Fang Yun looked at Ji Zhibai with an astonished expression. "Manager Ji, I know you didn't study legalism, but I can't imagine that a grand scholar like you would say such twisted words. ¤If all human officials were like you, then the human race would be in chaos! "
"Ridiculous! What evidence do you have to say that I'm twisted? "Ji Zhibai said proudly.
Fang Yundao said, "First, Cripple Xing was in the wrong when he played with the ox. Why should he let the innocent Zhang Yuanwai compensate? No matter how Zhang Yuanwai normally acts, what wrong did he do in this case? Do you understand the nature of this case? You judged a victim who lost his ox to be in the wrong and let him compensate the wrongdoer. How absurd is this? You're treating the law as a piece of paper! What is good? Getting the best of both worlds is good. You harmed an innocent person to compensate another. That's evil! What is good? What is the best of both worlds? The county magistrate should have reformed Zhang Yuanwai and let him be kind. He should have taken the initiative to help Cripple Xing and praised Zhang Yuanwai's good deeds throughout the county! Using power to force people to do good is evil. Falsely accusing the innocent is the greatest evil in the world! "
"You …"
Fang Yun rudely interrupted Ji Zhibai's words, "If Zhang Yuanwai is unkind and has committed evil deeds, the county magistrate can reprimand him and punish him according to the law. However, if you choose to punish him for an innocent matter, you will be reversing the principles and violating the laws of etiquette!"
Ji Zhibai still wanted to refute, but Fang Yun immediately said, "Second, even a ten year old child knows that if one does something wrong, one must admit it and bear the consequences. Cripple Xing and you are both adults. How can you not understand this principle? As a county magistrate, you can't distinguish right from wrong and invert black from white. Is this how you educate the people? It's simply ridiculous! "
"Third! You think that Cripple Xing can't live because of his injury. Then, before he was injured, he lived very well? No, let me tell you. He idles around and his neighbors complain. He can't live anymore because of two incompetent people. First, he was lazy and incompetent. Second, you, as the county magistrate, are incompetent. No matter what, you can't blame it on Zhang Yuanwai! Due to these three reasons, this official will definitely report this matter to the Punishment Hall. Not only will you be charged with dereliction of duty, but you will also be charged with framing Zhang Yuanwai! But … "
Fang Yun dragged his voice as he scanned the surroundings. Finally, he stared at Ji Zhibai and said, "But! The first three reasons are unclear, but the fourth one is especially disgusting! "
"You …" Ji Zhibai was so angry that his hair stood on end. He was the top scholar of the country, the manager of the Ministry of Personnel, and the disciple of the Left Prime Minister. It was a great humiliation for him to be criticized as useless in public.
Fang Yun said without any trace of politeness, "Harming the innocent is one thing, but that cripple Xing said something about Zhang Yuanwai not daring to do anything to him. You even whitewashed ignorance, ignorance, and incompetence as benevolence, righteousness, and humanity. Instead of being ashamed, you take pride in it. You've read so many books! Others call you a pig-like teammate, but today, on behalf of the people of Ning An County, I want to call you a pig-like county magistrate! "
"You … you … you …" Ji Zhibai pointed at Fang Yun, his whole body trembling. Suddenly, there was a slight cracking sound from between his eyebrows.
The literary palace cracked open.
"Bastard Fang Yun, this official and you are irreconcilable!" Ji Zhibai said and fainted.
Fang Yun was stunned. With Ji Zhibai's ability, it was impossible for the literary palace to crack because of his scolding. If Ji Zhibai was in the wrong, the literary gall should have cracked. After a moment. Fang Yun suddenly understood.
Previously, Ji Zhibai had angered the three great scholars and caused the literary palace to tremble. Originally, it was nothing much. But now, he came to provoke the literary palace again. Naturally, something would happen, and no one could be blamed.
The literary palace was different from the literary gall. The literary gall was difficult to heal, but the literary palace was relatively easy to repair. As long as it was not attacked by the weak water, it was not a big deal to have a crack.
The officials of Ning An County looked at Fang Yun, their hearts filled with reverence. This year's Grand Scholar scolded last year's top scholar, and a seventh rank official injured a sixth rank official. Luckily, Ji Zhibai's cultivation was strong and his heart was firm. If it was an ordinary Grand Scholar, it would not be as simple as the literary palace cracking.
Ao Huang snorted and said, "What do you mean by showing off in front of an expert? This is showing off in front of an expert!"
All the officials looked at Ao Huang in surprise. They increasingly felt that this True Dragon, who was usually unruly, was actually very smart. Ji Zhibai had criticized Fang Yun's judgment in front of Fang Yun's office. Wasn't that the same as playing carpentry in front of Lu Ban's door?
Fang Yundao said, "Ji Zhibai is an official of the imperial court after all. Immediately send the best doctor to treat him, and the medical expenses will be paid by the county government. Deputy Tao, this matter cannot be neglected. You will be in charge. "
"Yes, sir." Tao Dingnian left quickly.
Fang Yun returned to the office and continued to deal with government affairs. Ao Huang followed behind and whispered, "Fang Yun, Ji Zhibai is here to beat us at our own game. With Ji Zhibai's ability, even if we deduced that Zhu Yueming was killed, even if the military chief came, he would not have enough evidence. "
"I never thought of using a case to bring down Ji Zhibai. Take it slow. As long as he stays in Ning An County, everything will be easy to solve!"
Ao Huang's eyes lit up and said, "Yes! Now that he is in Ning An County, it is no longer up to him! However, it doesn't sound right for you to make things difficult for him. "
"Mount Liu and he had the nerve to force me to Ning An County, so I have the nerve to make things difficult for him!"
"Yes, yes, yes, I will give him a taste of his own medicine! I like it! However, did you plan this from the start? First, you lure the snake out of its hole, then use the Punishment Hall as an experiment to establish your foundation. Then, you will completely control Ning An County, and finally force Ji Zhibai to come here? "Ao Huang said.
"Take a guess." Fang Yun smiled slightly.
Ao Huang chuckled.
Not long after, a Legalist scholar came and handed over a stack of documents.
Fang Yun took a look. It turned out that the bailiffs who had gone to investigate the case of the abduction of women had been harassed by the local tyrants and the villagers. They had not found anything and had returned in a sorry state.
"Order them to investigate from the buyer." Fang Yun said.
"Yes!"
Fang Yun continued to read the documents.
Like ancient Huaxia, Sheng Yuan Continent allowed human trafficking to a certain extent. For example, selling and selling was not a crime, but trafficking was prohibited. Furthermore, the crackdown on trafficking was extremely strict.
In ancient Huaxia, the punishment for human traffickers was the highest. During the Han Dynasty, it was dismemberment. During the Tang Dynasty, it was hanging. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was death by a thousand cuts.
However, in Sheng Yuan Continent, the punishment depended on the severity of the case. Fang Yun was currently collecting evidence of the traffickers' crimes and deciding on the punishment. It would be difficult to close the case in a short period of time. This was also the reason why Ji Zhibai had passed the case to him.
Fang Yun temporarily put the case aside and continued to deal with the heavy workload of public affairs, such as carrying out a strict crackdown and promoting hygiene.
Ji Zhibai had been recuperating from his injuries. Only those who were close to him could see him. Fang Yun did not care.
On the 27th of June, Fang Yun was dealing with public affairs when he suddenly heard the sound of chaotic footsteps from outside. A young bailiff rushed in and gasped for breath. "Reporting … reporting to my lord, there has been a murder in the city!"
"What? Who did it? "Fang Yun put down the book and quickly stood up.
A strange look of panic flashed across the bailiff's face. He whispered, "It was Shopkeeper Gong from the grain store in the east of the city. He killed his wife and son."
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