Even though eighteen kinds of torture instruments were used over and over again, and there was not a single piece of intact flesh on Cheng Wuting's body, Fang Jun's "eagle and dog claws" still preferred death over surrender, clenching their teeth tightly and not uttering a single word.
Wei Yijie was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
You can't beat Cheng Wuting to death, right?
In the duty room, hearing that Cheng Wu couldn't bear the torture and fainted again but still couldn't say a word, Wei Yijie smashed a white porcelain tea cup to pieces...
"What a bastard! Is it possible that this Cheng Wu is stupid? He clearly knows that even if he doesn't confess, Fang Jun will still be convicted, so why would he rather be beaten to death than identify Fang Jun?"
Wei Yijie was furious and felt incredible.
Wei Yijie, who is well-read in poetry and books, has never heard of such a saying as "Righteousness first, then profit, honor; profit first, then righteousness, disgrace." Wei Yijie, who is well-read in poetry and literature, has never heard of it, but isn't that what the ancients used to deceive people? In life, there are still
What is more important than your own life and the glory of your family?
Therefore, Cheng Wuting's persistence was beyond his understanding.
"Shilang Wei... we can no longer use torture. If we are tortured, I am afraid that Cheng Wuting will not be able to bear it. Although he is guilty, his crime is definitely not worthy of death. If he cannot withstand the punishment and dies in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment,
We will be in big trouble." The scribe tried to persuade him.
These scribes all knew that Wei Yijie had failed in front of Fang Jun, and they were holding back their anger and wanted to make the case a solid case. That's why they were so cruel to Cheng Wuting and used almost all the punishments...
But the problem is that no one is a fool. Wei Yijie's failure with Fang Jun is Wei Yijie's business, and whether he is convicted or not is also Wei Yijie's business. But if Cheng Wuting dies in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment... then it is the big guy's business.
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After all, he was a sixth-grade Jingzhao Prefecture Secretary who joined the army, and his father was a dignified governor of Yizhou. He died in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. Who can absolve himself of the responsibility? That guy Liu Jie is now eyeing the Ministry of Punishment and wants to rely on him.
He trampled on the Ministry of Justice to promote his reputation. If something happened to Cheng Wuting, countless censors would definitely swarm in and impeachment memorials would be like a tide. Who could bear it?
Wei Yijie was very helpless...
He just couldn't understand, is this Cheng Wuting stupid?
Why is he so loyal to Fang Jun? He is willing to take risks to tamper with records, steal physical evidence, face severe punishment and all kinds of torture, but still refuses to betray Fang Jun...
What is this person trying to do?
Wei Yijie was in a state of distress. It seemed that everything had gone wrong since Fang Jun wrote two poems in the cell... Although the piece of jade pendant was used as evidence to prevent Fang Jun from being culpable, in the end it was still a bit difficult.
If someone exposes his petty behavior, it will be a serious crime of frame-up. How could Wei Yijie not feel guilty?
The involvement of the "Three Judges" is so huge that all the central judicial institutions are involved. If there is even the slightest flaw in it, it will be enough to reverse the entire situation in an instant, and there are too many variables.
Therefore, Wei Yijie tried his best to turn the case into a solid case before the "Three Division Judges". No matter what happens, the case cannot be reversed...
"That fellow Fang Jun still refuses to confess?"
Wei Yijie asked impatiently.
If you want to make a solid case, what is more reliable than Fang Jun's own confession? Even if there are variables in the "Three Division Judges", who else can overturn Fang Jun's confession?
You yourself have confessed, and the Ministry of Punishment has not imposed any severe punishment at all, so what else is there to say...
But that bastard Fang Jun not only refused to plead guilty, but wrote two poems in succession, branding himself as a loyal and loyal minister who had been framed and slandered by traitors through the ages, and wiped the shit out of Wei Yijie and the entire Criminal Department.
…
Wei Yijie really didn't have any expectations for this. Fang Jun was too hateful. How could he plead guilty and confess without torture? Therefore, he just asked casually...
The clerk hesitated for a moment, took a look at Wei Yijie's face, and found that his immediate superior seemed to be just asking casually. He suddenly felt enlightened and replied: "Of course he refused. He also deceived the jailer to ask for paper and pen.
I wanted to write poetry, but the jailer saw through it and was played by him again and again."
In his opinion, Wei Yijie was just trying to save face for himself.
Fang Jun's poems one after another are killing people, and no one can stand it. But you can't help but give him paper and pen, right? When people say they want to confess, you have to give him paper and pen, and then write another one.
A poem would cause trouble for the entire Ministry of Punishment... But if someone confesses and refuses to give him paper and pen, which is really unjustifiable, it would be better to simply declare to the public that Fang Jun refuses to confess, and of course he is allowed to touch paper and pen, so naturally he cannot compose poems that are disgusting.
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Of course, Wei Yijie is the Minister of Justice and his immediate superior. Naturally, Wei Yijie cannot be allowed to frame Fang Jun for his unwillingness to confess. Isn’t it just at this time that he, the loser, is trying to resist the thunder?
How did Wei Yijie know the thoughts of his scribes?
He would rather Fang Jun write a hundred poems than force Fang Jun to confess!
At that moment, they all cursed: "Why is this stick so inert?"
The clerk remained silent and thought to himself: Just pretend, there are only you and me here, who are you pretending to show? Fang Jun asks for paper and pen to write a confession every day in the prison, why don't you give it to him?
At this time, a clerk knocked on the door and came in, saying respectfully: "Shilang Wei, there is a gentleman who asked to see you with your name card. He said that he was an old friend from the past and happened to be in Beijing on business, so he came to meet you."
Wei Yijie was slightly startled, old friend?
"Invite him in."
"promise."
The clerk exited, and not long after, a handsome middle-aged scribe with three strands of beard walked into the duty room. He cupped his fist at Wei Yijie and said with a smile: "Wei Shilang is very proud of his career now, but what else can he do?"
Remember old friends from the past?"
Wei Yijie saw that this person looked familiar, and was wondering who he was when he suddenly heard his voice. He was startled, his face changed drastically, and he said to the scribe beside him: "I am meeting an old friend."
, you go and guard the door and don’t allow anyone to come in.”
"promise."
The clerk glanced at the middle-aged scribe suspiciously, and did not dare to neglect. He quickly exited the room, closed the door, and stood a few feet away from the door to block the approaching officials.
Only Wei Yijie and the middle-aged scholar were left in the room.
Wei Yijie lowered his voice and said angrily: "Are you crazy? This is the Yamen of the Criminal Department! Your arrest documents are still lying on the desk of the head of the department. You actually dare to come here openly. You don't want your own life. Why don't you?
Do you want to harm someone?"
The Ministry of Punishment is in charge of legal orders, criminal law, and tribunals, and is responsible for overturning the government of imprisonment and prohibition in the world. In the early Sui Dynasty, there was a minister named Simen. In the Tang Dynasty, the Ministry of Punishment set up the Simen Division, which was in charge of the opening and closing of the country's gates, inspecting items passing by, focusing on checking pedestrians, and reporting to all people in the world.
The Department promulgated sea fishing documents...
The middle-aged scribe chuckled, with a leisurely look on his face, without any trace of panic. He looked around at the furnishings in the room and said with a smile: "Why are you so panicked? A certain person is disguised so that even close relatives cannot recognize him for a moment. You
Who in the Criminal Department can recognize him? Besides, no one would have thought that a certain eldest son, an imperial prisoner, would dare to go deep into the tiger's den, haha, Sir Wei, please rest assured."
After saying that, he didn't need to greet Wei Yijie, so he calmly sat down on the chair behind the desk and looked at Wei Yijie with a smile.
Wei Yijie was sweating on the top of his head. He said in his heart that if he were not afraid of ten thousand, he would be afraid of the worst. You are seeking death!
But the eldest grandson came here. He must have something important to discuss, so he took a step forward and said in a low voice: "Da Lang has something important to do here? But please tell me quickly. You and I will consider it together, and then we will discuss it as soon as possible."
Leave."
The frame-up of Fang Jun was at best a crime of negligence, which ruined his reputation and future. But if he secretly colluded with Changsun Chong and spread the word, it would be a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan!
You must know that Changsun Chong is a traitor...
Changsun Chonghun didn't care and said slowly: "Those who achieve great things should have persistent beliefs and the courage of tigers and leopards. I deeply regret that Wei Shilang is timid and afraid of getting into trouble."
Wei Yijie said displeasedly: "Don't let me judge whether I am timid or afraid of getting into trouble. If you have something to say, please feel free to do it yourself."
"Haha, I'll come to the door in person, why should Minister Wei refuse people thousands of miles away?"
"What's wrong with you?"
Wei Yijie couldn't suppress his anger anymore!
What's going on with this Changsun Chong? His words are eccentric, and his behavior is even more crazy and absurd. This is the Ministry of Punishment after all, so why can't you be more prudent and avoid taboos? Even if you are not afraid of death, aren't you afraid of implicating countless insiders?
Changsun Chong snorted: "Of course there is something going on, otherwise do you think I am really willing to look at a coward like you?"
Wei Yi solar terms retorted with a smile: "I am a villain? OK, whatever you say, what exactly did you do?"
Changsun said calmly: "I want to see Fang Jun."
Wei Yijie was stunned for a moment, then lost his voice and said: "Are you crazy?!"