Daming: Distribution of Lingnan, you develop the Pearl River Delta?

Chapter 141 Only the King of Qin Can Play Like This

When it comes to the rule of law, being strict does not necessarily mean it is good.

Just like what Professor Luo cited.

Originally, a person only committed a small crime.

Even if you take the initiative to admit your mistake, you can be treated leniently.

For example, if you are a thief, you can be imprisoned for a few days or pay some fines, and the matter will be over.

However, according to the provisions of the Ming Dynasty Law, you have to be punished.

And he will be arrested and imprisoned.

Prisons in ancient times, especially those in the Ming Dynasty, were really capable of 'eating people'.

Therefore, if the punishment is so severe, the perpetrators may take desperate measures to avoid being exposed and kill people to silence them...

Harsh punishment had the opposite effect.

"The ideal law of ordinary people is to advise people to do good and avoid committing crimes. Only in this way can it be regarded as a perfect code. However, the records in the Ming Law School are not general enough, flexible enough, not standardized enough, and cannot be adapted." Luo The professor made a concluding speech in the first stage.

Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent.

Because, what Professor Luo cited, he could not refute.

During the Hongwu period of the early Ming Dynasty, why did Zhu Yuanzhang repeatedly ban corrupt officials, and the triggers were extremely serious, and even invented the punishment of skinning and feeding grass? A lot?

The reason is that the risk of corruption as an official in the Ming Dynasty was too great!
Therefore, those officials who take huge risks for corruption are worried and suspicious day and night, and have to recruit others as a last resort...

As a result, the crimes become more and more serious.

It can even be said that the Ming Dynasty's style of party struggle that lasted for hundreds of years also had some reasons for this.

Officials have been forming cliques since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Zhu Yuanzhang's silence meant that he listened to Professor Luo's words.

"Father, what Professor Luo said is true."

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction, Zhu Xi smiled slightly. He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang had listened, so he quickly advised: "My son also feels that a country's code should not have the ultimate purpose of punishing prisoners, but should be able to persuade everyone not to go." crime."

"Yes." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He noticed that Professor Luo said five points, but just now he only pointed out four of them, and asked: "You also said that the powers of the Ming Dynasty Code are unclear. How can you see that? I have some in the Ming Dynasty court. In the Ministry of Punishment, there is an inspection department in the local area, and there are Jin Yiwei to supervise all officials, so why are their duties and responsibilities so unclear?"

Professor Luo immediately replied: "The Ministry of Punishment, the Division of Punishment, and the Imperial Guards mentioned by the Emperor are all the same thing. For example, the Division of Punishment is in charge of the prosecution of criminal names in a province and has both judicial and supervisory functions. This is where the problem lies. ”

"What's the problem?" Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled.

Zhu Fang knew that Professor Luo could not be asked to answer Zhu Yuanzhang's questions alone, otherwise Professor Luo would have to bear the pressure of facing the emperor alone. He said: "Father, from reporting to investigating, to collecting evidence, and verifying The crime, and the final sentencing, are all determined by the Chasi yamen. Isn't this the biggest problem? Who can guarantee that the Chasi officials in each province are all honest and upright Qingtian officials? "

"Even if those officials are talented, a person's energy is always limited. How can we ensure that there will be no unjust, false or wrongful convictions?" Professor Luo asked at the same time.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "If encountering such a case, the ancients would mostly adopt a multi-party trial mechanism."

“That would be too cumbersome, and the final determination of the case would involve other agencies.”

Professor Luo shook his head. It inspects lawbreakers, but does not have the power to judge. Therefore, the Criminal Division is also established, which is responsible for trying crimes, but does not have the power to detain criminals. The Criminal Division is responsible for inspecting and supervising errors and omissions in cases heard by the Inspection Division and the Criminal Division, and issuing arrest warrants. It has the power to order, but it does not have the power to judge or arrest. In this way, the powers are clear, and the three departments can supervise each other's notarial operations." "Then what if the officials of the inspection department make mistakes?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked rhetorically.

Professor Luo replied: "When encountering such incidents, they can be reported to the local governor, and upon approval, the Inspection Department will take charge of the case. to verify the conviction.”

Zhu Yuanzhang fell silent again.

To be fair, Professor Luo's judicial operation system is indeed more scientific.

Because the establishment of three divisions, belonging to different agencies, can indeed avoid collusion with each other and solve the shortcomings of the judiciary becoming a single authority.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xi and asked: "King Qin, is this the method adopted by Panyu Mansion now?"

"This is not only the case in Panyu Prefecture, but also in the entire Lingnan. Even overseas, Sansi Yamen are already being built."

Zhu Ping added: "If an official from the Inspection Department is involved, the Inspection Department can report it to the local governor. If an official from the Inspection Department is involved, the Yamen of the Inspection Department can directly send people to arrest him. If an official from the Criminal Department is involved, the Inspection Department can also reject it." Punishment, ordering correction, and even arresting people. Starting from each county, to the state capital and provincial highway three division offices, we supervise each other at all levels and cooperate with the local governor."

"What if the county magistrate commits a crime?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

Professor Luo said: "Unless the county magistrate colludes with the Inspection Department and the Criminal Division, the Inspection Department will prevent the county magistrate from committing crimes and has the authority to report to the state capital and provincial highways."

“It’s really interconnected!”

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It is indeed good to set up three divisions from the county seat to coordinate law enforcement. But have you ever thought about how many officials the court will have to support? All of this costs money!"

This was the most difficult thing for Zhu Yuanzhang to accept.

Because if three judicial institutions were established starting from the county seat, it is estimated that there would be tens of thousands more official positions nationwide. In fact, if the entire Ming Dynasty copied Zhu Ping's ruling system in Lingnan, this number would be even higher.

After all, Zhu Xiangke had set up many departments to take charge of local areas.

Most people really don't dare to play like Zhu Xi.

However, the effect of Zhu Xi's doing this was immediate.

Those who are in charge of the economy should concentrate on the economy.

Those who are in charge of development should concentrate on development.

The influence of the Third Law Enforcement Division is also expanding locally. After all, this is the Third Division Yamen.

So starting from this year, there have been no more fights in Lingnan.

The propaganda slogans were promoted by the Third Department of Law Enforcement in the deep mountains and old forests.

It's like setting fire to a mountain and sitting in jail.

Get into a fight, end up in the hospital if you lose, pay money if you win...

Those who kill intentionally will pay with their lives!
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In the entire Lingnan area, it cannot be said that crime has been completely eradicated, but the crime rate is extremely low compared to that of Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)