Chapter 60 Public Judgment The parties intercede

The people of Yaogang are basically not very excited about where the army will fight, it should be that there is too much news like this, and everyone is used to it. However, after hearing that after receiving Sumatra Island, and then Java Island, everyone became a little interested. Because this Java is still very well-known, many Chinese people often joke about Java, but I didn't expect that Java is now ours. This is, in Yaogang Square, in addition to the upcoming announcement of the trial results, everyone is talking about more things.

The great trial held in the kiln was a judgment that the people had never seen before. In court, the defendant is also allowed to defend himself, or even hire someone who understands the law, and the prosecutor also needs to produce detailed evidence to prove that the defendant has indeed committed a crime. Unlike the previous trials, when he thought you had committed a crime, you had to admit it, otherwise you would have to admit it. The current law is really reasonable. There is another reason why the people are easily accepted by this trial, because the trial is all 'political prisoners', and everyone thinks that it has little to do with them, and they can look at it objectively. If the trial was about murder and rape prevention, they would have been opposed to such politeness a long time ago.

The public trial of this case has played a great role in raising the legal consciousness of the people. Even Justice Li Yan later said that he really didn't expect the impact of this trial to be so great.

People who come to Yaogang from other places probably don't take the time to go to Yaogang Square to listen to everyone talk about these things. The people of Yaogang have also found a sense of superiority here, and they have television, radio and newspapers every day in Yaogang, and the information is flexible, which is not comparable to outsiders. Many people have come to enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by people every day. Now everyone is most concerned about what punishment will be imposed on these criminals who are tried in public in Yaogang. Some say that they all have to die, and some say that those who report and make meritorious contributions may be able to avoid death, but capital crimes can be escaped, and living crimes are inevitable.

As a matter of fact, after more than a month of trial by Li Mao, the trial of these suspects has already ended, and after careful and serious study, the verdict has already been issued. asked Zhang Zhimu for instructions, and Zhang Zhimu told them that they didn't have to wait for him and could pronounce the sentence independently. However, Li Mao felt that the matter was very important, and he still wanted to wait for Zhang Zhimu to come back before announcing the verdict. When he arrived in Yangzhou, Zhang Zhimu sent a telegram to Li Yan, telling him that he wanted to highlight the majesty of your independent trial, and that I would wait for your public verdict before returning to Yaogang.

Only then did Li Yan understand Zhang Zhimu's good intentions. Zhang Zhimu just wants everyone to know that he does not interfere with the independent trial of the judiciary, that is, he must respect the law.

Li Yan really publicly pronounced the verdict on these suspects. Most of them were sentenced to death, and those who made meritorious service were sentenced to life imprisonment or decades in prison, depending on the circumstances. Where the suspect's family members do not participate in the accomplices, they are all exempted from punishment. It fully reflects that the sin is not as good as the family.

Emperor Chongzhen heard the verdict through the radio, and he came to Zhang Zhimu's room in anger, and asked a little excitedly: "Zhang Dongjia, did you hear it?" For such a big matter, why didn't they wait for us to go back, and they pronounced the verdict themselves! ”

"Don't get excited, Your Majesty! Sit down and talk! ”

"How can I not be excited! Many of those people are high-ranking officials in the imperial court, so why do we have to discuss it before sentencing? Is there still a royal law for this? Emperor Chongzhen sat down, shook the hem of his clothes, and said hatefully.

"Your Majesty, listen to me," Zhang Zhimu said, "Li Yan, they have already finished their trial!" I also wanted to wait for us to go back and announce the verdict, but I didn't agree. Because the law on which they pronounce their judgments is not the royal law that you just mentioned, but the covenant law that everyone needs to abide by. The royal law is the rule set by the emperor for the people, and the covenant law is an agreement that everyone in the world must abide by. ”

"So, you knew about it beforehand?"

"Not only do I know, but I also told Li Yan that I won't go back to Yaogang until they announce the results of the trial!" Zhang Zhimu said.

"Hey! Zhang Dongjia, why are you doing this? "Emperor Chongzhen obviously has a secret in his heart.

"It will be to emphasize judicial fairness and judicial independence!" Zhang Zhimu said, "Your Majesty, is there anything else?" ”

"No, no, no!" Emperor Chongzhen hurriedly covered up.

"Your Majesty, let's treat each other with all sincerity, just say something if you have something!" Zhang Zhimu saw that he didn't let the emperor say what was in his heart, and this matter couldn't be passed for a while.

"Hey!" Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said, "There are a few old ministers of the imperial court there, although I also hate them for being involved in this matter, but I also want to spare their lives." But I heard it, and this time they were all death sentences. Alas! Also, that ....."

Emperor Chongzhen couldn't say it anymore. But Zhang Zhimu didn't squeak. Emperor Chongzhen gritted his teeth and said: "There is also a brother of Empress Zhou, and I originally promised to intercede for him to avoid the death penalty. I thought you could give me face no matter what! Unexpectedly, this time it was also a death sentence! ”

Zhang Zhimu understands that the matter of the queen this week is the most difficult thing for Emperor Chongzhen. Empress Zhou never interfered in court politics, so she must have no choice but to plead with Emperor Chongzhen. Emperor Chongzhen has already agreed to help with this.

"Your Majesty, the law we implement is like this, and no one can be an exception!" Zhang Zhimu said, "Actually, it's useless for me to intercede." When Justice Li Yan asked me if I would interfere with their trial, I said in front of all their judges that if I interfered with justice and justice was a crime, you could try me immediately. Li Yan said, Mr. Zhang, if you say this, we can guarantee that this trial will be completed fairly. If you can't stand it, we won't dare judge you, but we'll all do it! ”

"You don't have the right in your hands, how can you rule the world?" Emperor Chongzhen asked.

"I'm not going to rule the world! With a perfect legal system, the law will rule the world! Zhang Zhimu said, "Empress Zhou, I will go and ask for guilt when I have time!" I beg your pardon, we must establish the majesty of the law! ”

"Alas! I really can't understand what you're doing a lot of the time! "Emperor Chongzhen's words have calmed down a lot.

"Your Majesty, when they finish their sentence and go back, we will save a lot of trouble, won't we?" Zhang Zhimu said.

"Huh!" Emperor Chongzhen smiled bitterly twice and said, "Yes! ”

It's not just that Emperor Chongzhen doesn't understand Zhang Zhimu's doing, many people don't understand it.

Xiao Hongyu and Yang Yulin led a few children to go shopping and came back after shopping, and they were also very excited when they heard that Li Yan had announced the results of the trial in Yaogang, "I said Mr. Zhang!" If you are not at home, they dare to do such a big thing, is it too bold? ”

"What did you say? They all act in accordance with the law, and the trial is the right of the court! Zhang Zhimu said, "Don't follow the foolishness, don't care about what you shouldn't care!" ”

"I think they don't have you in their eyes!" Little Ruby was still very excited.

Yang Yulin didn't want to listen to Xiao Hongyu say this, and said politely, "I didn't tell you, don't worry about it!" What do you mean that there is no more in your eyes? ”

Yang Yulin spoke, and Xiao Hongyu really didn't dare to talk back!

"Huh!" Zhang Zhimu was also angry, "Yang Yulin is right to criticize!" ”

"You can bully me!" Little Hongyu was also very angry.

Zhang Zhimu said: "Little Hongyu, fortunately, your official is not big, otherwise, you have to take the law seriously!" ”

"Humph! In the future, if they catch something to judge me, you don't care? Little Hongyu was a little aggrieved.

"Hmmm! It's better that you don't break the law! After Zhang Zhimu finished speaking, he asked, "I see that you are so excited, do you want to intercede for someone?" ”

"Nope!" Xiao Hongyu replied very resolutely, "What do I have to do with criminals?" ”

However, such a resolute denial made Zhang Zhimu chuckle in his heart, and Yang Yulin's eyes also drifted towards Zhang Zhimu. Zhang Zhimu knew that the people in this trial were all people with a lot of money, and their families would use all their financial resources and manpower to carry out activities for them. Because this has been the habit of Chinese people for thousands of years. I'm afraid that the strength has been used on Xiao Hongyu. Zhang Zhimu felt that he had really done too wise to let Li Yan pronounce the sentence before he returned to the kiln. Otherwise, when they return to the kiln, they don't know how many things will happen. It seems that Li Yan's pressure is not small!

At night, Xiao Hongyu asked Zhang Zhimu to live in his room no matter what, and Zhang Zhimu knew that she must have something to say. Sure enough, after the two of them were busy on the bed, they rested for a while, Xiao Hongyu turned around and hugged Zhang Zhimu, kissed him, and said, "There is one thing I have to tell you, if I don't say it, I always feel awkward in my heart!" ”

"Why are we so divided between us?" Zhang Zhimu hugged Xiao Hongyu and said.

"My master and I returned to our hometown this time to deal with the repair of the old house." Xiao Hongyu said, "Actually, this was arranged by some people in my hometown. The clansmen in Master's hometown want to ask Master to intercede with me for the person who is trying in Yaogang! When we got home, they had already renovated the house. The elders of the clan in my hometown forced Master to ask Master and I to promise them and intercede for those people. The master couldn't help it, so he had to agree first. I also know that this is not right, but I don't want to fall out with those people in my hometown. They are not a few people, they are very powerful in their hometown, and we don't often offend them at home. My master and I both thought we would have to leave our hometown, but they brought a lot of gold and silver with them on our ship. Later, the master said that if he could talk to the kiln, he would help them, and there was no way to say it. Then find a way to give it back to them. Unexpectedly, some of them have already followed us to Yangzhou, and it is estimated that they will probably go to Yaogang together! This has made my mind very confused. Therefore, when I heard that Li Yan and they had already sentenced those people, I was also a little panicked! ”

"I can see that something must be wrong with you. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so gaffe! Zhang Zhimu said.

"It's so annoying, who are we recruiting to provoke whom?" Little Hongyu said.

"It's okay, give them back! We will send them the money for repairing the house in the house. Zhang Zhimu said, "In the future, stay away from them!" Before we arrived at the kiln, the sentence was over, isn't it even more to blame you? ”

"I also know, I just feel that this matter is very annoying, and I can also see that Sister Yulin is also very dissatisfied with me for this matter!" Little Hongyu said.

"There will be such things in the future, remember to refuse immediately and resolutely!" Zhang Zhimu said, "I estimate that the people in our family will inevitably have to be found." ”

When Zhang Zhimu talked to Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He about this, Ouyang He smiled and said, "Oops! It's not a big deal! You ask Mr. Chen, which of us has no one to intercede? ”

Chen Yufeng said: "We should legislate, and in the future, those who have made it clear will be sentenced!" The staff of our kiln gang, if there is intercession, we must deal with it seriously! ”

"Okay, I agree with Uncle Chen!" Zhang Zhimu knew that what he wanted to do in advance was to find someone to intercede, which was a big problem for the Chinese people. It is necessary to legislate early to restrict such things.

When the passenger ship left Yangzhou, the situation was not good, and the Huai River and the Yellow River were both watering. Lu Chengxiang stayed in the telegraph room every day to contact various places.

Ouyang He suggested: "We should inform the major state capitals along the Huai and Huang provinces to build airstrips in advance." In case of emergency! ”

This suggestion has been supported by everyone.

boarded the train back to Yaogang from Kaifeng, and on the dining car, Lu Chengxiang suddenly asked Yang Chang, "Hey! I said, can our diesel generator be used deep underground? ”

"That's fine, but we have to get the ventilation done first!" Yang Chang said, "The operation of the diesel engine needs to consume a lot of air, and it also needs to exhaust a lot of exhaust gases. If this is solved, the diesel engine will be able to work underground! ”

Zhang Zhimu smiled and asked, "What new ideas does Mr. Lu have?" ”

"That's right," Lu Chengxiang said, "both the Russians and the Ottomans promised us to go to them to build ticket shops and movie theaters, and I asked them to promise us to build a department store!" That's all right. Without electricity, our big shopping mall is not easy to do. I want to use a diesel generator, but the diesel generator is too loud, I want to put the diesel engine underground to generate electricity, is the sound a little quieter? ”

"This is not a problem, just let Li Di and them think of a way. We all have diesel generators on board, and we all have sound dampening measures. It can be done! "But in the long run, we still need to build coal power generation!" ”

"The coal power generation cycle is too long, and I want to see if I want to talk about it!" Lu Chengxiang said.

Zhang Zhimu said: "Actually, there is one more thing that we should ask them to agree to. Ask them to allow us to build temples in their places and allow ours to preach the Dharma in them! ”

Lu Chengxiang said: "That's right! I see that when our people pass by, they can bring monks who can preach the Dharma with us. We bought the land and built a monastery and told them that our people needed a monastery wherever they went. I think they don't dare to offend us now, and they will acquiesce! ”

Although both the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire agreed to the demands of the kiln workers, the negotiations did not go well.

The Russians delayed the Ottoman attack across the Greater Caucasus Mountains with all their might, largely due to the role of the kilnmen's muskets, but they also almost ran out of ammunition. Now the ammunition used by the Russian Imperial Army is almost all reloaded.

Count Petrov came to Chinatown in a steel-reed carriage to Chinatown on the Ula Pass, and felt that it was not as long as before, and the road on their side had been repaired, and the road was full of cars and horses, especially the steel-reed carriage in which he was now riding was no longer so bumpy, and it was much more comfortable to sleep in the car.

But after greeting the officers and soldiers of Chinatown and entering the city, Count Petrov's mood was not easy, he didn't know if it would be difficult to tell Jiang Ping to buy a thousand muskets this time, he knew that the musket last time was bought in Jiang Ping's personal name, and he originally promised to keep it secret, but the tsar wanted to put pressure on the Ottoman Empire and deliberately revealed it. It is estimated that Jiang Jian will be very unhappy. But there was no way, the front line was stalemate, if you couldn't buy muskets, it was likely that the Ottoman army would be killed, and the tsar was waiting for news from him in the Kremlin.

Jiang Pai and Count Petrov are also old friends, and Jiang Pai helped him raise a lot of military supplies in the Russian Empire. Jiang Jian also understood that Count Petrov also reaped a lot of benefits from it.

Hearing that Count Petrov had arrived, Jiang Zhu greeted him and took him by the hand and went into the parlor together.

What is being built in Chinatown today is not comparable to what it was built in the past. The living room is all mahogany furniture, which is very beautiful. Jiang Ji took out the tea before the rain and entertained Count Petrov.

Count Petrov picked up the teacup, sniffed it, drank some tea slowly, drank a little more, swallowed it slowly, closed his eyes vigorously, shook his head gently, and when he opened his eyes, he said, "Hehe! General Jiang! In Moscow, many people invited me to tea, and I told them that in the entire Russian Empire, there were not many people who really drank good tea, and I counted me as one! What a tea! It's like a good woman, and it's endlessly memorable! ”

"Count Petrov, you just drank Longjing tea before the rain! It is the best tea! Jiang Ji said.

"Hmmm! What do you say about Longjing before the rain? I know that you Chinese have to pay attention to many things! ”

"This pre-rain refers to our Guyu solar term, before the rain Longjing, that is, before the rain to pick Longjing tea. At this time, it is the time of the tea tree's 'one leaf and one bud', commonly known as 'weighing a flag and a gun', and it is the most mellow to make Longjing tea. Tea farmers in Longjing have a proverb: three days of early harvesting is a treasure, and three days of late harvesting becomes grass. What do you think? ”

"This good tea is endless, but let you say this, I don't know how much the tea tastes good! You Chinese are really amazing! ”

Count Petrov really felt that this dragon well before the rain was really good, but Jiang Ji also knew that after he flattered the Chinese, he was going to talk about things!

Jiang Jian smiled and said, "Count Petrov, we are old friends, you won't come to talk to me about some bad things again at this beautiful time, right?" ”

"No, no," said Count Petrov, "I have always been one to bring good news to my friends. I've brought you the news of making a fortune again this time! ”

"Come on! What you bring is the news of your fortune! Let's talk about it! Don't delay us enjoying the dragon well before the rain! Jiang Ji said.