Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 431 Confession like this
Lu Wenbin sent Dai Quan away, secretly thinking that he shouldn't be too ostentatious about this matter. Although the Jia family could not escape disaster, future matters still had to be weighed. People who have no long-term worries must have short-term worries.

Yin said: "Come here, please invite Mr. Luo, the Minister of Dali Temple, and the Procuratorate of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to Deputy Xian and Dongchang Hua Qianhu to review the case together."

It is better for four people to carry it than for one person to carry it.

Zhou Wei, Tang Zhan and others occupied several cells nearby and surrounded Jia Cong in the middle.

"My lord, just now Manager Dai told me that there is no need to argue with them, so as not to suffer immediate losses. The only thing is to delay time and not give them a chance to be tortured. In the final analysis, it depends on His Majesty's decision." Zhou Wei said in a low voice.

Jia Cong nodded, he also understood the principle that official law is like a furnace. There is no way out to be a tough guy, and there is no need to worry about having no firewood to burn the green hills.

Not long after, only the sound of clanging was heard, and several "acquaintances" were escorted in.

Jia Cong couldn't help but smile bitterly. Damn it, I've been hanging out for several years, but I actually got together with these people. It's such a disgrace to the time travellers.

Jia She, Jia Jing, Jia Lian, and Jia Rong, with earth-colored faces, came in step by step. They were joined by Jia Yucun, the prefect of Jinling, and Fu Shi, the general judge of Shuntian Prefecture. There was also a big man whom he didn't recognize. He was probably Zhu Wenfeng, the governor of Ping'an Prefecture.

In order to prevent confessions from being made, several people were detained separately, and two jailers were placed outside each cell to monitor them.

"Third brother (third uncle) save me..." Jia Lian and Jia Rong saw Jia Cong here and rushed over to call for help.

Jia Cong mumbled, "What are you crying about? You can't protect yourself even if you don't see me?"

The jailer came and pulled the two men down.

Lu Wenbin came over and said with a smile: "Brother Enhou, don't panic, your son has asked to be punished on his father's behalf in the Golden Palace in front of the emperor.

I invite you here today, but I just want to ask you about the situation and then let you go back. Just tell the truth, don't embarrass my little brother. "

Jia She breathed a long sigh of relief and glanced at Jia Cong. Since this little beast was responsible for the crime, he was not afraid.

Yin cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu, the pardon will be reported truthfully."

Jia Cong looked at Jia She coldly, regretting that he didn't kill him first.

In the past, I considered that it would take Ding You three years to kill him, which would be detrimental to his career and would also delay his marriage to Baochai and Daiyu, so he always wanted to wait until after the marriage.

Unexpectedly, this mistake made the old party seize the opportunity and use him to frame and kill themselves.

At that moment, the Ministry of Punishment quickly interrogated Jia She and Jia Lian. The two poured beans into bamboo tubes, told everything about the smuggling over the years, had their fingerprints pressed, and were released home.

There was nothing he could do to arrest Zhu Wenfeng in Ping'an Prefecture. Such a case could not allow him to deny it. There were both witnesses and material evidence. He didn't want to suffer any physical pain, so he could only plead guilty and confess.

The next person to be interrogated was Jia Jing.

Jia Jing has practiced Taoism for decades, and his only dream is to live forever. Therefore, he does not hesitate to commit a heinous crime. Knowing that if he pleads guilty, he will inevitably die, he denies it and denies it.

Several officials at the trial laughed.

Hua Yuanliang, who was in charge of the execution of thousands of households in Dongchang, smiled and said: "I have practiced Taoism for a long time, and my skill in being able to shine brightly and remain immovable in the eight winds is incomparable to the lower officials.

As the saying goes, only cultivating one's nature without cultivating one's life is the first disease of spiritual practice. I don't know how to cultivate this life skill. How is Master Jing doing? Have you developed a body of copper skin and iron bones? "

Jia She's skinny face was filled with fear, and he said in a trembling voice: "You... what do you want?"

Hua Yuanliang smiled and said: "Since Mr. Jing is unwilling to tell the truth, I will definitely offend you.

I know that Mr. Jing was born as a second-ranked Jinshi, and he is also the descendant of the prince, so he cannot be punished as a doctor. However, this case is really too big. Both the Holy Emperor and the emperor are furious, and the lower officials can only offend him.

Considering that the master is old, if he is too rude, it may hurt his life, and we can't explain it.

Forget it, just be as stubborn as you like. If I can hold on, I will believe that I am innocent. How about that? "

As he spoke and waved his hands, two Dongchang fans came up with sticks, spread Jia Jing's fingers, and inserted them into the gaps between the sticks.

Knowing that these pampered nobles were weak in endurance, Jia Jing screamed like a slaughtered pig with just a slight tug.

Hua Yuanliang signaled a pause and said with a smile: "Master Jing, have you remembered?"

Jia Jing endured the severe pain and said angrily: "You have beaten me into submission, and I will report it to the court."

Hua Yuanliang smiled and said: "Sure enough, I am worthy of the execution of the bear's heart and leopard's courage trained by eating people's hearts and livers!"

This serious move made Jia Jing feel so painful that he wished he could die immediately. He hurriedly shouted: "I'll do it, I'll do it!"

"Hmph! Does your name mean that you will be fined if you don't eat the toast?"

After interrogating Jia Jing, Jia Rong was brought up again.

Jia Rong had already been so frightened that his liver and gallbladder were broken. Seeing Jia Jing being dragged away like a dead dog, how could he dare to hold on? He hurriedly said: "Don't use torture, I will do it." Hua Yuanliang and the officials of the Third Division looked at each other and muttered: "Uncle Rong is indeed reasonable and will save the brothers from fatigue, so let's talk about it."

These wealthy nobles are as stupid as pigs, do they deserve to enjoy such fine clothes and fine food?

When Jia Cong came to the court accompanied by Jin Yiwei, all the officials sat upright and prepared.

Lu Wenbin rolled his eyes and said in a low voice: "Hua Qianhu is an expert in criminal matters. He is used to handling big cases and has rich experience. You know this case well, so you should ask. We will just listen."

Luo Bin, the minister of Dali Temple, and the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Xiang Cejun, nodded in agreement, three to one, making it clear that "the minority must obey the majority."

Hua Yuanliang secretly scolded the civil servants for being cunning and letting me do anything that offends others. However, he was not afraid. Eunuch Xia had already given orders to kill Jia Cong and the Jia family.

But now there is still a noble concubine in the Rong Mansion and the first-class Rong Guo Madam is protecting her, so it is difficult to do anything, so we can only get rid of Jia Cong first.

As for Ningguo Mansion, there were three or two big cats and kittens, and they were wiped out easily.

Zhou Wei also introduced to Jia Cong in a low voice that Hua Yuanliang was in charge of the punishment of thousands of households in Dongchang. He was ruthless and killed an unknown number of people. He was nicknamed "Hua Qiangu", which means that his men were riddled with bones.

Hua Yuanliang said with a smile: "Brother Zhou, Brother Tang, you are supposed to be sitting on top, why are you standing in the hall? Are you going to be a lawyer for others again?"

Zhou Wei said: "His Majesty's decree is to order Jin Yiwei to supervise the whole process of the case, whether he is standing below or sitting on top, it is the same.

If Hua Qianhu wants to ask anything, just ask, someone knows a thing or two about this case. "

Jia Cong raised his eyes and glanced at the people above him, and said calmly: "There is no need to ask. I have already taken care of what you want to ask in the prison. Zhou Qianhu, give them my confession."

"Yes." Zhou Wei waved, and two captains brought a box over.

Bang, put it in the hall and open it, there is a box full of files.

"This is..." The four interrogation officials were dumbfounded. They had never heard of anyone's confession being packed in a box in their lifetime.

Hua Yuanliang said angrily: "You clearly despise the court and intend to deny it. If you come, you will be punished!"

"Wait a minute!" Zhou Wei shouted, "I have never heard that a prisoner voluntarily confesses in court as a sign of contempt for the court. Mr. Lu, Mr. Luo, and Mr. Xiang, do you three also hold this ridiculous opinion?

If this is the case, I can only send someone to the palace to report to the Holy Lord. What is the so-called "contempt of the court" by the Third Law Division! "

Lu Wenbin and others looked at each other, a little troubled. Logically speaking, the prisoner took the initiative to confess, which is a sign of leniency, but this trick was too much, and he didn't know how long he would have to watch.

"Zhou Qianhu, please calm down. This confession is really too much. How about we ask a few simple questions and ask Dang Kou Bo to answer them." Lu Wenbin said.

Zhou Wei sneered and said: "I have never heard of people who are afraid of criminals confessing when handling a case. The circumstances of this case are so complex and complex that they can't be explained clearly in just a few words?
As law enforcement officials, can't you be so clandestine, cut corners, and take quotes out of context in the imperial case? "

As a royal guard, he was in charge of punishing thousands of households and had great power. He had tried countless officials in his life, so scolding these officials was like scolding his grandson.

Hua Yuanliang sneered: "Zhou Qianhu, you are covering up the imperial criminal."

Zhou Wei said calmly: "I am supervising the whole process. If you have any objections, you might as well ask for the imperial edict.

I want to see how you are going to handle the case. The prisoner will be tortured if he does not confess, and he will be tortured if he confesses. Is your purpose to try the case or to torture? "

Jia Cong said calmly: "What I want to say is all here. If your lords don't accept it, Zhou Qianhu, you can send it to me in the palace, and I'll have to trouble the Lord to do the hard work himself."

"Yes." Zhou Wei waved his hand, and two captains came to carry the box away.

Lu Wenbin and others hurriedly said: "Put it down, put it down. This is my duty. How can I trouble Your Majesty? We will naturally accept the case. Someone, come and send Kou Bo back to prison."

Jia Cong smiled coldly, turned around and left. When I go out, I can eat your good fruits.

Returning to the prison cell, Zhou Wei reported: "Sir, these files were personally checked by me in my humble position, and they were compiled by Baihu and Zongqi, who are experts in criminal names in the Wei, for more than half a month.

The writing was deliberately convoluted and vague, enough to hold them back for several days. After they finish reading it, there will probably be changes. "

Jia Cong nodded slightly and said: "Old Zhou, you are indeed a talent. It's an undermining of your talent to ask you to punish thousands of households."

Zhou Wei said hurriedly: "As long as I can serve you, I will be happy to serve as a school captain even if I am humble."

Jia Cong smiled slightly and was quite good at talking.

Tang Zhan hurriedly expressed his loyalty: "It's the same with humble positions. If it weren't for your extraordinary promotion, your humble position would never get ahead in this life. Even if the Beisi brothers risk their lives, they must keep you safe."

"Thank you brothers for me."

"Your Majesty loves soldiers as much as his sons, and his kindness is as high as the sky. All brothers are willing to serve to the death."

(End of this chapter)