Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 16 Jiang Xihe has some abilities

When the crowd's noise subsided, Pei Zhizhao raised his hand to knock on the gavel and asked Jiang Xihe, "Lawyer Jiang, according to the laws of our dynasty, what is the crime for selling people?"

Jiang Xihe glanced at Zhu Qi briefly and said seriously, "Those who skimp on others are those who set up strategies to take them. Those who skimp on others are those who sell them for the sake of management." (Refer to "Tang Lv Shu Yi" of the Tang Dynasty)
  Pei Zhizhao nodded, "Please ask Lawyer Jiang to explain in detail to everyone here."

Jiang Xihe continued, "Those who are sold as slaves will be hanged with a hundred sticks. Those who are slaves will be sentenced to three thousand miles with a hundred sticks. Those who are wives, concubines, children, and grandchildren will be sentenced to three years of imprisonment with a hundred sticks." Mr. Pei, Zhu Qi abducted millet grains and sold them to Mr. Li. He should be of the third type, with a hundred sticks and a three-year apprenticeship."

Zhu Qi was so frightened that he argued loudly, "Master Pei, I am wronged. Xiaomi is indeed my child. I just forgot about the birthmark on her body, so it cannot be counted."

Pei Zhizhao squinted coldly, "As a parent, you regard your children as treasures. When it came to Xiaomili being seriously ill, you didn't feel pity, but breathed a sigh of relief. In other words, even if Xiaomili is your child, you exchange your child for yourself." Just be patient, I will punish you as well."

Pei Zhizhao swept through the crowd with a stern voice, "From today on, anyone who commits adultery or violates the law in Ping'an County, or who deceives superiors and deceives subordinates, will be executed as soon as I find out."

"I hereby pronounce the verdict that Zhu Qi's case of kidnapping and selling millet grains is true. He will be executed immediately with a hundred sticks. He will serve for three years until the file is sent to the state government for review. During this time, Zhu Qi will be imprisoned and will not be allowed to visit. He will be withdrawn from the court!" Pei Zhizhao was shocked! As soon as the wood was slapped, the courtroom was completely silent, and everyone was trembling in their hearts.

Jiang Xihe raised his eyes and looked at Pei Zhizhao. He exuded an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura that made people fearful and awe-inspiring at the same time. Thinking of him galloping through the northwest battlefield and letting the people on the border enjoy a peaceful life again, a ray of light rose in Jiang Xihe's eyes. respect.

Only such a man can be a great hero.

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  Inner hall.

Jiang Xihe sorted out the records, stood in the yard with the file, and kept looking into Pei Zhizhao's study.

Today, Pei Zhizhao asked her to do paperwork at the county government office. Did he allow her to work in the government office? Or is there any other reason?
  Jiang Xihe wanted to ask clearly, and at the same time, he said some kind words to Pei Zhizhao to express his gratitude and bring the relationship closer.

"Miss Jiang? Are you looking for the general?"

Han Fang's voice suddenly sounded behind him, and Jiang Xihe was startled.

Seeing that it was Han Fang, Jiang Xihe breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, Mr. Pei asked me to come over to do something. I was happy and wanted to thank him. I just wrote the documents in the court and wanted to ask Mr. Pei to read them."

Han Fang held a piece of square rice paper written in his hand and was about to go out. Jiang Xihe was good at talking, so he stopped and said, "I heard from the general that the idea of ​​today's trial was Miss Jiang's. Miss Jiang is so smart." .”

Han Fang was very sincere, and Jiang Xihe was even happier, "Today I am blessed by the gods. I accept Brother Han's praise, so that I will be happy tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and every day."

The two were chatting and laughing, and Anwen walked in staggeringly behind a government servant.

An Wen's eyes met Jiang Xihe's, and he looked unhappy. He looked at Han Fang, but smiled, "Brother Han, are you busy?"

Jiang Xihe curled his lips, why is he here?

"Brother Han, is Mr. Pei here? I have something to report." Anwen nodded and bowed.

The yamen servant explained to Han Fang embarrassedly, "Brother Han, this gentleman only said that he had something important to do to see Mr. Pei. The younger one didn't dare to stop..."

"Nothing, go down." Han Fang's expression did not change.

After the yamen servant left, An Wen walked up to Han Fang in two steps, with a charming look on his face, "Brother Han, I have something important to ask Mr. Pei, can you please be accommodating?"

Before Han Fang could answer, the study door opened, and Pei Zhizhao appeared at the door against the wind.

"Sir Pei!" An Wen rushed over at a quick pace, "Sir Pei, I have found out some clues about Meng Fang's case, and I want to tell you as soon as possible."

An Wen was only one step away from Pei Zhizhao and asked in a low voice, "Master Pei, you promised me that you would let me go to the Yamen after solving Meng Fang's case. Why did you let Jiang Xihe go to court today?"

Pei Zhizhao was half a head taller than An Wen. At this moment, he took off his court clothes and only wore a black brocade robe. When he saw An Wen, Pei Zhizhao didn't look good at all. When he heard this question, his black eyebrows knitted into a knot, and his air pressure became even lower. "You teach me how to do things?"

An Wen was so frightened that he almost sat on the ground, "Young people make mistakes, small ones don't dare."

Pei Zhizhao, "Han Fang, go and post the notice."

South Korea got the order. Jiang Xihe had good ears. Even though Anwen lowered his voice, she could still hear clearly.

An Wen was unreasonable and dared to arrange things in front of her. It was related to her future, and Jiang Xihe couldn't swallow it.

So Jiang Xihe raised his voice and said crisply, "Sir Pei, I also have a few words to say to you about Meng Fang's case."

Pei Zhizhao was troubled by this matter, "In that case, please come in."

An Wen felt regretful because of his recklessness just now. He was slow and Jiang Xihe walked into the room before him. When he came to his side, Jiang Xihe said provocatively and coldly, "An Xiucai, you have to speak on your own merits. There is no point in slandering others behind their backs." ability."

An Wen was so angry that he complained a little about Pei Zhizhao. Why did he act so businesslike after accepting the money? Could it be that the money was insufficient?
  Pei Zhizhao returned to the room and sat at the top. Jiang Xihe snatched the seat closest to him with a gust of wind, carrying a hint of fragrance with it.

Pei Zhizhao looked at Anwen. He was sitting next to the door with his head hanging down, mumbling and preparing to speak.

Jiang Xihe rolled his eyes and raised his head like a little rooster about to fight.

Although she is noisy, she also makes people feel happy.

Pei Zhizhao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Who speaks first?"

Jiang Xihe stretched out his little hand and made a gesture of invitation towards An Wen.

An Wen pretended to be humble and said, "Lawyer Jiang should speak first." In fact, he had one thing in mind: Jiang Xihe would not be able to say anything, and he would be able to crush her in a while.

Jiang Xihe stood up with a smile and said rudely, "An Xiucai, you said this yourself. Aren't you afraid that I know more clues than you? If you can't say anything, why are you just sitting here?"

Pei Zhizhao raised his eyebrows. The little girl was very sharp-tongued and unforgiving.

Just now in the courtroom, she had a beautiful smile, and she was considerate and warm-hearted towards the Du family women and Xiaomi Li. Now she will know that someone is slandering her, and she will not give in at all. Which one is the real her?

An Wen said nothing.

Jiang Xihe looked at Pei Zhizhao, tightened his smile and became serious, "Mr. Pei, I also thought of many ways yesterday and asked some things related to the case to relieve Mr. Pei's worries."

This is true, although Jiang Xihe's purpose is to leave a good impression on Pei Zhizhao so that he can make money in the future.

Jiang Xihe, "Sir Pei, there are two possibilities for home invasion and murder cases, one is for money or one is for sex, some are impromptu, and some are premeditated."

Just this sentence made Pei Zhizhao look at Jiang Xihe with admiration.

Jiang Xihe continued, "We don't know the exact time when Meng Fang was killed, but from the confessions of Fang Lianqing, Mrs. Fang, and the servants of the Fang Mansion, we can know that Meng Fang was killed after Zi Shi and before Mao Shi."

Pei Zhizhao nodded. He had already confirmed this. He still needed to get the autopsy results back to know the specific time.

"There is a doubt here. Mrs. Ju Fang confessed that the maid found that Meng Fang was killed. She was the first person to enter the scene. The doors and windows were closed at that time, and the bedroom door was locked from the inside." Jiang Xihe tilted his head, "Master Pei, I can’t understand how the murderer escaped after committing the crime?”

Pei Zhizhao didn't know this. He planned to interview the people involved in the case one by one after the autopsy results came out.

Jiang Xihe shook his head to himself and continued, "I heard rumors that Meng Fang was violated before her death. I wrote a complaint on behalf of Fang Lianqing. He had no intention of coveting Meng Fang. Of course, this alone is not enough to explain. question."

The room was so quiet that you could hear the wind blowing outside the window. Jiang Xihe said again, "Yesterday, I met Fang Youcai, the young master of the Fang family, and I learned something from his mouth."

"Oh?" Pei Zhizhao's voice ended in an upward pitch, mellow and long.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Xihe was quite capable. She actually found out more things than the Ping'an County police officers.

(End of this chapter)