Zhao Zhixian looked at the two confessions handed over to him. Before he finished reading, his expression changed drastically, and two words appeared in his mind: "It's over!"
His master also saw the two confessions behind him, and his expression also changed. He was bad, but he reacted very quickly and whispered in Zhao Zhixian's ear in an almost inaudible voice, "Master, we can't let them do this. Overturn the verdict!"
Zhao Zhixian turned around and looked at the master behind him with incredible eyes.
"Did I forget the entrance examination law that was just implemented? The imperial court conducts the examination once a year. If they know that I have judged the wrong case, I am afraid that my official position will be"
"This" A dense layer of sweat suddenly appeared on Zhao Zhixian's forehead, and his face turned red and white.
"Master, you haven't hit the killing stick yet." His master reminded him in a low voice.
It turns out that in ancient times, beating drums to express grievances, as the last barrier of the law, often came with a price. Officials can, regardless of whether they are right or wrong, first give the plaintiff a lethal blow to warn the people not to abuse judicial resources. However, this is not a mandatory strike. Whether to strike or not depends entirely on the whim of the executive officer.
"Come here! Let's hit Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao with twenty boards each!"
¡°Is it possible that the eldest master has something in his mind when he attacks the plaintiff before the case is even tried?¡± A sinister voice came from the crowd.
Zhao Zhixian was startled and looked around, but there were so many people around him that he couldn't see any clues for a while. His mind was spinning and his expression was changing. His mind gradually became clearer, and there was already something in his heart. Having made up his mind, he looked gloomy and gave another loud bang to stop the discussion of everyone in the hall: "I think you two are both delicate women, so I will write down these twenty pieces first. I will wait a moment." If the officials find that you have falsely accused others, you will be punished for several crimes without mercy. Someone, please untie those two people first!" Someone among the people watching in the hall whispered, "There is something in what Zhixian Zhao said. Could it be that he really has something in his heart?" Is there a ghost?"
Although the voice of the person who said this was not high, it still reached the ears of Zhao Zhixian. His face changed slightly, he tilted his head and whispered to the master next to him, "Send someone to see who is barking over there?"
"Yes, sir!"
At this time, a government official ran over and untied the ropes from Liu Biao and Liu Gongdao.
"Who is Liu Biao?"
"Fuckthe people are Liu Biao!" Liu Biao was completely confused at this time. He was still in the mountain temple last night, so why did he arrive at the county government office today.
"This confession says that you accidentally killed Sun Yujiao's uncle and his wife because of your sexual insurrection, but what are the details?"
"Grass peopleGrass people" Liu Biao looked around, his face ashen. He knew that he was doomed this time. Just when he was about to confess his crime, he was interrupted by Zhao Zhixian.
"I am fair and honest in my work, and I don't tolerate any dirt in my eyes. If someone tries to smear someone's innocence at will, or uses some unusual means to coerce others, in order to achieve ulterior secrets. Huh don't even think about that! Liu Biao, you Don¡¯t be afraid, of course I will make the decision when you get here. I will ask you, is there anyone who coerced you into paying for someone else¡¯s crime?¡±
Liu Biao's mind went blank for a while. He stared up at Zhao Zhixian behind the case. Although he was a reckless man, he was not a fool. Why did he hear that Zhao Zhixian was on his side? Could it be that he is his illegitimate son?
At this time, the people watching were also in an uproar. Who couldn't understand the meaning of Zhao Zhixian's words?
Seeing Liu Biao looking at him stupidly, Zhao Zhixian frowned and said to himself, "Don't be a fool. I have said this for the sake of it. Don't you understand?" "Liu Biao, why don't you answer me?"
"Master Qingtian, the common people are unjustly accused, please make the decision for the common people!" Liu Biao also realized that no matter what, as long as he doesn't die, he will do anything. He cried and cried.
Zhao Zhixian stroked his beard gently, smiled slightly, and asked softly, "Liu Biao, tell me what happened, and I will make the decision for you!"
Liu Biao's eyes were chattering wildly. "Back to Mr. Qingtian, the grassroots were sleeping at home, but But it didn't happen. Suddenly, a group of villains broke into the grassroots' house and pushed the grassroots to the ground for a good beating. After that, they also asked the grassroots to put their thumbprints on a piece of paper. The grassroots people naturally did not dare to disobey under the circumstances, so they had to press their fingerprints. However, the grassroots were illiterate and did not know what was written on it. Later, they wrote The common people were knocked unconscious, and they were here when they woke up." Liu Biao made nonsense.
Zhao Zhixian smiled and nodded. Liu Biao's words were enough, "Do you remember the faces of those people?"
"This" Liu Biao was confused. He couldn't say it was a headless corpse.
"You are thinking carefully, right?"Whose servants are they? "
After being prompted by Magistrate Zhao, Liu Biao realized that the Fu family¡¯s servant had just beaten him a while ago, didn¡¯t he? snort! Just in time for revenge!
"Yes yes the common people remembered that they were from the Fu family. There was one with a short stature and a arrogant appearance, and another one" Liu Biao said that he had a nose and eyes, but he had just been beaten to death. God, I certainly remember it clearly.
The smile on Zhao Zhixian¡¯s face became even brighter. He turned to ask Mr. Liu who was standing aside, ¡°Mr. Liu, it seems that your situation is similar to his, right?¡±
Liu Gongdao has been doing business for many years, and his thoughts are much clearer than Liu Biao's. Naturally, he heard Zhao Zhixian's intention to protect him, and immediately nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. "The master is really as sharp as a torch, and he can guess right at once. He is really the leader of today." Bao Longtu!¡±
Bang, the alarm bell sounded again, Zhao Zhixian pointed at Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao and shouted, "You brave and cunning woman! You actually made up such ridiculous words to deceive me, how can I tolerate you! Why don't you call them quickly?"
Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao were both stunned. Although they heard that Zhixian Zhao was wrong at first, the evidence was conclusive after all. There was also a confession signed by the prisoner, and the witnesses and physical evidence were conclusive. They thought they could easily overturn the case, but He said, how could this happen?
Zhang Qingying was also stunned in the crowd, how could this official do this? He was obviously talking to Liu Biao and Liu Gongdao? Doesn¡¯t it mean that Zhixian Zhao is not a corrupt official?
Qian Ning was laughing in his heart. In fact, he had known that this situation would happen. He had been a royal guard for so many years, and he had seen many different kinds of officials. Some were self-righteous, some were greedy, and some were self-proclaimed. There are people who are prodigies in governing the world, and there are those who keep a low profile, but I have never seen one who would admit his mistakes, not one of them. He knows these officials very well.
"If you don't tell the truth, I will punish you with severe punishment!" Zhao Zhixian looked at Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao coldly.
Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao were just two young women. How could they withstand such threats? Tears welled up in their eyes. The two of them looked at Zhang Qingying outside the court for help, while Zhang Qingying looked at Qian Ning for help, "Master Qian." ,what to do?"
Qian Ning smiled slightly. This was the opportunity he had been waiting for. He said loudly, "This Mr. Zhao has such great official power. He ignores the law so much, listens to only one belief, and makes such ridiculous decisions. It is unreasonable. How can he convince people?" ?¡±
As soon as he finished speaking, someone next to him grabbed his sleeve and shouted, "Master, he is the one talking nonsense!"
Anger flashed across Zhao Zhixian¡¯s face and his eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°Who dares to roar in court?¡±
The people standing around Qian Ning dispersed as if they were avoiding the plague, and Zhang Qingying and others stood out very conspicuously.
Qian Ning tilted his head and looked at the yamen officer who was pulling his sleeves, and smiled with his white teeth. Only then did the yamen officer realize that there were more than a dozen burly men standing around him, looking at him, their eyes like knives. He was scratched all over. The yamen servant broke down in a cold sweat. He could not let go of his hand, nor could he let go of his hand. Just when he was riding a tiger and unable to dismount, his helper came, and the other yamen servants drew out their waist knives and held Zhang Qingying's water and fire sticks. They gathered around.
Seeing that there were many people on his side, the yamen servant became a little more courageous and clenched his hands tighter. "My master is asking you something! If you don't reply, I will put you all in jail!"
Qian Ning didn¡¯t even look at the yamen servant. He bowed to Zhang Qingying and said loudly, ¡°The Queen, this little Wuqing County actually wants to arrest the Queen, and asks the Queen to punish her subordinates for their poor maintenance!¡±
The sound was not quiet, and everyone around could hear it clearly. It felt like the air around the county government office was stagnant, and even the breeze had stopped. The crowd of spectators spread out from near to far, spreading out layer by layer. unfolded, and finally the crowd became silent, Queen? !
The queen? The yamen servant's brain was short-circuited and he stood there blankly, his hands still clutching Qian Ning's sleeves. Qian Ning took out his waistband and waved it in front of the yamen servant's eyes, "Do you know me?"
The yamen servant opened his eyes and looked at it, then nodded blankly.
"Do you know what I do?"
The yamen servant was almost crying. His legs felt weak and he wanted to slip to the ground. The expression on his face was even more colorful, but he still didn't forget to nod.
"Excuse me, tell your brothers, who am I?" Qian Ning said to the yamen servant with a smile on his face.
The stiff neck of the yamen servant slowly turned to the surrounding yamen servants, and he squeezed out three words "Jinyiwei" from his throat
There was a clang of swords, water and fire sticks fell to the ground, and then he fell to his knees with a thud.
Qian Ning's eyes suddenly changed, he was radiant with energy, he glanced around sharply, and said in a deep voice, "The Queen is here, why don't you kneel down!"
Only then did everyone react, and the mountain tsunami generally worshiped "Madam Chitose!"
Zhao Zhixian looked at it blankly, what¡¯s wrong? what happened? Why did a queen come out? Queen? Jinyiwei? Hearing people shouting that the Queen is a thousand years old, he subconsciously jumped up from the chair and knelt on the dusty ground. Why did the Queen come to Wuqing County? Zhixian Zhao's mind was filled with questions.
Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao looked at each other and hurriedly lowered their heads and knelt down with everyone else. Although they were quite frightened, they knew that their case could be saved.
Zhang Qingying had never experienced this scene before. She looked around and saw a mass of black heads. She gritted her teeth and must not lose her dignity. She straightened her back and exhaled gently, constantly cheering herself up. " You are the Queen, you are the Queen, don¡¯t be afraid, don¡¯t be afraid.¡±
¡°Mother, it seems that you still have to try this case in person!¡± Qian Ning said to Zhang Qingying with a smile.
Zhang Qingying grimaced, lowered her voice and said to Qian Ning, "But I can't."
"Your Majesty, just sit there, everything will be arranged by your subordinates!"
"Oh!" Zhang Qingying was just about to take a step forward when she heard Qian Ning saying from the side, "Mother, these people are still kneeling."
"Oh get up, get up! Let them get up."
"My Majesty has a decree! Let all the people live in peace!"
"Thank you, empress!" The people stood up in a hurry, but they didn't dare to take a breath, and they didn't dare to raise their heads.
Just as Zhao Zhixian was about to get up, Qian Ning was already at his side and said coldly, "I didn't say anything about you, just kneel down!" After saying that, he turned sideways and said to Zhang Qingying behind him, "Mother, please take a seat."
Zhang Qingying walked behind the koan and found it interesting at first, but then she thought about her identity and she couldn't lose the royal family's face at this time, so she recalled the royal etiquette that she had only learned for two days, holding her neck and shoulders. Ping, sitting on the chair as dignifiedly as possible, with a stiff smile on his face, looking around, it was a bit weird, but fortunately no one dared to look here at this time, even though all the people stood up, they kept their heads down. He raised his head and looked at the ground. Did the Queen just look at it casually? A single charge of disrespect can kill your whole family!
"The Empress was worshiping Buddha at Longfu Temple. She accidentally heard about the case of Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao. She felt that it was quite strange, so she ordered the Jin Yiwei to investigate. As the Empress expected, the two cases were related to each other. It turned out that the real The murderer is" Qian Ning described the two cases one by one in a loud voice, and of course added a few sentences about how the Queen empress was wise and wise, controlled and controlled, peeled off the cocoon, and guided the Jin Yiwei to catch the real murderer, and how she made clever arrangements People faked headless corpses to trick Liu Biao and Liu Gongdao into telling the truth. The facts of the case made Qian Ning's story full of ups and downs, and the people were very happy to hear it.
Zhang Qingying on the side felt her face heat up when she heard this. Why did Mr. Qian put all these things on my head? Although the people in front of him all lowered their heads, they could clearly feel the admiration rushing towards them.
At this time, the people were filled with emotion. No wonder this woman could become the queen? With such a thoughtful mind and such a kind heart, I, the Ming Emperor, have such a good match. I am really blessed by my ancestors!
After Chen finished speaking, Qian Ning rolled up his sleeves, walked towards Liu Biao and Liu Gongdao with a smile, and said loudly, "I have not wronged you, right?" Then he said in a very low voice, "If you don't want to go to our Jinyiwei prison, just plead guilty." !" Qian Ning was smiling from beginning to end.
Jin Yiwei has been demonized for more than a hundred years since its establishment. Among the people, it can stop Xiao Erye from crying. The various punishments of Jin Yiwei have been infinitely exaggerated and spread among the people. Liu Biao and Liu Gongdao looked pale and struggled slightly in their hearts. After a while, he kowtowed as if he was pounding garlic, "I am willing to plead guilty! I am the one who killed the person!" The tone was extremely firm.
Qian Ning chuckled and turned to Magistrate Zhao who was kneeling aside, "Mr. Zhao, there are excusable reasons for wrongly judging the case the first time, but the second time, knowing that the circumstances of the case had changed, he acted for his own selfish interests, ignored the law and discipline, and betrayed the emperor's favor. The empress has a decree, and she will be captured and brought back to the capital by guards in royal robes, just wait and listen!"
Zhao Zhixian slumped on the ground with a pale face. He did not dare to make any defense in front of Jin Yiwei.
When they heard that Zhao Zhixian had been dismissed from his official post, the people all applauded. In fact, Zhao Zhixian was not a corrupt official, and he never did anything bad. However, in the hearts of the people, there were very few people who liked being an official. The people saw that Zhao Zhixian continued to sentence After making two mistakes in two cases, I have already decided in my heart that this official is not an upright official. Since he is not an upright official, then if the empress deposes him, it means the empress is wise and powerful!
Qian Ning walked to the government servant who pulled his sleeve again and said, "Go and bring Mr. Fu!"
The yamen servant was feeling uneasy. Hearing that Lord Jin Yiwei was about to die, he dared not say anything. He was so busy.He said yes and ran away in a flash.
Although the people are working hard with their heads down, they are very curious in their hearts. The case has been tried. Is there anything else? In any case, today's trip was not in vain. Not only did I see the Queen, but I also saw such a wonderful show. I must brag about it with my relatives and friends when I go back.
Qian Ning returned to Zhang Qingying and said, "Mother, is this appropriate?"
Zhang Qingying smiled awkwardly, "Master Qian, why do you blame me for everything you do? Isn't that bad?"
Qian Ning smiled slightly, took out a red envelope from his arms, unfolded it and placed it on the table, containing two jade bracelets.
"Mother, this will happen again"
Zhang Qingying looked up at Qian Ning with a smile in her eyes, "Do you really want this?"
"My dear, the beauty of adulthood can also accumulate merit!"
"oh."
After a while, the yamen officer brought Fu Peng over. This time he was much more well-behaved. He actually removed Fu Peng's handcuffs and shackles, and told Fu Peng the general story of the matter.
Fu Peng knelt down directly in front of Zhang Qingying, his voice choked with sobs, "Fu Peng, thank you, Madam, for surviving!" He was a frail young man who was imprisoned just because of a marriage, and he was also wronged. , was sentenced to death, and when things turned around when he was disheartened, how could he not be grateful to Zhang Qingying.
Zhang Qingying nodded towards Qian Ning.
Qian Ning said loudly again.
"My Majesty has a decree! She orders Fu Peng to marry Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao, both of whom will be the official wives!" She said and put two jade bracelets into Fu Peng's hands.
Fu Peng stood there with his mouth open, at a loss.
Qian Ning gently backed away from Fu Peng and said in a low voice, "You still don't want to thank me?"
Ah, Fu Peng, who had just stood up, fell to his knees and said, "Grass people" He was so excited that he couldn't speak, and he just kowtowed.
"Get up quickly!" Zhang Qingying couldn't bear it. She was also an emotional person. Seeing this scene, she got up and walked around the public case, walked to Sun Yujiao and Song Qiaojiao, held their hands, and walked away Go to Fu Peng and push them towards Fu Peng.
"I hope you will cherish them, after all they are hard-earned!"
"Thank you so much, Madam, for your immense kindness" The three of them were already bursting into tears.
The surrounding people all raised their heads at this time. This scene was quite touching. They looked at Zhang Qingying with different eyes. I don¡¯t know who shouted, "A thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????"Thousands of years old, thousand years old, thousand years old!" The shouts echoed back and forth in Wuqing County.
Qian Ning smiled slightly, and a big drama finally came to a perfect end. Life is like a drama sometimes, with good fortune and misfortune, and twists and turns.
With the help of caring people, this matter quickly spread to Tianjin and the capital. Tianjin was the fiefdom of Li Dong as the crown prince. He brought incomparable prosperity and wealth to Tianjin, which changed the lives of countless people. The people were all loyal. To praise and support Li Dong, many people have immortal tablets of Li Dong enshrined in their homes. They express their respect for Li Dong in this way.
As soon as the news that Zhang Qingying helped two women safely in Wuqing County reached Tianjin, the whole Tianjin was abuzz. The first reason was naturally because she was Li Dong's woman. The people loved Li Dong, so naturally they also loved Zhang. Qingying, the second reason is because the common people like to listen to this kind of scene where the empress goes out of the palace in disguise to punish corrupt officials. Moreover, there are talented people and beautiful women in the case. In the end, the lovers finally get married. Every aspect is in line with the public's taste. What's more, the scripts I heard before were all legendary scripts written by literati, but this time it was a true story that happened in Wuqing County.
The literati and poets in Tianjin took action one after another, and used their imagination to re-imagine the story and write it into different versions of dramas. The most famous ones are "Double Jade Bracelets" and "Double Beauty", starting from Tianjin and slowly moving to the Ming Dynasty. Spread everywhere.
Through this incident, the queen who had been unknown in the Ming Dynasty began to come into people's view. In the days to come, Zhang Qingying showed her benevolent side again and again, and made great efforts to consolidate Li Dong's rule. Indelible contribution. After her death, she was given the posthumous title of "Queen Renxiao". There is still a Empress Temple in Wuqing County, which was built in memory of her.