Confucian and Taoist scholar

After many officials in the state government copied the "New Laws of China" according to Du Ning's instructions, they sent people early the next morning to send the copied "New Laws of China" to the various prefectures under their jurisdiction, and ordered the officials in each government to

They will also be copied and sent to the counties under their jurisdiction.

From now on, all prefectures and counties in Lanzhou will manage many large and small affairs in accordance with the "New Laws of China".

On this day, Du Ning put on the official uniform of Lanzhou Yamen and gathered many officials outside Lanzhou Yamen.

The government officials beat the gongs, attracting many scholars and ordinary people to come and watch the excitement.

As the saying goes, there are three things a new official needs to do when he takes office. Since Du Ning is the newly appointed governor of Lanzhou City, he naturally has to do something big.

As time goes by, more and more people come to watch.

Du Ning cupped his hands to the onlookers and said: "Dear fellow villagers of Lanzhou, fellow literary friends of Lanzhou, Du came to serve as the state pastor for a period of one year on the orders of the Holy Court to implement the new law. Today we will

In front of everyone, Du has to do a big thing, that is, burn all the instruments of torture in front of everyone. From today on, Lanzhou Yamen pursues the purpose of "everyone is equal before the law" and bans all personal punishments.

All people in Lanzhou, whether they are ordinary people or scholars from aristocratic families, regardless of men and women, enjoy all equal rights."

"Come here! Bring out all the instruments of torture!"

Following Du Ning's order, the government officials moved all the torture instruments in the cell to the public.

These punishments include cane punishment, whipping, swords, guns and sticks, ten fingers connected to the heart, and many different sizes of punishment tools, etc., all of which are presented in front of everyone.

Even the killing stick used by the government officials was thrown inside.

Many people looked at these torture instruments and whispered among themselves. They had only heard of many torture instruments but had never seen them before.

"Look! It's a torture instrument with ten fingers connected to the heart. No matter who uses it, it will be painful to death."

"Did you see those iron shoes? I heard that the iron shoes were heated red and put on the prisoners, so that the soles of the feet could be cooked."

"The most terrifying thing is the Lingchi knife, which cuts into the body one after another."

"Look at that larger torture instrument. It's not for beheading, but for cutting in half..."

When I heard many people talking about these punishments, everyone turned pale, and even turned pale and pale with fear.

"Pour the oil."

After Du Ning gave the order, the government officials were indifferent at first and looked at Xing Feng one after another, as if asking whether Xing Feng really wanted to do what Du Ning said.

"Pour the oil!" Du Ning emphasized his tone.

"Hey..."

Xing Feng sighed and nodded helplessly to the government officials.

Unexpectedly, Du Ning turned to the head of the yamen and said: "I am enforcing the law according to the orders of the Holy Court, but you yamen ignore my orders. How did you become the head of the yamen? This is what you taught me.

Subordinates? The yamen gave you official positions and provided you with salary, so you could do your job in such a perfunctory way? Let me see, you might as well stop being the head of the yamen team!"

These words immediately caused the squad leader's face to change drastically, and he hurriedly said: "My lord, I'm wronged. You can just give me your orders!"

At the same time, he scolded the government officials: "Why are you still standing there? Why don't you follow Du Jun's order and burn the instruments of torture? Do you want to lose your job?"

"Yes...yes...I will obey your order!"

The government officials were frightened. If they openly disobeyed Du Ning's orders in public, Du Ning would be the first to take down the team leader.

So, many government officials brought oil barrels and poured oil on many torture instruments.

Many officials sighed helplessly when they saw this scene. Although many officials strongly opposed Du Ning's ideas, since Du Ning came to reform the law under the orders of the Holy Court, they could only cooperate with Du Ning's work.<

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Xing Feng said fiercely in his heart: "Today you are the state shepherd, and you have the final say. As long as you fail to implement the law, how many torture instruments you destroy today will be matched with how much money you have next year."

Many scholars from aristocratic families in the crowd had angry faces, and each of them cast a stern look at Du Ning.

The officer lit a torch and handed it to Du Ning.

"It can't be done! It can't be done!"

At this moment, an old man walked out. This man was an old scholar of Confucianism and Taoism. Although he was nearly 70 years old, he spoke with great vigor and toughness.

"Du Jun, absolutely no, you must not burn it!"

The old man's eyes were red, and he looked distressed, and said to Du Ning: "Since ancient times, punishment has been a tool to stabilize the country, especially the Legalist semi-sage Han Feizi, who formulated the law of using punishment to end punishment. As a

Scholars should follow the instructions of the saints, but how can they burn the instruments of torture? From now on, how can we stabilize the country? How can we govern the country?"

With the old man taking the lead, many scholars immediately stood up and spoke out.

"Yes, Mr. Du, these torture instruments must not be burned. This is treason!"

"You are violating the teachings of a saint, and you will be punished by a semi-saint!"

"Du Jun, please, please don't burn the torture instruments. If you have anything to say, please say it!"

Many scholars have faces full of prayers. This example must not be used. Once it is used, the yamen of all prefectures and counties under the rule of Lanzhou will be influenced by Du Ning, and all the instruments of torture will be burned. If there is anyone who disobeys, Du Ning will

You can bring the yamen of all prefectures and counties to trial.

"Du Jun, if you dare to burn the instruments of torture, we will definitely go to the Holy Court and remove you from your post!"

The old man Jinshi spoke again, with a somewhat threatening tone.

Du Ning said slowly: "Since I have come to implement the new law under the orders of the Holy Court, I must do this thoroughly. If you have any opinions, you can report them to the Holy Court. I will also act in accordance with the law."

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"Strong words, this is clearly your own opinion!"

The old Jinshi man's eyes widened and he said loudly: "Du Jun, once the punishment of burning is carried out, there will be chaos in Lanzhou! Do you want to be an enemy of the Legalists!"

Du Ning said proudly: "I am not trying to be an enemy of the Legalists, but I am following the semi-sage's teachings and using punishment to end punishment."

"It's ridiculous! You've ruined the punishment. How can you stop it with punishment? It's simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!" The old Jinshi man had a look of contempt and ridicule on his face.

"The highest level of terminating punishment with punishment is to remove punishment. I order all instruments of torture to be burned. Isn't this the highest level of terminating punishment?"

"Nonsense! What nonsense! How can there be such truth in the world!" The old Jinshi man looked excited.

"Old sir, you are also a Legalist scholar, right? As a Legalist scholar, since you adhere to the theory of stopping punishment with punishment, don't you want to eliminate punishment for the people? Who is violating the semi-sage concept of Legalism?"<

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"You..."

The old Jinshi man's face turned red with anger. In his eyes, Du Ning was just arrogating!