"yes".
The county magistrate agreed: "My lord, you are really worried about the country and the people. This matter is regarded as ordinary in the eyes of humble officials, but you can find clues from it and are willing to take precautions in advance. I admire you very much."
Zhang Jian sighed after hearing this.
"I am not very knowledgeable about the case and law, so I can only use this stupid method and hope to stop it. Please try your best."
"No hard work, no hard work."
The county magistrate hurriedly said his words and shook his hands.
At this time, someone announced: "Master Di Yingdi, the Right Prime Minister of Dali Temple, is here."
As soon as he heard that a Shangguan had arrived, Zhang Jian stood up quickly and asked the county magistrate to summon the other officials in the yamen, while he quickly went out to prepare for the reception.
But as soon as he opened the door, he saw a young man about twenty years old, with a broad face, thick eyebrows and phoenix eyes. He was dressed in official uniform of the fourth rank and lower, and came with several guards.
Although the man with phoenix eyes is young, he already has the power to control himself without getting angry, which makes people unable to feel even the slightest bit contemptuous.
Zhang Jian hurriedly greeted him.
After some official greetings between the two parties, Zhang Jian invited the people to the main hall.
Di Ying sat down at the top, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then said loudly: "Master Zhang, don't be so nervous, I came to Ping'an County only for an old unsolved case.
I wonder if Mr. Zhang still remembers the murder of Han Lixing? "
"Remember."
Zhang Jian sat upright, nodded immediately after hearing the question, and replied: "The subordinates investigated the case in detail, but there was no clue or evidence, so they had to submit it to the Ministry of Punishment.
The Ministry of Punishment only responded with a letter saying: It is known. There is no more content. The case was never returned, nor was anyone sent to the county for investigation.
The official waited to no avail, so he had no choice but to put it on hold. Now that Mr. Di is here to guide and investigate this case, I would like to thank you very much. "
Upon hearing this, Di Ying glanced at Zhang Jian.
He thought to himself: This is really a one-push, two-five-six, clean and crisp swing.
"Master Zhang, do you know how the people under your rule judge you?"
Di Ying looked away, lowered her head and took a sip of tea, then asked slowly.
A look of apology appeared on Zhang Jian's face.
Rubbing one hand on his leg twice, he shook his head and replied: "Although the official is not good at legal matters, he is from a farmer's family, so he is familiar with matters such as land output, field grain and fruits.
Therefore, it is possible to get some praise from the most hungry people. "
After saying that, Zhang Jian smiled sheepishly.
Appears to be both humble and cautious;
He not only admitted his shortcomings, but also demonstrated his achievements.
The feeling given to Di Ying is: slippery and lost like a loach.
Di Ying continued to drink tea.
Tea is normal tea, the kind of high-grade tea that is specially prepared for superiors in various places.
Commonly known as: hospitality tea.
The grade is based on the grade of the highest local official, which is slightly higher.
At this time, a county magistrate took the initiative and said: "We, Mr. Zhang, are very diligent. He travels all over the county during the day and has to work on paperwork at night.
The people saw it and heard it, and they all applauded Mr. Zhang. "
"Yes, yes, our Ping'an County has a bumper crop every year and the people have enough food to eat. Everyone praises Mr. Zhang endlessly," the county captain said.
The scribe also raised his thumbs up and nodded vigorously.
He continued: "There are very few displaced people in our Ping'an County. People from other counties have heard about the good things about our Ping'an County, and they have moved and moved, crying and clamoring to come.
This is all the credit of our Lord Zhang, and it shows how much he is loved and respected by the people. "
As soon as the scribe finished speaking, the other petty officials also started to praise him one after another, with lots and lots of nice words.
After hearing this, Zhang Jian waved his hands repeatedly and said humbly: "Everyone has praised me too much, and the people have praised me too much. I still have many shortcomings in political affairs, and I still need to encourage you all from time to time."
"No, Master Zhang, you are too humble."
"That's right, Mr. Zhang, you take credit but don't be arrogant. You are really a role model for our generation."
"..."
Di Ying watched and listened, and for a moment he felt that the hall was like a bunch of blooming flowers, dazzling everyone.
Raising her hand, Di Ying propped her elbows on the edge of the square table, supported her temples with two fingers, and closed her eyes.
Without interrupting them, he just listened to them continue to boast in a fancy way.
Until Zhang Jian coughed twice.
The hall finally became quiet.
Sensing the gazes from everyone, Di Ying kept her posture wrong and did not open her eyes.
He just asked calmly: "If you don't understand the law, how can you come up with the order?"
A group of officials: "..."
It was like a ladle of cold water, which shocked everyone present.
The county magistrate was the first to be unable to bear it. He stood up and said: "Be born to survive, and to be orderly. Life is the first order, which is the most important thing. When the order is stable and self-sustaining in life, why does Mr. Di care about the small and the big, and emphasize the order?" Release?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Jian's own expression changed before Di Ying could speak.
He immediately refuted the county magistrate: "Yin County Magistrate, don't talk nonsense! Mr. Di is the court's law officer, why don't you ask the law? Do you want Mr. Di to talk to us about acid and alkali fields? Wheat and rice harvesting?"
After scolding Yin County Cheng, Zhang Jian changed his expression again.
He saluted Di Ying with sincerity and said apologetically: "I have always been lenient to others, but I indulged them in their youth and frivolity, and even made rude remarks. Please forgive me, Master Di."
"Hehehe,"
Di Ying smiled.
His smile was so toothy that his eyebrows didn't move.
There was no trace of smile in his eyes.
"Master Zhang, with your eloquence, it would be a pity not to become the ruler of the country. I am not good enough. I am young and cannot make so many twists and turns in my speech.
The fact that you are over forty years old and have only become a county magistrate shows that it is not without reason. "
Having said this, Di Ying sat up straight, put her hands on her legs, and asked Peng Liang to open a wooden box that they had brought out when they set out.
Then he said to Zhang Jian: "You have been in office for one year and two months as the magistrate of Pingan County. There are 38 pending cases submitted to the Ministry of Punishment, involving 419 people."
Seeing that Zhang Jian was eager to explain, Di Ying raised her hand to stop him.
From the box that Peng Liang opened, he took out a wooden box with a thickness of 5 inches.
Di Ying said to Zhang Jian again: "You know these wooden boxes, right? They are all the case files you submitted, as well as related physical evidence, etc."
Before you became the county magistrate, you were the magistrate of Fufeng County. At that time, your superior, Magistrate Chen, failed to make any achievements and was dismissed. You were promoted and transferred to Pingan County as the county magistrate, right?
Therefore, don’t say anything to me: you are ignorant of the law and ineffective in handling cases. "
With that said, Di Ying opened the wooden box and stood it up to show the officials.
Then he said: "Master Zhang's case report is clearly organized and well-written, and the collection and protection of physical evidence are very meticulous.
Therefore, I do not believe that Mr. Zhang is a confused person, let alone an official who cares about people's livelihood, and does not understand that the law is the foundation of the country. "
