Chapter 043: Confused Public Case
A ploughing cow actually asked a young and beautiful girl to accompany him to compensate. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info This kind of thing is something that only happens in the evil old society!
Chen Ao scolded in his heart. Although he has been trying to adapt to this era, he is still a little resentful about this kind of thing.
Steward Lu was still holding Wu Ping'er with one hand, and with the other hand reached into his arms, fumbled for a long time, and took out a neatly folded note. He unfolded the note, shook it in front of Chen Ao's eyes, and said: "This is the note that Old Man Wu made with me, this spring, he rented a buffalo from me to use it to cultivate the land, and promised to use a load of corn as a reward by this autumn. ”
Chen Ao stared at the note and took a closer look, which was roughly the same as what Steward Lu said. Moreover, with a load of corn, rent a year to plough cattle, this transaction, is also fair. And it was Old Man Wu who took advantage.
However, this matter must not be so simple! There is no free lunch in the world, and this Steward Lu doesn't look like a good person at first glance, how can he suddenly have a kind heart?
Steward Lu continued: "But a month ago, I suddenly heard that this old man Wu actually slaughtered the cattle without permission and secretly sold the beef. Everyone, how can there be such a thing in the world?"
Chen Ao's face was solemn and he nodded slowly. If everything is really as Steward Lu said, this is indeed Old Man Wu's fault.
The surrounding people seemed to have heard about this and nodded their heads. The old man Wu was full of grievances, and he seemed to be speechless.
Chen Ao's heart moved, squatted down, helped the old man Wu up, and saw that the hand he was stepping on was blurred with flesh and blood, so he took out a handkerchief and wiped it for him.
This handkerchief was given to him by Xuanning, and it still has the fragrance of Yiren on it. Chen Ao was reluctant to use it, and at this time, he couldn't take care of it when he was dedicated to helping others.
He asked softly, "Old man, is what he said true? Did you really kill other people's cows?"
Seeing that the young man had a very kind attitude, as if he had found support, Old Man Wu shook his head again and again, and said, "No...... I didn't kill that cow......"
Chen Ao nodded, and then heard Steward Lu smile and said: "Old man Wu, that cow is raised in your house, you didn't kill it, or who killed it?" And this matter has been decided by the Yamen, you slaughter cattle privately and sell beef. Do you want to overturn the case?"
Old man Wu was startled, and hurriedly shook his hand: "No, no, I won't overturn the case...... I don't overturn the case......"
When Chen Ao saw this, he instantly understood in his heart. This old man Wu must have suffered in the yamen, and as soon as he heard that the case was going to be overturned, he was afraid that he would face another board. Therefore, Wu Laohan would never dare to overturn the case.
Chen Ao couldn't help but sigh when he thought of the meaning. I am full of modern ideas about the rule of law, and when I come to this era, I am afraid that I will be angry with these dark realities on my back.
Steward Lu was quite proud, and he sneered: "Hmph, old man Wu, don't forget, our Great Song Dynasty law is clear, denying the confession, but you have to be exiled to the borderland, and your granddaughter must also be used as an official prostitute." When the time comes, it won't be as good as it is now!"
His threatening words made the ancestors of the Wu family afraid to say any more, and it seemed that they had accepted their fate.
Chen Ao couldn't think of anything suspicious about this matter for a while. In the whole matter, Steward Lu, as a third party, seems to have nothing to do with him. Even the cattle he lent to Wu Laohan were killed, and he was still a victim.
However, it is by no means that simple. Chen Ao muttered in his heart, since Steward Lu was willing to lend the ploughing cattle cheaply at the cost of a load of corn, I am afraid he is playing Wu Ping'er's idea!
He frowned, thought for a while, suddenly his eyes lit up, and he raised his head and asked: "Old man Wu, the farming cattle you raised will die if they die, at most they will be punished for poor breeding." How dare you sell the beef secretly?"
Chen Ao knows that in this era, ploughing cattle is a very important means of production. The value of a cow is often greater than that of several people. Therefore, the government explicitly forbade the slaughter of cultivated cattle and the sale of beef.
If the cow dies of disease, it will not be a great sin. But when the cattle are slaughtered, the nature changes.
When Old Man Wu heard this, he was shocked, and suddenly looked around, but he didn't seem to see the person he was looking for. He had to say, "Yes...... It's Xiao Lao'er's neighbor, Laipi Dog gave me the idea...... He said...... The cow is dead and dead, so it's better to sell the meat, raise some silver, and return it to Master Lu......"
His voice grew quieter and quieter, apparently knowing that this was ridiculous. It's just that this is the case, what else can I do?
When Chen Ao heard this, he frowned and groaned for a while, and he already had an eyebrow. As a neighbor, the Laipi dog in the mouth of Old Man Wu actually gave him such an idea, if it is not extremely absurd, it is not a good intention.
He figured it out and asked, "Where is this Rippy dog?"
"Who called your uncle?" As soon as Chen Ao's voice fell, a person squeezed in the crowd and shouted loudly.
Chen Ao turned his head and saw a person, not tall, wearing a piece of dirty clothes crookedly, with a look of disdain on his face, and a slippery and obscene look between his eyebrows.
Chen Ao's kung fu of judging people by appearance is very home, and when he saw this person, he knew that it was not a good thing, so he snorted coldly and said, "You are Laipi Dog?"
Lai Pigou said angrily: "Uncle's surname is Lai, and his name is Pi." What are you that dare to scold me?"
As he spoke, he rolled up his dirty sleeves, as if he was going to reason with Chen Ao, or even have a big fight.
Chen Ao saw that his thin arms and legs were even worse than himself, so he didn't pay attention to it. At this time, someone next to him said: "Lai Pi dog, this son doesn't seem to be rich, if you want to slander people, let's find another family!"
Chen Ao was stunned, and originally planned to subdue the other party first, and then ask about the situation. As a result, I met the ancestor of the porcelain world! Seeing that Laipi Dog's hand was stretched out, he hurriedly took a step back and got out of the way. If he is allowed to lie to him for such a moment, I'm afraid he won't even have any underwear left!
The Laipi dog didn't catch Chen Ao at once, and the follow-up methods couldn't be used. As soon as he heard the words of the person next to him again, he snorted, raised his chest full of ribs, and asked arrogantly, "What are you looking for uncle?"
Chen Ao couldn't cry or laugh, and asked patiently: "Wu Laohan sold beef, did you pick it up?"
Lai Pi Dog became angry when he heard this, and he also saw that Chen Ao was young and strong, and he was afraid that he was not easy to provoke, so he yelled at Old Man Wu: "Old thing, I was kind enough to give you ideas at that time, what's the matter? You accidentally left the news yourself, and you were beaten by the government a few times, so you came to wronged me? You really kind enough to be a donkey's liver and lungs!"
Old man Wu was robbed by him, and his face suddenly turned red. He couldn't argue, so he had to say, "No, no ......"
Wu Laohan didn't dare to offend Steward Lu, and he didn't even dare to provoke this scoundrel. Chen Ao looked at Laipi Dog, and then peeked at Steward Lu. Seeing that the eyes of the two met occasionally, they immediately separated. Chen Ao sneered lightly.
The two were clearly familiar, but they deliberately showed that they didn't know each other. This kind of trick can't be seen by others, but it can't deceive Chen Ao. If the two don't know each other, they will never stay for such a short time when they meet each other. On the contrary, it is deliberately hidden, so that there will be a flicker of eyes.
Psychology and micro-expressions are both elective courses, and Chen Ao still remembers them. He finally saw that this old man Wu was honest, and he was played around by these two people, and he was sold, and he paid the money back to the counted.
The case is muddled and tangled. And a long time has passed, and it is difficult for even the parties involved to explain the inside story. However, after all, this is the first case he encountered in office, and Chen Ao will never give up easily.
He puffed up pride, but his face changed, and he smiled and said to Steward Lu: "Master Lu, you let go of the girl first." With your status, what girl isn't begging to marry into the house? Miss Ping'er has actually been willing for a long time, but it's just that the girl's family is thinner! This is a match made in heaven, and she can't run!"