There is a law in the Qin Dynasty that prohibits horses from being used in public.
Riding a horse in a busy city is of course not allowed, and the consequences of this need not be explained.
For example, right now.
Because of this dandy's wanton behavior, the entire market became a mess, causing people's property losses and injuries.
But seeing someone blocking the way and letting him roll off the horse, the young man couldn't help but get angry: "Old man! Who are you! Get out of the way! Don't block my young master's way!"
Liu Changqing was only dressed in casual clothes, but his many years of fair and strict official career had given him a natural temperament: "I am not an old man, but I know that you have violated the national law by riding a horse in the city!"
Young men from rich families generally have a good background and have a certain degree of cultivation and scheming. However, throughout history, there will always be some foolish and dandy children.
When the young man heard this, not only was he not afraid, but he sneered: "What kind of national law! I just got a horse, and I want to train it. What does it have to do with you! Get out of the way quickly, or I will trample you to death, old man!"
"Bold! This is Chang'an, the capital, at the feet of the emperor! How can we allow you, a dandy, to be so presumptuous!" Liu Changqing's face grew colder.
kindness? The young man was a little surprised. This old man didn't look like an ordinary person, with such a demeanor.
He held the reins with his left hand and the riding crop with his right hand. The horse stepped back and forth under his crotch, and he made no sound for a while.
But soon, officers and soldiers patrolling nearby rushed over.
"What's going on! What's going on!"
There were six people in total. After one of the patrol team leaders figured out the situation, he immediately said angrily: "Which rich kid is so brave! Come on, get it for me!"
The rest of the officers and soldiers received the order and immediately stepped forward to pull the young man off his mount.
As a result, he received a sharp shout: "Let's see who dares!"
"Do you know who I am? I am the young master of the Ministry of Rites! Just a few of you soldiers? You are nothing!"
Minister of Rites? This official is not small.
When the officers and soldiers heard this, they subconsciously stopped and looked at the squad leader naturally.
Seeing this, the young man felt somewhat proud and raised his head.
Liu Changqing did not come forward again at this time, but wanted to see what Wu Wei Mansion would do in this situation.
Fortunately, after hesitating for a moment, the team leader immediately said: "So what! You are riding horses in the street, disrupting the market, destroying property and hurting people! Even if the Lord Assistant is here, he has no reason to stop me from waiting!"
As he spoke, he ordered again: "Take it down!"
"No!" The officers and soldiers no longer hesitated and pulled him off the horse and pinned him to the ground. Someone else held the horse's reins.
"You! You are so brave! How dare you be so rude to me! Just wait!" The dude was still struggling and yelling.
The people who were watching also started pointing and talking, "Wuwei Mansion must make the decision for us. Just now because of this man's horse, all the goods of the villain were destroyed."
"The children of civilian women were also injured."
"Okay, okay." The captain of the inspection team said to everyone: "Don't worry, Qin Fa is here, we will escort this person to the government, and the government will try him. I believe that justice will be given to everyone."
At this time, Liu Changqing also stepped forward: "Take him to Kyoto Prefecture."
"Ah?" The team leader was stunned for a moment, quite surprised. He looked Liu Changqing up and down first, and then said: "Who are you? According to the regulations, this kind of case should be handled by the nearest government office, and it cannot reach the level of Kyoto Prefecture."
Liu Changqing's words were concise and concise: "I am Liu Changqing, the magistrate of Kyoto Prefecture."
What! ?
Not to mention that the squad leader was shocked, the face of the playboy suddenly changed, and his heart suddenly jumped up.
How could it be possible, how could this old man be Liu Changqing, and he had just trampled him to death with a horse?
Thinking of this, his face turned pale, and the cold sweat on his forehead flowed out unconsciously.
Who is the magistrate of Kyoto? He is the largest official in Chang'an.
The team leader also swallowed hard and stuttered: "You said you are the governor?"
"It's me!" Liu Changqing didn't want to stay here any longer and pointed his finger: "Hurry up! The Kyoto Prefecture has taken over this matter!"
There is an indescribable official authority about him, an aura that has been cultivated over many years of being honest.
And who dares to impersonate the orders of the Kyoto Prefecture in Chang'an City?
Seeing this momentum, the team leader did not dare to write any more ink, and quickly said: "Yes, I will escort him to Kyoto Palace now."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and the officers and soldiers understood and escorted the rich man away.
When the young man passed by Liu Changqing, he said repeatedly: "Sir, please calm down. I really didn't mean to quarrel. Please forgive me for my father's sake."
Liu Changqing ignored him, and the rich man was taken away by the officers and soldiers.
Liu Changqing's wife came over and said dissatisfiedly: "You have to settle the case when you go out to buy some New Year's goods. Can you correct this bad habit of yours? Don't you know how to deal with it at the nearby government office?"
Liu Changqing frowned and said: "What do you know? This is the son of the Minister of Rites. With Fu Qingyi's virtue, he will definitely use his connections after learning about this matter. How can such a dandy who ignores the law be allowed to escape justice!"
After saying that, he ignored the comments of the people around him and left the place quickly.
His wife and her maid quickly followed.
After returning home, Liu Changqing put on an official uniform and rushed to Kyoto Prefecture. Fortunately, they were very close and they arrived not long after.
Seeing him, the Kyoto officials were quite surprised and couldn't help asking: "Isn't your lord Xiu Mu today?"
"There is a case to be handled." Liu Changqing asked as he entered: "Have there been any officers and soldiers escorting the horse riders in the busy city just now?"
"Yes, and they said they were ordered by the Lord." The official returned.
"Well, let's take him to the lobby."
As Liu Changqing spoke, he walked into the main hall and sat down behind the official case directly above.
The case was examined on the spot, and the Kyoto Prefecture guards immediately stood on both sides of the lobby.
As for the previous incident in the busy city, the people knew that it would be dealt with in Kyoto Prefecture, which naturally attracted many people to watch.
Not long after, the playboy was brought up. At this time, he saw Liu Changqing directly above him wearing official uniform, and his heart sank again.
Of course he had heard of Liu Changqing's name, but he had never met him.
"Who is here?" Liu Changqing made the opening remarks.
The rich man immediately knelt down and said in a trembling voice, "Young man Fu Mingkang, I have met the Lord."
"Fu Mingkang, do you know your guilt?" Liu Changqing went straight to the point.
"The villain knows his crime." Liu Changqing was at the scene at that time. Fu Mingkang didn't dare to quibble, so he quickly said: "But please forgive me, my father."
He wanted to use Fu Qingyi's official position to build a relationship, but before he could finish speaking, Liu Changqing interrupted him with a slap on the table and shouted:
"The law of Qin clearly stipulates that those who ride horses in a busy city for no reason will be punished with forty sticks; those who injure people with this will be sentenced according to the seriousness of the injuries; those who kill or injure livestock with this will be compensated for the reduced price; those who destroy people's money with this will be compensated according to the price."
Who is Liu Changqing familiar with the law?
Fu Mingkang's heart sank a little more every time he said this sentence.
After saying that, he directly gave the order: "Whoever comes, hit forty first!"
"No!" The Kyoto Palace guard immediately accepted the order. (End of chapter)
