Lu Li didn't seem to care about the dispute between Shi Niang and Mao Wei, he was the only one in the audience who had been paying attention to the suspect, of course, he didn't miss Ding Wuliang's emotional change of relief after being "questioned", but Lu Li also expected that Ding Wuliang would not admit his guilt so easily today, so he tried Ding Si first, which was also a strange move.

For example, in this case, when the Jinyang County Ya tried in the first instance, reported to the state government for review, and then asked the criminal department for approval, but in fact, many local officials enjoy privileges, such as Lu Li and the Jin Wangfu have been authorized by the Queen Mother, so they can directly intervene in the criminal cases of the counties, to put it more clearly, the regulations that do not allow overstepping the level of accusation are actually restricting the prosecutor, as long as the local governor has a claim first, then there is no such thing as overstepping.

For example, the law stipulates that torture cannot be arbitrarily interrogated, which seems to protect the rights and interests of the people, but in fact it is also a fictitious thing, because as long as the presiding officer believes that there is conclusive evidence of guilt, and the suspect refuses to admit guilt, torture has become a natural method, and it is common to torture people into tricks, and even some people are tortured to death, as long as there is no impeachment by the imperial history, the presiding officer will not be held accountable in any way.

As for the process of the presiding judge's trial of the case, in addition to the murder weapon and other empirical evidence, it mainly relies on the "five hearings", which can be summarized simply as to capture the psychological activities of the parties by observing their faces and colors, and judging whether the testimony is credible, which gives the judicial officer great flexibility, how to interrogate the suspects and witnesses, what the order is, whether the two sides are allowed to debate in court, and so on, can actually be arranged by the presiding officer according to the situation.

At present, the person in charge of the autopsy is held by untouchables, and their status is very low, although it does not mean that they do not have real talents, but because of their humble words, even if they find something strange, they cannot influence the direction of the case, because the autopsy transcript is not written by a puppet, and their professional opinions are likely not to be adopted.

Therefore, at this time, in fact, the so-called conclusive evidence of the crime is completely determined by the presiding judge.

To say that, Mao Wei once served as the secretary of Dali Temple, and he should have noticed that Lu Li's first trial of Ding Si must have intentions, but he served as a judicial officer back then, completely because of the political needs of Empress Dowager Wei, and he didn't know anything about criminal trials at all, except for the trial of Pei Zheng's case, he had no other "actual combat" experience, so he didn't realize at this time that their so-called "remedial measures" fell into the hands of Lu Li, who was serious and responsible and quite familiar with criminal trial skills, which was full of loopholes and useless.

"Suspect Ding Wuliang, can you know the plaintiff Zheng Yuan?" Without waiting for Ding Wuliang to have more time to understand Mao Wei's reminder, Lu Li first asked according to the routine.

It was just a simple question, but Ding Wuliang was stunned on the spot.

"Still not answering the truth?!" Lu Li's tone intensified.

"I didn't know it, but of course I know it now." Ding Wuliang hurriedly explained: "I heard that Zheng Yuan falsely accused me of murder, of course I have to ask to understand, only to find out that he is my tenant farmer." ”

"Seven days ago, that is, at the beginning of the twenty-sixth day of February in the fourth year of Chengde, you led your family Ding Louhu and other thirteen people to break into the rented residence of Zheng Yuan in Jingpingfang at night, why?"

Regarding this matter, Ding Wuliang didn't need to collude with the confession, and immediately had a statement: "Just because I was angry that Zheng Yuan made false accusations, I just wanted to teach him a lesson." ”

"When did you hear about Zheng Yuan's complaint, and how did you hear about it?" "I heard early in the morning of February 26 that I had a long-term follower Lou Bao who was friendly with Jiang Daya, a servant of Taiyuan Mansion, and Jiang Daya heard about it and informed Lou Bao." Ding Wuliang only wanted to get out of the matter by himself at this time, where could he take care of any long-term servants, and let these people out.

Because of today's trial, Ding Prison also rushed to the outside of the government early in the morning to listen to the news, and because he suddenly allowed the public trial, he squeezed in all the way, Liu Li naturally wanted to give him convenience, but as an observer, of course he did not have the qualifications to set up a separate seat, when Ding Wuliang was escorted to the torture hall, he didn't notice that his father was actually in the crowd, not to mention that at this time, he was standing in front, and his father was sitting in the back, so he couldn't see that his father was so anxious that he grinned at the back of his head.

At this time, Ding Jiao really wanted to remind him in public, but he thought that even Mao Fuyin said that "fair words", and he was almost expelled from the court by King Jin.

Lu Li was not in a hurry to debunk the contradiction between Ding Wuliang and Ding Si's confessions, and continued to ask: "Then when did you inquire about Zheng Yuan's temporary residence?" ”

"It took a few twists and turns, but it was clear at noon." Ding Wuliang was already arrogant, and he didn't think about how to exonerate himself before he wanted to kill himself, he only thought that it didn't matter if he didn't do it, where did he know that he was telling the truth, Mao Wei's earlier explanation was immediately overturned.

"You know that Zheng Yuan lives in Jingpingfang at noon, why don't you wait until the dead of night to fight, there is no intention to kill, and why do you let people carry a sword?" Lu Li asked again.

This question stopped Ding Wuliang and was silent for a while.

Lu Li was not in a hurry this time, so he had to think about his arguments.

"It was because I was dissuaded by my father that I stayed until late at night so that I could act privately." This reason is reasonable, and by the way, I chose the rules of Ding Prison.

However, Ding Wuliang had no choice but to quibble: "Jinyang Ding is a wealthy family, and he has always admired martial arts, don't say that he teaches tenant farmers a lesson, that is, he goes to a prostitute's house to drink and feast, and the family also wears a blade, can it be that if he wears a blade, he must kill someone?" ”

If Ding Wuliang had a pair of eyes behind him, he would be able to see the mocking gazes of people such as Meng Jiulang at this time, and he would have already regarded him as certain death.

Those who know a little bit about the "five listening" will probably understand that the initiative has been fully grasped by Xue Shaoyin.

However, Lu Li still did not debunk it, but raised the confession in his hand: "Suspect Ding Wuliang, this is your confession after being interrogated by the princess, signed by you, confessing to killing Zheng Yuan's son Zheng Kang, and trying to kill Zheng Yuan's family, but you retracted your confession during the trial, do you know what this means?" ”

Of course, it was the King of Jin who made a move!!

But this blurted out sentence became like a fish in his throat, and Ding Wuliang didn't dare to say it at all.

Lu Li slapped his confession on the case again: "You confessed that day because the concubine Ding was instigated by her father Ding Wu to inform you that Zheng Yuan's son Zheng Kang was disobedient and slandered Jinyang Ding for deducting the harvest of tenant farmers, so you took Ding Si and others to the farm to beat Zheng Kang and beat him in front of Zheng Kang's grandfather, and also admitted that he later used a knife and dagger to cut his throat, these confessions are consistent with Zheng Yuan's father's statement, you said that you didn't even know that there was such a tenant farmer before Zheng Yuan sued the official, why did you know so much about the facts of the case?" ”

Ding Wuliang was even more speechless.

In fact, he is not incapable of quibbling, as long as he says that Princess Jin forced him to sign the confession that has been written, but Ding Wuliang saw the gloomy gaze of King Jin at a glance, how dare he say this in public?

He was already frightened by King Jin's viciousness, even if he could get away with the crime for the time being, but if he accused Princess Jin for this, where would King Jin spare him in the future? I'm afraid that if I hide to the ends of the earth, I can't escape the poisonous hands of King Jin.

Besides, Zheng Yuan is a pariah, if he wants to say that the Jin Wangfu colluded with him, and insisted on framing him, a wealthy family, so many people present will also debunk that he is quibbling.

However, seeing that there was a glimmer of light, Ding Wuliang was unwilling to be questioned about the crime, and struggled: "Shao Yin Mingjian, the reason why Xiaomin confessed that day was because ...... It's because of fear...... Don't hide it from Shaoyin, Xiaomin did hear that Zheng Yuanzi was beaten to death a long time ago, but this matter was really not instigated by Xiaomin, it was the Ding family, yes, it was the Ding family! Ding's because his father Ding Wu was unfair, instructed Ding Si and others to beat Zheng Kang to death, and later Xiaomin learned that because Ding's begged bitterly, he concealed it on his behalf, and then because Zheng Yuan sued the official, Xiaomin was flustered, and he wanted to threaten him to withdraw the lawsuit at night, but he didn't want to be arrested by the soldiers of the Jin Wangfu, Xiaomin was confused for a while, and in order to avoid more punishments, he confessed indiscriminately. ”

Concealing a crime is not a capital crime, and it is not even an accomplice, Ding Wuliang only hopes to be able to calm things down at this time.

"Prisoner Ding Wuliang, can you be sure that your confession on the spot today is true?"

"Don't dare to have any more quibbles."

Ding Wuliang saw the angry eyes of Mao Wei and others at this time, but he only thought that this person was still angry with Princess Jin's earlier public questioning.

He wanted to kill Zheng Yuan's family that day, but he never thought that he would be tried at all, and of course he would not collude with many accomplices, and how could Ding Wuliang have the experience of being detained for trial in the past? How could he have thought that his father would let Ding Si carry this black cauldron, and even if he thought about it, he couldn't be completely consistent with Ding Si's confession, Lu Li questioned the prisoners separately, and knew that Ding Wuliang didn't dare to bite the Jin Palace, so it was natural to find loopholes in the confessions of the two.

The next person to be arraigned was Ding Wu, he didn't know what Ding Wuliang said, and his confession was of course exactly the same as Ding Si.

Not to mention the noble children at this moment, even Uncle Ma and other civilians suddenly realized.

Lu Li let Ding Wuliang's master and servant be questioned in the same room, ignoring Mao Wei's complicated expression, and affirming his claim: "The three main suspects, the confessions are very different, this trial believes that the testimony is concealed, Ding Si and Ding Wu claimed that Ding Wuliang did not know, but Ding Wuliang insisted that he was hiding the crime for Ding Wu, and the plaintiff insisted that Ding Wuliang was present that day, and the main plot was to beat the victim, in view of Ding Wuliang's ability to confess the murder weapon, which is consistent with the plaintiff's statement, so this trial supports the plaintiff's confession, Mao Fuyin, the suspect refuses to admit guilt, and torture can be carried out again according to the law." , it cannot be judged today, and the outcome of this case will be postponed later. ”

didn't wait for Mao Wei to express his opinion, Ding Wuliang was anxious first, but he could see it clearly, Mao Wei was scolded by Princess Jin, but he didn't even dare to say a word, if he was still tortured......

He Ye laughed twice at the right time: "Very good, the thing that this king is most interested in is torture." ”

Ding Wuliang only felt creepy, and in front of everyone, he kicked Ding Wu: "It's all you, it's you, it's you, the slave!" ”