Tang Hanlin whispered, "Fang Xusheng, you have to think twice! Once you use your private army to deal with the villagers, you'll definitely be criticized for being bloodthirsty and inhumane. "
Fang Yun said indifferently, "If we can save the innocent women and children in prison, if we can make the traffickers fearful, if we can reduce the number of broken families, then give us a heavier evaluation!"
Disciplinary Court's Grand Secretary Ren, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke, "Fang Xusheng, you might not have considered a problem. When human trafficking is punishable by death, then once the traffickers realize that they might be caught, they might kill to destroy the evidence. Moreover, during the Three Kingdoms period, there were frequent wars, and the people had no way to make a living. Heavy punishments were used everywhere, and people were killed like flies. In the end, there were still people who took the risk and killed to steal. "
Fang Yundao said, "Grand Secretary Ren used the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty as an example. It seems reasonable, but he forgot that the reason they took the risk wasn't because they weren't afraid of the death penalty, but because they couldn't survive! If they could survive, eat well, and live in a safe place with their families, they definitely wouldn't take the risk. Most people wouldn't kill to steal. Do I make sense? "
"Fang Xusheng is right. I've been rude." Grand Secretary Ren agreed.
"As for the traffickers destroying the evidence because they were afraid of the death penalty, then it proves that they are afraid of death! Even if they aren't afraid of death, they don't want to die. The death penalty is a deterrent to them! Since it's a deterrent, then the death penalty can effectively reduce the incidence of human trafficking! "
"Fang Xusheng's perspective on the problem is unique. It's very reasonable." Grand Secretary Ren didn't refute, but instead listened attentively.
"According to what I know, there are two elements to deterring criminals. The first is the severity of the punishment. The heavier the punishment, the more deterrent it is. Many people believe that once the punishment is severe enough, whether it's imprisonment for twenty years or the death penalty, the deterrent will be the same. Therefore, in consideration of benevolence, the death penalty can be avoided. But in reality, if we use imprisonment instead of the death penalty, we'll need more manpower and resources. Am I right? "
"You're right." Grand Secretary Ren said.
Fang Yundao said, "Then, we'll talk about the second element to deterring criminals: the rate of solving cases! Trafficking is done because it is a transient population. It was difficult to find any clues after kidnapping someone, so the rate of solving a case was much lower than murder. Many human traffickers felt that they would not be caught, so they were even more rampant. If they wanted to increase the rate of solving cases, they needed more manpower and resources. Therefore, the school of Legalism believes that instead of using the death penalty as a deterrent, it is better to increase the rate of solving cases. Am I right? "
Grand Scholar Ren nodded. He vaguely understood what Fang Yun was going to do next.
Fang Yundao: "Then, the result is obvious. For the imperial court, it was better to sentence criminals to death and then use the manpower and resources that were originally used to imprison criminals to increase the rate of solving cases. It was more feasible. Therefore, from a practical point of view, the death penalty is the best choice. "
"However, killing people is ultimately against humanity. He killed someone, but we sentenced him to death. What's the difference between us and him? "
"Of course there is a difference! If there is no difference between the two methods of killing. Why is there a concept of self-defense in the law? Why was there a difference between killing someone and being forced to kill someone? Why is there a difference between manslaughter and murder? Why was there a difference between killing one person and killing many? If it was a normal person, who would think that punishing criminals is a crime? Only murderers and people who think that they might kill people would think of it from the perspective of a criminal, right? If there is no difference, then the criminal shouldn't be punished after harming others, because this is also harming the criminal! "
Grand Scholar Ren was speechless.
"Therefore, all the human traffickers here should be killed!" Fang Yun looked at the villagers of Changxi Village.
Many of the villagers had fierce looks on their faces.
"What did you say? Say it again and see? A child who hasn't even grown hair dares to behave atrociously in our Changxi Village after writing a few lousy poems. Does he think that there is no one in our Changxi Village? " A middle-aged woman with a kitchen knife glared at Fang Yun, not caring about Fang Yun's identity at all.
"Who is a human trafficker? Why don't I see it? If you dare to slander us again, thousands of us will go to the capital to complain! If the capital doesn't care, we will go to the Notre-Dame to complain! Xusheng? Come back when you become a True Sage! "
"Why don't you take a look at where you are!"
"The scholars in the village are saying how powerful you are. Hehe, no matter how powerful you are, would you dare to kill us Jingguo citizens? What can a mere county magistrate do to us? "
The more illiterate the villagers of Changxi Village were, the fiercer they were. The more educated they were, the more they didn't dare to speak. They stayed at the back of the crowd. The scholars' faces were gloomy, as if they knew that they couldn't persuade the villagers and could only watch.
When the villagers were done scolding, Village Chief Diao Zhili snorted and raised his arm. Everyone stopped.
Diao Zhili said, "County Magistrate Fang, as you can see, we are all good people in Changxi Village. We might have made some small mistakes in order to make a living. However, this is a place where no one cares. The previous county magistrates just turn a blind eye. As for those county magistrates who don't want to close their eyes, they have no choice but to do so! We Changxi Villagers have always been educated and reasonable. Therefore, if County Magistrate Fang returns the way you came, we will pretend that nothing happened today. If you continue to force us, the news of you forcing people to die will spread in a few days. Don't you think so, fellow villagers? "
"Yes!" Nearly a thousand people shouted in unison. Their voices shook the sky.
There were even some children who screamed excitedly. Their eyes were very clear. They didn't know what was good and what was evil.
Fang Yun's emotions didn't change at all. His eyes were still cold.
"Unfortunately, I like to open both my eyes and see the world clearly!" Fang Yundao said.
"It seems that County Magistrate Fang is going to exterminate our Changxi Village!" Diao Zhili said.
Fang Yun ignored Diao Zhili. He glanced at the crowd and asked, "There should be scholars and scholars in the village. What did you do when you read the sage's books? Aren't you afraid that your literary palace will break? Aren't you afraid that your path to sainthood will be cut off? "
Fang Yun had been using the Spring Thunder Tongue. His voice was full of supreme majesty, as if he was the Thunder Emperor.
A scholar hurriedly replied, "Fang Xusheng, I have been persuading the villagers. Unfortunately, my words don't carry much weight …"
"Shut up!" Village Head Diao shouted. The scholar was so scared that he had to shut up.
Fang Yun looked at the crowd and asked, "Is no one going to turn themselves in?"
Nearly a thousand villagers looked at Fang Yun with different expressions. However, no one dared to turn themselves in.
"Then, who dares to admit that they killed the two bailiffs and Wang Xiaocui?" Fang Yun asked again.
No one answered.
"Then …" Fang Yun pointed to the ground and said, "Who knows how many innocent people are abducted from Changxi Village every year?"
Still, no one answered.
"Then. How many good people are killed in Changxi Village every year? "
Some of the villagers looked ashamed.
The private soldiers behind Fang Yun breathed heavily because of anger. Some of the Demon Iron Knights' emotions fluctuated greatly, causing their armor to make light sounds.
"Not bad. Coming to Changxi Village has opened my eyes. I didn't expect that under the rule of the sage, there would be a group of beasts that look like humans living in such a kind place." Fang Yun's voice was a bit more sinister.
"Bullsh * t!" One person cursed, and then the others cursed.
Fang Yun pointed at the villagers and said loudly. His voice suppressed the whole village.
"You dare to kill unarmed women. I'm standing right here. Do you dare to come and kill me? You don't dare! Every single one of you in Changxi Village is worse than pigs and dogs! You're all trash who bully the weak and fear the strong! Saint Origin World is full of vitality. As long as you work hard, you won't have to worry about food and clothing. But what about you? Other than killing people to earn money stained with blood, what else did he do? You're the most incompetent scum. You're worse than maggots! "
The villagers of Changxi Village wanted to refute. However, Fang Yun didn't give them any chance. He continued to speak loudly.
"The people of Borderline Mountain defend with their lives. The people of Sea of Confinement kill monsters with their blood. The warriors in the north kill barbarians with their lives. We can give up our lives for the human race. But what are you beasts doing? You use the peace that we bought with our blood and lives to harm the human race! You. Don't deserve to be human! "
"If it's one person or a group of people, then it's fine. But now the whole village is helping the evildoers. Hiding and tolerating evil, then there's no need for this village to exist! The evil of this place must end! The bloodline of evil must not continue! "
"This is the last order. I'll give you a hundred breaths time to put down your weapons, kneel on the ground and surrender! Otherwise, you'll be killed on the spot for colluding with the barbarians to harm the human race! "
Village Chief Diao's hair and beard stood up. He shouted loudly, "How dare you! Even if we let you kill us now, you won't dare to! "
The villagers of Changxi Village cursed together. However, many of them showed fear in their eyes because Fang Yun was too determined. He was fundamentally different from those incompetent county officials.
"Formation!" Fang Yun ordered. Two thousand cavalrymen and hundreds of barbarian private soldiers slowly moved forward and formed a charging formation.
Four barbarian bulls stood at the front. They looked like four giants overlooking the villagers.
"Clang …" The sound of weapons falling to the ground was heard.
"Pick it up! This is Changxi Village. It's not a place where a county magistrate can behave atrociously! If anyone dares to betray the village at this time, Old Man will let him have a taste of Diao's water prison! "Village Chief Diao said sternly.
Many of the villagers' faces changed and they held their weapons tightly.
Regardless of age, male or female, they were all frightened by Diao's water prison.
Village Chief Diao stared at Fang Yun like a hungry wolf and continued to shout, "Don't be afraid! Old Man has seen all kinds of storms. He's just a kid. If he dares to touch our village, his future will be over! "Village Chief Diao encouraged the villagers loudly.
Many of the villagers nodded and even agreed with Village Chief Diao. Many of the young men's eyes flashed with bloodthirst. Almost all of them had killed people and abused the kidnapped women. Some of them were even bandits.
"Unfortunately, you still don't understand. I'm not a bureaucrat." Fang Yun whispered. No one knew if he was talking to himself or to the officials behind him.
Fang Yun said and slowly raised his right arm.
"Time's up."
The villagers of Changxi Village were finally terrified. But they still held on.
"Etiquette doesn't stop for a thousand people! Law doesn't stop for a village! Kill! "
Fang Yun's raised arm fell.
The barbarian soldiers and the cavalry charged forward like ferocious tigers.
"Don't kill the village chief. Wait for him to have a taste of Diao's water prison. Then we'll kill him!"
As Fang Yun spoke, the sound of horses' hooves, bones breaking, weapons cutting, cloth tearing, villagers begging for mercy and so on seemed to form a majestic war song. It was impassioned and sonorous!
"Three thousand soldiers, listen up. Half of each team will enter Changxi Village to search and rescue the imprisoned people. The rest of you will continue. Kill anyone who escapes!"
The night was dyed red with blood.
(To be continued …)
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