Since he wants to target the aristocratic families in Chang'an City, Cao Liang must have done enough research. In the past few days, he has secretly investigated the aristocratic families in Chang'an City, especially the four major families of Du Pei, Jia and Zhao.

In addition to the facts of occupying farmland and evading taxes, we also gradually learned about some of the evil deeds of these aristocratic families who bullied men, dominated women, and took human lives lightly.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with that wealthy family, especially those big wealthy families. It can be said that they are full of misdeeds and are full of blood debts. They just rely on power or spend some money to manage things up and down, and big things can be turned into nothing. Anyway, in this situation.

In this era, as long as it is not a serious crime of rebellion, these wealthy families can basically deal with it.

But Cao Liang wants to deliberately target them at this time. Even crimes that usually seem trivial will be listed by Cao Liang. Perhaps this may become the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

After hearing Cao Liang's instructions, Yang Hu stood up slowly, opened a piece of paper, glanced at Pei Yan, and read out solemnly and majestically.

Everyone present was silent, listening to what Yang Hu read.

Yang Hu read out Pei Yan's ten major crimes. Of course, if he listed them carefully, there would be more than ten crimes against Pei Yan. However, Cao Liang believed that ten crimes were enough to punish him with death, so he listed them

Any more is just superfluous, so Cao Liang listed ten of the key points.

Pei Yan was being held by two of Cao Liang's soldiers, half-kneeling on the ground, but it was a luxury for him to struggle. These two soldiers were masters of martial arts, and they pressed Pei Yan's hand.

Like an iron hoop, Pei Yan couldn't break free at all. He couldn't kneel down or stand up. He was so uncomfortable that he died.

Every time Yang Hu read out one sentence, Pei Yan's face twitched, because he knew very well that each of these ten crimes, taken alone, would at least be the torture of being banished for thousands of miles. The ten crimes added together would be enough to kill him.

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Normally Pei Yan might not care at all. After all, he is protected by the governor Guo Huai. In this city of Chang'an, who dares to trouble him?

But things are different now. The person who wants to punish him is Xia Houxuan, the governor of Yongliang, who is one level higher than Guo Huai. Guo Huai's status is lower than that of others. Even if he wants to protect him, it will not be easy.

Although it has been freezing cold for nine days, Pei Yan has beads of sweat on his forehead. He knows that Xia Houxuan wants to punish him for the death penalty, and it is definitely useless to beg for mercy. The only way to save himself now is

The only one left was Guo Huai, but he didn't dare to ask openly. He could only look at Guo Huai secretly, hoping that Guo Huai could save him.

Guo Huai's face was also pale. He originally laughed at Xia Houxuan for holding a begging party, begging for some food and grass from the Chang'an family to meet their urgent needs.

Unexpectedly, Xia Houxuan not only did not bow his eyebrows and cater to the aristocratic family, but instead adopted the toughest attitude, catching Pei Yan's faults, and seemed to intend to punish him severely.

Not to mention Guo Huai's inextricable connections with the major families in Chang'an. Just looking at this matter, as the governor of Yongzhou, he didn't know anything about it in advance. It was clear that Xia Houxuan wanted to leave him alone and now

Cao Liang's treatment of Pei Yan was equivalent to Xia Houxuan slapping Guo Huai in the face, making Guo Huai angry and embarrassed.

"General Xiahou" Guo Huai stood up and said loudly.

A flash of excitement flashed across Pei Yan's eyes. As long as Guo Huai is willing to come forward for him, his chance of survival will be greatly improved.

Before Xia Houxuan could speak, Cao Liang had already interrupted: "Does Governor Guo stand up at this time to protest against Pei Yan?"

Guo Huai said coldly: "If you want to accuse Pei Yan, why bother? I have known Pei Yan for many years and know that he is an honest man and has a good nature. He has never committed any crime or crime. What Cao Changshi called the ten major crimes?

These are all conjectures, how can they be convincing?"

Cao Liang laughed and said: "He is such an honest man and has a good nature. Governor Guo's evaluation of Pei Yan is really high. Unfortunately, it is a pity that he occupied farmland and evaded taxes. There is already irrefutable proof. Governor Guo has known him for many years."

In one sentence, I just want to exonerate him. This makes me a little suspicious. What kind of relationship does Governor Guo have with him? Is it worthy for Governor Guo to take the risk to exonerate him? Is there something hidden in this?

thing?"

Guo Huai was furious and said: "This is nonsense. I sit upright and walk upright. How can you falsely accuse me with just one sentence?"

Cao Liang said leisurely: "It's really hard to talk about this kind of thing. Now that Pei Yan is charged with a serious crime and he is a heinous person, if Governor Guo still wants to protect him selfishly, of course we will guess the real intention of Governor Guo."

Guo Huai said angrily: "When did I become selfish? I was just discussing the matter. If Pei Yan broke the law, what does it have to do with me?"

Cao Liang smiled slightly and said: "Since Governor Guo also admits that Pei Yan broke the law, then this matter will be much simpler. All we need to do is handle it according to the law."

Guo Huai was immediately at a loss for words. How could he, a man from the military, be so eloquent in arguing with Cao Liang? After three detours and two detours, he let Cao Liang get in and personally admitted that Pei Yan had broken the law. If he wanted to at this time

If we continue to deny it, with so many people listening, it may be difficult to regret it.

Guo Huai sat down and sulked alone.

Now the only person who could speak to Pei Yan was called back by Cao Liang. Pei Yan's face suddenly turned ashen and as pale as paper. He knelt down in front of Xia Houxuan and begged bitterly: "Commander, spare your life!"

At this time, Cao Liang gave Xia Houxuan a look, indicating that he should punish Pei Yan as soon as possible. Whether the more than a hundred wealthy families present today can serve as a warning depends on how fast Xia Houxuan kills Pei Yan.

I'm sorry, if Xia Houxuan can cut through the mess quickly and frighten the other wealthy families in one fell swoop, then the five hundred thousand dendrobium of food and grass will be available.

If Xia Houxuan hesitates, these aristocratic families will not have any fear and no one will be afraid. This matter will be difficult to handle. Even if the court finally punishes Pei Yan, it will not serve as a warning to others.

It worked.

Xia Houxuan nodded secretly. He naturally understood the pros and cons clearly. Now Cao Liang undoubtedly provided him with an excellent opportunity. At this time, as long as he killed Pei Yan, he could easily frighten other wealthy families.

Let them obey obediently.
Chapter completed!