Chapter 553: The Triumph of Public Opinion

Just as Han Xiong racked his brains to think about the time to get out, Fang Yingwu suddenly opened his mouth again: "Han Xiong! None of you here are open-mouthed, do you plead guilty? It is important to know that this official has always adhered to the principle of frankness and leniency and strictness in resistance. ”

Han Xiong was tossed by Lord Qincha again and again today, and his brain was seriously insufficient. When I heard the words, I thought, the hero doesn't suffer the loss in front of him, and now he obviously can't get out of it, it's better to admit the crime of spreading rumors, and how much can the punishment be?

What's more, Lord Qincha said frank and lenient words in public, and so many people witnessed it, and he definitely couldn't go back. So Master Han gritted his teeth and replied: "I have indeed heard the wind and rain and spread rumors, and I am willing to confess my guilt here." In addition, there is no need to ask the yamen to go to the house to investigate! ”

Fang Yingwu smiled slightly, then turned his head to the left and right and said, "Since Han Xiong has already confessed his guilt, what do you think you should do?" ”

Everyone discussed a few words, and in the end, Mr. Li Yingzhen came forward, "In accordance with the leniency of the adults, you can fine some money and admonish you." ”

This punishment can be called very light, so Mr. Li wants to emphasize the sentence "follow the meaning of leniency". Under the gaze of everyone, Fang Yingwu pondered for a moment and nodded: "That's okay!" ”

Han Xiong breathed a sigh of relief, if he could settle things with just a little money, he would naturally be willing to do it. This was already many times lighter than he expected, and it seemed that Fang Qincha also had the intention of calming things down.

At this time, everyone praised Fang Qincha together, and the hall was full of praise such as "magnanimous" and "the prime minister can support the boat in his belly". Han Song thought for a few words, and planned to step forward to talk about the scene.

"Gentlemen, slow down!" Fang Yingwu raised his hand to stop everyone from speaking, and then said, "This is the end of the private crime." This official can not blame Han Xiong for making this official's rumors, but the public crime still needs to be discussed. ”

I don't know when. Several officers and soldiers escorted the royal flag into the hall and displayed it on the left and right of the seat of Lord Qincha.

What is the rhythm of this? Everyone and Han Xiong looked at each other. Once again, I couldn't keep up with Chincha-sama's train of thought. However, today, they never seem to have the idea of touching through Fang Qincha.

"Recognize what this is?" Fang Yingwu pointed to the royal order flag and asked Han Xiong, but he asked knowingly, who in the hall could not know what the king order flag was.

Fang Yingwu continued: "If you attack the official's private morality, the official can not care about you. But if you collude with the same party and instigate a conspiracy to resist the Chincha Decree and rebel against the King's Command, so that the Chincha Decree will not work, what should you be guilty of such acts? ”

Han Xiong argued: "Isn't what the adults just said and rumors the same thing?"

Fang Yingwu immediately said sternly: "Business is a public matter, and a private matter is a private matter. How can there be no distinction between public and private? Private crimes are verified by the kings, and the official has forgiven them, lest some people say that the official treats people harshly, but only the king law speaks for public crimes! ”

Han Xiong felt a wave of anger lingering in his heart, as if he was about to explode, he couldn't help jumping up and shouting: "It's not enough to kill people, what else does Lord Fang want?" Please give it pleasure in the next! ”

The reason why he was angry was because he had been deceived by Fang Qincha again! Just now, Fang Qincha used leniency as bait to induce him to confess. saved a lot of work, and then threw out the argument of public and private crimes!

The same thing, two charges were dealt with separately! In particular, he deliberately emphasized the royal flag, which was clearly a crime to add a second class! I hate myself for being confused just now. He even took the initiative to confess his guilt!

Facing Han Xiong, who seemed to be a trapped beast, Fang Yingwu was unmoved, and said hesitantly: "Fortunately, this place is not above the public court. Otherwise, you're going to have one more charge of roaring in court! But the king's flag is here, do you dare to offend! ”

Han is eloquent. Zhilu Dao couldn't argue with himself, so he simply didn't say a word. Stand there with your eyes closed.

Fang Yingwu sighed to the left and right again: "Previously, the official had scruples, and he didn't want to pursue Han Xiong out of selfishness, but the monarchs advised me not to lose a big deal because of a small thing, since the public opinion is like this, I have to investigate his guilt."

Now that Han Xiong has pleaded guilty first, how should this public crime be dealt with? I have to ask you to bother to plan a thing or two on behalf of the official! ”

Can we really be useful when we speak? Someone spoke up: "How dare we, who are not non-legal officials, act beyond our authority?" ”

Fang Yingwu replied: "This is wrong, after all, this official is a little suspicious, so let's use public opinion to decide!" lest it be rumored that the official is pretending to be a public servant and retaliating for personal gain. ”

In the end, it was the respected Mr. Li who spoke, "If it is true that there is a party to fight against the king's order, fortunately, it has not caused a major disaster, Lord Fang, in the spirit of benevolence, it is better to scold thirty people in public to set an example." As for the other comrades, they are all accomplices, and it is sufficient to punish and admonish them in accordance with the previous fines. ”

Fang Yingwu agreed again, "The old gentleman is reasonable, if you don't have different opinions, you will act as the will of the people." ”

Everyone nodded in unison, this old Mr. Li was still looking at the villagers, and Han Xiong had nothing to say, and even secretly rejoiced.

He was convicted of death against Qin Cha again, and the punishment could be large or small. In addition to the fine, the matter will be closed after 30 boards, and it will be considered that it has escaped, which is better than killing the head and stealing the family to fill the army and punish the army.

Fang Yingwu raised the wine cup and thanked him: "Today, I really want to thank you for coming forward to punish the villain and avoid the suspicion of this official." ”

Coming to Xie again? Everyone was already allergic to the word "Xie", but they had to respond: "Lord Fang's words are serious, don't dare!" ”

At this time, a sergeant was about to lead Han Xiong down to be tortured, and Fang Qincha suddenly remembered something, "Slow! I almost forgot to ask one more question!

Han Xiong, you gang up to fight against the Qincha Decree, what is the motive? The official wants to know what Lu Dao does, why do you want to do this? ”

Han Xiong was stunned, what kind of problem is this? What else could be the reason? Of course, I'm afraid of checking my lord's own land! As for why he would be afraid of taking stock of the land, the Buddha said that it is not easy to say

So Han Xiong couldn't say anything, he couldn't say that he wanted to make trouble when he saw that the announcement of the Qin Cha was not pleasing to the eye?

Fang Yingwu's smile gradually converged, his face was as cold as ice, and he could still feel the cool air from a foot away. Why can't you answer? Could it be that you have a ghost in your heart? Could it be that your Han family has hidden the land and is afraid of being investigated, so it is urgent? ”

Without waiting for everyone to react, Fang Yingwu took the case and shouted angrily: "This official is ordered to come to Suzhou Mansion, and the issue of money, grain, land and land is the biggest official business of this official, and nothing else can be compared!"

Today, I was almost evaded and fooled by you, a traitor, and I was really a soft persimmon that I was a good official to handle?

Say! Have you ever hidden your land and evaded your taxes? You eight or nine wealthy families have united to form a party, do you all have the same thoughts! ”

After being reprimanded by splitting his head and covering his face, Master Han, a gentleman who dominated one side outside the Ping Gate, couldn't even get angry, and he just wanted to cry at this time. Lord Fang still dares to call himself a "soft persimmon" with this method, so aren't everyone else rotten persimmons?

Very dissatisfied with Master Han's reaction, Fang Yingwu snorted coldly and said with a sneer: "Still refuse to answer?" Yes, this official is not a pro-people official, and unless there is an extraordinary time, he should generally not directly interrogate civil affairs."

Somehow, Han Xiong remembered the more than thirty people who had been cut down by the river, and the back of his neck suddenly felt cold. Yes, the Qin Cha should not directly interrogate civil interference with the affairs of the local yamen, but there is nothing wrong with taking out the royal flag, even if it is cut first and then played

Others were still staring dryly, and Mr. Li, who had experienced the sea of eunuchs, sighed softly, as if he finally understood the final answer to a difficult question.

He came forward for the third time, and the other party responded: "Although those decrees are Lord Fang's intentions, they are still announced by the government after all.

In my opinion, Han Xiong's concealment of land and resistance to the decree should be sent to the yamen for careful trial. As for the rest of the party, they were arrested and interrogated one by one. ”

Fang Yingwu's face turned warm, and he said to Li Yingzhen: "The old gentleman is worthy of being a representative of the people's will, this is the old man's words, and this official really can't go beyond the ordinary." ”

He also instructed the sergeant: "The gentry in Suzhou have identified Han Xiong as guilty, and it is inconvenient for this official to be arbitrary, so you must send the prisoner to the government for trial, and there must be no mistake!" ”

Hearing that he was about to enter the yamen, Han Xiong not only did not panic, but relaxed. Now, can you finally be freed?

At this moment, he would rather go to the yamen and be locked up in a dark prison than face Fang Qincha again.

Seeing Master Han Xiong, who was tied up by the five flowers and still tied up by the five flowers, everyone was speechless during the banquet.

Going around and around, Fang Qincha still calmly and without criticism went around a wealthy gentleman and his relatives and friends into the yamen.

As long as you have been a local official and have dealt with local gentry, you know how rare the "no criticism" of Lu Dao is.

No, according to Fang Qincha, it was actually the public opinion that sent Han Xiong in.

Public opinion, hehehehe. If you knew this was the case, why bother! (To be continued......)

PS: First shot! There should be two more rounds tonight, and then ask for votes