The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

Chapter 968

The state of Shu sent many people to protect Mr. Wang, the county magistrate of Huayang.Every cup of tea and every bowl of rice he ate was watched.On this day, he went up to the hall to ask the case, and many people gathered in front of the hall to hear the trial.Mr. Wang patted the gavel and ordered the plaintiff and defendant to be taken.Before the next two people finished speaking, Mr. Wang suddenly tilted his body and fell to the ground dead in full view.

Situ Cen and his son, uncle and nephew were so angry that their teeth itch.However, the details of the Wang county magistrate have been found out these days, and he accepted bribes next door to the Chengdu mansion, and beat them to death in the courtroom.He had just mentioned Huayang County from below the year before last, so it was obvious that he had done a lot of things in the past.Situ Cen sighed: "It's hard to guard against such a covert act of seeking personal gain. If we hadn't passed through the sieve like us, we wouldn't be able to find out the people around him."

The prince pondered for a moment and said: "This is our mistake. "Chengdu Weekly" will publish an additional issue tomorrow to make all of his actions public. Then send someone to visit his previous post and make a follow-up report , Whatever good deeds you have done, nothing will come out.”

Situ Cen frowned and said, "Isn't that telling the world that poisoners are doing the right thing?"

"No, it's to tell the imperial court that if you stand upright, you can be much more upright than some gods and Buddhas." The son said, "I don't believe that they didn't find out about these things, and they might leave them behind."

Situ Cen nodded and said, "Alright."

"Those who offer bribes must not be let go." Shizi gritted his teeth and said, "Let them spoil even good and honest officials."

The corner of Situ Cen's mouth twitched: "Nephew, that's wrong. It's not so easy for a good and honest official to be corrupted by money." The prince snorted.

After all, they were still a step behind. Shortly after the "Chengdu Weekly" reported that the magistrate of Wang accepted bribes and maimed the people, the "Chang'an Tianxia Bao" also published a supplementary issue, preemptively publishing the similar incidents that this person had done before, and the Shu Kingdom has not yet checked. over.He also published several articles in the same newspaper asking readers for help, all of which were full of hatred and irrational.

The prince convened a court meeting to discuss countermeasures.Situ Cen again proposed to amend the law, abolish slavery and abolish lowly status.All civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty opposed it.Situ Cen held a stack of "Chang'an Tianxia Bao", and each adult distributed a copy.Pointing to the reader's help column, he said, "Tell me how to deal with this matter." The officials were dumbfounded.

A classmate next to the prince came to court today, and said loudly: "Today, unknown forces are protecting the human rights of slaves and lowly people in Shu, and many good people have been killed. The youngest of them is only 14 years old. Most households have fewer masters and more slaves. If a master is used to pay a slave for his life, two slaves are more than enough for one master.”

An official said: "When I go back, I will teach the children at home and let them treat the servants and servants well."

The classmate said: "In this way, the adults have always taught the children to just kill them at will, and it will not be a hindrance anyway?"

The official shouted: "Of course not!"

"But again." The classmate said, "every family teaches their children like an adult, so many slaves died unexpectedly. But if the master is given the power to beat, scold and punish the slaves, it is impossible for them not to use it. Once used It is inevitable not to overdo it, and death is unavoidable if it is overdosed. The same is true for humble people. Good people claim to be superior to them, and they can't help losing importance when they attack them." He cupped his hands at the son, "this son is determined to abolish slaves, abolish The lowly people seem to protect them, but don’t they protect the good people? Ladies and gentlemen, it is right to prevent problems before they happen.”

Another official said: "It's unreasonable! How can we modify the law along with thieves and thieves."

Situ Cen smiled wryly, "These people are not ordinary thieves." He took out a letter from his pocket. "This thing was stuffed into my house by someone last night."

Just now that classmate took the letter from him, stood in front of the hall and read it out.The person who wrote the letter claimed to be the Ouchi guard in the original palace.Because there was no master in the world, they left the palace.There was a time when there were knight-errants all over the capital fighting injustices for the common people.Whether it is a court official from the official to Da Sima or the brother-in-law of the King of Yan, those who do evil will be shot and killed.After that, there were less injustices in the capital, and the Ouchi guards dispersed everywhere.In recent years, the power of the Federation has risen, and most of their jobs have been taken away by the government. The first Ouchi guards and their apprentices and friends gathered in the lands of Shu and Xian Chu.Without him, there is much to do.There are guerrillas in the state of Shu, although they occasionally grab business, it has nothing to do with them.

Situ Cen said solemnly: "There used to be a large number of guards in the palace. The world has been divided for more than 20 years, and they have left the Forbidden City for more than 20 years. Once they enter the green forest, they are thieves, but they are much more capable than ordinary thieves. Friends. These people do not act in accordance with the law, and they kill people without light punishment. Dear friends, how sure are you that you can teach the children of the whole family not to fall into their hands? There is a case this year, and a scholar was killed A young gentleman was poisoned to death by these people. Poor old father didn’t know that his son had been to the Xianggong’s hall, and thought that he was pure and kind and never hurt anyone.”

A minister shouted: "That's not to change the law because of the thief! Make the world laugh." Everyone responded.

The prince glanced down and said, "My dear friends, for whom is the law established? For the king or for the people?"

Most of the courtiers twirled their beards and thought about how to answer, but two rushed to say: "Of course I am the king." Everyone was anxious, and turned their heads to see that the two men were Situ Cen's people.

"Very good." The son nodded and said, "Although I am not yet a king, since I supervise the country for my father, I will take the responsibility of the king on my behalf. Amend the law, abolish slaves, and get rid of low status. I have the final say."

Someone shouted: "I beg the prince to discuss with the prince before making a decision."

"No need." The prince smiled, "My father is the only son of me." The officials were dumbfounded.

The court meeting dispersed, and everyone looked forward to the king of Shu taking the prince to scold him, and let it go.After waiting for half a day, there was no movement on the other side of the king of Shu, but the prince issued a series of signing orders.After waiting for two more days, the king of Shu still did not move, and the signing orders that should be issued have roughly been issued.In the past two days, the students brought by Shizi have all put on official robes to supervise these two matters.The ministers were greatly disappointed: Could it be that the king of Shu is pretending to be sick like the king of Qin, in order to let the prince come forward to do these things?But the land tax will also be changed?What are you afraid of?The prince thought, he would not stop doing one thing, and simply change the land tax.

The matter immediately came to the Queen Mother.Naturally, the Queen Mother could not agree, and hurriedly called her grandson over.The prince came in and greeted with a smile, and said, "I know what my grandmother asked me to do. I didn't do it alone, there was third uncle."

The Queen Mother said with a sullen face: "You two are messing around too much, and you will act recklessly while your father is away."

The son sighed: "There is really no way. Grandmother Wang, they haven't read all the letters to the third uncle. Please read them all the time." Then he took out the letter.

The queen mother picked it up and looked at it, and her face changed instantly.It turned out that there was a list attached to the letter, which was a list of the eunuchs, eunuchs, maids, etc. who were killed and injured by the king, queen, princess, and other royal children.There is no need to repeat the implication.Next time, they will not let go of even these.

The Queen Mother murmured: "Is there really such a letter? Your uncle said that it was written by Cen'er's subordinates."

Shizi was shocked.The letter was indeed forged by Situ Cen's subordinates, and the list was also sent by their uncles and nephews to inquire.On the contrary, I underestimated this uncle, who has the ability to get news from the third uncle's house.Nai Dao: "The guards in the house are very capable. We protected Mr. Wang like that, but we couldn't keep him. Besides, Mr. Qiu went out to investigate for many days, but he still hasn't found out what method they used to attack. Wang Grandmother and grandson are incompetent, so I'm not sure I can protect you."

The Queen Mother pointed to a name and said: "This slave chews the master's tongue, I ordered him to drag him out and beat him to death. Shouldn't he be beaten?"

"We should fight." The prince said, "We think we should fight, but others don't think we should fight. We can't guard against them."

The Queen Mother said: "Then let's not beat him to death from now on."

The prince said: "It's useless in Prince Shan's mansion. There are so many people in the Kingdom of Shu, how can everyone control themselves? We can't hold on to the death of a county magistrate on the left and a general on the right in two days. We can think of a way I have tried everything. Grandmother Wang, my third uncle is so smart, he is usually helpless. Apart from reform, there is really no good solution."

The Queen Mother said: "Let's talk about it when your father comes back."

The prince shook his head: "I can't wait. The old man can say at least half a year, and I don't know how many letters are sent to the Laoshizi newspaper in Qin State every day."

The queen mother said: "My old lady won't even be able to command a slave in the future?"

"Servants are also generally used."

The queen mother stumbled: "How can it be the same! You are still young and don't understand the pros and cons here. We will discuss it after your father comes back, so it is settled." Nai waved him away.The son wanted to argue, but he stopped, bowed and withdrew.

The queen mother sent someone to tell her brothers that she had ordered the son to stop messing around.Everyone felt a little relieved after hearing the news.After waiting for another two days, what should Shizi and his subordinates do.The Queen Mother waited for another two days, but still the same, sent a eunuch to the Prince's Mansion and asked: "The Queen Mother said, didn't you ask the Prince to suspend those two matters?"

The prince said innocently: "She said it, but I didn't agree! By the way, the palace will also start to abolish slaves in a few days. You can leave if you want, and you have to register as a laborer if you don't want to."

The eunuch was stunned, with tears streaming down his face, he choked up and said, "Is this why you don't want the servant to wait?"

"No." Shizi said, "It's just that you are not allowed to be slaves anymore."

At this moment, the classmates brought by Shizi showed their abilities.The established regulations are clear and detailed, with no seams to be found.And the protagonists published in the last issue of "Chang'an Tianxia Daily" have all died.

This morning, the prince led his classmates and staff members just changed their clothes and was about to go to the Yamen together. The doorman hurried back and forth: "Your Highness, it's not good! There are officers and soldiers outside!"

The prince was shocked and hurried to the gate of the mansion.I saw a large group of people crowding in front of the Shizi's mansion, the leader was a veteran, the Shizi recognized him, his surname was Han, and he was loyal and straightforward.Nai came out with his hands behind his back: "Old General Han."

General Han stepped forward and knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty is a thousand years old, and the old minister is ordered by the Supreme King to temporarily surround the Majesty's Mansion."

The son was shocked: "Grandfather!" That's right, that old man has been on the battlefield.During his trip to Beijing, his father left him the golden seal of the king of Shu, but he did not give him the tiger charm.It turned out to be given to the grandfather.

As soon as he finished speaking, an old eunuch came out from behind him, slammed his coffin face and hit Qian'er: "His Royal Highness, the Supreme King has a decree, the son will not do anything, and willfully mess around, ruining the country. I will order you to study behind closed doors from today." , It’s good to think about it.”

The prince stayed for half a day. "The third uncle?"

General Han said: "It's the same as the prince."

The son looked at the sky sadly, and shook his head for a long time: "Grandfather really doesn't know..." Nai turned his head and glanced at his friends, "I've done my best, and the rest depends on luck." Then he clasped his fists at General Han and said, "I want to see you." Master Qiu Liang, can you?"

General Han said: "Don't worry, my son, the old minister will tell you."

The prince smiled wryly: "Grandfather, the old man has any orders, let's come down together."

General Han said: "The Supreme King sealed off the sales office of "Chang'an Tianxia Daily" early this morning. From now on, newspapers from other countries are not allowed to be sold in Shu."

The prince sneered: "Forget it. When my father comes back, he will know what the outside world has become." He turned and stepped into the gate of the mansion. "No need to close the door. Open it." The doors agreed in unison.

Back in the study, everyone sat around.The prince said: "The book is true. Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. Without force, everything is empty."

A classmate said: "The Federation has never fought a war."

The other said: "I don't believe it. There must have been a secret war if there was no open war."

The tall man raised his hand and said, "Not to mention other people, ninety percent of Jin Han Qi is from the Federation, do you believe it?"

The corner of the prince's mouth twitched: "It's not just Han Qi, Zhu Tong of Qin must also belong to them. An official young master who has never been in the federation, abolished slaves so quickly, he would believe that it wasn't the federation's secret agents. Oh... "It was only then that she understood.How could her grandmother's natal brother have the ability to place an informant in Situ Cen's mansion?It's obviously the grandfather's person, but the grandmother is coaxing her.I underestimated the old man.After thinking about it, the military power is in the hands of others, and it is useless to pay attention to it.

While discussing, the sect came to report, and the Supreme King sent another eunuch over.The son had to go out to meet him.The eunuch was a confidant next to the Supreme King, kowtowed three times to the prince, then stood up and said: "Your Highness, the Supreme King has a letter to your Highness." He offered it with both hands.

The prince took it over and opened it to see that it was indeed written by the old man himself.The letter contained only a few lines. "If there are no slaves, there will be no inferiors. If there are no inferiors, there will be no superiors. Without superiors, there will be no kings. Abolishing slaves means abolishing kings." The prince took a light breath.

The eunuch said: "My lord said that the countries that joined the federation were counted down one by one: King Yan was sick, King Zhao was a dude and ignored politics, King Qin and King Jin were young and ignorant, and King Yue was held in the hands of Zhen Zangzhu and had no power. It seems that there is a king, but there is no king at all. Without a king, the people will be disorderly, and the country will be in chaos sooner or later."

The prince smiled bitterly and said: "The grandson understands. Why doesn't the grandson understand? Forget it, let's talk about it when the father comes back from the capital. Grandfather has lived in the country for a long time, and he doesn't know that the sea has already turned into a mulberry field. Technology changes as fast as lightning. I don't move, but the world moves." , it’s better for me to move with the world. I hope grandpa think twice...forget it.” She waved her hand, “Nine times I can’t think of anything.”