Chapter 1090: Success in the East and Success in the West (Eighty-Three)
The Imperial Palace of the Han Kingdom was located at the opposite end of Central Street from the Royal Palace. This was chosen by Gao Yuan himself, implying the law and royal power. Generally speaking, in Jicheng, the height of all buildings cannot be higher than the buildings of the Royal Palace. , but in Jicheng, the height of the Imperial Court is on par with the royal palace. The high steps make anyone who gets here climb the steps step by step, which also means that everyone is equal before the law. And in the magnificent architecture of the Imperial Court Previously, a huge scale stone sculpture stood in front of it, and it has become as iconic a building as the Royal Palace in Jicheng.
The Square of the Medical Court is usually mostly visited by businessmen and tourists from out of town, but today, it is crowded with people, for no other reason than that today is the first case since the establishment of the Medical Court, and the person hearing it is also a famous person. Zhao Yong, the son of Xianggong Zilan.
Over the years, in order to promote the legitimacy of Daijun's submission to the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty has always promoted the former Junjun Zilan in a positive and noble manner. In the hearts of the people of Jicheng, Zilan is almost a perfect figure. It was because of such a character that he was so disappointed with the people in power in the Zhao Kingdom that he led the entire Dai County to defect to the Han Kingdom. For this, he also paid a huge sacrifice. Both himself and his eldest son were murdered by the Zhao people, so for the Han Dynasty From a human perspective, Zilan is a character worthy of admiration and sympathy.
But this time his son committed such a crime. Because of his surrender and betrayal, thousands of Han officials in Dai County were arrested and killed. There were only a dozen survivors. When the Han people were angry, they Feeling sad again.
Tiger father and dog son, the greatest tragedy for a character like Zilan is this!
The soldiers of the Young Guards Corps were stationed three to one post, five steps to one post, and were densely deployed on the courtyard square. Their purpose was not to intercept the people, but just to maintain law and order and safety here. These soldiers did not carry weapons, but A stick with a thick end and a thin end was hung on everyone's waist, and the soldiers separated the square into small squares one after another to separate the crowded crowd.
With such a dense crowd, it is natural that there will be no shortage of vendors. Each vendor carries a load and shuttles among the crowd.
"Do you want a small bench? This is the latest folding bench. It is easy to carry, comfortable to sit on, and does not take up space. It is a must-have item for home and travel. Sir, you are old. Standing like this is not okay. , come get one, it’s quite cheap, only twenty coins!”
"The latest and best parasol, with Hsinchu as the shaft and silk fabric as the surface, it can protect you from the sun and rain. It can be used in both hands and costs thirty cents per handle. The quantity is limited, while supplies last!"
"Refined dried plum fruit, chew one, it will stimulate body fluids, quench thirst, and cool down in summer heat. It's just in time to use today, it costs five cents a pack!"
"Cheese, cheese, refined cheese from the prairie, today's trial will take at least a long time. Cheese is rich in nutrients and makes you hungry. It only costs five cents a piece!"
What is displayed everywhere on the square is the prosperity of Jicheng today. With the victories of the Han Kingdom's army on the battlefield, the Han regime has been as stable as a rock. The strength of the Han Dynasty has also made Jicheng today seem to have become a continent. In the center of the city, countless people began to pour into Jicheng. While bringing abundant population resources, it also brought about the soaring price of land in Jicheng and the crazy increase in daily necessities.
Living in Jicheng is not easy, which has become the deepest feeling of all Jicheng people. I heard that Zhengshitang is planning to expand the scale of Jicheng, and the entire Jicheng will expand outward in a circle. This is a huge project, and there was no initial plan. How many people believed this rumor, but the news was confirmed from the side when the city guard of Jicheng suddenly announced a month ago that the land within ten miles outside Jicheng would be frozen and prohibited from selling, leasing, and building housing and warehouses.
Some people are happy and some are worried. Those who are happy are those who come to Jicheng to settle or do business. As a result, the housing prices in Jicheng will naturally fall and the cost of living will be greatly reduced. But those who are worried are naturally those who own the land. The owners, if the property is expropriated by the government, do not know how much compensation they will receive.
Compared with the bustling and lively scene in the square, there is a solemn scene inside the hospital. This time Liu Yong's case was heard, the hospital issued a total of 300 spectator tickets, of which 100 tickets were issued to Jicheng Ordinary people who apply to audit.
It was also the suggestion of King Gaoyuan of Han Dynasty to allow ordinary people to observe the court hearings. The method was to announce the cases to be heard by Jicheng City Guards. Citizens could sign up freely, and then the City Guards would draw lots to decide. After the list was drawn, the City Guards would The government sent people to deliver the spectator tickets to the winners. The identities of the first batch of 100 people were varied, including ordinary small businessmen, big businessmen, outsiders living in Jicheng, and even Two people from Qin and three from Chu won the lottery.
Except for these 100 people, the other 200 votes were almost all issued to the members of the Grand Council. Each county has permanent members of the Council in Jicheng, and there are also some for the new Congress to be held in October. For the members of the Congress, every session of the Great Congress is a war for the members. They fight hard and arduous struggles with other states and counties for the benefit of the people on their own land. In this way, it is naturally inevitable. Together vertically and horizontally, the left and right political halls will draw up the overall plate for the entire next year, and the rest is for everyone to draw a piece on top of this overall plate.
Of course, there are also those who enter this court without tickets. These are the core personnel of the Han Kingdom. For example, on the second floor of the trial hall, there are several boxes. Today, none of the political advisors and ministers of various ministries are there. La, everyone has arrived at the scene, and the box that was recently received at the trial stand was still closed with a tight curtain. People entering the hall knew that it was the King of Han who was personally congratulating him. Not only the King of Han came, but also the princesses. , otherwise there would be no need to close the curtain to avoid suspicion.
There was silence inside the hall, and the heavy door also blocked the noise outside. A bailiff wearing a letter embroidered with a scale pattern stood with his hands behind his back. Jing Shou, who was sitting high up, had a calm expression. If he were an ordinary person, he might be a little scared, but To him, it was nothing. Over the years in the Military Justice Department, he had beaten the butts of countless arrogant and powerful generals. Even figures like Yang Dasha and Guo Laowen had been beaten to the point of submission by him. How could he be afraid? This kind of scene.
He glanced around with cold eyes. A little lower in front of him, two clerks were already waiting. On both sides of the center of the lobby, on one side were the personnel of the Supervisory Yuan. They would be responsible for prosecuting the crimes committed by Zhao Yong. Opposite them are Zhao Yong's defense personnel.
Looking for defenders for criminals, in Jing Shou's opinion, is simply unnecessary. It does not mean finding a way for those litigators to make a fortune, especially for scum like Zhao Yong. It was impossible to overturn the case, but because of the persistence of the King of Han, Jing Shou had no choice but to give in.
With this in mind, Qin Lei searched almost all over Jicheng in just a few days, and finally found Tan Jian, the most famous lawyer in Jicheng who had already gone out of business. He offered generous offers and threats of force. The litigator had to return to his old profession. Sitting on the stage at this time, his face was full of bitterness, because most of the people listening were staring at him angrily. There were many officials of the Han Dynasty who died in Daijun. Their relatives, friends or fellow villagers.
Tan Jian felt bitter in his heart. These people were all the powerful people of the Han Dynasty. If he had offended them, would he still hang out in Jicheng in the future? It would be too easy for them to cause trouble for themselves, but now, as Zhao Yong The relative Qin Lei sitting next to him is also a god of murder that he cannot afford to offend. This is the Minister of War who was just promoted by the King of Han Dynasty. He is the head of the army!
Since taking over this business, Tan Jian knew that he would definitely lose the lawsuit. What he could do was to try every means to alleviate the other party's guilt. In order to achieve this, Tan Jian, who was out of business at home, worked hard for days and nights. How could he close his eyes and carefully read some laws that had just been promulgated by the Han Kingdom, and at the same time vigorously collect the achievements of the Zilan family in Dai County. I am afraid that all he can do is play the emotional card.
In the center of the hall, facing Jing Shou is today's protagonist, Zhao Yong. After he was taken to Jicheng, he was not thrown into prison, but was kept in solitary confinement. He was not treated badly in terms of living conditions, but psychologically The huge fear caused him to lose weight in a short period of time. As soon as he stood there, it seemed that a gust of wind would blow him down. There was a look of despair on his pale face, and the surrounding people were spitting fire. The gaze was enough to drown him, and in this hall, the only person he could turn to was Qin Lei, who was sitting at the defense table.
In the sealed box, Gao Yuan sat upright. Beside him, Ye Jing'er held Gao Zhiyuan's hand, He Lanyan held Gao Mingzhi, and Gao Ning did not come with Ning Xin because he was too young.
"Brother Gao, you can just let us come to listen. Why do you have to let Zhiyuan and Mingzhi come? They are older and we don't have to scare them." Ye Jing'er looked at Gao Yuan angrily.
"Bringing them here is to let them feel the sanctity of the law from an early age, so that they can feel fear and fear in their hearts." Gao Yuan said solemnly, stretched out his hand to open a crack in the curtain, and pointed at the eight figures carved on the wall opposite. "Big Characters," also allows them to firmly remember these eight big characters, everyone is equal before the law."
"Zhiyuan and Mingzhi are princes, can they be the same as ordinary people?" He Lanyan said disdainfully.
"Why can't it be the same? And precisely because their status is extraordinary, once they commit a crime and violate the law, they will lose more." Gao Yuan said calmly. "As princes of the Han Kingdom, they have to bear the burden. More, they must abide by more. Don't let them be above the law just because they are princes and my sons. I am asking the Government Hall and the Imperial Court to draft a document on how to manage the royal family. According to the legal text, we will have sons, daughters, and grandchildren in the future. As time goes by, this group will become larger and larger. If we don't control it, won't it lead to chaos?"
Seeing that the three women didn't understand or agree, Gao Yuan smiled and said, "If you don't understand now, you will understand in the future." (To be continued)