Back at the yamen, the official sat down on the imperial chair and beamed with joy.
"Sir, the Jiang family is one of the largest 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 scholars in the Jiang family who can promote people?"
This depends on what the person is doing, and there can be no oversight.
"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 Wenhua, 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 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 wealth."
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, this kind of lawsuit can be said to be a big deal, and it can make a mouth full of fat.
"Sir, it's a good thing you came early. I heard that behind the Jiangxia County Government Office, the third team of officers are already moving."
"That's because I understand the sentiments of the people!"
The promotion officer puffed up his chest and was quite proud.
"Shengtang——"
"~Wei——"
"~武——"
In the queue, 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, but 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 painting of "Sea and Sunrise", which has a profound meaning. The painting shows a strange beast, greedy and greedy, swallowing the sun, but in the end, it swallowed the sea water and was strangled to death.
It means pure and honest.
On the left and right sides of the koan, there are "Silence", "Avoidance" cards, official title cards, military staffs and other objects, collectively called "deacons", to enhance the prestige.
On top of the public case, there are usually items such as seals, seal holders, sign holders holding the order, pen holders, pen holders, black and red inkstones, gavel, and signs for public prosecutions and hearings.
Coupled with the powerful voice that disturbs people's emotions, any farmer who has never seen the world would have been frightened to the point of trembling with fear and would have confessed indiscriminately.
But the Jiang Chen family, or the Jiang family, etc., came from a wealthy family.
"Women of the common people (grassroots people) come to your Majesty!"
Both sides knelt down. Although their faces turned pale, they still maintained their dignity.
"Pa—" the official slapped the scaffolding and asked, "Jiang Chen, why did you sue the Jiang clan?"
"The civilian woman 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. 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 promotion official couldn't help but be stunned when he saw that he was dressed in filial piety, with picturesque features, plump body, and charming every move.
"Sir, the shops and fields are where our family eats. Now that they are blocked, won't we be hungry?"
Seeing this, Jiang Wenming gritted his teeth and interrupted the absentminded official.
"How can you use it again when you have a lawsuit?"
The official snorted coldly: "It's time to take care of it, I will return it to you."
At this time, the Jiang Chen family and the Jiang family members all had faces full of pain and were particularly angry.
In particular, Jiang Wenhua and others cursed the ignorant Jiang Chen.
The official announced the dismissal with a proud smile.
This lawsuit will not stop until it lasts three to five months.
During this period of time, everyone in the yamen can use their hands to 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 money and water, and eventually walk out half-finished, losing both money and people.
Jiang Chen came back with her heart 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: "Xiao Qi, 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 particularly 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 defeated.
"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 make a move, but they have their body and deeds in their hands and dare not act recklessly.
As for escaping, robbing, or killing the owner, it would be tantamount to death, or even being captured by the government personally.
Violating the rules of feudal vested interests will lead to a worse outcome.
Not far away, many local ruffians were standing, watching with eager eyes, full of greed.
Jiang Chen looked back and saw that Jiang's house was completely sealed, the autumn wind rustled, and the whole place was in ruins.
For a moment, she felt extremely difficult. Thinking about the tragic situation in the future, she had the idea of following him.
"Ms. Jiang Chen, no matter what the lawsuit is, there is no place for you in the Jiang family."
At this time, Jiang Wenming helped his old uncle come over and yelled 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.
This time, people's hearts were completely broken, and the concubines and maids couldn't help but cry, their faces full of sadness.
Those of them who have some color will sell off the brothels and waste them, and they will not be able to survive for a few days.
I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly, a government official came and announced loudly: "Ms. Jiang Chen, your lawsuit is completely settled. You will control the Jiang family's family wealth."
"As for the property you have seized, you must hand it over within the month, otherwise you will be served in jail."
After glancing at Jiang Wenhua and others, the yamen servant showed his belly and was ready to leave.
"My lord, didn't you just say this, and the case hasn't been closed yet?"
Mrs. Jiang Chen was so 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. He was inspecting local people's sentiments. He immediately took down the official and ransacked his house. Mr. Taizun was 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 Wenming 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.
