"Magistrate Lin, do you have anything else to say?"
Wei Ting slapped the gavel hard, and the scene became quiet again.
The minutes of the meeting are obviously different from what Lin Yangbo and the other three said, which is enough to prove that they are lying.
As a county magistrate, he lies in court, knows the law and breaks it, and even joins forces to slander his superiors. His intentions are to be punished.
"I, I, I plead guilty."
Lin Yangbo was dejected and tremblingly confessed his crime.
The deal is done, the evidence is conclusive, or a guilty plea can lead to a lighter sentence.
Zhao Minda and Luo Yuansi also pleaded guilty. Their faces had already turned pale and their bodies could not stop shaking.
Everyone was in an uproar and couldn't believe it. They thought Fang Yuan was enslaving the people, but they didn't expect that three county magistrates joined forces to frame Fang Yuan.
Gouzi clenched his fists with excitement, he believed that Fang Yuan was not that kind of person. He wanted to speak for Fang Yuan in court just now, but was interrupted.
Du Miaoyan finally breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn't been so nervous for a long time. When she came to her senses, her palms were sweating. When she paid closer attention, she found that her hand was being held by someone.
Seeing that it was Wang Yushi, Du Miaoyan smiled slightly and had no other thoughts, but still let him let go, took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his palms.
Wang Yushi blushed slightly and lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Du Miaoyan's smile.
At this moment, Pei Yonghui's face looked uglier than eating shit.
He obviously thought that Fang Yuan would be easy to win, but he was repeatedly frustrated, which made him feel even worse.
Several times in a row, he did not regard Fang Yuan as his opponent, but several times in a row, Fang Yuan turned defeat into victory.
"Everyone, wait a moment, the three of us will discuss the final decision!"
Wei Ting let out another scream.
Then he and the other two censors retreated to the back of the court.
"Fang Yuan, we are the ones who lost!"
"But you won't be better for long!"
Lin Yangbo stared at Fang Yuan and said with a smile.
Things can't be settled like this, and Fang Yuan can't win like this.
The three of them are just members of the three families of Lin, Zhao, and Luo, and the family will avenge them.
And behind this incident, not only the three of them, but also Pei Yonghui and others, all want Fang Yuan's life.
"Qin Liangcai also told me this, but he is now in state prison."
"If you say the same thing to me now, what do you think your ending will be?"
Fang Yuan smiled calmly, not afraid at all.
From the moment he learned that the Governor's Mansion was mortgaged, Fang Yuan knew that the situation in Liaozhou was complicated.
Now more than a month has passed, and I have defeated the Yahang of the Three Surnames, wiped out the bandits in Taiyuan, and now have removed the magistrates of three counties in Liaozhou.
As long as the magistrates of the three counties are controlled in the future, who else in Liaozhou can stop him?
The three tribes of Hedong have been in Hedong for many years, so they are not afraid?
"Huh, let's wait and see!"
Lin Yangbo sneered, still speaking harshly.
Even though he knew that his ending would not be good, he still did not want to lose his momentum.
Fang Yuan smiled and said nothing.
At this time, the three censors returned.
There was a scream, and everyone focused on them.
"After discussion among the three officials, the punishment is as follows: Lin Yangbo, Zhao Minda, and Luo Yuansi will be deprived of their posts as county magistrates and imprisoned for five years."
"The judgment document is sent back to Chang'an City, and it will take effect when it is issued again. During the period, the government affairs of the three counties will be handled by Governor Fang Yuan, and the three of them will also be guarded by Governor Fang Yuan."
Wei Ting pronounced the verdict.
"Thank you three censors!"
Lin Yangbo and the other three were stunned for a moment, then saluted.
Five years in prison is simply too light for them.
So light?
Fang Yuan frowned slightly, but soon felt relieved.
The three supervisory censors were invited by Lin Yangbo and the others, so they must have some connections.
The reason why they were able to make a comeback today was entirely because of the minutes of the meeting, and they had to sentence Lin Yangbo and the other three.
They did not let the county magistrates take over the three counties, but let themselves take over. It was considered a deal and acceptable, so Fang Yuan agreed to the verdict.
"Take Lin Yangbo and the other two people back to the state prison and keep them under strict guard."
Fang Yuan saluted Wei Ting and the others and said calmly.
"Yes!"
Zhang San should be not far away.
Immediately outside the county government office, state officials crowded in.
Only then did people realize that three hundred state officials had gathered outside the door.
Their team is neat and majestic, giving people an intimidating feeling.
Wei Ting and the other two people also saw this scene, they all frowned and looked at Fang Yuan deeply.
Lin Yangbo and the other three were taken away, and the trial resumed in court.
"Three censors, may I ask if there are any other crimes to be tried?"
Fang Yuan sat down again and asked calmly.
From what Wei Ting said in Sanjia Village, we learned that he had been reported for ten crimes.
I don’t know how many crimes it is to abuse power and enslave the people.
"And... one crime of corruption!"
"Xie Wenyu, do you have evidence to accuse Governor Fang?"
Wei Ting took out the report letter, read it, and said in a deep voice.
There are actually several crimes involved in re-cultivation.
There are also several crimes, such as occupying private houses and seizing brothel hooks. Fang Yuan has just explained that they will be found not guilty after being found out later.
But regarding Fang Yuan's three thousand copper coins, there is no result yet. Fang Yuan just changed the topic and asked them to investigate on their own.
This was proposed by Xie Wenyu, so I asked him for evidence.
"My lords, I saw with my own eyes that Governor Fang carried out three thousand coins."
"But I didn't say he was corrupt. I don't need to provide evidence for this, right?"
Xie Wenyu was shocked.
Now he just wants to be a little transparent.
Lin Yangbo's three county magistrates had all fallen. He did not dare to target Fang Yuan alone, and his tone of voice was not as calm and tough as at the beginning.
"I will investigate this matter!"
"Prefect Fang, do you have something to say?"
Wei Ting frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
Xie Wenyu's words obviously mean that he is only responsible for presenting the evidence and waiting for others to check the evidence.
"No."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said calmly.
After pondering for a moment, Fang Yuan stood up from his seat.
Because if nothing else happens, the trial will be over.
"About Sanqianguan, I will investigate clearly."
"The Mortgage Governor's Mansion and the three governors died mysteriously, and I will also investigate and get to the bottom of it."
"At this point, I announce that today's trial of Governor Fang is over, and Governor Fang is temporarily not guilty!"
Wei Ting patted the gavel and said in a deep voice.
When the fall was announced, the crowd cheered loudly.
Over the past month or so, Fang Yuan has gained a group of supporters.
"Thank you to the three censors."
Fang Yuan looked calm and bowed slightly.
Xie Wenyu breathed a sigh of relief and retreated quietly.
However...
"Xie Wenyu, are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Fang Yuan stopped him.
Everyone's cheers slowly stopped and they looked at Fang Yuan and the two.
"Prefect Fang, congratulations on clearing the suspicion. I'll stay here soon if I have something else to do."
Xie Wenyu apologized for his smile.
As he spoke, he walked towards the door.
But the door was full of people, blocking the way.
And Zhang San was nearby, blocking his way immediately.
"I have been cleared of suspicion."
"But you falsely accused me of occupying private houses and seizing brothels. Do you think that's the end of it?"
Fang Yuan chuckled softly.
But in Xie Wenyu's view, it was a devilish smile.
He only felt cold all over, and his body couldn't help but shiver.
Subconsciously looking for Pei Yonghui's figure for help, but only saw the back of Pei Yonghui squeezing out in panic.