When Zhang Fei saw Su Shi coming to his home angrily, he couldn't help but feel very surprised.
"Zhang San, you..."
"Mr. Su!"
Su Shi pointed at Zhang Fei, and just as he said two words, he suddenly heard an excited shout, and it was a woman's voice. He quickly turned his head and looked, and saw a beautiful girl of seventeen or eighteen years old.
Her beauty is also rare in Bianjing. Her expression suddenly changed, she smiled and said politely: "Young lady, do you know Su?"
Xu Zhiqian bowed politely and said, "Replying to Mr. Su, my little girl's name is Xu Zhiqian. She once asked Mr. Su for advice on his book "The Theory of Loyalty in Punishments and Rewards." Did Mr. Su forget it?"
Zhang Fei looked at the shy Xu Zhiqian with a look of contempt. He is obviously a tomboy, why are you pretending to be a lady? How shameless are you!
"Xu Zhiqian?"
Su Shi thought for a while, then suddenly pointed at her and said excitedly: "Xu Zhongtu's daughter?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
In fact, Xu Zhiqian first met Su Shi, not because of his poetry, but because Su Shi once wrote an article "On the Perfection of Honesty and Honesty in Punishments and Rewards" while taking the exam. Xu Zhiqian especially liked it and regarded it as a treasure.
About seven or eight years ago, she had a chance encounter with Su Shi, and she even asked Su Shi for advice on this article. At that time, Su Shi was really suave and handsome as hell.
Xu Zhiqian was so fascinated that she didn't want to get it.
Su Shi looked at her carefully again and said with a smile: "I remember you were just a little girl at that time. I didn't expect that in a blink of an eye, you have already become a tall girl."
Do you want a hug? You bad bastard! Zhang Fei coughed.
Su Shi then turned his attention to Zhang Fei, and immediately remembered the purpose of his trip, and pointed at Zhang Fei angrily, "Zhang San, I asked you to file a lawsuit, why do you want to harm me?"
Zhang Fei was shocked and said: "I didn't harm sir!"
"Still saying no?"
Su Shi said angrily: "We agreed before that we would sue Ji Juxian for stealing my poems and articles, but you prosecuted me for the crime of 'writing and writing'. In this case, I am the only one who may commit this crime. Are you not doing harm?"
What am I?"
Zhang Fei said with an innocent look on his face: "I am charging Ji Juxian with this crime, not Mr. Su."
Xu Zhiqian nodded and said, "Yes! Mr. Su, are you mistaken? I was the one who wrote the paper."
Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Isn't it the Kaifeng Mansion that is stirring up discord?"
Su Shi waved his hand and said: "It has nothing to do with Kaifeng Mansion. Magistrate Lu just came to me to ask for the reason, but I must ask clearly, what does this matter have to do with Yaoshu Yao's crime?"
In fact, it was really the Kaifeng government that was causing trouble. The culprit was Li Kai, the general judge. He told Su Shi that Zhang San was an unpredictable person and he was prosecuting Zhang San for this crime. If he was beaten up in court, you would be doomed.
Su Shi was also stupid. How could he be prosecuted for this crime?
So he rushed to Zhang's house and asked Zhang Fei for details.
Zhang Fei said: "If we don't accuse him of such a serious crime, how can we prevent this kind of incident from happening again?"
When Su Shi heard this, his expression softened a little, and he pondered for a moment, then said: "That being said, how can we arbitrarily arrange charges in matters of law?"
You can't arrange it at will? Haha, in a few years, you will know that you are wrong. This is just a warm-up. Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Mr. Su, please believe in my professionalism. Sometimes I can see higher and further, but it doesn't mean
It’s arranged at will.”
"Higher and farther."
Su Shi couldn't help but glance at Zhang Fei suspiciously.
When you say this in front of me, Mr. Su, are you trying to trick me into not reciting the time-honored line "I am talking about being a teenager"?
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "If Mr. Su doesn't believe me, you can also withdraw the lawsuit."
Su Shi raised his hand, "That's not necessary, I want to see how far and high you can see?"
He is so talented that he has never surrendered to anyone.
...
Originally, this lawsuit had caused great shock in the literary world.
Because today's public opinion is controlled by literati, and this lawsuit is closely related to literati, and the parties involved are romantic talents such as Su Shi.
Full of gimmicks.
As a result, the entire literary world is discussing this matter.
And when the accusation of "making a coat of literature and writing a coat of words" was revealed, it directly detonated the entire public opinion.
In an instant, rumors were flying everywhere.
Even his brother Su Che persuaded Su Shi to abandon the lawsuit.
This crime is too terrible.
The enemy of the literati.
No one without culture can commit this crime!
...
Xiangguo Temple!
"The water has escaped! The water has escaped!"
I saw one person shouting in terror.
"Where did the water leak?"
"Can't you see, there's smoke coming out there and there?"
"Look clearly where those are."
"Where?"
"Bookstore! They are all burning books about Su Zizhan."
"...?"
It is no exaggeration to say that at this moment, booksellers all over the city are burning books about Su Zizhan.
Thick smoke can be seen everywhere.
The proprietor of Juxian was even more shocked. When he heard about this, he took his wife and children and ran away without saying a word. He didn't want anything else.
This crime is not terrible. What is terrible is Zhang San.
Zhang San said it was this crime, but it wasn’t the same!
If this crime were punished with the highest penalty, it would be hanging!
If you don’t run away now, wait until later.
Fortunately, people from Kaifeng Mansion arrived in time and stopped them. After taking them back for interrogation, they comforted him.
The Kaifeng Prefecture believes that it is impossible for Ji Ju Xian to commit this crime.
...
Wang Anshi was glad that he followed Lu Huiqing's advice, otherwise, Zhang Fei might have stolen the limelight.
This accusation definitely adds fuel to the fire.
One is the thing that literati hate the most, and the other is the crime that literati are most afraid of.
The two become one.
Simply a freak.
He himself was very curious and quickly went to reserve a seat.
.....
Lu Gongzhu, who originally wanted to take the case to the Judicial Court, had no idea at this time, because all the hearing seats had been reserved, and even the corridor had been included in the hearing seats.
All of them are literary elders.
How can it fit in the small courtyard of the Siliyuan?
The key point is, with so many senior officials, it would be embarrassing if the trial was not done well!
Lu Gongzhu suddenly found out about Alexander, but this matter had caused a lot of problems among the people, and he had to rush to trial, so he directly arranged for the trial to start tomorrow.
...
Dali Temple.
"This kid is really worried about the world being in chaos!"
Sima Guang just shook his head and said: "Anything, as long as it falls into his hands, it will become a big deal. If everyone with a good ear is like him, then it will be okay!"
Having said this, he glanced at Xu Zun opposite him, "It's true that a famous teacher makes a good disciple, and the master is better than the master."
Xu Zhongtu is the first weirdo, compared with Zhang Fei, he is too normal.
Xu Zun was very ashamed and said: "You may not believe it even if you say it, Grand Master Sima. I just gave him some help, I really didn't teach him anything. If I did, I would be proud of him."
With that said, he quickly changed the subject and said: "By the way! I heard that Magistrate Lu planned to try this case in the court again. Why don't Grand Scholar Sima use this case to test the new law?"
Sima Guang waved his hand and said: "Everything must be done by teachers. Now that I have rashly interfered with the Kaifeng government trial before I even asked the officials, it will only bring disgrace to the public. What if this judicial reform starts with violating the rules?
can succeed."
Xu Zun nodded slightly and said, "That's true."
In terms of behavior, Xu Zun is actually more like Wang Anshi. Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters.
Mr. Lu was forced to try the case in the government court. Why don't you intervene a little and use this lawsuit as an experiment? This does not affect fairness and justice, it just changes the process.
Sima Guang was different. He took steps step by step and paid attention to planning before taking action.
During this judicial reform, Zhang Fei provided them with ready-made provisions, but Sima Guang thought about cultivating talents first.
This has to go away in the Year of the Monkey.
...
The next day!
This early in the morning, the Kaifeng Mansion courtyard was already overcrowded.
At a glance, they were all old men.
It is truly a rare gathering of literary giants.
Although this matter is not big, it is closely related to them.
Lu Gongzhu, who is also an old man, has almost become a junior. When he goes out to say hello, he can hardly stand up straight.
I asked old friends Wang Anshi and Sima Guang to complain, who did I offend whom?
Why are you torturing me like this?
Although they are all here to hear the case, given their reputation and status, this puts a lot of pressure on the presiding judge.
The last time we went to the Court of Justice, after all, the Twin Stars of the Northern Song Dynasty were in charge, but this time it was only Mr. Lu who was in charge.
Sima Guang stroked his beard and sighed: "I also think there is something wrong with this!"
Wang Anshi immediately asked: "What's wrong?"
Of course he was looking towards Zhang Fei, but he didn't expect that Sima Guang was also looking towards Zhang Fei.
Sima Guang said: "The main responsibility of the prefect is to manage the prefecture, which is related to the livelihood of the people in the prefecture. But now there are more and more lawsuits, which consumes a lot of manpower and material resources. Isn't it putting the cart before the horse?"
Mr. Lu nodded frequently.
Long live understanding!
Wang Anshi said: "Isn't there still a Judicial Court below? The magistrate can't judge a few cases."
Sima Guang said: "But in the end, the government will make the decision."
Wang Anshi heard something in his words and asked: "What exactly do you want to say?"
Sima Guang asked: "Would it be better if we separated the two? The prefect does not need to review the case anymore, but only manages the state government. As for the judiciary, it is handled by the Yamen separately. The two are not subordinate to each other."
Mr. Lu nodded, "This arrangement is indeed more reasonable!"
Although this arrangement was obviously intended to weaken the power of the prefect, most of the positions in the Northern Song Dynasty were changed every three years. When Lu Gongzhi expired, he would definitely not continue to be the prefect, either the Yushitai or the Third Division.
The changes in authority are not that big related to the interests of officials.
Wang Anshi chuckled and said, "It seems that the rumors outside are true. You really want to carry out judicial reform."
Sima Guang snorted: "Is it possible that you, Wang Jiefu, are allowed to carry out reforms, but I, Sima Guang, are not allowed to carry out reforms?"
Wang Anshi thought about it, how about finding a place to arrange this old man, so that he would not have nothing to do and always confront him, hehe said: "I am not so overbearing, but I don't have any say in this matter, you have to convince the official
Home."
His reforms were mainly aimed at finance, but also involved military affairs and administration, except for the judiciary, which was almost untouched because there was no maladministration in the judiciary and there was no urgent need for reform.
Sima Guang wants to carry out judicial reform, which is equivalent to shunning him. If you don't do it, I will do it again.
If you don't give in, that would be a bit too much.
...
"The rich man is here too!"
When Han Qi saw Fu Bi, he walked over and said hello.
Fu Bi just slightly cupped his hands and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Han to be so elegant."
Han Qi chuckled and said, "I can't even speak of elegance. I'm just out of curiosity! Although it's indeed shameful to pirate other people's poems and sell them for money, the crime is a bit excessive."
Fu Bi nodded and said, "I think the same thing as Xianggong Han. This matter is a bit of a fuss, and we are litigating it for such a serious crime."
Han Qi smiled and said: "This arouses curiosity. How will Zhang San fight this lawsuit in order to be convincing? I wonder what the rich man's advice is?"
Fu Bi shook his head and said, "I haven't figured it out either."
If he had figured it out, he wouldn't have come. He has not recovered from his illness and it is inconvenient to move around.
Han Qi suddenly glanced to the side and shouted: "Su Erlang."
Su Shi had an older brother who died young, so everyone still called him Erlang, but in fact he was the eldest brother.
Su Shi, who was in the courtyard, saw Han Qi calling him and Fu Bi beside him. He hurried to the corridor and said, "Junior Su Shi has met Mr. Han and Mr. Fu."
Han Qi asked: "You were quite generous before. Why do you become so fussy when you come back now? If someone pirates a few of your poems, you will kill the whole family."
Fu Bi also frowned in dissatisfaction.
Su Shi was really distressed, and hurriedly explained: "Xiangong Han misunderstood, and I never meant this. At first, I just heard that Zhang San was very involved in lawsuits, and wanted to see it. It happened that I didn't like Ju Xian who pirated my poems, so I
I just want to use this incident to see what Zhang San’s methods are. I just want to stop others from stealing my poems. I never thought that it would cause such a big fuss."
Fu Bi asked: "How to prevent this kind of thing?"
Su Shi replied: "I don't know, but Zhang San said it's okay, and I also want to know how he will prevent it."
Han Qi and Fu Bi looked at each other with confusion on their faces.
Words are something that everyone can use, so how can we put an end to them.
Han Qi warned: "If Zhang San really wins the lawsuit, you can only claim some money at most, and you must not convict him of too serious a crime."
Although he was extremely luxurious in life, he was still very kind and generous in his treatment of the people.
Su Shi said hurriedly: "Even if Mr. Han doesn't say anything, this junior will not do this."
Suddenly I heard someone shouting outside the hospital, "Here we come! Here we come!"
I saw a carriage passing through the crowded road and slowly arriving in front of the house.
Different from the last time, there was no cheering or cheering, because the people standing outside the door today were almost all literati, with only Cao Dongdong, Ma Xiaoyi and other yamen and princely gangs mixed in, and there were no ordinary people.
The people also wanted to watch the fun, but how could they dare to get close to this scene?
When Zhang Fei got out of the carriage, only one person shouted: "I said Erbi Zhang San, can't you change your clothes? You're always wearing this outfit."
"Pfft!"
Xu Zhiqian, who came out later, couldn't help laughing out loud when she heard this.
Zhang Fei was not embarrassed and argued with reason: "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. I always wear new clothes, okay?"
"What's new? You do this every time. Do you think we are blind?"
"Can't I make every outfit exactly the same?"
"...?"
Is there such a weird thing in the world?
Fortunately, there is Xu Zhiqian, this handsome man and beauty is more pleasing to the eye if you stand forward.
As soon as Zhang Fei arrived, Lu Gongzhu immediately went to the court. He didn't want to wait for a moment longer. It hadn't even started yet, and his lips were split when he said hello.
After the mighty scene, things inside and outside the courtyard gradually became quiet.
After saluting, Mr. Lu couldn't help but glance at Xu Zhiqian and said rather dissatisfied: "You also need an assistant for this lawsuit?"
Although there is no express rule on whether you can bring an assistant to the court, a person with no ears can bring an assistant to the court, let alone a woman. Last time, it was because the Gemini stars supported Zhang Fei, and the lawsuit was very important, so
Make an exception for him.
But you can’t do this all the time!
Zhang Feicheng said fearfully: "Reporting to the magistrate, this is not a small crime. I have also prepared a lot of documents. In addition, I did not expect to open the court so soon. The preparations are slightly insufficient and I need Mrs. Xu's assistance."
Having said that, the information prepared this time is far less than that of the last time, because there are not many examples, but there is still a small baggage.
Mr. Lu thought to himself that this crime is indeed not a small crime. Anyway, the court of punishment has already dealt with it, so I can't laugh at it. So he nodded and said: "Okay! I have given permission for my wife to come to the court to assist you.
."
After a pause, he asked again: "Regarding this matter, I have also investigated clearly. Jijuxian did pirated Su Shi's poems, but what does this have to do with the crime of creating a coat of arms?"
"Please ask the magistrate to wait a moment."
"...?"
Lu Gongzhu was stunned for a moment, and saw Xu Zhiqian struggling to hold the bundle, while Zhang Fei was bending over, searching for something inside the bundle.
"Hey, you! You should be more careful! How can I find this loose thing?"
"Are you stupid? Why don't you carry it and I'll come find it."
What is this doing?
Flirting?
Han Qi, Fu Bi and others who were listening to the interrogation all felt that it was a bit excessive. You are already being extremely merciful by letting a woman appear in court, and yet you are being so immoral.
Many people shook their heads.
Sima Guang exclaimed: "He is repeating his old tricks! But without your secret help, he would not have succeeded. There is no way that Magistrate Lu would let him sit and litigate."
Mr. Lu complained so much just now, how could he be allowed to sit down?
Wang Anshi said: "He will prove later that I did not help him secretly."
"Yeah?"
Sima Guang said: "Then let's wait and see."
Coming again?
I'm afraid you are really addicted to sitting.
As soon as Lu Gongzhu saw this posture, he knew that this guy was asking for a seat again.
It’s impossible to give it!
Originally, you came every three to five, and I asked you to sit down. You can't come every day!
I can't get through this day.
You act!
You keep acting!
I'll give you a seat and I'll lose.
Xu Zhiqian secretly glanced at Mr. Lu and saw that he was indifferent, so she whispered: "Forget it, it's impossible for Kaifeng Mansion to give us seats."
Zhang Fei glanced at her, threw the essay in his hand into the bag, and hummed: "The treatment for litigating for a scholar is not as good as the salary for litigating for a government official. I will never accept the offer from this scholar again."
There’s a lawsuit.”
"Ahem! Someone is here! Give him a table and a chair and let him place the essays."