Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 642: Contradictions intensify

Judging from Zhao Xu’s final statement, it is obvious that the reformers have the upper hand in this debate, otherwise, Zhao Xu would not have agreed to Lu Huiqing’s request to popularize the young crop law, the immunity law and the equalization method throughout the country .

For the reformists, this is really a surprise. It was a blessing in disguise. Originally, after the results came out, they were very pessimistic. Everyone thought that being able to defend was winning, but they never thought that they could turn defeat into victory.

Everyone came out of the main hall with happy faces, talking and laughing happily, showing the image of a winner.

On the other hand, the conservatives came out angrily, mumbling and cursing in their mouths, such a big victory could be snatched by the opponent, this is simply unacceptable!

They even think that the meaning of the public security law should be adjusted. It cannot be said that the public security law is just a judicial reform, but it should be said that the public security law is a national systemic reform, including finance. Otherwise, the financial growth will be nothing. Not to the head of the Public Prosecution Law!

In the end, the administrative order cannot come from the imperial court, or the procuratorate, it must come from the administrative bureau.

There is no way to win!

“Wang Jiefu, Wang Jiefu, I didn’t expect you to be such a despicable villain. You can’t compare with your dignifiedness. It’s really shameless to use such indecent tricks.”

After all the colleagues left, Sima Guang grabbed Wang Anshi’s sleeve and cursed through gritted teeth.

As everyone knows, the angrier he is, the more excited Wang Anshi is. By yourself?”

Sima Guang stared angrily at once: “At the beginning, you had to compare, but now the finance of Hezhong Prefecture is far better than that of Jingdong East Road. This is enough to prove that the public security law is better than your new policy. Not only do you not admit it, You are so greedy, you really don’t even want your face.”

Wang Anshi nodded and said: “I don’t deny it, this is indeed what I want to compare, but I am comparing the New Deal and the Public Prosecution Law, not the Hezhong Mansion and Jingdong East Road. The success of the Hezhong Mansion, the new law is the greatest contribution , and your public security law, although you have made achievements, but also cost a lot of money, it can be said that the merits and demerits are offset, not worth mentioning.

You, don’t listen to those rumors outside. After all, these accounts are not deceiving. Your public security law spends hundreds of thousands of guan, but I will be responsible for all of it. If your public security law is not good enough, then I will I want to trouble you. “

“Bah!”

Sima Guang directly slapped Wang Anshi physically, “You, Wang Jiefu, know the truth very well. You are simply talking nonsense with your eyes open. You have no shame.”

Wang Anshi’s IQ, Sima Guang knows better than anyone else. Although Sima Guang has been opposing Wang Anshi and counterattacking against Wang Anshi for the rest of his life, he has never questioned Wang Anshi’s wisdom and talent.

Hezhong government’s financial success is obviously due to the public security law. The new law is completely based on the public security law. If you say it the other way around, it is really confusing black and white.

Wang Anshi touched his face, and then, “Bah!”

Reposted first, and then said: “Don’t you public prosecutors like to go to court? Lawsuits are about evidence, and the accounts are clearly written. It is clear that the financial growth is all because of the policies formulated by the Transshipment Department. , but you are turning black and white here, who is shameless.

Also, the success of Qingmiao Law in East Jingdong Road and Junshu Law in Southeast Sixth Road have proved that the New Deal can still be successful without the Public Procuratorate, but your Public Procuratorate has never proved that, without Can the New Deal succeed? “

Sima Guang, who wiped the spittle off his face, was filled with anger, but he couldn’t refute it. Indeed, the public security law has not proved himself alone, so he looked at Wang Anshi coldly, “Okay, okay, let’s wait and see .”

Wang Anshi raised his finger directly to the door, “Then let’s go.”

After that, the two of them walked towards the door at the same time, unfortunately, their shoulders bumped into each other, they immediately stared at each other, and then squeezed each other and walked towards the door, both of them gritted their teeth.

Since we can’t tell the winner in a literary fight, we can only continue with a martial fight.

Lan Yuanzhen, who just came from the side of the main hall, saw Wang Anshi and Sima Guang squeezed back and forth in front of the huge hall gate, refusing to give in, and couldn’t help laughing, “Oh! This door can allow three or four people to enter and exit at the same time, without priority.”

The two of them were stunned at the same time, their faces were very embarrassed, Sima Guang snorted angrily, and walked away.

Wang Anshi chuckled, pointed at the gate of the palace, and said to Lan Yuanzhen: “You don’t know something, this gate is big, but some people’s minds are too small to allow two people to pass each other.”

Lan Yuanzhen just laughed and didn’t answer these words.

Wang Anshi cupped his hands again and said, “Farewell!”

“Scholar Wang walks slowly.”

Lan Yuanzhen clapped his hands back and saluted, then squinted at Wang Anshi who was going down the steps, “This is a living enemy!”

A feeling of frustration permeated the Court of Justice. This obvious victory was suddenly turned into a burden by the other party, which is really outrageous.

“I knew that this matter was not that simple. Yuan Houzhi was recommended by Wang Jiefu. Wang Jiefu should have known the financial situation of Hezhong Mansion a long time ago. There is such a big difference. It is impossible for him to remain so calm. He still has to compare with us, he must have had a countermeasure long ago, but he never thought that he would actually take advantage of the past and draw on the bottom line.”

Wen Yanbo, who had seen the big world, was not discouraged, but sighed with regret.

Before the meeting started, he faintly felt something was wrong, because during this period, Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing were very calm, but they should have known the situation in the two places long ago.

Grand Lu stroked his beard and said: “Actually, what Wang Jiefu said is not completely unreasonable. Based on the situation of Hezhong Prefecture in the past two years, it is true that the public security law effectively prevented the disadvantages of the New Deal, thus forcing the Transshipment Department to adjust its strategy. However, it is also because of the proper adjustment of the transshipment department that it is so successful. The two are indispensable, and I think the credit should be half and half. If the two cooperate, maybe they can get twice the result with half the effort.”

They didn’t know that Zhang Fei was cooperating with Yuan Jiang.

The silent Fu Bi suddenly opened his eyes and said, “No! The two cannot be compared.”

Lu Gong looked at Fu Bi, “Where did Fu Bi say that?”

Fu Bi said: “Although what you said is reasonable, the roads to success of the two are completely different. The success of the New Deal depends on Yuan Houzhi’s personal ability, while the success of the Public Security Bureau lies in this Incomparably subtle rules.

Think about it, if it were Wang Jiefu and Lu Huiqing, would he be willing to be forced to adjust the New Deal? If they were all willing, they wouldn’t be in trouble like they are today.

The success of the Public Prosecution Law will be beneficial to all ages, while the success of the New Deal is only temporary. “

Lu Gongzhu and Wen Yanbo both looked at Fu Bi in surprise.

Since the failure to compete with Han Qi last time, Fu Bi has always been in-depth and simple, very low-key, and he has left seven points in his speech, trying not to get involved in the disputes between the DPRK and China, but today’s statement is extremely strong.

Wen and Lu couldn’t help thinking, could it be that the public security law made Fu Bi regain his fighting spirit.

On the contrary, Sima’s face was as smooth as water, he just glanced at Fu Bi slightly, and asked: “Then according to Fu Gong, how should we deal with it?”

Fu Bi said: “Wang Jiefu has a good saying. We only emphasized that the New Deal cannot be separated from the Public Prosecution Law, but we have never thought about whether the Public Prosecution Law can be separated from the New Deal. This is really unconvincing.

And what we have to do now is to build the public security law in Qingzhou. I firmly believe that the public security law can still promote financial growth and make the people live a better life. At the same time, I still believe that the young crop law without the supervision of the public security bureau will inevitably fail.

At the moment, as long as we win the battle of Qingzhou, we will be able to defeat the New Deal in one fell swoop. “

Wen Yanbo stroked his beard and said with a smile: “Fu Gong is really old, and I am amazed.”

Fu Bi glanced at him: “I just can’t see that Wang Jiefu is relying on his wits to turn black and white here, which makes Kuan Fu laugh.”

“How dare you! How dare you!”

Wen Yanbo hurriedly bowed his hands. Although he and Fu Bi belonged to the same generation, only two years apart, in the officialdom, he was a junior. He respected Fu Bi very much, and said: “Since we can’t appoint Zhang Three, I wonder who should be sent to Qingzhou this time?”

Sima Guang frowned and said: “Last time, Su Shi and Fan Chunren were sent to Yangzhou and Dengzhou, but the result was that they were idle. Like Hezhong Prefecture, it is indispensable to establish a public security law in Qingzhou at the same time.”

Wen Yanbo said: “Chunren is well versed in the public prosecutor’s law. Instead of letting him idle in Dengzhou, it is better to let him go to Qingzhou to serve as the chief prosecutor.”

Sima Guang nodded: “Fan Chunren is indeed a suitable candidate.”

Wen Yanbo said: “As for the position of chief judge, I think Qian Andao is more suitable. He once went to court with Chunren and Zhang San, and later served as the chief judge in Xiangfu County. His understanding of the public security law is Even better than Fan Chunren, with an upright character, honesty and integrity, he is the most suitable candidate.”

Sima Guang frowned and said, “But Qian Andao has a close relationship with Fan Chunren, and the imperial court and the public prosecutor’s law are supposed to check and balance each other. It seems that this arrangement is inappropriate?”

This stubborn donkey likes to ask for trouble. Wen Yanbo was annoyed and said with a smile: “If you want to avoid this, Junshi, then you can only go to the Department of Regulations of the Second Government to recruit people.”

Sima Guang couldn’t help but smile embarrassingly.

In fact, when the exemption tax was implemented in the capital, the Public Prosecution Law was popularized in Kaifeng Prefecture, but most of them were court officials and Dali Temple judges who served as chief judges and chief prosecutors, just like Qian Wei and others.

Of course Sima Guang would not send these people to Hezhong Mansion. First of all, they had to strengthen the capital’s public security system, and let the emperor see the public security system with his own eyes.

Secondly, these people are all in their 40s or 50s, but the Hezhong Mansion must have Zhang Fei as the core, so they may not listen to Zhang Fei. In this regard, Sima Guang thought very carefully. To send some young officials, such as Su Zhe and the others, must be sent.

Of course, it didn’t work out, but even now, no one was sent there.

Wen Yanbo said again: “Besides, you don’t know that the two of them have a clear distinction between public and private. Just wait and see, the two of them will definitely fight in court.”

Sima Guang nodded: “What Wen Gong said is very true, I am really worrying too much.”

Lu Gong wrote and asked: “Then who should be sent to the post of superintendent?”

Wen Yanbo stroked his beard and said, “Send a civil servant or a military officer?”

Fu Bi hehe said: “We don’t have to worry about this, just let the officials choose people to go.”

Several people immediately reacted and nodded.

Listen to this name, Royal Police, the emperor must personally appoint the candidate, otherwise, the name is not correct, and the words are not right!

Besides, the police station was able to expand unscrupulously, recruiting tens of thousands of people at once, because this armed force was always in the hands of the emperor, not in the hands of the imperial court or the procuratorate.

Conservatives think that they have suffered a big loss, and the reformers who are excited also feel that they have fallen short. Although they turned defeat into victory, they failed to kill the public security law, which is really regrettable.

This is still somewhat different from their expected decisive battle in Tokyo Bianliang.

The point is, what the Public Procuratorate has done in Hezhong Mansion has terrified many dignitaries. They now think that the Public Procuratorate must be eliminated.

The Department of Regulations of the Second Government was established.

Wang Anshi also immediately held a meeting with the backbone to discuss how to deal with this new competition.

“Scholar Wang, the other party obviously wants to put Xinzheng to death, and the officials think that they should treat him in the same way.”

The censor Deng Wan said to Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi asked: “How to treat a person with his own way?”

Deng Wan said: “Follow the old system, send the censor, and punish the prison secretary.”

Many people sitting here nodded and expressed their support.

“Deng Yushi’s words are reasonable. At present, the public security law has exhausted its financial resources and has achieved mediocre results. If half of the financial support is given to the prison department, it can win the public security law.”

Even though the two sides fought inexorably before, it seemed that it was just a competition of fists and feet, which could hurt people, but it was difficult to kill them. Just like this competition, at most it can only prove that the public prosecution law is not as good as the new law, but it cannot prove that the public security law is useless .

To get rid of the Public Prosecution Law, it must be proved that the Public Prosecution Law is of little use and its disadvantages outweigh its advantages. However, if they are asked to think of another system to replace the Public Procurement Law, they can’t think of one. They can only prove that the old Public Prosecution Law prevails.

In addition, they are very good at the prison department. They are confident that they can do things better.

Many of them also believe that the old system is not as good as the Public Prosecution Law, but only because of the corruption of officials. From time to time, as long as we work hard, we can still beat the Public Procuracy Law.

Wang Anshi frowned slightly, then looked at Lu Huiqing again, “Jifu, what do you think?”

Lu Huiqing pondered for a while, and said: “According to the letter from Xue Zhuanyun, there are many officials in the south of the Yangtze River who oppose the New Deal. The implementation of the Young Crop Law may encounter many obstacles. According to what Deng Yushi said , at least to get more people’s support for the new policy. In addition, it can also make the decree for the establishment of the second-government regulations department more accessible, which is beneficial to the new law.”

To revive the old system, this will give them the opportunity to deploy people, so that they can use this to increase the influence of the Department of Regulations of the Second Government in various places.

Wang Anshi seemed hesitant, “Let me think about this matter again.”

Deng Wan said: “Scholar Wang, this should be done constantly, instead of being disturbed by it, the matter has come to this point, if they still control the judiciary, it will only bring new laws and dangers. In Hezhong Mansion, the public prosecutor’s law is making things difficult for the new law everywhere. If it weren’t for the outstanding ability of Bachelor Yuan, I’m afraid the new law would have been destroyed by the public prosecutor’s law.”

The rest of the people are also fanning the flames, hoping that Wang Anshi can consolidate the power of the censor and prison secretary.

Wang Anshi frowned, “I know what you are worried about, but I also have to consider the attitude of the officials. How about this, I will go to the palace to face the saint another day, and I will discuss this with the officials.”

After the meeting, Lu Huiqing and Deng Wan came to their lounge.

“It seems that Xueshi Wang still trusts Zhang San very much. Even if we all support him, Xueshi Wang is still hesitant.” Deng Wan stroked his beard.

Lu Huiqing squinted her eyes and said: “Although the public prosecutor’s law is wonderful, this knife is in the hands of the enemy. Once Zhang San betrays, or if Zhang San is dismissed, the situation will be extremely bad for us. We cannot pin the New Deal on an Erbi.”

Speaking of this, he looked at Deng Wan, “You arranged for someone to mention this matter, and said that the public prosecutor’s law wasted money, but the income was very little. Slack in government affairs, the imperial court should give support to judicial officials in various places before confirming that the public security law is feasible.”

Deng Wan couldn’t help but his eyes lit up and said: “Jifu’s move is very clever!”

But immediately afterwards, he immediately said: “But if the other party takes advantage of the trend and demands that the Public Prosecution Law be implemented throughout the country, what should we do?”

Lu Huiqing laughed and said, “You can rest assured that Sima Niu will never do that.”

Under the secret operation of Lu Huiqing, soon the reformists took the lead in launching a new round of attacks on the conservatives, and reported to the emperor, saying that judicial officials from all over the country began to slack off their official duties because of the public prosecution. Instead, even if you work hard and don’t get a promotion, you might as well lie flat.

At the same time, it also attacks the shortcomings of the public security law, which is to increase financial expenditure. It is not yet known whether it is really feasible. Therefore, the imperial court is required to give local judicial support and encourage them to continue to make progress.

This immediately won the support of the majority of officials. They all said that the public security law is not as good as the old system, and they can do a better job if they want to give such a large financial support to the Department of Prisons and Prisons.

It’s not that they are talking nonsense with their eyes open, it is indeed a real need, because the public security law is too slow to popularize, and at the same time it is to completely replace the old judicial system, which will inevitably make local judicial officials lie down. There is no work there, which is definitely not possible. You must know that the judicial system was very important in the Song Dynasty.

Wen Yanbo saw that the other party was murderous, so he quickly persuaded Sima Guang, and took the opportunity to propose that the public prosecution law be popularized throughout the country.

But Sima Guang firmly disagrees, because he believes that with their current strength, it is impossible to do it. If they spread rashly, they will only gain more than they gain, and harm the public security system.

Even Zhao Xu asked Sima Guang himself, and what they said made sense, but I leave the judiciary to you, so you can see what to do.

As a result, Sima Guang said that the foundation of the public security law is still shallow and cannot be fully popularized.

When he said this, Zhao Xu could only make a decision, ordering local judicial support, and handing over this important task to Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi entrusted this task to Zeng Gong, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture.

And this decision will give the Department of Regulations and Regulations of the Second Government more power to make personnel decisions, and at the same time allow the local judiciary to provide great support for the new law.

This almost stunned the conservative officials. This was an easy victory, but he became standing on the edge of a cliff, precarious.

Moreover, the other party is really going to kill them this time, that is, borrowing the old system to counterattack the public prosecutor’s law.

But they have nothing to do, there is nothing they can do, Lu Huiqing’s move is really cruel, they are telling the truth, and they can’t refute it.

They can only hope for a big victory in Qingzhou, and the exposure of the disadvantages of the young crop law on Jingdong East Road, which will cause public resentment.

The two sides have started a new round of game, but it has gone from the previous point to the end, and now they have weapons, intending to kill each other.

Compared to the flashes of swords and swords in Bianliang, Tokyo, the Hezhong Mansion at this time is really peaceful and prosperous.

However, I have seen that major restaurants and teahouses are hanging up the word “wine” or “tea”. The recruiters are all guaranteed by the official, which is a legal business.

On the other hand, Zhang Fei arranged Ye Zuqia to Hedong County to preside over the overall situation. Now, 99% of the lawsuits in the county are sent to Hedong County for trial by Ye Zuqia.

The imperial court of Hezhong Mansion basically does not accept these ordinary civil and criminal lawsuits, and focuses more on judicial interpretation and improvement of regulations.

The most difficult thing at present is the matter of the rural law, which is not a trivial matter.

After the last round of discussions, the rural forces began to split. Many people disagreed with the idea of ​​equal treatment, but quite a few people supported it.

This kind of split was expected by Zhang Fei. He just wanted to disintegrate some rural forces so that the public security law could enter the countryside.

Today, Fan Zhen brought Lu Xiaosheng to the imperial court to discuss the matter with Zhang Fei.

“Lantian Township Agreement?”

Zhang Fei was slightly surprised: “Isn’t Lantian County under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Mansion?”

Fan Zhendao: “That’s right, but this township treaty was created by the Lu brothers in Lantian County, so we named it Lantian Township Treaty.”

“Brother Lu?” Zhang Fei frowned slightly.

Lu Xiaosheng said: “The main writer is named Lu Dajun, a gentry from Lantian County.”

“Lu Dajun?”

Zhang Fei frowned slightly, and thought to himself, could it be that Lu’s village appointment?

He is aware of this “Lv’s Township Covenant”. It was created by the Lu Dajun brothers. It is different from the previous patriarchal clan system, and it is also the first written law drafted by the common people in history.

It’s a pity that the Northern Song Dynasty died soon. It was just a flash in the pan, but it laid a solid foundation for the rural management system of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. mandatory.

Fan Zhen asked: “Mr. Zhang knows this person?”

“No, I don’t know.”

Zhang Fei shook his head and turned to the first page, but there were four sentences written on it——”virtues and deeds are advised, faults are regulated, etiquette and customs are intertwined, and adversity is sympathetic.”

If so, it seems that this is the Lu family’s township agreement. Turning back, he couldn’t help but read one of the lines, “About one or two people, and everyone pushes the upright one to do it.”

This sentence is still fresh in his memory.

Lu Xiaosheng thought that Zhang Fei didn’t know what he meant, so he explained: “It was Lizheng who was in charge of the village before, but now we meet by appointment, so it’s called Yuezheng. As well as the question raised by Judge Zhang, that is, since the people have the obligation to perform, they should have the corresponding rights, so that they can be held accountable.

At the same time, this township covenant is also in compliance with President Zhang’s contract principles, and those who come will not be rejected, and those who go will not be pursued, ensuring that everyone can come and stay freely, and then one or two people who enter the covenant will choose one or two people to become Yue Zheng manages the village. If there is anything, the government can ask Yue Zheng. “

“As it should be, as it should be.”

Zhang Fei nodded. In fact, he knew it, because he studied it when he was studying, and couldn’t wait to turn it back. He couldn’t help frowning. Why is there no relevant regulation of the Baojia Law?

It turns out that the Lu brothers created the Lu’s Township Covenant, with the purpose of responding to Wang Anshi’s intention to use the Baojia Law to control the village.

That’s right, the Baojia law hasn’t come out yet, so Lu Dajun can’t predict the future, so he won’t write these contents. In other words, this is a township agreement formulated for the public security law.

Zhang Fei frowned secretly, and read it carefully later. As expected, this township treaty is different from the Lu family’s township treaty in history. Although it is still based on ethics, it emphasizes mutual assistance in economics and education. aspect.

It is still in line with Zhang Fei’s proposition, which is to formulate village rules around Yicang.

In general, it can be understood as unity to get rich.

After closing the township agreement, Zhang Fei asked again: “So, do you all respect this township agreement?”

Lu Xiaosheng said with a smile: “Those who are willing to join, and those who are unwilling are not forced. At present, I don’t know how many people support it. Lao Zhuo and Brother Fan are here today, just want to discuss with Chief Judge Zhang first. If the imperial court has no objection, we Make an agreement on your own to see how many people are willing to join, and then come here for the record.”

Zhang Fei pondered for a while, then suddenly opened the township agreement and looked at it for a while, “I don’t have much opinion on the regulations, but there are still some punishment issues involved.”

Lu Xiaosheng immediately said: “Even if it is based on the principle of the contract, the income and compensation must be stated. If there is no punishment, who will follow the agreement? Isn’t this a matter of course?”

Zhang Fei nodded and said: “I am not opposed to the punishment in the township agreement, but I hope that the person who implements the agreement must pass the training of the Royal Police and must strictly follow the police manual. The two old gentlemen should It is clear that a lot of favoritism and perversion of the law are caused by problems in the implementation process, and this township agreement only emphasizes reason and etiquette, but does not clearly implement the norms.

Suppose I agree to the township agreement, but the township agreement tacitly allows the executive officers to beat the villagers at will. According to our agreement, the imperial court should not take care of it, but judging from the facts, this is obviously wrong. “

Fan Zhen and Lu Xiaosheng looked at each other.

Zhang Fei added: “Of course, you can also write an implementation manual yourself and submit it for filing. This is all possible. I just ask that this point must be clarified.”

“President Zhang is right, but we have to go back and discuss this matter.”

“Of course.”