Chapter 327 Shang Gong is involved in a small case
Just as Wu Sansi left with the second inner guard, the previous inner guard who went to the county government came back.
He also brought along several government officials, who were all responsible for the case. When they saw Li Yan at the scene, they were secretly surprised and hurried forward: "Li Jiyi! Mr. Xu didn't know you were here..."
Li Yan said calmly: "I deliberately did not tell him that I am here and asked you to come over because I found something suspicious about the horse riding case the day before yesterday and I need to verify it."
"As far as I am concerned, whenever a murder case is involved, no matter whether the deceased is a noble person or a commoner, as long as I encounter it, I will sort out the doubts and find out the truth."
"But this case is indeed not a big one. As the legal advisor of Luoyang County Government, Xu Shaofu is busy with official duties, so there is no need to come. On the contrary, it will delay other things."
All the government officials were in awe when they heard this: "Yes!"
Li Yandao: "You should check with these witnesses to see if there are any missing details."
These officers quickly compared their testimonies with the surrounding vendors and returned to the front: "Li Jiyi, when we inquired the day before yesterday, the same situation was found, and there were no new clues."
Li Yandao: "According to what another disciple of the Wu family said, Wu Yizong was good at riding and had a docile temperament on his horse. He shouldn't have suddenly lost control and was suspected of committing a crime by riding his horse. What do you think about this?"
The yamen servants looked at each other, and someone replied: "Wu Yizong was really flustered at first. Later, when people came from the Duke of Zhou's palace, he became arrogant. He asked the servants to drop a few coins and left in a swagger. If he said that he was riding a horse from the beginning
It seems that this should not be the reaction to commit murder..."
Another government official thought for a while, but suddenly said: "On the contrary, the girl's parents are a little strange."
Li Yan looked over: "What's weird?"
The yamen servant met his gaze, a little nervous, but when he thought of Wu Yizong being dragged back to the county yamen for detention, he suddenly became tough when he spoke: "I won't even give you ten cents of money. The Duke of Zhou's government is too bullying this time, and Shaofu Xu can't stand it.
After ten mins were paid and the compensation was so small, the couple left without crying or asking for more company."
Li Yan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Aren't you afraid of the power of the Duke of Zhou?"
The government official said: "I don't think it's the case. The couple didn't cry during the whole process, nor were they angry. They just lowered their heads, as if they wanted to end the matter quickly."
Another government official also said: "Yes, they took the money and left immediately without hearing anything from the couple."
Li Yan's face darkened: "I just heard from the vendor who witnessed it that the girl who was unfortunately killed was dressed very well. How were the couple dressed?"
The yamen servant asked curiously: "Is the girl dressed well? When we arrived, the ground was covered with blood, so we didn't take a closer look and quickly restrained ourselves... The couple's clothes were very ordinary!"
Li Yan immediately said to the people around him: "Take him back to the county government office and check carefully. If a child from a wealthy family has gone missing recently, the situation is similar to that of the murdered girl. Then work with him to verify the identity of the body. Go quickly!"
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Everyone's expressions changed when they heard this, and they immediately accepted the order: "Yes!"
The cross streets of Xiuwenfang were full of traffic, and Li Yan was sitting on the lion's cage with his eyes slightly lowered, practicing the power of consciousness only.
The sun was gradually setting in the west, and there was still half an hour before the market closed. The two parties arrived almost at once.
The case became troubled again, and the officials did not dare to hide it. Luoyang Law Cao Xu Lin was finally alerted. At this time, he appeared in front of Li Yan, wiping the sweat from his forehead: "This case is due to the negligence of the lower official. The lower official should investigate the case carefully."
, I hope that Li Jiyi will forgive me for not letting such doubtful points pass by!"
Wu Sansi ordered a group of servants of the Duke of Zhou to drag a green horse over, shouting: "Li Jiyi, I finally brought this fierce horse!"
Li Yan first looked at Xu Lin: "I never like to talk big truths, because if you can't remember the following lesson, no matter how much you talk, it will be useless. Whose child is that?"
Xu Lin was sweating coldly: "It's not certain yet, but for a child of this age from a wealthy family, the Yang family only reported one case a few days ago..."
Li Yan was stunned: "Yang family? Hongnong Yang family's child?"
Xu Lin lowered his head: "Yes."
Li Yan understood: "The Yang family has suffered a disaster, so why don't you care about his children when they are lost?"
Xu Lin's mouth was full of bitterness, and he kept saying: "It's the subordinate who neglected his duty! It's the subordinate who neglected his duty!"
Li Yan actually knew that it was normal for people to favor those who were superior and those who were inferior in the officialdom, but when he thought that Yang's sins would be borne by the children first, he couldn't help but sigh, and then he showed a serious look: "That child trafficker must be the one who kidnapped the child."
Find him out and punish him with death!"
Xu Lin gritted his teeth: "Li Jiyi, don't worry, I will definitely catch those teeth and let them die a good death!"
This is not an angry comment. Tang law stipulates that anyone who seizes and sells his beloved as a slave shall be hanged!
Not to mention direct abduction, even those who buy and sell abducted people will be sentenced. Once the people are caught, the county government has many ways to make them repay their evil deeds.
Xu Lin led the team to pursue clues about the traffickers, while Li Yan turned to Wu Sansi.
Wu Sansi waited for a long time, and finally it was his turn, and hurriedly put on a smile: "Li Jiyi had a clever plan. The horse Wu Yizong was riding at that time was actually in the house. He was particularly irritable these days, and even the horse servants couldn't get close to him.
I brought it with great difficulty, but luckily I did not disgrace my life!"
Li Yan was angry and shouted angrily: "I asked you to bring a horse and wait for how long. How can you say that you are lucky enough to live up to your fate? Go to the side and reflect!"
Wu Sansi stood aside dejectedly and began to reflect.
Li Yan looked at the green horse that was being dragged over by a few healthy servants, and found that the horse was not in a good condition.
Qing Cong Horse is a polo team established by Longyou Baoma in the year when An Zhongjing formed the polo team, and the stables were all filled with Qing Cong Horses.
In comparison, the special breed of lion horse is too fierce and difficult to control. It is basically bought by aristocratic families to show off, but it is not as easy to ride as the green horse.
However, the green horse in front of him was extremely violent. The horse's head kept shaking, its hooves scratched on the ground, causing dust to fly everywhere, and its screams were very sharp.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Yan thought for a while, got off his horse, and walked over.
Although his animal friends could no longer bestow more spirituality on animals, the aura that brought closeness to animals continued to be released. As he approached step by step, the restlessness of the green horse visibly calmed down, and the cry in his voice
It also brought out some sobs.
Li Yan walked up to it and gently touched its neck with his palm, making a comforting gesture.
The green horse calmed down, but its body was still trembling slightly, and Li Yan's hand kept moving back.
Finally, he lifted up the horse's tail and found a large ulcer on the horse's buttocks, with pus leaking from the wound.
Li Yan frowned. The day before yesterday, the horse was suddenly frightened and hit and killed Yang's suspected lost child. Today, the horse has such a serious wound on its hindquarters. Is it a coincidence?
Since he was not familiar with medical skills, he would not make any rash assertions and immediately asked professionals to come over: "Go to Taipu Temple and ask for the most experienced veterinarian doctor. Then go to Beishi City and find some servants who specialize in horse training."
In ancient times, there were not even enough doctors to treat people, and veterinarians were even rarer. Fortunately, most veterinarians treated horses, also called "horse doctors." This green horse was sick, so the veterinary doctor from Taipus Temple was dispatched.
There is another type of people with more experience, that is, servants who specialize in taming animals, such as leopard slaves who specialize in training lynxes. They know the habits of lynx best and are naturally more experienced in taming horses.
By the time the veterinarian and horse servants arrived, night had fallen.
Xiuwenfang has closed the market, and everyone came to the streets that became empty, lit torches, and continued to pursue clues.
The doctor of veterinary medicine is old and has some dim eyesight. After groping for a long time, he did not dare to make a judgment. On the contrary, he almost frightened the young horse again.
However, the horse servants plucked up the courage. After carefully examining the wound, they discussed in a low voice for a while, then came to Li Yan and reported: "This wound looks like it was caused by a sharp weapon..."
Li Yan's eyes flickered: "A sharp weapon?"
At this time, the veterinary doctor was reminded and tried his best to keep his eyes wide open: "It's true, come on, give me a hand!"
He took out the tools and the servants started to help, while Li Yan controlled the green horse beside him.
"Xilulu!!"
With a sharp scream, a bloody piece of meat was dug out. The veterinary doctor didn't mind it. He picked through it and quickly found a small piece of the object. He wiped it clean and presented it to Li Yan with a cloth: "Li Yan."
This is the opportunity!"
Others looked over with the same curiosity and found that it was a slender needle, with one end rounded and the other end showing signs of breakage: "What is this?"
Li Yan picked up the broken needle with two fingers and said with cold eyes: "This is the reason why Qing Congma was suddenly frightened and went crazy. Jiang Huzi's hidden weapon."
The so-called hidden weapons really pursue "darkness", to be silent and to kill people invisible, and the hidden weapons like needles reminded him of a person.
Li Yan looked around: "This horse will be handed over to Taipu Temple. The involvement behind this case may be bigger than I thought. Everyone, go back, have a good rest, and recharge your batteries!"
Everyone also felt that something was not right, and each responded: "Yes!"
Li Yan got on Lion Cong and rode away directly. Wu Sansi was still trying to get close, but he disappeared. He couldn't help but sigh and muttered: "The work of this internal guard is also scary..."
However, Li Yan did not return to his mansion, but came to another mansion and sent out the agreed signal outside.
Soon, the owner of the mansion climbed over the wall and came out: "Rokuro? What happened?"
Among Luoyang officials, only Ming Chongyan, who is the deputy chief of the Meihua Internal Guard, can be so skilled in turning against one another.
Li Yan handed over the evidence just now: "Chongyan, look at this needle."
Ming Chongyan took it and looked at it carefully, his expression couldn't help but change: "Isn't this Shang Gong's Shadowless Needle? Is it the box in Wan'er's hand?"
Li Yan shook his head: "It's not Wan'er's. When Wan'er went on a mission to Tibet, Shang Gong also gave her a box of shadowless needles, but the box of needles was just similar to it, not as tough as this one!"
Ming Chongyan said in a deep voice: "But the forging methods are similar. This thing is not easy to make. Without special skills, it is impossible to make such a hidden weapon. Where did Liulang get it?"
Li Yan gave an overview of the case just now. After hearing this, Ming Chongyan immediately said: "This is definitely not the work of Shang Gong."
"The old man's Shadowless Needle has been practiced to the realm of transformation. It is said that it is as thin as a hair and is impossible to prevent. If it is injected into the body, the injury and the cause of death cannot be found."
"This means that the skill of the person doing the needle is too low, so scars will be left. If the force is not controlled properly, the needle will break directly..."
Li Yan said coldly: "This needle was probably used by Yapo. The child wanted to run away in the busy city. Yapo couldn't catch up, so he shot the shadowless needle into the back of the young horse. The horse was in pain and ran wildly. The child... I
Shang Gong should have been taken down long ago!"
Ming Chongyan heard the sadness in his tone and hurriedly said: "This is not Liu Lang's fault. The old thief Shang Gong has been hiding somewhere recently, and there is no trace at all."
He came to Luoyang to reward King Yong according to the decree. After solving the turmoil caused by King Yong, he also began to search for the whereabouts of Shang Gong. After all, Yang Zhirou's case was about to end, and there would be room in the inner prison, and there would be a new place to hang people.
However, Shang Gong could not be found.
The only time this old woman showed up was when the prince was bringing hundreds of officials to Luoyang, and she stopped Wan'er in the motorcade, hoping to bring this disciple back to her side.
Li Yan was not in the team at that time. Later Di Renjie and Qiu Shenji came forward, and Shang Gong quickly retreated and never appeared again.
Li Yan did not attack Shang Gong. One was because he was worried that Wan'er's mother was still in his hands, and the other was that it was indeed difficult to lock down this person.
Until now.
Li Yan's eyes flashed sharply: "Shang Gong and Ya Poji'you must be captured this time to eliminate all evil and prevent more innocent people from being harmed by them!"