A bang resounded through several doors, and two rows of servants danced with water and fire sticks, shouting "Might~Martial~"
Jiangning County County Government Hall, the County Magistrate was promoted to the Hall!
Qin Dewei was still confused when he was escorted to the court and faced the county magistrate. He swore to God that he had never arranged this show!
Speaking of which, this was the first time for him to go to the county government hall in this way and in this capacity, and he couldn't get used to it. It turned out that they were all people who were unwilling to join the court and praised and worshiped without fame.
In particular, the lobby is also called the court. As the name suggests, cases are tried in public here. There are many people who come to the county government office to look at the scene outside the lobby.
Oh, isn't that the powerful Mr. Xiao Qin? Why was he taken as a prisoner today? Did he fail in the latest round of internal fighting in the county government? Tsk, tsk, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, it's really dangerous in the yamen.
I heard the superior county magistrate shout loudly: "Because you, Qin Dewei, can barely be considered a child, so I can save you some dignity in studying so that you don't have to kneel down!"
At this time, Qin Dewei rolled his eyes and met Feng Zhixian's eyes.
After several eye contact, Qin Dewei still didn't know what Mr. Feng wanted to do, and he didn't have the power to read minds!
Damn it! Mr. Feng has been the magistrate of Zhengyin County for a year. He has moved his energy and cultivated his body. He is really in trouble! He didn’t say hello in advance during the county examination and took the initiative to add drama. It happened again this time!
Then I heard Mr. Feng yelling: "Qin Dewei! Someone has accused you of being dishonest in your words and deeds and slandering the minister!"
Although you are a person close to me, the law does not allow for favoritism. I have always been fair-minded and will not look at personal feelings when questioning or judging cases!"
After hearing this, Qin Dewei finally figured out Master Feng's thinking. After all, he has taught many routines in the past year.
He just wants to gain some reputation from himself. By trying and punishing himself, Mr. Feng can establish a reputation as a selfless person to the outside world.
You see, even Qin Dewei, the county magistrate’s closest aide, committed a crime and was arrested and interrogated in court!
Then the county government makes a "just" judgment and the case can be closed, and the judicial process ends at the county level.
If the government government wants to overturn the verdict, it cannot target Qin Dewei personally. It must first completely overturn the county government's judgment. This is a very troublesome and unworthy act.
After understanding this, Qin Dewei was speechless. Mr. Feng really thought too much.
Just when Feng Zhixian was about to officially start the performance, a doorman suddenly ran in with sweating profusely and handed Feng Zhixian a name card.
At the same time, it was reported: "Mr. Gu is here! He wants to go to the court to see the eldest master!"
Feng Zhixian looked at the name post and saw that the title written on it was: Gu Lin, former chief envoy of Shanxi Province. He was immediately shocked. This was indeed a bit shocking.
To put it bluntly, a place like the court is for dealing with ordinary people. As the saying goes, if you can't punish a doctor, at most, the scholar will come in person.
A person with such a high status would not show up in court in person, so if something happened, he could just find someone to take his place, let alone a former second-grade official like Gu Lin.
If you understand this rule, you can understand why Feng Zhixian has a shocking feeling.
And Qin Dewei was also confused. What did you, old man Gu, do here again? And the time was so accurate that only a ghost would believe it if it was not intentional.
I couldn't help but murmur in my heart. With the intelligence of the old alliance leader Gu, he couldn't really think that this was an opportunity to add insult to injury and fix himself, right?
The court is a place where matters are settled openly. Since fellow eunuchs want to come in, it is impossible not to let them in.
Not long after that, I saw old Mr. Gu Lin walking in with a high and proud attitude.
Although Feng Zhixian has a much lower level, this is the county government office. He is the Zhengyin parent official, which represents the dignity of the government.
Therefore, Magistrate Feng could not go down to greet him, so he could only stand up and bow his hands as a greeting, and then ordered everyone to set up seats for the fellow eunuchs.
"Why are you here, old gentleman?" Feng Zhixian took the initiative to ask after he sat down again.
Gu Lin also found a seat. After sitting down, she opened her mouth and replied, "I came especially for the cultural background of Nandu."
Qin Dewei, standing at the intersection of their eyes, was confused again. Is this "context" referring to him?
Although he has always refused to join the Qingxi Society in Nanjing, and has often ridiculed him. But in the end, he is still a native of Nanjing. When the old leader Gu said that he has Nanjing cultural background, he really can't refute it.
Feng Zhixian was also a little confused. It was Feng En who started the show today. Why do you have to take care of the old man? He asked again: "Old sir, please make it clear."
"Although this son is a little arrogant, he has offended his relatives, and he is disrespectful to the ministers in his words, but he is really a talented person. I hope the county will respect his talent and learning and forgive him for the time being."
Qin Dewei was finally sure that Mr. Gu should theoretically beg for mercy for himself.
Moreover, Qin Dewei was certain that Mr. Gu must know that although he was interrogated by the county government, there would definitely be no major problems.
Then Mr. Gu went to the county government office to plead for mercy for his mortal enemy, what else could he achieve?
I heard that Feng Zhixian rejected the fellow eunuch's plea and said sternly: "The law has no selfish feelings. Everything is based on the law and the facts are the criterion. How can we indulge in selfishness?"
But the fellow eunuch still insisted on interceding: "The law is a dead thing, it is nothing more than human feelings. I hope the county magistrate will be lenient as appropriate!"
Qin Dewei stood in the lobby, listening to people coming and going on both sides, and suddenly felt a little confused.
My boss, Mr. Feng, keeps saying that he will act in accordance with the law and interrogate and punish himself;
However, his nemesis, Mr. Gu Dongqiao, insisted on extrajudicial leniency and asked the county magistrate to let him go.
As the two talked, their anger grew. Magistrate Feng pointed at Qin Dewei and said: "Although everyone knows that this person is the official behind the scenes, so we must treat ourselves harshly, investigate strictly, and keep things in perspective."
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Mr. Gu also nodded to Qin Dewei: "Although everyone knows that this person and I are not very good at dealing with each other and have many disputes. But I have always cared for the underachievers and do not avoid enmity. I will never sit back and watch the young talents in my hometown be punished!"
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Qin Dewei couldn't help but secretly shout, yes, this is the taste!
He is now very sure that Mr. Gu also wants to gain some fame from himself! In essence, he is the same as Feng Zhixian. This term may not be accurate, but that's what it means.
If Gu Lin "saved" herself out, wouldn't it mean that the old alliance leader was very open-minded and the prime minister was considerate, ignoring past grudges and caring for those who came after him?
And doesn’t it mean that I have accepted the favor? When I see Mr. Gu again in the future, I will no longer be rude and rude!
As expected of a veteran leader who has dominated Nanjing's literary scene for forty years, this node is really accurate.
Feng Zhixian no longer cared about politeness and shouted: "If you can't punish this guy, how can you convince the people of the county!"
"But this is where people's hearts lie!" Mr. Gu also shouted and produced a document from his sleeve, "This is a petition jointly signed by me and six fellow villagers to vouch for Qin Dewei!"
Feng Zhixian was surprised again, but he didn't dare to pick it up for a while.
Those who could be called hometown friends by Old Man Gu must all be local officials. A document jointly signed by seven local officials was too heavy a weight for local officials.
Once you take it, it’s impossible to refuse!
Feng Zhixian couldn't help but cursed. Qin Dewei was like his own vegetable garden, cutting some leeks when he saw the opportunity, but Cheng Yaojin came out to snatch them away!
If Old Man Gu was asked to save Qin Dewei, then Old Man Gu would have saved Qin Dewei. Wouldn't he have been busy in vain? How can he be a fair and selfless person?
Mr. Gu smiled slightly, "You don't accept it, county magistrate? Then just put the joint document on the public case. You have to take it if you don't want it. Today, Qin Dewei is guaranteed a bail!"
He knew that even if he didn't come, nothing big would happen to Qin Dewei. But isn't it just a show? Everyone has different skills, it just depends on who is better!
As long as he takes Qin Dewei out of the county office today without any injuries, Qin Dewei will be treated as his grandson in front of him from now on! He is quite proud when he thinks about it.
The dispute has reached this point, it can be described as a close fight, and the atmosphere has become intense in an instant!
Qin Dewei raised his hand and said: "That"
"Shut up!" Feng Zhixian and Gu Xianghuan shouted together!
What is currently fighting is between national law and human sentiments, between the laws of heaven and the hearts of the people! And you, Qin Dewei, are just a prisoner, and it is not your turn to speak!
I usually see you pretending to be cool, but today I ask you to recognize the reality and be honest!
Qin Dewei was not intimidated, and shouted: "I will just say one thing! Ming Dynasty regulations stipulate that children under the age of fifteen will not be held accountable except for homicide cases! Small mistakes will be directly pardoned, and big mistakes will be atonement with money!"
Feng Zhixian: ""
Gu Xianghuan: ""
The rain keeps falling and the atmosphere is a bit awkward. It seems that Qin Dewei is only thirteen years old?
A young man who is less than fifteen years old and just criticizes the governor for a few times must not be treated like a murder case!
The Minors Protection Law is here, so Qin Dewei must be innocent from a legal perspective?
How about fair and impartial interrogation and punishment?
How about caring for the underachievers and co-signing to protect them?
Qin Dewei endured the awkward atmosphere and smoothed things over by saying, "I would like to advise you all to learn more about the law, otherwise it will be easy for you to get into trouble."
The fellow eunuch, who had been so vigorous just now, suddenly lost his expression, turned around and walked out without saying a word.
Magistrate Feng also wanted to hide his face and leave, but this was his court and he couldn't leave.
It’s all because Qin Dewei is usually such a monster, Feng Zhixian actually ignored that he is only a thirteen-year-old child!
Seeing blue veins sprouting from Feng Zhixian's forehead and his right hand clenched into a fist, Qin Dewei was a little frightened and shouted again: "There is another Ming law that prohibits torture of children under the age of fifteen!"
At this time, the disciple ran in again and reported to Magistrate Feng: "Wang Lianqing, a happy householder in the palace, requests to go to the court to see the eldest master!"
Feng Zhixian looked at Qin Dewei in surprise, what are you doing here, my concubine? Qin Dewei was equally confused.
After a while, I saw the charming Wang Meiren Pingping walking into the lobby, kneeling down and saluting Feng Zhixian: "Wang Lianqing from Leji has met the county's elder parents!
I heard that Qin Dewei is in court today for trial, but the slave family has always been so kind to Qin Dewei, and there is nothing to repay. After thinking about it, I have no other choice, and I am willing to take the punishment with my own body! I hope the county will allow my parents to do it!"
Feng Zhixian: ""
Qin Dewei: ""
With a dark face, Feng Zhixian picked up the gavel and slapped it hard, shouting: "Quit!" Then he got up and walked back.
Wang Lianqing raised her head in confusion, what happened? How could the county master leave without even giving an explanation?
Qin Dewei smiled bitterly and said: "You, you can't even drink hot soup. Go home and study law!"