wait for the emperor to issue an edict to speak frankly, and let the eloquent officials besiege Zhai Shoufu.

Today, the ministers who come to the court understand the rules, and everyone has a copy of the letter of apology and resignation. Yan Song, the academician, took the lead in resigning, so of course others will not hide it.

If you finish the formalities earlier, you can go home and rest earlier. If you don’t have to go to work these days, it’s considered a collective vacation.

The most important "qualitative" issue of astronomical phenomena today is decided in this way.

The game between the emperor and his ministers is like this. Since the emperor does not want to sin against himself, and he does not have a strong minister, he cannot force the emperor to plead guilty.

For the normal operation of the imperial court and an account to the subjects of the world, the ministers can only bear a little more, and assume the responsibility of apologizing to the heavens.

As for accusing the emperor of his faults and admonishing the emperor to correct his mistakes, that is the job of the eunuchs. Ministers who can reach the fourth rank or above are rarely so upright.

Emperor Jiajing signaled to Zhang Zuo, the supervisor of ceremonies, "Take it all."

Afterwards, Eunuch Zhang led a few eunuchs from the clerical office to present the imperial case and placed it in front of the throne.

The courtiers in the palace took turns to step forward according to rank, and respectfully placed the resignation memorials on the imperial case, and soon dozens of memorials were stacked more than a foot high.

These are the main procedures for today. Emperor Jiajing was not in a good state of mind, and said in a languid manner: "Leave the court if there is nothing to do!"

When the ministers were about to disband, the Qin eunuch next to the throne took the opportunity to say: "I'm still ordering to try the case of Qin Dewei. The overnight trial has already come to a conclusion. I don't dare to be self-confident, so I'm here to hear about your majesty."

Only then did everyone realize that they almost forgot that there was another prisoner at the Zuoshun Gate showing off to the public!But this court meeting really has nothing to do with him.

Emperor Jiajing turned to the eunuch Qin and asked, "What is the result of the interrogation?"

Eunuch Qin replied very positively: "Qin Dewei did not commit the crime of beating anyone to death!"

Originally, others didn't take it seriously, so even if Qin Dewei killed someone, what could happen?

But after hearing eunuch Qin's performance, some careful people were slightly surprised.

Because the eunuch Qin said "not guilty", not "exoneration", although the result is similar, the nature is definitely different.

The emperor's mood is unstable now, and the Qin eunuch didn't dare to let the emperor guess. He quickly continued: "After investigation, Qin Dewei did not kill anyone, and the rumored Taoist Xi Yuanren who was killed is still alive."

The eunuch Qin wisely didn't mention "against Duan Chaoyong". It's not appropriate to say these things at this time, it will only embarrass the suspicious Emperor Jiajing, so just try to downplay it.

It's just that the ministers who have not yet dispersed were surprised again when they heard this. Qin Dewei didn't kill anyone?

Qin Dewei has always given people the stereotype of "arrogant and domineering", making others believe that he really ordered his slaves to beat people to death.

Then Daoist Xi came to provoke him, how could Qin Dewei, who is used to rampage, bear this?
Instructing the servants to beat up the provocateur, and then accidentally killing someone, is completely like something that Qin Dewei, who has several lives, can do.

Emperor Jiajing asked: "Then how did Qin Dewei confess to his guilt during the three trials?"

The Qin eunuch replied: "I don't know why Qin Dewei pleaded guilty in the Ministry of Punishment. I only found out that Xi Yuanren was still alive, but after being severely injured, he was forcibly sent to Zhuangzi outside the city to work as a coolie."

Everyone present realized that Taoist Xi must have been "deceived"!Qin Dewei took full advantage of other people's psychology and created a public opinion that everyone thought he killed someone!
If he pleaded guilty at the Ministry of Criminal Justice, wouldn't it be possible that he was "beaten into a trick"?The three courts will interrogate and beat up the trick, so the three courts will be dragged into the water together?
Emperor Jiajing is very depressed now, too lazy to think about the schemes of intrigue among the ministers, and said casually: "I thought Qin Dewei was violent and lawless, killing people, so he was sent to prison for punishment. If there is no such thing, he might as well be released."

Since there is no human life, it can be regarded as a step, and the reason for release and amnesty is enough.

The eunuch Qin said: "I held Qin Dewei at the Zuoshun Gate, and I wanted to ask His Majesty to question him face to face. If His Majesty forgives you, you can ask him to come and thank you."

Emperor Jiajing nodded and said, "Yes."

Anyway, I'm here, so I'll see you today by the way.Otherwise, Qin Dewei will go to Renshou Palace to thank him in the future, and he will have to find time to see him again.

Qin Dewei was so sleepy that he dozed off at the Zuoshun Gate, and was suddenly woken up, and then escorted to the Wenhua Palace a hundred steps away, he was very familiar with this place.

While Qin Dewei was thanking him, Yan Song suddenly said: "Your Majesty! Qin Dewei deliberately released public opinion about beating people to death, and deliberately pleaded guilty to the Ministry of Punishment.

In fact, it is abhorrent to use deceit to seek personal gain and harm others with ulterior motives. Even His Majesty was kept in the dark and included in the calculation!Suspected of deceiving the emperor! "

Everyone secretly exclaimed, Yan Ge finally couldn't bear it anymore!

Yan Song's words were very harsh, which directly made Emperor Jiajing feel extremely unhappy.

Don't think that Qin Dewei's "deception" fishing is perfect!Don't think that others can't guess your mind!You think you are fishing, but you don’t know that someone else is fishing for you!
You still want to pretend to be beaten into a trick and drag Sanfasi into the water together?no way!
Qin Dewei hastily shouted: "Your Majesty has clearly observed that the minister is willing to accept the death penalty, but he has other reasons, and it is not a deceit to harm others!"

Yan Song pointed at Qin Dewei and shouted: "What difficulties do you have! Could it make you sad if you don't plead guilty to death?"

Qin Dewei replied: "Elder Ge is right, it is true! If I don't admit the death penalty, I will be very sad indeed!"

Everyone just felt that this sentence was incomprehensible, like crazy words.

Then I heard Qin Dewei explain to Emperor Jiajing: "According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, murder is a punishment of beheading! But for beating others, if blood comes out of the ears and eyes, and internal damage and hematemesis, the punishment is eighty sticks!"

The minister has an iron certificate from His Majesty, which can avoid the death penalty, so he pleaded guilty to the crime of beating someone to death!

Otherwise, if he was beaten and seriously injured, the minister would be fined eighty sticks, and only an iron coupon was engraved to replace the death penalty. I don't know if he can stand the stick punishment!

If the judiciary does not approve the punishment of iron coupons, the minister will suffer eighty sticks!

So as a last resort, I would rather bear the crime of beating someone to death, and cover the crime with an iron bond can be a safe solution! "

Yan Song: "."

I never dreamed that the legal provisions could be learned and used in this way?
All the ministers in the hall were extremely astonished. They all said that Qin Zhuangyuan had a dark history. He was once the number one litigator in Nanjing. It seems that the rumors are true!Very professional!

Also, as expected, only when Qin Dewei is not around can Yan Ge stand out.As long as Qin Dewei is present, Yan Ge and Zhai Shoufu seem to be similar.

Emperor Jiajing only thought it was funny, and couldn't help laughing recently, he waved his hand and said, "Forgive Qin Dewei for your innocence, let's reinstate him!"

Anyway, Qin Dewei didn't have any real crimes, and he didn't really want to kill Qin Dewei. It's normal to be reinstated.

As soon as the words "official reinstatement" came out of the emperor's mouth, all the resigning ministers in the hall immediately realized that something was wrong!
(End of this chapter)