Those who come out to fool around will always pay it back.
Zhang San, who made his fortune by jumping sideways, was really jumped in the face this time.
Sadly, he still had to catch it with his face.
At this time, he suddenly realized the extreme depression that Sima Guang and Wang Anshi felt at the time.
In fact, doing this is a good thing for Zhang Fei, but it makes him feel uncomfortable.
But having said that, Yuan Jiang was really helpless.
He cannot stand with Zhang Fei, because now that politics and law are separated, Zhang Fei cannot directly support his work. He still has to rely on the government system, unlike Zhang Fei who directly parachute into a system.
He thought that if the Public Security Law was implemented, it would definitely offend people, so it was better to use the Public Security Law to guide the salt administration.
You make mistakes and I'll correct them.
One of us is a good person, and the other is a bad person.
It was already dark when Yuan Jiang returned to the official office, but when she entered the hall, she found Wei Yingfang, He Chunlin and two or three other officials sitting here.
"Why are you here?"
Yuan Jiang said in surprise.
He Chunlin immediately stepped forward, bowed first, and then asked: "I heard that Zhang San just sent someone to invite Bachelor Yuan to the imperial court to discuss matters?"
The news is pretty good! Yuan Jiang was stunned for a moment, then nodded and sat down again, pretending to be worried.
He Chunlin took two small steps forward. Seeing that Yuan Jiang was silent, he said again: "I would like to ask, but about the salt banknotes?"
Yuan Jiang looked up at them and said, "It seems you all know."
Wei Yingfang on the side gave a wry smile: "That salt merchant is shouting everywhere, everyone knows it."
"It is indeed because of this matter." Yuan Jiang nodded and added: "President Zhang hopes that we can make up for the merchants according to the face value of the salt banknotes."
Wei Yingfang asked: "Did Bachelor Yuan agree?"
"How can this be."
Yuan Jiang snorted: "I did not do it to issue the additional salt banknotes. Why should I be responsible for all this? Then the government will only blame me for the financial shortfall."
He Chunlin asked cautiously: "Then what did he say?"
Yuan Jiang sighed: "The discussion ended on bad terms, but I think the imperial court will probably hold a court hearing on this case."
A flash of joy flashed in He Chunlin's eyes, and he immediately said: "Then let him judge. If there is a financial problem then, let the court go to him to settle the accounts. We won't be able to come up with so much money."
Yuan Jiang glanced at him and asked with a smile: "If the court really blames it, do you think it should be troublesome for him or us first?"
Everyone fell silent.
If something really goes wrong, Yuan Jiang will definitely be held accountable.
The issuance of salt banknotes has never been decided by the local government. It has always been officials appointed by the central government to do this, because it involves many states and counties. If it is left to the local governments, it will definitely be a mess. Specifically, it is issued by the Salt Bureau.
, and this leader is the Salt Breaker.
Yuan Jiang glanced at them and asked, "What do you think about this salt banknote issue?"
As the general judge, Wei Yingfang also has the power to intervene in salt affairs, but they still have the final say.
He Chunlin gritted his teeth and said: "In my humble opinion, issuing too many salt banknotes is not... not very good, but there is nothing we can do. Most of the military expenditures in Bianzhou are included in the imperial court's calculations.
We are in Hezhong Mansion.”
Yuan Jiang is also an actor, her brows are furrowed and her face is full of sorrow, "You go and get the account books of salt notes from previous years. We also have to think of a countermeasure as soon as possible."
He Chunlin asked: "If the imperial court makes a ruling, do we have to implement it?"
Yuan Jiang said: "According to the rules and regulations, if we feel it is unfair, we can appeal, and we can even go to Dali Temple and the Court of Punishment."
He Chunlin asked again: "Is...that's all?"
Yuan Jiang's expression was stagnant and he said: "If you don't want to pay attention to it, actually... I won't object to it, but I don't know yet what the consequences of refusing to implement it will be."
The implication is that I don't object to you doing this, but I won't take the lead either.
Just like Cai Yanqing.
He Chunlin and the others felt it was unnecessary.
It's not their fault that the salt banknotes are overissued. It's up to the finances to make up for it. They have to stand up and make trouble, instead of taking all the responsibility on themselves.
This matter is not straightforward.
They mainly wanted to provoke Yuan Jiang to confront Zhang Fei.
We are all government agencies, so why should I listen to you? Can I refuse to execute it?
The current system is not perfect yet.
Wang Anshi would not agree to let the public prosecutors and the procuratorate decide everything.
Wei Yingfang hurriedly said: "Nothing is final yet, let's wait and see."
...
Over there, Li Min, after getting Zhang Fei's hint, immediately raised the banner of Li's Bookstore.
In fact, this kid is also ambitious. He has been suppressed by Li Lei in Kaifeng Mansion, and big lawsuits have never been his turn. He is very much looking forward to coming to Hezhong Mansion.
"What? You...can still ask for interest?"
Duan Chaobei and the several salt merchants and banknote merchants beside him looked at each other in confusion.
This is something they never thought of.
If you can get your capital back, even if it is good, you still need interest.
This ear pen from Kaifeng Prefecture is just different!
Even the local ear pens didn't dare to write a petition, but not only did they dare to accept it, they also made such a reasonable request.
this...!
Li Min said: "This is natural. If it hadn't been for the illegal contract by the imperial court, you would have already exchanged salt, sold it to various places, made money back, and then went to other businesses. How could you be here in the middle of the river, wandering around?
.”
"Yes, yes! Brother Li is right. If we could have exchanged enough salt, we would have made a fortune long ago. This should be regarded as interest."
"But this lawsuit is against the government, why should we?"
"That's true. It's reasonable to ask for capital, and we also have grievances. But when it comes to interest, I'm afraid it will cause dissatisfaction from the government, and it may even outweigh the gain."
"Why!"
Li Min waved his hand and said: "Brother Gao doesn't know something. This lawsuit is actually the same as doing business. It's about bargaining. It doesn't mean that the imperial court will judge how much we want, but the government definitely hopes to pay less.
Some, if we want more, even if the imperial court pays less, we won’t lose money."
The salt merchant understood this very well and nodded frequently.
"I think it will work."
"Brother Li is indeed from the capital, his vision is different from ours!"
"Yes! That's it."
They have already made a fuss, and they have no intention of doing this job. They have nothing to fear. If they step back now, the officials will definitely not give them good results, so they might as well just keep doing it to the end.
The two parties immediately signed an employment contract and then handed some evidence to Li Min.
Li Min also immediately wrote a pleading and presented it to the imperial court.
...
The four little King Kongs who were still kept in the dark couldn't help but be shocked when they saw the indictment.
"How dare they ask for interest?"
"This Li Min seems to be the adopted son of Li Guozhong."
"It turns out it's an ear pen from Kaifeng Mansion, no wonder it's so cruel."
.....
As he said that, the four of them looked up at Zhang Fei in unison.
Isn't this all a result of Zhang Daerbi's head?
Zhang Fei frowned, "I asked you to review this case, what do you think I do?"
Cai Jing was startled and said hurriedly: "From a judicial perspective, the evidence is conclusive and must meet the standards for a trial."
Zhang Fei asked curiously: "Besides the judiciary, from what angle can we look at it?"
Cai Jing said sarcastically: "This case is obviously not good for the government. If we make a ruling, what should we do if the government can't come up with salt?"
Zhang Fei said: "So you think we should reject it?"
Shangguan Jun said hurriedly: "That's not possible. The other party has provided sufficient evidence, and we have no reason to reject it."
"What should we do?"
"Students are stupid and don't know what to do."
"waste!"
"...!"
"Students are not talented and fail to share the teacher's worries."
The four people had red faces and lowered their heads.
In fact, the four of them are not stupid, so they are at a loss because they have considered the overall situation. After the judgment is made, things may be more troublesome and unpredictable.
The government has done a lot of this kind of thing.
Zhang Fei said: "You must remember that every decision we make fairly will not be harmful to the country and the monarch, but will only be beneficial to the country and the monarch.
You only see immediate benefits and do not care about the long-term. With salt banknotes being issued so indiscriminately, in a few years, will there still be businessmen willing to raise military expenditures and sell salt for the country? What will we do then?
As for your worries, I am even more confused. The imperial court pays officials so much salary every year. Is it just to let them come here to enjoy the mountains and rivers?
I don’t believe that in the whole world, no one can make something happen fairly, and we have to rely on swindling and deception in order to proceed.”
After hearing this, the four people turned red and felt ashamed. They stood up and bowed their hands: "The student has disappointed the teacher."
"Wow... your shame makes me feel as if this is the first time you have let me down. Don't you know I'm used to it already?"
"...!"
In fact, they are already used to it.
"I'll leave it to the four of you to go to the government to collect evidence."
"Students obey orders."
The four of them escaped immediately.
...
But in fact, there is really nothing to investigate. The government is openly repudiating its debts, and there is no need to cover up. This has been the case throughout the ages. Who would have thought that a public prosecutor would be parachuted in, leading to the separation of politics and law, so that many things would become
Very weird.
After collecting the evidence, the imperial court immediately announced that a court hearing would be held.
After the news got out.
Suddenly the whole city was shocked.
Although Zhang Fei had already sentenced the government to breach of contract once before, that judgment was based on Huang Tong's illegal salt sales.
This time is different. This is a direct lawsuit against the government for breach of contract.
However, what was unexpected was that the people became very excited and spread the news word of mouth.
On this day, the news spread throughout the city.
Almost all the people supported the salt merchants.
Although they also know that these salt merchants are not good people, and they have a share of credit for selling the salt so expensively, in comparison, they are even more oppressed by the government.
The government is reneging on its debts. They really have no solution at all. They are making every day unresponsive and making the earth inoperable.
Now there is finally an imperial court who can stand up for them.
Can they not be excited?
...
"This is unreasonable. Are they crazy? They even ask the court for interest?"
After He Chunlin learned about the other party's indictment, he was so angry that his mouth was filled with smoke.
Could it be that this has reached the point where everyone is pushing back against the wall?
Cao Yi smiled and said, "Don't get angry, Supervisor He Yan. This is a good thing!"
"Good thing?"
He Chunlin looked at Cao Yi in shock.
Cao Yidao: "The more powerful the imperial court becomes, the more people will be afraid. Then everyone will stick together to keep warm. What's the point of just supporting the imperial court by the common people."
Wei Yingfang chuckled and said, "Today I have seen what it means for a newborn calf to not be afraid of tigers. Let's watch the show again when the time comes."
.......
Procuratorate!
"Actually, we should have thought long ago that the imperial court would definitely accept it."
Chen Qi smiled and said: "When Zhang San was just an ear pen, he dared to sue the court. Compared with that, this case is nothing."
Wang Shen said: "But troubles will come one after another. There are many cases of breach of contract by the government. If we continue like this, I am afraid that the public security organs will become a thorn in the eyes of the officials and a thorn in their flesh."
Chen Qi also looked sad: "Now that this matter has become such a big deal, it won't end well!"
Having said this, he suddenly looked at Su Che, "Prosecutor...General Prosecutor?"
"ah?"
Su Zhe seemed to be thinking about something and asked: "What are you talking about?"
Chen Qidao: "What should our procuratorate do?"
Su Zhe said: "Responsible for testing evidence and supervising trial errors."
"Is that all?"
"Um."
Su Che nodded and said, "However, I think we can actually do something."
Chen Qi and Wang Shen looked at each other and thought, it's best not to.
Wang Shen asked cautiously: "What does the prosecutor general think?"
Su Zhe didn't answer and asked instead: "Do you think it's just the court's breach of contract?"
The two of them didn't know why.
Su Zhe said: "The salt banknotes are indeed a breach of contract by the court, but as far as I know, there are also many businessmen who have committed fraud and deceived the government in order to obtain large amounts of benefits."
Wang Shendao: "But generally businessmen who do this have a backer."
Su Zhe asked: "Who has more backing than the government?"
Seeing that the two of them were silent, Su Che said again: "In the past, we didn't investigate, but in the future we have to pay attention to these situations. Once discovered, we must severely punish them. If we don't do this, the finance will not get better.