Returning to the Yamen, the official sat down on the Taishi chair and smiled happily.
"Sir, the Jiang family is one of the richest families in Jiangxia, and they will make a fortune this time."
The master held the account book, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "You can still find tens of thousands of taels of silver in shops, houses, fields."
After hearing this, the official suddenly asked: "I came to Wuchang not long ago. Are there any talents in the Jiang family who can be promoted?"
"No!" The master said softly: "The Jiang family has only been in existence for thirty or forty years. He was born into a tenant farmer. The old man Jiang Xun was selected as a scholar, and his son, Jiang Wenming, who died of illness, became a scholar."
"In the end, I had a weak foundation and no blessings. I died of illness in my thirties. It's just a pity that I have such a huge family property."
The promotion official then breathed a sigh of relief and said coldly: "It's fine if you don't have any fame. Even if you have some connections, you still have to give up most of your worth."
For merchants, if they have no backers or no fame themselves, they are just fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered.
The so-called germination of capital is just bureaucratic capital, regardless of Song or Ming Dynasty.
For the yamen, such a lawsuit can be said to be a trick that can make a mouth full of fat.
"Sir, thank you for coming early. I heard that the third team of Jiangxia County government officials are already on the move."
"That's because I understand the sentiments of the people!"
The promotion officer puffed up his chest and felt quite proud.
"Shengtang——"
"~Wei——"
"~武——"
Standing in line, six guards held water and fire sticks, black and red, and knocked on the ground rhythmically.
On the one hand, this is to frighten the prisoners, on the other hand, it also means to be indomitable and unyielding.
In the middle of the court, there is a public case, with the official sitting on it.
On the wall behind the koan, there is a "Drawing on the Sea and the Sun", in which there is a strange beast, greedy and greedy, swallowing the sun, but it swallows the sea water and is starved to death.
It means honesty and integrity.
On the left and right sides of the public case, there are "Silence", "Avoidance" cards, official title cards, military sticks and other objects, collectively called "deacons", to enhance the prestige.
On top of the public case, there are usually seals, letters, seal holders, pen holders, pen holders, black and red inkstones, gavels, signs for public prosecutions, and other items.
Coupled with the powerful voice that disturbed people's emotions, any farmer who had never seen the world would have been frightened to the point of trembling with fear and would have confessed indiscriminately.
But the Jiang and Chen family, or the Jiang family, etc., came from a wealthy family.
"Women of the common people (grassroots) come to your Majesty!"
Both sides knelt down. Although their faces turned pale, they still maintained their dignity.
"Pa--" The official slapped the gavel and asked: "Chiang Chen, why did you sue the Jiang clan?"
"The civilian women never appealed!" Mrs. Jiang Chen said helplessly.
"It's ridiculous. I heard with my own ears that the dispute between you and the others almost resulted in a murder."
The official said loudly: "You two, hurry up and prepare the petition, and we will try it again in court tomorrow!"
With that said, he was ready to end in a few words.
"Sir, the women's house is closed and they are homeless!" Mrs. Jiang Chen said in a tearful voice, like a pear blossom carrying rain.
Hearing this, the official was stunned when he saw that he was dressed in filial piety, with picturesque features, plump body, and charming look in every move he made.
"Sir, the shops and fields are where our family eats. Now that they are blocked, wouldn't we be hungry?"
Seeing this, Jiang Wenhua gritted his teeth and interrupted the absentminded official.
"How can you use it again when you have a lawsuit against you?"
The official snorted coldly: "It's over, I will return it to you."
At this time, the Jiang Chen clan and the Jiang clan members all had faces full of pain and were particularly angry.
In particular, Jiang Wenhua and others cursed the ignorant Jiang Chen family.
The official smiled smugly and announced the dismissal of the meeting.
This lawsuit will never give up until it lasts three to five months.
During this period of time, everyone in the yamen can take advantage of the situation, eat the plaintiff and eat the defendant, reap the benefits, and the promotion of officials will naturally occupy the majority.
In the end, only Jiang Chen and the Jiang family suffered.
This is quite scrupulous.
If they were directly imprisoned, both the plaintiff and the defendant would have to squeeze out all the profit and water, and eventually walk out half-finished, losing both money and people.
Mrs. Jiang and Chen came back with their hearts cut like a knife.
"Sister, what's wrong?" The remaining concubines asked hurriedly one by one.
"The Jiang family is completely defeated."
Jiang Chen's beautiful face was full of sadness: "Xiaoqi, when the child is born, regardless of gender, we will live a good life."
All the concubines finally panicked.
In these troubled times, without the protection of the Jiang family, their situation would be extremely miserable. If it were a peaceful time, they would have remarried long ago.
The two children also started crying.
The domestic slaves were dejected and looked downcast.
"Madam, the Jiang family has been very kind to me, but now -"
Several guards took the lead in resigning.
The domestic slaves are ready to take action, but they have their body and deeds in their hands and dare not act recklessly.
As for escaping, robbing, or killing the owner, it is tantamount to death, and may even be personally arrested by the government.
If you violate the rules of feudal vested interests, the outcome will be even worse.
Not far away, many local ruffians were standing there, watching with eager eyes, full of greed.
When Jiang and Chen looked back, they saw that Jiang's house had been completely sealed, the autumn wind was rustling, and the whole place was in ruins.
For a moment, she felt extremely difficult, thinking about the tragic situation in the future, and had thoughts of following him.
"Ms. Jiang Chen, no matter what the lawsuit is, there is absolutely no place for you in the Jiang family."
At this time, Jiang Wenhua helped his old uncle come over and scolded angrily.
His eyes were full of greed: "I will never let you go and let you pretend to be noble."
The old man's sympathy before was now gone, and his face was ashen.
Jiang Chen gritted his teeth and glared angrily, his face extremely pale.
At this time, people's hearts were completely broken, and the maids in the concubine couldn't help but cry, with sad faces on their faces.
Those of them who have some color will sell off the brothels and waste them, and they won't be able to live for more than a few days.
I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly, a government official came and announced loudly: "Jiang and Chen, your lawsuit is completely settled, and the Jiang family’s family wealth is under your control."
"As for the property you have seized, you must hand it over within the month, or else you will be put in jail."
After glancing at Jiang Wenhua and others, the yamen servant showed his belly and was ready to leave.
"My lord, sir, didn't you just say something and the case hasn't been closed yet?"
Mrs. Jiang Chen was so pleasantly surprised that she hurriedly stuffed a piece of silver in her hand and asked.
"Pushing the official? He can't protect himself. He has been captured."
The yamen servant weighed the weight and snorted coldly:
"I heard that he was a secret patrol officer of the Hanyang Palace, inspecting the local people's sentiments. He immediately took down the official and ransacked his house. Mr. Taizun was even panicked."
"You are lucky enough to have a noble person to help you. The secret patrol heard about this and closed the case directly."
After saying that, he waved his hands somewhat respectfully and left directly.
After all, the Jiang family has not declined and is still worthy of respect.
Jiang Wenhua and others were even more stunned, with faces full of disbelief.
All the orioles and swallows were also filled with joy and wept with joy.
"Hanyang Palace?"
Only Jiang Chen's eyes were filled with curiosity and inquiry.
She seemed to be thinking of the young man outside the door who was not afraid of danger.