"County Magistrate Li, I'm afraid it's not good for you to use such strong words. Although Magistrate Li didn't do that, the county government's announcement is an authoritative statement. Isn't it child's play? Besides, it also caused trouble to us, so it won't be ignored.
Just admit it." Zhang Zizhong said coldly.
Li Hui nodded and said with a smile: "I understand. You think the notice I posted is against the laws of the imperial court and is inappropriate. And it has caused trouble to you, right? This is easy to handle. I will immediately order someone to post the notice."
, that’s the content of the notice before it was declared invalid. Isn’t this settled? It’s just such a small thing, it’s not worth making a fuss about.”
Everyone frowned and said nothing, their hearts were filled with turmoil. Ten thousand curse words were rolling in their hearts, but they couldn't curse. It turned out that County Magistrate Li was making fun of the credibility of the county government. Orders could be changed overnight. Such a serious matter, in his opinion
But it's not a big deal at all. I just dismissed it lightly.
"If you feel dissatisfied, you can complain to the Liyang County Sheriff, saying that the notice I issued is inappropriate and violates the court's laws. I will accept whatever punishment the Commander Wang has. I should be satisfied, right?" Li
Hui smiled.
Everyone looked at Li Hui's indifferent attitude and thought: The appeal was inevitable, but they didn't know that Wang Muzhi had not colluded with him. Li Hui looked confident, maybe they had already arranged it.
There seems to be no need to dwell on this matter now. Firstly, Li Hui did not take any actual action to confiscate their property, so there is no way to dwell on it. Secondly, he admitted that the notice was wrong and will be invalidated. This kind of behavior is natural
He must be punished, but that is his superior's business and the court's business, and has nothing to do with people like himself. There is no reason to hold on to him any longer.
In the silence, a thin middle-aged man suddenly said in a cold voice: "Okay, since County Magistrate Li admitted that the previous announcement was wrong, we have an explanation and will issue an announcement to correct the fallacy.
It is also an explanation to us. There is no need to mention this matter again. However, how should we explain County Magistrate Li’s accusation of slandering the Chiang clan in the west of the city for surrendering to the enemy and treason? Please give me an explanation, otherwise I will
Go to the capital to file a complaint and get an explanation at all costs."
Li Hui turned to look at the thin man and asked, "Who are you?"
The man said coldly: "I, Jiang Yun, am the head of the Jiang family in the west of the city who was mentioned in County Magistrate's announcement as treason and surrendering to the enemy. My family, the Jiang family, had no choice but to leave Juchao County and settle in Wuhu County. Who would have thought that
Misfortunes fell from the sky, and they were said to be collaborators with the enemy and treason. No one from my Jiang family set foot in the Qin State, let alone settled in the Qin State. This is a slander to the reputation of my entire Jiang family. I, Jiang
The people of the family are determined to fight to the end and demand an explanation. As an official of the imperial court, how can Magistrate Li arbitrarily frame others and charge him with treason and surrender to the enemy. I ask Magistrate Li to explain."
Li Hui stood up, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It turns out that this person is the head of the Jiang clan in Xicheng. Oh, no wonder you are angry. This matter is indeed a misunderstanding. It was the people sent by the county who made a mistake in the investigation, which led to this
Misunderstand."
"Misunderstanding? How can one misunderstanding ruin the reputation of the Jiang family? I, the Jiang family, are loyal subjects of the Jin Dynasty. My ancestors served as officials in the imperial court and were honest throughout their lives. Now I am being slandered for treason and surrendering to the enemy. Just one misunderstanding can suffice.
Dissolve? It’s too cheap.” Jiang Yun shouted angrily.
Li Hui smacked his lips and said: "Chief Jiang, don't be excited, listen to my explanation. This county sent people to investigate the whereabouts of my people living in Chao County and find out where they are living, in order to inform them that the banditry in their hometown has been eliminated.
Let them return to Juchao County as soon as possible without having to leave their hometown and suffer outside. As a result, someone actually found out that there was a person named Jiang Yun who settled in Nanyang County of Qin State. He had the same name as you. As a result, they mistakenly thought that he was from Juchao County.
Mr. Jiang, I reported it to you. Why is it such a coincidence? Hey, we have the same name and surname, what a coincidence."
Everyone stared at Li Hui with disdain in their eyes. How did this man lie without blushing or heartbeat? How could he tell such deceptive lies?
Li Huiwu continued: "Last night someone came to tell this county that the real Jiang family in the west of Juchao County is in Wuhu County. He also said that he saw you with his own eyes and said that the Jiang family opened a shipping business in Wuhu County.
Only then did I realize that this was a misunderstanding. No, I planned to put out another notice today to clarify the matter and publicly apologize to you, Mr. Jiang. Now it just so happens that the county apologized to Mr. Jiang in person, but the county did not verify it clearly.
, leading to such a major fallacy. This county will severely punish the person who inquired about the information, he has misled the county. I hope that the leader of the Chiang clan can forgive it. After that, the county will announce the matter and restore the reputation of the Chiang family."
Everyone really didn't know what to say. Such a big thing seemed to be an understatement in his mouth. The announcement can be withdrawn, and the accusation of treason and surrender to the enemy can be settled with just one misunderstanding. How can there be such a simple thing in the world? Stab someone.
One knife, can you just say that you admit the wrong person to get over it?
Jiang Yun said in a deep voice: "County Magistrate Li, although you said it was a misunderstanding, for me, the Jiang family, the loss of reputation has been great and the impact is difficult to eliminate. Therefore, I will sue Liyang County, Yangzhou and even Jiankang about this matter.
An explanation. How can I, the Jiang family, be freed from such a serious crime by being slandered for no reason? It is related to the reputation of the Jiang family, even if I die, I must have an explanation."
Li Hui nodded and sighed: "Chief Jiang, I have nothing to say. If you want to appeal, I can't stop you. You can't accept my explanation, and I understand you. Even I can't let it go.
. To compare with others, I would do the same thing if it were me. I can only apologize to you. But... do you really want to sue the court and refuse to settle the matter? "
Everyone heard that something was wrong. Could it be that County Magistrate Li was trying to fool around again? Hearing Jiang Yun say that he was going to the capital to file a complaint, do you want to threaten him?
"County Magistrate Li, this matter is extremely bad. We will jointly file a lawsuit to seek justice for Patriarch Chiang. Magistrate Li said that it was a misunderstanding. We will not judge and leave it to the court to judge. If Magistrate Li thinks that we and others
It would be a big mistake to succumb to Magistrate Li’s threats. We have nothing to do with Magistrate Li at all. It was Magistrate Li who threatened, provoked, spread rumors and slandered us first. No wonder we are the ones to do it.” Zhang Zizhong said seriously.
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At this time, under this situation, the Juchao County clan has completely gained the advantage of reason, so how can they give up easily? Today, we must force County Magistrate Li to stop causing trouble for himself and others before he can give up. At this moment, we must
Be confident and do not be threatened by others.
Li Hui frowned and said, "That's strange. Even if I slander the Jiang family, what does it have to do with the rest of you? If the Jiang family leader is willing to forgive the county's mistakes, what will you say?"
"It's a joke. How could Chief Jiang forgive him? Magistrate Li's words are really ridiculous." Zhang Zizhong sneered.
Jiang Yun also sneered and said: "Exactly. How can I forgive you for slandering my Jiang family like this? It's absolutely impossible."
"Don't speak too eloquently. I mean, what if Chief Jiang forgives you? Will this matter not be pursued?" Li Hui said with a smile.
"Of course, if Chief Jiang doesn't pursue it, we won't pursue it, and we will never mention it again." Shen Songnian couldn't help but sneered.
Li Hui nodded, stood up and walked to Jiang Yun's side, smiling and saying: "Chief Jiang, please take a step to speak."
Jiang Yun frowned and said: "What are you doing? Do you want to threaten me alone? If you have anything to say, just say it in this hall, in broad daylight."
Li Hui sighed, leaned into Jiang Yun's ear and whispered: "Chief Jiang, you gave Feng Heizi a lot of food, didn't you? You also provided Feng Heizi with a lot of weapons, didn't you?"
Jiang Yun was shocked and looked at Li Hui in shock.
Li Hui patted him on the shoulder and said: "Let me take a step to speak. Unless you want to make these things public in front of other people."
Jiang Yun did not refuse this time, and followed Li Hui to the back door of the lobby. Li Hui took out a piece of yellow paper from his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Yun. Jiang Yun took it and read it quickly, and his face turned pale instantly.
It was a confession, made by Sun Tuzi from the north of the city. It described in detail how Jiang Yun exchanged food and hidden weapons for his family to leave Juchao County safely. This matter was a secret to the outside world, but among the Lake Bandits
There's no secret inside.
Sun Tuzi was the matchmaker who threatened Jiang Yun to pay the money to buy the road. When Jiang Yun learned that Sun Tuzi had been executed, he was relieved. It seemed that no one knew about it. Who would have thought that Sun Tuzi was still
After explaining the matter, the handle fell into Li Hui's hands.
"This... this... Magistrate Li, you are unjust. This is what happened..." Jiang Yun stammered, trying to explain.
Li Hui said in a low voice: "There is no need to explain. This county knows that you were forced to do it in order to protect your Jiang clan. It was a last resort. Therefore, this county did not report this matter. If this was reported, you would not be punished."
What is the crime of collaborating with the enemy and capitalizing on bandits? How could this county do that to a fellow villager?"
Jiang Yun's face was sweating. He took out his silk handkerchief and kept wiping the sweat. He was speechless.
Li Hui sighed: "Chief Jiang, this county has been extremely benevolent to you and has decided to publicly apologize and restore the reputation of the Jiang family. Why do you hold on to it? You have to be merciful and merciful. For the fellow villagers..."
Jiang Yun nodded quickly and said in a deep voice: "Thank you, Magistrate Li. I will not pursue this matter further."
Li Hui smiled slightly, turned around and walked back to the lobby.
Jiang Yun lowered his head and followed in. Everyone stared at Jiang Yun. Zhang Zizhong said: "Brother Jiang, you don't have to be afraid of his threats. We will make the decision for you."
Jiang Yun kept wiping his sweat and whispered: "Let this matter end here. Magistrate Li made an unintentional mistake, so why should I hold on to it. The Jiang family will no longer pursue this matter."
"What?"
Everyone was shocked and looked at Jiang Yun in surprise. Jiang Yun waved his hands and lowered his head and walked to the corner and stood there, never looking up again.
Li Hui chuckled and said: "Everyone, Patriarch Chiang has decided not to pursue this matter further. Do you still want to pester me?"
Everyone knew something had happened and looked at each other in shock.
Zhang Zizhong said in a deep voice: "If Patriarch Chiang doesn't pursue the case, why should we pursue it? Isn't it all in vain? Magistrate Li, you have such powerful methods. But what do you think of these methods? I don't know where I offended Li.
The county magistrate wants Magistrate Li to tease us like this. I don’t know what Magistrate Li will gain from it."