Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 259: Judging cases like a god 1

During the Lantern Festival, not only Shenjing was bustling, but officials in the Liaohai Guards' Mansion thousands of miles away also gathered together to exchange cups and have a good time.

"When I was young, I didn't know the moon. I called it a white jade plate. I also doubted that the Yao mirror was flying in the blue clouds." Jia Cong became interested, raised his glass and chanted to the moon.

"Good! Taibai's poems become even more heroic when recited by adults!" Rong Liu and other civil servants hurriedly clapped their hands and praised.

Jia Cong laughed and said, "Don't flatter me. In fact, I only remember these four sentences."

Fan Ming said with a smile: "Others have read three hundred Tang poems by heart and can recite them even if they don't know how to compose them. Your Excellency is gifted with miraculous talents and wonderful verses, and you can pick them up at your fingertips. Why do you need to read and recite poems like a mortal? Even if Taibai is resurrected, I'm afraid he will only be able to recite them. Neng can sigh: There is a view in front of me but no way, Zilong wrote a poem on it."

Everyone laughed. Although it seemed like he was flattering, Lord Guard's poetic talent was indeed comparable to that of his predecessors.

Rong Liu said: "What Fan Chengcheng said is absolutely true. Mr. Qian'er's "Yanqiu Ci" is astonishing and brilliant. Even though Li Du was in front of him, he could only admire it."

Jia Cong smiled and waved his hands, then returned to the topic and said, "In this cold winter, are there any people in the Wei who are hungry or cold?"

"Your Majesty, after investigation, there are more than 30,000 extremely poor households in the Wei. According to your instructions, each household has been given a stone of grain, meat, cotton clothes, firewood, etc. before winter, so that there is no risk of cold or hunger. "Rong Liu said.

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Everyone, if you serve as an official, you will benefit a place. It is not easy for the people to support us. Don't let the people feel cold."

Everyone hurriedly stood up and raised their hands and said, "I will obey your instructions."

"Sit down, sit down." Jia Cong stretched out his hand and pressed it softly, and then said: "This time, the Holy Emperor is playing fifty pieces each. The King of Liao has not taken advantage of it, so I am afraid he will not give up. Do you have any good ideas?"

Wang Jin said: "The general believes that we should be on strict guard and carefully screen and interrogate the incoming people, not only the immigrants entering from outside the customs, but also the people coming from the direction of Tieling."

Yu Hong said: "The final general believes that secret sentries must be set up in each city gate to conduct detailed inspections to investigate unruly things secretly."

Wang Fei said: "The general thought, why not send someone to stay in Liaodong Town, bribe the servants and managers of the Liao Prince's Palace, and find out the news?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "This is a very good idea, but I think General Yang must have made arrangements in advance. You Xieshou, go see General Yang and ask him to find out more about Liaohaiwei's news and inform him in time. I."

"Yes."

Rong Liu suddenly said: "You only have a thousand days to be a thief, but there is no thousand days to guard against thieves. Waiting for the King of Liao to attack is not the best policy after all. We should find something for him to do."

Sir, why don't you go to Mizhe? The king of Liao was so bold that he betrayed his country and coveted the prosperity of Liaohai's military affairs. This cut off his financial path and led to an attack by some tribesmen, intending to use their swords to kill people.

As the king guarding the nine frontier fortresses, he was favored by the emperor in his life, but he was so rebellious and unethical. He regarded the safety of the country and the life and death of the people as child's play. He was rebellious and unrestrained, which was actually a serious danger to the country. "

Jia Cong pondered and said: "This matter is of great importance. If Your Majesty asks, how will you explain it?"

Rong Liu said with a smile: "The speaker is not guilty. The officials in the court who are involved in impeaching others have never mentioned evidence, caught wind and shadow, and reported it to the public. As for the evidence of guilt, there is no need to have it."

Jia Cong laughed. It was just like the ancients. They still relied on evidence to torture people. Is that still called torture? What's more, this old boy, the King of Liao, is 90% not a good person and is a family enemy. Let's give him some eye drops first.

Yin said: "This is reasonable. Let Lord Rong go and draft it. As the old saying goes, if you do something, don't be polite. I will punish you to death."

"I obey your orders."

"Sir, it is said that it is easy to hide with open spears, but hard to guard against concealed arrows. I'm afraid that if the King of Liao is not good enough, he will attack secretly. The people around you, your diet, daily life, and travel guards must be more careful to prevent accidents." Wang Fei said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Jia Cong nodded: "In the storybook, the 'little overlord' Sun Ce was assassinated without any preparation. I cannot repeat the same mistake and die at the hands of villains. You two, Yuanba and Wang Fei, please handle this matter."

"Yes! Sir (Third Master)"

In the blink of an eye, it is late spring in March, and the grass is growing and the orioles are flying.

Jia Cong finally made some noise through Yang Xiong's secret box. On this day, he received the emperor's secret box of Zhu's approval from the General Military Mansion.

When I opened it, there was only one sentence inside: Everyone sweeps the snow in front of their own door, and don’t worry about the frost on other people’s tiles.

Jia Cong shook his head and smiled bitterly. Translated into vernacular, no matter how guilty the King of Liao was, let him put it aside for now. Just take care of your own family.

After burning the secret decree, Jia Cong was about to get up when he suddenly saw Sister Wanyanshan running into the study and said with a smile: "Brother Jia, thanks to the weapons you supplied, my father contacted the Mohe Jurchen, Luoniehe Jurchen, Ohu Jurchen and other departments. , taught Sheng Jurchen a lesson, destroyed several of their tribes, and also robbed a large number of mountain products, cattle, sheep, horses, and many slaves."

"To express his gratitude, my father sent his eldest brother to deliver 5000 cattle and sheep, 2000 horses, and dozens of carts of mountain goods. What do you want to do with them?" Wanyan'a said with a smile.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "You just collect them for me and send them all to Zhuangzi outside the city. Where is my uncle? I'll treat him to a drink at noon."

After sending Wan Yan Gu away, Jia Cong hugged the two girls and took a nap. After getting up to freshen up, Wan Yan Ai felt bored and said: "Brother Jia, I saw in Han Chinese dramas that the officials were so majestic in judging cases, but I haven't had it for so long. I see that you have tried cases, how about you try a few cases today and show me?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "General cases have been dealt with by the criminal chamber and the chief clerk, so there is no need for me to interrogate. But what you said makes sense, and you should be on guard. If you haven't tried the case, you will make people laugh if you tell me about it.

Come, send an order to the court, I will personally investigate the case today. Invite all the neighbors to see how the master tries the case. "

"Yes, Third Master!" The soldier at the door agreed and hurriedly went to the execution room to deliver the order.

In a short while, the lobby was ready. Three squads of yamen servants, holding water and fire sticks, were neatly arranged on both sides. Jing Cheng, Fan Ming, and a group of minor officials from the execution room were sitting below for inquiries. Outside the lobby, people from three floors inside and three outside were gathered, and they were all very curious about how the young guard tried the case.

Jia Cong was wearing an official hat, tiger patchwork uniform, and staring at black satin boots with white soles. Shi Shiran came out of the back hall, followed by two cute little tails.

All the officials hurriedly stood up and saluted, and then extended their hands to Sister Wanyanshan to say hello.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "The two of them want to see how the Yamen handles cases. Is it against the rules?"

Everyone had known that the Lord Guard doted on the two women, so they would not have objected. They hurriedly smiled and said: "The two ladies are interested in hearing the trial. It is an act of love for the people. How can it be against the rules? Madams, please sit down."

At that moment, two clerks stood up and gave up their seats. Sister Wanyanshan smiled and sat down, looking left and right curiously.

Jia Cong sat down under the plaque behind the desk that read "Knowing everything clearly", took a sip of tea and said, "Let's get started."

Guan Tao, the prison manager, shouted hurriedly: "Bring the plaintiff and defendant!"

Immediately, two government officials escorted a man and a woman to the court.

"Might~wu..." The government officials beat the water and fire sticks rhythmically on the ground and shouted in a low voice. Suddenly, a solemn and solemn atmosphere filled the lobby.

The two people who came to the hall felt their feet weak and fell to their knees.

Snapped! Jia Cong was stunned and said in a deep voice: "What are you telling me?"

The woman, who was about eighteen or nineteen years old, was wearing an old sheepskin jacket and cried: "The queen of the people, sue this scoundrel for stealing my gold ring and refusing to return it."

The young man hurriedly said: "My lord, you are wronged. The ring is clearly a relic left by my father. This woman insists that it belongs to her and wants to snatch it away. How can I give it to you?"

Jia Cong smiled coldly, "It's interesting. Please bring me the ring."

A yamen servant hurriedly presented the evidence. The two gold rings are exactly the same, with no markings or styles. You can tell at a glance that they are civilian items.

"You two must see clearly, don't mistake other people's things."

Both of them said: "I see clearly, this is indeed mine, please make the decision."

Jia Cong sneered and said: "Okay, okay, since they all say it is theirs, but there is only one owner of the ring, it can be seen that one of the two of you must be true and the other false! If I find out who is lying, I will definitely Severe punishment will not be tolerated! You will regret it later."

The two of them kowtowed hurriedly: "I beg you to make the decision."

"Okay. The plaintiff will tell you the reason."

"Sir, the girl was doing laundry by the river this morning. She took off her ring and put it on a stone nearby. This scoundrel picked it up and refused to return it."

"Master, this woman is lying. This ring is clearly a relic left by my father. Everyone in the village can testify. Please call the witness," the man argued.

"Is there any witness? It's easier to do, pass it on."

Immediately, three or four more men were brought up by the Yamen servants and knelt down.

"Can you all prove that the ring is his?" Jia Cong asked.

Everyone kowtowed and said, "Master, the gold ring is indeed Zhang San's. We have all seen it."

"Master, they lied! The ring is mine." Wang cried.

Snapped! Jia Cong was stunned and said, "No noise in the courtroom!"

After thinking for a while, he added: "Since both families hold different opinions, I will judge it for you. Two rings, one for each family, is fair and reasonable, how about it?"

Zhang San kowtowed and said, "The master has made a clear decision, and the villain has no objection."

"Sir, the daughter of the people refuses to accept it! It is clearly my ring, how can I award him one?"

Jia Cong said: "This is a very good statement. Zhang San, since it is your ring, why are you willing to give it to others for free?"

Everyone came to their senses, Zhang San was lying!

Zhang Sanqi Ai Ai was speechless, and after a while he said: "Although it is a petty thing, the adults have already judged it, how can the petty people dare not accept it?"

Jia Cong sneered: "If you are still quibbling, the crime will be increased!" After speaking, he looked at the witnesses and shouted sternly: "Do you know the crime of perjury? You are all tired of living, aren't you?"

Several scoundrels were stared at by his murderous eyes and were already frightened out of their wits. They dared to argue and kowtowed hurriedly: "Sir, this was all Zhang San's idea and has nothing to do with us. I beg your mercy."

Jia Cong shouted: "Come here, take these perjurers away and give them forty beatings, a fine of five taels of silver, and pay it to the Wang family. Zhang San, who was motivated by wealth, embezzled with evil intentions, designed perjury, and was given forty beatings. Exiled to the army for three years! In addition, half of the family property will be confiscated and compensated to the Wang family."

Mrs. Wang didn't expect that she would make a fortune after getting the ring back, so she kowtowed and thanked her a thousand times, feeling ecstatic.

"Your Excellency is wise!" The people outside the hall cheered.

Guan Tao cupped his hands and said, "Your Excellency, you are like a god in solving cases, and you hit the nail on the head. I admire you for your humble position."

Jia Cong smiled slightly and said: "What's so difficult about this? It's just that publicity leads to enlightenment, and honesty leads to prestige. Next case."

Five or six more crying men, women, and children were brought to the court.

Because it was a household matter, it was relatively complicated, so Guan Tao was busy introducing the case.

It turns out that this family's surname is Li, and they are considered a well-off family, with more than 20 acres of land. Old Man Li has two sons. After the eldest got married, he allocated most of the land to live on his own. The old couple lived with their younger son and daughter-in-law in the old house.

The elder's family was well off, but he refused to support his parents on the grounds that he was away on business all year round. The younger son was too poor to make a living, and his wife secretly encouraged him, so he reported the elder brother to the Yamen in anger.

Jia Cong nodded and ordered the plaintiff and defendant to present their respective cases.

　Dear friends, in less than a week, Jia Cong will return to Beijing and officially enter the turbulent political world of the Red Mansion. The excitement of the Red Mansion world will be presented in more ways, so please support us. Thanks.

　　

　

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