I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

"Your Excellency is wise. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

The county magistrate stood up, bowed and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute."

County Magistrate Zheng called out to the county magistrate.

"You arrange for someone to wait at the dock tomorrow morning and buy some of our Jimo County's specialty fish. Remember to make sure it's the freshest.

Buy a few more for His Royal Highness Prince Ji to try."

Magistrate Zheng suddenly remembered that he had promised to buy fish for Prince Ji, which was a big deal.

"Mingfu, we are a long way from Chang'an City. Even fresh fish will go bad when we get there.

Do you really want to send fish to His Royal Highness Prince Ji?"

After a thousand miles, even the freshest fish will go bad.

"You, you are smart for a while, but I don't blame you. You just have limited knowledge."

Magistrate Zheng shook his head.

"Please let me know clearly, sir."

"After you buy it, put it with ice cubes so it won't go bad."

County Magistrate Zheng ordered.

"Oh, I forgot the ice."

The county magistrate slapped his forehead.

"You just haven't heard enough. I heard that Prince Ji would send fish back from Fuzhou Port by express horse every month.

The horses used were all war horses, and the cost of the journey was more expensive than fish.

Prince Ji didn't care at all, he just wanted to enjoy the fresh taste.

Because he was impeached by the censors many times, but the impeachment was unsuccessful. "

As a local official of the Zheng family, he contributed a lot of information.

He also had a copy of the news from Chang'an City so that he could make timely adjustments.

If someone is chosen and falls into the center, the family will also be able to gain some power.

"I heard that Prince Ji lived a life of luxury and indulged himself all day long. I didn't know he was so extravagant."

"So what? They are spending their own money, not the court's money.

The censor's impeachment was useless, and after the fish were transported back to Prince Ji, some were sent to the Imperial Palace and the Eastern Palace.

How can I be punished if I can do things like this?"

The aristocratic families all summarized the reasons why Li Shen was able to emerge so suddenly and why His Majesty loved Prince Ji so much.

The final conclusion is that the answer will make His Majesty happy and the Queen happy.

Be able to coax people, know when to advance and retreat, and know how to make choices.

After all the instructions were given, the county magistrate went out to arrange things.

The next morning, the Jimo County Court notified Wang Zhengyi to bring Wang Wanqing to the county court, saying that yesterday's case had been clarified and would be closed today.

Wang Zhengyi and his daughter soon arrived at the county government office.

Some people heard the news and came to watch the fun.

"Crack~~"

County Magistrate Zheng slammed the gavel and said:

"Yesterday, the young lady of the Wang family was beaten. After our investigation yesterday, everything has become clear.

Committing crime in the street is a heinous crime.

This government has sentenced Xu Yi and others to sixty strokes of the cane in accordance with the law. Because you are subordinates, your crime will be increased to seventy strokes of the cane.

Do you admit the punishment?"

"I accept the punishment."

Xu Yi and others spoke at the same time.

"Mingfu, didn't you say yesterday that you would do three years of hard labor? Why did it change today?"

Wang Wanqing asked immediately after hearing the county magistrate's verdict.

"Hmm? Madam Wang, are you dissatisfied with the judgment of this government?

If that is the case, then just tell me. If it makes sense, I will definitely change it."

County Magistrate Zheng's face darkened and he asked in a stern voice.

"Mr. Ming will judge for sure."

Wang Zhengyi immediately grabbed his daughter who was about to continue speaking.

"Do you have any questions, Mr. Wang?"

"Your Excellency, I think this sentence is a bit too light."

Wang Zhengyi's face was also gloomy. This penalty was different from yesterday's.

Does the Zheng family really not give face to the Wang family?

"Too light? Mr. Wang, this government is acting in accordance with the law, and all sentences have a basis. Do you have any evidence to prove that you said it was too light?

You might as well point it out and let this government have a look.”

Magistrate Zheng still had the same expression.

"Ming Fu, yesterday's sentence was three years of hard labor, why was it changed to seventy strokes of the cane today? There is a big difference between the two."

Wang Zhengyi said bluntly.

“This is because our investigation revealed that it was your young lady from the Wang family who first ordered the servants to take action, and Xu Yi and the others were forced to do so.

According to Tang law, what you did was considered a mutual fight, and it was not Xu Yi's fault alone.

According to Tang law, those who beat each other and injured each other would be flogged forty times, and the crime would be increased by fifty times.

This government has sentenced them to seventy strokes of the cane, which is already a severe punishment."

County Magistrate Zheng explained the law so well that Wang Zhengyi was speechless. He secretly complained that the word "official" really has two meanings.

"If there is no objection, then Xu Yi, will you redeem your sentence?"

"Your Excellency, we are waiting to redeem our sentence."

Xu Yi answered immediately.

"Well, since you want to redeem your sentence, then let's do it according to the law. You should each pay one thousand, but you are a member of the army, so your crime is even more serious.

Each person needs to pay 2,000 coins. Do you have any money with you?"

These are all in the law and have a basis, so there is no need to falsify them.

As long as Xu Yi and the others pay the money, they will release the people.

"Have."

At this time, someone shouted outside. It was the guards who stayed outside. They had already withdrawn money from the local newspaper office.

Magistrate Zheng asked someone to come in, and the person came to Xu Yi and gave him a small bag.

Xu Yi took out two gold bars and handed them over.

"Your Excellency, these two gold bars are our redemption money, and the rest will be left for Madam Wang to make medicine."

"Good, very good, quite virtuous."

County Magistrate Zheng nodded with satisfaction.

The drama performed by the two groups of people left the Wang family members watching on the side dumbfounded.

Wang Zhengyi was so angry that his nose almost got crooked. You guys just acted like we don’t exist.

Who are you acting for here?

But now he also realized that the matter was done and there was nothing that could be done to change it.

The county magistrate is prepared to protect these people. It seems that these people are from prominent backgrounds.

"Okay, this government pronounces the verdict. Xu Yi and others have redeemed their sentences and are released.

But you must not commit the same offense again in the future, otherwise, your crime will be aggravated and you will not be able to redeem your sentence."

Finally, County Magistrate Zheng declared the case closed.

Xu Yi and others also thanked the county magistrate and were released.

Only the Wang family members looked unhappy.

"Aye, why did you stop me from letting my daughter argue with them?"

At the gate of the county government office, Wang Wanqing's temper flared up again and she questioned her father.

"Wanqing, this matter may not be simple. You go back first and I will ask the Ming family about it.

You'd better not cause trouble to those guys. They are obviously elite soldiers. They are not comparable to the guards in my house.

My family is in a precarious situation now, and there are many things you don’t know, so you’d better stay calm and behave yourself.

Someone send the young lady home."

Before leaving, Wang Zhengyi warned his daughter.

Watching his daughter get on the carriage and return home.

Wang Zhengyi had just arrived at the gate of the county government office and was about to ask someone to report something when the county magistrate came out.

"Does Mr. Wang want to see the Ming Mansion?"

"That's right. I'd like to trouble County Magistrate Zheng to report this to you."

Wang Zhengyi bowed and replied.

"That's perfect. The governor asked me to come and take Mr. Wang in, saying he has something to tell you.

Lord Wang, please."