Ji Tang

Chapter 737
In March of the 16th year of Zhenguan, the legal revision of the "Datang Code", which lasted nearly three years, was completed.

"Master Hou, please take a look!"

Ji Songgao sat at the top of the hall of the Criminal Department, Di Zhisun and Pei Hongxian were separated on the left and right, and three hundred core editors were gathered together.

He took out the items that had been sorted into categories, glanced at everyone, and then started reading.

He read it very carefully, basically reading it word for word.These items are modified items of the Torah, and the results of the modifications.

There were more than 500 of them, and even if he speeded up in the end, he still had to look at them for nearly two hours.

But neither Di Zhisun, Pei Hongxian, nor anyone present showed any signs of impatience.

They stared closely at Ji Song, who was above them. Any expression on Ji Song's face would make them nervous for a long time. The slightest movement would make some people's hearts tremble.

The revision of the law is not a re-editing. At that time, Sun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others were ordered by the emperor to compile the "Datang Code" for ten years before it was completed.

But now, in order to lighten the criminal law, thousands of harsh laws have been abandoned and more than 500 inappropriate ones have been revised.Even so, it took three years of work.

In the past three years, they have supervised each other, argued with each other, and even fought over an order.But no matter what the reason, now is the time for them to reap the results.

Why can these people persist under such great pressure from Ji Song?Even when he was humiliated by Ji Song, he still refused to give up?

This is not just for fame, for official position, or even for posthumous fame.

As long as "Datang Code" is published across the country, their names will be indispensable for the great reputation of this reduction of cruel criminal laws.

These may be insignificant to powerful people like Ji Song, but as long as word spreads, their family will have a huge impact on their local reputation.

And now, it's time for them to wait for the results.

As long as the Marquis in front of them, who they both love and hate, can pass, then their merits will be considered complete.

'Snapped! '

Ji Song put down the thick book and looked up at everyone.

When he saw everyone's nervous and hopeful eyes, he suddenly smiled.

"I would like to announce that this revision of the Laws of the Tang Dynasty has been completed very well."

Before everyone could react, he said, "Congratulations! I will report the matter to the Prime Minister later, and the reward will be issued later."

Seeing the surprised people, he smiled and said: "Thank you for your hard work during this period. I have sent people to arrange a celebration banquet at Zuixian Tower. If you have nothing to do, please go!"

"Celebration banquet?"

Everyone was stunned, not expecting that Ji Song, who had never been very nice to them, would do this.

Ji Song smiled bitterly to himself. In the past three years, he had tortured these people a lot. If he made any mistakes, he would reprimand them on the spot without leaving any face on them.

I don't know how to scold him behind his back, but he doesn't care.

How serious is the compilation of the law?How can we just muddle along?
If it was an ordinary political matter, as long as it was not excessive, he would just turn a blind eye and pass by.

But the law is different. Once it is promulgated throughout the world, it will affect all aspects of the Tang Dynasty and tens of millions of people.

As long as there is a slight mistake, it is beyond our reach to save it.Even if a problem is discovered, it is already too late by the time it is solved.

Therefore, in the past three years, he has been extremely strict with everyone, even to the point of being picky, and his reputation as the Iron-faced Marquis has spread outside.

"What? Not willing?" Ji Song said with a smile.

Everyone hurriedly said: "Thank you, Lord Marquis!" Zuixianlou, that is the best restaurant in the Tang Dynasty, where do they have the chance to go there on weekdays!

"Master Marquis, I wonder if I can bring my family with me?"

one official said cautiously.

When everyone heard this, they all looked at Ji Song, their faces full of hope!
Ji Song was stunned for a moment, then thought of something again, shook his head and said with a wry smile: "You guys, it's true."

"Okay, let's all go! But you can only bring your wives and children with you."

"Since you are bringing your family members, you can't use the public one."

Hearing this, everyone was very anxious and glared at the person who just spoke.It’s good enough that you can go by yourself, but you’re not greedy enough to bring your family with you?
It's okay now, maybe this matter will go south.

But Ji Song's next words made everyone overjoyed.

"Since I am afraid of you, I invite you this time. It is an apology to you for waiting for these years."

Speaking of this, Ji Song said with emotion: "Don't blame me for being too harsh on you. In fact, the law is related to the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. If there is a slight mistake, it will have a huge impact. If not, it may even trigger a civil uprising. Therefore, I have to be cautious, and I will be much stricter on you."

"Your Majesty has entrusted this important responsibility to me and you. How can we let His Majesty disappoint the people of the world?"

He stood up and bowed to everyone, saying, "Here, I would like to thank you all."

"Master Hou can't do it!"

But Ji Song ignored it and continued: "Thank you for your hard work in the past three years, and thank you for your cooperation. Anyway, now it is done, and my mission has been completed. I will ask the court for credit later, everyone. Wait!"

Di Zhisun bowed and said: "My lord, the Marquis, has made trouble for us. I don't know how many things the lord has done for us in the past few years. No matter what we need, the Marquis even went to the three provinces to arrange what we need." Everything is done properly, without any discount, otherwise how could we complete the task so quickly?"

Pei Hongxian also stepped forward and said: "Master Hou, how embarrassing it is for us to say this. Master Hou is so ambitious that I can't wait to see what happens. Now I'm just a little aggrieved. What's the big deal?"

"Besides, although the Marquis is strict with us, he never lacks in life. If any family is in trouble or encounters a problem, isn't it all solved by the Marquis?"

"Anyone who dares to say that Mr. Hou is not the right person is a wolf-hearted person!"

After everyone in the lobby heard Ji Song's words, and then thought about what happened in the past few years, they suddenly discovered how many things the Marquis had done without their knowledge?

Ji Song waved his hand and said: "Let's not mention this matter. In order to ensure your affairs, these are what I should do. If you can't settle down the family, how can you think about doing other things?"

"Go ahead, I won't go, I'll save you from being restrained."

After speaking, Ji Song picked up the book and turned around and walked out. All officials on the road or people from various industries who were invited for consultation consciously bowed and saluted, voluntarily made way for Ji Song to watch him leave.

"Although the Marquis was strict, he also made this revision of the law fair and equitable, and fundamentally solved many stubborn problems. He even made many regulations and suggestions for future revisions of the law."

"You can think about it, this law can be said to have set a lot of precedents. How can such courage and wisdom be matched by us?"

The official surnamed Lu, who was initially reprimanded by Ji Song and almost expelled from the Criminal Department, also said complicatedly: "I originally thought that the Marquis hated the wealthy families, but now I have discovered that I was wrong."

"What the Marquis hates is not the aristocratic families, but those who do not abide by the rules and act wantonly. If you think about the articles in the law, you will see four words everywhere you look."

"The world is for the public!"

"The purpose of the Marquis is justice, that those who do evil should be punished and those who do good should be rewarded. This is the real purpose of the Marquis!"

He was only ashamed at this moment, ashamed of his own narrow-mindedness!

For the sake of my own petty profit, I have forgotten the words of the saints, and I am ashamed to be a scholar!
(End of this chapter)