Chapter 1020 A Debate
After the white-faced middle-aged man spoke, everyone bowed and listened to the order, Xu Yi was no exception.
Although he wanted to take advantage of the black-robed old man's mistake and unleash a violent attack, not seeking merit, but to delay time so that he could see the situation clearly, Zhou Zongshi unexpectedly became more obedient and cut off his arm with a knife without giving him any thought. .
Of course, he can continue to pester, but if he continues to pester, he will be directly facing the white-faced middle-aged man.
Although he intuitively guessed that most white-faced middle-aged people tend to lean toward Zhou Zongshi, it is just a tendency after all. If he really does not know how to praise and makes this person bored, then it is not a tendency, but directly forcing others to occupy his opposite side. .
At this moment, Xu Yi had figured out the identity of this person from everyone's names, and Qiu Taichong, the chief official in the prison and the chief seal officer, made Qiu Taichong.
In other words, Qiu Taichong is the arbiter here, holding the final discretion.
After settling the incident between Xu Yi and the old man in black robes, Qiu Taichong directly questioned the case. Zhou Zongshi revealed the secret that he had typed countless times, completely telling the whole process of his entanglement with Xu Yi. , of course, there is no need to exaggerate, every word of blood and tears, every sentence of love, Xu Yi's insidiousness, treachery, betrayal, and boldness are vividly displayed, and everyone in the audience is frowning.
Even if people's hearts are divided, even those who are extremely evil will always be good and hate them.
What's more, most of the people in the room only knew that Zhou Zongshi was suing Xu Yi, but they didn't know what the reason was. When they heard that Xu Yi had lied about the Zhou family's earth soul talisman, they were all horrified. They felt that Xu Yi was so bold that he had to break through. The horizon.
Everyone present here is a person in power. Even the officials, big and small, on both sides are vested interests of the ruling class.
This group of people may have their own thoughts and grudges against each other, but one thing they have in common is that they are cholera people who extremely hate the system and challengers of the rules.
Xu Yi's behavior was clearly contempt for those in power and making fun of the system. Although he was just looking at the joke, he immediately felt disgusted with him.
Qiu Taichong gave Xu Yi a slap in the face and glared at Xu Yi angrily, "Bold Xu Yi, is Zhou Qian's statement true? Why don't you resort to the truth!"
It was rare for Zhou Zongshi to feel joy in his heart. All his efforts were not in vain. The scene that was originally leaning towards him completely fell in his favor under his exaggeration. Even the stinky King of Hell, who had always been cold-faced, obviously had to be named Xu. of disgust.
He stared at Xu Yi coldly and said secretly, "Xu, you think you are cunning and clever, but you are a thief who is not in the officialdom, how do you know the taboos of these adults? Hehe, what does it mean to be smart and get cheated? You’re too smart, let’s see how you die!”
"My lord, what Zhou Zongshi said is pure nonsense and slanderous to me. Please let me make the decision."
Xu Yi was neither humble nor arrogant, holding his fists firmly without any trace of panic.
"Now that things have come to this point, you can't deny it!"
Qiu Taichong's voice was as cold as iron.
Xu Yi said, "Everything I said is true, and there is no denial at all?"
Qiu Taichong sneered three times and said, "I won't say much to you. Zhou Zongshi's gratitude is reasonable and reasonable. All colleagues present have heard about it. If you say it was not your fault, bring out the evidence, otherwise don't blame me for punishing you." , but it will be too late to regret it if we try again by then."
If Xu Yi didn't know the officialdom of the Northern Holy Court and the basic criminal laws, he would have to defend himself.
But he is the person who values books the most, and has long been familiar with everything.
What Qiu Taichong said was extremely unreasonable. It was obviously Zhou Zongshi who reported the case. According to common sense, it was Zhou Zongshi who should provide evidence to prove that Xu Yi was indeed guilty. However, this was the Holy Court of the North. As a star official, Zhou Zong naturally enjoyed far more privileges than Xu Yi. Yi's privilege, he said that Xu Yi was guilty. As long as the accusation was reasonable and without flaws, Xu Yi would first have to bear the crime of a suspect, and then Xu Yi would have to prove it himself. Once Xu Yi could not prove himself , Zhou Zongshi’s victory is basically certain.
This was also the first time Zhou Zongshi thought of the source of the lawsuit. Although neither of them could prove it, his privilege became the biggest weight for him to win.
Xu Yi stood steadily in the hall, looking at Qiu Taichong with calm eyes, "Since I want to prove myself, can I ask General Zhou Qian a few questions."
Qiu Taichong looked at Zhou Zongshi, who said coldly, "There is really nothing to say between Zhou and such daring beasts."
He didn't know what kind of medicine Xu Yi was selling in his gourd, so he just didn't accept the offer.
"General Zhou Qian must be guilty!" Xu Yi said with a smile.
"Be bold!"
Zhou Zongshi was furious and said, "Thief, you dare to show off your strength even when death is imminent!"
Xu Yi looked at Qiu Taichong, "Sir, what do you think?"
Qiu Taichong said coldly, "How can you ask about General Zhou Qian's noble status? You must prove it yourself quickly, otherwise don't blame me for punishing him."
Xu Yi said, "As far as I know, according to the laws of my Holy Court, what General Zhou Qian said must be reasonable and reasonable, and then I can prove it for myself. If what General Zhou Qian said is not reasonable, but insulting, according to me I don’t seem to need to prove the laws of the Holy Court, but I dare to ask my lord, but this is the case.”
Qiu Taichong's face darkened, and he said solemnly, "That's true, but after Zhou Qianjiang's statement, none of the adults in the room heard any flaws, but you did. Could it be that you are still messing around in front of me?"
"Your Excellency, you have a clear mirror, so how dare I make sophistry? What Your Excellency Shicai said is indeed reasonable. However, Your Excellency, you are not the person involved, and you have not witnessed the scene. It is naturally difficult to hear the fabricated words of General Zhou Qian." This matter is of life and death for me. I will debate the right and wrong with General Zhou Qian in court and I will know it myself. As wise as you are, how can you not hear what is right and what is wrong?"
Xu Yi's face was full of sincerity, and with his upright blue shirt, he had a relaxed air.
Such a calm demeanor caused several people in the room to wonder: Could this person be really unjust?
Zhou Zongshi was very anxious, "Lord Qiu, you must not listen to this person's words. This person is treacherous by nature and is always capable of making sophistry..."
Xu Yi interrupted, "Could it be that Zhou Qianjiang doesn't even have the courage to argue with Xu? If the truth is as iron as iron, Xu's words can melt gold and forge iron. I don't know if Zhou Qianjiang has a guilty conscience, or is it because he has a guilty conscience? I can’t trust you sirs, do you think your knowledge is not enough to distinguish right from wrong?”
Zhou Zongshi quickly went through the previous statement in his mind. He felt that except for a few words to exaggerate Xu Yi's cunning, and without adding jealousy, it was all facts. He made up his mind and said with emotion, "Okay, if you want to die, Zhou will I’ll let you know clearly.”
Although he was extremely reluctant to argue with Xu Yi, Xu Yi was too insidious, and every word he said would involve everyone in the room. If he continued to shirk the blame, everyone would really be suspicious. After all, if the truth is really ironclad , who is afraid of debate.