Chapter 277: Impersonal in the next life
When Yang Ze said he was going to the front yard to retrial You Xuyang, everyone was very excited. Now that the case has been solved to this point, everyone knows the result, but they haven't seen You Xuyang confess in person, which is a shortcoming. Now this is the last level, and everyone is thinking about seeing the result.
Yang Ze and everyone returned to the front yard. He was not in a hurry to interrogate You Xuyang, but sat behind the table and looked at the fourth brother of the You family tied to the door with interest.
At this time, You Xuyang felt that life was worse than death. His whole body was tied tightly with ropes. In order to prevent him from committing suicide by biting his tongue, the constables stuffed a piece of torn linen into his mouth, making him unable to even close his mouth.
If you could speak out at this time, You Xuyang would have to curse. The torture he suffered at this time has already broken down, both psychologically and physically. He doesn't want to live anymore, and he knows that he can't live anymore. As a person who has been walking in the world, he thinks he is tough and refuses to be beheaded. He never thought of shouting that if I was still a good man in 18 years, he just wanted to die with dignity. Of course, for him now, dying with dignity means committing suicide!
But he couldn't commit suicide!
The people of the Dafang Empire, no matter which state they are from, look down on those who kill their relatives and hate them extremely. Even if this evil man did not harm their interests, they still hated them so much that their teeth were itchy. This is the value of the entire era. No one thinks that those who kill grandfather and brother can be forgiven!
The people cursed, pointing at You Xuyang and scolded him for being worse than pigs and dogs. They were like jackals and wolves. Many people even threw rotten vegetables at him. After they finished throwing rotten vegetables, they started to throw soil and stones. If the constables hadn't watched from the side, someone might have smashed the big stones!
The constables frowned and were worried that they were worried that You Xuyang would be beaten to death. You Xuyang had not been convicted yet. If he was beaten to death, he would not get the final confession. The case would not be solved perfectly. If Shu Tangxing and Yang Ze got angry, wouldn’t they be unable to take advantage of it? But countless people were scolding and throwing things. They could not stop them. Otherwise, wouldn’t they be considered to be the same as this person who killed his ancestors and brothers!
After finally waiting for Yang Ze to come back, the constables breathed a sigh of relief. Waiting for Yang Ze to order, they brought You Xuyang over and then interrogated, but Yang Ze did not interrogate for a long time.
Yang Ze looked at You Xuyang and saw that You Xuyang lowered his head and remained motionless. He thought to himself: "I wonder if he has collapsed. This person is extremely cunning. If he starts talking and biting before he dies, he may have to have trouble again."
He waved to the master and Yang Ze said, "You write down all the cases we analyzed in the backyard just now, and write them as detailed as possible. Write two copies, one in official documents, and the other in the oral language of the people, and in vernacular language."
The master quickly agreed, and this was not a problem for him. As the master, he did this. In just a moment, he wrote down both records and showed them to Yang Ze.
After seeing it, Yang Ze gave it to Shu Tangju and said, "Sir Shu, take a look. If there is no problem, I will be retrial."
After seeing it, Shu Tangju nodded and sighed: "It's really a pity that the You family has produced such a wolf-hearted and stern-hearted person. What a good person the head of the You family is!" After saying that, he felt a little exaggerated. The old man of the You family was not a good person when he was young. People from a green skin are really not related to good people. If they were good people, they would not be able to make such a big family business.
Yang Ze stood up and took the case report written in vernacular. In fact, this was a confession, but it was not said from You Xuyang.
When he walked to You Xuyang, he did not let You Xuyang go, nor did he force You Xuyang to raise his head. He just read out the words on the white paper in a very gentle tone. After reading it, he said to You Xuyang: "There is nothing wrong with what I said just now, right?" He waved his hand and asked the detective to take out the linen cloth from You Xuyang's mouth.
You Xuyang's mouth was dry and his throat was sore that he could hardly speak. He slowly raised his head and looked at Yang Ze. There was neither hatred nor begging in his eyes. He could say that no expression was conveyed. He just glanced at Yang Ze indifferently and lowered his head.
Yang Ze thought to himself: "This is a complete collapse, and there is no emotion to express." He turned his head and said to the detective: "Give him some water to moisten his throat."
The constables took a bowl of water and fed it to You Xuyang.
After Yang Ze waited for You Xuyang to drink the water, he said: "You are a person who has been walking in the world. I believe you are arrogant and look at your appearance... A hero, you admit that you did it. If you don't do it, you say it's not yours. If you have any grievances now, just say it!"
You Xuyang was already completely disappointed. After hearing Yang Ze's words, he whispered, "I, no, what a good man!"
Yang Ze said again: "I don't know what your third brother is to you, but your grandfather treats you very well. In order to save you, it is better not to pursue the cause of your third brother's death. Even if he blames you, it is really worth it. If you kill him, you will feel guilty. If you have the next life, repay him well and repay the debt you owe in this life!"
As Yang Ze said, You Xuyang showed his grandfather's love for him when he was young. Unfortunately, he became obsessed with it. In order to become the head of the family and the wealth of the You family, he actually killed his grandfather!
At this time, he could no longer hold it back, tears flowed down You Xuyang's eyes. Suddenly, he used all his last strength to shout, "In the next life, don't let me be a human being!" After shouting this sentence, he suddenly vomited blood, and he was so angry!
Everyone inside and outside the courtyard screamed in shock. They didn't expect You Xuyang to die like this, and before he died, he actually shouted this sentence!
Shu Tangju walked over quickly and said in surprise: "Oh, why is he dead like this? He hasn't made a confession yet!" He was concerned about the issue of making a confession at this time.
Yang Ze sighed and said, "What's the use of whether he paints this case or not? However, before he died, he admitted his crime and wanted to repent. Although repentance can only wait for him in the next life, this is also a kind of atonement!" Shaking his head and ignoring the noise of the people outside the door, he walked back to the table and called the two brothers of the You family.
Dalang and Erlang of the You family came to Yang Ze and knelt down again. Yang Ze asked them to get up, called them closer, lowered their voices and said, "It is certain that your You family has such a big deal, and it will be embarrassing to see you, and it will greatly damage your You family's reputation. If a family's reputation becomes evil, it will sooner or later be a waste of the family. You two will not understand this."
The You brothers nodded together. How could they not understand this principle? The You family has completely become famous in Langzhou City. So what if You Sanlang dies, others will still say that the You family is dedicated to people who are heartless and irresistible. They can hardly stay in Langzhou anymore.
You Xusheng said: "It seems that we have to sell our property, leave Langzhou far away, and make a living elsewhere."
You Xuqi also said: "The further you go, the better. Never meet acquaintances again."
People in this era were very reluctant to leave their hometowns. If there was no way, no one would want to leave the ancestral halls, and the rural concept was very serious.
Yang Ze said, "The more things happen, the more they cover up, the more serious the consequences are. Therefore, it is better to show them to everyone openly. Your grandfather is a lesson, you need to remember. In addition, You Xuyang died of vomiting blood. Although it is not Ming Zhengdian, it is also a good thing for your family. It can be said that he suddenly woke up before he died, so he could have less gossip."
The two brothers of the You family nodded again, but they were still helpless. Even as Yang Ze said, they would not have the shame to stay in Langzhou any longer.
Yang Ze also said: "Although the Zhenxi County where I am located is remote, it is in a mess. The poor people from all over the country go there to make a living. Of course, you don't have to worry about your livelihood. My official means that if you are willing to go to Zhenxi, it is best. First, it is not too far from here. You can still come back to worship your ancestors from time to time. The You family's ancestral hall will not be decayed. Second, it is close but not close. If it is to avoid the limelight, it can be considered a good place to go."
When Yang Ze said this, the two brothers raised their heads together and thought to themselves: "Go to Zhenxi? It's very desolate, but it's really a good place to go. It's not far from Langzhou, which can avoid rumors and take care of the ancestral halls of our ancestors. After all, this is the ancestral land where the You family has lived for generations!"
Although they were talking on the side, Shu Tangju still heard it. He curled his lips and said, "Okay, Yang Ze is digging his corner. He wanted to dig the rich man from this state to the west of the town. He couldn't tell that he was so powerful at such a young age! But he would not be an official in Langzhou for long. Will there be fewer wealthy men in this state? Will the biggest rich man leave? He doesn't care, just pretend not to hear it."
The You brothers looked at each other, nodded at the same time, saluted Yang Ze together, and said, "The villains are willing to go to the west of the town. I hope Lord Yang will take care of him!"
Yang Ze laughed and said with a smile: "That's nature, that's nature. You can pack up your belongings and go to the west of the town."
The follow-up matters of the case were naturally handed over to the master. Yang Ze announced the release of the two brothers of the You family on the spot, so he and Shu Tang returned to the governor's mansion. When the case was solved, there was naturally a celebration, a banquet was held, and eating and drinking were held.
At the banquet, Shu Tangju asked tentatively: "Mr. Yang, the remote place in the west of the town is a desolate place. If Mr. Yang is interested, he might as well come to Langzhou as an official. The official will soon retire and return home. When he leaves, he will not be able to help with anything else, but I will write a letter of recommendation and recommend Mr. Yang to be the governor of Langzhou. I am still very willing to do so."
This is a favorable favor. Anyone who is an official is willing to help with this kind of busyness. He doesn't spend a penny, but he has lost it. Anyway, it's easy to write a book, so I'll talk about whether he can really recommend it, but this favor cannot be escaped.
Yang Ze thought to himself: "What's the use of a book of recommendation? Don't say whether the court can agree or not. I wouldn't want to come even if I agree. How great is the town of the west? The emperor is far away. If you want to make a fortune, you can get rich. If you want to flatter Li Yan, you can slap Li Yan. Then Li Yan may still have a chance to be the emperor. The merit of the dragon is not comparable to a governor's position."
Thinking of this, he shook his head and said, "Thank you, Lord Shu, for your kindness, you are a little talented and knowledgeable. It's better to exercise more in Zhenxi!"
Chapter completed!