The Heavens of Film and Television: From Serving as a Soldier

Chapter 144 Li Er

The back hall of the Governor's Mansion. Lu Dayou sat quietly in front of the couch, looking at Li Er, when there was a slight sound of footsteps behind him. When Dayou turned around, Judge Dee came in, his robe was stained with blood.

Lu Dayou was taken aback: "Sir, what's wrong with you?"

Judge Dee shook his head: "Nothing, how is he?"

Dayou sighed: "I can't stand it anymore. I can't survive tonight."

Judge Di looked around: "Da You, I have something to ask you." After saying that, the two of them came to the back hall together.

Di Gong and Lu Dayou stood aside and looked at the dying Li Er quietly. Hu Jinghui and Li Yuanfang ran in and were shocked when they saw the scene in front of them. Hu Jinghui asked in a trembling voice: "What, Li Er..."

Judge Dee said softly: "Although I don't know who he is, I saved him after all, but now..."

Li Yuanfang sighed: "Sir, you have done your best."

Judge Dee smiled reluctantly: "Now this is the only way to comfort myself. How did things go?"

Hu Jinghui said: "Don't worry, Fang Qian's remaining party has been basically eliminated. The remaining ones can't make big waves."

Di Gong raised his head and asked, "Where is Fang Qian?" Hu Jinghui swallowed and said, "Take poison and commit suicide."

Di Gong took a deep breath, his face was extremely serious: "Who would have thought that Fang Qian's power would be so great, and Youzhou can be said to have become an independent kingdom. How could such a thing happen to Wang Huazhi? Wow, it’s incredible!”

In the early morning, cavalry patrolled Youzhou Street. Infantrymen closely guarded important streets and intersections, and the atmosphere in the city was extremely tense.

In the court hall of the Governor's Mansion, Mr. Di was sitting in danger, with Hu Jinghui, Li Yuanfang and Lu Da standing beside him. Below are the officials at all levels in Youzhou. Everyone looks at Duke Di with some anxiety.

Di Gong said: "Everyone, the two thieves Fang Qian and Wu Yizhi deceived the people, embezzled huge sums of money, and enriched their own pockets. The people's livelihood around Youzhou is in decline, and chaos is frequent. This pavilion has reported the emperor's decree and will strictly investigate. After the incident, , the two thieves did not want to repent, but became crazy and attempted to rebel. They have been executed. From today on, all important military and political affairs in Youzhou will be handled by this cabinet."

The officers at the next station let out a burst of exclamations. Judge Dee's eyes flashed across everyone's faces, and everyone's face was filled with joy and sorrow. Mr. Di said: "Any traitor who is a traitor should immediately go to our office to explain the situation and be punished according to the severity of the case. If you keep silent and are found out by this court, you will be punished severely, regardless of the severity!"

The officials bowed and said: "I will obey Jun's order."

Duke Di asked: "Where is the history of Governor You?"

Chang Shi hurriedly came out: "The humble post is here."

Judge Di said: "There are a few things you need to take note of. First, order all counties immediately to abolish all the tyranny that was imposed when the two thieves were there. Those who occupy land must return it to the people. Those who seal mountains must return the mountains to the people. Everyone. The county magistrate should personally go down to the people to understand the people's conditions. He will report to the cabinet every fifteen days. If there are people's livelihood problems, they will be solved on the spot without reporting."

Chang Shi responded: "Yes!"

Judge Dee continued: "Secondly, the villagers of Daliushu Village gathered in large numbers to flee because of the harsh government. I immediately published a notice to rectify the crimes of the refugees, return their fields, and order them to return to the village."

Chang Shi responded: "Yes!"

Judge Di said: "Moreover, the villager is in dire straits and has no food and clothing. I will immediately use the money and food from the treasury to help him rebuild the village and level the farmland. This matter must be done well, and I will personally take care of it."

Chang Shi said: "Please rest assured, sir, I will handle this matter immediately."

Judge Dee nodded: "Third, review the prison sentences. All those who have been wrongfully detained will be released."

Chang Shi responded again: "Yes."

Di Gong asked: "Where is the law officer of Youzhou?"

Youzhou Dacao hurriedly came out and said: "The humble post is here."

Di Gong said: "In Xiaolianzi Village, Lingjing County, many people are missing, and the villagers suspect that evil spirits are causing trouble. You should lead people to investigate immediately and report back immediately without delay!"

Fa Cao responded: "Yes!"

Judge Di said: "I have a capable person beside me. He is a villager from Xiaolianzi Village. He is very familiar with the local area and may be able to help you. He can do it." After saying that, he called Lu Dayou to him and ordered: "You go with Mr. Fa Cao."

Lu Dayou bowed and said: "Yes." Fa Cao said: "Thank you for your advice."

The officials at the next station couldn't help but marveled: "Xiaolianzi Village? That's in the mountains, how come Sir Di even knows this." "You must be a hundred more careful when doing things in the future. This Sir is amazing."

Chang Shi said: "My lord has only just arrived in Youzhou, but his footprints have already traveled all over the territory. It's really impressive and admirable!"

Di Gong said: "In all matters, people's livelihood is the first priority. The inspection officials in this pavilion do not look at anything else. The first is to patrol the herds for the emperor at all times and to appease the people. The second is to encourage farmers and mulberry farmers and water conservancy. All important points; the third is punishment and litigation, and the people should be informed of the principles. Those who have all three are of high grade. Those who have two of the three are middle grade. Those who have one of the three are low grade. Those who have none of the three are dismissed from office!"

All the officials bowed in unison: "I would like to receive your instruction."

Mr. Di said: "From today on, all gentlemen, you must work diligently in government affairs and put people's livelihood first. You must not be negligent. If we find out that someone engages in malpractice for personal gain and ignores people's livelihood, the king will punish him according to law and will not tolerate it!"

Besides, after the villagers imprisoned by Fang Qian were freed, they were led by Zhang Laosi and came to Duke Di's mansion to express their gratitude. With a "plop", Zhang Laosi fell to his knees and knocked his head heavily. The women and children behind them knelt together. Judge Dee quickly helped him up: "Old man, get up quickly. Everyone, get up quickly. Go home and farm well, but I hope this year will be a good one!"

Zhang Laosi was full of shame and cried loudly: "Master Qingtian! I, I, I, Zhang Laosi, are not a person. I rebelled in court! But, I, I am also..."

Judge Dee reassured him: "Okay, don't say any more and go back quickly. When you see the exiles in the village, persuade them to return to the village as soon as possible."

Zhang Laosi said: "Don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by me!"

Judge Di nodded and said, "Yuanfang, send the folks out of the city." Li Yuanfang said, "Yes."

It was a deep night, and the main hall of the Governor's Mansion was empty. The door to the west room was closed. Immediately after the sound of hurried footsteps, Hu Jinghui opened the door and came in to report: "Sir, Fang Qian's body has been transported."

Judge Dee nodded: "You didn't alert anyone else, did you?" Hu Jinghui smiled and said: "I did it myself, so don't worry."

Judge Dee patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go and have a look."

In the morgue behind the mansion, Fang Qian's body was quietly placed on the couch, with a widower standing beside him.

Di Gong and Hu Jinghui walked in. Judge Dee looked at the body and asked, "What was the cause of death?"

Wu Zuo replied: "Take poison."

Judge Di asked: "What poison?" Wu Zuo said: "Arsenic."

Judge Dee raised his head: "Arsenic?"

Wu Zuo said: "Yes. There was some residue left in his mouth, which was the undissolved powder of arsenic. Also, there was some residue left in the medicine bowl next to Mr. Fang. After inspection, it was determined to be arsenic. .”

Judge Dee walked slowly to the body and looked at it carefully. Fang Qian's face looked the same, but the corners of his mouth were slightly swollen. Judge Judge asked: "What should be the symptoms of a person who dies from taking arsenic?"

Wu Zuo said: "The skin is blue and the lips are purple and black. In addition, the bones should also be black."

Judge Dee pointed at the corpse: "Look at his face, it's just like an ordinary person's!"

Wu Zuo raised his thumb and said: "You are really an expert, and what you said is absolutely right. I also find it strange, but, he did die by taking arsenic!"

Judge Dee also wondered: "This is really strange. He died of taking arsenic, but his face did not change color. Why is this?"

Hu Jinghui asked: "Could this kind of arsenic be special?!"

Judge Dee smiled, and so did Wu Zuo: "General, this is just ordinary arsenic, nothing special."

Judge Dee smiled and said, "It's not so much that the arsenic is special, but that his skin is special." As he said that, he walked to the corpse and reached out to touch Fang Qian's face. Suddenly, his hand stopped Wrong: "Wrong!"

When Hu Jinghui asked what was wrong, Mr. Di looked wrong. Hu Jinghui laughed and said: "The face can still be wrong!"

Judge Dee touched it gently and suddenly raised his head: "Bring water." Wu Zuo quickly brought the water over.

Di Gong took the wet towel and kept wiping it on Fang Qian's face. After a while, bubbles appeared on the edge of Fang Qian's face, which made Hu Jinghui and Zuo couldn't help but exclaim.

The bubbles grew bigger and bigger, and slowly, half of Fang Qian's face started to float. Hu Jinghui opened his mouth wide and was stunned.

Judge Dee stretched out his hand, grabbed the bulge on Fang Qian's face, and pulled it hard. With a "chila" sound, a layer of human skin was torn off, revealing an unfamiliar face underneath, with purple lips and a black complexion. . Hu Jinghui and Wu Zuo jumped up in shock: "Who is he?"

Judge Dee was also shocked. He looked at the thin layer of human skin in his hand and then at the unfamiliar face, his mind constantly tumbling. Suddenly, the sound of breathing could be heard in the morgue.

After being stunned for a long time, Wu Zuo said: "I asked him why he didn't change color after drinking arsenic. It turned out to be a mask!"

Hu Jinghui said: "I have long heard rumors in the world that someone can use human skin to make a mask to disguise himself. I have never believed in such evil things. I didn't expect to see it today."

Di Gong took a deep breath: "He is not Fang Qian, so where is the real Fang Qian?" He turned back and looked at Hu Jinghui: "This is what I once said, an unexpected gain. Take people immediately Search the Governor's Mansion!"

……

Zhang Yang came to Youzhou Governor's Mansion alone late at night to meet Di Renjie.

"Mr. Di, are you okay these days?"

"Thanks to my little friend, I'm doing well. Why are you here?"

"I came here late at night to clarify my lord's doubts."

"What? Clear up the confusion? It seems I have to listen attentively."

"You don't have to be polite, sir. Li Er in the Governor's Mansion is the Turkic Jili Khan. When Shibi Khan followed the Turkic envoy to Beijing and was killed, Jili Khan was expelled by the Turkic Modu Khan and came to our great Zhou Dynasty. 's territory."

"I see."

"My people told me that there is a force in Youzhou City that is seeking rebellion. It may open and close the city."

"These damn traitors."

"Sir, the top priority now is to find this force."

"Don't worry, little friend, they can't escape."

Zhang Yang stood up and said: "It's time for me to leave. Sir, you must be careful. I may go to Huzhou in the next few days. I will definitely come back before my restaurant opens. Then I will have a drink with you."

"My little friend, be careful along the way."

"Thank you for your concern, sir."

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