On the first day of the second month of the second year of Qianyou, the sky was high and the clouds were clear. The sun was bright and the wind was clear. It was a good weather. Since Chenzhong got up, the control was relaxed, and there was a huge flow of people in Changshe City, all heading towards the state government office.
Some went there after hearing the news, some went there in ignorance, and many just went to the Yamen to join in the fun. Early in the morning, the government issued a notice. The emperor's uncle, Cai Guogong, and Zhongwu Army Jiedushi were arrested, and the emperor issued an edict to interrogate their crimes.
Such things are completely novel to the scholars and people of Changshe. The big commotion in the city yesterday could not be hidden from anyone. It was more or less clear that something big had happened.
A battalion of Fengchen Army guards were on guard inside and outside the Yamen. The sergeants on guard lined up from the courtyard to outside the Yamen to maintain order and create a very serious atmosphere. Although there were many people gathered together and the noise was endless, they had to be honest in front of the strong sergeants holding sharp weapons in their hands, but the discussion continued.
"I heard that a censor named Zhao risked his life to impeach the evil dragon. After hearing this, the emperor was furious and ordered a trial."
"That evil dragon is the emperor's uncle, and he has a high and powerful position. Can the emperor punish him?"
Liu Xin also gained a nickname in Xuzhou - "Evil Dragon", which is quite vivid.
"The official announcement has said that the Privy Councilor Guo Xianggong will be interrogated, and the city's soldiers and civilians will be allowed to observe the interrogation in front of the Yamen. Looking at this formation, how can it be false!"
"I heard that not only the evil dragon was captured, but many officials in Xuzhou were also captured!"
"..."
Bai Ding Qian's comments are always just adjustments and will not have any impact on how the case progresses.
The sun was rising high, and a few rays of warm sunlight passed through the door of the hall, illuminating the front of the hall, and there were two rows of people standing in the middle of the hall. Seeing that it was almost time, Guo Wei came out of the back office in formal attire, with a black crown and purple clothes, and a gold bag on his waist, looking very solemn.
There were many people present at the hearing. Murong Yanchao stared directly at Guo Wei and threatened: "Guo Wenzhong, I am here to watch you. If you dare to deal with injustice and wrongfully accuse Cai Guogong, hum... "
Glancing at Murong Yanchao indifferently, Guo Wei replied with great momentum: "I have been ordered to push him forward, and I am responsible for questioning impartially. In the courtroom, I will keep my mouth shut!"
After being scolded by Guo Wei, Murong Yanchao's face suddenly turned darker and he glared at him, almost falling out on the spot. However, Li Shaoyou on the side quietly dissuaded him.
Guo Wei ignored him, raised his sleeves, and sat down in the hall. He took a few gentle breaths, glanced inside and outside the hall, picked up the gavel, and slapped it hard. With a "pop" sound, the yamen on duty suddenly sang in awe, and the people outside who were still shouting and watching the trial were intimidated. There was silence, and for an instant, there was silence inside and outside the courtroom.
"Bring Liu Xin!" Guo Wei's voice was steady.
Soon, Liu Xin was brought to court by two officials. Under everyone's attention, Uncle Liu Huang was quite stylish at this time, with his hair slightly hanging down, wearing ocher clothes, and his hands were shackled. The scratching sounds from his movements could be heard clearly inside and outside the hall. Overnight, his beard seemed to have become much thicker, and his expression was calm, but his eyes were sharper.
"The emperor is going to tear off my face, Liu Xin, and show it to these untouchables, haha..." Glancing at the yamen gate, he saw the common people whom he regarded as pigs and dogs, Liu Xin said disdainfully, Suddenly, the arrogance becomes stronger than before.
After tightening the shackles on his wrists, Liu Xinxin looked at Guo Wei who was sitting in the courtroom and seemed a little surprised: "Guo Wenzhong, are you here to interrogate me?"
"Why, can't I interrogate Duke Cai Guo?" Sensing Liu Xin's arrogance, Guo Wei felt calm.
"Why are you trying me?" Liu Xin suddenly said sternly: "Zhao Li accused me of ten major crimes. Why didn't the emperor stand trial?"
Guo Wei raised his hand in the direction of Xingxing and said calmly: "By your Majesty's order, Duke Cai will be brought to trial!"
Liu Xin smiled disdainfully.
Is Guo Wei really a good-tempered character? He picked up the gavel and "snapped" it again to wake Liu Xin up. He turned slightly sideways and glanced at him: "Cai Guogong, you have reached this point and you still don't know how to restrain yourself? "
Feeling Guo Wei's unkind tone, Liu Xin was stunned for a moment, then laughed at the courtroom, turned to Guo Wei, and said relaxedly: "Okay! Don't you want to interrogate me? Come on!"
"There's no rush! I have a whole volume containing Cai Gong's accusations here. Let's take our time and deal with it!" Guo Wei remained motionless.
Opening the booklet on the table in the hall, Guo Wei followed the first article and asked: "During the Mid-Autumn Festival in August of the first year of Qianyou, you held a banquet in your mansion. When you learned that your Majesty had killed Li Ni in the river, you uttered disgraceful words and disdain. The merits of the generals. The officials in Xuzhou who were present are still in custody and can go to court for questioning..."
"Don't bother! I admit it! It's what I said. A little Li Shouzhen needs an army of 100,000 men and drains the national treasury to collect it? What's wrong with testifying against my nephew?" Liu Xin replied Very simply, he hugged his arms with both hands.
Guo Wei was slightly surprised, but he muttered: "Mr. Cai is so cheerful, I won't be verbose, let's continue."
Marking it on the crime book, Guo Wei continued to ask: "There is a wealthy Jia Ma family in Changshe City. On the seventh day of the sixth lunar month in the first year of Qianyou, you sent your troops to destroy his family, seize his wealth, and take possession of his daughter. Now there is a suffering master. , Neighbors and Evildoers as evidence..."
"I can't remember. It's not just one family that I destroyed and took away money from." Liu Xin said nonchalantly: "Since you have found the perpetrators and witnesses, then I admit it!"
Hearing his reaction, everyone inside and outside the government hall was in an uproar. Murong Yanchao could not help scolding: "Mr. Cai Guogong, don't answer carelessly!"
Liu Xin glanced at Murong Yanchao and said nothing.
Guo Wei couldn't help but frown. He was really surprised. According to his expectation, Liu Xin would deny it with all his strength. However, the result was such a happy recognition, and his attitude of admitting his guilt was so arrogant and unscrupulous.
However, Guo Wei didn't care. He was only responsible for the trial. No matter what Liu Xin's situation was, he only had to do his own thing.
Continue to read: "In the first year of Qianyou, on September 20th, you led a group of people to hunt, chased rabbits in the wheat fields, trampled the crops, and some farmers argued, but you ordered people to kill them. Son, beat the onlookers away with a poisonous whip..."
"That cheap farmer didn't know how to live or die. Didn't he just trample on a few acres of wheat fields? He even frightened my horse and started arguing in my ears. And his son, who took a cutting knife and wanted to fight me! Why didn't he remember how to kill me? ? I still remember that I ordered people to ride horses and trample him to death!" Liu Xin was very proud when he said this.
After hearing what he said, Guo Wei's expression became a bit colder, he clenched his fists and was silent for a while before regaining his composure.
He picked up his pen and continued to ask questions.
This interrogation in court soon evolved into a question-and-answer session between Guo Wei and Liu Xin, one by one, detailing the time, location, and circumstantial evidence of the incident...
Starting from the third quarter of the morning, I rested for a while at noon, and then continued until the evening.
The sky was already dark, the lights were brightly lit inside and outside the government hall, and everyone present was extremely tired. Among the jurors, Murong Yanchao had long been angered by Liu Xin's "breaking the jar" and left the table. Only Li Shaoyou, Zhao Li and others were left sitting at the side.
At the yamen gate, the number of people observing the trial changed one after another, but the number of people gathered more and more.
"Yes, I did it. A little judge dared to tell me not to kill him. I feel uneasy. He has to thank me, at least he didn't touch his whole family!" Liu Xin was already sitting cross-legged. In the hall, it was obvious that he could no longer stand, and his tone became more and more irritable.
Guo Wei still sat upright, raised his pen, took a sip of tea, and continued: "The first year of Qianyou——"
"That's enough!" Finally, Liu Xin couldn't stand it anymore and looked at Guo Wei with a cruel look: "Guo Wei, you have been interrogating me for a day. How much of your book is left?"
Hearing this, Guo Wei raised his thick eyebrows, picked it up, shook it in his hand, and said in a cold voice: "Thank you Mr. Cai for your cooperation, there are not many left."
"Ha!" Liu Xin laughed: "I never thought that I could accomplish so many things in one year!"
"You don't have to ask. If you're not tired, I'm tired! The rest, except for rebellion and rebellion, I admit it!" Liu Xin said.
Liu Xin wanted to have fun, but Guo Wei didn't care. He continued step by step. Regardless of Liu Xin's fierce eyes, he continued to speak: "On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month in the first year of Qianyou..."
