The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

Although some people don't regard Zhong Wen as the Taoist leader, this matter is related to his county captain's ability after all. If the case is not solved, he will definitely have another halo of incompetence on his head.

"County lieutenant, Pindao believes that the burden lost by the merchant named Wang Zhongzhi must have been channeled by the owner and the staff of this guest house. As long as we focus on the people in the guest house, there will be gains."

Zhong Wen didn't say where the burden he lost was, after all, it wasn't convenient for him to say it directly, otherwise, others would suspect that he did it.

Surviving in this era, it is good to be careful, who knows if this county lieutenant is in the same group as the owner of the inn?

However, according to Zhong Wen's observation, it seems that the county magistrate seems to be a magistrate who doesn't understand anything, and maybe he is not with the owner of the inn, but Zhong Wen will still be more careful.

"Master Jiushou, how should I interrogate? Although I am a county magistrate, I am not proficient in handling cases, and I am not afraid that you will make fun of me. I have served as a magistrate in Badong County for less than two years. In a few months, many official duties are not clear."

After the county lieutenant heard Zhong Wen's words, he hoped that the Taoist priest in front of him could help him and solve this small case. At least, this was also a feat.

And he really doesn't know how to judge cases. In front of a Taoist priest like Zhong Wen, he doesn't need to pretend like this. After all, he is not a few years older than Zhong Wen, so he naturally treats Zhong Wen as his peers.

"County Lieutenant, poor people are not good at proficient in judging cases, but as long as they don't collude with each other, they can always find some problems, separate people for trial, time, place, what they did, whether there are witnesses, etc. Of course, When trialing the case, please pay more attention to the expression and eyes of the person being interrogated, as long as there is any abnormality, it means that there is something wrong with this person."

Zhong Wen is actually not good at proficient in this way, but after watching so many TV dramas in his previous life, after reminiscing about it, he talked to the county captain.

As for whether it is useful, it can only be verified when it is used.

"What the Taoist priest said is true, then I will go to interrogate the people in the inn. Taoist priest, please follow me. If you find anything, please remind me."

After thinking about it carefully, the county lieutenant nodded and said to Zhong Wen. Then, he invited Zhong Wen, walked out of the house, and walked to a room not far away.

"This County Lieutenant asks you again,..."

As soon as he entered the house, the county lieutenant started to talk straight away, and began to ask Zhang Mingchen, the owner of the inn, everything in detail, including what he did last night, how he did it, and what his purpose was. asked.

Afterwards, the innkeepers were also interrogated separately.

During the trial process, when Zhong Wen found something wrong, he would remind the county magistrate. After all, he was the one who came up with the idea, and the county magistrate also told him that when there was an abnormality, he would remind him.

"You, truthfully, did you steal the baggage? I asked your boss Zhang Mingchen just now, and he said that you stole the baggage. If you dare to quibble, you will be punished and sent to exile for two thousand miles."

After the county lieutenant interrogated the inn clerk named Dahei, the county lieutenant listened to Zhong Wen's words, tried the case in an inductive manner, and similarly, it was also a designated trial, and directly sternly yelled at the clerk named Dahei.

The two historians present sat on the sidelines and listened to what the county lieutenant had to say, and then froze on the spot.

They had never seen their county lieutenant have such a majestic side, and there was a strong aura in his words, which shocked the two of them so much that they sat there and did not dare to move.

At the beginning, when this guy named Dahei was brought in, he had made up his mind that he would bite him to death, and he must not say anything, but when he entered this room, he was arrested by the county. Wei was in such a state that he was immediately frightened.

"I, I, I said, don't torture me."

The man named Dahei was so intimidated by the county lieutenant that he was paralyzed from fright.

How did he know that this was a calculated plan by Zhong Wen and the county captain, and he didn't even know that what Zhong Wen had done was discovered by Zhong Wen's divine sense, and he didn't even know that this was also Zhong Wen's plan against Zhong Wen. He did so.

On the one hand, it is to induce, and on the other hand, it is to fight psychological warfare. Similarly, it is also hoped that when the county lieutenant asks questions, his tone will reach a frightening state, otherwise, these habitual offenders may quibble.

"Say!"

After hearing Dahei's words, the county lieutenant was delighted, but remembering what Zhong Wen told him, he quickly shouted again.

"County Lieutenant, please forgive me, I went to steal that bundle, my master ordered me to..."

Gradually, that guy, Da Hei, began to tell the truth, including how his boss ordered him, how he stole, and the crimes committed by the two green skins he went to find. Everything was blurted out. No size.

And the clerk on the side began to record with a pen, and the other clerk also began to read the law, recording and reminding the clerk something.

Chapter 143 Invitation and Concern

The matter is clear, no matter how much the proprietor of the inn, Zhang Mingchen, argues, with the testimony of the staff, everything is very simple.

As for those yamen servants, because Zhong Wen didn't have enough evidence at present, he couldn't find out, so he could only let them go.

Of course, if there is evidence, the county lieutenant will not let it go. After all, working under him, such a person cannot be tolerated.

As the sun rose high, Zhong Wen walked out from the county office and looked at the county street in front of him.

Those who were detained basically dispersed, and Zhong Wen didn't care where they went.

Yesterday's boat had already left early in the morning. They were in business, so there was no room for delay. It was impossible to wait for the case to end and the guests to return to the boat by the pier.

The case is still under investigation, and with the main criminal, naturally there will be no problem with the people staying in the guest house.

As for Zhong Wen, there was basically nothing he could do to help the county lieutenant, no, just after casually saying something to the county lieutenant, he walked out of the county office.

The county lieutenant was busy trying the case, so he didn't hear Zhong Wen's words at all, and he didn't even notice Zhong Wen's departure, so he focused on this small case.

"It seems that I can't leave today, and I don't know if there are boats at the pier. If not, I can only live in this small county today."

Zhong Wen looked up at the sun hanging in the sky, guessing that it was already time for breakfast.

"Daoist, Daoist, our county lieutenant is here to invite you."

Just as Zhong Wen was about to go to the pier to take a look, an official from the county office came out and shouted eagerly at Zhong Wen.

"Oh? Isn't the case almost over? Why is there still something going on?"

Zhong Wen turned around and looked at the official in front of him, feeling puzzled.

The case has reached this point in the trial, and everything is basically clear, so why do you still hold yourself back?Is there still a case in progress?

Although Zhong Wen was puzzled, he followed the official to the county government office.

"Nine Heads Taoist Priest, why did you leave suddenly? I haven't thanked you enough yet, you can't leave."

The county lieutenant was in the county government office, saw Zhong Wen being invited back, walked over to meet Zhong Wen, and said happily.

"Go back to the county lieutenant, the case is clear, and Pindao basically can't help the county lieutenant here, so he wants to leave."

After Zhong Wen heard what the county lieutenant said, he understood in his heart.

It turned out that the county lieutenant invited him over again not because of the case, but because he helped the county lieutenant solve the case and wanted to thank himself a little bit.

"Jiu-shou Daoist, you helped me solve this theft case, I have to thank you very much, and I also ask Jiu-shou Daoist to stay in my Badong County for a day or two, so that I can do my best as a landlord. friendship."

The county lieutenant was delighted, it was a joy to solve the case, and it was also a joy to meet a Taoist priest who he thought was powerful, so he wanted to invite Zhong Wen to stay in his county for a day or two, especially to win over Zhong Wen.

Although, as a county lieutenant, he didn't need to win over a Taoist priest, but as far as this matter is concerned, he owed Zhong Wen a favor after all, and this favor was still of great help to him.

Right now, he didn't pay the favor he owed to Zhong Wen, but it was human nature to thank him.

In other words, in ancient times, if you don't repay the favor owed to others, if people find out, you will probably be scolded to death.

What's more, he is still a county lieutenant, his reputation depends on these little things.

As a county lieutenant, if he didn't pay attention to his reputation, then he, the county lieutenant, would probably be a good man.

"That Jiushou thanked the county lieutenant here, just right, I don't know whether to leave or stay."

After hearing what the county lieutenant said, Zhong Wen was not polite, and replied directly.

"Well, please rest in this courtyard for a while, Taoist Master Nine Heads. After I go to deal with the matter, I will invite Taoist Nine Heads to my house together, so that I can have a night talk with Taoist Master Bingzhu."

After the county lieutenant heard Zhong Wen's answer, he happily led Zhong Wen to a room in the other courtyard.

Zhong Wen was arranged to rest in a room, but the county captain was busy with his work.

After all, although the trial of the case was almost finished, it had to be brought to an end. Moreover, the county lieutenant wanted to know more things from it, and also wanted to learn some details of the trial from it.

Zhong Wen sat in this room in another courtyard, looking a bit bored.

But in other people's territory, it's not easy to go out and have a look, at least, you have to maintain the posture that his identity should do.

Meditation has become the only thing Zhong Wen can do now.

Immediately afterwards, Zhong Wen sat on a bearded stool, put the burden and the sword aside, closed his eyes slightly, and began to meditate.

Time passed while Zhong Wen was meditating.

It lasted for two hours before the county lieutenant got away from his official duties and came to the house in the other courtyard.

As soon as the county captain entered the house, he saw the Taoist priest who was meditating with his eyes closed.

He secretly said in his heart: "This Nine-Headed Daoist looks young, but he has such a case-handling ability. I don't know who trained him. I have to win him over. It will help you."

Perhaps, Zhong Wen is indeed very powerful in his heart, but in terms of the ability to handle cases, Zhong Wen is really just a living rookie.

When it comes to solving cases, Zhong Wen is probably not as good as a person who has read a criminal investigation book.

"Nine-headed Daoist, excuse me."

The county lieutenant stood in the room for a long time, but Zhong Wen didn't open his eyes, and then he called out to Zhong Wen who was sitting on the stool.

"Let the county lieutenant laugh, and the county lieutenant has handled his official duties?"

Zhong Wen was awakened by the county lieutenant's shout, then stood up and saluted the county lieutenant as an apology.

"The Taoist priest is polite. I have just finished my official duties. I have caused the Taoist priest to be here today, and I have not sent the Taoist priest some food. Please forgive me."

What the county lieutenant said was true.

From the time Zhong Wen entered this room, let alone food, he never saw anyone bring him a bowl of water.

Although Zhong Wen didn't care about these things, this is a separate courtyard of the county government, and this is not the way to treat guests.

However, the county lieutenant really forgot about this matter, he was anxious to handle his official duties well, and showed his abilities to those who laughed at him, so he forgot about delivering water and food to the back of his mind.

"It's okay, Pindao is used to this in the Taoist temple."

Zhong Wen didn't delve into this matter, firstly, he didn't understand, and secondly, he was really used to it.

"Prince Daoist, please, I will take you back to my home. Priest Daoist will be staying in my residence today, so I can ask him for advice."

The county captain gestured and said to Zhong Wen.

"Please." Zhong Wen took the burden and the sword and said casually.

Afterwards, the two left the county government office and walked towards a street behind the county government office.

"Daoist, please, this is my residence."

When the two came to the gate of a mansion, the county captain introduced to Zhong Wen, but Zhong Wen didn't speak, and it was inconvenient for him to speak.

Although Zhong Wen could be courteous, he didn't. Zhong Wen's thinking was a bit slow, or it was because he didn't understand the human affairs of the Tang Dynasty very well. Moreover, Zhong Wen wanted to pretend to be a wise man. That's why I didn't open my mouth to respond.

The county captain led Zhong Wen into his mansion, and introduced the structure and personnel of the mansion to Zhong Wen.

"Daoist, this is my wife, madam, come quickly and meet the Nine-headed Taoist. The Nine-headed Taoist helped me a lot today."

The county captain led Zhong Wen in a hall and introduced his wife to Zhong Wen.

"Wang Yao has met the Taoist priest."

The county lieutenant's wife, Wang Yao, saluted Zhong Wen, which was considered to be seen before, and then stood beside the county lieutenant.

"Madam is well." Zhong Wen also saluted.

Afterwards, several people sat down in the hall and chatted with each other. The county captain's wife, Wang Yao, called the housekeeper over and gave some orders.

After a while, some snacks were brought up in the hall.

There is another servant who is busy frying tea in the hall.

At dinner time, the county captain invited Zhong Wen to the dining room to prepare for dinner.

This polite chat really hurt Zhong Wen.

To be honest, the fried tea is not what Zhong Wen likes to drink. If you add green onion, oil and garlic to it, it is not tea at all, but a dish.

However, after Zhong Wen only took a sip, he stopped drinking.

Although the county lieutenant kept talking to Zhong Wen about drinking tea, this was not Zhong Wen's favorite style at all.

Even those snacks, Zhong Wen just casually took a bite and stopped eating.

As for the taste, Zhong Wen didn't like it very much.

In the era of the Tang Dynasty, all kinds of materials were in short supply. Where would there be any good things to eat, at most they would be some cakes, cakes and so on.

At the dinner table, the county captain introduced himself and his family background to Zhong Wen.

For these, Zhong Wen just listened to them, and didn't remember them deeply at all.

I have traveled so far, met this county captain named Zeng Fan, and provided some small help, but this will not become the object of Zhong Wen's deep friendship.

Although this county lieutenant named Zeng Fan had a certain family background, Zhong Wen couldn't arouse Zhong Wen's curiosity about his family background, let alone explore anything.

"Daoist, please, these are arranged by my wife. I like to eat some fish here every day. It tastes delicious. When I was in Luoyang, it was really rare to taste it."

Zeng Fan sandwiched some fish, and after taking a bite, he enjoyed it.

"County Lieutenant, you are welcome. These fish are indeed as the County Lieutenant said. They are very delicious. After tasting it, I really enjoy it."