"I'll make up for this money right away, so I don't need you to worry about food anymore."
Zheng Xiong smacked his lips. There were not many opportunities to kill people, so he was so intimidated, which left Zheng Xiong with some unfinished ideas.
"Well, after paying the money, I won't cheat you. You've had breakfast, lunch and dinner before leaving today!"
Hao Dali looked in disbelief, what kind of breakfast? I didn't eat, so don't cheat me.
The people and government officials who were watching looked at each other, wondering whether it was a good thing or a bad thing to have such a money-minded government official on the stall.
"Sir, I didn't have breakfast! I'm still hungry."
Facing the confused Hao Dali, Zheng Xiong looked at Tongpan in confusion.
"What's going on? Why haven't you served breakfast? How can you try a case when you're hungry?"
Zheng Xiong pretended to be dumbfounded, and the judge also saw that his master was a man obsessed with money, so he cooperated with the performance.
"Sir, you came early and didn't have time to prepare."
Zheng Xiong showed a look of realization and scolded the judge.
"We need to strengthen our work in this area in the future. You can give me some snacks."
"Your Majesty's lesson is for your subordinates to remember."
After reprimanding the judge, Zheng Xiong looked at Hao Dali apologetically.
"I'm sorry, the government office didn't do its job well. If you haven't eaten, you can go to the prison to eat first. The money hasn't arrived yet anyway."
"However, the money cannot be refunded. After all, I have prepared it for you. What do you think?"
Are there any options? No, Hao Dali could only accept the reality silently.
"No, thank you for your kindness. I was prepared to repay the money yesterday, but they were too shady, so they didn't give it to me."
"Keep it with you now and hand it over to your lord. You can order it."
After saying that, Hao Dali took out two ingots of official silver from his chest, one large and one small.
He took out a few more pieces of silver, weighed them, and put them on the tray in front of him.
The yamen officer inspected it, then weighed it, confirmed it was correct, and reported it to Zheng Xiong.
"Sir, the total weight is sixty-one taels, which is just right."
Zheng Xiong nodded, and then said to Hao Dali.
"Okay, you can go, welcome to visit us often."
Hao Daliqiang's liver ached. Who would come to this place for the second time? Even if you have money, you can't bear to do it like this. He forced a smile and said.
"Thank you, sir. I'll take my leave."
Zheng Xiong watched Hao Dali leave, and when he completely disappeared from sight, he said with unfinished meaning.
"There are not many good people like this. I hope he is safe."
"What time is it now?"
Tong San calculated the time and replied.
"It's seven o'clock, it's almost noon."
"Go and eat first, then review after the meal and withdraw."
Zheng Xiong left, and the morning trial ended.
On the other side, in the Zheng Mansion, Mrs. Jia was sending Mrs. Liu away and said pleasantly.
"Look at you, you came right here, what did you bring with you?"
"We have some local specialties. You can take some back with you and I will visit you next time."
As Jia was talking, she took some snacks from the maid on the side, dried dates and candied fruits and some snacks.
Mrs. Liu complained in her heart, who is short of these three melons and two dates? Besides, everyone has something, you have the nerve to call it a souvenir.
But he took it with a smile on his face and kept thanking him.
"I'm so sorry. I drank the tea and brought something back before leaving, which cost the old lady a lot of money."
Mrs. Jia was very happy. After thinking that her return gift was not proportional to the gift Mrs. Liu brought, she still gave her a guarantee.
"Don't worry about this little thing about your second uncle. I'll talk to my second uncle later. He was just tricked by someone, so it doesn't matter."
It would be too late to turn back, Mrs. Liu could only emphasize again.
"The case is quite urgent. I heard that the trial has already begun. If you are available, please let me know first.
Hello, I am not at ease either. "
Eaters have short mouths, and takers have short hands.
Seeing this situation, Jia knew that she had to take some action to show her sincerity, so she nodded.
"That's what you said. I'll let someone pass on the message."
Seeing Mrs. Jia arrange for someone to pass the message, Mrs. Liu was indeed much more at ease.
But seeing that Mrs. Jia was so good at cheating and so proud, Mrs. Liu's eyes rolled around and she encouraged.
"Would you like to go and have a look, and show your face to others by the way?"
Needless to say, this suggestion scratched Jia's itch.
As Zheng Xiong's wife, and Zheng Xiong as the governor, when they saw her coming, they couldn't salute respectfully.
And Zheng Xiong’s subordinates needless to say.
Then I will be called "Old Madam" one after another, and I will be able to talk more and brag in front of a group of little sisters.
The more I thought about it, the more feasible it became. Jia also had the mentality of a nouveau riche, and no one would teach her.
Besides, the short life of the family has just passed, and with Lao Zheng, he usually deals with the circle of women.
This feeling of appearing holy in front of others is exciting just thinking about it.
"We are a prostitute, is it convenient to go to the government office?"
Although it is a question, it can be seen that Jia's intention is already biased.
Mrs. Liu struck while the iron was hot and solved Jia's concerns.
"Hey, just go to the government office and take a look. It'll be okay if you take a walk around."
"Then just go around, take a look and then go."
When Mrs. Jia was persuaded, Mrs. Liu was unavoidable and said hurriedly.
"It just so happens that my home is not far from the government office. Let's go to my house to have something to eat. I'll just go there after eating."
Jia's family has no doubts about him, but the mentality of a small rich family has not yet changed, and all she thinks about is the exchange of favors.
It just so happened that Zheng Xiong was just a junior, so he didn't think there was anything wrong in this era of governing the country with filial piety.
After a symbolic exchange with Mrs. Liu, they happily left together.
Zheng Xiong was eating lunch when a report came from outside the door.
"Sir, Master Yin Zheng of the original government has sent someone here to deliver a message. Do you want to see him?"
"Let him in."
A few days after the handover, Zheng Yiyan sent someone over. Zheng Xiong thought something was wrong!
I was a little surprised by the visitor, but it was reasonable, but I didn't think much about the other things.
"Master Fu Yin, please ask the younger one to take care of you."
"Then why are you out here? Tell me! What message do you want to bring to me, Sir?"
"In addition to saying hello, the Lord Assistant also asked me to say a few words."
"This thing of gambling is forbidden forever."
"I was shocked by this situation before, but after a few times I understood it."
"Good words can't persuade those damn ghosts, but great compassion is for those who find it difficult to realize themselves."
"This is some humble opinion of the old man, and I am talking to you on the basis of a young man."
This is a very particular statement. Although it is not said explicitly, the meaning is obvious.
That is, as long as gamblers are still there, it is impossible to ban gambling houses.
As for Zheng Yiyan, a third-grade official, the only one who could have anything to do with the case he was trying was the gambling house.
It's the one who came to intercede, but it's not that obvious.
Zheng Xiong thought for a while, but it didn't matter if he gave me some face, so he replied.
"Well, I understand. Say hello to the boss for me."
"As for the gambling issue, I have the same view as the boss. I would like to express my gratitude to the boss for me."
When the words arrived and Zheng Xiong's reply was received, the errand boy said goodbye.
"Yes, I've brought you my little one's words, so I won't bother you anymore."
"Well, go ahead!"
Zheng Xiong didn't take this incident seriously and continued to cook.
"Shengtang, please bring up some of the gamblers we caught yesterday, as well as Liu Xia from the gambling shop."
The venue was too small, so Zheng Xiong only mentioned a few people as a basis.
After a while, Liu Xia and several gamblers were brought to the lobby.
"Liu Xia, I want to ask you, what is your relationship with the gambling house?"
After preparing for this question all night, Liu Xia didn't panic when asked, and answered slowly.
"Sir, I have nothing to do with the gambling house. I'm just familiar with the owner of the gambling house and I once lent him some money."
"Yesterday I was invited to come over for fun. I didn't expect that I met you, sir, and suffered such an unreasonable disaster. I ask you to be more careful and seek justice."
Zheng Xiong was surprised. Yesterday he acted like a master, but now he has distanced himself from the relationship. The change was so fast.
"Oh, who is the shopkeeper?"
"My surname is Qian and my given name is Jin. He was also imprisoned yesterday. He was not brought here. He should still be in prison."
When he heard that he was still in prison, Zheng Xiong asked someone to bring him to the prison, while he continued to interrogate Liu Xia.
"According to what you said, this matter has nothing to do with you, right? I have wronged you."
It was a little different from what she thought. It was a bit too talkative, but it didn't matter. Liu Xia was still modest.
"I don't dare. I am Meng Lang. I shouldn't go to a place like a gambling house. Since I have gone, I can accept any punishment."
Zheng Xiong nodded and said.
"If you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good. Once you finish your confession, you can leave."
Passing the test easily, Liu Xia thanked her immediately.
"Thank you, sir."
After the words fell, Qian Jin was also brought up.
"Qian Jin, right? Are you the shopkeeper of the gambling shop?"
"yes."
Speaking concisely and concisely, Zheng Xiong continued to ask.
"How long has this gambling den been in business?"
Qian Jin thought for a moment and gave the answer.
"One year and two months."
"So how much money did this gambling den make?"
This involves some knowledge blind spots. Qian Jin glanced at Liu Xia vaguely. Liu Xia nodded. Qian Jin understood and gave the answer.
"Almost a thousand guans."
Hearing this number, Zheng Xiong was a little surprised. This money was obviously dishonest.
One thousand guan may seem like a lot, but on average it doesn't amount to much, around 100 guan per month.
Counting the hundred people captured, not counting others, each person contributes one hundred coins every day, which is ten coins a day, and three hundred coins a month.
Only a few people win money. It takes a thousand days to chop wood and a day to burn it. As long as you play, you will get it back sooner or later. The factor of winning money can be completely ignored.
Just by simple calculation, there are about four thousand guan in one year and two months. This thousand guan is definitely not a real number.
Besides, four thousand strings were found at the scene alone.
It's obviously a bit insulting to give such a small profit after such a simple calculation.
"You are dishonest! Do you want to taste the torture tools?"
Qian Jin showed an innocent expression and asked in confusion.
"I don't know what mistake I made, please tell me."
"Then I would like to remind you that the total amount of money found that day was four thousand guan. How do you explain this?"
Qian Jin was enlightened and explained to Zheng Xiong.
"Except for the money brought by the gamblers, the rest is kept by the gambling houses just in case."
"The reason is that if you win more than you lose on the day, you can pay compensation. After all, gambling houses rely on reputation, so it makes sense to keep some money!"
Zheng Xiong sneered at this explanation.
It's okay if you lose a little occasionally. If you win a lot, don't be impatient and do some tricks.
Modern casinos, with their diversified development, cannot guarantee fairness. If you tell me about their credibility, it would really make me laugh.
"Okay! A thousand guans, right? Bring the bill and I will believe your words, otherwise I will calculate it ten times."
By this time, Zheng Xiong
The purpose has begun to emerge.
Qian Jin and Liu Xia had bad thoughts in their minds.
Ten times ten thousand guan is a lot less in terms of income, so it’s not a big problem to admit.
The important thing is that we can't figure out Zheng Xiong's intentions and don't understand the purpose.
And this is obviously very important. Looking at Zheng Xiong's question, you can tell that it is not a good thing.
Not only Qian Jin, Liu Xia was also in a dilemma.
"Sir, the income is really only so much, and there are really no bills. We are such a small place and have no habit of keeping accounts. I hope you will understand."
At this time, Tong San's words came from Zheng Xiong's side.
"Sir, your old lady is here, please come over."
The sudden thought made Zheng Xiong stunned on the spot.
Just let me pass, can't you tell the importance?
Just come and take a look.
It's just that you can't wait for this little time, just come as soon as you open your mouth, and don't look at the occasion.
"Tell me I'm not free. I'll go after the case is over."
"yes."
"What did you say just now? There is no bill, right? If there is no bill, it will be calculated as ten thousand dollars. Don't you understand?"
Qian Jin had a look of helplessness on his face. People were being unreasonable. What else could he say? He could only let Zheng Xiong do what he wanted.
Just as Zheng Xiong was about to speak, Tongpan put his mouth next to Zheng Xiong's ear and whispered softly.
"Sir, I told the old lady, but the old lady was a little unhappy."
"I told you that you couldn't go over, so I came to find you."
Zheng Xiong couldn't understand that this could be done.
It’s no wonder that most of the people who time travel are their parents offering sacrifices to heaven.
When you meet this kind of lady, no one can stand it if she comes to you every now and then.
Maybe he got too close to her a few days ago, and then he hated the lady. He always wanted to find some sense of presence in front of him, which led to this situation.
For a moment, Zheng Xiong thought of a lot of reasons.
In the end it just turned into a sigh.
"Okay, let me go take a look."
"Qian Jin, I'll give you a little more time, think about it carefully, and then answer after you think about it."
After Zheng Xiong finished speaking, he returned to Houya. .
Jia's face showed displeasure, and when she saw Zheng Xiong arriving, she asked displeasedly.
"What's going on? I'm here, but I don't know how to come over. Why don't I invite you to my mother?"
Zheng Xiong did not immediately pay attention to Mrs. Jia, but looked at Mrs. Liu, intuitively telling himself that the matter was not simple.
After bowing to Mr. Jia, he asked.
"Auntie, who is this lady?"
Seeing Zheng Xiong salute, Mrs. Jia regained some face and introduced him to Zheng Xiong.
"This is the wife of the minister of the Ministry of War. She is my sister. Please call me aunt!"
After hearing Jia's introduction, Zheng Xiong finally understood.
After all, it was still a matter of gambling. This relative of the Minister of War had to deal with so many things.
One by one came to intercede.
If it were a royal relative, it would explode.
I don’t know how Bao Zheng can be selfless and enforce the law impartially.
Anyway, I'm quite annoyed.
Most people really can't handle this kind of resistance.
