In fact, in ancient trial cases, almost every official used intimidation, threats, torture devices and other similar means to get the prisoner to confess, which is allowed by law.
Because there was no advanced technology in ancient times to assist officials in solving crimes, and at the same time they wanted to pursue justice, the simplest method was, of course, to rely on punishment to force the prisoner to confess.
Compared with instruments of torture, threats and intimidation are relatively merciful.
When Sima Guang came up, he didn't talk about the case. Instead, he used Zhang Fei's identity and bad deeds to attack him. The current purpose was to establish his own authority. In fact, this was a very kind method and was by no means bullying.
Officials all do this, and most of them are even more ruthless than this.
Zhang Fei is also very aware of this, but this is very disadvantageous to him. If he is not allowed to play freely and is led by officials, he will not be able to win this lawsuit.
His sudden excitement was not a vent, but a premeditation.
He had intended to protect Weada in advance, and he did not reveal anything about Weada's confession, because as a victim, Weada testified for the murderer, which would definitely arouse suspicion.
Sima Guang will definitely question this point.
Zhang Fei is waiting for him here.
Moreover, he cleverly pulled the emperor in, a move that really made Sima Guang not know how to resist.
It was impossible for him to suppress the people of Erbi and make the ministers waver in their power to reject the emperor's decision-making. He did not even dare to take the risk and say one more word.
The power of kings and ministers is a very delicate thing, and the other party is a stupid boy. If you continue to argue with him on this matter, God knows what he will say.
Sima Guang was very angry. He was criticized like this by a boy in front of so many colleagues, but he also had to be very generous. You are right, I admit my mistake.
This is for the emperor to see, and the emperor should do the same, accept advice with an open mind, and be able to correct his mistakes if he knows they are wrong.
The reason why Wang Anshi laughs is because he knows Sima Guang so well. It is very difficult for Sima Guang to bow his head and give in.
Of course, it would be even harder to make Wang Anshi give in.
But having said that, just because Sima Guang has given up, it does not mean that he has given up completely. It just means that the scene is more equal, and everyone is reasonable and does not talk about official authority.
This is what Zhang Fei hopes to achieve.
Zhang Fei came to Wei Ata's side and whispered softly: "Wei Ata, don't be afraid. Everyone sitting here is a gentleman, and they are reasonable people."
"I...I'm not afraid, no...not afraid!" Wei Ada said with trembling lips.
He was really not as scared as he was just now, because he saw that Zhang Fei seemed quite powerful.
Zhang Fei asked: "Wei Ata, do you still remember where you were on the night of the crime?"
Wei Ada nodded and said: "I...I remember that I was keeping watch in the thatched shed by my farm."
Zhang Fei asked again: "Then can you remember what you were doing at that time?"
Weah Avenue: "I was sleeping at the time."
Zhang Fei asked: "Did you just fall asleep, or were you still asleep?"
Weada scratched his head and recalled: "It must have been when I was asleep. I...I slept soundly at that time."
Now that the topic has begun, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi and other senior gentlemen all felt drowsy after listening to it.
That’s it?
This is not a trial, it is simply the usual greetings from the neighbors.
But they don't dare to be careless. This kid digs holes everywhere, so they have to be careful.
Zhang Fei asked again: "Did you notice someone sneaking into your hut at that time?"
Weada shook his head.
Zhang Fei continued to ask: "Then when did you know that someone entered your hut and tried to hurt you with a knife?"
As he asked questions, Weiada was immersed in everything that happened that night, and inadvertently relaxed, saying: "I suddenly felt some pain in my back and arms, and then I woke up. At that time, I thought I was bitten by a snake.
After I opened my eyes, I realized that someone was trying to kill me."
Zhang Fei nodded and asked: "In other words, before this, you had no resistance or defense."
Weiada nodded and said aggrievedly: "I didn't know someone would come to kill me."
Zhang Fei said: "You just said there was some pain, but as far as I know, the pain of a broken finger is a severe pain that can make people faint."
Weah Avenue: "It was after I woke up that my fingers were cut off."
Zhang Fei said: "Can you tell me how your fingers were cut off by the murderer?"
Wei Ah Dao: "I saw her coming with a knife, so I waved my hand to block it, and that's how my finger was cut off."
Zhang Fei said: "What happens next?"
Weah Avenue: "She ran away after that, and I didn't even have time to see who she was."
Zhang Fei said: "Is this the whole process?"
Weada nodded.
All the officials, including Sima Guang, originally thought that the two of them wanted to collude and overturn their previous confessions. Otherwise, it would be impossible to overturn the case for Ayun. But after listening to their questions and answers, Wei Ada said the same as before, this
It is enough to prove Ayun’s crime of murder.
Sima Guang was very embarrassed. These questions and answers really made his face swollen.
Weada answered very honestly.
This makes the question he just asked seem like a villain's heart judging a gentleman's belly.
Sima Guang wondered, did they do this intentionally to embarrass me? This kid was so hateful, so he asked, "Have you finished asking?"
"I've finished asking my questions."
Zhang Fei said: "Wei Ata's answer just now is enough to prove that Ayun has no intention of murder."
Sima Guang was dumbfounded. Did I hear it wrong because I was deaf? He said angrily: "You have already entered the house with a knife to kill people, but you don't have any intention of murder?"
Zhang Fei said: "I have a piece of evidence to present for this."
Sima Guang nodded.
I saw Wei Aer coming to the hall with a roll of canvas.
The canvas was opened, but there was a human figure painted on it.
This is really something new.
Zhang Fei said: "Presiding judge, please take a look. This is the distribution map of the wounds on Wei Ada's body. It was drawn by a commoner who asked the monks from Dali Temple to draw it."
Sima Guang immediately looked at Xu Zun.
Xu Zun nodded and said: "I can guarantee that this picture is exactly the same as the wound on Wei Ada's body. Bachelor of Sima can send someone to verify the authenticity."
"That's not necessary."
Sima Guangliang and Xu Zun did not dare to lie about this matter, so he asked Zhang Fei: "What does this mean?"
Zhang Fei said: "Please take a look at the chief judge. Regarding Wei Ada's more than ten wounds, they are all distributed on the hands, legs, and back, and none of the wounds are on the vital points."
Sima Guang said: "If it had hit a critical point, I'm afraid Wei Ata wouldn't be able to stand here today."
Zhang Fei said: "According to what Wei Ata said, he had no idea that A-yun had entered the hay shed at that time, and he had no precautions. So in this case, A-yun cut more than ten swords, but none of them hit the vital point.
Isn't this strange?"
Sima Guang said: "It was already late at that time, and there were no lights on the fields. In addition, Ayun was attacking for the first time. He was so nervous that he failed to hit the vital point. This is reasonable."
Zhang Fei said: "But as far as I know, Wei Ada has always had the habit of snoring when he sleeps. It can be said that he snores like thunder. If Ayun sincerely intends to murder Wei Ada and beheads him, he will definitely be killed with a knife.
But there wasn’t a single wound above Weada’s neck.”
At this point, he paused for a moment and then said: "In addition, Wei Ada had more than ten wounds on his body. Except for the severed finger, the rest were all flesh wounds. He fully recovered in half a month.
As for the severed finger injury, Wei Ada had made it very clear just now. It was him who waved his hand to block the knife, and the combined force of the two forces caused the finger to be cut off. If he had not waved his hand, would he still have suffered this severed finger injury?
Does it hurt?
Obviously not, but when Ayun saw Wei Ada cut off his fingers and severely injured him, he immediately ran away and did not continue to commit murder. All these circumstances are enough to show that Ayun had no intention of murder."
Sima Guang immediately retorted: "Ayun is just a weak woman, how can she have the strength to kill someone? This wound is not deep and is not enough to make an argument."
Zhang Fei said: "But Xiaomin has sufficient evidence to prove that she is absolutely capable of killing, and is no less powerful than a man. If she really wanted to kill someone, even if she failed to hit the vital point due to the weather, it would still be enough to seriously injure Wei Ada. ."
Sima Guang asked: "What proof do you have?"
Zhang Fei said: "How heavy does the presiding officer think Xiaomin is?"
Sima Guang was stunned by the question and said: "How do I know this?"
Zhang Fei said: "Xiaomin weighs about 130 pounds, I don't know if the presiding judge approves it."
Sima Guang looked at Zhang Fei. Although he was thin, he could not stand up to his height. He nodded and said: "It's almost the same, but why do you ask this?"
Zhang Fei said: "The presiding judge must not forget that Ayun once rescued Xiaomin halfway after escaping from the scene of the crime. Xiaomin was in a state of drowning at the time. If she was just a weak woman, how could she save a hundred-year-old woman?" A drowning man weighing thirty pounds was rescued and brought ashore."
Many officials were whispering to each other and discussing in low voices.
Maybe they don’t understand, but when it comes to common sense about drowning, everyone still knows a little bit about it.
Without a handful of strength, it is impossible to rescue the person.
Zhang Fei said: "This is enough to prove that Ayun is completely capable of killing and has the environment to kill. Only because she has no intention to kill, Wei Ada can survive."
Sima Guang immediately questioned: "But if she had no intention of killing, why did she bring a knife to assassinate Wei Ada? The evidence is conclusive, and she herself has confessed. We cannot judge her because she did not succeed in the murder." No murder in mind."
Zhang Fei nodded with a smile and said: "The presiding judge is right. Why did Ayun bring a knife to Wei Ada's hayloft to chop Wei Ada? What was her motive and what was her purpose? , this starts with the case of Fang Datian using marriage to make money, and the whole story of this case stems from this."