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Qing -> The Scholars -> In which a monk invited to say masses is involved in a lawsuit, and a country gentleman out to raise money runs into trouble -> 21

:「?」:「When the magistrate heard Zhang talk so glibly about one of the memorable events of that dynasty, giving all manner of circumstantial details, he could not but believe him. 「How would you deal with the situation then?」 he asked. 「In my humble opinion, this may enable you to win fame,」 said Zhang. 「Keep the old man here tonight. Tomorrow morning bring his case before the court, and give him several dozen strokes; then have him pilloried and pile the beef on him, posting up a notice by his side making his guilt clear.
When your superiors see how incorruptible you are, your promotion will be assured.
:「。」」 The magistrate nodded. 「Quite right,」 he said.
Then the feast came to an end, and he lodged them in the library.


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