Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 17

The next day, Li Yu complied.

After friendly discussions, we agreed to hire Mr. Du as Cunjutang's legal advisor at 40 taels per month.

When the court encounters difficulties from the guards or disputes over cases, Litigation Master Du has the obligation to intervene in a timely manner and provide legal aid.

Bonuses for winning the lawsuit are calculated separately!
Cunjutang has added another general.

Suddenly, the local tyrants and evil gentry who came to ask for commissions crossed the threshold.

The "braid cutting" case is still fermenting.

Li Yu sent someone to quietly place a pair of Dongji scissors next to the sleeping beggar in Tutu Temple.

After waking up, the beggar was overjoyed.

He believed that it was Hong Qigong who came down to earth and gave him a pair of scissors in exchange for a meal.

So, the beggar immediately sent it to the pawn shop to exchange for a few copper coins.

The pawnshop owner knew the seriousness of the matter and immediately took the beggar to the government office.

In the prison, Fang Captou took action himself.

Using a whip dipped in salt water, he whipped the little beggar to death.

Eventually, he confessed to the crime.

There are more than 10 beggars in Tutu Temple. They steal scissors, and because they are dissatisfied with society, they angrily cut off other people's pigtails.

……

Magistrate Zhao was overjoyed and decided to close the case after discussing with the governor.

An ignorant beggar steals scissors and then cuts off other people's pigtails to express his anger.

The confession was sent to the Forbidden City, which aroused Qianlong's anger.

He threw the tea bowl angrily in Qianqing Palace and shouted:
"The people below dare to fool me like this. They have no king and no father."

"A few beggars were actually tried to take the blame for a major case that shook the foundation of our Qing Dynasty."

"I decree that I severely reprimand the local officials in Suzhou and tell them that if they no longer want their heads, I can help them move them."

The eunuchs were so frightened that they trembled.

The courtiers, on the other hand, were frightened on the surface, but in fact they were calm in their hearts.

I'm numb, I'm used to it!
To serve this man, you have to be gentle.

However, the deputy commander of the Zhenglan Banner and the imperial guard He Shen were cautious.

Because he received more than 2000 books from various provinces, especially Suzhou Prefecture.

Others didn't understand Qianlong's thoughts, but he understood them clearly.

It's all nonsense to not distinguish between Manchus and Chinese, to break the ban on speech, and to not use the contents of the book to set off literary inquisition.

In private, he once discussed this matter with Ji Xiaolan, the bachelor's student at the time.

The two agreed that when serving the emperor, one should not obey his orders.

Ji Xiaolan was a minister of the Han Dynasty. His official career had its ups and downs, and he had a clear understanding of "accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger".

He Shen is a bannerman, and he is favored by Zheng, and his power far exceeds his.

There is a big gap between the two. There is no conflict in their official career, but they can talk together.

Either you can see through the emperor's mind; or you ask for instructions on everything and never make decisions privately.

……

Books donated by various provinces are temporarily stored in the Ministry of Rites.

Special officials will make a register and read the contents thoroughly.

Suddenly, a scribe stopped turning the book.

Such a story is recorded in a Ming Dynasty book presented by the Peng family in Suzhou Prefecture.

"The people in the extreme northern part of the Guan Dynasty make a living by fishing and hunting. They wrap their bodies in animal skins. They don't have enough food to eat. They have no sense of shame and often associate with animals. The men of the tribe start to grow a braid when they reach adulthood. After that, every time they hunt a beast, they will grow an extra braid. Warriors have many braids. Those with only one braid are often considered cowards and are expelled from the tribe."

The scribe's hand froze. He didn't know what to think of this story.

Finally, he decided to report it.

Along with this boring story, there was another anti-poem.

Qianlong looked at it with a cold expression:
"The two people who presented the letter will be handed over to the local government for disposal."

"The result of the disposition shall be submitted to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for review and approval."

He Shen wanted to speak, but finally held back.On the other hand, Minister of Military and Aircraft Yu Minzhong looked like an old monk in meditation, with no disturbance in his heart.

He Shen sighed secretly, he was truly worthy of being the leader of the Han Dynasty. He was so awesome.

……

Two imperial mails arrived at Suzhou Mansion one after another.

Magistrate Zhao was so frightened that his face turned pale and his hands were trembling so much that he could not hold the letter.

He returned to the back hall, knelt down on the ground, and cried to the Bodhisattva statue:
"God, please give me a way to survive."

"If one of these two cases is not handled well, it will be the fault of destroying the three clans."

"If Nobuon can survive this calamity safely, he will definitely reshape your golden body, and you will have endless incense every day."

Bang, a bang and a knock on the head.

Outside the house, Master Hu was also sighing.

If something happens to the proprietor, he won't have a good time.

That night, he suggested to the prefect that he arrest all the Peng family members and search for other objections.

The Peng family can be considered a prominent family in the house. They started to build a huge family property during the Kangxi period, and their heirs stretch for hundreds of years.

One wrong flattery move and the whole family was wiped out.

In the end, the Peng family copied 13 counter-scripts.

The old man of the Peng family knew how powerful it was, and he hanged himself in prison.

He also left a suicide note of regret and took all the responsibility on himself.

The desire to lick the calf is depressing.

……

Immediately afterwards, the Dong family was also finished.

The nephew of a member of the household department is not as important as saving his own life.

Magistrate Zhao personally ordered that Fang Captou lead more than 100 officials.

Everyone in the Dong family was rounded up, imprisoned, and tortured.

According to Litigation Master Du's analysis, the government will be able to obtain all the Dong family's charges in one day at most.

Including confessions, physical evidence, criminals, witnesses, and criminal motives.

Seeing the storm getting bigger and bigger, Li Yu, the instigator, became a little uneasy.

Out of control!It exceeded his expectations.

Originally, I just wanted to frame the Dong family and kill them, but I didn't expect that so many people would be buried with them.

According to Master Hu, several sons of the Peng family have been sentenced to prison terms, and other members of the clan have been temporarily exiled for 2000 miles.

The Dong family was even more serious, and they ordered everyone to be executed.

Li Yu felt guilty and asked Master Hu over the banquet why the Dong family was convicted of more serious crimes than the Peng family.

They just lost their scissors.

Master Hu told him with a righteous face:
"Can't the government strike hard if they don't catch the Dong family committing a crime?"

"The old man of the Dong family also talked about the Qing Dynasty laws with the palace master in the hall. The palace minister couldn't help but laugh, and the fourth class of government officials also laughed."

"Later, he boasted that he had a great nephew who worked in the Ministry of Household Affairs. Guess what?"

……

Li Yu looked shocked: "What's wrong?"

"Master Fu Zun immediately included his nephew as a suspect and sent the closing documents of 600 li to the Ministry of Punishments as a matter of urgency." Mr. Hu took a bite of squirrel mandarin fish and said, "I estimate that his nephew's career has come to an end, hehehe. .”

"Tall, Master Hu, you are really tall."

"This pen I have is the judge's pen of the Palace of Hell. Brother Li, I see that you are a good person, so I will inject some life experience into you."

"Please speak."

"You, you are just too kind. If this doesn't work, remember, you should not easily make enemies with others. If you do, then..."

Master Hu's drunken eyes suddenly opened, he flipped the fish over with chopsticks and threw it to the ground.

shouted sharply:

"Call the cook for me, this fish is too fried."

(End of this chapter)