Chapter 1456: Doubtful interests belong to the defendant
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Wang Zhongling was truly speechless. He squeezed his small eyes and looked at Li Qi with resentment. I didn't wait for such a bully to fall into such a situation. You still come to add insult to injury. No matter how hateful it is, it's nothing more than this.
Sweat! Are you kidding me? Do you need to look at me with such affectionate eyes? Li Qi laughed twice and said: "I just thought that Uncle Wang, you must be bored sitting here, so I wanted to lighten the atmosphere -
-Haha, it seems to be self-defeating, but Uncle Wang, you know that my intentions are still good."
"I really didn't see that."
Wang Zhongling snorted softly, sat back at the table, and folded his head.
No, when did you become so thin-skinned? Li Qi quickly sat over, put the gift on the table, and said, "Uncle Wang, are you feeling well?"
Wang Zhongling turned his head and said calmly: "Who knows who lives there."
Ri. My IQ has really improved. I can say such philosophical words without blinking. Li Qi was secretly surprised and sighed: "Uncle Wang, I'm not talking about you. You have been an official for so many years, how can you still do it?"
You would make such a low-level mistake."
Wang Zhongling was very excited when he heard this and said, "Don't you even believe me? Someone is clearly trying to frame me."
Just say it, why are you spitting? Fortunately, I was prepared. Li Qi moved the gift in front of him aside, nodded and said: "Yes, of course I know this, but you have indeed leaked the test questions. If you don't
If you leak test questions, how can others harm you?"
Wang Zhongling was stunned for a while and sighed: "I'll tell you the truth. In fact, I haven't figured out how this test question was leaked. I have always been very cautious. I don't even let my family see it, so others can't know it at all.
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Li Qi frowned and said, "Think carefully and see if you were careless somewhere."
Wang Zhongling waved his hand and said: "I have thought about it countless times, and there is nothing wrong at all. Everyone knows what Enke means to the emperor this time. How dare I be careless."
"That's true." Li Qi thought for a while and said, "Did you go to any special place during the period when you were writing the question?"
Wang Zhongling said: "Whenever I had time at that time, I was looking for information to prepare for exam questions."
Li Qi hurriedly asked: "Then where did you find the information?"
Wang Zhongling said: "Of course it is the Ministry of Industry. My previous information is all in the Ministry of Industry. And the Ministry of Industry also has many examples."
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "I understand, that's the problem."
Wang Zhongling was stunned and said: "You mean the Ministry of Industry?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Uncle Wang, think about it. As long as you take out the information you are looking for and guess what questions you asked, it will be easy. Now the Ministry of Industry is no longer the former Ministry of Industry."
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Wang Zhongling stayed for a while, then suddenly excitedly slapped the table several times and said: "Yes, yes, there must be something wrong here, which caused the test questions to be leaked. Now that the reason has been found, you can overturn the case for me."
Li Qi said angrily: "Uncle Wang, this is just our inference, but there is no evidence, and this is not a trivial matter. How could the other party leave evidence here? Even if there is evidence, it is still your dereliction of duty. Say a thousand,
To be honest, it is your fault that the test questions were leaked, this is indisputable."
Wang Zhongling said anxiously: "What should I do? Do I have to stay here for the rest of my life?"
"this---."
Li Qi sighed lightly.
When Wang Zhongling saw Li Qi's expression, he immediately turned pale. He knew that Li Qi was the only one in the government and the public who could save him, so he had always had a glimmer of hope. However, now that he saw that Li Qi seemed helpless, he couldn't help but feel sad. despair.
After a while, Wang Zhongling's eyes turned red and he said: "Li Qi, Uncle Wang, I'm begging you. I don't want to regret my old life. I just ask you to protect dozens of people in my Wang family."
Li Qi hurriedly said: "Uncle Wang, what are you talking about? When did I say you were hopeless?"
Wang Zhongling was stunned and said: "That expression you just had was not ---."
Li Qidao: "The crime of dereliction of duty will not lead to death."
Wang Zhongling's heart ignited hope again and said: "You mean I can still be saved?"
Li Qidao: "I'm sure I won't die, but---."
Wang Zhongling was overjoyed at first, and then asked nervously: "Just what?"
Li Qi sighed and said, "It's just that I'm afraid I can't keep my official position."
Wang Zhongling was stunned again. He had been an official for so many years, and of course he didn't want to lose it all. But then he thought about it, now even his life is at stake, why do he expect so much? He said hurriedly: "I don't dare to think about any official position. , as long as my family’s lives are protected, that’s all.”
This is what you said, I didn't force you. Li Qi coughed and said: "If Uncle Wang thinks so, it would be much easier to handle, but it would be a pity, otherwise I would go there again Think of a way?"
Wang Zhongling waved his hands repeatedly and said: "I just want to go home as soon as possible. I'm almost going crazy. Tell me what you have in mind?"
Li Qidao: "I believe Uncle Wang should have guessed who did this."
Wang Zhongling snorted and said: "I have guessed this a long time ago, and I said you did too. If it weren't for you, how could he be where he is today."
Is it all my fault? Li Qi rolled his eyes and said: "You can't blame me. He can climb to this position because of his own ability. This is all decided by the emperor and not recommended by me. However, the king Don’t worry, uncle, I have already helped you get revenge."
Wang Zhongling was shocked, with tears shining in the corners of his eyes, and said: "You killed him? That's great, Li Qi, you really value love and justice."
It seems that there is really a fine line between madness and genius. I was almost concealed by him, so he must still be crazy. Li Qi said depressedly: "Uncle Wang is thinking too much. I have never killed anyone in my life." of."
Wang Zhongling asked in astonishment: "Then what are you referring to?"
Li Qi told him about the Legislative Yuan.
After hearing this, Wang Zhongling patted the table and laughed loudly: "It's so good! It's so good! Li Qi, what you did is so beautiful. Wow haha."
Is there any need to be so exaggerated? Li Qi smiled and said: "Uncle Wang is too generous. If I don't teach him a lesson, how can I have the nerve to come see Uncle Wang?"
"Haha. You are really thoughtful." Wang Zhongling laughed, and suddenly his face suddenly darkened, and said: "What about me? You haven't said anything about me yet."
I thought you had forgotten. Li Qidao: "If Uncle Wang wants to keep his official position, the key is whether he can find the person who sponsors the candidates. If Uncle Wang wants to come out as soon as possible, then this official position may not be saved."
Wang Zhongling calmed down this time and said: "Even though I don't expect to wear official uniform, it is not easy to let me out. There are also disciples of the Bai family involved."
Li Qidao: "Who can prove that they are related to you?"
Wang Zhongling said anxiously: "But I am the one who gave the test questions."
Li Qidao: "But the current situation is that the test questions have been leaked. In this case, there is no direct evidence to prove that the person behind the scenes is you. Moreover, as long as you admit to leaking the test questions, then you can only be found guilty of dereliction of duty. Unless the mysterious person is found
.Otherwise, we can only judge you for dereliction of duty, but not for seeking public benefit for personal gain. If you find that mysterious person, then everything will be revealed."
When he said this, Li Qi suddenly felt like a very famous general, except that he belonged to the other party.
Wang Zhongling thought for a long time and said, "Is this okay?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "If Uncle Wang doesn't want to wait any longer, I should be able to do this. Of course, I have also secretly sent people to track down the mysterious man."
After all, Wang Zhongling has been an official for so many years. He also knows what is going on here. He knows that it will be difficult to find that person. Since the other party dares to do this, he is sure that they will not be able to find evidence. He nodded and said
: "Then I'll trouble you."
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Uncle Wang said that and said that he is out of touch."
Wang Zhongling was delighted when he heard this and said, "That's true. How are you and Sanniang?"
Li Qi smiled shyly and said, "You know my daughter's brain is straight and it's hard to turn around. I'm still working hard, right?"
Seeing that Li Qi finally relented, Wang Zhongling felt happy and relieved. He patted Li Qi on the shoulder and said with a wicked smile: "With your methods, how can my little girl escape your grasp? Uncle Wang has always been very optimistic about you.
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These words sounded a bit strange. Li Qi nodded or shook his head, and could only respond with a shy smile!
After chatting with Wang Zhongling about recent events, Li Qi stood up and left. Wang Zhongling still kept thinking about it and sent it to the door, so he could only send it here.
Li Gang, who was waiting outside, saw Li Qi coming out and immediately came over to greet him. He said with a hint of curiosity: "Why did the Privy Councilor come out so quickly? I'm going to ask someone to prepare some food--"
Li Qi didn't wait for him to finish his words, and waved his hands: "No, no, I appreciate Li Shangshu's kindness, but I am not in the mood to eat here. Besides, Uncle Wang is still losing weight and becoming China, so he can't do it too much."
Give him something delicious to eat so that he won’t be able to withstand the temptation.”
Lose weight? Li Gang nodded dullly.
Li Qi suddenly stretched out his hand and said, "Li Shangshu, can we chat for a few words?"
Li Gang stretched out his hand and said, "Please."
The two walked to the front yard, and Li Qi said as they walked: "Now the emperor has asked Li Shangshu to draft the program of the Legislative Yuan. This matter is very important, but I wonder what Li Shangshu thinks is the greatest feature of the law?"
Li Gang said without hesitation: "Fair."
Li Qi nodded and said: "Yes, it is fair. There are too many injustices in the world. In fact, the law can only limit some of them. There is no absolute fairness in this world, but it is precisely because of this that we
To do better, to make the law fairer."
Li Gang nodded and said: "What the Privy Councilor said is that the road is still long, and we also have a long way to go."
Li Qi hummed and asked again: "I wonder what Li Shangshu values most during the review process?"
Li Gang said: "Of course it is evidence."
"What if there is no evidence?"
"Of course he must be found not guilty."
Li Qi nodded and said: "But there is still an interrogation process in between. If this interrogation process is unlimited, then the government can use this reason to imprison the suspect forever. Oh, of course I am not talking about Li Shangshu, just
I am afraid that some people will take advantage of this loophole to avenge themselves."
Li Gang frowned slightly and said, "Then you don't know what the Privy Envoy means?"
Li Qidao: "The benefit of the doubt belongs to the defendant."
Li Gang was stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't react, and said in surprise: "The benefit of the doubt belongs to the defendant?"
Li Qi explained: "That is to say, when the parties have doubts between guilt and innocence, the parties should be acquitted. In this way, many groundless charges can be eliminated. Also, as we said earlier, the interrogation time must be limited.
, If there is no conclusive evidence, the government has no right to arrest the person. If the case is serious, it can only issue a restraining order, such as not allowing the suspect to leave the city, or conducting secret surveillance."
Li Gang pondered for a while and said: "The lower official very much agrees with the Privy Councilor's words, because this move will help the weak party and make the law more fair."
Li Qi raised a smile at the corner of his mouth and said: "If you follow this statement, the right prime minister has received a lot of unfair treatment."
Li Gang was stunned and thought to himself that he had other intentions. He said directly: "Please make it clear to the Privy Council."
Li Qidao: "At present, the case of the Right Prime Minister has been delayed for almost a year. This has consumed a lot of manpower and material resources of the country, and has also made people in the government panic. In fact, looking at the entire case, the only thing that can be confirmed at present is
, the test questions were indeed leaked, but that was it. There was no evidence to directly prove that the Right Prime Minister was using public affairs for personal gain and forming cliques. None of the candidates had ever met with the Right Prime Minister, and the Right Prime Minister had always denied it.
At this point, unless the mysterious man is found, an unfounded charge must be used. Since the benefit of the doubt is given to the defendant, this charge should not be established. The Ministry of Punishment clearly has strong evidence to prove that the right minister has neglected his duties, but has yet to close the case.
,If this isn’t a waste of the country’s resources, what is it?”
Li Gang suddenly realized that Li Qi had gone around in such a big circle just to avoid the important and take the easy. But it was undeniable that what Li Qi said was very reasonable. However, this matter is not that simple. Li Gang sighed: "Privy Councilor"
Although what he said is reasonable, this matter is related to the reputation of the emperor and is not an ordinary case."
Li Qi smiled and said: "If that's the case, then what do you want Li Shangshu to do? As a law enforcer, you must enforce the law impartially, and as the Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, you should lead by example. If you are afraid of this or that, it is the same as favoritism.
What difference does it make between fraud and fraud? As we said before, the greatest characteristic of the law is fairness."
Li Gang was silent.
Li Qi glanced at him secretly, then smiled and said, "I am not meddling in the affairs of your Criminal Department. I am just using this case as an example to analyze the Legislative Yuan and the Judicial Yuan. This is what the Emperor has arranged for you."
My mission shouldn’t be too much.”
This man is really more cunning than a fox, and he is flawless in everything he does. It seems that he proposed the Legislative Yuan for another purpose, which is to save the Right Prime Minister from the Ministry of Justice. Li Gang thought secretly in his heart, but said: "Of course this official understands.
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Li Qi smiled and nodded, saying: "We have reached the door. Li Shangshu, please stay. I will take my leave."
"Privy Councilor, walk slowly."
As soon as Li Qi left, the Minister of Justice came over and saw Li Gang standing in front of the door, deep in thought, and asked curiously: "Master Shangshu, what did the Privy Council tell you just now?"
Li Gang was slightly startled and said, "He asked me to close the case for the right minister."
The Minister of Punishment frowned and said, "As a Privy Councilor, how can he interfere in the affairs of the Punishment Ministry?"
Li Gang shook his head and said: "He didn't say it clearly, he just gave his suggestions to the Legislative Yuan and the Judicial Yuan. This is a task assigned to him by the emperor."
"Then what does Master Shangshu mean?"
Li Gang said with deep eyes: "He is right. Some things must be done from now on, and someone must do it. Otherwise, the Legislative Yuan and the Judicial Yuan will have no value in existence and will not be able to convince the public."
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