Zhang Laoliu knelt on the ground and cried. Hearing the voices of people around him getting louder and louder, he started crying even more vigorously.
Then suddenly he heard the cheers of the people and quickly raised his head.
Seeing that Fang Zhengyi was already sitting behind the public case, Zhang Laoliu looked happy, then quickly lowered his head and continued to cry:
"Sir! The common people are unjust! The common people are going to sue the county...the county government today..."
Before he could finish speaking, Fang Zheng's nose became crooked.
Report to the county government? It’s really possible for you!
You bunch of unruly people have not been disciplined for a few days. Now you dare to sit on my neck, young master, and shit on me?
Jingtangmu smacked his head fiercely: "Hey! Who in the hall is suing me!"
The people watching burst into laughter.
"Pah! Pah! Pah!" The gavel shot several times in succession.
"Quiet! Quiet! If anyone makes any noise again, bring them in and give them ten sticks first!"
The whole place fell silent, and some of the children who were watching had their mouths covered by adults.
Emperor Jing frowned and looked at this funny scene, feeling full of disappointment.
Is this the magistrate of Taoyuan County? He looks like a faint official! I don’t have a standing posture when I’m standing, I don’t have a sitting posture when I’m sitting!
And he still looked like he was awake. Such a person actually has such high prestige!
Guo Tianyang leaned into his ear and whispered: "Your Majesty, you see this person is simply arrogant and unreasonable."
"Shut up! Keep watching!"
Zhang Laoliu knelt on the spot and said nonchalantly: "Zhang Laoliu, a common man, I didn't sue you. I want to sue Lu Fa, the county government's catcher!"
Fang Zheng's old face turned red: "Okay, okay! Don't gasp when you speak next time."
"Tell me! What do you want to sue this Lufa for?"
"Master, this villain opened a restaurant in the north of the city. Rufa refused to pay for meals many times, and even smashed two jars of good wine. Even after the mediator came to see him several times, he still refused to pay back the money!"
"I owe a total of seventeen taels of silver! I haven't paid it back yet. I have no choice but to dare to trouble the master."
Fang Zheng's expression calmed down. As long as there was no murder, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The person standing next to Zhang Laoliu is Lu Fa, and Fang Zhengyi certainly knows him.
So he shouted sharply: "Rufa! Do you owe money and refuse to pay it back?!"
Seeing that Fang Zheng was angry, there was no point in hiding it. Lufa fell to his knees with a bang and cried: "Master! I really have no money. I drank too much and was in a bad mood that day when I smashed Zhang Laoliu's wine. "
"I didn't avoid him on purpose. I still owe the gambling house ten taels of silver."
When Fang Zheng heard this, he became really angry and sneered: "What a Lufa, you should call it an insult to the law! I have repeatedly ordered that people from the government are not allowed to enter the gambling house and are not allowed to harass the people, but you didn't listen to a word of it."
"Come here! Give me twenty sticks first!"
Before the officials on both sides could move forward, Lufa gritted his teeth, then picked up his clothes, bit them in his mouth, and lay on the ground obediently.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!..."
After being beaten with twenty sticks, Rufa's buttocks were already a bloody mess.
He said weakly: "Master, I realize my mistake."
Emperor Jing looked at this scene in surprise.
The prestige of this county magistrate is obviously extremely high! The defendant showed no intention to resist.
Moreover, the laws are strict, and this is the first time I have seen a case judged like this!
Guo Tianyang also looked at it and wondered. It was rare for his children and grandchildren to be so obedient. This county magistrate really had some tricks up his sleeve. He had to learn from it!
Seeing that the execution was over, Fang Zhengyi said calmly: "You are a first-time offender. This month's salary will be halved. You will have to clean the streets for three months before you come back!"
"If you offend again, you will be expelled from Taoyuan County!"
A smile appeared on Rufa's pale lips: "Thank you for your forgiveness, Master."
"Someone! Send him to the hospital!"
Zhang Laoliu felt a little scared when he saw his miserable state.
Although everyone broke up, Taoyuan County is so big, they can be considered half of the neighbors.
Not so! The key to beating her so hard is that you don’t get your money back!
So Qiqi Aiai said: "Master...my money..."
Fang Zheng spread his hands and said helplessly: "As you can see, he has no money."
"Ah?" Zhang Laoliu was dumbfounded.
I offended someone, but I still haven’t gotten my money back. This is a huge loss!
Zhang Laoliu was heartbroken and began to act like his dead father.
Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes, sighed and said, "However, I can't let good people suffer."
"Well, what's the name of your restaurant? I'll go to your restaurant tonight and punish myself with three drinks. That's it, quit!"
"It's called Lao Liu Restaurant!" Zhang Lao Liu was ecstatic and kowtowed three times: "Thank you so much, master! Thank you so much, master!"
After saying that, he ran out of the hall as fast as he could.
"Wei~~wu~~"
Before leaving, he glanced at the two emperors and emperors outside the hall.
Although there are many people in Taoyuan County, he can basically become familiar with him after so many years.
The merchants in the past have already established fixed channel personnel, and there are basically no new people coming to Taoyuan County. There is no doubt that these two people are foreign merchants who are new to the city.
The crowd gradually dispersed.
Emperor Jing and Guo Tianyang stood there completely dumbfounded.
Is this the end? what's the situation? Can not Understand it! This case was decided without any rules. The people in Taoyuan County are not normal!
Guo Tianyang clicked his tongue for a long time without a clue, and wondered: "Sir, why do I feel that everything here is weird!"
"Why don't we go to the county magistrate and ask directly?"
Emperor Jing lowered his head and thought: "Don't worry, let's take a look. Didn't he say he was going to Laoliu Restaurant for a drink tonight? Let's go too!"
.....
The two of them left the Yamen and wandered in the street for a while.
Seeing that there were so many things, Emperor Jing was afraid of missing them, so he ordered Guo Tianyang to take out a pen and paper and write them down along the way.
Unknowingly, the time has arrived.
The two of them also happened to walk to the north of the city and began to inquire about Lao Liu Restaurant.
It didn't take much effort to find it after being pointed out by a passerby.
There were no customers yet, but there were already a lot of people at the door of Laoliu Restaurant, obviously more than other stores.
Emperor Jing looked up and was speechless.
A huge red banner hangs on the second floor of the restaurant.
【Welcome to the county grandpa to come to our store to taste the new dish: Stewed Chicken with Angelica Sinensis! 】
"I see, this county magistrate is here to help Zhang Laoliu attract business."
As smart as Emperor Jing was, he quickly reacted.
However, Guo Tianyang began to whisper in his ear again: "Your Majesty, this person's behavior is shameless. How can officials and businessmen work together!"
Emperor Jing also felt something was wrong.
It is really unseemly and disrespectful for the government and private businessmen to mix together.
"Let's go and take a look first."
At this moment, Fang Zhengyi had not arrived yet.
The two went directly to the second floor, found a seat by the stairs, ordered two drinks and dishes, and sat down quietly.
Not long after, there was a noise from downstairs.
Fang Zhengyi, surrounded by Zhang Biao, Xiaotao and others, walked up to the second floor and caught a glimpse of Emperor Jing sitting at the top of the stairs.
Then he passed the two of them and sat at the table in the center.
Zhang Laoliu said earnestly: "Master County, the food and wine have been prepared for you a long time ago. Do you want to serve them now?"
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