In feudal society, this was almost an eternal topic.
It is also the source of all conflicts.
Any reform of the tax system cannot be resolved in one court debate or one meeting.
This is a war.
A war that never stops.
Three divisions.
Since Prime Minister Tang Jie was still ill in bed, the emperor seemed to have no intention of appointing a new Prime Minister immediately. After these conflicts, the judges of the Three Divisions gradually took control of the financial power.
"Another lawsuit?"
Tang Ji said excitedly: "Why don't we just file lawsuits on everything? What else do we need from the Political Affairs Hall and our Third Division?"
Shen Huaixiao nodded: "Yes, we must not give in this time."
Du Xiu sighed: "But Prime Minister Zhao and Duke Wen could not compete with Wang Anshi. Because Wang Anshi did not say at that time that this part of the tax must be collected, but he believed that even if it was tax-free, it should be left to the judiciary for judgment. , he even said that the imperial court could order Kaifeng Prefecture to exempt this part of the tax, as long as a reasonable explanation can be given."
"You believe this too?"
Shen Huaixiao hummed: "If we really go to court, God knows what will be asked. Haven't you learned enough lessons from the past few times?"
Du Xiu said depressedly: "It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. The key is whether Prime Minister Zhao, Duke Wen and others believe it."
Tang Jidao: "If they agree, it doesn't mean that we all agree. This matter is not just about the one hundred and eight landlords. I believe that most people in the court will not agree."
Shen Huaixiao nodded: "That's right, now that it's happened, there's no need to hide it. We must file a petition to stop this lawsuit."
Cao Han, who had been silent all the time, suddenly said: "There is no room for error in this matter. We still have to make two preparations. What if we can't stop it?"
Shen Huaixiao immediately said: "What do you think?"
Cao Han frowned: "Not yet, but if we really go to court, the evidence is crucial, and the most critical evidence is in the Sanbu Gouyuan. Brother Shen should contact the people in Sanya immediately , send someone to look at the relevant evidence, if it falls into the hands of others, it will be troublesome."
The Sanbu Gouyuan is affiliated to the Sansi, and is in charge of the account books of the three divisions of gold, grain and everything that Gouji has applied for in the world.
The original intention was to supervise the Third Division, but gradually, the Third Division gradually took control of the Three Ministries and Gouyuan.
However, the security of the imperial city is still controlled by the Sanyamen.
Du Xiu said: "This may not be enough. If the Kaifeng Mansion thinks that this lawsuit is a done deal, they will probably send someone to ask for the tax accounts in recent years. We also have to have people go to the Kaifeng Mansion and tell them this. The matter has not yet been decided, so let them not rush to try the case."
Shen Huaixiao nodded, "I'll contact San Yamen. You find someone to go to Kaifeng Mansion, but try not to go to Magistrate Lu. He has a close relationship with Wang Anshi. Go to Li Tongpan."
"I know that."
Yushitai.
"How could Duke Wen easily agree to Wang Jiefu's request?"
Censor Li Zhan said to Wen Yanbo very puzzledly.
Wen Yanbo sighed: "Wang Jiefu said that we should follow the law according to the situation, but I can't say that we should break the law depending on the situation."
Gu Jidao, the minister of Pantaifu Temple, said: "Wen Gong should be aware of our situation in Tokyo. If this really goes to court, things may get out of hand.
After all, those landowners followed the imperial decree. When the imperial court said they had to pay back the deed tax, they immediately went to pay it. As for paying the tax, well, after all, they acted in accordance with the contract, but they didn't say they wouldn't pay the tax.
If we let them know that the court is still unwilling to let them go and wants to take them to court, it will force them to jump over the wall and the problem will get bigger and bigger. This is the land of Gyeonggi, how can we be so reckless."
Wen Yanbo glanced at Gu Ji with hesitation on his face.
Tokyo is full of imperial relatives and scholar-bureaucrats, and no one knows that they are evading taxes. Otherwise, Wang Anshi would not have been able to find out that so many people were evading taxes in such a short period of time.
Want to fight an official
If the company's words are heard, will they be driven to death? According to the law, the penalties for tax evasion are also relatively severe.
They will definitely fight back with all their strength.
This is also what worries him the most.
If you don't have diamonds, don't take this porcelain job.
Seeing that Wen Yanbo was not so determined, Li Zhan and others immediately expressed their intention to petition the officials to withdraw their orders.
Wen Yanbo said nothing.
In fact, he knew very well in his heart that he could not stop such a thing, so he acquiesced to their requests.
Cao Mansion.
"Deputy Commander Lao is responsible for this matter."
Shen Huaixiao stood in front of the Cao Mansion and bowed again.
Cao Ping cupped his fists and responded with a salute: "Judge Shen, please don't worry, I will send additional manpower to watch your three units seducing the courtyard later, and I will never let anyone interfere with it."
"Thank you, deputy commander. I'll take my leave."
The guards of this imperial city are all in the hands of the Sanya Forbidden Army, and Cao Jiagui is the first foreign relative today, and Cao Ping is the nephew of Empress Dowager Cao, so his power in the Forbidden Army cannot be underestimated.
It can be seen from this that Empress Dowager Cao is still very powerful, while Empress Dowager Gao can only stand aside for now.
Although Empress Dowager Cao's tutoring was very strict, as a relative, it was impossible for her to be a little fishy, and she was definitely opposed to this matter.
Shen Huaixiao immediately came to Cao Ping for help.
Cao Ping readily agreed, but after sending Shen Huaixiao away, he immediately told the elders around him, "Ask Dong'er to go to Zhang San's place, find out what Zhang San says, and find out who Wang Jiefu is."
Intend."
Kaifeng Mansion.
"Isn't this matter already settled?"
Li Kai looked at Du Xiu in surprise.
Du Xiu said: "It's not that easy. Many ministers have already petitioned the officials to stop the Kaifeng government from hearing the case. This is Wang Jiefu's deliberate revenge and cannot set a precedent. If Li Tongpan doesn't believe it, he can just wait a little longer.
After I leave, there will definitely be people looking for Tong San."
Li Kai showed a tangled look on his face, "But the orders have been issued from above, and Wang Jiefu is also keeping an eye on them. If we ignore them, how can we communicate with each other?"
Du Xiu said hurriedly: "We just hope that the Kaifeng Mansion can wait a little longer and not rush into the trial. In a few days, the matter will turn around and Li Tongpuan will make plans by then."
Of course Li Kai didn't want to fight this lawsuit, it would offend people too much, but he also didn't want to get involved, as he might not be able to keep his official position if he didn't do it. After thinking for a while, he said: "Okay, I can wait a little longer, but if the superiors
If the government order is not withdrawn, then our Kaifeng government can only make official decisions."
Du Xiu immediately held up his hands and said, "Thank you Li Tongpan for your understanding. We will never cause any trouble to you Li Tongpan."
After saying that, Du Xiu asked again: "If the trial is finally opened, I wonder how your Kaifeng Mansion will judge?"
Li Kai hesitated for a long time and whispered: "In fact, Magistrate Lu, like Duke Wen, does not want to collect the taxes from the tenant farmers. He had even tried to dissuade Wang Jiefu before. As long as there is no excessive evidence and he is caught by the other party, the sentence will probably be light.
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Du Xiu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much Li Tong for telling me."
Li Kaidao: "There's only so much I can help you with. In the end, it's Prefect Lu who has the final say in Kaifeng Mansion."
Du Xiu nodded and said, "I know, I know."
In a small house outside the imperial city.
I saw a figure coming to the door, looking around, and then quickly ducked into the house.
But I saw a person standing inside, it was Li Bao.
"Brother Bao is really good at predicting things."
The man excitedly said to Li Bao: "Just now, Vice Admiral Cao gave the order to send more manpower to guard the three units of the Gouyuan."
Li Bao sneered: "The accounts of the three departments and courts are the most critical evidence in this case. They will definitely not let these accounts fall into the hands of others easily."
The man chuckled: "But they never thought that if they didn't do this, our people wouldn't be able to enter the Sanbu Gouyuan."
Li Bao asked, "Everything is well arranged inside."
The man nodded and said: "It's all ready, and we've checked it carefully. Since the cadastre has not been updated in recent years, the abandoned accounts a few years ago are similar to the current ones. It must be carefully compared and checked to find out.
As long as our people enter the Sanbu Gouyuan, they can exchange all the accounts of these people in one night."
Li Bao nodded: "You must be careful. There is still plenty of time at this time. They are still petitioning the officials to take back their orders. They should not do anything for the time being."
Bianjing Law Firm.
"Huh? Why are you two here? I haven't seen you recently."
Zhang Fei looked at the two brats Cao Dongdong and Ma Xiaoyi and said in surprise.
Cao Dongdong squatted on a chair, peeling an orange and said carelessly: "It's too hot in the city, so Xiao Ma and the others went to the countryside to escape the summer heat."
Zhang Fei asked: "Just you two?"
"Of course not." Ma Xiaoyi said hehely: "And Brother Chun and the others, oh, brother also invited more than ten singing girls to add to the fun."
Damn it! It’s great to have money! I want to go too!
Zhang Fei couldn't help sighing, sat down and asked: "It's the hottest season now, why did you come back?"
Ma Xiaoyi said excitedly: "Didn't I hear that Third Brother, you are going to go to court again recently? Third Brother promised me last time and asked me to help get things."
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "Not to mention, I might really need you this time."
Ma Xiaoyi nodded excitedly and said, "Third brother, just ask."
Cao Dongdong looked at Ma Xiaoyi with contempt: "You're a worthless guy, so you can only do hard work. Haha!"
Ma Xiaoyi glanced at Cao Dongdong depressedly, "Brother, you promised me not to tell."
Zhang Fei said with a gossipy face: "What's the matter?"
Cao Dongdong chuckled, "Ask Xiaoma, I promise he won't tell."
Zhang Fei looked at Ma Xiaoyi again.
Ma Xiaoyi's face turned red, "I also wanted to be an Erbi, so I bought a copy of Song Xingtong, but...!"
Cao Dongdong chuckled: "It turns out that a month has passed and he hasn't even read the first page."
Ma Xiaoyi glared at Cao Dongdong angrily.
Zhang Fei asked curiously: "Xiao Ma, are you illiterate?"
Ma Xiaoyi said: "Of course I am literate, but I just want to fall asleep just looking at Song Xingtong."
Cao Dongdong laughed so happily.
Ma Xiaoyi rolled his eyes and said, "Brother, don't forget, we have a mission."
Cao Dongdong was startled, stretched his legs under the table, sat down, looked at Zhang Fei seriously and said: "Zhang San, do you still remember why I paid to hire you in the first place?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, then said immediately: "Remember! I'll help you deal with the matter with the widow or the woman."
"Ahem. We haven't found anyone yet, so we won't talk about it in advance." Cao Dongdong shook his head repeatedly and said, "If you tell us that we have paid less land tax, will you help us?"
Oh. It turns out it was for this matter. It seems that his father asked him to come. Zhang Fei said: "Don't worry in the office. If anyone accuses you, I will definitely try my best to help you get rid of the crime."
Cao Dongdong slammed the table excitedly, "I knew I was right about the wrong person."
Ma Xiaoyi asked: "But isn't Third Brother suing those big landowners for tax evasion recently? My brother and his family... uh... uh...!"
Before he finished speaking, Cao Dongdong covered his mouth and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
Zhang Fei chuckled: "Don't worry, none of these one hundred and eight people are my clients. If they were my clients, I certainly wouldn't sue."
Having said this, he paused for a moment and then said: "But I advise you to discuss it with me before doing this kind of thing. We promise not to go to court as much as possible. If we go to court, anything may happen."
Cao Dongdong tilted his neck and approached Zhang Fei, "In other words, you can help our family evade taxes?"
Zhang Fei rubbed his eyes depressedly: "Provide legal advice."
I'm very sorry. I've been doing nucleic acid tests for four days in a row. The queue was particularly long this afternoon. I came back late and couldn't update in time.