Chapter 173 Looting the Cheng Family

The next day.

The cool breeze blew through the bustling county government office, blowing through the hair of Jiang Yan and others, lifting their flowing hair ribbons. The big drum at the gate of the government office was beaten with a "dong-dong" sound, and some people passing by gathered in the county government office.

The yamen gate.

They all whispered to each other and pointed at Jiang Yan and the others in the hall. They stretched their heads towards the yamen with curiosity, hoping to know the inside story of today's meeting as soon as possible.

When a county magistrate hears a case, there is generally no restriction on people watching. The lobby is open, and any lively people can come and watch. People can talk before the trial officially starts. However, a county magistrate's trial is not just a case. According to Jiang Yan's understanding

, if the case between her and Cheng Dezhu is tried early, other cases will be tried.

In the hall, Jiang Yan's family knelt neatly on the floor. Kneeling next to them were Cheng Dezhu and his son, who had been arrested by the county government last night.

There was a "bang" sound.

Magistrate Li was sitting in the high hall, wearing a dark blue official uniform that made him even more majestic and domineering. He raised and lowered his big hand, and suddenly slapped the ruler on the desk. The sound made everyone present tremble.

Especially Cheng Dezhu, his face was dark, he gritted his teeth, and glared at Jiang Yan fiercely. He never imagined that such a petty quarrel between children would be brought to the county government, and this vicious woman

He actually has a relationship with the county magistrate!

If it was just a matter of children playing around, he would have tried his best to get over it. Who would have thought that County Magistrate Li would actually investigate him thoroughly! He must have found out about his private bribery of other county magistrates. He would have known that this poisonous woman was so

Damn it, he won’t provoke you at all! This time it’s really a boat overturned in the gutter, and it’s bad luck!

The magistrate's majestic voice sounded: "Sue Fang Jiangyan, the defendant Fang Dezhu, tell the truth about any grievances you may have!"

As soon as the county magistrate finished speaking, Cheng Dezhu immediately knelt down a few times, took a few steps forward on his knees, and said sincerely: "Your Excellency, the county magistrate, today's matter is just a small matter. My son Cheng Wenjun and the youngest son of the Jiang family's aunt

Lin Beiqi

There have been some conflicts, because my son has been a bit squeamish since he was a child. The Cheng family admits their fault for this matter, and will apologize to Aunt Jiang. The Cheng family will be fully responsible for the expenses and medical expenses for their coming to the county, and additional compensation will be given to little friend Lin Bei.

Twelve taels of silver!"

Jiang Yan lowered her head and felt a little uncomfortable. It was the first time she knelt down in front of a stranger. She felt very uncomfortable, but everyone was kneeling down and she couldn't stand alone.

Before Jiang Yan could say anything, the little Lin Bei immediately stepped forward with a strong and powerful voice: "Return to the county magistrate, we don't accept it! Cao Min is a student of the Tang Family Private School. During his schooling, he saw Cheng Wenjun relying on him more than once.

My father was the mayor of the town and he bullied other students. Some students were forced to drop out of school, and some students could no longer open their shops and returned to their hometowns."

Jiang Hao also hurriedly said: "That's right! Common people can testify, and... and I also heard that there was a classmate who couldn't stand the bullying and hanged himself at home. If his parents hadn't discovered it in time, his life would have been lost!"

Jiang Hao's voice was a little nervous and urgent. When they went out in the morning, their aunt asked them to tell them what they knew. No matter whether it was right or wrong, the county magistrate would judge.

"Nonsense!" Cheng Wenjun looked panicked and turned pale: "You lied, these have nothing to do with me! I didn't do anything!"

"My son has been simple-minded since he was little, just playing around with his classmates, how could he be as serious as you say!" Cheng Dezhu also argued.

"I almost lost my life, and it was just a joke." Jiang Yan sneered: "Mayor Cheng is so generous, and he doesn't take other people's lives for granted!"

Normally, county magistrates would not try such small cases involving family issues. Jiang Yan also knew what Lin Bei and the others had experienced. It was estimated that many colleges had it. If there was no trouble, there would naturally be someone to suppress it. More importantly, not

Human lives are involved. If human lives are involved, it is not a small incident, so she mentioned this.

"Cheng Dezhu, I want you to be diligent and progressive, so I arranged for you to serve as the mayor of Yong'an Town, but what have you done? Do you think that you are being taken to court today just to try your son's case of bullying the people?"

Magistrate Li's face was gloomy and his eyes were deep and frightening. He was so angry that he said, "Not to mention that your son is arrogant and domineering. He knows how to bully others at a young age. He is only young, but he has three lives on his back. As a father, you,

If you don't teach him well, you still allow him to do evil!"

As he said this, he waved his hand, and three old, shabby, and lifeless women were brought to the court by the Yamen. The three people's eyes, which were originally as gray as ashes, instantly rekindled the moment they saw Cheng Wenjun.

"My lord! It was him, and he was the one who forced my son to death!"

"My son, too! He was only eight years old, and he was thrown into a water tank and drowned alive..."

"My son was beaten to death by him, beaten to death..."

As the three of them talked, they wanted to step forward and strangle Cheng Wenjun to death. Cheng Wenjun obviously knew these three people. The moment he saw them, he was so frightened that he hid behind his father. He didn't know what he was thinking of, and his face turned even paler than at the beginning.

Jiang Yan glanced at Cheng Wenjun, who was shaking with fear. She was also surprised that such a young child was actually carrying three lives on his back!

The three women were dressed in coarse linen and tattered clothes. They had obviously been wandering for a long time. Their bodies were covered with dirty dried mud and their hair was unkempt. They were crying at the top of their lungs. One by one, they kowtowed to the floor and begged the county government.

Let him make the decision for his son.

Cheng Dezhu was already upset when he saw this. He was more familiar with these three people than Cheng Wenjun. The death of their sons had a lot to do with him. One of them was beaten to death by him, and the other was thrown into a water tank and drowned alive.

The other one couldn't stand the bullying and committed suicide, but in the end it was all because of him.

There was a flash of sadness in County Magistrate Li's eyes. It was all because he chose a villain as an official that the people suffered so much. He shouted angrily: "Cheng Dezhu, you colluded with businessmen, exploited the people, and raised the taxable grain prices in Yong'an Town.

, and also bribed the government officials and county government officials in several other counties! Now you still allow your son to take human lives and harm the people! You deserve to be punished for your crime!"

County Magistrate Li read out a series of crimes committed by Cheng Dezhu that were found out last night one by one. The more he talked about it, the darker his face became. He really couldn't believe that such a villain was actually the mayor he elected!

When he saw the three skinny women, he was even more angry. Those who could send their children to private schools were mostly from families with a good financial background and some basic foundation. But these three people were now in such a state of poverty that they were worse than beggars on the streets.

Embarrassing, all of this is naturally because of Cheng Dezhu!

In the end, County Magistrate Li issued a paper to pronounce the sentence, ransacked Cheng Dezhu's house, and returned the money he had exploited from the people. Then Cheng Dezhu beat him thirty times and sentenced him to death after a year. His son Cheng Wenjun was too young because he was too young.

After being beaten twenty times, he was sentenced to be sent to a salt factory to serve for life.
Chapter completed!