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Chapter 374 Aunt Xue's plan
Chapter 374 Aunt Xue's plan
Not long after, Jia Heng and Jia Zheng entered the Daming Palace.
Speaking of which, Jia Zheng seldom came to the inner study of Daming Palace, so he was in the solemn and solemn palace, and when he saw the middle-aged emperor sitting behind the table, his heart froze, he didn't dare to look more, bowed his head in salute, and said: "Chen, Yuanwailang, Jia Zheng, pay homage to the Holy Majesty, long live, long live, long live."
Jia Heng also saluted, see: "Chen, General Yunhui, Jia Heng, pay homage to the Holy Majesty, long live long live long live."
"Zi Yu, Jia Qing is flat."
Emperor Chongping's eyes wandered over the two of them, and when they fell on Jia Heng's face, a smile appeared on his cold face.
"Thank you, my lord." Jia Heng and Jia Zheng stood up together and said.
Emperor Chongping looked at the young man in the python suit with a firm face, and called out: "Dai Quan, show your seat to the two lovers." "
Jia Heng cupped his hands first and said, "I dare not."
Jia Zheng was flattered and said in a trembling voice, "In front of the Holy Majesty, do you dare to take your seat?"
Emperor Chongping smiled and didn't say anything else, but looked at Jia Heng and said, "Zi Yu and Jia Qing asked to see me, why?"
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "I have something to report to the Holy Majesty, and I respectfully ask the Holy Majesty to make a decision."
Emperor Chongping was stunned for a moment, feeling that it was different from what he had thought before, and asked: "Ziyu, tell me."
Jia Heng told about Zhen Yinglian's life experience. After talking about Zhen Shiyin's gift to Jia Yucun to go to Beijing for the exam, she continued: "That year, Yinglian was abducted, the Gourd Temple was blown up, and a fire burned the Zhen family to nothingness. In [-], Jia Yucun passed the imperial examination and was selected to send a foreign class..."
The reason why he didn't mention it directly is that he wanted to substitute Emperor Chongping into this narrative scene, feeling the impermanence of fate, the loneliness of Yinglian's life experience, and feeling compassionate.
After hearing this, Emperor Chongping's face was silent, and he asked, "What happened next?"
He didn't believe that Jia Ziyu came here just to tell him a story, and there must be something to follow.
Jia Heng said: "After Jia Yucun recovered, he was appointed as the governor of Jinling. One day, he suddenly encountered a case. It turned out that a kidnapper entrusted him to buy two families, and the kidnapped woman was Zhen Yinglian..."
Then there was a fight between the two families over the purchase of a maidservant, which resulted in Feng Yuan's death, the details of which fell into the ears of the emperor.
After hearing this, Emperor Chongping said coldly, "What kind of bastard case is Jia Yucun?"
Jia Heng let Emperor Chongping get angry, and said: "Your Majesty, later Zhen Yinglian went through many twists and turns, and she became Zhuo Jing's sister-in-law. When I helped her find her life experience, I learned of the secret here. Because it involves relatives at home, I dare not hide it. , and ask the Holy Lord to judge."
At this time, Jia Zheng knelt down, kowtowed, and said: "The guilty minister Jia Zheng failed to restrain his nephew, so that he injured his life. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Emperor Chongping frowned, thought for a while, and then stared at Jia Heng.
After thinking about it, it has nothing to do with Jia Heng. How long has Jia Heng been in charge of the Jia family?
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, Jia Yucun flattered Wang Ziteng, who was the governor of the capital at the time, for this matter. No one has ever taken the initiative to instigate this matter."
Emperor Chongping was silent for a while, and he had already heard the reason.
In order to please the Jia family and Wang Ziteng, Jia Yucun made arbitrarily good ideas and gave convenience to the Xue family.
This kind of case, not to mention as far away as Jinling, is Shenjing. When he was in charge of the Criminal Department, he also encountered many cases.
This matter is a trivial matter, it was not worthy of Jia Ziyu's entry into the palace to make a statement, but because it involves the relatives of Jia's family, if someone with a heart is playing tricks, they may use this to attack and cause an uproar. public opinion.
In fact, after Jia Heng succeeded Wang Ziteng in charge of the Beijing camp, it was no longer possible to wait for others to reveal the matter as before.
Emperor Chongping thought through the key points and said, "Jia Qing, get up first."
At this time, Jia Zheng still dared not get up, bowed his head and said: "The guilty minister has the responsibility of covering up and hiding, and I hope the Holy Majesty will punish him."
Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment, thinking about how to deal with the matter. If it was too serious, Jia Heng would be complained by his relatives when he went back. This is an era when relatives hide from each other, but if it is too light, it will not be enough to quell future criticism.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice: "Jia Yucun single-handedly arranged this matter, bent the law for personal gain, and is now dismissed from his official position. Xue Pan and Feng Yuan competed to buy a maidservant, beat Feng Yuan to death, and feigned death to escape. He was still young, and he was the only son of the family, with fifty sticks, three years in prison, and hard labor... Dai Quan, you will go to Dali Temple to pass on my oral order, and order the Dali Temple Chancellor to find out the files, re-determine the case, and follow the order Penalty."
When Emperor Chongping was King Yong, he used to observe politics in the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and finally took charge of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. He knew the laws of the Han Dynasty very well, and he had resolved many cases.
The laws of the great Han Dynasty roughly set the punishment, and those who can be whipped cane were exiled to death, and above the exile, there were severe punishments such as exile, which replaced the death penalty.
As for the prison sentence, it is different from three years in prison, and the maximum sentence can be ten years. It is not locked in a cell to consume food, but punished with hard labor.
In fact, after several major revisions during the Longzhi period, the "Great Han Law" has followed the principle of careful killing and less killing at the legislative and judicial levels, and strictly applied the second-class strangulation of the death penalty.
For example, Jia Zhen colluded with the thieves before, and was also exiled in the south, without death.
As for Xue Pan's case, since a kidnapper was involved in the death penalty, the Jinling Mansion must deliver the dossier to Dali Temple.
When Jia Zheng heard the words, he bowed his head and said, "Thank you, my lord, for your kindness."
Three years in prison, fifty sticks, and hard labor... For Xue Pan, who was only 15 years old, there was no death penalty for minors. Paid part of the punishment.
It's just a fifty-fifty rod punishment, and one bad thing can kill a person, but the emperor orally ordered the apprentice for three years, but in fact he survived again.
All in all, the emperor's punishment basically took into account emotion, reason, and law.
Emperor Chongping waved his hand and said, "Let's do this for now."
After speaking, he looked at Jia Heng with gentle eyes, and said, "Zi Yu is a generalist."
This remark is of course a pun, it is not only because of the previous refusal of the king of Chu, but also because of the matter of Xue Pan today.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "I don't dare to praise you as a saint. I think this case has more disadvantages."
Emperor Chongping paused when he heard the words, and said: "Ziyu can speak carefully."
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, the kidnappers, kidnappers, abduct and sell women and children, and I don't know how many people's families have suffered the pain of separation. I think that the kidnappers and kidnappers who abduct and sell women and children should be severely punished, and the government is not allowed to buy slaves for the kidnappers. membership."
This is the record of restricting slavery at the government level, so that the people who buy it are still good citizens, and the fugitive slaves will not be captured by the government.
"This proposal is feasible, and the slave registration is not registered for the involuntary slaves." Emperor Chongping nodded, agreed, and then asked: "Is Ziyu intending to abolish the slave registration?"
Jia Hengdao: "I don't think so, it's just about the preservation and abolition of slavery. As far as I know, the debate lasted for a day. Since the founding of the country, the Shangshu ordered Zhao Gong to advise Taizu to abolish slavery. Taizu was pleased. Accept it, and issue the "Abolition of Slavery Order", but at the time of Emperor Taizong, he also allowed the slave deed to be recorded in the government... I think, at the beginning of the founding of the country, there were many people and few lands, and the gentry raised slaves, eroding the foundation of the court's taxes. At the time of Emperor Taizong, the world was stable for many years, and there were fewer and fewer arable fields. Rich gentry and merchants kept their servants for their own enjoyment. They bought and sold them. Chaos."
This actually involves a heavy problem - the retention and abolition of slavery.
Chen Han is now a slave, and the government can't help the existence of slavery, and the bond of slavery can even be recorded in the government. This is the system established by Emperor Taizong, and it can be regarded as a part of the provisions of the "Abolition of Slavery".
The phrase "historical documents have no practical significance" is truly applied vividly.
Even in Longzhi's later years, some areas issued licenses and levied heavy taxes on the establishment of renju lines, that is, intermediaries.
However, the laws of Chen and Han Dynasty have imposed heavy codes to crack down on the trafficking of women and children.
It means that you can go to a local shop to sell it yourself, but you can't kidnap it.
The government's attitude towards human behavior is also quite ambiguous, full of the meaning of rule of man, saying that you are legal for a while, and suddenly it is illegal again.
Some officials acquiesce in the existence of human behavior and impose heavy taxes on it; some officials hate it deeply and resolutely ban it.
Emperor Chongping listened to Jia Heng's words, his eyes showed admiration, and he said: "Ziyu's words are correct. Speaking of which, this is the reason why I gradually figured it out when I was in the Ministry of Punishment."
At the beginning of the founding of the country, there were fewer people and more land. The imperial court needed to expand the number of self-cultivating farmers, so it was natural to abolish slavery. But after the founding of the country, the situation was very different.
Jia Heng clapped his hands and dared not say anything.
The color of memory appeared in Emperor Chongping's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "When I was King Yong, I also proposed to abolish slavery, and set up special laws and regulations to punish crimes such as abduction, trafficking and buying women and children, but I soon discovered... ..."
Speaking of this, Emperor Chongping sighed, and his tone gradually became a bit serious: "Whenever there is a natural disaster, many people sell their children and daughters. If they are not sold to rich families to live and beg for work, they will have to change their sons." And eating, leads to human tragedy, so I will gradually give up this idea in the future."
Not to mention far away, the Ningrong Second Mansion has a bond of servants, if they are expelled by the Ning Rong Second Mansion and live outside, their livelihood will also be difficult.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "I know this is too difficult, and I didn't think about it."
It is almost impossible to abolish slavery, because the biggest buyers are bureaucrats, landlords, and gentry, and the emperor is the biggest landlord.
Emperor Chongping said: "Knowing the etiquette with a solid warehouse, knowing the honor and disgrace if you have enough food and clothing, to make the country strong and the people rich, the river clean and the sea clean, and then the slavery will be abolished, it will be logical."
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty is far-sighted, and I admire you."
Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment, and then said: "Ziyu, now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, it is inevitable that there will be no more abductions and trafficking during the New Year's Eve. Ziyu is the military commander of the five cities, and he has to perform additional responsibilities."
Jia Heng said: "The minister takes orders."
Jia Zheng, who was at the side, listened to the conversation between the monarch and his ministers, lowered his head tightly, feeling mixed feelings.
Pan'er was sentenced to three years of hard labor, which was better than exile or even death.
But it is said that when Jia Heng and Jia Zheng entered the palace to play, Rongguo Mansion, Lixiangyuan
In the wing room, Aunt Xue and Baochai are talking.
Baochai looked at the five or six red sandalwood boxes on the table, which were full of jewelry, frowned, and asked, "Mom, are you planning to buy these jewelry?"
Aunt Xue said with a smile: "Isn't this a young year? I'll go to see Sister-in-law later. As an elder, I can't go empty-handed. These few things are some kindness for your Sister-in-law Heng."
Baochai's apricot eyes were condensed, and she asked, "Did Mom take these jewelry from the shop?"
"Hey, how can you give your sister-in-law what someone else used? It was newly bought from a shop, and it cost a lot of money. Look at the pearls and emeralds, which are made of precious materials, and the workmanship , are all good craftsmanship, that is, you don't like them." Aunt Xue showed a kind smile on her fair face.
"I didn't like these." Baochai nodded and said in surprise, "Mom, why did you suddenly think of giving this?"
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Speaking of which, brother Heng has helped our family a lot. I was thinking, brother Heng has nothing in hand, so what should I give him? Besides, it's not a year or a festival. It would be ugly to give anything, so why not take advantage of the New Year's Eve and choose a few pieces of expensive jewelry for brother Heng's daughter-in-law, if she likes it, she can wear it herself, if she doesn't like it, it's all fine A lot of thought."
At the beginning, Jia Heng helped the Jia family and gave gifts immediately, which was not a year or a festival, so it seemed too deliberate.
Baochai Lirui showed approval on her face, and said with a chuckle: "Mom said that when relatives come and go, they pay attention to each other. A gift is a way of expressing your heart."
She originally thought so, but she was a peer, so she couldn't think of a gift for Sister Heng in name, and it was too expensive and inappropriate.
As for giving him things, men and women are different, even if you give him a sachet... you need to embroider three of them.
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "My dear girl, that's the reason. When I turn around, I have to talk to your sister-in-law Heng as a mother. You are not too young after the new year. Let your elder brother Heng be responsible for your marriage. Don't worry, he knows more princes and grandsons and young handsome men, and when he meets someone with good conduct, he can make peace with him."
Baochai:"……"
What did she say?
So it was because of this encounter?
It must be the fact that the King of Chu came to ask for a marriage yesterday, which made my mother pay attention.
But... how can this work?
Thinking of this, Baochai's mind became a bit complicated, and she persuaded: "Mom, I didn't want to have such an extravagant idea. Brother Heng also said yesterday, many of them are dangerous, and it can't be said that it will harm the clan."
"My dear girl, that's your eldest sister. She is the daughter of the Rongguo Mansion. Of course your eldest brother Heng has to be cautious, but our family is different." Aunt Xue took Baochai's hand and sighed: Nan, what's the situation in our family? Your father is a cruel one. He left the three of us mothers behind and dragged you into adulthood all these years to support the family business. They all had good results, but something went wrong with your election, what can you do as a mother, even if you don’t want to be seen again, with this old face, you will find a good family for you.”
As Aunt Xue talked, she gradually became emotional, her eyes were slightly red, and her voice was low.
In fact, if you follow the track of the original book, "Golden Jade Love", it was Aunt Xue's rumor from the very beginning.
Otherwise, without Aunt Xue's acquiescence, who would dare to spread rumors about a good relationship in private?A good reputation for the daughter of a bad guy?
Baochai looked gloomy, sighed softly, took the handkerchief, handed it to Aunt Xue to wipe away her tears, and said softly: "Mom, there must be some time in life, and there is always time in life, so don't force it. Our family didn't have that life." , why bother yourself."
Aunt Xue grabbed Baochai's hand and said, "My dear girl, don't believe in fate. You heard yesterday that your eldest sister's marriage has fallen on Brother Heng. Brother Heng is a rich man. It can be done, as long as he is willing to help, there is nothing that cannot be done, your eldest sister will definitely find a good family, and it is easy for you to ask him to find a good family for you."
When Baochai heard this, her face changed slightly, and she said, "Mom...don't talk about it."
Aunt Xue said: "I've inquired about it, and King Wei will follow Brother Heng to work in Wucheng Bingmasi in the next year, not to mention that he can also talk to the empress in the palace. If Brother Heng makes peace, You don't have to go to the Ministry of Rites to wait for election."
As for the king of Chu, he definitely won't succeed. She just refused, and she can't make her daughter agree. What kind of person is she in front of her sister?
But Wei Wang is just right, the main concubine dare not expect extravagance, and the side concubine is also possible.
Baochai listened to Aunt Xue's words, her cheeks were ashamed and anxious, and said: "Mom, how can this be done?"
If so, how should he think of her?
"Why can't it work?" Aunt Xue said.
At this moment, a muffled voice came from the outside, "Mom, what's wrong?"
At this time, Xue Pan, wearing a purple turban and shaking his big head, entered the room with a smile.
(End of this chapter)