It's getting dark.

When Han Gang retreated into the train, he glanced outside the temple gate by the way.

Through the transparent glass window, the reddish streak clouds had darkened, just as dusk was approaching and night was approaching.

His feet were slightly sore, which reminded Han Gang that he had been in the palace all day.

I went to the court twice and discussed state affairs for another afternoon, and I was still very excited mentally, but I was still physically tired.

However, Han Gang, as the youngest among the ministers, really compared to endurance, no one can beat him.

To drag out this controversy until the night, or even tomorrow, to ensure that he is the last to laugh.

Although Zai Fu and the others have seats, Han Gang doesn't think that he will lose to Wang Anshi and Han Jiang, and even Zhang Dian may not be able to win him, and he is more than ten years old.

In fact, the Empress Dowager also gave Han Gang a seat, and because Han Gang was inconvenient to do it, even the rest of the important ministers were treated favorably.

But since Li Ding, no one has the idea and courage to sit on an equal footing with Zaifu, and they all resigned. Han Gang hadn't returned to the Zaizhi class at this time, so it was inconvenient for his colleagues to stand in front and back, but he sat down loudly, so he could only stand with him.

Under the light of the lights that had already been lit, Su Song could be clearly seen in front of him, his face was already tired, but before suppressing the courtiers other than Zaifu, he still had to endure in the hall.

It's just how to convict Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang, and the political hall has been arguing for almost an hour.

Previously, Han Gang bluntly said that he should be vigilant against the thieves who were not detained, and he wanted to prevent them from jumping over the wall in a hurry. even asked Wang Hou and Li Xin to drag out the artillery to deter millions of soldiers and civilians in Beijing.

At that time, under the pressure of the sound of artillery, all the important ministers were silent, and they did not dare to take their lives to say that there would be no rebellion.

But with the news that Wang Hou and Li Xin gradually took control of the city, the atmosphere in the palace changed.

Li Ding and the others were excited again.

The Zaisukes insisted on asserting their authority.

Both Han Jiang and Su Song clearly supported Han Gang's opinion.

There are a large number of spies in the city, many of them must be more or less related to the rebellion, as well as members of the Imperial City Division's personal guards, Imperial Dragon Sizhi and other members of the Praetorian Guard, as well as officials who have been close to Zhao Hao, Cai Qu, Zeng Bu, Xue Xiang and others, they are all nervously waiting for the court's verdict. If the verdict on Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang is too strict, the possibility of causing chaos in the event of a catastrophe will skyrocket.

And when the group of rebellious remnants of the worried party saw that the imperial court spared the lives of Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang, they knew that the imperial court would fulfill its promise and would no longer be instigated by alarmists.

"But if the laws of the court are trampled on indiscriminately, and even rebellions can save their lives, who will be afraid of the royal law in the future? Lower one level to hanging, and leave the whole corpse. This is Li Ding's most rebellious concession, "Rebellion is not enough to set an example to the world." ”

Han Gang snorted coldly. It's all dead, who cares if it's a bun filling, or if it's completely bloodless?

Han Gang himself didn't care, presumably Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang, who were facing the death penalty, wouldn't care about the difference between the two.

But many people care, so the two punishments of hanging and beheading are the death penalty included in the law - Ling Chi and beheading are not included in the punishment system - but hangings are one level lower in rank than beheading. If you don't cut it, you will be strangled, and if you don't cut it, you will flow.

Speaking of which, since the hanging is not a serious case, it will basically be delayed until after the autumn execution begins. There are often disasters in the world, and there are often people in the heavenly family who are seriously ill, and the number of amnesties granted by the imperial court is far more than imagined. Before that, if you can bump into the amnesty, then it is equivalent to escaping. Many of the condemned prisoners were not subject to amnesty, and most of the hangings were among the pardons.

In addition, when the local government submits a large verdict to the court and the criminal department for approval. The approval ratio of beheading is much higher than that of hanging, and many sentences of hanging will be changed to exile to reflect the benevolence and prudent punishment of the imperial court.

In a sense, the sentence of hanging is equivalent to a suspended death sentence for future generations.

Although Li Ding's attitude towards Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang was not to spare a single life, but to leave a whole corpse for them. But whether it is on the side of the court or in the eyes of the world, hanging is an unprecedented leniency.

"Zeng Bu was also a scholar and a ruler. If the court wants to be lenient, it can allow it to judge itself with the dignity of a full scholar. ”

They don't ask for a canonical punishment, but leave a decent one for them...... Han Ganghu's heart moved, Zeng Xiaokuan mentioned Zeng Bu, and Xue Xiang threw it aside.

It's a tragedy. Han Gang sighed secretly.

Who made Xue Xiang not a jinshi? Inherently discriminated against.

"No." "What if someone is unwilling to be killed and rashly rebels?" ”

The lives of Rao Zengbu and Xue Xiang, this is what Zai Fu showed to people, even if one died, it also hurt their prestige.

With the benchmark in place, the officials below will not sentence the death penalty. Once there are no two benchmarks, the upper limit of the punishment that those who follow the thieves will receive is hanging. No matter how the court or the world looks at it, in the eyes of the rebellious henchmen who are waiting for the guilt, the court always wants their own lives.

"Since they will be thieves, don't expect them to be afraid of the king's law." Han Jiang didn't seem to be convinced of his old age, and he was still arguing with others, "Only when I see that I can save my life, will I be afraid of Tianwei." ”

Power is really a good medicine that can make people full of energy, and after the loss of Cai Qu, Han Jiang also began to rejuvenate.

The two sides are still at loggerheads.

People talk a lot, which is not bad.

If it's just the Zaifu discussing together, many things can be decided in a few words.

And with the addition of dozens of officials at or above the level of attendants, with different interests, it is difficult to make a decision that satisfies everyone. So as time passed, the sky turned from light to dark, and they still didn't discuss a result. Today is just the beginning, and if it continues in the future, I am afraid that there will be more.

Han Gang didn't expect his colleagues in the palace to decide on a procedure that would reduce friction due to inefficiency.

What matters are directly decided by Zaifu, what matters must be discussed by officials above the two systems, and what matters must be brought into the palace for discussion by all officials above the service system in Beijing.

It's nice to have such a program, but it's not that easy.

Mutual compromise is based on equal strength.

For the remaining prime ministers and rulers, just by virtue of this merit, and the power that Cai Qu, Zeng Bu, and Xue Xiang have concentrated more on themselves after the defeat of the three people, they have enough ability to do these chattering waiters, straight bachelors and bachelors in one go, and replace them with a group of obedient ones.

If they have the opportunity and ability, why don't they do it? And to compromise and seek perfection?

With such an idea, Zaifu, who would never back down, and the important ministers who thought that they could vote for the queen mother's favor, went toe-for-tat, and the atmosphere in the Chongzheng Palace became more and more tense.

The opposing sides let the Chongzheng Hall sit again and delay it forever.

Han Gang couldn't wait any longer, so he went out of work again and saluted the Queen Mother: "The minister thinks that the time is too late, and it is not appropriate to delay it too long, so as not to hesitate outside the palace." ”

Li Ding immediately retorted: "This matter is uncertain, how can the outside of the palace not hesitate?" ”

Han Jiang was also displeased: "Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang are not forgiven, how can the hearts of people outside the palace be determined?" ”

Han Gang's proposal drew attacks from both sides at the same time.

"Han Gang's intention is that this matter can be put aside first and the others can be resolved in advance. It's not too late to talk about it later. ”

It's just a change in the order of discussion, although they all feel that Han Gang has a deep meaning, but no one objects to his proposal. Even if you don't give in, you're tired after all.

Empress Dowager Xiang was also tired of listening, so she breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "What kind of matter do you want to discuss according to Han Qing's intentions?" ”

"Except for Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang, there are not a few people who have been captured from the rebellion. It is better to decide where to be tried. ”

"Just leave this matter to Kaifeng Mansion!" Zhang Dian said, "Since it is a case in the city of Tokyo, Kaifeng Prefecture is responsible for it." ”

Under normal circumstances, ministers who have committed serious crimes, or some highly controversial cases, are basically handed over to Dali Temple, Yushitai, the Trial and Criminal Court and the Criminal Department to go into battle together, and sometimes, they have to be sent to the inner servants to supervise the trial.

But this time, the trial of the traitors was handed over to Kaifeng Mansion.

Li Ding frowned, but did not stand up to object. Although the result of Shen Kuo's judgment will definitely uphold Zaifu's intentions.

But if one or two things have to be argued with the Zaifu, on the side of the Queen Mother, it will leave a bad impression.

What's more, the Queen Mother may rule for the sake of the so-called execution, and after agreeing to hand over the trial power to the Zhu Fa Division, she will stand on the side of the Zai Fu and let Zeng Bu and Xue Xiang go.

Calm both sides so that things can be resolved sooner. It would not be surprising if the Queen Mother did this.

Li Ding was in the limelight before, and almost became the spokesman of the important ministers, he didn't stand up, and for a while, no one else came out to oppose it.

"It's okay, I'll hand it over to Kaifeng Mansion." Xiang asked the queen Han Gang: "Han Qing, what do you think?" ”

Han Gang would rather be judged by Yushitai and Dali Temple.

In this rebellion, the Zaifu must fulfill their promise to pardon the sins of serving the party, even if they do not fight back early, they must be exempted from the death penalty.

But if Shen Kuo makes such a judgment, no matter how well the judgment is written, it will be difficult to get the approval of most important ministers. And Shen Kuo's own reputation is not very good, if he really wants to be found in trouble, he can't prevent a few hands at all.

"There is no objection to the minister." Han Gang said, "I believe that Kaifeng Mansion will judge according to the law." If not, there will be Dali Temple and the Criminal Court to review later. ”

If he wants to pass the review of the legal divisions after the verdict, Shen Kuo cannot give a light sentence to the traitor's henchmen. Shen Kuo can't afford the crime of leniency. Moreover, the verdict was rejected by the judicial department, and if Shen Kuo, who had no face, could not invite the queen mother to administer justice for him, then he would only have to resign from the post of Quanzhi Kaifeng Mansion.

What was Han Gang thinking? What is Zhang Dian doing?

Wang Anshi turned around on the faces of his son-in-law and the old man, and he couldn't understand it for a while.