During the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a family in Chongren County, Jiangxi Province. The head of the family, Lan Dashun, was a young man in his twenties who married his wife, Mi's. Although the Lan family was poor, the young couple worked hard and hard, filial piety to their mother, and thrifty housekeeping. They lived a stable and harmonious life, which was warm and sweet. Unexpectedly, there was a war on the border this year. The government issued a solicitation order asking Lan Dashun to join the army and join the army. He immediately went to the border. There must be no mistake. The Lan family received a military order, and the family of three cried into a ball. Joining the army to fight is like entering the gates of hell. Fate is likely, and life and death are unpredictable. But military order is difficult to violate, and state affairs are of paramount importance. Lan Dashun had to pack up his bags, say goodbye to his mother and sweet wife with tears, and go to war in the army

A year later, news came from the border gate that Lan Dashun had died unfortunately in a battle. When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law heard the news, their liver and gallbladder broke and they cried to death. Since then, the two women have washed their faces with tears and lived in sadness every day. Because of missing her husband, Mi can't sleep, food is tasteless, tears are dry, and her voice is hoarse. A young woman like a flower like a jade is like a peony without water, and soon her appearance is haggard. The mother-in-law is also very sad when she sees her daughter-in-law frowning all day long and losing her soul. But no, what is it like for a young woman to lose her husband? The mother-in-law is an enlightened person, and knowing that her daughter-in-law can't keep it, she advised: "Daughter-in-law, don't worry about your body. Now that Da Shun has sacrificed his life for the country, you are too young to delay for Da Shun for a lifetime, and the days to come are still long. You see that there is a suitable family, and my mother agrees to let you go. "Soon, Qiu Bin, the son of a gentleman from the neighboring village Qiu, asked someone to come to the matchmaker. Her mother-in-law knew that the Qiu family was a wealthy family, and her daughter-in-law would not suffer in the past, so she happily agreed. Therefore, the Qiu family quickly sent a betrothal gift and chose the day for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, the Qiu family lit up with lanterns and cheered, and carried Mi Shi home with a sedan chair. The newlyweds worshipped heaven and earth and entered the bridal chamber hand in hand. From then on, the Mi family was like the seedlings of a long drought, rejoicing in the rain, and the sadness on her face gradually unfolded. In addition, the Qiu family had enough food and rich clothes, and her originally handsome face regained its luster. In less than half a year, she became a bright and radiant woman again.

One day, Mi shi went to wash clothes by the bridge outside the village, and suddenly saw a figure staring at him in the water, his face very much like his ex-husband Dashun. Mi shi raised his head and raised his face, and couldn't help but be very surprised. It turned out that Dashun was really standing by his side. "Dashun, you... are you still alive?" Lan Dashun said: "I escaped death and finally came back alive. Good wife, in the two years since I parted, I have been thinking about you every day, missing you so much that I am about to go crazy. Today I finally see you again!" When Mi shi remembered the love between Da Shun and Da Shun, she was suddenly pleasantly surprised, tears rolled in, and she really wanted to throw herself into Dashun's arms and cry. But she immediately realized that she had remarried Qiu Bin and was no longer a member of the Lan family. He picked up the laundry basin, covered his face, twisted and hurried away.

Lan Dashun returned home full of doubts, and when the mother and son met, they couldn't help but cry. Dashun asked about Mi Shi, and his mother told him the truth. Dashun also said that during a battle, the army was surrounded by enemy troops. He jumped off the cliff, but fortunately, he was supported by the branches on the cliff, so he saved his life. Later, he was rescued and recuperated in the mountain people's house for many days until his wounds healed before returning to the army. The officers and soldiers thought he was dead, so they sent the letter home. The mother wiped away her tears and said, "You came back alive, but your daughter-in-law remarried into the Qiu family." Da Shun advised: "Mother, you don't have to be sad, everything comes first, my daughter-in-law was married first, since I came back, I have to belong to me, I will go to Qiu's house to ask for your daughter-in-law." Mother hurriedly stopped: "Son, he is also married by the Ming media and carried it over with a palanquin. Besides, I nodded in agreement at that time. If you go to ask for a daughter-in-law, will they give it to you?"

At night, Da Shun lay tossing and turning on the kang and couldn't sleep, thinking: "I didn't divorce my wife before the army. For the sake of the country, I fought tirelessly and almost lost my life. Now that I come back, I don't even have a daughter-in-law. What am I trying to do? What a fucking wimp! No, I have to get my daughter-in-law back. If the Qiu family doesn't give it, I'll go to the county yamen to complain."

The next day, Da Shun went to the Qiu family to ask for a daughter-in-law, but the Qiu family really didn't give it. The Mi family was neither snatched nor stolen by them, but consensual, married with a clear medium, and carried back with a sedan chair with evidence. He didn't do anything harmful or illegal, so why should he return the daughter-in-law to you? Seeing that the peace talks were hopeless, Da Shun was angry and sued the Qiu family to the county magistrate's court.

Seeing that someone had come to complain, the county magistrate of Chongren County immediately rose to the hall. The county magistrate was shocked and asked, "Who knelt down and why did you complain?" Lan Dashun said, "My lord, the villain's name is Lan Dashun, and he lives in the west of the city. Two years ago, the villain and the village girl Mi were married. Although the family was poor, they lived peacefully. Because of the war on the border, the villain received a call from the government, so he left his mother and wife, joined the army for the country, and went to the border to defend against the enemy. Now, the villain came back from retirement, and he actually learned that the neighboring village Qiu Bin married my wife to his house and became a member of the Qiu family. I hope that the lord will let the Qiu family return my wife Mi and reunite us." After hearing this, the county princess immediately sent Qiu Bin, who asked in the hall: "Well, you Qiu Bin, Lan Dashun, in order to protect the country, guarded the border far away, sacrificed his life and sacrificed his life to kill the enemy, but you took the wife of the other person at home. What is the reason?" Qiu Bin hurriedly replied: "The lord has clearly observed, and the villain is allowed to report. Even if the villain has great courage, he does not dare to take the wife of the soldier. Just because someone came from the army, saying that Lan Dashun had sacrificed his life for the country, the villain asked the Mi family to remarry, so he asked the matchmaker to propose marriage, and with the consent of his mother-in-law, he married the Mi family. The villain is married by the clear media, and both parties are willing. The crime of taking the wife of the soldier can't be borne by the villain!" The county magistrate asked the plaintiff again, "Lan Dashun, why did you sacrifice your life for the country?" The plaintiff replied, "The villain was besieged by the enemy during a battle, so he jumped off the cliff. The army thought the villain was dead, so they spread the news back home. In fact, this is a rumor, but the villain is completely unaware. The villain was supported by a branch on the cliff, and was later rescued by the mountain people. He carried it to his home, and only returned to the army after he recovered from his injuries. After receiving the pension, he returned to his hometown honorably. The existing military documents are used as evidence, please take a look at them." The county magistrate took a look, and it was indeed true. He thought thatintiff Lan Dashun was a person who had achieved success in killing the enemy for the country, and should be reunited with his wife after returning. The county magistrate asked the defendant: "Qiu Bin, I want to let Lan Dashun and the Mi family be reunited and still be husband and wife, do you agree?" Qiu Bin said: "My lord, the villain cannot agree. The villain and the Mi family are married in a clear marriage and have been married as husband and wife. After marriage, they respect and love each other and have deep feelings. How can the lord have the heart to break up our loving husband and wife?" Hearing this, the county magistrate also thought it was reasonable, but thought it would be better not to dismantle it. At this time, the plaintiff begged loudly: "Please make a clear judgment and return the Mi family to me." The defendant also kowtowed and bowed: "My lord is clear, this matter is absolutely not acceptable!" The county magistrate looked at the plaintiff, looked at the defendant again, and thought: If the Mi family was awarded to the plaintiff, the defendant did not agree; if it was awarded to the defendant, the plaintiff had an opinion. Both of them made sense, so which one should be awarded? The county magistrate was hesitant and difficult to make a decision. After thinking for a while, he said, "This case will not be decided today.

The county princess meditated on the case for several days, but did not come up with a proper way to deal with it. Finally, he had to ask his boss for help and submit the case file to Linjiang Mansion to judge Zhang Shuzheng for arbitration.

After reading the case file, Zhang Tongjian also felt that the case was very difficult and difficult to handle. He had handled many cases during his tenure, and every time he was serious and meticulous, he tried to be fair, so he was praised by the people and was well-known in the Linjiang Mansion area. Faced with this case, he thought for a while and decided to make a private visit. First, he would conduct an in-depth and detailed investigation to understand the ins and outs of the case, familiarize himself with the case, and make a decision. Second, he would listen to the opinions of the people and see what they thought about the case. Thinking of this, he disguised himself and went deep into the people to make a private visit.

Zhang Tongzhan came to the village where Lan Dashun was located and found an old man. After gossiping for a few words, he cut to the point and asked the old man for advice. The old man said, "In my opinion, I should give the Mi family to my ex-husband Lan Dashun. If not, who would be willing to enlist in the army in the future to protect their family and country? Besides, Qiu Bin is young and handsome, and his family is rich and prosperous. What is the difficulty of giving up the Mi family and marrying another family? But Lan Dashun can't do it. His family is poor, and it is not easy to find a daughter-in-law. If the government does not give him the Mi family, it will be difficult for him. I am afraid that he will not be able to find a daughter-in-law in this life, and he will be a bachelor for the rest of his life." After listening, Zhang Tongzhan nodded, and then chatted with other people. In the micro-service private interview, most of the people sympathized with Lan Dashun and said that Mi should be cut off to him. At this time, Zhang Tongjian had a plan in his heart. After returning to the mansion, he thought for a while and finally came up with a better solution.

On this day, Zhang Tongzhuan was promoted to the court to inquire about the case. The plaintiff, the defendant, and the Mi family all went to the government office to hear the judgment. When the people heard about the matter, they all came to watch, wanting to see how Zhang Tongzhuan decided the case. At this time, Zhang Tongzhuan ordered the yamen to bring three futons, which were placed in the front, middle, and back to the hall. Then Qiu Bin knelt on the futon in front of him, Mi family knelt on the futon in the middle, and Lan Dashun knelt on the futon behind him, and began to inquire about the case. He first asked the plaintiff and the defendant to talk about each other, and then said: "You two each have their own reasons, so I am in a dilemma and it is difficult to make a decision. As the saying goes, a twisted melon is not sweet. Why don't you let the Mi family speak and respect her wishes? I will give the Mi family to whoever she is willing to follow. Do you have any opinions? "Seeing that the judgment was reasonable, the plaintiff and the defendant agreed gladly. Zhang Tongjian asked the Mi family:" Mi family, a folk girl, are you willing to follow the husband in front of you or the husband behind you? "Mi family thought about it and felt that the Lan family was not as rich as the Qiu family, and went to the Lan family to be poor and enjoy happiness in the Qiu family. Besides, Lan Dashun was rough and mediocre, not as handsome as Qiu Bin, and he was too warm with Qiu Bin during this period of time, and he had a relationship. She looked at Qiu Bin, who was kneeling in front of her, and said," My lord, the folk girl is willing to follow the husband in front of you. " Zhang Tongjian immediately pronounced the judgment: "Well, the plaintiff and the defendant, listen to this official's judgment: Since Mi is willing to follow the husband in front of her, then I will cut off Mi to the husband in front of her, Lan Dashun, and hereby decide that the case is over." When Mi heard this, she secretly complained and wanted to argue, but when she thought about it carefully, she felt that the sentence was not bad. Isn't the husband in front of her exactly Lan Dashun? Thinking of this, she complained why she didn't say she was willing to follow the husband behind her. But then she thought about it, wasn't it Lan Dashun who knelt on the futon behind her? If I said I was willing to follow the husband behind, the judgment would definitely say, then you should follow Lan Dashun who was kneeling behind you. That's not wrong. It seems that no matter how he answers, Zhang Tongjian will award himself to Lan Dashun. It can be seen that the sentencing has taken a lot of effort. Now, he can only live with Lan Dashun obediently for the rest of his life.

Since then, the case of Zhang Tong's judicial judgment and wife dispute has been praised by most of the people, and Zhang Tong's judgment has been boasted everywhere. It not only supports Lan Dashun, a soldier who killed the enemy for the country, but also leaves Qiu Bin speechless. Taking into account the national interests and conforming to the public opinion, it is really God's judgment to let all three parties submit to the judgment. After learning this news, the large and small officials in the Linjiang Mansion area also admire Zhang Shuzheng's ability and wisdom, and believe that this case is fair and reasonable, and Zhang Tong's judgment is even more respected and supported by local officials and the people.