The county lieutenant He Yao was also watching the development of the case in the county government at this time, with a smug smile on his face, as if he was under control.

This qiē is naturally controlled by him behind the scenes, and the purpose is self-evident.

Whether the case is over or not does not matter to He Yao. As long as such a stubble is made, and something like this happens in Ma Hou's family, the county magistrate's favor towards Ma Hou will naturally decrease. In this way, would the county magistrate still recommend Ma Hou to the Assassin Shi? If the debt collection matter was in front of the Assassin Shi, Yuan Chang's face would be gloomy. Even if Yuan Chang still had the slightest thought, anyway, there was still time, and He Yao would have a series of ways to make Ma Hou stink and make the county magistrate alienate him.

Yuan Chang waved his hand casually and said lazily: "Okay, the county order helped Ma Hai temporarily repay the interest of five hundred yuan, and this case is over, do you still have any opinions?"

Yuan Chang spoke, how dare Wang Ba have an opinion. As for Ma Hai, he has no opinion, it was originally the money he owed to others, and now that he has the county order to help, it is too late to be grateful, so how can he have any opinions.

"My lord, my subordinates feel that this case is still a little strange. ”

The parties had no opinions at this time, but Guo Jia, who was standing beside Yuan Chang, stood up and whispered.

"Oh, what's the matter?"

Yuan Chang looked puzzled and asked blankly.

Guo Jia bowed, looked at Zhao Yun and said: "My lord, Zhao Huwei asked Ma Hai on the way to the county office, Ma Hai seems to have said a word, that Wang Ba once told him, let him tell Ma Hou 'There are things that he can't touch, it's best not to have any other thoughts', otherwise Ma Hai's family can't live in peace in Dongping County?" Ma Hai, did you say that?"

Ma Hai was panicked before, so he only mentioned it to Zhao Yun and didn't think about it. At this moment, Guo Jia mentioned this, and thought about it again, only then did he realize that the other party came to look for trouble, and the real target was his son Ma Hou. Although Ma Hai is a little afraid, if someone wants to hurt his son, he will naturally not agree.

"Lord Qiqi, Wang Ba did say this to Xiaomin. ”

Even if he is retaliated against, Ma Hai doesn't care, but whoever wants to hurt his son fights for his life, he has to protect his son.

He Yao listened beside him, secretly scolding Wang Ba in his heart, what an idiot, saying this sentence eventually, doesn't it make people feel that there is an inside story in it?

"Bastard, if you want to deal with me, you dare to hurt my family, I won't let you go. ”

Ma Hou had already returned to the county office, but he didn't know what was going on, so it was not easy for him to stand up and speak. Moreover, Guo Jia's ability is very clear to most people in Dongping County, he believes that his parents are not wrong, and Guo Jia will definitely uphold justice. However, at this moment, when he heard that the other party was dealing with his family because of his own reasons, how could he still suppress his anger, rushed to Wang Ba's side, and gave him a fat beating with his head and face.

In a moment, Wang Ba's nose and face were swollen, and he was almost beaten so that his mother couldn't recognize him.

"Smack!"

Yuan Chang didn't seem to react for a while, and when Ma Hou was a little tired, he slapped the startled wood and scolded angrily: "Ma Hou, as a servant, don't you know that you are not allowed to make noise in the public court, and the county order will spare you once if you are a first-time offender." Now, you stand aside. ”

"My lord, these bastards are clearly rushing down to their subordinates, and please find out who is behind the scenes, and give justice to their families. ”

"This county order wants you to teach how to do things, and step aside. Yuan Chang reprimanded with dissatisfaction again, then looked at Wang Ba, and shouted: "Wang Ba, is what Ma Hai said true, have you ever said this? Also, who is behind you, give the county order a truthful explanation, otherwise, don't blame the county order for being polite." ”

"My lord, the little people are wronged! The little people just came to collect debts, and they didn't say this sentence at all, let alone have no one to instigate. It must be that Ma Hai is resentful in his heart, wants to take revenge on Xiaomin, and asks the adults to seek justice for Xiaomin. ”

Wang Ba's face was full of grievances, anyway, he said it in Ma Hai's ear at the time, and no one else heard it at all except Ma Hai. Therefore, as long as Wang Ba insists on denying it, Yuan Chang can't do anything about him.

"You have your own opinions, and this county order is very difficult. Now it seems that the only way to do this is to be tortured. If you don't believe in this county order, you won't recruit it. ”

Yuan Chang pondered for a moment, and could only say helplessly.

"My lord, my subordinates are willing to be punished on my behalf, my father is already so old, as a son, how can I watch him be punished? ”

"My lord, Xiaomin's body is hard-boned, and he can still eat, and he doesn't need to be replaced by others. ”

Ma Hai and Ma Hou scrambled to be punished, and many onlookers secretly wiped their tears, moved by the friendship between Ma Hai and Ma Hou's father and son.

Wang Ba didn't care, he was just beaten, with his body and bones, he couldn't stand it? Afterwards, he could also ask for more money from the guy who let him come to the door to beg for a thief.

"Okay, who should be punished is up to the county order. Ma Hou, if you make no more noise for no reason, the county order will beat you out. ”

Yuan Chang reprimanded Ma Hou again dissatisfied, He Yao was happy in his heart, the more Ma Hou disgusted Yuan Chang, the better. It seems that the matter he planned has had some effect, and the only fly in the ointment is what Wang Ba said. Otherwise, it's absolutely flawless.

Yuan Chang looked at Wang Ba and then at Ma Hai, as if he was hesitating to let him be punished first.

After thinking for a moment, Yuan Chang still didn't seem to be able to make up his mind. So, he picked up the shocking wood and turned it around on the desk, and the onlookers suddenly fainted, and the emotional Yuan Chang planned to punish whoever the shocking wood pointed to.

As a result, of course, it was Wang Ba who was punished first. As long as the strength of the rotation is enough, Yuan Chang can point at whomever he wants.

"My lord, the small people are wronged, no matter how many boards they eat, the little people will not give in. The heavens are clear, and Xiaomin believes that God is watching. ”

Wang Ba had a righteous and unyielding expression, and many onlookers felt that he was really wronged.

The two officials stepped forward and were about to drag Wang Ba down to hit the board, but they were stopped by Yuan Chang.

"What are you doing, who let you do it?" Yuan Chang glanced at the two officials dissatisfied, and immediately made them feel aggrieved, didn't Yuan Chang himself say that he wanted to be executed?

"How could such a merciful person in this county order do such a ridiculous thing as bending and beating. Yuan Chang said proudly, and then ordered: "Go, you get paper and water, this county order has a simpler, humane punishment, I believe everyone will like it." This kind of punishment is called "the punishment of the cloth" by the county order. ”

Don't say that the onlookers are confused, but Guo Jia is a little puzzled.

Although Guo Jia did not dare to say that he was proficient in the laws and criminal laws of the Han Dynasty, he had also read it well, and as far as he knew, it seemed that there was no such [Punishment of Covering Silk] as Yuan Chang said. However, thinking that Yuan Chang will not talk nonsense, it seems that there is really such a punishment, and now he has to see it for a long time.

Soon, the official brought a stack of paper and a basin of water.

Yuan Chang pointed to the four officials, and said in a dark voice: "The four of you hold Wang Ba down, don't let him break free, otherwise, be careful of the county order board." ”

Everyone looked at each other, what kind of punishment is this, and there are even four officials to prosecute zhì.

Yuan Chang didn't explain, put the paper in the water, and then slowly covered Wang Ba's face with the soaked paper, and explained to everyone excitedly: "This [Punishment of Covering Silk] was accidentally discovered by this county order, once I accidentally covered my face with soaked paper, and instantly my nose and mouth couldn't breathe, just like falling into the water." However, this [Punishment of Cover Silk] is a little better, you can still breathe a little bit when you are in the first one, and when you add the second and third sheets, you will have less and less breath. In the end, I can't breathe in at all, it's like drowning. ”

While speaking, Yuan Chang added another one.

The onlookers couldn't help but swallow their saliva, and secretly chilled in their hearts, feeling that Yuan Chang's smile at the moment was as terrible as the devil. In particular, some people who have gone into the water understand the uncomfortable feeling of not being able to breathe and suffocating.

When the first piece of paper was pasted, Wang Ba was already struggling, and by the time the second paper was posted, he struggled more and more, and the four officials couldn't stop it. Dian Wei and Zhao Yun rushed forward, one held down his hand and the other held his foot, which suddenly made Wang Ba unable to move, but Wang Ba's body was still trembling violently, and his pain at this moment is estimated to be understood only by those who have tried.

When Yuan Chang pasted the third piece of paper, even Dian Wei and Zhao Yun felt that Wang Ba's struggle was stronger again. It's like a person who is about to die, and before he dies, he bursts out with a strong blow. However, it is obviously impossible for Wang Ba to break free from Zhao Yun and Dian Wei.

When Yuan Chang was about to post the fourth one, Wang Ba was already nodding, obviously he was already willing to confess.

"Alas, only three tickets have been added, and this county order really wants to see how many tickets this person can bear. ”

Yuan Chang seemed to be a little dissatisfied with Wang Ba giving in so quickly, and slowly took down the papers one by one.

"Whew, whew, whew..."

After Wang Ba relieved the pain, he did nothing, just lay on the ground and breathed hard. The feeling just now was too painful. Even if he slashed him with a knife, he wouldn't frown. However, after trying the feeling just now, Wang Ba decided in his heart that he would never try it a second time in the future, he would rather die.

"My lord, Xiaomin is willing to recruit, and he has recruited everything, woo woo..."

Looking at Wang Ba's crying and weeping, I really don't know what kind of crime he has suffered. The crowd was curious, but they weren't stupid enough to try.