When the Ministry of Rites enters the gate, there is a courtyard as big as the palm of your hand. The mixture of mud and snow is very muddy, and then there is the office of the Ministry of Rites. Moreover, because the Ministry of Rites is too poor, many doors and windows have fallen off, and the paper covering the windows is also one layer on the inside and one on the outside. On the first floor, the room was also dark. The only house that is considered better is the office of Zhang Songhe, the Minister of Rites. On the other hand, the courtyard of the Ministry of Justice is much larger, with winding paths and rockery ponds. Although it is winter, there are many unknown flowers blooming, and the mood of spring is Anran, after all, is a government office with income, and the offices of those big men are also much taller, with two floors of wood. The first floor is the office of the Criminal Department, and the second floor is where some case documents are stored.
From the outside, the doors and windows are carved, and air conditioners are hung outside each independent room. No matter where someone is working and no one is working, the air conditioner is working. Even in Zhu Xiluo's palace, there are no air conditioners in every room. There is air conditioning, not to mention it is still working. This shows that the Ministry of Punishment is absolutely extremely rich. Unlike what Liu Wenzheng said, he was very poor.
After registering at Erniu, Xie Xiaodong and others walked towards the office of the Ministry of Punishment. As soon as they entered the room, they felt a wave of heat. It can be guessed that the temperature in the room was no less than 26 degrees. The bright lights stimulated their eyes. It took a while for them to adapt to the light in the room.
The smooth marble floor is covered with carpets imported from Persia, and there are embroidered words on it - Welcome, it is indeed a good yamen. The small details give it the feeling of being at home. There are rows of crystal chandeliers on the roof. No wonder the room It's so bright inside.
It's probably because the weather has been bad these days and the elders don't have the energy to work, so there are a lot of cases packed in, and there are already a few people waiting inside.
Xie Xiaodong guessed that this should be the lobby of the Punishment Department Yamen. After all, the Punishment Department is also a relatively busy Yamen. Reporters also need to wait for adults to receive them. It is not an area that he is familiar with. Although some of the reporters are dressed in gorgeous clothes, some are very dressed. It was ordinary, but Xie Xiaodong didn't dare to underestimate it. Who knew he might accidentally kick the iron plate, so Xie Xiaodong obediently lined up at the back of the queue.
Looking at the unfamiliar environment, Xie Xiaodong looked around, just like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, all curious. After all, it was the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice, the place where the legal fairness of the Ming Empire was guaranteed. Therefore, the entire hall looked more serious and solemn. The entire hall was in warm colors, and the front On the wall are the couplets of "Er salary and salary, the people are rich and the people are blessed, the people are easy to abuse, and the heaven is hard to bully". On one side of the wall hangs the mascot of the Yamen of the Ministry of Punishment - Biuan.
Legend has it that Bi'an is the seventh son of the nine sons of the dragon. It looks like a tiger, and is prone to litigation, but it is also powerful. The "Dragon Book" says: "The Bifan is fond of litigation, also known as the Charter." Legend has it that the Bifan is not only eager for justice and speaks out, but also can distinguish right from wrong, make impartial decisions, and protect the rights and interests of the people. The solemn and upright atmosphere of the court.
On the other side, well, like all other service-oriented yamen, there are also some banners and certificates of commendation with commendations and affirmative praise for the work. The contents inside are basically the same as those in the Tiancishan Town Yamen. The hangings are much the same. He carefully examines the sentiments of the people and cares more than his relatives. He is fair and honest, serves the country and the people, attacks with thunder, and solves cases quickly. Supporting justice, serving the people, being a righteous warrior, helping the poor and the poor, etc. Of course, all the banners that can be hung up are commendatory banners, but only they know how many of them were bought with their own money.
Although there were a lot of people queuing up, the senior men from the Criminal Department worked very quickly, and it was Xie Xiaodong's turn soon. It may be that the affairs of the Ministry of Punishment are complicated, and the Minister of Punishment, Liu Wenzheng, is considerate of the people under his command, adhering to the millennium truth that men and women are matched and the work is not tiring. The people who received these case investigators turned out to be lesbians, and with Xie Xiaodong's countless aesthetic values, this woman The looks of the staff of the Ministry of Punishments are worth mentioning. Of course, what Xie Xiaodong didn't know was that the selection of these female staff of the Ministry of Punishments was personally selected by Liu Wenzheng, the Minister of Punishments. Their appearance, family background, and education level were all tested by Liu Wenzheng. Moreover, Liu Wenzheng was extremely responsible for the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice and knew all the female staff from the outside to the inside, including where they had scars and birthmarks.
Xie Xiaodong also wanted to pull people into his bed, but Xie Xiaodong didn't dare to do it easily. This was the Ministry of Justice, not a place for him to act wild. Of course, if she was attracted by her beauty, that would be a different matter. Xie Xiaodong is very confident. After all, his ex-girlfriends say that he is handsome and charming. What they like is his appearance and character. Character needs to be understood in depth. Appearance can be seen at a glance. Carefully trim your hair. , there is not a trace of messy hair, and the clothes are also very luxurious. The upper body is a colorful silk cotton-padded jacket, with silk wheat ears hanging from the hem, and a green cotton hat on the head.
In the third year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict stipulating that all musicians and actors should wear green scarves, while men from the families of prostitutes should wear "green scarves" instead. This is now known as cuckolding. Zhu Yuanzhang's move was a punishment and humiliation for the prostitute's unhealthy family tradition. But now green has become a popular color in the Ming Empire, so green hats are also popular among the upper class of the Ming Empire. As the dandy in Songjiang Prefecture, Xie Xiaodong has always been the leader of the trends in Songjiang Prefecture. Many wealthy children imitate his dressing style. Therefore, Xie Xiaodong is also the first cuckold in Songjiang Prefecture.
Appearance is only the first step to attract the opposite sex, and the second step is also the most important step, financial resources. As the only son of Xie Zhifu, Xie Xiaodong may lack liver, kidneys and heart, but he does not lack money. Xie Xiaodong gently adjusted his crotch, revealing the jade pendant said to be left behind by Liu Bang when he killed the White Snake, and then covered up his sleeves. On his left arm was an imperial green jade bracelet, which was what Nuwa Mendian was wearing, and on his right arm was Thumb-thick gold bracelet. By the way, he also took out the pearl necklace from his neck. Of course, the pearl necklace is not ordinary. When Yang Guifei and Li Longji took a bath in Huaqing Pool, Yang Yuhuan wore this string.
Xie Xiaodong took a step forward, bowed his hands and said, "Girl, you are so polite."
In the reception position, this female staff member can be said to have seen countless men. She looks better than Pan An, has tattoos on her face like Di Qing, is fat and thin, and the sons of wealthy officials who come here to report the crime are not counted. After all, the nouveau riche was no better than a crucian carp crossing the river. He was already suffering from visual fatigue. For Xie Xiaodong to show off, the woman was just asking professional questions and "reporting the crime."
"No, I came here specifically to admire the girl's beauty." Xie Xiaodong's eyes blinked with affection.
"If you're not a case handler, get out of here. Take a pee and take a picture. You look like the end of the world and you still want to pick up my mother." With so many visitors every day, how can the girl have such a temper?
"Uh, okay, I encountered a big question in the college entrance examination that was beyond the syllabus." Xie Xiaodong was helpless, "I'm here to report the crime."
The girl took out her office book and continued to ask "What type of case" mechanically?
"fight"
"Beat each other, hit others, or get beaten."
"Well, it's considered a beating." He had no chance to fight back, so he was naturally beaten. This is how Xie Xiaodong understood it.
"Such cases require a fee of fifty taels." Turning to the page about the case where she was beaten, the girl wrote down the time and the nature of the case.
"Fifty taels, okay, here it is." It is very common in various government offices to pay money before the case is settled, including his own father. Therefore, Xie Xiaodong was not unhappy. Someone was reimbursing him anyway, so Xie Xiaodong readily took out the money to pay the bill.
After taking the money to identify the authenticity, the girl put the money into a drawer, then wrote the cash amount on the office book, and then asked, "How far do you want to handle the case?"
"Um, what does this mean, miss? I don't quite understand."
I guess we often encounter this kind of situation. After all, it is the special package of the Ministry of Justice. Outsiders can understand it even if they don't know it. The girl did not get impatient like the reception staff in later generations, but took out a brochure. The cover said 'Guide to Handling Cases' and said, "This is how it is. Depending on the nature of the case, we have several service categories. The first category is to let you fight back, the second category is to make the criminal pay money, and the third category is to provide you with money according to the case. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, those who should be jailed should be sentenced. The fourth type is also the service package that our yamen has just launched, and you will be compensated with your life."
It is legal and moral to pay back debts, kill people to pay for life, hit someone and be punished. It is reasonable to beat someone back and pay compensation. Even if you go to jail, it is excusable. But if you hit someone, you must pay for it with life. This punishment It seems a bit heavy.
Letting himself be called godfather, letting himself lose his dignity in front of his friends, beating himself like a dog, making himself the laughing stock of Songjiang Mansion, this is something that the playboy Xie Xiaodong cannot accept. If possible, he hopes that the grave of the immortal king will be buried in the spring next year. Grass can grow, and I will be willing to burn paper during next year's Qingming Festival.
"I choose the fourth option."
The girl raised her head and looked at Xie Xiaodong. He was ugly and had a dark heart. The ancients never deceived me. They just wanted to make the other person pay for his life after being beaten once. The girl felt that it was a bit too much. However, this was a new plan proposed by Lord Shangshu himself, and she could only It may be that you act according to the rules.
"The first category only costs fifty taels, the second category only costs five hundred taels, and the third category only costs five thousand taels. If you choose the fourth category, our charges are very high," the girl reminded kindly. A few thousand taels is enough for a killer.
"Whatever the charge, I have the money"
Hold out five fingers and say "fifty thousand taels".
"Pah" a stack of banknotes was slapped on the table, "Here, here are fifty thousand taels and one tael, no need to look for it."
Well, Xie Xiaodong looks like he deserves a beating.
I guess I was also frightened by Xie Xiaodong's willingness to pay out money quickly. The fourth type of business has been launched for some time, and some people want to choose, but they are turned away by the high fee of 50,000 taels. Many of Xie Xiaodong's first are willing. Pay money to experience it.
However, her good professionalism allowed the girl to get back to work again. She took the banknotes one by one and checked the authenticity of the amount. If there were counterfeit coins, she would have to make up for the difference with her own money. She had to be careful and confirm that it was accurate. She probably lost the money. Keep it,
"Okay, may I ask your name?" Because of the fifty thousand taels, the girl also used the honorific title. Of course, such a ruthless person should be respected.
"My name is Xie Xiaodong, and my father is Xie Xiangrong, the magistrate of Songjiang." After noticing the changes in the girl, Xie Xiaodong had a playful expression on his face, "Humph, I have money, power, and good looks, but I'm afraid you won't give in. The girl I like There’s nothing I can’t get,” Xie Xiaodong said proudly.
"Um, Mr. Xie, are you the plaintiff?" The son of a fourth-rank official came here to complain. This was the first time he had encountered him in so many years of working in the Ministry of Justice.
"I'm not the accuser, I'm the witness."
"May I ask who the plaintiff is? We need records here."
Pointing to Kameda Shitaro on the stretcher, Xie Xiaodong replied, "That's Mr. Kameda Shitaro."
"It turns out we are a friend from a foreign country. I'm so polite, little girl." The girl bowed slightly. She heard that the men in the Japanese pirates' place were versatile and strong, and the girl also yearned for them.
Because of his injury, Kameda Jutaro could only nod reluctantly.
After writing down the name, the girl asked, "Where are you from?"
"People from Songjiang Prefecture"
"Songjiang Mansion is directly under the jurisdiction of the Sixth Department of Nanjing, which is Yingtian Mansion. The second to last room in front is the office of Yingtian Mansion."
