Chapter 283: Perception
It was dark, but after returning to the yamen, Fang Zi'an couldn't take a nap anymore, because Song Xiang insisted on talking to Fang Zi'an, saying that he wanted to discuss some key issues with Fang Zi'an. Fang Zi'an invited him into the backyard public house, made tea and sat down to talk.
"Lord Fang, based on the available evidence, I can conclude that there is no doubt that someone is deliberately setting the fire. Just in time, I found evidence that the arsonist was carrying firewood and grass. Seven or eight bundles of dry firewood were removed from the stacks of firewood and grass in the people's houses across the street, and there were still scattered firewood and grass along the way, which were carried to the wing house as arson. The arsonist was very cunning, and there were stacks of firewood and grass in the backyard of the restaurant, but he did not move at all. I think he was afraid that if he was too close to the fire, he would be easily discovered. To be able to find such evidence, we have to thank Lord Fang for his careful observation and precise inference. Song was very impressed. Song Xiang said in a deep voice.
Fang Zi was a little proud in his heart, the reason why he put forward his observations and judgments in the fire was actually to embarrass Song Xiang. Song Xiang didn't find any evidence, but he found suspicions and made a judgment, which was an embarrassing thing for a criminal officer.
"Well said, well said. I'm also a blind cat who killed a mouse, and it's just random speculation. Even if I don't bring it up, Lord Song will definitely find out these suspicious points. Fang Zi'an said with a smile.
Song Xiang pursed his lips, he felt the other party's ridicule from Fang Zi'an's expression.
"Actually...... It doesn't matter. The reason why I concluded that someone had set the fire was because my men found other direct evidence at the Bazi Bridge fire. Song Xiang reached into his arms, took out something and slowly put it on the table.
It was another pottery wine bottle, exactly the same as the one Song Xiang had shown before. If it weren't for Song Xiang taking out another one and placing it with the one in front of him at the same time, Fang Zi'an almost suspected that Song Xiang was using the previous clay bottle to fool himself.
"This ......" Fang Zi'an picked up the wine bottle suspiciously, and then he saw the words 'Yao Daozi' at the bottom of the bottle. This pottery wine bottle is a little damaged, but it is certain that it is the same shape and size as the one next to it, and it is the same pottery bottle that Yao Kee holds wine.
"Based on the combined evidence, I can draw a portrait of one of the arsonists. This person is a man who often drinks Yao Daozi wine, he is not tall, and his body is thin......" Song Xiang said in a deep voice.
Fang Zi'an interrupted: "I often drink Yao Daozi wine, I can understand this. But how do you know that he is not tall and thin? ”
Song Xiang smiled bitterly: "Have you forgotten what I told you yesterday that an eyewitness saw a sneaky man stepping on the left side of the fire on Donghe North Street?" Although his true face was not revealed, the witnesses described his physical appearance. ”
Fang Zi'an patted his head and secretly scolded himself for being stupid, he actually forgot that Song Xiang had visited the people at the scene yesterday.
“…… This person may not like to drink spirits like Yao Daozi, or maybe it is just because he is short of money and his family is poor. Yao Kee's wine is not a famous wine, and not many people drink this inferior spirit. Yao Ji's shop is in Beiguan, and most of the people who drink his wine are coolies and ordinary people working on the wharf outside Beiguanmen. The reason why Yao Ji uses this crude clay pot to hold wine is precisely because such a clay pot is very cheap and easy to carry. The coolies on the dock can buy and carry with them, and when they are tired, they can drink two sips to relieve their fatigue. I think...... Based on these clues, it shouldn't be difficult to find this person. In two or three days, I can catch him. Song Xiang said in a deep voice.
Fang Zi said happily: "Lord Song is amazing, it seems that the case is about to be solved." I look forward to the day when Lord Song catches this arsonist. ”
Song Xiang took a sip of tea, looked up at Fang Zi'an and said, "Arresting people is naturally to be arrested, but before that, I have a few questions I want to ask Master Fang." ”
Fang Zi'an smiled: "The case is about to be solved, what questions do you have?" ”
Song Xiang said: "It's just that there are some doubts, Lord Fang doesn't mind solving my doubts." ”
"It's okay left and right, just wait for the dawn, Lord Song can ask if he wants to." Fang Zi'an took a sip of tea loudly and leaned back in the chair.
"Last night, I carefully checked the fire records of your ya, and I made some new discoveries. In the past few days, several arson cases have occurred very strangely. For example...... The location of these arson cases is very interesting, did Lord Fang find out that every fire occurred in the same area of the Wanghuo Tower under the jurisdiction of your government. And it happened almost simultaneously. The same is true for both fires tonight. This has to give rise to a lot of doubts. I originally thought that this was someone deliberately disturbing the security of the capital, like the deliberate act of bandits and Jin people, and it was a sabotage against my Great Song Dynasty. But now I don't see it that way. Instead, I thought ...... This seems to be an act of challenge to your lordship. To put it bluntly, according to my guess, the arsonist seems to have come for your lordship. I don't know what Master Fang thinks, can you explain my doubts? Song Xiang asked in a deep voice.
Fang Zi was shocked with peace of mind, and sure enough, this law was discovered by Song Xiang. He had deliberately not told Song Xiang what he had discovered before, but Song Xiang still found the suspicion in it. This is not what Fang Zi'an wants to see, Fang Zi'an just wants Song Xiang to solve this tricky matter for himself, let Song Xiang expose the conspiracy of the instigator behind him, and use him to clear mines for himself. But Song Xiang noticed it. He may even have suspected that it was directed against him, but he just didn't say it.
"Is there such a thing? I didn't notice what you were talking about. Is it really happening in the same area as my subordinate's Submarine Fire Team at the same time? I want to think about it,...... Oops, really. It's kind of weird. Fang Zi'an looked surprised and patted his thigh.
Song Xiang frowned and looked at Fang Zi'an and said, "Lord Fang really didn't find any suspicion in this?" ”
Fang Zi'an said: "It's really not, I don't have as much attention as you." I just thought it was strange, there were too many fire cases, and they were all in the middle of the night, and I felt that someone was doing sabotage and arson, so I went to you to report the crime. I really haven't carefully investigated these details. ”
Song Xiang sneered: "Lord Fang, your mind is quite fine tonight, when you analyze the location of the arson, you are not as rough as you say now. You said that the arsonists avoided the direction of the watchtower and set fires, and did not hesitate to carry firewood and grass for fear of being discovered by the people. If it was just someone who wanted to set fire to the sabotage, how could it go to such great lengths? You seem to understand the result, that's why you have such a wonderful inference, right? That kind of inference is not something that the average person can think of. You know in your heart that the arsonist is targeting you, so you will choose the location and method of arson if you refuse to let the watchtower find out about the fire, so why should you deny this? You and the arsonist seem to have a soul. ”
Fang Zi'an said angrily: "What are these words? Lord Song, I don't like to hear what you say. It sounds like I'm hiding something from you. Why don't you say that I instigated this arsonist? How do I know why these people set the fire? That's exactly what you're going to find out. ”
Song Xiang realized that his words were too much, and hurriedly said, "Lord Fang is angry, I don't mean anything else. How could Lord Fang have anything to do with arson, what I mean is that Lord Fang gives people a sense of preconception. It seems to know the arsonist's mind. ”
Fang Zi'an said coldly: "Lord Song, don't you also figure out the thoughts of the perpetrators when you investigate the case?" Is there something wrong with that? Is it wrong to speculate reasonably and boldly seek verification? ”
Song Xiang waved his hand and said, "That's right, that's right." Master Fang, listen to me. Don't you think that the details I have said show that the arsonist seems intent on working against you? I don't know what their purpose was, but judging by the time, place and means, they gave me that judgment. ”
Fang Zi'an rolled his eyes and said, "You ask me, who am I asking?" I have just joined the company, and I have no grievances with anyone, and I have not offended anyone. The Yamen of the Fangyu Army is just a small yamen that does not enter the stream, and it has no status at all. Is there any enemy who can't be found? Could it be that the unqualified soldiers I fired hold a grudge? Want to find fault on purpose? That's just for me personally, I can't commit a crime like arson, isn't that crazy? ”
Song Xiang nodded slowly and sighed, "It's the same...... Arson in the city is a felony, and they can't do that. Unless there is some enmity against the heavens, or it is ...... Only those who have no fear will do this. But then ......"
Fang Zi Anxin was shocked and hurriedly interrupted Song Xiang's words. He couldn't discuss these things with Song Xiang anymore. The more we discuss, the more I am afraid that Song Xiang will think of the abnormality.
"Lord Song, aren't you going to catch someone soon? If you catch the arsonist, you will know everything when you are interrogated. Why bother here? I can't hold on to it if I haven't slept all night, you can do it yourself, I have to sleep for a while. As soon as the morning dawned and I had official business, I couldn't go home and go to sleep. No one has compassion for us, but we have to be compassionate. ”
Fang Zi'an stood up and yawned and walked to the bench next to him. Go next, turn in.
"Lord Fang, I still have some questions to ask, ...... you" Song Xiang stood up and said.
"Lord Fang is going to rest, Lord Song, please go out." Shen Ling'er came out of the shadows and said in a deep voice.
"But ......," Song Xiang said.
"Purr, purr." Fang Zi'an on the bench was already snoring loudly.
"Lord Fang is asleep, you can tell him tomorrow if there is anything. If you don't leave, I'm going to pull you out. Shen Ling'er said in a thick voice.
Song Xiang frowned and looked at Fang Zi'an, who was pretending to snore, stomped his feet angrily, and threw his sleeves away.
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