"Sir, what are the two of us guilty of?"
"If the punishment is indiscriminate despite being innocent, I must appeal to the prosecutor general."
The middle-aged man with a mustache and gold-rimmed glasses make noise at the same time.
Liu Xian Cheng also whispered, "Although before and after the Ding Revolution, the yamen's trial cases were still the same, but the superiors will review the cases, and once the common people catch the shortcomings, there will be no trouble."
Song Yongzhong also whispered advice, hoping that Xu Shu would accept his suggestion and let Dayou and Xiaoyou sign a peace treaty.
Xu Shu turned a deaf ear and stared at the two people in the hall and said, "You two claim to be proficient in criminal law, don't you know that etiquette cannot be abolished? You are the people, and when you see your official, you don't even bow your hands in salute.
At worst, it means contempt for the official; at worst, it means contempt for the court and criminal law.
I will give you twenty sticks to serve as a warning to others.
Execution! "
Xu Shu gave one last stern shout, his eyes like lightning, directed at the supervisor.
The squad leader saw that Xu Shu had a bad look on his face and knew that if he didn't take action, he would get burned.
At that moment, he led the crowd out, like a group of tigers attacking a sheep, knocking down the mustache and gold-rimmed glasses.
Crackling, a fight broke out in the hall.
Both the mustache and the gold-rimmed glasses are well-known local litigants. They have gained a lot of fame due to their dispute over the grave. It is a time when they are satisfied.
In past lawsuits, even if they went to the city government, the two of them would directly argue with each other, showing off their words and demeanor, and they would not be held responsible by the city order.
As time passed, the two of them turned the court into a stage. Who would have expected that they would meet such a thug as Xu Shu.
For the first time, the two learned what it means to find fault in an egg, and what it means that the final judicial interpretation power belongs to Chen Qingquan.
Both of them had thin skin and tender meat. After a meal of stir-fried meat with bamboo shoots, only the portion of the meal was left.
"Bring You Xianchao and You Bingjun to the hall!"
Xu Shu ordered with a cold face.
He was short on time, had heavy tasks, and had a clear mind. He no longer wanted to worry about the pros and cons of all parties, he just wanted to cut through the mess quickly and clear up the chaos.
President Cao could only grit his teeth and accept the order. Just as he was about to go out, he heard a voice saying, "You Xianchao is here!"
Following this shout, a fat man wearing a blue shirt walked into the arena.
He was thirty-seven or eighteen years old and had an extraordinary bearing. He bowed his hands to Xu Shu and said, "I have met Mr. Qingtian."
Xu Shu waved his hand, "You just stand aside and wait for You Bingjun to arrive while I review the case together."
With a pop, You Xianchao fell down in front of the audience and said, "Master Qingtian, please forgive me."
Xu Shu hissed softly and stared at You Xianchao's face, "What do you have to say?"
After the Ding Revolution, the central government abolished the kneeling ceremony for people to meet officials.
Xu Shu didn't want to give You Xianchao a chance to talk nonsense, but when You Xianchao knelt down, he had to let You Xianchao speak.
Otherwise, the chatter outside the door would be unstoppable.
You Xianchao said, "The small people and You Bingjun competed for the ancestral graves, which caused unrest among the neighbors, shocked the county, and made the people feel deeply ashamed.
I heard today that the case actually went to Datian, causing the central government to send Mr. Qingtian to preside over the trial.
The people are really frightened, and they are willing to sign a peace letter with You Bingjun. Before there is no conclusive evidence, they will not sue again and restore peace to Yongcheng County.
Please also ask Mr. Qingtian to make the decision. "
There was an uproar outside the door, no one expected You Xianchao to say these words.
After all, they had been fighting over the grave for many years, causing great excitement. Why did they suddenly give in? It seems that the adults who came down from the center really have unexpected powers.
Xu Shu waved his hand and said, "Heshu avoids lawsuits for a while, but it will inevitably lead to lawsuits for a lifetime. Even you said yourself that you will have to fight again when the final evidence comes out.
In this case, I will give you the final word! "
You Xianchao was startled and said in a deep voice, "The great power is so powerful that no ordinary people will be dissatisfied.
But there is one thing, please know, your Excellency, if you pronounce the verdict, it will not be able to convince the people of the whole county.
At that time, the trend will be stirred up and spread boundlessly.
At that time, your love for the people may turn out to be harmful to the people, so please think twice. "
Xu Shu thought to himself, "You Xianchao is so difficult to deal with. I really don't know what kind of person You Bingjun is to be able to litigate with this beast for all these years."
He waved his hand calmly and said, "Discipline you and I will be convinced."
You Xianchao said with emotion, "As the ancients said, a promise worth a thousand pieces of gold will be worth more than a thousand pieces of gold. If this case can be settled this time, the common people are willing to build a shrine for the king.
It’s just that if you can’t convince me, sir, what should you do? "
Xu Shu's face was as dark as water. He couldn't tell that You Xianchao was pressing forward step by step.
Xu Shu was a little puzzled. You Xianchao was so arrogant, but where did he get the courage to go against him?
However, Xu Shu's plan was clear and he said loudly, "I have made a promise in public. After my judgment, if one of the two of you refuses to accept it, I will no longer be an official."
As soon as these words came out, You Xianchao was stunned, and the uproar outside the venue was like a thousand ocean waves.
"No!"
"Master Meng Lang!"
Song Yongzhong and Liu Xiancheng dissuaded him at the same time.
Xu Shu said, "How can I break the trust of the people when I promise a huge sum of money? It is now two o'clock in the afternoon. In four hours, in Xiaolonggang, in front of the You family's ancestral grave, the coffin will be opened and the case will be solved. The truth will be revealed to the public."
You Xianchao said in shock, "Sir, do you want to open the coffin for an autopsy? No, my ancestors have been buried for many years. How can I be disturbed again because of my unfilial children and incompetent children?"
Xu Shulang said in a loud voice, "This case has been delayed for seven years and alarmed one party. It is no longer a matter of your family.
Today, I want to rectify the source and bring justice to the world. I hope you will cooperate with me. "
You Xianchao said in a deep voice, "I know that in today's world, the source of power is spreading, and there are sorcerers who can conjure ghosts.
I heard that your Excellency is also an extraordinary person, so he must be an expert in this way.
Could it be that you want to recruit the souls of my ancestors to recognize future generations?
I'm just afraid that my ancestors will recognize the unfilial children and grandchildren in future generations, but the unfilial children and grandchildren will not recognize their ancestors. "
Everyone could understand that You Xianchao was implying that Xu Shu would randomly create a ghost and pretend to be an ancestor of the You family.
This is a way to get ahead of the incident and stop Xu Shu from using his ghost to solve the case.
Song Yongzhong said sternly, "Don't talk nonsense. How can the supernatural things be proved and proven?
Mr. Xu is familiar with the criminal law, how could he not know it? Don't make wild remarks or stir up public opinion. "
Xu Shu clapped his hands and said, "At six o'clock tonight, at Xiaolonggang, the coffin will be opened and the case will be solved! Retreat!"
Xu Shu shouted and strode towards the back office, completely ignoring the already chaotic market and the shocked and inexplicable eyes in the hall.
"County Lord, this, Master Xu is too arrogant."
Liu County Cheng said in a low voice.
Song Yongzhong frowned and said, "It would be strange if the people who came down from the Sword Mountain are not full of energy. I hope he is a strange person and will do strange things. You and I will wait and see what happens."
Liu Xiancheng said, "Where is there any strange behavior? I guess he must have opened the coffin to examine the bones and took the bones to test the relationship.
But there is no public opinion on the accuracy of this thing. Is it possible that he really wants to summon ghosts to identify relatives, or to pray to gods? "
Song Yongzhong shook his head, "Anyway, after six o'clock tonight, it will be clear that it is time to understand this case.
Otherwise, if Mr. Xu is gone, Mr. Zhang will come again, and Yongcheng may not be able to withstand such a fuss. "
