The public trial was held as scheduled at noon the next day.
No one knows the details of what happened back then better than Wu Zheng, the mastermind behind the scenes.
Jinmao was also informed in advance, so during the public trial, the negative information about the Gu family was constantly exposed.
The onlookers, whether they were the common people and the poor who knew little, or the nobles who had only a superficial understanding, were all amazed by the show.
"It's really exciting. I didn't expect that a serious public trial could be played like this." Jiang Jie looked at the good show and sighed to Lin Yu beside him.
Lin Yu was also "amazed" by the public trial of the Gu Principality, and replied with deep emotion: "This is not a public trial of Gu Qing's murder at all, this is a criticism meeting of the Gu family. This is to forcibly dismantle the prestige of the Gu family that has lasted for thousands of years!"
…
Wu Zheng and Wu Hong watched the farce from the side.
"I didn't expect that Jinmao didn't give us away." Wu Hong said with some emotion.
Wu Zheng glanced at his younger brother and said, "Brother Jin is truly magnanimous in his actions."
Wu Zheng knew why. Today's public trial had only one theme: to discredit the Gu family. Naturally, there was no need to specifically mention his affairs.
Mentioning his affairs is off topic! It's not worth it.
Alternatively, you can do yourself a favor.
Thinking about the various speculations, deductions and psychological preparations he had made over the past two days because of this public trial, Wu Zheng had no choice but to accept Jinmao's favor.
but……
Is this really the end of the matter?
It went so smoothly!
Although Jinmao must have made a lot of preparations for this public trial, Wu Zheng didn't believe that Gu Xing and Jiang Jie, who took action, only had this much ability.
So he reminded Wu Hongdao: "Be careful and alert. When this farce ends, the real confrontation between the two sides will begin."
"I understand!" Wu Hong replied with a fierce look in his eyes and a smile.
…
Seeing that things were going smoothly, Jin Chen smiled and said to Jin Mao, "Congratulations, father. Things are going smoothly."
Jin Mao shook his head and said, "The real feast hasn't started yet. This is just the pre-dinner dessert."
"Our main business today is not the public trial, is there anything else besides this?" Jin Chen asked doubtfully.
Jin Mao enjoyed teaching Jin Chen and said, "Xiao Chen, remember, in political struggles, anything that is brought to light is only meant to deceive others. This public trial is no different. The real battle between us and the enemy is never the public trial itself, but what lies beneath it."
Jin Chen asked in confusion: "What's that thing under the public trial?!?"
"What's the relationship between Gu Xing and Gu Qing? Why is Gu Qing's case being tried publicly? It's simple. He wants to overturn the verdict of the lord's death."
"Ah! But now, there is no overturning the verdict!"
"Overturning a verdict is no simple matter. Without strength, it's even more impossible. Therefore, to overturn a verdict, you must at least be of equal strength, preferably superior to the other party. Only in this way can you ensure that someone will listen and believe what you say. Do you understand?"
Jin Chen said thoughtfully, "I see. Father, you mean they will resort to violence?! How is that possible? Father, Gu Xing's strength is far inferior to ours."
Jin Mao pointed at Jiang Jie and his group and said, "What if we add them in? You just forgot to count their four lieutenants. Even so, don't you still feel that the gap in strength between the two sides is huge?"
Jin Chen looked at Jiang Jie and his group and said with a grim expression, "I really didn't count them. It seems that we have to take action today."
Recently, Jin Chen has been unwilling to take action and has begun to learn management affairs and power struggles with his father Jin Mao.
However, if he were to take action, he wouldn't be afraid! He was a Heavenly Mercenary with a cheat!
It is more than enough to deal with the one captain among the four of them who does not have the Tiandao Mercenary System.
Zheng Yuan assigned another one, and the two of them dealt with the simpler opponents.
Let Ruan Qi and Fang Yuan deal with Jiang Jie and Lin Yu. Fang Yuan and Ruan Qi are both real powerful people.
Before the fight even started, Jin Chen had already assigned the battle list.
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Fang Yuan and Ruan Qi hid in the most advantageous position and also paid attention to the public trial ahead.
"Public trial, is that what it is?"
Fang Yuan was born into a declining warrior family and had little contact with this kind of thing before. Later, he obtained the Tiandao Mercenary System and was busy completing missions. He really didn't know much about this kind of thing. If you don't understand, ask. That's when he asked Ruan Qi in confusion.
Ruan Qi came from a declining noble family, so he knew a little about public trials.
Ruan Qi patiently explained, "In the past, a public trial would at most involve the lord summoning the elders of his family, powerful or prestigious nobles, and other relevant persons involved in the case to participate. However, not everyone in the lord's family could participate. Similarly, only a small number of nobles could participate, not to mention those on the fringes of power."
Fang Yuan looked in Jin Mao's direction and sighed, "Sure enough, Uncle Jin has changed another tradition? A public trial with the participation of all citizens. With this precedent, all future public trials will follow this model."
Ruan Qi frowned and said, "There are pros and cons to this kind of thing! With fewer people involved, the trial is simpler, as the real culprit is to be found. If more people get involved, there might be some complications. For example, the public trial might become a show! It would be unfair to the case itself."
Fang Yuan didn't care about it.
"That's fine. Even if there's some injustice involved, there are still many benefits to having everyone involved. Look how enthusiastic they are!"
Fang Yuan glanced around and said with a smile, "Their complexions have become more rosy, and their bodies are gradually getting stronger. Their personalities have also become much more cheerful. It's much better than before when they were pale, thin, weak, and dull."
Fang Yuan didn't understand the twists and turns inside.
However, he has his own judgment.
From the contrast between the common people and the poor, from the words and comments of the people around, and from the conflict of interests in this matter.
Always make him understand how to choose and what to do!
Ruan Qi said Fang Yuan had a natural big picture. When doing things, he always grasped the big picture, always stayed in the big trend, and always remained invincible!
"Brother Yuan, do you agree with this approach?"
"Everything has its pros and cons. In this case, the pros outweigh the cons. Well, at least that's the case so far."
Ruan Qi thought for a moment and nodded in response, "Indeed, I am obsessed with appearances. I should focus on the present, rather than dwelling on the past or being lost in the distant future."
"Uncle Jin has never let us down! I believe this is the best way to handle this! It will benefit the territory as a whole!"
"I believe it too, but the reason is that I believe in you!"
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