He was confused:???
"Use the torture quickly!"
As a result, Jian Zengren spoke up as soon as he finished speaking: "Your Highness, there is no need to torture me. If you have anything to say, just ask me directly. I will tell you everything I know."
The Seventh Prince was dissatisfied.
"You are a prisoner, yet you keep calling yourself 'this official'. Just for this reason, I can punish you!"
"..."
Jian Zengren did not dare to respond.
No one can stand up to someone who can easily punish you with "two hundred lashes of the cane".
The censors were beaten to death with sticks, but they could still gain fame during their lifetime and after their death.
Being beaten to death by the Seventh Prince would only leave the words "died in humiliation" in the history books, so forget it.
The Seventh Prince smacked his lips in boredom.
He took out the list he had prepared long ago and started one by one.
"I'm asking you, is it true that Lord Zhao Qian reported you for taking bribes?"
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Silence once again swept the hall.
It was the first time for both the common people and the officials to see a trial being conducted in this way.
According to the procedure, shouldn't we call witnesses and present physical evidence?
If the evidence is not produced first, how can the suspect cross-examine the case, prove his innocence, and clear his name?
Jian Zengren saw the Seventh Prince trying a case and suddenly felt that he was too pedantic.
I should have been so shameless when dealing with Ming Xuetang at that time!
He was thinking about all sorts of things, and was a little distracted.
Seeing him standing there in a daze, the Seventh Prince raised his lips in a smug smile and said to the clerk who was recording beside him, "Record it. The suspect Jian Zengren confessed to the crime and cannot refute it."
The official was confused.
"what?"
"Just remember when I tell you to. Why are there so many umms and ahs?"
“Yes…Yes!”
The clerk quickly wrote down what the seventh prince said.
The Seventh Prince looked at Jian Zengren again.
"According to the gentry in Tongshui County, Linze County, Feng County and other places, you provide sales channels for Yingsang smugglers. Is that true?"
Jian Zengren was still in shock and didn't react.
He was speechless.
The Seventh Prince said to the clerk again: "Again, the suspect Jian Zengren has admitted his guilt and cannot refute it."
The clerk wrote furiously.
Seeing this scene, Jian Zengren couldn't help but feel very depressed.
Longyou was played by shrimps in shallow water,
A tiger in troubled times is bullied by a dog.
I was actually convicted by a foolish prince. This is so absurd. God is really blind.
If I had known this would happen, I would have let Rui Yuankai try him.
At least, even if the history books say that he was a corrupt and treacherous official, that is well-founded and is better than labeling him like we do now.
Jian Zengren thought about it and actually burst into tears.
The Seventh Prince's eyes widened in surprise, and then he turned to the clerk and ordered: "Erase the previous line. Don't use 'acknowledged the crime and cannot be refuted' anymore. Use 'crying bitterly and regretting it' instead."
puff!
Jian Zengren spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.
His eyes went dark and he fainted.
Chapter 235 A Gift for Mr. Li
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Jian Zengren suddenly fell down, causing a violent shock to Bozhou.
The officials couldn't help cursing inwardly. They couldn't sleep for whole nights. Their hair was almost pulled out and they were almost bald.
The Jian residence became desolate.
Because of the open trial, the people of Bozhou all knew what kind of person Jian Zengren was. They would throw any broken items in front of the government office.
Rotten eggs, pickled vegetables...
Hiroaki Ajido.
The mansion had already been emptied of thieves, and the servants had all packed up their belongings and fled.
There is a saying that goes "a dog takes advantage of the power of its master". They have bullied ordinary people a lot in the past. If they don't run away, they will be beaten into pigs.
The entire Jian Mansion exuded a feeling of desolation and decadence.
Jian Zengren sat upright in the main hall. Although his official robe was neatly arranged, his eyes were lifeless and his life was like a candle in the wind.
Call ~
He let out a sigh of relief.
Although he could still stay at home, he knew that he was doomed.
The fact that a criminal does not have to go to jail is just a privilege granted by the court officials.
At this time, there was a slight sound outside.
"master."
It was the old butler's voice.
Jian Zengren said, "What's the matter? Come in and talk."
He still maintained his composure, but for some reason, he felt something was wrong.
The old butler opened the door.
He put a plate of big white steamed buns on the table, put a pot of hot tea on the table, and poured a cup.
Jian Zengren smiled bitterly.
"It's rare that you didn't leave."
Old housekeeper: ￣□￣｜｜
In fact, I have wanted to leave for a long time, but the prison must have a jailer. Since Jian Zengren is at home under sentence of imprisonment, someone must be watching over him.
He was just conscripted by the Bozhou government and couldn't leave.
"Master, Li Qingcha is looking for you. He is waiting in the courtyard."
Jian Zengren's hand trembled as he held the tea.
"Let him in."
"promise."
The old butler walked away in small steps.
Not long after, Li Qingcha came in from outside.
She frowned and looked at the steamed buns on the table, coughed lightly, and said, "I didn't expect that Lord Jian was living such a miserable life. If I had known this, I should have asked the inn to prepare a food box."
Jian Zengren was so angry that he vomited blood.
He changed the subject.
"What is the purpose of your visit, Mr. Li?"
Li Qingcha moved a chair and sat down opposite Jian Zengren.
"Master Jian, I need to know Gu She's information."
"Sir, you really like to joke."
"Are you kidding?"
"Things have developed to this stage. In order to protect themselves, local gentry in Bozhou are eager to cut open their stomachs to prove their guilt and distance themselves from Gu She. The Seventh Prince wants to eliminate the influence of the smuggling group in Bozhou. Why does he need my confession?"
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Unspeakable silence.
Li Qingcha stared at Jian Zengren without saying anything.
Jian Zengren's expression gradually became more interesting.
"Haha...haha...it's true that heroes have always emerged from youth. I understand. Mr. Li wants to complete his mission in one battle and use the Seventh Prince to destroy Gu She."
"Lord Jane is very quick to understand."
"What? Are you going to recruit Gu She and make him pay tribute? Or..."
Jian Zengren made a killing gesture.
Li Qingcha said nothing.
She hasn't thought it through yet.
Jian Zengren couldn't help but snorted coldly.
"The soldiers in the garrison are weak in combat. They are defeated in land battles, so forget about naval battles. The only one we have is the Bozhou navy... Tsk... Mr. Li, I advise you to adopt a conciliatory policy."
Li Qingcha bowed,
"Thank you for your advice, sir."
"Don't be in a hurry to thank me. Before I tell you Gu She's information, I need you to help me figure it out."
"You said."
"It's simple. I just want to know how I lost."
Jian Zengren wants to die with a clear conscience.
Anyway, he certainly wouldn't believe that the Seventh Prince was just lucky.
Li Qingcha frowned.
"Master Jian, you are joking. You are the head of a prefecture, but you are corrupt and fight with the people for profit. How can you not lose?"
"Bullshit! If it weren't for you, what could the Seventh Prince find out?"
"o(*￣︶￣*)o"
"You! @#￥*%..."
Jian Zengren wanted to curse.
Finally, he calmed down.
"Well, let me ask you in more detail. You just arrived in Bozhou and you are unfamiliar with the place. When did you become suspicious of me?"
Li Qingcha pondered for a moment.
