Douluo: Law of Heaven and Earth

Chapter 992 Punishment of Prisoners
Qingzhu glanced at Dai Mubai, whose gaze was resolute, and also advised, "It's best to listen to Teacher Zhou Qing."

Has he changed his mind?

No.

However, since both the main and secondary teams are members of the Notting team, as teammates, they have an obligation to remind their companions, even temporary ones, if they tend to go astray.

As for whether the other party listens or not—

That's another story.

Dai Mubai was somewhat surprised by Qingzhu Zhu's reminder, but recalling the knowledge he had learned at Notting Academy, he concluded that she was influenced by her instinct to "admire strength".

[Trying to curry favor with me now? Too late!]

Dai Mubai felt he had begun to control the power of the Evil Eye Saint King. After all, he would be accompanied by countless beauties in the future. Zhu Zhuqing, if she apologized to him later, could be kept as a concubine, but to become empress—

Absolutely impossible!

He had already learned from Yu Xiaogang that the Evil Eye Saint King was a womanizer and would not linger with one woman, and might even remain unmarried for life.

This is just what he wants!
After all, raising children after getting married is a real hassle!
All you need is power! Become emperor! That's all that matters!

Is it a problem with the education of future generations?

The princes were to be disciplined by the concubines. If any concubine failed to discipline the princes properly, she would be deposed and replaced with another concubine.

In this way, if any of the descendants are unfilial, even though blood is thicker than water, they have little affection for each other, so they will not feel any pain in killing them.

Royal family members talking about kinship?
It's a joke!
Seeing Dai Mubai's arrogant expression, Zhou Qing knew he wouldn't listen, and since the other party wasn't a member of the Red Society, he didn't intend to interfere further. He said, "For the next half month, the main team, with Dai Mubai as captain, will train and cultivate according to my guidance; the vice-captains, led by Qing Zhuzhu, will begin training in teamwork."

You're very lucky.

Yesterday, a member of the Red Society sent us a message that a group of bandits had gathered in an area a hundred miles south of Falling Star City. The group consisted of refugees and Soul Masters who had committed crimes. The strongest among them was a Soul Venerable. You should be able to handle them.

Mission Requirements: Cooperate with Youhui, the Lord of Falling Star City, Norman, the Lord of the local Martial Soul Branch Hall, and Luo Xing, the President of the local Adventurer Guild, to surround and wipe out that group of bandits.

Among them, Soul Masters can be killed, but the safety of refugees, the elderly, women and children should be protected as much as possible. The development and construction of the Red Society, the Workers' and Peasants' Council, and the establishment of branches in major villages, towns and cities all require manpower.

The refugees were simply trying to survive.

Qingzhu nodded slightly, but also had doubts: "Those refugees wander around, and some of them must have killed people on their own initiative. Afterwards, they can be allocated land like ordinary villagers, or they can be paid by being assigned work?"

If that's the case, who will uphold justice for those killed by refugees?
"They will not be given this power immediately."

They need to undergo labor reform, which is to serve their sentences, that is, to exchange cheap labor for three meals a day, with the time determined according to the crimes they have committed in the past.

This process also cultivates their discipline and obedience, and teaches them simple skills such as weaving and forging, ensuring they can find work after their labor reform.

Zhou Qing explained, "Of course, because they are refugees, it's impossible to fully investigate their past crimes, and Romantina's abilities aren't omnipotent..."

Moreover, I think it's the reasons that led to the emergence of refugees that are worth considering, and all we at the Red Society want to do is give refugees the right to survive.

If stability were possible, who would willingly choose a life of constant displacement?

Qingzhu Zhu then understood. Meng Yiran and the others also agreed with this approach.

"Is labor reform the only punishment?" Ning Rongrong suddenly asked.

"And the death penalty."

Zhou Qing replied, "After all, a person who has committed heinous crimes has incurred the wrath of the masses and is intolerable to Heaven. Subjectively, he has caused serious harm to the personal safety and property safety of others, and the ultimate punishment he receives is execution."

However, unlike the direct execution methods used within the two great empires, death row inmates were still required to undergo labor reform before execution.

Ning Rongrong was full of questions: "What's the point of this?"

"At least he's a living person. Even if he's not a Soul Master, as long as his limbs can still move, he can work and create value."

Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped.

This concept—

That's so inhumane!
But upon closer reflection, Ning Rongrong realized that it made sense. If someone incurs the wrath of the masses and must be executed, it means that, without any conflict of interest, everyone subjectively desires their death! They can no longer be considered human!

If they are not human, then what is the point of talking about "humanity"?
They could be treated like livestock!
"Isn't this punishment too harsh?" Dai Mubai asked in a low voice. "What kind of punishment would one receive for committing other crimes that don't warrant the death penalty? For example, if someone commits robbery in the street, the law of the Star Luo Empire stipulates that one hand should be cut off. Would the Chi Hui cut off the entire arm?"

“If you cut off an arm, it can no longer create value.”

Zhou Qing said quietly, "Currently, the Red Society mainly punishes prisoners in two ways: labor reform and execution after labor reform. We will not take any other punishments that cause physical disability to prisoners, or tattoos on prisoners' heads or skin."

Otherwise, it will harm people who have undergone labor reform on both a physical and psychological level.

The purpose of labor reform is to help prisoners realize their mistakes and reform, not to release them so that everyone can immediately tell they are dishonest and have committed wrongdoings... Shouldn't we give those who acknowledge their mistakes and correct them a chance?

Ning Rongrong discovered that the Chihui's punishments for prisoners were both harsh and gentle.

“However, besides these two types of punishment, there is a special case: those who commit crimes under the guidance of the Red Society are outsiders. In that case, they can be locked in a prison van and paraded through the streets,” Zhou Qing added. “These people are not our own people, their ideologies are different from ours, and they are unlikely to become true members of our group in the future. So, we can be bolder in our punishments. At least in the short term, this provision will not be abolished.”

Dai Mubai's eyelids twitched.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun also remained silent.

Tuoba Wang, Xiang Ba, and Feng Feng thought that when they went to areas with Red Society branches in the future, they should be more careful and cautious, and not be arrogant and domineering.

Hu Yanli didn't care. Having lived in Shenghun Village for a while, he knew very well that as long as he didn't deliberately cause trouble, it was basically no different from living in other places, and even more comfortable.

Needless to say, the deputy captain Qingzhu and others had already accepted the Red Society's handling of the matter.

"That's enough about the digression for now. Go to work... oh no, go complete the training and tasks I've assigned you. I have high hopes for you."

Zhou Qing waved his fist in encouragement.

Everyone: “·······”

Qingzhu Zhu seriously suspected that they and others had become cheap labor!
(End of this chapter)