Although the gun battle was fierce, Qi Yu managed to achieve a quick victory and did not cause too much panic.
For the sleeping people, they just opened their eyes in confusion and asked: Whose family is setting off firecrackers in the middle of the night? Could it be that the young lady of some family has left the government?
This is the benefit of decisive killing, as no harm will be caused.
When everything returned to calm, Qi Yu ordered his men to clean the battlefield, clean up the blood stains, and erase all traces of the battle.
The purpose of this is to avoid causing unnecessary panic and destroying this hard-won sense of stability.
After the tea time, the dock returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.
Close the team!
I left as gently as I came, waving my hand without taking away a single cloud.
Qi Dalang was like a big rooster that had won a fight, walking with great strides and humming an explicit tune, and left very happily.
Of course I am happy that this battle has yielded fruitful results.
This operation not only captured King Yong alive, but also annihilated all his remnants. It can be said that his lineage was almost wiped out and it is unlikely to resurrect.
In addition to the above, there was also an unexpected little gain, that is, the man Shi who was lucky enough to survive was captured alive.
Next, there will be an overnight trial.
This kind of case cannot be delayed. If they have other accomplices who are at large, they must prepare for a second attack, and they must catch them all.
Therefore, just after returning to the government office, Qi Yu ordered his master Peng Wenchang to be summoned to collaborate with him in the preliminary trial of the case.
So, who should be tried first?
According to the common sense of putting the big one first and then the small one, it is natural to try the principal culprit Yong Wang first, and then try the accomplice Shi Mou.
However, Lord Qi took the opposite approach and decided to start with the young Shi.
This is also reasonable and based.
as follows:
It is easiest for a poor scholar like Shi who has no integrity to obtain information. The method is very simple. He only needs to wait for a while to ensure that he knows everything and says everything.
But King Yong is different. His status is special, and he has no right to torture him. If he really shows an uncooperative attitude, there is really nothing he can do.
After weighing the situation, Qi Yu decided to start with the rookie. This case was not complicated, and he only needed to figure out the whole story.
Then there will be an urgent report to the capital and a copy to the provincial government. As for how to deal with it, His Majesty will make clear instructions.
…
Half an hour later.
Qi Yu was dressed in official uniform, sitting upright on the case under the high-hanging plaque in the mirror. He suddenly slapped the gavel and said loudly: "Ascend to the throne!"
The government officials, on the other hand, pecked the sticks in their hands to show their strictness.
First, the accomplice Shi will be interrogated, whose real name is Shi Xun.
Through the light, Qi Yu finally saw this person's face clearly: Ma De, who does he look like? Why do you have to look like Wu Wanrong?
"Come here! Beat me hard!"
"Uh...yes!"
Although the officials couldn't understand why they were beaten without asking, Master Qi had given the order, so they had to act quickly.
His old man said he would be beaten 'hard'.
The sticks hit him hard every time, without any hesitation. One can imagine how miserable Shi Xun's howl was.
He originally thought that if he always bowed his head and admitted his mistakes, he would suffer less physical pain, but he did not expect that Mr. Qi was not polite and did not even ask questions. He was punished with a severe punishment!
"Sir, I'm going to die..."
"Ouch..."
"Well... that's almost it. Don't really beat him to death." Qi Yu felt a little more comfortable and stopped.
"yes!"
The next step of things will become relatively simple and smooth.
There was no need for Qi Yu to open his mouth to interrogate him, Shi Xun confessed abruptly, telling everything he knew and understood without any hesitation.
"any left?"
"Back to my lord, it's gone."
"If you think about it carefully, if you accidentally forget something, my torture instruments that are 'harmful to Tianhe' can be put into testing..."
What? Is it harmful to Tianhe?
It has to be said that the understanding ability of literati is higher than that of ordinary people. Just from these four ordinary words, you can feel the infinite fear.
After thinking hard, Shi Xun finally added some more.
Qi Yu patiently listened to the outrageous things he had done, and then guided him into the subject of the case.
This part also went very smoothly.
According to Shi Xun's account, after King Yong's defeat, he quietly came to the Qiongzhou area. He planned to seize a large ship here and continue to escape, and then go to take root overseas.
However, he was also worried that he would be captured instead of trying to retrieve the chestnuts from the fire. In that case, the gain would not be worth the loss.
After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to first send a confidant to land for investigation, and then bribe a local person to reveal himself and investigate the truth. After everything was settled, he would look for another opportunity to seize the ship.
At this time, the confidant happened to meet Shi Xun, who was desperate because he had no money. After getting acquainted with each other, the two parties, who had their own hidden agendas, hit it off and immediately finalized the partnership.
After that, Shi Xun successfully kidnapped the old craftsman from the shipyard through deception and obtained the information he wanted to know. After achieving his goal, he killed the old man with his own hands.
At this point, the case is basically clear.
Qi Yu looks calm on the surface, but his heart is bleeding. If you dare to kill my craftsmen, you will be dead!
"Let Shi Xun be imprisoned first, and then the sentence will be pronounced after Hao Zuo has examined the body!"
"yes!"
The next step is to interrogate the righteous Lord Yong Wang.
In fact, as far as the current case is concerned, it is almost clear and there are no big doubts.
At this time, the meaning of interrogating King Yong again is of little significance. It is nothing more than a formality to prove his true identity.
Even if he is guilty, Qi Yu cannot make a final decision.
Cases involving the royal family should be jointly tried by the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and even the clan under the mutual supervision of many parties, and finally the emperor should make a final decision through a holy ruling. How can local officials get involved?
In view of this, Mr. Qi chose to judge each other with courtesy.
how to say?
They gave up their seats, watched tea, and even offered them water and wine, making it as if they were entertaining distinguished guests. As for the case, they didn't talk about it at all.
"We are opponents on the battlefield and friends when we sit down. We do not judge heroes by success or failure."
"Successful kings and defeated criminals call each other casually. Who can control Dong Hu? Mr. Qi, we celebrities don't speak secretly. Is there no poison in your wine?"
"I'll do it first!"
"Well, he's a man!"
Putting aside personal grievances, Wang Yong's courage can definitely be regarded as a generational hero. Giving him such respect does not mean that he is short of himself.
Now that I have experienced the true identity, there is no doubt that this person is indeed a mediocre king.
After the banquet, Qi Yu politely ordered King Yong to stay 'temporarily' until the holy message from the temple arrived before making any other arrangements.
But here, things are not over yet.
In the second hall of the government office, Qi Yu specially called the warden and told him: "You need to do some special treatment for the cell where the prince lives. For example, the walls must be covered with thick
Thick wooden boards should be used to prevent him from hitting the wall and committing suicide, and the ground should be tamped vigorously to prevent him from digging out and escaping. There must be no sharp objects, sharp objects, ribbons, etc. in the cell to prevent him from committing suicide or hanging himself.
Uh... Also, there can't be any wash basin or other utensils in the cell to prevent him from washing his face and dying..."
In short, King Yong must live well before being escorted back to the capital. If anything goes wrong during this period, he must bear the responsibility.
As for whether he can survive after leaving Qiongzhou, that is another matter.
I actually ransacked his house. If this matter was brought to trial by Dali Temple, wouldn't those big gold bricks be confiscated?
Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for King Yong to arrive in Beijing safely.
