"It's unreasonable. That thief dares to treat me lightly. I, Xu Zhiqian, can't spare him."
Although Xu Zhiqian has completely woken up, her beautiful face looks even crimson, like the sunset on the horizon.
Suddenly I heard the maid's voice outside the door, "Sister Qian'er!"
Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "Come in."
I saw the maid sneaking into the room sideways, closing the door quickly, walking in front of Xu Zhiqian, panting: "Sister Qian'er, I have found out clearly that the man's name is Zhang San, and he was brought by the master from Dengzhou.
Come."
Xu Zhiqian wondered: "How could dad make friends with such a shameless person? Did he learn bad things in Dengzhou? No, I have to go find dad and ask him."
The maid quickly stopped Xu Zhiqian and said, "Sister Qian'er, the master has given orders. Without his order, you are not allowed to leave the door even half a step. Moreover, the master is also angry now. Sister Qian'er, you should wait for two days before talking."
/p>
After Xu Zhiqian heard this, a hint of guilt flashed in her eyes, and she stamped her foot fiercely, "I'm really pissed off."
And Zhang Fei over there is no less generous.
Tossing and turning.
Can't sleep at night!
There was such a commotion in the afternoon that it was really difficult for Zhang Fei to sleep.
I heard that ancient people in ancient times attached great importance to honor and integrity. You can make a personal decision with a touch of your hand. Your benefactor will not depend on me for this, right? That's too bad. Although that woman is quite beautiful, I don't want to marry a drunkard.
Mother-in-law, go home. No, I have to explain again tomorrow, and I can’t give the Xu family any chance.
The next morning.
Zhang Fei came to the front yard and said to Xu Zundao with an embarrassed look on his face: "My dear, what happened yesterday, I really...!"
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Zunbian said: "I don't want to hear anyone mention what happened yesterday."
Looking at his attitude, he didn't seem to say that he wanted to rely on me. That's good! That's good! Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, then his worries turned into joy and he said: "Don't worry, I will never mention it again."
Xu Zun glared at him and then said sternly: "I will go to the palace to face the saint later. Until the case is over, you must stay in the room for me and you are not allowed to go anywhere."
Zhang Fei was stunned and asked: "Is there any danger outside?" He thought to himself that all gentlemen in the Northern Song Dynasty should not engage in such tricks as assassination.
Xu Zundao: "This matter is of great importance. We must not add any more complications." After a pause, he added, "You have a lot of ways to cause trouble!"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I understand."
.....
At this moment, Song Shenzong Zhao Xu was already dizzy with the noise from the case. He was so ambitious that he was not willing to spend too much energy on this extremely ordinary case.
But it doesn't mean that he wants to give up or give in. He is eager to make a quick decision and have the final say. This is why he adopted Wang Anshi's suggestion and rushed to transfer Xu Zun back to the capital to preside over Dali Temple.
Because Dali Temple is the highest judicial institution in the Northern Song Dynasty, it has great say in criminal cases. Not long ago, they even rejected the imperial judgment of Song Shenzong.
This actually made Song Shenzong very unhappy and humiliated. It was you who took the initiative to ask me to judge, but after I finished the judgment, you rejected it again.
Are you playing with me?
The young and energetic Song Shenzong is not someone to be trifled with. Since he can't compete with you, he will simply take the heat and let me replace him.
Of course, this shows that Song Shenzong absolutely supported Wang Anshi and was determined to win this battle.
In fact, he can't afford to lose, because this is the first time he has been angry since he came to the throne. As a result, he is only angry now. If it is not reversed, it will have a huge impact on the imperial power.
Therefore, as soon as Xu Zun returned to Beijing, Song Shenzong immediately summoned Xu Zun into the palace.
After telling Zhang Fei, Xu Zun hurried to the palace.
Entering the palace, I saw that in addition to Shenzong, there were also Hanlin Academy academicians Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, as well as some officials from the Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai.
Among them, the most eye-catching one is Wang Anshi, because he is slovenly and slovenly, his beard is almost filthy, and even his belt is crooked. With this look, he is the protagonist if he stands in this hall. p>
Sima Guang is just the opposite. His hair and beard are neatly combed. Although his clothes are a bit old, they are also very clean and meticulous.
At this time, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were almost at the age where they knew their destiny. Although they were not as energetic as those in their twenties and thirties, they were rich in experience and could be said to be at their peak as civil servants.
In fact, this group of people is also the last glory of the Song Dynasty Civil Service Group.
What a pity...!
Seeing this scene, Xu Zun couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat. It seemed that just as Liu Zhao said, the case had already alarmed the civil and military officials of the court.
After all, he is not a prime minister-level figure, so there is no need for such a big battle to welcome him.
"I wish to comply with your Majesty's request."
"Hurry up and get free gifts."
After this ceremony of monarch and minister, Song Shenzong first commended Xu Zun's political achievements abroad. It was precisely because Xu Zun's previous political achievements were very good and he was deeply loved by people everywhere that the imperial court sent him to Dengzhou for training. This time he was promoted back to Beijing.
It's only a matter of time, but now it's more than a year in advance.
"Your Majesty has given you the award, but I feel ashamed that I don't deserve it." Xu Zun responded humbly.
Song Shenzong smiled slightly and said: "Qing gave in humbly. It can be seen from the Ayun case that you are really selfless, honest and fair in official affairs!"
Sima Guang and other opposition ministers immediately gave Song Shenzong a hygiene eye.
Selfless.
Who recognizes it?
We don’t recognize it.
Song Shenzongquan pretended not to see it, and said to Xu Zunyan: "However, many ministers in the court are confused by your views on this case, especially the fact that Ayun surrendered to reduce his crime. I wonder what your explanation is?" Xu Zundao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I just raise doubts about the judgment of Dali Temple, and adhere to the principle of lenient suspicion. If Dali Temple wants to uphold the judgment, it must give the people of the world a reasonable explanation, and it must also give us the law."
A detailed explanation."
But he immediately went on to say: "In addition, new witnesses and evidence have appeared in this case. Some people think that even if Ayun is sentenced to surrender and the crime is reduced, it is unfair and should be regarded as excessive defense."
He no longer wants to argue with Sima Guang and the others about surrendering and reducing his crime. He also understands in his heart that, as Zhang Fei said, both sides of this matter have their own reasons. Just reasoning will not convince the other party, and it will eventually turn into
Power game.
But before he finished speaking, Sima Guang immediately stood up and asked angrily: "It's really unreasonable to go to someone else's house to commit murder. How can it be that you are overly defensive? You are simply confusing right and wrong."
This really caught Sima Guang off guard. Surrendering himself to reduce his crime was already very unpleasant for him and he couldn't accept it. Now he is even more aggressive and over-defended. He is simply treating the law as child's play. p>
Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi also frowned slightly. They did not expect that what they longed for was a final word. If you do it well, if you give it another try, when will it be settled?
Although they support Xu Zunde, they are also dissatisfied with Xu Zun's new doubts.
It’s really too much.
After all, they had no preparation.
Xu Zun immediately said: "What Master Sima said makes sense. After I learned about this matter, I also felt very confused. However, there are grievances among the people to complain about, and it is related to human lives. We cannot ignore it. I have done an investigation on this, and the other party
There is indeed a reason to appeal. It is just based on our court's translation and interpretation. In order to avoid suspicion, I asked Cao Tixing of Tokyo Road to preside over the case. But just when the trial was about to begin, I received another imperial edict from His Majesty. Therefore,
I have brought all the people involved in this case to the capital, hoping that they can be tried in the capital."
Sima Guang's expression changed, and he said with a smile: "Xu Sishi is really selfless. Since Xu Sishi has already stated that the case is a different case, now it is being tried by Dali Temple. There is no legal system, so it can only be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment or the trial.
Trial before the Criminal Court."
Wang Anshi was very depressed.
He and Shenzong recalled Xu Zun to the capital in the hope that Xu Zun could support them at Dali Temple. If they were not allowed to be interrogated by Dali Temple, what would be the point of Xu Zun's return?
Xu Zundao: "What Scholar Sima said is reasonable, but the Ministry of Punishment and the Court of Criminal Justice have already made judgments on this case and have always insisted on their judgments. Therefore, I think it is not enough to convince the public that the Ministry of Punishment or the Court of Justice will try it."
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Sima Guang frowned slightly, but it was not easy to refute.
As far as human nature is concerned, no one is willing to overturn their own judgment and slap themselves in the face. However, the judicial departments of North Korea and China have already made their own judgments, and they will definitely judge the prisoners according to the judgments they have given.
It's really unfair.
Wang Anshi immediately asked: "Who should judge the opinions of Yi Xu Temple Affairs?"
The eyes seem to say, me! Choose me!
Xu Zun suddenly looked at Sima Guang and said: "I think Sima's bachelor is very suitable."
Wang Anshi was stunned for a moment, and he felt like his love was being snatched away by a sword. Whose side are you on?
Song Shenzong couldn't understand it either. In desperation, he blurted out and asked: "Why?"
After all, he is still relatively young and a little impatient.
Xu Zunjiu said: "Reporting to your Majesty, I seek justice. First of all, Grand Scholar Sima is not an official of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple. Grand Scholar Sima was not directly involved in the previous judgment.
Secondly, if I accept the appeal this time, then it will be tried by Grand Scholar Sima. I believe the result of the case will be convincing enough."
What he said was very cryptic, but the people present are all the smartest geniuses in the world. Don’t they understand?
If you object, then you will review it, and you will naturally accept the results of the review!
But Xu Zun underestimated the significance of this verdict to Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi. They couldn't afford to lose!
Because this case already involves a game of power.
If Wang Anshi failed, the new law would have to be put on hold for a while. Song Shenzong obviously didn't want to wait any longer, otherwise he wouldn't have shamelessly recalled Xu Zun.
In fact, everyone knows that recalling Xu Zun is to make Dali Temple change its course. There have been discussions about this in the DPRK and Central Government, and the criticism was so severe that Song Shenzong was even scolded. However, Song Shenzong withstood the pressure and wanted to recall Xu Zun.
, you like to scold or not.
Officials from Sima Guang's faction seemed very hesitant when they met Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi, and quickly stood up to express their support for Xu Zun's suggestion.
At this moment, Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi regretted their mistakes.
If I had known this, I shouldn't have called Xu Zun back and asked Sima Guang to interrogate him. What would be the outcome of this interrogation?
It's not that they think Sima Guang will bend the law for personal gain. More than that, they very much agree with Sima Guang's intelligence, and this is what worries them.
But they were the ones who recalled the man. If they rejected Xu Zun's suggestion, wouldn't it be a slap in the face, and it would be ugly to look like him? If he could have sex, he would have to finish it with tears in his eyes!
Song Shenzong had no choice but to ask Sima Guang: "What do you think?"
Sima Guang completely ignored Song Shenzong's resentful eyes and immediately agreed.
This is simply a pie falling into the world, there is no reason not to pick it up.
With great reluctance, Song Shenzong finally adopted Xu Zun's suggestion and let Sima Guang preside over the case.
After the meeting, Wang Anshi grabbed Xu Zun and asked, "What does Zhong Tu want?"
I fight for you, but you want to stab me in the back. Of course Wang Anshi feels very angry, and he is very anxious now. He has been preparing for a long time, and now he has an arrow on the string and has to take action.
Xu Zun said with a smile: "Don't be upset, Jiefu. I just want to make them speechless. If it is up to me or Jiefu to judge, then no matter what the result is, I'm afraid they will not accept it."
, when will it end if we continue to be entangled like this!"
Wang Anshi's expression softened a bit, but he still felt uneasy and asked again: "So, you are sure of winning."
Xu Zun hesitated a little and said: "If we lose, I will also be implicated."
Wang Anshi just felt that listening to you was as good as listening to you.
.....
On the other hand, it was much easier for Sima Guang.
"Overly defensive?"
Wang Shiyuan, the review officer of the Criminal Court, waved his sleeves and chuckled: "No matter how we investigate this case, it cannot be due to excessive defense."
But Liu Shu, the doctor in the Ministry of Punishment, said with a solemn face: "We must not be careless. I am very clear about Xu Zhongtu's character. Although he is very picky and shows off his academics, he will never make a mistake."
This is really not the first time Xu Zun has done this. He is a habitual criminal and is very famous in the court because no matter where he is an official, he likes to find faults and find various reasons to excuse suspects. Officials in Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment hate him to death.
.
But Xu Zun always stayed within the norms of the law. He never used his power to change the judgment or to excuse anyone.
Wang Shiyuan said: "By the way, why is Xu Zhongtu determined to save the convict's wife? Will the two of them have an affair?"
"Don't talk nonsense. Everyone knows what Xu Zhongtu is like. Since his wife passed away, there has been no re-engagement. If you say that he had an affair with the convict's wife, I definitely don't believe it."
Sima Guang flatly denied it. Although his ideas were different from Xu Zun's, he also admired Xu Zun's character very much. He then said: "This case has been investigated back and forth for several months. The ins and outs are crystal clear.
Previously, Xu Zhongtu was just using a trick to cover up the obvious, and his reasons were simply unconvincing. Unless he secretly deceived and completely overturned his previous confession, otherwise, the case cannot be regarded as excessive defense. But if he does this,
Then he will end his career and his reputation will be ruined."