The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

Regarding Su Jin's questions and the conclusions he drew, everyone felt that there was some truth in it, but they also felt that it was weird. No matter how you think about it, this matter is impossible. I have seen people stab themselves with knives, but I've never seen it stabbed so hard.

If it is said that Xia Song has a grudge with the nursing home at home, and wants to fake a false appearance to kill them, it will not be known to the world by this method; anyone who is familiar with Xia Song knows that this guy is not a master to be messed with Son, but every time he kills, isn't there always a trace of cleanliness, even if it is obvious that someone who had an affair with him died on the street a few days ago, no matter how skilled the investigators are, they can't find evidence that he ordered the murder. is the ability.

How could Xia Song leave this loophole for others to see, and it was such a big case involving 31 lives.

In comparison, that Miss Xia is more suspicious than Xia Song, but this can only be thought in the heart, no one will be so stupid as to say it, what everyone is looking forward to is Xia Song's excuse; I didn't expect this matter to take a 180-degree turn. Originally, because of the existence of firearms, I needed to ask Su Jin, but I didn't expect Su Jin to directly lead the fire to Xia Song. It's really unbelievable.

If before Su Jin said these words, someone suspected that Xia Song did it himself or had internal support, they would be scolded as an idiot, but now everyone has to admit that there is a possibility. [

Xia Song is a veteran who has gone through big winds and waves. After a moment of panic, he immediately calmed down, looked at Su Jin and said, "You are a master at making up stories. It seems that you are telling the truth, as if you saw it with your own eyes at the scene; let me ask You, as you said, if the old man does this, what is my motive? I will not tell lies in front of the emperor. If there is a servant in the family who does not do well or behaves badly, even if the old man beats him to death publicly, it is nothing more than suffering. It’s all just words, so why bother to play these tricks? And even if the nursing home offends the old man, it’s not like the 28 nursing homes and three servants are all grudges against the old man. If I want to finish a few of them, I can completely Wouldn't it be more secretive for the few of them to cheat to other places than to fight and kill in their own house?"

Su Jin chuckled and said: "That's right, so I just broke it, but I didn't say that you, Mr. Xia, did this case; as for your motive, Mr. Xia said earlier that such a big case requires a motive. As long as the investigation is based on the clues, that's why the officials brought up these clues. As for whether Master Xia or the Kaifeng Mansion's Criminal Department will continue to investigate, that's beyond my control, Su Jin."

Xia Song said angrily: "Aren't you talking nonsense? Can such a big case be put on other people indiscriminately?"

Su Jin said: "Master Xia can plant spoils on me, but I can't guess on you? Even high officials in the imperial court can't bully others. Are we petty officials not treated as human beings?"

Xia Song said: "The old man didn't say that you must have done it, but the clues about the firearms incident extended to you, so I'm looking for you to prove your innocence."

Su Jin retorted and said: "A gentleman first corrects himself, you first prove your innocence, and then the inferior official is convinced. Can you explain why Lingai, a weak woman, escaped and none of the 28 nurses survived? Explain again, why five Can six people kill all 28 guards with high martial arts skills? You see... If you can suspect casually, then I can also suspect that there is an insider in your house. It looks like a fight."

Xia Song jumped up and said, "You are making unreasonable words. The old man has already said that even if you want to kill these people, you need to use this kind of method at all."

Su Jin said indifferently: "Who knows, maybe you like to make a fuss like this, and I'm not the roundworm in your stomach. Only you know what you think."

Xia Song has completely gone berserk, he can't wait to rush up and tear this eloquent kid in front of him alive, he also wants to immediately shake off the death of his nephew, and speak out all the doubts in his heart to prove that he is not really suspicious Jin, but reason told him that he couldn't do this, because there was no evidence for everything, and everything he said was speculation.

The only thing he regrets is that he didn't dig out the confession from Rou Niang that night, and he magnanimously loosened Rou Niang's ties, which caused the girl to slam her head against the pillar to death. If you use all the usual methods of torture, are you afraid that this woman will not recruit?Xia Song was so regretful that she almost slapped herself on the mouth, calling herself a bastard.

"This..." Zhao Zhen felt a little embarrassed. He knew that Xia Song would never do this, but it was really difficult to prove his innocence under Su Jin's persecution. In order to avoid further deterioration of his gaffe, it was time for him to talk to the peacemaker. .

"I understand. The reason why Su Jin put forward this conjecture is to point out the disadvantage of Xia Aiqing's handling of the case without mentioning her motives. In fact, she is self-proving her innocence in disguise. What I did; I am not speaking for Xia Aiqing, but it is absolutely possible that this matter was done by Xia Aiqing; I predict that most of the enemy's family came here to seek revenge, and the nursing home fought desperately against the enemy, and finally the whole family died."

Xia Song heaved a sigh of relief, tears welled up in her eyes, knelt down and shouted: "My emperor is holy, the emperor understands my subjects."

Zhao Zhen waved his hands and continued: "As for Miss Xia's escape, it was a coincidence. The daughter of the Xia family was alert and saw the opportunity early. In addition, the nursing home will definitely hold back the strong man so that the daughter of the Xia family can escape. This is also possible. Yuan; Su Jin is young, maybe he doesn't know that the world is big, and there are so many people with high martial arts skills. Let's put it bluntly, five or six masters deal with twenty or so guards. A really powerful character can kill these three-legged cats by himself The nursing home, not to mention the mysterious firearms to help out. Su Jin, do you think what I said makes sense?"

Su Jin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty clearly judged that there is indeed such a possibility; but this minister is quite worried about Mr. Xia. It seems that Mr. Xia has provoked this enemy. It is very difficult for Mr. Xia. I am afraid that Mr. Xia will live in seclusion in the future. If Being bumped into by this group of people is irresistible."

Zhao Zhen frowned and said: "This is a problem. You can order the imperial army to conduct a thorough investigation for three days and clean up the city. If these people miss a blow, they will naturally disappear. In the future, Kaifeng Mansion will take more precautions, and Xia Aiqing should be more careful when entering and exiting." .”

Xia Song thought to himself: What am I careful about?The person who did this is right in front of me, I just need to beware of this kid.

Su Jindao: "What the emperor said is that there should be no more matters for the humble minister here. Can the humble minister just resign?"

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "Forget it, you go, but you still have to hand over all the firearms in your house. What's the use of putting them in your house? Gunpowder will ignite when it meets fire. It's a hassle." [

Su Jindao: "I just thought that one day the Liao envoy would come to provoke again, and I would have to use it. They were all piled up in the corner of the yard. I didn't even take a second look at them. It was a pile of useless things. .”

Zhao Zhen said: "Even if it's useless, I will keep it for you. Commander Qin of the Shenhuo Battalion will go to Su's house to bring back the firearms today, and all the money Su Jin bought will be refunded."

Su Jin thought in his heart: This pile of junk has to go back, Nima, I still don't worry about it, I didn't spend any money anyway, so I can go back.

Immediately nodded and said yes, and bid farewell to the Highness.

Zhao Zhen immediately announced his resignation, Xia Song was not reconciled, and secretly pulled Du Yan down to the end and asked, "Master Du, why didn't you speak up for the old man about Su Jin's private possession of firearms? What a great opportunity this is. To disable this kid will be of great benefit to your future phase battles."

Du Yan sighed and said: "Hey, Lao Xia, you are too hasty in your actions. Do you think, how can the emperor not know about such a big matter? Don't Lu Xiangeng and I know? If you don't even say hello, then you make your own decisions. Let’s talk about things, are you afraid that my old Du will take your credit?”

Xia Song was told his thoughts, and hurriedly said: "How dare you say this, I only got the news last night, and I didn't have time to tell Lu Xiang and Lord Du; why does the emperor seem indifferent?"

Du Yan patted him on the shoulder, and quietly told him Su Jin's methods of deceiving the Liao envoy, and said: "You are also the commander who has led the army for more than ten years, how can you not know that these firearms are silver-like pewter gun heads, and they are not It's useless; I rushed to play it without checking it. Why does the old man feel that there is some personal grievance between you and Su Jin? If the old man remembers correctly, it should be the first time you and him have met, so why are you pinching each other? It's like water and fire, which is amazing."

How could Xia Song tell the story between himself and Su Jin? The person who asked the question was Lu Yijian. He might say it, but Du Yan must not tell it. This guy has a big mouth, and he is also a wimp. Tell him there are only disadvantages and no benefits. .

"What's the matter? I'm just eager to find out the whole story of the case. After all, someone came against me. I made a mistake in my busy schedule. I'm impatient. I should have discussed it with Lu Xiang and you two, hey!"

Du Yan nodded Xia Song's nose and said: "You, you are too smart to be confused for a while. Someone uses a firearm to kill someone and you insist on putting it on Su Jin. These are too stupid! This Su Jin is not a soft stubble, look at it Well, if you offend him this time, maybe something will happen to you."

"Am I afraid of him? There's no reason for that." Xia Song said.

"Hehe, it's better to be careful. Today is different from the past. The emperor has spared you the crime of resisting the decree. You should put your tail between your legs and be a man. Haha, let me take my leave. There is still a reception today, so I will go." Du Yanhuang Holding the black and fat head in his hands, he walked away.

Xia Song stood there alone on the main hall, stunned for a while, and said to himself: "Do you want to provoke this old man to fight with Su Jin? Is this old man a pawn of your idiot, don't play with your wishful thinking. Fighting with Su Jin? He deserves it!"

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