Chapter 7: Master of the Night
Zhang Huai'an, the magistrate, is addicted to officials, except for sleeping, the seven-grade official uniform has always been on his body.
Mo Xiaofei looked at Zhang Huai'an, a waterfowl and emu were printed in front of the official uniform, with the form of looking back at the sun, lotus, narcissus, longevity peach and other things set off the back, wearing a plain gold top hat, and a small sapphire on the top.
If you want to say what the first impression is, maybe it is Zhang Huai'an's pair of fat ears, and he is really a person who can enjoy it.
After entering the study, Zhang Huai'an was expressionless and very arrogant, and the official authority of the lord of a county was fully displayed.
There was a wooden table in the study, and after Zhang Huai'an sat down, he raised his head and closed his eyes, occasionally pounded his knees with his hands, and said, "I am Zhang Huai'an, the magistrate of Wuxian County, I heard that you have a new discovery of the bun shop case, right?" ”
didn't let Mo Xiaofei sit down, as if his identity was different, Mo Xiaofei should be standing.
After all, it is someone's place, it doesn't matter if Mo Xiaofei stands for a while, the important thing is to be able to rescue Du Bangyue, Mo Xiaofei also followed Zhang Huai'an's wishes, looking respectful, "Zhang Zhixian, it is really presumptuous to disturb your rest so late, and I hope to forgive you." Mo Xiaofei, a grass citizen, heard that Zhang Zhixian is a good official who loves the people like a son and judges cases like a god, and his prestige in Wuxian County is quite high, and everyone praises him, so I came to present you with evidence, I believe that you will deal with it impartially and discern everything. ”
Since you look like a bull coaxing, then you can shoot some sycophants, but if you are a big person, even if you are an official with good conduct, the trick of patting sycophants will definitely work, who doesn't want to listen to good words that are pleasing to the ear.
Sure enough, Zhang Huaian smiled, sat up straight, took off the official hat on his head, and looked at Mo Xiaofei, "Well, yes, the official governance side is indeed diligent and loves the people, and works tirelessly, these are the principles of the official, and it is the wrong love of the county people to sing praises or anything." By the way, if you have any evidence, please present it quickly. ”
Mo Xiaofei handed the account book to Zhang Huai'an, and then said on the side, "Zhang Zhixian, this is the account book of a pharmacy in the county, listen to the boss, the poison of Heding Red is only sold here, you look at the record above, just a few days ago, Wang Youcai, the owner of Wang's restaurant, bought this thing." ”
Zhang Huai'an looked at it steadily, quickly shook his sleeves, and said, "Buying and selling Hedinghong is naturally guilty, but according to this official's opinion, I am afraid that your evidence is far from enough, even if Wang Youcai has Hedinghong, then how can you prove that it is related to the beggar's poisoning case, which eye did you see that Wang Youcai was poisoned, maybe he was just used to poison some fierce beasts." ”
Physical evidence is naturally only one of them, Mo Xiaofei continued, "Zhang Zhixian, I had a relationship with Wang Youcai in the cell, he kept threatening Du Bangyue, saying that as long as Du Bangyue promised to be his concubine, he would save Du Bangyue, and he also said on the spot that the beggar had been poisoned, all kinds of signs show that Wang Youcai is the culprit of this case, please be clear." ”
Mo Xiaofei raised his voice and said in a daze, his expression was stunned and upright.
Zhang Huai'an got up and paced, as if thinking about something, pressed his back with both hands, and looked at Mo Xiaofei intently.
"Who are you? Why did you meddle in this case? ”
Mo Xiaofei was uneasy by Zhang Huai'an's sudden question, and instead of discussing the case first, he asked about his identity.
Mo Xiaofei replied, "My lord, the grass people are Du Bangyue's cousin, and they are eager to save their sister, if there is anything abrupt and inappropriate in the number of etiquette, I hope that the adults of the county will be anxious to sympathize with the grass people, and don't blame it." ”
After speaking, Mo Xiaofei took out the silver, and the fifty taels on his body were counted as ten taels and sixty taels of silver obtained in the pharmacy, which was also all Mo Xiaofei's money.
Zhang Huaian did not accept the silver as Mo Xiaofei thought, but pushed his right hand outward, looking fair, "Take it back, how can this official be such a greedy person." ”
Mo Xiaofei was stunned for a moment, hey, this county is so honest, which is a little inconsistent with what Liao Dayong said, doesn't it mean that a few meals in this county is a four-month servant.
was thinking about it, but listened to Zhang Huai'an continue to speak, "Your feelings can be understood, but your so-called evidence and reasoning are illogical, if there is no direct evidence, there is no excuse for the crime you want to add, you are so framed by Wang Youcai, what is your purpose!" ”
Zhang Huai'an's tone was aggravated, and he suddenly turned things upside down, glaring at Mo Xiaofei with a solemn gaze.
In a speechless voice, Mo Xiaofei completely understood that Zhang Huaian was simply shielding Wang Youcai and that he had gone the wrong way.
Mo Xiaofei said, "Zhang Zhixian, since this is the case, let's not talk about Wang Youcai, let's just say my cousin Du Bangyue, what direct evidence do you have, if this is the case, you will also be put in prison, and the people who dined in the restaurant are dead, is there no need to find out the truth, and directly arrest the owner of the restaurant, as the parent official of the people, Zhang Zhixian is too arbitrary." ”
Soon Mo Xiaofei realized that Zhang Huaian was an unreasonable person at all.
Zhang Huai'an laughed for a while, his face turned a little pale, and said, "Okay, you are right, let me tell you this, as long as you can find evidence that this matter has nothing to do with Du Wanyue, I will release him immediately!" ”
"You! As a parent official in Wuxian, don't you feel ashamed to say such irresponsible things! Mo Xiaofei couldn't bear it, and said sternly.
"Ha Luha, young man, I tell you what an official, what is right and wrong, a word determines life and death, this is an official!"
Zhang Huai'an walked to the candle with the ledger in his hand, and actually lit the ledger, revealing a slight firelight, and the corners of Zhang Huai'an's sinister mouth were exposed.
"Didn't you say that evidence and reasoning can be concluded that Wang Youcai did it, and now, can you still reason it? Ha Lu Ha. ”
Burning the evidence in front of him, Mo Xiaofei watched but couldn't step forward to snatch it back, he wanted to cry without tears, and clenched his fists.
If it was a society ruled by law, he would definitely rush up and beat Zhang Huai'an violently, and it would be a big deal to lock him up for a few days, but this is a feudal society where people eat people, if he is reckless, not only will he not be able to save Du Bangyue, but he will also face prison.
Thinking of the crazy old man in the cell who wanted to accept himself as a closed disciple, he didn't know how many years Lu Dao had been locked up, Mo Xiaofei endured it.
Mo Xiaofei gritted his teeth and said, "Zhang Zhixian, your style shocked me, I feel sad for the people of the county, before I leave, I want to warn you, don't have frequent intercourse, your kidney yang deficiency is very obvious, if you don't control it, you won't be able to enjoy the blessings of Qi people in a few years." ”
Weakness in the legs and knees, backache, pale complexion, irritability, and easy to burn, Mo Xiaofei has diagnosed Zhang Huaian through observation.
When Zhang Huai'an heard this, he was furious, how could such a private matter allow this person to be unrestrained, and slapped the table, "You! Come! Knock this man out of the air! ”
Zhang Huai'an was the only one left in the room, supporting his waist with both hands, and he was upset after sitting down, and his heart was not strong enough to have begun to trouble his sexual affairs, but as a dignified county, Zhang Huai'an couldn't put down his son to seek medical treatment.
Mo Xiaofei was thrown out of the county government in embarrassment, sitting on the steps of the county office, Mo Xiaofei looked around, it was getting late, it was surprisingly quiet, the streets were empty and lonely, and who knew the loneliness in his heart.
Maybe Mo Xiaofei is not lonely, at least there is a Du Bangyue, even if he can't become a husband and wife, he can become a cousin, Mo Xiaofei muttered to himself, "Bangyue, I'm sorry, I was reckless today, if I had been prepared, it wouldn't have been like this, the evidence is gone, how to get you out of danger." ”
At this time, a figure crossed the sky, and a breeze blew in, rolling up the dust on the ground, Mo Xiaofei stood up and wiped the corners of his mouth with his hand, "Bah, why is it so big dust." ”
Mo Xiaofei raised his head violently, and there was no one around, but Mo Xiaofei had a feeling that it was definitely not a ghost, and that person should have flown into the county office.
The gate of the county government was closed, looking at the one-zhang-high wall, Mo Xiaofei was a little surprised, the dragonfly dotted the water, the eaves walked the wall, there was actually light work in this world!
It's not in vain to come to this strange world to walk around, what I see in this great world is only the tip of the iceberg, and I am eager to explore the unknown world.
"Stop! The thief stands and stops running! ”
Liao Dayong appeared on the street, chasing after him vigorously, and stopped in front of the county yamen after panting.
Mo Xiaofei shook his head and said, "Brother Liao, don't bother, it's useless to shout, people won't stop, please forgive me, your martial arts, even if he is waiting for you here, you can't catch him." ”
Liao Dayong looked left and right, quickly deflated, and sat on the stone steps with Mo Xiaofei, "Hey, Brother Mo, whether I can catch it is a matter of my ability, whether I can catch it or not is a matter of my attitude, as a servant, I have the responsibility to protect the safety of the party." ”
There are still good people in the yamen, at least Liao Dayong in front of him.
Mo Xiaofei admires such a righteous person, although some are brave and unscrupulous, but he is an iron-clad tough guy.
"The whole county is smoky, Brother Liao, I think you are the only one who is doing serious errands, eating the king's luck, bearing the king's worries, I respect Brother Liao's personality."
Liao Dayong reacted, hurriedly got up with the hilt of the knife in his hand, and said, "Brother Mo, in what direction is that thief fleeing!" ”
Mo Xiaofei really admired Liao Dayong's courage not to be afraid of death, but can courage be eaten as food, and pulled Liao Dayong hard, "Impulse is the devil, Brother Liao, if you want to die, you can choose to take poison and cut your wrists, why bother to fight with that master, when the time comes, you will be covered in bruises, and your hands and feet will move, why are you so troubled." ”
Mo Xiaofei knew that the thief jumped into the county office, but he must not say it, Mo Xiaofei was not protecting the thief, but for the sake of Liao Dayong's safety.
Mo Xiaofei gently patted Liao Dayong's hand that was tugging on the handle of the knife, "Relax and relax, the errand is also for the sake of eating, and you will lose seriously." By the way, Brother Liao, don't you know how to do some kung fu? ”
Changing the topic, Mo Xiaofei asked about martial arts, and he was going to inquire.
Liao Dayong relaxed, Mo Xiaofei said bitterly, yes, ten he was not the opponent of the thief.
"Brother Mo, I'll tell you the truth, we errand boys naturally have a few tricks in our hands, and my best thing is the Shaolin Sect's martial arts."
Shaolin!
This dynasty really has martial arts, as well as these martial arts sects, the world's martial arts are out of Shaolin, Mo Xiaofei's heart was boiling, and he asked curiously, "Brother Liao, are you learning Luohan Boxing, or is it the Great Compassion Thousand Leaf Hand, is it the Mighty King Kong Hand......
"What you said are all Shaolin seventy-two stunts, I'm not a monk, how can I know, I learned Shaolin Changquan......"
"Isn't this grade a little cold......