A strange aura gushed out of Ji Zhibai's body. It contained the Miscellaneous School's idea of inclusiveness and protected Ji Zhibai's literary palace and literary courage.
However, Ji Zhibai's literary courage was still on the verge of collapse. It was as thin as celadon and could shatter at any time.
Yu Bazhi looked at Ji Zhibai with satisfaction. The battle of the Holy Path was dangerous, but there was also great danger in arguing about politics between scholars. Although Fang Yun's words seemed to be a little out of line, it was only half a step out of line. Not only did it not violate benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, faith, loyalty, and courage, but it was also very compatible.
Yu Ba Chi looked at Fang Yun again, and a feeling of admiration rose in his heart. Fang Yun's previous speech was not shocking, but it had a great power that made people believe in it. At the same time, it did not completely subvert the inherent concept of "relatives keeping secrets from each other." Starting with etiquette and ending with law, he created the concept of etiquette.
"This scene is probably Ji Zhibai holding a broken shield, while Fang Xusheng wields the incomparably sharp Sword of Reformation. With one slash, nothing can stop him," Yu Ba Chi thought to himself.
Fang Yun did not care about Ji Zhibai. He looked at Shopkeeper Gong and then looked at the people outside the door.
The officials and people outside the hall only felt that there was heavenly power in front of them. They instinctively lowered their heads and listened to the teachings.
"Propriety is the ceremony of the country and the rules of the human race. It is for the race, for the system of government, and for everyone. Killing one's wife and son is like a demon or a barbarian. It is not tolerated by the heavens. They are not fit to be human. How can they be judged by propriety? "
Ji Zhibai's chest rose and fell. Countless words appeared in his mind. In the end, he did not dare to oppose, because once Fang Yun counterattacked, the power of the Miscellaneous School that he had cultivated for many years would not be able to protect him. Whether it was the School of Vertical and Horizontal's Changing Qin and Mu Chu, the Military School's All Is Fair in War, the Confucian School's Different Times, or the Alliance Under the City, none of them would be effective.
The power of a Jinshi was limited. What's more, he was facing a Scholar, Elementary Scholar, High Scholar and Grand Scholar. He was the real deal, Xusheng!
Fang Yun looked at Shopkeeper Gong and slammed the gavel on the table, saying, "What else do you have to say?"
Shopkeeper Gong was completely defeated by Fang Yun. He kept kowtowing like a chick pecking at rice. At the same time, he begged for mercy, "I was wrong. Please spare my life, Grandpa Xusheng! I was wrong, please spare my life, Grandpa Xusheng … "
Fang Yundao: "Since you've already admitted to your crime, I'm sorry. Then I can pass judgment. "
Ji Zhibai hesitated for a moment. He could not refute, but that did not mean that he could not plead for leniency. He said, "County Magistrate Fang is right. Shopkeeper Gong has indeed made a big mistake, but it doesn't warrant death. The reason why humans are more intelligent and improve faster than demons and barbarians is because we have a benevolent heart and can forgive the mistakes of others. If you have seen the scene of the executioner killing people on the execution ground, you will know how cruel it is. So. Please have mercy, don't do such a cruel thing. "
Fang Yun looked at Ji Zhibai and narrowed his eyes. His eyes showed undisguised coldness, saying, "If you have seen the scene of Shopkeeper Gong's innocent wife and children dying tragically, if you have seen the bloodstained house, you will not say such cruel words! The benevolence you gave to the murderer is the evil that stabbed the dead! "
Ji Zhibai's body shook and he felt a pain between his eyebrows. He thought that fortunately, he was pleading for leniency. If he had refuted, there would have been a problem.
"Your Excellency is wise!" Deputy County Magistrate Tao Dingnian suddenly bowed deeply to Fang Yun. At this point, he was convinced.
"Your Excellency is wise!" Many officials, whether young or old, whether they were in the Left Prime Minister's party or not, were full of admiration.
Ji Zhibai gritted his teeth as he glared at Fang Yun. He never thought that he, the national champion, would be refuted by Fang Yun to the point of being speechless. What infuriated him the most was not the reaction of others, but the fact that he himself had almost been convinced!
The benevolence you gave to the murderer is the evil that stabbed the dead!
Ji Zhibai did not even dare to open his mouth, because he knew that if he had the intention to refute, his courage would be broken.
However, Ji Zhibai was not willing to admit defeat. He turned his head and looked at Shopkeeper Gong's relatives and friends and gave them a look.
Those people hesitated for a moment and knelt down.
"I beg Fang Xusheng to give Shopkeeper Gong a light sentence. He has a good reputation among the customers of the grain store. He is never short of anything!"
"I want to testify! Although Brother Gong beat his wife and children, he is always provided with good food and drinks. He is not short of anything. "
"Yes, a few days ago I heard Third Brother say that he wanted to buy some gold and silver jewelry for sister-in-law."
"Cousin said that he thinks Third Uncle is a good person. He does not blame Third Uncle for beating him!"
"Yes, sister-in-law also nagged me a few days ago. She said that although Third Brother has a bad temper, he is not a bad person."
"They can testify, so can we …"
After Shopkeeper Gong's relatives and friends finished speaking, Ji Zhibai stepped forward and said: "County Magistrate Fang is right, Zhibai understands. But a day as husband and wife is a hundred days of grace. Considering that they have been married for so many years and have raised their children for so many years, there is still some affection in their hearts. I hope County Magistrate Fang can spare Shopkeeper Gong's life to show your benevolence. "
Fang Yun thought for a moment and nodded: "What Master Ji said is reasonable. A day as husband and wife is a hundred days of grace. He still has feelings for his wife and children. We need to consider this when sentencing."
Ji Zhibai was overjoyed and said: "County Magistrate Fang is wise!" He did not feel that there was anything wrong with what he said.
The Gong family thanked Fang Yun one after another.
However, Gong Liushi's family looked at Fang Yun in disbelief.
Some of the officials sighed softly, not knowing what to say.
Ao Huang floated beside Fang Yun and was very surprised.
"Ying ying?" A small sound came from the side door. The little fox was sitting on the threshold of the side door. Its eyes were full of doubts.
"Thank you, Grandpa Xusheng! Thank you, Grandpa Xusheng … "Shopkeeper Gong was moved to tears.
Fang Yun asked: "Shopkeeper Gong, do you really still have feelings for your wife and children?"
"Yes! In all honesty, I really do! I really think of them as my family! "Shopkeeper Gong cried.
Fang Yun nodded and said: "Then I will officially announce the sentence. Shopkeeper Gong Wu of the Open Source Grain Store, in order to vent his anger, repeatedly beat his wife and children. Finally, today, his wife and children were beaten to death. Too many to count, he is worse than a beast. According to the law, this person should be beheaded. But … "
Fang Yun suddenly stopped and looked around.
Shopkeeper Gong's eyes flashed with a hint of uncontrollable joy. Ji Zhibai's mouth slightly curled up. The Gong family let out a long sigh of relief.
Gong Liushi's family was incomparably sorrowful. The child's schoolmate gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, tears welling up in his eyes.
Fang Yun continued: "But! This person clearly has feelings for his wife and children, but he still did such a vicious thing. Then, wouldn't he be even more deranged when he treats other people who have no feelings? Even his loved ones can be killed. Who in the world can't he kill? Once this person is alive, he will be a huge danger to everyone! This official announces that Gong Wu killed his loved ones. His crime will be increased by three levels! Death by a thousand cuts! "
"You …" Ji Zhibai pointed at Fang Yun. He was dizzy and his body swayed violently.
Shopkeeper Gong looked at Fang Yun blankly, not daring to believe this result. If it was the death penalty, it might only be hanging or beheading. It wouldn't be too painful. However, death by a thousand cuts was to cut the flesh off the person's body piece by piece. The most successful death by a thousand cuts was to cut 3,600 times, and the last cut would take the person's last breath.
Death by a thousand cuts was commonly known among the people as death by a thousand cuts. It was one of the most extreme punishments of the human race.
Gong Liushi's relatives and friends knelt down crying.
"Thank you, Fang Qingtian. Second Sister's spirit in heaven must be kowtowing to you!"
"Thank you, Fang Xusheng! That bastard Gong Wu should have died long ago! If you didn't sentence him to death, I would avenge my Second Sister's blood relatives and kill this bastard! "
"Second Sister, did you see that? Fang Xusheng has avenged you! "
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