As soon as Liu Xi said this, the sword of Master Yan's guard captain was placed on his neck. The cold blade was so aroused that he could not utter any words.
And Di Ying didn't pay attention to Liu Xi's roar at all, and directly revealed the actions of Liu Xi, Cao Ji, and other investigators in court with one sentence and one sentence.
"Liu Xi, on the fifth day of March this year, Zhao Qing from Mangda Village went to the city to find someone to write a petition, and his whereabouts were unknown. Do you dare to say that it had nothing to do with you?
On April 16th, three hundred acres of farmland in the southern suburbs changed owners overnight, and the original owner's family disappeared. Do you dare to say that it was not your fault?
On the second day of May, your housekeeper beat and killed a young boy in the street, but you shielded him so much that he was always at large. Do you think you can still get away with it now?
May 19th..."
The more Di Ying talked, the angrier he became, and the more he talked, the more sad and angry he became. He has only been here in Bianzhou for a few months and has already heard about so many cases. He also secretly checked one by one, but in the end there was no evidence.
All the evidence and clues were cut off as soon as they reached the top, and all the sources clearly pointed to Liu Xi and Cao Ji, who was the accomplice.
Previously, as an eighth-grade official, Di Ying had no choice. Now that he felt that Master Yan was just like the legend, he was an upright and good official, so he could question him one by one.
The more Liu Xi listened, the softer his bones became. Within a moment, he fell to the ground just like Cao Ji. Because he knows that the people he arranged to do those cases are still alive in his house. As long as Master Yan sends people to arrest them, he will no longer be able to quibble.
He could only plead.
"Master Yan, Master Yan, you...please, please be merciful outside the law. The humble position, the humble position is just lard that temporarily blinded the heart. The humble position will be changed, and the servants will be ordered to follow and obey themselves. No, it is not to obey the law. It is my humble duty to catch them myself. Master Yan..."
"snort!"
Master Yan looked at the miserable faces of Liu Xi and Cao Ji who were just crying and crying, and felt it was an eyesore. Now that things have happened, he still dares to quibble and shirk. Do you really think he is stupid?
He was dedicated to discovering political talents for the court, and he did not hesitate to travel around the country, just to make the country less greedy and greedy.
"Snapped!"
Master Yan slammed down the tree and shouted: "Liu Xi, Cao Ji, you are in vain to serve as imperial officials! You have betrayed the divine grace, harmed the people, and brought disaster to the city! You disregard human life and frame officials. You deserve death. !”
Immediately, Mr. Yan stood up and pronounced the verdict in court: "Shoot these two people into death row, confiscate their property immediately, arrest the relevant criminals, and publicly execute them at noon three days later!"
After saying that, seeing that Liu Xi was so frightened that he urinated in the hall, Mr. Yan frowned, turned away his eyes in disgust, and said again: "Judge Di Ying is brave and resourceful, not afraid of power, dares to stand up for the people, and serves the people." He was involved in danger, his grievances have been cleared, and I declare that he will be reinstated to his original position!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people listening to the trial outside the court instantly became excited.
"Master Yan, Yan Qingtian!"
"It's great. I can get my land back..."
"Dad, did you see it in Heavenly Spirit? Those evildoers were finally punished..."
"Master Di, our Master Di!"
"Master Di is safe, great, great!"
"..."
They were cheering and excited, and then they all became quiet again, and they all bowed to the ground towards the two adults and towards the [upright and bright] plaque above the court...
Di Ying took a step aside and bowed deeply to the people.
Master Yan walked down the high platform, looked at the people outside the hall, then looked at Di Ying, patted his shoulder, and praised: "Confucius said: 'You have seen benevolence.' You can really say that." A hidden gem in the ocean."
Di Ying cupped her fists and bowed deeply.
"My lord, you are so complimentary. I am so ashamed that I dare not accept it."
"I can bear it, I can bear it, hahaha,"
Lord Yan supported the man, stroking his beard and laughing.
Then he said: "At noon tomorrow, you can come to the inn to find me."
Di Ying's mind moved slightly, his expression was calm, and he calmly responded "Yes".
Regarding Master Yan's praise, Di Ying actually felt really calm inside.
What he was feeling full of emotion at this time was the "love" from the people.
As a court official and a local judge, it is his duty to solve the case, return innocence to the victim, and let the evildoers receive the punishment they deserve.
If not, what's the difference between having a vegetarian meal with a corpse?
But the people gave him too much in return.
In fact, their requirements for officials are quite low, right?
Don't bring trouble to them because of corruption, don't use your power to oppress them, and just listen and take care of them when they have complaints, right?
Looking at the people still cheering outside and the simple joy and anger on the faces, Di Ying fell into deep thought.
Did he really do his best in the case Liu Xi and Cao Ji committed?
Did he handle it perfectly when he was wrongly accused?
Did he, Di Ying, have to argue with others in a hurry, with a pale face, in a mood of joy and anger? Fight against evil?
Di Ying thought about this question for a long time.
When he thought about the sun rising again, he couldn't think clearly.
However, he remembered Master Yan's invitation, so he washed and tidied up and rushed to the inn on time.
He thought: Since he couldn't figure it out, he could ask Lord Yan, who had experienced officialdom for a long time.
Lord Yan is waiting for him under a golden osmanthus tree in the backyard of the inn.
Previously, Mr. Yan was also talking about Di Ying with several other officials who were traveling with him.
Master Yan said: "When I first met Di Ying, I couldn't find a trace of fear in his eyes, he was extremely calm and calm.
I have never seen a person who was stared at by my officer without any emotion. I am impressed by his courage. I believe he is the person I have been looking for. "
Several adults nodded frequently after hearing this, and they also felt the same way.
While they were chatting, Mr. Yan saw Di Ying coming, so he stepped back, smiled kindly at Di Ying and waved to him: "Come, come, come, Huaijie, take a look at this painting of mine, Mr. how?"
Di Ying, courtesy name: Huaijie.
Hearing this, he quickened his steps and stepped forward. After saluting Master Yan, he stood and admired Master Yan's paintings.
This is a picture of flowers and trees, which is the golden osmanthus tree opposite. The whole painting is high and far-reaching, with a cheerful artistic conception. It is a rare and good painting.
However, Di Ying's eyes fluctuated slightly.
Mr. Yan is a high-ranking official in the court. He is a craftsman. He is best at painting and he likes to paint as gifts to his friends. One painting can be worth thousands of gold, which shows his ability in painting.
But this painting, in Di Ying's opinion, seemed to be missing something. It’s like painting a dragon without the finishing touch, or a plum blossom without the fragrance of the flowers.
Realizing that Master Yan was waiting for his reply, Di Ying met Master Yan's gaze and asked, "Sir, is there something on your mind?"
Upon hearing this, Master Yan smiled slightly, stroked his chin with a smile, and faced Di Ying lovingly.
Said: "I am a person who likes to paint. In my heart, there are people I want to paint and people I don't want to paint. Among the characters I want to paint, there are even fewer people who are motivated to paint at the first sight. And you are one of those very few people who must paint."
When Di Ying heard this, he immediately understood what Lord Yan meant. He raised his hand, pressed it to the end, then took a deep breath and stood next to the golden osmanthus tree.
Master Yan looked at him, walked back to the desk, picked up his pen, and swiped...
Jingui Yingjie, seeing the painting has already smelled the fragrance.
However, this one is testing.
After finishing the painting, Master Yan looked at Di Ying seriously and asked a very pointed question: "Huaijie, what do you think of the court situation? You might as well be honest with me."
Di Ying, who was admiring the painting, moved his eyes slightly.
Although this painting has been completed, the colors are more important than the lines, and the overall scenery makes the characters seem a bit small, and...
After Di Ying thought carefully for a while, he replied to Master Yan thoughtfully: "Now His Majesty has the courage and ambition to promote talents in any way, but..."
At this point, Di Ying changed the topic and pointed at Master Yan's golden osmanthus picture and said: "I'm sorry to be blunt, but the colors in your painting are a bit too bright, and it looks like a cluster of flowers. However, it is a bit messy and blurry.
Its interweaving is also a bit too complicated. As a result, they mess up the lines and occupy too much of the overall picture, leaving more shadows. "
Master Yan heard this, stroked his beard under his chin, smiled slightly, and said with a smile: "Xiao Huaijie, you are very naughty. From the first time I met you to this day, you have always impressed me that you are strong and courageous. .
But now when it comes to big things, you shrink back again and only dare to make insinuations. I ask you: If you encounter one of these strong colors, how will you deal with it?
Just apply it directly? Or make up the lines? Or redraw? Or neutralize it? "
