As soon as these words came out, his fellow officials all frowned, not only did the tone not look like that of his subordinates to Shangguan, but also the pronunciation of the word "Tao" was regarded as reading white characters. Gangyi often has this kind of joke, Pan Zuyin is not surprised, only replied: "This is the Qin case, and Xisheng is angry, I am really embarrassed." Gangzi Weng period I am really ashamed of Yu Shun's criminal officer. ”

When I asked the other seven men, the answers were the same, and in short, no matter how much they weaved, they could not invoke a statute that could be put to death. At the same time, he also vaguely said that this case could not only try the protectors, but not the eunuchs.

Pan Zuyin was unwilling and could not be strong, and after serving tea to the guests, he wandered around the room, and couldn't help but think of a person.

This person is a native of Huzhou, Zhejiang, named Shen Jiaben, although he is the so-called "Lang Lang", an extra Lang in the Criminal Department who donated classes to distribute classes, but he is young and studious, and he has a lot of kung fu in the book "Zhou Li". This book is dedicated to the rules and regulations of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and the Shen family used it to compare it with the laws and regulations of later generations, and every time there is a new invention.

Pan Zuyin is famous for his love for talent, and especially respects the Shen family's ambition to prosper in law. Although the ancients had the words of "reading through ten thousand volumes without reading the law, to Jun Yao Shun knows what the art is", the unbreakable habit of Chinese scholars still despises the study of law, thinking that this is the matter of a small official, and disdains to take the official as a teacher. Shen Jiaben once pointed out for Pan Zuyin that Ji Xiaolan presided over the compilation of the "Four Libraries Quanshu", and the department of political books and laws only accepted two legal works, and only five of them were collected. If the prosperous era does not have criminal law, then the malpractice of dereliction of duty will follow one after another, how can there be a clear rule? Ji Xiaolan is an extremely knowledgeable person, how can she say such unreasonable words? Observe his intentions, or because Gaozong is good at using grace and power, and the law is severe, so he takes this as a rule. However, in terms of facts, the sentence "the prosperous world is not good" is really misleading.

Shen Jiaben's ambition is to inherit the "legalists" before Qin Shi Huang burned books, so his proficiency in laws and regulations is different from the "Eight Great Sages". The Eight Great Sages are proficient in the laws of the world and focus on practicality. Shen Jiaben studied the legal codes of the past dynasties from the "Zhou Li" below, went to the yamen every day, and did not go to the lead in the law hall, made proofreading, made notes, and worked very hard. Pan Zuyin thought to himself, since the laws of the world are not used, I don't know if the laws of the ancient times can be accommodated? You might as well talk to the Shen family.

"Brother Zidun," Pan Zuyin said to him, showing special cordial respect, "I have something to ask. Xisheng's relationship with the country is extremely serious, and now she is angry and puzzled, she is afraid that her illness will recur, and to relieve her anger, she must kill innocent people. Killing one person and benefiting the world, although bending to the law, seems to be forgivable to the world. I wonder if there have been such examples in the past thousands of years? ”

"This is the work of a hero, but it is not allowed by the Legalists." Shen Jiaben replied unequivocally: "The law does not bend for one person. Adults don't need to ask, there are such examples, and they are also bad examples that are not enough to be trained. ”

The words were very straightforward, but Pan Zuyin didn't think it was wrong, thought about it and said: "The law is founded by people......

"Your Excellency!" Shen Jiaben quickly interrupted him, "Creating this evil example has a lot to do with it, and adults should cherish their reputation for eternity." ”

Speaking of this, Pan Zuyin's heart was most touched, although he was silent, he kept nodding.

"Your Excellency!" Shen Jiaben also said, "To Jun Yaoshun, all in accordance with the law, please think about Zhang Shizhi." ”

Pan Zuyin was moved, and at the same time silently recited "Historical Records: The Biography of Zhang Shi" in his heart.

First, he recited silently, and read Zhang Shizhi's worship of "Tingwei" - the "Shangshu of the Criminal Department" of the Han Dynasty, and then he spoke up: "After that, worship the Tingwei of Shizhi." In an instant, going up out of Zhongwei Bridge, a person walked out from under the bridge, riding a horse frightened; So he made the court lieutenant of the cavalry. Shi Zhizhi asked, saying: 'The county people came, smelled and hid under the bridge, and thought that the line had passed for a long time, and they came out; See the ride of the car and ride the ear! The court commander played: "When a person commits a crime, he shall be fined." Emperor Wen said angrily: "This person is shocked." Umarai is soft; Let him be undefeated and hurt me? And Tingwei deserves a fine! Shi Zhi said: "The Dharma, the Son of Heaven and the public of the world!" Now the law is like this and it is even more important, because the law does not believe in the people! And when the time comes, the superior envoy has already condemned him; Now both under the court - the court is the peace of the world, and the world is used, all of which are light and heavy, and the people are at a loss for their siblings? Only His Majesty observes it. For a long time, he said: 'Tingwei should be also!' Reading this, Pan Zuyin tapped a few cases and said angrily: "I will repeat this allusion." Reluctant to learn from Zhang Shizhi, I hope that there can be the benevolence of Chinese language above. ”

"Yes." Shen Jiaben looked very excited, and couldn't help but say two more words: "My lord, please think about it again." ”

He is saying that the following of Zhang Shizhi's biography is another case he treated: someone stole a jade ring in the temple of Emperor Gao of the Han Dynasty, and Zhang Shizhi was sentenced to death for the crime of "stealing the temple to serve the emperor". Emperor Wen had no intention of destroying this person's clan. So Zhang Shizhi raised such a question: If the jade ring of the temple is to be exterminated, if someone robs the tomb, what is the harsher punishment than extermination? That is to say, if the protector and the eunuch fight over a quarrel are to be put to death, then the protector commits a more serious sin, what should be done?

"Listen to your words and open my mouth." Pan Zuyin arched his hands convincingly and said, "Brilliant to the best! ”

Before entering Changchun Palace, I felt that the omen was not good. After entering the Changchun Palace, the more he felt that Ji Shao was more fierce, but when he saw that the eunuch didn't even dare to speak loudly, there was a slight noise, and his color immediately changed. Pan Zuyin really didn't expect that the Queen Mother's bedroom was such a forest-like atmosphere.

Open the door curtain, silent, in the shadows can roughly distinguish the appearance of the Empress Dowager Cixi, he does not dare to look closely, look at the throne kowtow, waiting for the question.

"You entered the South Study that year?"

I never thought to ask such a sentence! Do you have to evacuate the messenger who walked in the south study?

Thinking like this, I was a little confused, and I was slow to answer.

"The Empress Dowager is asking," Li Lianying prompted, "the south study that year?" ”

"Minister," Pan Zuyin replied, "The minister is in November of the sixth year of Xianfeng, and he was ordered to walk in the south study with a Hanlin attendant. It's been twenty-five years. ”

"How many people have been on errands in the inner court for twenty-five years?"

This is to remind him to be grateful, Pan Zuyin hurriedly met: "Emperor Wenzongxian, Emperor Mu Zongyi, and the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces know that they have been in three dynasties, and they have received great favors, and it is difficult to repay them. ”

"Humph!" Empress Dowager Cixi sneered, "That's a nice thing to say." Let me ask you again, what punishment have you received? ”

This question made Pan Zuyin more frightened, so he had to recall and answer at the same time.

"In the twelfth year of Tongzhi, he was in Dongling, lost the seal of the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry was dismissed and retained. In December of the same year, he was punished by grinding and surveying, and was ordered to be demoted to the second level, and in the first month of the thirteenth year, he was ordered to reward the Hanlin Academy for editing, and he was still walking in the south study. In June of the same year, he was ordered to be punished during his tenure and was replaced by Sanpin Jingtang. This is all due to the grace of the first emperor. ”

"You don't have me in your eyes, where is the first emperor?" Empress Dowager Cixi's voice gradually became higher, "Do you know what the crime of resisting the decree should be?" ”

"Don't dare!" Pan Zuyin said again: "The minister is ignorant, I really don't know what the Queen Mother is referring to? ”

This sentence annoyed the Empress Dowager Cixi, "You are still pretending to be stupid with me!" She patted the coffee table and scolded sharply: "Do you still have a little conscience?" ”

From there, he began to scold Pan Zuyin, and he didn't know where she came from, like a village woman, she completely lost her dignity as the queen mother. Pan Zuyin, who was born as a noble son, is a young man, how many times has he been humiliated like this? What especially made him feel aggrieved was that not only could he not reply after being scolded, but he also had to make amends and kowtow again and again, and kept saying: "The Queen Mother is angry!" ”

Half of the scolding was tired, half of it was Li Lianying's persuasion, the Empress Dowager Cixi finally stopped, crumpled the repetition of the criminal department, threw it at Pan Zuyin, and then got up and left.

Pan Zuyin was almost unsteady on the road, staggered out of Changchun Palace, his face was pale, as if he had suffered a serious illness. When I got out of the palace and got in the car, I didn't go back to my private place, until the Criminal Department, I found the "Eight Sages", talked about it in detail, and when it came to the sad place, I couldn't help but lose my trombone.

The "Eight Great Sages" looked at each other, and they all felt that it was not a taste, and it seemed that they could not pass the test by bending to the law, but they could not be sentenced to death.

After crying, Pan Zuyin's mood became more cheerful, "There is no need to change it casually now." He wiped away his tears and said, "Let's wait and talk." ”

This delay dragged on for ten days, and the Empress Dowager Cixi never mentioned it again. Her illness recurred, and she did not have the spirit to inquire about the matter, and she could not even manage her negotiations with Russia.

Due to the lofty exoneration and the tense situation, it has eased a little, and Zeng Jize has already discussed with Russia to change the contract, and there are many discussions this time. The content is complicated, there are many things that can be discussed, and there is Zhang Zhidong's example, not to criticize, only to talk about current affairs, no matter whether it is scratching the boots or talking on paper, as long as it is sprinkled with enthusiasm, what is said is reasonable, and it can bluff people at length, it will be beneficial. Why not do such a cheap thing? Therefore, there were more than a dozen excerpts at once, each of which had two or three thousand words, and when the Empress Dowager Ci'an got it in her hand, she felt that her heart was so heavy that she couldn't breathe.

"What to do?" She asked the Empress Dowager Cixi, "I can't do it, and you can't do it."

Find a few people to help you read the excerpts, right? ”