Chapter 0158 is depressed, it's wrong, there's no way to modify the title, so be it

(4th Update)

On the day of the public trial, even though it was already the summer harvest season, the people still put down their farm work and came to Mengqicheng to watch.

At Wen Yi's request, officials from Langhu, Jin'an County, and Dongning Island were all present to watch.

More than 20,000 people gathered together, but there was no noise at the scene, only the sound of Gan Xian reading the guilt spread far away.

Speaking of which, these people did not commit many serious crimes, at least nothing like reckless disregard for human life or anything else happened, and they were basically embezzlement and prestige.

Three of the most serious crimes were forcible to take people's daughters as concubines.

It's just that because Wen Yi said before that concubines are not allowed for the time being, they didn't dare to make it public, but stayed at home in the name of a maidservant.

According to the rules of officialdom at the time, these were not crimes.

However, Dongning Island has its own rules, not to mention that Wen Yi intends to stand up for power, so he will naturally be sentenced heavily.

More than 20 people, some of whom committed lesser crimes, were dismissed from their posts and never hired, and were sentenced to prison sentences in serious cases—all of whom were sent to mines or horse farms for re-education through labor.

Five were sentenced to death, including three who forcibly recruited women.

Fortunately, those who have been dismissed from their posts have been sentenced, especially those sentenced to death, have shouted that they have been wronged, and there are also those who have told their merits in the hope that the net will be opened.

Some simply scolded, saying that Wen Yi was ruthless and unjust.

The eyes of many people around him flickered, as if they were moved by their words.

Wen Yi got up and came to a person and said, "I remember you, your name is Tao Du, right?" I and I are still fellow villagers, and we fled together from the north to the Jin Kingdom, and then to Lingnan together. ”

Tao Du seemed to grasp the life-saving straw, and said again and again: "It's me, it's me, the lord of the country will spare me this time for the sake of our fellow villagers, I don't dare anymore." ”

Wen Yi ignored him and continued: "Your ancestors have been slaves to a big family surnamed Qi for generations, and I heard that your mother-in-law was insulted by the steward, and you went to seek justice and was beaten half to death. ”

The scandal was revealed, and Tao Du's face was a little unbearable: "I...... I punched him a few times as well. ”

Wen Yi said angrily: "You were also a poor person who suffered humiliation back then, and you should understand this kind of pain. Even if you can't be a good official if you become an official, at least you can't do anything to rob people's daughters, right? ”

"But look at what you've done, what's the difference between you and the butler who bullied your mother-in-law?"

Tao Du realized that something was wrong, and he was a little panicked, and said: "I really know that I am wrong, and I don't dare anymore." ”

Wen Yi shouted: "Spare you? Ask all the people of the city if they will answer...... He wants me to let him go, will you agree? ”

The audience was silent, and after a while, I don't know who shouted: "Don't agree." ”

This sentence was as if to release a signal, and the crowd erupted with angry shouts: "Don't agree, don't promise, kill him, kill him." ”

Tao Du sat on the ground with his legs limp and a stream of yellow water flowing out from under his body.

The other prisoners also trembled and did not dare to speak again.

The surrounding officials who were watching the execution also had their hairs standing up all over their bodies, and at this moment they felt the anger of the people.

After the people quieted down, Wen Yicai continued: "One of all the people in the Tang Kingdom is counted as one, either exiled prisoners or fleeing exiles, all of whom have suffered countless humiliations......

"From the very beginning, I have been telling you not to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, and not to inflict on others what you have suffered when you get ahead......

"A person who is truly responsible and effective is not to enslave and bully the people, but to make the people's lives better, so that more people can remember your good ...... from the bottom of their hearts"

"I know that people's hearts are complicated, and it is impossible for everyone to have this kind of awareness, but I definitely did not expect you to corrupt so quickly......"

"From the time we arrived in Jin'an County to develop Langhu Lake to the present, it has only been two years, and some people have forgotten their past and intensified their efforts to bully others......"

"I'm also at fault for being negligent in disciplining...... From today onwards, I will always keep an eye on you, and whoever makes a mistake will be dealt with, and don't tell me anything about it, there is no mercy in front of the law of the country. ”

"At the same time, all the people of the Tang Kingdom are summoned, if they find that the officials have violated the law and discipline, they can go to Mengqi City to complain to me......"

"And you officials, if the people come to you to complain, if you don't answer or ask, you will be regarded as accomplices and punished."

"I've already set the rules, don't blame me for not teaching and punish ...... when the time comes"

After saying that, he threw up his sleeves and left.

Those officials hurriedly bowed down and said, "Congratulations to the lord of the country." ”

Wen Yi didn't dare to get up when he walked far away.

At this time, the crowd erupted again in chanting: "Long live the lord of the country, long live the lord of the country......"

At the end of the public trial meeting, Wen Yi met with all the officials in the Guanghua Palace.

Sitting on the chair and looking down at the officials below, everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to look at him, and after scanning his eyes around, he said lightly:

"Do you think those people are pitiful, think I'm ruthless and unrighteous?"

"The ministers don't dare."

Wen Yi sneered: "No need to hide it, I know your thoughts very well, do things hurt them." If they die, it's not normal for you to have no idea. ”

"Two years ago, you were either homeless or criminals, and all you wanted was a place to live and a bowl of food to fill your stomach."

"Now that you not only have a big house to live in, but also endless delicacies, all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas, your wishes have been satisfied, and it stands to reason that you should be content."

"It's a pity that people's hearts are fickle and insatiable, and now your thoughts have changed again, and it is no longer enough to satisfy your desires when you are well fed and clothed, and you want to enslave others and enjoy the pleasure of being a human being."

"From a homeless person to a rich man, from a rich man to an official, and then he still wants to be a big official, and he wants to be a prime minister in the court and dominate the world......"

"And then, I'm afraid only this position under my ass will satisfy you, right?"

"The ministers don't dare." The officials below broke out in a cold sweat, and their waists were about to bend to the ground.

Wen Yi scoffed: "What's not to dare? The Son of Heaven took turns to come to my house this year, and two years ago I was just a first-class citizen, so if I can sit in this position, you can naturally do too. ”

"The ministers would never dare to have such a rebellious idea."

"Smack." Wen Yi grabbed the cup in his hand and threw it in the center of the hall and smashed it, and said angrily: "Since you don't dare, clamp your tail for me." ”

"As long as I am still the lord of the Tang Kingdom for one day, you will abide by my law. If you feel that you can't stand it, you can go, the outside world is very big, and I wish you a bright future. ”

"If you really can't do it, just learn from me, find a place to build your own country, be the master of your own house, establish a set of your own laws, do whatever you want, and no longer have to look at people's faces and be angry."

All the officials bowed their heads and trembled, and did not dare to speak.