From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 284

For several days, the people of Shenjing seemed to be crazy, fighting everywhere, and even the constables could not suppress them.

The newly appointed Shenjing prefect was an iron-fisted man, and he did not tolerate the bad habits of these mobs. He directly sent thousands of constables to arrest a large number of people.

However, two days later, the nobles came to ask for the release of the people. It was not to uphold justice, but many of the people arrested were coal deliverymen. After being arrested, many wealthy mansions were cut off from coal and were frozen stupid.

Although spring was about to come, the north was still cold. How could they live without coal? These nobles were used to a good life and could not bear it at all.

Under pressure from all sides, the Shenjing prefect had to release the people.

For this reason, he had to sigh that the power of the Dajin Times was too strong.

But the matter was finally coming to an end. On the second day of February, Zhou Yuan finally ushered in the trial of the three courts.

The court was opened in the Dali Temple, with the Dali Temple Minister Deng Su presiding over the trial, the Right Censor Zeng Cheng presiding over the trial, and the Minister Zhang Zhilan presiding over the trial in person.

The presiding judge was Prince Fu, who was in a high position. He looked at the huge court coldly and said in a deep voice: "Open the court, release the people!"

The gate of the Dali Temple was opened, and countless people from the capital rushed in and entered the divided areas.

This was Prince Fu's idea. Since the trial was to be conducted, it should be fair and open, and it would also calm the people's grievances.

In addition to the viewing area, there was also the victim's family area and the trial area. For a time, thousands of people were watching this unprecedented trial.

"Call the main culprit Zhou Yuan!"

The court was silent. Zhou Yuan, wearing heavy shackles, strode to the court.

The people below shouted one after another.

"Lord Zhongwu! Lord Zhou!"

"Lord Zhongwu is a good official! He made the decision for us!"

"That's right! Lord Zhou is a practical man who never oppresses us."

There was a commotion below, Zeng Cheng frowned, and sneered in his heart.

If there was no one to guide and incite, how could the people be so united? Mo Yunzhai probably not only published newspapers, but also sent a lot of people to mix in with the people.

Many judges looked at each other, their hearts were like mirrors.

And they also knew very well that the result of this judgment was completely dependent on the personal opinion of Prince Fu, and the review was just a formality.

In fact, Prince Fu also had a plan in mind. In his opinion, Zhou Yuan's life was not important. Whether he lived or died had nothing to do with him. At most, it was just a matter of face.

After all, Zhou Yuan killed a member of the royal family. If he was not severely punished, he, the head of the clan mansion, would have no face.

But face...how could it compare to the people of Shenjing!

He is not an official, but a king. Officials can be shameless and be cursed, but kings cannot.

Moreover, he has even greater ambitions.

It is just a process. When the time comes, Zhou Yuan can be sentenced lightly, stripped of his title, dismissed from his official position, and allowed to return to his hometown in Yunzhou.

Thinking of this, Prince Fu said in a deep voice: "Your Highness Zhou Yuan, after several days of thorough investigation by the Jinyiwei, the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the Censorate, it has been found that Cheng Yibo, Bishui Prince Consort, Deng Rong and others are indeed the murderers of the rape and murder case that night."

"According to the laws of the Great Jin Dynasty, they should be executed and have been executed."

"But that case is not this case. You privately mobilized the guards of the Five Military Camps, broke into the inner city, confronted the officers and soldiers, and assassinated the chief officer in court. It is indeed a rebellion."

Zhou Yuan said calmly: "Since Cheng Yibo and others are the real murderers, I am an official appointed by the court. According to the laws of the Great Jin Dynasty, it is my duty to kill criminals. How can it be a rebellion? Say?"

King Fu said coldly: "If you are not in the position, you should not meddle in the affairs of others. Even if they are criminals, they should be ordered by the prefect of Shenjing and executed according to the procedures. How can you do it recklessly!"

Zhou Yuan said: "Since the facts of the crime have been found out, Your Highness King Fu should know that the prefect of Shenjing not only failed to handle it impartially, but was also one of the main culprits. It was this person who collected women's information online and set up a trap for Cheng Yibo and others to violate women."

"He is no different from a criminal. It is only natural for me to kill him."

King Fu frowned. This Zhou Yuan is too arrogant. If he said a few words to beg for mercy, I would naturally give you a lighter sentence.

As a result, you are now singing a different tune from me. Do you have to talk back?

He said coldly: "Bold Zhou Yuan! The country has laws, and the Jin Dynasty has strict rules. You can't do whatever you want!"

"Cheng Yibo and others deserve to die. They will be judged by law. The chief officials and prefects are in collusion. The Censorate and the Dali Temple will judge and punish them according to the law."

"You clearly don't know the rules and are lawless, so you killed people in court! You still don't plead guilty!"

King Fu thought to himself, I have made it so clear, you should know what to say, right?

Admit that I have just become an official and lack experience. I just killed people in anger and beg for mercy. That's it.

After all, I don't knowRules, reckless behavior, this is not a big deal, no one will die and he will not be exiled.

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "Crime? Zhou Yuan's biggest crime is that he failed to kill these beasts in advance, but instead harmed the eight women who suffered that night!"

"You..."

Fu Wang was so angry that he stood up directly. Why didn't this man take advantage of the situation? Is he a pig!

Zhou Yuan looked at the people around him, his eyes like a torch, and said in a deep voice: "Why did our Great Jin Dynasty establish itself? With filial piety, kindness, benevolence and virtue!"

"The emperors of the previous dynasty were incompetent, the laws were strict, the taxes were heavy, the people were treated like fish and meat, the common people were treated like pigs and dogs, the nobles were rampant, the officials oppressed the people, and the aristocratic families were a disaster."

"Therefore, the founding emperor of our dynasty raised the flag to recruit soldiers, followed the will of heaven, and achieved a thousand-year hegemony."

"Kill treacherous ministers, punish corrupt officials, destroy the tyrants, change the laws, reduce taxes, and the world will be peaceful, so the people can live and work in peace, and then there will be prosperity and prosperity later."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan looked at the bureaucrats around him and said in a deep voice: "Now the Great Jin Dynasty is fortunate to have a sage monarch in power to protect the foundation for eternity, but the lower officials have already imitated the treacherous ministers of the previous dynasty, treating the people like pigs and dogs, and wantonly Insult and slaughter..."

"Your Highness Prince Fu is a royal noble. He has cultivated virtue and benevolence since childhood and has been immersed in the teachings of many sages and emperors. He should know that the rampant cruel officials and treacherous ministers are a sign of the country's decline."

"I, Zhou Yuan, have received your majesty's grace and have been honored as an earl. When I see Cheng Yibo and other country losers and Lu Song and other officials who ruin the country, how can I not slaughter them?"

"The people of Shenjing have seen how arrogant and arrogant these criminals are. They regard the law as nothing. How can we appease the people's anger if we don't kill them? How can we make the world know if we don't kill them?"

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan said in a serious tone: "No matter what my ending is today, if I can do it again, I will also kill these six people on the spot!"

"Even if the world is turned upside down, I, Zhou Yuan, will be the last loyal minister of the Jin Dynasty!"

The entire Dali Temple seemed silent.

Many officials who were trying the case were sweating and their faces turned pale.

Countless people in the capital looked at Zhou Yuan, and after a moment of silence, they all started to shout.

"Well said!"

"Zhongwu Bo is truly a pillar of the Jin Dynasty!"

"Under the rule of the holy monarch, such a tragedy actually occurred. The murderer deserves death, and he was killed!"

Ignoring the noise in the hall, Prince Fu frowned, but his heart was moved.

Yes, why would I stand with the Zhejiang Party and the Chu Party? I am a member of the Chen royal family, and I should consider the overall situation of the country!

This Zhou Yuan... is reminding me not to think about the way of the game between powerful officials, but to think about... the way of the emperor!

For a moment, Prince Fu felt as if he had been enlightened.