The ruthless methods in the eyes of others, but here in Luo Yan, he feels that he is doing just right. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

He didn't care what the princes were thinking at this time. This sentence was only a little heavier than what had been promised to them in the natural center. As for the leaders of those chivalrous societies, it is okay to sentence them to exile for thousands of miles, and treating them differently according to the circumstances of the case is already the greatest compromise that Luo Yan can give them.

At this time, many princes were hidden in groups of teahouses and restaurants near Dali Temple. Every time Luo Yan finished trying a teenager, someone ran over to inform them of the news.

The biggest advantage of differential trials is that they can win over a group, neutralize a group, and then suppress a group.

At this time, like the Marquis of Xunsheng, their heirs are just guarding the city gate in Chang'an City, although they still need to pay some more money, but at least they can take care of one or two under their own noses. So these people are destined to be a group of people who are attracted by Luo Yan.

And the backbone of the Chivalry Society, although many of them are honorable, but the number is too small. Even if Luo Yan's punishment is too severe, there is no way to appeal.

There are a few princes who have a dislike for each other, and even some gloat. Among these people, there are one or two, and the one involved in the case is their only sister-in-law. This deprives the right to inherit the title, and in the future, there will be a fire in the backyard.

Luo Yan shouted outside amid the applause of the onlookers, "Okay, you can disperse separately." This matter is over, if you have any opinions, you can go to someone else. ”

Luo Yan was really tired at this time. After staying up all night, these teenagers held on for most of the day, and they didn't even eat in the middle. In addition, the sun was warm at this time, Luo Yan just wanted to find a place to sleep well, and then report the case to Li Chengqian in detail.

Walking through the crowd of onlookers consciously getting out of the way, Luo Yan found a carriage and brought himself home.

Not to mention sleeping until dark. With the applause of the people, the results of Luo Yan's trial were quickly spread throughout Chang'an City.

While countless people are clapping their hands, there are also many people who are full of doubts.

Penal Department.

As the center in charge of the world's lawsuits, the Criminal Department has great power. It is here that the annual review of the death sentence is submitted, and after detailed discussions, an opinion is finally given. It can be said that many people in it have the right to decide life and death with a word.

Naturally, they also heard about the case of the Chivalry Society. Although this case is not under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Department, they still have to file a copy of the results of the handling.

If they encounter such a thing in the future, it can be regarded as having a precedent to follow, which is of great benefit to them.

"Lord Wang, Cheng Guogong's method of trial like this, I'm afraid that we will never be able to use it." There was a small official holding the file copied from Dali Temple, and said helplessly to Li Daozong, who was sitting in the public hall of the Criminal Department.

Two years ago, Li Daozong obtained a large amount of food because of his merits, and in order to make way for others, Li Shimin had no choice but to transfer him from Dali Siqing to the secretary of the Criminal Department. Although they are all managing lawsuits, Li Daozong obviously has real power this time.

Hearing the little official say this, Li Daozong asked curiously, "Oh? What does this mean? ”

The little official smiled bitterly: "The real difficulty in the case of the Chivalrous Society is that the identities of the people involved are complicated, and it will affect the situation in the court at every turn. So naturally it's quite tricky to deal with. Cheng Guogong cut through the mess so quickly, which seems to be extremely powerful, but in fact, it also minimizes this impact. It is not so much a means of litigation as a means of doing things. ”

Li Daozong smiled: "You are a little official, you obviously have a low status, but you seem to be standing on a high place to watch things." However, if you really want to say that it is a means of doing things, you have no choice. But this matter has to be said by Luo Yan himself. ”

Li Daozong and Luo Yan also had several relationships before, although the friendship was not deep, but this court nobleman was too eye-catching, and Li Daozong also knew some of Luo Yan's personality.

He also read the results of those trials, but unlike this little official, Li Daozong saw a different way of thinking.

The next morning, Luo Yan was specially summoned into the palace.

Yesterday, I fell asleep for most of the day, and I didn't have time to report the trial to Li Chengqian. The most conscientious Dali Temple sent a copy of the results, but there were many things in it that he didn't understand, and Li Chengqian still needed to ask Luo Yan.

Standing on top of the court, he was silently watched by many officials. The very people's eyes here are difficult to understand, which makes Luo Yan feel so uncomfortable. If I had to say what it felt, it would be to almost think I was a gorilla in a zoo.

After dealing with some trivial matters, Li Chengqian asked: "Cheng Guogong, the case of the Chivalry Society was concluded yesterday, should you explain to everyone some problems in the trial process?" ”

Li Chengqian is not looking for fault, but just wants to use this to open the prelude to the discussion of this matter.

"Questions? If His Royal Highness and the princes have any questions, just ask, Luo Yan will definitely know everything. Luo Yan didn't know what these people wanted to ask, so he still gave the initiative to the courtiers.

Hearing Luo Yan so refreshing, a courtier immediately came out and asked: "Chengguo Gong, someone said in the past that you had a close relationship with many princes involved in the case, I don't know if during this trial, did you increase the sentencing of these people because of this, so as to get rid of your suspicion?" ”

Luo Yan was a little angry.

This guy obviously has some darkness in his heart, and he actually thinks that Luo Yan is the kind of person who has no bottom line.

"If you can find out which person I'm punishing in a biased way, you might as well find it out and show me. But if you can't find it, then don't talk nonsense. "Luo Yan is not stupid, once he takes the offer to explain, it will be completely unclear.

"However, some of the names of Cheng Guogong's punishment this time have never been before, which makes us have to be suspicious." This person was one of the people who said earlier that Luo Yan had a relationship with those princes.

Luo Yan smiled: "As we all know, most of the laws and regulations of the past dynasties were corporal punishments such as cane and whipping, and there were exile punishments such as five hundred miles and two thousand miles, or prison sentences such as labor and military service. However, although the two were evil, they were often sentenced to the same crime. ”

Looking at some people's expressions of understanding, Luo Yan continued: "Prison is a method of indoctrination, but this method will only be used as a last resort. Then, different culpabilities correspond to different punishments, and only by clarifying the canonical punishment can it really play a role in deterring Xiaoxiao. ”

"Otherwise, since it is playing an educational role, it should be treated equally." An official stood up with the intention of refuting Luo Yan, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was immediately despised by many people. It was the people of the same faction as him, and they all looked at him with the eyes of pig teammates.

At this moment, Luo Yan grabbed the handle: "In this case, then someone in the market deliberately killed you, so you can kill you by mistake?" Or is the public just a misdemeanor in front of the palace, and he can also be treated with a great disrespectful crime? ”

Looking at the man's pig-liver-colored face, Luo Yan continued to explain: "In this sentence, the main punishment is nothing more than imprisonment and exile, but in order to distinguish the severity of the evil, two more things have been added: a fine and a deprivation of the right to inherit the title. I call it, an additional sentence. ”

"Additional sentence?" For this very novel name, even Li Chengqian is a little curious.

"Yes, it is the supplementary punishment, which means to add to the main punishment." Luo Yan nodded.

"It's just that it's a bit too harsh. My generation of scholars, is it unkind and righteous to be so strict with the criminal law? A big Confucian stood up and questioned Luo Yan like this. In his opinion, Luo Yan, as the leader of the new generation of Confucianism, should not be so ruthless.

If Luo Yan is really unkind, then he, the elder, will definitely stand up and set things right.

"Not really. What is benevolence and righteousness, in the public, in the clear, in the honest, in the righteous. The law is severe, and small punishments lead to great commandments. If you have touched the law, you are immoral and should be punished severely. ”

The old man sighed, stared at Luo Yan over and over again, and then said to him: "Since you have the bottom in your heart, then I won't say much, but in the future, you must remember not to be the cool official that Qianfu refers to." ”

Lao Ru is kind-hearted, and Luo Yan naturally won't treat the two of them like before. bowed to the old man, and then agreed: "This matter is really too special, so Luo Yan will be like this." Now, if it weren't for the king's order, Luo Yan would not have touched the criminal law. ”

After listening to Luo Yan's words, Li Chengqian's face was a little embarrassed, but the old man nodded and said to Luo Yan approvingly: "Since this is the case, it is the best." ”

After appeasing the old man, Luo Yan looked around and continued to ask: "Which one else has questions, Luo Yan will answer them one by one." ”

However, after Fang Cai's answers, most of the doubts in this case have been explained. Although some people still want to exonerate a few of them because of their personal relationships, they also extinguish their minds at this time.

This is the end of the court's defense, but it has a far-reaching impact on the public.

The emergence of supplementary sentences can be said to give sentencing more room for choice.

Many people think this is a sign of the increasing severity of the law, but those who actually come into contact with the prison know that it is a blessing for many prisoners.

According to the previous law, many people were only close to heavier punishments, but they were not enough to be punished severely, but they could not be given lighter sentences. In desperation, these people will be punished with heavy sentences. Although Li Shimin has repeatedly stated that he wants to reduce his punishment, even if it is commuted, such a situation cannot be avoided.

Since then, most of the perpetrators have complained bitterly. But now, the additional punishment proposed by Luo Yan has resolved the original heavy sentence through fines and hard labor. For a time, the study of supplementary sentences even became a special study for prison officials.

At this time, Luo Yan continued to become the gentle and elegant teaching assistant of Guozixue. (To be continued.) )