"Official, it's okay to give up some dough in the past, but is it necessary?"

"Our family is not a high-ranking and powerful family, it is also a family with a name and a surname in this Ying Tianfu, Zheng Xiong is a new rising star, even if he has the position of a marquis, he can be regarded as a junior."

"A low-voiced visit, afraid of a junior, let people spread it, it will inevitably weaken the reputation!"

Liu Qian continued to smile bitterly and explained a few words to his wife, so that he would not have a psychological burden.

"It's this kind of young man who is in a high position that makes trouble."

"First, you don't know what he likes, what his weaknesses are, and you can't start."

"Second, in their eyes, right and wrong are clear, and they don't know the proportions, so if they enforce the law impartially, they will convict my second brother ruthlessly, and then it will be too late to find a way."

"Third, in the final analysis, it was planted in his hands, and the matter was too big, and it was difficult for His Majesty to explain it."

"So, ma'am, you'd better run!"

After listening to the explanation, although Liu Qian's wife was still a little reluctant, she had no words to refute and nodded.

Here, Liu Qian is preparing for his second brother's affairs.

On the other side, Zheng Xiong's temporary operation was completed and he also returned home.

The errand runner learned about the situation on Zheng Xiong's side and hurriedly passed the news back.

Liu Qian learned the news of Zheng Xiong's return home, and hurriedly made arrangements.

There's a lot to do in one night.

In addition to finding someone to bear the blame, he also found someone to deal with the aftermath of the gambling house, and sent someone to the prison to unify his voice with Liu Xia.

After all, Zheng Xiong is the newly appointed Mansion Yin, and Ying Tianfu has not been built into an iron plate, and it is still leaky in the end.

Liu Qian's arrangement now looks like everything is going well, and there is only one point left for the rest, the big things are small, and the small things can be perfected again.

The next day, in Yingtianfuzhong, Zheng Xiong went to work as usual.

There is no money to do, so Zheng Xiong still continues to deal with the people in the gambling house yesterday to find some fun in life.

The position of the general judge was replaced by Zheng Xiong, and he casually read the decree copied by the general judge.

The laws are the same, and Zheng Xiong just vented his dissatisfaction, and without too many words, he let go of the general judgment.

"I'll let you go this time, and there won't be a next time next time, you know?"

When the general judge saw Zheng Xiong's actions, he carried a heart and expressed his attitude.

"Don't worry, my lord, the lower officials will keep it in mind."

Zheng Xiong said "um", then shifted his gaze to yesterday's case, and as the stunned wood was taken, Zheng Xiong slowly spoke.

"Ascend to the church, lead people to commit crimes."

"My lord, who are you bringing, there are too many people in the follow-up group of people who will catch the gamble, and I can't put it here."

Zheng Xiong is as good as a stream, and he replied.

"Then let's do it one by one! The cause was a dispute caused by gambling, so I brought Liu Bucheng and Hao Dali up first."

"Yes."

After a while, Hao Dali and Liu Bucheng were brought to Zheng Xiong, drinking "mighty" left and right, until the two words were finished, the cleaning was completed, and the trial officially began.

"One of you borrows money, and the other has no money to repay, both of which are caused by too high interest."

"In this case, the interest money is obviously too high, and in just a few days, it has more than doubled.

The general judge was quite familiar with the legal order, and told Zheng Xiong about the legal order.

"My lord, the Sermon says, 'In the future, the interest on money shall not exceed two or three cents.'"

The Ming Law stipulates: "All private lending of money and debts and pawned property shall not take more than three cents per month, although there are many years, but one profit is one book; Whoever violates the law shall be punished with forty lashes, and shall be punished with surplus profits, and those who shall be punished with stolen goods shall be punished with a hundred rods."

"One book, one profit" means that the interest rate is 100%. In the case of the government at all levels dealing with debts, the relevant policies of the imperial decrees and local governments at all levels were basically based on the provisions of this upper limit and the total amount of interest withdrawn.

With regard to "profit on profit" (i.e., compound interest), it was generally forbidden by ancient law.

In the Ming Law, "Although there are many years

, but one book and one interest", that is, the upper limit of the total interest is 100% of the principal.

Ming Taizu also demanded that "if the years and months expire and they are counted endlessly", they should be punished.

"Is that so? In this case, the monthly interest is doubled, so let's get forty first!"

"Now?"

Faced with the question of the general judgment, Zheng Xiong asked lightly.

"What do you say? Now, of course, what do you think and hear from the officer."

Although Zheng Xiong's tone was flat and there was a hint of discussion, the general judgment did not dare to touch Zheng Xiong's moldy head again.

"No, the subordinate has no idea, obey the order."

The words in the hall reached the ears of the two people in the hall without falling.

Forty boards is not easy to bear, Zheng Xiong came up and didn't ask anything, he was punished directly, who could stand it.

Liu Bucheng didn't care about anything else, and immediately opened his mouth to justify.

"My lord, I am wronged, the money I borrowed that day, you and I are willing, it is recorded in black and white, even if it is inappropriate, for the sake of my uncle, please be merciful and put it in the next yard."

is pulling tiger skin again, fighting dad and fighting relationship.

But in front of Zheng Xiong, this set will not work.

After all, a large number of people have already been offended, and it doesn't matter if there is one more.

"It's your business that you love me, what's the matter with the official, if your interest rate is high, you have to be beaten and pouted, be good."

"Someone, execution."

It seems that there is some discussion, but it is useless at all, leaving only the screams echoing in the court.

After a while, the execution was completed.

On the other hand, Liu Cheng is not successful, with more air in and less air out, and his voice is hoarse.

"Liu Bucheng, you can be convinced of the official's punishment, if you are not convinced, say that I will listen."

Is it still human talk, it has been beaten, what does it matter if you are convinced or not.

Liu Bucheng only wanted to finish his work as soon as possible and go home early to recuperate, and said hoarsely following Zheng Xiong's words.

"Convinced, admit the punishment below, now that the execution is over, can you put it back to recuperate."

Zheng Xiong said with a smile.

"Don't worry, you can borrow money to know what it is for, first say I know, and I'll talk about it later when I go back."

These words were not in the scope of Liu Cheng's consideration at all, and he didn't know the relationship, which made him a little confused.

And Hao Dali saw Liu Bucheng's tragic situation, his heart was secretly refreshed, and when he heard Zheng Xiong's question, he spoke first.

"Master Hui, I borrowed it in the gambling house, and I only want to turn it over, and he knows it."

Liu Bucheng also had a bad premonition in his heart at this time.

Hao Dali's stepping forward was even worse, and Liu Bucheng immediately shouted at Hao Dali.

"Don't be bloody, how do I know what you will do if you borrow money, your father is a thousand households, I believe you will borrow you, otherwise I don't know each other, why should I borrow you."

Hao Dali is not stupid, since he asked so, there must be a reason, it would be better if he could make Liu Bucheng suffer a little more, and said immediately.

"Many people in the gambling house saw it that day, and if you don't believe it, you can summon everyone to confront you to prove that what you say is true."

Hao Dali's words left Liu Qian speechless.

With a witness, no matter how much he says, it will be in vain, so he can only shut up and just ask Zheng Xiong not to take advantage of the topic again.

Zheng Xiong smiled secretly in his heart, but asked as usual.

"If there is a witness, you can name a few people, write down the address, and the official will come and ask."

"My neighbors Li Dong, Chen Sheng, and several others, I'll write a list, and adults can ask."

"Someone, give Hao Dali pen and paper."

Soon, a list appeared on Zheng Xiong's desk, and after a cursory glance, Zheng Xiong ordered the verdict.

"Go to a few people, bring a few people on the list for questioning."

"Yes, sir."

"The others rest first, and call someone to go to the pharmacy to ask a few doctors to treat Liu Gongzi's injuries."

"Yes."

Zheng Xiong is the same as the mystery

The operation is confusing.

For example, if you beat all of them, and you don't let people go, you go to a doctor to see the injury.

Say you're rigorous! The words of other people's justification are useless at all, and they are not rigorous! Now I am specially summoned for the sake of a few witnesses.

In short, I don't understand it.

The doctor arrived first, saluted Zheng Xiong first, and then looked at Liu Bucheng's buttocks.

It is also strange to say that after Zheng Xiong was promoted to Ying Tianfu Mansion Yin, he still served as the leader of Huimin Pharmacy and the Department of Teaching Workshop, and I don't know what the considerations were.

It may be that Zheng Xiong did a good job, and he served in Ying Tianfu, so there is no need to change people.

It may also be that Lao Zhu lacks people, seeing that Zheng Xiong can still be lazy, and add a burden to Zheng Xiong.

Looking at it, the current Zheng Xiong wears many hats, both big and small.

After a little diagnosis and treatment, the doctor saluted Zheng Xiong.

"Adults, they are all skin injuries, they don't hurt their muscles and bones, just recuperate for a while."

Zheng Xiong was a little surprised, he didn't have a board, usually forty boards hurt his muscles and bones, but Liu Bucheng only had skin injuries.

This board really made Zheng Xiong suspect that it was released water.

looked at the officials with suspicion, but saw that all the officials lowered their heads, which confirmed Zheng Xiong's conjecture even more.

Zheng Xiong couldn't help but sigh, the leakage of the government is really serious, and the responsibility of this mansion Yin Dang is heavy and long.

"Oh, how much does it do."

The doctor did the math in his mind and then gave the price.

"The ointment applied is in the twenty~"

Without warning, Zheng Xiong suddenly interrupted the doctor's words and said to himself.

"Okay, the price of the ointment is known to the official, and you are in the forefront of my pharmacy's medical skills, and you can't give it low even once."

"So be it! Erase the odds, make up the whole thing, and count it consistently."

"Liu Bucheng, do you have any objections to this price?"

When the doctor saw Zheng Xiong making a decision directly, he didn't say much, and acted as a tool man on the side.

Liu Bucheng looked confused again.

What's the situation, the person is not my name.

If you see a doctor, you can see a doctor, and if you collect money, you can also reduce your pain, and you have no objections.

But your price is a shame.

Obviously, the ointment of twenty texts, your mouth has become consistent, it is really excessive.

"My lord, is this price negotiable?"

Zheng Xiong didn't pay attention to Liu Bucheng, but looked at the official and asked.

"Ordinary people are beaten forty boards, what will happen after that, who can tell this official?"

The slightly harsh questioning silenced all the officials.

And Liu Bucheng also realized a little, these are friendly troops!

If the water is released, there can be no more accidents.

Since giving some money can solve the problem, paying money is, and Liu Bucheng still sees the things that can be solved with money, and immediately changes his words.

"My lord, after thinking about it, thanks to my care, this money is given below, and there is no objection."

I know each other very well, and when I heard this, Zheng Xiong didn't pursue the matter of the servants, and said happily.

"That's good, do you think it's cash or find someone to send it?"

"Ready-to-settle."

After speaking, Liu Bucheng took it out of his arms and took out a tael of silver.

"Okay, refreshed."

Approvingly replied to Liu Bucheng, Zheng Xiong then looked at the doctor and said.

"There's no need for a doctor here for the time being, you can take the money and go back!" Remember to make it account."

"Yes."

In the blink of an eye, the doctor left the scene, and the witness was also brought to Zheng Xiong.

"Hao Dali borrowed money that day, how many of you can be there?"

"Yes."

"The official asked you, did you borrow the money for gambling?"

Several people glanced at each other, and then glanced at Liu Cheng vaguely, but he was still immersed in pain and did not pay attention to it in time.

"Back to my lord, Hao Dali is a gambler, in the gambling house

The purpose of borrowing money is to gamble, and subsequent actions can also confirm that he stopped after gambling."

Zheng Xiong nodded, and then asked.

"And what were you doing at the casino?"

When several people heard the questioning, they were silent.

Zheng Xiong saw it and told the reason.

"Needless to say, it's gambling in a gambling house, I don't know if what the official said is right?"

A few people still didn't speak, and Zheng Xiong also lost his patience and commanded.

"Pull it down, and detain it with the gamblers in the back, and we will deal with it later."

Several people did not struggle, and let the officials drag them away.

And Zheng Xiong's gaze continued to look at Liu Bucheng.

"There's a lot of evidence, what else do you want to say?"

"There's nothing to say, but I know why he borrowed money, but he hasn't broken the law."

"Well, the law is not written, but the purpose of borrowing money is to help people get through difficulties, not to send people to the fire."

"In my opinion, the result is already predestined, so you shouldn't borrow it."

"Since I borrowed it, I'm sorry, I can't admit this loan, you can agree."

Agree with it! It's too much.

I will admit it for one or two pieces of silver, fifty yuan is not a small amount of money, and no one will be light.

"My lord, you don't need this interest, but you have to pay back the fifty yuan you lent!"

Zheng Xiong nodded.

"Indeed, if there is no usury, just borrowing money, although you know that it is gambling, you should also pay back the capital."

"But your interest is too high, and you almost drive people to a dead end, and your family property is ruined."

"Therefore this judge rulings, and the punishment is as follows."

"Borrowing 50 yuan is usurious, the principal is confiscated, and the interest on the documents is invalid."

Zheng Xiong had a faint smile on his face, revealing a face that was determined by Liu Bucheng, and announced the verdict.

Hearing this, Liu Bucheng struggled to get up, hoarsely voiced, and said loudly.

"I don't accept it, it's unfair to you."

Zheng Xiong waved his hand and motioned to take people down.

"If you are not convinced, you can go to Dali Temple for a retrial, this mansion is not allowed to be presumptuous here, come here, pull it down."

"No."

No matter what Liu Bucheng said, he was still dragged down.

Seeing this, Hao Dali said complimentally.

"Thank you, sir, for your insight, and for the next justice, and I am grateful."

Zheng Xiong waved his hand, interrupting Hao Dali's gratitude.

"Thank you for not needing, the capital just said was confiscated, did you hear that?"

"I hear you."

"That's good, you didn't pay it back, hurry up and make up for it."

"Also, if you participate in gambling, you will be punished as a gambling crime and fined 10 times."

"From today onwards, stay in prison with peace of mind, and when you pay all the money, I will let you out."

"There is another thing I want to tell you, Ying Tianfu's prison doesn't care about food, and you write down the money every day."

I thought I landed safely, but I didn't expect it to be another deep pit.

Seeing this situation, Hao Dali was also speechless.

Fortunately, it is still acceptable compared to the high interest rate.

"Adult, little one admits punishment."