Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

That's right, this little girl named Nannan is Mei Zhihua, Mei Niang's daughter, who was separated from Su Mu two years ago.

She was named by Su Mu for her.

As soon as this word was written, everyone in the class who came from school was taken aback.

Strictly speaking, this word is also common.But it is full and regular, with a unique style of masters, which is a kind of running script that has never been seen before.

After reading a lot, those words are like the morning breeze blowing against the face, which makes people feel refreshed.

Even Xie Tianran was shocked and couldn't help looking at Nannan curiously.

After all, Nannan is a ten-year-old girl, so it is inevitable for a child to show off.Can't help but look at Xie Ranran proudly: "Xie Xiucai, how about Nannan's handwriting? Speaking of which, although you have a reputation as a scholar, your handwriting is really not very good, so you have to be polite. Shen Chen, the farmer with forked arms and legs is far worse than Daddy."

Although Xie Ziran's handwriting was not very good, it was considered above average among the scholars in Fufeng County.Now he is being laughed at by a ten-year-old girl.Immediately feeling a little embarrassed, he said in a low voice: "Yes, Xie naturally knows how to write a few strokes of Sanguan style, but he is not as good as Miss Mei."

"Of course I can't compare to me." Nannuan snorted: "I think back then when my daughter learned to read with my father, I copied my father's posts every day, and used several sheets of rice paper. Now, I don't know where my father is. ...Daddy, my daughter misses you..."

As she spoke, the little girl's eye circles turned red.

Hearing her sad words made everyone feel uncomfortable.

There is no longer any doubt, this little girl named Mei Zhihua must be a woman from a well-dressed family.Otherwise, it would be impossible to read and write, and it would be impossible to have such brilliant calligraphy.

Moreover, according to what she said, several sheets of rice paper are needed to practice handwriting every day. ,

What is this concept?

Ordinary people practice calligraphy. Those from better families just use ordinary yellow paper and rough-edged paper, while those from poor families just use a brush with water on the slate to write.

Nannan actually uses rice paper directly, not all paper in this world is called rice paper.Only good paper made of bamboo must be produced in Xuancheng, Anhui.

Thanks to the poor logistics of the Ming Dynasty, a piece of rice paper was transported from Anhui to the north, and it was worth at least a dozen copper coins.The rice paper that Nannan uses to practice calligraphy is enough for ordinary people to eat for a few days.

What is the origin of this little girl?

Everyone is full of doubts.

After signing and depositing, the case records were filed together with all the bloody knives and bloody clothes that Xie Tianran killed.

Next, Xinzhi County began to judge.

According to the "Laws of the Ming Dynasty", Niu Yi and Shi Hanlu kidnapped and sold a woman from a good family, used them as sticks for twenty, exiled them for three thousand miles, and sent them to serve in the frontier army.Shi Hanlu was injured, so he temporarily sent the twenty sticks.

As for Niu Yi, he was immediately stripped of his trousers by the yamen servants, and he started beating him violently.

The whole room was filled with the sound of crackling and screaming. At the beginning, Niu Yi was still screaming, but in the end, there was no sound. The two were dragged down by the yamen servants like dead dogs, and thrown into the cell. Send it to the frontier army.

When they were taken down, there were still bloodstains on the floor of the lobby, which made my heart feel cold.

Ordinary little girls would have been terrified when they saw this bloody scene, but the daughter looked very interested in watching it, which made Xie Ranran surprised again.

After the two have made a judgment, it will be Xie Ziran's turn.

Xie Xiucai acted bravely today, so he should be commended.However, Huang Dong from outside called out just now, thanking him for using a prohibited weapon.

Now, although Xinzhi County likes this weak scholar, he has to enforce the law impartially.

The Ming Dynasty banned martial arts, non-military households and nobles, ordinary people were not allowed to practice martial arts and use weapons.

There are several types of prohibited ordnance, and there are different sentences.For example, armor is strictly prohibited. Ordinary people who hide armor privately and commit treason will be beheaded and their homes will be confiscated; those who privately hide weapons such as slaves, spears, and broadswords will be exiled for three thousand miles and have no family property.

And the rib difference Xie Xiucai used today happened to violate the ban.

Xin Zhixian coughed, looked at the elderly master beside him, and said slowly: "Professor Nian, Xie Tianran is a scholar in this county. It is against the law for him to hide weapons privately. However, his knife is very short, so it is not considered a weapon. Spears and big knives, but the crime is lowered, and the exile will be avoided. But the fame must be expelled. I don’t know what Professor Nian wants. If there is no problem, report it to the Fengxiang Mansion’s academic administration!"

"Boom!" Hearing that Xin Zhixian said that Xie Ziran's reputation as a scholar would be abolished, the crowd outside were all clamoring at the same time.

Among the crowd, Huang Dong had a smug smile on his face: "Xie Junfu, Xie Junfu, you also have today? Aren't you very good, hehe, without fame, how can you be so good? At that time, I'm afraid that the year The young lady also looks down on you, and you are about to fall into the arms of my Huang, haha, haha, happy, happy!"

Even Xie was stunned, and couldn't help but smile wryly.

He also didn't expect such a result. In fact, Xie is naturally open-minded, he acts rashly in everything he does, and he is a responsible person.He doesn't care if he is a scholar or not. Could it be that you didn't save the little girl at that time? Could it be that you didn't fight back when the enemy raised a knife to attack?

However, without this status as a scholar, it will be very inconvenient to walk outside in the future.

Xinzhi County appreciates Xie Ziran very much, but unfortunately, since he violated the laws of the court, he can only be terminated impartially.With a sigh, he asked: "Xie Ziran, do you have any doubts about this judge's verdict?"

Xie Ziran was also upright, and saluted: "The old parents enforce the law impartially, and the students respect it. When a man does things, he must do what he does. There is no doubt about it?"

Xin Zhixian looked regretful, and was about to finalize the case.

At this time, the girl kneeling on the ground suddenly giggled: "What is fair law enforcement, what students respect. The person sentenced is confused, and the sentenced person is also confused. How can I be convinced?"

Xin Zhixian was stunned, and couldn't help asking: "What's wrong?"

Nannan said: "It's etiquette for a gentleman to dress and wear a sword. Is there anything wrong?"

The sword with the crown has a considerable function, that is, to show the status, seal the title, and carry the sword when visiting the envoys and visitors. In addition, the ancients carried the sword with the meaning of ritual governance and self-cultivation, showing that the sword is not only shared with ancient weapons such as Ge and spear. In addition to its weapon attributes, there are also its unique non-weapon attributes. It is this attribute that makes the style of carrying swords very popular in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States.

The custom of saber has been popular in China in the past dynasties.During the Qin and Han Dynasties, all civil and military people wore swords, and this trend continued until the Southern and Northern Dynasties.In the Song and Ming Dynasties, the custom of men wearing swords still existed.

It's just that the literati in the Ming Dynasty were mild-mannered, and sometimes even appeared cowardly. In addition, the court implemented a strict household registration management system, and the public security was good.Therefore, many people do not carry swords.

However, not taking it does not mean that you are not allowed to take it.

Bearing a sword is also one of the privileges of reading.

Xinzhi County: "It is legal for a gentleman to carry a sword, but Xie naturally carries a sword!"

"It's a sword, not a knife." Nannan giggled: "This is old parents, you haven't seen it. This kind of Japanese sword is a sword. The Japanese call it a sword, and even the sword technique is also called the way of swords. So The little girl thinks that since it is a precious sword and Xie Xianggong has a reputation as a scholar, it is naturally not against the system."

Xin Zhixian was stunned: "There is such a saying?" Then he glanced at Master Xing in doubt: "Old Hao, you are from Tianjin Weiren, and there are many maritime merchants in your area, and there are also many Japanese goods. My official asked You, isn't that so?"

Mr. Hao said: "My lord, it's like this. The Japanese call this kind of weapon a sword. Miss Mei is really knowledgeable!"

Talking, a look of admiration.

The girl said proudly: "Daddy bought a lot of Japanese swords back then, of course I know."

At this time, at the gate of the yamen, Xu Po yelled: "Since Xie Xiucai is qualified to wear a sword, and since this Japanese sword is also a precious sword, then Xie Xianggong is innocent, please release Xie Xiucai, Master Qingtian!",

Today's onlookers are all good people from Fufeng County, and this Xie Ziranping is also a good person during the day, and many poor people have received his favor.

Immediately, everyone shouted: "Master Qingtian please acquit Xie Xiucai!"

At this scene, the yamen servants were so shocked that they shouted repeatedly: "Silence, silence!"

With difficulty, order was restored.

Xinzhi County originally wanted to let nature go, but in fact, this is not a serious case, so Professor Chao Nian took a look.

The old master nodded slowly, and said: "What Mrs. Mei said also makes sense in terms of reason and law."

Xinzhi County: "The law is nothing more than human feelings."

He slapped the gavel: "Since there is such a saying, according to me, scholars who have achieved fame in the "Law of the Ming Dynasty" can walk around the world with a sword, then Xie is naturally not guilty. It is unseemly to fight with the market. This official judges as follows: I will punish Natural Xiaomi with [-] catties, and send it to Ningxia Weiqian at the end of June."

Then, a torch was thrown on the ground.

This case is closed here.

The people listening outside were relieved to hear that Xie Ziran was innocent.

However, he was sentenced to [-] catties of grain and had to be sent to Ningxia Wei, and he sighed in his heart.

Thirty thousand jin of millet is worth several hundred taels of silver. It is a long distance from here to Ningxia Wei.

This time, Xie Xiucai went bankrupt.

Although Huang Dong didn't see Xie Ran being unlucky, when he thought that he was going to bleed a lot, although he felt unwilling, he didn't say anything anymore: "That's fine, isn't he rich, let him go bankrupt."

Xie Ran hastily bowed: "Student obey."

"As for you, Mei Zhihua, the daughter of the people." Xinxian County said: "Report your origin and parents' names, and I will send an urgent delivery to your family to pick it up. Thank you for the delivery fee. Naturally bear it."

Xie Ranran: "My lord has a life, and the students will naturally agree."