All enemies bow down to me

"Bold! How can the court allow you to speak nonsense?" Fu Cheng quickly threatened to stop.

Originally, he thought that Tong You was young, and he would be scared out of his wits with just a few threats.Unexpectedly, he dared to resist.

But so what, a little boy who is not even a scholar, in Shangjing, anyone can crush him with a finger.

Tong You was not frightened by his sinister eyes, but retorted calmly: "My lord, the student is indeed innocent. What's more, this indictment has just been read, even if you find the student guilty, how did the student cheat? Who was bribed? Whose relationship was borrowed? Who are the accomplices? These are not yet clear, so how can there be any reason for immediate conviction?"

"Oh? What do you mean, you want to teach me how to solve a case?"

"Students don't dare." Tong You shook the shackles on his shoulders: "Da'an has always been an excellent literati and scholar, and now the Holy One respects the great Confucianism as a teacher, and His Royal Highness also enlightened the way of Confucius and Mencius. As an official, you will definitely obey the holy edict. Ling Mingqing Although you are only a child, you are also a scholar, since you dare to use punishment directly, you must have investigated it thoroughly."

"Oh, the evidence is conclusive, and you won't be allowed to quibble."

"Sophistry..." Tong You pondered the meaning of these two words carefully, and suddenly smiled: "Then is the evidence presented in court? The laws of Da'an are clear, and if you want to convict, you must have all the witnesses and material evidence. It’s not something that can be judged by just a single complaint.”

"This is inevitable. I will make it clear to you today." Fu Cheng sneered: "The witness you want is in the hall right now. It is your brother from the same clan and your enlightened Mr. Tong Sheng. He wasn't there, but his name was clearly written in black and white. Could it be that according to your intention, these dozen or so people openly colluded to slander you?"

"However, my lord didn't interrogate me, so how do you know what they said is true?" Tong You said, turning to look at the concubine: "Since you have said with certainty that my crime is unpardonable, you might as well explain in detail how you found out about me Suspected of cheating?"

"It's not me, but everyone in the clan has doubts." The concubine had been warned by Ling Jie before he came, and such a question was naturally easy to handle. He pointed to an old man beside him and said, "This is the enlightened king of the Ling family's sect. Sir, regardless of the branches of the Ling family, Mr. Wang taught them when they were young. Ling Mingqing has been very stubborn since he was a child. When he was about ten years old, he couldn't read the whole characters, and he couldn't even recite the Analects. Later, he was punished by Wang for disrespecting his teacher. Mr. was expelled from the gate and returned to the village. It’s only been three years so far, why did he suddenly become enlightened and win a small two dollars in a row?”

Mr. Wang also echoed at the right time: "That's right, Ling Mingqing has a bad character. He was a black sheep when he was in Zongxue. It's fine if he doesn't love his brothers. Later, he added a bad habit of stealing. He lost things several times in school. In the end, he lost his things. I can't get away from him. Therefore, after discussing with Lord Ling, I expelled him from the sect. I thought that in a secluded place in the countryside, a few years of self-cultivation would eventually settle down, but I didn't expect that even such a big matter as fraud could be settled. Next. What a misfortune for the master!"

As Mr. Wang said, he burst into tears and sighed as if he really had great regret.

There was an uproar.

Mr. Wang is quite well-known in Shangjing. His father was a Jinshi in the late emperor's dynasty, and he himself is a Juren, so what he said is extremely convincing.

All the servants in the hall looked at Tong You with surprise eyes, it was hard to believe that his moral character had deteriorated to such an extent at such a young age.There were whispers outside the hall, every sentence was full of contempt and disgust for Tong You.

The bastard is also a good fan of the flames, and he slightly raised the volume and mocked: "The idiot can also become the leader of the case. Mr. Enlightenment is here. Now, what evidence do we need?"

Snapped!

Fu Cheng gave a startled sound and shouted sharply: "Ling Mingqing, what do you have to say now?"

This is to condemn in public.According to the "Da'an Law", cheating is a felony, ranging from deprivation of fame and never being hired, to exile in a barren land.The concubine squinted at Tong You, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

He hated Tong You for a long time, even though he took Ling Jie's reward for this accusation, he also wished to see Tong You's future ruined.

But Tong You looked at him mockingly, shook his head and said: "It's a bunch of nonsense!" Then, he recited aloud: "The destiny is nature; Yes; Keli is not the way. Therefore, a gentleman is cautious about what he does not see, and fears what he does not hear..."

The concubine looked puzzled, thinking that Tong You was crazy, and even used this place as a school, thinking that if he could recite the book, he would be able to get rid of his crimes.But the faces of Fu Cheng and Mr. Wang in the hall changed.

As for outside the hall, the older scholars couldn't help exclaiming: "This is the first chapter of "The Doctrine of the Mean". Ling Mingqing is only in his teens, yet he actually learned this?"

And then, what surprised them even more was that Tong You not only memorized "The Doctrine of the Mean", but also knew the most uncommon "Book of Changes" among the "Five Classics".

If it is said that exams can be cheated, but now in the government office, Tong You himself is not prepared at all, and he must not be suspected of cheating, which shows that he has good academic ability.

But Mr. Wang and the concubine both said in unison that Tong You couldn't even memorize the "Analects" completely. Isn't this nonsense?

For a moment, there was more thought in everyone's eyes.Mr. Wang was also a little more frightened. As for the bastard, he finally realized the crisis.

"Master Fucheng, although I don't have much talent, I put my heart into reading. These two people said that I can't even read all the words, so they are talking nonsense." Tong You simply stood up and talked with the concubine He and Mr. Wang looked at each other: "Although Ling Mingqing is just a child, you are also the leader of the case. You, a person who can't even pass the county examination, how do you know that I cheated in the government examination? What's more, our Ling family branch It's just an ordinary family living on rent. It's difficult to maintain daily life. If it wasn't for the scientific examination, I wouldn't come to Beijing. Where can I get enough money to do this? As for the candidates and the family members who wrote a joint lawsuit against me Teacher Nei..." Tong You's lips curled into a sneer: "I have never been to Zongxue, Qi Meng is an old scholar in the village. I have never even met these people, how can one or two know me all? Buying off the examiner, cheating and cheating? If you don’t believe me, you can go to the files, Liu Xiucai, who was recommended for me by the government examination, is my real enlightenment teacher.”

Da'an Imperial Examination has its own system. If you want to participate in the government examination, you must be recommended by a scholar or above to ensure that the examinee is innocent.Moreover, the local county magistrate will personally review it, so there will be absolutely no mistakes.

Things suddenly became difficult.

Originally, the Fucheng thought that Tong You was young, and without parents around him, he might have panicked and beat him casually.But I didn't expect Tong You to be so eloquent, and his refutation with a few words was justified.Even the spectators outside the hall began to change their tone, calling for grievances for Tong You.But he has no way out.

From the very beginning, Fu Cheng insisted on Tong You's fraud, but now that the case is overturned in full view, where is the official authority?What's more, he had accepted Ling Jie's bribe long before the class started, and made an appointment to join forces with this bastard.If things are not done well, that young master is not easy to mess with.

Thinking of this, Fu Cheng's voice trembled a little: "Presumptuous! Since you can deceive the examiners, you must be a little clever. What does it mean to memorize a few sentences? What's more, the government office is a place of Qingming and justice, and you have cheated in the imperial examination. It is an unforgivable crime, and you dare to speak out here, is it because Daan has no kingly law? Come on! Hit me! Beat him until he confesses his crime!"

The murderous air suddenly rose, and he wanted to beat him into a move.

"Who dares!" Tong You was not afraid at all, and he said to Fu Cheng loudly: "There are laws in Da'an, and children are not allowed to be severely punished, hurting their own flesh and blood. Students [scholars] living in the hall can be exempted from kneeling. This is the Son of Heaven Under your feet, don’t you have no king’s law in your eyes?”

"You are so courageous. You have committed a serious crime. This judge is here to try the case. This judge is Wang Fa!"

"Only the son of heaven can be king. Are you trying to plot rebellion?"

Tong You's rhetorical question was not loud, and her tone was extremely gentle.But the Prime Minister felt a chill for no reason.This son is calm when things happen, and his thoughts are extremely meticulous. Today, if he is let go, it will be a disaster in the future.In any case, people cannot be left safely.

"Okay, very good, it's really going to be the worst!" Fu Cheng's face showed a ferocious look, showing his killing intent.

"It's a pity that my lord is not my god." Tong You confronted awe-inspiringly: "There is no evidence, and there is no process of committing the crime. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, you want to forcibly convict me. Either beat me to death here today. With a sigh of relief, I will not take this basin of dirty water. Everyone outside the hall has witnessed it, not to mention pleading guilty, Ling Mingqing will not even snort in pain!"

"The leader of the small case has a good backbone!" It wasn't anyone who started it, and it was full of praise.

But Tong You did not respond, and continued: "However, if I die in vain, I must follow Dou E's example, snow in June, and the scorching sun is frosty. By the way, I will take away those who insult me ​​and despise me!"

Tong You's words were extremely decisive, and the gloomy eyes made people shudder even more.

Fu Cheng has been cornered.Having said that, all the roads behind have been blocked.Tong You was originally possessive, but his attitude was so staunch.If he succeeds in torture today, he will be charged with recklessly neglecting human life tomorrow.But if there is no sentence, the few words he said just now in a hurry, each sentence is disrespectful to the current emperor. If there is impeachment by the censor, this official position will come to an end.

Fu Cheng clenched the hand holding the gavel tightly, he dared not take it for a long time, and the cold sweat gradually soaked the official uniform on his back.

No more hesitation, this lawsuit must have a scapegoat.With the regulations in mind, Fu Cheng looked at the concubine and Mr. Wang with more cruel eyes.He simply changed the subject, jumped up at the case, and cursed at the concubine and Mr. Wang: "It's true that there is no king's law. You fabricated evidence to slander the young couple's case leader, and disturbed the court in an attempt to deceive the official. You are also reading sage books. Did you learn all your knowledge from the dog’s belly?”

This concubine is not very old, and he was out of control when Tong You exposed the deception before. Now that he is being forced by the Fu Cheng, he is even more frightened. Forgive me, I, I won't sue..."

As for Mr. Wang, he was even more unbearable. He was so frightened that he lost control, and he collapsed in the courtroom, unable to speak a word.

"In the courtroom, how can you be so childish. Is this a place where you can sue and leave whenever you want? Come on! If you don't pull them down, take off their Confucian shirts and give me a heavy beating!" The gavel was photographed again, and the yamen servants also stepped forward to drag the concubine and Mr. Wang to the hall.

"I'm wronged, I'm wronged!" The concubine cried out, but before he finished speaking, his mouth was blocked.

The muffled sound of the plank hitting the flesh and blood was combined with the cry, but there was an inexplicable sense of anger from embarrassment.

Tong You watched them suffer the consequences with cold eyes, and didn't say much.At this time, the wooden shackles on his shoulders had been removed, and the Fu Cheng's expression became much more polite.However, Tong You didn't mean to give him any face at all. He just cupped his hands and said goodbye: "Your Excellency's method of judging cases is indeed brilliant, and the students admire it. Now that we have a result, let's say goodbye."

Tong You made a pun, mocking his attitude of being condescending and respectful.Fu Cheng swept the floor majestically, his face flushed red with anger, but he could only endure it forcefully.

"Come here, send Ling the chief of the case." Fu Cheng said "Send" very heavily.

But Tong You smiled lightly, and said in a low voice: "There will be a period later." After speaking, he turned and left the government office.

Deep in the prison of the tiger's mouth, he actually retreated completely.

The hearing around the hall subconsciously made way for Tong You.

"This little case is not something in the pool." An elderly man muttered to himself, and the people around him nodded after listening.

On the other side, Ling Jie, who received the news, dropped the brush in his hand angrily: "Okay, very good. Ling Mingqing, let's wait and see. If it doesn't work this time, there will be a next time!"

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After the fraud case was settled, Tong You's life was finally much quieter.But the Ling family didn't stop.

Mr. Wang was already old, and his trousers were stripped and beaten with a board in public. Even if the beating was not severe, his face was completely lost.After being carried back, he was ill in bed, and it is said that time is not long.Mr. Enlightenment is also missing from Ling Family School.

Originally, the Ling family was powerful, so it was not difficult to find a gentleman, but in the case of Tong You, most of the dozen or so students who jointly sued were students of the Ling family.Such depravity of morality was ashamed by Confucian scholars at that time, and no one was willing to visit him for a while.

As for the bastard, it is even more troublesome.

The concubine was frightened, and was beaten twenty times again. He developed a high fever when he returned home, and kept raving.After reluctantly dragging on for more than ten days, I just went there.The concubine's aunt was born in a small family, and the word interests are the most important.Now that there is no bargaining chip for no reason, it is natural to get money in exchange.

She pondered over it for a long time. The Ling family has a big business and she dare not touch it head-on, but Tong You is completely different.That Tong You is the eldest son of the branch at any rate, no matter how poor the family is, there is still some money, and there is no one to take care of him in Beijing, so he can definitely plot.

The concubine and aunt thought about it, changed her clothes, put on a crying makeup, called the little maid, got into the sedan chair and walked to Tong You's house..."

The author has something to say: Concubine and aunt: I don’t care, my son was killed because you are ruthless and you have no intention of making trouble for no reason╭(╯^╰)╮