Nan Shenghuai sat down, and the fair boy next to him took the crutch and put it aside.
Fang Shi called him uncle, Jin Wu called him teacher, Huang Huihong also treated him respectfully, and he was a very important person.
Since the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the Nan family has been a wealthy family in Guangdong and Guangdong. It is deeply rooted here. The family has many sons and daughters in the court. He is highly respected and respected. Among the clan forces in Guangdong, he is the leader.
Nansheng Huaiqi was seventy-six years old. Jin Wu had his support when he became an official. Fang Shi's first wife was a member of the Nan family. Nansheng Huaiqi also served as the prefect of a certain prefecture in Guangxi. At that time, he was only three miles away.
In just one step, you will reach official age when you reach your age.
Let's put it this way, the case of Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu was widely implicated. It was Nan Shenghuai who tried his best to save Zhang Zixing's father, and he was also behind the re-establishment of Xinchao'an.
What they fear most is that they will be found out about him. People like Nan Shenghuai are kind to them to some extent and helped them a lot when they were in their early days. If they are found out about him, they really don't know what to do.
alright.
But now he's here on his own.
After Nan Shenghuai sat down, he said: "Zixing asked someone to call me before. The old man is slow and he is too late after all. Things have become like this, hey..."
The old man sighed, unable to make any progress.
None of them looked good, and no one spoke first.
When Nan Shenghuai saw that there was no one to speak, he had to continue talking: "Zixing's father is my friend in times of adversity, and the son of an old friend has to be saved."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned. If they jumped out to protect Zhang Zixing, wouldn't they hit the gun? What did Nan Shenghuai mean? Did he really not take Zhu Zhanxi into his eyes?
Fang Shi understood Nan Shenghuai's conduct, so there was only one possibility to protect Zhang Zixing at this time, and that was to investigate Zhang Zixing, which would lead to the Nan family. What he wanted to protect was their family, so he had to protect Zhang Zixing.
At the end of the road, there is no other choice.
Jin Wu looked embarrassed: "Teacher, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Zhang Zixing to do this. After all, His Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County has charged him with treason. Once he is found guilty, it will be a crime against the nine tribes. His Highness ordered us to hold a joint trial with the three divisions. I'm afraid he won't be able to get over it."
Please don’t implicate you because of Zhang Zixing, we will try our best to be careful when investigating."
"I watched Zixing grow up. Although he was a little domineering and arrogant as a child, he was extremely respectful to his elders and brothers. On weekdays, he would rush forward and backward on some things, even though it was difficult for him to handle them.
He did everything without saying a word. As elders and brothers, we shouldn't let him be wiped out and his descendants wiped out." When Nan Shenghuai said this, he looked around at several people.
Nan Shenghuai's words had some meaning. Some of the people present were embarrassed and some were helpless.
But how to confront Zhu Zhanzhen about this matter?
Several people really couldn't think of a way.
The scene was awkward for a while, but in the end Jin Wu came out with a smile to smooth things over: "Don't worry, sir, we will try our best to deal with it."
Jin Wu's words made several other people look surprised, but they knew that Jin Wu was just a temporary measure to stabilize the respected Mr. Nan.
"Old man, you've been alive for a long time. Don't talk to me with your empty words. I want to protect Zhang Zixing. At least he can't be raped and killed by all the nine tribes. I have to leave a descendant to carry on the family, so that I won't go down and see my old friend.
I can’t explain it.”
Huang Huihong answered: "Mr. Nan, Zhang Zixing has escaped and I'm afraid he won't be able to be recaptured in a short time."
Nan Shenghuai narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at Huang Huihong. He did not reply to him, but said to him: "Fang Zhensi, you know the law better. Since His Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County wants the three judges to join the trial, then it is okay."
Let Zhang Tai hire a lawyer, but you can't just let Zhang Tai kneel down and arrange charges at will."
Several people's heads were getting big, and the old man had made up his mind to confront the Prince of Zhujiang County.
It also shows that Nan Shenghuai did not dare to let Zhu Zhanchen dig deeper. As long as he dug deeper, the Nan family would be doomed.
The collapse of a wealthy family may happen in an instant.
"This..." Fang Shi was speechless for a moment.
"You can't stop us from hiring a lawyer, right?"
Helpless, with all the embarrassment written on his face, Jin Wu sighed: "Please do as the teacher says, and we will enforce the law impartially."
Nan Shenghuai took the hand of the fair-skinned young man next to him and said, "I don't know, how dare you be asked to serve as a lawyer in the magistrate's hall before the Third Division's case."
The fair-skinned young man wearing navy blue cloth bowed slightly: "Dare."
"No." Fang Shi immediately came out to object: "I don't know, I was selected as a scholar at the age of sixteen. Although I have a quick mind, I am still too young. It is not easy to deal with me in court."
Nan Zhizhi is the most outstanding child of the third generation of the Nan family. The second generation of the Nan family is mostly a loser. If Nan Zhanzhi offends Zhu Zhanzhen here, what will happen to the Nan family in the future?
Nan Shenghuai waved his hand: "I don't know if it's okay."
It seemed that Nan Shenghuai had made up his mind and was going to burn the boat, so few people did not continue to persuade him.
The Nan family is extremely involved, and he must fight for his family. He firmly believes that all the officials and clans who have connections, involvement, and interests with the Nan family will definitely try their best to help him.
…
On the Pearl River, in the early morning of the next day, Zhu Zhanzhen ordered people to take care of the injuries of Zhang San and others. He also unified the injured or dead guards and arranged them one by one. He did not dock back to Guangzhou, but
Continue on the river.
Yang Lu, the Minister of War, was sent to Guangdong with military talismans to control the troops and horses, and another person was sent to Guangxi to hold military talismans to control the troops and horses.
The news of the attack on him was also reported back to the capital.
On the third day, Fang Shi personally boarded the ship and talked for an hour.
On the fourth day, nothing happened.
On the fifth day, a small boat approached. It was the Third Division Chief who personally came to invite him. After the interrogation, he was ready to go to court.
Chu'er whispered softly: "Why didn't His Highness interrogate it as soon as possible?"
"Your Highness wants to let the local officials interrogate and investigate on their own to see what they can find out from all the intricate connections. The reason you have been on the river all the time is that you don't trust them. I'm afraid they are going to die of panic at this time."
Xiaosheng smiled slightly: "Besides, Fang Zisi boarded the ship two days ago and reported the progress, so His Highness is not in a hurry."
"Are they up to something?" Chu Er asked worriedly.
"Only those who have problems will do tricks, and only those who have problems can catch the people with problems."
Zhu Zhanzhen ordered: "When the warship docks, I will open a court at the dock, where civilians can also watch and conduct public interrogations."
"this……"
The three of them did not expect that Zhu Zhanchen would suddenly come up with such an idea.
"Your Highness, is it a bit ungraceful to have the court hall at the pier? It is also in the government office to prevent Your Highness from basking in the sun."
"I just want to let the universe shine brightly and see how many things are hidden from the light."
They did not dare to disobey Zhu Zhanzhen's instructions.
The steam warship arrived at the pier. A warship docked, and two ships stood ready. The dark gun barrels were pointed at the pier. The sense of oppression that they could fire at any time was stronger than the high-hanging plaque on the mirror in the court.
efficient.
People around the pier came to watch the excitement, and they surrounded it on three levels inside and three outside. At this moment, there were more than 300 people inside.
Below, Liang Fu, the prefect of Guangzhou, had people bring tables and other equipment. Countless people came over. Because of Zhu Zhanzhen's order, they did not dare to stop them, but they were not allowed to squeeze in within the confines of the court.
After everything was ready, Xiaosheng shouted: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County is invited."
"mighty!!"
"mighty!!"
Zhu Zhanyi stepped down from the warship and walked slowly towards everyone. It was rare to see him today, and he was dressed very appropriately for his status. He was a bright-looking young man.
In the movie, the criminals all wear sharp suits when going to court. As the plaintiff, I don't have to look slovenly in court. I have to outshine the other party in terms of appearance.
Ben placed his chair above Sansi, but Zhu Zhanzhen asked the guards to pick up the chair and move it to the side.
"I'm not here to supervise the trial today, I'm the plaintiff." After saying this, Zhu Zhanchen sat down.
"Your Highness..." Liang Fu didn't know what to do and looked at the Chief of the Third Division. The three of them had no choice but to nod.
After Zhu Zhanchen took his seat, a few people dared to sit down.
Liang Fu asked cautiously: "Your Highness, let's start now."
"You are the presiding judge and you have the final say."
Liang Fu stopped smiling, slapped his face in shock, and shouted angrily: "Shengtang, lead someone to commit crimes against Zhang Tai."
After speaking, Liang Fu glanced at Zhu Zhanzhen. Zhu Zhanzhen then remembered that Zhang Tai was still pressed by him on the warship, and signaled the imperial guards to bring people down.
In the past few days, the injuries on Zhang Tai's face have basically healed, and he is not hungry anymore. It's just that he is shackled and has difficulty moving.
Zhang Tai, who was brought to the court, lost his arrogance and knelt down honestly.
"The suspect Zhang Tai, the Prince of Zhujiang County is suing you for beating people in the street, showing no respect for the king, bullying the market, falsely using the name of His Highness the Crown Prince, and even leading troops into the city with the intention of treason. Do you know your guilt?"
Zhang Tai waved his hands in a panic: "No, no, no sir, I have no clear warning. I have never impersonated His Highness the Crown Prince's name, nor have I led troops into the city to rebel. Your sir, you have seen it clearly!"
Zhang Tai grabbed the ground with his head. In the past few days, he understood that Zhu Zhanzhen was definitely going to kill him, but Zhu Zhanzhen seemed to have some other purpose, so he was not in a hurry.
The gangster who had committed all kinds of evil deeds cherished his life and kept crying out for mercy.
"Quiet!" Liang Fu shouted, and two policemen came to prevent Zhang Tai from kowtowing any more.
"This government will clearly resolve the case and investigate the matter clearly. Come and bring Wang Dong up."
Zhang Tai's little brother Guizi Wang Dong was tied up and pulled up. Apparently he also received some punishment.
"Wang Dong, people call you Zhang Tai's younger brother. You follow him to do evil and bully the market. Do you agree?"
"I admit it, I admit it, my lord, I admit it. On weekdays, Zhang Tai asks me to collect protection fees from merchants, and beats and scolds the merchants whenever they don't cooperate."
Zhang Tai looked at Wang Dong angrily: "Nonsense, he is talking nonsense."
Wang Dong continued: "Sir, every little statement is true. If there is even half a lie, the villain will be struck by five thunders from heaven and he will not die. Also, Zhang Tai bullied the daughter of Li Ji's scissor shop and beat Li to death."
The shopkeeper later sold his daughter to a brothel."
Wow.
Suddenly there was an uproar among the people who were watching. Unexpectedly, it was also involved in a murder case. Wang Dong had already told all Zhang Tai's evil deeds in order to survive.
"Bah, it's really nothing."
"Xinchao'an is doing bad things on the dock, so they should be punished."
"Quiet, quiet!!"
Liang Fu saw that the crowd was already in chaos, so he had to ask people to calm down the people's emotions first.
Zhang Tai's eyes were full of murderous rage, his hands and feet were restrained, and he rushed over to bite Wang Dong. Wang Dong dodged, Zhang Tai fell to the ground, and then the two were pulled apart.
"Zhang Tai, what else do you have to argue?"
"It's them all, they are pouring dirty water on me." Zhang Tai was furious.
Zhang Tai's words had no power of argument, and he became extremely crazy in just a few words. Zhu Zhanzhen looked at Zhang Tai with great interest. Of course, he was more concerned about Liang Fu and the chief of the third division.
They were the ones who interrogated everyone outside, but they didn't have the chance to give Zhang Tai a confession.
You won't be able to find out just this much in the past few days.
That's not what he wants to hear. Zhang Tai will definitely die. What he wants is not Zhang Tai's conviction.
Liang Fu glanced at Zhu Zhanzhen and was about to continue the interrogation, but saw the voice of a young man beside him.
"You can be convicted by making empty talk and relying solely on other people's one-sided words?"
"Who are you?"
"I am Zhang Tai's lawyer. Since the trial is in court, I can't help but let people argue."
Everyone looked sideways at the fair-skinned young man in the crowd who asked questions.
Zhu Zhanzhen smiled. He didn't expect that someone would come out to speak to Zhang Tai at this time. Which master's arrangement was this?
I thought they would find something to give me an explanation, but now they have found someone to be their lawyer?
Zhu Zhanzhen looked at the Third Division, and it was hard to tell from the appearance of the three of them whether they had known about the lawyer before or not.
Do you have the confidence to dare to come out and cause trouble? It seems that today is more interesting than I expected.
Well, the Yongle Emperor Sword in my hand is already thirsty.
