General Qin

Zhao Tuo froze in place.

He didn't expect that he was just guarding the door outside, wanting to watch the fun, but in the blink of an eye, he was in it.

Zhao Gao looked at him expectantly, the pleading in his eyes moved Zhao Tuo.

What a strong desire to survive.

Zhao Tuo knew that as long as he uttered the word "Zhu" on the spot, the emotion in those eyes would turn into extremely strong resentment and despair in an instant.

He didn't answer right away, but glanced at everyone in the hall.

Meng Yi, who made the death trial, stood upright in the hall, expressionless, with an appearance of impartial law enforcement.

Wei Liao and Yao Jia, one with his eyes closed and the other with a dark face, neither wanted to get involved in this matter.

Qin Wangzheng sat in the chief seat with deep eyes, making it difficult for people to guess what the king was thinking.

But Zhao Tuo knew the answer.

He took a deep breath, and with Zhao Gao's expectant look on his face, he said, "The matter of the CRRC government order, I think, can follow the example of the old case of Yinghou."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.

Meng Yi tilted his head, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Wei Liao also opened his eyes, slightly surprised.

Yao Jia's face twitched.

Zhao Gao was stunned for a moment, then realized, his eyes lit up, and he turned to look at Qin Wangzheng, pleading.

Qin Wangzheng stared at the young man in the palace with some amusement.

"Fan Ju? Just tell me."

Qin Wangzheng opened his mouth and signaled Zhao Tuo to continue.

Zhao Tuo said loudly: "The matter of the CRRC government order is the same as the situation that Yinghou Fanju encountered in the past. He himself was not involved in it. He was convicted because of his personal kindness and recommendation."

"Although the Qin law has something to say, those who appoint people who are not good at appointment will be punished according to their own crimes. However, the example of Yinghou can also be cited, and the court can pardon the Zhongche government order once. If it is committed again, it will be punished according to the law. "

What Zhao Tuo said about the matter of Yinghou refers to the former Qin Zhaoxiang King, the prime minister Fan Ju recommended his benefactor Zheng Anping as a general, and led an army of 20,000 to participate in the Battle of Handan.

As a result, as soon as Zheng Anping went out, his troops were surrounded by Zhao Jun. In a critical situation, Zheng Anping directly led 20,000 Qin troops to surrender to Zhao Guo in order to save his life.

Such behavior is blatant treason.

According to Qin law, Zheng Anping should be punished for this crime, and it will harm the three clans.

As a recommender, Prime Minister Fan Ju should also be punished in the same way.

But King Qin Zhaoxiang believed in Fan Ju, and he didn't want to punish his important officials because of this incident. He pardoned Fan Ju, and he became more and more trustworthy. He even ordered the whole country to punish those who dared to speak out about Zheng Anping's affairs as the same crime, and in turn rewarded Fan Wei to make him feel at ease.

Under such circumstances, another two years later, Wang Ji, another benefactor recommended by Yinghou Fanju, was accused by his subordinates of having liaison with the princes when he was the governor of Hedong County, and he was punished by law.

Fan Ju was sentenced to consecutive sittings again. Such a crime was committed twice, which made the Qin people furious. King Qin Zhaoxiang had no choice but to bestow Fan Ju's death.

The reason why Zhao Tuo listed Fan Ju's affairs at this time was that Zhao Gao's situation was very similar to Yinghou's.

Another point is that the state of Qin has an important legal form called "Tingxingshi".

The so-called court action is to adjudicate the case as a case.

In the legal trial of the Qin State, in addition to relying on legal texts, previous judicial cases were often cited as the basis for the trial.

There are many legal cases in the Qin bamboo slips "Legal Questions and Answers" unearthed in later generations, in which there are many references to "court action", indicating that law enforcers use previous cases to try cases, which has become a legal system in Qin State.

Therefore, Zhao Tuo cited the case of Fan Ju being pardoned once to defend Zhao Gao, hoping that Zhao Gao would enjoy the same treatment.

legitimate!

Of course, the biggest point of this matter is whether Qin Wangzheng is willing to use his privileges like the previous Qin kings.

Zhao Gao looked at Qin Wangzheng pitifully, hoping that the king could protect him like Qin Zhaoxiang Wang Bao Fanju back then.

"interesting."

Qin Wangzheng smiled faintly, looked at Meng Yi, and asked: "Meng Qing, what do you think of Zhao Tuo's statement? Can you quote Fan Ju's case and pardon Zhao Gao?"

Meng Yi said with a straight face, "Yinghou has made great contributions to the state of Qin. How can Zhao Gao, He De, and his great achievements compare with Yinghou?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Gao's face was completely distorted, and he turned his head to stare at Meng Yi, wishing to eat him alive on the spot.

Meng Yi, if I can live, I will kill you in the future!

Destroy the Meng family!

Meng Yi didn't care about Zhao Gao's expression.

Zhao Tuo could not help trembling when he saw it.

He knew very well that in the original history, Zhao Gao kept this incident in his heart. After helping Hu Hai to the throne, he tried his best to persuade Hu Hai to give Meng Tian and Meng Yi brothers to death, and carry out his revenge to the end.

Once you are hated by this kind of person, you will never die.

Meng Yi asked Zhao Gao how He De could compare with Fan Ju, and why he could enjoy the same treatment as Yinghou.

This sentence is correct, Zhao Gao really can't compare with Fan Ju's credit.

But Meng Yi neglected that in the entire state of Qin, credit is not the most important thing.

In terms of credit, Lord Wu An Bai Qi was the number one general in the Zhaoxiang era. In terms of credit, who in the Qin Kingdom can compare with him?

But what is Bai Qi's end? He will be reduced to a soldier, and Du Youting will be killed.

Fan Ju was under the death penalty, but was protected by the King of Qin. Is it because of merit?

In fact, it still comes from the favor of King Qin.

Zhao Gao may be far inferior to Fan Ju in terms of credit, but when it comes to the king's love for him, it seems to be enough to avoid a capital crime.

Zhao Tuo knew very well that although Qin State claimed to rule the country by law.

But King Qin is an existence that is absolutely above the law.

King Qin has the right to pardon exclusively to the monarch, and he can pardon anyone as long as he wants.

The current situation is like this, Qin Wangzheng wanted to use the power of pardon to save Zhao Gao in his heart, but he didn't want to take the initiative to speak up, he needed someone to stand up and propose.

Wei Liao and Yao Jia didn't want to get involved, so only he, Zhao Tuo, stood up.

Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo didn't hold back any longer, and said loudly: "Although the order of the CRRC Mansion has no great merit, he is diligent and loyal. He has served the king for many years. model."

"It would be too innocent to be killed for the crime of recommending consecutive sittings. I also ask the king to respond to the Hou's matter and forgive the CRRC government order once."

"My lord, please give me another chance, and I will never do it again in the future."

Zhao Gao also took the opportunity to kowtow to Qin Wangzheng, pleading bitterly.

Qin Wangzheng took a deep look at Zhao Tuo.

Instead, he looked at Meng Yi, his voice was flat, but he said with an unquestionable tone: "Meng Qing, this time, regarding the matter of the CRRC government order, he will act as a court, and pardon him once according to the case of Yinghou. Next time, we will punish him by law.”

"only."

Meng Yi had no expression on his face, and agreed.

He sentenced Zhao Gao to death, which is just law enforcement.

Qin Wangzheng's pardon of Zhao Gao was a use of the monarch's privilege, and there are examples to be found.

There is nothing wrong with both of them.

That's the end of the matter.

"Thank you, my lord! Thank you, my lord!"

Zhao Gao was ecstatic, his body was paralyzed for the rest of his life.

But thinking of the boy's words just now, Zhao Gao's heart was completely warmed.

Zhao Gao turned his head and looked at the young Zhonglang.

This love.

I, Zhao Gao, wrote it down.

"Historical Records Biography of Fan Ju": Ren Zheng Anping, envoy to attack Zhao. Zheng Anping was besieged by Zhao. In a hurry, he surrendered to Zhao with 20,000 soldiers. In response to Hou Xi's draft pleading guilty. According to the law of Qin, those who are appointed and those who are not good at the appointment will be punished with their own crimes. Therefore, Yinghou's sin should be accepted by the three clans. King Qin Zhao was afraid of hurting Yinghou's intentions, so he ordered the middle school: "Anyone who dares to speak out about Zheng Anping's affairs will be punished for his crimes." In the next two years, Wang Ji served as guard of Hedong, communicated with the princes, and punished him by law.

According to "Historical Records", Fan Ju was pardoned by the King of Qin again after Wang Ji's incident, and after being lobbied by Cai Ze, he took the initiative to recommend Cai Ze, and abdicated himself to live in seclusion.

However, "Sleeping Tiger Land Qin Tomb Bamboo Slips Chronicles" records: In the fifty-second year of King Qin Zhao, Wang Ji and Zhang Lu (Fan Ju) died.

Compared with "Historical Records", the Qin bamboo slips are naturally more reliable.

Moreover, there is a problem with the logic of "Historical Records". Fan Ju has already suffered two consecutive sittings because of his recommender, even if he is lucky enough to survive. It is also impossible to recommend the other party to King Qin after being lobbied by Cai Ze. With such a strong head, isn't he afraid of suffering a third backstab?

Such behavior is more like a story compiled by strategists in the Warring States Period. This chapter is mainly based on the Qin bamboo slips.