At that time, Tianjin newspapers not only continued to report the incident of abandoned babies, but also paid attention to Shenbao, which was far away from Shanghai, and invested a lot of space.
What happened is very strange. 1936 One day in July, an old man in his seventies suddenly broke into the stable and claimed to be Ma Zhanshan's biological father Ma Rong. He came here to recognize his son.
According to the court records recorded in Shenbao, Ma Zhanshan's father has been dead for many years, and he himself died in front of his hospital bed. How did a father come out? However, the vest accepted Ma Rong's peace.
According to the impression of the court witness, Ma Rong was wearing a black robe. Although he is old, he is full of energy, eloquent, bright-eyed and lacks the sense of responsibility of farmers. He said in court: He was from Feng Run County, Hebei Province, and his eldest son, Ma Zhanshan, died in the 21st year of Guangxu. He was born like a tiger and has been separated for nearly forty years.
According to the court, Ma Zhanshan is indeed from Feng Run County, Hebei Province, but his family has moved to Guanjiu. He was born in Huaiqing County, Liaoning Province, and obviously has nothing to do with Ma Rong. Du Xunruo, Ma Zhanshan's secretary, also explained to him: "General Ma's father died in Northeast China for many years, and his grave is still there. He is by no means your lost child, but you are mistaken. "
For this person, Ma Zhanshan naturally refused, but Ma Rong decided. Although every persuasion failed, he insisted on coming to the stable to cry. He made a request in a roundabout way, saying that it took nearly 1000 to find Ma Zhanshan, and he couldn't just throw it away.
Ma Zhanshan is very alert. This man is of unknown origin. Giving him some money is a trivial matter. He is afraid of taking the opportunity to brag after taking the money, but he will make excuses for others. In order to avoid entanglement, simply ignore it.
However, things have not been solved. Soon, the Civil Division of the Procuratorate of Tianjin Court issued a summons to Ma Zhanshan. It turned out that Ma Rong sued Ma Zhanshan for "abandoning relatives and not adopting children". At the same time, the procuratorate also prosecuted for the crime of "giving up raising and respecting relatives".
This case is strange. The competition among lawyers in Tianjin has been fierce, but no one wants to ask about this case. Someone took advantage of this opportunity to blackmail others and offered to pay 2000 yuan first. Ma Zhanshan, down and out, short of money. It took a lot of effort to raise funds.
Due to Ma Zhanshan's failure to appear in court in time, his special status and influence, and the incitement of pro-Japanese forces, the media have disclosed, speculated and insinuated a lot. Ma Rong once again came to Mazhai and shouted loudly, causing uproar among passers-by and the media and boiling public opinion, which was often blamed on Ma Zhanshan morally.
Ma Zhanshan couldn't bear it, so he sent a secretary to Beiping to ask the famous barrister Ji Qingyi for help. Lawyer Ji immediately realized that this is not a simple civil lawsuit, nor is it a general criminal abandonment case. It may have a political background. So lawyer Ji resolutely went to Tianjin and volunteered to defend Ma Zhanshan.
Today, Ma Zhanshan is in a difficult situation. Not only the Japanese hate him, but also the authorities hate him. Lawyer Ji repeatedly asked Ma Zhanshan to tell the truth. Ma Zhanshan firmly denied having anything to do with Ma Rong. He thinks that someone is deliberately damaging his reputation. He said: "In Tianjin, I met one trouble after another. I advised the old man to cry again and again. It may be true that the old man lost his son. I felt sorry for him at first and sent him home without telling the police. But the old man didn't listen to anything, just watched me cry. I don't think it's that simple. The old man must have been used. He must have a background. I dare not go downstairs. What if he pulls out the bomb? Unexpectedly, he sued me again. " He also added a detail for Mr. Ji. Ma Rongchu was disheveled when he cried, but later he wore a robe and a China jacket. He also invited a lawyer to appear in court, and apparently someone secretly supported him.
According to the information provided by Ma Zhanshan, Ji Qingyi decided to attack instead of defend, and filed a counterclaim with the court on charges of "damaging reputation and insulting personality".
Above the hall, they were accused by two people. Ma Rong insisted that Ma Zhanshan was his own flesh and blood. Born on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month in the twentieth year of Guangxu. Because his family was poor at that time, he was brought up with menstruation and was sold by his uncle. Over the years, after many inquiries, many searches, crossing the iron shoes and exhausting my family property, I finally found my whereabouts.
Ma Rong tries to write an article every time he appears in court. She was heartbroken and burst into tears. All the audience were moved by it. For a time, the streets of Tianjin were full of stories. Ma Zhanshan, a famous anti-Japanese soldier, was accused of abandoning his relatives instead of raising them.
The plaintiff Ji Qingyi retorted that Ma Rong was unemployed, and his address and social relations were vague, so he was obviously a restless citizen. The circumstances of the son's disappearance are inconsistent, or he is separated or abducted. In addition, the defendant's description of the missing son is inconsistent with that of Ma Zhanshan. According to the introduction of the plaintiff's life published in Time magazine, Ma Zhanshan was born on October 24th, 21st year of Guangxu and published in 20th year of the Republic of China.
Lawyer Ji Qingyi also summoned a large number of witnesses, all of whom were Ma Zhanshan's subordinates or family and friends for many years. They testified that the plaintiff had a clear family background and a clear life experience, and many uncles and brothers were still alive. Ma Chun, the father of the plaintiff, died in 19 17 and was buried in Tanyao Village, Huaide County. Witness Zhang Dianyuan personally attended the funeral. The relationship between the defendant and the plaintiff is pure fabrication.
Therefore, Mr. Ji pointed out that after the defendant's confession and extortion were rejected as a matter of course, he went to the door many times to make trouble, discrediting the people's reputation and publishing it in Chinese and foreign newspapers and periodicals, causing damage to the plaintiff. Therefore, according to Article 309 and Article 3 10 of National Newsweek, a lawsuit was filed, requesting the court to punish the crime of insult according to law.
However, Ma Rong and his defense lawyers still insist that the plaintiff himself must appear in court for easy identification. This requirement makes Mr. Ji a little worried. He asked the court why Ma Rong insisted on letting Ma Zhanshan appear in court, because Ma Zhanshan's identity was special, and what was his purpose?
Ma Rong thought for a moment and said that there was a "horse nail" on the lost child's ear and asked the court to verify it on the spot. He rubbed his neck with his hand and made a gesture:
"If Ma Zhanshan doesn't have a' horse stake' in his ear, he is willing to pay with death."
This is a clue that Ma Rong has never mentioned before.
Lawyer Ji asked calmly: Which ear of the plaintiff is the "Mazazhuang" mentioned by the defendant?
Ma Rong doubted for a long time, and the answer was left ear.
The defendant's lawyer immediately added: "It may be surgical resection. The plaintiff must appear in court in person and the defendant will check with the forensic doctor in court. " The prosecutor granted the defendant's request.
Lawyer Ji is very embarrassed about this. He told the court that Ma Zhanshan was neither an ordinary citizen nor a privileged class, but a famous anti-Japanese general. Now in the political and military circles, he is unhappy, ambitious and insecure. Japanese agents are always staring at him and trying to kill him anywhere. On New Year's Eve the year before last, the spy organized an assassination team and plotted to kill his family. At present, the Japanese army's control over Tianjin cannot be underestimated. Tianjin is a metropolis where Chinese and foreign people live together. It is inconvenient for the plaintiff to appear in court, and it is not suitable for public inspection in court.
A week later, the president of Tianjin court, the clerk, the procurator-general, the forensic doctor of the municipal court and the surgical director of the municipal general hospital, accompanied by some newspaper reporters, came to Mazhai for inspection. They examined Ma Zhanshan's ears in detail and took photos for the record. The reporter also took photos. Because this case caused a sensation all over the country, people want to know whether the anti-Japanese general really abandoned his biological father.
During the trial, the presiding judge showed the defendant and his lawyer four enlarged photos of Ma Zhanshan's ear. Ma Rong's face suddenly changed color. The photos clearly show that Ma Zhanshan's ears have not been "tied" by horses, and there are no traces of surgery.
Ji Qingyi won a great victory in court, and the court immediately sentenced Ma Rong to six months' criminal detention for "insulting and damaging people's reputation".
However, Ma Rong and the lawyer did not reconcile. His lawyer thinks that his client has a reason to present evidence obviously against him. A minor operation like this can leave no trace because of age and success. A few years ago, Ma Zhanshan's childhood friends also recalled that Ma Zhanshan had a small sarcoma in his ear. In addition, Ma Rong was released immediately after being sentenced to detention. It is said that this is what Ma Zhanshan meant, and he didn't want to embarrass the old man who lost his son. Coupled with the story behind this case, it is a mystery whether Ma Rong wants to get his son back or whether someone is consciously planning to ruin Ma Zhanshan's reputation.