() Now that he had Dong Zhuo's approval, it became much easier for Ma Yue to punish Dong Huang. So the next day, he let people know that he would punish Dong Huang in the afternoon of the next day.

The murderer who killed someone on the street the day before was put on trial, and then everyone in the city could come and see what happened.

On the second day, Zhijinwu Yamen once again became the focus of the people's eyes in Luoyang City. By now they knew the identity of the perpetrator on the street. He was actually the de facto person in power in Luoyang City, commanding tens of thousands of troops.

The nephew of Dong Zhuo from Xiliang, the sensation was much greater than when Ma Yue dealt with the Yuan family's children the previous day.

The common people naturally know what kind of situation Dong Zhuo is in Luoyang now. No one dares to control his Xiliang soldiers running rampant in the streets, let alone his close nephew. But they did not expect that today

Yue Ke really didn't care about it, and he also expressed his position in public and wanted to give everyone an explanation. Naturally, many people were very interested and came to see what happened.

After noon that day, no less than a thousand people came outside Zhijinwu Yamen. They all poked their heads in to look inside. At the same time, some people kept discussing in private: "Can what Master Ma said come true? Then?

But Grand Master Dong’s nephew, I heard that in Xiliang they would not frown even if they killed someone." This means he knows some inside stories.

"Yeah, don't let him go just by asking a few questions." This shows that he has no confidence in Ma Yue.

"But you can't say that. Mr. Ma has always acted fairly. Didn't we all see what happened to the Yuan family last time? Now that he dares to arrest people, and there are rumors in the city that he will try the matter, he must

We will not be disappointed." This is Ma Yue's supporter.

"We can still trust Mr. Ma's character, but this time it is Taishi Dong's nephew who is being held accountable this time. If he really acts impartially, I'm afraid he will greatly offend Mr. Dong, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for Mr. Ma to stay here any longer."

Someone said worriedly.

While everyone was talking endlessly with various emotions, Ma Yue had already sat down in the lobby of Jinwu's official office, and then ordered people to bring Dong Huang out. He wanted to convict the murderer in public.

After two days of suffering in prison, Dong Huang's arrogance had long been exhausted. When he was brought to the hall, he did not make any radical words or actions. He just looked at Ma Yue blankly, and after a while he said: "Ma Yue, what do you want?

?”

"You killed and injured people in the street, ignored my Han Dynasty laws, and now you still ask me what I want?" Ma Yue leaned down and tried his best to look down at the dude in front of him: "It has always been the law of justice to kill people to pay for their lives, and to pay back their debts.

, what do you think I want?"

Hearing the coldness in Ma Yue's words, Dong Huang couldn't help but shudder, and at the same time his mind finally came to his senses: "You...you dare to kill me? I am -" Before he could finish his words, Ma Yue was

Interrupted by saying: "This place is not

This is Xiliang but Luoyang at the foot of the emperor. How can we allow you to act so recklessly and kill people at will? Now that you are in the government office, you still don’t know the crime and dare to threaten me with words. You really don’t put the laws of the imperial court at all.

It’s in my eyes! Someone’s coming——”

"Here!" Several sergeants had already received the order, and they immediately stepped forward and pushed Dong Huang, who was still standing, to the ground. Then Ma Yue ordered: "Hit him with twenty military sticks first.

He has a long memory!"

"Yes!" These people were all Ma Yue's confidants and had been greeted early. They took action as soon as they heard the order without hesitation. But Dong Huang was just about to struggle when a few sticks came with a whirring sound.

The sound of wind hit him directly on his back and buttocks,

Immediately, the threatening words that came to his mouth turned into screams of pain and misery: "Ah... uh..." Every time the stick hit his body, there was a scream. He, Dong Huang, has never been beaten by anyone in his entire life.

After being beaten like this, I naturally can't stand the pain anymore.

The people in front of the door saw the execution scene, and those in the back also heard Dong Huang's screams, and everyone was immediately moved. Those who just moments ago had doubted whether Ma Yue dared to deal with justice were speechless at this time. Even everyone was speechless.

If you dare to fight, is there anything that Ma Yue doesn't dare to do?

After a while, the twenty sticks were beaten. Dong Huang lay trembling on the ground, looking very embarrassed. But his mind was still clear. He looked up at Ma Yue who was sitting high above him, his eyes filled with dismay.

It was full of resentment and anger, and I really wanted to kill him immediately. It was a pity that now he was a fish and a man, and he understood his situation and did not dare to show off anymore. He just lay on the ground silently, waiting for the horse to fall further and further.

Seeing that these twenty sticks had finally beaten Dong Huang into submission, a sneer flashed across Ma Yue's lips, and then he looked at him and said, "Now I'm here to ask you a question. You only need to answer yes or no. Can you listen clearly?"

Is it done?”

"...Yes!" A good man does not want to suffer the immediate disadvantages, so Dong Huang can only endure the situation and agree. At the same time, he is also very confused in his heart, why his uncle didn't come to save him even though he knew that he was caught. Could it be...

When he thought that Ma Yue might have done this because of Dong Zhuo's connivance, he felt even more frightened.

Ma Yue ignored what Dong Huang was thinking and immediately asked: "Your name is Dong Huang, you are from Xiliang, and you are the nephew of the then Imperial Master Dong. Is this correct?"

"Yes." Dong Huang responded. There was nothing to deny. Anyway, the shame was not his alone.

"This time you came to Luoyang not because of Grand Master Dong's instruction, but because you came on your own."

"yes."

"As a general of Xiliang, you left your station and went to Luoyang without authorization. Do you know your crime?" Ma Yue's tone became a little grim.

"I..." This time, Dong Huang didn't know how to answer. Of course he understood what kind of crime it was to leave one's post without permission, but he couldn't think of any suitable reason for the moment, and he had admitted it to himself just now.

I want to come to Luoyang.

Seeing that he was silent, Ma Yue said: "That means you have acquiesced that you have left your post without permission. However, this matter is not my responsibility. I will report it to the Grand Master and let him make a decision. When you enter the city, because

After a small friction, he killed an innocent vegetable farmer with a knife. Many people witnessed this with their own eyes at the time. Am I right?"

"That's right..." Dong Huang admitted again, and he couldn't deny this. This happened in full view of the public, and it was also the reason why he had been imprisoned till now.

Ma Yue nodded and said: "Since you are willing to admit everything, the case will be much easier to solve. As a side general, you should act as expected since you came to Luoyang, but now you have done a big mistake that killed people."

, It’s really disgraceful! Today I sentence you to beheading, will you be convinced?”

Hearing the word "beheading", Dong Huang's complexion suddenly turned pale. He roared in his heart: "I don't accept it! I just killed a pariah, why do you want me to pay for it with my life!" But what happened to his words?

He couldn't even say anything, the killing blow just now had completely suppressed his arrogance.

When the people outside learned about Ma Yue's decision, they were shocked. Is Mr. Ma crazy? He actually dared to kill Dong Taishi's nephew. That was a complete fall out with Dong Taishi. He was not afraid that he would also be killed.

Kill?

But soon, everyone felt relieved again, because Ma Yueyou then said these words: "However, considering that you have guarded the border for the country and are young and ignorant, I can't really use this capital punishment on you.

This will chill the hearts of the border officers. So today I allow you to pay for your crime with money and silk. Are you willing to die, or are you willing to pay for your crime with five hundred gold?"

Five hundred gold is not a small amount, it is enough for a well-off family to spend a lifetime. But for Dong Huang, this money is not a problem at all, life is the most important, so he responded without thinking: "

I am willing to pay five hundred gold to pay for the crime!" At this time, he just wanted to leave here. As for how to take revenge for this incident, that was his future plan.

"Okay, as long as you can hand over five hundred gold and the family of the vegetable farmer who was killed, I will spare your life." When Ma Yue said this, there was another twist: "But the death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime is difficult to forgive.

!The crime you committed by killing people on the street in Luoyang City cannot be covered by a mere five hundred gold. Now, I will punish you with thirty military sticks! Someone—"

Without waiting for Dong Huang to say anything, the sergeants who had been prepared stepped forward again and once again used military sticks to make close contact with his buttocks. Dong Huang screamed again and again, but this time the screams were no longer

It was worse than before, but it wasn't because the beating was lighter, it was because his throat was completely mute.

The people of Luoyang could accept that Ma Yue did not really ask Dong Huang to kill someone as he said. After all, the distinction between superior and inferior was deeply rooted in their hearts. A man of Dong Huang's status would not have to pay for killing an ordinary person.

In the past, there was no need to even see an official. Now that Ma Yue can beat him in public and make him pay the price of five hundred gold, it is unprecedented for the people.

So after everyone learned about the final verdict, not only did no one feel dissatisfied, but everyone praised Ma Yue for his fairness, which made Ma Yue's reputation even higher. When Ma Yue dealt with the Yuan family before, some people thought that he was one of Dong Zhuo's men.

People criticized this, thinking that he was just doing things for his master. But today, he even dared to take responsibility for Dong Huang, so this idea quickly dissipated. This naturally greatly improved Ma Yue's status in the hearts of the people of Luoyang.

important.

However, after this incident, Ma Yue completely became a mortal enemy of Dong Huang. When he was carried away by the Dong family, the dying Dong Huang turned his head and glanced at Ma Yue for the last time, which contained deep resentment.

With anger and resentment, he vowed to recover this debt!

But Ma Yue didn't take Dong Huang's resentment into his heart. This dude was just relying on Dong Zhuo's power and could not threaten him at all. He was only concerned about whether Luoyang could be more stable after this incident, so that the people could

Only then could he live in peace. As for Dong Zhuo's foundation in Luoyang becoming more stable and thus changing a certain historical trend, Ma Yue would not consider it.

Even if history changes, what if Dong Zhuo can be more prosperous for a few more years? Compared with these, of course, it is more important for the people to live a good life.
Chapter completed!