Emperor Guangxi had just asked, and Song Wei felt that Zhao Xi seemed to glance at him.
Regarding the matter of a general amnesty, Song Wei had actually pondered it before. When asked now, he did not hesitate much and responded, "Throughout history, there have been examples of general amnesties during significant events. Since it is an ancestral practice, naturally it cannot be easily severed."
Emperor Guangxi's tense expression eased upon hearing this, signaling him to continue.
Zhao Xi remained silent, listening quietly.
Song Wei suggested, "As long as we classify the prisoners in various prisons by severity, pardoning those with minor offenses and continuing to detain those with serious crimes, in this way, we both show mercy to some prisoners and issue a warning to other citizens, letting them know that if they commit a major crime, they cannot expect a pardon, even during a general amnesty, thus serving as a deterrent to some extent."
