Jiang Nan raised his chin and motioned for Zeng Jing to move forward.

When the jailer who had just spoken saw that the cell boss had come in, and what he had just said could not be heard, he said hello with a panicked face, and hurriedly took a step back and moved out of the way.

Zeng Jing glanced at him meaningfully, clapped his hands and shouted: "Listen, this is the new county magistrate Jiang, don't come and see him soon!" ”

More than a dozen jailers hurriedly ran over and said hello.

Jiang Nan nodded indifferently and continued to walk forward.

"My lord, I have been wronged! Because the ceremony has not been completed, it has not yet been promoted to the court for interrogation! A short man clutched the cell door and screamed.

This short man was the one who had spoken to the jailer, and when he saw the county lieutenant coming, he shouted a few words with the idea of trying.

"Be honest!" A jailer stepped forward and stabbed him hard with his scabbard.

The short man was stabbed backwards, clutching his stomach in pain.

Jiang Nan looked for prestige, and the jailer hurriedly bowed his head and retreated.

"What's going on?" Jiang Nan stared at Zeng Jing coldly and asked in a deep voice.

"Everyone who is locked up is like this, and there is no one who does not cry out for injustice. How can they all be wronged, these Diao people are completely unreasonable! ......" Zeng Jing said disapprovingly.

"Uh-huh——?" Jiang Nan's face sank, and the cold glint in his eyes flashed.

Zeng Jing wanted to say more, but Jiang Nan couldn't say it anymore.

Before the new county lieutenant's temper was fully understood, he still tried to follow it as much as possible, and if he was kicked away with a little disobedience, it would be difficult to come back.

After hesitating for a moment, Zeng Jing still told the truth, "This person's name is Wu Ping, and he is a woodcutter near Balipo. A few days ago, Liu Yuanwai's house was ransacked, and all 67 people in the whole house were killed.

Yang Zhutou also knew that although this person was suspicious, he might not be the murderer. The former county lieutenant Zhang was a rigid person, and before the interrogation ceremony, he resolutely refused to be promoted to the court on the grounds that he wanted to continue to search for criminal evidence.

In the past few days since he was imprisoned, we have also asked several times, this Wu Ping is alone, has no relatives and friends, and the income from selling firewood is barely enough to make ends meet, and he has no savings.

If he doesn't pay a salute, Master Zhang won't be promoted, and the matter will be shelved here. ”

Jiang Nan sighed in his heart, it turned out that in the history of the world, there were also these bad rules, and when they developed to the last feudal dynasty, there were many bad rules, and one of the emperors intended to rectify the rule of officials and punish corruption, but in the end it became a squib, and it was over. Unexpectedly, this phenomenon also existed in the Liang Dynasty.

Although he has the heart to get out of the mud and not be stained, he also understands that if he can't "go with it", he is afraid that everyone will exclude him, and it will be difficult to do something practical for the poor.

It's better to go further than mingling and secretly sticking to your heart.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Nan said softly: "Is there any progress in the case of Liu Yuanwai's murder?" ”

Zeng Jing frowned and recalled, "I didn't hear Yang Zhutou mention it, so there must be no progress." ”

Jiang Nan: "Next time, someone like Wu Ping who has no money to pay a salute, find out the case as soon as possible, and if he is not guilty, release the person as soon as possible, so as not to waste food in prison!" ”

Zeng Jingleng for a moment, yes! Anyway, this kind of person can't squeeze oil and water, "Your Excellency is wise!" ”

Jiang Nan didn't pay attention to it, and walked forward without hurry, but he wanted to investigate the case of Liu Yuanwai's extermination as soon as possible, sixty-seven people! That's it.

Sixteen cells on the basement floor, eight each on both sides of the corridor.

There were oil lamps on the walls, and I don't know what kind of oil, crackled when they burned, accompanied by a little black smoke.

The cells were paved with straw, and the number of people in each cell varied, ranging from one person to three or four, sitting or lying, all of whom suffered injuries of varying degrees, and those in severe cases fell to the ground groaning in pain.

At the end of the corridor, there is a place where the walls and the ground are covered with torture instruments, which are used to interrogate prisoners.

Jiang Nan glanced at it, didn't stop, turned and went down the steps.

On the second basement floor, although there are also ventilation holes, people still feel very dull.

Several jailers sat around the table and chattered, and when one saw Jiang Nan coming in, he scolded: "What person? Without waiting for an answer, he drew his knife and slashed at him.

Jiang Nan hurriedly dodged sideways, raised his foot and kicked it, and with a bang, the jailer flew out upside down, banged on the wall behind him, and collapsed to his knees, kicking up a cloud of smoke and dust.

When the rest of the jailers drew their knives and prepared to surround them, Zeng Jing had already walked down, and when he saw this situation, he hurriedly scolded, "Stop!" This is the new county magistrate, Lord Jiang, what are you going to do? ”

When several jailers heard this, they hurriedly knelt on the ground in fear, "Your Excellency, forgive your sins!" Forgive your sins! ”

Jiang Nan didn't care, and waved his hand to signal, "Get up!" ”

Several people hurriedly stood up and stood in a row, bowing their heads slightly uneasily.

Jiangnan paced forward, looking around.

The second floor is much smaller, with nothing but four cells, and two death row inmates are housed in two separate cells.

According to the laws of the Liang Dynasty, except for a small number of extremely vicious and vicious death row prisoners, who were sentenced to be beheaded for fear of a change in the future, they were usually sentenced to beheading, such as the two in front of them.

has just taken office, and before he is not familiar with the situation, Jiangnan is not ready to make some big moves, just follow the routine.

During this inspection, I was mainly worried about problems such as prison escape and prison robbery, so I learned about it on the spot and knew it in my heart, so as not to be driven down before my ass was hot.

Seeing Zeng Jing following behind him, Jiang Nan patted him on the shoulder, "Not bad!" ”

When Zeng Jing heard this, his face was happy, and he hurriedly smiled and hugged his fists and said, "Lord Xie!" ”

Jiang Nan nodded and walked quickly.

……

Out of prison, Jiang Nan and Wufu went straight to the county government hall.

Different from Jiangnan's assumption, the promotion of the court to decide the case is the business of the county lieutenant, not the county order.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive in my heart, I didn't know anything about the laws of Daliang, and I had no experience in judging cases at all, so I was afraid that something would go wrong.

It seems that it is necessary to find time to read through the statutes, lest there be no basis for his conviction in the future.

Standing in the lobby, the plaque of "Mirror Hanging" is hung directly above the lobby, the "Quiet" and "Avoidance" cards with black characters on a red background are placed on both sides, and the water and fire sticks are neatly placed in front of the hall, solemn and solemn.

Jiang Nan walked around the hall and stopped and muttered for a moment, "Wufu, you go to the door to beat the drum, and I will test the efficiency of the soap class." ”

Wufu nodded and obeyed, and ran out quickly, and in an instant there was a sound of drums.

After Wufu finished beating the drum, he ran back again.

Jiang Nan looked around, and it was said that as soon as the drum sounded, there should be a queue of officials on duty, waiting for the promotion. Now there was silence in the hall, but there was not a single official in sight.

Jiang Nan's brows furrowed slightly, and he was slightly dissatisfied in his heart.

After waiting for a while, a servant shook out leisurely and shouted lazily: "Who played the drum just now?" What are the grievances? The drumming ceremony and the hall salute were handed over first, and then the adults arrived. ”

Jiang Nan's face sank and he snorted heavily. But it was Wufu, who stepped forward and shouted: "Bold!" This is the new county magistrate Jiang, Hugh is rude! ”

The servant sneered, "Joke! The county lieutenant is Lord Zhang, how can he say that Lord Jiang said! Roaring in court, pretending to be an official of the court, I think you are tired of life! - Come on, someone's making trouble! ”

With that, he quickly stepped forward and picked up a water and fire stick, and raised his hands high towards Wufu.

Wufu is not proficient in martial arts, but his reaction is not slow, he turns around and runs, "Childe, help!" ”

The servant fell short with a stick, and then forced him up with a stick. Seeing Wufu hiding behind Jiang Nan, he raised his stick and threw it at Jiang Nan.

The official just now had already made Jiangnan dissatisfied, and at this time he was rampant, his face couldn't help but sink, the cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he kicked the soles of his feet, flashed in front of the officer, and slapped out with a palm.

The clothes of the official who were blown by the palm wind whirred, and before he could react, he struck his chest like lightning, and the internal force spat slightly, and in an instant, it penetrated into his body and wandered in the meridians.

Seeing that the palm was menacing, the officer's face changed, but he could hit his body lightly, thinking that he had an empty posture and was powerless. As soon as he was about to make a mockery, he felt unbearable pain all over his body, like being stabbed by countless steel needles, screaming, and collapsed to the ground, convulsions non-stop.

Jiang Nan shot out angrily, and was afraid of hurting his life, so he changed to the method of hitting the acupuncture points with internal force, the injury was not serious, but it was very painful.

The lightning-fast exchange ended, and when the officials of the back hall heard the sound and rushed to the ground, they saw that the officials had fallen to the ground, and they were furious, and rushed up with a roar.

When Jiangnan was about to teach another lesson, Zhang Si, the head of the team, rushed over, and when he saw that everyone was besieging Jiangnan, he was shocked into a cold sweat, and hurriedly roared: "Stop!" ”

The official who was close to Jiangnan couldn't stop it, and swung his fist at Jiangnan's face.

Jiangnan doesn't care about anything else, he dares to commit the next offense, if he doesn't punish him, won't everyone follow suit, and how can he obey the public in the future.

casually flicked his arm away, slapped it, and with a crisp sound, the official was thrown several meters away and rolled to the ground.

Zhang Si glanced at his subordinates, and he was also very helpless, he could tell others to stop, but he couldn't control Jiang Nan's head, so you think you were unlucky.

With a frightened face, he stepped forward and said softly: "Lord Jiang! ”

Jiang Nan slapped him in the face and stared at him coldly.

Zhang Si stumbled after being fanned, and hurriedly stabilized his figure, bowed down and hugged his fists and said, "Damn it!" Little damn it! ”

Jiang Nan swept everyone with cold eyes, and the officials hurriedly bowed their heads, not daring to look at them.

Seeing that the officials were all drooping their heads and standing there without saying a word, Jiang Nan's eyes fell on Zhang Si's face again, "Who is standing on duty today?" Come closer, let me see, the shelf is so big, I beat the drum for a long time and no one comes out! Jiang Nan said in a fierce voice, but his eyes were fixed on Zhang Si's face and never moved.

Zhang Si broke out in a cold sweat, his heart was like a mess, he was caught slacking off, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

Jiang Nan saw that he didn't move for a long time, "Do you want me to say it again?" ”

Zhang Si's heart sank, and he hurriedly ordered ten names. At each point, one of the servants stepped forward with his head drooping.

Jiang Nan's eyes were like knives, swept over everyone, and then looked at Zhang Si, "Let me ask you, how should these people be punished for sabotage?" ”

Zhang Si: "Twenty sticks!" ”

Jiang Nan immediately made a decision and approved his suggestion, "Okay!" Execute on the spot! ”

Zhang Si ordered ten more people to come forward and execute, and the ten officials who were on duty today immediately leaned down on the ground.

Jiangnan originally planned to establish power today, and it was necessary to establish it thoroughly, which will be unforgettable for a lifetime. stepped forward and grabbed a water and fire stick, and held it horizontally in front of him with one hand, "If someone cheats and cheats and deceives the official, don't blame the official for being ruthless!" ”

After speaking, a palm slashed on the stick, clicked, and the arm-thick water and fire stick broke in response.