In the Sili government office, Yang Qiu sat in the main hall, looking at Yuan Feng standing below with great dissatisfaction.
What does this guy think he is, the Commandant of the Capital Region? Kids fighting and it's all going on here with him.
Although Yang Qiu was not afraid of the Yuan family, the security of the capital was also within Yang Qiu's jurisdiction, and according to the regulations, he did need to be investigated by the Sili Yamen.
What displeased Yang Qiu the most was that Yuan Feng actually bossed him around. Seeing that the constables and eunuchs in the yamen were also quite afraid of him, Yang Qiu immediately began to think that it was necessary to take action against the aristocratic families. The previous petty squabbles were still not taken seriously by these aristocratic families.
Soon, Cao Cao and the Xiahou brothers were brought in, followed by Cao Song and Xiahou Dun's father, Xiahou Yi.
"Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, someone has accused you three of assaulting others without cause. Is this true?"
"That's not true. We were merely disciplining them, not beating them!"
Cao Cao remained calm and composed as he began to argue, showing no fear even when facing Yang Qiu.
Yuan Feng angrily said, "You junior, that wasn't a beating, it was clearly an attempt to wipe out my Yuan family line. You are so vicious and ruthless at such a young age."
"If Commandant Yang is not severely punished, this boy will surely cause trouble for the region in the future."
"Hmph~ Yuan Zhouyang, your words are excessive! Your son was beaten because he was incompetent, who can you blame? As for my son's future, only His Majesty can decide that, and you have no right to spout nonsense here!"
Seeing that Yuan Feng was humiliating his son in this way, Cao Song immediately glared at Yuan Feng and retorted.
Hearing Cao Song inexplicably drag the emperor into this, Yuan Feng was taken aback.
“If a son is not taught, it is the father’s fault. This son is so treacherous and vicious, all because of your poor upbringing. You... are unworthy of being a father.”
Cao Song snorted coldly: "Hmph~, how I discipline my son is none of your business. Each person should take care of their own son. Just tell your son to be careful in the future and not to fall again!"
"Birds of a feather, birds of a feather." Yuan Fengqi trembled all over, then looked at Yang Qiu, "Captain Yang, these three have openly committed violence under the Emperor's nose, showing no regard for the law. If you do not punish them severely according to the law, it may damage your reputation for impartiality. If you cannot handle this matter impartially, I will have to appeal to the Emperor!"
Yang Qiu, who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines, frowned when he heard Yuan Feng drag him into the conversation and even mention the emperor.
"I, as a captain, have my own methods for doing things, so there's no need for Lord Yuan to worry about it. As for filing a complaint with the Emperor, Lord Yuan is free to do so at any time!"
Threat? Woyangqiu is least afraid of threats.
"Very well! Then I shall see how Captain Yang upholds the law impartially."
Although he realized he had said something wrong and might have displeased Yang Qiu, Yuan Feng didn't take it to heart.
Yang Qiu ignored Yuan Feng and turned to Cao Cao, asking in a deep voice:
"You just denied fighting, so tell me, why did you teach someone a lesson for no reason?"
Cao Cao glanced at Yuan Feng, then said, "We taught Yuan Shu a lesson because he disrespects his elder brother and is ignorant of etiquette. Therefore, we let his elder brother discipline him."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Yang Qiu immediately became interested, "Tell me the details."
Yang Qiu, who was annoyed by Yuan Feng, naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to embarrass the Yuan family.
"I have a friend, Yuan Benchu of the Yuan family, who is Yuan Shu's elder brother. You know, since ancient times, there has been an order of seniority, but Yuan Shu has been making things difficult for me at every turn..."
Cao Cao then vividly recounted in detail how Yuan Shu had ostracized and oppressed Yuan Shao.
Cao Cao also publicly mentioned the incident in which Yuan Shao and his mother were forced to leave the Yuan residence.
Of course, this was not something Yuan Shao told him; he found out on his own. Cao Cao had long planned to teach Yuan Shu a lesson, and this was just a pretext.
As Cao Cao finished speaking, everyone in the hall looked at Yuan Feng in surprise. They never expected that the prestigious Yuan family would have such a thing. It was truly a sight to behold.
It should be noted that the Han Dynasty has always placed great importance on etiquette and filial piety, especially among aristocratic families. Even if there were some things, they would not put them out in the open. Now that Cao Cao has exposed them, they have lost all face.
Yuan Feng's face also turned extremely ugly. He hadn't expected Cao Cao to be so outspoken.
"That's a matter for the Yuan family; how dare outsiders interfere?"
Cao Cao chuckled, "I am as close as brothers with Yuan Shu. His mother is my mother. It is only reasonable for me, as the elder brother, to discipline Yuan Shu!"
"you..."
Cao Cao's sophistry left Yuan Feng speechless. He could only look at Yang Qiu with a stern face and say, "Captain Yang, no matter how eloquent this man is, the fact remains that he committed a crime in the street. I urge Captain Yang to handle this matter impartially."
"That's only natural."
Yang Qiu looked at Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, and the other two, "Although you acted out of loyalty to your friends, which is understandable, the law is impartial. I will now proceed as follows:"
The three men were involved in a street fight and disturbed public order; they were each given twenty strokes of the cane.
During the period when Yuan Jiazi was injured, all expenses will be borne by you.
The heads of both families were ordered to return and discipline them strictly.
Then the guards on either side lifted Cao Cao and the others up, preparing to begin their execution.
Several executioners glanced at Yang Qiu's feet and saw that their captain's feet were turned outwards in a "V" shape. They immediately understood what was going on.
Then the sound of being struck with a stick echoed throughout the hall.
At first, the two Xiahou brothers screamed and cried, but as the sticks fell, they only felt a slight pain and even a little comfort.
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