The imperial guards pressed all the servants to the ground, took the fire dragon sticks from the yamen runners, and immediately started beating them. The servants were beaten so hard that they howled and cried.

After fifty sticks, those people were already in their skin. At this time, there was no longer a hint of arrogant and domineering in the eyes of those people. Bao Zheng glanced at them and immediately said in a faint tone: "I have beaten, and the case must continue to be tried. You beat Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan for no reason, and smashed their property. Do you have any objections to these crimes?"[]

The servants did not dare to talk back at this time, and immediately shouted that they knew they were guilty. Bao Zheng said coldly: "Since he knew he was guilty, he obviously followed the laws of the Song Dynasty. Those who cause trouble and fight will be punished fifty kids! Those who destroy people, property will be paid twice!"

When the servants heard that Bao Zheng was going to beat him again, they could not care about the face of the Liu family. They immediately knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, kowtowing like a sharpening. Now they were beaten to half a breath. If they hit fifty more boards, their waists would definitely be broken.

When Bao Zheng saw the servants shouting for forgiveness in the hall, he said coldly: "It's okay not to hit fifty big boards. If the victim allows them, these fifty big boards can be discounted into silver and paid to the victim."

When the servants heard that they could pay the 50th board, they immediately asked Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan for forgiveness. Seeing that Bao Zheng had already given him this anger, Gongsun Ce agreed to spare these people.

Bao Zheng said at this time: "Since the victim allows it, a single liang is one liang, and a fifty liang is fifty liang. In addition, the victim's property losses will be paid ten liang. Each of you only needs to give sixty liang, and I will let you go back."

Bao Zheng's punishment this time was extremely heavy. The monthly salary of a county magistrate in the Song Dynasty was only twelve taels, and sixty taels were equal to the five-month salary of a county magistrate. Bao Zheng originally thought that it would be difficult for these servants to pay so much money.

In fact, Bao Zheng once again made a mistake. After hearing Bao Zheng's verdict, the group of servants immediately took out the silver and silver notes from their bodies and handed them over to Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan. When Bao Zheng saw that the group of servants paid, he didn't frown and just handed over the money. It seemed that this group of servants had to collect a lot of money in the capital. This time it seemed that he had a light sentence.

There were eight people in this group of servants. Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan instantly received 480 taels of silver, which was equivalent to 480,000 yuan.

The group of servants said tremblingly: "Sir, we have been beaten and paid for the money. I wonder what other instructions are there?"

Bao Zheng said coldly: "I'll spare you today. Next time I'll catch you again and dare to make trouble in Kaifeng Prefecture. It's not about spending money." The threat of this passage made all the servants silent and nodded.

Bao Zheng found that they would not dare to do evil again in the future, so he immediately waved his hand and asked the imperial guards to take them down.

Just as he was leaving the house, Wen Yanbo, who was originally hiding behind the lobby, jumped out. While walking, he clapped his hands and said, "Brother Bao, today's trial of the case is really satisfying. My grandfather tried the case, but Brother Bao never had a breeze, and even Shangshu Liu dared to fight."

Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan also clasped their fists to Bao Zheng to express their gratitude. Lin Yan took the lead and said, "Brother Bao, you really helped us get angry today."

Bao Zheng smiled and said, "Punishing evil and eliminating evil is the responsibility of an official. Since I have been kind to the emperor and become a small magistrate, and I have been praised by the Emperor Wen of Kaifeng Prefecture, how can I be afraid of a few small servants?"

Wen Rui, who was sitting in the head, stroked his beard and smiled: "Since ancient times, heroes have emerged as young men, and the Yangtze River has pushed the old men forward. Since Bao Zheng has come to Kaifeng Mansion, I am weak and sick, and I have long wanted to take a leave to cultivate. Kaifeng Mansion should be handed over to Bao Zheng for full management."

Bao Zheng looked at Wen Rui with a evasion attitude and knew that he must have seen that he would offend too many powerful people in the future. However, he was appointed by the emperor and was not easy to offend both sides, in order to avoid the fire in the city gate and the fish in the pond. Wen Rui, the old fox, chose to take leave to recuperate.

Wen Yanbo looked at his grandfather and immediately smiled and said, "Grandpa, you are not as powerful as a boss, and you have given Brother Bao a punishment for evil in Kaifeng Prefecture, but you have done a great thing for Kaifeng Prefecture." Wen Yanbo spoke without any restraint and had no scruples. Wen Rui's old face turned red and turned to Bao Zheng immediately and said, "My grandson is straightforward. If there is any conflict with you in the future, don't take it to heart."

After Wen Rui finished speaking, he turned around and went to the inner hall to rest. Wen Rui avoided and handed over all the matters in Kaifeng Prefecture to Bao Zheng. Bao Zheng only realized the painstaking efforts of Emperor Zhao Heng. The magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture is actually the same as that of the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture. Wen Rui must have prepared his official position for Bao Zheng. Wen Rui is old and has long wanted to return to the field.

Bao Zheng turned to Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan and said, "Winter is coming soon, and the exam is still in the beginning of spring. The Kaifeng Mansion is not far from Bao Mansion. If you have been smashed with property, why don't you live in my house?"

Gongsun Ce smiled and said, "We both appreciate your kindness, but now we have so much money in our hands, so Brother Bao doesn't have to worry about us. Brother Bao's mansion has many female relatives, so why do we have the nerve to live for a long time!"

Wen Yanbo, who was standing beside him, said, "There is a house with Tongzong in the backyard of Kaifeng government office. There are many rooms inside. You might as well live in Tongzong in the palace, so Kaifeng government office will be more lively."

When Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan heard that there was a villa behind the yamen, they immediately looked happy. Bao Zheng immediately asked Wen Yanbo to lead the way, and Gongsun Ce, Lin Yan and Fang Lingmei followed. When they arrived at the villa, there were more than ten rooms, which were elegantly decorated.

After Bao Zheng placed Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan, he left Kaifeng Prefecture with Fang Lingmei after some greetings.

Bao Zheng came to Kaifeng Prefecture's yamen this time and just came to explore. Unexpectedly, he met two old acquaintances, Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan. Now there are still three months before the examination, Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan must find a quiet place to study hard and prepare for the exam. This villa is exactly what they like. Moreover, Bao Zheng will basically handle official duties in Kaifeng Prefecture in the future. Gongsun Ce and Lin Yan are also think tanks. When the plan is poor, the three of them can also measure together.

Bao Zheng and Fang Lingmei came to the gate of the yamen without realizing it, looked up at the sky. It was still noon at this time, and it was still early. Thinking of the agreement with Murong Guiying, the other party immediately said, "Fairy Jingzhen, don't you know how far this place is from Cuiweiju?"

Fang Lingmei replied lightly: "Cuiweiju is next to Cuiwei Lake, east and south of the city. There is a bamboo forest there, and there is an elegant Cuiwei building in the bamboo forest. Senior Sister Murong and Junior Sister Chen both grew up learning skills there since childhood."

Bao Zheng knew that the Kaifeng Prefecture yamen was not far from the southwest of the city, and that Bao Mansion was also close to Cuiwei Lake, so he had already planned to go to Cuiweiju. Bao Zheng replied: "Since I am not far from here, I should learn the fate of sacrificing my life. If I don't go, Mrs. Yang would probably say I am lazy."


Chapter completed!