"...Xu Tianyi and others are found guilty of the *** crime!"
As soon as Zhao Mengqi said these words, the court was quiet, and no one raised any objection.
Not to mention that he was only accomplices, only representing the plaintiff and the victim, and had no power to finalize the case. Moreover, the trial procedure was definitely wrong. At the very least, there had to be a confession from the defendant.
The six defendants were all lying flat on the ground. Xu Tianyi was still naked, but he covered his shameless area with a piece of cloth. His mouth was stuffed with obscene pants. His eyes were blank. He didn't know whether he was stunned or stupid.
The other five people were greatly relieved when they heard Zhao Mengqi's words. It was not that they repented, but they were really afraid that if the trial continued, they didn't know what horrible and cruel things they would encounter. This person named Zhao was so unruly.
Seeing the silence in the field, Zhao Mengqi couldn't help but be surprised. He looked around and found that everyone was looking at him, with three words flashing in their eyes, "What next?"
"Um...it all depends. Shouldn't the presiding judge pronounce the verdict next?... Mr. Gao County, I've sorted out the case for you, why are you still hanging around? Get to work!"
Only then did Kochi County come back to his senses and cursed, "You still know that I am the chief judge? You thought you were going to handle the whole case."
Zhao Mengqi is a layman, but Gao Jia still understands his own business. Although he plans to do it according to the nobleman's wishes, the procedures must be more complete, and the case files must be submitted to the Criminal Division and the Criminal Department.
"Well, the facts of the case are now clear. Listen to the defendant. This county is asking you, are you willing to confess and plead guilty?"
Sun Junjun hurriedly shouted, "I plead guilty, I confess..."
Except for Xu Tianyi, the other four people also shouted confession and then began to confess the crime.
Next, there is the normal case handling procedure. Confess where necessary, provide evidence where necessary, and sign and stamp to make the actual case file.
After struggling for a long time, Kozhi County picked up the gavel and slapped it, "It is sentenced that Xu Tianyi, Sun Junjun, Wang Li, Wei Liangchen, Wei Jishi, and Zhang Sheqiao were immoral, and they were beaten when they saw sex... He raped Lehu Gu Xixi, Zheng Xi, Li Chengxin, Lu Duyi, and Feng Baonu with women... The facts are clear and the evidence is conclusive and sufficient. The six criminals' confessions are true, and the five women who were raped by women were all husbandless. Women,... In the Dharma, among all the prostitutes, even though the girls are under ten years old, they are the same, and they are exiled for three thousand miles, and are sent to a distant and evil state. Those who are injured will be hanged... After three years of service, because the girl is a lowly person. Ji, the crime was reduced by one degree, he was a prisoner for two and a half years, he was under the supervision of a neighboring state, and he paid each victim three hundred guan..."
In Chinese history, the crime of prostitution should have been first established in the Han Dynasty, but the intention was not to protect women at all, but more to maintain etiquette and ethics.
Therefore, among this crime, the most serious one involves respect and kinship, the second most serious crime is rape of a married man, and then there are ordinary cases.
In the Tang Dynasty, legal regulations were set, "Tang Law Commentary": "Those who have sex with women, the male and female will be apprenticed for one and a half years each; those who have a husband, they will be apprenticed for two years; the strong ones, each will be given one additional grade."
This means that on top of the crime of adultery, if the person being raped has a husband or is betrothed to someone else, he will be sentenced to two and a half years in prison, and if he does not have a husband, he will be sentenced to two years.
The laws of the Song Dynasty basically followed those of the Tang Dynasty, but the penalties were increased. For the crime of rape, the sentence was three thousand miles of exile, which could be converted into three years' imprisonment or twenty canes, so there seemed to be nothing wrong with Kochi County's sentence.
A huge stone fell in the hearts of Sun Junjun and others. The punishment was not severe. With their family's financial power and smooth operation, they probably couldn't bear the punishment, and they would be able to live freely again soon. As for the compensation, the total amount was only 1,500 guan. It's even more trivial.
But Zhao Mengqi frowned, "Mr. Gao County Lord, I don't agree with your verdict!"
Gao Jia couldn't help but smile bitterly and spread his hands, "Zhao Langjun, it's not that this county is lenient, it's actually the law. What can this county do?"
"That's wrong!" Zhao Mengqi shook his head and said solemnly, "I'm not saying that you shouldn't abide by the law, but I feel that County Honorable Gao has misjudged the nature of this case."
"Huh? Please give me some advice from Mr. Zhao." Gao Jia looked like he was willing to hear the details, thinking in his heart, as long as you tell me one, two, three, then you can judge whatever you say.
Zhao Mengqi sorted out the clues, "First of all, Wu Tower is a government-run brothel, not a brothel, so it is considered a public place. To commit crimes blatantly here, it is obvious that Xu Tianyi and others have no law, the plot is extremely bad, and they are not good at educating people. It will have a very bad impact!”
"Secondly, although Gu Xixi and others are happy members, they not only use tricks. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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Arts enriched people's spiritual life, and they also sold wine for the government and created a lot of financial revenue. They made a great contribution to the Song Dynasty. On the other hand, Xu Tianyi and others were idle, eating, drinking and having fun, relying on their family background to do evil. They are all bad, worse than trash. I think Gu Xixi and others are much nobler than these rice insects. It makes no sense for you to commute the sentences of criminals just because they are Leji! "
In fact, this article is not a random one. Ancient social classes were clearly defined. In the Tang Dynasty, a master who raped his own slaves or his wife and daughter did not have to bear criminal responsibility. If he was someone else's slave, he might have to pay compensation. .
By the Song Dynasty, many personal rights and interests had been improved. Even if they were slaves and slaves, their personal rights and property rights could be protected to a certain extent, but it was lower than that of good citizens.
After listening to Zhao Mengqi's words, Gao Jia thought for a while and felt that there seemed to be some truth to it, but that was not the key. The key was who said it.
"Okay, then let's take back the reduction and follow the theory of good people."
But Zhao Mengqi was obviously not satisfied with this, and said, "Also, Gu Xixi and others contributed money to the imperial court. Now their death and injuries are the losses of the imperial court. Xu Tianyi and others have stolen the imperial assets. This should also be punished!"
Gao Jia was a little dumbfounded, how could there be such a statement?
Zhao Mengqi continued, "In addition, these people use violence to coerce and control women, which is vile in nature and extremely harmful to society. Moreover, they also gang-rape and abuse and humiliate the victims. Even dogs cannot do such things. It is simply worse than an animal, which caused Gu Xixi to suffer great physical and mental harm, so he committed suicide, so he must be severely punished!"
At this time, Wanwan suddenly said, "Tang law states that three men raping one woman is gang rape, and they are all punishable by death! This court quoted it and also punished it with death!"
Gao Jia thought carefully for a long time, and it seemed that there was such a thing. Anyway, he didn't need to fight for Xu Tianyi and others, and said, "Okay, what does Zhao Langjun think of the sentence?"
We are too lazy to go around and do whatever you say.
"All six of them had their crime tools confiscated and were paraded through the streets for three days before being hanged!" Zhao Mengqi said lightly.
Gao Jia didn't know why, "Confiscated the crime tools?"
Zhao Mengqi stretched out his two fingers in a scissor shape, "For castration, castrate them on the spot."
Mother, you are so cruel! Not only must he be executed, but the roots must be cut first!
Many people present could not help but take a breath of cold air, especially the men. Their lower bodies felt cold, and cold air shot out from their backs.
Those on the ground were even more distraught and wanted to cry without tears.
"This..." Gao Jia was very embarrassed. He just thought about the jade tablet that could enter and leave the forbidden area, so he had to grit his teeth and said, "I will judge according to Zhao Langjun's suggestion..."
"etc."
At this moment, Liu Xiuren, who had been a clay Buddha for a long time, spoke, "Kochi County, I'm afraid you are a little hasty."
You didn't say anything before, leaving me alone to bear the pressure. Now the case is about to be closed, and you jump out again, what a big deal it is! ?
Gao Jia felt angry and did not dare to confront Zhao Mengqi, but he was not too afraid of his immediate superior. After all, Liu Xiuren's influence on his future was limited. If this noble man said a word in court, he might end up in this life. .
So he stood up and stepped aside, saying neither softly nor hardly, "This official has little talent and knowledge. If the prefect thinks that this official has handled this case improperly, why don't you come directly to the trial!"
Liu Xiuren didn't expect that Gao Jia would dare to contradict him. He couldn't help but feel a little tight in his chest and was speechless for a moment. First update@
He just wanted to be a troublemaker and never wanted to get involved in this offending case. He paused and then said, "This case happened in your jurisdiction, and I am traveling for personal reasons. How can I The reason for letting me do the trial is that I just want to remind you that even if a sentence is imposed, it must be reported to the Ministry of Punishment for review before it can be executed. What's more, the death penalty must be approved by the government three times. Therefore, I have no control over how you sentence it, but you have no control over it. Right to execute."
Gao Jia also knew this and had no choice but to look at Zhao Mengqi, "Mr. Zhao, what do you think?"
Zhao Mengqi was lost in thought. He thought Liu Xiuren had prepared some back-up plan to prevent the execution. It would inevitably lead to recurrences. After all, the person involved in the case was the grandson of Li Zengbo and the direct grandson of the Minister of Rites. There was no telling who would interfere tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. When the case is handled, even if the sentence will not be changed to a lighter sentence, after it is reported to the court, the gang of turbans will be shocked. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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If he jumps out, I'm afraid he won't be given a severe sentence in the end.
No, the night is long and there are many dreams, kill first and then talk.
Having made up his mind, Zhao Mengqi turned around and shouted, "Little Fatty, get the seal!"
Qian Long immediately came forward with a long box, and Zhao Mengqi opened it. There were eight large seals in a row, which almost blinded the people present.
My dear, is this person a big seal seller?
Liu Xiuren was very shocked. Of course he didn't think that King Yan was selling his seal, but he didn't expect that he would reveal his identity so easily.
Gao Jia was shocked and delighted. Oh my god, this is the real thigh. It seems that he made the right bet.
Zhao Mengqi casually took out the largest one, which was two inches square and had a golden tortoise button, and shook it towards Gao Jia, "You just write the judgment, and then I will use the seal. Although it still needs to be reported normally, in my capacity , is it okay to kill first and then play later?”
"Greetings to His Highness King Yan!"
When Gao Jia saw this seal, he would not know who the person in front of him was.
In the Song Dynasty, to a certain extent, the size of the seal represented the level of status.
The emperor's seal is called a treasure, and there are usually many of them. Most of them are made of jade, but also gold. The side length is four inches and nine inches, about fifteen centimeters.
The seals of the queen and the prince are also called treasures. The two and a half inches of the queen's and the two inches of the prince's seals are all made of gold after crossing to the south.
Except for a few people with special status, the official seals of the Song Dynasty were basically buttons, which were short rectangular handles.
The handle on this seal is a turtle, the same as that of the queen and prince. Obviously there is only one young man in the entire Song Dynasty who can use it, and that is King Yan of the Song Dynasty.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Xiuren also paid homage with great salute, "Wei minister pays homage to His Highness King Yan."
When the others saw it, they reacted one after another and paid homage together, "Greetings to His Highness King Yan!"
"Pingshen, no need to be polite. @ essence\/书馆·无码第一~~" Zhao Mengqi waved his hands and walked behind the case, "Honorable County Master, if this seal is not up to standard, I still have Tongping Zhangjunguo The seals of Lin'an Prefecture Yin and Yushi Dafu can be chosen at will."
Gao Jia laughed and said, "His Royal Highness is joking. All I need is your royal seal. I will write the verdict right away."
"What about Prefect Liu? Can I kill him first and then tell him?" Zhao Mengqi looked at Liu Xiuren with disdain.
How dare Liu Xiuren say no, "Your Highness, you can do it."
p. There is a mistake before. Liu Xiuren was the prefect of Pingjiang Prefecture. I often wrote it as a prefecture. In the Song Dynasty, prefectures and prefectures were at the same level, but some more important places were promoted to prefectures. The prefects of prefectures and prefectures had similar powers. They were generally known as prefects. Prefect. .
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