In ancient times, Wei Ming, the magistrate of Jiangnan, was deeply loved by the people because of his selflessness and fairness. One day, Cao's family, a woman with a disheveled head, came to the county government to beat a drum and voice her grievances. Wei Ming immediately let her enter the court, and Cao wept bitterly, tearfully telling what happened to her.
Whatever grievances you have, let me tell me, and I will do justice to you. Wei Ming said in a deep voice.
Cao Shi choked and said: "The slave Cao family was bullied and insulted, and her husband died because of it. Now I have nowhere to avenge my grievances, and no one dares to take care of them, but I just ask my lords to administer justice for me. ”
After Wei Ming heard this, his anger was overflowing, and he shouted angrily: "Who dares to act so boldly? This official will arrest him and punish him severely according to law! ”
Cao added with a solemn expression: "That person's name is Sun Da, and his father is the prefect. ”
Wei Ming frowned, and asked suspiciously, "Are you sure you are the son of Governor Sun?" Cao nodded firmly, indicating that there was no falsehood.
Wei Ming took a deep breath and said after a moment of silence: "This matter is very important, and this official needs to investigate carefully. Cao, you can wait with peace of mind. ”
Cao Shi said helplessly: "That Sun Da is in a nearby teahouse at the moment, if you want to find out the truth, you can go directly to him." ”
Wei Ming pondered for a moment and decided to send someone to bring Sun Da. Sun Da held a paper fan in his hand and came to the court triumphantly, disdainful of Wei Ming.
Wei Ming asked, "Do you recognize this woman?" Sun Da glanced at Cao Shi and laughed: "Of course I know, we have spent a good night together." Things are as she said, what do you want? ”
Cao angrily rebuked Sun Da for his arrogance, and Wei Ming couldn't stand his attitude and asked him if he had admitted his guilt. Sun Da was dismissive, expressed his willingness to compensate the Cao family, and mocked Wei Ming for not being able to control him.
Wei Ming turned to Cao and cautiously asked her if she would accept compensation. Cao Shi said coldly: "I don't want money, I just seek justice." Kill to pay for your life, and pay off your debts. ”
Wei Ming was in a dilemma, and the atmosphere was suddenly tense. When Sun Da heard Cao's words, he laughed proudly and mocked Wei Ming for having no right to dispose of him. Wei Ming was angry and angrily reprimanded Sun Da for his arrogance. Sun Da disagreed, saying that he had a gold medal from the emperor to avoid death, and Wei Ming couldn't help him.
Wei Ming was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He suddenly thought of his old friend, the monk Huike, who was resourceful. So, Wei Ming went to the temple for help. After hearing what had happened, Monk Huike smiled and asked Wei Ming if he didn't dare to punish Sun Da because he was worried that his official position would not be guaranteed. Wei Ming confessed his worries, saying that it was important to act according to the law, but Sun Da's background and the gold medal for avoiding death made it difficult for him to decide.
Monk Huike pondered for a moment and said: "It is your duty to act impartially, if you bend the law for personal reasons contrary to your original intention. Although Sun Da has a gold medal for avoiding death, it is not a panacea. You just need to be firm in your faith, act according to the law, and have your own providence to help you. ”
After hearing this, Wei Ming suddenly realized that he was grateful. He decided to raise the case again. This time, he firmly read out Sun Da's crimes one by one, and said that he would severely punish him according to law. Seeing this, Sun Da's face changed greatly, and he squeezed his eyebrows and mocked Wei Ming for being powerless. However, Wei Ming was unmoved, he knew that he had handled it impartially and was worthy of his heart.
In the end, Sun Da was severely punished in accordance with the law for his serious crimes, and the Cao family also got the justice she asked for. Wei Ming won the more respect of the people because of his fairness and honesty, and his deeds have also been passed down as good stories to this day.