Chapter 122

Dai Tongzhi hid behind the shield and shouted, "Good! I will go and ask my daughter about what happened! Zhang Yi, if my daughter is innocent, then we will settle the debt of you leading troops to besiege my residence in front of the prefectural magistrate! Even if you are a member of the Zhang family, you cannot bully others too much! "

Dai Chonghua said these words and climbed down from the ladder. He ordered the guards, "Guard it for me! If they dare to attack my residence, you must stop them at all costs. Do not allow them to take one step into my manor! "

The guards loudly agreed, and Dai Chonghua hurriedly ran to the back of the residence. Pu Jie had helped Dai Chan 'er escape back to the Dai residence and was originally here. On the way back, Dai Chonghua had already considered a few possibilities. He ordered people to call Pu Zongji over as well, so the father and son were both in the guest room of the Dai residence.

Under the escort of a group of bodyguards, Dai Chonghua went straight to the guest house. When he arrived at the door, he didn't even think before lifting his leg and kicking the door open with a loud bang. Dai Chonghua then rushed in aggressively.

After Pu Zongji came back in a daze, Pu Jie saw his father's ugly expression and hurriedly asked for the reason. Pu Zongji was facing his own flesh and blood, so how could he say that he wanted him to die for him?

However, Dai Tongzhi's words were definitely not a threat. If he was not willing to agree to Dai Tongzhi's conditions and caused Dai Tongzhi's precious daughter to be killed, he believed that Dai Tongzhi would not just kill his entire family in his grief and indignation. At that time, everything that Dai Tongzhi would do would be even more cruel than the threats he had made.

A chieftain was a local tyrant, and a local tyrant was more tyrannical and unscrupulous than a real emperor. Perhaps some of the chieftains and big-headed people were even more powerful than the chieftains, causing the chieftains to be somewhat afraid. However, that did not include him. Ever since he had lost his land and people, and under this abnormal political situation, his dependence on the chieftains could only be strengthened and not weakened.

Pu Jie asked again and again, and Pu Zongji could only reluctantly tell him the truth. When Pu Jie heard this, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Although he was very filial, he was still so young. How could he be willing to give up his life? If it was his biological father who was being hunted, perhaps he could die for him. But why should he be the scapegoat when Dai Tongzhi's daughter made a mistake?

However, could Dai Tongzhi's threat be ignored? Dai Tongzhi said that if he did not follow his instructions, he would kill his entire family. This was not a lie. Dai Tongzhi could definitely do it. Moreover, no one would stand up for him to defend him.

What was a chieftain? When the chieftain's house was built with tiles, the natives could only use straw and mud to make the roof, even if they had money. When the chieftain went out, if the natives did not kneel down, they would be killed on the spot like chickens. So that day in the Yu Family village, Yu Junting confidently and confidently believed that she had tacitly allowed her bodyguards to whip the little girl who had offended her, and that she was already showing mercy beyond the law. But if you did not kneel in front of the Emperor, whoever dared to say they wanted to chop your head would immediately be drowned by the spittle of the officials.

If you did not kneel in front of the Emperor, whoever dared to say they wanted to chop your head would immediately be drowned by the spittle of the officials. They could beat people with planks and kill them if they wanted to. Even the Emperor did not have that much freedom, but the chieftains could.

Even though the Dai tribe had a high degree of Han culture and rarely used such strict and harsh methods, but if Dai Tongzhi was determined, he would definitely do what he said. In theory, in this tribe, other than the chieftains, natives and slaves, they were all slaves of the Dai tribe and could be killed.

Just as the father and son were in a state of panic, Dai Chonghua rushed in with a murderous look on his face. Seeing the Pu father and son, he immediately shouted: "What do you two think? Do you agree to my conditions? "

Pu Zongji knelt on the ground with a 'putong' and kowtowed like pounding garlic: "Daren, please have mercy, please have mercy!"

Dai Tongzhi smiled coldly and looked at Pu Jie, asking: "What do you say?"

Pu Jie's knees softened and he also knelt down, trembling: "Please have mercy, Daren!"

Dai Tongzhi lightly exhaled, saying: "Zhang Yi is just outside the residence and has already surrounded my residence with his troops. Do you know about this?"

The Pu father and son did not reply. Dai Tongzhi turned around and walked out. As he walked, he ordered in a low voice, "Tie them up. When my daughter is taken away, behead them. Tomorrow, capture the entire Pu family, regardless of age or age. The men are to be thrown into Jinjiang and the women are to be sold to prostitutes! "

Pu Zongji's body trembled and Pu Jie's face was as white as paper. Just as Dai Tongzhi took one step out of the door, Pu Jie, who was being held down by the guards, finally broke down and shouted: "Daren, Daren! This lowly one is willing to pay for First Miss's crimes, willing to pay for First Miss's crimes! "

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Trapped in the Dai residence, Zhang Yi waited outside for a long time without any news. Unable to restrain himself, he ordered his men to storm the Dai residence. In the end, they were stopped by a rain of arrows and suffered some casualties. Zhang Yi became even more furious and ordered his men to dismantle some doors and beds to use as shields. Just as he was about to launch another attack, he saw the lanterns on the lintel of the door light up again.

Seeing this, Zhang Yi stopped his men from making a ruckus and stared at the top of the lintel. A moment later, Dai Chonghua's figure appeared again. Standing on a high vantage point, he shouted at Zhang Yi from afar: "Zhang Yi, this Dai has investigated the matter you mentioned. The one who killed your son is Pu Jie of the Pu family, not my daughter!"

Zhang Yi was taken aback and roared: "Bullsh * t! Who does the Pu brat think he is? How dare he harm my son? Dai Chonghua, are you trying to frame others just to protect your own daughter? "

Among this group of second generation officials, Pu Jie's family status was the lowest. Therefore, although they were mixed together, it was difficult to talk about equality. Pu Jie played the role of a servant boy who ran errands and flattered them. Even so, the fact that he was able to sneak into this circle was enough to make the other youths envious.

If it weren't for today's incident, Pu Jie being so familiar with this group of future rulers of the chieftain class, his future development would far surpass many of his peers who were standing at the same starting line. But any opportunity was accompanied by risk. The greater the opportunity, the greater the risk. Now that someone's life was at stake, others had enough strength to protect themselves, but he would inevitably become the scapegoat.

Dai Tongzhi sneered and said: "The Pu brat dares not harm your son, but do you think my daughter dares? I have asked very clearly, your son climbed to the top of the pagoda, and seeing only my daughter there, he had evil intentions, and wanted to molest her. You should know the relationship between the Pu family and the Dai family. The Pu brat naturally stepped forward to stop him. In the midst of the shoving, your son lost his footing and fell down the tower. That is the truth. "

When Zhang Yi heard this, he couldn't help but be skeptical. The main reason was that Dai Chan 'er and his son were friends, and she was a thirteen-year-old girl. He couldn't think of any reason for Dai Chan' er to push his son down the tower. How could she have the strength to push his son down the tower?

"Dai Tongzhi's words are reasonable. Could it be that my son really wanted to molest his daughter? If Pu Jie saw it, there is no way he wouldn't protect his daughter. What if he lost his footing during the shoving … Pu Jie is also an eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy. He is about the same age as my son and is stronger than my son … "

When Zhang Yi thought of this, his momentum weakened a little. He shouted, "This is only your daughter's side of the story. How can you be sure?"

Dai Chonghua immediately said, "Pu Jie is now in my residence. I have already interrogated him. It is the same as what my son said!"

Zhang Yi's eyes turned and he said, "Hand over Pu Jie. I will personally interrogate him!"

Dai Chonghua looked up at the sky and laughed. "Hand over Pu Jie? Zhang Yi, you don't know the truth. You sent troops to besiege my residence and hurt my servants. Do you think that I, Dai, am so easy to bully? I will settle this score with you in front of the prefectural magistrate!

Although your son's crime is not worthy of death, he was the one who molested me first. Pu Jie did it to save my daughter. I have to make this clear! If I hand him over to you, who knows if you will confess under torture just to protect your son. Let us meet at the prefectural yamen tomorrow morning! "

Zhang Yi still wanted to say more. Dai Tongzhi raised his voice and said, "My home is right here. Are you still afraid that I will run away? That's all I have to say. Tomorrow, you and I will fight this lawsuit in the prefectural yamen! At this moment, forgive me for not accompanying you! "With that, Dai Chonghua flung his sleeves and climbed down the ladder again.

Seeing his confident and confident appearance, Zhang Yi believed him even more. Regardless of whether his son was at fault or not, someone had to pay for his son's life. However, if it was really as Dai Tongzhi said, then he would have no justification to continue attacking the Dai residence. Therefore, Zhang Yi hesitated again and again. He was not willing to withdraw his troops, but it was not good to continue attacking. Just like that, he was at a deadlock.

At dawn, Ye Xiaotian rode his horse and left his residence at the foot of Eastern Mountain.

This place was located to the east of the prefectural yamen. Therefore, this mountain was called Eastern Mountain, and Eastern Mountain Temple was built on top of it. There were some villas and manors at the foot of the mountain, which were all owned by wealthy families. However, they usually lived in the west of the city, including the Dai residence. Therefore, the commotion yesterday was not heard by Ye Xiaotian who lived in the east of the city.

"Ah! Today's weather is pretty good. It's sunny and breezy … "Ye Xiaotian said cheerfully as he welcomed the beautiful spring scenery. Su Xuntian immediately said," I hope that someone will come to court today. "

Hua Yunfei secretly blamed Su Xuntian for spoiling the mood. He was afraid that Ye Xiaotian would be depressed, so he quickly smiled and said, "The weather is so good. It's obviously a good sign. Our interrogation hall will definitely open today."

Mao Wenzhi grinned widely and said, "That's great. Hahaha, I've always been the one being beaten by the yamen runners. Now that I'm wearing the attire of the yamen, I haven't spanked anyone's buttocks yet. My big stick has been thirsting for it for a long time!"

Li Qiuchi smiled and comforted them, "Don't worry. We've already released the notice yesterday. If there's going to be a lawsuit, they'll probably hire someone to write it first. Therefore, it's normal for there to be a lack of activity yesterday. If Li's prediction is correct, someone will come to court today. "

As they spoke, they arrived at the entrance of the yamen. Looking at the situation in front of the yamen, Li Qiuchi was momentarily stunned. He realized that he was quite qualified to be a counselor even if he wasn't a counselor. If he wasn't a counselor, his business as a physiognomist would also be very popular. His jinx was really too accurate.