Humans in All Heavens: Starting with Detective Dee

"Nothing was done regarding the deceased's body, the crime scene, or the search for stolen goods."

"We've been interrogating Zhang Chun all day."

Di Renjie agreed, as he was a master detective and never liked to use torture to force confessions from criminals.

Instead, they prefer to collect and analyze evidence, and deduce who the murderer is based on the existing evidence.

"You're right. From this point of view, Magistrate Zeng's methods of solving cases are indeed not very good."

However, knowledge of solving cases can be acquired.

What cannot be compensated for is a person's character.

Judging from his act of putting away the tokens today, this Magistrate Zeng's character is one of the best we've encountered on our journey.

He was the best among the county magistrates.

I think he has potential.

"What you say is correct, sir." Zhou Yi also agreed with Di Renjie's statement.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Zeng Tai is jokingly called a "spirit licker," as if he only knows how to fawn over Di Renjie.

But don't forget, he was the top scholar in the imperial examination, and he is inherently talented.

There was simply no one in the court who could fill that position.

He has not been promoted.

To get promoted, you first need to be capable yourself.

Second, some people say you're capable.

Third, those who say you can do it can do it.

Fourth, physical activity.

Regardless of the circumstances, Zeng Tai's basic abilities are definitely not a problem.

However, the show focuses more on promoting Di Renjie.

One of the roles of the spirit licker Zeng Tai is to answer some questions for the audience through his inquiries.

He himself was capable, Di Renjie said he was capable, Di Renjie himself was capable, and his body was also capable.

Is there any problem with the promotion?

The top scholar in the first year of the Tian Shou era served as a county magistrate for ten years.

After becoming an apprentice of Di Renjie, he was promoted three ranks within a year, eventually becoming a fifth-rank county magistrate in the capital.

Like a rocket, his later achievements were even more remarkable, becoming the Prefect of Luozhou, a high-ranking official of the third rank.

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"Brother Di, you've really taught me a lesson today. If you hadn't said that, I probably wouldn't have realized there were so many intricacies to solving cases."

"I have learned a lot..." Li Yuanfang bowed deeply to Zhou Yi.

"Oh, Brother Yuanfang." Zhou Yi quickly stepped forward to help him up.

Li Yuanfang's expression was firm: "You can accept this bow. In terms of martial arts, I am your master, but in terms of solving cases, you and the magistrate are both my teachers."

There is still so much I need to learn.

After pondering for a moment, Di Renjie continued, "Di Chun, in your opinion, did Zhang Chun commit today's crime?"

Zhou Yi was very direct: "My lord, I think there's a 90% chance that Zhang Chun didn't do it."

First of all, Zhang Chun is just an ordinary villager from Xiaoyang Village. As can be seen from the comments of the onlookers, he is usually a very honest person.

He wasn't some slick rogue or scoundrel.

Once locked up and taken to the county government office, an ordinary person would not be able to withstand the high pressure of the courtroom for long.

If he really did it, a few questions would be enough, and given that the body was found at home, a little scare would be enough to make him reveal the truth.

Not to mention the severe punishment.

Severe punishment can indeed lead to wrongful convictions.

This leads to innocent people being forced to confess under torture.

Because the torture was extremely painful, almost no one could endure it.

Zhang Chun, an ordinary villager, managed to endure the beatings, but he still hasn't confessed.

I think it's more likely that he was wronged.

He was wronged, which is why he was unwilling to confess.

He was sustained by the feeling of being wronged, which allowed him to endure such severe torture. If he had confessed, wouldn't he have died in vain?

"Brother Di is right. Judging from today's situation, it is more likely that Zhang Chun was wronged."

"Yes, there's a court session tomorrow, let's go check on it again."

Inside the room, Di Renjie paced back and forth, finally making his statement.

The next day, the Huzhou County government office was once again surrounded by a huge crowd.

Zeng Tai interrogated Zhang Chun, but Zhang Chun suddenly confessed. What surprised and puzzled him even more was Wang Wu.

Before he could even ask any questions, Wang Wu hastily confessed.

Inside the county government office.

The advisor looked at Zeng Tai beside him and said, "Sir, since the two have already confessed, I think we should just have them sign and put their fingerprints on the document."

Zeng Tai waved his hand and thought for a moment: "Don't rush, I'll take some men to Xiaoyang Village to take a look, and you take them to where Wang Wu is to see what you find."

"Sir, is this really necessary? Those two have already confessed."

Another essential guy.

Zeng Tai's expression revealed a hint of dissatisfaction: "Just do as I say."

The clerk could only cup his hands in greeting and say, "Yes, sir."

Inside Huzhou County, Di Renjie and his two companions walked slowly down the street.

What are your thoughts on today's events?

Li Yuanfang spoke first: "My lord, there's something fishy about this."

Let's leave Zhang Chun aside for now and talk about Wang Wu.

Everyone wants to live; even ants try to survive.

Even if the person was indeed murdered, there's no need to admit it like this, right?

Before the magistrate could even ask him anything, he eagerly confessed, as if he were in a rush to his death.

Even if they were afraid of being tortured by the magistrate, they should at least offer some excuses before admitting it, right?

"Hmm? You're right, there's something fishy about these two cases."

Di Renjie then looked at Zhou Yi: "Di Chun, what do you think?"

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yi said, "My lord, Brother Yuanfang is right. There's something fishy about this matter."

Zhang Chun and Wang Wu confessed to their crimes one after another. I think there must be some kind of conspiracy behind this.

The two guests, both surnamed Wu, had traveled from Chang'an.

Their destination was Huzhou, and they were killed there one after another.

Those who killed them then eagerly confessed one after another.

This is too much of a coincidence.

Are there really so many coincidences in this world?

"Brother Di is right, but if those two people didn't kill the person, then why did they confess?"

Li Yuanfang looked puzzled.

"They didn't kill the people. Murder is a capital offense. Who would do something as foolish as confessing?"

What if they themselves do not plead guilty?

There's only one possibility: that someone forced them to confess.

Who would force them to confess?

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanfang replied without hesitation, "Of course, it's the real killer."

"That's right, the real killer. And given all the previous coincidences, do you think it's possible that the same person killed both of them?"

Li Yuanfang hesitated for a moment: "It's very likely."

"Excellent, excellent, Di Chun, your analysis is absolutely brilliant."

I'm sorry you had to stay by my side.

With your current abilities, you are perfectly capable of handling a higher position.

Di Renjie stopped and turned to look at Zhou Yi, smiling broadly.

"I don't feel wronged by serving you, and in fact, I don't have high requirements for the rank of an official."

Zhou Yi said directly that since he would be going to other worlds in the future anyway, pursuing a high or low position was meaningless to him.

Di Renjie nodded; he had also sensed this. Zhou Yi was not interested in high or low positions.