"Do you think it's those hairpins on the bad streets that only cost a few taels of silver?"
The Yamen Guard couldn't argue, so he could only squeak and say: "I didn't steal anything from you!"
The wealthy gentleman sneered and said loudly to everyone: "Look at it, is it ridiculous? How dare you quibble even though you were caught right?"
All the wealthy gentry suddenly started making noises.
"Sir, you must not protect this kind of people. If you can't steal, you still make such excuses. It's really abominable!"
"That's right! Even the government guards can't act like this!"
"Please sir, please uphold justice for us! If the government offices are all filled with these government guards, how can we ordinary people feel at ease?"
Wei Liang wanted to defend the Yamen Guards, but looking at the angry gentry, he was speechless for a moment.
They are completely unreasonable, and with all the "human and material evidence" available, anything they say will only become evidence in their mouths.
Zhao Jin's eyes were cold, this was a game.
That hosta was probably thrown there on purpose just to fool those government guards who were greedy for petty gains.
Money attracts people's hearts, and there are always people who can't help it. This is a game they will lose.
Zhao Jin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Everyone has their own opinion on this matter, and we haven't decided yet."
As soon as he finished speaking, those wealthy gentry shouted dissatisfiedly: "Sir, are you trying to protect one of your own?"
"When did I say that he is not guilty?" Zhao Jin said coldly, word by word.
The wealthy gentleman who had spoken just now did not dare to say anything anymore. The others looked at each other and thought to themselves: If you push too hard, it will be counterproductive.
"Put the person in jail for the time being, and then settle the case after the matter becomes clear."
After saying this, Zhao Jin did not stay any longer, rolled up his sleeves and turned to leave.
This is already the best deal he can get for the Yamen Guards.
No matter how unwilling they were, the government guard could only be taken away.
Wei Liang quickly followed Zhao Jin.
"grown ups."
When Zhao Jin was about to enter the study, Wei Liang called.
Zhao Jin didn't stop walking and just said: "Come in."
"Sir, it's me!" As soon as he entered, Wei Liang couldn't help but speak, half of the words came out in his mouth, and then he held them back.
Zhao Jin looked up and saw Wei Liang's face full of anger, grievance, dissatisfaction and bewilderment.
"Wei Liang." Zhao Jin's voice lost the warmth of the past, "Since we have chosen this path, we have to fight these wealthy gentry. These methods are already light."
This can only be regarded as a warning. The treatment of those high-ranking officials in the imperial court and the methods of those people are even dirtier.
"If you want to climb up, you have to be mentally prepared. No one has the time to take care of your emotions every time."
Wei Liang's face turned red instantly, "Xiaguan, Xiaguan..."
However, Zhao Jin did not want to talk to him anymore and said directly: "Go back and think carefully about whether you should be angry at those people for framing you or whether you should do other things."
Being kicked out of the study directly, Wei Liang looked a little confused and a little ashamed.
The rest?
Zhao Jin felt quite unhappy when he was suddenly tricked.
"Gentleman." Zhao Jin murmured in a low voice: "I hope you can laugh as freely as you do now."
The sharp eyes became colder and colder.
At night.
Zhao Jin decided to go to the prison to take a look at the government guard who was imprisoned today.
When he arrived, the other party was sitting dejectedly against the wall.
The movement at the door of the cell caught his attention. The guard looked up and his eyes widened instantly.
"grown ups?"
The yamen guard almost crawled to Zhao Jin and said, "I'm here to see you, sir!"
"Get up." Zhao Jin sighed lightly.
After the yamen guard stood up, he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, my subordinates really did not commit theft!"
"I know."
Hearing this, the Yamen Guard suddenly raised his head, astonished, "Sir? Then why are you still..."
"Do you think you could explain it clearly at that time?" Zhao Jin asked without answering.
The Yamen Guard instantly lowered his head again, "No."
Even if he doesn't admit it, he can't because "human and material evidence" are all there.
"Don't take advantage of these small advantages again in the future."
After all, he is one of his own, and now he is being wronged. Zhao Jin softened his tone and warned: "Don't think nonsense, you didn't steal, I will find a way to clear your name."
The yamen guard never expected that the county guard would find a way to save him after he had fallen to such a low level.
Originally, Zhao Jin came down specifically to see him, which already flattered the Yamen Guards.
It should be noted that although the whole matter was a game between the government and the wealthy gentry, he ended up in this situation because he was greedy for petty gains.
Moreover, now the adults still have to clear his grievances.
The Yamen Guard's heart was so hot that his whole body felt uncomfortable.
The tall man's eyes suddenly turned red, "Sir, from now on, even if you see an ingot of gold on the ground, you will never pick it up again."
Zhao Jin shook his head and laughed, and said: "Don't think too much, just stay here temporarily."
"Okay!" If the yamen guard who had just been arrested was still a little dissatisfied, it was completely gone now.
As soon as Zhao Jin returned to the study, he saw Wei Liang guarding the door of the study.
When Wei Liang suddenly saw Zhao Jin, even though Wei Liang had been mentally prepared before arriving, he still felt a little embarrassed and ashamed.
After returning, he had already figured out how undesirable his initial emotions were at such a critical moment.
"Have you figured it out?" Zhao Jin glanced at him and asked.
Wei Liang's face turned a little red, but he still nodded vigorously, "I figured it out."
"Then come in."
As soon as he entered the study, Zhao Jin leaned back on the chair and looked at Wei Liang, "Tell me, what are your thoughts now?"
"Sir, the account books of those wealthy gentry have been completely collected." Wei Liang said seriously: "I want to use these account books to force those wealthy gentry to submit."
"It's a good idea, but what next?"
Wei Liang gritted his teeth and continued: "I am going to leak some information to them first, so that the wealthy gentry will be frightened, force them to relent on the matter of the Yamen Guards, and then hold the account books hostage, forcing them to use them for our use."
"Those who commit crimes and commit crimes will never be wanted."
Zhao Jincheng would rather not hire such villains even if he doesn't have enough manpower.
"This is natural." Wei Liang also hated evil and could not tolerate these people in his eyes.
Zhao Jin pondered for a moment, "Your method is good, but with these account books, there is a better method."
"What do you mean, sir?"
Zhao Jin smiled, with a sly look in his eyes, "You will know when you go with me then."
Wei Liang didn't know why, so he could only accept it.
"You go down first." Zhao Jin waved his hand.
After Wei Liang left, Zhao Jin's eyes moved down and landed on a document on the desk.
His slender fingertips touched the paper and rubbed it a few times.
Submit a letter: Tomorrow the wealthy gentry of Yunzhou will gather at the guest building.
"Let's see tomorrow who is better." Zhao Jin had a smile in his eyes, but there was no warmth at all.
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