Wang Qingxiang did not deny it, but said: "Your Excellency, it is better to first tell me the content of the paper and the evidence of this Song Dazhuo, and then let me think about whether I have committed these two crimes." ”

"Master Chen, read it to him. Sun Yongzhi said coldly.

Master Chen immediately read out the testimony and verdict one by one, from the source of the population, to the channels of trafficking, to how to collect money and silver, and how he killed Zhang Xiaoyun. All the details should be complete, and I read it for half an hour.

In the end, he said aloud: "The evidence provided by the chief complainant includes a number of account books, a number of rosters, a number of accounts of the goods docking, and a number of testimonies of the personnel involved in the case. All physical evidence is proofread by the county government to confirm that it is true and correct. Moreover, the physical evidence and the main complaint can be corresponded one-to-one, and the verdict should be established. The defendant was ordered to defend himself within a time limit. ”

According to the process, Wang Qingxiang could have directly denied and denied it, or at least dragged the case out for a while, forcing the government to further investigate and collect evidence. However, he said with a smile, "There is no need for a time limit, everything that Master Chen said is true, and I have no objection." ”

As soon as this remark came out, it caused a sensation again.

The people present all looked at each other, showing puzzled looks, and they didn't believe that Wan Qingxiang would be so easy to comply.

If you want to say that the most stunned, it is Su Yi. He really couldn't understand what the hell this old and cunning man was doing.

"But—" Wan Qingxiang changed his words, and the room fell silent again, waiting to hear how he explained.

"My lord, although this testimony and evidence are true and not false, they have nothing to do with me. ”

Sun Yongzhi was shocked and snorted coldly: "The surname is Wan, don't you think that if you are so quibbling and messing around, the official can't do anything about you?"

"Whether it is a quibble or not, it has to be told by evidence. Wan Qingxiang still said calmly as usual, "The evidence brought out by the adults can only prove that these things happened, but it can't prove that these things are related to me Wan Qingxiang." ”

"It's up to you to decide everything in the Changle semicolon, how can you get out of it if this happens?" Sun Yongzhi laughed angrily, "This official wants to hear how this matter has nothing to do with you." ”

"Master Sun, in fact, I am also a victim..."Wan Qingxiang said with an innocent face, "Speaking of which, in fact, I have long suspected that those guys are secretly doing these dirty things behind their backs, but they are just struggling to find evidence." Now, I have to thank you for eradicating these thieves for our business. ”

Sun Yongzhi seemed to have guessed that he would have such a statement, so he no longer entangled with him, and immediately shouted: "Spread Zhang to catch the head." ”

After a while, he saw Zhang Zhutou coming in a hurry, and before he could speak, Sun Yongzhi asked, "How is the investigation?"

"Lord Hui..."Zhang Zhutou looked slightly nervous, sweat on his forehead, and said hurriedly: "The subordinate has a fast horse all the way, and it has been checked to the border of Cangzhou." But... Still no evidence can be found to prove that there is a direct connection between this case and the shopkeeper Wan. The point is, in several yamen along the road... There is a record of the Changle branch on this matter, saying that it was found that there were people in the business who had committed misdeeds, and asked the government to conduct an in-depth investigation. ”

"Lao Zhang, let me ask you. Sun Yongzhi stared at Zhang Zhutou, staring at him with a chill down his spine, and said, "Why do you have to report Changle's case elsewhere?"

Zhang Zhutou was already a little out of breath, and reluctantly explained: "Wherever the incident happened, report the case to the yamen wherever it is, which... It is also reasonable. ”

"Okay, for now, it makes sense. Sun Yongzhi squinted his eyes again and said, "Then those yamen elsewhere found out that the case was related to Changle's firm, so they didn't send someone to ask for assistance in handling the case?"

"Yes..."This time, Zhang Zhutou's back was completely cold, and he said, "But the things mentioned in the letter... It's too bizarre, it's like something out of nothing. And... There's no way to find out, so we'll be... Didn't pay attention to it. ”

Sun Yongzhi closed his eyes, not wanting to look at Wan Qingxiang's provocative gaze, and felt that the onlookers were laughing at him, this moment was the most embarrassing moment for him to be an official for many years.

And it no longer matters how many relationships Wan Qingxiang has opened up in various yamen, and what he has done in the yamen of Changle County.

After relieving for a while, he waved his hand and motioned for Zhang Zhutou to step back.

"Then send a visit to the officials. He said. The voice seemed to be much older.

"How's the situation over there?" asked Sun Yongzhi again.

"Lord Hui," replied the visitor, "some time ago, Beiyue's colleagues did come to investigate the case of Zhang Xiaoyun's disappearance, but there was no progress. Since they have decided not to pursue it again, according to the rules... If there are no special circumstances on our side, there is no need to follow up. ”

"Now is the special situation, how have you checked the things that you are asked to investigate?" Sun Yongzhi was already a little powerless, as if he had expected what the answer would be, and he no longer had any expectations in his heart.

The subordinates visited the place where Zhang Xiaoyun died and asked the people nearby. They all said that they had seen Zhang Xiaoyun, but this person was crazy and often ran around, like a person who had lost his mind, and ran away to the local area by mistake. Later, he collided with people, causing madness and attacking people indiscriminately, and then he was killed by mistake. ”

This matter was also reported in the local yamen. The murderer has been sentenced to exile for manslaughter, and he has already begun to serve his sentence a few days ago. ”

Sun Yongzhi was too lazy to ask questions such as "why the crime of murder can be sentenced by a small yamen below the county level", so he waved his hand again and reprimanded the visitor.

Mo said that it was Sun Yongzhi, and everyone present who knew something about Wan Qingxiang was angry and cold. Su Yi gritted his teeth even more, thinking about what to do next.

"Master Sun, in fact, I said just now that this matter has nothing to do with me, and it is indeed a little wrong..."Wan Qingxiang pretended to sigh and said, "No matter what major or minor crimes these people have committed, they are always the people of our firm, and they are all doing things for the firm." Reasonably, I should take some responsibility for them. ”

As soon as Wan Qingxiang came out like this, everyone who knew him knew that he suddenly faked mercy and was about to start pushing the boat down the river to arrange a retreat. And those who were kept in the dark thought that he was benevolent and righteous.

"Master Sun, I am also responsible for not being strict in this matter. It is better to impose a fine on the business that is not the business of the Bank in accordance with the 'Ten Laws of Commerce'. As for the amount of fines, I will pay as much as Lord Sun prescribes, and I will never blink an eyelid. ”

The crime of killing people and cutting off his head was lightly carried by him with a "Ten Laws of Commerce", and the method of exonerating himself is unparalleled.

"In addition, I am willing to pay out of my own pocket to compensate the relatives of the victims of the case. Although our Wanzhou firm is also one of the victims, but in any case, this matter is caused by us, and I, Wan someone, am willing to receive the penalty on behalf of hundreds of people up and down the firm. ”

He said righteously, and this time he erected another archway for the business. Fines in exchange for fame may not be regarded as losses.

Seeing that Sun Yongzhi was silent for a long time, Wan Qingxiang said again: "Lord Sun has to take care of the overall situation... Those victims need this money, and we don't need it. Take the silver and add bricks and tiles to Changle, why not?"

His words were already extremely explicit, not only to put steps to appease people, but also to warn Sun Yongzhi. And this bribery method can be called the pinnacle, and Sun Yongzhi can't refuse. You must know that half of the development of Changle City depends on Wan Qingxiang's silver. As he said, Changle can't go any further, and he can't do without his silver.

Wan Qingxiang's eyes showed a hint of banter, as if to say: Lao Tzu gives you silver, you have to continue, you can't do it if you don't want it.