fictionpage Chapter 161: Warm Up With 1,000 Miles First
Chapter 161: Warm Up With 1,000 Miles First
Xu Sima has obviously given in, why did Xu Qing do this? Doing so would be of no benefit to him or to himself at all!
In fact, was he lying to himself the whole time he behaved like that that day?
The world is bustling, all for profit.
County Magistrate Su has become like a fool because of his daughter. Could it be that such a smart person as Xu Qing would not want 60,000 taels of silver for a mere girl? !
Either stupid or crazy!
Sure enough, if the family does not enter the house, the members of the Su family are sick! Being able to be the son-in-law of the Su family is also sick!
King Xian looked at Xu Sima from a high position and said, "The magistrate of Yong'an sued you for corruption and bribery, can you plead guilty?"
Xu Sima knew that the 60,000 taels of silver handed over by the magistrate of Su County was the most powerful evidence, and his own salary could not afford 60,000 taels of silver...Although his ancestors went through business, the 60,000 taels of silver can be easily found after a little checking. The origin of the 60,000 taels of silver can be easily found out.
Ancestor's family background? Already exhausted!
Xu Sima's body was limp on the ground, his eyes were blank and he said, "I plead guilty..."
Xu Qing cupped hands on the side and said: "During his reign, Xu Sima not only accepted bribes privately, but also bullied Liangshan, and even indulged his son Xu Shen, so that his son bullied men and women, and even directly or indirectly killed five of them." The daughter of a family, committed a heinous crime a few days ago and even led someone to break into the shop below, intending to commit murder and injure others."
As soon as Xu Sima heard Xu Qing speak like this, his dull eyes became sharp again. He looked at Xu Qing, breathing quickly, stretched out a hand and pointed forward: "You! You! Xu Qing, you can't do this! Didn’t you forgive him when I led someone to Qingxue’s study? You can’t do this! You can’t force him to die!”
This is the ideology of people in this era. If you commit a crime, you can go to jail or even die, but you must leave incense.
And now... Xu Qing said this because he wanted his Xu family to have no children and grandchildren!
It has been a rule since ancient times to kill people and pay for their lives, and to pay back debts!
When Xu Qing heard Xu Sima's words, he cupped his hands again and said: "Your Majesty, you heard that Xu Sima left his post without any orders from his superiors during his Shangya time, which should be a crime of dereliction of duty."
When Xu Sima heard Xu Qing's words, his eyes revealed disbelief...why...this situation...is quite familiar...
Moreover, can this be serious enough to be counted as a crime of dereliction of duty? This is at best a desertion, and it would be better to give a verbal warning.
How could it be serious enough to be a crime of dereliction of duty? !
Is there still Wang Fa? Is there still a law?
Is there no one who can take care of this person? !
King Xian nodded and said, "The evidence is solid."
King Xian and Xu Qing have already completed their plot, and today all this is just a process.
Moreover, none of what Xu Qing said was false!
All with solid evidence!
Xu Qing can't do anything illegal!
You said that Xu Shen's men were severely injured in the shop that day? That's our self-defense!
After pretending to glance at the file about the Xu family's crimes submitted by Xu Qing, the virtuous king looked at the people in the hall and said, "Yongzhou Sima and his sons have committed thirty-two crimes, each of which is a serious crime, and the crime is extremely heinous. The crime of forcing five women and two households to death will be enough to sentence you to beheaded! Since it is a capital crime, you will be sent to prison and beheaded next year!"
At this moment, Xu Qing from the hall suddenly said: "Wait a minute!"
County Magistrate Su's expression changed, and he quickly scolded: "Don't be rude in front of the prince!"
Then County Magistrate Su said to the Xian Wang cupped hands: "Xu Qing, a merchant, has never seen the prince's face and doesn't understand etiquette, so please forgive me." Su County Magistrate knows that Xian Wang is sitting on the prince's position. Exercising the power of the emperor, meeting the virtuous king is almost the same as meeting the emperor! It must not be lost in etiquette!
When King Xian heard what Xu Qing said, he dismissed the yamen servant, looked at Xu Qing and said, "Xu Qing, what else do you want to say?"
The Xian Wang didn't understand what Xu Qing wanted to say at this time, the sentence was over, it was already a death sentence, could it be...he came to intercede? It doesn't make sense!
Xu Sima looked at Xu Qing, and there was a gleam in his eyes. At this moment, he can be regarded as a dead person. At this time, Xu Qing spoke, and it seemed that there was nothing else he could do except beg for mercy... He... really wanted to Did you plead for yourself?
At this time Xu Qing said: "Return to the lord, Xu Sima and his son sentenced to death so hastily, I think there is something wrong."
As soon as these words came out, Xian Wang, Su County Magistrate, and Xu Sima were all taken aback for a moment. He... really came to intercede?
Su County Magistrate and Xian Wang both frowned, what is this kid doing? Really come to beg for mercy? What is he plotting?
Xu Sima's eyes showed a look of joy, he grabbed Xu Qing's clothes and said, "Master Xu Qing, please help me, your lord has a lot, save the villain, the villain can do nothing, You save the villain..."
Xu Sima knew that Xu Qing had a lot of connections with the Prince Xian's Mansion. If Xu Qing was willing to intercede, maybe he could save his life. give it a try.
After listening to Xu Sima's words, County Magistrate Su also found it inconceivable that the death penalty imposed by the prince would be useful for Xu Qing to intercede? Did he drink too much? Or was it that he was completely dumbfounded after receiving such a huge blow all of a sudden?
King Xian was also a little puzzled, what exactly did Xu Qing want to say? Really pleading? There was no such thing when I was talking about the lines!
The wise king ranks second in the world in terms of how the army behaves, and no one dares to be the number one, but he is not very good at handling political affairs, and he knows even less about judging cases, not to mention him, it is him Little Brother, the current Emperor Chu is not good at judging cases either!
Which emperor would have nothing to do and learn the work of Dali Temple Minister?
Xu Qing colluded with him for these words and judging skills today. At this moment, Xu Qing randomly added words to himself, did he consider his feelings? !
Could it be that such a heinous person, King Xian, can let Xu Qing live just because of a few words? !
King Xian made up his mind, no matter what Xu Qing said, Yongzhou Sima could not escape the death penalty! Not to mention Xu Qing, it's useless for my daughter to intercede!
Don't think that Xu Qing can arbitrarily interfere with the law by doing some practical things for Da Chu, it is impossible for wishful thinking!
Xu Qing coughed and said, "My lord, the death penalty is for Xu Sima and Xu Shen who forced the people to death, but he has not been convicted of corruption and bribery."
Xian Wang was stunned, didn't he come to intercede? But it's not right either! Does it still make sense to directly impose the death penalty and other charges?
King Xian looked at Xu Qing and said, "Since I have already sentenced Sima of Yongzhou to death, the existence of other crimes has already been added to the death penalty. How can it be said that he has not been sentenced?"
Xu Qing shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I think it's not right. If someone kills someone, it is considered a capital crime, and then he commits all the other crimes in Dachu's law. In the end, the death penalty is still the same. Is this fair to other prisoners?" ?”
King Xian was slightly taken aback when he heard this, as if something was wrong...but it seemed right...
King Xian coughed and said, "In your opinion, what should we do?"
Xu Qing said: "In my opinion, Xu Sima should be sentenced first for the crime of embezzlement and bribery. First, he should be exiled for a thousand miles to warm up. After Xu Sima warms up, he will continue to be punished for other crimes. Finally, the death penalty will reflect our self-confidence. The fairness and justice of the laws of Great Chu."