Xiao Jiading frowned and said, "Why is this not recorded in Zhao's confession?" ”

Because she was the only one who said this, Kang Xianling felt that she was quibbling, if so, wouldn't it be manslaughter? So I didn't believe her. ”

"Well, did you ask the man who the deceased's mother, Tong, said had an affair with the Zhao family?"

"No, because Tong said that it was night, and she just saw a man making peace with Zhao in the field outside the house, and she was scared so she screamed, and the man ran away. So she didn't see who the man really was. ”

"That's the problem." Xiao Jiading said: "Then this statement is only the statement of Tong's alone, and there is no other evidence to corroborate it?" ”

"It's not, so this statement was not accepted by the Kang County Order in the end."

"The motive for the murder in this case is not to accept Zhao's own manslaughter theory, nor to accept Tong's reasoning. Isn't there no motive for the claim that the rape was broken? ”

County Lieutenant Deng nodded: "Yes, I also thought of this when I reported it, but this kind of murder case with unclear motives has been tried and sentenced to death before, and nothing has been approved above." So this case, maybe it's not suspicious in this regard, right?

Xiao Jiading said: "If this is not the case, then I can't think of other doubts." Let's talk about it tomorrow. ”

"That's all there is to it."

Back in the signing room, Xiao Jiading concentrated on reading Wu Donghai's previous verdicts, and after only reading a few, he found a lot of mistakes, but fortunately, these cases are basically cases that the county government has the power to end in the first instance, just flogging and cane punishment, that is, spanking. He didn't want to look down further, for fear of seeing that he had handled some major case wrong, and he would be an ass he couldn't wipe off. The information in hand is enough.

He was about to take the verdict to find the Kang County Order to report, when he saw the county lieutenant Deng beckoning to him not far from the door, so he put down the verdict, walked over, and said, "Is there something wrong?" ”

"Nothing else." County Lieutenant Deng said in a low voice: "Wu Haidong, the scribe in the torture room, said that he wanted to invite you to a meal in the evening, and I would accompany you, and he would have some small gifts to honor you." I don't know how to ......."

Xiao Jiading sneered in his stomach, isn't this Wu Donghai very flamboyant? Didn't you say that you couldn't do anything about him? It seems that it was the county lieutenant Deng who did the work in the back and persuaded him to give in first, so he invited him. It's just that it's useless, this kind of person who doesn't understand the Fa at all stays in the yamen, he will only give himself trouble, and he must be driven away! I'm ready.

At that moment, Xiao Jiading looked embarrassed and said in a low voice: "I was about to tell you about this!" Oh, this matter is troublesome, and I don't know what's going on, Kang County Ling just called me over, saying that Wu Donghai, a scribe, doesn't understand the law at all, and often handles wrong cases, and he has already considered dismissing him. ”

County Lieutenant Deng was taken aback and looked at Xiao Jiading. Xiao Jiading didn't dodge his gaze, and frowned: "Let's say in private, although this Wu Haidong does not know much about criminal law, he is still a good person, and it is not good to just take it away." I originally wanted to intercede with Kang County Ling, but I just arrived, and it's hard to intercede. Or, you go to Kang County Ling to intercede for him? ”

This Wu Haidong often handles wrong cases, this Deng County Lieutenant knows the way, because his deacon, Xing Xuzhong, is very good at criminal law, he has told him, and he has corrected it a few times, and the yamen also knows that he doesn't understand the criminal law at all, but he likes to lie in the torture room. Maybe there is a lot of oil and water in this line. It is reasonable to say that Kang County Ling Zhi Lu has told Wu Haidong about it and considers dismissing him, but it was not like this before, and now that Xiao Jiading comes, Kang County Ling will consider dismissing Wu Haidong, and the connection between the two is self-evident.

County Lieutenant Deng glanced at Xiao Jiading again, this matter is likely to be Xiao Jiading, the new deacon, who wants to use this incident to kill the chicken to show the monkey, he can't spoil his plan, for a little Wu Haidong, it's really not worth it. Besides, if Kang County Ling had already decided to dismiss Wu Haidong, even if he interceded, it would be useless. He knew that this person was ordered by Daokang County, and the things he recognized would not change easily.

So, County Lieutenant Deng said: "Needless to say, in fact, I have long been unaccustomed to Wu Haidong, he has no ability, and he is still very public, often handles wrong cases, and he doesn't listen to him if he learns criminal law well, how can such a person stay in our torture room?" It's better to get away early. Don't make a big mistake in the future! I took my leave. ”

After that, County Lieutenant Deng arched his hand and went back.

Xiao Jiading smiled slightly, looking at his back, this old fox is very good at the wind and rudder. However, if this matter is stabbed to Kang County, I am afraid that it will not be as simple as rushing out.

He returned to the signing room, Xiao Jiading took the judgments, came to the several cases of the Kang County Order, bowed down and said: "Kang County Order, I found that there are some problems with these class judgments. ”

"Oh?" When Kang Xianling heard that there was a problem with the verdict, he immediately became nervous.

You must know that one of the most important contents of the achievements of officials in ancient times is prison lawsuits, and if there is a big problem in this, no matter how good you are in other aspects, it will also be vetoed by one vote.

Xiao Jiading said that there were several cases and misjudgments. Some were found guilty or severely convicted of minor crimes, while others were found not guilty of serious crimes and light sentences.

Kang Xianling's face became more and more ugly, and when he finished listening, his old face was almost green, and he said in a deep voice: "Who undertook these cases?" ”

"It's all undertaken by a scribe named Wu Haidong."

Kang County Ling asked: "How should I deal with the crime of entering and leaving people?" ”

The crime of trespasser is the crime that the judge should bear for intentionally or negligently handling the wrong case. The general principle is that the punishment is determined according to the circumstances of the felony or the heaviness of the misdemeanor. Xiao Jiading said: "I have already seen this, and in his case, he may be sentenced to one year in prison." ”

"That's good! Arrest him immediately......"

"Kang County Order, this is not very safe!"

Kang Xian Ling was stunned for a moment, pondered his words for a while, and immediately understood the meaning of Xiao Jiading's words, this Wu Haidong was just a scrivener in the torture room, he just took out the draft verdict and reported it to himself layer by layer. The case is decided by oneself, and those who should be beaten will be punished, and those who should be sentenced will be reported to the government. Therefore, if it is really investigated, it is difficult to escape the blame for the county order that made the final ruling. If he is really held accountable for the crime of trespassing, he will be sentenced to one year in prison. The county government of the prison sentence cannot be finalized in the first instance, and must be reported to the state government yamen for the second trial. Isn't that just to let the people above know that they have done the wrong case? If you let the imperial history know the way, you can participate in the next book, maybe the official hat will not be included.

Fortunately, this Xiao Jiading reminded him, and Kang Xian Ling glanced at him gratefully, nodded slowly, and muttered, "Is there anything wrong with this person?" ”

Xiao Jiading understood that Kang County wanted to find another reason to deal with Wu Haidong. He had already inquired with Zhu Haiyin about this, and said in a low voice: "I heard that this person only gave birth to a son two months ago. But his father had just been dead for two years. If this is true, then he is a dead child, and according to the criminal law, he will be sentenced to exactly one year in prison! ”

"Hmm!" Kang Xianling nodded, "You did a good job, you go and tell Dai Zhutou and let him find out this case personally, and he will not tolerate it!" It is necessary to report the results of the investigation to the county! ”

"Yes!"

Xiao Jiading went out and came to the fast room. When Dai Zhutou saw him, he greeted him with a smile on his face, and hugged his fists and said, "My subordinates meet Xiao Zhiyi!" ”

It stands to reason that Dai Zhutou is a servant, Xiao Jiading is just a scribe, and the two have no relationship between superiors and subordinates.

Xiao Jiading hurriedly said: "Dai Zhutou, our own brothers, we don't need to be so polite, right?" ”

Hearing Xiao Jiading say that the two are "their own brothers", this made Dai Zhutou suddenly flutter all over his body, and the smile on his face became even brighter. Hurriedly welcomed him to his room.

Xiao Jiading said: "Brother, I came to you today because I have something for you to do." ”

"Although the eldest brother said, the younger brother will go to the soup and go to the fire, and he will not give up!" Since Xiao Jiading has already said that the two are his own brothers, the title of Dai Zhutou was immediately changed and Xiao Jiading was called the eldest brother. In fact, he is much older than Xiao Jiading.

Xiao Jiading was also not polite, and said: "Brother, this matter is not my private matter, it was asked by Kang County Order to convey instructions." Kang County Ling heard that Wu Haidong, the scribe of our county government torture room, actually gave birth to a child during his father's funeral! This kind of rebellious thing makes Kang County Ling very angry, and he ordered you to investigate this matter personally, if it is true, it will not be tolerated, such a rebel must be brought to justice! The results should be reported to the Kang County Order. ”

"Yes! The small ones will be handled immediately! Dai Zhutou said in a low voice: "Little brother also heard that Wu Haidong, this kid, has asked for bribes from the subject of the case many times, do you want to check it together?" ”

If Wu Haidong took bribes to handle the wrong case, then the wrong case would eventually be issued after the trial of the Kang County Lingsheng Court. If the case is wrongly convicted, he will be implicated, and this cannot happen. So, Xiao Jiading shook his head and said, "Forget it, the ugliness of the family should not be publicized." If there are other things that can be checked, if it is something related to our yamen, it is better not to have much trouble. ”

Dai Zhutou is a person from the Yamen for many years, and he immediately understood what Xiao Jiading meant. He nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay, little brother understands." ”