Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 442: Tax war (16)

As for why Zhang Fei wanted to defend Zhao Wenzheng, there can be one sentence to explain why Zhang Fei has given too much.

One defense, 20,000 rounds!

Even if you lose, you have to pay 10,000 guan.

This is even more delicious than loan sharks!

Why can Li Guozhong and the others be busy for these powerful people, but Zhang Fei can't?

Don't pick up money on the ground?

The public can understand why Zhang Fei wants to accept this lawsuit.

But almost no one in the DPRK thinks this way. In their eyes, it is a change in the situation. In the eyes of all officials, this is someone's instigation.

And this man is the emperor.

Wang Anshi also thinks so, but the difference is that others think that the emperor sent Zhang Fei to protect the clan, while Wang Anshi thinks that the emperor thinks that the pit is not big enough and needs to dig more.

This is not to say that Wang Anshi's wisdom in this area is also very outstanding. The concept, even if he understands it clearly, he has to do the same, he has no choice.

But it is not enough to say that in this respect, he is stronger than Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang and others.

It's just because Zhao Xu talked about the clan issue with Wang Anshi before, and he wanted to reform it. He knew that the emperor would never add some obstacles to the reform for the sake of the clan. This is completely impossible, so there must be something in it questionable.

Based on this, it is easy to figure out why.

But like his old opponent Sima Guang, he didn't think of this at all. It's normal for the emperor to protect the emperor's relatives.

Unlike Wang Anshi, who was calm and composed, Sima Guang went directly to Zhang Fei.

In his opinion, this is simply outrageous.

They tried their best to oppose you, but in the end, you jumped directly.

You must know that this case is not only about the new law, but also about his public security law.

"Are you short of this money?"

When Sima Guang saw Zhang Fei, he was like a bastard, directly hitting Zhang Fei's face.

He still has some demands on Zhang Fei, you can make money, but this kind of money must never be earned, this is a bit like Xu Zhiqian.

Zhang Fei hurriedly took a step back, "Scholar Sima, this is really a lot of money, I... I am also very short."

Sima Guang said: "That is to say, if someone kills and sets fire, please go and defend him, as long as you give more, you will agree."

"Of course."

Zhang Fei nodded.

Sima Guang frowned: "What did you say?"

Without waiting for Zhang Fei to answer, he stomped his feet fiercely, "You are such a muddy lake! The reputation you have managed to accumulate with the help of the legal system has a bright future. All of this was ruined at once, so short-sighted..."

As he spoke, he didn't think Zhang Fei was a short-sighted person, so his expression changed, and he asked, "Did someone force you to do this?"

Zhang Fei hurriedly shook his head and said, "No."

"I don't believe it!"

"Uh...."

Facing Sima Luyu, Zhang Fei also had a headache, stretched out his hand and said, "Scholar Sima, please sit down. Let me explain to you."

Sima Guang believed that this was arranged by the emperor, and Zhang Fei had no choice but to take a look at him, and then sat down.

Zhang Fei also sat down, and said: "The main reason I took this lawsuit is because the other party can afford the price. The spirit of the law.”

Sima Guang made everyone dumbfounded. Do you dare to believe that I violated the spirit of the law? Immediately, he blew his beard and stared, and pointed at Zhang Fei: "You...you just talk about it, what's wrong with the old man?"

Zhang Fei said: "Because Bachelor Sima, you didn't treat this matter fairly, and you are biased, and the true meaning of the law is not to pursue fairness and justice?"

"The old man is prejudiced?"

"Of course."

Zhang Fei nodded: "So far, the procuratorate has only prosecuted, and the imperial court has not issued a verdict, so Governor Zhao may be wronged, or even Governor Zhao is a loyal minister.

However, according to what Bachelor Sima said just now, it is obvious that Governor Zhao has been regarded as a guilty person. Isn't this prejudice? If Bachelor Sima came to try, I am afraid that there is no need for a trial, and he can be sentenced directly. "

Sima Guang was slightly embarrassed, and coughed: "The procuratorate has solid evidence...!"

Zhang Fei immediately said: "Since this is the case, why is Bachelor Sima worried?"

Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, and snorted, "I'm worried that you will resort to the trick of turning black and white again to exonerate Governor Zhao. Back then, the evidence for Ayun's case was conclusive, but you were the one who exonerated her." .”

It seems that this hurdle is really difficult to pass. Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima's words are wrong. I'm just defending. The final verdict is for Bachelor Sima. If it's unfair, it's also unfair for Bachelor Sima. In the end, I don't have the right to judge. What I say, the presiding judge doesn't have to say." Listen, if the presiding judge is fair and accepts my defense, how can this not be fair."

Sima Guang was not convinced about Ayun, but he was already willing to admit defeat, waved his hand and said, "I didn't come here today to talk to you about this..."

"No."

Zhang Fei suddenly became more serious, "Let's clarify this matter first."

Sima Guang said: "Ah Yun, how did you win, don't you know? You used filial piety to coerce the old man, but Ayun definitely wanted to kill Wei Ada, here is just you and me You two, you don't have to lie."

Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "I'm not talking about this result, but that I defended Ayun at that time, was there anything wrong?"

Sima Guang frowned.

Zhang Fei said again: "If I am an ear pen and cannot defend a suspect, then what is the point of the entire public security law? What does the judge say? What does the procuratorate mean? Of course, my father-in-law is stern and impartial Obviously, it is impossible for him to wrong someone, but if Wang Hong, Wang Wenshan and others are sitting on it, will Bachelor Sima still trust the prosecution of the procuratorate?

Sima Guang remained silent.

Zhang Fei waited for a while, then continued: "If Bachelor Sima doesn't trust him, it means that Bachelor Sima only agrees with the individual, not the judiciary.

However, facts have proved that it is impossible for Bachelor Sima to make every official's moral character very high, so the public prosecutor's law is needed to stop or reduce unjust, false and wrong cases.

The concept of the law of the rule of law is to defend the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. Righteousness is only related to rights and interests, and has nothing to do with people. Whether it is a good person or a bad person, his legitimate rights and interests must be protected. "

Sima Guang is ashamed of his accomplishments in law studies, and everyone is convinced of this, Zhang Fei has established a school, if you can't do it, then don't compete with him. He said directly: "The old man is not the chief judge, why can't he judge subjectively, why can't he be biased? And the duty of the old man is to make the best use of his talents. Of course I see people coming. I am determined to judge this immoral person." No need."

Hurry up! Anxious! This old man is in a hurry! Zhang Fei said embarrassingly, "I mean, I'm not wrong either."

Sima Guang chuckled: "You said this to me, not to yourself. I'm afraid you know better than I do whether Governor Zhao is guilty or not. You're looking at the law." , I am a human observer, so should I ask clearly?"

Fuck! The old man got around it. I have to explain this clearly, but I can't make him aware of the official's intentions. Zhang Fei thought for a while, and said: "It is because I know very well that I accepted this lawsuit."

Sima Guang asked: "Why? Have you ever considered that this will destroy the people's trust in the public security system and the tax exemption, which is very detrimental to the country and the people."

Zhang Fei said: "First of all, I don't think this will destroy the trust of the public prosecutor's law. On the contrary, it will make more people trust the public prosecutor's law. The law is the law, and it is the same for everyone, whether you are rich or poor."

Sima Guang's expression changed slightly.

He knew that Zhang Fei was not referring to ordinary people, but dignitaries.

The public security law can't create a feeling for the powerful to kill the rich and help the poor. After all, the power is in their hands.

I heard Zhang Fei continue to say: "Secondly, although I helped Ayun win the lawsuit, the court also revised many laws and regulations, which made our court laws more perfect, but to a certain extent, put an end to the law. If this kind of situation happens again, it will be more beneficial to the country and the people. Only when we stumble will we learn a lesson.

Finally, why the official fields are constantly being invaded by people, and why the private salt is constantly flooding, the key is that the court did not face up to this problem, I think this is a good opportunity. "

Sima Guang calmed down a little, and asked again: "What about the exemption tax?"

Zhang Fei said: "Governor Zhao spent 20,000 yuan to invite me, which has nothing to do with tax exemption."

Sima Guang asked again: "Then you are sure of victory?"

Zhang Fei shook his head, "To be honest with Bachelor Sima, I really don't have one. Otherwise, I wouldn't just ask for such a small amount of money, but... this lawsuit must be fought."

......

Procuratorate.

"If he and Zhang San can win this lawsuit, then I, Chen Bing, will resign immediately and return to my hometown."

But I saw a young prosecutor with a strong voice.

"I also resigned and went home. In my opinion, that Zhang Sandu must have taken advantage of Governor Zhao's emergency to go to the doctor in order to make a fortune. I heard that even if he loses, he can still earn 10,000 yuan."

"Don't speak wild words."

But Xu Zun came in.

A group of prosecutors immediately stood up and saluted.

Xu Zun came to his seat and sat down, "Zhang San is my son-in-law. I know him very well. If he is not sure, he will never accept this lawsuit."

He also thought of it. It is very likely that Zhang Fei had premeditated this. Before that, Zhang Fei half-jokingly said that he would fight him a few tricks.

Chen Bing, who just made the oath, asked in a low voice: "Mr. Xu, since Zhang San is your son-in-law, why does he still want to..."

Xu Zundao: "Although he is my son-in-law, the firm is his business. It is not illegal for him to accept this lawsuit. I have no right to interfere."

Speaking of this, he sighed, "Just to avoid suspicion, I can no longer participate in this case. From today onwards, I will hand over the full authority to Su's prosecution."

"The next officer obeys."

Su Zhe bowed his hands and said again: "But the evidence for this case is convincing, he...he has no possibility of winning at all, unless...!"

Xu Zun knew what he wanted to say, and said: "We have just received the decree from above. The officials have adopted the suggestion of Sima and the others. The trial will be handed over to Kaifeng Prefecture, and Zeng Zhifu will be the presiding judge. In my opinion Knowing from Zeng Zhifu's understanding, it is absolutely impossible for him to bend the law for personal gain."

Su Zhe breathed a sigh of relief. The imperial court had not held a court session before, which made him suspicious. He was afraid that Lu Jiawen would favor Zhang Fei in court.

Chen Bing said again: "If this is the case, Zhang San cannot have a chance."

"Don't think so."

Xu Zundao: "People who thought this way in the past have all lost to him."

Su Zhe asked: "Based on Xu's understanding of him, how did he fight this lawsuit."

Although Xu Zun and Zhang Fei are Weng-in-law, the people in the procuratorate are still convinced of Xu Zun. No one would think that Xu Zun would engage in malpractice for personal gain.

Xu Zun thought for a while, and said: "I have seen how he prepared it with my own eyes. I think he may attack the lack of official land and salt administration. As we all know, whether it is occupying official land or selling private salt, this It is not very unusual, it can be seen that there are problems with these laws, and he may start from this aspect."

Qi Ji said: "Even if there are problems, we rely on the express regulations. It is illegal to sell private salt, and it is illegal to occupy official land. No matter what problems exist, what Governor Zhao does is illegal. Unless, He came to exonerate Governor Zhao on the grounds that the law does not blame the public."

"The law does not blame the public?"

Xu Zun shook his head, "I dare not say there is no such possibility, but I don't think it is very likely."

Su Zhe nodded and said: "The imperial court has convicted Xu Yu, Qin Biao and others before. If this law does not blame the public, there is no way to talk about it. I also think it is unlikely. The key is such illegal acts. , and no one dared to do it openly, and they all did it secretly. If there is no tax department, it will be difficult for us to find out the evidence."

Qi Ji wondered: "Then why did he bring this lawsuit?"

Xu Zun shook his head and said: "I haven't thought of this yet, but you can't ignore the details of the regulations, as well as the bad governance of official land and salt, and at the same time, you must also take into account the overall situation, just like the law of the ancestors."

"The next officer will remember."

Su Zhe frowned. Although he lost the previous lawsuit, he didn't really care about it, but he didn't want to lose this lawsuit. , Now that Zhang Fei has taken over the lawsuit, it really put a lot of pressure on him!

......

However, the emperor suddenly adopted Sima Guang's suggestion and agreed to hand over the case to the Kaifeng government for trial.

Not only did this not quell the anger, but it made the anger even worse.

Why did you go there before? Now that Zhao Wenzheng has hired Zhang San, you immediately nodded.

You clearly want to protect the clan!

How shameless!

But the problem is that they have no reason to blame the emperor.

The emperor did not show favoritism on the surface. He did not use his power to influence the case.

After that, you said that you would hand over the Kaifeng Mansion, and I finally agreed!

Is it okay to promise later?

As for inviting Zhang Fei, Zhao Wenzheng has the right to do so.

According to the rules and procedures, this is also allowed.

The officials can only increase their support to the procuratorate and the Kaifeng government. Although the emperor clearly wants to protect the clan, don't be afraid. Not only that, we have to convict Zhao Wenzheng.

It can be seen that they were also panicked. After all, no one dared to question Zhang Fei's ability to fight the lawsuit.

Even the Xu family and the Qin family feel very regretful, we are so stupid, why didn't we think of asking Zhang Fei for help.

Since there are no more invitations, there can be no survivors on this ship. They must all die, otherwise, it would be too unfair.

The pressure immediately came to Kaifeng Mansion again.

"I knew it, I knew it, once that guy puts on the green robe, it will definitely be a bad thing. Here we go again! Here we go again!"

Li Kai was really mourning his concubine, shaking his head, as if possessed by a demon, talking non-stop.

Zeng Gong couldn't stand it any longer, and said, "Why are you panicking? With the current evidence from the procuratorate, he can't win this case."

"That's it, that's it." Li Kai suddenly danced excitedly.

Zeng Gong wondered: "What is this?"

"This is the worst."

Li Kaidao: "When Lu Xianggong was here, he was deeply troubled by it. We all thought it was impossible to win this lawsuit, but in the end, you had to judge him to win. There is really no more useless person in this world than this." thing."

Zeng Gong asked, "Why?"

Li Kai sighed: "I don't know how to explain it, so I just went to burn incense and pray for blessings. I hope that guy won't come to us, but I still haven't escaped this evil relationship!"

"Evil fate?"

The more you talk about it, the more mysterious it becomes. Zeng Gong has already heard about Mihu.

Li Kaisha said: "The prefect Zeng didn't know something. When that guy first arrived in Bianjing, he spent more time in our Kaifeng mansion than in his house...! "

Speaking of this, he suddenly looked at Zeng Gong, "So that's how it is! That's how it is!"

Zeng Gong felt hairy when he saw him, and asked again: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Li Kaidao: "Actually, the first few lawsuits should not have come to our Kaifeng mansion. It was Lu Xianggong who didn't believe in evil and had to go to trial. As a result, the trial would be endless until he left office.

Since you took office, Zhifu Zeng, he hasn't been here again, until Zhifu Zeng said he didn't believe it last time, and wanted to see his methods, and the results immediately worked. "

Zeng Gong was genuinely amused by Li Kai, and said angrily and funnyly: "Okay! Alright! Don't think about it here, it's the responsibility of our Kaifeng government to review the case. There is nothing surprising about him."

Li Kai sighed, "Whether the prefect Zeng believes it or not, anyway, the prefect Zeng will be able to understand why everyone in Kaifeng mansion hates that kid from top to bottom, even the sweepers."

Zeng Gong asked curiously again: "Why do sweepers hate him?"

Li Kaidao: "When he comes, he will definitely attract a large group of people to watch the trial. Can those who sweep the floor not hate him?"

"...!"

Zeng Gong chuckled, and said: "You said that, I really want to see and see. You hurry up and send people to the procuratorate and let them act faster. I can't wait."