Everyone was dumbfounded. It turns out that you can really curse people to death. Even if they are not dead, they are almost there.
Zhao Mengqi looked indifferent, walked a few steps, and came to Yuan Ze, "Young Minister of Dali Temple?"
Learning from the past, Yuan Ze hurriedly saluted, "Yuan Ze, a humble minister, pays homage to His Highness!"
"Without courtesy." Zhao Mengqi waved his hand, pointed at Hu Zhongyi on the ground casually, and asked narrowly, "May I ask, Shaoqing, if this person dies like this, does it count as my death? I don't know how to punish him according to the criminal laws of the Song Dynasty. !?"
Although this question seemed like a joke, Yuan Ze had to answer seriously, "Your Highness, from the perspective of criminal law, there is no beating or insult, and Your Highness is not guilty of any crime. However... I have to be merciful and I hope that Your Highness will be spared." Treatment allowed.”
"Haha, it seems that the criminal law of the Song Dynasty is still imperfect. Also, you are a judicial officer, and the law is strict. How can you have the idea of giving mercy and mercy? I heard that you also have the title of Qingtian? Tsk tsk tsk tsk …”
It seems that nothing was said, and it seems that everything was said.
What do you want Yuan Ze to do? Argue to prove that you are 'Qingtian'?
After thinking about it, Yuan Ze had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "Your Highness, it doesn't matter what my reputation is. The reason why I came here today is to appeal to the Cai Li family. I dare to ask. , then was Cai An killed by His Highness’ order?”
This question made everyone focus on Zhao Mengqi, wondering how he would quibble and deny.
Zhao Mengqi spread his hands and said, "I killed him!"
Simple and clear, not even passing the blame to the subordinates who took action.
Yuan Ze cheered up and said, "Regardless of whether Cai An is guilty or not, killing him brazenly without a judge or a push for interrogation, and your Highness has no power to enforce the law, is a violation of court rules and even criminal law!"
"Really?" Zhao Mengqi said without any nervousness, even wanting to be beaten, "So what? According to the court rules and the laws of the Song Dynasty, do you have the right to question me?"
Everyone was shocked by King Zhong's rogueness. If this superior was shameless, he would be invincible!
Yuan Ze seemed to have swallowed a mouthful of feces and almost choked to death. He finally regained control of his breath and said sadly, "Does His Highness just ignore the laws of nature and human relationships!? As the saying goes, justice lies in the hearts of the people, does His Highness not care about the people's hearts at all!?"
"Haha, don't worry, I will let you get what you want." Zhao Mengqi turned around, walked to the center of the imperial street, and said loudly, "Today, you gathered here, you want the truth, you want an explanation, you want justice, then, later I’ll give you a clear explanation!”
Coincidentally, as soon as he finished speaking, a bell rang in the direction of the palace. Anyone who knows how to hear the rhythm will understand that this is the bell of the imperial court, and it is also the meeting of the imperial court!
After the three bells rang, Zhao Mengqi shrugged, "You don't have to wait long for the explanation you want."
Soon, Mou Zi, a member of Zhongshushe, appeared at the gate of Hening Gate and announced loudly, "Your Majesty has decreed that today the court will be held in front of Hening Gate. Under the rules, all scholars and civilians can watch. Later, , there will be soldiers from the Forbidden Army coming out to maintain order, please don’t panic and please follow the command!”
Immediately, a group of loud-voiced sergeants spread his words.
The imperial gate was only popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Before that, court meetings in the past were generally held in the main hall. Occasionally, if the main hall could not accommodate too many people, they would also be held in the square in front of the main hall, but it was always possible. It is said that they are all in the palace city.
Therefore, people at this time were extremely surprised and faintly excited when they heard that the court meeting was actually going to be held in front of Hening Gate.
For many people, they will never have the chance to see a court meeting in their lifetime, but now they can actually have an eye-opening experience.
This unprecedented idea naturally came from Zhao Mengqi. In his memorial to Zhao Yun, it was written, "I would like to hold a court meeting at Hening Gate. Otherwise, I will decide on my own to thank the world!"
A sense of rogueness emerged on the page, very Zhao Mengqi, but Zhao Yun had to accept this threat and had to cover up for him.
After the decree was made known to everyone, large groups of Imperial Guards were sent out from Hening Gate. It took nearly an hour to clear enough space and open an aisle among the crowd, using soldiers as walls to create a court meeting. place.
By the time the officials arrived, it was already past noon, but even though the people were hungry, they had no intention of leaving. At this time, there were smart vendors carrying carts and selling food.
As for the officials, if they don't have time to eat, they won't let them go hungry. There are two steamed buns per person. Whether there is stuffing and what kind of stuffing it is depends on luck.
Ding Daquan took a bite of the steamed bun in his hand, which was stuffed with mutton. He felt happy and secretly sighed that it was a good sign. With this thought, he picked up the other one and took a bite too. It was empty...
This means that this steamed bun was supposed to be stuffed, and the holes were dug out, but the stuffing was forgotten. What a bad luck!
This made him murmur in his heart. Today's court meeting was finally arranged, but it was inexplicably changed to Heningmen. Is there something going wrong later?
