Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 527 The Way Is Different

"We don't know anything about the characteristics of the murderer so far. Whether it is male or female, old or young, we don't know anything. If we want to know why the murderer acted urgently, we can only start from two points."

"The major events in the court and the characteristics of the deceased."

"Start the investigation!"

Previously, he buried his head in the case file, investigating the vast, true and false clues, but showed no progress.

At this time, he re-determined his thinking, and the policemen and officials trained by Gongsun Zhao immediately showed great efficiency.

The Kaifeng government office is at the foot of the imperial city, and the people of Bianjing are well-informed about the secrecy of the government in the Song Dynasty, and they are naturally more aware of it, but there is no difference except for the old and new party disputes.

In terms of the characteristics of the deceased, there are gains.

Niu Da was born as a local ruffian. Later, he gathered a group of idlers and extorted money everywhere. He was imprisoned first and then pardoned;

Golden Retriever Tai Sui is a full-time thug, with curly and sallow hair, and his hands are more vicious, no one dares to provoke him, and he also has the experience of being released from prison with amnesty;

Yanu was a slave trader at first, and later became a Yaman. There are a group of clever female envoys under his command, who have always been loved by powerful families;

Grandma Sun is the old bustard in Xiaotianshui Lane. The Chunfengdu she runs is not high-grade, and all the customers she receives are middle and low-level customers, but the advantage is that new faces appear from time to time, and there are so many customers;

Steward Wang used to be the housekeeper of a big family, and later became the steward of the Longsheng Gambling House. Golden Retriever Tai Sui is currently working under his command, and it was these two people who died one after another, which aroused suspicion.

And after these people died, their subordinates were also reduced to a mess, and many of them were arrested and brought into the Kaifeng government office.

That's fine.

审！
These minions don't need someone like Qiu Shenji to step in. Li Xu can come up with a lot of news.

Soon, a place that made the Kaifeng government gnash their teeth the most was repeatedly mentioned:
"Here is the confession of Niu Er, Niu Da's younger brother. Niu Da once helped Xiangba dispose of the body of the female girl. At first, it was going to sink into the Bian River, but later the body was washed up on the bank. They were afraid of being exposed, so they threw it into the mouth of Wuyou Cave. After giving the money, the thieves inside will go out to collect the corpse..."

"According to the confession of Yan Nu's subordinates, in recent years he has changed to be a female envoy Yajie. In the early years, he colluded with slave traders inside and outside Wuyou Cave. Buying and selling from them, just covering each other, no evidence..."

"The young man from Chunfengdu confessed that Sun Poxi is still trading with Wuyoudong. Among the young ladies who have been robbed, the most beautiful ones are provided to other brothels, and the middle and lower ones are taken over by Chunfengdu. Those who cannot be sold by men are pulled out. She lost her tongue and trained her to be a sentry slave, and the little lady became terrified when she saw this, so she became submissive..."

With the report of each piece of evidence, the atmosphere in the house became more and more serious. The eyes of the previously determined policeman and Li Xu were shaken, and Gongsun Zhao's face became as cold as ice, and he asked: "Golden Retriever Tai Sui and Wang Steward Woolen cloth?"

Li Xu reported: "We haven't found any evidence of collusion with Wuyou Cave, do you want to bring back more boys from the gambling house?"

The police gathered quickly and went to arrest people as soon as they gave an order.

But Gongsun Zhao pondered for a while, shook his head and said, "No, I will go there in person. You continue to investigate the evidence of Niu Da, Yan Nu and Sun Poxi's collusion with Wuyoudong, and record the witnesses' statements in detail."

The subordinate took the lead: "Yes!"

Gongsun Zhao looked to the consultant who was leisurely next to him after giving his constructive suggestions, and cupped his fists: "I wonder if Lin Erlang can go with me?"

Li Yan nodded: "Okay."

The two came out side by side, Qiu Yuzuo watched them go, his eyes were a little disappointed, but also full of relief: "With Mr. Lin's help, it's not my turn to come forward... But this is good, with this help, Saburo will relax many!"

All the way out of the government office, Gongsun Zhao looked towards the sky, the sun was already setting, and then he looked at the crowds still flowing on the street: "The gambling house is not far away, how about walking there?"

Li Yanting admired this kind of vigorous and resolute behavior, and he was also happy to see Lie: "Judge Gongsun has been busy all day, but he is still full of vigor and vitality. Presumably, he has never stopped martial arts, so he has time to learn a little bit?"

Seeing his bright eyes, Gongsun Zhao became depressed when he thought of how much he loved martial arts in the past: "My time in practicing martial arts is not as good as before, and I dare not let go of martial arts because I need to maintain a strong power to deter Xiaoxiao. , but he no longer has the heart of martial arts that is as brave and diligent as Mr. Lin, so it's just a matter of learning from each other!"

Li Yandao: "That's a pity. In fact, I see that Judge Gongsun is very resentful towards Wuyou Cave. He can often enter to arrest thieves, and also practice kung fu along the way."

Gongsun Zhao shook his head: "Except for those wicked thieves who have no conscience, everyone should hate Wuyou Cave to the utmost, but Wuyou Cave is a cancer that Kaifeng's government can't solve with all its efforts. I can do it alone. What's the use?"

Li Yandao: "Judge Gongsun is too self-deprecating. No matter how insignificant a person's power is like a drop of water, it would be a vast ocean when gathered together. What's more, you, a cold-faced judge, are beyond ordinary people, so you should take the lead."

Gongsun Zhao was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Lin Erlang thinks highly of me. What you said before, you probably thought it was just a moment of anger, but sometimes I really feel that I am quite incompetent..."

"I am the judge of the Kaifeng government office. My duty is to judge the case and apprehend the murderer. I don't have the power to judge the criminal after he is caught. I can only watch as the rich and powerful shield the murderer and get him off..."

"Only when there is too much trouble, in order not to be targeted by the censor, they will choose to give up. I caught ten murderers, and less than half of them were brought to justice in the end, and the deaths of those people have already paid off for me. Earn a reputation of not being afraid of the powerful..."

"Ashamed, the people think that I am not afraid of the powerful, but the powerful are afraid of me, so they let the thieves ask for execution, but in fact they hate me, but they don't care about me, because it is the hostile party that can affect the final judgment. Shi's verbal and pen criticism, but never my little judge..."

He paused at this point, and showed a strong self-deprecating expression: "I wouldn't say these words on weekdays, and I lost my composure today."

Li Yandao: "People always have to express what they think in their hearts. You are looking for a job in your position. The task of solving the case and arresting the murderer has been completed very well. I expect you, a green-robed official, to solve everything. Those who are in the court What's the use of the public? What's more, there are ninety-five respects in the palace, the official family of the Great Song Dynasty!"

These words clearly divided the responsibilities, but in Gongsun Zhao's ears, it had another meaning, and he agreed very much: "Yes, it is the prime minister who can really change this unfair situation! It is the officials!"

Li Yan looked at the gleam in Gongsun Zhao's eyes, and couldn't help feeling pity in his heart.

No one knows better than him what the officials who have already enthroned and the prime minister who is about to take power are like.

If the monarchs and ministers before the Great Song Dynasty still had a lot of shining points, then the next couple, talented but not virtuous, selfish to the extreme, are the most standard dishonest and treacherous ministers.

Naturally, Gongsun Zhao couldn't predict the future, so after regaining his energy, he asked, "When you met Fan Gezhi before, did he propose the position of inspector?"

Li Yan smiled: "Judge Han still wants to take the credit for himself. Is it true that Judge Gongsun recommended the post of inspector? What Duke Fan wants is for me to be your subordinate~"

Gongsun Zhao didn't even bother to mention Judge Han, so he hurriedly explained: "That's absolutely not the case. The inspector is the best job I can get for you at the moment. With your intelligence and adaptability, the official position will be higher than mine in the future."

Li Yan was originally joking, but seeing that he didn't have the slightest sense of humor, he could only say, "Thank you, Judge Gongsun, for your kindness. I declined."

Gongsun Zhao looked at his free and easy appearance, envy flashed in his eyes again, and he clasped his fists again: "No official, no job, a relaxed body, it's not necessarily a bad thing, but when the party struggle is over and the government is clear, I hope Lin Erlang will definitely enter the court." official!"

Facing this person's expectation, Li Yan thought for a while and said: "Actually, I have a question, and I hope Judge Gongsun will answer it truthfully. If the murderer of this case is confirmed, the targets will be related to Wuyou Cave, even It's the two killing each other, would you choose to use Wuyoudong's hand to let the wicked die more?"

Gongsun Zhao's eyes flickered immediately, obviously he didn't have this idea in his heart, but he still said in a deep voice: "You should be clear, as long as you do this kind of thing for the first time, there will be a second, third time... eventually lost self!"

Li Yan nodded: "Your worry is not unreasonable, but this move will save many people from being harmed by evil people. There is no perfect thing in this world. If you want to have some, you will often sacrifice it. Others, without exception."

Gongsun Zhao pursed his lips and stared over: "What about you? How would you choose?"

Li Yandao: "Don't ask me, everyone has to walk their own way, blindly follow other people's suggestions when they are uncertain, and they will regret it afterwards. I can only tell you that I don't want to join the job because I try to avoid this as much as possible. Kind of a dilemma.”

Gongsun Zhao was silent for a moment again, and said slowly: "You are very accurate, but unfortunately I am not you after all, I will not intentionally indulge the murderer, even if the murderer is a wicked person, I must try my best to catch him as soon as possible..."

Li Yan was not surprised: "I respect your choice, but my next suggestion may not be so realistic."

Gongsun Zhao understood, not only this case, but also the answer to his previous official appointment, his voice sank: "I am a magistrate of the Kaifeng government, and I must uphold the laws of the Song Dynasty. Do you still want to be forced to do something you don’t want to?”

Li Yan looked at his feet: "This is actually a different road. The existence that ranks first in our hearts is different after all...Of course people will change, but I hope that one day we can walk the same road ..."

Gongsun Zhao opened his mouth, suddenly not knowing what to say.

On the contrary, Li Yan let out a chuckle, dispelling the heavy atmosphere: "Judge Gongsun doesn't have the heart to improve in the martial arts competition. Why don't we compete and see who gets to the casino first?"

Gongsun Zhao was stunned for a moment, and a competitive heart welled up in his heart. When the corners of his mouth slightly raised, he felt a rare sense of relief: "I'm afraid you won't succeed? Just compare!"

The two lined up in a very strict line, and then suddenly merged into the crowd, chasing each other, striding forward.

(End of this chapter)