Because they could not afford the ransom, the Qi family members came to beg Qi Yu.
Are they here to borrow money?
Not really!
Besides money, what do they want?
Seek asylum!
Let's put it this way, assuming Qi Yu has not left the Qi family clan now, then he can rely on his status as a Jinshi to protect his clan members. This is also a clear provision in the law and it works.
To go into detail, as long as it can be proved that the Qi family members are innocent and implicated, the Jinshi can write a petition to ask for forgiveness. Generally speaking, the local magistrate will approve it after verification.
Of course, the yamen can also forcibly convict the person, but there is a prerequisite for this, which is that the person must first be reported to the court's official department, and only after the title of patron has been removed can the person be tried and adjudicated.
However, this method of processing only exists in theory and is basically invisible in reality.
The magistrate is not stupid, so why would he do such a thankless and offending thing?
It can also be seen from this that fame is a talisman, which can help oneself or his clan members avoid disaster at critical moments.
Because of this, people from the Qi family came over to beg.
Yes, their purpose is to bring Qi Yu back to the clan, and then use his fame and body to stop this unprovoked disaster.
This calculation can be said to be very precise.
However, Qi Qiuchuan explained that the magistrate of Lanshan came to him with this idea.
what happened?
In fact, this is not difficult to guess. After thinking about it from others' perspective, Qi Yu figured it out.
For Yu Gong, if the magistrate of Lanshan County can catch a clan member who has committed a serious crime, it can be regarded as a small feat, and it can be noted in the official examination.
Personally speaking, if the Qi family members can pay the atonement money, he can also operate it and make a hundred taels of silver out of it, which is a very beneficial thing.
However, whether it is public or private, there is a big prerequisite for this, that is, Qi Yu will never return to the Qi family.
Regarding this, the magistrate of Lanshan County is really in trouble.
You know, Qi Yu is a high-ranking prodigy, and he will be a Beijing official in the future. There will be no benefit in offending him.
So, the county magistrate came up with a way to let the Qi family seek it out on their own, and he only had to wait for the result.
Nothing goes wrong.
Maybe someone asked, isn't the county magistrate too sloppy in doing things? Isn't he afraid that Qi's family will never come back?
Of course not afraid!
why?
Because the magistrate of Lanshan had already taken their wives and children hostage, so what else could they be worried about?
Liu Quan couldn't help but gloat as he listened: Haha, don't you like hanging out with Qi Qiuchuan? Whenever something happens, you will stand by his side. Did you ever think that you would be implicated by him now?
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Humph! Retribution!
Qi Yu did not directly answer the Qi family members' pleading, but frowned thoughtfully.
What he was thinking about was something else.
I still remember that when I and Yin Jun were on their way to Beijing to take the exam, they stayed at a farmhouse in Shandong Prefecture for one night. That night, I unexpectedly encountered the Emperor Worship Cult trying to make money.
At that time, I saw a very familiar figure by the light of the fire. It looked very much like Qi Qiuchuan himself. Now that I think about it, it might really be that guy.
Haha, I really didn’t expect that their family actually joined the Emperor Worship Cult.
But after thinking about it carefully, it suddenly became clear.
I think back then, Qi Qiuchuan secretly found the bald man, first beat his brother-in-law, and then burned down his ancestral home. At that time, he had already been associated with the Emperor Worship Cult. Now that they have abandoned the light and turned to the dark side, it doesn't matter.
Too unexpected.
…
Turning to Qi Zhuchang, when he saw that Qi Yu was silent and didn't answer, he bowed and begged again: "I beg Master Qi to help me."
Then, all the members of the Qi family also raised their hands and begged: "Master Qi must help me..."
Hey...should I help?
Qi Yu's heart was a little shaken.
At this moment, the relatives watching the ceremony quickly reminded them: Don’t forget their intimidation when burning the ancestral home, and don’t forget their indifference when moving the ancestral tomb...
When it comes to conflicts, Zhou's mood is undoubtedly the most complicated. She hates these tribesmen, but also sympathizes with them. It is really difficult to make a decision.
However, my daughter-in-law has already told me not to interfere in this matter, so just listen to her.
Seeing that her husband was hesitant, Liu Quan wanted to go forward and remind him, but due to the crowd, she had to keep it in her heart. But now in public, she had to act like a husband and a wife, otherwise
, my husband’s face will not look good.
The people who were watching were also talking a lot. At first, they thought Qi Yu was unreasonable.
However, when they learned the truth, they almost all condemned the Qi family members and scolded them for being nothing.
As for Mr. Yu, he acted as if the matter had nothing to do with him. He didn't even bother to take care of a small case of this level. Besides, there was no big money to be made in it.
Buzz buzz...
Hot discussion!
However, after the discussion, everyone calmed down again and turned their attention to Qi Yu.
What kind of statement will he make?
At this time, Qi Zhuchang deliberately acted pitifully and said something heartbreaking: "We are all the same ancestors of Qi..."
"Hold on!" Qi Yu suddenly interrupted, and then said calmly: "Save your energy and stop trying to persuade me. Since I have chosen to leave the Qi family clan, it is impossible for me to go back!"
Qi Zhuchang was filled with anger when he heard this, but he could only endure it and try his best to look kind.
Yes, I am now the one asking for help.
Just get over it first, and then find a way to get it back later.
Qi Yu saw them all, but was too lazy to point it out. Instead, he talked about the truth: "Confucius once said that a gentleman is always kind to others. Since all of your clan have come to beg me, I will just reminisce about our old friendship."
, help you this time."
The Qi family members all breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, but before they had time to be happy, they heard him say again: "However, after this, all the grievances between us will be wiped out. From now on, you should not come looking for me again."
Qi Zhuchang looked confused: He did not return to the clan, but he agreed to help. How should we understand this sentence?
Qi Yu smiled: "I have only one solution, don't ask any questions!"
"oh……"
"Before I regret it, I advise you to leave immediately. In another moment, I will probably change my mind!"
this……
The Qi family members were really scared and turned around and ran away, fearing that Qi Yu would say something regretful.
Given Qi Yu's current status, it is impossible for him to tell lies in public.
So, they all chose to believe it.
As for what method he uses to help, that is something only he knows.
Were their guesses right?
It's not quite right, because in addition to Qi Yu himself, Liu Quan also guessed the general countermeasure.
That is, go to the governor Lu for help.
I once heard my husband mention it before, saying that the governor and my husband's teacher were very good friends, and they had a good relationship. Later, he was also awarded by the court for a weapon map presented by his husband. From this perspective,
That gentleman owes my husband a favor!
Otherwise, why would people send congratulatory gifts?
With this kind of relationship, as long as the prime minister talks openly, the governor will definitely give him a thumbs up.
Mainly, this case is not a big one.
In addition, Liu Quan should sigh with emotion: My husband is so kind-hearted. If it were me, I would definitely add insult to injury!
Qi Yu also had his own considerations in helping them.
As far as this case is concerned, they are indeed innocent people involved, and it is precisely because of this that they are willing to help.
Of course, there is also the unexplainable and unclear blood relationship.
However, after this incident, it can be considered that we have completely cut off our relationship with them.