In the back hall of the county ya, Xu Hao is concentrating on practicing calligraphy.

After mastering the two new brushstrokes of folding the pen and hiding the void, he became more confident in living the Hanlin literary position.

If it weren't for the imminent prefectural exam, he would have already set off for Bianliang, Tokyo, to take the Hanlin exam.

As a magistrate, the imperial examination of scribes was a very important matter, and he had to do it himself, and only after the students had completed the examination could he be busy with his own affairs.

The master hurriedly walked in and said, "Lord County, someone in the front hall has complained. ”

Xu Hao finished writing a word intently, raised his head and said, "You just come forward to deal with it." ”

The area and population of a county are very limited, and in most cases, the people's complaints are trivial matters, unless a serious homicide occurs, ordinary cases do not need to be ordered by the county, and the county magistrate, the county lieutenant, and the master have the right to deal with it on the spot.

The master shook his head and said, "I'm afraid you have to come forward in person, the person who sued is a scribe, and the person who is accused is also a scribe." ”

Xu Hao frowned slightly, disputes between scribes are generally resolved by competition, literary fights, gambling fights and even martial arts, and there are few troubles in the county government.

This shows that the matter is not small, although Xu Hao is a little reluctant, he still put down the brush, and said while sorting out his coat: "This official will go out to deal with it." ”

The master smiled bitterly and said, "The county lord had better be prepared, the defendant is Qin Mo, who is your nephew, and the plaintiff is Song Xi, the former scholar. ”

Xu Hao raised his eyebrows: "Song Xi? The official remembered that it was the Xiucai who was dismissed from his reputation during the county examination, and he framed Ziyi for his unknown origin and unclear background, and almost made Shuangjia Tongsheng disqualified from participating in the exam." ”

The master nodded and said, "It's him, the stream beast chess that has been in the limelight recently, is said to have been created by him." ”

Xu Hao picked up the official hat placed in the corner of the bookcase and asked, "Why did the two of them go to court?"

"It's because of the Creek Beast Chess. Before the master came in, he made a cursory understanding in the front hall and said, "Qin Mo and Dr. Gu Meng insisted that the Xi Beast Chess was not created by Song Xi, but stolen from others, and Song Xi insisted that it was created by himself, and sued Qin Mo for tarnishing his literary name. ”

Xu Hao couldn't help frowning, the Heart Dao Creek Beast Chess was fresh at best, but in fact, it was difficult to get into the hall of elegance, and Qin Mo was really not worth fighting with people for this.

A moment later, he came to the main hall with a dignified face.

"The students meet the prefectural lord. Qin Mo and Song Xi stood up straight, and at the same time saluted Xu Hao, who was seated.

Xu Hao was sitting under the plaque hanging from the mirror, and asked in a standard official tone: "Both of you are students of the county Wendao College, why did you come to the county office today?"

Song Xi stepped forward and clenched his fists, and said with full anger: "The student sued Tong Sheng Qin Mo for the crime of slander, the Xi Beast Chess was created by himself, although this chess is just a pastime and entertainment, but it contains countless efforts of the students, and now he said that it was stolen, of course the students are not convinced." ”

Xu Hao had already seen the Creek Beast Chess ten days ago, and when he heard that it was created by the former student Song Xi, he was only a little surprised, but he was quickly relieved, this kind of low-level plaything was created by a person with a bad mind, and it seemed reasonable.

But he couldn't understand why Qin Mo was involved, and even Gu Meng came with him.

The judgment of the case is about fairness and justice, and it cannot be judged by personal likes and dislikes, it is all based on evidence, he has been an official for three years, and he has always pursued this law, so he will not lose his judgment because of his relationship with Qin Mo.

Qin Mo also took a step forward and said, "The bestial chess is created by others, Song Xi brazenly steals and names his own, this kind of behavior is a shame for the scribes." The students implore the adults to make this matter public, so as to set the record straight, so as to prevent more people who do not know the facts from being deceived, and not to let the conspiracy of the unscrupulous people succeed. ”

The two of them insisted on their own words, and Xu Hao couldn't make a judgment immediately, so he turned to Gu Meng and said, "Dr. Gu, do you have anything to say?"

Gu Meng waved his hand and said, "The contemptible person came to see the excitement, but with my understanding of Ziyi, he will not lie, I believe everything he says." ”

That's enough, it's enough to show your attitude.

With the support of the prestigious doctor of the county academy, Qin Mo, who was originally weak, immediately had the strength to fight against Song Xi.

The onlookers whispered, if it was only Qin Mo who suspected Song Xi, everyone would think that it was because of the festival between the two, and then caused a dispute.

But with the addition of Gu Meng, things have become unusual.

Gu Meng, with his literary brilliance and achievements in Xia Seal, has already reached the point of fame, and the world knows that he does not value fame and fortune, otherwise he would not be willing to stay in the small Xiayi County for decades.

With such a character and such knowledge, how could he compete with a little showman for fame, it is simply a big joke in the world.

Xu Hao is a smart person, Gu Meng's statement made him realize that this matter was not simple, so he asked again: "Tong Sheng Qin Mo, you accuse Xiucai Song Xi of stealing other people's things, is there any evidence?"

"Yes. Qin Mo replied.

Song Xi sneered and snorted, "Nonsense. ”

Xu Hao raised the startled wood and slapped it suddenly, and shouted: "Silence! This official did not ask questions, and no one was allowed to speak." ”

Song Xi hurriedly clenched his fists and bowed his head: "The student is abrupt." ”

Xu Hao turned his gaze to Qin Mo again, waiting for his explanation.

Qin Mo said unhurriedly: "The proof is myself, because I created the bestiality chess, and I taught two cousins during the last ten-month break, and the chess equipment they used was also made by me." ”

Xu Hao frowned slightly, and his heart turned to ask Song Xi: "Xiucai Song Xi, is what Tong Sheng Qin Mo said true?"

"Nonsense. Song Xi said in a sonorous tone.

After obtaining permission, Qin Mo said: "A while ago, Song Xi often went in and out of Muyang Town, and many people could testify, so he had the opportunity to see the bestiality chess I made, and then steal it. ”

Song Xi said-for-tat: "Is this considered evidence, at most it is speculation." ”

Qin Mo immediately said: "If the county lord doesn't believe it, you can send someone to Muyang Town to pass Qin Zhuang and Qin Han over, and you will know as soon as you ask." ”

Xu Hao nodded and said to the master next to him, "Quickly send someone to Muyang Town and bring the two children and their parents over." ”

Then he added: "It will take some time for the witnesses to arrive, and the plaintiff and the defendant can temporarily exit the lobby, but they are not allowed to stay away, and the officer will arraign you both at any time." ”

"Obey!" Qin Mo and Song Xi clasped their fists together.

The two glared at each other, then turned to leave.

In the afternoon, before two o'clock, the two brothers Qin Zhuang and Qin Han came to the county government accompanied by their father Qin Lang, and the father and son knelt in the hall together.

Because Qin Mo and Song Xi were scribes, they had the privilege of not kneeling when they saw officials.

Although Qin Mo glanced at Qin Lang vigorously and told him not to worry, Qin Lang was still trembling with fright, as an ordinary farmer, this was the first time he had seen the county magistrate.

On the other hand, the strong brothers were more calm than Qin Lang.

Qin Zhuang was because he had no heart or lungs, and the newborn calf was not afraid of tigers, while Qin Han was not afraid because he understood what his cousin Qin Mo meant, but his eyes were rolling around, and he was full of curiosity about everything in the lobby.

The two brothers, you and I will tell you the whole process of Qin Mo's making beast chess.

Although Qin Zhuang is older, his verbal expression ability is obviously inferior to that of his younger brother Qin Han.

Although Qin Han is young, he speaks very logically, and often when his brother can't speak a little, he can express it clearly in one sentence.

The onlookers already believed it a little, the so-called fairy tales were unscrupulous, and it was unlikely that the two children would lie in front of the county magistrate.

In addition, Qin Lang looks honest, and he doesn't look like someone who will condone his son to lie.

Song Xi was anxious in his heart, and finally waited for Xu Hao's permission to defend himself loudly: "The child's words are not credible, these two are Qin Mo's cousins, he must have instigated them to say this, and the students were not convinced." ”

After a period of time of twisting his legs and stomach, Qin Lang finally understood what was in front of him, and hurriedly said: "Ziyi has not colluded with Xiao'er, and the people in the whole town can testify, since he was admitted to the Tongsheng examination, he only went back to Muyang Town half a month ago. At that time, when the bestiality chess was made, the grass people were also present and could testify. ”

Qin Han followed his father's words and said in a full childish voice: "That's right, cousin Ziyi also said that when he comes back next time, he will make a more interesting beast chess, and the beast chess is just a simplified version of the beast chess." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar, and there was even a beast fighting chess that was more complicated than beast chess.

Xu Hao hurriedly asked, "Tong Sheng Qin Mo, is this true?"

Qin Mo smiled, nodded and said, "It's true! My two cousins are still young, and it is a little difficult to start the beast chess directly, so I simplified it and made it into a beast chess that can only be regarded as a beginner. ”

Xu Hao immediately turned to ask Song Xi: "Xiucai Song Xi, since you claim to be the founder of beast chess, then you should also know about beast chess, right?"

Faced with such a question, Song Xi was directly stunned.

It is obviously inappropriate to say that they don't know, and the onlookers will rise directly from doubt to conviction;

said that he knew, and there would be no way to end it, unless Qin Mo was also lying, otherwise the other party would take out the beast chess, and he would have to be charged with lying multiple times.

After weighing the gains and losses in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said: "There is no beast fighting chess at all, Qin Mo is grandstanding, and the stream beast chess is the ultimate state of this chess." ”

Qin Mo shrugged his shoulders and said, "What you don't know doesn't mean that others won't either, so don't say it so deadly." ”

Song Xi did not show weakness and said: "I want to see what your so-called Beast Fighting Chess looks like, but I want to advise you, if it is only a slight change on the basis of the Brook Beast Chess, it is better not to take it out and embarrass people, the county lord and all the celebrities are clear-eyed people, and they can see through your ghost tricks at a glance." ”

He was sure that Qin Mo couldn't take out the Fighting Beast Chess, and even if he did, it would be very similar to the Creek Beast Chess, and it could be directly characterized as plagiarism.

Although he already believed that what Qin Mo said was true, Xu Hao still maintained his previous fair attitude, did not show any favoritism to him, and said loudly: "Then ask Tong Sheng Qin Mo to show him the beast chess." ”

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