Datang: Empress mother-in-law sent Li Er to test me

Zhang Dun was silent for a few seconds before he opened his mouth and said:

"Sir, just for peace of mind."

Changsun Wuji squinted his eyes, looked him up and down, shook his head and said: "I don't believe it, I think you have some other purpose."

Zhang Dun smiled, "If you want to talk about a purpose, there is indeed one."

"Through this case, I don't know if the eldest grandson Shangshu has seen my bad government in the Tang Dynasty?"

Changsun Wuji frowned, "Why is there such a bad government here? The old man didn't see it."

Zhang Dun said seriously: "Shangsun Shangshu, you will see it soon."

Changsun Wuji tilted his head and looked at him for a long time, "I will wait and see."

"You, don't let the old man down."

Zhang Dun said softly: "Maybe, the eldest grandson Shangshu may turn to help the official in the end."

Changsun Wuji clicked his tongue: "Are you dismissed from office for you? The old man must be willing to help."

After finishing speaking, he waved his hand, and while walking towards the county government office, he said: "Let's go, the old man and them will wait for your news in the palace."

In the county government hall, only Zhang Dun and Hu Quhe were left.

"gentlemen……"

After everyone left, Hu Quhe's pretty face revealed a look of joy from the heart, "It's good news that Your Majesty asked you to thoroughly investigate this case."

Zhang Dun shook his head and said, "A thorough investigation of this case is just the beginning."

"Abolition of bad governance is the key."

"The emperor is helping me now, but when it comes time to abolish the bad government, I'm afraid he will be very unhappy."

Zhang Dun looked up at the sky outside the county office, and said softly:

"This case is almost over."

"Let's go to the prison. It's time to understand the case of Shu Die's death."

"Okay!" Hu Quhe nodded quickly.

in prison.

Zhang Liang and Hou Junji sat on the ground, chatting with each other in low voices.

Hearing the opening of the cell door, the two of them paused, and looked back, when they saw Zhang Dun walking over in a crimson official robe wearing black gauze, their expressions instantly became ugly.

Hou Junji stood up abruptly, the sill in his hand creaked, and said angrily, "Your surname is Zhang, do you still dare to come here?"

Zhang Dun walked up to him, and couldn't help being happy when he heard his words:

"What dare I not? It's not me who was locked in prison."

Zhang Liang then stood up, looked at Zhang Dun across the sill, and said expressionlessly: "Magistrate Zhang, what are you doing here? You can't make fun of the two of us, right?"

"This officer is here to try the case." Zhang Dun smiled, turned his head to look at Zhang Shenji who was locked in another cell, and shouted:

"Zhang Shenji, are you convicted?"

Zhang Shen looked flustered, looked at Zhang Liang with a pale face, and said in a trembling voice, "Father..."

Zhang Liang frowned, "With the old man here, what are you afraid of?"

"You can answer whatever County Magistrate Zhang asks."

Zhang Shenji heaved a sigh of relief, and looked at Zhang Dun cautiously, "I don't know what crime the Magistrate Zhang wants me to plead?"

Zhang Dun stared at him, and said: "Shu Die went to your house, and you did something wrong, is there such a thing?"

"Yes." Zhang Shen hesitated for a moment, lowered his head and whispered.

Zhang Dun continued to ask: "Shu Die's death was caused by you, is there such a thing?"

Zhang Shen raised his head suddenly, flustered his palms, and said, "No, no! I didn't let anyone kill her! Her death has nothing to do with me!"

Chapter 164 Young man, do you know what redemption is?

Zhang Dun asked: "You didn't do it, did Mr. Zhang do it? Are you trying to harm him?"

Zhang Shen said in a panic: "Her death has nothing to do with my father, yes, my mother sent someone to do it."

I see!Zhang Dun suddenly realized.

In the case of Shu Die's death, there was always a node that he couldn't figure out.

That is why Shu Die was killed.

Because of identity?

Zhang Liang, as the Duke of Changping County, has no reason to do such a thing. If others know about it, he doesn't know how he will be criticized by his colleagues.

Listen to what Zhang Shenji said now.

Zhang Dun understood.

The wife of Duke Changping, the mother of Zhang Shenji, hired murderers!

Zhang Dun turned his head to look at Zhang Liang, whose face was cloudy and uncertain, and asked, "Mr. Zhang, is what he said true or false?"

Zhang Liang snorted coldly, but did not respond.

"It appears to be true."

Zhang Dun looked back at Team Leader Yang who came along with him, and said, "Squad Leader Yang, bring someone yourself to invite Mrs. Zhang over."

"She can't come."

Suddenly, Zhang Liang spoke.

Zhang Dun smiled and said, "Where did Mrs. Zhang go? I'll send someone to invite her."

Zhang Liang stared at him, didn't look away for a long time, and said after a long silence: "Magistrate Zhang, are you really not afraid of offending people?"

"Mr. Zhang, why haven't you figured it out yet?"

Zhang Dun said softly: "Your Majesty asked me to thoroughly investigate this case. I have to do my best. I eat the king's salary and share the worries for the king. I worked in Wannian County. What I do must be worthy of the official robe I wear."

Zhang Liang took a deep breath, "If you insist on inviting my wife, I won't stop you, but I don't think it's necessary."

"Even if you invite it, you still have to put it back in the end, why bother?"

Hu Quhe frowned, puzzled and said: "How can the murderer be put back?"

Hou Junji on the side sneered, and said, "Young people are young people."

"Atonement, do you know?"

The so-called redemption means redemption with property.

Atonement began in ancient times.

Until the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it became more and more perfect.

"The old man is the Duke of Changping County, and there is no shortage of money in the family."

Zhang Liang said coldly: "This old man can still afford to pay for the life of a girl from a good family."

"Zhang Dun, don't you act according to the laws of my Tang Dynasty?"

"The redemption is clearly written in the laws of my Tang Dynasty!"

"So what's the use of your hard work?" Zhang Liang shook his head and said, "At the end of the day, you can still deal with the old man's family?"

"Don't forget, the old man has the title of His Majesty on his head!"

Zhang Liang said lightly: "This old man is the Duke of Changping County!"

Hearing this, Hu Quhe was shocked and looked at Zhang Dun.

There was no trace of surprise on his face, obviously he had already expected it.

She suddenly remembered before.

The Changping County government sent the mansion official to come over, and he was arrested.

Hu Quhe suddenly realized something.

My husband doesn't intend to let the other party redeem his sentence at all.

Zhang Dun's so-called bad governance is exactly this!

At this time, Zhang Liang looked at Zhang Dun with great interest, and said:

"Magistrate Zhang, the old man vaguely understands why you want to arrest the old man and Duke Hou."

"You're a drunkard who doesn't care about drinking."

"It seems that you are fighting against the old man, but in fact you are going against the laws of the Tang Dynasty!"

"It's against the people who own the eunuchs!"

Zhang Liang said, seeing that Zhang Dun was silent, obviously being hit by what he said, the corners of his mouth slightly raised and said:

"But, unfortunately, you can't fight."

"Unless you don't follow the laws of the Tang Dynasty!"

Zhang Liang clicked his tongue and said: "Then again, if you don't follow the laws of the Tang Dynasty, then the old man, or other county or state princes, don't have to follow the laws of the Tang Dynasty."

"There is no rule without rules. If you break the rules first, don't blame others for following them."

"how could be."

Zhang Dun suddenly raised his head and smiled at him, "Of course I will do things in accordance with the laws of the Tang Dynasty."

Zhang Liang said with a smile: "Then things will be much easier."

"Let him go."

Zhang Liang held the sill with both hands, and said calmly: "Let us all go, including the old man's son, the housekeeper, and Liu Que."

"How much is it, you can calculate it yourself, and the old man will send someone to bring it to you."

Zhang Dun shook his head and said, "Liu Que can't."

Zhang Liang frowned, stared at him and said, "Why?"

Zhang Dun patiently explained: "According to the laws of my Tang Dynasty, Liu Que is not qualified."

"According to the law, the identity of the redeemer must be an official of rank nine or above, and his family members commit crimes before the ransom can be applied."

"What kind of thing is Liu Que?"

Zhang Dun shook his head and said: "In the past, he was a part of Zhang Gong, and then he committed a crime and was kicked out by Zhang Gong. He has already broken ties with your Changping County government."

"So, Mr. Zhang can't protect him, not to mention spending money to let him go, even if he is redeemed for copper, it is absolutely impossible to change from capital crime to exile."

Zhang Liang's face suddenly became a little embarrassed, "Is it okay to change it to exile?"

Zhang Dun said softly: "Killing people pays their lives, debts are paid back, it's only right and proper."

"Today even if the Heavenly King Lao Tzu is here, it won't work!"

Zhang Liang was still about to say something, when suddenly, a hand rested on his shoulder.

"Mr. Zhang, just follow what Zhang County Magistrate said."

Zhang Liang looked back, and saw Hou Junji winking at him.

The most important thing now is to get out of the Wannian county government jail.

It's easier to do things when you go out.

To be kept here all the time is to say that every day should not be done, and that the earth will not work.

Zhang Liang took a deep breath and said, "Okay, let us go out."

"It can't be released now." Zhang Dun turned and walked towards the outside of the prison, and said: "I will write a memorial to the court, and when the memorial is approved, the next official will let Zhang Gong and Hou Gong go out."

Back in the hall of the county government, Hu Quhe said a little angrily:

"Sir, do you really want to let people go?"

Zhang Dun hummed, "According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, if they redeem the copper, they must release it."