This punch scared Master Meng out of his wits. He staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Dian Wei, who was more than two meters tall, had a sinewy face and a fierce look, came like a mountain, but fortunately Liu Qi stopped him.
"My eldest son, do you still want to murder the imperial official in public?"
Seeing that he had been so frightened that he looked ugly just now, Master Meng shouted in anger and embarrassment.
This rhetorical question made Liu Qi feel slightly angry. Meng Yi was really ignorant.
Returning an official to the imperial court is nothing more than putting powder on his own face.
Zhou Ren was officially appointed by the imperial court, and the masters in the yamen were just private hires.
This guy doesn't even understand the court system and is just talking nonsense.
But now all the people are watching, and Zhou Ren is here to arrest the case of assassinating the county magistrate. To rush him out rashly is to show contempt for the Han Dynasty.
I am a clan member of the Han Dynasty. If word spread, I'm afraid the court would also accuse him of being arrogant and domineering.
Mengyi turned out to be a master by virtue of his cousin's marriage to Zhou Rencai, and he didn't know a few words.
On weekdays, he relies on Zhou Renhu's fake power, so he makes jokes without knowing it.
"Master Meng, you said that someone under my command assassinated the county magistrate. Is there any physical evidence?"
If this matter is not handled well, the court will blame him, Liu Qi asked.
Of course, I don’t believe that someone from the Tiger Blade Army would go out and assassinate a court official.
You must know that these recruited soldiers have all received ideological education. It is a serious crime to leave the barracks privately.
"Wang Mazi, come forward and tell me everything you saw..."
As Master Meng spoke, a lean, wretched-looking man walked up shivering.
Looking at the neat armor on the opposite side and the cold light emitting from the spear in his hand, I was frightened.
"That night, I went to Cuihua House to drink. When I came home in the middle of the night, I passed by the county government office because I had an urgent need to urinate..."
After listening to Wang Mazi's description, Liu Qi's face did not change at all.
"Wang Mazi, it's so dark, and those men in black are covered with black cloths, how can you be so sure that they are my master's Tiger Blade Army?"
"My eldest son, I have been sharp and clear since I was a child, and have a photographic memory. Although the man in black at the head is blindfolded, he clearly remembers that look full of hatred."
"Because I broke into the county government office at night, I didn't dare to leave. Finally, I heard a man in black mention the word tiger blade..."
Wang Mazi patted his chest and said firmly, and everyone booed as soon as he said these words.
"Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, you two go and call out all the soldiers who have asked for leave and ask Wang Mazi to identify them..."
Now that the witnesses are here and they explain in detail, even Liu Qi can't say anything else.
A soldier assassinated a court official, and the entire military camp was boiling.
We must know that the Tiger Blade Army is strict in running the army and is well treated. Who dared to assassinate the imperial official? It depends on the description of the witnesses or whether it was done privately.
This is not to seriously damage the reputation of the Tiger Blade Army and live up to the expectations of the eldest son.
"Brother, what should we do? Meng Yi from Ci County is here with the police. It seems that our affairs have been exposed..."
Several soldiers hurried to a courtyard of the military quarters and talked anxiously.
The tall and burly man suddenly shook his hand. He had been uneasy in the past few days, even though he had avenged his third uncle.
However, the Tiger Blade Army has strict military discipline, and if they go out privately to assassinate court officials, they may cause the family to suffer.
The burly man was none other than Chen Dashan, who had brought the refugees into Ci County's Yamen Gate. As a result, the magistrate Zhou Ren not only hacked to death his third uncle Chen Shicai.
Later, the police were ordered to expel all the refugees from Cixian County. If they had not heard that there was a way to survive in Fancheng, I am afraid that all the refugees would have been tortured to death by plague and hunger.
After entering Fancheng, Chen Dashan was also dazzled. This place was like a paradise. The owner of the palace, Liu Qi, was a kind-hearted doctor and loved his name like a son.
Not only the conditions for renting land but also joining the army were very favorable, so Chen Dashan and a few close friends chose to join the Tiger Blade Army.
Working hard and being literate, Chen Dashan was soon promoted to a team leader in the Military Supplies Department, where he was responsible for purchasing supplies needed by the army.
"He San, this is all due to my impulsiveness. After a while, I went out to plead guilty and took on everything by myself. My wife and children at home were taken care of by several brothers."
Chen Dashan put down the supply booklet in his hand and stepped out with firm eyes.
"It's not these ones, it's not those ones either..."
As Wang Mazi identified them one by one, groups of outgoing soldiers stepped forward.
"There's no need to admit it. I killed Zhou Ren's dog officer and his family all by myself."
At this moment, a loud voice came from afar, and a tall man suddenly walked up.
"Your Majesty, my subordinates are ashamed of your cultivation and have brought shame on the Tiger Blade Army."
Chen Dashan suddenly knelt down on one knee.
The riding crop in Huang Zhong's hand was raised fiercely and could not be whipped down for a long time.
This kid is literate, conscientious and diligent in his work, trains hard, and has a good brain. He originally wanted to train him as a good youngster.
"Master Meng, that's him. That's right, I will never be wrong about his eyes."
Wang Mazi pointed at Chen Dashan who was kneeling on the ground and shouted.
"Snapped!"
"Idiots, that person has already recruited them. Do you think I am a fool?"
Meng Yi slapped Wang Mazi on the face and said.
"Get up!"
Commander Huang Zhong sighed and took back his riding whip.
Chen Dashan stood up and suddenly knelt down in front of Liu Qi.
"Chen Dashan's family was rescued and taken in by the Lord. The subordinates can only repay this kindness in the next life as cows and horses."
Chen Dashan, who was saying what he wanted to say, was banging his head and his head was stained with blood.
In the face of Chen Dashan's frank confession, the assassination of the imperial magistrate Zhou County Magistrate was confirmed.
"Chen Dashan, I would like to ask you why you assassinated Magistrate Zhou?"
Liu Qi asked, although the crime was confirmed, there must be cause and effect.
Chen Dashan told the whole story about what happened in Cixian County, and immediately everyone around him became angry.
Unexpectedly, County Magistrate Zhou Ren could be so cruel. He killed innocent people, plundered people's wealth wantonly, and did nothing in the face of the plague. He was just like a dog official.
"According to the laws of our Han Dynasty, whoever kills will die..."
Mao Zhan finished reading slowly.
call……
At this moment, three more people suddenly ran out, none other than He Sanguo.
"I also had a share in killing that dog officer, and I am willing to be punished."
"Brother, we did this together, so we can be companions on the road to Huangquan today."
Several people knelt down in front of the eldest son Liu Qi at the same time.
"Master of the palace, Magistrate Zhou is unkind as an official. Chen Dashan and others are just killing people in name. I beg you to show mercy..."
At one time, thousands of people knelt down and begged for mercy.
Even the soldiers of the Tiger Blade Army couldn't bear it, and saw the voices getting louder and louder.