"Liu Jingzhou has arrived!"

A shout came from not far away. шщш.(vii) (ix) x.S.сом The update is so fast.

In an instant, everyone's expressions were solemn, and they waited quietly.

The soldiers opened the way, and Liu Xiu soon came to the main seat and sat down.

Liu Xiu's gaze swept over the hundreds of people gathered below, as well as the major families and officials, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. It's a joy that all these people are here.

The more people, the more effective it can be.

Liu Xiulang said: "Come here, bring Qiu Zhen and Ma Qi up." ”

"Yes!"

The soldier received the order and immediately went down to carry it out. After a while, Fox and March were brought out.

The two stood under the stage, bowing down.

Both were well-dressed and unshackled, and although they were detained, they did not receive any criminal punishment. This situation also made the people around him inexplicably relieved.

"Meet your lord!"

Joe and March saluted at the same time.

Liu Xiu said: "No courtesy!"

As soon as the conversation changed, Liu Xiu said: "What kind of conflict does the two of you have, although you come, this official is in charge of you." ”

In a word, the incident was opened.

Qiu Zhen took the lead and said: "The elders are respected, and the head of the Ma family is invited first." ”

Ma Qi said: "The old man is welcome!"

At this time, among the people watching around, the officials of the Han'men prince bowed their heads slightly, and there was a look of appreciation on their faces. Fox asked March to speak first, saying that the elders were respected, which was a reasonable thing to do.

Ma Qi said: "Back to the state of the pastor, the Ma family abides by the law in Yicheng County, but the Qiu County Order has to target the Ma family, saying that the Ma family is clever and robbed, which is clearly a frame-up." Not only that, in order to investigate, Qiu County's order even blocked the Ma family's shops with great fanfare. It's just a day or two, and after ten and a half days and a half of blocking, how can the Ma family's shop survive, and where is the credibility of the Ma family? The Ma family is also a big family with a head and a face, and when this matter spreads, what face does the Ma family have to stand?"

After Liu Xiu heard this, his eyes flashed, but he did not express his opinion.

Immediately, Liu Xiu said: "Have you finished the words of the Ma family master?"

"That's it!"

March replied with a bow.

Liu Xiu looked at Qiu Scar and said, "Qiu County Order, it's time for you to speak." ”

Qiu Zhen said: "Lord Hui, the reason why the humble position blocked the Ma family's shops is based on three reasons. First, the grain sold by the Ma family's shops was shoddy; second, the Ma family's shops used the influence of the Ma family to suppress other merchants, and took advantage of the plunder, swallowing up the rest of the shops; and third, the Ma family concealed the population and did not report it. When the lowly office gets the news, it is natural to check it. However, during the investigation, the Ma family refused to cooperate, and in such a situation, the humble position transferred troops to surround the Ma family. Unexpectedly, Ma Qi was so bold that he mobilized the Ma family's 'private' soldiers to kill them, and then surrounded the county government. ”

The words were well-founded and well-organized, and Qiu Scar was even more disdainful of March's words.

The Ma family wanted to fight with him, but it was self-inflicted.

Liu Xiu listened to the opinions of the two, but still didn't say what he thought, but looked at Ma Qi again: "Master Ma, what do you want to say about Qiu County's statement?"

"Not true!"

March didn't even think about it, so he directly refused.

He will not admit such slander.

Ma Qi then said: "Regarding the first point of Qiu County's order, the Ma family's grain is shoddy. On this point, the old man wants to clarify that this kind of grain is generally found in the market, and the price is also the price on the market. Second, the Ma family has always been fair and impartial, and has never oppressed anyone. Third, the population of the Ma family is all bought slaves, and in the 'chaotic' world, there are homeless people everywhere, and the Ma family takes in the homeless people to reduce the pressure on the government. This is an act of kindness. ”

Liu Xiu bowed slightly, and said, "Qiu Zhen, what do you say?"

In March's mind, he felt that the situation was not good.

Something seems to be wrong.

Liu Xiu kept asking them, but he didn't give a clear answer, which was really weird. Ma Qi couldn't figure out Liu Xiu's thoughts, but he could only adapt to the changes.

Qiu Scar has a different idea, he is loyal to Liu Xiu, and the suppression of the family is also for the sake of Jingzhou, so Qiu Scar is quite confident, and said loudly: "My lord, Ma Qi's words seem reasonable, but they are actually quibble. The so-called price on the market is set by the shops of Ma Qi and other major families, what can the people do? The Ma family is fair and just, it is really a joke. Where the people of the Ma family go, they are not arrogant. Especially the saying that the Ma family bought slaves, since your Ma family wants to reduce the pressure on the government, why don't you set up a porridge tent so that the displaced people can live in peace, and then settle down in Yicheng County, but instead take the opportunity to grab the population on a large scale. ”

The words of both sides are becoming sharper and sharper, and the rhetoric is becoming more and more 'fierce'.

Liu Xiu listened to it in his ears without any hurry.

The look of the god is as calm as ever.

Liu Xiu's gaze turned to Ma Qi, and without saying a word, Ma Qi understood.

At this time, the faces of the surrounding people, the heads of the major families, and the officials of the cold 'gate' were all suspicious. Liu Xiu didn't say a word until now, just let Qiu Zhen and Ma Qi keep arguing, the situation is really weird.

March continued: "My lord, as the so-called catching thieves and catching stolen goods, March wants to slander the Ma family, and it can't be established with empty words. Otherwise, Jingzhou will not be 'messy'. At the very least, Fox Scar has to get the evidence out. ”

By now, March simply stopped talking and directly asked Qiu Scar to give evidence.

The Ma family had not left evidence before, and Ma Qi believed that Qiu Scar would not be able to produce evidence, otherwise Qiu Scar would not have surrounded the Ma family without moving.

Liu Xiu looked at Qiu Scar again and waited quietly.

Qiu Scar said: "My lord, the reason why the humble position did not verify the evidence is because the Ma family refused to investigate. The lowly faction surrounded the Ma family, but was resisted by the Ma family, which is the reason why the evidence could not be obtained. ”

For the Ma family, although Qiu Scar has the news, there is no final evidence, which is also the most headache, otherwise he would have taken the Ma family by thunderous means.

Ma Qi said: "What resistance? Hmph, you brought people here aggressively, how can the Ma family let you come nonsense." ”

After arguing so far, Qiu Scar has gradually 'revealed' the momentum of decadence.

The situation gradually turned in his favor.

The corners of March's mouth tugged at a triumphant smile. His two sons have been reused by Liu Xiu, in this case, the Ma family has a decisive weight under Liu Xiu, and he believes that Liu Xiu will not and cannot target the Ma family.

Qiu Zhen frowned and said, "My lord, as long as you let the lower officials investigate thoroughly, the Ma family will definitely have problems." ”

As soon as these words came out, Qiu Scar had already lost invisibly.

The eyes of the surrounding cold 'gate' officials began to have an anxious look. In the eyes of the major families, they are already winning. As for the people watching, most of them are watching the play, and they don't have any opinions at all, just watching the excitement.

Liu Xiu stared at the two of them and said, "The argument between the two of you has already begun to emerge. Now, it's up to the official to deal with it. ”

"Deng Zhan, bring people up. ”

Liu Xiu directly ordered, and not long after, Deng Zhan escorted a middle-aged man up.

After Qiu Scar saw this person, the look on his face suddenly changed greatly.

The person who came was none other than his staff member Song Chan. Now that Liu Xiu sent someone to bring his staff member Song Chan up, Qiu Scar had a bad premonition in his heart.

Could it be that the adults are on the side of the family?

Qiu Zhen's heart began to sink to the bottom, he thought that he was loyal to Liu Xiu and thought about Jingzhou everywhere, but now Liu Xiu's approach has disappointed Qiu Zhen.

Defeated!

In Qiu Scar's heart, such a decision was made.

March saw it in his eyes, and he glanced at the people of the family around him, with a faint smile on his face. Judging from Liu Xiu's actions, this time he really won.

After a while, Song Chan came to the stage and stood still, kneeling directly on the ground.

Song Chan arched his hand and said: "Song Chan, grass people, meet your lord." ”

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Get up and speak." ”

"No!"

Song Chan stood up and stood with his hands down.

Liu Xiu stared at Song Chan and said coldly: "You are Qiu Scar's staff, and the Ma family accuses Qiu Scar of slandering without evidence, what do you say? And you are Qiu Scar's staff, do you know that Qiu Scar suppressed the Ma family?"

Song Chan replied: "Lord Hui, the Qiu County Order suppressed the Ma family, and it does exist. But the Ma family's bullying and domination of the market does exist. It was only the Ma family that resisted the government's verification, so no evidence was found. ”

"Oh, are you sure?"

The corners of Liu Xiu's mouth rose slightly, and he already had a cold tone.