The gate of Kaifeng Mansion opens from north to south. There is a bluestone lion on both sides of the gate. There is a mountain-style gate tower with double eaves above. On the forehead of the door is written "Kaifeng Mansion" in three large gilded characters. The three gilded characters are Cai Jingzhi.

Written by my cousin Cai Xiang.

Facing the gate of the mansion is a bluestone screen wall with "Picture of Haechi" engraved on it. Haechi is an ancient mythical beast. Its body is as big as a cow and as small as a sheep. It is similar to a unicorn. Its whole body is covered with thick dark hair.

The eyes are bright and lively, and there is usually only one horn on the forehead.

Haechi is highly intelligent, can speak well of people, has wide-open eyes, can distinguish right from wrong, and can recognize good and evil in the world. Once he discovers a treacherous person, he will use his tentacles to turn him over and swallow him in one gulp...

Haechi is the symbol of "uprightness", "peace and justice" and "bright world" in prison.

Entering the gate of Kaifeng Fu Yamen, there are two stele pavilions on the left and east sides respectively, which are the "Kaifeng Fu Yin Inscription Monument" and the "Kaifeng Fu Yin Inscription Monument". On them are engraved more than 100 titles of Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin since the founding of the country.

The name of the famous Yin or magistrate, official position and rank, and the circumstances of his resignation.

The stele pavilion in the east is the treasure of Kaifeng Prefecture, and among it is the famous "Bao Zheng" of Kaifeng Prefecture.

On the front is the Kaifeng Prefecture Government Hall, which was the main place where Kaifeng Prefecture officials such as prefects or prefects held meetings to hear cases in the past dynasties. In front of the lobby, there is a huge precept stone called "Jie Shi Ming", which was written by Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty.

Founded by Zhao Guangyi.

On the south side of the precept stone are engraved the three characters "Gong Sheng Ming", which means that only by being fair can one be able to see clearly and be honest and upright. It is intended to remind and admonish officials.

The north side of the stone is engraved with the following sixteen characters: "You are entrusted with your salary, and the people support you; the people are easy to abuse, but God is hard to bully." This means that the official's salary is the people's support, and it is the money accepted by the people. When you are an official, you should keep yourself clean and considerate of the people.

, once you serve as an official, you should bring benefits to the country, eat the emperor's salary, and be loyal to the emperor.

The Kaifeng government office stands tall and majestic, with a solemn and solemn atmosphere in the lobby, making people feel a sense of awe when they see it.

"It's time to open the office!" At the end of the hour, a government official Xux shouted loudly.

The two heavy doors in the main hall then slowly opened, and dozens of government officials in red or black uniforms sounded gongs and lined up on both sides.

"Master Lu, please!" Li Sanjian bowed slightly and said to Lu Changheng, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture.

"Li Tuiguan, please!" Lu Changheng said to Li Sanjian with a smile.

So officials at all levels of the Kaifeng Prefecture gathered around Lu Changheng, the prefect, Li Sanjian, the right hall judge, Lin Min, the left hall judge, and other officials walked into the lobby.

Lu Changheng, wearing a purple official robe and a goldfish bag hanging from his waist, strode towards the public case table. Li Sanjian and Lin Min sat on both sides, with Lin Min sitting on the left and Li Sanjian sitting on the right. There was also a public case table in front of them.

In the lobby, a plaque with the words "Integrity and Integrity" hangs high above the nave, and tiger-head plaques with the words "Quiet" and "Avoidance" stand on both sides of the public case desk.

Today's trial seems to be the same as before, with Lu Changheng sitting in the courtroom to hear the case in person. However, many people have already understood that the protagonist today is Li Sanjian, who arranged the retrial of the case of Bi Lin's adulterous wife.

"Guan Li!" Before the interrogation of the criminal began, Judge Lin Min of the left hall said: "Without any evidence, why did you imprison an old official of this government who has been on duty for 20 years? And what's more?

Several officials in this department, you are so arrogant and lawless, are you relying on yourself to become the number one scholar?"

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Judge Lin, please be patient." Li Sanjian grinned, showing his white teeth, and replied: "How do you know that I have no evidence? Whether there is evidence, you will know it soon. I am

It is the official's responsibility to recommend officials and arrest and interrogate suspects in the right hall. What does it have to do with being the number one scholar?"

"This case is a case confirmed by this department, the government, and the Ministry of Punishment. There is no dispute. Li Xue, why did Li Tuiguan re-raise the case without authorization?" Lin Min then glared at Li Sanjian and said.

According to the laws of the Song Dynasty, a case is judged, that is, after trial and sentencing, and after review by the Ministry of Punishment, if the prisoner does not retract his confession or his family members appeal step by step, a new trial is not allowed. Even if the prisoner retracts his confession or his family members step by step appeal

Appeals must also be approved by the Ministry of Criminal Justice or other departments before the case can be resubmitted.

When a prisoner retracts his confession, it is called re-examination, and its counterpart is the system of re-examination, which means re-examination by the criminal prosecutor, also known as bie-tui.

The prisoner or his family appeals level by level, which is called a settlement. However, if the sentence exceeds three years, it is not included in this list.

"Haha" Li Sanjian shook his head slightly when he heard this and said: "I told you not to be impatient, but why is Judge Lin so restless? I said that all the evidence will be made public today under the blue sky and in broad daylight. Can you explain it, Li Xue? If not,

I would never dare to raise this matter without permission."

"Do you have the approval from the Ministry of Punishment?" Lin Min snorted coldly, turned to Lu Changheng and said, "Lord Lu, if you mention this case again without the approval from the Ministry of Punishment, wouldn't it be an overstep?"

Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guangyi, set up the Judgment Court in order to prevent punishment. Its main responsibility was to review the cases that had been decided by Dali Temple or other prison yamen. After the judges and detailed review officials put forward their opinions, they were reported to the court.

Write a letter to ask the emperor to make a decision

The Chief Justice of the Trial and Punishment Court is a magistrate, and various cases that need to be reported to the emperor are first tried by Dali Temple, and then reported to the Trial and Punishment Court for review. The Magistrate and other subordinate officials discuss and decide on the handling opinions, and then the Zhongshu

Report the emperor's decision

In the third year of Song Yuanfeng's reorganization, the Court of Criminal Trial was abolished and merged into the Ministry of Punishment. The responsibilities of the Court of Punishment were then assumed by the Ministry of Punishment.

Lu Changheng picked up the tea bowl, blew on it and said slowly: "This is the Lord's intention..."

Lu Changheng's four simple words choked back everything Lin Min wanted to say...

In Dali Temple, no matter how powerful the Ministry of Punishment is, can it be more powerful than the emperor? Is there any matter in the world that is bigger than the sky?

Especially Emperor Zhao Ji of the Song Dynasty, who often judged crimes with imperial edicts and was not allowed to redress injustice...

At this time, the case of Bi Lin's adulterous sister-in-law not only had the will of Zhao Ji, but also the order issued by the right minister Zeng of the imperial court. What could Lu Changheng do? Even if Lu Changheng did not want to reopen the case, Lu Changheng could not at this time

Lu Changheng alone could not stop it by any means, let alone Lin Min, the judge of the Left Hall.

"Bring someone to commit the crime!" Li Sanjian said with a smile when he saw Lin Min was choked and his face was livid, breathing heavily and unable to speak for a while.

"Mighty..." After receiving the order, the government officials on both sides of the hall roared while tapping the water and fire sticks on the ground.

Then Shan Kui, Xu Biao, Wu Miaoshan and others took Zhou Fangeng, Xu Shiqing, Zou, Tong and others into custody.

Tong, the widow of brother Bi Lin, was escorted into the lobby first, while the others were waiting under the steps wearing wooden shackles.

"Public woman pays homage to the great masters!" Ms. Tong did not have a prison sentence. After entering the hall, she saw a group of officials and government servants. She felt a little scared and timidly knelt down to salute.

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"Who is kneeling in the hall?" Li Sanjian asked, looking at Tong's gentle words.

Although everyone in the hall already knew about Tong's situation, this was a necessary procedure, so Li Sanjian asked this question.

"Mr. Tong, a commoner woman." Mrs. Tong bowed her head and replied.

"Bi Tong" Li Sanjian nodded and then asked: "Is there any injustice in Bi Lin's case?"

Mrs. Tong looked at Li Sanjian and then at the officials in the hall before replying: "There is a grievance."

"What's the grievance?" Li Sanjian asked again.

"Uncle, he...he didn't...do anything to the slave family." Tong answered hesitantly after hearing this.

"Bold and cunning woman!" Lin Min could no longer hold back. He slapped the gavel in his hand and shouted: "The witnesses and physical evidence in this case are there, and they have been reported to the Ministry of Punishment for a recognizance. At this time, do you want to change the case?

Do you know the consequences of failing to reverse the petition? And this case was originally filed by a cunning woman like you, but you actually want to reverse the petition now?"

If the case is found to be correct after separate investigation, then the case cannot be corrected, and if the case is not successful, you will be severely punished. If you file a lawsuit and then regret it, the same is true. False accusations will also be severely punished.

"This..." Tong glanced at Lin Min timidly, and for a moment she didn't dare to speak anymore.

"Judge Lin!" Li Sanjian looked at Lin Min and said, "I have been ordered to review the case, so I should be the one to do the questioning, right?"

Li Sanjian then ignored Lin Min and said warmly to Tong: "Bi Tong, if you have anything to say today, just say it. I will make the decision for you today, and no one else can do anything to you."

"Big Master" Mrs. Tong kowtowed when she heard Ah Yun and said: "Uncle Bi Lin...not only did he not do anything to the slave women, but he also took good care of the slave family on weekdays. The slave women really couldn't bear the injustice done to their uncle, and uncle

He was not brought to the government by a civilian woman, but someone forced her to falsely accuse her uncle. The complaint was not written by the civilian woman, but was written on her behalf by someone else."

Of all the girls from good families in this world, which one is willing to be accused of being raped? This will ruin her reputation.

The Tong family was no exception. At the same time, her husband died unexpectedly, and her family property was confiscated and she was brought into the government. Who would be willing to do that? There would never be any resentment.

The most important thing is that Li Sanjian has already reminded Mr. Tong that this case has already involved human life, and it is a lawsuit for human life. If you tell lies or give perjury at this time, you will be severely punished. It may be a death penalty. The death penalty may still be very cruel.

kind.

Therefore, Mr. Tong must tell the truth at this time.

"Who forced you? And who wrote the complaint on your behalf?" Li Sanjian asked after hearing this.

"It's... it's the Zhou officials from the government who... forced the slave family and made someone write a complaint on the slave family's behalf." Tong answered after hearing this.

"Which Zhou official? Tell me your name." Li Sanjian nodded.

"Kaifeng Prefectural Government Office Kongmu Official Zhou Fangeng." Tong replied.

"Take Zhou Fangeng!" Li Sanjian said after hearing this.

Zhou Fangeng was then escorted into the lobby wearing wooden shackles.

Zhou Fangeng was a tall and thin middle-aged man in his forties. Although he was wearing wooden shackles and looked a little haggard, he looked a little arrogant. After he came in, he looked at Li Sanjian, snorted coldly, and refused to kneel down.
Chapter completed!