There are several courtyards specially used for trial cases. They are used separately according to the different levels of interrogation of prisoners and the size of the matter.
In the most spacious courtyard, there were some people standing in two groups.
At this time, Qiuhuhu still has some residual power. Near the courtyard gate and the shade, most of them are officials, government servants, and some scholars who have received preferential treatment. Although they are whispering to each other at this time, they only dare to discuss in a low voice. From time to time, their eyes look towards the main hall, as if "Gossip" is written in their eyes.
"Two words.
Another group of people were standing outside in a relatively sunny spot, including businessmen, clerks, craftsmen, and women. They did not dare to speak, but they were also paying attention to the hall.
Inside, there was a person who shouldn't be here who was examining the case.
"Mighty!" Zhaobi, holding a water and fire stick in hand, said in order, the yamen officer said with a majestic tone: "Summon the nobleman Bo Ningyun to come in."
All the noise stopped immediately, and it was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Bo Ningyun, who was standing in the shade, was startled. His expression seemed quite peaceful. He quickly entered the room. He could faintly see it through the curtain. There was a desk in the hall, sitting on it.
A young man wearing a golden crown.
"I didn't expect that the King of Dai would actually come to interrogate him in person. This is really the first time I've seen this." After a while, people started talking again, and a clerk under a tree near the courtyard gate fanned himself with his hand. He couldn't help but
Feeling.
Colleagues looked in agreement: "Who says it's not the case?"
Not to mention a prince like Dai Wang, even a first- and second-rank official has never come to Shuntian Mansion to try the case. At most, he can just sit with him when he is ascending to the court, and this usually requires the emperor.
Only after a verbal edict has been issued will Yu Zun be condescended to you.
After all, they are all noble people, and the yamen of Shuntian Mansion is fine, but the trial office has its own bad luck in the eyes of noble people. Who would seek bad luck for themselves and go here?
But the acting king, the son of the prince and the grandson of the emperor, is unusual!
Some people also took a look inside, and the substitute king said a few words: "It's not surprising that the substitute king personally interrogated. After all, in full view of the public, in the capital, the dignified prince was assassinated. Who else could let this matter go? If it were you, you could
Aren’t you in a hurry to find out the person who ordered the assassin?”
"That's right, the king hates assassins..." A servant looked around and said, "This is already the third batch. The first two batches have already finished asking questions."
"But the problem is, up to now, there are not only 100 people, but 80 people. What can you ask? It's okay for us and we can still discuss it here, but Mr. Liu is afraid that he has no love left."
The "Master Liu" mentioned by this little official is actually not a big official. He is a clerk in Shuntian Prefecture who is responsible for recording documents. The clerk is not a high-ranking official, but Shuntian Prefecture has a high rank, so he is also from the ninth rank. At this time, he is sitting
On the side of the hall, holding a pen in his hand, he kept recording his confession.
Most of the petty officials are tactful and do not dare to blatantly complain even if they are complaining. However, if they are scholars, they will talk much louder.
A man with long eyebrows and thin lips was impatient even though he was in the shade. His vest was a little wet, so he complained: "It's understandable that I'm acting as a king."
"It's just that no matter who it is, people are coming to the shipyard, the pier, nearby shops and even bystanders for questioning, and some of them are obviously irrelevant to this matter. What's the use of finding a needle in a haystack? Should the trial continue like this?"
"You know that King Dai was assassinated, and you can forgive your mood, but we should cooperate more." As a result, the assassin complained, and an old Juren rolled his eyes and snorted: "Ge Sheng, you are a Juren, so you naturally know what it means.
Being cautious in our words and deeds, and being courteous in the court, are not reasons for us to act arrogantly."
"Besides, for such a big thing, let alone us, even Lord Fu Yin has to agree to it."
The young scholar Ge Sheng pursed his lips and stopped talking. Although the governor of Shuntian Prefecture was considered one of the emperor's confidants, anyone who could be in this position, except for the holy family, must be outstanding.
The reason why he is so outstanding may be that his bones are extremely hard and he is very cruel to himself, making it difficult for people to find faults and grasp the reasons. But even so, he cannot sit still for long.
More often than not, people like Tanping are loyal to the king, conscientious in their work, and careful about propriety. Although they do not form cliques for personal gain, they do not easily offend others. They always like to keep a tightrope when doing things, and are good at resolving disputes for others. When encountering a misfortune like King Dai, he personally
When I came to interrogate the case, I had no choice but to agree.
"Hey! But if you ask like this, what else can you ask?" Others also sighed.
Unlike these people who have a reputation to protect themselves and ask questions that have nothing to do with themselves, the other people who were called to this courtyard and were waiting to be questioned, no matter what they thought in their hearts, there was some nervousness on their faces.
After all, most of these people are ordinary businessmen and some boatmen, who have never experienced this kind of thing. When they think of being questioned by Dai Wang, and it is related to the assassination of Dai Wang, even if it has nothing to do with themselves, they will
My heart was pounding.
Who knows if this royal grandson will be angry?
At this time, Ge Sheng did not speak, but glanced at the few people following him inside. He saw that these people's faces were a little pale and worried.
Ge Sheng just glanced at it, listening to the faint questions inside, but he was thinking in his heart.
"The assassin has been caught, and there are also suspects. Instead of keeping an eye on him, the king went to Shuntian Mansion to interrogate him personally. Not only were there suspicions, but everyone who participated in the cultural gathering, whether they were officials or boatmen, were brought in for questioning.
So, are you really trying to find a needle in a haystack, which is a bit paranoid?"
"Asking seemingly unrelated people here, did you notice something?"
When he thought of this, Ge Sheng couldn't help but tremble. He was Cao Yiyan's man, and this matter was caused by his lord's order.
"Don't think blindly, you may scare yourself."
"My identity has been buried for ten years. I have only one line of contact and I have a reputation. Even if the king notices something, he can only ask a few questions and he will definitely not be tortured."
"Not to mention that most of them are related to child prosecution. Even if it is not the case, so many people will be criticized if they use punishment rashly. The king cherishes feathers and will not use punishment at will. There was no punishment just now."
"But what's the point of asking like this? Is it just the king's temporary anger?"
After much thought, Ge Sheng still felt that King Dai was angry because of the assassination, and this was the most reliable explanation.
"Next, Ge Sheng."
As Juren Bo Ningyun came out of the hall with a relaxed expression, the Yamen servant who came out at the same time shouted to the outside, and his eyes fell on Ge Sheng, who was thinking about something.
Bo Ningyun clasped his hands and smiled: "Brother Ge, it's okay. I'm just asking some questions and answering frankly."
"Thank you, Brother Bo, for reminding me."
From the Great Wei Dynasty to the Great Zheng Dynasty, those who had meritorious service but had not yet been awarded official positions were not called lords. Instead, they were called brothers. Scholars were called brothers, and those who were elected were called scholars brother.
People of the same class call each other brothers.
If he is not a scholar, he naturally has no right to be called such a scholar.
Ge Sheng immediately calmed down, looked calm and innocent, lifted up his clothes and entered the hall.