After Sima Guang chose to compromise, Song Shenzong was officially sentenced, and Wang Anshi won a complete victory.
Then the losing party will naturally have to pay the price.
Song Shenzong could finally experience the thrill of being a new official with three firepowers.
It’s really not easy to burn this fire!
Burn and cherish.
Therefore, Song Shenzong immediately made a series of personnel arrangements, sending the censors, Dali Temple officials, and Ministry of Punishment officials who were the most clamorous at the beginning to other places.
Calling it an expat is actually a derogatory statement.
This also proves from the side that this struggle actually includes the struggle between imperial power and prime minister power.
Those people he disparaged were all the officials who originally advocated rejecting the Holy Judgment, not those who demanded severe punishment for Ayun.
Since the duty of the Sentencing Court is to review the judgment of Dali Temple, it is a supervisory organization, and the Supreme Court is still Dali Temple.
The trial court could only say that Dali Temple's verdict was correct.
The final judgment must be announced to the world in the name of Dali Temple.
Sima Guang reluctantly handed over the official review document from the Criminal Court to Xu Zun, and at the same time said angrily: "Actually, you and I both know that this is not a fair verdict."
Xu Zun took the official document and said frankly: "I admit that in this case, I do have selfish motives, because I think Ayun has extenuating circumstances. She is not a vicious and ruthless person. She is also a criminal in this case.
The victim, and Weada is still alive, so I don’t think she deserves death.”
Sima Guang sneered at this: "But you are an official, and you must deal with it fairly, not emotionally."
Xu Zundao: "Firstly, I did not add perjury, and secondly, I did not force others to make false confessions. Even for the qualifications to hear the case, I recommended Bachelor Sima. Everything I did was in compliance with the law and there was nothing illegal. So,
I have a clear conscience about this result.”
In fact, what he did had some sense of procedural justice.
Every official has his own values and subjective thoughts. It is really difficult to judge what is right or wrong. Xu Zun has a clear conscience because he has not done anything illegal or illegal. He is
On a legal basis, using the knowledge of the law and using righteous means to pursue the results he wants, this is of course righteous.
Obviously, Sima Guang didn't think so, and said calmly: "You have a clear conscience, but I always feel that this verdict is not honorable."
Xu Zun chuckled and retorted: "Since your Hanlin Academy intervened in this case, any verdict will probably be disgraceful."
Sima Guang frowned and said, "Therefore, I will definitely find a way to erase this stain."
He also believed that he had lost in the political game, so he agreed with Xu Zun's point of view, and he believed that this would be a stain in his life.
At the same time, he must also be responsible for the officials who were demoted due to this case.
How could Sima Niu give up so easily?
After Sima Guang left, Xu Zun asked the official on the side: "Do you believe there are geniuses in this world?"
The official was stunned for a moment and said: "Of course I believe it."
Xu Zun sighed: "But this genius is extraordinary!"
By now, he had completely woken up.
He had always made predictions from the perspective of law. He believed that Zhang Fei's evidence was not perfect, and Sima Guang would definitely start investigating.
But he ignored one thing.
Why did the case drag on for so long? He was actually just a fuse. The real reason was the political struggle between the DPRK and China. If it hadn't been at the cusp of such a storm, would his questioning have caused the case to drag on for several months?
This possibility is very small.
But the reason why the verdict was issued immediately was also due to political struggle.
It can be seen that what really affects this case is no longer a legal issue, but a political issue.
So Zhang Fei concluded that a verdict would be issued within ten days, which shows that he analyzed it from a political perspective.
The funny thing is that Xu Zun is an official and Zhang Fei is just a commoner. This makes Xu Zun very frustrated!
As everyone knows, this is not talent, but experience, but knowledge. Although Zhang Fei has never fought a lawsuit, he has seen a lot. In many international cases, many barristers rely on political correctness to mitigate the charges of their clients.
To put it simply, it means stacking buffs crazily. The more you stack, the more freedom you have. You can do any illegal things, such as going directly to the women's restroom to molest.
If you sue me, I am a girl.
However, Xu Zun also kept his promise. After returning, he took out thirty strings and handed them to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei accepted the order and said to Xu Zun: "My benefactor, there is no need to be depressed. There is truth. The authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear."
Xu Zun, who was originally frustrated, couldn't help but laugh a few times when he heard this, but then he asked seriously: "Now that the case has been settled, what are you going to do next?"
Zhang Fei said: "I plan to stay in Bianjing."
Xu Zun said: "Why?"
Zhang Fei said very straightforwardly: "Because I am afraid of being retaliated. If I stay in Bianjing, I can still get the blessing of my benefactor. If I return to Dengzhou, God knows if I will suddenly disappear."
Xu Zun glanced at Zhang Fei in surprise, and was stunned for a moment. He chuckled and said, "It seems you haven't gotten carried away yet!"
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "So this debt of gratitude is the hardest to repay."
The implication is that if he had not repaid his kindness, he would not have been stupid enough to jump into this big whirlpool. He would not dare to be proud, and it would be difficult to protect himself.
A flash of admiration flashed in Xu Zun's eyes. This boy became arrogant, which could really scare everyone, but it was just a strategy, not his character. His character was actually very cautious, and his love for talents suddenly started again.
Overflowing, he sighed: "Actually, this case is not completely over yet! I used the shortcomings in the law many times to defend Ayun. Many people thought that I was seeking personal gain for the public good, although I have a clear conscience.
At heart, if I don’t complete these regulations, it will be seeking public benefit for personal gain. I wonder if you would be willing to give me a helping hand?"
After this case, he admired Zhang Fei even more, so he also hoped to recruit him under his command.
Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "My benefactor has been kind to me. Of course I am willing to help my benefactor. However, if my benefactor wants to improve the law, I am afraid he needs someone who is good at finding loopholes in the law to redress the grievances of the people."
People of Erbi. Because only when it rains will you know whether the roof is leaking or not."
Xu Zun chuckled: "It seems that you don't like me as the secret servant of the house!"
Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "My benefactor misunderstood, Zhang Fei never meant this."
Xu Zun smiled and said: "In other words, you plan to be an Erbi citizen in Bianliang."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "This is the plan for the time being."
In fact, he has been thinking about this problem for the past two days. What should he do in the future? Before this, he had never thought about it at all, because at that time he was bent on saving Ayun. Now that the dust has settled, he has to think about his future.
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It is not that he has not considered following Xu Zun. In fact, at present, he has no way to leave Xu Zun. After all, he has disgraced Sima Guang and other top judges of the Song Dynasty. Who can guarantee that they will not take revenge on him.
But he believes that Dali Temple is now full of people who oppose Xu Zun. If he goes there, he will definitely be targeted by these people. The key is that Xu Zun will only give him the status of an official instead of an official, so then
He is too passive, and an official can control him.
After careful consideration, he chose to be an Erbi citizen first, wait and see, and then make plans. At least this is the field he is best at, and at the same time, he is not controlled by others at work.
Two days later.
Dali Temple.
The heavy government office door slowly opened, and there was a frail girl standing inside. Looking at the street outside the door, her clear eyes gradually became moist, and there was a hint of disbelief. She slowly raised her feet.
But she was so weak that it was difficult for her to cross the high threshold.
"careful!"
A man came up from the side and helped her.
"Thank you so much. It's you."
The young girl saw clearly who was coming and couldn't help but feel surprised and happy.
The person who came was none other than Zhang Fei, and this girl was none other than Fang Yun, who had just been released.
"it's me."
Zhang Fei nodded and smiled.
Fang Yun suddenly thought of something and bent her knees, trying to kneel down, but she couldn't.
Zhang Fei supported her hard and reminded: "I am the one who repays the kindness."
At the same time, Xu Zhiqian, who had been on hunger strike for many days, finally came out of her boudoir and saw the light of day again.
"Daddy."
Xu Zhiqian knelt in front of Xu Zun and said, "My daughter knows she was wrong, and she hopes her father can forgive her."
"You!"
Xu Zun was angry long ago. He locked up his daughter. In fact, he was just worried that Xu Zhiqian would disturb Zhang Fei. After all, he knew his daughter's personality very well and was more sincere than him. He pulled her up with one hand and said, "What kind of temper are you doing?"
Time can change it, how unbecoming is it for this lady to go out and come back drunk?"
Xu Zhiqian blushed with embarrassment and was speechless.
Xu Zundao: "Forget it this time. If you meet me next time, don't blame me for being unkind."
"Don't worry, dad, my daughter will never do it again."
Xu Zhiqian hurried forward and gently held Xu Zun's arm with her beautiful hand.
Xu Zun couldn't help but shook his head.
Xu Zhiqian suddenly asked: "Dad, why didn't you see that Zhang San?"
Xu Zun was startled and said cautiously: "What did you ask him for?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "My daughter wanted to thank him. Qingmei told her that she almost fell down that day, but fortunately Zhang San helped her in time."
When Xu Zun thought about that, he felt extremely embarrassed and said, "Don't mention it again, you won't be embarrassed."
Xu Zhiqian's cheeks were dizzy, but she continued: "I have to mention that although my daughter wants to thank him, she also thinks that Zhang San is cunning and dirty and not a gentleman. How can dad introduce such a person into the family?"
Of course Xu Zun knew what his daughter was referring to, he had seen it with his own eyes, but he still believed in Zhang Fei, thinking that what happened that day was just a misunderstanding, so he said: "Dad knows better about Zhang San's character than you do. In addition, he believed that what happened that day was just a misunderstanding." , how did your father teach you since you were a child? Before you blame others, you must first look at yourself, be strict with yourself, and be lenient to others. You didn't look like a lady at that time. How could you have the nerve to blame others if you behaved inappropriately first? other people."
Xu Zhiqian looked depressed, "Dad, am I your daughter?"
Xu Zun chuckled and said, "Then you want dad to help you and not help you?"