One of the most important criteria for local officials' political performance is their moral integrity.
Not picking up lost items on the road and not closing the door at night is the greatest affirmation of local officials.
Some laws are also based on customs.
Qualified officials do not impose severe punishments, but moral education.
This is an ever-changing principle since the Han Dynasty.
How could Bao Zheng not understand? So when he heard Cao Bin's reasons, he immediately hesitated: "It makes sense..."
Huangfu was about to argue when Cao Bin said directly to him:
"Old guy, you always say that your family has a clean family tradition, but have you ever heard of Ganoderma lucidum growing in manure pits?"
"It's hard to avoid suspicion. If someone slanders your family's ethics, can you explain it clearly?"
"I think you don't want to stay innocent, but you want to ruin the family tradition with your own hands."
Huangfu Duan's momentum finally weakened, but he still said with some dissatisfaction: "But Uncle Cao can't communicate with her..."
Cao Bin quickly interrupted him and said:
"Don't be ungrateful. If you agree to this matter, I promise to find an official girl for Xiao Yi."
"If you are stubborn, I will make you infamous..."
Just as Cao Bin was speaking happily, Bao Zheng suddenly lowered his face, patted the wooden door and said:
"Uncle Zhongjing, you are not allowed to threaten the plaintiff in court!"
Cao Bin laughed and said, "Isn't Cao trying to reason with him again?"
As he said that, he quickly showed a kind smile and asked: "How is it? Old sir, please give me an accurate answer!"
Song Dynasty Law: Those who are traitors will be detained for one and a half years, and those who have husbands will be detained for two years.
There is also a rule that "if an adulterer is followed by his husband, he will be arrested."
This means that only the husband's family has the right to catch an adulterer. As long as the husband's family does not file a lawsuit, the government will not pursue the case.
This is actually to protect women from being falsely accused by unrelated people.
At this time, Huangfu Xiaoyi pulled Huangfu Duan’s sleeve and said:
"Dad, it has not been easy for my sister-in-law these past few years, so please help her."
Huangfu Duan worked hard for a long time, and then he said dejectedly: "Okay, I won't sue you anymore!"
Huangfu Xiaoyi heard this and breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, his heart suddenly became empty and he couldn't help but say:
"Sister-in-law, will you come to see us again?"
Hearing Huangfu Duan's answer, Sai Xishi relaxed completely, his body seemed to be suddenly empty, his mind was dazed, and his whole body felt light...
I don’t know what it feels like.
At this time, when she heard Huangfu Xiaoyi's question, she seemed to have returned to the human world again, and nodded hurriedly:
"Xiao Yi, I will be your sister-in-law from now on."
Bao Zheng suddenly slapped the crowd and said: "In that case, retreat!"
This result is also what he wants to see.
He doesn't necessarily want to convict people, he just wants to see justice be avenged and everyone be happy...
Cao Bin was about to take Sai Xishi back home, but Huangfu Duan quickly caught up and asked:
"Uncle Cao, you said you wanted to marry Xiao Yi..."
Cao Bin was very happy at this time, patted his shoulder and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, old man. Xiao Yi is my younger brother. What Cao said definitely stands true."
After thinking for a while, he said: "Cao has a horse farm. The old gentleman has the ability to treat horses. There is no need to feel pity. If you don't mind, come and work with me."
"this......"
Cao Bin waved his hand and said: "What is this? That's it!"
Anyway, one or two are useful, so why not pack them up and use them all?
At this time, Master Pang hurried over with his brother and sister Pang Yu. Seeing that Cao Bin had already led people out of Kaifeng Mansion, he hurriedly asked:
"Juncai, Bao Heizi didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"
Cao Bin waved his hands and said with a smile:
"Let the Grand Master worry about it. There is nothing to do. When I return home, I will go shopping with the Grand Master."
While he was talking, a young eunuch came over from Yu Street. He bowed to Master Pang first and then said:
"Uncle Cao, go slowly, the officials have summoned you!"
Cao Bin handed over a banknote and said, "Little Dou Zhi, do you know if the officials want to see me for anything?"
The little eunuch hurriedly waved his hand, not even daring to say anything, then stuffed the bank note into his sleeve with a smile on his face and whispered:
"The officials found out about my uncle entering private houses at night and stealing jade and incense..."
Cao Bin cursed secretly and wondered: "Why did it spread so quickly? The officials weren't angry, were they?"
The little eunuch smiled and said:
"That's not true. When the officials first got the news, they just took a sip of tea and sent the young Uncle Zhao into the palace."
"It seems that the official family is in a good mood."
Cao Bin had no choice but to tell Sai Xishi, then complained to Master Pang, and followed the young eunuch into the palace.
Seeing Cao Bin leaving in a hurry again, Pang Yanyan was a little unhappy.
When Cao Bin arrived at the palace, Li Meiren was playing chess with the emperor.
"The case is over? Bao Zheng didn't hit you?"
Cao Bin was about to salute when the emperor waved his hand casually and asked.
Cao Bin smiled and said: "Master Bao knows that Wei Chen is honest, so he is especially merciful..."
The emperor shook his head, rubbed his forehead helplessly and said:
"Juncai, Juncai, what do you want me to say about you? This is too ridiculous. I gave you the Imperial City Siya Tablet to let you use it to steal jade and fragrance?"
"You are the loyal uncle of the imperial court and the governor of the Foreign Affairs Council. If this matter spreads out, how can the imperial court lose its reputation? How can you be an official or a general?"
Cao Bin could only listen to the instructions honestly.
"Okay, please hand back the Imperial City Siya Pai, so that you won't keep doing random things."
Cao Bin felt heartbroken, but he had no choice but to hand over the dental card. It was a pity that he lost a sharp tool to increase his points.
The emperor then said:
"Don't think that this matter will be over without Bao Zheng convicting you. Those censors are not vegetarians either!"
"They will definitely use this matter to impeach you. When the time comes, you will still be punished."
After hearing this, Cao Bin also understood that the emperor must have another purpose.
So he quickly cooperated and asked for help with a grimace:
"Guan family, please help me!"
The emperor smiled and nodded:
"Don't worry, I have already thought of a way for you. In order to silence those censors, I plan to demote you now."
"I......"
When Cao Bin heard this, he was speechless. Are you helping me? I can fuck you...
However, he did a very good job of managing his expression. Anyway, whatever the emperor said, he just had to look happy.
Seeing him like this, the emperor was satisfied and said: "I plan to send you to be the magistrate of Xiangzhou."
When Cao Bin heard this, he suddenly became energetic and said, "Xiangyang?"
He had long wanted to meet King Xiangyang, but now that the emperor had sent him personally, he had taken advantage of his wishes.
The emperor nodded and said:
"That disciple of Bao Zheng is a bit incompetent, and there is no result yet."
"So I want you to go there in person..."
Cao Bin hurriedly said: "Officials, don't worry, the humble minister will definitely remove great harm to the court."
King Xiangyang is getting more and more dangerous. Even if the emperor doesn't send him, he will find a way to go there. He will definitely not let Taishi Pang fall.
The emperor then waved his hand and said: "Then you go and prepare. I will issue an order in the next two days."
Cao Bin slightly cupped his hands, turned around and left in large strides.
Only then did Li Meiren raise her head and look at his back, a cold light flickering.
At this moment, she suddenly vomited slightly and said uncomfortably: "Guan family, I'm a little uncomfortable..."
