Chapter 45: Screaming injustice and beating drums
"Village chief, the medicines sold in Changkou Town, whether hawkers or shops, may be recorded in the records. If you tell the county magistrate about the matter, the person involved will be found soon, and the government will send someone to open the coffin. It is most appropriate. , then everything will come to light.”
Song Tingran said these words to the village chief, but the village chief hesitated. Human life, this is human life. Fenghua Village, which has always been cautious, had such a big thing happen. Fake, even the county magistrate raised doubts about her management.
The appearance of the village chief gave Sang Hui time to think. The three of them were gathered together, not knowing what they were talking about.
"Village chief, please take a step to speak."
The village chief followed Song Tingran to the side with some hesitation.
"Village Chief, Fenghua Village has always been at the bottom in the selection of outstanding villages for so many years, with no achievements. Now is a good opportunity."
The village chief didn't understand what Song Tingran said. He felt that this matter was the key to affecting Fenghua Village at this time. How could he still call it an opportunity?
"In addition to development, the most important thing for a village is harmony. When you, the mayor of Fenghua Village, were dealing with the housing dispute, you keenly discovered the clues to the matter and dealt with it impartially, seeking justice for the tragedy that has occurred for many years. There are witnesses and physical evidence. I will never shrink back out of fear and seek help from the magistrate."
The village chief's eyes lit up. Every word he said was true, but after changing a few words, it seemed that he was fair and fearless, working hard for the villagers. She was a little shaken.
"If there is no murder, this matter will be more troublesome."
"At the beginning, we also sought help from the government. Anyway, now it is certain that Sang Hui's family will abandon Sang Cheng and occupy the house."
The two looked at each other and concluded that the matter was done. Song Tingran helped the village chief back and immediately decided that all those involved in the matter would go to Changkou Town to report to the official.
Sang Hui fell at the feet of the village chief and shouted: "Village Chief, I have been wronged. You can't believe their words. They are ganging up to kill us. If they really report to the official Yes, our Fenghua Town and your reputation have been ruined."
The village chief struck hard with the cane in his hand, frightening Sang Hui and eating a mouthful of dust.
"Although our Fenghua Village is small, we will not condone evildoers. As the village chief, I have the responsibility to redress the injustice of any villager and investigate the truth of the matter."
These words immediately sparked a fire, and everyone applauded. Some people who flattered the village chief had already gone to the coachman to come over, and roughly explained the matter on the way.
The bullock cart driver saw Song Tingran and Sang Cheng again, and he probably understood what he heard on the road.
"Since it's our Fenghua Village's business, we won't charge you for the ride. Get in the car."
The village chief, Song Tingran, Sang Cheng, Wang Yulan, and Wang Nianyun had already gotten into the car, but Sang Hui couldn't move and refused to leave.
How could Song Tingran spoil her? If she continued like this, it would only waste time. She jumped off the bullock cart and headed towards Sang Hui aggressively.
Sang Hui's family was so frightened that they actually ran away separately. Song Tingran caught Sang Hui, and the village chief quickly shouted from the car: "Stop them quickly."
With the strength of the crowd, the villagers who were watching the excitement quickly subdued Sang Hui's husband and the young man, and were escorted to the car.
The bullock cart started, and on the way I learned that Sang Hui had two other girls and a husband, all of whom were already married.
"Sang Hui, please think clearly, this is a big deal. If we don't tell the truth and talk nonsense after we get to the government office, your other children may also be called over for questioning."
Sang Hui has been being held by Song Tingran, and her hands and feet are a little numb, but her arrogance has really faded a lot now, and she said: "I said, no, even if I don't, it will be no in court. Don't even think about threatening me. I."
I have to say, my mouth is really tough.
The oxcart drove very quickly, and the trip from Fenghua Village to Changkou Town was closer than Ping'an Town. It took about an hour and a half, just in time for lunch. Everyone was a little hungry.
Song Tingran winked, and Sang Cheng quickly took out the remaining pancakes from his bag.
"Everyone, let's make up for it and wait until it's over. Let's have a good meal again. It's cold because we brought it from home, but it still tastes good."
Sang Cheng gave it to everyone, but he skipped Sang Hui's family because the pancakes contained enough oil, so they didn't taste hard now, and the pancakes still had a fragrant aroma in your mouth.
Sang Hui's family swallowed their saliva, but no one paid attention to them. Wang Nianyun ate the pancake, took a deep look at Song Tingran, and then looked away.
"The government office has arrived."
The bullock cart stopped steadily beside the gate of the government office, and the driver said, "I'll wait for you here."
"Thank you."
Song Tingran wanted to give the remaining two oil cakes to the driver. The bullock cart looked easy, but it was actually very laborious and energetic.
Song Tingran directly picked up the drum hammer at the door and beat the government office's injustice drum.
Boom, boom, boom.
The drum beat was so loud that Song Tingran felt that all her strength had helped her a lot.
"Who complains?"
The gate of the government office opened, and a row of officers and soldiers came out. Looking at the group, Song Tingran coughed. The village chief was also frightened by the battle. This was her first time coming to the government office.
"Sir, I am the village chief of Fenghua Village. A murder occurred in our village, and I am here to complain."
When the officers and soldiers heard that it was a murder case, they quickly invited everyone in. Sang Hui took advantage of everyone's protection and ran away again. When the officers and soldiers saw this, they immediately pinned the person to the ground and tied him up.
"I'm wronged."
"Our county magistrate is fair and honest. If you really have nothing to do, why did you run away? If you have any grievances, go in and explain them in court."
This government office is indeed serious. If you look around, there are officers and soldiers staring at you. Song Tingran has never been to the government office in Ping'an Town, but he feels that the government office in Changkou Town is so majestic, and the one in Ping'an Town is not bad.
mighty--
Soon, a county magistrate wearing a washed white official uniform came up and sat down.
"Who are you in this hall? If you have any grievances, please tell me quickly."
The head of Fenghua Village had numb claws and knelt on the ground with his head buried. Song Tingran also buried his head and said quietly: "Village Chief, please speak for the sake of Fenghua Village."
The village chief raised his body bravely and took a deep breath. Seeing that she was older, the county magistrate was also quite patient.
The village chief saw that the situation was not as scary as the legend said. On the contrary, he became much calmer and talked about the matter from the housing problem at the beginning to the murder case.
Wang Yulan and Wang Nianyun also explained the evidence again.
When the county magistrate saw that the house occupation was so clear, he also looked at the village chief of Fenghua Village with admiration.