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Chapter 208 Master Qingtian!You have to make the decision for me! (Three-in-one monthly pass plus updates)

Among the group of people, Zhou Cheng was seen holding the badge and walking at the front with a solemn expression.

Under the sunlight, the badge reflected bright red light.

The audience in the live broadcast room looked at this badge with infinite expectations in their hearts.

"I have never seen a court trial like this. What will happen next?"

“Courthouses and tribunals in cities are all very well built. Could such a place be built in the mountains?”

"I guess we should clean up a better room and then hold court again, right?"

"This guess is reliable!"

"I just don't know what case will be tried later?"

"It's probably not a business case. The person was arrested. It's probably a civil dispute."

"Divorce? Borrow money? Ownership of the house?"

"I don't know, but there shouldn't be anything else going on in the mountains. That's pretty much it."

"I'm curious about what's going on. Let's have a court session as soon as possible."

"..."

While everyone was talking, Wu Peng and the other three children were walking behind and couldn't help but whisper.

"Let me tell you, I used to watch a lot of programs on legal education, and I know the process very well."

Wu Peng had a little expression on his face that said "I'm not sleepy anymore when talking about this", and said to the other children arrogantly:
"The judge sits in the middle, and the defendant and plaintiff sit below. They should be farther apart to avoid getting excited and moving their hands."

"Then they will state their cases separately under the auspices of the judge and provide evidence for the judge to judge."

"The most interesting thing about this kind of thing is that the people below talk nonsense, and then the judge calls for evidence, but they can't produce it, so they just give up. Some even break the defense, which is interesting."

Wu Peng shook his head, as if he had arrived at his home court.

Zhang Yunshu is usually not interested in these things, so he doesn’t know much about it. Now after listening to Wu Peng’s words, he asked with interest:
"If the defense is broken, it's okay to make a fuss. What if we take action?"

"There are bailiffs!"

Wu Peng made a cuffing gesture:

"If you don't listen to the judge's warning, just fork it out."

After Zhang Yunshu heard this, he looked at the adults walking in front of him and thought, there are no bailiffs here, right?If a conflict breaks out, wouldn't there be no one to maintain order?

Then, she subconsciously glanced at the camera lens, her thoughts drifting away——

If such a scene is filmed, won't the ratings of the program team skyrocket?

Zhou Zicheng glanced at Wu Peng and said thoughtfully:

"Isn't this unreasonable? Contempting the judge and ignoring discipline. The person who does this doesn't want to win?"

Wu Peng chuckled, put his little hands behind his back, and said maturely:
"How can a person who wants to win break his defense? The defeat is already certain anyway. If there is a commotion, the judge might be afraid and change the verdict!"

"Brother Zhou, haven't you ever seen the 'I'm justified in making trouble' thing?"

When Zhou Zicheng heard this, it seemed to make sense, so he didn't ask further questions and just said:
"Wu Peng, you have seen so many programs, can you guess what the case is this time?"

This involves a blind spot in Wu Peng's knowledge. However, he rolled his eyes and thought of an excellent answer:

"It has something to do with money, don't ask, that's all the world has to offer."

Zhang Yunshu smiled, this was a trick.

However, it was rare for Wu Peng's head to turn so fast, so he didn't ask further questions.

Anyway, the court is about to start, and we will know then.

Obviously, Zhou Zicheng thought so too. He smiled at Wu Peng but did not speak.

Wu Peng was satisfied, raised his head, and walked ahead.

Sun Wei, who was walking behind the three people, listened to Wu Peng's "popular science", shook her head and smiled, and silently opened her drawing board.

However, as soon as she started writing, an old man rushed out from the roadside.

With just a "pop" sound, the old man knelt directly in front of Zhou Cheng!
"Master Qingtian, you have to make the decision for my family! My ancestors all gave me dreams. This matter cannot be redressed, and I will not be able to enter the graves of my ancestors even if I die!!"

"What an injustice!! Master!!"

The old man cried hoarsely and kowtowed three times. Everyone was caught off guard!
When he looked up again, he saw that the old man's face was covered with dirt mixed with tears.

His cloudy but expectant gaze made everyone feel sour.

"Wang Daqiang, get up quickly."

It was inconvenient for Zhou Cheng to bend down while holding the badge, so Judge Li rushed forward and pulled the old man up from the ground:
"You don't have to do this. This is a new era, so you don't have to kneel down."

Li Fengmao persuaded with gentle words:
"We are here today just for your family's affairs, don't worry."

While speaking, Li Fengmao pointed at himself and Zhou Cheng and explained:

"Besides, we are judges, not Lord Qingtian."

Wang Daqiang's eyes were filled with tears, and he was still a little at a loss:

"I called it wrong? Wouldn't that be...?"

After saying this, Wang Daqiang's expression became panicked, and he quickly wanted to kneel down and admit his mistake:
"Your Honor, aren't you..."

This time Li Fengmao was prepared and held the old man firmly to prevent him from kneeling down.

"Don't kneel, don't kneel! I don't want to do this now!"

Zhou Cheng also quickly stepped forward, placed the badge in front of the old man, and shouted:

"Wang Daqiang, look what this is? This is a badge! Don't worry, we will handle your family's affairs fairly under the witness of the badge!"

After this interruption, Wang Daqiang stopped kneeling, stared at the badge in confusion, and asked:
"Does this badge have such a big effect? ​​Is it the same as the crescent moon on Bao Qingtian's head?"

Zhou Cheng was stunned for a moment, but immediately reacted and said with a slightly complicated expression:
"That's right. Anyway, please believe that we will handle your family's affairs fairly."

Wang Daqiang's toothless mouth was depressed, tears flashing:
"It's saved, it's saved!"

The viewers in the live broadcast room were stunned when they saw Wang Daqiang rushing out, kowtowing, calling Master Qingtian, and asking if the badge represented the crescent moon on Qingtian's head.

"Hahaha, what age are you in? You're still kowtowing and calling Master Qingtian. It feels like you're dreaming back to ancient times."

"It's so funny, how are the badge and Bao Qingtian's birthmark connected?"

"I didn't hold back and laughed, but now I regret it. I shouldn't have laughed."

"Me too. Isn't this old man [-] years old? He kowtows and his face looks like dirt. He's quite pitiful."

"Kowtow and call Master Qingtian, isn't that what Zhou Cheng said, and you don't understand the other version of traffic lights when you go into the city?"

"I also laughed just now. What a loss of merit!"

"Looking at it this way, what Zhou Cheng said before, bringing civilized order into the mountains, is really of great significance!"

"Yes, there is a long way to go to popularize the law in mountainous areas."

"Teacher Lin and his classmates stayed in the mountains and educated the villagers. They really chose a great path!"

"The question is, what kind of injustice is it? To force an eighty- to ninety-year-old man to kneel down?"

"It could be really big!"

"Hurry up and let the court begin!"

"..."

In the midst of everyone's discussion, Zhou Cheng carried the badge on his back and Li Fengmao supported Wang Daqiang, limping forward.

Wu Peng walked behind and looked at the old man's back, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart.

He thought it was funny when he was watching a law popularization column on TV, but that was because he was staying out of it.

In essence, it is no different from watching a TV series.

However, at this moment, in front of him, a living old man knelt down and kowtowed to the judge, and called Master Qingtian.

This kind of impact made Wu Peng feel a little at a loss.

"Why is this different from what's on TV?"

Wu Peng whispered sadly.

Zhou Zicheng was closest to him and heard this whisper. He patted Wu Peng on the shoulder and comforted him:
"Even in cities, most people don't have access to things like judges and court sessions, let alone in mountainous areas. This old man seems to have no culture at first glance, so it's not surprising to have such a reaction."

Zhang Yunshu listened and took the initiative to answer the question:
"That's why Uncle Zhou Cheng has the vision to popularize the law in mountainous areas, and Teacher Lin is also willing to stay and teach in mountainous areas."

"Their methods are different, but the meaning behind them is the same, which is enlightenment and wisdom."

Wu Peng nodded and shook his head. He believed that Teacher Lin's friends must be good people and would give the old man justice.

I just don’t know what the case is?From what the old man said, it's quite serious.

"I hope the court will be held soon to find out what happened."

The three of them nodded and followed the team closely. Only Sun Wei did not participate in the discussion and just kept drawing.

After another turn, everyone arrived at an earthen dam. This place should be used by the villagers to dry their grain.

However, now is not the time for the autumn harvest. There are just piles of firewood neatly stacked.

At this moment, some villagers were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Zhou Cheng and the others, the villagers had a hint of curiosity and excitement in their expressions.

There is a court session in the village today, and the judge has come to investigate several times. He has also called in some witnesses, and some of them have seen it!

"Your Honor, we are all here, what should we do?" "My witness, should I wait for you to ask me to speak before I can speak?"

"I've brought the stools, but I don't know where to put them. Can you take a look?"

The villagers surrounded Zhou Cheng and Li Fengmao, asking questions all over the place.

Zhou Cheng looked at the place, selected a pile of firewood that was piled high and neatly, and solemnly placed the badge on it.

Then, he began to command the villagers at the scene:

"Put a stool here and there, right...just put it like this."

Under his command, a bench was placed beneath the solemn coat of arms.

Then, benches were placed on both sides, serving as the plaintiff's dock and the defendant's dock.

Directly opposite the judge, three rows of stools were neatly arranged to serve as auditoriums.

The audience in the live broadcast room looked at this extremely simple court hearing scene and were slightly stunned.

"Ah? Is it open-air? I thought it would have to have a room anyway."

"Isn't this too crude?"

"It's hard to imagine that this can also be used as a court? The TV series misunderstood me."

"Think about it from another angle. Wherever the badge is, there is the court. I was moved."

"Yes, although it is not glamorous at all, but with the badge, there will be no less solemnity and justice."

"That's right! Solemnity and justice will not be compromised due to circumstances, and it is enough to hold a trial."

"..."

Amid everyone's discussion, everything was ready.

Villagers who had nothing to do with the case sat in front of the gallery.

Lin Feng took his four children and sat silently in the last row of the auditorium.

Under Zhou Cheng's command, Wang Daqiang sat at the plaintiff's seat.

"Where is the defendant Li Zhuzhu?"

Zhou Cheng glanced at the crowd and saw no one coming.

However, he was not in a hurry and just said to a villager in the front row:
"Please go to his house and call him."

"I-I'm here."

At this time, a thin man lowered his head to push away the crowd, walked over, and sat awkwardly in the dock.

Uneasy, uneasy, and quail-like.

Li Fengmao sighed in his heart without showing it on his face, and directly announced:

"When everyone is here, the court will officially begin."

Zhou Cheng nodded and opened the record document:
"Plaintiff Wang Daqiang, please tell me about your family first."

Wang Daqiang received permission, with an angry look on his face, pointing at Li Zhuzhu opposite him and said:

"Qingtian...Your honor, Li Zhuzhu is not a human being. He let his sows go and knocked down the stone tablet of my ancestral grave!"

"This matter has made my ancestors uneasy! If it is not resolved, my ancestors will tell me in their dreams that I will not be allowed to enter their graves!"

"Sir, his family should ask a Taoist priest to perform rituals to bring peace to the souls of my ancestors! They should also kill the pig to make banquets to eliminate disasters for my family!"

After the words fell, the four children beside Lin Feng looked at each other.

"How could this happen?"

Zhang Yunshu subconsciously glanced at the camera behind him. The audience should like to watch such a bizarre case, right?
The traffic has increased. If I were a director, how could I turn the traffic into benefits?

At this time, Wu Peng's low voice sounded:
"Teacher Lin, can this kind of thing be brought to court? Before the law, can we still call it feudal superstition?"

This question touched the hearts of Zhou Zicheng and Sun Wei, and they quickly stared at Lin Feng and waited for an answer.

Lin Feng pondered for a moment and then said:
"Strictly speaking, the law does not support the claims of feudal superstition."

"But morally and ethically, we support things like ancestral graves, ancestors, and sacrifices."

"Of course, this does not mean that law and moral ethics are not unified. The reason for this situation is that law is only the lowest bottom line of morality."

"We are not in a hurry. We will first see what the judge thinks of this matter."

After listening to Lin Feng's explanation, the four children nodded and their attention returned to the judge.

At this time, Li Zhuzi, who looked like a quail, raised his head, his face flushed, and he stammered:
"I-I didn't put pigs on your ancestral grave, why do you say that?"

But the more he said this, the less confident he became. In the end, he lowered his head first, his guilt clearly visible.

Wu Peng's fist hardened and he muttered angrily:
"There's something wrong with it at first glance. Why is it so bad?"

Zhang Yunshu scratched his head and felt bad.

There can't be surveillance in this place. The other party doesn't recognize it. Even if he knows that he is lying, it is difficult to judge.

Sun Wei smiled coldly, and the brush in her hand became a little heavier.

Zhou Zicheng looked at Li Zhuzi with an incomprehensible expression and resisted stubbornly. What's the point?

Zhou Cheng and Li Fengmao had already expected this situation to happen. They looked at each other and Zhou Cheng nodded:

"Ask witnesses to testify."

After the words fell, a villager stood up in the first row, pointed at Li Zhuzhu and said:
"You are not kind! What I saw with my own eyes was that your pigs invaded the ancestral graves of Wang Daqiang's family. If you don't acknowledge this kind of thing, you will be struck by lightning!"

As soon as he spoke, the surrounding villagers also pointed at Li Zhuzhu.

He kept talking about "sin" and "retribution".

The village is not big, and if something trivial happens, the whole village knows about it, and Li Zhuzhu doesn’t just have to deny it just because he says he doesn’t.

What's more, destroying people's ancestral graves is an absolute forbidden area in the village. Even feuding people don't dare to do it.

At this moment, Li Zhuzhu was outraged.

Li Zhuzi listened to everyone's discussion, cold sweat broke out on his head, and his heart was burning with panic.

Then he closed his eyes and shouted:

"My pig did it, what does it have to do with me?"

"Besides, can't I just erect a new monument for your home?!"

"I have to invite Taoist priests and kill my pigs. Will my work this year be in vain?"

At the end of the sentence, the man had a hint of crying:
"We are all digging for food in the fields, why do we just hold on to it?"

The villagers couldn't bear to hear this, but no one stood on his side.

"This is not a matter of erecting a monument. The ancestors of Wang Daqiang's family are uneasy. If anything happens, it will be a big deal."

"This is the custom. Why doesn't this person believe in evil?"

"It's hard for a poor sow to turn around after giving birth to a sow who is single."

"The village chief failed to make peace with this matter before. Can the judge do something about it?"

"Those who eat from the government must be capable."

"..."

The villagers didn't have any legal awareness. They couldn't bear it and started talking about it.

The viewers in the live broadcast room also shook their heads and sighed when they saw this scene.

"Before the trial, I imagined a big drama about village bullies bullying the elderly. Now it seems that this is not the case at all!"

"Teacher Lin just said that the law does not support the demands of feudal superstition, but judging from the appearance of the villagers, it is what the people want. How can we judge this?"

"The villagers don't understand the law, but the judge knows the law. They can't violate the law and solve the problem at the same time. It's difficult!"

"Then this is really troublesome, what should I do?"

"..."

At this time, Li Fengmao patted his hands lightly to maintain order:
"Everyone be quiet!"

The villagers in the audience immediately fell silent, and the audience in the live broadcast room also became energetic and looked at Zhou Cheng and Li Fengmao.

In the eyes of everyone, Li Fengmao looked at Wang Daqiang and asked:
"Plaintiff Wang Daqiang, do you raise any pigs at home?"

Wang Daqiang was suddenly pointed out and nodded blankly:

"Have."

After a pause, he took a breath and stammered:
"S-Sir, you won't let me kill my own pig as a ritual, will you?"

Li Fengmao smiled slightly and waved his hand:

"How can that be possible? Isn't that just a confused judge judging a confused case?"

After the words fell, Wang Daqiang smiled, and Li Zhuzi became nervous.

And Li Fengmao’s voice continued to sound:
"In this situation, if you can't afford the compensation, you won't be compensated."

Li Zhuzhu's anxious expression suddenly faded away, he became visibly happy, and his situation with Wang Daqiang suddenly turned around.

"However, things should be explained. Tit for retaliation. Wang Daqiang, go let your pigs go and dig up the ancestral graves of Li Zhuzhu's family!"

Li Fengmao's words were so resounding that the whole audience was silent!

(End of this chapter)