Forcing me to keep vigil for your childhood sweetheart? Then I'll leave you.

"The person has actually been identified, but there is not enough evidence yet."

"From the perspective of the beneficiary, that big-nosed Zhao Lijie is the mastermind. My shop is closing so his restaurant and gambling house can have customers again."

Lin Yi's inference shocked Bao Bu Tong and even had a profound impact on his ability to solve cases.

He always speculates based on the evidence first and never solves the case based on other factors.

Therefore, the cases he solved were all based on irrefutable evidence.

The evidence he found, combined with Lin Yi's speculation based on the beneficiaries and various external factors, can significantly improve the efficiency of solving the case...

So saying, they went into the cave.

In the light of the torch, I could indeed see a small piece of cargo that had not been taken away.

The traces on the ground also indicate that a large amount of goods had indeed been stored here before.

"Here is a piece of evidence. They will definitely come back to get it."

Bao Bu Tong judged, "The only one left is the Liu Yu you mentioned."

Soon, Liu Yu was taken from the Hong family to Prince Qing's Mansion for interrogation.

"Lin Yi, why did you arrest me?"

Liu Yu got angry when he saw Lin Yi.

"I'm not trying to arrest you, you're the one who committed the crime."

"Is this jade pendant yours?"

As Lin Yi spoke, he showed him the jade pendant engraved with the words "Liu Yu".

Immediately, Liu Yu panicked.

"This matter has already involved military and political affairs."

"If you can confess, I can give you a lighter sentence."

Bao Bu Tong began to put pressure on him, and then he took out his seal and said, "I am Bao Bu Tong, the Minister of Justice."

Under multiple pressures, Liu Yu was so scared that he wet his pants.

Of course, he confessed to his "criminal facts" and also confessed that it was Zhao Lijie who led them to do this.

However, Zhao Lijie himself did not do it.

In the evening of the next day, the soldiers who stayed in the cave caught the people who came to pick up the last batch of goods.

After being arrested and interrogated, they uncovered an underground organization hidden in Liangzhou City.

Of course, these people were all commanded by Chen Yue in the past.

After Chen Yue was arrested, Zhao Lijie became their new boss.

Zhao Lijie had no connections with the prefect, so Prince Qing's soldiers joined forces with the prefect's officers and soldiers to capture the entire criminal gang.

Zhao Lijie was arrested at his home on the third day.

On that day, Lin Yi came to the court as the representative of Niujia Village.

This time, Prince Qing, Bao Bu Tong and the prefect will hold a joint trial!

"Bring the prisoner!"

After the court session, the prefect immediately gave orders.

After all, this matter has nothing to do with him, and since the Ministry of Justice and Prince Qing are both here, he naturally has to perform well!

Zhao Lijie was brought up, and then Lin Yi narrated the incident.

"What does it have to do with me if your Niujia Village is robbed?"

Obviously, Zhao Lijie didn't know that his entire gang had been arrested.

At that time, he just thought that Lin Yi's store would be doomed if it ran out of goods, so he put down what he was doing and spent several days relaxing in the Yihongyuan, which he controlled.

"You are the mastermind behind this. From the robbers to the criminals under your command, and Liu Yu, they have all confessed."

Lin Yi spoke slowly, but saw that Zhao Lijie was still shameless, "Where's the evidence?"

Evidence, here it comes.

Faced with a large number of witnesses, Zhao Lijie was speechless.

Even those who testified had their sentences reduced because of their willingness to accuse.

This is a case that hardly needs further trial.

All kinds of crimes were exposed, including privately buying and selling supplies for officers and soldiers, stealing military items, and robbing villages.

The people outside also understood why Lin Yi wanted to close the store.

Since the supply of goods was stolen, closing the store was naturally a last resort.

"The case is now clear, and Zhao Lijie is found guilty of all the charges."

"Bring the boss into custody now and execute him later!"

This was the most decisive judgment the prefect had ever made.

Because Liu Yu was an accomplice, but his crime was not punishable by death and he was "willing to repent", he was "happily sentenced" to three years in prison and had to pay Lin Yi 500 taels in compensation.

The case was over, and Lin Yi slowly stood up and faced the people who were watching the case.

"Guys, my store is closed not just because of the loss of supply."

Lin Yi said, "And I want to do a major renovation so that these stores can be better integrated into one!"

Hearing this, the people became excited!

"I will also acquire some other stores, and there will be more variety and more projects in the future!"

After hearing Lin Yi's assurances, all the people's eyes were filled with anticipation!

Closing the store is definitely good news!

After the people dispersed, Lin Yi slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

"These aren't your strategies, are they?"

Prince Qing also heard these words, walked up to Lin Yi and smiled, "Are you just talking to the people?"

"That's not true."

"I have to use some of Zhao Lijie's stolen money to compensate Niujia Village, right?"

"And these stores' future losses, they should be compensated, right?"

Lin Yi smiled slightly.

"That's true..."

"Master Bao, how much stolen money have you found?"

Prince Qing asked Bao Bu Tong.

"The amount of stolen money that has been seized is 620,000 taels, not even including jewelry and other items."

"Then according to the law, how much compensation should Zhao Lijie pay to Lin Yi?"

"According to what I've learned over the past few days, the cost of these goods, Lin Yi, is eight thousand taels. If we sell them, the total value should be twenty-three thousand taels."

"Plus the damage to the house and some of the damage afterwards."

Bao Bu Tong was just as meticulous in his calculations. "Forty thousand taels."

If the people had not dispersed, they would have been shocked for a long time just by hearing about Zhao Lijie's stolen money.

Not to mention, Lin Yi is about to receive 40,000 taels!

"Uh……"

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "Master Bao, apart from my compensation, can the rest of the stolen money be distributed among the people of the city?"

"Even if each person gets one or two ounces of silver, that would be fine."

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Bao Bu Tong frowned slightly.

"I have to follow the rules. This money can't be given away carelessly."

"Give it."

But after hearing Huangfu Qingling's words, she walked out, "But Lin Yi, you have to give a reason."

"Greetings to His Majesty...His Highness."

When Bao Bu Tong saw Huangfu Qingling, his true identity was almost exposed.

"The money was given to the people, and when my store reopens, the money will go from the people to me."

"The money I have has to be used to pay taxes. Ultimately, the money will return to the court."

Lin Yi explained slowly, "But once the money has circulated around, the people are happy, the shops are happy, and the government will also be happy after receiving the money. I think everyone would be willing to do something that makes a profit, a profit, and no losses, right?"

This trick was something he had heard of in his previous life; it was called "stimulating consumption."

"Well, I will report this to the Emperor."

Huangfu Qingling agreed.

……

A few days later, news of Zhao Lijie reached the capital.

The other big-nosed man couldn't sit still anymore.

Zhao Lijie's father is Zhao Zhimin, a wealthy businessman who does business under the King of Qi.

Knowing that his son was going to be executed in the autumn, he immediately went to see the King of Qi.

"Your Highness Prince Qi, please save my son!"

Zhao Zhimin knelt before the King of Qi, tears streaming down his face.

But when the King of Qi learned the whole story, he was immediately embarrassed.

Feeling depressed, he couldn't help but blurt out, "Lin Yi again?"