Chapter 30: The sword is sharpened by grinding (2)

Liu Kan, Ren Ao and Tang Li knelt quietly in the county hall.

Ren Xiao looked at the three people in front of him with a dark face and seemed very angry. On both sides, Xiao He and Zhao Tuosu stood with their hands without saying a word.

"A Kan, you are so brave!"

Ren Xiao pointed at Liu Kan and said angrily: "I actually ran to prison to cause trouble. Do you think that if you make some military achievements, you can do whatever you want?"

"The little people dare not!"

"You dare not?" Ren Xiao suppressed his anger and said, "It is a fact that Lu Ze escaped from the conquest. According to the law, he should be defeated for three years. You are fine. It would be fine if you treat my Qin law as nothing. It would be fine if you broke Lu Ze's leg, but you even ran to me to plead for him. Liu Kan, let me tell you that I have not reported your military achievements yet, and it is not an exaggeration to impose the punishment based on what you have committed."

Liu Kan was silent for a moment, "The little people are willing to surrender!"

"Then do you know your mistake?"

"The common people know their mistake!"

"Can you regret it?"

Liu Kan gritted his teeth, remained silent for a moment, and shook his head gently and said, "Xiaomin does not regret it. Xiaomin's mother has educated Xiaomin since she was a child: Being a person should be grateful. A real man does things and does things and does not do anything, but the righteousness lies in his death without regrets. The Lu family once had the grace of survival with Xiaomin's family. When Xiaomin was seriously injured, he never gave up on the road. Xiaomin felt that this kindness must be repaid."

When he said this, Liu Kan was a little scared.

Don’t he regret it? It’s fake not to regret it… In fact, if it weren’t for Mrs. Kan, he wouldn’t have wanted to rescue Lu Ze at all.

But now, since things have been done, it is useless to regret it. Liu Kan is fighting. Since Mrs. Kan can have such a concept, what about Ren Xiao? Law is nothing more than the words of emotion and reason. Although he has violated the law, Ren Xiao may also be able to open his mind because of this.

After glanced away, Ren Xiao's face was still as deep as water.

But Liu Kan keenly captured the admiration in Ren Xiao's eyes.

Ren Xiao said: "Liu Kan, although you value friendship, I am afraid that others don't appreciate it... Xiao Changli, has Lv Ze been sent?"

Xiao He quickly replied: "It has been sent back! According to the instructions of the lord, the minor official picked his tendons. Even if the injury healed, he would be a cripple for the rest of his life. However, Lu Ze did not seem to appreciate it. He cursed Liu Kan all the way, saying that he was ungrateful."

Liu Kan raised her head and looked at Xiao He.

Xiao He also happened to look at him and smiled slightly, as if there was a different meaning.

Ren Xiao said: "This is not considered a violation of the law... Liu Kan, did you hear it? The Lu family doesn't seem to be grateful. Do you regret it now?"

Liu Kan said seriously: "I don't ask for repayment! Xiaomin never thought from the beginning that he would be grateful to me. Xiaomin only wanted to have a clear conscience, and when he regretted it, he couldn't talk about it. Lord, this matter was done by Xiaomin and had nothing to do with Ren Ao Tang Li and the other two. Please give me a clear understanding."

"Sir, this matter was my idea, how could it be irrelevant?"

Ren Ao also knelt down and took a step, "Sir, the villain was ordered to protect the prison, but failed to protect the prisoner thoroughly. If it were not for the villain's release, A Kan would not be able to go to prison. This fact is the fault of the villain. If it is to be punished, the villain is willing to surrender. Please forgive A Kan Yi and Er."

If you encounter such a thing in the future, the people around you will probably want to clean yourself.

Liu Kanwan did not expect that Tang Li, Ren Ao and the others were still willing to share their guilt when they reached this point, and they were very moved.

Is this what the ancients said about the word "meaning"?

Ren Xiao was silent, looked at the three people in the hall, turned his head and asked, "Tuo, in your opinion, how should I punish you?"

Zhao Tuo smiled slightly, "Lu Ze was not called because of his broken leg. Now it seems to be a fact. Ren Ao failed to guard the prison and was a crime of dereliction of duty. He was a minor official and did not understand the rules. He should be punished with a slut (pronunciation, four tones). The adults think, what is the judgment?"

The so-called punishment of punishment, insult, and persuasion.

You need to be questioned in public and repent in public. This kind of punishment is mostly directed at officials, and it is appropriate to use it on Ren Ao. Compared with other punishments, although the punishment is the lightest, it is also a kind of destruction to the prisoner's spirit.

However, if you have a clear conscience in your heart, you won't care.

Ren Xiao thought for a while, "Very good! What about Tang Li? This person is cunning and encourages others to mess with the law. What kind of punishment should he impose?"

"Tang Li encouraged Liu Kan to hurt others, but he thought that his accomplices would be in charge of the city for six months. The daily punishment should not be less than two hours."

The so-called city dan means getting up at the Yin hour, starting to build the city wall, and taking care of food and accommodation. Compared to the punishment of losing for two or three years, it is already a mercy for subordinates. Ren Xiao did not look at Liu Kan and nodded in favor and said, "Tang Li, I will punish you for six months, are you willing to commit suicide?"

"Little man, I'm willing to surrender!"

"Liu Kan!"

Ren Xiao finally read Liu Kan's name, "Do you know that trespassing into prison and hurting people's body, and according to Qin's laws, should one lose three years?"

Liu Kan was so excited that he was so angry that he was lying on the ground that he did not dare to speak.

A moment later, Ren Xiao said again: "But the wall of Pei County is urgently needed to be repaired... Well, you will be eliminated from the pain of losing your job. You will be punished on the spot for two years. During two years, no less than three hours a day, and the east wall must be repaired...

Liu Kan, if you are willing to commit suicide by dealing with this, would you be willing to commit suicide?"

"Kingshi" is the lowest title among the twenty-sixth-class military titles of Qin State. But even the lowest title is essentially different from the common people. Not only can you enjoy the annual salary given by the state, about fifty stones. At the same time, you can also obtain a hectare of fertile land, a house, and a servant. Generally speaking, as long as you enjoy the twenty-sized title, even if you are just a "Kingshi", you can also be called "Shi".

In this era, scholars are a symbol of identity and status.

Although Lu Weng was rich, he was still a civilian after all, and was not worthy of the title of "Scholar".

Liu Kan beheaded Wang Ling, but his military achievements were made. Although they were not announced, they were already recognized. Unexpectedly, they became civilians again.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, but Liu Kan also knew that Ren Xiao was already showing mercy.

He had read the Qin law and naturally knew that there was a saying in the Qin law that "merit is merit, and fault is fault". The merits and demerits cannot be compared. After two years of punishment for Chengdan, Ren Xiao was already showing mercy. Otherwise, if he lost his work, he would know if he was still alive after three years.

What else can you say?

Liu Kan kowtowed and said, "The common people are willing to surrender the law!"

"Get out..." Ren Xiao seemed very unhappy, stood up and waved his hand, cursed, turned around and walked into the inner hall.

Zhao Tuo walked over and patted Liu Kan on the shoulder.

"Good man!"

He said just this, and then hurried into the inner hall, regardless of whether Liu Kan and others were still in the hall, ran to Ren Xiao.

"Brother Ren, isn't this a bit over?"

Ren Xiao stopped and shook his head gently: "Young man likes to do things with all kinds of blood, and he is disagreeing, draws his sword to face him... Give him some training and eliminate his temperament. I can still suppress this matter, but if he does something too much, I can't hold it back. Give him something to do. After two years, I will recommend it to Lord Meng and let him enter the Lantian Camp.

He is a good boy, so he can't waste it in vain because of a little thing... By the way, has Mr. Meng done what he told you?"

Zhao Tuo nodded with a smile, "Brother Ren, don't worry, how can I forget what Lord Meng explained? I have compiled the first aid measures on the battlefield and will send someone to Xianyang in the next two days. If it is really useful, this kid has a bright future."

Ren Xiao stood in the yard, looking up at the stars.
Chapter completed!