"Oh? In your opinion, Ni Xian bullying dozens of people, burning his sword, stripping their clothes and drinking their urine is a common thing? "Fang Yun asked.
But Principal Hong said, "Ni Xian is still a child. He does not know his limits. I have already reprimanded him and the previous district magistrate has already punished him. Why is Magistrate Fang still pursuing this matter? Ning An County is huge and has a lot of government affairs. Magistrate Fang is pursuing this matter because of a fight. Are you trying to provoke him? "
President Hong was thin and solemn. His gaze was extremely cold as he looked at Fang Yun. There was obvious hostility in his expression.
Registrar Shen Ren's eyes lit up. Among these cases, some were personally selected by Ji Zhibai. One of them was the Academy's bullying case. This case seemed simple, but if Ni Xian was punished severely, the Academy's reputation would take a huge hit. The other Academies would not mind adding insult to injury. Thus, Principal Hong would definitely use all means to prevent this case from being punished severely. Otherwise, he would not have come personally.
Not only was Principal Hong a legitimate High Scholar, he was also the Principal of the Academy of Wen. He was also the leader of a prominent family. His connections in Ning An County and even the Green Crow House were complicated. Once such a person made a move, he might not be able to go against a district magistrate, but he would definitely cause the Grand Scholar's evaluation in the Court Examination to drop greatly.
Fang Yun was stunned at first, but quickly understood why Principal Hong's reaction was so intense. It turned out that he might be interfering with the Academy's interests.
Fang Yun's face darkened. "What is the reason, Principal Hong? This county is only discussing the matter as it is, investigating the matter of Tong Sheng being humiliated. How is this endless entanglement? "
"There are many important matters in Ning An County. Tong Sheng being beaten up is just a small matter. I do not understand why Magistrate Fang still wants to send people to the Academy. He is disrupting the order of the Academy! Magistrate Fang's actions have already caused dissatisfaction among the teachers and students of the Academy. If the students protest, don't blame Old Man for not telling you the ugly truth! "
Fang Yun suddenly realized that Principal Hong had already found out that he had sent Yu Bachi to the Academy. Otherwise, he would not be so forceful.
Fang Yun knew that he was wrong and corrected himself. He held the official seal and completely sealed the connection between the main hall and the outside world. Only he could send and receive letters.
"It seems. Principal Hong doesn't understand the seriousness of this matter. "Fang Yun's tone was slightly gentler, as if he had the intention of turning hostility into friendship.
"This matter. It's nothing more than children playing around. When they grow up, they will definitely restrain themselves. "President Hong's voice was resolute and decisive.
Fang Yun nodded and said, "There's something I don't understand. Those traitors, robbers, and murderers, were probably more sensible than these children. Did they restrain themselves after they grew up? No! In that case, even if they restrained themselves, could Tian Lu's wounds heal completely? Alright, let's take a step back and assume that Tian Lu's wounds had healed. Could the wound in his heart heal? Even if the wound in Tian Lu's heart is healed, those people who have been humiliated by countless' Ni Xian '… Could their wounds heal? No! Since he couldn't, he shouldn't pin his hopes on them restraining themselves in the future. Instead, he should let them get what they deserved and let the thousands of Ni Xian know that they had made a huge mistake. He must be punished accordingly! Only then will they truly restrain themselves! "
Everyone outside the door nodded in agreement.
"'The Law of Da Jing' clearly states. Those who have not reached 20 years of age should be dealt with lightly and should be protected. Ni Xian is not yet 20 years old, and Old Man is also acting according to the law. "President Hong still looked coldly at Fang Yun, without any fear.
"Ni Xian harmed people, so he should be protected. But Tian Lu was harmed, so he doesn't need to be protected? The law is to protect youths, not young bastards! It's not to protect young criminals! When young criminals are protected, when they know that the cost of their crimes is very low, they will be even more unscrupulous in harming others! To think that you have students all over the world, to think that you can't differentiate between right and wrong, how can you have the face to talk about the law! Let me tell you how to protect a real youth like Tian Lu, and that is to severely punish Ni Xian! "
Ni Xian and the other defendants' faces were pale. Fang Yun's attitude was already too obvious. If it was a normal county magistrate, they would even dare to cause trouble in the main hall. But the other party was Xusheng. Even if they wanted to cause trouble, they would only dare to do it behind his back. They would never dare to fall out with Fang Yun in public.
President Hong retorted, "I have already repeatedly educated Ni Xian and punished him to copy scriptures. He received the teachings of the saints and turned over a new leaf. There is no discrimination in education, and everyone can be enlightened. This is what Confucius said. And Confucius once said, 'The old and the weak should not be punished.' Could it be that Fang Xusheng wants to overturn Confucius's teachings? "
"Clever words! The 'punishment' in this sentence is referring to the use of punishment, not the actual punishment! What's more, Ni Xian is strong and has harmed Tian Lu to this extent. How can you say that he is' weak '? "
President Hong's expression softened, and he said, "In Confucius's teachings, teaching comes first, and punishment comes second. If County Magistrate Fang really follows the human race's sacred path, please hand Ni Xian over to Old Man for three years. If after three years, Ni Xian still refuses to change despite repeated teachings, and refuses to repent, then this old man will bring this inferior disciple to offer a humble apology! "
"Oh …" Fang Yun answered indifferently, and then said indifferently, "Dare I ask President Hong, how many years has Ni Xian studied in the Academy of Wen?"
His voice was soft, but it was like a sudden clap of thunder.
Everyone instinctively looked at President Hong, and discovered that President Hong was actually at a loss for words.
"Uh … in this old man's opinion …"
Fang Yun suddenly slammed his gavel, interrupting President Hong's words, and shouted lightly, "This county magistrate is asking you, how many years has Ni Xian studied in the Academy of Wen?!"
The strong power of literary courage, combined with the sound of the gavel, spread in all directions, forming a strong deterrent force. Even if President Hong had literary courage, it was difficult to resist. He could only say in a low voice, "Ni Xian studied in the Academy for seven years."
"In seven years, you have taught such a mischievous disciple, and he even dares to shamelessly mention the teachings of Confucius, insulting the late Confucius. This is simply outrageous! In view of the Academy of Wen's misdeeds, and the fact that the head of the Academy is covering up for no good, this county magistrate requests the Jingguo Academy, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Justice, and the Notre-Dame's Punishment Court to re-examine the qualifications of the Academy of Wen! If the Academy of Wen hides and tolerates evil, they will be severely punished! "
President Hong's hair stood on end, and he angrily glared at Fang Yun, and shouted, "Fang Zhenguo, what enmity does the Old Man have with you? You actually want to kill the Old Man, and destroy the Old Man's ancestral property! If anything happens to the Academy, the Old Man will perish together with you! "
"Presumptuous! High Scholar Hong Shitong, you have no respect for the law, you roared in the court, and you want to assassinate this county magistrate. Men, take him down! "
The county magistrate was stunned. Ever since they started working, they had never even met a High Scholar. Today, they had just beaten a High Scholar, and now they were going to meet a High Scholar, and the Academy's Principal.
President Hong's face was flushed red, and he proudly straightened his back and said, "The Old Man is a student of the Notre-Dame, and a High Scholar of the human race! If he has not committed a serious crime, even the Punishment Court will not arrest him! I want to see who dares to chase the Old Man away! "
"Oh, please wait a moment." Fang Yun said, and he held his official seal, and began to deliver the letter.
Everyone present was stunned. This scene was too familiar. Not long ago, Ni Kuo had said that as a High Scholar, he could not use torture on him. However, Fang Yun quickly took out the document from the Punishment Court, and used torture to suppress Ni Kuo's arrogance.
President Hong swallowed his saliva, and said in a much lower voice, "The Old Man does not believe that you can do whatever you want in the Notre-Dame!"
After a while, Fang Yun closed his eyes, and the county magistrate fell into silence.
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