Chapter 051 The Ruined Magistrate
Thanks to Inspector Han's random thoughts at home, he suddenly felt that he was asking Li Kui for help and wanted Li Kui's secret recipe to make a big business and make a fortune. Without any sincerity, how could Li Kui trust his character?
If the brother's family's revenge is not avenged, it would be unethical for him to act like an elder brother.
That's how this happened in the Yamen.
Of course, there was more to it than that. He was also worried that Li Kui would ask for a high price and make a request that neither he nor his father-in-law could give, which would mess up the matter in the end. Today's Li Kui is not the Li Kui of half a month ago, he is Zhou Yuan
His disciple, Zhou Yuan, was a Jinshi. Although he was not familiar with the Jinshi civil servants, Han Dahu knew a little bit that the civil servants were all dogs. They usually disliked each other and bit each other very much.
Once a literati is bullied by a martial artist, all the dogs will let go and run collectively towards the ungrateful martial artist who dares to get in trouble with the literati.
Unfortunately, Inspector Han and his father-in-law Liu Duyuhou were both military attachés and met the conditions.
After much deliberation, I still have to win over his feelings and influence Li Kui.
Li Kui didn't care. He could meet today or tomorrow, but now that his elder brother was going to court, he couldn't leave, right?
"Let's go another day! I'll visit Brother Han's house another day."
As Li Kui spoke, he was about to turn around and leave. Shopkeeper Qiu didn't dare to let Li Kui go. He held Li Kui's hand and hugged him tightly, pleading: "Master Li, you have pity on me.
Old arms and legs, don’t wait for another day, how about going now?”
"No, my eldest brother is still waiting to be called to court and doesn't dare to leave." Although he was suspected of being shown to others, Li Kui also knew that Li Dalang's court appearance was not dangerous. Besides, Uncle Xu was very fond of him, so he would definitely help him.
He. But as his younger brother, he really can't leave, and it's easy for others to give him excuses.
After thinking about it, Li Kui chose a time: "Tomorrow, just tomorrow."
"Okay, have a good time. Mr. Li, let's make an agreement. My master will be waiting for Mr. Li at home tomorrow."
"Don't worry, we'll go as soon as possible."
Li Kui watched shopkeeper Qiu trot home hurriedly to report the news, and thought something wasn't right. I'm afraid it wasn't just Han Dahu. Han Dahu was able to sell off his family property to support his father-in-law. How could this snowflake salt business be such a big deal?
inform?
Maybe we can see Han Dahu's father-in-law tomorrow.
Soon, he had no time to think about it. Li Dalang trembled and followed the two government servants, his face was ashen, his lips kept touching, but he couldn't make a sound.
Li Kui knew what this guy was doing without even thinking about it. He was probably telling himself: "What a terrible fate! Misfortunes are coming from the sky!"
Li Kui went up to greet him and thanked him: "Thank you to the two eldest brothers for not embarrassing my brother. I will treat you two to a bowl of thin noodles and a bowl of water and wine another day."
"You're welcome, Tiger Fighter. Dalang is the one who suffered the most, so I won't make things difficult for him when he comes to court. We all admire the reputation of Tiger Fighter. How can we let Da Lang suffer?"
While talking, Li Dalang tremblingly walked up to Li Kui and sighed: "Brother, if something unexpected happens, my mother will depend on you..."
Li Kui is so angry with him, why are you still preparing to howl at the top of your lungs?
It is really possible. Li Dalang's virtues have been seen by Li Kui. In desperation, the irritable Li Kui could only persuade him with kind words: "Brother, please be at ease. I have committed Wang Fu's crime, and I want you to identify him."
Wang Fu’s theft.”
"But, I have no evidence!" Li Dalang was at a loss. If he had evidence, he might tell Li Kui to ask his brothers to avenge him. Well, given Li Kui's brotherly love for Li Dalang, he would probably beat Dalang violently first, and then go find him.
Because of Wang Fu's bad luck, he didn't beat anyone and sent the boy to the official directly.
How can there be more pleasure in beating someone than in torturing them?
Li Kui said angrily: "When the time comes, you will say that Wang Fu stole the cow and the car was found in the ditch next to his house."
Han Dahu had even found witnesses, but Li Dalang still wanted to coax him. Li Kui was so angry that he almost kicked him twice to vent his anger. Only then did Li Dalang enter the Yamen with caution.
When he saw the county magistrate Zhou Yuan, and the three squadrons of government officials, with their black and iron faces, and the beaten and beaten Wang Fu lying limply in the lobby, with his bloody and bloody state, he was so frightened that his heart trembled.
He fell to his knees on the ground and wailed: "Master, you are wronged!"
Zhou Yuan rubbed his eyes, he admitted it right, this guy was Li Dalang, Li Kui's brother.
But the gap between this person and others is too big, right?
How could a person like Li Kui, who was as strong as the wind and as fierce as fire, end up with such a brother? It’s really hard to figure out. Fortunately, the investigation is almost over, and Wang Fu’s guilt is conclusive, and there is no such thing.
Possibility of overturning the verdict.
Zhou Yuan glanced at Li Dalang and did not ask him what he meant. He looked down at Wang Fu and said, "Is the suffering master you are talking about Li Dalang?"
"Yes!" Wang Fu replied weakly.
There was no way. The cobbler gave evidence that he had sold cowhide, the people pointed out that he had sold beef, and even his best friends pointed out that he had killed cows. All the evidence was very unfavorable to him, especially the evidence of poisoning. He could not admit anything.
Ah! Besides, he has never poisoned a cow. If he admits this evidence, he will not be able to escape the crime of stealing cattle, and he will be sued for human life.
Choosing the lesser of two evils, Wang Fu gritted his teeth and simply recognized Li Dalang and admitted that he had stolen Li Dalang's bullock cart.
He also knew that now he had offended a ruthless person, so he might as well plead guilty. It was just charges of stealing, killing cattle privately, and tax evasion. It wouldn't cost him his life, right?
Seeing Wang Fu's confession, Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Tell me the details of the case."
This was very simple for Wang Fu. It was something he had personally experienced, and it did not take long, only about half a month, so he would not forget it. So, he explained the case in detail, and the clerk asked questions
After entering the case, Zhou Yuan asked Wang Fu: "According to the law, a fine can be used to commute the sentence. Are you willing to pay it?"
"If you don't want to, you really don't have the money." Wang Fu smiled bitterly. It was still useless to regret. What else could he do?
Wait for the verdict!
Paying a fine can reduce the sentence, but several times the fine adds up to more than 200 pounds. If he had this money, would he still steal cattle?
There is no need to pay a fine, but normal compensation cannot be less.
Zhou Yuan immediately pronounced the verdict: "Wang Fu's only house and unspent stolen money will be confiscated as official property and compensation. Wang Fu will be punished for several crimes and sentenced to three years in Yongxin's army."
Then there was another slap, which frightened Li Dalang so much that he closed his eyes and did not dare to look. Wang Fu's family in his hometown was considered ruined. Even after his exile ended, he had no house to live in when he returned to his hometown.
Not to mention the matters at the county government office, shopkeeper Qiu stretched out his legs and hurried back to his home as hard as he could, and reported to Han Dahu: "Master, I have seen Master Li. He will come home tomorrow."
Han Dahu stood up excitedly, folding his hands and squeezing them, with a proud expression on his face: "I said that my brother is the most trustworthy, and he agreed before I finished the matter. That's right.
It's my fault that I thought of something wrong, otherwise my brother would have annoyed me. Father-in-law, are you at ease now?"
Shopkeeper Qiu opened his mouth and wanted to tell his master that you always think too much. Mr. Li didn't even think of things like yours. You are so worried.
But with the master's father-in-law here, shopkeeper Qiu felt that he still had to give his master some face, and flattered him: "Master, my master is right, Mr. Li is a man who values love and justice."
Chapter completed!