Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven

Judge Pazar sat on a small bench in front of the house, and the barber swung a wooden-handled razor, and the copper blade scraped cleanly across his cheeks, chin, and neck.The north wind watched quietly, while the warrior dozed off between the donkey's hooves. The barber was as talkative as the other colleagues: "You are so well-dressed—you must have been summoned into the palace." "I can't hide anything from you?" Pazar didn't say any more. In fact, he had just received a very brief reply letter from the prime minister, calling for an urgent summons on this sunny summer morning.

"Are you going to be promoted?" "Not too possible." "May the gods bless you! After all, good judges are their best helpers." "It's better that way." The barber puts the blade into a goblet filled with natural water soda.He took a few steps back, inspected his results, and then carefully shaved off a few unsharp beards on Pazar's chin. "Recently, the Pharaoh's herald has issued several strange edicts. Why did Ramses the Great keep emphasizing that only he can resist the unfortunate disaster? Everyone in the whole country knows this, and no one doubts it. In fact, when it comes to this ...It is true that there are rumors that his power has declined. The hyenas have drunk the river water, the water is not enough, and it is raining in the delta this season... These are obvious signs of the dissatisfaction of the gods. Some people think that Ramses should be held Rituals of regeneration to restore all divine powers! That would be great! Fifteen days of rest, daily rations, endless beer, and girls dancing in the streets... While the king is shut up in the temple with the gods, We can just enjoy it!"

These decrees made Pazar feel strange.Who is the black hand behind this scene that Ramses fears?He felt that the pharaoh issued these edicts for self-defense, but he did not clearly identify the opponent.Egypt, however, remained very peaceful, with no signs of unrest save for a mysterious conspiracy which had been shattered, or at least partially shattered, by Pazar.But what does the theft of Shentie have to do with Pharaoh's throne being lost? Although Suti testified against General Asher of treason and collusion with the Asians who coveted the wealthy Egypt all the time, he did not lose his status.As the top general of the military, will he attempt to lead the army to overthrow the monarch?The possibility of this hypothesis seems unlikely, because the traitor is concerned about personal success and failure, and he will not dream about the burden of ruling that he may not be able to afford by marriage.

Since his teacher Blarney was killed, Pazar lost his way.He speculates out of nothing, but he is in a dilemma, just like a donkey swinging from side to side after carrying a heavy load, and its center of gravity is unstable.Although he found strong evidence against General Asher and his accomplice suspects, he lacked keen insight. The painful expression of Blarney, who had always been admired by him but was killed, was always lingering in his mind. "It's perfect." The barber praised, "When you arrive in Fuli, don't forget to promote it for me. I hope to have the opportunity to serve the nobles."

Pazar readily agreed. Next, it was Nefiri's turn to look at him. Her hair was neatly combed, her body washed and perfumed, her loincloth immaculate.The results of the inspection are satisfactory. "Are you ready?" she asked. "Should be ready too. Do I look panicked?" "On the outside, no." "The prime minister's letter gave me no confidence." "Don't get your hopes up and you won't be disappointed." "If he removes me, I will still insist that he continue the investigation." "We can't let Blarney die in peace." She still had an unwavering smile on her face, which made Pazar feel relieved.

"I'm so scared, Nefiri." "Me too. But we can't back down." * * * Nine friends of the pharaoh were invited by the prime minister to discuss for a whole morning. They are now wearing white long gowns with a bow around their waists.After some intense debate, a consensus was finally reached.After an in-depth exchange of views between the herald officer, the director of the White House, the canal officer and the governor of the water, the clerical director, the agricultural land director, the intelligence chief, the land clerk and the pharaoh chief, they all adopted the prime minister's astonishing proposal.Although at first everyone felt that it was too impractical and even very dangerous, however, in view of the urgency and seriousness of the situation, they had to make a quick decision and take extraordinary measures.

When Pazar was summoned, nine of the pharaoh's friends had already entered the great court.The white walls in the courtroom are bare and unadorned.Everyone sat down on the padded long stone benches, Baji sat in the center, and his seat had an extra low chair back. Around his neck is a large copper heart, the only religious treasure he wears.At the foot is a leopard skin, which symbolizes the conquest of barbarism. Pazar saluted the dignified nine and sniffed the ground.It was not a good sign to see their indifferent faces. "Get up!" Budge ordered. It was a terrible test for Pazar to stand facing the Prime Minister, bearing the cold and merciless gaze of nine pairs of eyes.The Prime Minister first asked, "Judge Bozar, do you think that only by upholding judicial justice can the country be strong?"

"This is the strongest belief in my heart." "If the people don't abide by the law, if everyone regards the law as a lie, rebellion will rise again, make people miserable, and the devil will roar and wreak havoc. Will you still hold on to this belief then?" "What you describe is exactly what I experienced firsthand." "I have had two of your letters, Judge Pazar, and I have given them to the committee, so that each may judge your conduct. Do you consider yourself faithful to your office?" "I don't think I'm dereliction of duty. My body has suffered tremendous torture, and I have experienced the taste of despair and death. However, the judge's job has been insulted, and the judge's reputation has been smeared and trampled. But it makes me feel even more heartbroken."

"If I told you that Police Chief Meng Moxi and Elder Gate were nominated by this committee and appointed with my consent, would you still insist on your accusation?" Pazar swallowed his saliva. Even if the evidence is abundant and ironclad, a small judge like him should not challenge the higher-ups.The Prime Minister and other commissioners will side with their close working partners.But he still held his head up and replied: "No matter what the price is, I will sue to the end. I was framed and imprisoned, but the chief of police did not seriously seek evidence at all, and the elders of the gate hall also concealed the truth. They wanted to get rid of me lest I continue my investigation into the murder of Blarney, the mysterious deaths of five ex-soldiers, and the disappearance of the god. Friends of the pharaohs, let me tell you this astonishing truth. Corruption is now in full swing. out, and corrupted part of the country. If the necrotic part is not removed immediately, the virus will soon spread everywhere."

After Pazar finished speaking, he did not lower his eyes, but confronted the Prime Minister's eyes. Few people dared to be as bold as him. "Many excellent judges have been delayed because they were too impatient or unwilling to compromise." Baji said, "If you had two paths to choose from, would you choose a successful career or justice?" "Why can't the two go hand in hand?" "Because the human way of life is difficult to coordinate and balance with Maat's law." "I've sworn to dedicate my life to Matt." The Prime Minister was silent for a long time, and Pazar knew that he was going to make the final sentence.

"The messenger, the head of the pharaoh, and I have studied the case together, conducted interrogations, and finally reached a consistent conclusion. The elder of the gate hall did commit a serious negligence. It is because he is old and has dedicated himself to justice for many years. Therefore, the sentence He was exiled to the Kaji Oasis, meditating and repenting alone, and he was not allowed to return to the valley for life. Are you satisfied with this?" "Why should I rejoice at the unfortunate demotion of a judge?" "Judgment is a responsibility," Budge reminded. "It is also a duty to continue to investigate." "I have decided to hand over this responsibility to the next gate hall elder, that is, you, Pazar." Baizar's face turned pale, and he said incredulously, "I'm still so young..." "The honor of the word 'elder' does not lie in the length of seniority, but the recognition of your ability by our nine-member committee. Could it be that you feel that the responsibility is too heavy and you are unwilling to take it?" "It just didn't occur to me..." "The pace of fate has always been extremely fast, like a crocodile rushing into the river. Are you willing to accept it?" Pazar held up his folded hands in respect and accepted the appointment.Then he saluted again. "As Judge of the Gatehouse," Budge declared, "you have no rights. You have only responsibilities. May the god Thoth straighten your mind and guide your judgment, for he alone can prevent a man from vile deeds You have to recognize who you are, be proud of it, but don't be arrogant. Let others respect you, be humble, and help others as much as you can. Don't let go of the rudder rope, and be all judges You must be the pillar of God, and you must love good and stay away from evil, never lie, be frivolous, flustered, or greedy. You must know how to use the eyes of the god of light, Ra, to penetrate into the heart of the person being interrogated. Now stretch out your right hand, Open your hands." Pazar complied. "This is your seal. You must be responsible for all official documents you stamp. From now on, you will sit at the gate of the temple and bring justice to justice. Justice for the weak. You must make Memphis Citizens obey the law, pay taxes, and let the farming and food transportation go smoothly. If necessary, you will preside over the proceedings of the Supreme Court. In any case, you can't just listen to one side of the story. You must read people's hearts." "Since you mentioned judicial justice, then who should deal with Chief of Police Monmothy who has played tricks and committed crimes?" Pazar asked boldly. "I hope you will investigate clearly and list his faults carefully." "I promise not to rush, everything will be done step by step." At this moment the messenger stood up. "On behalf of the committee, I have the honor to confirm the decision of His Majesty the Prime Minister. With immediate effect, Pazar officially becomes the Elder of the Gate Temple in Egypt, and will be allocated an official residence, some property, servants, offices and subordinate staff." Then it was the director's turn to stand up and announce: "According to the law, the elders of Mendian shall be fully responsible for all unfair decisions on their property. The compensation for the plaintiff must also be paid by the elders themselves, and public funds must not be used." Suddenly, the Prime Minister let out an uncharacteristic groan, and everyone turned to look at him. I saw him holding his right abdomen with one hand, and holding the back of the chair tightly with the other hand, trying to stand still, but he still fell down and could no longer move. * * * When Nefiri saw Pazar running, sweating profusely, with worry in his eyes, she thought he had escaped from the palace. "The Prime Minister is not feeling well," he told his wife nervously. "Is the chief physician here?" "Nebamun is also sick, and his assistants dare not treat him without authorization." Nefiri then put on the hand clock, put the medicine chest on North Wind's back, and came out immediately. Budge lay on the cushions as Nefiri auscultated him. She listened carefully for the beating of his chest, veins and arteries.She found that there were two streams of qi in his body, the one on the right was warm, and the one on the left was cold.His condition is very serious, the virus has spread all over the body.Using a timer on her wrist, she counted the rate of the patient's heartbeat and the reaction times of vital organs. Officials are anxiously awaiting the results of the diagnosis. "I know this disease, and I will treat him." Nefeli said, "His liver is infected, and the blood vessels show signs of blockage. The hepatic artery and common bile duct that connect the heart to the liver are not in good condition. The liquid flowing in the dish is too viscous to supply enough water and oxygen." Nefiri gave the patient a little juice from chicory grown in the temple.The chrysanthemum basket has large blue flowers that will close at noon. The plant itself has many curative effects. After adding a little aged wine, it can treat various liver and gallbladder diseases.After Nefiri applied animal magnetic induction to the blocked organs, the Prime Minister awoke, but was still extremely pale and began to vomit. Nefiri made him drink a few more cups of chicory until he could absorb it, and at last he recovered. "The liver has been opened and cleaned," she explained. "Who are you?" Budge asked. "I am Dr. Nefeli, wife of Judge Pazar. You should watch your diet and drink a little chicory juice every day. To avoid this potentially life-threatening choking, drink figs, grapes, divided Egyptian A potion of fig fruit, bryony seeds, avocado, gums, and resins. I will make it for you myself, for this potion must be left outside to withstand the dew, and then filtered out in the morning." "You saved my life." "That's what my doctor should do, and we're both lucky." "Where do you practice?" "Memphis." The prime minister stood up.Although his feet were heavy and his head hurt badly, he managed to walk a few steps. Nefiri helped him to sit down and said, "You must rest more. Nebamon will help you..." "I want you to treat me." * * * A week later, Prime Minister Bhaji had fully recovered, and he gave the new gate elder a limestone stele with three pairs of ears carved on it, one pair of dark blue and one pair of yellow.There is also a pair of pale greens.These three pairs of ears of different colors respectively represent the blue sky governed by the star of wisdom, the gold that constitutes the body of God, and the turquoise that symbolizes love. Respect God's will, be generous and not weak. Listening attentively is the foundation of education and the most important professional ethics of judges.At the inauguration ceremony of the new elder, under the watchful eyes of all the judges, Pazar took over the stele with a serious and focused expression, and raised the stele up to his eyebrows. Nefiri couldn't help but be overjoyed.