Chapter 500 Gongsun Zhao: Lin Chong, I envy you so much...
Kaifeng government office.
Gongsun Zhao looked at the case file, his brows furrowed, and he didn't even notice Qiu Wuzuo walking in.
But he couldn't ignore what Qiu Wuzuo said next: "The Ministry of Punishment came to ask for someone again. This case aroused public resentment, and rumors leaked out from the Yushitai. The Ministry of Punishment had a firm attitude and urged it several times."
Gongsun Zhaodao: "Don't pay attention to them. On the surface, this case is just that the director of Happy Lin, Xiang Ba, squeezed Nv Chi and left her sick and disabled. Many people have been killed before, and were retaliated by Nv Chi's relatives and strangled. But the more they investigate,
The further you go, the more complicated things will become..."
Qiu Wuzuo's eyes also fell on the case record: "Zheng Tao, a native of Lanxi County, Wuzhou, was recommended by Old Man Jiang of Daxiangguo Temple one month ago to be a craftsman of Mei's pork skin and meat. He worked for 20 days and received a salary of 3 guan...
Hey, he also worked as a porter at the dock, earning a salary of four dollars, which is not easy to earn!"
Gongsun Zhao's mind flashed to the pale, sickly man in the small house, shouting about killing the dog official, and the fatigue accumulated in the past few days suddenly came to his mind.
He calmed down and said slowly: "These four coins represent that there is still a mystery to the case. If Zheng Tao just stepped outside Happy Forest and conceived how to kill Xiang Ba, that would indeed be consistent with the entire murder motive, but his workmanship
The main purpose is probably to make money to buy medicine and treat my sister Zheng, who changed her name to 'Jinlebo' six months ago."
"And it happened that the place where he worked was in a newly opened restaurant outside Happy Forest. When he was working hard every day, he could see the scenes in Happy Forest. It was difficult to suppress his hatred, and he was finally taken advantage of by the murderer."
Qiu Wuzuo asked: "How did Zheng become a female concubine?"
Gongsun Zhao said coldly: "She and Zheng Tao were both commoners. They came to the capital to work together. Later, they were kidnapped by a beggar from Wuyou Cave. Due to their outstanding physical strength, they tried to escape many times and fell into Xiang Ba's hands.
After training, she went on stage to fight. After only two months of fighting, she was seriously injured and dying. Xiang Ba threw her back into the Wuyou Cave..."
Qiu Wuzuo sighed deeply, but asked strangely: "How did these brothers and sisters get involved with the Taoist priest?"
Gongsun Zhaodao: "What I am checking now is the relationship between the two parties... under what circumstances did they get acquainted? How did the Taoist priest come up with the intention to take advantage of him? Did he kill Xiang Ba through his own methods?"
Qiu Wuzuo looked at the next case record: "Dong Yun, a monk from Jinhua Mountain, is good at formations and spells. This person killed Xiang Heizi and caused all kinds of unexplainable details at the scene. Do you still have any questions?"
Gongsun Zhaodao: "Of course I have doubts. I have almost confirmed that the person who really killed Xiang Ba was not a magic trick, but was still a person at the scene. What is lacking now is evidence!"
Qiu Wuzuo's expression changed slightly: "Sanlang, why are you complicating this matter? Now that Dong Yun has confessed, he was the one who killed Xiang Ba, but he just refused to explain who was bribed to murder your life. You should now
Find out about this!”
Gongsun Zhaodao: "This is actually the same thing. The Taoist priest set up a trap outside the city to take my life. Does it mean that Xiang Ba's death must be confirmed?"
"Moreover, it requires a caesarean section and an extremely tragic death to cause a sensation. Among the judges and officials in the Kaifeng government office, I will personally take action!"
"Next, if I can't find any clues at the scene, I will expand the search scope. After getting the clues from outside the scene, I will naturally follow them non-stop all the way to the outside of the city and step into the trap!"
"This is interconnected. Now that we have captured the Taoist priest, as long as we find out who killed Xiang Ba in Happy Forest, the real person who set up the trap will no longer be able to hide."
Qiu Wuzuo understood, but still frowned and said: "You can't be wrong about your opinions on solving the case, but have you thought about the impact?"
Gongsun Zhao said coldly: "What influence? Others don't know who Xiang Ba is, but we don't know it yet? He is just a powerful slave. If the Queen Mother's brother hadn't protected him many times, I would have brought him to justice! Now!
This is a great opportunity, if I back down, I will really become a bad official!"
Qiu Wuzuo persuaded hard: "I know that Zheng Tao's death has greatly stimulated you, but now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, the Queen Mother has lowered her curtain, and the situation between the government and the opposition is uncertain, the thieves dare to attack you at this time, because they have spotted this.
!If you make this case bigger and you can't be the judge or investigate the case, then the other party's purpose will be achieved!"
He glanced around and made sure that no one was around. He immediately approached Gongsun Zhao and whispered: "You are famous in Bianjing. Who are the most unacceptable people? I think the other judges who are also on duty in Kaifeng Mansion and
The official, I will first be jealous of you, and then I will be filled with hatred! The more cases you solve, the more it will appear that they are all like trash, so you will investigate them and make sure you can find out accurately!"
Gongsun Zhao shook his head: "Don't bully the weak and fear the strong, just investigate Xiang Ba. It is precisely when the new emperor ascends the throne that this case can be thoroughly investigated. I have a way to keep my position."
Qiu Zuo was angry: "You are amazing. You don't bully the weak and fear the strong. Now the Ministry of Punishment wants someone, I don't think you can even protect the prisoner!"
Among today's judicial organs, the Ministry of Punishment has the most real power. "Anyone who should be reviewed in prison must go to the Ministry of Punishment." Even Dali Temple has to be subordinated to the Ministry of Punishment. The glory of the country's highest judicial institution is no longer there.
Gongsun Zhao had actually withstood the pressure from all parties and advanced the case a lot, but in just three or four days, even one night's sleep was still far from enough.
Seeing his friend getting angry, Gongsun Zhao did not argue, but buried his head again, carefully checking the clues collected so far, preparing to find clues and find a breakthrough.
Qiu Wuzuo stared at him fiercely for a long time, but had no choice but to shake his head and walk out.
After a while, footsteps sounded again. Gongsun Zhao shrugged his ears, but this time he heard from the footsteps that he was not his friend and raised his head.
A very wealthy official in scarlet robes appeared in front of him and greeted: "Judge Gongsun!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Gongsun Zhao stood up and saluted expressionlessly: "Judge Han!"
This was another judge in the Kaifeng government office. He had a higher official rank than him, but his efficiency in judging cases and abilities in all aspects were completely different from him. Therefore, in Qiu Zuozuo's eyes, he must be very jealous of Judge Han.
The relationship between the two parties is indeed extremely cold, and Judge Han did not come with good intentions this time. He smiled half-heartedly and said: "Fan Zhige calls Judge Gongsun to come!"
Gongsun Zhao frowned slightly, and while responding, he lowered his head and started to collect the case files: "Okay, I'll be there right away!"
Judge Han's expression became even weirder when he saw it: "Oh, by the way... Fan Zhige has just signed the document, and the Criminal Department is about to take over the prisoner. Judge Gongsun actually doesn't have to work so hard anymore!"
Gongsun Zhao suddenly changed his color, raised his head suddenly, and glared at Judge Han fiercely.
Looking at his bloodshot eyes, Judge Han looked stern and said with some fear: "Then I'll take my leave!"
He walked out quickly, and when he got outside the house, he showed a look of shame and annoyance again, and spat on the ground viciously: "Gongsun Zhao, you can't be proud for long!"
Gongsun Zhao, however, put this person behind him and appeared in front of Fan Chunli with a face as cold as ice. He bowed and said, "Fan Longtu, what's the important matter of recruiting officials?"
Due to the emphasis on literature in the Song Dynasty, in most cases, if someone had a librarianship, they would be addressed by librarianship to show their dignity.
Fan Chunli is a direct bachelor of Longtu Pavilion, not a bachelor. In fact, he is not qualified to use Longtu as the suffix. The correct title should be Fan Zhilong or Fan Zhige.
Similarly, Bao Zheng cannot be called Bao Longtu, but Bao Daizhi, because he is from Tianzhang Pavilion.
But now not only the common people, but also the officials of Kaifeng Mansion, privately call Fan Chunli Long Tu, out of respect for him and in the hope that this son of Duke Wen Zheng can bring a new atmosphere to Kaifeng Mansion.
The result made Gongsun Zhao angry.
In the case of Happy Forest, Fan Chunli transferred it to the Ministry of Punishment so quickly. It was obvious that he was preparing to reduce the big matter to a trivial matter. The reason is obvious. Fan Chunli is from the old party, and the Queen Mother supports the old party. If this matter is dug deeper, it will hit the party.
The prestige of the Queen Mother.
So at this moment, his name "Fan Longtu" was somewhat ironic. After he straightened up, his eyes were cold and he looked straight at the past.
Fan Chunli did not avoid the subordinate's eyes and looked at the judge quietly.
The two looked at each other, and what struck each other's eyes was a tired face.
Compared with Gongsun Zhao's youth and strength, Fan Chunli's white hair makes him look even older.
Finally, Gongsun Zhao took the lead to avoid looking at him.
He could not be afraid of power, but he could not resist the faint pleading between the old man's brows.
It was only then that Fan Chunli's old voice sounded: "I can understand Judge Gongsun's sincerity, but the fight was too fierce and I need to take a break. I also hope you can understand..."
These words were almost too straightforward to be expected in officialdom. It was even more difficult for a reserve prime minister to say these words to a green-robed judge.
However, Gongsun Zhao remained silent for a moment, but still stubbornly said: "I can understand, but I cannot forgive."
Fan Chunli sighed and changed the subject: "Judge Gongsun, the Shangqiu Guild just sent people here, hoping to give the victims a proper resettlement. Please release them."
Gongsun Zhao shook his head: "How can these women be released if they can't get rid of the suspicion? What's more, did the Shangqiu Guild know nothing about Happy Forest before? They are selling well now just to restore their reputation. I'm afraid
There will be no accommodation for these poor women!"
Fan Chunli said: "Judge Gongsun can rest assured about this. It is Lin Erlang who wants to treat Nv Chi's illness and injuries. He has a kind heart and the Shangqiu guild is willing to cooperate. As for whether they want to restore their reputation and do good deeds, then
Say something else!"
Gongsun Zhao agreed with these words, but he was still unwilling to let them go: "But their suspicion..."
Fan Chunli looked at him helplessly. Gongsun Zhao suddenly realized that even the prisoner was no longer in his hands. His straight back shook slightly, and he finally cupped his hands and squeezed out one word from his lips: "Yes!"
Mentioning the prisoners, he saw that these women were indeed not suffering in prison under his care. However, due to the pain of breaking out of the ointment, Gongsun Zhao suddenly felt a little confused, and the tiredness hit his heart again.
In a daze, he came to Happy Forest again and found that there were more people watching here. On the high platform in the middle, the man directing everyone's work happened to look over.
The two sides moved up and down, looking at each other from a distance.
For the first time in his life, towards a person who was not in the government system and who was not upholding the laws of the Song Dynasty, he made a sigh that he would never have had before: