Your Majesty the Empress, I am really not a traitor!

"The most despicable thing is that they were the ones who, in the previous assassination cases, funded and tried to assassinate the Taiwei and even myself. It is indeed rare in ancient and modern times to do this for the barbarians."

"How is it? Let's discuss it. What do you think should be done?"

Having said that, Xia Yuxiao scanned everyone in the hall.

Surprise, anger, fear, schadenfreude... Everyone's expressions were different, and among them, several central ministers showed a hint of guilt.

Xia Yuxiao didn't pay too much attention to the expressions of those people, or rather, she didn't need to care, because she knew that the debt had to be settled.

At this moment, the sheriff of Tai'an County stood up from it.

He bowed, and then said:

"Returning to Your Majesty, I believe that such traitors should be punished with capital punishment. Not only should they be punished with capital punishment, but they should also be executed publicly. Only in this way can public anger be appeased."

Hearing what the sheriff said, the criminals next to him widened their eyes and gritted their teeth at him.

However, the governor of Tai'an County didn't seem to notice it. He continued: "Your Majesty, since the founding of Daxia, many martyrs have been loyal to the country, and the people are even more proud of Daxia. Now, since there are traitors, they should Public executions. But not just executions."

"Oh? Tell me, what else do you want to do besides execution?" Xia Yuxiao looked at the sheriff of Tai'an County curiously.

"In addition to execution, we should also publicly reward those who have made outstanding contributions in this conflict. Rewards and punishments are clearly defined. There are negative examples and positive examples. Only in this way can the people be more willing to contribute to Great Xia."

Chapter 54 The Royal Court

The sheriff's office is indeed very useful.

In fact, many people in the Xia Kingdom have a very strong sense of belonging to the Xia Kingdom. The prosperity of the country, the food and clothing for most people, and the long-standing culture and ideas make all the people of Daxia have a strong sense of family and country.

It is precisely because of this that Daxia can truly become a powerful country among human beings.

Therefore, the method mentioned by the sheriff can indeed be adopted. If nothing else, let's get everyone's enthusiasm up first.

"I also think this plan is very clever, but regarding the death penalty... I have a different opinion."

Qin Ji stood aside and said.

This statement caught the attention of others.

"Oh? What's your opinion?"

"The so-called punishment is to punish evil deeds, and to persuade and warn others not to follow suit. Because of this, the punishment can only be a warning to the people. If the death penalty is imposed, it can certainly deter the people, but it will also cause the people's minds to not focus on punishment. It lies in the means of punishment. It deviates from the original intention of punishment."

Qin Ji raised his head, glanced at Xia Yuxiao's expression, and found that she didn't seem to be showing any displeasure, so he continued:

"I believe that there is a difference between man and beast. The difference is that man knows propriety and loves righteousness. If punishment is only for punishment, then the original intention of punishment to correct the mistakes of the people's etiquette and law will be lost. Therefore, it is no problem to execute a person. It can be punished by car cracking, Ling Chi, etc., which is against His Majesty's heart of loving and protecting the people."

Qin Ji really couldn't bear this kind of behavior.

The so-called capital punishment in Daxia refers to punishments that exceed the death penalty, torture people to death or cause great pain to the deceased before death.

This is the case with punishments such as Ling Chi and car cracking.

The original intention of this punishment is to deter others and show the majesty of its laws.But in fact the effect is not very good.The common people were certainly shocked by this kind of punishment, but over time, with the continuous emergence of capital punishment, people's hearts have another layer of thinking besides the awe of the law.

That is "watching fun".

The biggest problem with capital punishment is that its mental and visual stimulation is extremely strong. After repeated such stimulations, many people have become numb, and they even regard the process of Ling Chi as watching a "blockbuster movie."

In this case, the people will only "fear" the law, not "respect" the law.

Therefore, Qin Ji believes that this kind of capital punishment needs to be used less, or even considered almost useless.

"Your Majesty, what Duke Qin said is not without reason."

After Qin Ji finished speaking, Prime Minister Long unexpectedly agreed with him.

In the eyes of Prime Minister Long, this type of capital punishment is indeed a bit excessive, and it is reasonable to deal with it when the domestic situation is severe, but it is somewhat inapplicable now.However, His Majesty has just ascended the throne not long ago, and these punishments are indeed necessary, so he didn't persuade him much.

"Both of you think so?"

Xia Yuxiao looked at the two people, and seeing that they both said so, she nodded, "Okay, since that's the case, let's give them a happy death."

"Your Majesty is wise."

"That's it, you guys should also thank the Taiwei and the prime minister for their kindness. If the two of you hadn't reported your interests to me, you would not even die today." Xia Yuxiao looked coldly at the crawling Several people on the ground said.

Those few people were obedient, and immediately turned around and kowtowed to the two of them.It would be a good thing to let them die happily.

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After talking about the matter, everyone also left one after another.

However, in the main hall, Qin Ji continued to stand.

"Why don't you leave, Qing?"

Xia Yuxiao had already planned to leave the hall, but seeing that Qin Ji was still there, she couldn't help asking.

"Your Majesty, I just want to tell Your Majesty that I really don't want to be Zongzheng."

Qin Ji explained dumbfoundingly.

He really didn't want to do this by himself, and he didn't know much about the clan affairs inside the royal family, so how could he be competent.

"This job is not difficult. Qing is just temporarily filling in Xia Zongzheng's vacancy. Don't worry, it's not difficult."

"It's not difficult..."

"Okay, I'm tired, Qing should go back and rest early."

Xia Yuxiao's tone was very gentle, but the gentler it was, the more abnormal it felt.

In fact, Xia Yuxiao thought about it carefully, Qin Ji did this, and the effect was similar.

Prime Minister Long has prestige and influence, and can overwhelm the clan, as can Qin Ji.

And not long ago, Qin Ji had just saved herself once. From the fact that he sacrificed his life to protect himself, she did have a reason to reward him.Qin Ji has never said what he wants. Now that he is in the position of Zongzheng, if his second uncle comes back in the future, he would be more willing to vacate the position. If he is not willing, this position will be regarded as a favor for him.

Emmm...

In fact, it is still very uncomfortable, but what can I do, comfort myself.

Xia Yuxiao could only think so.

Seeing that Xia Yuxiao had no intention of continuing to chat with him at all, Qin Ji could only shake his head and leave.

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Thrall Court.

Wuheya quietly watched the arguments of the old men in front of her.

To be honest, these elders in the royal court are really unflattering. A group of old men are talking back and forth here, and they can't explain why after several hours of talking.This meeting is mind-numbing.

And the most disgusting thing is that he stepped on her from time to time during the discussion.It was as if Thrall's failure was caused by her alone.

"The group of guys in the south... are really a lion."

A deep voice came from behind her, which made her turn her head away.

It was a muscular man, his face was as sharp and angular as if chopped with a knife and an axe, and he could feel a masculine aura just by looking at his face.

Not to mention the arm thicker than her thigh.

"Brother Wang."

Wu Heya greeted respectfully.

"Well, I heard that when you came back... you encountered some trouble?"

The man rubbed her head and asked gently.

"It's nothing. I caused us to lose a large area of ​​land and wealth. It's understandable that the people are a little angry."

Wu Heya said lightly.

Ever since she returned to Saar, she has never stopped scolding and yelling at her. In the eyes of many Saar people, it is her incompetence that the Great Saar Dynasty lost land and money—"What does the royal court think, Actually let a girl go to negotiate with the south!"

Complaints like that.

"They are too much," the man said heavily, "I have ordered that those who take the lead be arrested—in any case, you are a royal family, and they should be punished for disrespecting members of our royal family."

"Well, thank you, Brother Wang, for your concern."

Wuheya smiled.The man seemed friendly, much like a brother who genuinely cared about his sister.

If so, that would be great.

Unfortunately, this brother Wang is called Brother Ban.

He is the successor to the throne of the Saar Dynasty and the current "regent".

Chapter 55 Getting Ready

"This time, we lost badly."

Brother Ban looked at the great elders who were still arguing, and said helplessly.

"Within a month, we will withdraw from Kala Shige, which will be the territory of the Suo Leqin tribe. Now the funds in the royal court are seriously insufficient, and we will have to pay annual tribute to Xia Guo... .”

Speaking of this, Brother Ban looked at her with a hint of deep meaning: "Sister, our loss this time is really unacceptable."

Ah, yes, yes, you are letting go of this yin and yang to me now, right?Don't you know who caused this thing?

"Sorry, I may not be able to entrust you with the follow-up foreign exchange work. You know, Wuheya, now the whole country has a lot of opinions on you."

"I know."

Wuheya's expression still looked calm, she had already expected this kind of thing, so she had no objection at all to her brother's request.

"That's good..." Brother Ban suddenly approached her and whispered in a low voice, "Besides, my father wants to see you."

"Well, I'll be there."

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The "family law" within the royal court is actually very strict.

This kind of family law is especially strict for men, but relatively looser for women, at least there is very little physical punishment, but confinement or humiliation.Of course, choosing such a "family law" is not because of how much the royal family takes care of women, but simply believes that women don't need to teach them hard.

And now, after experiencing her father's scolding, Wuheya is sitting in the room prepared for herself.