"Rulin Pick-up" Magazine.

The atmosphere has not been very good these days, and there are two shareholders clamoring for a withdrawal. It can't be said that the withdrawal of capital is purely just a withdrawal of shares, and the money invested at the beginning is gone, and I want to completely dissociate myself from the magazine.

Zhai Wenben, Zhang Tianzhi and Li Xun sat together and frowned.

Those who cry and knock on the door are not only unsuccessful students, but also a few former scholars.

The students who failed to make the list were taken to the criminal department, and under the mutual report, they quickly confessed to several leaders.

The imperial court also counts what it says, and only takes back the three who made the most trouble, take back their university graduation certificates, deprive them of their fame, and never use them. There are also two who take the lead, who take back their college diplomas, but their fame is still there, and they can go to the examiners as high school graduates.

As for the former court scholars who participated, they were not so easily released, and they have been locked up in the criminal department for repeated interrogations.

"This morning, the last of the fallen students has been released," Li Xun said worriedly, "but the former court scholars who were arrested are all currently in detention." Family members are not allowed to visit, and they can't give money, so I don't know what the court will do. ”

Zhang Tianzhi also had a fluke: "The fallen scholars have all been released, and the former scholars should not have an accident." ”

Zhai Wenben said: "In the past two days, my right eyelid has been jumping, and I always feel that a big disaster is coming. ”

"Go and play brother, don't scare me." Li Xun became more and more nervous.

Zhai Wenben shook his head and said: "Today's son is quite similar to the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty. I have read half of the miscellaneous notes, and Ming Taizu once had a prison of words. Lu Xiong, the prefect of Yanzhou, wrote the word 'Yan' as the word 'Gong', which was disrespectful and was beheaded. In the Chinese book, Zhan Xi originally wrote a plaque for Taixue, and the word 'door' was missing a hook, which was regarded as an obstacle to recruiting talents and beheading him. Hangzhou professor Xu Yikui entered the congratulatory table, with the words "leading for the world". 'Then' sounds like 'thief', Ming Taizu thought it was an insinuation, and ordered to be beheaded! ”

"Is there such a thing?" Zhang Tianzhi also had a tight neck.

"It's true!"

Zhai Wenben said worriedly: "Your Majesty that day, learn more from Ming Taizu in doing things, in case ...... Alas! ”

The literati of the Ming Dynasty often wrote articles to arrange the emperor, including Zhu Yuanzhang. The "History of the Ming Dynasty" edited by the Manchu Qing Dynasty, many outrageous contents, are from the notes of the literati of the Ming Dynasty.

Take the literary prison of the early Ming Dynasty as an example, there may have been, but it is definitely not that excessive.

Just said that the three people Zhai Wenben just gave an example, Xu Yikui lived for more than 80 years in the official history, how could he die because "Ze" and "thief" have the same sound? There is also Zhan Xiyuan, a scholar in the middle school, Taixue was built in the fifteenth year of Hongwu, and it was also at that time that the plaque inscription was written. However, there are historical records that until the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhan Xiyuan was still alive and well, and on the order of Zhu Yuanzhang, he went to write an article and inscribe the seal on the monument of Zhou Madxian.

It is estimated that Zhu Yuanzhang offended too many literati, and after his death, he was madly smeared by literati writing books.

No matter what, the more the three people in front of them thought about it, the more they scared themselves.

"Bang!"

The downstairs door was slammed open, and there was a cacophony followed by footsteps at the top of the staircase.

"Dead!" Li Xun was so frightened that he was paralyzed, and he was trembling on the Taishi chair.

Zhai Wenben also seemed to be deflated, and muttered to himself: "Today, with a generous heart, you really want to kill people because of your words?" ”

"Bang!"

The door was wide open.

Several former court scholars were escorted in by officials of the Criminal Department, and many policemen followed them.

A former court scholar pointed at Zhang Tianzhi and said: "It's him, who got drunk in the painting boat last year, insulted the saint tomorrow in public, and criticized the imperial court's policy of dividing the fields. Not only can we testify, but also the famous prostitutes in the painting boat. ”

"I didn't, I didn't!" Zhang Tianzhi stood up in a panic and hurriedly defended.

Another former court scholar pointed to Zhai Wenben: "This guy also criticizes the Holy Son of Heaven, saying that the emperor is so confused that he should not set a time limit for the former dynasty scholar to take the examination." ”

"Also, this crying door knock is also a series of them from it. Otherwise, we, the scholars of the former dynasty, did not fail in the imperial examination, why did we go to the door of crying together? They said that they should take the opportunity to ask His Majesty for his life, maybe everyone in the previous dynasty will be able to take the exam! ”

"Li Xun also slandered the government, saying that the officials of the new dynasty are all unlearned and unskilled!"

The official of the criminal department who was the leader said with a gloomy face: "Take these people away, seal the newspaper, and see if there are any articles slandering the imperial court!" ”

The three were restrained by the police, as if their bones had been removed, and they were dragged away like boiled noodles.

Regarding swearing, "Da Ming Law" is very strict.

Cursing for no reason, ten rods.

scolding the elders, one year in prison, and sixty canes. Scolding the elders of the same generation, a hundred rods.

Scolding direct elders, such as grandparents, parents, and in-laws, is punishable by hanging depending on whether the circumstances are serious or not. Even if the emperor granted amnesty to the world, such prisoners would not be pardoned.

Scolding the imperial court, depending on the specific situation, can be sentenced to Ling Chi and Zhu clan!

Today, the "Datong Law" has long been promulgated in the world, and in the process of implementation, some regulations have also been amended.

Relatively speaking, it is much more lenient than the "Da Ming Law".

The relevant contents of the "Datong Law" are as follows:

If you scold someone for no reason, you will be punished with a whip (you must take off your pants and beat them in public, which is the same as below).

Scold the elders, if the elders make a big mistake, they will be exempted from punishment. If the elders are innocent, those who curse will be punished with ten lashes. Scolding the direct elders, if the elders make a big mistake, the scolding person will be punished with ten lashes. If the elders are not wrong, the rod will be punished sixty!

Confucianism rules the world with filial piety, and Zhao Han can only modify it to this part.

In fact, no matter what dynasty it is, the legal provisions on swearing are basically not strictly enforced. was scolded, the first reaction was to scold, who was full to report to the official?

The "Law of Datong" also has provisions criticizing the emperor and the imperial court.

First, as long as there is conclusive evidence to prove that this person criticizes the emperor and the imperial court (criticizing the local government does not count, and the local official can be scolded if he does not do a good job). Whether this man is right or not, he will be whipped twenty times first. In case of recidivism, the sentence is six months' imprisonment. Those who refuse to change their religion will be exiled to the frontier.

Second, there are blatant critics of the policy of dividing the land. The first offense is sentenced to half a year's imprisonment, the fame is revoked, and the franchise business is not allowed. The second offense, exile to the frontier.

Compared to all dynasties, this is already very benevolent.

And so far, no one has been punished for this, mainly because no one has reported it to the government. Whining in private can't be confirmed—only fools would talk in public.

Zhai Wenben, Zhang Tianzhi, and Li Xun were quickly taken to the Criminal Department, and the famous prostitute was also called for questioning.

Dali Temple personally tried the case, and it took a few days to find out the details.

"Poof!"

The shocking wood fell, and the Dali Temple Judge (Judge Zhengqipin) ruled in court:

"Zhang Tianzhi, male, from Xiushui, Jiaxing, Zhejiang. insulted the Son of Heaven in public, criticized the court Tian Zheng, and connected the scholars to kneel and cry Donghua Gate. The evidence is conclusive, according to the "Law of Datong", the punishment for several crimes is combined: 40 lashes, half a year's imprisonment, and a fine of 20 taels of silver. If there is a recidivism, it will be dealt with severely! ”

"Zhai Wenben, male, from Zichuan, Jinan, Shandong. insulted the Son of Heaven in public, and connected the scholars to kneel and cry at Donghua Gate. The evidence is conclusive, and according to the "Law of Datong", the punishment for several crimes is combined: 40 lashes and 20 taels of silver. If there is a recurrence, the punishment will be severe. ”

"Li Xun, male, from Jiangning County, Jinling Prefecture. slandered the court in public, and connected the scholars to kneel and cry at Donghua Gate. The evidence is conclusive, and according to the "Law of Datong", the punishment for several crimes is combined: 40 lashes and 20 taels of silver. If there is a recurrence, the punishment will be severe. ”

"Do you have any objections? If there is any objection, appeal as soon as possible, and my superiors will judge the case. ”

The three of them looked at each other, and they all had a sense of joy for the rest of their lives.

Dali Temple really judged according to the "Datong Law", and did not kill their heads because they scolded the emperor.

Li Xun hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, the grass people have no objections, and I promise that they will never do it again in the future."

This thing is really scared, and if you commit it again, you will have to go to jail for half a year. If you don't change your teachings, you will be exiled directly!

He only had the courage to complain, and he really didn't want to go to prison or exile.

Zhang Tianzhi shouted in court: "I don't accept it, why are the two of them just whipped and fined, but I have to go to prison for half a year?" ”

The commentator of Dali Temple said: "Because you criticize Tian Zheng." ”

Zhang Tianzhi asked: "Could it be that criticizing Tian Zheng is more severe than criticizing the Son of Heaven?" ”

The judge of Dali Temple sneered and patted the "Datong Law" on the table: "That's how the law is determined!" What else do you have to say? ”

Zhang Tianzhi wanted to speak and stopped, but after all, he didn't bite the other two.

At the same time, Zhai Wenben and Li Xun bowed their heads and did not dare to speak. They also criticized Tian Zheng in private, but outsiders didn't know about it, and they were afraid that Zhang Tianzhi would confess to them at the moment.

"Retire from the court, and retry the case of "Confucianism" at a later date." Dali Temple commentator said.

The stone that had just fallen in his heart was hanging again again, and Li Xun asked boldly, "Still ...... Not finished yet? ”

The commentator of Dali Temple said: "Your personal case has been closed, and the case of "Confucianism" has not yet been tried. You are a co-founder of a newspaper, haven't you read the "Fu Zi Law"? With regard to the handling of newspapers, the "Fu Zi Law" has strict provisions. Do not slander others, and do not discuss the government in vain. The Guangxi imperial examination fraud case was basically ascertained to have no such incident. This is slander! And you criticize the imperial examination in the newspapers, which is a vain discussion of the government! ”

The law of the new dynasty of Datong, the imperial court and the local government were separated.

The local government arbitrarily formulates local terms, or if the local officials do evil, the newspaper can discuss it. However, slander cannot be slandered, and slander is slander. (This clause is actually unclear, and there is a lot of room for maneuver when deciding a case.) ）

And the vain discussion of the government is aimed at the central court. The policy formulated by the central government does not allow newspapers to be arranged at will!

The "Da Ming Law" was revised six times before it was determined, and the "Datong Law" has only been changed once so far, and will continue to be revised according to the implementation situation.

Li Xun kowtowed and cried: "Lord Commentator spare his life, the grass people will withdraw their shares when they go back, and they will never run a newspaper again in the future!" ”

If serious consequences are caused, the maximum penalty is exile, and this thing is so scared that he is about to pee his pants.

The commentator of Dali Temple reprimanded: "Stand up, the new dynasty will judge the case, and you must not kneel!" If you dare to kneel down again, you will disrupt the court, and you will drag it down and hit the board first. ”

Zhai Wenben didn't speak again, and he was even more frightened in his heart, there was a manuscript in the newspaper hall. Before it has time to be revised, there are many violations, and if it is targeted, it can be more serious than slander and arguing about the government.

The manuscript of this book has been placed in front of the emperor!

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