"This, this..." Zhang Jiujiu was horrified. He originally wanted to ask for a reward from Muchuan, but he didn't expect that Muchuan would accuse him of not doing things well.
But you must know that Muchuan is a popular figure in the eyes of the emperor, and he has all the influence in the court. His official position is much higher than that of Zhang Jiujiu.
Zhang Jiujiu was afraid that Muchuan would really question him, so he knelt on the ground with a plop, kowtowed repeatedly and said: "My lord, please forgive me, my lord, please forgive me... When I found out that my lord had been harmed, I sent someone to investigate as soon as possible! But a
The prisoners have not been spared!"
Zhang Xiaozhu, who was standing next to him, also spoke for Zhang Jiujiu, saying that Zhang Jiujiu had indeed sent out officers to rescue him as soon as possible after receiving the case, and he did not hesitate at all.
In fact, Muchuan just wanted to scare Zhang Jiujiu so that the other party would know something good and not push too far.
As for questioning?
Muchuan had no intention of asking Zhang Jiujiu for guilt. Now after wielding the "big stick", Muchuan began to feed "carrots" to Zhang Jiujiu.
"Zhang Jiujiu."
"Yes! I'm here!"
"Although this case occurred within your jurisdiction, I forgive you for saving my life and solving the case quickly. This is a meritorious service... Let's do this. I will write a letter to the Ministry of Education of Zhongshu to make adjustments to your salary.
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And I will also speak kindly for you in front of the Holy Emperor and other adults."
Isn't the most beautiful thing in life is to get promoted and become rich?
Muchuan was satisfied with Zhang Jiujiu at once, and received a salary increase and promotion.
Of course, salary is easy to talk about. As Tobe Muchuan, he has the right to give the other party a slight increase, as long as the reason is reasonable.
It's just that the official position is not guaranteed. After all, this is a matter for the Ministry of Personnel. I'm afraid that old boy Hou Junji will interfere with it again.
But despite this, when Zhang Jiujiu heard that Muchuan was willing to put in kind words, he already had the hope of being "promoted".
So Zhang Jiujiu kowtowed and thanked him again, as if he was treating Muchuan as his reborn parent.
It seems that Zhang Jiujiu is really a naughty old boy. His administrative ability is average, but his ability to flatter is particularly outstanding.
"Okay, after talking about these digressions, I have to ask about the real thing.
How is the prisoner captured last night?"
"This..." Zhang Jiujiu looked hesitant, as if he had something to say.
This made Muchuan a little impatient, so he gently patted the bed board on which he was lying and said angrily: "What's wrong?
If you have something to say, say it quickly!"
"Yes sir!"
According to Zhang Jiujiu, the officers captured three big men and one woman alive last night, and the remaining three men died during the battle with the officers.
After all the prisoners were taken back to their cells, Zhang Jiujiu interrogated them severely, hoping to extract some information and present it to Muchuan.
Unexpectedly, an accident happened, and all three big men died during the interrogation!
Muchuan was shocked when he heard that, dead?
How is this possible!
"How did you die?"
"He died by taking poison."
"impossible!"
Muchuan was so excited that if he hadn't been seriously injured, he might have jumped up from the bed.
According to the legal procedures of the Tang Dynasty, if a prisoner is caught, he should immediately be handcuffed and shackled, and the person should be searched to remove all the belongings carried by the prisoner.
It is almost impossible for a prisoner to take poison under such circumstances.
Muchuan narrowed his eyes and asked, "Master Zhang...could it be that you didn't act in accordance with the law?"
If Zhang Jiujiu had not strictly followed the law, it would have been impossible to find the poison on the prisoners, and they would have committed suicide by taking the poison.
However, when talking about this, Zhang Jiujiu cried out that he was wronged, saying that he had clearly sent officers to search the prisoners, searching them inside and out to confirm that they did not carry poison.
"I also think it's strange...how can I die from poison if I didn't bring it with me?"
"Is it possible that the search was done by an official?"
Muchuan asked.
After all, the officials told the superiors that the body search had been completed, but it is very likely that the officials neglected their duties and deliberately lied. In fact, they were just lazy and did not work, and said that they had searched the body when they clearly did not.
Zhang Jiujiu explained: "There is no such possibility. The lower officials are conscientious and work strictly in accordance with the law! There must be two or more people present during the official search, and they supervise each other. It is impossible for anyone to do favoritism."
"That would be so weird!"
Muchuan felt strange no matter what, and if these big men died, wouldn't it mean that the clues would be cut off and the person who wanted to murder him would be unable to be found?
Muchuan gritted his teeth and looked annoyed, why was he so unlucky?
However, Temujin's vigorous voice came from the side, and he asked softly: "Sir... isn't there another woman?"
woman?
Muchuan was stunned: "Isn't that woman dead?"
As a result, we learned from Zhang Jiujiu that Xiaorou was not dead, and she became the only one among this group of prisoners who survived!
This news is very surprising. After all, Muchuan thought that all the clues were gone, but the clues are still there! If we can get some information out of Xiao Rou, can't we follow the clues and find out the mastermind behind it?
However, Muchuan inquired and learned that Zhang Jiujiu had tortured Xiaorou and interrogated her, but in the end he could not find out anything. The other party was very tough and unwilling to speak.
Muchuan frowned: "Is there such a thing?
She is just a weak female, but she still has such a will?"
Originally, Muchuan wanted to stay in bed for a while, but he couldn't delay the killer. After all, he was always out and about. If a group of killers were hiding in the dark and watching him, he would feel uneasy.
"Master Zhang, take me to see these prisoners!"
An hour later, everyone arrived at the government office in Chang'an City by carriage.
The underground cell of the government office is dimly lit, the climate is humid, and occasionally there are a few small mice scurrying through it, which is eerie and scary.
Muchuan was sitting in a wheelchair. After all, he was seriously injured and could not move freely. He had to let Temujin push him hard.
At this time, Zhang Jiujiu, the Prime Minister of Jingxian County, was leading the way. As he walked, he introduced to Muchuan: "Sir, this is the prison for female prisoners. It is the largest in the entire Chang'an City. As for the prisoner you are looking for,
Not far ahead."
Soon the wooden wheelchair under Muchuan stopped. Looking sideways, Muchuan could see a female prisoner being held in the cell, it was Xiaorou.
Xiaorou was originally a young woman, as beautiful as a flower, with skin as smooth as gelatin, but after being taught a lesson by the jailers, she was covered in scars and breathless. At this moment, she was lying weakly on the ground.
When Muchuan came in, a big-eyed jailer beat Xiaorou roughly with a cowhide whip. After being beaten, Xiaorou let out a cry of pain, and then raised his head.
