"If you want to ask me what I mean, you will know later!" Yue Su suddenly raised his voice and shouted loudly: "Yinjiang County, who is the ruler of Ma Han and Guo Shanhu?"

Qian Zhizhan, the magistrate of Yinjiang County, said tremblingly: "Guoshanhu died a few days ago, and it was his wife Qin who came..." As he said this, he pointed to a middle-aged woman sitting behind, and then said

Pointing at a middle-aged man who was as lean as a stick, "He is Ma Han."

"Pull these two people out!"

After the officer got the order, he stepped forward and started to twist her. The two men knew each other well, and before the officer could get closer, they raised their buttocks, walked to the front and knelt down.

"Ma Han, a grass-roots citizen, meets your lord." "Guo Qin, a grass-roots citizen, sees your lord."...

Yue Su nodded slightly and said: "A few days ago, someone came to the house to report anonymously, saying that Ma Han and Guoshanhu were fighting over the mines on Tongyin Mountain.

Death, is this true?"

When Yue Su said this, both Ma Han and Qian Zhi's faces twitched. They really didn't expect that this matter would reach the ears of the prefect and be said in public today. What should we do?

Ma Han hesitated for a moment and then said immediately: "Sir, this matter is completely ridiculous. The mountain tiger died of a sudden illness and has nothing to do with the villain. I hope you will understand clearly."

"Yes, yes, yes..." Qian Zhi immediately stood up from his chair, bowed and said: "Sir, this is purely a rumor made by someone. The mountain tiger died of a sudden illness. There is no such thing as a fight. Mr. Qin, you

Whether your husband died of a sudden illness or not, tell the truth to the adults!" He used a threatening tone in the last sentence.

Mrs. Qin rushed to kowtow and said: "Reporting to your lord, my husband was indeed killed because of a fight with Ma Han over the mine on Tongyin Mountain. Human life is at stake. I hope you will avenge my husband!"

The day before Ms. Qin received a summons from Qian Zhi and went to Tongren with her, a stranger came to her home. After meeting with the stranger, the man got straight to the point and asked him if he wanted to avenge her husband. Mr. Qin was also a shrewd man.

The master, she and Guo Shanhu were in love with each other, and she hated the ungrateful Ma Han to the bone. As soon as she heard what the visitor said, she immediately asked how to take revenge. The visitor only said to him, "When you get to Tongren, you will know."

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In the past few days on the way to Tongren, Mrs. Qin has been thinking about what the visitor said. Now when the magistrate asked about it, she immediately realized it. She was not afraid of Qian Zhi's threats, so she immediately told the truth.

"You Qianzhi, you sit back and watch hundreds of people from both sides fighting. Not only do you not ask questions, but you also intimidate witnesses in an attempt to deceive this government. What are your intentions? I want to ask you, do you have permission from the imperial court to mine copper mines on Tongyin Mountain?

According to the decree, the emperor can send mine supervisors." The Ming Dynasty prohibited private mining. Mining of mineral resources required the approval of the court, and mine supervisors were sent to collect taxes.

When Yue Su asked this question, Qian was so frightened that he peed his pants, trembled and couldn't say a word.

"Qian Zhi, you allow local people to fight privately, ignore unscrupulous people to mine without authorization, take bribes and bend the law. Your crime is unforgivable. Come on, take off his veil and put him in jail. I will come to visit you tomorrow."

Yue Su's words caused Qian Zhi to collapse to the ground. Four officers came up, carried him away, and took him to the prison.

The other three county magistrates and a group of local tycoons and gentry were all dumbfounded when they saw this scene. Unexpectedly, Master Yue was so resolute and resolute that he easily captured Yinjiang County. I don’t know who will fall on the next one.

, everyone is trembling with fear.

Yue Su looked at Ma Han and Qin who were kneeling below, and said, "Ma Han, you are mining privately, disregarding human life, and yet you have not reported the truth about the crime you committed!"

Ma Han had something to say now. Although he was thoughtful, he could not quibble at this time. He smiled bitterly and said, "Since you already know, there is no need to ask anymore. Ma Han just pleads guilty."

"Come here, let him sign and pledge it!"

The administrative clerk briefly wrote the confession, listed the crimes, and asked Ma Han to sign it. After signing and signing it, Yue Su pronounced the verdict, "Ma Han disobeyed the imperial ban, mined privately, and took human life seriously. According to the Ming Dynasty law, his house was confiscated and his family was destroyed. Who's here?"

, take Ma Han down first. Tie Qiu, go to the garrison yamen with your license, and ask Niu Shou to send troops to the river quickly, confiscate Ma Han's property, and capture everyone involved in the case."

Ma Han was taken to prison. Yue Su looked at the Qin family and said: "Opening a mine privately is a crime that will destroy the family. I think your husband has already died and you are a widow at home. I can't bear to destroy the family again. In this way, you will hand over most of your family property to the state treasury."

, I will show mercy outside the law and spare your life."

"Thank you for your kindness, sir." Ms. Qin also knew her husband's crimes. She was a widow and couldn't afford to take care of her son. Donating it to the court was like buying her son's life.

"In this case, you can follow Tie Qiu back to Yinjiang." Yue Su waved his hand and asked her to go down with Tie Qiu.

Yue Su had already told Tie Qiu that as soon as Ma Han and others were captured, he would go to Niu Gan and send troops to raid Yinjiang's homes. Who were the criminals involved in the case and they were all explained, and no one could escape. Repeating it now is just a waste of time.

Just going through the motions. After receiving the order, Tie Qiu and Qin immediately rushed to the garrison Yamen. On the other side of the garrison Yamen, they received an order from Yue Su this morning to assemble and stand by, but they didn't know where they were going. Tie Qiu arrived at the garrison Yamen and set his sights on the garrison Yamen.

Niu Gan ordered a Qian general to follow Tie Qiu with his troops to raid Yinjiang's house.

A smile appeared on Yue Su's face again, he looked around and said, "With Ma Han's net worth, he is probably enough to pay for the army."

"Yes, yes..." Everyone didn't know how to answer at this time and could only echo.

Yue Su added: "However, this government has received reports not only against him, but also several others. In Songtao County, who are the three Songtao tyrants under your rule?"

Hearing the words "Songtao Three Hegemons", Songtao County Magistrate Zheng Guangyou almost slipped off his chair. "Sir, sir, there are no Songtao Three Hegemons under the government... It must be a rumor... a rumor..."

"Really?" Yue Su sneered and said, "I remember that there was a person named Chang Xiuchang who collected the road tax. I passed by Guijing a few days ago and made a round trip. I paid a total of nearly one thousand yuan in tax. It's really

There is a way to make money. Another member is Wei Gang, who collects Ping An money. I went to stay at an inn and happened to see someone going to collect Ping An money. If they didn't give it, he would smash their shop. What a good trick. The last thing

You are Tian Chongtian, who sells private salt. The imperial court relies on collecting salt taxes to support the army and defend the country. You actually robbed the imperial court of business. You are no less courageous than Ma Han just now..." At this point, Yue Su

He shouted angrily and took a serious look at the gavel, "What a Songtao Three Hegemons. I want to see how brave you are today. How dare you to act recklessly under my rule? Isn't that possible?"

It has three heads and six arms!”

Seeing that Yue Su knew such detailed information, Zheng Guangyou was so frightened that he couldn't move, and slumped down on the chair with his mouth open. The three Songtao tyrants sitting behind him were also stunned now. What happened to Qian Zhi and Ma Han just now, everyone

It is obvious to all, and the lessons learned from the past are vivid. "It seems that this gentleman is crazy about money. He is risking his life in order to raise wages. If he is convicted and his house is ransacked, nothing will be lost."

The three people murmured in their hearts, and then heard Chang Xiu shout: "Sir, I am willing to donate three thousand taels."

"Sir, I am willing to donate four thousand taels." "My lord, I am willing to donate five thousand taels."

As soon as Chang Xiu took the lead, Wei Gang and Tian Chong were both unambiguous and immediately expressed their willingness to donate. But at this time, how could Yue Su give them another chance.

"It's too late!" Yue Su shouted loudly and said: "You guys in the fish and meat village, Mu Wangfa, don't think you can save your life by donating a few silver coins. Come on, bring the three of them and Zheng Guangyou."

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At that moment, eight officers came forward, pulled the four people up, and held them in front of Yue Su's case.

"Zheng Guangyou, you are enforcing the law and violating the law, condoning cover-ups, and accepting bribes. What else can you say at this moment?"

"I hope you will be kind to me. I am willing to donate all your family property and ask for an official position. I hope you will stay in a humble position to make a living." Zheng Guangyou said with tears.

"If I had known today, why bother in the beginning. How to convict you, the imperial court will issue an order and let them sign and sign." Yue Su was not in the mood to talk nonsense with them now. He wrote down the charges and asked the four people to sign and sign.

At this time, you have nothing to deny. The prefect has already been charged the toll tax. What can you say that will be useful? Do you dare not to admit it? What is waiting for you is the board. The four people were obedient, and finally signed and signed.

"Chang Xiu ran rampant in the countryside, collecting taxes privately, and he should be killed according to the law. His family property was confiscated, and he used it to finance the military needs. Wei Gang ran rampant and violated the law, forcibly levying Ping'an's money, and imposed national laws on things. He should be killed according to the law. His family property was confiscated and used to finance the military supply.

Tian Chong committed a heinous crime of selling illicit salt, and was executed according to the law. His family property was confiscated to finance military supplies. The county magistrate Zheng Guangyou acted as an accomplice, conniving and shielding him, accepting bribes, removing his veil, and suspending him from office. The four of him were imprisoned together.

Prison!"

Yue Su doesn't have time to investigate other cases they have committed now, because these are enough to kill their heads. Moreover, after the house is searched, the criminals will be captured and interrogated again, and all the previous crimes will be known.

"Jin Chan, quickly get your license and go to the garrison yamen, ask Niu Gan to send troops to Songtao County, seize the property of these three people, and capture all the accomplices on the spot."

"My subordinates obey." Jin Chan agreed and set off immediately. Yue Su also told him yesterday and sent an officer who accompanied him to Songtao that day to follow Jin Chan. If there is any omission, he can go to the small house where he stayed that day.

I asked the clerk in the store.

After hearing Yue Su's verdict, Wei Gang was the first to shout: "Master Yue, my cousin Wei Shu is the censor in the court. If you dare to kill me, be careful about your future!"

"Master Yue, my cousin is the head of the Cleaning Department of the Ministry of Rites in the imperial court. If you dare to touch me, your official position will be ruined!" Chang Xiu did not show any weakness and moved out his backers.

"Are you trying to intimidate this government? We serve the country above and the people below. We base everything on national laws and are worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth. You are young and rely on the support of others to commit lawlessness. If all the officials and their descendants follow you,

If they do the same thing, the country will be ruined. I will reward the two of them with forty slabs, and then put them in prison!"

"yes!"

The officer came forward, pushed the two men to the ground, beat them with forty blows, and then took them to the prison together.
Chapter completed!