In the first year of Xianqing (656 AD), November 20, at four o'clock in the afternoon.

A whole month of rushing. When the team arrived at Chang'an City, they looked at the tall city gate and grinned twice. Li Yuanjia opened the prisoner car, and the sage specially instructed him not to enter the city by prisoner car. This is to give face, Wu Kang hugged his fists to thank him, hugged the turtle shell clothes and Wanhu Altar, and bowed his head and got out of the prisoner car.

Before and after the four guards were erected, Li Tao personally gave the order, and the team continued to march. Although it is as low-key as possible, it still attracts onlookers, two purple robes open the way, Wukang people are tall and big, and the scar on the cheek is a sign. Soon there was a discussion, and the people knew who it was, and they stopped to watch.

There is no imaginary abuse, regret to occupy the mainstream, and no rotten eggs and rotten leaves. The crowd gathered more and more, and the guards lined up in columns to maintain order in the streets. Suddenly there was crying from the front, and the line gradually stopped, and the soldiers in the front row were divided on both sides.

The two Lady of the Commandment, Jinyi Zhengtai and Lori, stopped at the front of the line. Wu Kang couldn't help but smile lightly, it was Daiguo's wife Yang, South Korea's wife Wu Shun, Helan Minzhi and Minyue, slowly approaching this side. Yang was on crutches, his face full of old tears, trembling and moving.

Come to the front. Pulling Wu Kang's arm, he kept counting: "Child, you are confused, why do you do stupid things, what should you do with the old body?" How to explain to your grandmother, how to explain to your uncle? What kind of sin has been created, the old man is ashamed of his dead husband..."

Beating his chest and feeling emotional, Wu Kang hurriedly helped him. Wu Shun wanted to cry, Min Zhi's eyes were red, and Min Yue burst into tears, I'm afraid that only they are really sad. Cheap aunt old drama bones, her crying, I can't bear it.

laughed miserably, and bowed to the Yang family: "Hurt my aunt and be sad, I really don't want to be a son of man." But now, don't be sad, it's all my life. This robe and jar have to be bothered by the aunt and handed over to Mei Niang, and Kang'er is grateful. ”

Minzhi took it with both hands and called out to his uncle, choked up and couldn't speak. Min Yue wiped away her tears, took out the items in the bag, raised her face and blushed: "My brother and I went to Jiaye Temple to ask for a peace charm for my uncle, and bless my uncle to turn evil into good fortune." ”

Good wishes, Wu Kang squatted down and stretched out his head. On the neck of the peace charm, the triangular charm pendant was stuffed into the neckline, and he pulled out a smile and said: "Thank you, I am very happy and sorry." Uncle is dishonest and can't protect you, so Toshiyuki takes care of his sister. ”

Min Zhi nodded heavily, and finally shed tears, and Yang cried even more fiercely. Li Yuanjia came over to persuade him, it's almost enough, don't miss the time. Li Tao also came to comfort, and after a lot of effort, he was finally appeased. Yang Shi Dun instructed, Wu Kang kept nodding and followed the team.

Yu Guang scanned the crowd, and until the gate of Dali Temple, he didn't see that person. is somewhat melancholy, the new city is not coming, it is understandable, as the daughter-in-law of the eldest grandson's family, it is really not good to appear. I'm just ashamed of Erya, my poor daughter, Daddy is sorry for you.

The six Dali Temple Masters are responsible for verifying their bodies and completing the handover with Li Tao. In the gloomy Dali Prison, the prison keeper opened the cell and made a gesture of please. It looked clean, brand new futon, brand new toilet, and a small table, luxury VIP treatment.

The prison servant came in with a prisoner's car, and his tone was very respectful: "The queen sent someone to explain, take good care of Duke Wu, you can live in peace." Whatever supplies you need, just tell me that as long as you don't violate the rules, I'll do it for you. This is a new prison uniform, no one has touched it yet, and I will serve you to change it. ”

Wu Kang took the clothes, hugged his fists and thanked him: "Don't dare to bother the prison man, I'll just change it myself." If the queen sends someone again, convey her gratitude to me, and don't let the queen worry. I still have to bother with the prison boys, just find a few books, and I'll pass the time. ”

The jailer nodded repeatedly, exchanged pleasantries for a moment, and locked the door of the cell. Wu Kang sat on the bed, stroked the clean bedding, and shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly. The so-called Dali Temple, which is responsible for hearing criminal and prison cases, is the highest legal body in the Tang Dynasty, similar to the Supreme People's Court.

Among the civil servants who work here, there is one Dali Siqing, who is the highest leader. There are two Shaoqing in Dali Temple, two people in Dali Temple, and six people in Dali Temple. There are two chief bookkeepers and prison officers, six direct secretaries, eight commentators, and two recorders.

The prison of Dali Temple is also the most humane, the noble and lowly and the male and female prisons. Prisoners of the fifth rank or above will take a bath once a month, take medicine when they are sick, remove the shackles when they are seriously ill, and their families will come in to serve. Family members are not allowed to visit the prison, but they are not allowed to bring in pen and paper, gold blades, money and pestles, and the rest can be brought in.

Boredom, listening to the movement outside, slowly opened his eyes, jumped out of bed, and was full of excitement. The prison man opened the cell door and walked into the graceful young woman, holding a porcelain doll in her arms. Black jewel-like eyes, fluttering eyelids, reaching out for a hug after a moment.

Wu Kang was at a loss, his hands were hard in his prison uniform, he carefully took the doll and hugged it tightly in his arms. Feeling that she was not afraid, she put on a gentle smile and exaggerated softly: "Erya is so beautiful, on par with my sister, she must be a big beauty." ”

Xincheng scoffed, sat on the edge of the bed and mocked: "It's God who opens his eyes, his daughter follows her mother, if she follows his father, she will definitely not be able to get married." I prayed every day, my brain and my temper, and never follow her father. If you sacrifice yourself for the people again, the old lady can cry and faint. ”

Sprinkle salt on the scars, this girl is very bad, Wu Kang laughed a few times, and felt that he should find a place to return. Sitting beside Xincheng, making a grimace to tease his daughter, pouting high, and shaking his head into a rattle. The second girl giggled, with small hands, sideburns and hair, and struggled hard.

grinning in pain, in a happy mood, thinking of fighting back, he sent the taunt back: "If I have an accident this time, my colleagues will definitely jointly write a letter to explain the situation and plead for me." The eldest grandson Quan was thoughtful, and he would definitely sign the book, which saved his life. ”

Erya pulled six times in a row, but did not tear off her hair, and the corners of her mouth were flat and it was going to rain. Wu Kang hurriedly freed his hand, tore off a strand of hair, stuffed it into Xiao Fat's hand, and quickly listened to the giggles. Xincheng rolled his eyes, pouted and said disdainfully: "If you are doting like you, the child must be spoiled, it is estimated that your family is noisy, and it is more rude than her mother." ”

Wu Kang smiled awkwardly and continued the topic: "Mei Niang is the most important emotion, as long as the eldest grandson is co-branded, she will open up the net." Poor little Shuyu, you throw yourself into your arms and give me a daughter. All the efforts are not as good as the three-word signature, do you regret it? ”

Xincheng sneered, looked up and down, and sighed softly: "I never regret what I have done, it is useless for you to mock." In the eyes of outsiders, the princess is a nobleman; In my opinion, it is a tool for political marriage, a tool for winning over important ministers. Gao Cheng is an uncle, and Dongyang's sister is married; The eldest grandson Quan is an uncle, and he married in the new city. Since it is a tool, what is chastity to talk about, and what is regret? ”

For example, when a person drinks water, he knows his own warmth and coldness, and he should not be ridiculed. The girl hugged her right hand and grabbed Xincheng's shoulder: "Don't discuss this, I'm really sorry, I'm stingy." I will disappear soon, and if something happens to the eldest grandson's family in the future, I won't be able to help you anymore. At that time, you have to cheer up, and the sun will rise no matter who is lacking in the world. ”

Xincheng turned his head and said with a wry smile: "I understand your personality, although you love the people like a son, you will not give up your life for the people." If it is not bad as expected, it is Ah Weng who forces you to comply, in fact, you already feel that he will harm you from the end. ”

Wu Kang shook his head: "It's not his fault, it's because I have a knot in my heart, and I can't get over that hurdle." I have paid off his and A-Niang's debts. Xiaoqing has Mei Niang to take care of, she can live a good life, and Li Xian will be unlucky in the future, and she will be safe when she makes trouble. What I'm most worried about now is your mother and daughter, the eldest grandson's family will soon be unlucky, what should you do? ”

After a short silence, Xincheng smiled and said, "Don't worry about this, your Martial Empress has already been arranged." That day, she found me and said that she would give your precious daughter to King Zhou as a concubine at the right time. As for me, don't worry, the Ninth Brother will take care of me. ”

King Zhou is Li Xian, it's too cheating, I have no blood relationship with Mei Niang, and it doesn't matter if I marry Li Xian. But you and Li Jiu are compatriots of the same mother, and Erya and Li Xian are cousins, which is not good. I wanted to open my mouth to persuade, but I didn't know how to persuade it, and it was popular in ancient times to kiss and kiss.

It's very tangled and helpless, since you are in Datang, let's follow the customs. The second girl was noisy, and Wu Kang hurriedly urinated and whistled, which made Xincheng laugh. The prison man reported outside the prison that someone came to visit the prison, and Xincheng ordered: "Come in, come in, there are some things to explain." ”

After taking the girl from his arms, Xincheng took out the gold ingot, rewarded him and instructed: "This person has a lot of food, and he will not leave the wine and meat, you must serve it well." If he has any requirements, he will try to meet them, and all the expenses will be mine. ”

The prison man nodded again and again, the queen and the princess took care of him, and he didn't have the courage to slack off. Xincheng looked at Wu Kang and said lightly: "Li Chunfeng's criticism has always been very accurate, saying that if you live to seventy, you can live to seventy." Don't be cranky, you won't be able to get over the hurdles, and I'll come to see you another day. ”

Wu Kang nodded, waved goodbye, scratched his head and sighed. Li Chunfeng's gold-lettered signboard, this time it will definitely be smashed, and no one will be able to save me. When I heard the footsteps and saw the visitor, I couldn't help but laugh twice. It is actually Shangguan Yi, and the purpose of the prison visit is self-evident.

greeted each other and beckoned him to sit down, and Shangguan Yi waved his hand again and again. The expression was very embarrassed, hesitated for half a minute, took out the envelope in his arms, and said with a red face: "The old wife, Tingzhi's wife, crying at home, please understand." ”

This is to withdraw from the marriage, Wu Kang took the marriage book, and asked very puzzled: "I am in a catastrophe this time, I will definitely not have a son-in-law, and the marriage letter will be invalid sooner or later." Dare to ask Mr. Shangguan, why is he in a hurry, is there any other reason? ”

Shangguan Yi stalked for a long time, blushing like a monkey's buttocks: "So far, the old man is telling the truth, and the old man is also suffering." More than half a month ago, the queen found Zongzheng Shaoqing, intending to change his only son to him. Wu Shaoqing disagreed, the queen thundered and was furious, and later Wu Shaoqing served as the assassin of Longzhou. ”

Wu Kang was stunned and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time, feeling too funny. Mei Niang arranged the funeral for me, and asked Wu Yuanqing's only son, that is, the unlucky Wu Sansi, to be a cheap son for me. It is estimated that in his opinion, Wu Yuanqing can have another child, but I will never have a chance.

Brother Yuanqing was not happy, so he was arranged by Mei Niang and demoted to Longzhou Thorn History (Pingwu County, Sichuan Province). Mei Niang cleaned up a few brothers, it was for me? It's really funny! I am a death row prisoner, Shangguan Yi is naturally not happy, and my granddaughter is married to the son of a death row prisoner. In order to prevent long nights and dreams, I learned that I was in Dali Prison, and I couldn't wait to get out of the marriage.

It feels excusable, and I don't want to be strong. Wu Kang groped around his waist, took out the marriage book of the Wu family, looked at Shangguan Yi and said, "The marriage book has been brought, I wanted to find a chance to send it back, but you came first." That's fine, save the trouble, I can do whatever you want. ”

The two wedding letters were put together, slowly torn apart, thrown into the sky with big hands, and confetti flew all over the sky. Shangguan Yi's old face was flushed, and he subconsciously lowered his head, and his intestines were repentant. If the other party withdraws from the marriage first, it will be a happy person, and if he offends the queen now, he will be laughed at by the world.

The more he thought about it, the redder he became, he bowed to the end with his fists, and turned to leave the cell. Wu Kang shook his head slightly, the world is so realistic. It seems that everyone, including Mei Niang, thinks that I am going to die. In fact, I also think so, the only way to survive is for Brother Wuji and Li Tao to intercede for me.

This is impossible, when he did the scam, Li Jingye beat Changsun Chong, completely offending the two families. Brother Wuji hates me to the bone, and he will definitely die to death; Li Tao's old fox, as long as he doesn't fall into the well, I will burn high incense and beg him to endorse me, which is wishful thinking.

The prison man sent the books, cleaned up the confetti on the ground, Wu Kang lay on the bed to read, and soon fell asleep. I was woken up in the middle of the night, with two mice on my pillow, and I was doing something shameful. It's a bit of a bully, grabbing them with big hands and throwing them into the toilet.

I saw two cockroaches again, hooked up on the upper, and instantly had no love. Looking up to see the mouse, looking down to see Xiaoqiang, a very real portrayal. Big foot trampled them to death, lay down in bed and continued to sleep, sleeping until they woke up naturally. The prison servant brought breakfast, roasted chicken thighs and red sorghum, and it was really treated as a VIP.

In the following days, he slept after eating, and ate when he woke up, like a pig. Soon five days passed, and I didn't wait for Mei Niang, I guess I was busy. Xincheng and Wushun, came to visit a few times, and there were no outsiders other than this. Sicheng also brought news that on November 28, the three divisions were tried.

What should come will always come, Wu Kang faced it calmly. Early that morning, he changed into a new prison uniform and was taken away by the prison guards and jailers. To the main hall of Dali Temple, the Ya Shi stood east and west, holding water and fire sticks. The records and the main book are all there, and the chief judge is sitting in danger, about sixty years old, and his face is very majestic.

Wu Kang searched for memories, recalled the Who's Who of the Prosperous Age, and called up his information: Duan Baoxuan, Dali Qing, who was the right man of Shangshu, participated in the compilation of "Staying in the Division"; Later, he worshiped Dali Siqing and participated in the compilation of "Tang Law Discussion". Li Yifu fished out the beautiful Chunyu from Dali Temple, which he reported.

Sitting on the east side of the hall, Yuan Gongyu, the beloved old Comrade Yuan, is sitting in the imperial history. Wu Kang respected him very much, and later generations said that he was a traitor and indeed wronged him. Because of the loyal minister Di Renjie, he wrote an epitaph to him, calling it "upright by nature, loyal and slandered". He supported the abolition of Wang Liwu, and he was condemned as a traitor, which is indeed very funny.

Sitting on the west side of the hall, Xingbu Shangshu Tang Lin, once served as the secretary of Dali Temple. Law enforcement and judgment of cases, fair and strict, Dali Temple Qing for five years, no one of the sentenced prisoners cried injustice. Li Jiu loved his talents, first as the imperial historian, and then as the secretary of the criminal department.

The three divisions will be tried, and the three bigwigs must be respectful and salute with fists. Duan Baoxuan ordered a seat, the official moved a chair, and Wu Kang thanked him again. Sitting in a precarious position, solemn, waiting for the big guy to interrogate, it is estimated that he will go through the motions.

At the beginning of the trial, Duan Baoxuan flipped through the copy, first asked for his identity, and then made a formal copy: "On September 30 of the first year of Xianqing, the victims besieged Wuzhou, and the suspect was assassinated in Wuzhou. Is it true that the scissors shattered the robes of the royal gifts, distributed them to the victims, and opened the gates to settle down? ”

This can't be denied, tens of thousands of personal witnesses, Wu Kang nodded calmly. The three big guys were moved, and sighed slightly, Duan Baoxuan continued: "I became a bad handsome first, and then I joined the army as a judge, and I know the law very well. Did you know at the time that it was a great disrespect and that you would be sentenced to a cane? ”

There is no way to deny this, so I can only nod my head again. The record was quickly recorded, Duan Baoxuan was silent, and Yuan Gongyu asked: "During the Yonghui period, the two became hysterical, and there was a lot of movement. Once in Wuzhou, he suddenly looked for death and life; Once in the capital, he slandered that the prince was sick. When you cut the robe, was your mind clear, and was you suffering from hysteria? ”

Wu Kang smiled bitterly, understanding Lao Yuan's kindness, but unfortunately to no avail. The sentencing of the Tang Dynasty law, regardless of whether you are a minor or not, whether you are mentally ill or not. Admitting hysteria not only has nothing to do with the overall situation, but also provokes contempt, so it is better to be happy and pretend.

Thinking of this, he said lightly: "Whether I am sick or not, it is insignificant, I made a big mistake, and hysteria cannot be reversed." Back to Yuan Zhongcheng, Wu Kangshi was very sober, knew what he was doing, and knew what the consequences were. ”

The court fell silent again, and the recorder raised his head and continued recording a moment later. The three bosses exchanged opinions, and Tang Lin asked: "Since you know the consequences, but you resolutely do it, the old man is very puzzled." May I ask Wu Mutiny, for what reason, is there persecution from outsiders? ”

This is also nonsense, you can't say it, and it's useless to say it. The regret of the two fathers, in order to get rid of the mental torture, impulsively pierced the sky. No matter how you argue, the result is the same, so it's better to continue to pretend. Leaving a great reputation, Xiaoqing and Trouble, including my second girl, will be respected and will enjoy blessings.

sighed helplessly, and continued to pretend: "I am the assassin of Wuzhou, and I am the biggest official at that time, and no one can force me." The homeless people were starved of food for seven days, and they were miserable. The infant baby was stolen at night, cooked and eaten by the homeless, and the woman went mad. ”

Slowly got up, and said in a low voice: "It's hell on earth, it's happening right in front of my eyes, and I can't bear it." If you ignore it, it will become a nightmare in your heart that will never be erased. For the people of Wuzhou, I burned myself to beg for rain; For the sake of tens of thousands of victims, I can also be generous. ”

The effect of the show is good, the big guy is in awe, and Wu Kang continued: "People are inherently dead, or lighter than a feather, or heavier than Mount Tai." Wu Kang's meager body does not dare to compare with Mount Tai, but he has a clear conscience. The lives of Wukang District were exchanged for 50,000 people and thousands of families saved, and this deal was worth it. ”

The pin drop in the lobby could be heard, the big guy's face was heavy, and his breathing became more and more rapid. In about two minutes, Duan Baoxuan left the book case and walked quickly to this side. Yuan Gongyu and Tang Lin looked at each other and got up to follow, so the staff left their seats and stood behind them. Clench your hands into fists, bow to the end, and observe three minutes of silence.

Duan Baoxuan straightened his waist, his expression was serious and serious, and his words were sonorous and powerful: "I admire the changed person, and I also touched your love for the people, but I will judge according to the law." Whatever the reason, the facts are the facts, and the charges cannot be denied. The law of the country is ruthless, and the responsibility lies, please understand. ”

Tang Lin also clenched his fists: "The old man has lived seventy years empty, and he has solved countless cases in his life, and he has never blamed himself like today." I will judge according to the law, and at the same time in the court, I will not intercede for you. The law of the country is ruthless, and the responsibility lies, please understand. ”

Yuan Gongyu patted him on the shoulder, sighed and said, "Except for the eldest grandson Wuji, Han Ying and Lai Ji, the rest are silent. It's not that you don't speak, but you can't speak, and it's a fact that it's disrespectful. The law of the country is ruthless, and the responsibility lies, please understand. ”

Wu Kang returned the salute with his fists, there was nothing to say, and he grinned silently and bitterly. The three returned to their positions and exchanged views with each other, and Duan Baoxuan wrote the verdict himself. As expected, he was convicted of disrespect and sentenced to beheading in accordance with the law. Because it is heinous, there is no need to wait until the autumn, and the verdict will be executed immediately.

When the verdict was submitted, Wu Kang drew a pen, and Yuan Gongyu stopped it: "Don't worry, according to the trial procedure, you have two chances to request a review by the three divisions." If the judgment is drawn now, the judgment is presented to the saint, and when the saint decides, it will..."

Wu Kang knew that he would execute it immediately, and it was no big deal. Even if there are 300 retrials, it will only be a few more days. Since he chose to pretend to be forced, he pretended to the end, and said with a smile: "On the way to the execution ground, the prisoner car prayed for a red light all the way, which is ridiculous and meaningless. ”