The thought that there might be another evil ghost hiding in the village suddenly filled everyone's hearts with gloom.

Li San was the first to react, and immediately jumped out to act as a pawn, and asked Yun Niang when he broke his drink, and said sharply: "Say, tell the truth quickly, who is hiding behind the scenes, is he the evil ghost?" ”

However, no matter how he pressed him, Yun Niang still refused to answer.

On the contrary, the girl was full of tears, and kept begging Zhang Jing: "Sir, you can kill me." There are no evil spirits hidden in this village, and I am the evil demon you want to catch. I killed all five people, and I killed all five people......"

But the more she was like this, the more suspicious everyone became, saying that Zhang Jingxu saw that something was wrong, and even the officials guessed something.

Apparently, there really is a ghost hiding in the village!

And this soft and weak kind spirit demon, she clearly wanted to hide the hidden ghost, she did not hesitate to send her life, just begging Zhang Jing to close the case quickly.

However, how could the case be closed!

Since there is really a demon hiding evildoers, we must find him out and bring him to justice, otherwise if he is allowed to do so, will he continue to harm others?

But how do you find the ghost?

Looking at the resolute look of Yun Niang in front of her, I am afraid that no matter how much she asks, she doesn't even care about her own life, she is obviously determined to protect the hidden ghost.

Since ancient times, people who have investigated the case have the most headache when they encounter this situation, knowing that the case is about to progress, but they are stuck in the desperate fight of the people who know.

And no matter whether it is coercion or inducement, it is difficult to break the determination of those who know, people don't want to risk their lives, and there are really not many ways to threaten in the world.

The officials have been running errands all year round, and they have more or less encountered this situation, knowing that it is extremely tricky, they all came to Zhang Jingxu's side and said in a low voice: "Zhang Zhutou, what should I do now?" ”

Everyone said and glanced at Yun Niang, lowered their voices again and said, "Look at this girl, she is determined to carry it herself." I still can't see that a soft and weak woman has this perseverance. ”

Zhang Jingxu glanced at everyone, and also lowered his voice and asked, "Do you have any solutions?" ”

Immediately, the officials shook their heads in unison, and said with a wry smile: "We have encountered this kind of thing before, whether it is torture to extract confessions or inducement of interests, it will not work. Even if you beat her to death, you still can't ask half a sentence......"

Zhang Jingxu exhaled lightly, and said inexplicably: "She is a spirit demon and is born to be kind, so I am not willing to torture and ask her." ”

The officials still smiled bitterly: "Even if you ask questions, it will be in vain." ”

Zhang Jingxu nodded slowly, and said thoughtfully: "Yes, it's useless to ask questions!" ”

When the officials saw him pondering, they did not dare to disturb him.

It wasn't until a long time had passed that Li San asked in a low voice, "Uncle Zhang, what should we do now?" ”

What to do?

Zhang Jingxu seemed to continue to groan, and after a long while, gradually, everyone saw that his eyes began to burn.

"Now that it has been confirmed, there are still evil ghosts hidden in the village, but Yun Niang is reluctant to tell it, and even plans to use her life to protect ......"

"Then we can only check this matter ourselves!"

The officials hurriedly asked in a low voice, "How do you want to check?" ”

Zhang Jingxu glanced at everyone, suddenly smiled meaningfully, and said, "Ming Cha!" ”

Uh-huh!

Clear check?

These two words made everyone stunned.

I suddenly remembered that when I just left the city tonight, Zhang Jingxu clearly said the same thing, and came here to investigate the case, and directly investigated.

But what everyone is puzzled about is, how to find out?

But seeing Zhang Jingxu's deep eyes, as if looking at the entire Sunjiazhuang, he said: "Even if there is a grievance, it should be interrogated, and we people in the public are doing justice ......"

He paused slightly, and his tone suddenly changed to decisiveness: "So, I want to try the case!" ”

Yes?

The officials were all stunned!

Trial?

Do you want to hear a case?

But you're just a catcher, and it should be the responsibility of the county order to try the case.

Zhang Jingxu's eyes were leisurely, taking in the expressions of the officials, and suddenly asked with a smile: "Are you thinking that I, the head catcher, have no power to try cases?" ”

This......

The officials hesitated, but no one dared to speak.

Obviously, they knew that Zhang Jingxu was overstepping his authority.

Since ancient times, it has been the right of the county order to interrogate and interrogate. No other officials can't, not even the county magistrate who is the second-in-command of the county government.

Besides, Zhang Jingxu is not even a county official, he is just a half-official and half-official head catcher at the moment, although the county order is very supportive of him, but no matter how strong he supports, he can't exceed his authority.

After all, the act of overstepping authority has always been the most disgusting to the officials.

The officials didn't want Zhang Jingxu to be disgusted by the officials, and they planned to follow Zhang Jingxu in the future!

However, how to make Zhang Zhutou understand this?

Li San was the most flexible, and he was the first to cautiously remind: "Uncle Zhang, the little nephew has a word!" ”

Zhang Jingxu glanced at him and smiled: "Say it!" ”

Li San took a breath lightly and said in a low voice: "As the head of the county government, you have the right to open the door and arrest thieves. The so-called arrest of thieves is only an arrest, and as for the promotion to the court for interrogation, the county lord should take on his duties. If it's you, if it's you......"

Zhang Jingxu didn't wait for him to finish, smiled slightly, and said, "You want to tell my uncle that as a head catcher, I don't have this right, right?" ”

Li San nodded and said in a low voice, "Little nephew, this is for your sake." ”

Zhang Jingxu also nodded, but his expression was meaningful, and he smiled again: "You are right, but what if I, the head catcher, have the privilege?" For example, the privilege granted by the prefectural ordinance ......"

Privileges of exclusivity?

Li San and the officials were all stunned.

But he saw Zhang Jingxu reaching into his arms and slowly taking out a thing, which was a seal letter, which was held in his palm.

Everyone only had a big eye, and they were stunned again, Li San almost blurted out, and said in surprise: "This... This is the official seal of the prefectural ordinance. ”

As a county official, I naturally recognize this thing.

Zhang Jing smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is the official seal of the county order." You may not know, but in fact, this investigation was not my temporary intention, but when I visited the prefectural magistrate today, I was specially commissioned by the prefectural magistrate......"

"And because this case may involve ghosts and harming people, the county magistrate was worried that I would encounter difficulties when investigating the case, so he borrowed the official seal in advance and granted me the right to make a decision on the spot."

When Zhang Jingxu said this, he raised his official seal slightly, and said: "Now I have this thing in my hand, which represents all the power of a county government." Although it is still a head catcher, it goes beyond a head catcher, and it can not only open the door to arrest thieves, but also go to court for interrogation. You say, don't you? ”

The faces of the officials were wonderful, and their eyes were full of excitement.

I really didn't expect that Zhang Zhutou would be so relied on by the county order that he could even borrow the official seal, so that Zhang Zhutou could make a decision on the spot......

With such a leader, how can the future be bad?

The crowd was extremely excited.

And Zhang Jingxu drank suddenly, and ordered in a deep voice: "Officials, listen to orders with me!" ”

Everyone's expressions were all in unison!

Zhang Jingxu's expression also became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "This arrester came here to investigate the case this time, and found that the case was confusing, not only to find out about the evil ghosts harming people, but also to find out about the villagers killing scholars. ”

"The so-called public way is nothing more than a clear grievance."

"When people are in danger, they should help others, and if ghosts are wronged, they should also ask."

"This is the justice of heaven and earth, and it is also the duty of the imperial court."

"Because of this, I want to be promoted to the court for interrogation. I ordered you to wait for all the people to go out, wake up all the people of Sunjiazhuang, drink and order them to gather immediately, and the whole village will come to this well place. ”

When Zhang Jingxu said this, his mind became more and more serious, and he asked everyone: "My order, can you listen to it?" ”

The officials shouted in unison and shouted, "Obey the orders and do the errand immediately." ”

After receiving the order, Qi Qi turned around, and then hurriedly raised his feet and ran, and went to call people from the houses in each village.

Only Li San was left by Zhang Jingxu, and another order was given to him: "Li San's nephew, I order you to go to the little scholar's house quickly, call him here as well, and accept the interrogation of this head catcher." ”

Yes?

You're telling me to call a ghost?

Li San's face was obviously pale, and his mouth was a little trembling.

But Zhang Jingxu smiled slightly, pointed at the timid and weak Yun Niang, and said, "You take her with you to ensure that there is no threat." ”

Li San glanced at Yun Niang, then came to his senses, and said in surprise: "Yes, yes, yes." ”

As he spoke, he stepped forward and grabbed Yun Niang, and said cautiously: "Girl, help, I have the order with me today, please go with me to call Sun Yun......"

Yun Niang seemed to hesitate, her eyes timidly peeked at Zhang Jingxu, but she saw that Zhang Jingxu's expression was solemn and resolute, and she had slowly raised the grass in her hand.

Obviously, if she didn't agree, Zhang Jingxu would no longer tolerate and sympathize.

In desperation, the girl sighed faintly, and had to say to Li San: "I'll go with you and call him." ”

Li Sanxi dragged her all the way to the direction of the little scholar's house.

……

In an instant, the officials went to the village.

In an instant, Li San took Yun Niang to call the little scholar.

On the side of the well here, there is only Zhang Jingxu.

But in the corners of his clothes, there is actually a righteous ghost Zhang Gui attached.

At this time, I only heard Zhang Gui speak in a low voice, and asked in confusion: "Uncle Zhang, do you really want to be promoted to the court for interrogation?" ”

"Not bad! I'm going to be elevated. ”

Zhang Jingxu's expression was solemn, and there seemed to be a flash of light in his eyes.

He looked at the well with deep eyes, looking at the rippling water in the well, as if it was meaningful, and it seemed to mean something else.

Then, he exhaled slowly and said slowly:

"The way of heaven and earth is about fairness."

"If a person is harmed, he should help others, and if a ghost is wronged, he should also help a ghost......"

"So tonight, at this time, I set up a court next to the well, which is related to the past and the evil spirits that harm people."

"The death of the little scholar needs someone to admit the guilt!"

"The deaths of the five villagers must also be investigated."

"Even though the ghosts are fierce and the villagers are tricky, since I, Zhang Jingxu, am the head catcher, I have to give everyone justice."

"So ......"

"Tonight, I ascend to the church."

"Judging both people and ghosts."