Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 6

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"Who is in the hall?"

After being mighty, Xu Zun patted the gavel and asked majesticly.

The three of them bowed to each other and reported their families.

In the Song Dynasty, ordinary cases did not need to kneel for trial, but some criminals involved in ten heinous crimes had to kneel for trial. If Ayun was here, she would not have the right to stand.

Xu Zun asked again: "What grievance do you have?"

Zhang Fei clasped his hands and said: "Reporting to Zhizhou, because my client, er, because of Wei Ada, had hired someone to murder him a few months ago and almost died. He is still in shock and his words are unknown, so he entrusted Xiaomin to appeal on his behalf. "

Xu Zun nodded slightly and said, "I am very clear about the murder case of Wei Ada, and I also sympathize with Wei Ada's experience, so I allow you to appeal on his behalf. In addition, I understand that Wei Ada is injured, Allow him to sit for trial, so as not to tire him out."

Immediately, a yamen servant came forward with a chair.

For Wei Ada, Xu Zun felt a little guilty in his heart, because he hoped to help Ayun avoid the death penalty, so he gave Wei Ada excellent treatment.

Wei Ada is a simple and honest man, he feels that he does not need to sit for trial, so facing the master's reward, he is full of trepidation, just about to refuse, but Zhang Fei stares back, choked up and shouted "Thank you Zhizhou", I sat on the chair, but it was like sitting on pins and needles!
Seriously, it might as well be standing.

Xu Zun asked again: "I don't know if Wei Ada has any grievances to appeal to?"

Zhang Fei immediately said: "Reporting to Zhizhou, Xiao Min sued Fang Datian on behalf of Weahda for causing great harm to Weiahada's body and spirit."

Hearing the words, Fang Datian was really wronged to the point of death, and was about to call for grievances, when the master secretary, Xu Yuan, said first: "Regarding this case, the government has already found out that Ayun murdered Wei Ada, and Fang Datian didn't know about it in advance."

Fang Datian looked at Xu Yuan tearfully.

What a master of the blue sky!
Zhang Fei said: "I don't know, but it doesn't mean it doesn't matter. First of all, Fang Datian used marriage to cheat money..."

Before he finished speaking, Fang Datian immediately shouted: "Xiaomin was wronged. Xiaomin sincerely wanted to betroth Xiaomin's niece to Wei Ada at that time. return the dowry to them.”

Xu Zun nodded, and said to Zhang Fei: "About what Fang Datian said, I have investigated it before, and he has no intention of deceiving."

Zhang Fei asked Fang Datian: "When you came to make a kiss before, you once said that your niece is kind and handsome, gentle and virtuous, I wonder if it is?"

Fang Datian said: "Yes, I did say such things, but I am not lying. If you don't believe me, you can go around my village and ask if my Ayun is as I said."

He didn't seem to be stupid, and immediately added: "I don't know why that kid suddenly killed someone with a knife. If I knew it in advance, I would definitely stop it."

Zhang Fei said: "This is just your one-sided statement. The fact is that what Ah Yun did has nothing to do with being gentle and virtuous."

Xu Yuan who was on the side suddenly said: "But Fang Datian didn't lie, this is not to say that he cheated money with marriage."

Zhang Fei cupped his hands and said, "May I ask Master Xu, if my family member is seriously ill, and a doctor comes to tell him that there is medicine to cure my relative's chronic illness, but after the patient takes it, he dies because of it, will the doctor have to bear the responsibility? "

Xu Yuan hesitated for a while, nodded and said: "If it is true that the death was due to medicine, then of course the doctor must be responsible."

Zhang Fei continued: "But the doctor said that this medicine has cured many people, it is famous far and wide, and he didn't intend to harm others, so can he get away with it?"

Xu Yuandao: "Even so, he has to be responsible. However, the two cannot be generalized. It is medicine, and it is a person. Medicine needs to be given by others, but people can do it independently. Now that Ayun has pleaded guilty to the law, it can be regarded as repaying Wei. Ada is fair."

"Ayun is Ahyun, but it can't represent Fang Datian. Taking the matter of selling medicine just now as an example, if the doctor said that after collecting money, he didn't sell the medicine to the patient, this is of course a kind of deception. But at the same time, if the doctor The medicine didn’t work, and it made the patient’s condition worse, which is also a kind of deception. Xiaomin completely believes that Fang Datian betrothed his niece to Wei Ada in all sincerity. But..."

Zhang Fei changed the subject and said: "Fang Datian took the initiative to come to the door and told Wei Ada that his niece was gentle, virtuous, kind and handsome, and induced Wei Ada to exchange his ancestral land for this marriage. Interests are involved. But the fact is exactly the opposite, her niece is definitely not a kind person, which directly caused Wei Ada to suffer both physically and mentally, which has constituted the crime of defrauding money through marriage."

The wrong goods are also a kind of deception.

Xu Yuandao: "If there is a misunderstanding in the communication between Fang Datian and Wei Ada, then the government will consider it as appropriate, but you are suing Fang Datian for hurting others."

Zhang Fei said: "May I ask Master Xu, if Fang Datian hadn't lied to Wei Ada, would Wei Ada have suffered such harm?"

Xu Yuan shook his head.

Zhang Fei said: "In other words, Fang Datian's deceit was the cause of Wei Ada's injury, but since it was his unintentional mistake, and he has been actively cooperating with the government's investigation all the time, it is applicable to exonerate the cause of the crime. That is to exonerate him from the crime of deception and investigate his crime of hurting others."

Xu Zun's eyes lit up, and he suppressed a smile.

Applying this law here is at least much more reasonable than applying it to Ah Yun!
Speaking of the crime of avoidance, Xu Yuan was even more angry, and immediately retorted: "I just said that the government will consider it as appropriate, but I did not say that he has committed fraud. After all, Fang Datian betrothed his niece to Wei Ada is also doing what the elders do, and according to what I know, many parents and matchmakers are suspected of exaggerating when they are matchmakers.

He is also experienced, and he also understands at this time that although Zhang Fei's prosecution is a crime of hurting others, the key lies in whether it constitutes a crime of fraud.

If it does not constitute a crime of fraud, then the crime of exoneration cannot be cited, and the crime of hurting others is naturally out of the question.

Gentle and virtuous, handsome and kind, even if it does not conform to the facts, whether it can constitute a crime of fraud is open to question. Regarding this point, Xu Yuan can cite a large number of examples to prove that this cannot constitute a crime of fraud.

Because everyone who is a matchmaker says this, it can almost be listed as a mantra, even if it is the law of later generations, it is difficult to make a judgment based on this.

Zhang Fei calmly said: "Mr. Xu's words are wrong. Fraud is a common thing for people. Otherwise, it would be difficult to succeed. Why did everyone say that, but this kind of thing didn't happen? It's all because Fang Datian was too greedy, eager to get the Wei family's land, disregarded Ayun's own feelings, and did not tell Wei Ada of Ayun's thoughts truthfully, which led to such tragedies. Although he had no intention of harming others, he He does have the intention of taking money, and his heart is not for the beauty of an adult, but for profit, using lies to obtain benefits, which is enough to constitute the crime of fraud.

In addition, as far as I know, Ayun was keeping filial piety for his mother at that time. According to the law of our dynasty, marriage is not allowed at this time, and this law is related to human ethics and morality, so everyone knows it, but Fang Datian knew that he broke the law. He still insisted on marrying Ayun to Wei Ada. As far as the law is concerned, this marriage cannot be counted. Using a marriage that cannot be recognized by the law to ask for ten acres of land from the other party is enough to conclude that this is a fraudulent act . "

Xu Yuan frowned upon hearing this, and couldn't help looking at Xu Zun.

Xu Zun seemed to expect that he would look, and quietly gave him an innocent look.

This has nothing to do with me.

I really underestimated this guy.Xu Yuan suddenly looked very depressed.

If he wanted Fang Datian to be punished just based on those few words of praise, then he would never allow it.

But if the punishment is based on keeping filial piety and not being able to marry, then he will be in a bit of trouble.

It's really not that the law stipulates this, because the people have their own customs. In ordinary people's homes, it is only said that weddings are not allowed during the filial piety, not that they cannot be collected.

What Fang Datian did cannot be said to be a violation of etiquette.

But the key point is that Xu Zun has used this method to dismiss the judgment of Dali Temple, and Dali Temple has also withdrawn the crime of treason and does not recognize their husband and wife relationship. If he wants to be more serious, Dali Temple can let him go are they?

This will even affect Xu Zun's official career.

It's such a double standard.

Although Xu Yuan was dissatisfied, he could only nod his head and said, "This is indeed stipulated by the law."

He didn't dare to argue any more.

Fang Datian panicked immediately. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that Xu Yuan was in favor of him. This was actually Xu Zun's intention to ensure fairness.

But for Zhang Fei, it was not enough to hold onto Xu Yuan, because this was the sentiment of the people, he had to convince the watching citizens at the door to accept this statement.

Zhang Fei suddenly looked around, and said sonorously: "There is no doubt that Wei Ada is definitely the biggest victim of this case."

Biggest victim?
Isn't it the only one?
Xu Yuan felt weird when he heard this.

A smile flashed across Xu Zun's eyes, but he didn't make a sound, letting Zhang Fei do his best.

He also heard Zhang Fei say: "Moreover, the mental damage caused by this case to Wei Ada is far greater than the physical damage he suffered."

Speaking of this, he looked up to the sky and sighed, and said: "Because of his ugly appearance, Wei Ada was excluded by his playmates since he was a child, and when he grew up, he was rejected by others. Now he is [-] years old, but he is still unmarried.

But it is not his fault that his body, hair and skin are all his parents, but he suffers from it. God is really unfair.

Originally, Wei Ada had already decided that he would live a lonely life. It was Fang Datian who gave him hope, but it was Fang Datian who drove him into the abyss.

A woman would rather take the risk and commit the crime of murder than marry him. What a blow to him. "

Having said this, he suddenly heard the sound of mourning, and saw Nawei Ada sitting on the chair, holding his head in his hands, and twitching all over.

This scene moved everyone present!
Many women even covered their faces and sobbed.

Rao Xu Yuan couldn't help lowering his eyes and sighing.

It hurt so much to say that.

With tears in the corners of Zhang Fei's eyes, he let out a long sigh, and said, "I don't know what was going on with the Fang family at that time, but what is certain is that Ayun had objected beforehand, and the result also told us the answer. Opposition, but not approved, on the contrary, she had to marry Wei Ada, which caused this human tragedy. Then whoever forced Ayun to marry Wei Ada is Fang Datian."

Zhang Fei pointed to Fang Datian, and said: "And he just forced the daughter of the elder brother and sister-in-law to disobey filial piety when the elder brother and sister-in-law were mourning just for the sake of the ten mu of land in the Weah family. This is useless as a brother and an uncle. He is absolutely responsible for this, but since he really has no intention of hurting others, Xiaomin hereby pleads with the Zhizhou to order Fang Datian to compensate Wei Ada for the damage he suffered with [-] acres of land. "

Although Fang Datian was more eloquent than Wei Ahada, he was afraid in the courtroom and had never dared to say anything. Now that he heard that fifty acres of land should be compensated, he burst into tears on the spot, "Zhizhou Mingjian, Xiaomin is wronged! Wronged! Xiaomin is just out of good intentions and has absolutely no intention of harming anyone."

But in the face of his cries, most of the people present looked at each other coldly.

That's abominable!

Xu Zun asked: "Really? The official asked you why you betrothed Ayun to Wei Ada when Ayun was observing his filial piety?"

Fang Datian quibbled: "A lot of people promise marriages and accept levy during the filial piety period, but they just didn't hold ceremonies. This is not the work of Xiaomin alone!"

Xu Zundao: "But most of them came out of good intentions, or care and care for the younger generation, not malicious intent, not for self-interest. What Zhang San said is not wrong. As an elder, when the bones of your brother and sister-in-law are not cold, Just forcing my niece to seek benefits for myself is a very shameful motive."

After saying that, Xu Zun asked Zhang Fei again: "You ask for compensation for the [-] mu of land on behalf of Wei Ada, do you have any explanation?"

Fifty acres of land, this is definitely not a small amount of money, even he did not expect that Zhang Fei would ask for so much compensation.

"Have!"

Zhang Fei said: "For Wei Ada, he needs more compensation now, because this injury has already had a very bad impact on his future life. If there is no compensation, it will be tantamount to slowing down his death. Therefore, He hopes that the law can seek justice for him and compensate his loss."

As he spoke, he immediately took out a piece of paper and said: "It clearly states the details of the compensation, Xiaomin didn't ask for a penny more."

Xu Zun winked at Liu Hai.

Liu Hai immediately went down to take the paper, and presented it to Xu Zun.

Xu Zun took a look, his eyes almost popped out, how could he write in such detail?What a talent!

Little did he know that Zhang Fei used to do this kind of work in the law firm, and this was actually his first defense in court.

After reading it, he handed it to Xu Yuan again.

When Xu Yuan saw it, his expression was exactly the same. He had never seen such a detailed compensation bill in his life.

Needless to say, medical expenses.

Then cut off the finger to cause inconvenience to Wei Ada's work, even including Wei Ada's future marriage.

Based on Wei Ada's current situation, how much property does he have to own before he has a chance to get another marriage.

Nowadays, how much gift money should be given by the man who gets married is based on data. Zhang Fei just multiplies it by two, because disability will also increase the gift money.

Now Xu Yuan also understands why Zhang Fei wanted to sue Fang Datian for hurting others, not for cheating.

In fact, just now they have been arguing whether Fang Datian's behavior constitutes a crime of fraud, not a crime of wounding, and the crime of wounding is just a crime of citing excuses.

The reason lies in the issue of compensation.

If it is just fraud, then the claim amount is definitely not that much, but if you want to claim compensation for the crime of wounding, you can write a lot.

Xu Yuan had nothing to say.

Seeing that Xu Yuan had no objection, Xu Zun decided on the spot that Fang Datian should compensate Wei Ada for [-] acres of fertile land, and also angrily accused him of violating filial piety on the spot, and ordered him to go back and reflect.

At the same time, he also adopted Zhang Fei's statement that Fang Datian did not intend to hurt others, but actually did it unintentionally, so he was exempted from punishment.

But Fang Datian, who had always loved money like his life, fainted on the spot.

There was applause outside the courtyard.

Hearing this, the citizens outside the door all hated this big field, and at the same time sympathized with Wei Ada very much.

It's so pathetic.

"The magistrate knows clearly, Xiaomin Dai Wei Ada thanked the magistrate for making decisions for us."

Zhang Fei bowed his hands.

Xu Zun glanced at Zhang Fei meaningfully, and Zhang Fei immediately expressed his gratitude with his eyes.

Xu Zun smiled, got up and left.

(End of this chapter)