For a moment, the crowd was furious. Jia Yucun turned around with a sinister sneer. He had only used a small trick to incite the people to build fishing boats. His highness 'idea was unexpectedly good.
A few commoners in the yamen who had volunteered to testify not only accused Yamen Li of beating the son of the garrison to death in public, but also dug up many of his past misdeeds. To use a suitable exaggeration, it was simply too numerous to record!
The Li family and Zhen family had also received the news. Not only the old man of the Li family, but Zhen Songnian of the Zhen family also rushed over immediately, but they were all stopped outside the yamen.
Some commoners shouted," The Zhen family has come to capture Lord Jia. We must not let them succeed!”A few shouts that came out of nowhere incited the ignorant commoners to surround them.
When the Xue family's butler saw this, he turned pale with fright and hurriedly hid to the side to avoid being implicated.
In the court, Jia Yucun had examined the case and understood that the evidence was conclusive. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately took out the complaint paper that he had prepared beforehand and pronounced," The criminal Li Jia was found to have deliberately injured someone to death. According to the laws of the Celestial Empire, he should be sentenced to behead the supervisor! There are also crimes such as beating and injuring passers-by, teasing innocent women, extortion, etc. These crimes shall be punished together. This government has ruled that they shall be sentenced to beheading and shall not be redeemed!”
As soon as the gavel fell, the commoners ran around to tell each other that the great lord had eliminated the evil for the people!
When Young Master Li was taken away, he no longer had the disdain he had earlier. Not only were his limbs limp, but he kept muttering," You can't sentence me!”
The bailiffs dragged him out of the hall. Young Master Li found Old Master Li standing outside in the crowd and immediately saw his savior. He struggled free." Father! Save me!"
Before he could run down the hall, a soldier raised his Water-Fire Staff and struck Yamen Li's knee.
With a crack, Yamen Li was knocked down in front of everyone. His head hit the green brick and blood flowed out.
The two soldiers lifted his legs and pulled them back, leaving a thick trail of blood on the ground.
Old Master Li saw his precious son being abused so cruelly. He immediately spat out a mouthful of blood and lost consciousness.
Beside him, Zhen Songnian hurriedly ordered people to help him back. He walked in with a murderous look on his face, without greeting or exchanging pleasantries.
"Jia Yucun, how dare you!”
How dare you make a move in Jin Ling City? Are you tired of living?
Jia Yucun smiled slightly." I am indebted to the Emperor's grace. I am a herder, so I should naturally plead for the people. Since they dare to commit crimes, why wouldn't I dare to judge them all?”
"Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you have the protection of King Zhongshun." Zhen Songnian sneered. Be careful not to capsize!"
"There's no need for Second Master Zhen to worry," Jia Yucun said indifferently.”
Zhen Songnian's expression was cold and stern, as if Jia Yucun was already a corpse." You really don't plan to leave a way out for yourself?”
Jia Yucun lowered his head and closed the file, his eyes flickering.
"This case has nothing to do with the Zhen family. Why is Second Master Zhen forcing us?"”
"Do you think we can't turn the tables just because you've sentenced him to death?" Zhen Songnian snorted coldly. Wait until your case file can be submitted to the Ministry of Justice!”
"Could it be that the Hall of Justice is also owned by your Zhen Clan?" Jia Yucun asked with a smile. Or were the two lives as insignificant as two ants in the Zhen family's eyes?”
"You!" Zhen Songnian clasped his hands behind his back." Since we've already fallen out, there's no point in talking anymore. Just you wait!" I hope you can keep smiling like this.”With that, he flicked his sleeves and left.
Jia Yucun felt uneasy. After leaving the hall, she rushed to Ning Jun.
Ning Jun was busy!
When he heard that Jia Yucun had come, Ning Jun felt an evil fire that came out of nowhere." This Jia Yucun, he's even overcautious about such a small matter. What else can we count on him to do in the future?"”
Ke Qing covered her mouth and laughed." Husband, it's not that I'm talking too much, but this Jia Yucun is quite pitiful!”
Ning Jun glanced at her." You don't know how scheming Jia Yucun is!”
But Qing stood up and took the girls away.
Thus, Wang De brought Jia Yucun in.
"How's the matter I asked you to do?" Ning Jun asked with a smile.”
Jia Yucun hurriedly bowed and replied," Your Highness, I have already done as you wished. I have sentenced Xue Pan to exile and sentenced Young Master Li to beheading."”
"Are you following my instructions?" Ning Jun sneered.”
Cold sweat broke out on Jia Yucun's forehead as he hurriedly corrected him,""I judged according to the law."
Ning Jun stood up and walked up to him." Are you feeling guilty?”
Jia Yucun knelt on the ground." I'm just a little worried. After all, the Zhen family had a lot of influence in Jinling. Today, Zhen Songnian even threatened to dismiss the case file of the Ying Tian House. I'm worried that the justice won't pass.”
"If you can think of it, how could I not?" Ning Jun smiled. Last night, I sent Li Jia's case file to the Divine Capital overnight. It didn't matter even if the judge rejected it.”
Only then did Jia Yucun feel relieved and said respectfully,""As expected, your highness is wise, this subject was thinking too much!”
Ning Jun was worried that he would waver, so he reminded him,"Shifei, do you think I'm using you as a tool?”
"Your Highness," Jia Yucun hurriedly smiled,"I think it's enough that I can still be used as a spear."”The most terrifying thing was that he wasn't even qualified to be a spear.
Ning Jun looked at him deeply." You're so open-minded!”
Jia Yucun carefully replied," I was born in a poor family and I know my own limits. It is not because I am talented that I am able to achieve what I am today. It is all because of Your Highness's guidance."”
"Get up!" Ning Jun said with a smile. Kneeling like this makes it seem like I'm reprimanding you! I have to say, the few things you did previously were quite worthy of my heart. Do well in the future! I don't need to explain the current situation to you in detail, you can already guess 70 - 80% of it. The Emperor has no lack of capable officials and capable generals, he only lacks loyal officials. Do you understand what I mean? As long as you pass this test, you'll be in the emperor's heart and have a limitless future!”
"No matter what happens in the future, I will never forget Your Highness 'kindness," Jia Yucun said with a reserved smile.”
Ning Jun pretended not to hear this. As long as he continued to be strong, this person would not betray him. If he lost power one day, he would be the first one he could not trust.
Moreover, Ning Jun did not tell him that Ning Jun was also testing him. Using Jia Yucun's life to test the Emperor's attitude towards him, if the Ministry of Justice upheld the original sentence, everything was fine. If the Ministry of Justice changed the sentence to a misdemeanor or released him, Ning Jun would immediately abandon the carriage to protect the commander. What did Jia Yucun's life and death have to do with him?
"Stay in the government office for the next few days. If you go out carelessly, be careful that someone will buy your life!”Ning Jun teased.
"I'd like to see it," Jia Yucun said with a smile."Isn't it good to assassinate an official of the imperial court?”
Ning Jun's lips curled up." Who knows? Jinling is their territory."”
Jia Yucun received Ning Jun's assurance and cupped his hands,"I know what to do. I will not make things difficult for your highness. I'll take my leave!"
Ning Jun watched him leave, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared.
"Zhou Liang!"
A black shadow suddenly flashed out from the door. Who else could it be but Zhou Liang?
" I still have two shops in Jinling," Ning Jun instructed." You guys set up this point and then spread it to all parts of Jiangnan and Jiangbei." Don't be afraid to spend money. Yangzhou's contribution is enough for you.”
"Yes!" Zhou Liang cupped his hands.
"What has the Zhen family done recently?" Ning Jun asked indifferently.”
Zhou Liang disappeared into the darkness.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the Zhen family was solemn.
Old Master Li's face was as pale as gold." My dear son-in-law, you must save Jia 'er!”
"Father-in-law, there's no hurry." Zhen Yingjia advised. I've already informed the provincial judge and asked him to overrule it. The case would not reach the Ministry of Justice, and there was no chance for the Emperor to see it. Just put your heart back in your stomach!"
Old Master Li panted a few times and coughed twice." If I don't get rid of Jia Yucun, it'll be difficult to dispel the hatred in my heart!”
Zhen Yingjia smiled," Brother Li Jia has learned his lesson. It's better to be more cautious in the future."”
Old Master Li noticed that Zhen Yingjia was unhappy, so he quickly smiled and said,"I'm just worried that if this Jia guy gets a foothold in Jinling, we won't have a good time.”
Zhen Yingjia had been drinking more tea recently. He stood up and said,"My stomach hasn't been feeling well recently. I'm going out for a walk! Songnian, take care of them for me!"
He walked out of the study as if he was taking a stroll.
He smiled bitterly. This Zhongshun King didn't take any losses. I just embarrassed him and he slapped me. It was so fast and ruthless.
However, the Zhen family was not so easy to control.
The memorial to impeach Jia Yucun was probably already on the way.
For several days, Ning Jun and Jia Yucun shut their doors at the same time.
As expected, the justice department seized the files of the two people. They felt that the application of the law was obviously too heavy and the evidence was obviously incomplete, so they decided to reopen the case.
However, there was no news from then on. There was no follow-up. There was no reading of the documents, no questioning of the witnesses, and no release of the prisoner.
Even though the Justice Department had the intention to protect him, in the face of public opinion, there were many unruly people who complained in the Justice Department every day. There were also the relatives of the Zhang family and the garrison who cried day and night, helping the public to boil.
The bailiffs had dared to go out to suppress him, but gradually, they didn't even dare to show their faces.
Needless to say, no one was better at instigating ignorant people than Ning Jun. He had seen many similar situations in the future. With a little adjustment, a network could be formed. If those officials did not respond appropriately, it would easily lead to a civil revolt, hehe!
That would be the best!
After all, the people of the feudal era were a little narrow-minded. The understanding of the principle that water could carry a boat could also capsize it was too biased. They regarded mobilizing the people as a dangerous path. Ning Jun was different. He was a prince, and he was an outsider. The bigger the matter, the easier it was for him to intervene.
As time passed, the fishing boats in Jin Ling City became anxious. Even the bailiffs in the Justice Department did not dare to go out alone, afraid that they would be dragged into the dark alleys and beaten up.
At this critical moment, Pacification Envoy Ji Cexing determined that there were unruly people inciting the people and decided to arrest the rogue refugees who were spreading rumors everywhere. Many of Zhou Liang's spies were also caught.
However, the tree wanted to be quiet, but the wind did not stop. The rumors became more and more intense. There were even rumors that the government wanted to behead the captured people for treason, making people even more anxious.
It was said that the military officers had already entered the city and the government had decided to surround the city. This kind of impossible rumor had a nose and eyes.
Therefore, when the judge locked up the Zhang family garrison to cause trouble, Mother Zhang pulled out the hairpin in despair and stabbed herself in the throat.
The commoners were instantly thrown into chaos. Someone in the middle shouted,"Justice treats human lives like grass. It's fine if we don't have such a government!”
"Blood for blood!" someone shouted.”
Once the emotions of the people were stirred, they could no longer be contained, and the people's revolt suddenly happened.
Hundreds and thousands of unruly people rushed into the justice department, beating up anyone they saw and smashing everything they saw. The judge himself slipped away, but the poor deputy had his ribs broken, one leg broken, and his official robe torn.
For a time, the rioters began to kidnap the civilians and spread to the streets. There were even rogues who took the opportunity to kill and rob, causing even greater chaos.
The country had been peaceful for a hundred years, and Jinling was once the capital of a dynasty. Now that such a mess had happened, who knew how many people would be beheaded!
Ning Jun had already put on his military attire, but Qing's eyes were filled with tears." Husband, it's too dangerous outside. You can just let Commander Ji go."”
"These people are just a mob." Ning Jun comforted him with a smile. We must use the power of lightning to suppress them while they are still in the beginning. Otherwise, your husband, as a prince, will be the first to be skinned alive by them.”
However, Qing's face turned even paler. Her small hands grabbed tightly onto Ning Jun's armor as she cried out involuntarily,"Husband!"
Ning Jun laughed and said," Ke-qing, your husband is the most afraid of death. How could I possibly go to a dangerous place?" I'll definitely stay behind. Don't worry! I still have Old Mo by my side. He's a good meat shield!”
But Qing couldn't help but laugh. She rolled her eyes at Ning Jun and said solemnly to him,""Husband, if things can't be done, you must not care about me.”
Ning Jun covered her mouth." I don't want my life, but you should be fine! I have already instructed the guards to escort you out of the city through Golden Stream Gate. Don't worry, your husband is riding a horse. How can they catch up to him?”
"Husband?" But you're just worried, and your eyes are full of reluctance.
Ning Jun picked her up by the waist and sent her into the carriage in the courtyard. Hong 'er, Qing Wen, and the other maids hurriedly followed.
Ning Jun ordered his men," Escort the Princess Consort out of the city immediately." There will be someone outside the city to receive you!"
Ke Qing lifted the curtain and tears fell like rain. She called out,""Husband!" There were thousands of words in his heart, but they all condensed into these two words.
"Hurry up and leave!" Ning Jun ordered.
Seeing the carriage exit from the back door, Ning Jun still had 2,000 guards of the Yulin Royal Guards. He rode on his horse and said seriously,""Those people who rebelled are pitiful, but their actions are unforgivable. Surrender to avoid death, but stubbornly resist!"
Just as he was about to leave, Ji Cexing, the pacifying envoy, came in in a panic." Your Highness, the rebels are spreading. Your Highness, please send troops to quell the chaos immediately!”
Ning Jun looked at him mockingly." Isn't this your fault? Did you get what you wanted?"
Ji Cexing stomped his feet and sighed." Your Highness, please calm the chaos first." We'll talk about the rest later!"
Ning Jun pulled the reins and shouted,""Soldiers, follow me to quell the chaos!" He took the lead and rushed out.
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