After waiting for almost half an hour, Qin Dewei heard his number being called. He quickly walked onto the platform at the entrance of the County Chancellor's Office, and then knelt down helplessly.
There is really no choice but to follow the local customs. How can ordinary people not bow to officials? This is why Qin Dewei never forgets to study. With fame and fame, he can at least kowtow less.
He secretly glanced at the public seat on the platform in front of him. This famous censor of the Four Irons in later generations actually had a baby face.
If you have a baby face, your age may not be easy to guess. It looks like you are in your twenties, but in fact you may be in your thirties.
County Magistrate Xiao Feng took the petition and looked at the three words "primary school student" in his signature, and then at the little boy kneeling on the platform whose hair was not fully grown...
Suddenly, his eyes were as bright as lightning, and he shouted loudly: "First, a widow complained with tears and blood, and then a child like you came to the court on her behalf. Is it possible that she is showing weakness, trying to gain sympathy, and perverting the law?"
Qin Dewei rolled his eyes, what does this mean? He represented the case based on his professionalism, not other factors!
He could only reply: "Second Master Mingjian, the younger one is actually a lawyer... He accepted the trust of the Lord and went to work on his behalf."
Because he ranked second in the county government, Feng Xiancheng, who was respectfully called the Second Master, sneered:
"I heard that people who are involved in lawsuits are always going to cause trouble, and there are endless tricks! How can you be a lawyer just because you are a kid?
I hate teasing the most in my life, there must be something hidden behind it! Who asked you to call the front desk, and what is your intention? You must be truthful!"
Qin Dewei was speechless. No wonder his uncle said that the county magistrate was not very good at things.
We are dealing with a case in court. Can't you just look at the facts of the case? Why are you always talking about things other than the case?
You look like you are afraid that others will deceive you. Is this delusion of persecution?
Qin Dewei secretly glanced at both sides again. The clerks on duty were all in a state of mind and had no intention of helping the unprofessional magistrate clear up the case.
I have no choice but to defend myself.
"Second Master, I am really the attorney on this case. I am not pretending to cause trouble. The petition was also written by me. There is no other person involved!"
Feng Xian Cheng looked at the young boy suspiciously and ordered to his left and right officials: "Give him a pen and paper!"
Then he said to Qin Dewei: "Write the pleading as it is. If there is anything wrong, you will be severely punished!"
This is no pressure for Qin Dewei. What will happen if he writes it again?
He lay on the slate floor, writing at random, and soon wrote another copy, and then submitted it to the county magistrate. This time there was no problem.
Feng Xian Cheng lowered his head and compared it, and then said: "It seems that the pleading was indeed written by you... but how do you know that it was not dictated by others, but was written by you?"
Qin Dewei almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. This Feng County Prime Minister must be a master of martial arts!
What is the difference between this argumentative questioning and the joke about "prove your mother is your mother" in the previous life?
However, due to professional restrictions, he could not argue back with the court master. The county magistrate was not as good as the current person in charge. How could an ordinary low-status lawyer go against the presiding judge?
Otherwise, we would have given examples like Gan Luo who paid homage to the Prime Minister at the age of twelve, King Luo Bin who wrote Goose Goose at the age of seven, Wang Bo who wrote the Pavilion of Prince Teng at the age of fourteen, and Zhang Juzheng who took the provincial examination at the age of twelve - oh, this will not happen until seven years later.
Happened, wait for the prodigy's deeds to come up.
So the humble young lawyer could only lie down: "Boldly ask the second master to tell me, how can I prove that I am a lawyer?"
Feng Xian Cheng moved erratically, and suddenly returned to the topic, refusing to accept Qin Dewei's probing trick: "I won't waste time with you! Let's talk about this case. I am still impressed (mainly because of the victim).
The widow surnamed Gu had already filed a complaint last time. I thought of the harmony of the clan, so I rejected it and asked the clan and neighbors to mediate. Why did I come to file a complaint again this time?
Moreover, it has become more serious and the charges are more serious. It must be a bunch of litigants like you who are instigating trouble behind the scenes for a little favor!"
What you said in the last sentence is correct, but we just won’t change it...
In fact, Qin Dewei has always wanted to find out why Feng County Cheng dismissed the complaint last time. Since the presiding judge actually brought it up on his own initiative, Qin Dewei certainly took the opportunity to ask.
Low EQ argument: "How did you make a blind decision last time?"
A person with high emotional intelligence said: "The second master has learned a lesson. Last time the victim's complaint was dismissed, I was puzzled. I think the second master must have a profound meaning, but my knowledge is shallow and I am ignorant."
I am going to the court today, and I dare to ask the second master to show mercy and not hesitate to preach and resolve doubts, so that the young man can clear the clouds and see the sun, and suddenly become enlightened."
Feng Xiancheng coughed and said loudly: "Listen up, kid, I want you to know my intention of guiding people to do good! As the saying goes, kinship lawsuits should be slow rather than urgent, and should be broad rather than violent.
Once a family lawsuit is brought to court, there is no room for maneuver and the family bond is irreparably damaged.
What's more, kinship lawsuits are often caused by anger, so officials can deliberately delay the decision and artificially create a process of releasing anger.
Either the family can adjust itself, or the parties concerned can calm down on their own, in order to achieve the intention of the official to stop the lawsuit."
Qin Dewei, a Ph.D. in the history of the judicial system of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, frowned and thought for a moment. This judicial thought seemed familiar, and he subconsciously asked: "Which book was this originally written in?"
Feng Xiancheng subconsciously replied casually: "Collection of Public Cases, Chapter 1 of Volume Three, Jiajing Five Years Edition."
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It rained all the time and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
The county magistrate and the young lawyer looked at each other, and suddenly they didn't know what to say.
In comparison, Feng Xiancheng was a little more embarrassed. After all, he was the one who was exposed for reciting reference books.
Qin Dewei thought for a long time how to make up for the atmosphere, so he might as well recite poetry.
As if nothing had happened, he slowly said: "I was so moved after hearing the second master's virtues and policies that I couldn't help but stumble upon a little poem, so I dedicate it to you!"
Feng Xiancheng was stunned. Are you the only one who can still write poetry? And you still compose it impromptu despite the awkward atmosphere?
It's not that he wants to hear other people's praises, but he simply wants to see what this twelve-year-old boy can write.
Qin Dewei hurriedly chanted: "The envoy Feng Nanjiang is coming out of Zaidiwangzhou. As the old saying goes, Gantang is an official at the head of the river."
This poem is nothing more than embarrassing! I have to use embarrassing to fight fire with poison and relieve the embarrassing atmosphere.
Nanjiang is the name of Feng Xiancheng; Gantang is an allusion, which is a metaphor for the virtuousness of local officials and their love for the people.
Qin Dewei swore that in all the online articles he had read, there was no poetry recitation scene as embarrassing as what he had experienced this time.
Feng Xiancheng was surprised that this young man actually improvised a poem that was qualified in genre!
He commented casually: "This poem of yours...sounds like a farewell message for leaving office. What is your intention in giving it to me now?"
Qin Dewei felt that the ancient power in his body could no longer be suppressed. You are such a arrogant person! No wonder Emperor Jiajing wanted to kill you a few years later!