Magistrate Zhang lived for many years and read many books.
But he had never read a book like Li Qingzhi's, which was written entirely in the voice of the common people.
He didn't look much and then stopped.
He has realized why Li Qingzhi wrote this book, most likely to help him.
Magistrate Zhang thought of the books written by Li Qingzhi.
When he went to the new wharf in Chongcheng County to investigate, he did not see those books, nor did he know that Li Qingzhi had written the book.
Later, after his plays reached the provincial capital, he realized what Li Qingzhi had done and was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
He had a very good impression of County Magistrate Gou at the time, and did not think that Li Qingzhi wrote this to please County Magistrate Gou, but he felt that Li Qingzhi should not have written this and had wasted his study time.
Now thinking back... Li Qingzhi must have wanted revenge so much that he tried to get to know County Magistrate Gou by writing books.
And Li Qingzhi wrote the book this time to help him.
But this book is probably useless.
The two most powerful people in the court today are Prince of Jin and Lu Qingxi, both of whom he has offended.
Let’s talk about Jin Shang… Jin Shang has been in poor health in recent years and doesn’t take care of things much… No one will save him.
Magistrate Zhang said, "This book helps the people explain the case, which is good. But you must keep it secret and never let anyone know that it was written by you."
"Don't worry, sir. I will keep it a secret." Li Qingzhi said.
Prefect Zhang said again: "Li Qingzhi, you have experienced many hardships and have seen the suffering of the people. Study hard and become a good official in the future."
Li Qingzhi sighed in his heart, and at this time, Chang Zhan and Chang Duan came to deliver food.
They have been following Magistrate Zhang these past few days, and apart from watching the interrogation, they are also cooking for him.
There are some nourishing dishes in the Chang family's menu. What they made for Magistrate Zhang today was old duck stewed with several medicinal herbs. It is very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people like Magistrate Zhang.
After coming in, Chang Duan did not recognize Li Qingzhi who had changed his appearance, but Chang Zhan recognized him at a glance and was surprised and happy.
Magistrate Zhang said, "You should all know each other, so there's no need for me to introduce them."
Hearing this, Li Qingzhi smiled and looked at Chang Duan: "Chang Duan, I'm Li Qingzhi, long time no see."
"Are you Li Qingzhi?" Chang Duan was a little surprised.
Li Qingzhi said: "Yes, after I gained weight, do I look different from before?"
Li Qingzhi's appearance has indeed changed a lot compared to before, but there is still some similarity between his eyebrows. Chang Duan glanced at Chang Zhan and confirmed Li Qingzhi's identity: "Brother Li, I always thought you were dead... It's great that you are still alive."
"I almost died," Li Qingzhi sighed, and then looked at Prefect Zhang, "Sir, please eat something."
Interrogating a prisoner is not an easy job, and Magistrate Zhang must be hungry and tired by now.
"Yes, sir, you didn't eat much this morning, so you must eat more now," Chang Zhan looked at Magistrate Zhang, "This old duck soup has been skimmed of oil, you should drink some and eat some duck meat."
"Then let's eat." Magistrate Zhang said, and asked Chang Duan and Chang Zhan to stay for dinner.
Upon hearing this, the Chang brothers went out again, brought back some rice and vegetables, and ate with Magistrate Zhang and Li Qingzhi.