Master of Rebirth

"Wang Long violated the laws of our court and gave loan sharks in private. Not only did he connive at the local ruffian Wangcai asking for debts everywhere, but he also forced people to death." County magistrate Liu took a sip of the tea cup in his hand, taking a leisurely sip. Then he said coldly: "Now that there are all the witnesses and material evidence, what can I do if you come to find me?"

"This scoundrel has done such a wrong thing. My lord handles it impartially and pleads for the people. The grassroots admire it." Wang Long apologized and said with a smile: "Lord Liu, don't worry, the grassroots will never cover up this scoundrel."

Seeing that Wang Feng was still sensible, County Magistrate Liu's face softened slightly. He raised his head and said, "I have already investigated the matter clearly. It was Wangcai who drove the death, but it has nothing to do with the son of the family. The matter of human life is not for the time being." I mentioned, but the law of my court strictly prohibits private lending of usury, especially merchants, and violating it is a felony. I heard that Mr. Wang’s younger brother is still an official in the capital, so it is impossible not to know the stakes. Let the son know the law and break the law. Isn't it more sinful?"

"My lord's lesson is that Caomin is really ashamed." Wang Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said in a shy voice, "Caomin has been busy with business and neglected to discipline that wicked son, which made him make such a big mistake. Punish it as you want, and please don't tolerate it, my lord."

Magistrate Liu knew Wang Feng's background to some extent. He thought that Wang Feng was here to scoop up people today, but he didn't expect that he didn't even say a word of intercession, and he didn't put pressure on the younger brother of a senior official in Beijing. He glanced.

"This is a silver bill of 100 taels, please accept it." Wang Feng took out the silver bill from his sleeve and put it on the table.

Seeing the bank note, County Magistrate Liu immediately changed his face and asked coldly, "What do you mean?"

Seeing Liu County Magistrate's face full of vigilance, Wang Feng quickly explained: "My lord, don't misunderstand, the money is compensated by the grass-roots people. The grass-roots people heard that the son and daughter-in-law of that family are gone, and the rest are old people." The old and the young, the days to come will definitely be difficult. Although the money cannot be exchanged for human life, it can at least make their lives more comfortable in the future. Please pass it on for me. The dog has made such a big mistake. I, I Father, I really don’t have the face to meet people. Please don’t tell them that it was given by grass-roots people, and people in the province don’t want to accept it.”

"That's how it is." Seeing Wang Feng's sincerity, County Magistrate Liu was naturally happy to help the family, and it would also give him a good reputation for loving the people.But he didn't dare to take it lightly, and said: "It's rare that you have the heart, so I followed your wish and ordered the police to send the bank note over quickly. Please write a note so that you can be a witness. "

"Look at what Mr. Liu said, Mr. Liu is fair and honest, so why should the grassroots worry about it?" Wang Feng said.

Seeing his refusal, County Magistrate Liu lowered his face and said, "I'm also doing this on a business basis. If you don't agree, you can send the money yourself."

After hearing this, Wang Feng still didn't understand.The sentimental surname Liu was afraid that he would be bitten back and accept bribes if he took the money, and he didn't want to give up the free favor, so he made a written statement, which also saved him from getting it in the future.

"Your Excellency is fair and honest. It's because the grass-roots people are not careful." Wang Feng quickly changed his words: "The grass-roots people are businessmen and don't understand the rules of the officialdom. I hope you don't take offense."

Wang Long kept his attitude very low, and County Magistrate Liu thought about it, the rules in the officialdom were indeed beyond his comprehension by an ordinary businessman, so he didn't care about it.

County magistrate Liu ordered someone to bring a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and Wang Feng was unambiguous, and wrote directly on the paper: Knowing that the same county is in trouble, I can't bear the suffering of orphans and widowed mothers, so I donate 100 taels of silver notes, which will be handed over by Mr. Liu.Licensor, Wang Feng.

After finishing writing, Wang Feng also specially asked for ink pad, and pressed a solid handprint on his name.

County magistrate Liu was very satisfied, and accepted the written receipt, and then handed over the 100 taels of silver bills to the yamen servant behind him, and ordered: "You send the silver bills to that family, just say it is a little kindness from the county, and then let it go." They write a receipt and bring it back to me."

"Yes." The yamen servant took the bank note, saluted and left.

Wang Feng had heard Wang Long complain a long time ago, saying that County Magistrate Liu was not good at making money, not good at sex, and that he didn't eat oil and salt, so he was a hard nut to crack.But people always have good things, Wang Feng is old and cunning after all, and he immediately saw that although County Magistrate Liu was not good at money, he had a good reputation.

"Master Liu really loves the people like a son. It is really a blessing for the people to have a parent official like you in Pingyao County!" Wang Feng praised.

County magistrate Liu really felt the remark, and said politely: "Everywhere, this is what an official should do."

"I heard that Mr. Liu is setting up charity halls recently, and setting up porridge fields to help the poor in the county." Wang Feng said.

County Magistrate Liu nodded and said solemnly: "That's right. I see that the people in the west of the county are living a hard life. They often don't have enough to eat and don't have enough clothes to cover their bodies. So I want to do something for them."

Wang Feng immediately had a clue in his mind, and said in his favor: "Master Liu cares about the common people. If the previous county magistrates were like Master Liu, we in Pingyao County would have stopped picking up things on the road and closed our doors at night."

"Scheming is not prosperous, stealing is not making trouble, so outsiders are not closed, it is called Great Harmony. This is a famous sentence in "Book of Rites"!" As he muttered, several words appeared in Liu County Magistrate's eyes. I am very yearning, and I have a little more affection for Wang Feng, "'Don't pick up things on the road' and 'Do not close the door at night' are also from this sentence, which is how the ancients described the scene of a peaceful and prosperous age. I didn't expect that although you were born as a merchant, you have a bit of writing in your belly." .”

Of course, Wang Feng didn't understand this, and he didn't care what the "Book of Rites" was. He just happened to hear Wang Yao praise a certain adult, using the words "do not pick up lost things on the road" and "do not close the door at night", so he used them casually. That's all.

"Lord Liu, you have won the prize." Seeing that the surname Liu had been coaxed by him, Wang Feng took the opportunity to sell miserably, "Everything is inferior, only studies are high. When Cao Min was young, our family was too poor, so my eldest brother and I followed our father out early Working to support the family, the whole family tightened their belts for the younger brother to study, hoping that he will be successful in the future. Don’t be afraid of the adults’ jokes, these two idioms were overheard by the grassroots when they were doing odd jobs outside the school.”

Wang Feng's tone was full of yearning for studying. County magistrate Liu was also born as a poor child, but he was lucky enough to have a distant cousin to help him, so he was able to be admitted to be an official.Seeing the bitterness of Wang Feng's words, and thinking of his own experience, magistrate Liu actually felt a little bit of sympathy.

"Hey, let's not talk about this." Wang Feng sighed, and turned to say: "Your Excellency loves the people like a son. As a native of Pingyao County, Caomin also wants to contribute to the county. Caomin is willing to donate some money and food to the porridge in the county. shop, and I am also willing to arrange some work for young people in the west of the county in the shop. If they have a real business, they will naturally be able to support their families, and they will save themselves from idleness and relying on adults all day long."

The Wang family is a big family in Pingyao County, if they are willing to contribute money and efforts, it will definitely be faster than their own efforts.County magistrate Liu was very happy, but he didn't dare to take it lightly, "Brother Wang, even if you are willing to do so, the matter of your son..."

"Your Excellency, don't worry." Wang Long interrupted County Magistrate Liu's words with a wave of his hand, and said righteously: "My wicked son can be punished as he likes, and the grassroots are willing to accept the punishment. There is no other way. The grassroots do these things just to give me I hope you will fulfill that sinful son’s atonement.”

"According to the laws of our dynasty, merchants who put seals on their own will have to stay in prison for at least five years, not to mention two lives." County magistrate Liu said: "But it is Wangcai who is driving people to death. The young master handles it according to the circumstances. After several years of imprisonment, the young master may not be able to escape."

Although scolding his mother in his stomach, Wang Feng still said: "My lord handles it fairly, and the grassroots are convinced."

Anyway, the ugly words have already been said, seeing that Wang Feng didn't show any embarrassment on his face, County Magistrate Liu felt relieved.

After leaving the county office, Wang Liang couldn't help but said: "Master, do we really want the young master to be imprisoned for a few years? That place is not treated by people, how can the young master endure such hardship?"

Wang Feng sighed, "What can I do, use the names of the third son and the prime minister to intimidate that Liu?"

"This...I'm afraid it won't work." Wang Liang shook his head sullenly, "As the saying goes, a strong dragon does not overwhelm a local snake. After all, we are in Liu County Magistrate's local area. Because of Hu Cai's case, the limelight is getting tight right now. Don't blame us. , I am afraid that even the Prime Minister will act in a low-key manner. It would be fine if Liu County Magistrate is like Ma County Magistrate, but he just... well, it is really difficult."

"The third younger brother hates his family members for dragging him down. Now it's the time of the day. Long'er has caught up with this matter. Even if the third younger brother knows about it, he won't care about it." Wang Feng said helplessly: "Let that wicked son stay in prison." Let’s suffer for a few days, and learn a lesson. After these few days, I’ll think of another way.”

Wang Liang continued: "Master, since County Magistrate Liu is unwilling to accommodate, why do you donate money to his porridge shop, and also agree to let people from the west of the county come to work in our shop? The money is directly spent on people in the county , and it didn’t go into the pocket of County Magistrate Liu. Even if he took it, it would be of no use.”

"Don't care where the money is used, as long as the surname Liu accepts my money, it is tantamount to owing me a favor." Wang Feng said: "It is definitely not good to rush when something happens. I call it a long-term fishing. Let's get some money first." Good relationship, let's take things slowly."

Wang Liang nodded, "This is the only way for now. The old slave will go to the prison to do some sorting, so that the young master can live more comfortably."

"Forget it, and let that evil boy suffer for a few more days. He can only be honest if he learns a lesson." Wang Feng stopped him.

Wang Liang said worriedly: "If you don't take care of it, I'm afraid the young master will live with many prisoners, and the food will not be good. The prisoners in the prison are not easy to get along with. The young master is used to being pampered, and the old slave is afraid that he will suffer!"

"Disadvantages? What disadvantages can he suffer as a big man? What can those prisoners do to him? It's nothing more than a beating." Wang Feng's heart suddenly moved, and he said, "It would be okay if he was really beating."

Wang Liang asked suspiciously, "Master, what do you mean?"

"Think about it, my son committed a crime, he should be punished, and he should be punished. If he was really injured by a prisoner, who do you think is responsible?" Wang Feng said.

Wang Liang immediately understood what he meant, and couldn't help saying: "My master is brilliant! Liu has a good reputation, and he claims to love the people like a son, and he is unselfish. If something happens to the young master in the prison under his rule, he may not manage well. I don't have that face to show off with the master. But, I'm afraid the young master will suffer a lot."

"You find a way to get Xue Cai, Zhou Ren, and Ma Gui to follow Long'er. With their help, there should be nothing wrong." Wang Feng instructed: "If something really happens, you find a way to bribe the doctor and let him It's enough for him to make the injury more serious, so I can open my mouth to Liu."

"Yes, the old slave will do it now." Wang Liang said.

The fact that Wang Long, the second young master of the Wang family, went to jail for lending usury caused a lot of trouble in Pingyao County.As soon as the official document came out, the county exploded.After all, so many years have passed, and everyone has seen ordinary people in prisons, but they have never seen rich men in prisons, and they have been sentenced for so many years.It doesn't matter whether Wang Long can finish his prison sentence for so many years, even if he spends a year or so, it is rare enough.

Regarding this matter, some people praised the county magistrate Mr. Liu for not fearing power, for enforcing the law impartially, for loving the people like a son, and for treating the people under his rule equally.Some people also said that the Wang family only looked glamorous on the surface, but they were actually targeted by people in the capital because of their business in the army, so they put their tails between their legs.

However, no matter which statement is accurate, it is enough to cheer up people who like to read jokes and chew their tongues.

"Wang Feng actually watched his only son go to jail. Unexpectedly, this old fox is really calm." Zhao Jing said playfully: "It seems that none of the members of the Wang family are fuel-efficient. "

Xiuwen added a cup of tea to Zhao Jing, and said with a smile: "Your plan is good, but unfortunately Wang Long is in prison, there is no way to deal with Wang Qi, and Wang Feng did not use Fang Tingyu's name to put pressure on saving people. Apart from helping Wang Long Apart from taking care of an annoying cousin, Qi seems to have gained nothing else. Hearing that Wang Long has entered the prison, Wang Qi should be happy now."

Thinking of Wang Qi's recent performance, it seems that she is not as happy as Xiuwen said.That's right, Wang Qi has been getting tired of being with him these days, how can she have time to care about others.

"He's been busy with me recently, so naturally he doesn't have that much time to pay attention to outside affairs." Zhao Jing said.

Xiuwen smiled and said, "The matter has come to a dead end now. Wang Feng has not been forced to take risks, nor has Wang Qi been forced to give more useful information. Next, what is the young master going to do?"

"What else can I do? Since Wang Feng can't be tricked, I can only use the beauty trick to see if I can get something out of Wang Qi." Zhao Jing said.

Looking at his beaming face, he obviously enjoys selling his flesh/body.Xiuwen slandered inwardly, "It's really shameless."

Seeing Xiuwen's resentful expression, Zhao Jing smiled and said, "Don't worry, I don't believe that Wang Feng just watched his son go to jail like this. Let's calm down and wait a few days for now."

"Yes." Although he said yes, Xiuwen felt that Zhao Jing had been too unseemly for the past few days. All he knew was that he was hanging out with Wang Qisi, so he was so happy that he couldn't think of leaving.He pondered in his mind whether he should do something in private.

Unexpectedly, before Xiuwen could make a move, something really happened to Wang Long in prison.

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July is going to pass again, time flies so fast, I am really annoyed at the thought that I will be one year older in a few months!