Secretary Xiao Zhao traveled to the Song Dynasty and became an ordinary scribe in Kaifeng Mansion. When he found out that his immediate boss was Bao Zheng, he decided to use his professional knowledge to assist Master Bao to build Kaifeng Mansion into a "rule of law demonstration zone" that would make all criminals fearful.
Ridiculous highlights:
The nightmare of procedural justice: Xiao Zhao questioned the chain of evidence submitted by Gongsun Ce and asked for reinforcement; he reminded Mr. Bao to read the "Notification of Rights" to the parties. Master Bao was stunned with a black face, and the prisoners in the hall burst into tears: "Master Qingtian, you should just chop me down. This is worse than death!"
Upgrading and Renovating Dasong Prison: At his suggestion, Kaifeng Prefecture Prison began to trial "classified management of criminals" and planned to introduce a "reform through labor" project. Zhan Zhao once doubted whether he was arresting a gangster or a future contract worker.
Innovation in criminal investigation technology: Xiao Zhao used basic logic knowledge to help Bao Zheng overturn several unjust cases that were beaten to death. Although the "fingerprints and shoe prints" he proposed had already taken shape in ancient times, the standardized process of "extraction, fixation, and comparison" he required allowed Bao Zheng to see unprecedented ironclad evidence.
A modern interpretation of the ancient mystery: The case of "civet cat for prince" occurred, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were helpless. Xiao Zhao raised his hand weakly: "Master Bao, this is essentially a case of abducting infants and young children. I suggest that we start with the social relations and mobility of the people in the palace..."
