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Chapter 399 What’s the crime?Insights from prison

Pingjiang Bo is an ancient title, and the beginning of the lineage can be traced back to more than 500 years ago.

Chen Xuan, the first Pingjiang Bo, was a military general. At the end of the Jingnan Campaign, he led the navy to welcome the surrender and helped the Yan army enter the city, so he was awarded a title.After that, Chen Xuan was mainly engaged in water conservancy work, rectifying water transportation, and presided over the construction of Tianjin Acropolis.

The tenth generation of Pingjiang Bo Chen Zhi'an attacked the lord in the first year of Chongzhen. During the Jiashen Revolution, Shun's army captured the city. Later, the Qing army entered the pass and Shun's army was defeated. Chen Zhi'an and his family members mostly died in the rebellion. His youngest son He escaped with a few servants and a seal, and traveled between Beizhili and Shanxi, living incognito for more than ten years.

Finally, after Emperor Shizu reorganized the country, the youngest son repeatedly requested to restore the title of Pingjiang Bo. Finally, it took two years of procrastination to reluctantly get the royal approval, but the salary was cut in half to [-] shi.

In modern times, the children of the Pingjiang Bofu family have not achieved much and have done nothing. Only at the turn of the century did a slightly famous architect emerge, who presided over the design of the Loulan Grand Theater, the famous opera house in Shanghai.

The main industries of Bofu are food and pharmaceutical industries. It operates a cannery, two sugar factories, and holds Tianyi Pharmaceutical Company.

This is only considered average among the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, so someone Zhou couldn't figure out why the second young master Chen Daiyi could be so arrogant?
Through the conversation with Xu Baizhi, he learned that Xu Baizhi's family was worried that she would be alone and widowed for half her life, so they had been urging her to find someone to remarry, so recently she often visited dating agencies and other places, so she didn't know when she would be... Targeted.

Regarding this, a certain Zhou person could only lament that some people have different hobbies, and they dare to satisfy their hobbies through bad behavior.

"Sorry for causing you trouble, I...I'd better move out in the future..."

"What are you talking about? You are still angry after being disturbed?" Xia Xiaoshi comforted: "This matter is not over yet, just relax."

"Why move away? Aren't you afraid that Mrs. Xu won't be offended?" Zhou Changfeng pointed at himself nonchalantly, "Am I still alive?"

Then he "tsk" a few times to Chen Daiyi, who was paralyzed on the ground and was confused, and pretended to be serious and persuaded: "I sincerely suggest that Mr. Chen prepares for revenge as soon as he returns. Seriously, don't let me look down on you. .”

At this time, the people from Pingjiang's Mansion came late, but they didn't dare to come forward when they saw what was happening. They just shouted from a distance of more than ten meters to beg for help.

One of the leading stewards said anxiously: "Zhou Daizhao, please calm down. I will definitely punish you severely according to the family law!"

"Don't give me such a fart! If your family can teach such a kid, you can only imagine what the family law and family tradition are like." Zhou Changfeng waved his hand, "And I have never heard that family law is greater than national law. Don't you think Is our family a special case? No wonder someone said before that your second son was walking around in the capital and no one dared to say no."

Everyone else at the scene felt helpless and felt that Zhou was too tricky in what he said, leaving no room for others.

Time passed like this, and reporters from various newspapers who had already gone home from get off work were also called to the scene.

However, they were stopped by the patrol police and Forbidden Army soldiers on the outside.

Zhou Changfeng said disdainfully: "Don't you dare let the world know about your scandal? Let's see who dares to block the news."

Someone went to ask Lei Bingsheng for instructions on what to do. Lei Bingsheng remained unmoved and just whispered an order to stop the reporter and not allow him to come near.

The patrol officers obeyed this order, but others did not. It was not a systematic system anyway——

A lieutenant from the [-]st Guards Division hesitated for a few seconds and said to the soldiers maintaining order in front of him: "Did you practice too hard this afternoon? No strength? Are your legs so weak that you can't even stand still?"

The soldiers didn't know why, but soon some smart people pretended to be unsteady and fell to the side.

Just like this, several people fell down in a row, and soon an eager reporter took advantage of the opportunity, got through the gap, raised his camera in the general direction, and took pictures...

Because the delay took too long, the three followers were unable to receive treatment due to blood loss caused by multiple gunshot wounds to their legs. On the contrary, the tall and thin follower who was hit by the car at the beginning suffered the least injuries.

In this way, due to Zhou's deliberate actions, the matter was unexpectedly made a big deal.

Later that day, in the living room of her mansion, Xia Xiaoshi looked at him with eyes almost filled with stars.

"It's really refreshing, so arrogant and cruel, how can my husband be so cool!"

Zhou Changfeng spread his hands and said, "I don't know. I can only say that it was...improvised."

Xia Xiaoshi sat on the edge of the bed and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that Zhou Kexing has such a talent."

"Hey, don't mention it. In fact, I was really annoyed before. I looked at the confession a few times and wanted to give him a slap on the spot."

"It's okay, sir. Their family didn't end well. Their tutoring was not good. It would be strange if they didn't fall into decline."

"By the way, Xiaoshi, you seem to be in a good mood," Zhou Changfeng leaned in front of her and laughed softly: "Should I let me get my wish? For example, unlock new postures."

At midnight, after his indulgence, Zhou Changfeng carefully reviewed his previous actions. He did not think that he had gotten into trouble, and could even be said to be quite measured.

So he went to sleep with peace of mind, but many people in the capital were bound to be unable to sleep that night.

Because the subject matter was so exciting, and the blessing of modern technology, the whole thing spread all over the country in one night.

Although Zhou did not deliberately appear in public or promote himself, he has done many important things, so he has long been remembered by the public.

The appearance left by "Zhou Changfeng" is really good. No wonder he could walk leisurely among thousands of flowers in the past, so in the past two years, Zhou Changfeng has been receiving letters of love from girls from all over the country every now and then.

Now it's time to have fun again.

The next day, the attendants parked the car at the gate of the mansion to pick him up as usual. Zhou Changfengquan pretended that nothing had happened and entered the imperial city to his office.

As soon as he entered the room and before he could sit down, Luo Fu, who looked strange, spoke.

"Your Majesty asked you to explain various matters to me, and then go directly to her."

"Aha? What's going on?"

"How do I know?" Luo Fu said helplessly, covering his forehead, "I'm afraid I have to do the work of two people again."

After briefly handing over the affairs, Zhou Changfeng went straight to Zhaoren Hall.

Because of the decoration of the two warm pavilions in the east and west of Qianqing Palace, many workers and piled building materials can be seen along the way.

When he walked into the familiar East Room of Zhaoren Hall, he saw Zhu Lingjing in black clothes and black skirt standing beside the imperial desk, leaning on the corner of the table with her hands folded, staring at him closely.

Hiss, why does this look like we are going to summon an army to punish someone?

However, considering that he was very confident, Zhou Changfeng spoke very confidently first: "Your Majesty, what can I do for you?"

Zhu Lingjing rolled her eyes, "Pretending to be confused while pretending to understand? You are really interesting."

"Your Majesty, I have to defend myself not guilty. The behavior of Pingjiang Bo's second son is too outrageous. I am just venting ill will for all the soldiers in the army." Zhou Changfeng replied solemnly with his hands raised.

Not guilty plea?Zhu Lingjing was amused.

"Then tell me, what is the crime?" This rhetorical question was something Zhou had not expected. If he was charged one by one according to the law, then he had done a lot of violations of the law last night.

[-]. According to the "Amendment to the Capital Defense and Public Security Regulations", one of the charges is shooting without permission in the capital.

Second, according to the "Ming Dynasty Criminal Code", the second crime is malicious wounding resulting in death.

Third, according to the "Criminal Law of the Ming Dynasty", the third crime is refusing to accept the arrest of Shangyuan County police.

Fourth, according to the "Amendment to the Military Code of the Ming Dynasty", the fourth crime is interfering with civilian crimes as an active soldier.

So he made a few cursory remarks, and Zhu Lingjing waved her hand helplessly, "It's nothing to do with this matter. It's just a matter of procedure. Didn't you say you felt comfortable in prison before? You should take a few vacations this time. Oh my god."

Zhou Changfeng said with some annoyance: "Your Majesty, I suddenly feel that it is not worth it. What punishment will that bastard receive in the future? Tsk, damn, I should have known that I would have shot him twice last night."

"Keep your mouth clean." The expressionless Zhu Lingjing said "ha" and said calmly: "Then it's time to ask yourself why you are so soft-hearted."

"Uh..." Zhou Changfeng looked at her in surprise, "Your Majesty, what you said..."

"Personally, there is nothing wrong with this." Zhu Lingjing said nonchalantly.

Then, she mused again: "I thought you were sensible before, but I didn't expect that this time you are still a little motivated. After all, you are not suitable for politics."

"Your Majesty, I have to clarify this, uh... I asked Xiaoshi if she wanted to be more arrogant or more arrogant. She said she wanted me to be more arrogant to destroy their prestige." After saying that, Zhou Changfeng shrugged.

Zhu Lingjing knew that he was not trying to shirk responsibility, so she laughed and said, "You dote on her very much."

"Not long after we got married, I had to go out to fight, so I didn't have much time to spend with her, so now I try to follow her wishes."

"incredible……"

Zhu Lingjing frowned slightly, holding her chin and staring at him, "Basically speaking, someone like you who used to be a philanderer would not have such virtue and awareness. It's strange, um... Could it be that the car crash that time had enlightened you?" Already?"

Zhou Changfeng was unable to answer her doubtful question, and could only sigh that this woman's vision and feeling were indeed quite sharp.

"Enough, let's go."

Although it is just a process, due to the special nature of this case, you can almost guess with your toes what the actual verdict will be like.

In a country like the United Kingdom and the United States that enforces the maritime law system, I am afraid that Mr. Zhou will be acquitted in court and the charges will be dropped.

But this is Ming Dynasty after all, and since it has been made clear, basic procedural justice must be followed.

From a personal perspective, Zhu Lingjing appreciates what Zhou Changfeng has done, but at the moment she can only view it all as a bystander.

In other words, she felt that there was no need to use the amnesty power at will.

What happened in the next few days was completely predictable.

The Military Justice Department of the Ministry of War tried the case step by step, but dropped the criminal charges against Zhou Changfeng.

For soldiers, military law is greater than national law.Accordingly, although the military court refused to try him and acquiesced in his innocence, the civilian criminal department could theoretically accept the prosecution against him.

Uncle Pingjiang's Mansion is not so arrogant as to be brainless. He has been keeping his tail between his legs these past few days, so the prosecution against Mr. Zhou was actually initiated by Shangyuan County Prison.

Shangyuan County Prison was also afraid of causing public resentment, so it clarified that this was just a normal procedure and was not an intentional prosecution.

Yingtianfu Criminal Office was responsible for hearing the case, and the verdict given by the judge was: 12 years of cane punishment and [-] years in prison; the case was reported to Dali Temple for application of the "special mitigation" law.

Dali Temple reviewed and approved the sentence, and in the end only six months of imprisonment were left.

Even so, quite a few people in the Ming army still expressed dissatisfaction and urged the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple to speed up the trial of the past misdeeds of Chen Daiyi, the second son of Pingjiang Bo, and demanded a fair verdict.

Ping Jiangbo himself can do nothing about his son's fault. Now the entire property of the mansion is in a situation where it is difficult for him to save himself from crossing the river. Let this evil son be left to fend for himself!

The Ming Dynasty nobles are not monolithic, and they will only stand on a unified stance in rare cases.

What's more, this matter is purely due to Uncle Ping Jiang and his family trying to kill themselves, so I'm sorry, don't blame the brothers for being cruel.

As representatives of the Forbidden Army and the entire Ming Dynasty army, Nan'an Hou Pang Lingqi and Wei Duke Wu Weihuan reached an agreement after private consultations -

Major national events take place in the army and in sacrifice.It is necessary to emphasize who is most important in today's war years, lest some people become arrogant after living in peace for too long.

After that, the imperial court spared some dignity for Ping Jiangbo himself and allowed him to proactively and voluntarily hand over the entire property to the state.

The ninth day of June, Qixia Mountain.

The cicadas chirp constantly, and the bright midday sun makes your skin feel like it's on fire.

"Hey, sir, wait a minute. It's too hot today. Why don't you wait a little longer?"

"No, I've had enough rest these days. It's time to get down to business."

"As expected of you, your public spirit comes first, and you are ashamed of your humble position."

Although the sentence was not decided by the Military Justice Department, Zhou's actual sentence must still be served in a military prison.

In the past few days, Qixia Prison has given him special treatment for the first time since its completion. All he had to do was spend a lot of money to purchase and install an air conditioner.

Because there were still many things to be done, the Naval Department of the Metropolitan Government issued a military order to fish him out, called "temporary parole."

During the past few days of disguised vacation, Zhou Changfeng reorganized his thoughts, summarized and adjusted a series of short-term and long-term plans while he was free and undisturbed in prison.

The top priority is to upgrade the weapons and equipment of the [-]st Marine Brigade. Regardless of what the conservative Army plans, the Marine Corps will definitely first equip automatic rifles that fire intermediate-power ammunition.

Second, the reconstruction project of the amphibious command ship cannot be delayed and must be done as soon as possible.

Third, the Ming Dynasty Military Gezhi Academy’s research on camouflage uniforms has produced results. Four experimental camouflage types have been prepared for small-scale production, one of which is specially used by the Marine Corps.

Fourth, it is necessary to adjust the command system at the regiment and division levels of the Ming Army. I am afraid that the current level will be difficult to adapt to the high-intensity battles with the Americans in the future.

In addition, because there is no realistic pressure, the Ming Army has been unhurried in the research and development of the next generation of tanks and anti-tank guns. It can even be said to be very tedious and must be urged.

(End of this chapter)