Chapter 2 Chapter Two

Xiao Wu walked quickly to the west chamber, calling another clerk in a hoarse voice, "quick, help me take out the file, and all the items found at the scene, including the murder weapon.He took a breath, feeling a little out of control, because the case hadn't progressed for a long time, which made him a little apprehensive and shy in front of the officials.He warned himself that he should pretend to be more casual, so hastily appearing to have made a major discovery, in case the train of thought is broken, it will provoke another round of ridicule.Although he has received a lot of ridicule.

The clerk gave him a sideways glance, and walked lazily to a row of cabinets by the wall. On one cabinet door was written "the fourth year of Tai Shi" in vermilion ink. He opened the cabinet door and took out a stack of The bamboo slips were placed on the case, and he spread the bamboo slips, and the nine-inch long knife rolled out. The blood on the knife had not been wiped off. After two months of grinding and washing, it gave off a dark red and cold color. Light. Didn't Shen Jun have seen that knife before?Seeing Xiao Wu's somber expression, the clerk was a little amused. There are tens of thousands of such knives in the market, so how could they find the murderer?

Xiao Wu ignored his nagging, although he really wanted to beat this guy to the corner with one mouth.If he was the county magistrate, he would.Now he can only pretend that he didn't hear it, and his face couldn't restrain the fever.He pretended to stare intently at the knife.Strictly speaking, it can't be called an ordinary knife. An ordinary knife is three feet long, but this knife is only as long as a book knife. Everyone calls it "pati".Most of the ordinary Qianshou people have one each, hanging around their waists, and when they shake when walking, they will slap their thighs, so they are called "pati tiao".The handle of the knife is very short, less than two inches.There are some linen strips wrapped around it, the color is dull, there is a small gap in the lower part of the knife ring near the handle, the gap is irregular, and there are prominent cracks.Yes, there was no scabbard for the knife at the time. If the whereabouts of the scabbard can be found, it may make progress in the case.Xiao Wu said to himself.

The clerk interjected with a sneer, if I were a thief, I wouldn't keep a scabbard worth only a few pennies.If he threw the sheath away, wouldn't the case never be solved?What good is a sheath without a knife?Thieves would rather keep a knife worth tens of pennies, so why care about the sheath of these few pennies?Besides, didn't he steal 1,800 coins from the Wei Mansion?That would allow him to re-purchase thirty brand-new, good knives. Are you kidding me?Looking back, Xiao Wu, I know that you rely on your father's shadow to be a scribe, and you have no worries about food and clothing since you were a child. How can you understand the thoughts of ordinary Guizhou chiefs?In the robbery case in Xiling County in the thirteenth year of the Han Dynasty, the perpetrator was a penniless knight. He robbed the rich Dongyang family with a bow of one and a half stones, and robbed three thousand yuan.He was reluctant to part with the bow that was not worth twenty renminbi, so he jumped off the wall to pick it up. The Dongyang clan got the chance to cut him up and sent him to be tattooed as Chengdan.In the eighth year of Emperor Wen's reign in Luoyang County, Runan County, Chen Wuyou dug up the tomb of Du's family, a wealthy family, and fled after robbing the buried jewels.At that time, he could have escaped, but because he returned to look for his worthless straw sandals, he was found by the thief chasing officials.If according to your point of view, these two criminals would throw away worthless things at random because they plundered a lot of money, how could they be caught?So your view seems reasonable, but it may not be without flaws.I don't think it is impossible to find the owner of this knife now.

That's up to you.The clerk grumbled.He was not convinced, but the deputy chief official in front of him was familiar with the case, which made him speechless.This weakling.He continued to mutter, and walked to the office of the secretary Cao.At this time, hurried footsteps came from outside the door. A jailer ran in, my lord, we have arrested some suspects, and they are being held in the Yuan room, waiting for your interrogation. Oh really?Xiao Wu asked strangely, is it from other places?Most of the men in this county have already combed through it. Don't worry, my lord, this jailer named Ying Qi is handsome and gentle, he has always been very polite to Xiao Wu, completely different from other jailers' arrogance.He untied the bamboo tube on his back, raised his head and took a sip of water, and said happily, we have been following these two people for several days.One of them wandered around the kiosks during the day and slept under the back wall of the post kiosk at night. He seemed to be an idler.The other one was even more strange, leaving home every afternoon instead of working in the fields, but going straight to the market.But he doesn't engage in any business, just wanders around the wall of the flag pavilion, which is extremely boring.At dusk and sundown, the banner of the pavilion landed, the drums of the strike sounded, and they went back happily.always like this.

Xiao Wu pondered and said, um, it is indeed suspicious.We'll go check it out now, hopefully we'll get a clue.In addition, I just had another idea and was thinking about how to implement it.He lowered his voice, but I think they are going to laugh again. Why do adults have the same knowledge as them, Ying Qi also said softly, although there has been no breakthrough these days, judging from adults' thinking, it is still not easy.Is it wise to arrest good people indiscriminately and torture them wantonly like they do?This edict has been issued many times before, and at the end of the text, there is always a sentence "Don't bother the people." Unfortunately, the emperor's temperament has changed drastically in recent years, and his usage is harsh. The counties and roads mostly focus on torture for offending people, and can reward promotion.The admonition not to disturb the people when handling the case has become a written statement.There are more than a dozen innocent people who were tortured to death this time, and they don't reflect on their own meanness...

Xiao Wu hastily interrupted Ying Qi's words, Mr. Ying Qi don't want to say these words, even though they are loyal words, if they spread out, they will change.It's important for us to hurry up and interrogate the suspect. In the other courtyard of the county court, the screams were like boiling water.This is a wide yard with three entrances and three exits, surrounded by corridors.On the west side of the second entrance is a separate courtyard.There is also a field of vegetables planted in the southeast corner, and a stable in the southwest corner, with dozens of healthy horses tied up and snorting.In the northwest corner is a small bungalow with a hanging eaves, like a pavilion. Inside the pavilion, there is a pile of dark instruments of torture on one side of the brick floor. Two men are being tortured, and one of them is dressed neatly. , with a well-proportioned hat and shoes, is kneeling obediently aside, with a few footprints on his body.The other man was dressed in rags, unkempt, and seemed to have not washed for several months. He was lying on the brick floor with his back upside down. His back was covered in blood, his skin color was invisible, and his body was also covered in dark red bruises. blood.Several strong jailers were surrounding them fiercely, and one jailer was yelling, "You criminal prisoner, if you don't confess, you will still die."Another jailer threw a piece of bamboo about three and a half feet long, as if about to strike down.The bamboo strips are thin and thin, and the whipping end is narrow, held in the jailer's hand, like a blood-stained writing brush, dripping blood from it.

Yingqi shouted, Mr. Shen is here, stop and don't torture him casually.Haven't you read the "Secret Medical Document" and "The Way of Being an Official" issued by the imperial court?Torturing prisoners casually hurts the emperor's love for the people. Several jailers let out a sneer from their nostrils, and said in unison, let Mr. Shen do the interrogation.But the deadline was tight, and the date of the meeting book was seen.Master Shen can still work for a few days.Ha ha.The person who is the head of the pavilion is so soft-handed, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve a big deal.

Xiao Wu's face was a little hot again, but he didn't want to rub his lips against these guys.He had vowed not to get angry with them, but he couldn't do it. All he could do now was to take a deep breath to suppress the evil in his chest.He went straight to the two suspects, pointed at the lying man, and ordered in a low voice, help him up, and ask the doctor to apply wound medicine.Then he stepped over him, walked up to the kneeling strong man, turned around twice, without saying a word, his eyes suddenly turned to the man's belt, and his heart beat wildly. The man wears a black ribbon around his waist and a brass buckle on his left waist.Xiao Wu almost couldn't restrain his excitement, and thought to himself, yes, that's where the knife is hung.Judging by the size of the brass clasp, it is for hanging a small knife.He turned his head to face Ying Qi and asked, is this the man who wanders under the flag pavilion every day?

Ying Qi replied, that's right.I have made a rough inquiry, his title is Gongshi, he is thirty-two years old, he is from Hongyali in this county, and he has not confessed to others.Judging from his low title, there must be an elder brother in the family.The Holy Majesty has granted amnesty many times in recent years, and every time he bestowed the rank of eldest viscount on the people.If he is the eldest son in the family, at least he should be a doctor. Well, Xiao Wu smiled approvingly at Ying Qi, most of the youngest sons in common people's families are mentally unbalanced and do evil.He turned to the man, and said sharply, what is your regular occupation?Don't you know the decrees of the Han family, and everyone who does not work in the head of Guizhou should be punished as guilty?What do you do in the market every day?Is there a city loan?If there is no excuse, how can you wander around the flag pavilion every day, there must be treacherous and illegal things, if you don't confess honestly, you will suffer flesh and blood?As he spoke, he glanced at the blood-stained suspect. He had no strength to get up, and the two prison guards were in a hurry, each pulling his arm, as if dragging a corpse, to the door. .Only a trail of blood trailed his heels.

The man raised his head, although his face was rough, he was still quite afraid when he saw the officials.He quickly glanced at Xiao Wu, lowered his head again, and shouted, "I beg the lord for a loan, and the villain will answer honestly."The villain's family lives in Hongyali in the south of the city, and there is indeed an elder brother in the family.However, the villain has been innocent and a good citizen for several generations. Just now many adults said that the villain robbed and killed people. How dare the villain do such treacherous and illegal things. Well, Xiao Wu interrupted him irritably. When thieves and thieves are newly arrested, few voluntarily confess their guilt.Tell me, what do you take as your regular occupation?Is it true that the name is borrowed from the city?What's your name?I will consult the Qianshou city borrowing book of Cao, the county court householder, to confirm your identity. The man took a breath and said, the villain's name is Han Kong, his family is poor and he works as a servant.Due to a small mistake the month before last, he was fired by the owner.My parents died early, and my family has an older brother, who is stingy and ruthless, and does not allow me to rely on him, and has no land to cultivate.I had no choice but to wander around the market every day, hoping to pick up some leftovers to satisfy my hunger. How dare I rob and kill people... What about your saber?Xiao Wu suddenly interrupted him loudly. Han Kong looked blank, what saber?The villain never plays tricks with swords and sticks.I do not know what the adults mean? Xiao Wu said angrily, it's really cunning, since you don't have a loan, don't you dare not even participate in the routine drills every autumn?If you really didn't participate, it would be an abolishment of the imperial court decree, and the crime is not trivial, at least you should be punished as a prisoner.Now, do you still dare to argue?I don't know that since he entered the prison of the county court, there is absolutely no reason to release him as he was. Han Kong muttered, what your lord said is true.But the villain doesn't wield knives and sticks on weekdays except for official recruitment. Xiao Wu sneered and said, let me remind you, the copper buckle on your belt, isn't that clearly a knife?There is also a small part of the belt at the copper buckle that is darker in color, which is clearly the trace of a long-term hanging knife.How dare you deny it? The muscles on Han Kong's face trembled, and he shouted, "I'm wronged, this leather belt was picked up by the villain at the flag pavilion.The villain was poor and tied his waist with hemp rope all the time.If a villain knows that picking a leather belt will lead to a murder lawsuit, he would rather be naked than naked. The prison guards next to him couldn't bear it any longer, one of them picked up a bamboo stick and whipped Han Kong, and the other rushed forward and grabbed his bun tightly, about to hit the pillar of the pavilion.Xiao Wu shouted, gentlemen, please stop, as a good jailer, one should not extract confessions by criminal law, this is not in line with the emperor's love for the people.Gentlemen, let's go to rest, I have a way to make him confess, and die without complaint. Back at Judgment Cao, Xiao Wu ordered to recruit clerks and issue orders immediately, and the plagiarism case of Weifu will be solved soon.Ying Qi said happily, sir, are you really so sure?Xiao Wu smiled and said, haven't you noticed that Han Kong is full of lies?He is muscular and powerful, but he wants to pretend to be hungry and cold?How can people with poor food and clothing be so fat and healthy?I saw the calloused part of his palm, and he was clearly used to holding a sword.Ask him about the routine drills in the countryside in autumn, but he pretends to be ignorant.Anyone who likes to lie has something hidden in his heart.His eyes were fierce, but he pretended to be terrified. There were obvious traces of wearing a dagger on his belt for a long time, but he refused to admit it.Send the order down, and immediately transfer the letter to each township, pavilion, city, and ri, and inform the chief of the pavilion, the three elders, and the township officials in charge: In Hongyali, Yuzhang County, Yuzhang County, there is Han Kong, the duke of the Duke, who was immodest in his residence and had no farming industry. The county officials arrested him for being lazy and incompetent. It is knot-shaped, and it is quite cheap to get his hidden feelings: there was a saber on the belt, but now there is no saber.Looking forward to responding is very strange, not waiting with others.Today Han Kong replied: "My family is poor, I have no farming property, and I have hired others. I haven't given you a saber, and I haven't stolen or killed people. There is nothing wrong with it."However, Cao Cao asked all the prisons, thinking that Han Kong was the most suspect in the plagiarism case of Weifu.Under the book, the townships and villages are the head of Guizhou under the rule of the subpoena: Anyone who accepts Han Kong's clothes, utensils, and money will surrender to the county officials and don't dare to hide anything.It is the same crime as the county official who knows the certificate.Kuimao in June of the fourth year of Taichu.Prison Cao Lingshi Wu. Do you believe that someone will deliver the scabbard to the county court?Yingqi asked Xiao Wu in a low voice, is he sure that Han Kong will give away the looted money? Judging from this person's background and living habits, he is not a person who is used to squandering, and the money he robbed will definitely not be generously distributed to others.It was also because of this that he would not be willing to discard the scabbard, just like poor Guizhou chiefs would subconsciously tuck every piece of rags scattered on the market floor into their arms.I believe there must be new clues these days.Mr. Ying Qi, Xiao Wu paused for a while, and heard that Uncle Ling was working in the prefect's mansion, but there was no important news.A few days ago, I heard from the prince that the number of refugees in the southeastern counties has increased recently, and the situation is unstable. Yingqi chuckled, my uncle is always cautious, I asked him how many pine trees there are in the courtyard of the prefect's mansion, but he kept silent, and often warned me that I must be honest and honest as an official.If your lord solves this case, he will definitely be famous throughout the county for being good at solving doubts and investigating clues, and even win the honorary title of "harmless".Although this is not a huge case, but because it involved a powerful family, it is said that the censor in Chang'an was alarmed, and the censor's document was sent to Xingan for the second time.In the future, not only will your lord not be the head of the pavilion, but he can even be transferred to the prefect's mansion to make up the history of Baishi's death.I know that my lord has always had lofty aspirations, and it is not uncommon for him to become a county magistrate, prefect, or even Jing Zhaoyin from death history. Xiao Wu smiled, he patted Yingqi on the shoulder, looked up at the tall tower in the northeast corner of the county court, and sighed, birds are flying all over Chang'an, and we will see you when you climb the tower!Those who know me are all babies. The tower bell of the county court rang several times, and the county officials who had been busy all day walked out of the yard one after another, leaving behind a terrifying silence.At this time, the sound of drums and drums for the Qiting strike was heard in the distance. Early the next morning, as soon as Xiao Wu walked into the gate of the county court, Ying Qi came up to greet him, and said with a beaming smile, Your Excellency is really good at predicting things, and the lost scabbard has indeed been found.Someone turned himself in early this morning. real?Xiao Wu was overjoyed and immediately brought it up for questioning. Excited, he hurried to the hall, Yingqi and several prison guards had already brought a middle-aged man up. Self-reported name, title, residence, age and important past experiences.Xiao Wu looked at him, it was a loyal face, he was relieved. The villain's name is Han Pu, and his title is second-class superior.He lives in Hongyali, Yuzhang County, next to Han Kong, and is his uncle in terms of seniority.I am forty-three years old this year.He has always been a good citizen, and has never escaped from prison and corvee.In the third year of Yuanshuo, he served in Longxi County for one year. In the fourth year of Yuanshuo, he served in Weiyang Palace as a guard of the Golden Horse Gate, and returned to his hometown the next year.Never committed crimes. Oh, Xiao Wu frowned, you have so much experience, but why have you been given such a low title for so many years?The emperor has given amnesty to the common people over the years, have you not caught up?Or is there something else hidden? Han Pudao, my lord is indeed wise, my villain's title is not low, he should have been a seventh class public car, the harvest was not good a few years ago, and both parents died at home, in order to prepare for the funeral, I borrowed money from everywhere, and owed money to the public and private For 12,000, he sold it to the rich family in the city, the Wei family, the fifth-level title, and received a total of 15,000.With the remaining 3,000 yuan, I have survived to this day. It was Wei Mansion again, Xiao Wu's heart was about to thump.He took a deep breath and forced a smile, that's it.If you don't sell the noble rank, I will salute you today.Although I work in the county court, my title is not as good as yours... It is said that Han Kong gave you a piece of silk and a leather scabbard?Submit it quickly and describe the specific situation. Han Pudao, it is indeed true, the evidence has been handed over to the county magistrate. A jailer held a wooden lacquer tray in both hands and placed it on the case in front of Xiao Wu.It was a piece of fine white silk with a dull color, wrapped in a black cowhide scabbard.Xiao Wu grabbed the scabbard and thought about it carefully. After a long time, he cleared his throat and asked, Han Pu, why did your nephew Han Kong give you these items, and does he often give you things. Back to my lord, this nephew of mine is not doing business, but likes to gamble.He lost a lot of the family property left by his parents, but his brother is a responsible person.In the past two years, under the interference of the village elders, they simply separated the family for the two brothers.But in less than a year, he gambled away his portion of the income.He had no choice but to work as a hired worker, but he was lazy by nature, and within a few days of working, he quarreled with his master.The master's family, Shentu, was a rich family, so he was not allowed to be tolerated, so he immediately ordered his slaves to tie him up, and sent word to Xiangzheng that he would cut off one of his legs.Fortunately, several elders and I went to intercede for him, and declared that lynching is strictly prohibited by the law of the Han family, so they let him go.Then he disappeared for a while.I just came back last month and gave me this scabbard and that bundle of silk.In fact, it's useless for me to keep it, but he never paid attention to my uncle before, this time I feel very surprised, I'm afraid he will be angry if he rejects him.Then I pretty much forgot about it, too.Yesterday, I heard Xiangzheng going door to door announcing that if you get a gift from Han Kong, you must report to the officials as soon as possible before you know that the situation is not good.Although this is not worth a few pennies, since the government is so serious about it, how dare I hide it.And I don't know what serious crime Han Kong committed. Yesterday I discussed with my wife, she turned pale with fright and asked me to surrender myself early in the morning.When I was young, I served as a garrison in Chang'an, and I also learned a lot of legal provisions in the army. If Han Kong committed a capital crime, wouldn't I be confused and want to be buried with him?I didn't sleep all night because I was scared by this. Xiao Wu nodded, and said to Ying Qi, bring Han Kong up to confront his uncle.And bring the murder file together. When Han Kong came up to see his uncle, his expression changed, and he returned to his indifferent expression.Xiao Wu looked coldly at this brutish man, who was pushed down by the jailers and knelt in front of him, feeling an indescribable satisfaction in his heart.Since he was a child, he didn't like this kind of vulgar and illiterate rogue boy. He was born as a pavilion manager for many years and had to deal with this group of people all the time.Although I can't get used to it, I can't help but swallow my anger.Most of these scoundrels are strong and armed, and they dare not chase them unless it is absolutely necessary.In the past few years when he was the head of the pavilion, except for dealing with a few thieves, he really just dared not speak out against these thick guys.Therefore, the three-year assessment only ended up with a comment of "fear of weakness".How comfortable it would be if he didn't care about arresting people, but only tortured them. His mind was full of thoughts, and Han Kong yelled next to his ear, uncle, how could you wrong me?Although I have always been indifferent to you, you are not my biological parents after all, so I have committed the crime of "unfilial piety", right?When did I give you the scabbard?How can such a thing be made up?It's a matter of human life, you can't avenge yourself publicly. Xiao Wu was furious, slapped the scabbard on the case, and made a noise in the county court, do you know what punishment he will receive?Still dare to quibble?The nose button hook of this scabbard fits perfectly with the brass buckle of your belt.Of course, you can also say that these are sold in sets on the street market, but when I look at the nose button, the worn parts on it are quite consistent with the worn parts of your copper buckle. How can this be explained?In addition, you seem to be able to quibble that this scabbard has nothing to do with the murderous knife in the Weifu plagiarism case.But I also checked that murderous knife just now. Your scabbard is not the kind that only covers the blade, but the type that covers the entire handle of the knife.Hmph, the heavens have eyes, the knife ring of the murderous knife has irregular gaps and cracks, resulting in the protruding tumor on the lower part of the knife ring, which is similar to the protruding tumor when pouring iron, and the leather of the scabbard corresponding to the protruding tumor is also just right. Bluish white wear.How could this be if it wasn't for the exact matching scabbard.Now that the evidence is convincing, if you don't confess, your fingers will suffer. Two prison guards came over and pushed Han Kong down, waiting for Xiao Wu's order.Xiao Wu coughed and said, "Han Kong, don't expect to get away with it by being tough."The law of the Han family is that it is better to catch the wrong one than let it go.Do you still want to go out quickly after being tortured?Let me tell you, even those who have been wronged will no longer be able to live like ordinary people once they are tortured and lose their limbs.Even if you are rehabilitated in the future, you can only become a hidden official prisoner, not to mention that you have all the stolen goods now, and it is easier to confess earlier than to be tortured. Fear flashed in Han Kong's eyes, he pondered for a while, and murmured, the scabbard was indeed given to the clan uncle by the villain, but the villain picked it up in front of the casino in Hongyali.It is wrong for the adults to say that the villain kills and robs. Then use punishment.Xiao Wu threw down a bamboo coupon.Then Han Kong's howling like killing a pig resounded through the courtyard.His fingers were bloody.Are you still refusing to confess?Xiao Wu sneered, according to the law of the Han Dynasty, with these evidences, the case can be closed immediately and reported to the Ting Wei.It's just that there is a mastermind in the case, and the person who executes the order can be sentenced lightly.If you want to live, confess quickly.Also, the documents from the Imperial History Mansion were transferred to the Taishou Mansion the day before yesterday, and this case may be related to King Guangling's treason case.If it is verified, the whole family must sit together. My lord, the villain has already surrendered and pleaded guilty, so he shouldn't be sat down by this rascal.Han Pu turned pale and interjected. Don't worry, Xiao Wu smiled. It is clearly written in the Dahan's "Law of Thieves" that if you know the thief and want to cover it up, you will be guilty of the same crime as the thief.The original intention of the imperial court's enactment of consecutive convictions is to kill less people and to hide the conspiracy invisible.If it is a relative of the thief, it will be meritorious to take the initiative to catch and behead the thief.Although you have not been arrested and beheaded, since you have made the first prosecution, you can also get rid of the crime.Does this Han Kong have a wife and children?They can't get away with it. This scoundrel has a wife and two children, Han Kong pleaded, but they don't know about it, can you forgive me?His wife is from Shanyangli, this county.When his father was dying, he hoped that I could often take care of this rascal's wife and children.His wife is really a responsible person, and the children are also very obedient and sensible. Xiao Wu sighed, these must be done in accordance with the court's decree.How can I be the master?Now I can only issue vouchers and arrest them immediately.Since Han Kong was still so stubborn, he had no choice but to use the cane.Come, pull his limbs apart, tear off his clothes, press him to the ground, and flog his back for forty. I do it, Han Kong finally howled, my lord I do it. Xiao Wu Dao, this is the best way, why would I want to use torture.I just know that you must be treacherous, as a last resort. Han Kong drank a large ladle of cold water, panted for a while, and said, since the villain was repelled by the Shentu family, he has lost his way and owed a lot of gambling debts.The creditor threatened that if I didn't pay back the money, he would tie me to Meiling in the north of the city and bury me alive.At that time, I wanted to rob some money and go away.It was raining heavily that day, and the gate of the flag pavilion was closed. I saw a woman carrying a linen bag. Judging from the shape of the bag, it should contain a sling of copper coins.The woman was very strange, she saw that the Qiting was closed, but she didn't leave, she just looked around at the door.After a while, looking very disappointed, he walked away slowly.At that time, there was almost no one on the street, only a few old women sitting under the eaves and staring blankly, but such an old person was hardly considered human.I was secretly happy, so I followed the woman, and after a while, she turned into an alley.The alley was even more silent, and the doors and windows of the houses on both sides were tightly closed.My heart was pounding.My lord, although I'm not in the business, I've never done anything like murder and robbery. Cut the nonsense and move on.A jailer shouted next to him, and only answered what the adults asked. I really dare not kill people.Han Kong held the ground with both hands, and cried miserably. It seems that you still refuse to recruit.If you are a small martial artist, then you have to use the cane.Do you think you are strong?Maybe your body will be carried out soon. Han Konghao cried, and the villain confessed.I immediately followed her, jumped up quickly, and stabbed her in the back.She threw herself on the muddy ground, throwing her umbrella aside.I untied the purse from her wrist and fled immediately. You run away right away?Or did something else?Little Budo. No, the villain did not.At that time, the villain was very flustered and didn't dare to do anything. Oh, what about the bamboo coupon?Xiao Wudao, you thief and prisoner, you are quite scheming, you even know how to forge a bamboo coupon and throw it at the scene to lure us into being fooled.In fact, if you murder a thief, the victim is not dead, and you cannot be sentenced to death. It is just that you have been forced to do six years of hard labor as a city guard.But counterfeiting merchant Jiazhu vouchers and destroying the "Qianbu Law" newly promulgated by Dasinong is a serious crime. I will immediately sue the Tingwei Mansion. Whether you live or die, you can only resign yourself to fate. what.Han Kong screamed, the villain didn't know what bamboo coupons were there.What I said just now is not all the truth, please forgive me and let me confess again. Oh, what more grievances?Xiao Wu squinted at this sturdy thief and shouted for mercy, feeling very happy.But his face was still expressionless, if he had something to say quickly, it would be too late when the official document was delivered to Ting Wei's mansion. Han Kongdao, I hope the adults will allow the villain to explain the cause and effect slowly, otherwise the adults will call for punishment as soon as the villain stops, and the villain has a thousand mouths and can explain everything.Even if there is no grievance, it would not be considered a great achievement for my lord to catch me, a small plagiarist.The adults said just now that this case is related to the court conspiracy, which reminded the villain of something.The villain didn't kill the woman, although he really wanted to rob her of money, but he didn't succeed. Han Kong said, his face was a little gray, his two bloody hands hugged his shoulders, as if he remembered something unpleasant, and he seemed to feel cold all over.This made Xiao Wu a little surprised, and a chill rose faintly from the bottom of his heart.But he immediately became suspicious again, God, did I really wrong this thief and prisoner? He recalled the conversation with the county magistrate Wang De in the secret room two days ago. Wang De said to him worriedly at that time, Shen Jun, Chang'an suspects that Liu Xu, the king of Guangling, is planning to rebel, and Wei may have something to do with Liu Xu. Oh, Xiao Wudao, what is Wei Yishou's background, so bold? Wang Dedao, Wei Yishou served the current emperor, and was once favored as Zuo Zhonglang general.Later, he was dismissed because of trivial matters, and the imperial edict ordered him to leave the capital on the same day by postal vehicle and return to the fiefdom.His ancestors made great contributions in defeating the Nanyue Kingdom, and were granted the title of Xiashahou, and served five hundred households in Xiasha Township, Yuzhang County.Wei Yishou returned to China with a crime, so he should have honestly irrigated the garden and managed the production.Unexpectedly, he acted more arrogantly and colluded with the princes and kings in an attempt to threaten the court.What I am worried about now is that the treason case happened in my county, and I am afraid that I will not be able to get rid of it.How can this be good. real?Xiao Wu's heart was shocked, and at the same time, his chest was full of joy. This time, it's time for me to make a big contribution.I have been the head of the pavilion for so many years, and I have never raised my eyebrows. Although Yuzhang is not a small county, it is still the governor of the capital, but compared with Sanfu, Sanhe and other famous counties, after all, its status is lower.It must be such a rare opportunity for a big case of treason to happen here. If this small case of plagiarism really involved such a deep background, and I dug it out, I can definitely tell the little history of the hundred stones. If you are not interested in the position, even if you are promoted to the county magistrate immediately, it should be.The county magistrate, that is the chief official of three hundred shi.His tone was a little trembling, and he comforted, Minggong don't have to worry, according to the "Law of Thieves", anyone who discovers treason will be arrested first, not only will he not be involved, but he will also make great contributions. Wang De patted him on the shoulder and sighed, it's all up to Mr.After the case is solved, Mr. must be recommended as county magistrate. Xiao Wu's mind was full of thoughts, and he was stunned for a long time, and almost forgot to continue asking questions. Ying Qi reminded, my lord, this small case is so complicated, the nervousness of Mr. Chen Buhai back then is really not superfluous! Xiao Wu came back to his senses and pressed his hands together on his joints, which is his usual action when he is excited.Han Kong, quickly tell us what you saw that day.he shouted. Han Kong bowed his head and thought for a while, and said, let the villain explain it carefully.Hope adults arrange a convenient place. Xiao Wu nodded, beckoned Yingqi to his side, and said in a low voice, let these prison guards go out. The prison guards all flocked out.Yingqi closed the door and went back to Han Kong, this time you should speak. Han Kong's face was still a little apprehensive, he asked for a drink of water, and then said slowly, it is really incredible to talk about that day.I didn't have time to rob the woman at all, I saw her walk to the middle of the alley, a door opened next to her, and the woman walked in sideways.A man poked his head out, looked around, with a strange expression on his face, and shrank back.I don't know if it was a coincidence or something that day, I was very curious about that woman.There happened to be a tall camphor tree next to it. I climbed up, landed on the roof, and jumped off the roof. Next to it was a house with haystacks, which was dark, but there happened to be a gap in the earthen wall. I leaned up and could see it with my eyes The situation in the house. oh what do you seeXiao Wu held his breath, his tone trembling slightly. I saw the woman put away her umbrella and suddenly turned around with a half-smile.She was very pale and quite pretty.This is something I didn't realize just now.I wonder why such a beautiful woman would run out with a purse.I looked at her and smirked, and changed the umbrella to my right hand.At this time, the man in his twenties and another woman in an apricot-yellow shirt came over.The woman was especially beautiful. When the woman with the umbrella saw her, she bowed and said respectfully, "Master, there is no one outside today, what a disappointment."It seems that there is only another solution. Xiao Wu suddenly interrupted Han Kong, what did you say?Mrs. Weng?How could the daughters of princes and kings come here?You can hear me right. The villain absolutely heard right.At that time the house was very quiet, I was not far from them, I also felt fear at that time, no wonder, how can there be such a fair-skinned woman in an ordinary family, but it turned out to be the old man.I heard the woman in the yellow shirt say, forget it, no matter what, this plan must be completed.If we can rob Yuzhang County of 35,000 crossbows, then our strength will be enough.By the way, what about Wei Yishou? The woman holding the umbrella said, Wei Yishou's father is as timid as a mouse, he is still a bit hesitant, he dare not make a move, probably he still wants to wait for the emperor's pardon. Master Weng said, Wei Yishou is indeed a prostitute, his clan brother Wei Zifang was in Chang'an as Changle Weiwei, he was a good official, but recently he was very unlucky.The emperor has really become more and more confused these years, his health is not good, he actually believes in some kind of ghost, witchcraft, and suspects that someone is wishing and cursing him.And Jiang Chong, a traitor, did what he liked. Recently, Wei Zifang has been implicated in this matter and was imprisoned. I don't know what will happen. The woman with the umbrella said, yes, I told Wei Yishou when I got the Lord Weng's document, but he still didn't believe it.The emperor did not live in Weiyang Palace, but went to Ganquan Palace three hundred miles away to recover from his illness, and issued a secret edict ordering that the Daohou Han had full power to handle the witchcraft case.I think even the crown prince is in danger this time. Lord Weng snorted, fortunately according to Taoist Marquis's most trusted servant is the same birth brother of our king's favored maidservant, so he hastily reported this matter to the king through secret mail.Your Majesty is really happy and worried these days. The woman holding the umbrella said, in fact, there is no need for the king to worry. If the crown prince falls, we can change our plan. Maybe the king will be made the crown prince. The man said with a smile, sure enough, we would have saved a lot of trouble.In fact, why did the king want to rebel, but because the emperor has been too moody in recent years.Last year, because of the sacrificial ceremony of the ancestral temple, an edict was issued to deprive more than a hundred princes of their titles in one day. The reason was that the assistant priest's gold color was impure and the service was not respectful.Ever since the emperor fell ill, he always suspected that the ministers wanted him to die. Even Yi Zong, a cruel official whom he had always loved, was imprisoned and finally committed suicide to apologize.The king is very afraid that one day he will suddenly lose his head. Ok.The Lord Weng bowed his head and pondered for a while, leaving these matters aside for the time being.Let's think about it, how can we find an excuse to attack the county court, then hijack the captain, and seize the arsenal, crossbow and chariot.This is our priority.I thought of an idea.I don't know what do you think? The man said happily, and the Lord Weng said quickly.Now that the emperor is not feeling well, the situation in Chang'an is uncertain, the sooner you act, the better chance you can take. The Lord Weng smiled, and suddenly turned around, his eyes were scattered, as if he was thinking about something.Her long hair was loosely tied behind her head, tied in a loose silk knot.A strand of black hair hung on his forehead, half of his snow-white face, against the confused eyes, looked like a heavenly being.I was just dumbstruck.The beautiful woman suddenly grabbed the dagger at the man's waist and waved her hand back, the dagger flew towards me with a sound of piercing through the air.但我当时竟然没有察觉，直到那短剑钉在我身边的房柱上，发出嗡嗡的声响。 围在她身边的人都不知所措，她开口了，声音极其娇嫩，象未成年的孩子。她冷笑道，没想到竟然有人在这偷听我们的谈话。她身边的男子立刻惊慌起来，在哪里？这事传出去一定会灭族的。他身边的两个随从马上拔出长剑，朝我隐藏的方向扑来。 我马上跳起，撒腿往外跑。那两个人差不多已赶到了我身后，其中一个扬剑就劈，我听得脑后风声，赶忙向前一扑，他的剑尖劈中了我的脚踵。我也怒了，知道这次不管怎样也逃不出去，干脆拼个鱼死网破。于是我拔出腰间短刀，回身便刺。那两个人的剑法说不上太好，而且有点畏软，让我有机会靠近他们，这使他们的长剑威力大打折扣。不一会儿，其中一个被我刺中了小腹，另外一个发出惊恐的低呼，退后了好几步。我也不想跟他纠缠，只想着逃命。那时候我也惊恐极了。天汉元年，我也曾按律令服过兵役，在长安驻守，有两年一直当建章宫卫卒，曾亲眼见过谋反案处决的残酷，那次是济南太守王卿和邳离侯路博得的儿子勾结，贩卖关中铁具出关，想牟取暴利。事情发觉，被定为谋发大逆不道，当时牵连而死的有一千多人，都在渭水的岸边处决。行刑那天，我执戟站在建章宫的神明台上值班。那台子很高，可以俯视渭水的河岸，我亲眼看见一个个的人头落地，五个刽子手一起行刑，从日西中时一直砍到夜昏时才结束，我亲眼看见渭河的水都被染成了红色。那是我此生最深刻的记忆。我知道这翁主的谋反阴谋被我听到，是绝对不会放过我的。果不其然，因为我脚踵受伤，还没出门，只听得后面飕飕声，我小腿和肩胛骨一疼，各被钉上了一支短箭，当即扑倒在地，那翁主走到我面前，我顺着她的脚往上看去，她的身体轻盈美好，脸上更是灿若梨花，这时手上却掣着一张色泽黯淡的小弓，弓背上画着菱形的花纹，腰上系着绀色的带子，飘飘似仙。那个男子罩衣后面露出一角重甲，满脸的慌张，他手里掣着一柄暗绿花纹的长剑。好了，大人，再给我一碗水喝。 小武笑道，嗯，你的形容词不少，看来没有白在长安当两年卫卒。婴齐，给他水喝。 小武看着韩孔咕嘟咕嘟喝水，暗暗思忖，刚才我一直纳闷，象他这样椎鲁的文盲，怎么会口才如此便给，原来戍卫过建章宫。长安真是龙腾虎跃之地，住过几年，便能这么大开眼界，心下不由得好生向往。 韩孔又用衣袖擦了擦嘴，道，那男子提剑就想向我刺来。黄衫女子阻止他道，且慢。这人我认识，好像和县廷没有关系。她目光对着我，你是叫韩孔罢？我见过你，你不是经常来卫府赌博的吗？ 我这时心里好生欢喜，大人，那女子生得非常美貌，我那时想，即便她杀了我，我都不觉得冤枉——只要是她亲自动的手。我那时都忘了回答她的问话，我只顾低头看那插在我肩头的羽箭，那箭杆削治得很好，我当建章宫卫卒的时候，经常随宫厩尹搬运武库的兵器出来晾晒。知道箭杆的高下品质。可是我见了那么多，却没有一枝削得这般精巧，可能是用我们豫章的琅玕竹削治的。后来我才知道，非但那箭杆，那箭头是用赤铜铸成的，看上去金光闪闪，没有一丝铸造不匀的瑕疵裂痕，看来还经过精心磨制……哦，我是扯得太远了。对，我根本没有见过那女子，不知道她为什么认识我，还认出我的身份来了。 她再问了一遍，我才回过神来，我说，我没见过你这样美貌的女子。我的确经常去卫府赌博，因为卫府的食客去疢是我的结拜兄弟。他在卫府向来受到上等招待。他经常劝我来卫府效力。可是我生性散漫，不愿为人奴仆。况且卫府是带罪归国的，我知道这样的家族很复杂，最好别卷进去，当初在长安时，这类罪臣很多都被族诛，我可还想保条命呢……你，你怎么会这么美，神仙也没你这么漂亮！ 那女子哼了一声，笑道，少胡言乱语——现今可不同往日。本翁主看你技击是把好手，否则也不能选进建章宫做卫卒。刚才你刺伤我一个属下，我也不见怪，并且决定留用你。你现在面前有两条路好走，一就是我给你喉头再钉上一箭。她晃晃手中那张精致的小弓，我还有淬毒的箭头，射入身体不会马上死掉，你可以慢慢享用；第二就是你跟我们一起干。你在建章宫中做过，也算见过世面的人，应该会知道好歹。长安很美罢！倘若他日我父王当上皇帝，你就可以重游建章宫啊，甚至拜你为建章卫尉，你也可以坐在奇华殿享受皇家的美食了。那可是中二千石的大官。你稍微考虑一下，我们还有事情要办，要不只有把你的尸体留在这了。 我那时完全没有感到身上的创痛，只是直直地看着那个女子娇美的容颜，完全呆了。好好，我不说这些，大人不要怪小人胡言乱语，不过倘若大人见到她，也定会被她迷住。我那时嘴里只是不假思索地蹦出几个字：好的，我愿意做你的奴仆。那女子，不，那个广陵王国的翁主笑了，她转首对那男子道，现在我们急需韩孔这样的游侠为助。父王迟迟不敢动作，就是忧虑广陵王国疆域太小，总共才五个县，人口还不到二十万。虽然近年我们大王礼贤下士，招募了不少外郡的亡命之徒，但还远远不够。所以我们才要就近争取豫章的发弩都尉支持。整个东南区域，朝廷只在豫章设置了发弩官，掌管着近四万张弩，其中六石以上的大黄三连射弩就有二万多张，陷坚羊头形的铜镞箭有上千万枝，全部藏在本县青云里的冲灵库。而且发弩都尉高辟兵这人一向糊涂，并非干吏。朝廷派他来掌管这威震东南的巨大武库，简直是天助我大王成功。如果夺得这个武库，再控制整个豫章郡的三十多万人口，北击南郡、颖川郡、南阳郡，离天下粮仓敖仓简直近在咫尺。占领敖仓，西叩函谷关，进可以攻，退可以守，还怕天下不震动吗？ 哦，青云里竟然有个如此大的武库？小武很惊奇地插嘴道，我当了几年的亭长，竟然一点不知，都尉的府邸在南浦里啊。 小人也不知虚实，这件事不过发生在几十天前。我也仅听那翁主说过一次，以后我只是天天在练习击剑。卫府和广陵王国的确常有秘密邮传往来，我稍微知道一点。 嗯，小武哼了一声，当年吴楚七国那么大的声势，淮南国也比广陵大许多，都尚且没有成功。凭这小小的广陵国，难道就能了？How stupid.再说皇上的儿子中，燕王、昌邑王，哪个又比广陵国的声势小了？这帮反贼真是不知算计。很好，韩孔，虽然你参与谋反，罪状明白，但是能交代反状，不但可以除罪，反而有大功呢。你继续说下去，还有什么可补充的？ 是的大人，韩孔道，翁主说完那些话之后，突然招手叫那个一直持伞的侍女。我这时看清，这女子嘴角边长着一个小小的黑痣，椭圆形的面庞，身材中等，看到她的面容，我才发觉好像在哪里见过。我还没想出来，只听得翁主对她笑道，丽戎，这次需要你使一下苦肉计了。那个叫丽戎的女子皱皱眉头，翁主放心，婢子一定不辜负翁主的期望。 Oh I see.小武叫道，那个女子是不是喜欢皱眉头的。她就是卫缀，怎么叫丽戎了？ 大人认识她？韩孔奇怪地说，我也觉得面熟，就是一时想不起在哪见过。我听见翁主叫她丽戎，难道她另外的名字叫卫缀？是了，可能我以前在卫府见过她。 嗯，你的确只能在卫府见过她。继续说下去。小武用指头敲了敲几案。 那翁主走到我跟前，俯下身来，伸出两根手指，捏住我短刀的刀刃，她的意思是要我放手。我又只是呆呆地看着她美貌的脸蛋，手指不由自主地松了。是的大人，我又罗嗦了。不过她真的相当好看。只见她开口笑道，象你这样的游侠，就用这样破烂的刀，真是太委屈了。这样也好，我还真没想到呢。卫府的兵器都质量精良，碰上干吏，恐怕很容易看出破绽。你这刀市场上到处都是，倒给了我一个提醒。她转过身，一甩手，将那柄短刀轻轻插在丽戎的左肩上，七寸的刀身没入了一半。丽戎的肩头流下一条细细的红线，不过她只轻哼了一声，苦笑道，翁主刀法精妙，再深得一尺，奴婢的苦肉计就扮不成了，只有魂归泰山，在地下帮翁主造反了。 翁主的脸色变了一下，又笑道，你错了，我们怎么是造反？我父王本来就是当今皇上的亲儿子，血统纯正，怎么叫造反呢？再说，如果我没把握，哪敢在你身上奏刀，你弟弟该心疼死了。谁不知道他现在是我姑姑鄂邑盖公主床上的红人啊。姑姑的性情我知道，丢了江山没什么，但是没有你弟弟，她便活不下去。唉，要不是他，姑姑又怎肯这么卖力帮我父王。毕竟，父王即便当了皇帝，她也不能分享多少。现在的荣华富贵，她难道还嫌少了。 翁主一边说，一边从身上掏出一个精巧的漆盒，打开，说，丽戎，这粒药你服下，很快可以止血。这是秦朝皇宫的神药，药方已经失传，当年高皇帝入关的时候，萧相国只在少府的官邸找到了那么几十盒，十分珍贵，除了皇族和一些有名的功臣，一般不轻易下赐的。吴楚之战时，颍阴侯灌夫冲锋陷阵，身上有几十处伤口，快要死了，景皇帝怜惜他的勇猛，才破例给了他几颗，你现在所受的待遇不低罢。 丽戎也笑道，跟着你这样的主子，自然是万死不辞的。翁主笑道，我姑姑将来一定会让你弟弟当她的丈夫，你弟弟尚了公主，照例会封侯。除了原来的盖邑之外，我让父王把肥成和梁父两县都封给你们。你们家族就不再是我广陵王府的奴仆了，将是新皇帝的功臣。现在我们该走了。以下的事就看你的。 哦，原来丽戎姓丁氏。卫缀乃是她的化名。小武喃喃地说，这事原来还牵连到了鄂邑盖公主，真是越来越复杂了。 大人怎么知道她姓丁。韩孔惊奇道。 这个不用管了，你继续讲下去。Little Budo. 接下去那翁主就说，出发。我被他们带到了卫府。丽戎留下了，接下来她要干什么我不知道。其实另外有件事，我不知道该不该跟大人讲，我想大人会很意外的。 小武道，你说罢。韩孔斜了婴齐一眼，道，大人的弟弟去疢不就在卫府做门客吗？并且很得卫益寿的器重，他武艺也很卓绝，是卫益寿的贴身护卫了，进出都不相离的。我不知道大人怎么处理这事。按照汉家的法律，恐怕大人会有麻烦。 小武脑袋轰的一声，身体摇了摇，险些倒在席子上，一下子心乱如麻，仿佛看见自己整个家族已被绑在刑场上，等待人头落地。不过他马上坐直了身躯，凝视着韩孔，威严道，如果实在如此，我也只好大义灭亲。这种时候，还讲究什么同产亲情，那不是大逆不道吗？作为大汉的官吏，既然背弃亲友出仕，为的就是守职奉公，留名青史。婴齐，先把他带下去，下面我要好好想想，怎么将这伙反贼一网打尽。另外，刚才我们的审问暂且不要公开。