Wu Yong gave an order, and immediately prepared to send a squad of yamen officers out.,Immediately, he disregarded his dignity and hurriedly called a few servants from his own household. He then led the two elderly constables and, without even bothering to ride in a sedan chair, rushed toward the county magistrate's office.,Zhao Kang slammed the gavel and roared, "Zhou Zhengyang is accused of crimes against humanity. Last March, he robbed Xu Liu's wife, Xu Zhangshi, on the street, raped and killed her, then beat Xu Liu to death in broad daylight. Afterward, he conspired with his father, Zhou Kun, to kill Xu Liu's father, Xu Dalian, committing three murders. According to the Great Qi Laws, he deserves to be beheaded to serve as a warning to the people and deter them from following his evil ways."。
