In an era of centralized power, good or bad, right or wrong, actually does not depend on the truth of the matter, but on the approval of the central government.
If you look at history books, it is not difficult to find that some officials did well in the local area and were loved by the people, but they were demoted instead of promoted.
It really doesn’t mean that he must have been harmed by an adulterer.
It's just that sometimes, what you call good is not the same as the central government's recognition. In other words, your achievements are not the tasks assigned to you by the court.
However, the people cannot allow them to be promoted.
Of course, there are also some truly capable officials who are often able to have their cake and eat it too.
For example, Wang Anshi, personally, when he was a local official, his political achievements were very impressive. Not only did the people live a good life, but key finances also improved.
This is why he is very confident in the new method, because he has tried it himself, but he overlooked one thing: not everyone has his ability and ambition.
This is why the officials of Hezhong Prefecture refused to give up despite such a huge defeat, because they believed that this tax war was just a secondary battlefield and could not play a decisive role. The main battlefield was still the old-new dispute between the DPRK and China.
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The imperial court, which had been noisy for more than a month, gradually returned to its former calm, but the business atmosphere in front of the door became increasingly intense.
More and more Ya people, tea eaters, and Erbi people come here to do business.
And these people consume a lot of the Four Treasures of the Study, which attracts many Four Treasures of the Study stores to come here, which attracts many scholars to come here.
Zhang Fei also left the imperial court today and came to Da Gou's restaurant.
"President Zhang, you came just in time. I was planning to go find you just now."
When the big dog saw Zhang Fei, he immediately said.
Zhang Fei asked: "What's the matter?"
The big dog glanced left and right and said hurriedly: "President Zhang, please come inside."
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.
The two of them came to a private room in the inner hall.
After sitting down, the big dog whispered: "President Zhang, do you still remember the task assigned to me at the end of last year?"
Zhang Fei pondered for a moment, "You mean the matter in Jingzhao Mansion?"
"right!"
"Remember!"
Zhang Fei said: "In the second half of this year, the Public Security Bureau will go to Jingzhao Mansion."
The big dog said: "It's done."
Zhang Fei said happily: "Really?"
The big dog said: "Currently, there is a group of people from Jingzhao Prefecture who are almost arriving at Tongguan. They are expected to enter Hezhong Prefecture in the near future. Their purpose is to come to the imperial court of Hezhong Prefecture to complain."
Zhang Fei said: "Are there any of our people inside?"
The big dog nodded and said: "It was with the help of our people that they escaped the eyes and ears of the government. Moreover, we have arranged people and horses to meet them at the ferry. As long as they arrive at the ferry, our people will be able to send them off immediately."
Enter Hezhong Mansion."
Zhang Fei asked again: "What is the specific situation of these people?"
Big Dog said: "Actually, it's nothing new. President Zhang should know that after a household is exterminated, the land will be taken back by the government, or it will be occupied by some big landowners or wealthy people. Logically speaking, these lands do not need to pay taxes for the time being.
, but in the cadastral book, these lands will still be included in the autumn tax, so the head of the household will allocate these lands among the local farmers."
Zhang Fei nodded and frowned: "Is this why they came here?"
"Yes, but not entirely."
"how do I say this?"
"This kind of thing actually happens every year, and the people have become accustomed to it, and the increase in tax revenue is far less than the increase in conversion, expenditure, losses, etc. This is just the reason for the people to come to Hezhong Mansion to complain.
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Having said this, Dagou suddenly glanced at the sky, "Actually, the real reason is that we are in the lean period at this time, and these people can no longer survive, and they decided to come to Hezhong Mansion to fight at the instigation of our people.
Give it a try."
"I see."
Zhang Fei nodded, and after some calculation in his mind, he murmured to himself: "It's almost time."
"What?"
Big Dog thought Zhang Fei was talking to him.
"Nothing." Zhang Fei suddenly said: "I will ask Xiao Ma to pick them up at the ferry."
The big dog nodded.
Zhang Fei suddenly remembered something and took out two letters and said: "One is for Bachelor Wang and one is for Bachelor Sima. But you have to remember that these two letters must be handed over to them separately.
Here, people close to them cannot be informed."
The big dog took the letter and said, "Yes, I remember it. I will arrange a fast horse right away."
"Not too fast!"
Zhang Fei said: "The government should have sent a letter to Bachelor Wang a few days ago. It is best if this letter is sent after them."
The big dog said: "I promise to deliver it after them."
"yes."
At this moment, Li Si suddenly appeared at the door, "Third brother, then Magistrate Lu is here."
"It couldn't have come at a better time!"
Zhang Fei stood up and whispered: "Keep an eye on Jingzhao Mansion these days. If there is any news, please inform me immediately."
The big dog said: "I know."
Returning to the imperial court, Zhang Fei quickly walked into the hall and said to Lu Gongru who was standing inside: "Prefect Lu is here, Zhang San is not far away to greet you, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"
"Why!"
Lu Gongru raised his hand and said, "It's Lu who has been interrupting us again and again. I hope President Zhang will forgive me."
"Where! Where!"
Zhang Fei stretched out his hand and said, "Prefect Lu, please take a seat."
"Thank you."
After sitting down, Lu Gongru said straight to the point: "President Zhang, do you still remember our original agreement?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment and then said: "Prefect Lu just asked the public prosecutor to go to Jingzhao Prefecture this year?"
Lu Gongru nodded, "Exactly."
He looked a little uncomfortable.
Zhang Fei couldn't help but look embarrassed, "I told Magistrate Lu at the beginning that our preparations are not perfect at present, and it is really a bit difficult. I was also working hard to prepare, but I never thought that so many things would happen at the beginning of this year.
I'm really... Look, should you delay it a little longer?"
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After Lu Gongru struggled for a while, he said, "Okay! You can just wait a little longer. You can go when you are ready."
"Yes, yes, Magistrate Lu is really considerate." Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly and said, "I will try my best to send someone there next year."
Lu Gongru nodded and said: "Actually, next year will be fine too. Anyway, you can just take care of this matter yourself. After all, the officials have entrusted this matter to you. I... I just came here to ask."
"Yes Yes Yes."
After talking about this matter, Lu Gongru left without saying a word.
"What is Magistrate Lu doing here?"
Xu Zhiqian came to Zhang Fei's side and looked at Lu Gongru who was getting into the carriage.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "He hopes that we, the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate, and the Law will go to Jingzhao Mansion later."
"for...!"
As soon as she said a word, Xu Zhiqian suddenly reacted, "Is it because of the tax department?"
Zhang Fei nodded, "He didn't say it, but nine times out of ten, yes."
Xu Zhiqian said: "Then what did you say?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I agreed and will go when I'm ready."
"ah?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "Didn't you say that our main task this year is to expand externally? Moreover, you also called Cai Bian and the others back."
"Yes!" Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I agreed to him, but that doesn't mean I won't go."
Xu Zhiqian was confused when she heard this, "What do you mean?"
"that is!"
Zhang Fei suddenly blinked at Xu Zhiqian, "Didn't I tell you earlier that I like to be passive."
"When did you...!"
Xu Zhiqian blushed and pinched Zhang Fei's waist hard, "You are such a slut, you are really stubborn."
He stomped his little feet, turned around and left.
Zhang Fei rubbed the soft flesh on his waist and said, "Your Nine Yin White Bone Claws are improving day by day, becoming more accurate and faster."
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Hezhongfu is separated from Huazhou in the southwest by a river, and this river is also the boundary between the two places.
In a narrow part of the river, more than ten rafts were seen transporting dozens of ragged people to the river house on the opposite side.
But seeing these poor people, all of whom had brought their families with them, they heard bursts of crying as soon as they landed on the shore.
Suddenly, they heard the sound of horse hoofbeats, and someone in the crowd exclaimed: "The official is here."
The people suddenly panicked and wanted to flee, but another person heard someone say: "Don't be afraid, everyone, they are the Royal Police."
"Royal police?"
"Yes! They are the Royal Police of the Public Prosecution and Justice Bureau."
"Really?"
"That's right. Look, they are not wearing the uniforms of officers and soldiers, they are the Royal Police."
...
Hearing that it was the Royal Police, the people stopped and stood there hesitantly looking at the group of people galloping towards them.
After a while, I saw a dark-skinned, heroic young man. He tightened the reins of his horse, raised his front hooves, and gave a neighing sound. It was so majestic.
"I am Ma Xiaoyi, the Royal Police Officer. Who are you?"
The visitor was none other than Ma Xiaoyi, who was out on patrol.
"It's the Royal Police."
"What a royal police force."
...
When these people heard this, they immediately rushed forward and said, "Royal Police, you have to make the decision for us!"
"Royal Police, if you don't make the decision for us again, we...we can only starve to death here."
.......
The sound of wailing echoed throughout the riverside.
.......
Three days later.
This morning was extremely noisy.
"Have you heard that dozens of people came from Jingzhao Mansion?"
"What's so strange about this?"
"Do you know what they are here for?"
"For what?"
"They came here specifically to complain."
"Complain? What kind of big case is this?"
"have no idea."
"With so many people coming together to complain, it must be another corrupt official who is looking down on human life."
...
For a time, all kinds of rumors were flying everywhere.
Although the Song Dynasty allowed people to file complaints beyond their superiors, this situation was not very common, and with so many people coming this time, it was definitely not a private dispute, but something committed by the government. The people of Hezhong Prefecture couldn't help but speculate.
, what kind of government-forced rebellion is this?
After all, this is not the first time this phenomenon has happened.
Having said that, this was definitely a big deal in the ancient government!
After Su Che learned about this incident, he went to the imperial court immediately.
"Have you heard that a group of people from Jingzhao Mansion are preparing to complain to the imperial court?"
"Just now Master Fu has sent me a letter."
Zhang Fei nodded.
Su Che immediately asked: "What happened?"
Zhang Fei said: "It seems to be about the land tax on extremist households again."
Su Zhe was stunned, "Excellent land tax?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Yes!"
"At once...."
Su Zhe said: "Is it just because of this?"
Zhang Fei said: "It was Xiaoma who discovered them at that time, so there shouldn't be anything wrong."
After saying that, he saw Su Che frowning and said nothing, "What do you think, Mr. Su?"
Su Zhe glanced at him, "Actually... in fact, this kind of thing happens almost every day." At this point, he suddenly said firmly: "But this is an illegal act after all, we can't ignore it! The key is for the common people to come
This may be because they are placing all their hopes on our public security organs. If we don't care, they will definitely suffer retaliation if they go back."
Zhang Fei said: "But there may be many, many officials involved."
Su Zhe said: "Because there are so many involved, we don't have to worry. Just like many previous lawsuits, this problem is about the government system and is not something that a single official can bring about.
The imperial court only looks at political performance and tax revenue. In order to protect their official positions, those officials naturally have to ensure that tax revenue will not be reduced, which gives those corrupt officials an opportunity to take advantage of."
Zhang Fei nodded slightly.
Just then, Lu Gongru suddenly came.
"I heard that some people from Jingzhao Mansion came here to complain?"
Seeing Zhang Fei and Su Zhe, Lu Gongru looked panicked and couldn't care less, so he hurriedly came forward to ask.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Yes. I heard there are fifty or sixty."
Lu Gongru hurriedly asked: "Do you know the reason?"
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Lu Gongru frowned and muttered: "It happened after all."
Su Che immediately asked: "Prefect Lu had foreseen this?"
Lu Gongru glanced at Su Zhe and said nothing.
Su Zhe was so shrewd that he immediately realized that if the people of Jingzhao Prefecture knew that the people of Hezhong Prefecture only paid a small amount of taxes last year, they would definitely become restless. However, the local dignitaries, officials, and landowners naturally did not want the public prosecutor to pass.
.I thought to myself, no wonder he has been staying in Hezhong Mansion recently, it must be for this reason.
Before they could chat for a few words, Han Jiang, Cai Yanqing, Yuan Jiang, and Wei Yingfang also arrived one after another.
Zhang Fei did not hide it from them and told them the matter truthfully.
Wei Yingfang immediately scolded: "These unscrupulous people really don't know what is good and what is evil."
Su Che glanced at him and said, "Could it be that Wei Tongpan was criticizing Sang and Huai?"
Wei Yingfang hummed softly: "I didn't mean that. It was Chief Prosecutor Su who was overthinking it."
Now that the procuratorate still retains the right to prosecute those who evade taxes, Wei Yingfang feels guilty and does not dare to speak as forcefully as before.
Han Jiang said: "We'll talk about this later. First, tell me what you plan to do?"
Yuan Jiang glanced at Lu Gongru and said, "Prefect Lu, this is your fault. You stay in Jingzhao Mansion every day and don't even know anything happened to your family. You are derelict in your duty."
Lu Gongru now has one head and two heads, and he just nodded and admitted his mistake.
Wei Yingfang reacted immediately and hurriedly said: "It just so happens that Magistrate Lu is here, why not take those people back."
"no!"
Su Zhe said: "Those common people came to the imperial court specifically to complain."
Wei Yingfang said: "But Magistrate Lu is here, and the Public Security Bureau has not gone to Hezhong Prefecture yet. We should let Magistrate Lu take it back. I believe Magistrate Lu will definitely find out everything."
Lu Gongru's face was tangled. Logically speaking, he should have been given some thin noodles and allowed to take it back. But the person following behind him was so perceptive that it really made him uncomfortable. How could he not know this kind of thing? If he had been able to discern the details, wouldn't he have done it earlier?
Checked it.
Therefore, he hoped in his heart that the imperial court would take over the lawsuit.
But the imperial court will have a great influence on Jingzhao Mansion next, which makes him very troubled!
Su Che immediately said: "President Zhang is not the president of Hezhong Prefecture, but the chief judge of the entire Shaanxi Road. It is natural for the people of Jingzhao Prefecture to come here to complain. It is legal and compliant."
Wei Yingfang said: "Prosecutor Su, there is a saying that is good, you don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face. Magistrate Lu is here. If the imperial court hears this case in public, where will you place Magistrate Lu?"
Su Che glanced at Lu Gongru, his expression slightly hesitant.
This is indeed true. The key point is that Su Zhe also knows that this kind of thing is not caused by Lu Gongru. If the trial is held in the imperial court, it must be the fault of the government, and Lu Gongru will definitely be involved.
Lu Gongru himself was also very confused.
It's too late!
After all, it’s still a step too late!
He had already thought of this situation, so he rushed to let the public prosecutor go. He never thought that so many things would happen in the meantime.
Moreover, the tax storm in the past few days has frightened the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture. They are trying every means to stop the public security, procuratorate, and law from passing by. Lu Gongru believes that in this situation, if the public prosecutor, procuratorate, and law go to Jingzhao Prefecture, a struggle will inevitably occur.
He hoped to wait and see.
At this time, Han Jiang suddenly looked at Zhang Fei and asked, "What does President Zhang think?"
Zhang Fei pretended to think for a while and said: "Although I have the authority to hear the case, Jingzhao Prefecture does not even have an auxiliary police officer. Even if I make a verdict, I still have to rely on Jingzhao Prefecture for execution. Everyone should know that,
This could be counterproductive."
Everyone sitting there nodded, even Su Zhe hesitated.
Everyone knows what the root cause of the household tax is, and the success of the public prosecutors and the law lies in their strong enforcement capabilities. You don’t even have an auxiliary police officer there. If these people win the case, the responsibility will be borne by the government and the enforcement
The person is also a government official, so this will definitely be counterproductive!
Zhang Fei continued: "The president of this court respects Magistrate Lu very much as a person. I also believe that if this case is tried by Magistrate Lu, justice will be given to the people, so I will let the royal police escort those people back."
Jingzhao Mansion."
Wei Yingfang immediately said: "President Zhang still understands justice!"
Lu Gongru suddenly said righteously: "What kind of profound righteousness is this? If anyone knows about it, they will definitely accuse us of colluding with each other. Since those people went to the imperial court to complain, and the imperial court has the right to hear any disputes on Shaanxi Road, how could Lu rashly stop it?"
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Yuan Jiang said: "If it is an ordinary criminal case, the imperial court can certainly try it, but this case is unusual. I am afraid that some officials of Jingzhao Mansion will be involved. If the imperial court really finds the officials of Jingzhao Mansion guilty, then...
..What should we do? We can’t send the Royal Police to Jingzhao Mansion to pick up people. I agree with President Zhang’s idea.”
Cai Yanqing also heard the implication and said: "This kind of thing has never happened before. Without a trial, we all know that those people are innocent. But once the imperial court makes such a ruling, it will inevitably attract people from surrounding states to file lawsuits. This is
This has never happened before, and no one knows what the consequences will be.”
Lu Gongru secretly glanced at Zhang Fei and saw that he was silent and slightly troubled. He suddenly said with a sudden heart: "If you ask me, this is all the fault of President Zhang and not Prosecutor Su."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was surprised.
Lu Gongru said: "The officials sent Chief Justice Zhang and Chief Prosecutor Su to promote the Public Prosecution and Procuratorate Law, so they were given the judicial power to take charge of the entire Shaanxi Road. However, two years have passed and the Public Procuratorate and Procuratorate Law has not left Hezhong Prefecture. However, the Public Procuratorate and Procuratorate Law is obviously more powerful than the previous judicial system.
It is more fair, so this will inevitably lead to similarity problems."
Wei Yingfang immediately looked down upon Lu Gongru.
Why did Zhang Fei come to Hezhong Mansion? It was not because the officials of the imperial court regarded him as a thorn in their side and wanted to send him to Qiongzhou to be the president of the court. Although Wei Yingfang had also suffered severe beatings from the Public Procuratorate, he did not want the Public Procuratorate to expand further, because they knew that
As the public security organs expand and their power becomes more consolidated, their situation will become even more dire.
Su Che's eyes flashed with joy, but he looked at Zhang Fei.
After Zhang Fei hesitated for a while, he still said: "But our imperial court does not have enough manpower, so it is temporarily difficult to go to Jingzhao Mansion."
Yuan Jiang asked: "What should we do now?"
Zhang Fei glanced at Lu Gongru and asked, "If Magistrate Lu is willing to take these people back and give them justice, I can agree."
Lu Gongru said firmly: "According to the rules of the imperial court, officials are not allowed to block appeals beyond the level. If I take them back, I may be impeached. If I, Mr. Lu, behave upright and sit upright, I will be tried in the imperial court."
, I’m not afraid either. Whether President Zhang accepts those people’s lawsuits is beyond my control, but I will never take them back rashly.”
"Lu...!"
"I have made up my mind and there is no need for further persuasion."
Lu Gongru raised his hand to stop Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei looked at Su Zhe again, and Su Zhe looked at him helplessly.
"Okay!" Zhang Fei sighed helplessly and nodded: "In that case, our imperial court will accept this lawsuit. After all, the imperial court has given me this power."
"Whatever you want."
Yuan Jiang stood up and said, "Then let's say goodbye first."
"Farewell!"
"Everyone, walk slowly."
...
After seeing them off, Zhang Fei just turned around and saw Three Little King Kongs standing behind him, startling him and asking, "How come you guys don't make any sound when you walk?"
"Students are rude and teachers are frightened."
"What's up?"
"teacher."
Shangguan Jun immediately said: "Didn't the teacher already arrange for us to go to Jingzhao Mansion? Why didn't you agree just now?"
Zhang Fei suddenly glanced at Cai Jing and said, "Cai Jing, what do you think?"
Cai Jing first glanced at Zhang Fei, as if he was examining something. After a moment, he said: "I think the teacher made this move very well."
"How do you say this?" Zhang Fei asked.
Cai Jingdao: "Although this case is common, if it is true, most of the officials will be blamed. If the trial is held in Hezhong Prefecture, the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture will definitely be in panic all day long, because they cannot control Hezhong Prefecture.
You have to choose the lesser of two evils. When the time comes, they will definitely ask the Public Security Bureau to go to Jingzhao Mansion. After all, that is their territory, and they can discuss and act with our Public Security Bureau."
"Completely correct."
Zhang Fei said: "So now you can't show your desire to go to Jingzhao Mansion."
"Yes, students know."
...
Procuratorate!
"Something's wrong! It doesn't make sense. It shouldn't be!"
Su Che, who returned to the procuratorate, had no intention of working. He was sitting on a chair, holding a book in his hand and mumbling to himself.
"Prosecutor General, Prosecutor General!"
"ah?"
Su Che looked up and saw it was Wang Shen, "What did you say?"
Wang Shen was stunned for a moment and said: "What is the prosecutor-general thinking, so trance-like?"
"I'm thinking...?"
Su Che suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind, "I understand."
Wang Shen asked in astonishment: "What do you understand?"
"clear...!"
Su Zhe said: "We will talk about this later. You should immediately take a few people with you and go to investigate the appeal of the people of Jingzhao Mansion."
Wang Shen also suddenly remembered something, "By the way, I just want to tell the prosecutor general that the Legal Aid Agency has sent someone there. Should we send someone to ask."
"Legal Aid Agency? I'm afraid their deterrence is not enough." Su Zhe said: "Whether the Legal Aid Agency wants to appeal for those people, our procuratorate will definitely intervene. If it is true, we will also hold those officials accountable.
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"Prosecutor General, this kind of thing is normal. If you do this, I'm afraid...!"
"do not be afraid."
Su Che smiled slightly: "Just investigate, investigate ruthlessly, and don't let any clues go. And no matter who the other party is, if anything happens, I, Su Zhe, will bear the responsibility alone."
I thought to myself, you Zhang San, I almost guessed your meaning wrongly.