County office, torture room.

An old official came with a booklet in his hand, with a slightly flattering tone: "Little boy, this is the "Da Ming Law". ”

"Thank you, sir." Zhao Han took it with both hands.

The old official smiled: "Don't dare to be." ”

Idle all day long, bored, Zhao Han pondered to get a copy of "Da Ming Law" to see.

First, you can pass the time, second, you can familiarize yourself with and recall traditional Chinese characters, and third, you can understand the legal knowledge of the Ming Dynasty.

Those officials of the county government couldn't figure out the details of Zhao Han. Some people think that he is Fei Yinghuan's junior, and some people think that he is Wang Yongshi's junior, anyway, he is quite respectful to Zhao Handu, and acquiesces in his free entry and exit in the county office's rooms.

The fox is fake and the tiger is mighty, Zhao Han is deep in the three of them!

As for the matter of the scholar, of course Zhao Han did not discuss it with the little sister, and Zhao Zhenfang would definitely say "listen to the second brother".

As a domestic slave, as long as he is not abused, he actually has no psychological burden.

At least it's better than being a beggar, and in two or three months, it's going to be winter. In the era of Xiaoice River, I am afraid that the winter in the south is not good, what if the little sister is sick and feverish again?

As long as you can grow up, it's not like you can just leave!

Fugitive slaves will become black households?

Hehe, I'm a homeless person, and I don't seem to have much to lose.

What's more, Da Ming sees that it is coming to an end, and when the time comes, there will be people everywhere, and maybe he will be able to do a great career.

Being a shunmin under the rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Zhao Han thought that he didn't have that blessing, and the hairstyle of the money rat tail was too ugly. You have to fight, it's best if you can succeed, but if you fail, you will become a monk, or take your little sister into exile.

The reason why he didn't immediately agree to Fei Yinghuan was purely to wait for Wang Yongshi to come back, in case Wang Zhixian could provide better conditions?

……

Sitting in the torture room, Zhao Han opened "Da Ming Law".

The opening chapter is a preface made by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, expounding the original intention and significance of promulgating the "Da Ming Law", followed by the ritual system of mourning for the elders.

The five costumes of the funeral, the decay, the decay, the great work, the small work, and the hemp.

In fact, according to the distance of relatives, the deceased is clothed in linen and filial piety, and the style of each mourning dress is different.

Zhao Han didn't have any difficulty guessing, but there were still some terms that he couldn't understand, so he could only ask the old officer of the torture room: "Sir, stepmother, adoptive mother, grandmother, biological mother, stepmother, I can understand all of these." Who is the Mother in particular? ”

The old official patiently explained: "The mother or biological mother died of illness, and the child was raised by the father's concubine, and this concubine was the son's loving mother. ”

"I see." Zhao Han suddenly realized.

Judicial terminology, as it is, is different from colloquialisms and must be answered by professionals.

Zhao Han finished reading the "Costume Chapter", and had to sigh that the etiquette was cumbersome.

For example, if a concubine can give birth to a son, the husband's other children must be called "concubines". If you can't give birth to a son, then you don't have the qualifications to be a "concubine", and you won't get the family status you deserve. It's really expensive for a mother to rely on a child!

Looking down further, Zhao Han suddenly came to his senses.

Good guys, Ling Chi chapter!

And there are a lot of entries in Ling Chi, not only for the crime of rebellion.

If there is no reason to kill a family of three or more, the presiding judge can directly sentence Ling Chi. Children and grandchildren who beat their elders to death can also be sentenced to Ling Chi.

When the elders die, take in the elders' wives and concubines, and ask for beheading!

If the brother is dead, take in the sister-in-law or brother-in-law, and hang it!

Zhao Han asked the old official: "Sir, this is a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, I'm afraid it won't really be hanged, right?" ”

The old official smiled and said, "The law is dead, but people are alive." If the family is poor, the brother dies and the sister-in-law is widowed, it is difficult to raise the children, and the brother has no money to marry a wife. What about sister-in-law? Something that everyone is happy about. If the people don't raise it, the officials won't hold it accountable. ”

This can also be heard in reverse, the younger brother accepts his sister-in-law, violates etiquette and religion, if the people move, the official will be investigated!

Continuing to look down, Zhao Han was a little frightened.

Those who beat their brothers, sisters or elders within four suits until they are seriously injured will be hanged regardless of the reason!

"Da Ming Law" is really harsh.

After only reading three articles in the torture room during the day, Zhao Han held the law book and planned to take it to the county government house to continue reading.

Before leaving, Zhao Han suddenly asked, "Excuse me, sir, what is the origin of the righteous man (slave)?" ”

The old official was stunned for a moment, and explained in detail: "The household registration is divided into principal and vice, and the righteous man who lives with the master is attached to the main household of the main family and is regarded as the descendant of the main family. The righteous man who lives separately from the field is registered in the sub-household of the main family and is regarded as an employee of the main family. In addition, if a righteous man or a righteous woman is not adopted for a long time, they are also regarded as servants of the Lord's household. ”

Zhao Han frowned and said, "What is a hired worker?" ”

The old official explained: "It's hard to say. The hired workers are between the good and the low, the bad is not cheap, and the good is cheap. During the employment period, he was lowly, attached to the master's family, and his status was not as good as that of a domestic slave. If the employment contract is terminated, they can become good citizens, and their children and grandchildren can also participate in the imperial examination. ”

Okay, Zhao Han suddenly opened his eyes.

This hired worker is not another hired worker, it belongs to the legal term of the Ming Dynasty, and is commonly known as "hired slave", not an ordinary worker in society.

Hired workers were not considered their own by their masters, so they were often treated harshly, and even domestic slaves could bully them. But at least there is still a memory, there is no need to change the surname of the ancestors, and the children and grandchildren can still participate in the imperial examination normally!

Theoretically, when the employment period expires, the employee is free to leave.

However, in reality, the hired workers must be mistreated by their masters, and they will not save much money at all. If you don't have the financial ability, of course, you can't stand on your own, so it's better to be a house slave honestly.

"Thank you, sir, for your advice." Zhao Han hugged "Da Ming Law" and walked towards the county ya's house.

……

Wang Yongshi returned to the county seat, but he didn't return to the county government much.

This gentleman was so bold that he withheld the summer grain that had been levied and refused to send it to Hejian Mansion to hand it in. Instead, the money and grain were used to help the victims of the disaster in the county, and Shangshu asked the emperor to reduce or reduce taxes.

If you don't pay taxes, it will be difficult to pass the performance appraisal.

Wang Yongshi is risking his future to save the lives of countless victims!

Not only that, but he also coerced and killed the master book, eliminated the power of thieves, forced grain merchants to stabilize grain prices, and forced large households to donate money and grain. For a time, the gentry were boiling and complaining.

There was money and food, so Wang Yongshi built an official warehouse and lent grain seeds to the victims.

The victims who really had no land to cultivate were asked to repair the county seat, and then dredge the canals to rebuild the abandoned Tangguantun Post Station.

In this way, he was so busy that Wang Zhixian had already forgotten about Zhao Han.

Even Fei Yinghuan, seeing Wang Yongshi again, was half a month later.

Wang Yongshi was tired and haggard, and seemed to be much older, and he smiled and said: "Brother Zhao, you are a rich and noble son, and you live a very leisurely and comfortable life." ”

Fei Yinghuan sighed and said: "Alas, why should Brother Zhao be like this, I'm afraid you won't be able to wear this black gauze hat next year." ”

Wang Yongshi was a little helpless, but he could still laugh, and pretended to be relaxed: "I am not the life of an official, it is better to dismiss the official and return to his hometown as soon as possible." One person losing his official position is better than losing his life for thousands of people, and this account is very cost-effective. Buddhism has clouds, saves people's lives, and wins the seventh-level floating slaughter. I have built 100,000 layers of floating slaughter this time, maybe I can let my children and grandchildren enjoy some shade blessings. ”

Fei Yinghuan was speechless, so he could only straighten his clothes and bow towards Wang Yongshi to the end.

Wang Yongshi smiled and said: "I have sent my master to Hejian Mansion to deal with the prefect and the imperial history. I only hope that this official hat can be worn through next spring, so that the people will not be green and yellow, and there will be another famine for his mother. ”

Fei Yinghuan felt heavy and said ashamedly: "Brother Yizhao cares about all the people, I might as well do it." ”

Wang Yongshi suddenly laughed: "Anyway, I, the county magistrate, also made the silver go through the door." If you lose it, you lose it, it's just a loss of some money, and the right to throw it to Sister Yao in the Qinglou. ”

Fei Yinghuan was finally amused, and said: "The official of the Ministry of Officials is indeed like Sister Yao, and those who come when they give enough money will not refuse." ”

Wang Yongshi smiled even more happily: "In this way, the Ministry of Officials is the first green building in the world!" ”

Fei Yinghuan joked: "Shangshu is an old bustard, and the waiter is a turtle prince." ”

"Hahaha!" Wang Yongshi burst into tears with laughter, and suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Zhao, I have studied hard in the cold window, is I a bitch or a benefactor?" ”

Fei Yinghuan muttered, "Bitch." ”

Wang Yongshi said: "Even if I am a bitch, I want to be Liang Hongyu." ”

Fei Yinghuan pouted and said, "Then I can be Su Xiaoxiao at most." ”

"Su Xiaoxiao is enough," Wang Yongshi said sadly and indignantly, "Most of the officials in the world are not as good as bitches, and it is not easy to be a famous prostitute for a generation." ”

The two had a long talk, and finally simply sat down in the castle tower and drank.

The sun is falling.

Fei Yinghuan patted his ass and got up, clenched his fists and said, "Brother Zhao, the foolish brother is here to resign." ”

"When are you leaving?" Wang Yongshi asked.

Fei Yinghuan said: "I'll leave tomorrow." ”

Wang Yongshi said: "I wish you a smooth journey." ”

Fei Yinghuan said: "The children who offer the strategy of breaking the enemy, I plan to accept them as dog scholars." He didn't reply, probably waiting to see you. ”

Wang Yongshi frowned and said, "Why take advantage of people's danger like this? ”

Fei Yinghuan said: "It's true that I'm in danger, but my Fei family is declining, and the dog is a natural idiot." If I die one day, the dog will not be able to keep the Fei family business in Goose Lake, and sooner or later it will be swallowed up by other sects. I've got to leave a minister for my son. ”

"Brother Jokhang is also painstaking." Wang Yongshi expressed understanding.

Fei Yinghuan said: "This son is very clever, and it will not be a thing in the pool in the future." If he really has the talent to go through the heavens and latitudes, I will also help him rise to the top and be a strong reinforcement for my Goose Lake Fei clan. If he is only a middle-class asset, he can also assist the dog to keep the family business. Left and right, horizontally and vertically, is not a loss. ”

Wang Yongshi smiled: "You have a good calculation." Anyway, I sent someone to seal twenty taels of silver to him, and helped Brother Dazhao cut off his distracting thoughts. said, and teased and ridiculed, "Cultivate this son well, maybe he can enter the cabinet as a minister, and then promise marriage, won't you be able to prosper again in the lead mountain?" ”

Fei Yinghuan couldn't cry or laugh: "Brother Zhao, why do you want to ridicule me again?" ”

Wang Yongshi scolded: "You are a bastard, two lifters, calculating one child." No face, no skin, shameless! ”

Fei Yinghuan excused himself and said: "Calculation is calculation, it didn't hurt nature, and even saved the lives of their brothers and sisters." ”

"If it weren't for that, Lao Tzu wouldn't have helped you," Wang Yongshi couldn't help but burst into foul language, "Although you are slippery in this dog's life, you still have a little conscience." It's not like a beast in the Manchu Dynasty, and the conscience has been eaten by dogs! ”

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