This was not only Zhang Fei's first lawsuit in the Northern Song Dynasty, but also the first lawsuit in his life.

He has little experience in court. In his internship position, he also did some errands and financial calculations.

But this gave him an advantage.

Because he has not yet formed a fixed mindset of procedural justice.

When he studied ancient laws, he learned that ancient legal thought pursued result justice rather than procedural justice.

What result is just?

To put it simply, good will be rewarded with good and evil will be rewarded with evil.

Therefore, in the hall, he spent more time portraying Fang DaTian as a villain, while on Wei DaTian's side, he played the sympathy card.

Rather than looking for loopholes in judicial procedures.

Judging from the reaction of the onlookers, it is obvious that he was very successful.

Judges in future generations can give a sentence that everyone despises.

But today's officials, especially those with integrity, dare not make such a judgment.

Because they are more pursuing justice in results.

Of course, everything must be based on laws and regulations, but the focus of litigation is different.

"Thank you, Third Brother Zhang. Thank you, Third Brother Zhang!"

"Brother Zhang's great kindness to our brothers will be remembered in our hearts. If Brother Zhang needs help in the future, we will never hesitate to ask."

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After leaving the government office, the Wei brothers burst into tears and thanked Zhang Fei for seeking justice for them.

Zhang Fei asked seriously: "Is this true?"

The Wei brothers were stunned at first, then Wei A'er suddenly patted his chest and said, "Brother Zhang, just ask."

Zhang Fei hesitated a little and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that I need you two to help me be witnesses again. I still have a lawsuit to fight."

Wei Er said: "What lawsuit?"

"It's about Ayun's lawsuit."

Zhang Fei said: "I told you that Ayun saved my life and I must repay her."

Wei A'er couldn't help but look at his elder brother, which made him a little confused. After all, that woman was also an enemy!

Weada was stunned for a while, nodded silently, and agreed.

After the debate just now, he didn't really hate Ayun very much.

At this moment, Liu Hai suddenly came over and said: "Zhang San, our governor has something to ask you."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "What a coincidence. I also have something to discuss with Zhizhou."

He then said to the Webster brothers: "You go back to the hotel first, and we will talk in detail when I come back."

After saying this, he and Liu Hai returned to the government office.

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"Zhang San, a small citizen, has seen Zhizhou."

"Zhang San, do you know why I came to you this time?"

Xu Zun asked expressionlessly.

Zhang Fei pondered for a moment, then glanced at Xu Zun, shook his head and said, "I don't know, little people."

Xu Zun hummed: "Did you forget that you still owe me the money?"

Debt collection? Wow, you are so stingy! How can Zhang Fei be as high-spirited as before? He said sarcastically: "Yes, Xiaomin still owes Zhizhou two thousand dollars, but Xiaomin has no money now. I hope Zhizhou will relax a few times."

day."

"No money."

Xu Zun looked at Zhang Fei and said, "You won fifty acres of land for the Wei brothers. Didn't you ask for payment?"

Zhang Fei blinked: "What? Can I get paid for doing good deeds?"

Xu Yuanqi on the side didn't hesitate and said: "You are still pretending to be stupid here. The account you just calculated really impressed me. I have been investigating cases for many years and I have never seen such details.

Don’t you know how to ask for remuneration?”

Zhang Fei said: "Xiaomin is only seeking reasonable compensation for the Webster brothers and has not asked for any remuneration from them."

Xu Zun asked: "Seriously?"

Zhang Fei said: "How dare the common people deceive Zhizhou? How dare the common people not rely on Zhizhou's debt? If they have money, how dare they not pay it back?"

After Xu Zun examined him, he nodded and said, "Okay! Then I will give you a few more days of grace."

"Thank you Zhizhou."

Zhang Fei bowed his hands and said suddenly: "Just in time, I have a piece of paper to present to the magistrate."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Yuan, Liu Hai and others were immediately dumbfounded.

Your family sells paper wholesale, right?

Xu Zun was the only one who was not surprised, but he frowned and pretended to be dissatisfied: "You're going to keep suing me forever!"

Zhang Fei explained: "It's not a new case, but about the murder case of Ayun."

Xu Zun exclaimed: "Avoiding the crime again?"

Zhang Fei hurriedly shook his head and said: "No, it's just based on Fang Datian's injury case that Xiaomin thinks there is enough reason to re-examine Ayun's motives and whether she really has harmful intentions. If she does not have harmful intentions,

No murder was intended."

Xu Zun was secretly happy.

Xu Yuan also understood and immediately refuted: "Even if Ayun was forced to do it, her guilt of murder is indisputable."

Zhang Fei immediately said: "But Xiaomin thinks that Ayun actually did not intend to murder. She went to hurt Wei Ada. It was a good intention, but she used the wrong method. At the same time, there are witnesses in the case."

"New witness?" Xu Yuan asked: "What witness?"

There are very few people involved in this case, so how could there be any new witnesses?

Zhang Fei replied: "It is Wei Ada, the victim in this case."

"Wei Ada?" Xu Yuan was surprised, "You said Wei Ada wanted to testify for Ayun?"

"Yes."

Xu Yuan and Xu Zun looked at each other.

If Weada wants to testify for Ayun, then he is definitely a new witness.

But this is a bit outrageous!

Zhang Fei said: "Since General Wei A has provided new testimony, I believe that Ayun can only be found guilty of excessive defense at most."

"Overly defensive?"

Xu Yuan thought that Zhang San was crazy. The exemption from the crime he mentioned before was still reasonable. It was just that he was taking advantage of the loopholes in the law. But he estimated that Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment would not agree to it.

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Now he has to plead excessive defensively.

How can this be.

To be so defensive that you go to someone else’s house and kill someone?

It's simply unreasonable.

Facing Xu Yuan's confusion, Zhang Fei said seriously: "Yes, Ayun is definitely innocent. She is also one of the victims. The government should give her justice."

Xu Zun was secretly happy, but he said, "Send the paper in first."

"yes."

Does Xu Yuan not know what Xu Zun is thinking? He even thinks that the two people have colluded for a long time, but he does not agree with Xu Zun entangled in the case. However, if Wei Ada becomes a new witness, there will be enough reasons to overturn the case. Suddenly

, he had an idea and said: "Wait a minute! Zhizhou, this is a reversal of the case. If the Zhizhou accepts the case, he should also avoid suspicion and choose another official to try it."

Xu Zun frowned upon hearing this.

The Song Dynasty had clear regulations on reversal of cases, called "Reversal of Cases".

To put it simply, if the criminal wants to overturn his confession, or refuses to accept the verdict, and the circumstances are serious, then another official must be replaced to hear the case.

This case involves human lives and must be serious.

Although Xu Zun was also dissatisfied with the Dali Temple's judgment, it was a dispute within the judicial department. However, if Zhang Fei appealed, it would definitely be a case of "extraordinary interpretation."

In fact, Xu Yuan said this to protect Xu Zun, because Xu Zun was just a Beijing official who had taken a temporary post in the state. He would have to return to the capital soon, and he would not be guilty of this case, which would make his future unclear.

"Replacement trial?"
To be continued...