Kaifeng Prefecture Second Hall.

Bao Zheng and a middle-aged man in a dark robe stood together in the hall, debating something.

At the top of the front, Kaifeng Prefectural Prime Minister Xue Kui sat behind the desk, watching the two of them confront each other with expressionless expressions, and just waiting for the conclusion.

The middle-aged man who debated face to face with Bao Zheng was named Han Ruifu, and he was appointed as the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture.

According to the case handling process of the Song Dynasty, after a private case occurs, the local competent yamen will first investigate and deal with it. After a conclusion is reached, it will be reported to Dali Temple for archives and seals. If there is any objection, the next approve will be implemented. Of course, if Dali Temple has any objections to the case, it will also be sent to review it.

Bao Zheng found that there was something strange about this case, so he went to the government office to conduct a review.

After the Kaifeng Prefecture Governor Han Ruifu introduced the case in detail, he concluded: "The deceased in this case was indeed killed by a fire accident. The coroner had tested it, and there were ashes in the mouth, nose, and throat, and they were burned alive." Han Ruifu looked serious and said affirmative.

As soon as he finished speaking, Bao Zheng immediately asked seriously: "Can the ashes in the deceased's mouth, nose, and throat have been checked whether they are dry or sticky?"

"What's the difference?" Han Ruifu frowned.

Bao Zheng said seriously: "If a living person is trapped in the fire, the large amount of ash inhaled mixed with mucus will become viscous and paste. If someone deliberately forged the illusion of burning to death, and the deceased has died before the fire, the ashes in his mouth and nose will be as dry as dust. This is the big difference between small details!"

Yo, there is still this statement?

Xue Kui, the prefect of Kaifeng, remained unchanged, but he was a little surprised. He had never paid attention to such details.

Xue Kui didn't know, and Han Rui's mansion didn't know it, but he naturally wouldn't surrender immediately. Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that something went wrong in his case?

His eyes quickly turned, and he had an idea in his mind: "This...this...the body of the deceased in this case was burned into charcoal, and it took a lot of effort to distinguish the head and body. How could he tell whether the ashes were wet or dry."

Bao Zheng shook his sleeves and shouted sternly: "How do you assert that it is an accident? According to the actual record of the scene, the body was found in the southeast corner, with the body facing east, and the structure of this house, the door exit is in the southwest corner. If a living person is burned to death, he should escape to the southwest. Why did the deceased go against the will? Have you checked whether the skull is intact? Are there any signs of being severely hit? Is there blood stains in the place where the corpse is located?"

Kaifeng Prefectural Prime Minister Xue Kui sat upright, stroked his beard and nodded slightly, and looked at Bao Zheng with approval.

Han Rui's mansion was stuck in his question by Bao Zheng and did not know how to answer for a moment. Seeing him like this, Bao Zheng couldn't help but say angrily: "When someone encounters a dead person, he will be able to investigate the reason for his death. The details of this case are incomplete. Shu Dali Temple cannot be archived. Please check the details before transferring them to Dali Temple. The official said goodbye."

As he said that, Bao Zheng bowed to the upward Xue Kui and the governor one by one, and was about to turn around and leave.

Seeing that he was about to leave, Xue Kui hurriedly shouted, "Stop it!"

Bao Zheng stopped responding and looked up. Xue Kui smiled brightly: "Bao Jingshi, I only want to win the reputation of a man, I don't know if you are willing to fulfill it."

Bao Zheng was surprised: "What does this mean by Lord Gong?"

Xue Kui smiled and said, "I admire you very much. Do you want to work in Kaifeng Prefecture? As long as you nod, I will go to Dali Temple to ask for someone."

"This..." Bao Zheng was stunned.

At this moment, the sound of "dongdong" hitting the drums came outside the door.

Xue Kui, Bao Zheng and the governor looked out together.

...

In the lobby, Xue Kui sat upright, Guang Xiu and Qingyuan knelt in front of the hall with a sad expression.

The yamen runners stood in sternly on both sides, and Bao Zheng and the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture stood beside the Soul-Clean sign on the side of the lobby to listen to the trial.

"Being struck to death by lightning?" Xue Kui was slightly stunned after hearing Qingyuan's report on the case, with a look of surprise on his face.

Qingyuan wiped his tears and said tremblingly: "It's true! Master! It's really a divine thunder from the sky, which killed my Guanzhu and Master Guangyi."

Xue Kui frowned: "This is a natural disaster. If you report to our government, how can we try it?"

Guangxiu took a step and explained: "Master, Qingyuan is still young and can't explain clearly. I will tell you. On that day, my temple master braved the heavy rain and walked towards the woods. He didn't know what he said to the woods. He saw something, and suddenly a lightning flash slashed down and killed my temple master."

Xue Kui's eyes narrowed: "Hmm?"

Bao Zheng, who was listening, frowned and fell into deep thought.

"I was disturbed by Qingyuan's cry. After hearing this, I hurried to call my brothers to help. Senior Brother Guangyi ran to the forest, trying to drag the master back. As a result, Senior Brother Guangyi just ran to the edge of the forest and was struck to death by a lightning bolt. And..."

Xue Kui: "And what?"

Guangxiu hesitated for a moment, glanced at Qingyuan, and then said, "And after I asked about Qingyuan, he said that he saw with his own eyes that the lightning did not fall from the sky, but flashed from the forest."

Xue Kui narrowed his eyes slightly: "According to what you said, is there a magic trick that is causing trouble?"

Guangxiu kowtowed: "I don't know if it is a demon. But my master of the Confucianism practices Taoism devoutly and keeps himself in mind. It is impossible for him to be punished by God!"

Xue Kui caressed his beard and asked: "It's raining heavily, why did your visitor go to the woods in the rain?"

Guangxiu shook his head: "I don't know."

"If you want to talk about suspicious points, this is the biggest suspicious point. As for slashing two thunders in succession..."

Xue Kui stumbled for a moment: "Forget it, I have taken over the letter of Kongsangguan!"

Guangxiu was overjoyed: "Thank you, Master Qingtian."

"Okay, you guys go back first. We will notify you after our government finds out the case." Xue Kui waved.

"Yes, the villain took his leave." Guangxiu kowtowed Qingyuan, who was in a daze, and stood up and retreated.

Bao Zheng frowned and thought for a while, bowed to the desk, turned around and left in a hurry.

Bao Zheng walked out of Kaifeng Prefecture, looked around, stood under the tree and shouted, "Zhan Zhao?"

Zhan Zhao was hanging upside down on the tree trunk at this time, holding a dog-tail grass in his mouth, holding his hands in front of his chest, and poking his head out with a smile.

"Let's go! I've done something." Bao Zheng waved his hand and walked out.

Zhan Zhao flipped down from the tree, landed steadily, followed Bao Zheng, and asked with a smile: "Where are you going?"

"Beidouji."

"Beidou Department?" Zhan Zhao was stunned.

"That's right, go to Beidou Department!" Bao Zheng's face was solemn and his pace accelerated.

Seeing his solemn look, Zhan Zhao stopped asking more questions, but was curious about what strange case had appeared?

...

Beidoushi.

Liu Suifeng took Bao Zheng and Zhan Zhao and walked to the solemn Dongming to stop.

"The lower official has met the defensive commander." Bao Zheng and Zhan Zhaoshi paid homage to each other with a respectful look.

"Information? Why did I come to Beidoushi?" Dongming stretched out his hand to help him, and without being polite, he asked directly.

Liu Suifeng dug his ears and interrupted with a smile: "Bao Heizi said that there is a strange case now! The Three Laws are only responsible for breaking the yang, and only our Beidou Department can break the yin, so we want our Beidou Department to send personnel to investigate."

Dongming glanced at him and then looked at Bao Zheng.

Bao Zheng looked serious: "The official is not joking, there is indeed something strange about this case."

Dongming nodded and waved his hand to his side: "Come on, sit down and say."

"Thank you!"

Both parties sat down according to the host and Bao Zheng spoke up to introduce the case: "Today, the official in Kaifeng Prefecture, and I occasionally saw a case..."

Soon, after Bao Zheng finished speaking, Dongming shook his head and said, "Bao Jingshi, according to what you said, it is really hard to prove that there must be something strange about this case. In this world, it is impossible for anyone to control the power of lightning. Two lightnings struck one after another, killing two people in a row. Although it is rare, it is not impossible. Besides, Kaifeng Prefecture has already accepted the complaint."

Bao Zheng had a different opinion and said, "Although Kaifeng Prefecture received the complaint, the officials felt that such a strange case might not be able to investigate clearly and clearly! Let me ask, in the heavy rain, why did the Kongsang Temple Master go out in the rain and go to the edge of the forest? He was struck by lightning at this time? It's unreasonable."

Tomiya Fuxu thought about it and nodded slightly: "What Bao Jingshi said is not without reason. It's just that my Beidou Department has not received the imperial edict and has arbitrarily intervened in the case that the Three Laws have taken over. It's not appropriate."

Bao Zheng was anxious: "But..."

Gongming waved his hand and interrupted, saying, "Let's go back first, and see if Kaifeng Prefecture can find the results, how?"

Bao Zheng stood up helplessly and disappointedly: "It's the old official who is reckless. Then, the old official will say goodbye."

Dongming also stood up and ordered to Liu Suifeng: "Wenqu, ask them."

"Yes." Liu Suifeng nodded and looked at Bao Zheng Zhan Zhao with a smile.

Bao Zheng and Zhan Zhao bowed to Dongming and turned around and left with Liu Suifeng.

When the three of them left the hall, Dongming stood at the door of the lobby with his hands in thought, looking at the background where they were gone, muttering to himself: "Tian Lei killed someone?"

At this time, a guard walked over quickly and reported with his fists: "The defence envoy, the Queen Mother, has issued an order to summon you to the palace."
Chapter completed!