West City.

All the Japanese in Beijing were forcibly detained here and ordered to kneel on the ground and face the officials and civilians outside.

Whether it is sent by the shogunate to serve envoys or trades, or sent by daimyos from all over the country.

They were all kneeling here in prison clothes.

Some struggle or tremble.

Crime?

Because some Japanese people were disrespectful to the people of the Celestial Empire and did not abide by the rules, they were continually placed.

In addition, no defense is allowed!

Because the Ming Emperor did not grant the right to defend foreigners.

Therefore, as long as you are a foreigner, no matter whether you admit your guilt or not.

Saying that you are guilty is guilty.

If you say you are killed, you will be killed.

All the officials in Beijing gathered here under the orders, watching the court imminently executing all Japanese people in violation of Confucian Neo-Confucian principles.

The guardian-type official, Cao Rong, the young minister of Rulifan Temple, could not imagine that such a scene would appear in front of him.

He really couldn't accept the execution of these innocent Japanese people.

Just as he could not accept Bi Ziyan and other ideas that only value China but underestimate the barbarians.

Cao Rong felt that this was not in line with the kingly way.

Therefore, Cao Rong was very excited at this time. He wanted to step forward several times and say a few words to Zhang Yandeng, the new Minister of Justice who was responsible for executing these Japanese people.

But Wei Zhaocheng grabbed him and advised him not to be so impulsive.

"The emperor of the Heavenly Continuing Emperor said, "The Japanese do not know etiquette and come to China, do not follow the rules and act recklessly, and are even disrespectful to our people of the Celestial Empire. According to the law, we should severely punish and punish all Japanese people in Beijing to be executed! We will serve as a warning to others!"

At this time, Zhang Yandeng, Minister of Justice, read out the decree for trial.

Then, Zhang Yandeng waited for the time to arrive and announced: "Behead!"

The executioner raised his knife after vomiting wine.

"Slow down!"

At this time, Cao Rong suddenly shouted.

He still stood up resolutely and took out the pre-written memorial from his sleeve.

Wei Zhaocheng didn't dare to pull him again when he saw this.

Wei Zhaocheng held up a book and bowed to the Minister of Justice Zhang Yandeng and said, "Please submit the letter to your Majesty! As far as I know, this time, the Japanese people violated the law in the downtown area, and only one person did it, and they should not punish others. Even those who were racing did not commit serious crimes. Since ancient times, all the holy dynasties have regarded good neighbors and friendship as the best, and to make the world peaceful, which is the way to love the people. The sage king should restrain his own desires and forgive foreigners to make the guests of all countries obey. Instead, killing at will at will, which will damage the country's system and easily cause chaos in the two countries! It is not a way to maintain long-term stability! Therefore, I believe that the Japanese people who were racing should be punished by this temple for their incompetence, and Wei Tongcheng, an official of the Tongguan of this temple, and the rest of the Japanese should be released immediately;

"In addition, when I report to the royal family members Zhu Yihai and other members of the Royal Academy broke into the government office and ignored the laws of the court. It was like a rebellion. It was a serious crime. Even worse, they killed foreign envoys and threatened the court to order officials with swords. I would like to punish these people!"

Seeing this, Zhang Yandeng couldn't help but shout, "Cao Shaoqing, do you know what you are talking about?"

Cao Rong ignored Zhang Yandeng's warning and continued to shout: "Your Majesty! Please blame the Han people in your country instead of blame others, which will hurt the harmony between the country!"

Zhang Yandeng only looked at Yuan Fu Bi Ziyan, who was sitting aside and observing the punishment under the orders.

And Bi Ziyan also looked at him.

In the end, Zhang Yandeng made up his mind that he, who was born in a military leader, did not have any sympathy for the Japanese.

Therefore, Zhang Yandeng resolutely ordered: "The emperor's order has been given, and he must not be violated. Behead him!"

Click!

Click!

Click!

Suddenly, the executioner's knife fell down.

All these Japanese slaves were beheaded.

Cao Rong, who had a heart of the Virgin, saw this scene and his eyes were straightened and he swallowed hard. He didn't understand why his court now killed the foreigners.

"Is this still the Ming Dynasty that governed the country by Confucianism?"

Cao Rong couldn't help asking inwardly.

"The execution ends!"

Zhang Yandeng, the Minister of Justice, announced the next time, took the imperial edict and turned around and left under the escort of the soldiers.

Bi Ziyan and other officials also left.

Du Cao Rong and Wei Zhaocheng remained in their original place.

Wei Zhaocheng was just quite depressed, depressing why Cao Rong blamed himself for the prince of the Satsuma Daming family for causing trouble and racing against the law, scolding the civilians, and asked the court to blame him, the official for not informing him.

So, Wei Zhaocheng didn't leave, just wanted to ask Cao Rong.

"Duke Cao, I have told you that the officials have not only told you, but also specially asked someone to write all the matters you need to pay attention to in the capital into Japanese text and sent them in the form of a booklet. How can you say that the officials are not informed properly? It would be fine if the scholars of the Royal Academy do not understand the officials. Do you not understand the difficulties of the officials, and the officials do not seek to be excellent in the examination, but you cannot let the officials suffer in vain!"

Wei Zhaocheng said.

"If you don't suffer any grievance, whoever suffers it, we are like daughters-in-law in the same family. We have to suffer both ends and not offend both inside and outside."

As Cao Rong said that, he looked around and saw that Zhu Youjian was still in front of him, so he hurriedly chased him: "Please stay."

Zhu Youjian stopped and looked at Cao Rong: "What do you think of me?"

"Your Highness is the order of the clan of the clan, and you also ask your Highness to take charge of dealing with Zhu Yihai and other royal families. They are really too arrogant."

Cao Rong said.

"The officials of the Lifan Temple do not need to worry about the matters of the royal family."

Zhu Youjian replied lightly and then threw away his sleeves.

...

"Speak for the Japanese? In the root of this, I still don't support the current ruling philosophy of the imperial court, and I'm very dissatisfied! When Tang Youshan, a civilian who was slapped by the Japanese coachman, was wronged, why didn't the officials come out to speak for him? Now that I have killed a few Japanese, I have stood up and said bluntly, where did this elbow be turned?"

After reading Cao Rong's memorial, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but start talking.

"He also said that he would rather blame the people of his country than blame others, and would hurt the harmony between the country. It can be seen that he was deeply influenced by the Confucian scholars of Song Dynasty. He would rather be charming foreigners, not be kind to the people, and he hates war and is afraid of military affairs. Even if he is servile, he cannot hurt the harmony. He is not afraid of death. Instead, he thinks that this is the most in line with the right way and advocates gentleness and kindness in governing the country. However, this is inconsistent with the current national conditions of this dynasty. His direct name is very different. But he is a Han Chinese. Now he wants to value the people of China. He should forgive him with this, so my ministers suggest not to take his life."

Bi Ziyan said.

"When a country is strong, people of our country are not allowed to have dignity than foreign barbarians. What will happen when a country is weak? I don't like this kind of direct name! This is a shameless act of believing in foreign countries than people. It is a manifestation of lack of backbone. It is a kind of soft insect! I also want to invite a straight name, what qualifications are there to invite a straight name, and send an order, break the backbone with Cao Rong's crime of flattering foreign barbarians and regulating improper vassals, and then exiled to Beishan. The whole clan also exiled. His family property was lost and rewarded to the border guards sent to Beishan. I want to see who dares to speak for foreign barbarians, and don't think about whether the one who raises him or the people of his country is supported!"

Zhu Youxiao said.

"yes!"
Chapter completed!