Great Emperor's Grandson of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 156 156 Procedural justice no longer works, it’s time to be clever

"Your Highness! There are 12 people in total. Five of them are from other places and just happened to be passing by, while the other seven people live here permanently."

The magistrate of Hangzhou bowed respectfully and reported to Zhu Congxin who was sitting high in front of the hall.

At the same time, a government official handed a detailed roster to Zhu Congxin.

"Lao Guangyi, Lao Jixun, Lao Yuting, and Lao Donglin came forward to hear the trial. The others stepped back first."

After carefully reading the roster in his hand, Zhu Congxin ordered.

This is the result of his secret analysis.

Because except for these four people, the others either did not have time to commit the crime, or they arrived in Hangzhou after the first case broke out.

"Let's talk about it separately! Where are you all at tonight's ugly time? Is there anyone else around you who can prove it?"

After looking at the four people on the opposite side, Zhu Congxin said slowly.

"I am sleeping! My wife can testify!"

"I'm sleeping too. My cousin lives next door to me! He should be able to vouch for me."

"Although I don't have any witnesses, my leg is broken."

"I don't have any witnesses either."

The four people said each.

In just a moment, half of it was eliminated again.

But facing the remaining two people, Zhu Congxin felt a little confused.

While he was deep in thought, he didn't even recognize that the last person was actually the scholar he had met before.

"Do you know the carpenter who sells tables and chairs on the street corner?" After knowing for a long time, he suddenly looked up and asked.

This is undoubtedly a stupid question.

Because if he were the murderer, he would not give a definite answer.

But observing the reaction of the two people is another matter.

It's a pity that the two of them still didn't show anything strange.

"I do not recognize!"

"I've only bought things there, but I don't know him very well!"

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

No matter the tone or expression, there is nothing wrong with it.

"My little master, let's torture him! Extraordinary moment! Extraordinary method!"

Kaiji couldn't help but whisper his suggestion.

This is a method commonly used by their criminal department.

Although it is slightly milder than Jinyiwei, it is also contrary to human rights and morality.

But if not, is there any other way?

Zhu Congxin couldn't help struggling gradually.

"My young master, don't hesitate any longer. I will use my discretion! I won't kill anyone! What's great is to give some compensation afterwards! For the sake of justice, a small sacrifice is not worth mentioning."

Seeing that he had yet to make a decision, Kaiji became more and more anxious.

He's here for this case.

If he could return to Yingtian in the most perfect posture, his face would be brighter.

Maybe once Zhu Yuanzhang rises up, he will be used again!

This is no mere talk.

"Then what if after being tortured you still can't find out the reason? Or what if there are innocent people who can't bear the pain and are beaten into submission?"

"I'm not opposed to torture. But only if you can catch the real murderer."

"If the murderer escapes punishment and goes to commit crimes elsewhere, can you bear the responsibility?"

However, after thinking for a long time, Zhu Congxin still shook his head decisively.

"But without punishment, we have no way of starting."

Kaiji's face was speechless.

He even couldn't help but want to curse Zhu Congxin for being pedantic.Because if it were him, it would be impossible to pay attention to so many procedures and just beat all the suspicious people to death.

Doing so will inevitably lead to many unjust, false and wrongful convictions, but as he said, as long as this matter can be solved from the root cause, what does a little sacrifice mean?
"The reason why we can't do anything is because we are incompetent. We cannot harm others because of our own incompetence. Otherwise, what is the difference between us and the heinous murderer?"

Zhu Congxin still looked serious.

"But procedural justice cannot bring about just results."

“As a human being, you must know how to be flexible!”

Kaiji finally got angry.

As soon as he finished speaking, a slap hit his shoulder instantly, forcing him to kneel on the ground: "If you dare to talk to the little master in this tone again, we will be the first to kill you." You! You are just a dog under the little master’s feet! Don’t take yourself too seriously!”

In an instant, the expressions of the surrounding officials looking at Kaiji changed instantly.

If there was awe before, now there is only anger, contempt, and teasing!
This makes Kaiji very uncomfortable!

It would be more uncomfortable for him than killing him directly!

Because from today onwards, he no longer has any dignity as a human being.

He turned into a clown!
A clown who is suspicious of anyone!

A clown who won't get any recognition!

"I just want to solve the case!"

"If the murderer is not caught now, he will kill more people!"

"It's like the girl who died tonight!"

"What's wrong with me?"

Not knowing where the courage came from, Kaiji suddenly shouted.

This made everyone present couldn't help but look at him.

But at the same time, Nie He's claws crushed his shoulders in an instant.

"stop!"

"He was right."

"Procedural justice is no longer enough to apply to the case at hand."

"It's really time for us to take some more radical measures."

Zhu Congxin frowned and rubbed his face.

But just when everyone thought he was about to order torture, Zhu Congxin suddenly ordered him to lock everyone up.

"Let's lock him up for a month first! He is allowed to write letters, visit his relatives, and deliver three meals a day. Until I think of a way to find out the murderer."

He said so.

Then, he waved his hand and signaled all officials and government servants to leave the yard.

"I'm afraid there's something wrong with this, young master? We can't stay in Hangzhou for more than a month!"

After everyone left, Nie He quickly advised.

This is a task assigned to him by the emperor. If he doesn't do it well, he may be punished when he goes back.

"Do you think the man behind the scenes might know anyone else besides the carpenter?"

However, Zhu Congxin ignored him and suddenly asked Su Jianyi and others with flashing eyes.

"Probably not. Even if there were, he should have silenced them all by now."

Su Jianyi said without thinking.

With a determined face.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Congxin smiled cheerfully: "Then think about it again, what is the chance that a lonely, arrogant and intelligent man with the surname of Lao will be the real murderer behind the scenes? "

This is why he writes letters and visits.

Because he was almost certain that the so-called real culprit behind the scenes was probably a relative or friend who had no suspicious communication.

Even if he had, he certainly wouldn't dare send his letters to them.

Because in that case, he would most likely expose some extremely important information.

That would make everything he had done go to waste!
(End of this chapter)