Chapter 417 Close the case
Before he could figure out Li Zhang's identity, he was scolded by Prefect Qiu, which made him a little annoyed. After all, he was also a magistrate of the entire mansion. Even if Prefect Qiu was one level higher than him, he could not scold him like he is now.
However, just when Wang Tong was about to get angry, he found that Magistrate Qiu looked at him with a smile, which immediately shocked him and immediately calmed down. Especially when he felt that the title of Li Duwei was very familiar, and he seemed to have heard it somewhere, but he couldn't remember it for a while, which made him calm down immediately as if he had been poured with a basin of cold water.
"It turned out to be Li Duwei, but since the commander is in the capital, why did he appear in our Hejian Mansion?" Wang Tong asked immediately following the words of Prison Qiu. He had not yet figured out the origin of this "Li Duwei in the capital" so he wanted to inquire about more information.
"Are you interrogating me?" Li Zhang asked back with his official airs, staring at the judge Wang Tong. Everyone could see just now that this judge Wang Tong must have a close connection with the Chu family. In other words, the reason why the Chu family dared to be so arrogant was probably because of this judge Wang Tong, which also made him very disgusted with Wang Tong.
"Mr. Wang doesn't dare. It's just that you are involved in the case of our Hejian Mansion. As the magistrate, I naturally want to understand it clearly!" Wang Tong said politely again. The stronger Li Zhang was, the more he felt that the other party's identity was extraordinary. Now his entire aura was completely overwhelmed by Li Zhang.
"What do you mean by magistrate Wang Tong, what do you mean? I have already told me the identity of Duwei Li, and I have decided to try this case myself. Are you doubting the ability of this official?" As soon as Wang Tong finished speaking, Magistrate Qiu next to him questioned aggressively again. It seemed that he had a lot of dissatisfaction with magistrate Wang Tong before, but now he suddenly burst out. He deliberately did not tell him about Li Zhang's identity in order to embarrass him.
"Master Qiu, you don't have to take advantage of the issue. I just want to understand the case. Moreover, as a magistrate, I have the responsibility of supervisory authority. Inquiring about the case is also a matter of duty!" Wang Gu also discovered the intention of Magistrate Qiu at this time and snorted coldly.
"Hmph, as an envoy, Li Duwei is not subject to any official restraint. How could you, a little magistrate, beggar?" At this time, Magistrate Qiu finally stopped hiding Li Zhang's identity, and snorted coldly to Wang Gu.
"Encil? Li Duwei?" Wang Gu seemed to think of something when he heard this. He immediately repeated Li Zhang's name, and then a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind and finally shouted in shock, "You... you are Li Zhang, the commander of the cavalry!"
In fact, Li Zhang's fame is far from well-known to the Song Dynasty. In fact, his fame is mainly concentrated in the capital. Many officials, like Hejian Prefecture, which is far away from the capital, had never heard of Li Zhang's name at all. However, as an envoy as an envoy, Li Zhang also sent a private document to Hebei to help, and when he arrived in Leshou County, Leshou County Magistrate also reported the news of the delegation. Of course, Wang Tong had read these official documents, so he could call out Li Zhang's name at once.
Seeing that Wang Tongzong guessed his identity, Li Zhang smiled faintly again without any answer. Master Qiu next to him looked at Wang Gu's shocked look, and his face was full of sneer. This time the other party offended Li Zhang, and there was no good result in the future. Although Li Zhang's position is not high, as long as he goes back and sues Wang Gu, he, the magistrate, will probably end up being the final result.
Wang Gu was not stupid, so he naturally thought of the serious consequences of offending Li Zhang. This made his old face pale and wanted to reconcile, but Li Zhang turned around and obviously did not give him a chance to explain. This made him look at Master Chu next to him angry and hatefully. However, Master Chu had not figured out the situation yet, but knew that Li Zhang seemed to be very big, and even Judge Wang Tong was a little worried.
At this moment, Mrs. Zhao's family was also invited by the yamen runners, but the family was a little nervous when they came in. When they saw Li Zhang standing there, they felt relieved.
The next thing was much simpler. Li Zhang stepped aside and asked the prefect Qiu to try the case between the Zhao family and the Chu family. After Wang Gu, the magistrate, hurried aside and did not dare to speak again after knowing Li Zhang's identity.
The case was very simple. The Chu family bullied others and wanted to occupy the Zhao family's cloth shop, and also threatened and beat the people of the Zhao family. The evidence was very complete. Master Chu did not want to plead guilty, but Wang Gu glared at him a few times, but he didn't dare to say anything else. Then the prefect Qiu pronounced the verdict that Chu Lin, the chief in charge, was exiled, and also compensated the Zhao family for all losses. At the same time, the Chu family was strictly prohibited from harassing the Zhao family in the future, otherwise he would be severely punished.
Mrs. Zhao's family naturally had no objection to this verdict. Although Li Zhang thought that Master Chu was also very hateful, he also knew that the other party did not take action directly. Chu Lin was the one who took action, so this case could not involve him.
In addition, the Chu family is a large family in Hejian Mansion. In the future, the old lady Zhao's family will have to live here. If he really breaks apart with the Chu family, the Chu family will have no choice but to make things difficult for the Zhao family, so for the sake of the Zhao family, Li Zhang can only let the Chu family go for the time being.
After the trial, Li Zhang also said goodbye to the prefect Qiu, and then left with the old lady Zhao's family. The Master Chu had the opportunity to pull Wang Gu aside and asked: "Prime Minister Wang Tong, what is the origin of that Li Zhang? Why didn't you let me speak just now? Now my brother has been exiled. What should I do?"
At this time, Wang Tong's eyes glared at Master Chu fiercely, and said in annoyance: "You still have the face to say that it is because of your Chu family that I am involved in a person who shouldn't be provoked. What's the loss of your Chu family? I'm afraid I can't even save my official position this time!"
"What does it mean? This Li Zhang has such great energy?" Master Chu was shocked when he heard this, because he knew that there were people behind Parliament Wang Tong, and he had been in Hejian Mansion for many years and had already built a tight network of relationships, so even Prefect Qiu usually had no choice but to do anything to him, but now just because he offended the young man, Parliament Wang Tong said that he could not retain his official position, which was really beyond his imagination.
"Hmph! Li Zhang is the nephew of the current empress dowager, and his cousin. If he offended him, he would offend the empress dowager and His Majesty. Your Chu family is in trouble!" Wang Gu was not in the mood to talk to Master Chu again at this time. He snorted coldly and turned around and left. He wanted to go back and think carefully about how to make up for the offending Li Zhang today. If it really doesn't work, he can only write a letter to the backer behind him. See what he can do?
"Too... the queen mother's nephew!" Master Chu was shocked when he heard the words of Wang Tong. Although the Chu family was a great family in Hejian Mansion, no one knew them after leaving Hejian Mansion. They could only be regarded as local rich people. However, Li Zhang was a royal relative. It is no exaggeration to say that Li Zhang could kill them if he just stretched out his finger.
At the same time, Li Zhang and Mrs. Zhao's family returned to the Zhao family's courtyard. It was already afternoon. In order to thank Li Zhang, Mrs. Zhao insisted on keeping him for lunch. Li Zhang did feel a little hungry at this time. After all, he has not eaten since morning, so he agreed.
"Brother Li, thank you this time!" Old Mrs. Zhao thanked Li Zhang again at this time. If it weren't for Li Zhang, the government would probably not have made the decision for them, and would not have made the Chu family bow their heads. Therefore, the Zhao family was extremely grateful to Li Zhang.
"Aunt Zhao, you are polite. Brother An Ren is my friend. It is worth helping you. In addition, you don't have to worry that the Chu family will make things difficult for you in the future. I can guarantee that they will never dare to appear in front of you again!" Li Zhang said with a smile. As long as the Chu family is not stupid, he will definitely not dare to touch the Zhao family again. Of course, he will also ask the prefect Qiu to help take care of Mrs. Zhao's family.
Li Zhang chatted with Mrs. Zhao for a while, and the food was soon delivered. Mrs. Zhao and Andong were with him. As for the beaten Zhao Anli, who had been sent to the clinic, it was nothing serious. Li Zhang asked the wild dog to have a meal together. As a result, the Zhao family was soon shocked by the wild dog's eating, especially the three-niang and daughter, who were serving food at all, could not keep up with the wild dog's speed at all.
"This... I, my brother, have a lot of appetite, don't mind Aunt Zhao!" Li Zhang explained awkwardly. After all, as a guest, it was really a bit rude to eat the host's house.
"Brother Li, you are polite. I just saw that this guy is extremely brave. He can beat dozens of people by one person, so it is worth eating too much." Old Mrs. Zhao smiled without mind at this time, and even looked at the wild dogs with a look of love. The area around Hejian Mansion is originally martial, and it is not a disadvantage for men to eat, but an advantage, because the more martial arts practitioners are, the more they can eat.
In the end, Sanniang, who delivered the food, was so tired that she was a little breathless, so she let the wild dog eat it. Li Zhang took a few bites casually, and then chatted with Mrs. Zhao and her son. But he didn't notice it. Sanniang, who delivered the food, peeked at him from time to time, and her little face was also flushed. I don't know if it was tired or shy?
After dinner, Li Zhang looked at it and it was getting late and he had some things to deal with, so he said goodbye to Mrs. Zhao. The Zhao family also personally sent Li Zhang out of the door. It was not until Li Zhang's back disappeared at the end of the street that Mrs. Zhao was supported by Sanniang and returned to the room.
Chapter completed!