"We still know nothing about the characteristics of the murderer. We don't know whether he is male or female, old or young. If we want to know why the murderer acted urgently, we can only start from two points."
"Major events in the DPRK and characteristics of the deceased."
"Start investigating!"
Previously, I was immersed in the case files, investigating the vast sea of true and false clues, but there was no progress.
At this time, the train of thought was re-established, and the policemen and officials trained by Gongsun Zhao immediately showed great efficiency.
The Kaifeng government office is at the foot of the imperial city. Given the degree of secrecy that the Song Dynasty kept regarding government affairs, the people of Bianjing were very clear about it. Naturally, they were even more aware of it. However, except for the old-fashioned old and new party struggles, there is no difference in recent times.
As for the characteristics of the deceased, there are gains.
Niu Da was a local rogue, and later he gathered a group of idle men and extorted money everywhere. He was first imprisoned and later pardoned;
Tai Sui, a golden retriever, is a full-time thug with curly and sallow hair. He is more vicious and no one dares to mess with him. He also has the experience of being released from prison under Amnesty;
Yannu was a slave trader at first, and later became a fan. He had a group of smart female envoys under his command, and he was always loved by the powerful people;
Sun Poxi is the old bustard of Xiaotianshui Lane. The Chunfengdu she runs is not high-end, and she only receives middle- and lower-class customers. However, the good thing is that there are new faces appearing from time to time, and there are many customers;
Steward Wang was once the housekeeper of a wealthy family, and later became the steward of Longsheng Casino. Golden Retriever Tai Sui is currently working under him. It was the deaths of these two people one after another that aroused suspicion.
After these people died, their subordinates were reduced to a pile of loose sand, and many of them were even taken into custody in Kaifeng Mansion.
That's easy to handle.
Trial!
These minions don't need talents like Qiu Shenji at all. If the officials come forward, they can get a lot of information.
Soon, a place that made Kaifeng government officials gnash their teeth the most was mentioned repeatedly:
"There is a confession here from Niu Da's younger brother Niu Er. Niu Da once helped Xiang Ba dispose of the body of a female bodyguard. At first, they planned to sink it into the Bian River, but later the body washed up on the shore. They were afraid of being exposed, so they threw it into the Wuyou Cave and handed it over.
After giving money, the thieves inside will go out to collect the body..."
"A casual confession from Yan Nu's subordinates. In recent years, he has become a female servant Yajie. In his early years, he colluded with the slave traders inside and outside Wuyou Cave. This is not a secret among the slave traders. Wuyou Cave has no capital and huge profits, and the slave traders are willing to
Buying and selling from them, just covering up each other, without evidence..."
"The young man at Chunfengdu told me that Sun Poxi still trades with Wuyoudong. Among the young ladies who were kidnapped, the most beautiful ones were supplied to other brothels, the middle and lower-class ones were taken over by Chunfengdu, and the men who could not be sold were expelled.
She lost her tongue and was trained to be a sentry slave. The young lady was frightened and became submissive..."
As each piece of evidence was reported, the atmosphere in the room became more and more serious. The previously determined detective and Li Xu looked shaken. Gongsun Zhao's face became as cold as ice and he asked: "Golden Retriever Tai Sui and Butler Wang"
Woolen cloth?"
Li Xu reported: "We haven't found any evidence of collusion with Wuyoudong. Do you want to bring back more boys from the gambling house?"
The detectives quickly gathered together and, with an order, went to arrest the person.
But Gongsun Zhao pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "No, I will go there personally, and you continue to investigate the evidence of Niu Da, Yan Nu and Sun Poxi's collusion with Wuyoudong, and record the witnesses' confessions in detail."
The subordinates took the order: "Yes!"
After Gongsun Zhaowang gave his constructive suggestions to the consultant, who was leisurely beside him, he clasped his fists and said, "I wonder if Lin Erlang can come with me?"
Li Yan nodded: "Okay."
The two of them walked out side by side. Qiu Wuzuo watched them leave with a little loss in his eyes, but also full of relief: "With Mr. Lin's help, it's not my turn to step in... But it's okay. With this help, Sanlang will feel relaxed."
many!"
All the way out of the government office, Gongsun Zhao looked to the horizon. The sun had already set, and then he looked at the crowds of people still flowing on the street: "The gambling house is not far away, how about walking there?"
Li Yanting admired this kind of vigorous and resolute behavior, and also felt happy to see him: "Judge Gongsun has been busy for a day, but he is still energetic and has strong blood. I guess he has never lost his martial arts. Do you have time to learn from each other?"
Seeing his shining eyes, Gongsun Zhao felt a little depressed when he thought that he had such a passion for martial arts in the past: "My martial arts training time is far less than before. I don't dare to let go of martial arts because I have to maintain a strong power to intimidate Xiao Xiao
, but he no longer has the brave and diligent martial arts heart of Mr. Lin, so it’s just a matter of sparring!”
Li Yan said: "That's a pity. In fact, I see that Judge Gongsun is extremely resentful of Wuyou Cave. He can often go in to arrest thieves and practice martial arts at the same time."
Gongsun Zhao shook his head: "Except for those evil thieves who have no conscience, everyone should hate Wuyou Cave extremely, but Wuyou Cave is a cancer that Kaifeng government has tried its best to solve, and I can't do it alone.
What’s the use?”
Li Yan said: "Judge Gongsun is too arrogant to belittle himself. No matter how small a drop of water is, the strength of each person is like a vast ocean. What's more, you, the cold-faced judge, are extraordinary. You should take the lead."
Gongsun Zhao was silent for a moment and sighed: "Lin Erlang thinks highly of me. You may think that what he said before was just out of anger, but sometimes I really feel that I am quite incompetent..."
"I am the judge of the Kaifeng government office. My duty is to solve the case and arrest the murderer. How to sentence the criminal after he is caught? I don't have the power. I can only watch the powerful people shield the murderer and get him off the hook..."
"Only when the cause is too big and they don't want to be targeted by the censor, they will give up. I caught ten criminals, but less than half of them were able to be brought to justice in the end, and the deaths of those people have already made a difference for me.
Earn a reputation that is not afraid of the powerful..."
"Ashamed, the people think that I am not afraid of the powerful, but that the powerful are afraid of me, so they let the thieves beheaded. But in fact, they hate me, but they don't care about me, because the people who can affect the final decision are the hostile parties and the imperial court.
History's verbal and written criticism, but I will never be the little judge..."
He paused here and showed a strong self-mockery: "I wouldn't say these words in normal times, but I lost my composure today."
Li Yandao: "People always have to express what they are thinking. You are seeking your position and have done a good job in solving the case and arresting the murderer. I don't expect you, an official in green robe, to solve everything. That's the way the princes in the court go."
What's the use? What's more, there are ninety-five nobles in the palace, the official family of the Song Dynasty!"
These words divided the responsibilities very clearly, but in Gongsun Zhao's ears, it had another meaning. He agreed very much and said: "Yes, the one who can really change this unfair situation is the prime minister! It is also the officials!"
Li Yan looked at the flash of light in Gongsun Zhao's eyes and couldn't help but feel pity in his heart.
No one knows better than him what kind of officials the officials who have ascended the throne and the prime ministers who are about to take power are like.
If the monarchs and ministers before the Song Dynasty still had many shining points, then the following pair were talented but not moral, and were selfish to the extreme. They were the most standard treacherous emperors and ministers.
Gongsun Zhao naturally could not predict the future. After he cheered up, he asked: "When you met Fan Gezhi before, did he ever propose the post of patrol judge?"
Li Yan smiled: "Judge Han still wants to take the credit for himself. Sure enough, the post of patrol judge was recommended by Judge Gongsun? Duke Fan wants me to be your subordinate~"
Gongsun Zhao didn't even bother to mention Judge Han, and hurriedly explained sternly: "That's absolutely not the case. Patrol judge is the best job I can get for you at the moment. With your intelligence and adaptability, your future official position will be above mine."
Li Yan was originally joking, but seeing that he didn't have any sense of humor, he could only say: "Thank you Judge Gongsun for your kindness, I refuse."
Gongsun Zhao looked at his free and easy appearance, envy flashed in his eyes again, and he clasped his fists: "Without an official position and a relaxed life, it is not necessarily a bad thing, but when the party struggle is over and the government is clear, I hope Lin Erlang will definitely join the army.
official!"
Facing this person's expectation, Li Yan thought for a while and said: "Actually, I have a question, and I hope Judge Gongsun will answer it truthfully. If the murderer of this case is determined, the targets will be related to Wuyou Cave, or even Wuyou Cave.
The two are killing each other, will you choose to use the help of Wuyou Cave to let the evildoers die more?"
Gongsun Zhao's eyes suddenly flickered. It was obvious that he had this idea in his mind, but he still said in a deep voice: "You should know that as long as you do this kind of thing for the first time, there will be a second time, a third time... and you will eventually get lost.
self!"
Li Yan nodded: "Your worries are not unreasonable, but this move will save many people and prevent them from being harmed by evil people. Nothing in this world is perfect. If you want to have something, you will often sacrifice it.
Others, without exception."
Gongsun Zhao pursed his lips and stared over: "What about you? What will you choose?"
Li Yandao: "Don't ask me, everyone has to walk their own path. If you blindly follow other people's advice when you are uncertain, you will regret it later. I can only tell you that I am unwilling to join the job because I am trying to avoid this as much as possible."
It’s a dilemma.”
Gongsun Zhao was silent for a moment again and said slowly: "You are right, but unfortunately I am not you after all. I will not deliberately indulge the murderer. Even if I kill a villain, I must do my best to catch him as soon as possible..."
Li Yan was not surprised: "I respect your choice, but my next suggestion may not be so real."
Gongsun Zhao understood, not only this case, but also the answer to his previous official career. He lowered his voice and said, "I am the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture. I must maintain the laws of the Song Dynasty. You have no official position and no position. It is a courtesy to come to help. Could it be?
Are you still forced to do something you don’t want to do?”
Li Yan looked at his feet: "This is actually because the paths are different. The existences that come first in your and my hearts are different after all... Of course, people will change. I hope that one day we can take the same path.
…”
Gongsun Zhao opened his mouth, but suddenly he didn't know what to say.
However, Li Yan chuckled and let the heavy atmosphere dissipate: "We are competing in martial arts. Judge Gongsun doesn't have the ambition to be diligent anymore. How about we compete to see who can get to the gambling house first?"
Gongsun Zhao was stunned for a moment, his desire to win welled up in his heart. When the corner of his mouth slightly raised, he felt a rare sense of relief: "Afraid you won't succeed? Let's compete!"
The two of them lined up in a line very strictly, and then suddenly merged into the crowd, chasing each other and rushing forward at a rapid pace.