Sure enough, when the imperial court posted a notice stating that in seven days, the cases that had been backlogged would be heard in court, it aroused speculation from all sides.
Now the entire Hezhong Prefecture is still immersed in the autumn tax.
But all eyes were focused on the imperial court.
Because they all believed that the matter must be related to the public security organs.
You must know that the government has only collected 30% of the tax. Although it has still been a long time, the attitude of the big landowners and their actions are worrying.
If this is not collected, big problems will arise.
In fact, according to the previous system, the government offices did not accept lawsuits during the entire autumn tax period.
As a result, the situation is so serious now that you still have the time to hold a trial?
So confident?
Does this mean that we dare not refuse to pay it forward?
It immediately attracted speculation and inquiry from all parties.
For example, Cai Jing and Su Zhe all said that the autumn tax belongs to finance and has no direct relationship with the imperial court and the procuratorate. The police station is supposed to serve the administration and take orders from the administration.
This implication has nothing to do with us at all.
If you want to find it, go to the government.
During this period, Fan Zheng had to go to the Salt Bureau and other government offices to handle relevant procedures. Zhang Fei basically stayed with the Four Little Kings to study the case.
Today is the day when the imperial court reopens.
The number of people watching the trial became even larger, because farmers from many villages came over.
There is a saying that without tax, many people live a long life without having to pay tax for the first time because they don’t have the land deed!
It feels really good.
And they all believed that this was brought about by the Imperial Court, so they all eagerly hoped to understand the Imperial Court better. The more powerful the Imperial Court was, the more at ease they felt.
Of course, the landowners also came, and they also hoped to find some clues to see if the imperial court was trying to scare people.
Cai Yanqing, Guo Xiaofa and other officials also came.
They all know that the backlog of cases in this school are all civil lawsuits and property disputes.
Moreover, this is also the first time that such a case has been tried on such a large scale.
Because in the past, the government controlled the government and laws, and the people followed private contracts, they generally did not go to the government for disputes. In fact, it was difficult for the government to handle these disputes.
They all came to see how the imperial court would handle the case.
The number of people from the Procuratorate who appeared in court this time has tripled, with a total of nine people present. But in fact, this has nothing to do with them, because it is not a criminal case, but this is a break from tradition, and they have to come to learn. Six of them
All of them are newly recruited trainee prosecutors.
“I didn’t expect that Third Brother would have so many people come to see whether he was trying a case or arguing.”
Seeing this scene, Fan Zheng couldn't help but think that when Zhang Fei was having a lawsuit in Kaifeng Mansion, every time he came back, the front door would be filled with darkness.
Fu Shichun said: "The trial in the imperial court has become the entertainment of the people. Look at the busy traffic everywhere in the city."
Fan Zheng nodded and said, "This is really exciting."
As soon as Cai Yanqing appeared over there, he was surrounded by a group of big gentry.
"Governor Cai, we were unprepared for your sudden change in the system, and now we are in a hurry."
"Yes! In the past, we all paid taxes with tax banknotes. We paid the amount we paid. Now we have to calculate it ourselves based on the land deed. If something is omitted, the government will have to be accommodating."
How could Cai Yanqing not hear what they were saying?
Even if we don't pay, you can't think that I'm breaking the law. At most, we can just make up for it.
What they are most worried about now is the consequences of not paying.
If the consequence is just to make up for it, then it must be a gamble.
Because they are also planning, with so much land, can you check it clearly?
Even if I pay this money, I still have to let you shed a layer of your skin. It is a matter of interests, so every inch of land must be fought for.
Of course, we cannot agree to this. If we agree, no one will pay it. Cai Yanqing nodded and said: "I think what you said is reasonable and reasonable. I can agree to you and give you accommodation, as long as you make up for it in time. But tax evasion
Tax evasion is a judicial matter, and I cannot guarantee whether the procuratorate will be accommodating. I cannot command them."
Zhuo Qun suddenly said: "I heard that someone is promoting a tax calculation business. If you really can't figure it out, you can ask those people for help."
Those gentry were asking for trouble and had no choice but to disperse.
After a while, the four little kings entered the court, and everyone took their seats one after another.
After a while, Zhang Fei came belatedly, still wearing a white robe.
Since it is a civil lawsuit, there are not that many procedures.
The first lawsuit today is a debt dispute about borrowing money and not repaying it.
But this kind of dispute is precisely what the government and the people are very concerned about.
Because such disputes are numerous and difficult to handle.
After Zhang Fei carefully read the IOU, he suddenly turned his head and looked at the plaintiff Li Zhi, "Li Zhi, what is your relationship with the defendant Luo Dawu?"
Li Zhi replied: "It's just a relationship between ordinary neighbors."
Zhang Fei said: "If it is an ordinary relationship, then why did you lend him fifteen guans without Luo Dawu providing any collateral or guarantor?"
A thin man on the right immediately shouted: "President Zhang, he is interested in my wife."
Li Zhi immediately retorted: "I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."
Is it so exciting right from the start?
The people immediately started pointing and pointing.
Fan Zheng and Fu Shichun looked at Cao Dongdong.
Cao Dongdong said angrily: "What do you think I am doing? I am not this kind of person."
"quiet!"
Zhang Fei banged the gavel to stop the noise, and then said to Luo Dawu: "Luo Dawu, why did you say that?"
Luo Dawu said: "When I borrowed money from him, he refused to lend me money before. Later, I said that if I really didn't have the money to pay back, I would mortgage my wife to him, and he agreed to lend me fifteen guan."
Zhang Fei turned his head and looked at Li Zhi.
Li Zhi blushed and remained silent.
Mortgage of wife and children is generally not written on the IOU because it is illegal. Usually, if this operation is completed during debt collection, it will be difficult for the government to control it.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "In that case, why didn't you mortgage your wife to him?"
Luo Dawu blinked, looking a little guilty.
Li Zhi said excitedly: "That's because he secretly sold his wife to someone else."
As soon as these words came out, many people scolded Luo Dawu.
If you have no choice but to mortgage your wife, then that's it, you still engage in such a saucy operation.
It's simply worse than an animal!
Although this is very common, if you encounter it, if you don't curse it, you will feel very panicked!
Xu Zhiqian and the others also shook their heads.
"quiet!"
Zhang Fei knocked the gavel again, and when it calmed down, he asked Luo Dawu: "Luo Dawu, why do you need money so much, borrow money, and sell your wife?"
Luo Dawu said pitifully: "Didn't I lose money in business?"
Li Zhi immediately said: "President Zhang, he is lying. This man is addicted to gambling. He even lost his wife and house. The neighbors all know it."
Luo Dawu retorted: "It was because my business was not going well that I thought of giving it a try. Do you think I want to lose?"
"okay!"
Zhang Fei was too lazy to listen to this rotten gambler's explanation, and said to Li Zhi: "Li Zhi, as his neighbor, you should know better about Luo Dawu's financial situation. How do you want him to pay you back?"
Li Zhi said aggrievedly: "The common people don't know, so the common people hope that the imperial court can make decisions for the common people. The common people don't expect the interest, just return the fifteen coins to the common people."
Cai Bian whispered: "Teacher, this Luo Dawu has sold everything he can, and he really can't get a penny out."
Zhang Fei looked at Luo Dawu again and said, "Luo Dawu, do you have any plans to pay back the money?"
Luo Dawu said: "I have nothing now, so how can I pay it back? This guy already told the government and slapped me."
When Cai Yanqing heard this, he couldn't help but look at Zhuo Qun.
Zhuo Qun whispered: "I don't know, it should be decided by the county government."
Having said this, he paused for a moment and then said: "Actually, there is no need to try a case like this at all. It is a waste of manpower and material resources. For such a person, even if you beat him to death, you still won't be paid."
Cai Yanqing nodded slightly and added: "But since President Zhang is holding a trial, he must have countermeasures."
Then I heard Li Zhidao: "President Zhang, don't listen to his nonsense. If he really had nothing, he would have starved to death a long time ago. He just made some money to gamble, and he never thought about paying back the money."
Zhang Fei said: "Do you have any evidence?"
Li Zhidao: "In the past year, many people have seen him in gambling houses."
Cai Bian turned around and whispered: "Let's also ask two or three people. They have indeed seen Luo Dawu and gambled with money."
Zhang Fei nodded and said to Luo Dawu: "Luo Dawu, are you sure that you can find a job within a month and ensure your basic food and accommodation? All the remaining money will be returned to Li Zhi."
Li Zhi became anxious and said hurriedly: "President Zhang, he won't pay back the money at all."
Zhang Fei said: "Please be patient. Once he finds a job, we will discuss it with the employer and pay you the agreed wages directly."
Luo Dawu spread his hands and said, "President Zhang, look at our virtues, who dares to hire us? We have been begging outside for many days."
At first glance, he looks like the kind of person who has been in the government for a long time, with a fearless look on his face.
Zhang Fei nodded: "In this case, our imperial court can only use labor to enforce it."
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was silent, and everyone looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.
Labor enforcement, what is this?
Zhang Fei further explained: "Our imperial court will sell your labor. If there is a soldier who does not want to serve, he can spend money to bid for you to serve on his behalf. The money obtained from the sale will be used for
Repay the plaintiff Li Zhi until it is repaid."
Cai Yanqing and other officials couldn't help but their eyes lit up.
Can this still be done?
Li Zhi said excitedly: "Okay, okay! That's it, that's all."
There was also a burst of excited cheers outside the hospital.
They all know that this must be sold, and many people are unwilling to serve, especially the kind of hard labor, including soldiers in the Xiang Army. They often pay people to do the work for them, but it is risky to find someone to do the work for them privately.
If there is a problem, the responsibility is still yours.
But if the government takes the initiative to sell it, there is almost no risk.
Luo Dawu's expression changed drastically, "It's not fair! This is not fair! I was slapped in the government office before, and now they are punishing me again. It's so unfair."
In the past, when the government tried to collect debts, they would hit them with a slap in the face, and the maximum number of hits was sixty. But for people like Luo Dawu, the government didn't even bother to fight them. They only hit them twice for a total of twenty moss, and then ignored them.
Zhang Fei explained: "According to the provisions of the "Song Xingtong", the government's moss punishment is only a slight punishment. I hope you can pay back the money, but not the debt. Our imperial court will not use punishment in civil litigation. Our purpose
It is to ensure the interests of creditors and debtors.
As far as Li Zhi is concerned, he did indeed lend you fifteen thousand dollars. No matter what his purpose was, he will no longer charge you for interest, so you should return it. At the same time, we will also ensure your basic needs in life.
, I won’t let you pay for it with your life.”
Luo Dawu's legs began to tremble. Serving in the army does not mean risking his life in return. He just said it nicely. He hurriedly said: "President Zhang, give Xiaomin another chance. Xiaomin promises to find a job within a month."
, all the labor and wages will be given to Li Zhi."
Ma Xiaoyi, who was assisting the trial, suddenly said: "President Zhang, I think it should be enforced and he should not be given a chance."
Now Ma Xiaoyi is stationed at the Imperial Court, specializing in assisting the Imperial Court in hearing some cases, especially civil litigation, from the perspective of the royal police.
Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"
Ma Xiaoyi said carelessly: "The president of the court should know that my family is also a gambling addict. Anyway, I have seen a lot of bad gamblers like this. They are lazy and lazy. In order to get money, they often go to cheating.
You have to give him a chance. If he runs away or does something illegal, wouldn't that be torturing our Royal Police?"
Zhang Fei seemed a little hesitant.
Shangguan Jun also said: "Teacher, the student thinks that Sergeant Ma is right. There is no need to give this kind of person a chance."
Over there, Luo Dawu was already crying bitterly, "Judge President, Chief Judge, please give Xiaomin another chance. Xiaomin will definitely work hard to pay back the money."
Zhang Fei glanced at him, hesitated for a while, nodded and said: "Okay! The president of this court will give you another chance. But this does not mean that I do not agree with what Chief Ma just said. I am just worried that someone will abuse it in the future.
This is enforced, so as long as you do not violate the law, our imperial court will give you a chance."
After these words, he immediately won the approval of Su Che and other officials, as well as many of the reviewers just now.
If implemented directly, it may lead officials to abuse this punitive measure, because this method has great support for political performance.
Zhang Fei added: "You cannot leave Hezhong Mansion until the debt is paid off. If you have special needs, you must declare to the imperial court. If you break the law during this period, or want to escape, once you are caught, you will be punished immediately.
Enforcement will be enforced, and the punishment will be doubled. Do you understand me?"
"Yes, yes, I heard you clearly. Thank you very much, President, for your mercy. Thank you very much, President, for your mercy."
Luo Dawu was so frightened that he bent over repeatedly and his face turned pale.
"Take them down!"
After saying that, Zhang Fei asked again: "Is serving in the military so scary?"
Xu Zhiqian, the four little kings, including Li Si beside them, nodded at the same time.