Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, Magistrate Su felt that the case was difficult and became angry.
The case is actually very clear. According to Xu Qian, it was the son of the Zhang family who took people to the Zhang family. It is a bit ridiculous for three adults to insist that they were beaten by a weak boy. Xu Qian was responsible for both the emotion and the reason.
Reasonable. But the biggest problem now is that Magistrate Su doesn't want to be reasonable. He is a foreign official and needs the support of the local squire. On one side is a pair of lowly slave father and son, and on the other side is the famous Qiantang Zhang family. Which one is more important?
, why can’t he weigh it clearly?
However, it would be too blatant to deal with the Xu family father and son without asking right and wrong. Magistrate Su County was sophisticated and determined to start elsewhere. So he slapped the gavel tree hard and said sternly: "You are outrageous. The defendant Xu Qian, I am
The county has long heard that you have no discipline, but when we meet today, it turns out that it is better to meet you than to be famous. How dare you roar so arrogantly in this high court?"
Xu Qian behaved very calmly from beginning to end, which was very inconsistent with his age. In addition, his words were well-founded and quoted from classics. If it weren't for the Zhang family, Magistrate Su would have had some appreciation for him.
It's just that now I'm riding a tiger and it's hard to get off, so I can't care much anymore.
Xu Qian said sternly: "Your Majesty, it is clear to me that the villain is indeed suspected of roaring in court, but it was the Zhang family who instigated it first. It was he who first insulted the villain as a slave. The villain was not angry, and just then retorted. If the gentleman thinks it is inappropriate, the villain is willing to
If you are punished, please forgive me."
Magistrate Su was dumbfounded by Xu Qian's words. He even wondered whether this boy was in his weak years and his words were more appropriate than those of the old man in the officialdom.
There is an art to speaking, and Xu Qian's response just now was very artistic. He first explained that it was Taigong Zhang who cursed first, and he was just fighting back. Then he took a step back, admitted his mistake, and asked for punishment.
If he spoke harshly at this time, Magistrate Su would not mind chasing him down and punishing him for the crime of roaring in court. However, this kid sincerely confessed his crime and expressed his willingness to accept punishment. But there is one prerequisite: if he wants to scold him, it is Zhang Zhang's fault.
Taigong scolded him first, and he, Xu Qian, was willing to submit to the law. Magistrate Su could not treat one favorably and only deal with him but not Taigong Zhang? If Magistrate Su wanted to be an overlord, he would inevitably make people talk about colluding with the powerful to oppress the common people.
Magistrate Su County was a Jinshi, and he spent half a year in the capital watching politics before being transferred to Qiantang. Although he did not have a lot of experience in the city, he had gained a lot of experience after all. When he heard Xu Qian's words, he actually
He couldn't help but look at Xu Qian strangely. This weak-headed young man really shocked him too much. Not only was he sharp-tongued, but he was also very scheming. Magistrate Su had to take a deep breath, be determined to muster up his energy, and use all his strength.
Got it figured out.
He kept his expression and smiled coldly, saying: "Although Zhang Weng spoke a little rudely, it doesn't mean he insulted you. You are a lowly person, so calling you a lowly slave doesn't seem to be wrong. On the contrary, it's you."
As a younger generation, I have spoken without meaning, and now I am making strong excuses, which is really disgusting."
Magistrate Su grabbed Xu Qian's sore foot. As long as Xu Qian couldn't answer this time, the next thing would be a matter of course. He would just take it off and give it a beating.
The busybodies outside the hall were also talking about it at this time. They felt that it would be useless if Xu Qian had a sharp tongue this time. Anyone with eyes could see it. They clearly want to punish you.
In this day and age, there are differences between the government and the people, and officials want to punish people. Even if you have a sharp tongue, it will not help.
Zhang Taigong carelessly stroked his long beard and showed a somewhat triumphant smile. He already hated the father and son to the core, and could only wait to see the unlucky appearance of the father and son right away.
However, he never expected that Xu Qian's eyes lit up inadvertently. He had been waiting for too long for Magistrate Su's words.
Xu Qian raised his head, looked directly at Magistrate Su, and said seriously: "My lord is wrong!"
These four words were extremely bold. A humble servant dared to say that the parents of a county were at fault. Even Su County Magistrate couldn't help but be stunned, and then said solemnly: "Oh? This county would like to hear your opinion."
Xu Qian said proudly: "A villain is not a cheap servant!"
Zhang Taigong couldn't help laughing, and said very viciously: "You are not a cheap servant, who is a cheap servant? Your father is a cheap servant, you are a cheap servant, and your Xu family will be a cheap servant for all your life!"
Xu Qian stood up at this time. He had been kneeling for too long and felt uncomfortable. Now he stood up and looked at Magistrate Su and Grand Duke Zhang. Only then did he feel that he didn't need to look up at people or grovel to them.
It was so satisfying. At this moment, he could suddenly understand the old man. The old man would rather ruin his job than go to school and seek fame. If he didn't experience this, who could understand the difference between high and low?
Xu Qian's bold move made Su County Magistrate frown. He raised the gavel to smash it down and shouted angrily: "Bold, what are you going to do?"
Zhang Taigong hurriedly said: "My lord, I have long said that this man is so bold. Not only did he hurt my son, but now he even yelled at the court and insulted the county. If your lord is not punished severely, wouldn't the etiquette of the country be broken?"
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Xu Qian shouted: "I stand up to tell you, your surname Zhang, that I, Xu Qian, am not a lowly servant. The ancestor of the Xu family is Mr. Xu Wendao of the Tianshun period.
In the incident, during the Tumu Fort Incident, Yu Shaobao was ordered to guard the capital, and his ancestors also made great contributions. However, after that, Yu Shaobao was killed by a traitor. Because his ancestors spoke out for justice, they also stood up to fight. It is a pity that the young and old in our clan
, were all implicated, and were later punished to a lowly status, and became dim. However, in the Hongzhi and Zhengde dynasties, the imperial court successively rehabilitated Yu Shaobao and his ancestors. Some time ago, the Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs had verified the identity of the Xu family in Qiantang.
I have issued a document and removed the low status of the Xu family."
As Xu Qian spoke, he took out the certificate issued by the Ministry of Household Affairs and said: "I am a loyal queen, but today in this hall, the man named Zhang insulted me again and again. Although my ancestor was just a little
In small matters, I still have the integrity to stand up and not be afraid of evil and evil. If I am submissive today, wouldn't it be an insult to the family?" He glared at Taigong Zhang, who looked shocked and confused.
Looking at Cuo's expression, Xu Qian said to Zhang Taiyi: "Who are you? Even though there are a few scholars in the clan, they only rely on the shadow of their ancestors to dare to dominate this Qiantang. If I am a lowly servant, you
Even a lowly servant is worse than me. A scholar can be killed but cannot be humiliated. Mr. Xu has nothing but his integrity. If you humiliate me again and again, how will this debt be settled?"
Mr. Zhang was so speechless that he forgot to fight back for a moment.
He had realized that he seemed to have been trapped and fell into a pit.
Even more surprised was Magistrate Su. Magistrate Su was completely stunned.
After Zhongliang? Why the hell did he get involved with Yu Shaobao?
Magistrate Su's keen political sense soon realized something was wrong. Although the ancestor Xu Qian mentioned was several generations ago, even if there was blood, it has become weak now. But the problem is that if Magistrate Su wants political achievements, he must
You must have the support of the gentry, but if you want to be famous, you must have the approval of the gentry.
Who is Yu Shaobao, and who are those messy ancestors of the Xu family? To put it harshly, in the eyes of scholars, these people are all loyal and virtuous ministers who are worthy of enjoying the ancestral temple. If he sues today
The county magistrate is here to deal with Xu Qian indiscriminately. As long as this news gets out, it will surely arouse the anger of Shilin Qingyi, and the imperial envoys from all disciplines will rush to deal with him.
After Zhongliang... This food is neither edible nor has any benefits, but it is a great deterrent to Magistrate Su. The problem now is that after Taigong Zhang scolded Zhongliang, he will be a cheap servant for generations, and even he is actually
After giving support, Xianggong Xu's descendants were scolded as slaves for generations. Although it is not surprising to those who don't know, the impact on the official reputation of Su County Magistrate was not small.
He was stunned, his head was buzzing, he really didn't know whether to cry or laugh. He thought it was a safe and sound case, but he was just trying to deal with a commoner for a wealthy gentleman with a little effort. Who knew that first he was suppressed by this young man's words at every turn, and now he was suppressed by the young man's words.
It's such a hornet's nest.
This...could it be that he, Su Mo, had a bad luck in his life and got into trouble today!
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The new book has been launched, drawing on the experience and shortcomings of "The Lovely Wife" and "The Good Husband of the Ming Dynasty". Tiger has not slept well for many days in a row. He is thinking about how to improve himself every day, but the support of old readers seems to be lacking.
It's so bad that when I launch a new book, I lag behind others everywhere. I sigh and complain a few words, and I can only continue to write books with peace of mind.