I am the carpenter king

Ignoring the two people who came in, Emperor Tianqi still flipped through the book in his hand unhurriedly, sometimes frowning slightly, sometimes with a calm expression.

Yuan Keli and Dang Han glanced at each other, their faces were a bit ugly, one of them was Jin Yiwei, whose life was like nothing, and he also seemed a little nervous in front of this imperial edict.

A thin layer of sweat had already appeared on the forehead of Yuan Keli who was standing on the side, this imperial edict was not to be used lightly.According to Emperor Tianqi's previous code of conduct, it is very likely that this time he will use this imperial edict.

Yuan Keli has studied and studied the imperial imperial edict in detail. The imperial edict is a special criminal law during the reign of Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, which is independent of the Ming law.

In order to deal with crimes, especially official crimes, the Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang collected the cases he personally tried, and added the speeches made on the cases to synthesize a special criminal law that admonishes the subjects of the world to strictly abide by it.

Dagao was the most widely used law in the Ming Dynasty, and basically every family should have a copy.Moreover, the content of "Ming Da Gao" will be involved in the imperial examination.In the late period of Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's reign, he believed that the governance of the country was very effective, so he incorporated many contents of the imperial edict into other laws and regulations, and at the same time abolished the extrajudicial torture that had been used.

Watching Emperor Tianqi turn over the imperial edict, Yuan Keli felt the cool wind blowing from his back, and his body seemed to shake.

Closing the book in his hand, Emperor Tianqi lifted it up and walked away, looked at the two people with a smile, and said in a soft tone: "Two lovers, sit down!"

After the two sat down, Emperor Tianqi continued: "Yuan Aiqing seems to be in poor health, do you want to find a doctor to show you?"

"Back to the emperor, I'm a bit old, but my body is still in good shape. It's just that I seem to be a little weak when I come in. It's hard to stand for a long time!" Yuan Keli respectfully bowed to Emperor Tianqi.Said with a grateful face.

Emperor Tianqi nodded with a smile, put his hand on the book beside him, and said with a smile: "I am a young man who is ignorant of world affairs, and never forgets the hardships of Taizu's entrepreneurship. Every day, Taizu personally makes the imperial edict. Keep it with you, and dare not forget it even for a moment. Study it every day, hoping to achieve one or two out of ten of Taizu, that is already a luxury!"

Originally hearing that the emperor was working hard to rule the country, no matter whether it was Yuan Keli or Dang Han, they should have patted the horse with joy.But Emperor Tianqi patted Yuzhi Dagao's expression, and instead of laughing, these two people were about to cry.

Both of them knew very well in their hearts that the punishment of the imperial imperial edict was heavier than that of the Ming law, and its effect was higher than that of the Ming law. The imperial edict used a lot of extrajudicial torture.Such as amputation of hands, castration into slavery, etc., can be said to be extremely cruel.

Compared with the Ming Law and the laws and regulations of the past dynasties, the imperial edict is different. It lists various cases of punishing officials and people with torture, and publicly affirms the necessity and rationality of extrajudicial punishment.In total, there are thousands of cases of clan punishment, Ling Chi, and owl heads, and more than ten thousand cases of beheading and abandoning the market. Among them, the types of torture include clan punishment, Ling Chi, owl heads, beheading, capital crimes, ink-faced tattoos, and muscle-picking. There are dozens of types such as fingering, picking tendons to remove knees, amputating hands, cutting off toes, cutting off feet, shackle orders, regular shackle orders, traveling with shackles, heavy punishment, exile, exile, and castration into slavery.

For the same crime, the imperial patent is greatly aggravated compared with the Ming law.Many of them should only be punished with cane and stick according to the Ming law, but the imperial edict has aggravated the death penalty.Many crimes that Ming Law did not have were set up.Famous ones include "no traveling and eating", "citizens are not allowed to be officials and soldiers", "officials are strictly prohibited from going to the countryside", "people take officials that harm the people", "scholars in the world are not used by the king" and so on.Emphasis on the rule of law and officials.

If it was because of the strict imperial edict, it wouldn't make Yuan Keli and Dang Han what they are now.Maybe there will be something wrong, maybe I will persuade you, but I will never be afraid of being like this.

Because the imperial edict has a very special feature, that is, its applicable crowd, which makes the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty shudder.Generally speaking, the spearhead of the imperial imperial edict is aimed at all officials and people.But the focus is on punishing corrupt officials, and more than [-]% of its items belong to the management of officials.

If Emperor Tianqi was really determined to use the imperial edict, I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty would be enveloped in a bloody storm.Although they didn't see it in person, they all knew about Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang's corruption case that killed tens of thousands of people!

He swallowed hard.Yuan Keli felt that his throat was a little dry, so he took a sip from the teacup on the side, and put it down hastily.Several times I wanted to open my mouth to say something, but I couldn't say it.

Civil officials always like to say that the law of the ancestors cannot be ignored lightly, so what should I say?If the Emperor Tianqi took out the imperial edict, how should he oppose it?

Although Yuan Keli was loyal and loyal, he really felt inappropriate for the imperial edict. It was very simple. It stipulated that all officials who used their power for personal gain and colluded with officials and businessmen would be flayed.At this time, if the imperial edicts were followed, all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would be stripped of their skins and stuffed with this article alone.

"Aiqing, I have a lot of trust in Aiqing. Since I became the throne, I have never punished anyone because of silence. There are only three people in the room today. It doesn't matter if Aiqing has anything to say!" Emperor Tianqi saw Yuan Keli's appearance , gently stroking the books on the table, and said with a smile.

Concentrated, Yuan Keli wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, lifted his clothes and knelt down on the ground, and said in a firm voice: "Your Majesty has the grace of knowing you, and I should repay you as a national scholar. Your words may offend your majesty." , but I must speak."

Slowly nodded, Emperor Tianqi straightened his expression, and said in a deep voice: "Ai Qing said!"

"Your Majesty, the imperial imperial edict was compiled by Taizu with great painstaking efforts. The trial regulations are very detailed. The emperor Taizu is wise and powerful. This imperial imperial edict is very good." Yuan Keli knelt there respectfully, and opened his mouth Said.

Danghan on one side was taken aback, what's the matter?Don't you want to advise?Why did you take pictures of the horses!If this passage was put outside, Yuan Keli would probably be scolded to death by the ministers.

Emperor Tianqi did not speak. This method of first raising and then lowering is not new, and I am afraid that it will be the next one.

"Your Majesty, Emperor Taizu chased the Mongolian Yuan in the north and settled the barbarians in the south. His merits will last forever, even Tang Zong and Song Zu! The Great Proclamation is naturally appropriate. The reason why Qin was able to rule the world depends on the strict laws." Yuan Keli raised his head to look at Emperor Tianqi when he said this, and he was also afraid in his heart!There was a saying in the Ming Dynasty that the Ten Clans would be exterminated!

Standing up slowly, Emperor Tianqi walked to the window, stretched out his hand to open the window, took a deep breath, and turned to the two people, "If you don't open the window, the room always feels a bit oppressive."

Yuan Keli and Dang Han were taken aback, and they glanced at each other. No one knew what Emperor Tianqi meant by this?

Leaning against the window, Emperor Tianqi looked at Yuan Keli with a smile, and said in a deep voice: "Yuan Aiqing, you don't have to hesitate, I will finish what you have not finished. The death of Qin Li for two generations means that he died here. In terms of strict laws and regulations, there is no rest and recuperation with the people. The imperial edict is too strict, and it can be used when the country was founded, but if it is used by later generations, it may be the same as the Qin Dynasty."

Hearing Emperor Tianqi's indifferent tone, Yuan Keli's body trembled, he knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "I deserve death for my crimes!"

Gently waving his hand, Emperor Tianqi said in a brisk tone: "Get up! I won't blame you if I say it. Tang Taizong has Wei Zheng, so I can naturally accommodate a Yuan Keli."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yuan Keli stood up gratefully, and stood aside respectfully.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi said again: "Du Mu has a poem that says: People in Qin have no time to mourn for themselves, but later generations mourned, and later generations mourned without warning, which also made future generations mourn future generations again! I think this sentence is true. Very good, the Qin Dynasty is indeed worth learning from, but we must recognize the essence, and not blindly pursue the fault of tyranny!"

Seeing what Emperor Tianqi said, Yuan Keli stood aside, his face turned red, and he wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it.

Gently waved his hand, Emperor Tianqi didn't look at Yuan Keli, turned around and continued: "Emperor Taizu has been in power for many years, and has been using the imperial edict, but no one has the situation where the Qin Dynasty died for two generations. Do you know why this is?"

Both of them lowered their heads, and neither of them spoke. This is not nonsense. It's fine for Emperor Tianqi to talk, but they dare not open their mouths.

"That's because the original intention of the formulation is different. The Qin Dynasty's tyrannical government may be said to be a good thing for the purpose of building the Great Wall, but it has increased the burden on the people and caused the people to suffer unspeakably. Taizu's imperial edict is Targeting officials, so that officials can’t run rampant and can’t be corrupt, but the common people can only get benefits. Since the emperor Taizu, the court has been more and more preferential to scholars, but don’t forget that things are always reversed.” Emperor Tianqi looked back at Yuan Keli, with a look in his eyes Chill, said in a serious voice.

Emperor Tianqi breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Officials are corrupt and corrupt, and most of the officials are pedantic and incompetent. I know all about this. Rich businessmen wantonly exploited, the treasury is empty, and the people are miserable, but it is these rats who are getting fat!"

Kneeling down on the ground with a plop, Yuan Keli and Dang Han hurriedly said: "Your servants can't understand the holy will, they really deserve death!"

Emperor Tianqi ignored the two people, walked to the table and picked up the imperial edict, and told the two people in a serious voice, "In the corruption case in Liaodong, many people said that I don't sympathize with scholars, but who has sympathized with me. This time the Lianghuai salt case, I will tell the people of the world that I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the conquest of ritual and music comes from the emperor!"

The two people kneeling on the ground were silent, no one dared to say anything, but Chen Lin's voice suddenly sounded outside: "My Majesty, Jin Yiwei Tongzhi, who is in charge of the Beizhen Prefecture, Xu Xianchun, has arrived in Nanjing. Eunuch Wei of Dongchang sent a People are here too!" (To be continued...)