Chapter 1092

He thought it was completely useless, and in any case, no one would let them out.

Making a racket just caused one to lose their composure.

Now he understood.

Because the Li Er of now also couldn't help but start roaring.

"Let me out!

Which prison in the world requires passing an exam to be released?

I am a state envoy of the Great Tang; by custom, Great Qin has no authority to put me on trial!"

Absolutely no one paid him any mind.

Li Er sighed.

He also knew that shouting was useless.

But he was anxious in his heart and truly unwilling to sit in this cramped, dark room.

Besides shouting, what else could he do?

By comparison, Fang Xuanling appeared much calmer.

"Li Er, stop shouting; it's already embarrassing enough.

This is the price for us provoking Great Qin's laws."

Speaking of this, Li Er couldn't help but blush.

Fang Xuanling had warned him beforehand.

But he felt that violating traffic rules wasn't a big deal, and it was impossible for Great Qin to punish him for it.

Who would have thought... saying too much just brings tears.

"Xuanling, the nation still exists, yet we are sitting in jail here; do you dare believe it?

No matter how I think about this, it's absurd!"

Fang Xuanling let out a long sigh.

It was indeed absurd.

But this was precisely what made Great Qin different.

Only Great Qin truly achieved the principle that when the Son of Heaven breaks the law, he is punished the same as a commoner!

"Li Er, it's useless to think about these things now.

Sit down first; we will wait for the Ministry of Rites officials to visit, and we'll ask them to plead on our behalf, striving to get out a few days early."

Come to think of it, they were only sentenced to fifteen days, which wasn't very long.

The problem was that they were envoys of the Great Tang and held important positions.

If this delay continued, it would hinder state affairs!

Alas, there was nothing to be done.

Just as they were speaking, Bao Zheng walked in carrying a book.

A group of jailers, surrounding him, arrived in front of the cell door of Li Er and Fang Xuanling.

Bao Zheng passed the book through the bars.

"The Emperor's oral decree: you are to sit in jail with peace of mind.

During your time in jail, read this book more, and then prepare for an exam.

Only after serving the full fifteen days and passing the exam can you be released!"

As soon as Li Er heard this, he jumped up.

"What? Serve the full fifteen days?

And I have to take an exam?

Which prison in the world requires passing an exam to be released?

Are you kidding me?"

Bao Zheng had a cold, stern face.

"This is a procedure specially arranged for you.

You must read the book the Emperor gave you carefully!

Hurry up and use your time; I will personally set the exit exam questions, and they might be very difficult!"

Li Er was completely flustered.

Qin Mu knew they were in jail, and not only did he not pardon them, he even sent a book for them to read.

Isn't this just playing with people!

Fang Xuanling took the book and glanced at the title.

"Starting from Scratch"!

He nudged Li Er with his elbow.

"Li Er, this book was written by the Great Qin Emperor; it should contain his various thoughts.

Let's take this time to read it carefully; we can also understand him a bit more."

The core philosophy of Great Qin's laws, putting the people first, originated from Qin Mu.

It can be said that Great Qin's entire current social management framework was built by Qin Mu single-handedly.

To understand Great Qin's system, one must first understand Qin Mu's thoughts.

This book might truly be a treasure.

Li Er suddenly realized.

Before, when they intentionally violated traffic rules on the street, wasn't it to understand how Great Qin educated its people?

Li Er believed this was the core secret of Great Qin's rapid rise.

Now that Qin Mu had so generously sent a book,

how could they not read it?

It's just that this matter of being in jail...

"Lord Bao, could I trouble you to plead with the Emperor for us?

After all, we are envoys of a nation; sitting in jail like this will delay many important matters."

Bao Zheng remained expressionless, looking completely impartial.

"I have already reported to the Emperor, and the Emperor's instruction is for you to sit in jail with peace of mind!"

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Li Er wanted to curse, but he didn't dare.

If Bao Zheng got angry and locked him up for a few more months,

by the time he got out, it would be hard to say if the Great Tang empire would still exist.

Since pleading failed, he had to settle for the next best thing.

"Lord Bao, then if we study well and want to apply for the exam to be released early, that's allowed, right?"

Bao Zheng thought about it; this might be a way to motivate them to study hard.

"That is allowed!

If you have any matters, just tell the jailers.

From now on, you are to study with peace of mind; no one is allowed to visit!"

Finally, they saw a glimmer of hope for early release.

Li Er was very excited.

When life encounters many setbacks, one's demands become lower and lower.

....... Seeking flowers... 0

At first, being sentenced to jail made them feel very resentful.

Now, having the opportunity for early release made them feel excited and moved.

Life, oh life...

"Thank you, Lord Bao!

When we get out, we'll invite you to Pingkang Fang for flower wine!"

Bao Zheng glared at them, said nothing, and left.

Li Er and Fang Xuanling immediately held the book Qin Mu sent and began reading it hungrily.

"Why is it a novel?"