After receiving Zhou Kaile's request for help, Fang Yuan did not leave.
Fang Yuan has always known that Wei Ting and the three supervisory censors are in Liaozhou, and they also know their whereabouts.
I just don’t know why a county magistrate who has only been in office for about a month was suddenly arrested?
"Huang Dada, go find out why Zhou Kaile was arrested?"
"Zheng Jiu, take some people to Wudong Mountain to take a look. If there is no one to take charge of the rescue, you can stay and take charge."
Fang Yuan ordered.
"Yes!"
Zheng Jiu and Huang Dada should be.
"Zhang San, come to the White Tiger Club."
"Ask Lu Xia if she has collected any information about Zhou Kaile and bring it back to me."
Fang Yuan summoned Zhang San again and whispered instructions.
When he was making a deal with Wang Zhicheng, he asked Lu Xia to investigate Wang Chengzhe and Zhou Kaile.
Now that so much time has passed, some information should have been found.
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The county seat of Liaoshan County.
Wei Ting and the other three chose a local office here.
These days, they have been investigating the truth behind the deaths of previous governors in various places in Liaozhou.
Then last night, they received a letter from a stranger listing the evidence against Yushe County Magistrate Zhou Kaile.
After investigation, the evidence was conclusive, so Zhou Kaile was taken to trial.
"Zhou Kaile, do you admit that you embezzled money from your subordinates on November 8?"
Wei Ting interrogated and asked.
This is not a county government office or a court, and the trials are not that strict.
There were three people named Wei Ting, one person named Zhou Kaile, a few soldiers who were in charge of Wei Ting and three others, and common people joining in the fun.
"I don't admit it."
"I'm borrowing money from them!"
Zhou Kaile shook his head and said in a deep voice.
November 8th, ten days ago.
The day he decided to build a road after inspecting Yushe County and Liaozhou City.
But because there was no money, the county government also had no money, so they first forcibly borrowed money from subordinates below, and then decided to write to Fang Yuan.
"Borrow money?"
"According to the confessions of Zhang Yingzhe and others, you forced them."
Wei Ting said expressionlessly.
"Impossible!"
Zhou Kaile's expression changed and he exclaimed.
Zhang Yingzhe is his chief clerk, selected with the help of the Wang family.
Even if the Wang family doesn't help them in any way, they will choose a traitor by their side?
"It's okay if you don't admit it."
"Three days ago, you stole the Wudongshan Coal Mine. Did you admit it?"
Wei Ting continued.
I looked at the second piece of evidence.
"I, I didn't steal!"
"I have communicated with Governor Fang and he has agreed to my digging."
Zhou Kaile was shocked and quickly pulled out Fang Yuan as a shield.
He thought that he had apologized to Fang Yuan yesterday, and if Fang Yuan wanted to be held accountable, he should have been held accountable.
This theft problem should have been caused by that bastard Zhang Yingzhe. He was really a bad person and he suffered miserably!
"Hmph, are you using Fang Yuan to scare me?"
Tang Lin interrupted, dissatisfied.
"Don't dare."
"I'm just telling the truth. You can ask Governor Fang to prove it."
Zhou Kaile shook his head and acted humble.
He hoped that Fang Yuan could appear at this time.
In any case, Fang Yuan is his superior.
Zhou Kaile is not sure whether the cook has successfully sent the message.
I am not sure that Fang Yuan will definitely be willing to accept him.
But if we can call Fang Yuan, we might have a better chance.
Of course, he was also prepared for Fang Yuan to deny that he agreed to dig coal.
"Even if I agree with you to mine coal, your theft is very disgraceful and disgraceful as an official!"
Tang Lin snorted coldly.
I am not planning to call Fang Yuan to testify.
On the one hand, there is no need. Stealing that little coal is not a serious crime.
On the other hand, he doesn't like Fang Yuan and doesn't want to see Fang Yuan.
"Sir, I did not steal. Governor Fang has agreed."
Zhou Kaile emphasized.
"Okay, let's talk about the third point."
"You dug coal and caused people to be trapped in the mine without knowing whether they were alive or dead. This is a serious crime. Do you admit it?"
Wei Ting spoke again and said in a deep voice.
"Sir, the mine now is not the mine I dug!"
Zhou Kaile was shocked.
What he was worried about came true.
"Zhang Yingzhe has already designated the one who is trapped now. Do you still want to quibble?"
Wei Ting's face sank and his eyes became sharp.
"No! I didn't!"
"Zhang Yingzhe framed me, the government officials can testify for me!"
Zhou Kaile was even more shocked.
Zhang Yingzhe, Zhang Yingzhe again.
Could it be that the Wang family wants to frame him?
But it's totally unnecessary. If the Wang family wants to frame him, wouldn't it be enough just to prevent him from taking the position?
Why would he let Zhang Yingzhe frame him after he came to power?
Zhou Kaile was puzzled, but Zhou Kaile understood at this time that this was a conspiracy that should be aimed at him.
I thought that when I was targeting the Wudongshan Coal Mine, a third party force was also targeting me. Now it seems that they are not targeting the coal mine, but me.
But who is it?
I have never offended anyone!
"It's not just Zhang Yingzhe's statement."
"There are five testimonies here. Do you want to see them?"
Wei Ting shook his head and said.
When Zhou Kaile heard this, he immediately fell to the ground.
His eyes became homeless and he couldn't believe what was happening.
Who is trying to frame me? Who is setting this trap for me?
"I want to see Zhang Yingzhe!"
Zhou Kaile's expression condensed and he became crazy.
He wants to ask clearly why he was framed.
"With Zhang Yingzhe."
Wei Ting had no objection and said calmly.
As a prisoner, you can confront witnesses during the trial.
Not long after, a short middle-aged man walked in, with a somewhat flattering look between his brows.
"Secretary Zhang, Zhang Yingzhe, why did you frame me? I think I'm treating you well!"
When Zhou Kaile saw the person coming, he immediately rushed up with a sullen face.
But the soldiers at the scene were not vegetarians and quickly stopped Zhou Kaile.
"Meet the three adults."
"I swear that the words in my testimony are not false at all."
"On November 8th, Magistrate Zhou summoned the county government and forced me to wait for more than one copper coin on the grounds of road construction. Otherwise, we will be regarded as contemptuous of the superior policy..."
Zhang Yingzhe said with a flattering smile.
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou Kaile.
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"Unjustly accused!"
"My lord, you are wronged!"
"I'm borrowing it, not forcing them to give it out!"
Zhou Kaile said loudly.
He didn't force it, he borrowed it.
"Stop making excuses!"
"Zhou Kaile, you have been convicted of corruption. I will suspend you from all positions now."
"If there are any casualties in the Wudongshan Mine, your crime will be more serious. During this period, I will restrict your freedom and temporarily imprison you!"
Wei Ting also interrupted Zhou Kaile and forcibly convicted Zhou Kaile.
The evidence of Zhou Kaile's crime this time is conclusive, which is completely different from the last trial of Fang Yuan, and he can be convicted.
"No, don't!"
Zhou Kaile suddenly felt as if his soul had been extracted.
He has been the bookkeeper for eighteen years and works hard to get promoted.
Now, he finally became the county magistrate, but he resigned after only one month.
This is depriving yourself of everything, which is more uncomfortable than killing yourself.
In a daze, Zhou Kaile saw Wang Zhicheng's arrival, and he seemed to see hope.
Wang Chengzhe also came with him, but Zhou Kaile didn't notice him at this time.
"Father-in-law, save me!"
Zhou Kaile walked quickly towards Wang Zhicheng.
It was as if he saw a ray of light shining into the darkness of his despair.
Just,
"Useless things, things done without thinking."
Wang Zhicheng did not stop or support Zhou Kaile.
Instead, he dropped a cold word and continued walking forward.
Zhou Kaile suddenly froze in place, and the light in his heart slowly faded away.
"Wang Zhicheng, the head of the Wang clan in Liaoshan, met three supervisory censors."
"Wang Chengzhe, the magistrate of Liaoshan County, met with the three supervisory censors."
Wang Zhicheng and Wang Chengzhe both saluted Wei Ting and the others.
"Chief Wang and County Magistrate Wang, why are you interrupting my trial?"
Wei Ting frowned slightly.
Although this is not a courtroom, it is also a time of trial.
It was a blasphemy against his authority for irrelevant personnel to be disturbed rashly, which made him dissatisfied.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have evidence of Zhou Kaile's crime and I just want to hand it over to the three adults."
Wang Zhicheng said neither humble nor arrogant.
"Is there any evidence of guilt?"
"Send it up!"
Wei Ting frowned and asked the soldiers to get it.
"Master Yushi, this evidence of guilt is very serious. I would like to invite the three of you to come to the back for an interview."
Wang Zhicheng did not hand over the evidence and said softly.
Wei Ting's eyes immediately turned cold and he was about to scold Wang Zhicheng.
But at this time, Tang Lin suddenly approached Wei Ting and said something in his ear, which made Wei Ting's face change for the better.
"Temporarily closed."
Wei Ting stood up and walked toward the back.
Wang Zhicheng smiled slightly and kept up with the three of them.
Zhou Kaile thought he was saved and wanted to follow them, but was pulled back.
"Chengzhe, what are you doing?"
Zhou Kaile looked at Wang Chengzhe unclearly.
"This is the court, call me County Magistrate Wang."
Wang Chengzhe frowned and said in a deep voice.
"Wang County Magistrate."
Zhou Kaile's mouth twitched and he said respectfully.
"Your position as county magistrate is being targeted, and dad can't save you."
Wang Chengzhe said softly.
"What?!"
Zhou Kaile exclaimed.
Looking at Wang Chengzhe with wide eyes.
Everyone was attracted by his voice and looked over.
"Keep your voice down!"
Wang Chengzhe glared at Zhou Kaile fiercely.
But he seemed to be still in shock and too lazy to argue with him.
Then he continued: "Dad will deal with it for you later, and then you can propose resignation."
"Impossible!"
"Official career is my dream!"
Zhou Kaile slowly came back to his senses, his eyes becoming ferocious and terrifying.
He is currently suspended from all duties, not dismissed.
If there were no fatal accidents in Wudongshan Mine, then the crime would not be serious.
As for the corruption issue, he has not touched the money yet. The key is that it is still in the county government and there is still a chance to reverse it.
If the Wang family really helps him, then everything can turn around.
"Let's put it this way."
"If you resign on your own initiative, you can still be my chief clerk a few years after the news is over."
"But if you don't resign, if there is a fatal accident in the mine, you will be more guilty. Assuming that there is no fatal accident, your position as county magistrate will still be targeted, and it will be a matter of time before you are removed from power."
Wang Chengzhe sneered.
I don’t agree with Zhou Kaile’s expression.
"Who is it?"
Zhou Kaile took a deep breath and said with cold eyes.
Sure enough, someone was indeed targeting me.
My guess was right, and so were my previous worries.
A few days ago, he already felt something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.
"A certain aristocratic family."
Wang Chengzhe sighed.
"Tell me!"
Zhou Kaile's face turned livid.
Aristocratic family, another aristocratic family, another damn aristocratic family!
Because there is no aristocratic family, he became the son-in-law of a noble family.
Because I don’t have an aristocratic family, I couldn’t be promoted after being the chief clerk for eighteen years.
Because there is no aristocratic family, now I am like a piece of fish on a knife board, letting myself be slaughtered.
In this world, I feel that aristocratic families are everything, and I feel that aristocratic families can do whatever they want.
At this moment, Zhou Kaile hated the family as never before.
"You don't need to know."
Wang Chengzhe shook his head and said calmly.
He completely ignored Zhou Kaile's anger.
Zhou Kaile clenched his fists tightly at this moment, feeling very unwilling.
At this time, Wei Ting and others who had just left returned.
The chief judge was replaced by Tang Lin, and Wei Ting sat in Tang Lin's seat.
"Resign."
Wang Zhicheng walked back and didn't stop when he passed Zhou Kaile.
Just drop a word without emotion and walk out of the court into the people.
The same was true for Wang Chengzhe, who left the court and re-entered the trial.
Zhou Kaile said nothing, lowered his head, clenched his fists, his eyes full of unwillingness and struggle.
"Zhou Kaile, what do you have to say?"
Tang Lin picked up the gavel, slapped it hard, and said loudly.
Zhou Kaile still didn't speak, with his head lowered and his body trembling a little.
He is unwilling to give up, and does not want to give up his dream in this life.
"Zhou Kaile, I want to ask you something!"
Tang Lin took another photo of the gavel.
Zhou Kaile's silence made him embarrassed and very dissatisfied.
"I want to meet Governor Fang!"
Zhou Kaile took a deep breath, finally raised his head and said in a deep voice.
"Rejected!"
"This is an unrelated person!"
Tang Lin was stunned for a moment, then said with an ugly expression.
He glanced at Zhou Kaile coldly, and then looked at Wang Zhicheng outside the court.
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Wang Zhicheng smiled apologetically at Tang Lin, then looked at Zhou Kaile with gloomy eyes.
"Who said there are no relevant personnel?"
"Prefect Fang is my superior, he has the right to know your punishment for me!"
"There is also the second article of slandering my official about theft. The owner of Wu Dongshan is Governor Fang. How can he be an irrelevant person?"
Zhou Kaile drank loudly.
He took the risk and decided to fight to the death.
An official career is his dream, and he will die in an official career.
As long as Fang Yuan is willing to help him, all crises can be resolved.
"Presumptuous!"
"If you dare to roar in court, open your mouth!"
Tang Lin was furious and scolded.
Two soldiers on both sides immediately walked out.
"Do you understand the law?"
"I have not been dismissed yet, and I still have my position."
"If you dare to beat me, I will sue you to the Ministry of Personnel and the Emperor."
Zhou Kaile drank low and stared at Tang Lin.
He has already risked his life and is not afraid of offending the supervisory censor.
"You!"
Tang Lin was so angry that he was half dead.
But what Zhou Kaile said makes sense.
He has not yet been dismissed from his post, but he is still beaten by officials in court. This constitutes coercing a confession by words and deeds, and he will definitely be punished.
When Tang Lin was about to get off the tiger, Wei Ting's voice sounded from behind.
"Stop!"
"Go and invite Governor Fang!"
When the soldiers heard this, they returned to their original positions.
At the same time, some soldiers left to invite Fang Yuan.
Wang Zhicheng and his son watched from the sidelines, their eyes becoming even more ugly.
Well, as long as Zhou Kaile resigns, everything will be fine, but now the whole city is going to make a fuss.
Now the Wang family's promises to others are probably going to be ruined.
......
Governor's Mansion.
Zhang San and Huang Dada came back one after another.
We also know why Zhou Kaile was arrested and all the information about him.
I have been the chief bookkeeper for eighteen years and have served in one county after another. I am very experienced and capable, which is really rare.
"Zun Zhou, someone outside has reported that you are invited to try Zhou Kaile. Do you want to go?"
The state officials guarding the gate came in to report.
"Want to go?"
"Haha, prepare the car!"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
The three supervisory censors are also funny.
Ask yourself if you want to go, not if you want to go.
Based on their privileges, there is no need to ask if they want it.
Presumably, he encountered Zhou Kaile's stubborn resistance and was forced to invite him.
Thinking of this, Fang Yuan's eyes turned cold and he had no good impression of the three of them.
It has been several months since he last appeared in Liaozhou, and he has been investigating the causes of death of previous governors.
Fang Yuan has also been sending people to follow them secretly, and found that they had gained little in the past few months. They felt like they were having fun and went to the White Tiger Club several times.
Regarding the reasons for the death of previous governors, Fang Yuan did not send additional manpower to investigate from other directions except to torture Qin Liangcai and others.
Because it has nothing to do with me, and I don’t have that much time. If I have time to investigate the case, it is better to develop and strengthen myself and benefit the people of Liaozhou.
Soon.
Fang Yuan came to the simple trial place.
"Meet Governor Fang."
Everyone saluted Fang Yuan one after another.
The people present were Wang Zhicheng, his son, and Wei Ting.
"Excuse me, please get up quickly."
Fang Yuan responded politely and walked into the "court" with a serious expression.
At this time, Zhou Kaile walked towards Fang Yuan and knelt down directly in front of Fang Yuan.
"I am lowered to the post of official Zhou Kaile to pay my respects to the Governor."
Zhou Kaile saluted respectfully.
Everyone at the scene looked at it, and their expressions changed.
Seeing this, Wang Zhicheng and his son outside the court looked even more ugly.
Kneel down on the spot, doesn’t this mean a great kindness?
Everyone could see that Zhou Kaile surrendered to Fang Yuan in full view of everyone.
No matter where Zhou Kaile goes from now on, as long as someone knows about today's scene, they will regard Zhou Kaile as Fang Yuan's person.
Of course, the prerequisite is that Fang Yuan wants his surrender.
"Magistrate Zhou, get up quickly."
Fang Yuan looked deeply at Zhou Kaile who was kneeling on the ground.
He didn't make any comment, but quickly helped Zhou Kaile up.
"Thank you, Lord Governor."
Zhou Kaile stood up, his face flushed.
He risked his life, and success or failure depended on this moment.
"Three censors, I don't know what the purpose of calling me is?"
Fang Yuan said calmly.
"I would like to ask Governor Fang, do you know about Zhou Kaile's theft of your Wudongshan Coal Mine?"
Tang Lin said in a deep voice.
He is still the presiding judge.
"Sir, please pay attention to your words!"
"I did not steal, I dug it with the permission of Governor Fang!"
Zhou Kaile interrupted loudly.
He wants to reveal to Fang Yuan his denial just now.
Otherwise, if Fang Yuan claims to know, then he just lied in court.
Of course, Zhou Kaile didn't know if Fang Yuan would cooperate with him.
Therefore, as soon as he finished speaking, his heart jumped into his throat.
"Does Governor Fang agree?"
Tang Lin's face turned ugly and he gave Zhou Kaile a gloomy look.
"Agreed."
Fang Yuan nodded calmly.
After the words fell, Zhou Kaile breathed a sigh of relief and almost collapsed from collapse.
"Zhang Yingzhe, how dare you make false evidence?!"
Tang Lin looked at Zhang Yingzhe and said in a deep voice.
"Sir, calm down!"
"What Zhou Kaile told us at that time was to steal!"
"It is said that the cement road will be built in the future, and we will be credited with the credit. If you don't believe it, you can ask other government officials to confirm it."
Zhang Yingzhe was startled and quickly said to please.
"Zhou Kaile, what did you say?"
Tang Lin looked at Zhou Kaile with a very ugly expression.
He is angry now but can't let it out, and he feels very uncomfortable.
"I wanted to test their loyalty and deliberately said they stole. Isn't it a crime?"
Zhou Kaile sneered.
"Huh, let's forget about the crime of theft!"
"Prefect Fang, thank you for making a special trip."
Tang Lin snorted coldly, then looked at Fang Yuan and said.
What he means is that this case is over, Fang Yuan, you can leave.
"It's not hard."
"The Yushi of the Tang Dynasty can just continue the trial."
Fang Yuan shook his head.
Pretend you don’t understand what he means.
"Zhou Kaile, you have been convicted of corruption. You left a group of workers in the mine without knowing whether they were alive or dead. I want to suspend all your positions and imprison you while the workers are rescued. Do you have any objections?"
Tang Lin said in a deep voice.
Make a final summary.
He asked Zhou Kaile if he had any objections, but he still wanted to give Wang Zhicheng face and give Zhou Kaile a chance to take the blame and resign.
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Wang Zhicheng and his son outside the court also heard this. They looked at Zhou Kaile with gloomy eyes. If Zhou Kaile did not know what is good and what is good, then the Wang family would no longer provide him with resources.
"Prefect Fang, what do you think?"
Zhou Kaile did not answer, but changed his position slightly.
He stood on Fang Yuan's side, saluted Fang Yuan respectfully, and handed over the decision to Fang Yuan.
Tang Lin's face turned livid when he saw this scene, feeling that his prestige had been trampled on.
"President Fang, do you have any opinions?"
Tang Lin took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice.
"I have a few questions to ask!"
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Not in a hurry to give an answer.
"Please say."
Tang Lin's face relaxed a little.
Fang Yuan did not object directly, probably to give himself face.
"Since Tang Yushi knew that workers were trapped in the Wudongshan mine, he would stop and imprison Zhou County Magistrate. Who would be responsible for directing the rescue?"
"Isn't it because if someone is killed afterwards, it's just on me?"
Fang Yuan said calmly.
If the county does not have a county magistrate, the governor is responsible for control.
There are no deaths in the mine yet. If there are no deaths in the later period, then everyone will be fine and Fang Yuan will have no problem.
But if someone dies and Zhou Kaile is suspended and imprisoned, some dirty water may be poured on Fang Yuan's identity, and then the problem will be strange.
"This..."
Tang Lin was immediately at a loss.
He didn't think of this question and couldn't answer it for a while.
"That's definitely not Governor Fang's problem."
"We are just worried that Zhou Kaile will abscond in fear of crime."
Wei Ting suddenly stood up and said.
"With Wei Yushi's words, I feel relieved."
"Then I will continue to ask the second question: If the three censors suspend Zhou County Magistrate, will any of the three censors be selected to command the mine rescue?"
"I am currently unable to attend to my duties. I have to calculate the taxes of each county and submit them to the court next month. I believe the three adults also know that this matter cannot be delayed."
Fang Yuan said again.
"This..."
Wei Ting didn't know how to answer for a while.
According to normal circumstances, when the county magistrate is dismissed, the governor will take over his job.
But Fang Yuan's reasons are also very good. The imperial court's taxation is a top priority and cannot be delayed.
"Three royal censors, I am willing to atone for my sins and do everything I can to rescue."
"If there is a death in the mine, I am willing to bear all the consequences and go to the three censors to do it!"
Zhou Kaile is not stupid, he immediately caught the vitality that Fang Yuan brought to him.
Although Fang Yuan did not directly help him, he also provided him with opportunities.
As long as the workers in the mines are not dead, then the only problem we have is corruption.
As for the problem of corruption, as long as you give yourself some time, this problem will not be a problem at all.