Assassin's House.

Fang Yuan is working.

When the cook arrived, it was already the middle of the day.

After receiving Zhou Kaile's call for help, Fang Yuan did not leave.

Fang Yuan always knew that Wei Ting's three superintendent imperial historians were in Liaozhou, and he also knew his whereabouts.

I just don't know, why did I suddenly catch a county magistrate who had just been in office for about a month?

"Huang Dada, you go to find out why Zhou Kaile was arrested?"

"Zheng Jiu, take some people to Wudongshan to have a look, if there is no one to preside over the rescue, you stay and preside."

Fang Yuan commanded.

"Yes!"

Zheng Jiu and Huang Dada should be.

"Zhang San, you have a trip to the White Tiger Club."

"Ask Lu Xia if he has collected information about Zhou Kaile and bring it back to me."

Fang Yuan summoned Zhang San over again and commanded in a low voice.

When he was making a deal with Wang Zhicheng, he asked Luxia to investigate Wang Chengzhe and Zhou Kaile.

It's been so long now, and some information should have been found.

The county seat of Liaoshan County.

Wei Ting and the three of them chose a place to work here.

These days, they have been investigating the truth about the deaths of the previous assassins all over Liaozhou.

Then last night, they received a letter from a stranger, listing the incriminating evidence of Zhou Kaile, the county magistrate of Yushe County.

After investigation, the evidence of the crime was conclusive, so Zhou Kaile was escorted to trial.

"Zhou Kaile, do you admit that you embezzled money from your subordinates on November 8?"

Wei Ting interrogated.

This is not a county office, it is not a public court, and the trial is not so strict.

It is Wei Ting and the three of them, Zhou Kaile is the same, and there are a few soldiers in charge of Wei Ting, as well as the people who are in charge.

"I don't admit it."

"I'm borrowing money from them!"

Zhou Kaile shook his head and said in a deep voice.

November 8, ten days ago.

The day he decided to build the road after inspecting Yushe County and Liaozhou City.

But because there was no money, and the county government had no money, he first forcibly borrowed money from his subordinates below, and then decided to write to Fang Yuan.

"Borrow money?"

"According to the confessions of Zhang Yingzhe and others, you forced them."

Wei Ting said expressionlessly.

"Impossible!"

Zhou Kaile's expression changed and he exclaimed.

Zhang Yingzhe is his main book, which was selected by the Wang family.

Even if the Wang family won't help themselves with nothing, will they choose a traitor by their side?

"It's okay if you don't admit it."

"Three days ago, you stole the Wudongshan Coal Mine, did you admit it?"

Wei Ting continued.

I looked at the second piece of incriminating evidence.

"I, I didn't steal!"

"I've already communicated with Fang Tingshi, and he has agreed to let me dig it."

Zhou Kaile was shocked, and hurriedly pulled out Fang Yuan as a shield.

He thought that he had already apologized to Fang Yuan yesterday, and if Fang Yuan wanted to pursue it, he should have already been investigated.

This theft problem should also be fought by Zhang Yingzhe's bastard, it is really unladylike and miserable by him!

"Hmph, are you using Fang Yuan to scare me?"

Tang Lin interjected, dissatisfied.

"Don't dare."

"I'm just telling the truth, I can ask Fang Tingshi to testify."

Zhou Kaile shook his head and behaved humbly.

He hoped that Fang Yuan would be able to appear at this time.

Anyway, Fang Yuan was his superior.

Zhou Kaile was not sure if the cook had successfully delivered the message.

I wasn't sure that Fang Yuan would be willing to accept him.

But if Fang Yuan can be called, there may be more opportunities.

Of course, he was also prepared to be denied by Fang Yuan that he agreed to dig coal.

"Even if you agree to dig coal, your theft is very despicable, and you lose the face of being an official!"

Tang Lin snorted coldly.

I wasn't going to call Fang Yuan to testify.

On the one hand, there is no need for that, and stealing that bit of coal is not a big crime.

On the other hand, he didn't like Fang Yuan and didn't want to see Fang Yuan.

"My lord, I didn't steal, Fang Tingshi has agreed."

Zhou Kaile emphasized.

"Alright, let's talk about the third one."

"You dig coal and cause people to be trapped in the mine without knowing whether they live or die, this is a felony, do you admit it?"

Wei Ting spoke again and said in a deep voice.

"My lord, the mine now is not the mine I dug now!"

Zhou Kaile was shocked.

Sure enough, what he was worried about still came.

"Zhang Yingzhe has already designated that he is the one who is trapped now, do you still want to quibble?"

Wei Ting's face sank, and his eyes became sharp.

"It's not! I didn't! ”

"Zhang Yingzhe framed me, and the officials can testify for me!"

Zhou Kaile was even more shocked.

Zhang Yingzhe, Zhang Yingzhe again.

Could it be that the Wang family wants to frame themselves?

But it's completely unnecessary, if the Wang family wants to frame themselves, can't they just not let themselves take the throne?

Why let Zhang Yingzhe frame himself after he was put on the throne?

Zhou Kaile was puzzled, but Zhou Kaile understood at this time that this was a conspiracy that should be directed against himself.

I thought that when I was eyeing the Wudongshan Coal Mine, there were also third-party forces targeting, but now it seems that I am not targeting the coal mine, but myself.

But who is it?

I haven't offended anyone!

"Zhang Yingzhe's statement alone."

"Here are five testimonies, do you want to see them?"

Wei Ting shook his head and said.

When Zhou Kaile heard this, he immediately fell to the ground.

His eyes became ownerless, and he couldn't believe what was happening.

Who is going to frame himself, who is setting this trap for himself?

"I want to see Zhang Yingzhe!"

Zhou Kaile's expression froze and became crazy.

He wanted to ask why he was framing himself.

"Take Zhang Yingzhe."

Wei Ting had no opinion and said indifferently.

As a prisoner, you can confront witnesses at trial.

Not long after, a short middle-aged man walked in, and his appearance between his eyebrows was a little flattering.

"Master Zhang, Zhang Yingzhe, why are you framing me? I ask myself if you are not thin! ”

When Zhou Kaile saw the comer, he immediately rushed forward with a gloomy face.

But the soldiers at the scene were not vegetarians, and they quickly stopped Zhou Kaile.

"Meet the three adults."

"The subordinate swears by the words in the testimony that there is no falsehood."

"On November 8, Zhou County ordered the county government to convene the whole county government and forcibly asked me to wait for the same amount of copper coins on the grounds of road construction, otherwise we will be regarded as despising the policies of the superiors."

Zhang Yingzhe said with a flattering smile.

But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou Kaile.

"Wronged!"

"Your Excellency has wronged!"

"I'm borrowing, not forcing them out!"

Zhou Kaile said loudly.

He didn't force it, he borrowed it.

"Hugh will quibble again!"

"Zhou Kaile, you have been convicted of embezzlement, and this official is now suspending all your positions."

"If there are any casualties in the Wudongshan mine, your crime will be even heavier, and during this time, the official will restrict your freedom and temporarily detain you!"

Wei Ting also interrupted Zhou Kaile's words and forcibly convicted Zhou Kaile.

This time, Zhou Kaile's incriminating evidence is conclusive, and it is completely different from the last trial, and he can be convicted.

"No, don't!"

Zhou Kaile suddenly seemed to be drained of his soul.

He has been the chief bookkeeper for 18 years and has worked hard to get promoted.

Now, it has finally become a county order, but it has only been a month before it has stepped down.

This is to deprive yourself of everything, and it is even more uncomfortable than killing yourself.

In a trance, Zhou Kaile saw Wang Zhicheng's arrival, and he seemed to see hope.

Wang Chengzhe also came, but Zhou Kaile didn't notice him at this time.

"Father-in-law, save me!"

Zhou Kaile walked quickly towards Wang Zhicheng.

It was as if he saw a ray of light shining into his desperate darkness.

It's just that

"Useless things, do things without thinking."

Wang Zhicheng did not stop, nor did he hold Zhou Kaile.

Instead, he dropped a cold word and continued to walk forward.

Zhou Kaile suddenly froze in place, and the light in his heart slowly faded.

"Wang Zhicheng, the patriarch of the Liaoshan Wang clan, has seen the three superintendent imperial histories."

"Liaoshan County Commander Wang Chengzhe, meet with the three superintendents."

Wang Zhicheng and Wang Chengzhe saluted Wei Ting and the three of them together.

"Patriarch Wang, Wang County Order, what is the so-called matter of disturbing this official's trial?"

Wei Ting frowned slightly.

It's not a court, but it's a time of judgment.

The rash interruption of unrelated people is a blasphemy of his authority and makes him dissatisfied.

"Lord Yushi forgives me, I have evidence of Zhou Kaile's crimes, and I just want to give it to the three adults."

Wang Zhicheng said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"And incriminating evidence?"

"Bring it on!"

Wei Ting frowned and asked the soldier to fetch it.

"Lord Yushi, this incriminating evidence is very heavy, I would like to invite the three of you to talk to the back."

Wang Zhicheng did not hand over the evidence and said softly.

Wei Ting's eyes were immediately cold, and he was about to scold Wang Zhicheng.

But at this time, Tang Lin suddenly approached Wei Ting's ear and said something, which made Wei Ting's face better.

"Temporarily adjourned."

Wei stood up and walked to the back.

Wang Zhicheng smiled slightly and kept up with the pace of the three of them.

Zhou Kaile thought he was saved and wanted to follow them, but he was stopped.

"Chengzhe, what are you?"

Zhou Kaile looked at Wang Chengzhe inexplicably.

"This is the public court, call me Wang County Order."

Wang Chengzhe frowned and said in a deep voice.

"Wang County Order."

The corners of Zhou Kaile's mouth twitched, and he said respectfully.

"Your position as a county magistrate is being targeted, and my father can't save you."

Wang Chengzhe whispered.

"What?!"

Zhou Kaile exclaimed.

looked at Wang Chengzhe with wide eyes.

Everyone was attracted by his voice and looked at him.

"Be quiet!"

Wang Chengzhe glared at Zhou Kaile fiercely.

But he still seems to be shocked, and he is too lazy to bother with him.

Then he continued: "Wait for your father to take care of it for you, and then you will resign." ”

"Impossible!"

"It's my dream!"

Zhou Kaile slowly came back to his senses, and his eyes became hideous and terrifying.

He is now suspended from all positions, not dismissed.

If there is no fatal accident in the Wudongshan mine, then the crime is not big.

As for the embezzlement, he hasn't moved the money yet, the key is that it is still in the county government, and there is still a chance to reverse.

If the Wang family really helps him, then all this will have a chance to turn around.

"Let's put it this way."

"You resigned voluntarily, and you can still be my chief bookkeeper after a few years."

"But if you don't resign, if there is a fatal accident in the mine, you will be more guilty, and if there is no fatal accident, your position as a county magistrate will still be targeted, and it will be a matter of time before you are ousted."

Wang Chengzhe sneered.

was unimpressed by Zhou Kaile's expression.

"Who is it?"

Zhou Kaile took a deep breath and said with a cold look in his eyes.

Sure enough, someone was eyeing him.

My guess was right, and my previous worries were right.

A few days ago, he already felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't say anything was wrong.

"A certain family."

Wang Chengzhe sighed.

"Tell me!"

Zhou Kaile's face turned pale.

Family, family, damned family!

Because he didn't have a family, he became the son-in-law of the family.

Because he didn't have a family, he couldn't be promoted after being the chief bookkeeper for 18 years.

Because he doesn't have a family, he is now like a fish on a knife board to be slaughtered.

In this world, it feels like the family is everything, and it feels like the family can do whatever it wants.

At this moment, Zhou Kaile hated the family like never before.

"You don't need to know."

Wang Chengzhe shook his head and said indifferently.

He completely ignored Zhou Kaile's anger.

Zhou Kaile clenched his fists at this moment, and he was very unwilling in his heart.

At this time, Wei Ting and the others, who had left just now, came back.

The presiding judge changed Tang Lin, and Wei Ting sat in Tang Lin's position.

"Resign."

Wang Zhicheng walked back and did not stop when he passed by Zhou Kaile.

Just dropped a sentence without emotion, and walked out of the court to the people.

The same is true of Wang Chengzhe, who withdrew from the court, and when the court re-entered the trial.

Zhou Kaile didn't speak, lowered his head, clenched his fists, and his eyes were full of unwillingness and struggle.

"Zhou Kaile, what do you have to say?"

Tang Lin picked up the shocking wood, slapped it heavily, and said loudly.

Zhou Kaile still didn't speak, lowered his head, and his body trembled a little.

He was unwilling, he didn't want to give up, he didn't want to give up his dream in this life.

"Zhou Kaile, this official asks you!"

Tang Lin slapped the shocking wood again.

Zhou Kaile's silence made him lose face and was very dissatisfied.

"I want to see Fang Thorn Shi!"

Zhou Kaile took a deep breath, finally raised his head, and said in a deep voice.

"Dismissed!"

"This is unrelated personnel!"

Tang Lin was stunned for a moment, and then said with an ugly face.

He glanced at Zhou Kaile coldly, and then looked at Wang Zhicheng on the sidelines.

Wang Zhicheng smiled at Tang Lin, and then looked at Zhou Kaile with gloomy eyes.

"Who said there were no people?"

"Fang Tingshi is the superior of this official, and he has the right to know your punishment of this official!"

"There is also a second theft that slanders the official, the owner of Wu Dongshan is Fang Thorn Shi, how can he be an irrelevant person?"

Zhou Kaile drank.

He let it go and decided to fight to the death.

The career is his dream, and he will die in the career.

As long as Fang Yuan was willing to help him, then all the crises could be resolved.

"Presumptuous!"

"Dare to roar in court, open your mouth!"

Tang Lin was furious and scolded.

Two of the soldiers on either side immediately walked out.

"Do you know the law?"

"This official has not been dismissed, and he still has a position."

"If you dare to beat this official, this official will go to the ministry to sue you, and go to the emperor to sue you."

Zhou Kaile drank low and stared at Tang Lin.

He has already been released, so he is not afraid of offending the superintendent of the imperial history.

"You!"

Tang Lin was so angry that he was half dead.

But Zhou Kaile's words make a lot of sense.

He has not been dismissed from his post, and there are still official positions that have been beaten in court, which is a coercing confession by words and deeds, and he will definitely be punished.

Just when Tang Lin was riding a tiger, Wei Ting's voice sounded from behind.

"Stop!"

"Go and ask Fang Thorn Shi!"

When the soldier heard this, he retreated.

At the same time, some soldiers left and went to invite Fang Yuan.

Wang Zhicheng and his son outside the court looked at it, and their eyes became even more ugly.

Okay, as long as Zhou Kaile resigns, it will be fine, but now it will be known all over the city.

Now the Wang family's promise to others is estimated to be yellow.

Assassin's House.

Zhang San and Huang Dada came back one after another.

I also know all the information about why Zhou Kaile was arrested and him.

Eighteen years of main book, doing county after county, very experienced and capable, it is really rare.

"Zhou Zun, someone outside has reported that he wants to ask you to judge Zhou Kaile, and ask if you want to go?"

The gatekeeper came in to report.

"Do you want to go?"

"Hehe, prepare the car!"

Fang Yuan said with a smile.

The three overseers of the imperial history are also funny.

Ask yourself if you want to go, not if you want to go.

In terms of their privilege, there is no need to ask if they want to.

Presumably encountered Zhou Kaile's stubborn resistance, and he had to invite himself.

Thinking of this, Fang Yuan's eyes were cold, and he didn't have a good impression of the three of them.

It has been several months since the last appearance in Liaozhou, and the causes of death of the previous assassins have been investigated.

Fang Yuan had also been sending people to follow them secretly, and found that they had almost no gains in the past few months, and they felt like they were having fun, and they had gone to the White Tiger Club several times.

Regarding the causes of death of the previous assassins, Fang Yuan did not send additional people to investigate from other directions except for torturing Qin Liangcai and a few people.

Because it has nothing to do with itself, and there is not so much time, there is time to investigate the case, so it is better to develop and strengthen itself and seek benefits for the people of Liaozhou.

Soon.

Fang Yuan came to the humble trial place.

"Meet Fang Thorn Shi."

Everyone saluted Fang Yuan one after another.

The people present, Wang Zhicheng and his son, and Wei Ting.

"Excuse me, please get up."

Fang Yuan politely returned the salute and walked into the "public court" with a serious expression.

At this time, Zhou Kaile walked towards Fang Yuan, came to Fang Yuan's front and knelt down directly.

"Xiaguan Zhou Kaile, meet Lord Assassin Shi."

Zhou Kaile saluted respectfully.

Everyone at the scene looked at it, and their faces changed.

Wang Zhicheng's father and son outside the court saw this, and their faces became even more ugly.

Kneeling down on the spot, isn't that a great kindness?

Everyone could see that Zhou Kaile was surrendering to Fang Yuan in full view.

No matter where Zhou Kaile goes in the future, as long as someone knows that there is a scene today, they will regard Zhou Kaile as Fang Yuan's person.

Of course, the premise is that Fang Yuan wants his surrender.

"Zhou Xian Ling, get up quickly."

Fang Yuan looked deeply at Zhou Kaile who was kneeling on the ground.

He didn't make a statement, but quickly helped Zhou Kaile up.

"Thank you, Lord Thorn Shi."

Zhou Kaile got up, his face flushed a little.

He let it go, and success or failure was at this point.

"Three imperial histories, I don't know what to do with this official?"

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

"May I ask Fang Tingshi, Zhou Kaile stole your Wudongshan Coal Mine, do you know?"

Tang Lin said in a deep voice.

He is still the presiding judge.

"Your Excellency, please pay attention to your words!"

"The official didn't steal, the official has already got the permission of Fang Thorn Shi to dig it!"

Zhou Kaile interrupted loudly.

He wanted to reveal to Fang Yuan's denial just now.

Otherwise, Fang Yuan said that he knew, then he was lying in court just now.

Of course, Zhou Kaile didn't know if Fang Yuan would cooperate with him.

Therefore, as soon as he finished speaking, his heart jumped to his throat.

"Did Fang Tingshi agree?"

Tang Lin's face became ugly, and he stared at Zhou Kaile gloomily.

"Agreed."

Fang Yuan nodded indifferently.

When the words fell, Zhou Kaile breathed a sigh of relief and almost collapsed.

"Zhang Yingzhe, you dare to make false testimony?!"

Tang Lin looked at Zhang Yingzhe and said in a deep voice.

"Your Excellency!"

"At that time, Zhou Kaile told us to steal!"

"Said that the cement road will be built in the future, and the merit will be counted as our share, I don't believe you can call other officials to testify."

Zhang Yingzhe was taken aback, and hurriedly said with flattery.

"Zhou Kaile, what do you say?"

Tang Lin looked at Zhou Kaile with a very ugly expression.

He is angry now but can't get out, and he is very uncomfortable.

"This official wants to test their loyalty, and deliberately said that he stole it, and he didn't commit a crime, right?"

Zhou Kaile sneered.

"Hmph, the crime of theft is aside!"

"Fang Thorn Shi, it's hard for you to make a special trip."

Tang Lin snorted coldly, then looked at Fang Yuan and said.

What he meant was that this case was over, Fang Yuan, you could go.

"It's not hard."

"Just continue the trial of Tang Yushi."

Fang Yuan shook his head.

As if he did not understand what he meant.

"Zhou Kaile, you have been convicted of embezzlement, leaving a group of workers in the mine without knowing their life and death, the official wants to suspend all your positions, and the workers will be imprisoned and detained during the rescue period, do you have any objections?"

Tang Lin said in a deep voice.

Make a final summary.

He asked Zhou Kaile if he had any objections, but he still gave Wang Zhicheng face and gave Zhou Kaile the opportunity to resign.

Wang Zhicheng's father and son outside the court also heard that the two looked at Zhou Kaile gloomily, if Zhou Kaile didn't know what to do, then the Wang family would not provide him with resources in the future.

"Fang Thorn Shi, what do you say?"

Zhou Kaile did not answer, but changed his position slightly.

He stood on Fang Yuan's side, respectfully saluted Fang Yuan, and handed over the decision to Fang Yuan.

At this scene, Tang Lin's face turned blue when he saw it, and he felt that his prestige was trampled on.

"Fang Thorn Shi, do you have an opinion?"

Tang Lin took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice.

"This officer has a few questions to ask!"

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

There is no rush to give an answer.

"Please."

Tang Lin's face relaxed slightly.

Fang Yuan didn't directly object, and it was estimated that he still gave himself face.

"Since Tang Yushi knew that there were workers trapped in the Wudongshan mine, then Zhou County ordered to stop and detain him, who was responsible for directing the rescue?"

"It's not going to be a death after the fact, so it's thrown on this official, right?"

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

If the county does not have a county order, then the assassin is responsible for control.

There are no dead people in the mine now, and if there are no dead people in the later stage, then everyone is fine, and Fang Yuan has no problem.

But if the dead person is suspended and detained again, some sewage may be splashed on Fang Yuan's identity, and then the problem will be strange.

"This"

Tang Lin was at a loss for a moment.

He didn't think of this question and couldn't answer it for a while.

"That's certainly not a problem with Fang Thorn History."

"I'm just worried that Zhou Kaile will abscond in fear of crime."

Wei Ting suddenly got up and said.

"With Wei Yushi's words, the official will be relieved."

"Then the official will continue to ask the second question: If the three imperial historians are suspended from the Zhou County Order, are there any candidates for the three imperial historians to command the mine rescue?"

"This official can't be separated now, and he has to hand over the taxes to the imperial court next month after counting the taxes of each county, and I believe that the three adults also know that this matter cannot be delayed either."

Fang Yuan said again.

"This"

Wei Ting didn't know how to answer for a while.

Under normal circumstances, the prefectural order was dismissed, and Assassin Shi took over his job.

However, Fang Yuan's reason is also very sufficient, the tax revenue of the imperial court is the top priority, and it cannot be delayed.

"The three Imperial Historians, this official is willing to atone for his sins and do everything in his power to rescue."

"If there is a death incident in the mine, this official is willing to bear all the consequences and fulfill it to the three imperial historians!"

Zhou Kaile was not stupid, and immediately caught the vitality that Fang Yuan brought to him.

Although Fang Yuan did not directly help himself, he also provided himself with opportunities.

As long as the workers in the mine do not die, then their own problem is only the problem of corruption.

As for the problem of corruption, as long as you give yourself a little time, this problem is not a problem at all.

(End of chapter)