Chapter 140 Chapter 140 Jiang Lanfang's Favored Person

Look at Liu Tian. He was so furious when Xu Yunfan said a few words to him, not to mention that Yang Xing rejected him in the street, which embarrassed him.

With Liu Tian's temper, it would be better if he didn't hold a grudge against Yang Xing.

Xu Yunfan remained impassive. "I told you you're ugly yet you still dream of beauty. How could a beauty like Yang Xing possibly have anything in common with you? And how could she say she regretted meeting you too late? Perhaps she's never seen a pervert like you, with your pointed face and monkey cheeks?"

"Can the people in your house testify? They're all your people, so they'll naturally testify for you. The people on the street are afraid of you, so they naturally don't dare to tell the truth. But if you say that Yang Xing agreed to go back to the Liu Mansion with you to have a good chat, you must be thinking I'm a fool to believe your lies."

"So, Master Liu, the evidence you mentioned doesn't count as proof in my opinion. Do you have any other evidence? From what I understand, young ladies in our Great Yan Dynasty are very concerned about their reputation. So, would Yang Xing, a young woman waiting to be married, stay at the home of a scoundrel who harassed her in the street until sunset?"

yes!

Is this possible?

That's definitely impossible!

What other evidence could Liu Tian have?

He was an uneducated man who usually relied on the name of Master Liu to bully others in the town. His brain had been idle for too long, so his words were naturally not very rigorous. To outsiders, his words were full of loopholes.

In an instant, the people outside understood what was going on and started talking about it.

Liu Tian became nervous when he heard the people's discussions. In a hurry, he looked around and his eyes fell on County Magistrate Zhou and Master Liu.

County Magistrate Zhou saw this scene and frowned. The county had complicated affairs, and the Yang Xing case was investigated and handled by Lawyer Liu.

Master Liu was a capable person, so when County Magistrate Zhou was busy with other things, he would authorize him to handle other matters. However, he did not avoid the fact that Liu Tian was his nephew, and he even dared to cover up for him in private.

County Magistrate Zhou didn't know about this matter. It was only yesterday when Jiang Lanfang found him and chatted with him for a few words. Under Jiang Lanfang's intentional guidance, they talked about Yang Haoqi, and then expanded the scope of the conversation to talk about Yang Xing and Liu Tian.

Jiang Lanfang knew that County Magistrate Zhou had been busy dealing with matters in several villages recently, so he asked County Magistrate Zhou if he knew how the problem of unsold fruits in Xiaoqing Village was resolved?

County Magistrate Zhou naturally didn't know. After he shook his head honestly, Jiang Lanfang smiled, took a sip of tea, and then told the story.

County Magistrate Zhou was not stupid either. Jiang Lanfang had said so much, and every time he talked about one person, he mentioned Xu Yunfan.

Finally, after talking about Yang Xing, County Magistrate Zhou realized.

In short, Xu Yunfan is someone Jiang Lanfang intends to train, so he should bear more responsibilities.

County Magistrate Zhou naturally had to give face to Jiang Lanfang.

Upon learning about Liu Tian's relationship with Master Liu, County Magistrate Zhou couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

Master Liu must have been flattered too much. Does he really think that he can't do without him? Does he think that he is the second in command in the yamen?

Liu Tian, ​​who didn't know what County Magistrate Zhou was thinking, felt relieved when he saw these two people.

Yes, even the county magistrate couldn’t find any evidence, and even the county magistrate ruled him not guilty. What evidence could Xu Yunfan find?

He needed to stay calm and not be led around by the nose anymore. "Since you said what I said wasn't evidence, then fine, show me the evidence to prove I killed someone!"

Liu Tian, ​​who was sure that Xu Yunfan would not be able to produce any evidence, was very proud of himself and looked at Yang Haoqi provocatively.

Liu Tian thought that Xu Yunfan was also stupid. He had been tricked by him. He wanted to see what evidence this guy could produce.

"Evidence?" Xu Yunfan could see that Liu Tian was panicking. "I asked you for evidence, but you couldn't produce it. Yet, you have the nerve to ask me for it? Fine, then I'll satisfy you. Yang Xing was coerced and struggled mightily, so her fingernails fell off. Her toenails must have rubbed against the headboard while she was being held down, leaving some debris stuck between her nails. I took the sawdust to a carpenter's shop and had a professional wood expert examine it. It turned out to be the more expensive red sandalwood. In Qinghe Town, only a handful of wealthy families could afford such expensive furniture. Later, I inquired at several carpenter's shops and found out that your Liu Mansion once purchased a bed made of red sandalwood."

Transportation was inconvenient in ancient times, especially for heavy and large items like this. If you can buy it nearby, no one would be stupid enough to go far away.

In addition, Master Liu believed that this matter was just a trivial matter in his eyes, and Yang Xing was a peasant girl with no power or influence in her family, so she was not to be feared at all. He asked the coroner to conduct a cursory investigation and then acquit Liu Tian. This allowed Xu Yunfan to find evidence.

"Another thing, I've been to the Liu residence before. Coincidentally, Master Liu, your bed is made of rosewood. Also, judging from the strangulation marks on Yang Xing's neck, it's obvious that the suspect must have come face to face with Yang Xing before attacking. Perhaps the murderer has scratches left by Yang Xing on his body. Master Liu, the scratches on your body are really too coincidental. You said that Yang Xing was murdered after leaving the Liu family. What a pity, you are such an idiot, you are hopelessly stupid. If you want to fake a crime scene, you should at least make it more realistic."

"Let me ask you, how could Yang Xing's fingers and heels be so clean during her intense struggle? Her nails were clearly peeling off from her struggle, but there was no dust or mud on her fingertips except for blood. Could it be that she would have chosen a spot in such a situation?"

Liu Tian was already a little panicked after being questioned by Xu Yunfan. He had just managed to calm down, but now he was completely panicked.

When people are in a panic, they tend to speak without thinking. Liu Tian never thought that Xu Yunfan could actually find this clue. If County Magistrate Zhou re-investigates, can he still be justified in what he did?

Because of his nervousness, Xu Yunfan said so much, but what he remembered most clearly was "clean".

"How is that possible? Her head and face are clearly covered in grass and dust, and you..."

"Hey, Master Liu, what are you talking about?" Xu Yunfan smiled. "If I remember correctly, I don't think I ever mentioned any grass debris on her face or head. So, how did you know all this? If you are not the murderer, when the yamen runners went to investigate, these details, the records they recorded at the scene, are not visible to outsiders and need to be kept by the higher-ups. If you are not the murderer, why would someone tell you this?"

Realizing that he had spoken too quickly and said something he shouldn't have, Liu Tian wanted to cover his mouth but it was too late.

Once words are spoken, they are like spilled water, which cannot be taken back.

Liu Tian knew that he was in trouble and subconsciously asked Master Liu for help.

The 'some people' Xu Yunfan mentioned refers to individuals, which goes without saying.

When Mr. Liu heard this, he couldn't help but panic. This time, County Magistrate Zhou was in charge of the court. Since the matter involved Liu Tian, ​​he had to avoid suspicion. Therefore, he should have remained silent from beginning to end. But this time, he couldn't help but want to defend himself.

It's just a pity that County Magistrate Zhou, who the superiors had always wanted to watch the show, was able to sit in the position of county magistrate, and he graduated from the Imperial College. Doesn't he really have any ability?

After hearing this, what else did County Magistrate Zhou not understand?

County Magistrate Zhou immediately asked someone to bring the case files related to the previous investigation of the Yang Xing case, and then sent a few people out to investigate. It was not until those people came back sweating profusely and whispered with County Magistrate Zhou that they could verify whether what Xu Yunfan said was true or false.

The results of his men's investigation were exactly the same as what Xu Yunfan said. After discovering that Xu Yunfan was right, County Magistrate Zhou looked at Master Liu with an angry look that almost spitted fire.

It turns out that his good master made a fool of him!

Relying on his trust in him, she dared to deceive him and show him false evidence.

If Xu Yunfan had not intervened, Liu Tian would have been gone by now.

However, he strives to do things with a clear conscience and wholeheartedly serves the people. He does not want to leave behind a false case during his tenure, which will be regarded as a failure by Master Liu.

Because an important figure came to inspect recently, County Magistrate Zhou was too busy to handle the matter, so he handed the matter over to Lawyer Liu. As a result, he actually used his status to protect Liu Tian.

If he hadn't settled that adult, and if he hadn't taken the time to hear the case because of Jiang Lanfang, would Xu Yunfan have had the chance to speak today?

County Magistrate Zhou was furious and said, "Come here, take Liu Tian and his nephew away to me."

"Sir, sir, please calm down, it's all..." Master Liu was completely panicked and even a little dazed. It was not until he was grabbed under the armpits by two yamen runners on the left and right and pulled away that he came to his senses and shouted.

It was obvious that he had already arranged everything for the Liu family's servants in the Liu Mansion, and even prepared the witnesses. He even made Liu Tian recite their statements by heart. As for Yang Xing's matter, the uncle and nephew could be said to have made perfect plans.

But who would have thought that this young man Xu Yunfan would not play by the rules. Not only did they not use the witnesses and statements they had prepared, but he actually angered Liu Tian with just a few words, ignoring everything Liu Tian said. Finally, he threw out evidence, which scared Liu Tian so much that he blurted out everything and confessed everything right away.

Xu Yunfan would not fight a battle without confidence. He had found out everything about Liu Tian. To put it bluntly, Liu Tian was a bully who relied on the power of others. He was a lawless and uneducated man who was spoiled by his family.

Master Liu still couldn't figure out why this happened.

Now, the uncle and nephew are finished. Damn it, if he had known earlier, he shouldn't have protected Liu Tian and shouldn't have given false testimony...

But how can we know so much in advance?

When Master Liu came to his senses and wanted to beg for mercy, he saw the extremely disappointed look on Magistrate Zhou's face, and he knew that the Liu family was finished, and he was completely finished too.

At this point, Master Liu couldn't say anything, everything was a foregone conclusion.

He knew the character of County Magistrate Zhou. If he had made other mistakes, County Magistrate Zhou might have given him a chance to correct them. But the mistake he made now had crossed County Magistrate Zhou's bottom line.

He is just a legal advisor, yet he dares to jump in the minefield of County Magistrate Zhou. If County Magistrate Zhou doesn't kill him, who will he kill?

What's more, County Magistrate Zhou was most averse to favoritism and corruption, and would not allow himself to leave any stains during his tenure.

It was precisely because Jiang Lan knew the character of County Magistrate Zhou that she "played deaf and dumb" and allowed Xu Yunfan to intervene in the matter.

As it turned out, Xu Yunfan did not disappoint him.

This man is really bold, but he is not reckless. He is also shameless enough to seek help from Qi Xiu Ze and others after recognizing his own "shortcomings" and does not feel that this is a shameful thing at all.

Jiang Lanfang felt that a smart person like Xu Yunfan was very suitable for officialdom, and it would be a pity if such a person did not enter the officialdom.

Having learned that Jiang Lanfang was so optimistic about Xu Yunfan, County Magistrate Zhou became interested. "Oh, is this person really as good as you say? From what you said, why do I feel that this person is just a smooth talker? This kind of person is not worthy of being promoted."

"Are you doubting my judgment?" Jiang Lanfang snorted. "If Xu Yunfan was that kind of person, would I let him into Qingfeng Academy? If you don't believe me, just go out and ask around and you'll find out."

Jiang Lanfang spoke with such confidence that County Magistrate Zhou was really curious and became interested in Xu Yunfan.

Even if you are not a student, you can catch Jiang Lanfang's eye. It is probably not enough to rely on your extraordinary knowledge alone.

County Magistrate Zhou actually sent someone to inquire.

Wow, after asking County Magistrate Zhou, I found out why the problem of unsold fruits in Xiaoqing Village that had been giving him a headache before was finally solved?

This is because Xu Yunfan, a big customer, bought a lot and even organized the villagers of Xiaoqing Village to build a village road.

Then, Doctor Meng from Jishidiang went to Qingfeng Academy several times to look for Xu Yunfan, but was persuaded to go back by Jiang Lanfang every time. There was also the construction of several large sheds in Dali Village.

I heard from the villagers of Xiaoqing Village that when Xu Yunfan organized and called on them to build a road, he shouted, "To get rich, you must first build roads." After they built the road, the fruits were sold, and even the bamboos from the mountains were pulled out in carts, and money flowed into their pockets.

I don't know what's going on in Xu Yunfan's mind. There were too many fruits and the store couldn't sell them all, so he asked workers to make them into dried fruits. Although these are small things, it is undeniable that because of Xu Yunfan, those who follow him make a lot of money.

What is the purpose of being an official?

That is of course for the people.

Why serve the people?

Naturally, the people should have food in their bowls when they are hungry, clothes on their bodies when they are cold, and silver in their pockets when they are sick. In short, the basic requirement is that the people should have enough food and warm clothing. A better level is naturally to have meat for every meal and to have silver in the house.

Being an official naturally means solving the people’s problems of food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Jiang Lanfang also said that Xu Yunfan was a man with a lot of clever ideas and a very smart mind. Just look at the Qin family in Dali Village today and you will know what happened under his leadership.

When County Magistrate Zhou learned that Xu Yunfan was good friends with Qi Xiu Ze, he sent someone to call Qi Xiu Ze back.

When Qi Xiu Ze learned that his uncle was curious about why Xu Yunfan raised so many cows and pigs, he directly said, "Because my brother can make pig feed! He said that he has too much sweet potato residue and can't use it all, so we have to make full use of it and not waste it. He also said that if we raise dozens of pigs, we won't have to worry about pork when the time comes. If we sell dozens of cows, won't we have hundreds of taels of silver in our pockets?"

County Magistrate Zhou listened to his nephew calling him "brother" all the time.

“What if it can’t be sold?”

"Why can't it be sold? If the pork can't be sold, why not just replace it with another product? Uncle, look at the fruit in Daqing Village. They couldn't sell before, but how are they selling now? Why don't you go out and ask? They can't even sell enough dried mangoes."

When talking about his brothers, Qi Xiu Ze was very proud of himself and he kept talking non-stop.

County Magistrate Zhou fell silent.

Judging from what Jiang Lanfang said, Jiang Lanfang intends to push Xu Yunfan into the officialdom, and the officialdom is not short of smart and smooth people.

Now, County Magistrate Zhou had not met Xu Yunfan yet, so he did not know what kind of person Xu Yunfan was, but he knew that for someone like Xu Yunfan who had no family background to rely on, there was only one way to enter the officialdom.

That is the imperial examination.