Feng Xiancheng picked up the petition and was silent.
Qin Dewei struck while the iron was hot and said: "The second master's intention is indeed good. For example, when relatives fight with each other, it can be delayed and buffered, leaving room for relatives to calm down and make peace.
But when it comes to property disputes, this is not a dispute of temper, and there is no possibility of resolving it by letting go of anger. On the contrary, it is more important to resolve it quickly."
The county magistrate raised his head and glanced at Qin Dewei: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
Qin Dewei kept silent, and Gang Jing did whatever he said.
Feng Xian Cheng sighed and wanted to chat with Qin Dewei again for some reason.
In the county government office, the differences in status and experience between him and the subordinate officials were too big to allow them to chat. It was even harder to chat with the county magistrate or other colleagues. No one could have a casual conversation with his colleagues at work, right?
As for the master, I haven't had time to invite him. The appointment of the county magistrate was sudden, and he was completely unprepared. He came from Nanjing Xingren Division to take up the post.
"I heard that the highest state of an official who is close to the people is to keep the administration simple and the punishments clear. So even if you can't avoid lawsuits, you should try your best to settle the lawsuits."
The difference between ideal and reality confused Feng Xiancheng, a rookie local official with little governance experience.
Qin Dewei replied: "In the ancient world of Great Harmony, there were no treacherous or evil people. Saints ruled the world and only needed mediation, so there were no lawsuits.
Nowadays, people's hearts are not as old as they used to be, and there are no rules and regulations. The ancient sages also said that as time changes, things change, and people-friendly officials might as well use litigation as a means of enlightenment... This is the so-called society ruled by law..."
"Are you teaching me how to do things again?" Feng County Cheng felt that he couldn't save his face, so he asked again.
Qin Dewei remained silent again, chatting to death, otherwise he could only recite poems.
"This prosecution is accurate!" Feng Xiancheng finally made his judgment.
He also ordered the clerk on duty: "The tickets have been issued and people are summoned to summon the defendant Yang Qi, the plaintiff's neighbors, and Yang Bo and other witnesses. They will be in court the day after tomorrow to await trial!"
There will be no trial today, and the trial date will have to be chosen another day.
When he picked up the pen to sign the deposit, Feng Xian Cheng glanced at the signature "primary school student Qin Dewei" on the petition, and couldn't help but ask: "What does primary school student mean?"
Finally someone asked about the meaning! Qin Dewei was prepared and explained plausibly:
"The small is the insignificance of things! Also see in the Rites of Zhou Dynasty, the small is the subordinate assistant. I am determined to learn and volunteer to prepare for the county school, so I call myself a primary school student!"
County student members are scholars, and those who are determined to be a scholar reserve team are elementary school students!
"I think you are smart, but at a young age you should study harder and be less of a litigator!" Feng Xiancheng encouraged him happily.
At this point, Qin Dewei completed his mission, bid farewell to Feng County Magistrate and exited the County Magistrate's Office.
When he arrived at the gate of the county government office, he happened to meet his uncle Qin Xiang. Qin Dewei asked, "Can uncle find out anything?"
Before coming here, he asked his uncle to find out the inside story about the arrest of the shopkeeper of the Jubaomen branch.
Qin's officer replied: "The people who arrested the shopkeeper were Zhang and He." Then he warned: "These two people are under the orders of Capt. Dong. Don't provoke Capt. Dong."
head!"
It goes without saying that the mastermind behind the arrest and closure of the store must be Mr. Dong.
"Uncle, don't worry, how dare I provoke him!" Qin Dewei said: "I just want to know what Dong's arrest means? Can we make peace with him and buy him out with money?"
People who work in the yamen often encounter people interceding for others, and Qin is not surprised. "You have to ask Mr. Dong himself about this."
Most of the public houses in the county government are used by officials and petty officials, and there is not much space left for lowly people like government officials.
Therefore, many powerful government officials set up their own offices outside the county government office, and sometimes they would do their work in private offices. This is what is called private court offices.
Capt. Dong's squad room was in the alley east of the county government office, so Officer Qin took Qin Dewei there to look for him. Although Officer Qin didn't do well, he still had the opportunity to intercede for others.
Although Jiangning County often employs hundreds to thousands of laborers, most of them are temporary workers, commonly known as helpers or white laborers.
There are only sixty "established" government officials, that is, fixed posts stipulated by the Ministry of Personnel, and Qin Chaiyu is one of them.
The class room was very lively. Dong Baotou was playing horse tag with three of his subordinates, and there were several pink-haired men with heavy makeup sitting beside them, cracking melon seeds and watching the show.
While throwing the cards, Dong Captou said to Officer Qin: "Old Qin, don't ask me yet, I don't know what will happen next? Don't you understand how we, the official businessmen, do things? Or how late are you?
Heaven is coming."
Qin's officer continued: "Uncle Dong! I'm afraid it will be too late in a few days! So you will make an accurate statement and give an estimate of how much it should cost."
Dong Captou said impatiently: "I don't know how big my mouth should be now. You also know that our tolerance officers are all fake and powerful people. We can only do things by relying on the power of the yamen.
Now that the private salt dealer has been registered, he will go to court for interrogation in the future. Shopkeeper Ding, who you want to protect, will be counted as an accomplice and will also go to court.
We don’t know how the gentleman will judge the case, we have to wait until the gentleman has finished the judgment before we can discuss it."
Officer Qin added: "My nephew has become the lawyer for the owner of the salt shop. He will go to court one day. He will have to help his employer clear his name. I must first tell Uncle Dong everything."
Dong Captou waved his hand nonchalantly: "I know, I know! Everyone is their own master, we don't blame you!"
Qin's officers failed to negotiate and had no choice but to leave with Qin Dewei.
Not long after, someone suddenly came to the squad room and said to Mr. Dong: "Uncle Dong! That shopkeeper Ding is convinced and is willing to partner with us!"
Then the person reported: "The stolen goods were also put in the store."
Mr. Dong nodded with satisfaction. Shopkeeper Ding was just a small fish. If he pulled out the little widow through shopkeeper Ding, he would be a big fish.
First, the private salt dealer framed Shopkeeper Ding, and then coerced and lured Shopkeeper Ding, so that Shopkeeper Ding, as an insider, bit out the little widow Gu, and then pointed out where the "stolen items" were hidden in the store. The logic chain was complete and the plan was perfect!
With the so-called witness evidence, you can coax the ignorant official to issue the ticket. The yamen officer who got the ticket will have enough legal excuse to investigate the little widow to his heart's content.
As for how far the investigation will go and whether anyone will be arrested, it is still unknown. So what Uncle Dong said just now is correct, but he still doesn’t know what will be done.
Officer Qin took Qin Dewei a little further away from the squad room, and then warned Qin Dewei: "This boss Dong is definitely not a kind person, I'm afraid he will be cruel to the salt shop."
Qin Dewei nodded thoughtfully, then said goodbye to his uncle and came to Mrs. Gu's house to explain the latest situation to Party A's father.
"I went to the county government office today and found out that the county magistrate should be a decent man, but he has very serious clan ideas. I'm afraid he will be biased towards the Yang family." Qin Dewei said worriedly.
The little widow already regarded Lawyer Qin as her backbone: "What should we do?"
Qin Dewei suggested: "In my opinion, too much wealth is a disaster. In addition, everyone in the world attaches great importance to the husband's family. It is difficult for a weak woman like you to keep it.
After going to court, if nothing can be done, I will give half of it to the Yang family, what do you think?"
Madam Gu was silent for a moment and sighed faintly: "Since you said you should give in, then let's give in."
Qin Dewei comforted him and said: "Believe me, this will not be wrong. It is the so-called waste of money to eliminate disaster."
