I'm Liu Bei.

As soon as the handover was completed, I opened a court to hear the case and allowed the people to watch from outside the court.

Yang Yongtai, the original commander of Anxi County, had already received the documents from the state government and was demoted to the county governor. The former county Cheng Daibray was dismissed, and seeing his indignant appearance towards Yang Yongtai, I asked him to be a staff member. As the so-called enemy of my enemy is my friend.

At this moment, I sat in the north of the trial seat, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Huang Chao, and Huang Gai were separated, and Yang Yongtai, the county leader, sat on the right side of the seat to make a record. The entrance of the hall was full of onlookers, and several servants held sticks to maintain order.

I was shocked and shouted majestically, "Bring the complainant." ”

The messenger helped the old woman into the lobby.

Before she could kneel, I said, "Show the old man to sit!" ”

The servant immediately brought a small square stool for the old woman. The old woman was so excited that she knelt down and thanked her.

I asked, "If you have any grievances, just say them, and the official will call the shots for you." ”

The old woman sat on a square stool and spoke slowly. Due to his slurred speech and the heavy dialect, I could only understand half of what I said. I said, "Xuan Dai Bray came out to be a translator." ”

Yang Yongtai, the county magistrate, immediately objected: "Lord Qiyu, no one can be announced in the lobby when the case is being tried. ”

I said, "Dai Bray is the official's staff and manages the affairs of the county for the official. Now that this official is hearing civil cases, it is related to the livelihood of the people in the county, and the majesty of the court law, it doesn't matter how you say it! ”

Yang Yongtai didn't buy my account at all, and said: "This move is not in line with the court system. ”

Huang Chao said: "It's really not in line with the system. ”

The two birdmen sing double reeds, and Lao Tzu is the bird of you. Shocked Tang Mu patted and shouted: "If there is a case that is not tried, and there is a wrongful case that is not investigated, it is the most inconsistent with the court system." The county Cheng has any dissatisfaction, although he reported it to the imperial history. Now that the official is trying the case, he does not want to hear the sound of obstruction, otherwise he will be punished for the crime of disturbing the public court. ”

Yang Yongtai's face was extremely ugly, but he didn't dare to say anything more. When Debrey entered the hall, I asked, "Old man, if you have anything to say?" ”

After the old woman finished speaking, Debrey translated: "Early this morning, she slept in the house with her family. The housekeeper of Zhongshan Mansion led a group of people to forcibly drag them out of the house, and then demolished the house. In the end, the gang realized that the demolition was in the wrong place and immediately left. Now the family has no place to live, the furniture and farm tools in the house have been destroyed, and all their savings are gone. ”

I asked, "Old man, do you know why the housekeeper of Zhongshan Mansion demolished the house and why he did it wrong?" ”

Outside the hall, a man who looked like a scholar was stopped by the servant and shouted: "Mother! Mother."

I waved my hand, and the man knelt down after entering the hall and said, "Jiang Dashun, a grass man, knocks to see your lord." ”

"Your house was demolished?"

The scholar looked nervous and hesitated: "No...... No. It was dismantled by the grass people themselves. ”

I couldn't help but glance at Guan Yu and asked, "Your mother said that it was demolished by the housekeeper of Zhongshan Mansion, and many people have witnessed this incident, don't be delusional about lying." ”

The scholar replied in shock: "The grass people are a scholar who is weak and weak, so I asked them to help dismantle it." I hope you will take a closer look. ”

Damn it! Talking nonsense with your eyes open, being a fool when Lao Tzu is a fool!

"Oh, you don't even want furniture and farm tools to demolish the house? Don't want clothes and quilts? ”

The scholar said: "Those supplies are too old, and the grass people are ready to buy new ones." ”

Yang Yongtai, the county magistrate, interjected: "Do you want to withdraw the lawsuit?" ”

The scholar hurriedly nodded and replied, "Yes, yes, the grass people withdrew the lawsuit." ”

Yang Yongtai said proudly: "My lord, Jiang Dashun said that the lawsuit was withdrawn." ”

"How does the county know that the scholar under the hall is called Jiang Dashun?"

Yang Yongtai, the county magistrate, was dumbfounded, and said: "I have been in Anxi for seven years, and the people in the city naturally recognize some." ”

This matter is obviously Jiang Dashun's fear. I said, "Did he say withdraw?" This case has a bearing on the long-term peace and stability of the county, and it must be filed for trial. ”

Yang Yongtai's face was full of triumph: "The law of the Han Dynasty stipulates that as long as there is no homicide, the head of the household has the right to withdraw the lawsuit. Jiang Dashun, are you the head of the household? ”

Jiang Dashun hurriedly said: "The grass people's father died early, and the head of the family is the grass people. ”

What law is this?

Debrey gave me a look in the hall, and I immediately announced my resignation.

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In the back hall, Dai Bray said: "Lord, it's better not to try this case." According to the Chinese law, the yamen cannot interfere in any civil dispute case in which the head of the household voluntarily withdraws the lawsuit. The most important thing is that this case involves Zhongshan Mansion, even if the county government files a case and handles it, the official document will never be transmitted to Zhongshan Mansion again, and can only be rejected and cannot reach the state government. Not being able to reach the state capital means that the result of the trial cannot be approved. It is useless for the lord to be sentenced in the county office, and it is not legal. ”

Zhang Fei pulled his throat and said, "What you did as a staff member is also incompetent." Even Zhang Fei can see that the head of the household is obviously afraid of the Bird Zhongshan Mansion, but we are not afraid. You can't be afraid of Toriyama Mansion. ”

Guan Yu said: "Zhongshan Mansion manages all government affairs of Zhongshan Kingdom, and since Anxi County is the seat of Zhongshan Kingdom, then this layer cannot be bypassed in any way." Besides, Jiang Dashun was unwilling to sue the housekeeper of Zhongshan Mansion. ”

Dai Bray said: "Guan Yu is right. This morning, before the lord arrived, the Zhongshan Mansion sent someone to greet the humble position, and ignored Jiang Dashun's family. ”

I said, "Even so, this case will be tried." Under my rule, there will never be any such grievances, nor will there be family members of officials who oppress the people. If there is no house, where will the people live, and where will they live and work in peace and contentment? ”

Guan Yu said: "The eldest brother doesn't know, and I have seen a lot of cases where the people have been wronged. How many officials can make decisions for the people now? Everyone is thinking about how to fish and flesh the people. Even if we make the decision for Jiang Dashun now, in a few days, Zhongshan Mansion will definitely ask Jiang Dashun for profit, and we and Zhongshan Mansion will become incompatible. Jiang Dashun endured this time, and he could get a chance to survive. Otherwise, I am afraid that the family will be ruined immediately. ”

I sighed, "There is such a thing!" ”

Guan Yu said again: "The collusion between the government and the local tycoon is no longer a matter of one or two days. The complexity of the relationship is unimaginable. ”

"No, I can't. Since I am the county commander, I must bring this county under the rule of law. I said, "Debrey, you immediately go to the secret visit and find out the whole thing." This matter, I Liu Bei is in charge. ”

"Whoa!" Debrey said yes.

After Dai Bray went out, Guan Yu hurriedly said: "Big brother, it is most important to find the holy decree now, it is better to put this matter aside first." ”

I said, "Everything is people-oriented. If this matter is not handled well, it will be meaningless for me to be an official. Believe me, the more you do big things, the more you can't do without the people. After hearing this case, we may have unexpected gains. By the way, second brother and third brother, do you know the court's system of martial arts? ”

Guan Yu said: "Of course I know this, and the general name is 'Ninety-Nine Stage System'. The martial arts are divided into nine sections, each of which is divided into nine levels. ”

I said excitedly, "What are you now?" ”

Guan Yu said: "The assessment of the year before last was the first order of the fifth stage. ”

"Now, there should be six paragraphs, right?"

"Maybe."

Looking at Guan Yu's face, I knew that he was being modest, and he was bound to reach the sixth rank.

Zhang Fei said puzzledly: "What stage of the stage?" What are you talking about? ”

After Guan Yu's careful introduction, Zhang Fei pulled Guan Yu to do the test. As a result, the two fought inseparably. The results speak for themselves, and Zhang Fei has also reached the level of six dans.

After dealing with some county affairs, it was already dark. Zhongshan Prefecture sent me an invitation to congratulate me on taking office. I was angry and immediately declined.

The next morning, I was still sleeping in. Guan Yu woke me up in a panic.

"Big brother, it's not good. Jiang Dashun's family was wiped out. ”

I got up in surprise and asked, "Where did Debrey go, didn't I order him to make an unannounced visit, why hasn't he come back yet?" ”

Guan Yu said: "Dai Bray is dead. ”

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At 8:30 a.m., the sun was rising, and by the moat in the east of the city, the county officials formed a semicircle along the river bank, blocking many onlookers from the circle. I walked up and down the riverbank to observe. He ran to his side and said, "My lord, the inspection is over." ”

I put my hands behind my back: "Report!" ”

"The deceased's name was Tabray, and he had worked with the lowly office for many years. The nasal cavity and mouth of the corpse contained a large amount of sediment, and it is certain that Debrey drowned. ”

Drown? Also drowned. He couldn't have gone into the water on such a cold day. "What time of death?"

"Last night around 19:00."

It was around dinner, and it was already dark. The gates are closed, how did he get out of the city?

He said: "The lowly position is suspected of suicide. ”

"Oh? Let's hear it. ”

"Dai Bray has been a county magistrate for six years, and according to the court system, he can be promoted to a county magistrate next year. But yesterday he was dismissed, and his future was ruined. Debrey is in his forties, still alone, his future is blocked and there is no one to comfort him, and he can't think of jumping into the river to commit suicide for a while. ”

, are you stupid when I'm as stupid as you are? "Can you tell if he's eating?"

"He pressed the corpse's abdomen, and the stomach was still bulging after the water was pressed out. Food is digested very slowly in the stomach after death, so it's certain that Debrey ate last night. ”

I said, "Okay, is there anything else suspicious?" ”

"Despicable found a weed in the corpse's mouth." He wrapped it in linen and handed it to me.

"Aquatic weeds? Where do the aquatic plants come from in early spring? Is there such a place in the city and county? "The appearance of aquatic plants is very similar to that of fish grasses, which wilt in autumn and are nowhere to be found in winter.

He replied, "I have never heard of such tender aquatic plants in early spring. Could it be the water ghosts? ”

I scoffed, "Maybe." ”

At this moment, Guan Yu rushed over and said, "Big brother, the third brother has blocked the scene on Jiang Dashun's side. Is Debrey's death suspicious? ”

I handed him the water weed. "Look at this aquatic weed, it was found in Debre's mouth."

Guan Yu pondered: "I'll let people go down to the river immediately." ”