Zhang Ji's questioning can be described as the pinnacle of wonder.

A man and a woman walking on the road cannot be convicted of adultery because they have the instruments to commit adultery.

In the same way, if the people's homes are found to make wine, until they find out the wine they brewed privately, they cannot speculate that they have the intention of making wine privately, let alone sentence them for this.

Don't look at Zhang Ji's judgment of the case as if it was very casual, in fact, it was entirely because he was very handy about this kind of case, as he pleased, and took into account all the reasons for everything.

When we have already reached a conclusion in our minds, why do we need to spend a lot of time trying such a case?

The case was hastily judged, if you look at it from another angle, it is not because Zhang Ji has already made a plan.

After hearing Wen Zhao's words, Zhang just looked at him casually for a while, then smiled slightly, stopped talking, and directly announced his withdrawal.

Since Zhang Ji had finished the trial, the crowd naturally dispersed slowly, and only Wen Zhao and the others stayed where they were.

After packing up the paperwork on the case, Zhang Ji looked up at Wen Zhao and the others, and asked casually, "You still haven't retreated, do you have other things?" ”

Wen Zhao took a step forward and said, "I have heard of the name of the Ming Court, and I have come to see you today, and I also ask the Ming Court to give me advice." ”

Zhang Ji glanced slightly at the double iron halberd in Dian Wei's waist, as well as the other ten tiger ben men in civilian clothes, and his pupils shrank slightly.

He handed over all the documents to the county magistrate, and replied: "Since Your Excellency has come from afar, how can I not treat each other with courtesy?" If you don't give up, you might as well go to the humble house to talk about it. ”

Wen Zhao chuckled twice and said, "I don't dare to ask for it." ”

Subsequently, Wen Zhao took Dian Wei and others to his mansion with Zhang Ji.

Although Zhang is a county magistrate, his mansion is very simple, and the inside is not spacious. Except for a few family members and subordinates, there is no one else.

Zhang Ji returned home, first let Wen Zhao and the others sit down, and then went to the house to take off his official uniform, and wore a slightly white green shirt before standing opposite Wen Zhao.

He said, "I don't know Your Excellency, would you like to tell me the name?" ”

Wen Zhao shook his head and said, "The friendship of gentlemen is as light as water, as long as they have the same interests, why do they care about their names and origins?" ”

Zhang Ji was slightly stunned when he heard this, then stroked his palms and laughed, and said: "Your Excellency's words are very good, but I am a little obsessed!" ”

The two chatted for a while, and Wen Zhao suddenly asked: "Watching the Ming Court trial today, in the first case, Li Laohan and his son Li Wen both said that the money was stolen by themselves and had nothing to do with the other party. ”

"I don't know what Ming Ting's basis is to conclude that the money must have been stolen by Li Wen?"

According to the law, both of them had a motive for committing the crime and were suspects. Now that they have admitted to the fact of theft, they can sentence the two of them together. ”

Zhang Ji stroked his beard lightly, and did not answer directly, but asked: "I don't know what Your Excellency thinks, why is there a law between heaven and earth?" ”

Wen Zhao was slightly stunned, and then said: "I can do good deeds, but I can't do it." People in heaven and earth have their own desires, and if they do not regulate people's behavior by law, how can the people live a stable life? ”

Zhang Ji muttered in a low voice: "I am determined to do good, but I can't do it." ”

He read it several times, and then he stroked his palm and sighed: "What a 'determined to do good deeds is up to me, but I can't do it'." Such a simple sentence speaks to human nature. ”

"Your Excellency is talented, and it is better to sigh to yourself!"

In Chinese philosophy, it was once said that 'at the beginning of man, the heart is good', but some people say that 'at the beginning of man, nature is evil'.

However, whether it is the 'theory of goodness' or the theory of evil, it attaches great importance to the education and edification of the day after tomorrow.

Because of the moral constraints in the heart, everyone has a good heart, even those who are guilty of great evil. But in fact, there are still some people who, for various reasons, go against the idea of goodness.

Therefore, some people say that human nature is evil, but this evil thought will always be hidden in the depths of the heart.

The words spoken by Wen Zhao are from the Bible of later generations.

The original text is: Because I am determined to do good, but I am not allowed to do it. Therefore I do not do what I will. I will do the evil that I do not want.

Different people have different self-control, which is why the law appeared to enforce the code of conduct of people.

Wen Zhao just quoted a sentence casually, but he was so praised by Zhang Ji that his face immediately turned slightly red.

He said humbly: "Mr.'s talent is ten times better than mine, how can I dare to compare with Mr.?" ”

Zhang Ji glanced at Wen Zhao deeply, and then sighed: "Yes, we really can't compare. ”

Gently brushing his beard, Zhang Ji said: "Your Excellency is right, because personal self-control is limited after all, and the law will be born. ”

However, in the final analysis, the law and punishment appeared only as a means, not as an end. Therefore, we cannot ignore this in the execution of the law. ”

After carefully reading Zhang Ji's words, Wen Zhao felt that there was a deep meaning in them, and immediately asked: "Please also ask Mr. to speak clearly." ”

Zhang Jidao: "Just like today's theft case, the reason why I tried it is to get justice for the thieves, and let those who are lazy and hard work be punished." ”

However, the cause of this theft case was because the Li family's father and son really couldn't afford to see a doctor for their family, so they took the risk. Logically speaking, there are extenuating circumstances. ”

Therefore, as long as the Zhang family's lost property can be recovered, it is already perfect. As for punishing the Lee father and son, it is secondary. ”

"But the state has national laws, and the family has family rules, and since the Li father and son have committed a crime, they naturally have to be punished by the law. Otherwise, how can the law be convincing to the people? ”

Wen Zhao suddenly realized this and bowed slightly.

Zhang continued: "At this point, the outcome of the case is actually not important. Whether it is the theft of the Li father and son, or the theft of any of them, I will only sentence one person. ”

"And that person must be Li Wen."

Hearing this, Wen Zhao asked with some doubts: "If the property is stolen by Li Laohan, will Mr. Li Wen also be sentenced?" ”

Zhang Ji bowed his head and said: "Yes, I did this to protect Li Wen's reputation. ”

"Protect Levin's reputation?"

If Levine did not steal, he would have been convicted and exiled, sparing the real thief. Zhang Ji actually said that this was to protect Li Wen's reputation, and Wen Zhao felt a little fantastical.

If it weren't for Zhang Ji, the person who said such things would have kicked it over.