It is said that Yin Gaoming of Shuntian Prefecture came to the scene of the incident with all the government officials and directly intervened in the conflict between the Zhang and Qi families.
After dismounting, he hurriedly trotted up to Zhang Chengdong with his waist bowed, saluted and said respectfully: "I was shocked to learn that the young master of the Shangshu family was brutally murdered by Xiao Xiao, causing injuries to his lower body. After hearing this, the lower officials were extremely shocked..."
As soon as Gao Ming came up, it was obvious who he would side with.
After finishing the official talk, Gao Ming asked Zhang Shangshu implicitly what he meant: Is it reconciliation or filing a case?
Although Qi Yu didn't interrupt, his heart was filled with confusion.
Seeing this, I have to fight against their two senior officials on my own. Just thinking about it makes me feel very stressed.
But don’t be afraid!
When soldiers come to block it, when water comes and earth comes to cover it, just use it as soon as you see it.
After Gao Ming finished his official tone, he turned back to Qi Yu and said proudly: "Sir Qi, your family disrupted public order and maliciously hurt people in my jurisdiction. Now the evidence is conclusive, so I want to file a case on the spot."
Do you really want to file a case?
Qi Yu squinted his eyes, thought about it carefully, and replied: "Since your Excellency wants to file a case for judgment, I must cooperate with official duties."
Hearing this, Gao Ming smiled with satisfaction. He first looked at Zhang Shangshu knowingly, and then ordered his subordinates: "Come here, get that woman Yao for me! By the way, there are also
That evil slave Tong Yanhuo was also given to me!"
"yes!"
"Wait!"
Qi Yu shouted to stop and asked: "Yao has nothing to do with this case, why did Mr. Gao take her?"
"Why?" Gao Ming coughed dryly and explained: "I suspected that she had seduced Mr. Zhang first, so I wanted to take her back to the Yamen for interrogation. Why, do you have any objections?"
After saying that, he put his hands behind his chest and assumed an arrogant posture.
Humph, it’s just officials protecting each other!
Qi Yu frowned coldly and acted unwilling to be outdone.
Zhang Shangshu secretly instructed Gao Ming to arrest Yao, which must have something to do with the one hundred thousand taels of silver. His intentions are really worth punishing!
We must not let him succeed!
I think back then, although my second uncle was just a petty official, he did his best to open his arms and protect his relatives. Now that he has become famous, it is his turn to protect his relatives from the wind and rain.
Don't be afraid!
Facing Gao Ming's intimidation, Qi Yu just smiled disdainfully and retorted: "Master Gao is such a powerful official!"
"How dare you, Qi Yu! How dare you be disrespectful to Shangguan!" Gao Ming shouted angrily, and said sternly: "If you don't get out of the way, I'll take you too!"
"snort!"
Qi Yu was angry. Instead of retreating, he took a step forward, pointed at Gao Ming and shouted loudly: "Master Gao, Mr. Zhang molested my younger brother and sister. Why didn't you mention it at all? Not only did you not punish the traitor, but you wanted to arrest him."
Victim, what's the point? You are so indifferent to right and wrong, how dare you claim to be impartial in this clear world?"
"Bold!" Gao Ming was trembling with anger. He never expected that this Qi Yu was actually a tough guy.
Zhang Shangshu lowered his hand and gestured to listen to him: "You said that my son molested this woman, who do you have as a witness? Oh, by the way, the person involved cannot be a witness. In other words, you can say this
Only if you have a witness!"
He was very confident, and under his official authority, no one dared to stand up and testify publicly.
result……
In an instant, Zhang Shangshu was slapped in the face!
He guessed wrong, and someone actually came forward to testify!
who?
These are a few old men in ragged clothes.
They all unanimously stated that they had witnessed with their own eyes the scene in which Zhang Yanei wanted to do something inappropriate.
Qi Yu recognized them. These were the old beggars who came to his house when he was promoted. At that time, Liu Quan showed great kindness and gave them a lot of food. He didn't expect that poor and humble people like them knew how to be grateful.
I will help myself stand up at this juncture.
Ah! Good people are rewarded!
Of course, this is also related to the fact that Zhang Yanei closed the door and let the dogs out to torture them. You know, everyone will hold a grudge, regardless of high or low. Now that the opportunity has happened, how can they not retaliate.
As a result, Zhang and Gao were a little embarrassed.
The law does not stipulate that beggars from poor backgrounds cannot serve as witnesses. It is impossible for high-ranking officials at their level to understand this superficial truth.
In other words, Zhang Yanei wanted to do something wrong before, and there was someone to prove it.
And it's an ironclad fact.
Gao Ming frowned, and after thinking about it for a while, he said: "Even if Mr. Zhang is 'unmoral' first, there are still legal sanctions. How can you be allowed to hurt him privately? It's all on your side."
If you hurt someone, you are a person who understands the law, so you must bear the responsibility, right?"
"Of course! How can we easily abolish state-owned laws? Since you are willing to speak the law, I also want to ask you, are you impartial?"
"Of course it will!"
Qi Yu nodded and asked: "As the head of the Qi family, Qi is willing to take responsibility on behalf of his family. Is this legal?"
"Well, this is reasonable and legal!"
Qi Yu chuckled and said: "Okay, then please ask Mr. Gao to act in accordance with the law and take me into custody first."
Gao Ming nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "So, you are willing to be imprisoned?"
"The law is like this, Qi has no objection." Qi Yu expressed his disapproval, but then said: "Sir, don't be impatient, listen to what I have to say first. Mr. Zhang molested a good woman in broad daylight. According to my law,
Should he be taken into custody?"
"This... Mr. Zhang is injured and it is not convenient to imprison him at the moment!" Gao Ming thought for a while and immediately refused.
Qi Yu smiled: "What Mr. Gao said is different! Why can Mr. Qi be imprisoned, but Mr. Zhang cannot be imprisoned despite all the witnesses?"
This question really stunned Gao Ming.
Qi Yu is an official, not an ordinary citizen. If he is not handled properly, he will inevitably be included in a book in the future. In addition, he may be caught by the grandsons of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and impeached.
.
If we want to arrest Qi Yu, we have to arrest Zhang Yanei at the same time. Well...this is a bit difficult to handle.
Gao Ming strokes his beard and thinks, but is undecided.
After hearing this, Zhang Chengdong couldn't help but tremble in his heart: I didn't expect that this Qi Yu was still a tough guy. He didn't hesitate to go to jail himself, but also wanted to drag his son into trouble.
His wish must never be fulfilled!
Just as he was beginning to think of a plan to continue his attack, he suddenly heard a loud cough.
Following the sound, I saw that the curtain of the sedan parked on the roadside had been lifted open, and then a person walked out of it. Haha, who is it if it's not Zhong Yi, the chief minister?
Cough, spit!
Unlucky, what kind of wind brought him here?
Zhang and Gao's expressions suddenly hardened, and at the same time, a bad premonition came to their minds.
But Qi Yu's heart widened and he couldn't help but smile.
Zhong Yi first looked around, then nodded meaningfully.
It was obvious that everything that happened here was seen by the old chief assistant.
When he saw him, he slowly walked forward and said without anger: "Look at what you are like? Are you free?"
"You also know that my emperor is currently fighting on the front line. How hard it is? As an official of the imperial court, not only do you not set an example to stabilize the rear, but you actually fight in the street like a shrew. Isn't it a shame?"
At this point, the old chief minister responded with righteousness. Even Zhang Shangshu did not dare to openly refute.
Taking advantage of this pressure, Zhong Yi said again: "I already know the things here, why not let me make a decision!"
"yes!"
No one had any objections and everyone agreed.
"Qi Yu and Mr. Zhang are all detained together, there must be no mistake!" Then he added: "Without my permission, no one is allowed to visit the prison, and no one is allowed to be released on bail. In addition, they are not allowed to be tortured privately until they are released.
After Kong comes, I will arrange for people from Dali Temple to have a public hearing on this matter."
This is... playing fifty big boards each?
Qi Yu couldn't help being surprised when he heard this, but as soon as he thought about it, he began to secretly rejoice: This penalty may seem fair on the surface, but it actually has a hidden meaning. Tsk tsk, it seems that Jiang is still very old!