Wan Ling was a little at a loss and replied in a panic.
"Sir, this little girl won't complain."
Zheng Yiyan was furious when he heard this.
"How presumptuous, do you think I am the government office of Yingtian Mansion? You can come when you want and leave when you want. You don't have to sue me. Come on, drag me out and beat me twenty times to set an example."
"promise."
As soon as the yamen servant heard this, he prepared to drag Wan Ling out to beat him.
Wan Ling was even more flustered at this time and could only speak loudly.
"Sir, this little girl has been wronged. This is my complaint. I hope you will make the decision."
Zheng Yiyan snorted coldly, and the official on the side took the writ of paper and handed it to Zheng Yiyan.
Although the Ming Dynasty started by defeating the Mongolian Yuan and restoring Chinese orthodoxy, it has only been less than three or four years since the founding of the country, and many things are based on the Yuan's system.
Including this law, the world-famous Ming Law is still being produced.
"Da Ming Code" has a revolutionary significance in the history of ancient Chinese code compilation. It not only inherits the fine traditions of ancient Chinese law-making before the Ming Dynasty, but also is a historical summary of the compilation of legal documents in various dynasties in China before the Ming Dynasty. It also initiated the development of legislative activities in the Qing Dynasty and even modern China.
The process of formulating the Ming Law was in October of the first year of Wu (1367). Ming Taizu ordered Zuo Prime Minister Li Shanchang, Yushi Zhongcheng Liu Ji and others to discuss the decree. In December, 430 "Laws and Orders" were compiled, including 285 laws and 145 orders. At the same time, the "Laws and Orders Direct Interpretation" was issued to explain the meaning of the "Laws and Orders". In November of the sixth year of Hongwu, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty ordered Liu Weiqian, the Minister of Punishment, and others to formulate the "Da Ming Code" in detail based on the "Lv Ling".
It was completed in February of the seventh year of Hongwu and was promulgated throughout the world. Its chapter is divided into twelve chapters, imitating "Tang Code", including "Wei Jin", "Litigation", "Fraud", "Miscellaneous Code", "Catching Death", "Breaking Prison", and "Famous Regulations". Thirty volumes, six hundred and six articles. In the 22nd year of Hongwu's reign, major revisions were made to this, and "Ming Lu" was at the beginning of the chapter. According to the six responsibilities, it was divided into six laws for officials, households, rituals, soldiers, punishments, and work, with a total of thirty volumes. Article 460, the traditional legal system structure has completely changed. It was re-promulgated in May of the 30th year of Hongwu, and at the same time it was stipulated that other articles and prohibitions should be abolished, and the sentences should be based on this.
There is also the Da Gao, which is the tomb of officials. As long as the people hold the Da Gao and escort the officials to Beijing, no one can stop them along the way.
Now it is still the system of Xiyuan, and the same is true for this law.
Wan Ling's family is considered wealthy. Although she is said to be spoiled, her daughter may not have learned the three obediences and four virtues of needlework, but she is still good at reading and literacy.
There are also books in the house, and she found the laws of the Qian Yuan Dynasty, and there is also an explanation of the laws of Meng Yuan who molested women. This is also the reason for Wan Ling to come here.
In ancient China, criminals who molested, insulted and violated women were severely punished! ".
"During the Qin and Han Dynasties, if women were molested, insulted, or violated, the offender would be castrated directly, and the whole family would be humiliated!", "In ancient times, the punishment for rape and rape before the Han Dynasty was mainly to confiscate the tools of the crime! The criminal would be castrated directly!"
"In the Tang and Song Dynasties, criminals who molested, insulted and violated women were mainly hanged!"
"In the Yuan Dynasty, if you molested and insulted women, the offender would be beaten until his body was bruised, his face would be carved with words, and he would be exiled to a wasteland thousands of miles away. The whole family would be punished for several generations, etc.! In the Yuan Dynasty, the offenders who committed rape and defilement were mainly cut off in half!"
"The punishments in the Ming and Qing dynasties were very severe! In the Ming Dynasty, if someone molested and insulted a woman, the criminal would be directly imprisoned and sentenced to death or beheaded!"
Of course, actual behavior must also be taken into consideration. If you really want to get started, those who are powerless can only wait for death, and those who are powerful can only wait and see whether they live in the right time.
Bullies who dare to molest good women in broad daylight can only happen in an era when etiquette and music have collapsed. There are still chivalrous and righteous people, because this is what the law stipulates, and they are justified wherever they go.
In Lao Zhu's era, it was a country's rising period, the law was guaranteed, and Lao Zhu was a person who couldn't get rid of the sand in his eyes.
After taking the paper, Zheng Yiyan read it carefully. The content roughly meant that Zheng Xiong molested women from good families, and the conversation that day was also described.
Molesting women is a big deal, but it's just a bit of lip service, and there is no excessive action. The matter can be big or small. If it is not handled properly, it will drive someone to death. It is not a joke.
Women of this era attach great importance to honor and integrity. Chaste and virtuous women are not a derogatory term. They are able to set up arches and serve as role models for future generations.
After careful consideration.
"What you said is only one-sided. Come on, bring Zheng Xiong here."
Although Zheng Xiong didn't come to the government office very often, he was one of his own when he belonged to Ying Tianfu. Zheng Yiyan was proud of having done so many things, so he asked the errand boy to remind Zheng Xiong so that he could think of countermeasures on the way.
It's a pity that Zheng Xiong didn't take it to heart, and didn't ask her in detail on the way. He didn't know until he arrived at the government office. Only then did Zheng Xiong realize that the matter was a bit serious. He really wanted to force the other party to become a chaste and martyr woman, and he would be disabled even if he didn't die.
By the time Zheng Xiong arrived, an hour or two had passed. Zheng Yiyan had tried several more cases, and many people gathered around the government office.
The hearing seems to have come from foreign countries. It is very fair and just. In fact, it is not unusual at all. In ancient times, onlookers who joined in the fun can be seen everywhere. If the sentence is not good, they dare to throw rotten eggs at you. If it suits the wishes of the onlookers, they will not hesitate to applaud. .
As an ancient civilization with a history of five thousand years, we have our own traditions and inheritance. Modern development does not happen overnight. There are traces to follow. We just need to learn from history and take its essence and discard its dross.
Seeing Zheng Xiong coming, Zheng Yiyan took both parties to the court. Zheng Yiyan played a trick here, and Zheng Xiong finally earned face for himself, and he could help within the rules.
"Bring Wan Ling, Huimin Pharmacy brings Zheng Xiong here."
Some people may not be familiar with Zheng Xiong's name, but the top leader of Huimin Pharmacy is well known. It is under the leadership of Zheng Xiong that Huimin Pharmacy has accomplished many major events that benefit the people. Unconsciously, he was biased towards Zheng Xiong.
When the two came to the front of the hall, Wan Ling knelt down and worshiped. In Zheng Xiong's independent hall, the onlookers didn't feel that peace was maintained, even Wan Ling couldn't see the formality clearly.
"My lord, this is the disciple. All the women are kneeling down and worshiping you. They regard you as blue as the sky. But he is indifferent. He clearly doesn't take you seriously."
Zheng Xiong looked at the sky speechlessly. He still had some brains and was willing to drive a wedge between the two of them, but he couldn't see the form clearly and was about to speak.
Zheng Yiyan spoke in advance.
"It doesn't matter. Zheng Xiong has a good reputation and is the recipient of the award from Huimin Pharmacy. There is no need to kneel down. You can just talk about your grievances and how you want to solve them."
"On that day... I ask you, sir, to make the decision to punish this traitor."
With Bala Bala talking, everyone onlookers understood what happened. The men looked at Zheng Xiong with an inexplicable smile, and the women looked at Wan Ling with unclear meaning.
Originally it was a small matter, and Zheng Xiong was just talking about it. If it were to be put on the line, a lot of people would die. Besides, there are only a few people in your family, and only a few of you know about the conversation. Even if it is spread, it will not damage the reputation.
If you make such a noise all over the world and everyone knows about it the next day, your reputation will definitely be ruined.
