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Liu Yi, Liu Yi! What’s up, lord? Take our luggage. Let’s go. It’s already late night. Where are we going? To the destination where we should go. Won’t you handle the case of stone horses? No, I won’t. Why not? Take our luggage. Cut the crap. But… What? Lord, you’ve reported this case to His Majesty. Even if you won’t handle it, the imperial court will assign someone else to handle it. Be quick to report to our lord. Yes. Hurry up. What are you doing, Lord Liu? My identity is not Lord Liu today. Law practitioner Liu Bowen comes to sue on behalf of villagers. Well… What are you doing here? Well… Take it. Lord Liu. Lord Liu. Who are you? What do you sue for? Lord, do you always stand when you try a case? Take a seat. I’ll elaborate on my case. I…I prefer to stand now. Lord, In courts, it’s a tradition that officers sit and ordinary people kneel. Scholars are exempt from kneeling. I’m a scholar. So, I can stand instead of kneeling. But you’re an officer. Why don’t you take a seat? I…I’m suffering from hemorrhoid. Liu Yi! Law practitioner. I’m here. You’re a senior. So, I give you a privilege to sit. Thank you, lord. Bring a seat for him. Yes. Lord, please. Please. Lord, if you don’t take a seat first, how dare I sit down? Sit down. Okay. For the tradition of imperial court, I’ll sit in pains. Be quiet! Law practitioner, who’s the plaintiff? Plaintiffs are outside the court. Someone here! Tell plaintiffs to the court. Wei-wu. Are you all plaintiffs? Yes lord, we are all plaintiffs. Who’s the defendant? Do you have an indictment? Yes, Liu Yi. Deliver it to me. What? You’re suing stone horses! Bullshit! Stone horses aren’t living beings. How can I handle this case? Lord, stone horses aren’t living beings. How can stone horses sneak to the farmland and ruin crops? I… I exhorted the ignorant farms not to believe rumors and to till the land as usual. But after we sowed seeds the next year, our young crop shoots were ruined again. How unruly you are! Did I ask you? Please help us, lord. I told you that as for such weird issue of haunted ghosts, you should ask witches or wizards for help or ask monks or Taoist priests to cast spells. It’s not within the scope of my duty. How dare you say that? You’re the local officer. A large area of farmland within your jurisdiction is wasted. People can’t make a living or pay taxes to the state. Isn’t this issue within the scope of your duty? My ability is inferior and my knowledge is limited. I really don’t know how to handle the case of stone horses. I’ve heard that you’re talented in settling lawsuits. Why don’t you investigate in person? It’s a good opportunity for me to learn from you. You are exaggerating. But I can try. Good. Lord, please. Liu Yi. Here. Take my official robe and cap to the rear hall. Yes. Lord, sit down, please. I just borrow your law court for the time being. Please. Let’s start the court trial. Wei-wu. Plaintiffs! Here! Who’s the defendant? Stone horses along the official road. What are you suing for? Stone horses usurp our farmland and ruin our crops. I accept the case. Tell the defendants to the court right now. Why don’t you implement? Lord, stone horses are extremely heavy. We can’t carry them. You can’t carry them. Stone horses can sneak to the farmland and ruined the crops. Why can’t you lead them to the court? Good-for-nothing! Stand there! Plaintiffs, you said that stone horses ruined your crops. Do you have any evidence? We didn’t know that in the beginning. and indicted to the county government. County magistrate said this issue was out of his jurisdiction. Later, he said that even though he wanted, he couldn’t solve it. So, he told you that stone horses are culprits. I just guess so. He told us to invite Taoist priest Zhang from Xuantian Temple. As a result, we paid a lot to invite Zhang to cast spells. Then Zhang told us stone horses were culprits. What did he say? Taoist priest Zhang said that stone horses ate our young crops. In addition, he said that we violated the laws of God. Stone horses are the punishment to us and we must accept. Where is Xuantian Temple located? In the west of the county. Okay. Bring Taoist priest Zhang to the court right now. Yes, lord. Don’t worry. Don’t worry. My brother is quite smart. Nothing can deceive him. What if he knows the truth? You two are brothers. We’re brothers, so I can’t hide from him. What’s going on? Lords, to my surprise, Lord Liu is trying this case. Oh, no! I’m afraid that something bad will happen. Our lord suggests that one of you return and tell the trouble here to the military commander. Lord Fu, you’d better stay here. I’ll return and report this issue. Hurry up. Okay, see you. Are you the Taoist priest Zhang? Yes, I am. you’re the defendant of the case of stone horses. I’m quite confused. Why am I the defendant? Stone horses can’t come to the court, but you can. Stone horses can’t talk, but you can. You’re the defendant for sure. I’m not a stone horse. Why am I the defendant on behalf of stone horses? Answer me some questions. Did you say that stone horses ruined the crops as the punishment of God? Yes. Now that you’re not a stone horse, how can you convey stone horses’ message? That’s because of my magic arts. That’s easy. Please exert your magic arts again. I have several questions to ask stone horses. Come on. To exert magic arts, conditions needed must be available. What artifact do you need? Peach sword, monster-revealing mirror or vermilion solution? I’ll tell someone to bring it. Lord, Taoist artifact is only an article. I can’t cast any spell without any magic arts. So, I need magic arts. Okay, tell me how to get the magic arts? Tao that can be described is not universal and eternal Tao. It’s God’s secret. I can’t explain. Now that God’s secret can’t be revealed, who divulged the secret that crops were ruined by stone horses? Well, according to Taoist magic, it’s predestination to accomplish or destroy something. It needs good timing, geographical convenience and harmonious human relations. That’s easy. I’ll tie you to a stone horse. Let’s wait for the appearance of good timing, geographical convenience and harmonious human relations. By the way, I’ll give you all the artifacts needed and send someone to offer food to you. When stone horses talk, I’ll release you. Lord… Cut the crap. Lord! Back off. Lord, you get me wrong. Who? Who’s there? Don’t try to scare me. I’m not afraid. I’m a Taoist priest from Xuantian Temple. I’m quite well-known. I’m able to catch haunted ghosts or subdue monsters. Who’s there? I’m teasing you. May I ask who you are? I really don’t know. Nice to meet you. I’m the thousand-year-old stone horse besides you. You colluded with evildoers and usurped the farmland. How dare you scapegoat me? I didn’t. Don’t you admit? If you refuse to confess, I’ll kill you tonight. Scoundrel, aren’t you afraid of my palm thunder? I confess! I confess! Speak up! That wasn’t my idea. I received others’ money and spoke for them. Who is the chief plotter? The head of Thousand-Household Administration. Who else is involved in? The county magistrate. For the rest, confess it in the law court. Well, what should I confess? Cut the crap. I give you a chance. Tie him with a rope. Lord, you get me wrong. Come down. Show your face to Taoist priest Zhang. Hey! Prepare to taste Zhenwu Emperor’s palm thunder. Take him away. Lord, how about my performance? You’re only good at such things. This isn’t an ordinary ability. It’s my special skill. If he refused to confess, I have more skills to show. What do you want to explain? Nothing. I took bribes and I’m an accessary in usurping the farmland. But I’m not involved in other crimes. Why did you usurp the farmland and graze official horses there? To raise official horses, there are special funds. Why did you usurp farms’ land? I only obeyed the command of my official superior. I didn’t know the reason. Who is the your superior? The deputy military commander Fu Changzhu is in charge of this affair. Lord. Deputy military commander Fu Changzhu surrenders himself to court. Hey, who are you? Get away. Fu Changzhu, why do you surrender yourself to court? Fu Changzhu, why do you surrender yourself to court? I don’t want to embarrass you, brother. Shut up. Criminal Fu Changzhu, this is the law court. Only laws dominate here. Personal relationship doesn’t help. I ask you again. Why do you surrender yourself to court? I bribed local magistrates and usurp farmers’ land to graze official horses. Moreover, you bought official horses in spring and sold them to yourselves in autumn to pocket the difference, didn’t you? No, I didn’t. All official horses are registered and the number is specified. You can check, lord. Stop quibbling. The expenditure to buy official horses are funded by the Ministry of Revenue. The director of Horse Administration is in charge of this issue each year and allocate the four provinces North Zhili, Liaodong, Pingliang and Gansu to handle this affair with corresponding quota. I’m just responsible for raising official horses. How can I be involved in the trade of official horses? If what you said is true, tell me the number of horses. As far as I know, only over two hundred horses. You can check the register for the details. Put all the criminals into prison. Let’s retry the case later. Back off. I’m the military commander Qian Dazhuang. Nice to meet you, Lord Hu Weiyong. Welcome, lord. Get up, everyone. Lord Hu, you must be tired after such a long way. I’ve prepared a sedan chair for you. I’m assigned here by His Majesty. I must work hard to repay His Majesty with supreme loyalty. Lord Hu, I’ve heard that you’re endowed with great talents. You deserve the reputation, lord. I admire you. I’m flattered, General Qian. Don’t overpraise me. General Qian, why are you waiting for me here? Before your arrival, I went to visit Prime Minister Li urgently and told him about the case information. Here is Prime Minister Li’s letter to you. Brother Hu, as for the case of stone horses, I was reported that Liu Bowen’s cousin was the prime culprit. Elder brother… Elder brother… Sit down. Younger brother, Do you hate me? No, I don’t. What do you want to eat? I’ll tell them to bring the food that you want here every day. Thank you, brother. Don’t worry. Before I came, I’ve predicted the consequence. Why did you still come? I didn’t want to embarrass you. What’s more… What’s more… I wanted to see you again. Changzhu, why didn’t you tell me the truth before? It has been years that we didn’t seen each other. I really didn’t know how to tell you. I was afraid that if the conspiracy about official horses was unmasked, it would affect your reputation. How muddled you are! Changzhu, if you told me the truth in advance, there might be a chance for remediation. But it’s too late now. Changzhu, I’ve been pondering it over these days. According to my past understanding to you, you shouldn’t be such a person. Brother, as you know, I’m only good at fighting against enemies in wars. But His Majesty has already conquered the whole country and there are less and less wars. In the past, I planned to get ahead with my military exploits. But I gave up that mind. Moreover, even my hard-won official post is insecure. But you’ve already promoted to deputy military commander. Without this post, won’t suffer from the calamity of imprisonment. The manners and morals now are different from the past ones. Promotion of officers and soldiers isn’t based on their exploits, but their flattery to official superiors. Forget it. Military commander told me that a true man should have the courage to accept the consequences of his actions. Why do I involve others? I’ll be executed anyway. By the way, brother, I have a request. Go ahead, please. My wife is quite young. After I die, please allow her to remarry. Don’t stop her. Brother, you’re already married. Last month… What happened? Last month, I knew that my wife gave birth to a baby boy for me. Thank God, I have a son. Don’t worry, brother. No matter what the decision of the case will be, I’ll take your kid to me and foster him like my own son. I’ll bring him up. Thank you, brother. I’ll rest assured. Changzhu, The trial of the case has just started. Don’t think too much. What do you want to eat? Just tell them. Brother, don’t come to visit me again. I’m the chief umpire for this case and you are my brother. I see. I see. Sorry, brother. I see. Don’t concern about me. So, I will… Brother… Brother… Farewell, brother. I hope I will meet you in my next life. You are muddled. How muddle you are, my silly brother! Nice to meet you, Lord Hu. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Long lives His Majesty. Hold on. What’s up? Lord Hu, you’re the imperial envoy and we finished the official etiquette just now. But will you get in without any greetings? Greetings, Lord Liu. Greetings. Lord Liu, please. Please. Lord Liu, I’m the imperial envy and assigned by His Majesty. I’ll take the seat. Lord Hu, please. Submit the case files to me. I’ll read the case files these days. Let’s retry the case on another day. What do you think, Lord Liu? As you wish. I know that Lord Liu has another assignment. But you’ve been involved in this case. So, please stay here for some days in case of my inquiry. Only one of us has the right to make the final decision. Of course. Please. Uncle, you must taste it. I cooked it in person. Excellent. You’re quite good at cooking. It’s not difficult to learn. Frankly speaking, I’m quite quick-witted. As long as I see how to cook dishes or make cakes, I can master them quickly. It tastes good. So, eat more, please. What does His Majesty look like? Haven’t you seen him? In the past, I served in Chen Youliang's army and once fought against him. At that time… What happened? At that time, he was defeated and ran away on his horse. We chased him for half a day. He even didn’t dare to turn round. Like a caged bird or a fish in a barrel. Later on, he became the emperor. It’s even more difficult to see him. I don't know what he looks like. Well, he is tall and thin with a long face and a pair of big eyes. If he gets out of Fengtian Palace, no one will recognize him as the emperor. He looks like an outlaw. Young man, you’re quite frank. We have similar temper. Time and space are not important for two people who like each other. What does it mean? I don’t know, either. I once heard my lord reciting it and so remembered it. Well, I assume it describes two people with strong resonance. It’s quite appropriate to mention it now. Whatever it means, it describes that two people concern about each other every moment. Yes, every moment. My lord wanted me to tell you that His Majesty assigned an imperial envy to handle this case. hat imperial envy is my lord’s rival. I’m afraid that you’ll suffer a lot. Never mind. The worst consequence is to be executed. I’ll never disgrace my brother. I’m Wang Guangyang. Greetings, Your Majesty. Damn it! Corruption in taxes, silver casting, nepotism and canal transport! Collusion among different levels! There are many cases about corruption and collusion. But now, they’re even corrupt in official horses! Bastard! I’ll chop their heads off. Calm your anger, Your Majesty. Our great Ming is newly founded. Everyone should work hard to contribute to its prosperity. However, embezzlement and corruption event are spread over. How can I calm to my anger and pardon them? I heard that Liu Bowen handled this case in the beginning. Why did you assign Hu Weiyong then, Your Majesty? Li Shanchang recommended him to me. According to the case file, you pocketed the difference in purchasing and selling official horses, and usurped farmers’ land. You colluded with each other and were bribed. Do you plead guilty? Lord, I’m wronged. I confessed to false charges under torture. Oops, I was almost beaten to death. Please check my injury, imperial envy. Bullshit! Here is the case file forwarded by Lord Liu. If you go back to your words, you’ll be doubly guilty. Imperial envy, I really… Zip your mouth! Speak only when you’re asked. Otherwise, I’ll slap you. Fu Changzhu! I’m here. What do you want to explain? Nothing. Why? I’ve confessed it all. My testimony was recorded with my signature. As for the business of official horses, You’re in charge of this business and should be the prime culprit. Why is your crime understated? Imperial envy, he is the original judge Lord Liu’s Brother. What? Really? So, the capital felony is shift to me. He ordered soldiers to arrest me and then threatened me. They were dressed like ghosts and scared me. Lord Liu. They talked nonsense. Kneel down. We’re cousins, but we haven't seen each other for twenty years. My brother didn’t know that I was the criminal in advance. If he shields me, I don’t need to kneel down in the law court today. Rampant Fu Changzhu! How dare you roar in the law court? Did I ask you? Did I ask you? Somebody here! Here! Put the cangue on him. That’s the warning to him. Yes! Lord Liu, sorry for my offense. I have to do that based on national laws. Lord Hu, please. Now that he is your relative, you shouldn’t attend the court. Oh, Lord Hu, you are driving me away. I dare not. Without your witness, no matter how I settle the lawsuit, I’ll be criticized. So, please attend the court each time when I try the case to prove my impartiality. Lord Hu, I never tried to hide anything. You can ask them. I recognized my brother in public in their presence. I’ll report this case to His Majesty. His Majesty will decide how to deal with you and Fu Changzhu. Come on. Liu Yi passed on a message from the law court. He said that those officers are reversing the verdict in collusion. That imperial envy is Lord Liu’s rival. It seems that this case isn’t going well to us. What should we do? Let’s wait for Liu Yi’s message in front of the law court. If that imperial envy embarrasses Lord Liu, we’ll beat the drum to appeal for justice and confront them in the law court. Don’t let those officers reverse the verdict. Anyone who are timid and overcautious can leave here now. I won’t stop or tease you. We aren’t that kind of people. We should get united for this case. Yes, we should get united. Good. Fu Changzhu, answer me. Among the criminals who are kneeling now, who has the highest official rank? I have. As for the business of official horses involved in this case, who has the largest authority? I have. So, you are the prime culprit. Do you admit that? Yes, I admit. How much silver have you embezzled? I’ve confessed. I’ve been in charge of this issue for over two years and embezzled about 1200 taels of silver. Bullshit! Accountants calculated that in the two years more than 20,000 taels of silver have been embezzled. You only admitted a small portion. Are you trying to bluff it out? What I said is true. I have no idea about the 20,000 taels of silver. Stop quibbling! I’m not quibbling. Annual kickback from buying horses from the thousand-household governor is about 5,000 taels of silver. The county magistrate deducts money from this kickback. All the rest of kickback is submitted to my superior. Shut up! You’ve admitted that you’re the prime culprit. Why did you mention any superior? Don’t accuse others wrongly! If I have no superior, how can I get this job? Moreover, I’ve taken over this affair only for about two years. Before I took it over, they had been in charge of it. Shut up! Don’t speak until you’re asked. How long has this affair lasted? Only two years. I blundered at the behest of Fu Changzhu. Yes, only two years. Fu Changzhu, what else do you want to say? Lord Hu, can I interrupt? Why don’t you ask when the Taoist priest started to fool people in the name of stone horses? Lord Liu, are you teaching me how to settle a lawsuit? I don’t mean that. Just a reminder. Don’t be preconceived while trying cases. Lord Liu, you’re knowledgeable and eloquent. I’m not a match for you. But as for trying cases, I don’t think I’m inferior to you. In the previous dynasty, you were just the deputy governor of Gao’an County. And I used to be the governor of Ji’an County with great competence. I settled some sensational civil and criminal cases. Did you hear about that, Lord Liu? I know that. Why did you mention that, Lord Hu? Just a reminder. Go on. You speak up. I was entrusted by the county magistrate two years ago. So, I made up the story of stone horses. Yes, that land was originally a pasture. But it was tilled by unruly farmers. The Horse Administration claimed the land, but the unruly farmers refused to return it. The law can’t be enforced when everyone is an offender. I had no other way but to make up the story of stone horses. What I did was to reassure the common people and make them return the land for the sake of our state. As you said, you are a good magistrate. No, I’m guilty. For example, I’m greedy for small gains and take bribes. Lord Hu, I must interrupt. That land has been uncultivated for three years. All defendants here only admit two years. Fu Changzhu is the first one to mention two years. Right, Lord Hu. The time when Fu Changzhu took up his post is on record. When he wasn’t on his post, he didn’t get involved. His sinful period is definitely two years. Lord Liu, you know people not on their posts have no right to get involved. Why do you interfere with me in trying this case? Calm down, Lord Hu. You aren’t impartial. Why shouldn’t I remind you? You said that I’m not impartial. Do you have any evidence? Lord Hu, if you believe something just because several people reach consensus on it, I must say that you are too gullible. That’s a major taboo for settling lawsuits. How rampant you are, Liu Bowen! You don’t respect imperial envy. That means you defy His Majesty. Lord Hu, the sage Guan Zhong said that the law is fair and we should be imperial to everyone. Liu Bowen, you defy His Majesty. I’ll accuse you to His Majesty. Hu Weiyong, if you dare to bend the law for personal gains I’ll lead the censorate to impeach you. You! Brother, don’t argue with the shitty officer for me. If he decides to execute me, I’ll accept. Fu Changzhu, how dare you insult? I committed a crime and should be punished as per the law. I have no complaints. But shitty officer, you humiliate my brother! You deserve my curse! Shitty officer! Shitty officer! Shitty officer! Shut up, brother. Don’t ask for trouble. What a pair of intimate brothers! I want to see how close you are. Somebody here! Do you want to rebel? Somebody here! Here! We’re treated unjustly. We want Lord Liu to restore justice. Who is clamoring outside the court? Lord, a group of farmers beat the drum to appeal for justice. We all believe Lord Liu. The shitty officer shouldn’t reverse the verdict. Let Lord Liu handle this case. The trial is adjourned here today. Back off.