Zhang Fei's thinking really confused Wang Anshi.
At first glance, it seems to make sense.
If you engage in tax calculation, it will hinder the government's tax collection. Regardless of whether you are justified or not, the government will certainly not let you do whatever you want. This is money, this is meat, and the emperor is the biggest beneficiary, so naturally it is hard to say anything.
If this is the case, then I will give in and work as a lackey for the imperial court. I will help the imperial court collect taxes.
This is definitely a reformation.
Is there anyone more sensible than this?
But if you think about it carefully, this is not a reform, it is simply making things worse and adding fuel to the fire!
Fortunately, Zhang Fei still went to help farmers calculate taxes. If he were to check the taxes of big landowners, then this matter would have to be discussed.
Wang Anshi glared at him and said angrily: "Are you reforming your past? Are you trying to get worse? Are they really punishing you for those few tax dollars? Aren't they just worried that you will harm their rights?
?You can’t understand such a simple truth?”
But as he said this, he suddenly realized that it wasn't that this kid couldn't understand, but that he thought too clearly, "Are you planning to take revenge on them?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
He originally planned to go around, but it turned out that going around didn't work, so he had to fight head-on.
What else to do?
This was exactly what Wang Anshi was worried about, and he sighed: "Just be calm about this and wait until later."
Zhang Fei doesn't think so, "Everything has its pros and cons. As long as we can make good use of this opportunity, we can reverse the situation. If we pass the tax collection point, then what reason is there to check the tax?"
Wang Anshi asked: "Why do you have an ear pen to check their taxes?"
Zhang Fei said: "As long as it can be brought to court, I can investigate."
Wang Anshi said earnestly: "They will not give you this opportunity. When we discussed this matter two days ago, what they talked about was not truth, but tax money."
Zhang Fei said: "That's because I am indeed hindering the imperial court from collecting taxes. I am helping the imperial court collect taxes. What reason does the imperial court have to object?"
Seeing that this boy was stubborn, Wang Anshi said bluntly: "But the question is how do you go to court?"
Xu Zun couldn't help with this matter, only Wang Anshi, but he didn't dare to act rashly. He had his own reform plan, how could he follow Zhang Fei and make such nonsense.
Although he has many cooperations with Zhang Fei, the priority should be clear. He is the protagonist and his reforms are the main line. Zhang Fei only gets some benefits when assisting him. If Zhang Fei takes a shot at this,
Fire a cannon in the west, how could this possibly happen!
Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "We can rely on Grand Scholar Sima to bring this matter to court."
Wang Anshi was startled and coughed: "Sima Jun is really impossible to help you."
But there was a bit of expectation shining in his eyes.
Zhang Fei said: "But not necessarily."
Wang Anshi suddenly became interested and asked, "How do you say this?"
Zhang Fei said: "We can use the judicial reform of Grand Scholar Sima to force Grand Scholar Sima to support us."
Wang Anshi was a little confused, "What is the relationship between these two things?"
Zhang Fei said: "One of the very important ideas in the judicial reform of Sima University is the separation of politics and law."
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "I know that."
Zhang Fei continued: "But the current judicial power is still in the hands of the magistrates and county magistrates. Even if there is a government decree, it is impossible for those in the Sili Yuan to obtain these powers by lying down. There must be some competition.
Now that Grand Scholar Sima has proposed the separation of politics and law, we can use this to provoke conflicts between the Siliyuan and the government, and then benefit from it."
Wang Anshi thought for a while and said: "I'm afraid it will be difficult. For a long time, the relationship between the Executive Yuan and the county government has been close. It's not easy to provoke them. The key is that the Executive Yuan is also on their side!
"
Not only that, the officials of the Siliyuan also have a close relationship with the landlord class.
Zhang Fei said: "But in the face of power, all relationships will become worthless. Once the separation of politics and law, the Siliyuan will control the tax law, and the prefectures and counties will control the tax power. Once we define this lawsuit as tax law and tax power
They will definitely fight for it, because if the Siliyuan cannot control part of the finance, it will be controlled by the prefecture and county. Without financial support, there is no need to talk about mutual checks and balances."
Wang Anshi's expression gradually became hesitant and he said, "What do you mean, you want to fight this lawsuit in the Court of Justice?"
"Exactly."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Suppose the county government refuses to accept the case, but the Court of Justice requests that this lawsuit be filed, and it will turn into a political and legal dispute, and I will be able to take this lawsuit to the court as I wish.
"
Wang Anshi couldn't help but glance at Zhang Fei in surprise.
Good boy.
This move of yours is really vicious!
In fact, Zhang Fei also learned a lesson. Then Xu Zun also audited the land tax. Why was Xu Zun fine, but he almost fell into trouble? The reason was that he was just a cunning man. It is impossible for the government to be controlled by the people, but officials fight with officials.
, which is essentially another matter.
If this thing can be done, the biggest winner will not be him, but the courts such as the Judicial Yuan and the left and right sides.
For Zhang Fei, this is not a game between snipe and clam, but a game of cat and mouse.
Wang Anshi thought for a while and asked: "Can you convince the Siliyuan to support you?"
"Of course not."
Zhang Fei said.
Wang Anshi was stunned, "You can't, what did you say?"
Zhang Fei replied: "If I could, what else could I say?"
Wang Anshi looked at Zhang Fei with confusion.
Zhang Fei said: "Currently, Grand Master Sima has not yet started the reform. No one is making the decision here. The power is in the hands of the prefectures and counties. Who dares to be the leader, unless..."
Wang Anshi suddenly realized, "You asked me to give you support."
Zhang Fei nodded and thought to himself, if I can handle it, why should I tell you? I won't do it myself.
Provoking a conflict between the Si Liyuan and the county government may sound simple, but it is very difficult to do. People still have a superior-subordinate relationship now, and you have to wear a pair of trousers. They will give you an ear-pen to take the risk.
Is it such a big risk?
How can you guarantee that this can cause trouble?
Unless someone above supports it.
But Wang Anshi has his own plan, and he doesn't want to take this risk. This is not to appeal to the people. He can provide reasons to support his own reforms by saying something fair. This is a political conspiracy. If you get involved, you won't be able to do it.
It will definitely come out.
So what if the key is to win?
It has nothing to do with him.
Zhang Fei secretly glanced at Wang Anshi and knew that this was not enough to impress Wang Anshi. So he said: "Does Bachelor Wang know why Bachelor Sima wants to reform the judiciary?"
Wang Anshi was slightly startled and hummed: "Of course it's to check and balance me, but Wang Jiefu is aboveboard and uses the judiciary to check and balance me, so I'm not afraid."
Zhang Fei asked again: "Does Academician Wang know who is supporting him behind Academician Sima?"
Wang Anshi was silent for a while and said: "The reason why those big landowners support Sima Junshi is to deal with me."
Zhang Fei continued to ask: "Then if this fight is provoked, will it be beneficial to Grand Scholar Sima or not?"
"of course.......!"
Wang Anshi's eyes suddenly lit up and he said to himself: "That's right! On the surface, the Sili Yuan wants to seize power, which is conducive to Sima Junshi's judicial reform, but it will offend the big landowners."
As he said that, he laughed, "In this case, Sima Jun is really in a dilemma! I'm also very curious about what he will choose then."
Zhang Fei said: "As for Academician Wang, we only need to find one person to raise the banner of justice. Even if we lose, it will have no impact on Academician Wang. Anyway, I am the one who is leading the charge."
Wang Anshi glanced at Zhang Fei, "Are you so kind?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I also have a request."
Wang Anshi asked: "What are the requirements?"
Zhang Fei said: "I want to litigate this lawsuit in Kaifeng County, so the person that Academician Wang is looking for must be from Kaifeng County, not Kaifeng Prefecture."
Wang Anshi pondered for a moment and said, "I understand, are you trying to take revenge on Wang Zhixian?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I want to ruin his reputation."
Wang Anshi frowned and said, "Is it possible to do this?"
"worthwhile."
Zhang Fei said in a very firm tone: "Actually, Magistrate Lu and Li Tongpan also made things difficult for me, but they at least stood for fairness and justice. However, Magistrate Wang did not regard us as human beings. He can arrest people, but
Why should he use punishment just because he collects taxes for the court? What kind of bullshit is this? If I don't avenge this, I may be slapped with a black eye at any time if I go to court in the future."
This is just like domestic violence. The first time there will be a second time. He must fight this kind of behavior to the end. If you use conspiracy to defeat me, then I admit it, but if you try to subdue me,
Then it is absolutely impossible to give in, because Zhang Fei knows very well that as long as he accepts it, he will be beaten every day.
Wang Anshi suddenly asked: "Does this person named Wang have a deep grudge against you?"
"ah?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "No! Why does Academician Wang ask like this?"
Wang Anshi said: "The last one was Wang Wenshan, now it's Wang Hong's turn, the next one...haha, my surname is Wang too!"
Zhang Fei didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Grand Bachelor Wang, this is really a coincidence. I promise, this is the last time. Next time I see someone named Wang, I will go around him."
"You're right, for the last time." Wang Anshi laughed, but then said seriously: "This matter is of great importance, and I have to go back and think about it carefully."
Zhang Fei nodded.
"Okay, I'm leaving first."
"I'll give it to Bachelor Wang."
"No!"
Wang Anshi waved his hand and stood up to go out of the private room. His expression was erratic and he smiled secretly, "Jun Shi, Jun Shi, you can't blame me for being ruthless. I'm just an accomplice. The mastermind is Zhang San's ear pen. This time I'm having fun."
Saw it. Haha...!
Zhang Fei stood in the hall, looking at Wang Anshi's brisk pace, and knew that this matter was a sure thing. Based on the grudge between Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, Wang Anshi would probably join this game, even if it disgusted Sima Guang.
But Zhang Fei was frowning. He thought to himself, I can't throw away Sima Guang's big tree just for revenge. That would be picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons. But how should I convince Sima Guang?