Volume 1 The Wind Rises Chapter 32 Seeking Help from Two Sides
Li Mansion.
Li Chongjin sat high in the main seat, listening quietly to Shi Shouxin's complaints.
Li Jixun, Zhao Kuangyin, Wang Shenqi and Han Chongyun added fuel to the fire from time to time.
Shi Shouxin didn't dare to swear in front of Li Chongjin.
As a minister appointed by Guo Wei, Li Chongjin's status was no less than that of Fu Yanqing.
"Prime Minister, Wang Jixun has made great contributions to our Great Zhou! In the Battle of Gaoping, Wang Jixun bravely led the charge and was unstoppable. The three weapons he brought with him, the iron spear became blunt, the iron rod broke, and finally even the iron whip in his hand became deformed. He killed 88 enemies and severely injured the rebel general Yang Chongxun. He was covered with 13 wounds, but he still refused to retreat. He has made great contributions to the government and the Great Zhou! A hero should not be humiliated by villains even if he cannot die on the battlefield."
Li Chongjin frowned the whole time and said nothing. Upon hearing this, he said, "Don't even mention the word hero . Wang Santie is indeed brave, but to call him a hero is really an insult to the word."
Shi Shouxin smiled awkwardly, then added: "Wang Santie does have some minor problems, but he is not a saint, so it is normal for him to have some minor problems. I will discipline him more in the future and prevent him from making the same mistakes again."
Li Chongjin did not refute this time.
Wang Jixun was known to be bloodthirsty and bloodthirsty. As for his cannibalism, he had heard of it, but he was not sure.
But in his eyes, this is nothing.
Just a few lives. In these troubled times, what does human life mean to these military generals?
"Just because I injured a few disaster victims and killed a few of my own slaves, I was imprisoned by Kaifeng Prefecture. This is indeed outrageous of Kaifeng Prefecture. They are overreaching. I will go to the emperor tomorrow to talk about our military affairs. The military has handled it. But I can't say whether the emperor will listen or not."
Shi Shouxin was overjoyed.
As Guo Rong's trusted general, he was well aware of Guo Rong's respect and trust for his cousin.
At that time, Guo Wei had no descendants, and as Guo Wei's nephew, Li Chongjin was also one of the candidates for succession to the Great Zhou.
In the end, Guo Wei chose his adopted son Guo Rong, and Li Chongjin had no complaints. Instead, he fully supported Guo Rong.
As long as Li Chongjin is willing to come forward, the matter will be at least half done.
Li Chongjin stood up and said, "Go ahead. I won't keep you here."
As he spoke, he left them and went to the inner hall.
Shi Shouxin, Li Jixun, Zhao Kuangyin and others did not take it seriously either.
This is also the reason why Li Chongjin was deeply trusted by Guo Rong. He never got too close to other generals.
If it weren't for the Wang Jixun incident today, which shook the foundation of the military officers, Li Chongjin would not have met them at all.
Shi Shouxin, Li Jixun and Zhao Kuangyin left Li's Mansion and returned to Shi Shouxin's home.
Coincidentally, Zhao Kuangyi also brought Yin Yide.
"Yin Yide, the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture, greets all the military officers!"
Yin Yide didn't know who they were, and no one introduced him to anyone, let alone anyone who looked up to him. They just addressed everyone as "Master". He then remained bent over as if he had no bones, unable to straighten himself up.
Shi Shouxin sneered, "You Kaifeng Prefecture people are really impressive. A seventh-rank official arrested a fourth-rank general. That's amazing!"
Yin Yide was sweating profusely when he heard this and said hurriedly, "All this is Luo Youdu's fault. This humble official has nothing to do with it. Luo Youdu is just a lunatic who bites whoever he catches. Otherwise, he wouldn't have risen from a minor official to the position of a military officer in just two months."
Shi Shouxin said: "Don't tell me these useless things. Just tell me directly, is there any way to rescue Wang Jixun?"
Yin Yide said: "General Wang's crime does not deserve death. It won't be long before Luo Youdu releases Wang Jixun."
Shi Shouxin, Li Jixun, Zhao Kuangyin and others were all stunned.
Li Jixun asked hurriedly: "What do you mean?"
Yin Yide flattered, "I have worked in the Law Department for four years, and Luo Youdu has been here for less than two months. He doesn't know the law at all. The laws of our Great Zhou stipulate that slaves and servants have their own masters, but as for killing, they should be reported to the authorities. As long as you report it to the authorities, killing a family slave is not a crime, and the death penalty is not imposed at all."
Seeing that he had no idea of the situation, Zhao Kuangyin angrily said, "What nonsense are you talking about? He killed his own troops, not his own slaves. What crime is there in killing his own troops?"
It is the tacit norm for the generals to keep their personal guards at home. If they are treated like domestic slaves, they will definitely not be willing to risk their lives on the battlefield.
On the surface they were servants and slaves, but they were all employed by the Qu tribe under contracts they signed.
Yin Yide was stunned: "This, this..."
Shi Shouxin was impatient and raised his fist: "What are you talking about? Are you trying to tease me?"
Yin Yide took three steps back in fear, sweat dripping down his forehead, and shouted, "I remember that there is a corresponding record in the Dazhong Criminal Law. I have to look it up to find out."
Shi Shouxin wanted to kick it and said angrily: "I don't have this thing at home."
Zhao Kuangyi said: "There is a bookstore nearby, it should have it. I will go buy it now..."
Zhao Kuangyi walked out quickly.
Yin Yide felt like crying but had no tears, and stood aside timidly.
Shi Shouxin became angrier and angrier as he looked at him. If he wasn't still useful, he would have beaten him up long ago.
When Zhao Kuangyi came back, he had six books in his hands.
Yin Yide walked up quickly, took the book, and muttered to himself: "It's not this one, it should be Volume 11..." He was afraid of getting beaten, so he searched very quickly.
He had a rough idea and found the place in half an incense stick of time. He was surprised and said, "Found it, found it... Those leaders who beat their subordinates to death will be sentenced to one year in prison. Those who kill intentionally will be punished with additional punishment, depending on the severity of the crime." His voice became smaller and smaller.
Shi Shouxin asked, "What do you mean?"
"That's it..." Yin Yide swallowed his saliva and said, "It's up to the officer who is trying the case..."
"Asshole!" Shi Shouxin yelled, "That guy has the final say! You've been dawdling for so long, just trying to tease me!" He stepped forward and kicked Yin Yide.
Yin Yide had no way to dodge and was kicked flying, rolling several times.
Shi Shouxin was still not satisfied and stepped forward to kick.
Yin Yide was so frightened that he shouted, "I have a way. I have a way to help General Wang escape this disaster."
He crawled back.
Shi Shouxin laughed angrily: "I don't have time to play with you. You won't know what to do unless you get hit."
Yin Yide held back the pounding in his stomach and took a deep breath, saying, "There is a bad habit of keeping slaves privately now. As long as the Ministry of Revenue doesn't have the files of those dead people and forges a contract for the slaves, they are slaves. As long as the number of privately kept slaves does not exceed twenty, it's just a few lashes and a little money. I know someone in the Ministry of Revenue. He is timid and afraid of trouble. Once threatened by the military officers, I guarantee he will help. As long as the people killed by General Wang are slaves, let alone ten, twenty or thirty are not a big deal."
Shi Shouxin laughed and walked forward: "That's right!" He enthusiastically helped Yin Yide up and patted the footprints on his belly.
