Teacher Luo vs. Teacher Luo

Hearing the "De" in Robespierre's name, the Police knew he was Lesser Nobility and spoke with slightly more politeness, "Excuse me, did you apply for a permit to give a speech here?"

According to current regulations, giving a speech in a public place requires prior application. 👊😂 ☹🍭

Of course, nobody usually cares about this rule, but if you get caught by the Police, then it will be strictly enforced.

"I..." Robespierre looked embarrassed.

Just as the Nobility who had been fighting with him were showing gloating expressions, a young man in a blue-grey coat with spiky hair strode over and looked at Robespierre, saying, "Maxi, I... I've finally found you."

He then turned to the Police beside him. "Sir, what... what's going on?"

The Police noticed the silver scales clasp on the man's lapel and recognized it as the emblem of the Fair Investigation Bureau. He unconsciously tensed up a little. "It's nothing, sir. This gentleman violated the ban on public speaking."

It wasn't because he had embezzled or accepted bribes, but because the reputation of the Public Notary Investigation Bureau had spread throughout Paris. His superiors had been summoned for questioning, and every public official in Paris was nervous in their presence.

"Oh, look, he's my classmate, from out of town." The young man smiled and patted the Police's arm. "Please, please give him a chance. I promise he won't do it again."

The Police hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. "Alright then, you'd better keep a close eye on him."

Before the Nobility nearby could say anything more, the young investigator had already dragged Robespierre away quickly towards the outside of the square.

However, they hadn't gone far when a tall Blond Man stopped them, bowing politely and saying, "Mr. Desmoulins, and this speaker, His Crown Prince wishes to speak with you for a few minutes."

Robespierre was shocked and whispered to his old classmate, "Is Paris really cracking down on speeches like this? Even the Crown Prince has been alerted..."

"It shouldn't be that."

Desmoulins then turned to Eman and said, "It's a great honor."

A moment later, in the light gray "Gem"-shaped Carriage, Joseph looked with great interest at the now-famous "The Incorruptible," who was in his late twenties, not yet thirty, with a slightly chubby face, large nostrils, and golden hair that looked messy from the fight—the kind of appearance that would go unnoticed on the street.

Seeing his expression, Desmoulins hesitated and said, "Your Highness, do you... do you know Maxi?"

"Oh, I don't know you." Joseph looked away and casually asked, "Are you classmates?"

"Yes, yes. His name is Ma, Ma..."

Robespierre, unable to bear it any longer, continued, "Your Highness, I am Maximilian François de Robespierre, and it is an honor to speak with you. Desmoulins and I both study law at the University of Paris."

"It's an honor to meet you too." Joseph smiled and nodded, thinking to himself that the Jacobin team was now complete.

He glanced at the bruises on Robespierre's face. "Why did you get into a conflict with those gentlemen just now?"

The latter immediately retorted angrily, "They opposed my views, and unable to win the argument, they resorted to rude physical violence."

What are you giving a speech about?

Robespierre gazed at the now-gone public trial. "You see, they're going to execute hundreds of citizens... I'm calling for the abolition of the death penalty!"

Joseph was Great Revolution. How many people did you kill back then? At least tens of thousands, right? And now you're telling me to abolish death?!

History is truly magical...

He steadied himself and coughed lightly. "Actually, they are all serious criminals, most of them with a history of murder."

Robespierre sat up straight and said earnestly, "Your Highness, every life should be respected, even if they have committed crimes, others should not..."

Joseph immediately recalled the famous saying of "Teacher Luo," a Judiciary guru from his previous life, and smiled, "Respect, yes, that's right."

"Only wild animals can kill people without being held accountable. You see, if we don't make them pay with their lives, aren't we treating them like wild animals? To respect the value of criminals as human beings, they must be sentenced to death."

"No..." Robespierre seemed a little taken aback, quickly changing the subject, "Your Highness, the death penalty is a barbaric punishment, and abolishing it is a symbol of civilized progress!"

Joseph thought to himself, "Your argument is far inferior to those abolitionists on later forums."

"No, this is precisely the manifestation of civilization. Have you ever considered that, according to the wishes of the families of the victims they murdered, they would certainly want them nailed to a cross, Whip for three hours every day, and subjected to their wailing for days on end, until they are tortured to death?"

"The judge's decision to allow them a quick and painless death was based on civilized considerations."

He pointed to the sky and said, "In fact, even God punishes the sinners. Everyone knows that the Lord is the most civilized."

"But..." Robespierre struggled to keep up, "The Lord also wants us to be loving and forgiving. We should treat those who have sinned in the same way."

Joseph shook his head. "And you weren't the victim, so why can you forgive the murderer on their behalf? Or, why don't you wake the dead and ask them for their opinions?"

The abolitionists were getting anxious. "Your Highness, if we execute the person directly, and it turns out it was a misjudgment, then there will be no way to undo it!"

"The annual mortality rate for Sailor on ocean-going vessels exceeds 20%. Does that mean we should sink all the ships?" Joseph smiled. "No, we should continuously improve shipbuilding and navigation technology. In fact, I have already begun Police Reform throughout France, precisely to minimize wrongful convictions."

Robespierre opened his mouth, but ultimately found himself speechless.

Seeing his embarrassment, Joseph changed the subject, saying, "Mr. Robespierre, what brings you here today?"

He was also figuring out how to get Rob into the Public Notary Investigation Bureau to complete the Jacobin team.

Robespierre quickly replied, "Your Highness, it was Duke of Chartres who asked me to represent him in court."

Desmoulins immediately followed up, "Is it... is it that inheritance case?"

"Yes."

Joseph was somewhat taken aback when the two men spoke so casually about their son's lawsuit in Orleans right in front of him, but he quickly realized that they were probably completely unaware of the political intrigues of the Versailles Palace.

The Duke of Orléans was adept at self-promotion, especially among Liberals, where he enjoyed a very good reputation. Later, during the Great Revolution, the Liberals even regarded him as one of their leaders.

No wonder Robespierre was willing to travel so far to help his son with his lawsuit.