Chapter 1188 The irritable Wei Yijie
Even though eighteen kinds of torture instruments were used over and over again, and there was not a single piece of intact flesh on Cheng Wuting's body, Fang Jun's "eagle and dog claws" still preferred death to surrender, clenching their teeth tightly and not saying a word.
Wei Yijie was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
You can't beat Cheng Wuting to death, right?
In the duty room, after hearing that Cheng Wu couldn't bear the torture and fainted again but still couldn't say a word, Wei Yijie smashed a white porcelain tea cup to pieces...
"What a bastard! Is it possible that this Cheng Wu is stupid? He clearly knows that even if he doesn't confess, Fang Jun will still be convicted, so why would he rather be beaten to death than identify Fang Jun?"
Wei Yijie was furious and felt incredible.
Wei Yijie, who is well-read in poetry and books, has never heard of such words as "Righteousness first, then profit, honor; profit first, then righteousness, disgrace". But weren't they used by the ancients to deceive people? In this life, what is more important than your own life and the glory of your family?
Therefore, Cheng Wuting's persistence was beyond his comprehension.
"Shilang Wei... we can no longer use torture. If we are tortured, I am afraid that Cheng Wuting will not be able to bear it. Although he is guilty, his crime is definitely not worthy of death. If he cannot bear the punishment and dies in the prison of the Ministry of Punishments, We will be in big trouble." The scribe tried to persuade him.
These scribes all knew that Wei Yijie had failed in front of Fang Jun, and they were holding back their anger and wanted to make the case a solid case. That's why they were so cruel to Cheng Wuting and used almost all the punishments...
But the problem is that no one is a fool. Wei Yijie's failure with Fang Jun is Wei Yijie's business, and whether he is convicted or not is also Wei Yijie's business. But if Cheng Wuting dies in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment... then it is the big guy's business. .
After all, he was a sixth-rank Jingzhao Prefecture Silu who joined the army, and his father was a dignified governor of Yizhou. He died in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment like this. Who can absolve himself of responsibility? That guy Liu Jie is now eyeing the Ministry of Punishment, and wants to promote his reputation by crushing the Ministry of Punishment. If something happens to Cheng Wuting, countless censors will definitely swarm in, and impeachment memorials will be like a tide. Who can bear it?
Wei Yijie was very helpless...
He just couldn't understand, was this Cheng Wuting stupid?
Why are you so loyal to Fang Jun? You would rather take risks to tamper with records, steal physical evidence, face severe punishment and all kinds of torture, but still refuse to betray Fang Jun...
What is this person trying to do?
Wei Yijie was in a state of distress. It seemed that everything had gone wrong since Fang Jun wrote two poems in the cell... Although the piece of jade pendant was used as evidence to prevent Fang Jun from being culpable, in the final analysis it was still somewhat difficult. If someone exposes his petty behavior, it will be a serious crime of frame-up. How could Wei Yijie not feel guilty?
The involvement of the "Three Judges" is so huge that all the central judicial institutions are involved. If there is even the slightest flaw in it, it will be enough to reverse the entire situation in an instant, and there are too many variables.
Therefore, Wei Yijie tried his best to turn the case into a solid case before the "Three Division Judges". No matter what happens, the case cannot be reversed...
"That guy Fang Jun still refuses to confess?"
Wei Yijie asked irritably.
If you want to make a solid case, what could be safer than Fang Jun pleading guilty? Even if there are variables among the "Three Judges", who else can overturn Fang Jun's own confession?
You yourself have confessed, and the Ministry of Punishment has not imposed any severe punishment at all, so what else is there to say...
But that bastard Fang Jun not only refused to plead guilty or confess, but wrote two poems in succession, branding himself as a loyal and loyal minister who had been framed and slandered by traitors through the ages, and wiped the shit out of Wei Yijie and the entire Ministry of Punishment. ……
Wei Yijie really didn't have any expectations for this. Fang Jun was too hateful. How could he plead guilty and confess without being tortured? Therefore, it is just a casual question...
The clerk hesitated for a moment, took a look at Wei Yijie's face, and found that his immediate boss seemed to be just asking casually. He suddenly felt enlightened and replied: "Of course he refused. He also deceived the jailer to ask for paper and pen. I wanted to write a poem, but the jailer saw through it and was teased again and again. ”
In his opinion, Wei Yijie was just trying to save face for himself.
Fang Jun's poems one after another were killing people, and no one could stand it. But you can’t help but give him pen and paper, right? If someone wants to confess, you have to give them paper and pen, and then write a poem, which will cause trouble for the entire Ministry of Justice... But if someone wants to confess without giving paper and pen, it really doesn’t make sense. It’s better to simply announce that Fang Jun refuses to confess, which is natural. If he was allowed to touch paper and pen, he would naturally not be able to compose poems.
Of course, Wei Yijie is the Minister of Justice and his immediate superior. Naturally, Wei Yijie cannot be allowed to do such things as falsely accusing Fang Jun of being unwilling to confess. Isn't it just at this time that I, the loser, jack up the cylinder to resist lightning?
How did Wei Yijie know what his scribes were thinking?
He would rather Fang Jun write a hundred poems than force Fang Jun to confess!
At that moment, they all cursed: "Why is this stick so insufferable?"
The scribe was silent and thought to himself: Just pretend, there are only you and me here, who are you pretending to? Fang Jun asks for paper and pen to write a confession every day in the prison. Why don't you give it to him?
At this time, a clerk knocked on the door and came in, saying respectfully: "Shilang Wei, there is a gentleman who asked to see you with your name card. He said that he was an old friend from the past and happened to be in Beijing on business, so he came to meet you."
Wei Yijie was slightly startled, old friend?
"Invite him in."
"No."
The clerk exited, and not long after, a handsome middle-aged scribe with three strands of beard walked into the duty room. He cupped his fist at Wei Yijie and said with a smile: "Wei Shilang is very proud of his ambition to achieve great success now, but what else can he do?" Remember old friends? ”
Wei Yijie saw that this person looked familiar, and was wondering who he was when he suddenly heard his voice. He was startled, his face changed drastically, and he said to the scribe beside him: "I am meeting an old friend." , you go and guard the door, don’t let anyone in.”
"No."
The clerk glanced at the middle-aged scribe suspiciously, and did not dare to neglect. He quickly exited the room, closed the door, and stood a few feet away from the door to block the approaching officials.
Only Wei Yijie and the middle-aged scholar were left in the room.
Wei Yijie lowered his voice and said angrily: "Are you crazy? This is the Yamen of the Criminal Department! Your arrest documents are still lying on the desk of the head of the department. You actually dare to come here openly. You don't want your own life, and why? Do you want to harm someone? ”
The Ministry of Punishment is in charge of legal orders, criminal laws, tribunals, and the rule of law and order throughout the world. At the beginning of the Sui Dynasty, there was the Minister of Justice, and in the Tang Dynasty, the Ministry of Punishment set up the Minister of Justice, who was in charge of the opening and closing of the country's gates, inspecting items passing by, focusing on inspecting pedestrians, and issuing sea arrest documents to all parts of the world...
The middle-aged scribe chuckled, with a leisurely look on his face, without any trace of panic. He looked around at the furnishings in the room and said with a smile, "Why are you so panicked? A certain person disguised himself as someone else, and even his closest relatives wouldn't be able to do so for a moment. Who among you in the Criminal Department can recognize it? Besides, no one would have thought that a certain Chang Sun Chong would dare to go deep into the tiger's den, Haha, please rest assured, Shilang Wei."
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With that said, without Wei Yijie's greeting, he calmly sat down on the chair behind the desk and looked at Wei Yijie with a smile.
Wei Yijie was sweating on the top of his head, thinking in his heart that if he were not afraid of 10,000, he would be afraid of the worst. You are seeking death!
However, the eldest grandson came here. He must have important things to discuss, so he stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Is the Dalang here important? But please tell me quickly. You and I will consider it together, and then we will discuss it as soon as possible." Leave.”
The frame-up of Fang Jun was at best a crime of negligence, which ruined his reputation and future. But if it is spread secretly with Changsun Chong, it will be a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan!
You must know that Changsun Chong is a traitor...
Changsun Chonghun didn't care and said slowly: "Those who achieve great things should have persistent beliefs and the courage of tigers and leopards. I deeply regret that Wei Shilang is timid and afraid of getting into trouble."
Wei Yijie said displeasedly: "Don't let me judge whether I am timid or afraid of getting into trouble. If you have something to say, please feel free to do it yourself."
"Haha, I came to the door in person, why did Wei Shilang refuse people thousands of miles away?"
"What's wrong with you?"
Wei Yijie couldn't suppress his anger anymore!
What happened to Changsun Chong? His words are eccentric, and his behavior is even more crazy and absurd. This is the Ministry of Punishment after all. Can't you be more cautious and avoid taboos? Even if you are not afraid of death yourself, aren't you afraid of implicating countless insiders?
Changsun Chong snorted: "Of course there is something wrong, otherwise do you think I am really willing to look at a coward like you?"
Wei Yi solar terms responded with a smile: "I am a villain? OK, whatever you say, what are you doing?"
Changsun said calmly: "I want to see Fang Jun."
Wei Yijie was stunned for a moment, then lost his voice and said: "Are you crazy?!" (End of Chapter)