"A good person?"
An imperceptible sneer flashed across Zhang Tang's face.
This kind of person who brushed past the boundaries of the law was undoubtedly the existence that all Legalism disciples hated the most.
As the chief thief of the prefect's manor, he had already recognized Zhang Qiao's identity.
Yun Zhongguo's son of a county captain, what a big background.
The county lieutenant was a high-ranking official with a salary of two thousand koku. His political status in the city was only below a few people.
Zhang Tang wasn't that kind of strong commander. If it was a normal situation, he would let Zhang Qiao off.
Unfortunately, this person's luck was a little too bad.
He pretended that he did not see the carriage at the end of the street and walked up to the female doctor.
"Is this person teasing you?"
Without waiting for the other party to answer, Zhang Tang continued to ask,"Did this person threaten you?"
The female doctor was obviously confused by the question. Her beautiful face revealed a confused expression.
Although she did not know much about the law, she knew that it was impossible to convict the other party based on her words alone.
"Hey, what do you mean?"
Zhang Qiao felt that his IQ had improved a lot recently, but he still could not understand the other party's intentions.
Did the other party recognize him?
Was he prepared to casually reply to her so that he could report back to her?
Was that iron-faced and impartial look from before also an act?
"You want to know?" Zhang Tang suddenly turned to look at Zhang Qiao, and a gentle and harmless smile appeared on his face." Bring me that scarf, and I'll tell you."”
He was referring to the silk scarf that the female doctor tied around her waist.
This made the surrounding people even more confused.
No one knew what Zhang Qiao was thinking, but he actually walked up to the female doctor and grabbed the scarf in his hand.
The female doctor was still in a state of confusion, and she had not had the time to express anything.
In the next moment, the situation changed dramatically.
"How dare you! Do you plead guilty?"
Zhang Tang's lips curled into a smug smile, but his face was stern.
"I…what crime have I committed!"
Zhang Qiao was shocked and angry when he said that.
He did not expect that this black-faced minor official in front of him would actually change his attitude faster than flipping a book.
However, under the special guidance of the other party, he instinctively followed his footsteps.
"You molested a good woman on the street. According to the law, you should be beaten thirty times.”
Zhang Tang stepped forward and shouted.
Hearing this, Zhang Qiao heaved a sigh of relief.
"You think you can accuse Young Master Ding of his crimes? If you have the ability, show me the evidence!”
After saying that, he let out a proud smile.
The group of lackeys around him also echoed.
Zhang Tang did not pay attention to the provocation of these people. Instead, he walked to the surrounding people who were watching the show and asked one of the young men with a gentle expression,"Little brother, did you see the whole thing just now?”
The young man thought for a moment and nodded.
"Have you ever seen that person act frivolously?”
The young man hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.
He really didn't see that young master make any frivolous moves just now.
Seeing this, Zhang Qiao's smile widened.
He didn't know where this black-faced official had come from.
This was simply making a name for him!
A hint of mockery appeared in his eyes.
Zhang Tang didn't look discouraged at all. Instead, he continued to ask,"Then do you think that person has the intention to take advantage of that little lady?”
The young man was stunned, as if he hadn't expected the other party to ask such a question.
He rubbed the back of his head and revealed a simple and honest smile."I guess there should be!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd burst into laughter.
Zhang Tang's expression remained the same. Then, he visited several people who were watching the show and asked the same question.
The result was the same.
Only then did he walk up to Zhang Qiao in satisfaction. His expression changed again as he shouted,"In that case, there are witnesses and evidence. Do you still want to deny it?”
“？？？”
This was the truest reflection of Zhang Qiao's expression at that moment.
He felt that he could not keep up with the other party's train of thought at all.
Zhang Tang didn't let him wait for too long and immediately explained,
"So many people at the scene have personally confirmed that you have the intention to tease this little lady. You don't deny this, right?”
Zhang Qiao nodded instinctively.
But then he came to his senses and shook his head.
Zhang Tang ignored the other party's actions and continued,"And the scarf in your hand is the evidence.”
"I didn't!"
Zhang Qiao's arm trembled, and he was so scared that he quickly threw the scarf on the ground.
"Haha!"
Zhang Tang's lips curled into a cold smile, and he let it go.
"Since you have the intention to flirt and do so, I will quote the meaning of Lord Shang's letter. Are you convinced?”
This statement was probably the Legalist version of the Spring and Autumn Annals, advocating the use of the classics of Legalism to analyze and convict the facts of the crime.
"As the saying goes, those who violate the law with good intentions will be exempted, and those who violate the law with evil intentions will be punished.”
To sum up, this sentence meant that a conviction should be based on the facts of the crime, but the main thing was not to look at the facts.
Instead, it was to investigate the motive, reason, and psychological state of the criminal.
Anyone who had evil intentions, was guilty of evil, and had a motive for committing a crime, even if the crime was attempted or committed a minor crime, would be punished and severely punished.
On the contrary, if the perpetrator's motive and purpose were in line with morality and human feelings, it was only a mistake.
Even though those who broke the law could be exempted from punishment or reduced punishment, and even those who committed major crimes could be forgiven.
Zhang Qiao didn't quite understand, but he was certain of one thing.
His expression immediately darkened as he shouted,"You dare to trick me?"
Did he really think that he was a soft persimmon that anyone would dare to pinch?
He gave a look to his left and right, indicating that he should beat up this daring official before him first.
Although the lackeys had a look of fear on their faces, under the gaze of their master, they could only slowly step forward and surround Zhang Tang.
However, there was not a hint of fear on Zhang Tang's face. He drew the long saber at his waist with a swoosh and sneered." I'm an official of the imperial court. Aren't you afraid that your entire family will be executed if you commit murder in the streets?”
"Bullsh * t, what kind of imperial court official are you? Beat him up.”
Zhang Qiao's anger rose, but he instantly returned to his normal self. He was the son of a county lieutenant, how could he be humiliated by a petty official?
Under his gaze, the lackeys could only slowly take out their weapons.
They could only hope that their master was as unyielding as he said.
"Hehe, looks like I almost missed another good show!”
Hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Qiao felt his vision darken and his body tremble.
He fell into a state of panic and helplessness.
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