Chapter 522

As soon as Zhang Yuhan saw Yu Junting, her expression turned ugly as she said: "County Supervisor Yu, the Chieftains have violated the law and can be punished with gold as a substitute for their crimes. This is a privilege bestowed upon the Chieftains by the heavens. County Supervisor Yu is also a Chieftain. Are you going to lead the others to break the law and destroy your own backing? "

Yu Junting glared at Zhang Yuhan. She originally wanted to wait for Ye Xiaotian to be rebuffed and then obediently beg her to help him clean up his mess. Who knew that these people did not cause trouble for Ye Xiaotian. Instead, they thought that she was the one behind this and came to make things difficult for her. Where did this come from?

Father Xiang stepped forward and bowed to Yu Junting, pleading: "County Supervisor Yu, our families have been neighbors for generations. Our ancestors even had marriages. In this way, you also have the blood of the Xiang family in you. And the blood of the Yu family also flows in my Xiang family's body. My son is stubborn and mischievous and committed a grave mistake. I am willing to punish him with gold as a substitute for his crimes. County Supervisor Yu, why must you make things difficult for everyone? "

Yu Junting angrily said: "What nonsense are you all talking about? Do you think that this official incited Ye Xiaotian to do this? That man surnamed Ye is famous for being unmoved by force or persuasion. If you don't believe me, you can go to Hulu County and ask around. Who doesn't know that this man surnamed Ye is like a mad dog? As long as you are bitten by him, you can forget about getting him to let go. What is it about? "

Zhang Yuhan and the rest only thought that this was an excuse and did not believe her. Yu Chen stepped forward again and said: "County Supervisor Yu Yu, the Prefectural Magistrate is ill. Hulu County's government affairs are all handled by the County Supervisor. Now that Ye Xiaotian insists on executing my son, if this matter really goes to court, both you and I will lose face. I hope that Lord County Supervisor Yu can mediate this matter. "

Father Zhang, Father Wu, and the rest looked at Yu Junting coldly and quietly waited for her to speak. Yu Junting originally hoped that Ye Xiaotian would have no choice but to rely on her. Now that she has to speak to Ye Xiaotian on behalf of these people, she does not know whether to laugh or cry.

Yu Junting gloomily said: "I, Yu Junting, dare to take responsibility for my actions. If this is really my idea, do you think I dare not admit it? Do you think I am afraid of you? Forget it, I will help you to speak. However, those sons of yours really should be disciplined. Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you're from a noble family. If you really incite a revolt, everyone will suffer! "

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Over at the Interrogation Hall, Li Qiuchi pondered for a long time before realization dawned on him and he whispered to Ye Xiaotian, "I understand now! So it turns out that Dong Weng wants to make use of this matter to do Governor Yu a favor. Not bad, not bad. Governor Yu is now the number one person in Tongren. If she accepts Dong Weng's favor, it will definitely be of great help to Dong Weng's future.

Ye Xiaotian glanced at him and said calmly, "Mr. Li, after seeing someone's beauty, you entered the room and committed violence in public. After that, you acted as if nothing had happened, completely unafraid of the law. Such behavior is even worse than bandits. If this kind of scum is not punished, will the common people still have a way to live in the future? "

Li Qiuchi felt something was wrong with his words and said in surprise: "What? Does Dongweng really plan to punish Zhang Daoyun and the rest?"

Ye Xiaotian's face darkened and did not speak. Li Qiuchi said in surprise: "You must not! Dongweng, the family of a chieftain enjoys special privileges. If a chieftain wants to kill someone, he does not need to ask for an imperial edict! The death of a chieftain's father is not something to worry about! The peasants and commoners under the jurisdiction of the chieftain, their happiness, happiness, and safety were all tied to their masters, like slaves and servants. Buying, selling, transferring, gifting, they were like cattle and sheep.

If a chieftain wants to marry, the commoners will not dare to do so within three years. Even the Emperor does not have the right to forbid the commoners from marrying when he has an empress. But a chieftain can set such a rule. What is a chieftain? This is a chieftain.

Daren, you must think this through. This is Guizhou, not the Central Plains. According to the law, a chieftain can use gold and silver to atone for his crimes. This is also recognized by the imperial court. Even if Dongweng sentences them to death, the imperial court will not approve it. Why should Dongweng be a futile villain? "

Ye Xiaotian said word by word: "If the imperial court does not approve, then that is the imperial court's matter. I cannot go against my conscience and buy favor with the nobles just because the imperial court does not approve, and ignore the suffering of the common people. "

Li Qiuchi advised: "Dongweng is not a stubborn person, how can he be so inflexible? Dongweng was able to bring them to the court for interrogation and cause these nobles to lose a lot of face. This has already demonstrated the power of our interrogation hall and Dongweng's strong style. This is enough, it is better to stop while you are ahead! "

Ye Xiaotian shook his head coldly and said: "If I am not a law-enforcement officer, when I hear about this matter, I will at most scold the heavens for being unfair. I will not stand up for them and be a person who sees injustice on the road. But since I am a law-enforcement officer, I cannot be a muddle-headed official. You have seen how miserable the Luo family is. How can I ignore my conscience for the sake of my future? "

Li Qiuchi was anxious. Previously, he only thought that Ye Xiaotian wanted to use this matter to make a name for the interrogation hall. Later, he thought further and thought that Ye Xiaotian wanted to use this matter to sell a favor to the County Supervisor, so that he could hug the County Supervisor's thigh and enjoy the shade of a big tree. Who would have thought that Ye Xiaotian actually wanted to punish Zhang Daoyun and the others severely?

At this time, Li Qiuchi remembered that when he was invited to Gourd County by Meng Qingwei, Ye Xiaotian was just a fake Warden. Yet, he dared to make an enemy out of Meng Qingwei, the County Magistrate, and Qi Mu, the arrogant local tyrant.

This Ye Xiaotian was not a slick and slick official. He was clearly a stubborn donkey. Li Qiuchi thought about the possible consequences of Ye Xiaotian's insistence and couldn't help but worry. He tried to persuade Ye Xiaotian, but how could Ye Xiaotian listen?

At this time, Advisor Wen rushed to the main hall and said to Ye Xiaotian: "Senior Prosecutor, County Supervisor Yu has an important matter to discuss with you!" At this time, Ye Xiaotian had just escorted the five criminals away and was about to arrange for the Luo father and daughter to return to the village. When he heard this, he ordered them to wait at the side and went to see County Supervisor Yu.

Yu Junting asked someone to bring Zhang Yuhan and the others to the small hall for the time being. He waited with Dai Tongzhi in the hall. When Ye Xiaotian arrived, Yu Junting invited him to take a seat. Looking at him from top to bottom, he lightly sighed and said: "My Tongren Province actually has such a good official like you, I really have a whole new level of respect for you."

Ye Xiaotian said: "County Supervisor Daren summoned this lowly official. Do you still want to recruit me?"

Yu Junting shook his head and said: "Everyone has their own aspirations, I will not force you. Besides, I really do not dare to use a person like you. "

Ye Xiaotian smiled and said: "Then, County Supervisor Yu must have been entrusted by Zhang Tu She, Imperial Judge Yu and the others to be their lobbyist?"

Yu Junting's eyebrows furrowed and he angrily said: "Lobbyist? Senior Prosecutor Ye dares to be so disrespectful to this official, who do you think you are? "

Ye Xiaotian immediately stood up and bowed, saying: "So County Supervisor Daren summoned me not because of today's case. This lowly official has misunderstood County Supervisor Daren, please forgive me, forgive me. "

Yu Junting's face reddened and he was immediately choked and speechless.

Sitting to the side, Dai Tongzhi quickly changed the subject: "Daren Ye, to be honest, County Supervisor Daren summoned you because of today's case, but it is not to be a lobbyist for Zhang Daoyun and the others. It is out of concern for you. Daren Ye, Zhang Daoyun and the others have indeed committed a great crime. Daren Ye wants to punish them according to the law, it is reasonable! However, the law also stipulates that the Chieftain's family has the power to kill the people under their rule. Even if they kill someone without reason, they can still pay for the crime with gold. The saying of 'a prince breaking the law is the same as the people' does not work here. "

Ye Xiaotian said in a powerful and resonant voice, "Dai Tongzhi, there's no need to say anything more. I already understand your good intentions. I also know that even if this case is reported to the court, it is very likely that it will only result in a severe reprimand and a fine. But that is not something I can control. Right now, this case is still in my hands. I will not do anything against my conscience, I will not be a person against my conscience! "

Yu Junting coldly said: "You know what the result will be, but you still do not know how to be flexible. Other than offending many nobles and losing your footing in Tongren, what other benefits do you have? What utter stupidity! "

Ye Xiaotian glanced at her and said: "This lowly official still remembers that County Supervisor Daren praised me for being shameless and cunning yesterday. How did it become utter stupidity today?"

Yu Junting rolled her eyes and coldly said: "That is my mistake."

Dai Chonghua bitterly smiled: "Imperial Official Ye, you have a righteous heart. Seeing Zhang Daoyun and the others' atrocities, it is normal for you to hate them. But even if you are happy for a moment, so what? Was it just for the two or three months it would take for the documents to be sent back and forth, so that they would have to suffer in prison?

If you stop here and save the faces of the officials, I believe that if you ask them to take out more gold and silver as ransom, they will also be willing. Think about it, that girl has already been violated. Can you turn back time and save her from her suffering?

Now that her reputation is ruined, it will be difficult for her to marry into a good family. She has an old father and mother, she only has one daughter and no one else to rely on. Now that something like this has happened, how will she live in the future? If she has the ransom money from the five families, her family will no longer have to worry about food and clothing.

Think about it, is it better for them to do this, or is it better to insist on making a futile effort? Moreover, after this incident, Official Ye will definitely not be able to establish a foothold here. At that time, how many people, who you have the ability to uphold justice for, will lose a part of the sky? Official Ye, by doing this, is there really any benefit for the victim girl, or … is it just to satisfy your desire for fame? "

Under Yu Junting's forceful suppression, Ye Xiaotian was able to remain unmoved. Dai Chonghua's persuasion from the victim's point of view moved Ye Xiaotian's heart. Yes, no matter what, this case has already happened and some things can no longer be undone. Moreover, even if it is reported to the imperial court, it will only cause the five families to lose face. Will the Emperor punish them? In the eyes of the Emperor, is the loyalty of the tribe leaders more important or redress for the grievances of a small family?

With the legal basis of 'ransom money to replace the crime', one can imagine what the Emperor will choose. What is the meaning of his insistence? Perhaps it is really as Dai Tongzhi said, it is better to let the Luo family receive more compensation. One must know that based on the power of the Zhang, Xiang and the other families, if they really put the five thugs in prison, they will not suffer …

Ye Xiaotian unconsciously wavered.