Outside the hospital, the citizens were still enthusiastic and cheered for Zhang Fei.
Moreover, there were far more people coming to watch this time than last time. Among them were many young talents and scholars. These young people were full of passion and lacked rational thinking. They were more willing to follow their own
Inner feelings.
On the one hand, they believed that the culprit was Fang Datian, but on the other hand, they also sympathized with Ayun, a beautiful girl, and believed that she was innocent.
Of course, there are always two sides to this matter. There are also many people who think that Ayun deserves his punishment. Most of these people are elders, relatively conservative, and pay attention to etiquette.
It's just that these people are relatively silent, and they don't come here specially to watch the trial, which makes Zhang Fei's momentum seem very loud.
However, after a long time, it was already past the hour. The gate of the government office was still not open, and everyone couldn't help but start muttering again.
What went wrong?
Zhang Fei was also very worried. He had just changed officials and something went wrong. How could he not be afraid?
After a while, Liu Hai suddenly came out of the door and summoned Zhang Fei to come into the hall.
But after Zhang Fei entered, the door of the government office was closed again.
This puzzled the citizens waiting outside. Didn't it mean a public trial?
Why were Zhang San allowed to go in alone?
Is it possible that the government is going to change its mind?
Or are they trying to force Zhang Fei to give up the lawsuit?
All kinds of speculations have sprung up like bamboo shoots after the rain.
It seems that conspiracy theories have always been popular among people throughout the ages!
"Zhang San, a small citizen, has seen Zhizhou."
When they came to the lobby, they saw Xu Zun and Xu Yuan inside, but not the executioner Cao Yan. Moreover, Xu and Xu looked solemn, which made Zhang Fei feel even more uneasy!
Xu Zun asked: "Zhang San, I want to ask you, do you have to avenge Ayun?"
In response, Zhang Fei nodded firmly and said, "Yes."
Xu Zun said again: "Then do you dare to go to Bianliang to appeal?"
Zhang Fei was shocked and said, "Go to Bianliang to appeal?"
Xu Zun asked: "Are you afraid?"
"It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that I don't understand why I suddenly want to go to Bianliang to appeal?" Zhang Fei asked doubtfully.
Xu Yuan couldn't help but said: "This is all thanks to you. If you hadn't said anything to absolve me of the crime, how could things have gotten to this point?"
"Um?"
Xu Zun glared at Xu Yuan slightly, and then said to the confused Zhang Fei: "Why didn't you appeal to Ayun on the grounds of excessive defense, but to avoid the crime? Don't say that you are
I just thought of it."
Since we are going to Bianliang, he and I are already on a united front, and we should not hide anything. Zhang Fei hesitated a little, and said truthfully: "I don't dare to deceive Zhizhou. I did plan to defend myself early in the morning."
Ayun appealed, but Xiaomin had just come out at that time, and many evidences had not yet been identified. They were just guesses and did not dare to draw conclusions."
Xu Zundao: "In that case, why don't you wait until you find out before you complain to me."
"Well."
"Why don't you recruit people based on reality?" Xu Zun shouted.
Zhang Fei said: "To be honest with Zhizhou, Xiaomin just wants to test Zhizhou's attitude towards this case, because Xiaomin knows very well that if he doesn't get Zhizhou's support, it will be impossible to succeed."
This is the fact, because his judgment of Xu Zun's character is entirely based on historical records. He must confirm that Xu Zun is indeed as written in history books, otherwise, he will not be able to win the lawsuit.
Of course, during his interrogation, he already had some understanding of Xu Zun's personality, so he only dared to do that before.
"in addition!"
Zhang Fei added: "Xiaomin also believes that if you want to appeal for Ayun, you must first let Wei Ada get sufficient compensation. No matter what, Wei Ada is the biggest victim in this case and also the key witness in this case.
, I also need his help."
"You're such a thoughtful kid!"
On the one hand, Xu Zun admired Zhang Fei's attitude, but on the other hand, he was itching to hate that he was being plotted against by a young boy.
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "The common people know their sins."
Xu Zun also understood the reason and would not blame him. He only said: "I will not hide it from you. Now things have become a bit complicated. Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment insist on maintaining the original verdict, but many officials support me."
Official, this is the reason why I am transferred back to Dali Temple to serve."
He spoke rather vaguely, but the meaning was self-evident. Dali Temple objected and transferred him back to Dali Temple. Obviously those who supported him hoped to return to preside over the case and change Dali Temple's original verdict.
Zhang Fei knew very well that the person who supported him was none other than Wang Anshi.
The person who opposed him was Sima Guang.
Why this case has become an eternal mystery is not actually how complicated the case itself is. It is actually a very simple case. It can be decided in any way. But the strange thing is that such a simple case actually opened the door for Wang Anshi.
The prelude to the reform also became the trigger for party strife in the Northern Song Dynasty.
This has evolved from a judicial battle to a political battle.
Although Zhang Fei did not expect that Tokyo would transfer Xu Zun back so soon, he was prepared for it because he knew about it in advance. However, he imagined that Xu Zun would take part in the game above and he would be behind.
After all, his status was too humble to make suggestions. Obviously, this was different from what he had imagined. After hesitating for a while, he said: "The common people are not afraid of debate, but they are afraid of being treated unfairly. After all, the common people are just ordinary people."
Xu Zun nodded slightly and said, "That's enough. You go back and prepare, and you will go to Beijing with me in two days."
Zhang Fei suddenly said: "But before leaving, there is one person I want to meet."
Xu Zun thought for a moment and then nodded.
He didn't ask who the man was because he didn't need to.
.
Although Xu Zun has been defending Ayun, before he succeeded, Ayun was still a repeat offender, and could even be said to be a death row prisoner. He was not locked up in an ordinary prison, but alone in a small stone room, with his hands and feet bound by shackles.
.
When the heavy cell door opened, a bright light shone into the room. Ayun subconsciously blocked the bright light with his hands and faintly saw a slender figure shining into the room.
After a while, she gradually adapted to it, and the figure gradually became clear. It was a handsome young man.
"You don't recognize me." The young man smiled at her.
Ayun shook his head with a dull expression.
The young man knelt down and said, "Do you remember that a few months ago, you rescued a drowning man from the river?"
"ah!"
Ayun immediately exclaimed, "It's you."
The person who came was none other than Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded: "It's me."
Ayun hurriedly rescued Zhang Fei and then left. In addition, Zhang Fei was dressed in a strange way, so she didn't recognize him for a while.
Ayun asked with concern: "Are you also imprisoned? I have already explained to them that you and I do not know each other, and this matter has nothing to do with you."
When she talked about it later, there was a bit of self-blame in her voice.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Don't worry, my misunderstanding has been explained clearly. I have been free for a long time. I came here to repay your life-saving grace."
Ayun breathed a sigh of relief, then shook his head and said: "To tell you the truth, I was confused at the time and didn't know why I saved you. You don't need to repay me with anything."
Zhang Fei saw that she was just like he was in prison, skinny as a stick, her cheeks were blue, but her big eyes were still so clear, bright and charming. He sighed in his heart and said, "Maybe you just did it unintentionally.
But for me, the meaning is more important than saving lives."
A Yuncuo said in astonishment: "Is it more important than saving a life?"
"Um."
Zhang Fei nodded. The reason why he insisted on appealing for Ayun was because he believed that his mother gave him life in his previous life, but it was Ayun who gave him rebirth in this life.
This kind of relationship cannot be explained or understood. He only knows that he must save Ayun.
Ayun shook his head and said, "I don't understand."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "You just need to know that I will definitely rescue you."
Ayun shook his head and said: "How is this possible? I really want to commit a serious crime. There is no way you can save me. You'd better leave quickly to avoid involving you again."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Actually, I'm also very curious about how you, a weak woman, got the strength to drag me, a man, ashore."
Ayun thought about it seriously, shook his head and said, "I don't know either."
Zhang Fei said: "This power will also help me rescue you from here."
Ayun lowered his eyelids and said, "We are different. You are innocent, but I am indeed guilty."
Zhang Fei said: "But you have also received the punishment you deserve."
As he spoke, he looked up at the damp stone wall and said, "So don't worry, I will definitely rescue you, just like you rescued me."
At this point, he paused for a moment and said, "But I have a question to ask you for confirmation."
Ayun said: "What's the problem?"
Zhang Fei said: "As far as I know, your clan uncle has always wanted to get your family's land. This shouldn't be the first time they force you to get married, right?"
Ayun was stunned for a moment and said: "Why do you ask this?"
Zhang Fei said: "Don't worry about it for now. You must think clearly. Did they want to marry you off before?"
Ayun thought for a while, nodded and said, "A few times."