The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 131: Questioning

"Okay, Tiezhu, please sit down!" Qin Zheng said.

Sun Tiezhu sat down.

Qin Zheng glanced at all the students, and suddenly one of them raised his hand.

It was Qu Zhaoming.

Qin Zheng asked, "What's the problem, classmate Qu Zhaoming?"

At this time, Qin Zheng and Qu Zhaoming pretended nothing had happened.

Qu Zhaoming said with a forced smile, "Teacher, you said before that some of our classmates were not qualified to enroll and were able to get in through connections. May I ask, is this student Sun qualified, or was he able to get in through connections?"

As soon as he finished speaking, several classmates laughed out loud.

People judge people by their appearance. Just looking at Sun Tiezhu's big stature, it is hard to believe that he is an educated person!

Sun Tiezhu looked back and saw Qu Zhaoming's provocative gaze.

Qin Zheng said at this moment: "If you have any questions, you can ask His Majesty."

Qu Zhaoming's face changed.

Everyone was speechless.

Who dares to ask?

How many people are qualified to see His Majesty!

I was also shocked to find out that Sun Tiezhu’s backer is His Majesty!

Who dares to say that you are not qualified?

Qin Zheng suddenly looked at Qu Zhaoming in the back row.

Qu Zhaoming looked at Qin Zheng as if nothing had happened.

He knew that the people he sent had failed, none of them came back, and they must have been killed.

But so what?

They were all hired gangsters and there was no evidence to prove their wrongdoing.

Moreover, this kind of thing is commonplace to him.

His father is the Minister of War, so what can't he handle?

He didn't think the assassination would be successful, he just wanted to scare Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng actually forced his father to beg for mercy and even give out so much gold. He was so angry.

He thought that Qin Zheng would not do anything to him without solid evidence, so he was fearless.

Suddenly, Qin Zheng said, "Student Qu Zhaoming, you sent someone to assassinate the teacher..."

Before Qin Zheng finished speaking, everyone in the room was shocked and turned to look at Qu Zhaoming.

Qu Zhaoming's face changed suddenly.

Xia Jinzhong was shocked when he knew the truth. Qin Zheng actually made this matter public?

Qin Zheng continued, "Since you are young and ignorant, I will give you one chance. Apologize to me, and this matter ends here!"

Everyone was shocked again. Just let it go like that?

Xia Jinzhong looked at Qin Zheng. Based on his understanding of Qin Zheng, how could he be so nonchalant?

Qu Zhaoming suddenly stood up and said angrily, "Teacher Qin, I didn't expect you to be such a person. You actually slandered your students."

Qin Zheng looked at him and thought, you know how to bite back.

I knew you wouldn't admit it.

He said calmly, "The murderer has been apprehended and has confessed!"

Qu Zhaoming was shocked. Is there still someone alive?

But, so what? It wasn't someone he personally went to find.

"Teacher Qin, I can find anyone and say that it was you who assassinated me. Do you believe it?" Qu Zhaoming said aggressively.

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "You have a point. He was also employed by Shopkeeper Wu of the Imperial Capital Hongsheng Casino. Shopkeeper Wu has been arrested, and he said it was one of your guards who ordered him to do so."

Qu Zhaoming cursed in his heart, what kind of people are they looking for? They have no professionalism at all?

"Teacher Qin, if it is confirmed that the guards I appointed were responsible, I will enforce the law impartially. But why do you want to accuse your students of assassinating you?"

Everyone was speechless. Isn't this obvious?

How could a guard dare to assassinate the princess's tutor?

Qin Zheng looked at Qu Zhaoming and thought, I originally just wanted you to spend money to avoid disaster, but since you don't want to repent, I won't be polite anymore.

He said calmly, "The guard said there were several people present at the time. I guess... they've all been apprehended by now."

Qu Zhaoming's face changed. They were all arrested?

How is that possible? The guards are waiting outside the academy.

Qin Zheng looked at him and said, "According to Daqian law, if two or more people provide evidence, a case can be opened for trial. If there are more than three people, the evidence is as strong as a mountain!

"Assassinating an imperial official is punishable by death and the extermination of all nine generations of the family. Do you think they will protect you or your entire family?"

Qin Zheng thought that the laws of Daqian were full of loopholes, but that also gave him a place to use his skills.

Qu Zhaoming's face was pale and he was no longer as calm as before.

But how could he dare to admit it?

If he admits this, his father will be in trouble.

His father has fallen, who can save him?

"Teacher Qin, as a supervisor, I am also an official appointed by the court. I understand the law. Just because my guards broke the law doesn't mean I ordered them to do so.

Even if what you said is true, don't you have to wait until you have finished interrogating them before you can punish me? Besides, you are only the princess's tutor and vice-president. What right do you have to punish me?"

Qin Zheng smiled and thought, thank you, as long as you know the law!

Knowing the law and breaking it is a more serious crime!

"I was careless, Mr. Qu, and I apologize. I assume you don't want to continue attending classes here anymore, right?"

Qu Zhaoming was shocked. How did he know that I wanted to ask my father for help immediately?

He snorted coldly: "Students, you dare to come to class with a teacher like this? You never know when you will be punished before you even finish your studies."

After saying that, he stood up angrily and walked towards the door.

The classroom was completely silent!

Even those who have a good relationship with Qu Zhaoming choose to stay out of it!

Qin Zheng looked at Qu Zhaoming's back and said slowly: "Actually, I have been giving you a chance. I always think that if you do something wrong, it's okay to apologize.

Nothing is more important than life. Do you really think I have no evidence? In fact, when you entered the academy, the guards you brought with you were arrested!

Qu Zhaoming paused.

Qin Zheng said, "Just now, they confessed everything. Now, the people from the Ministry of Justice are standing at the door of the classroom. As a teacher, I still want to give you a chance to reform!"

Qu Zhaoming stood there, sweating profusely.

He didn't know whether what Qin Zheng said was true or not.

If it was false, wouldn't his public apology mean he admitted to assassinating Qin Zheng?

If what Qin Zheng said was true, he would be taken away by the people from the Ministry of Justice as soon as he pushed the door open.

The Minister of Justice is the Empress's man, and Qin Zheng is the Empress's favorite. If he goes to jail, it will be difficult for his father to save him.

The current empress doesn't even give face to the prime minister.

Two of the prime minister's men were killed.

In the classroom, everyone was looking at Qu Zhaoming.

They didn't know whether what Qin Zheng said was true or not, but they could understand Qu Zhaoming's dilemma.

Xia Jinzhong glanced at Qu Zhaoming and then at Qin Zheng, but he was also unsure.

Xia Mo Ning looked calm and composed, as if he already had the answer.

Taifu Wei Xuelin frowned and thought, what would I do if I were Qu Zhaoming?

Sun Tiezhu looked confused, as if he didn't know what was going on.

Time passed by little by little, which was extremely painful for Qu Zhaoming.

For the students, some were nervous, some were looking forward to it, and some were just there to watch the fun.

Those who were nervous were those who were close to Qu Zhaoming and were afraid that they would be implicated.

Those who are waiting want to see who wins and who loses.

This battle will determine who they will approach in the future!

Xia Jinzhong was also expectant, but his expectation was to confirm his own judgment.

In fact, Qu Zhaoming's hesitation at this moment is already obvious.

However, he still needs to prove his innocence himself.

Just when Qu Zhaoming was hesitating, suddenly, there was a knock on the classroom door.

Everyone was shocked.

Especially Qu Zhaoming, who was like a frightened bird, trembled all over.

Could it be someone from the Ministry of Justice?

This is what everyone thinks, and it is also what Qu Zhaoming fears the most!

At this moment, Qu Zhaoming no longer had time to think about it.

Choose one of two evils and expect the worst.

If what Qin Zheng said was true, he would apologize at this moment. Even if he admitted it, Qin Zheng, as a teacher, would not go back on his word.

After all, it was in front of so many students.

In this case, if Qin Zheng was trying to deceive him, he would not have handed him over to the Ministry of Justice!

He can't gamble with his life!

As long as his father doesn't hand him over to the Ministry of Justice, he can settle the matter!

Qu Zhaoming suddenly turned around and bowed deeply to Qin Zheng. "Teacher, if what the guards did is true, please punish them severely and don't give face to the Ministry of War. However, I did not instigate this matter, so please investigate. I am guilty of dereliction of duty and I apologize!"

He said this, but didn't admit it, but he apologized.

But no one is stupid, this is an admission.

But, Qin Zheng was not given any handle.

Some people secretly praised Qu Zhaoming for his intelligence.

Taifu Wei Xuelin glanced at Qin Zheng and a smile appeared on his face. He figured it out.

Qin Zheng said, "The truth of what's right will be revealed once we investigate. Although you don't admit it, since you've apologized to me, I'll keep my word. A son's poor education is the fault of his father. After school, have your father come and talk to me! Go back and sit down and get ready for class!"

Qin Zheng’s meaning is very clear, you are not qualified to talk to me.

Qu Zhaoming's face flushed red.

At this moment, the knock on the door sounded again.

Everyone looked towards the door.

Except for Xia Mo Ning, who knew what Qin Zheng was going to do, almost everyone believed that he was from the Ministry of Justice.

Qu Zhaoming stared at the door, his heart in his throat.

For the first time, he felt what fear was.

The Ministry of Justice is easy to get in but hard to get out. Even if you are innocent, you will have to be skinned alive before you can get out!

He was afraid that Qin Zheng would go back on his word!

Qin Zheng said: "Come in!"

The classroom door opened.

Everyone was stunned!

There was no one from the Ministry of Justice at the door, only a guard from the academy.

Everyone was dumbfounded. Qu Zhaoming was fooled by Qin Zheng!

Qu Zhaoming's face turned ashen.

But at this moment, the guard reported: "Sir, Vice President, the Minister of War, Sir Qu, requests to see you!"

Everyone was shocked!

Qu Zhaoming's father is here?

Not from the Ministry of Justice?