The case was settled, and Di Renjie ordered the two prisoners to be taken out of the court.

Chen Sandou, who was spurned by the anger of the public, had completely wilted and did not dare to shout again. Zhao Yijie struggled and refused to leave, "General Xue, I beg you to help me!" ――I don't want to go to the bitter cold land of Lingnan to spend the rest of my life, I want to go to the frontier, I want to kill the enemy! ”

"Di Gong, it's better to leave him to stop for a while." Xue Shao said.

"Okay - bring Zhao Yijie back!" Di Renjie agreed, and said in a low voice, "Although this person deserves to be exiled for his crimes, he still has good thoughts in his heart when he reads him, and he still has good thoughts in his heart. ”

Xue Shao smiled slightly, "Those who know me, Di Gongye!" ”

Zhao Yijie was brought back again, knelt down in front of Xue Shao in front of the hall, kowtowed and banged, "Ask General Xue for help!" Ask General Xue to fulfill it! ”

"Get up!" Xue Shao sighed and said, "Dali Temple sentenced you to exile, and the law is strict and will never change. As for where to exile, it's not for me to say. Unless there is an order of amnesty, no one can help you! ”

Zhao Yijie knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "General Xue is a relative of the emperor and a favorite general, General Xue will definitely be able to find a way!" Zhao kowtowed to you! ”

Xue Shao waved his hand and pulled Zhao Yijie up.

"Gonggong Zheng, His Majesty ordered you to come to observe this case, but what edict has been issued?" Xue Shao turned his head and asked the eunuch who was hearing the trial with him.

Eunuch Zheng hurriedly gave Xue Shao a salute and said: "Your Majesty did not issue an edict, only ordered the little slave to come and observe, and after going back, he only reported the trial to His Majesty after the original version, just that!" ”

Xue Shao nodded with a smile: "Then you must remember not to forget to convey Zhao Yijie's repentance and earnest request in the public court to His Majesty." ”

"The little slave will never forget!"

"In addition......" Xue Shao smiled and said, "Gonggong Zheng might as well say a few more words for Zhao Yijie in front of His Majesty." No one is at fault, and knowing mistakes can improve a lot. If His Majesty could pardon and order Zhao Yijie to be exiled to the border pass to give him the opportunity to pass the credits, maybe the Tang Dynasty would have one less prisoner with great sins, but one more warrior who killed the enemy bravely! ”

"The little slave must do his best!" Eunuch Zheng replied in the affirmative.

Everyone could hear that Xue Shao was turning a corner to help Zhao Yijie ask for his life. The emperor is concerned about Zhao Yijie, since Xue Shaodu has already spoken in public, where is the reason why the emperor is not perfect?

"Zhao, thank you general!!" Zhao Yijie was excited and knelt down again.

The people outside the hall praised one after another, saying that Xue Shao was both fair and strict, scrupulously protecting the law, and did not lack the taste of human affection, which was indeed rare!

After the trial of the case, the onlookers dispersed, but the voices of discussion continued. Presumably, it won't be long before today's court trial and the names of Xue Shao and Di Renjie will spread throughout the entire Chang'an City.

Xue Shao and Di Renjie went down to the hall together and went to the official office to rest.

Far from being relaxed and happy, the two were also a little depressed.

"General Xue, is it possible that you really plan to hand over all the cases of the Thousand Cavalry to this official to deal with?" Di Renjie smiled bitterly and said, "If this is the case, there will inevitably be a turmoil within the Qianqi, and people will be panicked." General Xue, you are cocooning yourself! ”

"The villain is difficult, I have to send it on the string." Xue Shao also smiled bitterly and said, "The words have been released, and I have no possibility of retreating." In fact, even if there is no Chen Sandou's on-the-spot attack, I have this plan. I hope that all the troops of the Thousand Riders are men who stand up to the sky, and they must dare to act - come here! ”

"What are the general's orders?" Lu Siyi immediately came out to promise.

"You can take a few brothers to the Wannian County Office now, take all the Qianqi case files there, and hand them over to Di Gong!"

"Yes!"

Di Renjie stood up solemnly on the spot, and bowed to Xue Shao: "General Xue, you really do what you say!" ”

"Di Gong has an overreputation." Xue Shao returned the salute and smiled bitterly, "It is said that Di Gongzhi's wisdom is as deep as the sea, can you teach me how to stabilize the morale of the army and calm the anger of the people after I go back?" ”

"General Xue is humble." Di Renjie smiled and said, "You are the one who leads the soldiers, and you know the heart of a sergeant best." Since you already have a thought in your heart, you must be confident. Why ask Di again, a layman? ”

Xue Shao shook his head with a wry smile, "There is a way, but it may not work." At least, I have to help Di Gongken help me! ”

Di Renjie stroked his hair and laughed, "General Xue really didn't come empty-handed!" ――Tell me, how can I help you? ”

"Di Gong is wise, I can't hide this little thing from you." Xue Shao smiled and said, "Actually, on the first day of my tenure, I was determined to make Qianqi change. In this first step, it is necessary to conclude the cases committed by Qianqi in the past and give an explanation to the people first. To tell the truth, handing over one's subordinates to outsiders to punish crimes is a big taboo for those who lead troops, and it is easiest to lead the army to be disheartened and deviated from morality. Because of this, the previous thousand cavalry lieutenant generals were desperately protecting their shortcomings, and outsiders were not allowed to scratch the slightest bit of the thousand cavalry soldiers. In the long run, they have developed the arrogance and arrogance of thousands of horsemen, and violated laws and disciplines. The people of Chang'an complained about the thousand horses, but the government was helpless to take the thousand horses! ”

"yes!" Di Renjie nodded and said, "As a judge, Di has long heard about Qianqi. But for a long time, Di has never received a report of a brown thousand horse case. The government below has suppressed all the cases related to Qianqi. Di also took the initiative to ask, but the people below said that this was to maintain the royal reputation and dignity. When it comes to His Majesty, Dali Temple has no right to interfere anymore - the words have been said on this, and the people below refuse to report the case, even if Di has the heart to investigate, he can only do things according to the rules, so he can't help it! ”

"In the final analysis, this is the protection of officials and officials, deceiving superiors and subordinates." Xue Shao said: "Can they suppress the case and the resentment of the people? Over time, the people's anger and hatred for Qianqi will be transformed into their dissatisfaction with the government and the imperial court, and their doubts about the law and His Majesty. Those people's so-called loyalty to the monarch is actually a bully and a harm to the monarch! - So, I'd rather take the risk this time, which will have to pay off all the cases that have accumulated over the years. In a short period of time, I may be resented and blamed. But over time, people will know that I did the right thing! Your Majesty will definitely understand and support my actions! ”

"General Xue is really a generous and loyal countryman, with great wisdom and true courage, which is by no means comparable to ordinary laymen!" Di Renjie bowed his hand again, "Di, admire!" ”

"Di Gong praised, what a courtesy." Xue Shao hurriedly returned the salute and said, "Although I have considered the big aspects more thoroughly, but to handle the specific operation, I still need Di Gong's help to help me!" ”

"General Xue, just show it." Di Renjie said, "If Di does his best, he will do his best to help!" ”

"Okay, with Di Gong's words, I dare to let go of my hands and feet to do things." Xue Shao said: "According to my investigation, there are no less than 100 people suspected of committing crimes. Xue had also read some law books in his spare time, and knew whether the crimes they committed were severe and what kind of punishment they should receive. As far as I know, there are indeed some of them who are worthy of the sin of degrading exile, or even beheading. ”

"Oh?" Di Renjie was slightly surprised, "Among the thousand horsemen, is there anyone who is more serious than Zhao Yijie and Chen Sandou?" ”

Xue Shao nodded with a wry smile, "The two of them just happened to hit my knife edge, so they were judged to be typical." Actually, they're not the worst of the Thousand Riders! ”

Di Renjie took a breath of cool air, "What are the general's plans?" ”

Xue Shao frowned slightly, and said, "My idea is that we must not let such villains and black sheep stay on the side of Qianqi and accompany the emperor. However, I can no longer push them to the public for trial, which will indeed damage the reputation of the Thousand Horses and the prestige of the royal family, and His Majesty will be very unhappy in the face. ”

"It makes sense." Di Renjie nodded approvingly, "The justice of the law is important, but those of us who are ministers cannot abandon the monarch's majesty. ”

"So I'm going to deal with them with military law!" Xue Shao's eyebrows sank, and he said: "Your Majesty has already granted me the right to arbitrarily dictate the thousand horses, and I can cut it first and then play." After I have dealt with this group of people, I will privately contact the victimized sufferers in the name of Qianqi, give them some compensation and give them justice. Di Gong thinks, how? ”

Di Renjie thought seriously for a moment and nodded: "It is reasonable and legitimate, what the general is concerned about, it is very appropriate!" ”

"Then for this group of sufferers who have suffered the most, I also ask Di Gong to come forward to appease first." Xue Shao bowed his hand and said, "At least, don't let them go to court or make a big splash." ”

"Good. This matter is wrapped up in Di! Di Renjie returned the salute and answered categorically.

"As for the other offenders, as long as the offense is not particularly strict, I hope that they can be dealt with in a negotiated manner. After all, they are all old cases, and if they are all turned over and tried one by one, there will be a suspicion of making a big fuss and trying to make a name for themselves. Xue Shao said, "Those who have suffered from the suffering, I hope that Di Gong can find them as much as possible, and then Di Gong will investigate and negotiate on his behalf." As a result of the negotiation, whether it is to come to the door to make amends, repay the goods, compensate the money, or bully the man or the woman who is about to return the living person, or bear other responsibilities, I will do my best to supervise the implementation of each case. Never favor any one of the thousand horses, and never let a bitter master still have complaints! ”

"So, Great Goodness!" Di Renjie praised: "In fact, the ultimate purpose of the judgment of the law is not to take people for their lives, but to settle disputes, restrain evil thoughts, and lead people to good. The law of mediation and negotiation that the general spoke of is very much in line with the original intent of the law, and is higher than the punishment itself! - Goodness, great goodness! ”

"Since Di Gong also agrees with this, it seems that it is indeed feasible." Xue Shao breathed a sigh of relief, "In that case, I will start handling this matter as soon as I go back." Di Gong, but if you have anything, you can send someone to inform me at any time. But if there is any difficulty, Di Gong must speak out. ”

"Good!" Di Renjie arched his hand and said: "You and I, a word is a decision!" ”

"It's a deal!"

Xue Shao exhaled a little, thinking that a pair of burdens had just been put down, and before I had time to enjoy the joy of relaxation and victory, another new burden was immediately pressed on my shoulders. Well, the heavens will descend on the Si people......