Behind me is the earth

"What?"

"Chen Xun was caught in the Xicheng County Yamen?"

"Didn't you watch Chen Xun take the Death Pill?"

Yue Lang looked at the shadow angrily and yelled angrily.

"Sir, my subordinates really watched Chen Xun take the Death Pill, and wrote a confession, taking everything on himself."

Shadow knelt on the ground in confusion.

He didn't know why Chen Xun didn't die.

The stage for committing suicide out of fear of crime has clearly been set up for him, so why does Chen Xun not know whether to live or die?

Do you have to have his wife and children die with him without a burial place to be satisfied?

Yue Lang paced back and forth, spinning around anxiously.

"Master, even if Chen Xun is caught, he will not dare to reveal the master's secrets for a short time. As long as nothing happens to the master, his wife and children will be fine. If something happens to the master, his whole family will die without a burial. A road to land.

Chen Xun is a smart man, I think he knows what to do. "

Shadow said.

"Haha, I know people but not their hearts. I still don't understand things until now. I'm not afraid that he wants to live, but I'm afraid that he doesn't know how to live or die!"

Yue Lang finally stopped: "Prepare the sedan and go to Xicheng County Yamen!"

"Master, you..."

Shadow's eyes widened.

He didn't expect that the master would personally come forward for such a thing.

The fat maid next to her had already gone out to call someone to prepare the sedan chair.

"Go to Mr. Chen's house and give this to him."

Yue Lang handed a piece of paper to Shadow and hurried away.

Shadow looked at the paper and saw that it was empty.

He knew that this was a secret message that needed to be soaked in a special potion to reveal the text.

He stuffed the paper into his pocket, jumped up to the roof with a slight jump, and his whole body became one with the surrounding objects and colors, disappearing from the eyes of the people around him.

In the Xicheng County Government Office, Chen Xun had been escorted to the lobby.

This is Qiao Minshan and Meng Jin. In order to prevent the people behind Chen Xun from using unscrupulous tricks, they deliberately chose to conduct a public trial in the county government lobby!

Meng Jingao was sitting in the lobby of the county government office, under the plaque hanging high in the mirror.

Qiao Minshan sat at the bottom of the jury.

"You go outside and sound the gong."

Meng Jin looked at the government officials standing on the left and right, pointed to the shift leader on his left and gave instructions.

The squad leader responded, picked up the gong and ran towards the door.

A row of militiamen stood outside the gate of the county government, carrying guns and holding their heads high. It has attracted some idle people to come and watch.

With the gong banging "boom, boom, boom, boom", it seemed like a showman, which attracted a lot of people to watch.

The gate of the county government office was wide open. The people followed the guidance, walked through the corridor, passed through the Yimen, and arrived outside the lobby door. There was a wooden fence blocking the people's footsteps, but the lobby could be clearly seen through the wooden fence. Everything inside.

Not long after, the people who poured in had already surrounded the entrance of the county government hall.

It's like being an observer during a public trial in a court on Earth.

It can enhance the public's supervision and transparency of cases, guide public opinion, improve people's legal literacy, and have a certain deterrent effect on the organizations behind the scenes.

Perhaps the influence of ordinary people is very small, but no matter how small it is, it is still part of the influence. As long as the masterminds behind the scenes can be more cautious, their chances of winning will be greater.

"Who is that person being pinned to the ground? He looks like a big shot!"

"Kneeling there, his back is so straight, like an official."

"Must be a dog officer!"

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense! Be careful of trouble coming from your mouth!"

The lively crowd was having fun, and there was no serious atmosphere at all.

Until there was a "pop", Meng Jin slapped the gavel in his hand on the table: "Quiet!"

"mighty!!!"

The government officials lined up on both sides lit water and fire sticks and chanted long sounds in their mouths, suppressing the chatter of the people outside.

Although Meng Jin has only been in Jinshan County for one year, he has a good official reputation and is prestigious among the people. As he spoke, the people who were chattering and playing outside suddenly became quiet, and their eyes focused on him.

At this time, the sun was shining brightly in the lobby, and the smooth ground reflected the light onto the "upright light" hanging high behind it. Under the clear picture of Haiyan River, Meng Jin was sitting on the official hat chair. Under the black gauze hat was a He has a serious face with Chinese characters.

Although his face is young, he gives people a very trustworthy feeling.

"Who is this person in the hall?"

Meng Jin asked.

"Chen Xun, commander of the Army and Horse Division of Jinshan County, Chujiang Province!"

Meng Yunbo finished speaking loudly in the hall, and the people outside the fence were in an uproar.

He is really an official!

Although most people don't know which department the Military and Horse Department is, and how senior the commander of the Military and Horse Department is.

However, cracking down on corrupt officials and watching dog officials in trouble are still things that the people like to hear and see. Immediately, the mood of the onlookers became more full, and both pairs of ears pricked up.

"What crime was committed?"

Meng Jin asked.

"Train private soldiers, cultivate criminal organizations, and smuggle green fruit poison!"

Meng Yunbo said loudly, but temporarily concealed the private firearms. This involves the Ministry of National Defense and cannot be heard publicly here.

Meng Jin looked at Chen Xun, who was tightly bound by the steel rope.

Because this person is a dark warrior, in addition to the steel rope, he was also given Ruanjin powder after he was caught, causing him to lose his strength. At this time, he had no strength and was still carrying heavy iron shackles. .

But this person is also tough, and he still maintains his last dignity.

"Chen Xun, do you need to defend yourself?"

Meng Jin stared at Chen Xun with a pair of sharp eyes.

"Why do I need to defend myself? I am a third-grade official, and my position is higher than your Xicheng County Magistrate. What qualifications do you have to judge me? You are just relying on your background in Wuzhou Province. Since in this world There are no more rules, so why bother trying to impose a crime?

It's up to you what crime you want to be sentenced for! "

Chen Xun raised his head, stared at Meng Jin, and said loudly.

"Wise words and seductive words!"

Naturally, Meng Jin would not fall into Chen Xun's language trap and argue with him about his qualifications for trial.

A row of alarms: "Read the evidence!"

Meng Yunbo took out the confession and read it loudly: "Chen Xun, the military commander of Jinshan County, Chujiang Province, secretly established a carriage gang and recruited 1,426 thugs to engage in robbing homes, collecting protection fees, kidnapping, and robbing roads. , robbery, murder, illegal transactions and other multiple crimes!

And at Jinyan Villa outside the city, 500 private soldiers and 46 diners, including 14 monsters, were kept in captivity to assist the horse and cart gangs in engaging in criminal activities.

Do you recognize these? "

"Ah."

Chen Xun sneered.

However, the people outside the fence suddenly became furious.

Those green fruit trades are far away to them.

But the carriage and horse gang is very close to them. Robbery and extortion, collecting protection fees, robbery on the road, as well as the occasional news that someone's daughter was robbed or a member of a family was kidnapped, are all related to this carriage gang!

Now that they heard that this chariot and horse gang was actually founded by Chen Xun, the people's opinion of him suddenly changed sharply. Their eyes were full of anger, and they wanted to push him to the market entrance and chop off his head!

Meng Jin glanced at Qiao Minshan, who was sitting at the bottom, and Qiao Minshan nodded slightly to him.

Meng Jin looked at Chen Xun again and sneered: "If he is stubborn, give him some tricks."

"yes!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand, and immediately the surrounding militiamen brought in torture instruments.

These torture instruments don't look very cruel, but the level of pain is no less than those in the torture chamber.

A towel and a copper basin filled with clean water. Zhou Xun stood nearby and watched Chen Xun being turned over and pressed on a bench.

Zhou Xun took the towel and put it into the copper basin to soak it.

Then it covered Chen Xun's face.

Chen Xun was a little confused when he looked at the towel and basin at first. When the wet towel covered his face, the suffocation feeling made him subconsciously open his mouth to breathe hard and swallow. At this time, Zhou Xun picked up the copper basin and moved towards the towel. Pour it down.

A large amount of water was sucked into Chen Xun's throat, lungs, and trachea. He couldn't help coughing and vomiting. The fear of suffocation and death filled his heart. The indescribable pain kept impacting his brain as time passed.

The lungs and trachea were burning, and a large amount of thick nasal mucus was secreted.

For a moment, fear overwhelmed his heart and made him forget everything else.

"Tell me, who is the person colluding with you!"

Meng Jin shouted loudly.

The sound sounded like explosives in the lobby, blasting into Chen Xun's ears like a wake-up call.

Even the people listening outside were shocked!

"me······"

As soon as Chen Xun opened his mouth, he coughed violently.

Zhou Xun took the towel covering his face away at the right time.

Suddenly, Chen Xun coughed, and his face was covered with mucus and phlegm. At this time, the dignity he had worked hard to maintain before was no longer there.

"I······"

Chen Xun looked at Zhou Xun with fearful eyes, who was ready to give him another blow at any time.

After experiencing the horror of waterboarding, he had already developed psychological fear in a short period of time.

When he was hesitant and hesitant, a sound of gongs suddenly came from outside.

"The Governor is here!"

A chant sounded from outside the gate.

Meng Jin and Qiao Minshan looked at each other and saw suspicion in each other's eyes.

If Yue Lang comes here at this time, he will not be able to keep up with the heat even if he eats shit. If it is just to compete for credit, there is actually no need to come here now.

Therefore, his current behavior is already very suspicious.

However, the etiquette that should be shown on the surface is still indispensable. The two stood up and headed towards the Yimen. I saw Yue Lang, who was wearing a black gauze hat and a crimson official robe, getting off the sedan. His fat body had a strong pace and he walked over quickly with his robe in hand.

"I don't know if the Governor is here, but I am waiting to greet him from afar."

Qiao Minshan stood in front, cupped his hands and said.

"Master Qiao is here."

After Yue Lang returned Qiao Minshan's hand, he said: "I heard that the military commander Chen Xun kept private soldiers and thugs in captivity, and even dared to trade green fruits. He was really audacious!

This Military and Horse Division is also under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Mansion, so I have to come and take a look.

If it is true, I will never spare him!

but······"

Yue Lang looked at Meng Jin with a cold look in his eyes: "If someone is framing Zhongliang, then I have to see what this person's intentions are!"

"The Governor has a keen eye, please come in."

Qiao Minshan made an invitation gesture sideways, and then walked into the lobby first.

After entering Yimen, the people hurriedly got out of the way as the militiamen maintained order.

When everyone entered the lobby, Yue Lang walked towards the boss without even looking at Chen Xun.

Qiao Minshan stood still on the left and pointed to the official hat chair on the right: "Please, Governor."

Yue Lang glanced at Qiao Minshan, then at Meng Jin who walked to the lobby and sat down, frowned and said: "How can it be reasonable for Mr. Qiao to be tried by a small county magistrate here? What's more, Chen Xun is still not How can a high-ranking official of the third rank be tried by a small county magistrate who has not been removed from his official position?

This is unreasonable! "

"Now that we are in the new dynasty, there is no longer a nine-rank official system. Besides, Xicheng County Magistrate is at the department level and is at the same level as Chen Xunshi, so why can't he be tried?

Mr. Yue should study more. After all, officials in this new dynasty cannot use the ideas of the old dynasty to do their jobs. "

Qiao Minshan saw that Yue Lang was criticizing him as soon as he came, so he said something to him politely, and then Shi Shiran sat down.

Seeing this, Yue Lang frowned, lifted up his official robe and sat down.

Qiao Minshan is serving as a jury. This is telling him with practical actions that you, Yue Lang, cannot sit in the main seat.

After Yue Lang sat upright, he looked at Chen Xun.

He didn't speak, just sitting here was a silent declaration.

Meng Jinhe asked: "Chen Xun, no one can protect you today! If you don't explain it immediately!!"

But at this time, Chen Xun had calmed down and his face was calm: "I am not guilty!"

The voice was sonorous, but the snot and thick phlegm on his face made him look a little sick.

"continue!"

Meng Jin said coldly.

Zhou Xun continued to take out a towel and covered his face.

Yue Lang was still thinking about what this was doing. When he saw Chen Xun's painful voice, he finally understood that although this punishment did not look terrible, it was definitely a frightening and torturous punishment!

"Snapped!"

Yue Lang clapped his hands fiercely, looked at Meng Jin, and shouted coldly: "Does Magistrate Meng want to surrender?

Don't stop yet! "

"Zhou Xun, stop first."

Meng Jin said.

Zhou Xun took out the towel, and Chen Xun gasped and coughed loudly in pain.

There was even a smell of urine in the lobby.

Urine dripped down the bench.

"It's unreasonable. Chen Xun dared to impose severe punishment on the department officials before he was convicted. How can there be such a reason in the world!

This is really unreasonable! "

Yue Lang stood up as if he was protecting his generals, pointing at Meng Jin's nose: "Are you good at trying cases? Do you touch the law? How audacious!"

At this time, there was a commotion among the crowd at the door, and someone squeezed in.

He ran to Qiao Minshan and whispered something in his ear.

Yue Lang, who was scolding Meng Jin, stopped talking and moved his ears.

But I don’t know what method the other party used. He was a majestic martial artist, but he didn’t hear anything.

But the determined smile on Qiao Minshan's face made his heart skip a beat.

"Did they catch some key evidence?" (End of Chapter)