Zhao Hua's remarks had already been read by Su Hao in the dossier handed to Han Wen in Andong County. Andong Zhixian adopted an ambiguous attitude towards the matter, supporting neither Hu Lin nor Zeng Fengxian, but only reasoning that there was no evidence and the case could not be decided. On the surface, this kind of disposal seems to be unhelpful to anyone, but Zeng Fengxian is a local hero, how can Hu Lin have the ability to oppose him. The result of Andong County's refusal to express its position was naturally to acquiesce in Zeng Fengxian's occupation of land.

When Su Hao and Han Wen discussed these cases before, their views were the same, and they both believed that behind these cases was actually the collusion of officials and gentry. However, in the absence of evidence, they could not overturn Andong County's conclusion, so Han Wen sent Su Hao to the scene to deal with it and see if there were any flaws that could be exploited.

After listening to Zhao Hua's words, Su Hao turned his head and asked Hu Lin again: "Hu Lin, did you hear what Zhao Ya said, what do you have to say?" ”

Hu Lin said: "Su Dajin, they are clearly colluding. Every time this Zhao Ya servant came to handle the case, he ate and lived at Zeng Yuanwai's house, and before leaving, Zeng Yuanwai had to send him a large bag of things to send him, he ......"

"Hu Lin, you don't want blood to squirt in!" Zhao Hua interrupted Hu Lin's words viciously.

"Hu Lin, these things have nothing to do with this case." Su Hao also waved his hand at Hu Lin, he believed that what Hu Lin said was true, but these things could not be the basis for the verdict, so what was the use of saying it?

"Hu Lin, you should tell me about your family's land." Su Hao said.

Hu Lin swallowed a mouthful of saliva, lowered his head, and said, "Su Dajin, you don't know anything. In fact, it is not difficult to conclude this case. We all know where my family's land is, even if this Xishendun is washed by the water, the locust tree falls, everyone dies on the ground, and with their eyes closed, they can tell whose land is. The last time Zhao Yashi came to inquire about the case, I asked more than a dozen villagers to testify, but this Zhao Yashi said that it didn't count. ”

Su Hao said: "Hu Lin, I can understand your feelings, but to judge this kind of case, it is not enough to rely on the testimony of one party. I heard that Zeng Fengxian also found some proof that this land belonged to his family at that time, is there such a thing? ”

"He hired it!" Hu Lin said.

Su Hao said: "That's it, whether he hired it or not, Bi Jing also has a certificate to enter the house, if there is no physical evidence, how can you judge it?" ”

Hu Lin looked at the fallen locust tree in the distance, and said hatefully: "They just deliberately want to destroy the physical evidence, that big locust tree was actually dug up by Zeng Fengxian first, otherwise, what kind of flood can wash down such a big tree?" ”

"Hu Lin, you have to have a basis for what you say, why do you say that the old locust tree was dug up by me?" Zeng Fengxian stood aside for a long time, and asked.

"Yes, did you see it with your own eyes?" Zeng Gui, the dog-legged man, also helped, "The surname is Hu, can you find out the evidence that my master let him dig up the old locust tree?" You find out! ”

"Mouthy!" Su Hao glared at Zeng Gui, and then continued: "Hu Lin, whether the old locust tree was dug up or not, it fell down. The direction written on the title deed of your house is based on the old locust tree, and once the old locust tree falls, what else can prove the boundary of your home? ”

"Yes!" Hu Lin gritted his teeth and said resolutely: "Master Su, if you can make decisions for Xiaomin, Xiaomin will be able to find evidence." ”

"What evidence can you find? Don't be a deceitful official again, right? Zeng Gui said, as he spoke, he said to Su Hao flatteringly: "Master Guan, this is a big cold, don't listen to this crazy man's nonsense here, let's go to our Zhuangzi to warm up, my lord has prepared a banquet ......"

"I didn't let you speak now." Su Hao said to Zeng Gui angrily, and after that, he said to Hu Lin again: "Hu Lin, you also know that it was the prefect who sent me to deal with this matter, if you believe in the prefect, you should believe me." If you have any evidence, you can show it, don't worry, I will handle it impartially. ”

Hu Lin said: "Master Su, Zeng Fengxian said that the flood washed away all the boundary pillars, but in fact, it was a lie, and he took advantage of the fact that when we went out to escape, he let us pull out the boundary pillars. However, they only pulled out the open piles in my field, and when my father was still alive, for fear of getting into trouble, they also buried two hidden piles in the ground, so I dug them out and showed them to you, my lord. ”

"What, there are dark piles? Hu Lin, why didn't you talk about it first? Zhao Hua's face changed slightly, and he reprimanded sharply.

Hu Lin said: "Zhao Yashi, I can't believe you, if I tell you about this matter, you will definitely tell Zeng Fengxian, and he will let him enter and pull out the hidden stake of my house." ”

With that, he took a few steps to the side, crouched down, and began to dig the ground with his hands. There was a lot of gravel on the land after the flood, and in the middle of winter, the land was still a little frozen, and Hu Lin only dug for a short time, and his fingers were already bleeding. Xiong Minfan, a soldier of the Kanyu Battalion standing on the side, couldn't bear to see this, stepped forward, pulled out his waist knife and dug it up for him.

Xiong Minfan has now also been promoted to a small flag officer, and he has brought a few recruits with him. Seeing that their own small flag officer was plowing the ground, the recruits dared to be idle, and stepped forward to help, and after a while, a pit was dug out in the ground, revealing the end of a small piece of granite.

"Master Su, please see, this is the hidden pile buried by Xiao Jin's father when he was alive, and this is the northernmost location of Xiao Jin's field." Hu Lin knelt on the ground and said to Su Hao, his hands were bloodied and he didn't bother to wipe them. Of course, he also had some sadness in doing this, wanting Su Hao to feel pitiful and would lean more towards him.

Su Hao saw this dark stake and sighed secretly in his heart. In Hu Lin's heart, he felt that there was such a hidden pile, which was ironclad evidence of his family's land, but in fact, this kind of evidence was not even worth a penny, because it was not recorded in official documents, who could prove that this hidden pile was the boundary of Hu Lin's land?

Sure enough, after Zhao Hua was slightly stunned, he came back to his senses, and he asked loudly: "Hu Lin, what can you prove when you dig up such a thing?" Who knows when this stake was buried, maybe you secretly came to bury it last night. ”

"This, this, this...... This is clearly a pile that has been buried for many years! Hu Lin didn't expect Zhao Hua to be able to make up such an explanation, and he couldn't help but be anxious.

Zeng Fengxian was also a little flustered when he first saw this pile, and when he heard Zhao Hua shout like this, he came to his senses and hurriedly said: "Hu Lin, it turns out that you have been attacking my field for a long time, and you secretly buried the boundary stake in my field so early?" ”

"Yes, it must be on a dark and windy night, you and your father are sneaking around......" Zeng Gui began to show off his cleverness again.

Su Hao looked at the blood on Hu Lin's hands, feeling sorry for him in his heart, but he couldn't express his support for him. Hearing that Zeng Gui was chirping crookedly again, he couldn't help but feel angry in his heart, he glanced at Xiong Minfan, and said expressionlessly: "Xiong Xiaoqi, palm mouth." ”

"Understood!"

Xiong Minfan has long been holding his breath, he is also from a peasant family, and he has always been extremely hostile to a powerful landlord like Zeng Fengxian. On the way from Huai'an to Andong, he listened to the peasants who complained about their grievances, and he was also filled with righteous indignation. Hearing Su Hao's order, he came to Zeng Gui in one arrow step, and couldn't help but say, he slapped Zeng Gui's face.

"Smack!"

only heard a muffled sound, Zeng Gui covered his cheeks and flew out, two molars burst out of his mouth, and he screamed in pain. Xiong Minfan was originally a young man, he has been training in the survey camp for more than a year, and he has gained a few more points, Zeng Gui received this slap, and it is estimated that his face will be crooked for the rest of his life.

"This ......" Zhao Hua and Zeng Fengxian were both stunned. In their opinion, this Beijing official named Su Hao is still a chick, maybe he became an official through someone's relationship, except for pretending to be an official, he actually has no skills. Especially in front of their local officials and heroes, it is estimated that they will only be teased. Who would have thought that Su Hao would turn his face when he said that he would turn his face, and as soon as he turned his face, he was heavy-handed, and called out a soldier to beat Zeng Fengxian's entourage, this slap was clearly a dog to show the master.

"Su Dajin, what do you mean by this?" Zeng Fengxian pretended to be puzzled and asked, since ancient times, the people did not fight with the officials, Su Hao let him fight Zeng Gui, Zeng Fengxian really couldn't be anxious with Su Hao.

Su Hao said lightly: "You are too unruly, the official hasn't spoken yet, how can it be his turn to talk more." ”

Zhao Hua said with a calm face: "Su Dajin, this grass people are ignorant, Su Dajin shouldn't be bothered with them, right?" When the county magistrate of my family handles the case, he will not beat the person involved casually. ”

Su Hao smiled sympathetically at Zhao Huayin and asked, "Zhao Yayi, are you teaching this official a lesson?" ”

"Don't dare!" Zhao Hua was frightened by Su Hao's smile, and he clearly felt that Xiong Xiaoqi, who looked like a brown bear, had already set his eyes on him. Zhao Hua has been a servant in Andong County for many years, and he doesn't dare to provoke, so he dares to question Su Hao. But when he saw the group of wolf-like officers and soldiers around Su Hao, he suddenly felt scared.

Yes, the other party is a sixth-grade Beijing official, and no matter how good his own county is, he is also a seventh-grade official, which is smaller than the official who entered the family. If the other party wants to be investigated, the magistrate will not be able to protect him, a small servant.

"Su Dajin, damn it!" Zhao Hua said repeatedly, "The meaning of small means that we have to hurry up and handle the case, and we dare not delay the time of Dajin." This was once expensive with many mouths and tongues, and his sins deserved and his sins deserved. ”

"This official will ask about this when he asks about the case today, and the parties on both sides should go back." Su Hao had already figured out everything, and knew that with the current evidence, he couldn't get justice for Hu Lin at all, so he could only take a step back and go back and find a way. He waved his hand to Zeng Fengxian, signaling that he could leave.

Zeng Fengxian hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward and said: "Su Dajin, in this cold winter, Su Dajin is close to Andong County for the small people, and the small people really don't want to go." Seeing that it was getting late, Xiaomin had the courage to prepare a table of banquets at home, wanting to wash the dust of Su Dajin, and implore Dajin to appreciate the light. ”

Zeng Fengxian's table meal was prepared beforehand. After seeing Zeng Gui being beaten, Zeng Fengxian hesitated whether to invite Su Hao to dinner, because he had already seen that Su Hao was planning to side with Hu Lin. However, after thinking about it, he still decided to give it a try, Bi Jing entered the family and a six-grade official came, and as a local wealthy family, it was not suitable if he didn't say it.

Su Hao asked Xiong Minfan to beat Zeng Gui, and he had already drawn a line with Zeng Fengxian, how could he go to his house for a banquet at this time. Hearing Zeng Fengxian's invitation, he waved his hand casually and said, "Zeng Yuan's good intentions, this official understands it." However, since the official is handling the case, he can't accept the invitation of the person concerned, so please go back to the former officer, and the official will call you again for questioning. ”

"Xiaomin is waiting for Su Dajin's summons at any time." Zeng Fengxian responded respectfully.