Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 102 Did You Ask My Opinion?

Governor's House.

Fang Yuan is working.

It was already time when the cook arrived.

After receiving Zhou Kaile's call for help, Fang Yuan did not leave.

Fang Yuan has always known that Wei Ting's three inspectors are in Liaozhou, and they also know their whereabouts.

I just don't know why a county magistrate who just took office for about a month was suddenly arrested?
"Daddy Huang, go and find out why Zhou Kaile was arrested?"

"Zheng Jiu, take some people to Wudong Mountain to have a look. If there is no one to host the rescue, you stay and host."

Fang Yuan ordered.

"Yes!"

Zheng Jiu and Huang Da should be.

"Zhang San, you go to the White Tiger Club."

"Ask Luxia if she has collected information about Zhou Kaile, and bring it back to me."

Fang Yuan summoned Zhang San again, and gave instructions in a low voice.

When he was making a deal with Wang Zhicheng, he asked Lu Xia to investigate Wang Chengzhe and Zhou Kaile.

It has been so long now, some information should have been found.

The county seat of Liaoshan County.

The three of Wei Ting chose a place to work here.

These days, they have been investigating the truth about the deaths of the former governors in various places in Liaozhou.

Then last night, they received a letter from a stranger listing Zhou Kaile's criminal evidence.

After investigation, the evidence of the crime was conclusive, so Zhou Kaile was brought to trial.

"Zhou Kaile, you embezzled money from your subordinates on November [-]th, do you admit it?"

Wei Ting asked interrogatively.

This is not a county government, not a court, and the trial is not so strict.

It was Wei Ting, Zhou Kaile, a few soldiers in charge of Wei Ting, and common people who joined in the fun.

"deny."

"I'm borrowing money from them!"

Zhou Kaile shook his head and said in a deep voice.

November [-], that is, ten days ago.

The day he decided to build the road after inspecting Yushe County and Liaozhou City.

But because there is no money, and the county government also has no money, so he borrowed money from the subordinates first, and then decided to write to Fang Yuan.

"Borrow money?"

"According to the confessions of Zhang Yingzhe and others, you forced them."

Wei Ting said expressionlessly.

"impossible!"

Zhou Kaile's expression changed, and he exclaimed.

Zhang Yingzhe is his master book, chosen by the Wang family with help.

Even if the Wang family doesn't help themselves, will they choose a traitor by their side?

"It's okay if you don't admit it."

"Three days ago, you stole the Wudongshan Coal Mine, did you admit it?"

Wei Ting continued.

Looked at the second evidence.

"I, I didn't steal!"

"I have already communicated with Governor Fang, and he has agreed with me to dig."

Zhou Kaile was shocked, and quickly pulled out Fang Yuan as a shield.

He thought, he had already apologized to Fang Yuan yesterday, if Fang Yuan wanted to investigate, he should have already investigated.

The problem of theft should have been fought by Zhang Yingzhe, that bastard. He was really unkind and suffered miserably from him!

"Hmph, are you using Fang Yuan to scare me?"

Tang Lin interjected, dissatisfied.

"Don't dare."

"I'm just telling the truth. You can ask Governor Fang to testify."

Zhou Kaile shook his head, acting humble.

He hoped that Fang Yuan could appear at this time.

Anyway, Fang Yuan is his superior.

Zhou Kaile is not sure whether the cook has successfully sent the message.

Not sure that Fang Yuan would be willing to accept him.

But if Fang Yuan can be called, there may be a better chance.

Of course, he was also prepared to be denied by Fang Yuan that he agreed to dig coal.

"Even if you agree to dig coal, your theft is very contemptible, and you lose face as an official!"

Tang Lin snorted coldly.

He is not going to call Fang Yuan to testify.

On the one hand, there is no need for that, and stealing that bit of coal is not a serious crime.

On the other hand, he doesn't like Fang Yuan, he doesn't want to see Fang Yuan.

"My lord, I did not steal, Fang Fang has agreed."

Zhou Kaile emphasized.

"Okay, let's talk about the third one."

"You dug coal and caused people to be trapped in the mine without knowing whether they lived or died. This is a felony. Do you admit it?"

Wei Ting spoke again, in a deep voice.

"My lord, the mine now is not the one I dug!"

Zhou Kaile was shocked.

What he was worried about really came.

"Zhang Yingzhe has already designated him as the one trapped now, you still want to quibble?"

Wei Ting's face sank, his eyes became sharp.

"No! I didn't!"

"Zhang Yingzhe framed me, the yamen servants can testify for me!"

Zhou Kaile was even more shocked.

Zhang Yingzhe, Zhang Yingzhe again.

Could it be that the Wang family wanted to frame him?

But it's not necessary at all. If the Wang family wants to frame him, wouldn't it be fine if he just doesn't let him take the position?
Why let Zhang Yingzhe frame him after he was in power?

Zhou Kaile was puzzled, but Zhou Kaile understood at this moment that this was a conspiracy against him.

I thought that when I was eyeing the Wudongshan coal mine, there were also third-party forces eyeing it. Now it seems that they are not eyeing the coal mine, but themselves.

But who is it?
I have not offended anyone!

"It's not just Zhang Yingzhe's statement."

"Here are five testimonies, do you want to see them?"

Wei Ting shook his head and said.

When Zhou Kaile heard it, he immediately fell to the ground.

His eyes became blank, and he couldn't believe what happened.

Who is going to frame him, who is setting this trap for himself?

"I want to see Zhang Yingzhe!"

Zhou Kaile's expression froze and he became crazy.

He wanted to ask clearly why he framed himself.

"Bring Zhang Yingzhe."

Wei Ting had no objection and said calmly.

As a prisoner, it is possible to confront witnesses during the trial.

Not long after, a short middle-aged man walked in, with a flattering look on his brows.

"Master Zhang, Zhang Yingzhe, why did you frame me? I ask myself how well I treat you!"

When Zhou Kaile saw someone coming, he rushed forward with a sullen face.

But the soldiers at the scene were not vegetarians, so they stopped Zhou Kaile very quickly.

"Meet the three adults."

"The lower official swears to the words in the testimony that there is no falsehood."

"The county magistrate of Zhou convened the county government on November [-], and forced me to pay more than one ounce of copper coins on the grounds of road construction. Otherwise, we will be regarded as despising the superior's policy."

Zhang Yingzhe said with a flattering smile.

But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou Kaile.

"Injustice!"

"My lord is wronged!"

"I'm borrowing, not forcing them out!"

Zhou Kaile said loudly.

He didn't force it, he borrowed it.

"Stop making excuses!"

"Zhou Kaile, you have been convicted of corruption, and I am now suspending all your positions."

"If there are any casualties in the Wudongshan Mine, your charges will be more serious. During this period, the officer will restrict your freedom and temporarily detain you!"

Wei Ting also interrupted Zhou Kaile and forcibly convicted Zhou Kaile.

Zhou Kaile's criminal evidence this time is solid, completely different from Fang Yuan's trial last time, and he can be convicted.

"no, do not want!"

Zhou Kaile suddenly seemed to have his soul drawn out.

He has been the chief bookkeeper for 18 years, and he is working hard to get promoted.

Now, he finally became the county magistrate, but stepped down after only one month.

This is depriving oneself of everything, and it is more uncomfortable than killing oneself.

In a daze, Zhou Kaile saw Wang Zhicheng's arrival, and he seemed to see hope.

Wang Chengzhe also came, but Zhou Kaile didn't notice him at this time.

"Father-in-law, save me!"

Zhou Kaile walked quickly towards Wang Zhicheng.

It was as if he saw a light shining into the darkness of his despair.

just,

"Useless things, do things without thinking."

Wang Zhicheng didn't stop, nor did he support Zhou Kaile.

Instead, he dropped a cold sentence and continued to walk forward.

Zhou Kaile froze in place immediately, and the light in his heart slowly faded.

"Wang Zhicheng, the patriarch of the Liaoshan Wang Clan, has met three supervisory censors."

"Wang Chengzhe, magistrate of Liaoshan County, pays homage to the three supervisory censors."

Wang Zhicheng and Wang Chengzhe saluted Wei Ting and the others together.

"Head of the royal clan, magistrate Wang, what do you mean by interrupting the judge's trial?"

Wei Ting frowned slightly.

Although this is not a court, it is also a time of trial.

Hastily disturbing unrelated personnel is a desecration of his authority and makes him dissatisfied.

"My lord, please forgive me. I have Zhou Kaile's evidence and I just want to hand it over to the three lords."

Wang Zhicheng said neither humble nor overbearing.

"Is there any more evidence?"

"Bring it up!"

Wei Ting frowned and asked the soldiers to fetch it.

"My lord, the evidence of this crime is very serious. I would like to invite the three of you to talk later."

Wang Zhicheng said softly without handing over the evidence.

Wei Ting's eyes immediately turned cold, and he was about to reprimand Wang Zhicheng.

But at this time, Tang Lin suddenly approached Wei Ting and said something in Wei Ting's ear, which made Wei Ting's face brighten.

"Temporarily closed."

Wei stood up and walked back.

Wang Zhicheng smiled slightly and followed the pace of the three of them.

Zhou Kaile thought he could be saved, and wanted to follow them, but was held back.

"Cheng Zhe, what is this?"

Zhou Kaile looked at Wang Chengzhe in confusion.

"This is the court, call me County Magistrate Wang."

Wang Chengzhe frowned and said in a deep voice.

"County Wang."

The corner of Zhou Kaile's mouth twitched, and he said respectfully.

"Your county magistrate is being targeted, father can't save you."

Wang Chengzhe said in a low voice.

"what?!"

Zhou Kaile exclaimed.

He stared at Wang Chengzhe with wide eyes.

Everyone was attracted by his voice and looked over one after another.

"Be quiet!"

Wang Chengzhe gave Zhou Kaile a hard look.

But it seemed that he was still in shock and didn't bother to argue with him.

Then he continued: "Father will deal with you later, and then you propose to resign."

"impossible!"

"Official career is my dream!"

Zhou Kaile slowly came back to his senses, his eyes became ferocious and terrifying.

He is now suspended from all duties, not dismissed.

If there were no fatal accidents in the Wudongshan Mine, then the crime would not be serious.

As for the corruption, he hasn't touched the money yet, the key is that it is still in the county government, and there is still a chance to reverse it.

If the Wang family sincerely helps him, then there will be a turning point for all this.

"Let's put it this way."

"You voluntarily resigned, and you can still be my chief bookkeeper after a few years when the rumors pass."

"But if you don't resign, if there is a fatal accident in the mine, you will be more guilty. Assuming there is no fatal accident, your county magistrate will still be targeted, and it will be a matter of time before you will be removed from office."

Wang Chengzhe sneered.

He didn't take Zhou Kaile's expression seriously.

"who is it?"

Zhou Kaile took a deep breath and said coldly.

Sure enough, someone was watching him.

My guess is right, and my previous worries are also right.

A few days ago, he already felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

"A certain family."

Wang Chengzhe sighed.

"tell me!"

Zhou Kaile's face turned livid.

A family, another family, another damn family!
Because there is no family, he became the son-in-law of the family.

Because there is no family, I have been the master book for 18 years and cannot be promoted.

Because there is no family, now I am like a fish on a knife board to be slaughtered.

In this world, the family is everything, and the family can do whatever they want.

At this moment, Zhou Kaile hated the family like never before.

"You don't need to know."

Wang Chengzhe shook his head and said calmly.

He completely ignored Zhou Kaile's anger.

Zhou Kaile clenched his fists at this moment, feeling very unwilling.

At this time, Wei Ting and others who had just left came back again.

The presiding judge was replaced by Tang Lin, and Wei Ting sat in Tang Lin's place.

"Resign."

Wang Zhicheng walked back and did not stop when he passed by Zhou Kaile.

Just leave a sentence without emotion, and walk out of the court to the crowd.

The same is true for Wang Chengzhe, when he withdrew from the court and re-entered the trial.

Zhou Kaile didn't speak. He lowered his head, clenched his fists, and his eyes were full of unwillingness and struggle.

"Zhou Kaile, what do you want to say?"

Tang Lin picked up the gavel, slapped it hard, and said loudly.

Zhou Kaile still didn't speak, his head was lowered, his body trembling a little.

He was unwilling, didn't want to give up, didn't want to give up the dream of this life.

"Zhou Kaile, I'm asking you something!"

Tang Lin took another heavy shot of the gavel.

Zhou Kaile's silence made him lose face and was very dissatisfied.

"I want to meet Governor Fang!"

Zhou Kaile took a deep breath, finally raised his head, and said in a deep voice.

"turn down!"

"This is an irrelevant person!"

Tang Lin was taken aback for a moment, then said with an ugly face.

He gave Zhou Kaile a cold look, and then looked at Wang Zhicheng outside the court.

Wang Zhicheng smiled apologetically to Tang Lin, and then looked at Zhou Kaile with gloomy eyes.

"Who said irrelevant personnel?"

"Fang Inspector is the superior of this official, he has the right to know your punishment of this official!"

"There is also the second article of theft that slanders the official. The owner of Wudong Mountain is Fang Inspector. How can he be an irrelevant person?"

Zhou Kaile shouted loudly.

He went all out and decided to fight to the death.

Official career is his dream, and he will die on official career if he dies.

As long as Fang Yuan is willing to help him, all crises can be resolved.

"presumptuous!"

"Dare to roar in court, open your mouth!"

Tang Lin was furious and scolded.

Two of the soldiers on both sides walked out immediately.

"Do you understand the law?"

"I haven't been dismissed yet, and I still have a job."

"If you dare to beat me, I will sue you at the Ministry of Officials, and sue you at the Emperor."

Zhou Kaile lowered his voice and stared at Tang Lin.

He has already fought, so he is not afraid of offending the supervisory censor.

"you!"

Tang Lin was half dead with anger.

But what Zhou Kaile said made sense.

He has not been dismissed yet, and he is still beaten in the courtroom by his official position. It is a case of extorting a confession by words and deeds, and he will definitely be punished.

When Tang Lin was riding a tiger, Wei Ting's voice sounded from behind.

"stop!"

"Go invite the governor Fang!"

When the soldier heard this, he returned to his original place.

At the same time, some soldiers left to invite Fang Yuan.

Wang Zhicheng and his son outside the court watched, their eyes became even uglier.

It's fine as long as Zhou Kaile resigns, he'll be fine, but now he's going to make a fuss in the city.

Now the Wang family's promise to others is probably going to be messed up.

Governor's House.

Zhang San and Huang Da came back one after another.

We also know why Zhou Kaile was arrested and his information.

In 18 years, he has been the chief bookkeeper and has worked in one county after another. He is very experienced and capable, which is really rare.

"Zhou Zun, someone outside reported that you are invited to judge Zhou Kaile, and asked if you want to go?"

The gatekeeper state official came in to report.

"Want to go?"

"Hehe, prepare the car!"

Fang Yuan chuckled.

The three supervisory censors are also funny.

Ask yourself if you want to go, not if you want to go.

As far as their privilege is concerned, there is no need to ask if they want to.

It must have been Zhou Kaile's stubborn resistance, so he was forced to invite himself.

Thinking of this, Fang Yuan's eyes turned cold, he didn't like the three of them.

It has been several months since the last appearance in Liaozhou, and they are investigating the cause of death of the previous governors.

Fang Yuan has also been sending people to follow them secretly, and found that they have hardly gained anything in the past few months, they feel like they are having fun, so they went to the Baihu clubhouse several times.

Regarding the cause of death of the previous assassins, Fang Yuan did not send additional people to investigate from other directions except to torture Qin Liangcai and others.

Because it has nothing to do with me, and I don't have so much time. If I have time to investigate the case, it is better to develop and strengthen myself for the benefit of the people of Liaozhou.

soon.

Fang Yuan came to the simple trial place.

"Meet the Inspector Fang."

Everyone saluted Fang Yuan one after another.

The people present included Wang Zhicheng, his son, and Wei Ting.

"Everyone is free, please get up quickly."

Fang Yuan politely returned the salute, walked into the "court" with a serious expression.

At this time, Zhou Kaile walked towards Fang Yuan, knelt down in front of Fang Yuan.

"Honorable Zhou Kaile, I pay my respects to Lord Inspector."

Zhou Kaile saluted respectfully.

Everyone at the scene looked at it, and their faces changed.

Seeing this, Wang Zhicheng and his son outside the court looked even uglier.

Kneeling down on the spot, isn't this the meaning of great kindness?

Everyone could see that Zhou Kaile surrendered to Fang Yuan in full view.

No matter where Zhou Kaile goes in the future, as long as someone knows about today's scene, they will regard Zhou Kaile as Fang Yuan's person.

Of course, the premise is that Fang Yuan wants his surrender.

"Magistrate Zhou, get up quickly."

Fang Yuan looked deeply at Zhou Kaile who was kneeling on the ground.

He didn't say anything, but quickly helped Zhou Kaile up.

"Thank you, Lord Inspector."

Zhou Kaile stood up, his face flushed.

He went all out, success or failure is at this moment.

"Three censors, I don't know what to ask for this official?"

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

"Excuse me, Inspector Fang, do you know about Zhou Kaile's theft of your Wudongshan coal mine?"

Tang Lin said in a deep voice.

He is still the presiding judge.

"My lord, please be careful with your words!"

"I didn't steal it, I only dug it with the permission of Governor Fang!"

Zhou Kaile interrupted loudly.

He wanted to disclose to Fang Yuan the denial just now.

Otherwise, Fang Yuan said he knew, then he just lied in court.

Of course, Zhou Kaile didn't know whether Fang Yuan would cooperate with him.

So as soon as he finished speaking, his heart jumped to his throat.

"Did Governor Fang agree?"

Tang Lin's face became ugly, and he stared at Zhou Kaile gloomyly.

"agreed."

Fang Yuan nodded calmly.

After the words fell, Zhou Kaile breathed a sigh of relief, and almost collapsed.

"Zhang Yingzhe, do you dare to fabricate a false certificate?!"

Tang Lin looked at Zhang Yingzhe and said in a deep voice.

"My lord, calm down!"

"What Zhou Kaile told us at the time was to steal!"

"It is said that the cement road will be built in the future, and the merits will be counted as us. If you don't believe me, you can ask other government officials to testify."

Zhang Yingzhe was taken aback, and hurriedly said flatteringly.

"Zhou Kaile, what do you say?"

Tang Lin looked at Zhou Kaile with an ugly expression.

Now he is angry but can't express it, which is very uncomfortable.

"I want to test their loyalty. I deliberately said they stole. Is there no crime?"

Zhou Kaile sneered.

"Hmph, forget the crime of theft!"

"Inspector Fang, thank you for making a special trip."

Tang Lin snorted coldly, then looked at Fang Yuan and said.

What he means is that this case is over, Fang Yuan, you can leave.

"It's not hard."

"Tang Yushi can continue the trial."

Fang Yuan shook his head.

As if he didn't understand what he meant.

"Zhou Kaile, you have been convicted of corruption. You have kept all the workers in the mine alive and dead. I want to suspend all your positions. You will be detained while the workers are rescued. Do you have any objections?"

Tang Lin said in a deep voice.

Make a final summary.

He asked Zhou Kaile if he had any objections, and he still wanted to save face for Wang Zhicheng and give Zhou Kaile a chance to take the blame and resign.

Wang Zhicheng and his son outside the court also heard that they looked at Zhou Kaile with gloomy eyes. If Zhou Kaile didn't know good from bad, then the Wang family would no longer provide him with resources.

"Inspector Fang, what do you think?"

Zhou Kaile didn't answer, but changed his position slightly.

He stood by Fang Yuan's side, saluted Fang Yuan respectfully, and handed over the decision to Fang Yuan.

Looking at this scene, Tang Lin's face turned livid, feeling that his prestige was being trampled on.

"Inspector Fang, do you have an opinion?"

Tang Lin took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice.

"The officer has a few questions to ask!"

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

Not in a hurry to give an answer.

"Please say."

Tang Lin's expression relaxed a little.

Fang Yuan didn't object directly, probably to save face.

"Since Tang Yushi knows that there are workers trapped in the Wudongshan mine, then the county magistrate Zhou will be stopped and imprisoned. Who will be in charge of directing the rescue?"

"Could it be that someone was killed after the incident, and it was thrown on the official's body?"

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

If the county does not have a county magistrate, then the governor is in charge of control.

Now there is no dead person in the mine, if there is no dead person in the later stage, then everyone is fine, Fang Yuan has no problem.

But if someone dies and Zhou Kaile is suspended and imprisoned, some sewage may be splashed on Fang Yuan's identity, then the problem will be strange.

"This"

Tang Lin was suddenly at a loss.

He didn't think of this question and couldn't answer it for a while.

"That's definitely not the governor's problem."

"I'm just worried that Zhou Kaile will abscond in fear of crime."

Wei Ting stood up suddenly and said.

"With Wei Yushi's words, I feel relieved."

"Then I will continue to ask the second question: If the three censors are suspended as the county magistrate of Zhou, will any of the three censors be selected to command the mine rescue?"

"I can't do this right now. I have to count the taxes of the counties and submit them to the court next month. I believe the three adults also know that this matter cannot be delayed."

Fang Yuan said again.

"This"

Wei Ting didn't know how to answer for a while.

According to normal circumstances, the county magistrate was dismissed, and the governor took over his job.

But Fang Yuan's reasons are also very good, the court's taxation is the top priority, and it cannot be delayed.

"Three censors, I am willing to make amends and do everything in my power to rescue."

"If there is a death in the mine, I am willing to bear all the consequences, and it will be fulfilled by the three censors!"

Zhou Kaile was not stupid, he immediately caught the vitality that Fang Yuan brought to him.

Although Fang Yuan didn't directly help him, he also provided him with a chance.

As long as the workers in the mine are not dead, then the only problem left is corruption.

As for the problem of corruption, as long as you give yourself a little time, this problem will not be a problem at all.

(End of this chapter)