In a room in the inner hall of the government office, Su Jin was interrogating Guo Pinchao, the general magistrate of Yangzhou. The fastest update of the novel
Guo Pinchao originally thought that the matter would be understood after the public trial in the daytime. After being escorted back to the prison, Shang secretly rejoiced. According to Baitian's confession, he had fallen into Feng Jingyao's pink trap by mistake, and in the end he had no choice but to help him do several things that were against the court rules.
For example, in the matter of corvee service, he was not allowed to pay for it, so he gave extra care and allowed Feng Jingyao to pay to avoid corvee service; and he used his position to allow Feng Jingyao to sell salt tea and other items limited to the imperial court for personal gain; it seems that
It seems very big, but Guo Pinchao, who is well versed in the key points, knows that these things are simply trivial matters; Feng Jingyao was active in tax collection, and the court did not take away a penny. Even if he was pursued, it was just an improper act. For the court
Taxation has little impact.
In the evening, he was suddenly brought to court again. Guo Pinchao's heart was pounding. Did another tail fall into their hands? He made up his mind. If he had irrefutable evidence, he would admit it happily to avoid the pain of flesh and blood. If there was no evidence, he would admit it happily.
I will never say a word more. As long as it is being tried by Magistrate Song, I am not afraid of being fooled.
However, when he saw Su Jin sitting opposite him, whom he had not seen much or said a few words to, his head got a little big. It was this man who came to Yangzhou and smashed his comfortable and comfortable life like a vase.
Broken, and this person is capable of destroying the Bagong Mountain bandits, and even Feng Jingyao is aware of his sophisticated scheming, so he is probably not easy to fool.
"Master Guo, Guo Tongpan, how are you?" Su Jin spoke with a smile.
"The criminal officer Guo Pinchao deserves to die. He accidentally fell into the trap of a traitor. He is really unworthy of the emperor's favor and unworthy of the people." Guo Pinchao kowtowed with tears and runny nose.
Su Jin said with a smile: "Master Guo is quite understanding, but it's a pity that he woke up a little late. As a state magistrate, he is an official appointed by the central government. He should be a down-to-earth official and magistrate.
The first person below your Excellency is in charge of the military and civilians, money, household registration, taxes and servitude, and the decision-making power on prison and lawsuit matters in Yangzhou Prefecture. It can be said that he has a high position of power and heavy responsibilities. How could he be controlled by a cunning man?
It’s hard to figure it out.”
Guo Pinchao kowtowed and said: "Yes, yes, the prisoner failed to clean himself up, and he failed to wake up afterward. He is really confused. The prisoner has confessed the crime he committed in the public trial hall today, and he is willing to punish me no matter what the court wants."
accept."
Su Jin sneered and said: "Confess, what a confession. I think you are too dishonest. What you confessed are all trivial things. Is this also called a confession?"
Guo Pinchao trembled and said hurriedly: "What are you talking about, the envoy? The prisoner has reached such a state, what else can he hide?"
Su Jin said: "You may be able to fool others, but if you want to fool me, you have made a wrong calculation. I advise you to think about it carefully. It is best to pour the beans through a bamboo tube. This way you will be happy and I will be happy too."
Song Xiang looked embarrassed. The words "you might be able to fool others if you fool others" clearly meant that he had been fooled by Guo Pinchao. This guy showed no mercy to his face and his words were really heartbreaking. Seeing that Su Jin was nothing but a threat.
With real evidence, Song Xiang suddenly wanted to see his joke, and he hoped that Su Jinwen could not figure out the reason; but immediately Song Xiang felt ashamed of his dirty thoughts. After reading about the saints, how could he give birth to such a villain?
Psychologically, this is blaspheming the poetry in my heart and tarnishing my noble character; it's all this kid's fault, I'm almost mad.
Guo Pinshan would not really pour beans out of the bamboo tube for Su Jin's words. He pretended to roll his eyes and thought for a long time, and said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, the prisoner has already known everything he said.
I confessed everything to Lord Song during the day, what did you tell the prisoner to say? Why don't you give me a reason and ask me to think about it, the prisoner's memory is a bit short, and he may have forgotten many things."
Su Jin cursed secretly: What a cunning old fox.
Guo Pinchao didn't want to give an honest explanation, but he also didn't want to say it to death, lest Su Jin would be known as dishonest when presenting evidence. He said he had a bad memory because he could think of anything at any time. As long as there was conclusive evidence of guilt, he would think of it.
It seems that if there is no evidence or the evidence is weak, then it means that it cannot be remembered.
"Well, Mr. Guo, I don't want to be rude to you. Speaking of which, you can be considered a serious reader of the Eight Classics. Judging from your resume, you also came from a poor family. After taking the imperial examination, you went to Huazhou to become an official.
You have been regarded as a clean and honest person, so you were praised by the imperial court and transferred to the post of general magistrate of Yangzhou. Judging from your past official achievements, the imperial court will definitely not ignore your previous contributions. According to the original envoy,
Although your official position will be lost, your life will never be lost. This envoy has already discussed with Magistrate Song and said a few words of justice for you in the submitted case file, but it all depends on your attitude;
If you have a correct attitude, you are truly repentant. No one is perfect, and some people may make mistakes for a while, but they will never be beaten to death with a stick. Do you think this is what the envoy said?"
Song Xiang smacked his lips and rolled his eyes. This guy was talking nonsense. When had he discussed with himself that he wanted to say some fair words for this person? This guy just opened his mouth to lie. Although he was a capable official, he didn't despise his behavior. What happened here?
I need to stay as far away from him as possible in the future. Being with such a person is too demeaning.
"The prisoner is very moved by your Majesty's sincere affection. The prisoner will definitely change his past and change his mind." Guo Pinchao repeated these few words over and over, making up his mind not to be tempted by this person. Everything he told him would be enough to kill him.
For the tenth time, do you think I am a three-year-old child? Just coax him.
Su Jin waited for a moment, but Guo Pinchao didn't say anything. He knew that this guy wouldn't shed tears without seeing the coffin, so he smiled and said: "Very good, it seems that you are planning to pretend to be confused until the end. Anyway, I don't want to follow you either."
What nonsense, I will only tell you that I have a lot of evidence here to tell you that I am giving you a chance. Since you don’t want the opportunity, then you can’t blame me for being rude to you. Let me tell you a rule first.
In the trial, every time a crime is verified, the person who denies it will suffer a lot. It seems that you will be taken out tonight."
Guo Pinchao was shocked and said: "You dare to punish me? Although I am a prisoner, the court has not issued a sentence of dismissal from office, so you dare to punish me?"
Su Jin raised a finger and shook it, and said with a weird smile: "Don't say it so harshly, I will not torture to extract a confession, I will only take action after providing evidence to prove the crime. This is called punishing stubborn people, do you understand?
?Besides, since you said you have confessed everything and there are no other charges, why should you be afraid?"
Guo Pinchao realized that his reaction was inconsistent with his words and deeds, so he immediately changed his words and said: "That's how it is. I have nothing to explain."
Su Jin said: "Okay, let's start to reveal the truth now. Listen carefully, where were you on the evening of the 29th of last month?"
Guo Pinchao thought for a while and said: "I am doing business in the Yamen, where else can I be?"
Su Jindao: "Really? Why did the Beicheng Xiang soldiers say that you took the punishment chief Shen Dezhang and a group of followers to inspect the city gate? Are you lying about such a trivial matter?"
Guo Pinchao slapped his head and said: "That's right. My memory is really bad. I did go to patrol the North City Gate that evening. As a general judge, I have this authority. Is there anything wrong with me?"
Su Jin chuckled and said, "We'll see if there are any mistakes. What did you go to Beicheng for? Do you remember? I'm warning you, if you don't tell the truth, I will make you look good."
Guo Pinchao thought for a while and said: "It's just an ordinary patrol matter, what's the fuss about?"
Su Jin changed his face and said: "You bad guy with itchy skin, come here and slap your mouth ten times as a punishment."
Zhang Long stepped forward, grabbed Guo Pinchao's hair and pulled him back, making him raise his face, and slapped his mouth more than a dozen times with his bow from left to right. Guo Pinchao was beaten until his teeth were loose and his mouth was full of blood foam.
Su Jin quickly stopped and thought to himself: Zhang Long doesn't know how to count. I asked him to slap him ten times, but he actually slapped him seventeen or eighty times.
Song Xiang couldn't sit still and said hurriedly: "Special Envoy Su, this... is inappropriate."
Su Jin said: "What's inappropriate? I warned him not to lie, but he turned a deaf ear. This is contempt for the envoy, so he should be slapped."
Song Xiang said: "How do you know he is lying? It is only natural for him to patrol the city gate."
Su Jin said unceremoniously: "Master Fu, if you can't stand it, please stay away. You have to defend this kind of thing. You want to know if he is lying, right? Okay, come here and bring witnesses...