Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 763: A show of force
The best choice?
When Zhang Fei heard these four words, his heart was really full of energy.
After so many years of teaching professional governance, my feelings are in vain!
But if you think about it carefully, it seems to be reasonable.
Zhao Xu really didn’t have many choices.
After all, the ministers of the DPRK and China all have their own interests in this matter, and they must be biased in dealing with some issues.
Although everyone suggested arguing with reason, this was different from their plan.
The key point is that Zhao Xu cannot tell them that this is just a delaying tactic, because the underlying meaning of the delaying tactic is to fight against the Liao Kingdom.
This is really scary.
It is also inconsistent with the current public opinion environment.
No matter Han Qi, Fu Bi, Wang Anshi, or Sima Guang, they all disagreed with the Liao Kingdom.
Therefore, he is the perfect choice.
Zhang Fei could only agree.
However, it’s okay not to choose a professional to do it. The key is not to give this amateur time to prepare.
You must leave within one month at most.
Zhang Fei was also completely drunk.
“Send you?”
When Xu Zun heard the news, he was so shocked that his crotch almost fell off.
Zhang Fei nodded.
Xu Zun asked again: “Why is this?”
Because this is really outrageous!
“Uh.”
Zhang Fei said truthfully: “This is mainly because Master Sima and the others blame the new policy of Master Wang for this matter. There are some things that the officials can only tell me, so they can only send me.”
Xu Zun said anxiously: “But you don’t understand anything.”
The person who knows Zhang Fei best is Xu Zun. In diplomacy, this etiquette is very important. Zhang Fei can’t even make pleasantries, let alone the strict diplomatic etiquette.
The key point is that this is a mission to the Liao Kingdom, and Zhang Fei’s mouth will cause problems. No one can protect him then.
Zhang Fei explained: “I am only responsible for going to the border to talk to the other party. As for the return gift, oh, it means submitting the credentials, and the official will send another minister there.”
Diplomatic etiquette requires reciprocity. Since the other party sends a special envoy to the capital to meet the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty must also send a special envoy to the Liao Kingdom to meet the Emperor of the Liao Kingdom.
But that’s just etiquette, the real negotiation is at the border.
Xu Zun felt a little relieved, after all, he didn’t have to go to Liao Kingdom, and said: “But this is a matter of territory. If there is a slight mistake, you may become a sinner for the ages, and you have no experience.”
Xu Zhiqian on the side said: “What Dad said is wrong. Territorial disputes are like lawsuits and require more evidence. I think it is quite appropriate to send Zhang San.”
She is full of confidence in Zhang Fei and hopes that Zhang Fei can make great achievements in this way.
Because in her traditional thinking, this is what a man should do, and he should stand up in times of crisis.
“Shut up.”
Xu Zun glared at her.
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: “Although I also know that I have little experience, Zhi Qian’s words make some sense. In fact, this territory is very similar to some farm and house lawsuits. I’m not saying that I can’t handle it at all.”
Xu Zundao: “But the Liao Kingdom may not be able to reason with you.”
Zhang Fei shrugged and said helplessly: “If they are unreasonable, it will be the same no matter who they send.”
Xu Zun frowned and suddenly said to Xu Zhiqian: “Qian’er, please go back to the house first to see if the child is awake?”
“Huh?”
Xu Zhiqian was stunned. There were still three or four wet nurses at home, and with the careful Gao Wenyin, she didn’t need to worry about it at all. Seeing Xu Zun’s serious expression, she could only nod. Said: “Yes.”
Then, he came out of the hall.
Xu Zun waved to Zhang Fei again.
His little move made Zhang Fei panic, so he stepped forward and asked, “Father-in-law, what is going on?”
Xu Zundao: “Honestly, what did the officials tell you?”
Zhang Fei was stunned, because Xu Zun rarely asked about the conversations between him and the emperor. Of course, since Xu Zun asked, he answered truthfully without hiding anything.
Xu Zun stroked his beard and looked a little more relaxed.
Zhang Fei asked: “Why does my father-in-law ask this question?”
Xu Zun sighed: “This is the worst job in the world.”
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: “I don’t quite understand.”
Xu Zundao: “At the time of the Chanyuan Alliance, Emperor Zhenzong sent envoys to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom. They were secretly given instructions. Do you know why?”
“Take the blame?”
“Huh?”
“Oh.”
Zhang Fei said: “My father-in-law means that the officials will compromise through the envoys and then pass the responsibility to the envoys.”
“That’s right!”
Xu Zun nodded.
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: “My father-in-law, please rest assured. If the official family really wants to take this step, someone else will definitely do it, and I won’t be allowed to take the blame.”
Xu Zuncuo said in astonishment: “How do you know?”
Zhang Fei smiled and said: “Because there are many people in the court who can bear the responsibility for the crime, so the officials will not let me do such a thing.”
Xu Zun was right after thinking about it, and then he felt relieved and nodded with a smile: “But you must also remember that you must not make any compromises, otherwise, this matter will trouble you for the rest of your life. You are now If you offend so many people in the court, they will definitely accuse you and make it impossible for you to stay in the court.”
Zhang Fei nodded, “My father-in-law’s words will definitely be remembered by my son-in-law.”
After talking to Xu Zun, Zhang Fei went back to the house.
“What did daddy just say to you?”
As soon as he entered the door, he was pestered by Xu Zhiqian.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: “My father-in-law is just worried that I will become a sinner through the ages.”
Xu Zhiqian blinked and said slightly dissatisfied: “That dad is too contemptuous of others.”
Zhang Fei chuckled: “Madam still thinks highly of me.”
Xu Zhiqian said: “With your eloquence, they should be worried about the Khitans.”
Zhang Fei laughed and said, “Even if you continue to flatter me, I won’t take you there.”
Xu Zhiqian said: “Why?”
Zhang Fei said: “This is a diplomatic matter. I am not very solemn. If I want to take you with me, I won’t be scolded to death. Besides, I still need you to stay in the procuratorate and assist my father-in-law. Don’t let anyone have the opportunity.” Can be multiplied.”
Xu Zhiqian pursed her lower lip, “What you said makes sense, okay, then you have to be careful in everything.”
After Zhao Xu talked with Zhang Fei, he immediately announced in the court that he would appoint Zhang Fei to go to the border to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom on the Hedong border issues, and at the same time appoint Han Zhen, the prefect of Yingzhou, to carry his credentials to the capital of the Liao Kingdom.
This immediately caused great controversy.
Everyone agreed with sending Han Zhen, after all, it was just an errand job.
The key is to let Zhang Fei talk to the Liao people.
This.?
I never heard that Zhang Fei has this skill!
How can a layman be sent to such a big matter? The key point is that he is still so young and cannot be easily manipulated by the Liao people?
Whether it was Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, or Wen Yanbo, they all strongly opposed it.
However, what they did not expect was that except for them, almost all the ministers supported letting Zhang Fei go.
All kinds of compliments are endless.
Zhang Fei’s eloquence is rare in a century.
He also said that territorial disputes are legal issues, and Zhang Fei is the most suitable candidate.
Zhang San is a master of the generation. Since ancient times, which master has not been a master of diplomacy.
It’s time for the Liao people to have a taste of my Zhang Darer pen’s methods.
Even taking Fu Bi as an example, Fu Bi was not even forty years old when he first went to Liao as an envoy. Zhang Fei was twenty-seven years old, not even forty years old. There is a precedent for this. It’s the right thing for young people to go!
What the hell?
Sima Guang and the others were all stunned!
When did Zhang San become so popular in the court?
There were many supporters, and the key point was that Zhao Xu expressed his agreement with what they said and was very determined to let Zhang Fei go.
History Museum.
“Hey! It’s Mr. Wang, I’m sorry! I’m sorry!”
When a historian saw Wang Anshi coming in a hurry, he hurriedly saluted.
Wang Anshi looked anxious and said: “Is Prosecutor Zhang here?”
“Yes.”
Before he finished speaking, his eyes flashed and Wang Anshi had entered the room.
When I came indoors, I saw a group of officials sitting there desperately reading history books, but only one person was sleeping soundly there.
It’s not who Zhang Fei is.
“This stinky boy!”
Wang Anshi quietly came to Zhang Fei’s side. Seeing that he was still sleeping so soundly, he felt his hands were itchy and couldn’t bear it anymore, so he patted him on the shoulder gently.
“What?”
Zhang Fei woke up suddenly, raised his eyes and looked around, and suddenly saw an old face standing in front of him. He was startled, jumped up suddenly, and took a closer look, “Bachelor Wang.”
Slap you, you are so scared, can you talk about this kind of virtue with the Liao people? Wang Anshi was worried, frowned and asked: “What are you doing here?”
“Sleep! Oh no.”
Zhang Fei drooled and quickly stood up and said: “Looking through the records of the Hedong boundary, isn’t it that the officials asked me to negotiate? I have to make preparations!”
Wang Anshi said: “But are you sleeping?”
“Uh, I was just dozing off. Actually, I was watching it earlier.”
Zhang Fei awkwardly picked up the book on the table.
He was actually very patient in researching information. After all, he was a lawyer. But the problem was that nowadays geographical records were really obscure and difficult to understand. He had no idea where those places were and he quickly fell asleep.
Wang Anshi frowned. This kid looked very unreliable, so he winked and said, “Go out and talk.”
When he came to the courtyard, Wang Anshi looked around. Seeing that no one was eavesdropping, he whispered: “Are you crazy? Or are you just proud and complacent after winning two lawsuits, and don’t care about anyone?” In my eyes, this is no small matter.”
Zhang Fei said with an innocent look on his face: “Wang Xueshi Mingjian, I didn’t take the initiative to go. It was those people with evil intentions who encouraged the officials to send me there. They want to harm me.”
Wang Anshi had seen this a long time ago, so he felt anxious and said excitedly: “You know, but you still go?”
Zhang Fei said: “I refused. Even my father-in-law wouldn’t let me go. If I don’t get it right, I will be infamy for a long time. But the officials think they are right and have great confidence in me. They have to let me go.” I’ll go and see what I can do.”
Wang Anshi saw that he didn’t seem to be lying, so he whispered again: “How can the officials tell you?”
Zhang Fei said: “The official asked me to go, of course, to demarcate the boundary in accordance with the law. This can’t be more, and it can’t be less. That’s why I came here to check historical materials.”
Wang Anshi thought for a while and said: “But you have to understand that this is not a lawsuit. There is a chief judge there to make a fair judgment. This is a major military matter. There is a difference between the two.”
Zhang Fei understood the situation, nodded and said: “Sister Wang, please rest assured. I know that our country’s center of gravity is currently in the northwest, and we must not start a war on two fronts. I will not anger the Liao Kingdom.”
When Wang Anshi heard this, he felt like he was caught in the spring breeze. He breathed a long sigh of relief. Talking to smart people is relaxing. This is what he actually meant, but he did not dare to say it clearly. He nodded and said: “You understand. This is good, but it is not an easy job, but don’t be fooled by the Liao people. Any mistakes in this territorial issue will not only cause losses to the country, but will also be very detrimental to you.”
Zhang Fei nodded, “I know. My father-in-law has warned me about this.”
Wang Anshi nodded and said: “Yes! Zhong Tu must be very aware of this kind of thing.”
He didn’t say much. This kind of thing is too much to say and it’s really wrong to say too much. There are many words that cannot be said too clearly. Firstly, he is afraid of spreading the word. Secondly, he is also afraid of affecting Zhang Fei’s judgment.
But worry is always unavoidable. This task is really not easy. We must maintain our dignity, defend our territory, and avoid war with the Liao Kingdom.
Normal people really can’t do this kind of work.
Few people can do it. If these three points are met, Fu Bi’s initial mission to the Liao Kingdom was considered to be a defense of the territory under extremely unfavorable circumstances, but it also increased the annual currency.
Fu Bi himself was ashamed to mention this matter.
He thought it was a shame.
But there was no way. Who made Qingli lose so miserably in the war against Xixia? In the end, Liao had to mediate from it.
How embarrassing.
Diplomacy also depends on strength.
After Wang Anshi left, Zhang Fei was still standing in the courtyard. The historian who was passing by saw him and couldn’t help but come up to him and said, “Prosecutor Zhang, it’s cold outside, you’d better go sit inside.”
Very polite.
Everyone is polite to Zhang Fei now. If Zhang Fei makes any mistake, Zhao Xu will definitely kill him. Even if Zhang Fei spat at those scholar-bureaucrats now, they would not dare to say anything.
Whoever wants to say something will go!
“Forget it, someone else may come later.” Zhang Fei said with a headache.
After hearing this, the historian stopped fighting and left.
A moment!
It really is just a moment!
Sima Guang came here and, like Wang Anshi, he came up and asked questions.
Why are you getting involved in this kind of thing?
It’s not that I question your ability, but this is very scary, especially for you, Zhang Fei. Even if you lose an inch of land, those who hate you will definitely attack you.
Your promising future will end up here, and the gains outweigh the losses!
Zhang Fei used the same rhetoric he had just used to deal with Wang Anshi.
After hearing this, Sima Guang sighed helplessly, pointed at Zhang Fei and said: “The trees are as beautiful as the trees, but the wind will destroy them.”
The implication is, look, in court, you were very strict and unforgiving, but now the officials are superstitious about you.
Zhang Fei chuckled and said: “Fortunately, I am young and resilient, and I can never stop breaking.”
Sima Guang also smiled after hearing this, “It’s rare that you are so optimistic.”
At this point, he suddenly remembered something, “Has Wang Jiefu come to see you?”
I knew I would ask about this. Zhang Fei nodded.
Sima Guang asked again: “What did he say?”
Zhang Fei said: “Just give me some advice and teach me some experience.”
Sima Guang hummed: “I wonder if he has advised you to compromise.”
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: “No.”
“Impossible!”
Sima Guang said: “He is eager to find you, so he must have this plan.”
Zhang Fei said: “Master Wang just told me that we must try to avoid fighting on two fronts.”
Sima Guang pondered for a while and said, “But you should be clear about his thoughts.”
Zhang Fei nodded.
Sima Guang said: “Of course we should try to avoid war with the Liao Kingdom, but you must also remember that you must not let the Liao people make the decision. I have talked with Duke Fu and Duke Wen.
They all believe that going to war with the Song Dynasty will be very detrimental to their Liao Kingdom. They do not dare to go to war easily. You don’t need to be afraid. You still have to fight for what should be fought. Don’t let others influence you. ”
Zhang Fei nodded and said: “I understand. By the way, can Bachelor Sima still arrange for people to go to Taiyuan to build the Public Security Bureau?”
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, “What do you want to do?”
Zhang Fei said: “I want to go over there to build the Public Security Bureau.”
“You still have such thoughts!” Sima Guang was happy.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: “By the way!”
Sima Guang waved his hand and said: “You should focus on this matter now and don’t think too much about the rest. Besides, I don’t have anyone here. Hebei and Jiangnan have not yet made arrangements.”
There is indeed no one left.
It has only been a few years since the Public Security Bureau came out, and there are only a few who really understand it. This expansion is already extremely reluctant. Almost every day, Sima Guang writes to the presidents of various courts, giving them some of Zhang Fei’s jurisprudence. These precedents tell them how the public prosecutors and the judiciary should operate when encountering these cases.
Zhang Fei shrugged and said, “Okay, I’m just asking.”
Due to time constraints, Zhang Fei did not have much preparation time. After only half a month, he set off with his people. After all, the Liao Kingdom was closer, and this was initiated by the Liao Kingdom. Be prepared.
This time he is going to the border of Daizhou, which is Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province.
Northern suburbs.
“Good brother, you are really loyal. Such a good thing has not forgotten me, brother.”
Cao Dongdong grasped Zhang Fei’s shoulders tightly with both hands and said very excitedly.
Zhang Fei broke away and said, “Yanei, everyone says this is a hard job. I’m embarrassed to ask you to accompany me.”
Cao Dongdong hummed: “They are afraid of the Liao people, but my old Cao family is not afraid. Back then, my great-grandfather beat them Liao people.”
Zhang Fei smiled and said: “Okay, stop bragging, let’s go.”
He called Cao Dongdong for no other reason than that he believed in Cao Dongdong. Although Zhao Xu found a group of civil servants to accompany him, Zhang Fei could not trust those people.
In front of a tea shop not far away, there were several old men in Confucian shirts standing. They kept looking at Zhang Fei and others.
“Okay! Okay! I finally sent this kid away. If he doesn’t set off for a day, I won’t be able to feel at ease!”
“Just wait, as long as he makes the slightest mistake, he will be completely finished.”
“But do you think he will complete the task perfectly?”
“Impossible. The Liao Kingdom is here to take advantage of the situation. If there are no benefits, how can this be negotiated? Even if the rich man is allowed to go, he must give him some benefits.”
Nowadays, there are many powerful people in the court who are really looking forward to Zhang Fei’s death. This time the warehouse tax is really hurting their interests. They cannot hoard food. It is a huge blow to their powerful people.
They hated Zhang Fei deeply, so they fully supported letting Zhang Fei go.
Everyone knows the current situation.
Fufu.
“Zhang San is leaving?”
Fu Bi asked Sima Guang, who had just arrived.
Sima Guang nodded.
Wen Yanbo on the side sighed: “I really don’t understand why the officials have to let Zhang San go. He will definitely be in trouble if he goes this time.”
Sima Guang said: “But that boy is not a master who suffers losses. He is more narrow-minded than anyone else. He must retaliate. It is not easy for the Liao people to take advantage of him.”
Wen Yanbo said: “The danger of Zhang San’s departure does not lie in the Liao Kingdom, but in the country! Now we are controlled by others. During this negotiation, we must be in a weak position and we will suffer some losses.
Even if he does his job well, someone will make a fuss about it. ”
Sima Guang said: “I was worried about this originally, and I also warned him, but he seems to be quite optimistic.”
“Really?”
Fu Bi suddenly said: “According to my observations of Zhang San, he rarely fights unprepared battles. If he really doesn’t want to go, will the officials really force him to go?”
Wen Yanbo asked doubtfully: “Fu Gong thinks there is something hidden in this?”
Fu Bi said: “It’s hard to say!”
Over there, Zhang Fei and Cao Dongdong traveled day and night. In less than twenty days, they arrived at the border of Daizhou.
Waiting here is Lu Dazhong, the magistrate of Jincheng County, Shanxi Province, who was also ordered to assist Zhang Fei in this negotiation.
Before he came to the future, it was Lu Dazhong who negotiated with the Liao envoys to discuss matters such as the negotiation location.
“Reporting to Zhang Prosecutor, the Liao envoy refused to negotiate with us.”
Lu Dazhong came to the big tent and reported to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei asked: “Why? Are they not ready yet?”
“That’s not true.”
Lu Dazhong hesitated to speak.
Zhang Fei said: “Then what did they say?”
Lu Dazhong said: “They said it was disrespectful for me to send an Erbi to talk to them.”
Zhang Fei suddenly pointed at Cao Dongdong, “Shut up.”
Cao Dongdong, who was furious just now, was suddenly calmed down and muttered: “They are humiliating you anyway, not my office.”
Zhang Fei smiled and asked Lu Dazhong again: “Did County Magistrate Lu explain to them that I am now a member of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor of the Privy Council?”
He could not travel in the name of prosecutor, so Zhao Xu was generous and gave him a pair of titles.
Lu Dazhong nodded and said, “I explained it to them.”
“That’s OK.”
Zhang Fei smiled and said: “Let’s wait and see, there is no rush. By the way, Magistrate Lu, is your brother Lu Dajun, the president of Xizhou Grand Court?”
Lu Dazhong nodded: “Exactly.”
Zhang Fei asked again: “Do you have any correspondence with your brother?”
Lu Dazhong was stunned for a moment and said, “Yes.”
Zhang Fei asked again: “Then did he mention to you the public security law?”
Lu Dazhong nodded and said, “That’s right. My brother is full of praise for the public prosecutor.”
Zhang Fei asked: “Then you know a lot about the police, procuratorate and law.”
Lu Dazhong nodded slightly and said: “A little research.”
Zhang Fei asked: “Now that you are asked to serve as the chief judge here, are you qualified?”
“Huh?”
Everyone in Lu Dazhong was confused.
The accompanying officials couldn’t stand it anymore, “Prosecutor Zhang, we are here to negotiate.”
Zhang Fei said: “But they don’t want to talk to me, what can I do?”
The official said: “The other party just wants to give us a blow. We have to find a way to deal with it.”
“For example?”
“.?”
The official thought, if I have a way, that is for you to follow me instead of me following you.
Just as he was talking, a school captain suddenly walked into the camp and said, “Report to Zhang Guanquan, the Liao people suddenly invaded the border, burned our wooden fence and camp, and clashed with our army. We are currently in a confrontation. status.”
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
After hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn’t help but frown. This was more difficult than he imagined!
Without saying a word, the other party marched directly into the area.
The tone is not to be unreasonable, but to be strong.
“That’s unreasonable!”
Cao Dongdong jumped on the spot and said: “They are really bullying others. I will go and meet them.”
“Stop!”
Zhang Fei immediately shouted to stop him.
Cao Dongdong said: “Zhang San, can you still bear this?”
Zhang Fei said: “What are you talking about? I asked you to wait for me to go together.”
Cao Dongdong couldn’t help but be overjoyed, “Zhang San, I really did not mistake you for this brother. Come on, let’s go into battle together and kill them all without leaving a single piece of armor behind.”
Lu Dazhong and the accompanying officials were immediately frightened out of their wits. Is this the beginning of a war? He quickly dissuaded Zhang Fei.
“They are so bullying. If we don’t go and meet them, we will definitely be humiliated during this negotiation. You stay here and I will come when I go.”
Zhang Fei was impassioned and reprimanded them righteously before leaving the house with Cao Dongdong.
A bunch of civil servants were left shivering.
Is this a diplomat?
Isn’t his name Zhang Fei instead of Zhang Fei?
Over there, Zhang Fei and Cao Dongdong called for the accompanying **** team and got horses.
“Zhang San, the enemy is in the north, how do you go south?”
Cao Dongdong looked back at Zhang Fei, who was marching in the opposite direction, and couldn’t help but wonder.
Zhang Fei clicked his tongue, “Trail! Trail! There is a trail over there that can go around the enemy’s tent. Have you read the story of Huo Qubing? Let’s have a surprise attack.”
Cao Dongdong blinked and said, “Really. Don’t you lie to me?”
Zhang Fei said: “When did I lie to you?”