In fact, in ancient cases, almost every official used intimidation, threats, torture devices and other similar means to get the prisoner to confess, which is allowed by law.
Because there was no advanced technology in ancient times to assist officials in solving crimes, and at the same time they wanted to pursue justice, the simplest method was, of course, to use punishment to force the prisoner to confess.
Compared with instruments of torture, threats and intimidation are relatively merciful.
When Sima Guang came up, he didn't talk about the case, but focused on Zhang Fei's identity and misdeeds. The current goal was to establish his own authority. In fact, this was a very kind method and was by no means bullying.
Officials all do this, and most of them are even more ruthless than this.
Zhang Fei is also very aware of this, but this is very disadvantageous to him. If he is not allowed to play freely and is led by officials, he will not be able to win this lawsuit.
He suddenly became emotional, not out of vent, but premeditated.
He had intended to protect Weada in advance, and he did not reveal anything about Weada's confession, because as a victim, Weada testified for the murderer, which would definitely arouse suspicion.
Sima Guang will definitely question this point.
Zhang Fei is waiting for him here.
Moreover, he cleverly pulled the emperor in, which really made Sima Guang not know how to resist.
It was impossible for him to suppress the people of Erbi and make the ministers waver in their power to reject the emperor's decision. He did not even dare to take the risk and say a word.
The power of kings and ministers is a very delicate thing, and the other party is a stupid boy. If you continue to argue with him on this matter, God knows what he will say.
Sima Guang was very angry. He was criticized like this by a boy in front of so many colleagues, but he also had to be very generous. You are right, I admit my mistake.
This is for the emperor to see, and the emperor should be like this, accept advice with an open mind, and be able to correct his mistakes when he realizes them.
The reason why Wang Anshi laughed was because he knew Sima Guang so well. It was very difficult for Sima Guang to bow his head and give in.
Of course, it would be even harder to make Wang Anshi give in.
But having said that, just because Sima Guang has given up, it doesn't mean that he has given up completely. It just means that the situation is more equal, and everyone is reasonable and does not talk about official authority.
This is what Zhang Fei hopes to achieve.
Zhang Fei came to Wei Ata's side and whispered softly: "Wei Ata, don't be afraid. Everyone sitting here is a gentleman, and they are reasonable people."
"I...I'm not afraid, no...not afraid!" Weada said with trembling lips.
He was really not as scared as before, because he saw that Zhang Fei seemed to be quite powerful.
Zhang Fei asked: "Wei Ada, do you still remember where you were on the night of the crime?"
Wei Ada nodded and said: "I...I remember that I was keeping watch in the thatched shed beside my field."
Zhang Fei asked again: "Then can you remember what you were doing at that time?"
Weah Avenue: "I was sleeping at the time."
Zhang Fei asked: "Did you just fall asleep, or were you still asleep?"
Weada scratched his head and recalled: "It must have been when I was asleep. I...I slept soundly at that time."
When the main topic began, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi and other gentlemen felt drowsy after listening to it.
That's it?
This is not a case being investigated, it is simply the usual greetings from the neighbors.
But they didn't dare to be careless. This kid was digging holes everywhere, so they had to be careful.
Zhang Fei asked again: "Did you notice someone sneaking into your hut at that time?"
Weada shook his head.
Zhang Fei continued to ask: "Then when did you know that someone entered your hut and tried to hurt you with a knife?"
As he asked, Wei Ada was immersed in everything that happened that night, and inadvertently relaxed, saying: "I suddenly felt some pain in my back and arms, and then I woke up. At that time, I thought I was bitten by a snake. When I opened my eyes, I realized that someone was trying to kill me."
Zhang Fei nodded and asked, "That means you didn't have any resistance or defense before this."
Weiada nodded and said aggrievedly: "I didn't know someone would come to kill me."
Zhang Fei said: "You just said there was some pain, but as far as I know, the pain of a broken finger is a severe pain that can make people faint."
Weah Dao: "It was after I woke up that my fingers were cut off."
Zhang Fei said: "Can you tell me how your fingers were cut off by the murderer?"
Wei Ah Dao: "I saw her coming to chop with a knife, so I waved my hand to block her. That's how my finger was cut off."
Zhang Fei said: "What happens next?"
Weah Avenue: "She ran away after that, and I didn't even have time to see who she was."
Zhang Fei said: "Is this the whole process?"
Weada nodded.
All the officials, including Sima Guang, originally thought that the two of them were colluding to overturn their previous confessions. Otherwise, it would be impossible to reverse Ayun's case. But after listening to their questions and answers, Wei Ada said the same thing as before. It is enough to prove Ayun's crime of murder.
Sima Guang was very embarrassed. These questions and answers really made his face swollen.
Weada answered honestly.
This made the question he just asked seem like a villain's heart judging a gentleman's heart.
Sima Guang wondered, did they do this deliberately to embarrass me? This kid was so disgusting that he asked, "Are you done asking?"
"Xiaomin has finished asking."
Zhang Fei said: "Wei Ata's answer just now is enough to prove that Ayun has no intention of murder."
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment. Could it be that I am deaf and heard wrong? He said angrily: "You've already broken into a house with a knife and killed someone, yet you don't have any intention of murder?"
Zhang Fei said: "I have a piece of evidence to present for this."
Sima Guang nodded.
I saw Wei Aer coming to the hall with a roll of canvas.
The canvas was opened, and there was a human figure painted on it.
This is really unique.
Zhang Fei said: "Presiding judge, please take a look. This is the distribution map of the wounds on Wei Ada's body. This map was drawn by the monks of Dali Temple."
Sima Guang immediately looked at Xu Zun.
Xu Zun nodded and said: "I can guarantee that this picture is exactly the same as the wound on Wei Ada's body. Grand Bachelor Sima can send someone to verify the authenticity."
"That's not necessary."
Sima Guang believed that Xu Zun did not dare to lie about this matter, and asked Zhang Fei: "What does this mean?"
Zhang Fei said: "Please take a look at the presiding judge. Regarding Wei Ada's more than ten wounds, they are all distributed on the hands, legs, and back, and none of the wounds are on the vital points."
Sima Guang said: "If it hits the critical point, I'm afraid Wei Ada won't be able to stand here today."
Zhang Fei said: "According to what Wei Ata said, he was completely unaware that Ayun had entered the hay shed at that time, and he had no precautions. So in this case, Ayun cut more than ten swords, but none of them hit the vital point. Isn’t that strange?”
Sima Guang said: "It was already late at that time, and there were no lights on the fields. In addition, Ayun committed the attack for the first time. He was so nervous that he failed to hit the vital point. This is reasonable."
Zhang Fei said: "But as far as I know, Wei Ada has always had the habit of snoring when sleeping. It can be said that his snoring is like thunder. If Ayun sincerely intends to murder Wei Ada and beheads him, he will definitely be killed with a knife. But there is no wound above Weada's neck."
At this point, he paused for a moment and then said: "In addition, Wei Ada had more than ten wounds on his body. Except for the broken finger, the rest were all flesh wounds. He fully recovered in half a month.
As for the severed finger injury, Wei Ada had made it very clear just now. It was he who waved his hand to block the knife, and the combined force of the two forces caused the finger to be cut off. If he had not waved his hand, would he still have suffered this severed finger injury? Where is the pain?
Obviously not, but when Ayun saw Wei Ada cut off his fingers and severely injured him, he immediately ran away and did not continue to commit murder. All these circumstances are enough to show that Ayun had no intention of murder. "
Sima Guang immediately retorted: "Ayun is just a weak woman, how can she have the strength to kill someone? This wound is not deep and is not enough to make an argument."
Zhang Fei said: "But Xiaomin has sufficient evidence to prove that she is absolutely capable of killing, and is no less powerful than a man. If she really wanted to kill someone, even if she failed to hit the vital point due to the weather, it would still be enough to seriously injure Wei Ada. .”
Sima Guang asked: "What proof do you have?"
Zhang Fei asked: "How much does the presiding judge think Xiaomin weighs?"
Sima Guang was stunned by the question and said, "How do I know this?"
Zhang Fei said: "Xiaomin weighs about 130 pounds, I don't know if the presiding judge approves it."
Sima Guang looked at Zhang Fei. Although he was thin, he could not stand up to his height. He nodded and said, "Absolutely, but why do you ask this?"
Zhang Fei said: "The presiding judge must not forget that Ayun rescued Xiaomin halfway after escaping from the crime scene, and Xiaomin was in a state of drowning at the time. If she was just a weak woman, how could she save a hundred-year-old woman?" The thirty-pound drowning man was rescued and brought to shore."
Many officials were whispering to each other and discussing in low voices.
Maybe they don't understand, but when it comes to common sense about drowning, everyone still knows a little bit about it.
Without a handful of strength, it is impossible to save the person.
Zhang Fei said: "This is enough to prove that Ayun is completely capable of killing and has the environment to kill. Only because she has no intention to kill, Wei Ada can survive."
Sima Guang immediately questioned: "But if she had no intention of killing, why did she bring a knife to assassinate Wei Ada? The evidence is conclusive, and she herself has confessed. She cannot be judged because she did not succeed in the murder. No murder in mind.”
Zhang Fei nodded with a smile and said: "The presiding judge is right, why Ayun brought a knife to Wei Ada's hayloft to chop Wei Ada, what was her motive and what was her purpose? , this starts with the case of Fang Datian using marriage to make money, and the whole story of this case stems from this."
