Endure!
I'll endure it!
Zhangsun Wuji gritted his teeth and a thick smile appeared on his black face."Official, you must be joking! How dare we pretend to be noble? The title was real! Tonight, I really had something important to do and offended all the officials. This is a small token of apology.”
As he spoke, he took out a large piece of gold ingot from his sleeve and stuffed it into Si Chen's hand. He smiled and said,"The official raised his hand and let us go back.”
Li Er turned around, not wanting to see this scene. Damn it, the current Duke of the State, a third-grade official of the Ministry of Personnel, actually bribed a lowly official in front of the Emperor. Who would believe this?
The imperial court had lost all face!
Si Chen weighed the gold ingot in his hand. There were at least fifty taels. It was a big deal! How rich were these Chang 'an nobles and merchants?
However, as the marquis captain of Pingkang Lane, he was responsible for the safety of the lane. How could he be moved by a piece of gold ingot?
"Sun Fu, do you know what kind of stick this is?”
Si Chen held the gold ingot and didn't say whether to let go or not. Instead, he pointed at the long rod in Sun Dafu's hand and asked Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji finally noticed that the wooden stick in Wu Hou's hand was different from the one he usually saw the bailiffs holding. The length was the same, about the length of an eyebrow. However, the top part of the rod was black, and the bottom part was painted red. It was unknown what the purpose was.
"This is the long rod that officials use to enforce the law!”
Zhangsun Wuji laughed.
Si Chen grinned and took the rod."The top is black and the bottom is red. It's called the 'Water Fire Cud'. Water and fire are heartless, so this cudgel has the meaning of' not allowing personal affairs'! You openly bribed this official and tried to trick this official into favoritism. That's impossible!”
"I will never accept this gold ingot. I should have thrown it back, but it was stolen by you, so I will confiscate it!”
After saying that, Si Chen threw the gold ingot into Sun Dafu's arms and shouted to his left and right,
"What are you waiting for? Capture the second criminal with me and send him to the county government!”
What the f * ck?
It could be like this?
Zhangsun Wuji was in a complete mess at this moment. Fifty gold taels, and he didn't even blink and said that it was confiscated. Who knew if he had been embezzled? The key is that if you're greedy, then so be it. Why aren't you letting us go!
Li Er, who had been standing behind Zhangsun Wuji, had his eyes lit up. Water and Fire Rod, not allowing personal feelings, what a good meaning! Although this young marquis was a little rough in enforcing the law, he was still impartial. Moreover, with such talent and wisdom, he was a talent that could be used.
This person's punishment of exile could be considered to be exempted.
Seeing that the marquises had surrounded him and that the Emperor had yet to say anything, Zhangsun Wuji could only continue to play the role of a grandson."Wait, officials, wait!"
He stood in front of Li Er and cupped his hands at Si Chen."Official, to tell you the truth, I'm actually somewhat close to the Imperial Family. If you can let us leave, I'll definitely promote your official career. How about it?”
Gold was not good, but high officials and high salaries could not be rejected, right?
His sister was the current empress, so it was reasonable to say that she was related to the royal family. Moreover, he was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel Affairs. It was easy for him to promote a ninth-grade captain.
However, Zhangsun Wuji swore in his heart that when he returned, he would definitely wipe out this captain's official position, chase him out of the capital, and kill him halfway.
Si Chen chuckled and said disdainfully,"Do you think you're worthy of being related to the imperial family?" I see that you've been protecting Brother Li behind you. This Li Wang's status should be higher than yours. He's the one who's really related to the Imperial Family, right?”
Li Er had an angry expression on his face as he watched indifferently. His aura was clearly stronger than Zhangsun Wuji's.
Zhangsun Wuji saw that Si Chen understood so well, so he admitted,"Nothing can hide from the eyes of the official. Although Brother Li is not a relative of the Imperial Family, he does have some relationship with the Imperial Family. I can still pass the word on, and I guarantee that recommending an eighth rank 'Travel Marshal' won't be a problem, what do you think…"
"I don't think so." Si Chen shook his head and refused flatly.
This was the guy he was working for, and there were still system functions to be developed. Why would he bend the law for personal gain and engage in power and money transactions?
"I, a pilgrim, once said: 'Everyone is equal before the law. Relatives, old friends, princes, and ministers are no exception!'”
"More than 800 years ago, the 'Qin Law' already stated: 'The Son of Heaven breaks the law and is punished the same as the commoners!'”
"Not to mention that you are related to the imperial family, even if the imperial family's relatives, princes, and princesses violate the law, this official will do it! On the ground of Pingkang Lane, one only recognized the law and not the person!”
His words were impassioned, causing the Martial Marquises and brothers to admire him.
This was the effect he wanted!
"Pa-pa-pa!"
After three slow and rhythmic claps, Li Er's eyes revealed a look of admiration as he praised,"What a good sentence,'The Son of Heaven breaks the law and is punished the same as the commoners'! However, this sentence in the Qin Law is only in name. To achieve equality in the legal system, we still need a group of impartial and impartial officials like you.”
"Of course, it's a great honor for the people of the Great Tang that I can set an example and abide by the law!”
"I have also heard the Sage say that 'the law is not my law alone, but the law of the world'. These words are enough to show the Sage's wisdom! Not only that, last year, when the Sage's decree was contrary to the country's laws, the Sage would rather damage his own prestige, endure a small anger, and maintain great faith to protect the dignity of the country's laws. He was indeed a wise ruler!”
Li Er realized that he was starting to admire this iron-faced marquis, and he praised him fiercely.
Zhangsun Wuji, who was listening at the side, felt a little ashamed. F * ck, if it wasn't for Dai Zhou and the group of remonstrants, you would have already killed Liu Xiong. Why would you care about the dignity of the law?
Si Chen smiled and nodded. Who didn't know how to flatter the emperor?
"I am a wise ruler, but unfortunately…hehe.”
"What's a pity?"
Li Er, who was indulging in himself, asked with concern.
Si Chen's eyes turned and he sneered."What do I have to say to you two prisoners? Left and right, tie her up!"
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