In Fan Town, Lu Xiaosheng had just left, and Xu Zhiqian entered the house with her hind legs. She turned back and glanced at the door, then asked Zhang Fei: "Zhang San, what are Mr. Fan and the others doing here?"
"because this."
Zhang Fei handed the copy of "Lantian Township Treaty" to Xu Zhiqian.
"A date in Lantian Township?"
When Xu Zhiqian saw it, she immediately reacted, "Are they here because of the township law?"
Zhang Fei seemed to be thinking about something and just nodded slightly.
Xu Zhiqian looked at it carefully again, and her eyes lit up, "This place looks pretty good."
But after saying that, she saw that Zhang Fei was not responding, so she secretly looked at Zhang Fei, and when she saw that he was thinking about something with his eyebrows furrowed, she asked in a low voice: "What? Don't you agree?"
Zhang Fei glanced at her and sighed: "Okay, that's good, but the treaty is based on Confucian ethics. If everything can be done according to the ethics, it will naturally not be illegal, but if this continues, , which is extremely detrimental to the Public Security Bureau, Procuratorate, and the Judiciary.”
Xu Zhiqian said: "Isn't it better that everyone doesn't break the law?"
Zhang Fei said: "The problem is that this is impossible, but once the people believe that ethics and education are the most correct, then the law will inevitably be affected by ethics and education. Just like a wife suing her husband, the legal system currently allows the wife to sue. At least the husband will not be punished, but ethics and ethics are to try their best to avoid such things. If all the people think that the wife cannot sue her husband, then the public prosecutor and the law will amend such regulations under this pressure. In the final analysis, this In fact, it is also a kind of competition.”
Xu Zhiqian frowned and thought for a while, "I understand." Then she asked, "Then what are you going to do?"
Zhang Fei sighed: "There are really hidden dragons and crouching tigers in this village. I thought of a countermeasure so quickly. However, I also have confidence in the public prosecutor and the law. In the end, the people still have to see whether the rice in the bowl has become more or less. Let's start with Let’s see how many people are willing to accept this promise.”
In fact, he is also very conflicted. He supports rural autonomy. After all, the court cannot control so much now, so he wants to establish a township committee to supplement the public security law.
However, Zhang Fei strongly advocates ethics, which is not supported by Zhang Fei, because ethics is objectively contradictory to the legal system. However, under the current situation, ethics is far superior to law, and this also exists objectively. , Zhang Fei did not dare to blatantly oppose ethics.
Zhang Fei can only hope that the economy will change everything. People use their butts to determine their heads. The advantage of the legal system is that it can promote business development, while the advantage of ethics lies in the stability of society.
"By the way! What did you go to do just now?" Zhang Fei suddenly asked Xu Zhiqian.
Xu Zhiqian suddenly thought of something and said quickly: "It's a letter from my father."
After that, he handed a letter to Zhang Fei, and then said: "As you wish, Academician Wang attributed all the credit to the New Deal, and believed that the public security, procuratorate, and law would not be able to function without the New Deal, so the court We also decided to implement the public security law in Qingzhou."
This was no small matter, so Xu Zun immediately wrote a letter to Zhang Fei, informing him of everything that happened in the capital in detail.
Zhang Fei raised his head and glanced at her, "Don't talk nonsense. This is not what I want. I'm just following the trend. In fact, Academician Yuan had already thought of this at the beginning. Even if I didn't say so, they would definitely do it.
.”
Xu Zhiqian asked: "Then what do you think?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "First force them into a desperate situation. Only then will they pull each other out. Otherwise, even if I have a sharp tongue, I will not be able to break the situation. This is a party struggle."
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Within two days, the officials of the Hezhong Prefecture also learned about the final result. Although they did not directly kill the public security organs, they could not be said to be disappointed. They could still accept this result. After all, after this fight, the contradiction between the two sides became
What is even more acute, and the most important point, is that the reformists have launched a fatal attack on the public prosecutors and the judiciary.
That is to strengthen the old judicial system in other places.
This is actually a very, very critical point. Previously, it seemed that the Public Security Bureau was the general trend, winning the full support of the emperor and prime ministers, and had obvious advantages in the system. However, at that time, everyone did not realize that in fact, the advantages of the Public Security Bureau, the Public Security Bureau, and the Law were also based on finance.
above expenses.
You must know that most of the former yamen were in service and did not get paid. They spent three days fishing and two days drying nets, which was regarded as dedicated to their responsibilities. However, today's royal police can also earn forty or fifty dollars a year. How much is the salary?
, which directly determines their work attitude, can naturally require them to do better and comply with the law enforcement manual.
Fortunately, it is too late to wake up now, because this has effectively hindered the expansion of the public security organs.
If the old system is revitalized in other places, it means that it is unlikely to introduce another public security law.
Wei Yingfang and the others could only admit that they were unlucky because they were in Hezhong Mansion, but they were still full of hope for the future.
The current trend is still more beneficial to them.
It can be seen that this year's theme is still competition, but it has become more pure. If you are not careful, everything may collapse.
Because the two sides have completely broken up with each other, and both directly stated that the other party's reform is not feasible, not just saying that it will not work without me.
Both sides also sent their strongest lineups. On the other side, Wang Anshi asked Zeng Gong to preside over the old judicial system, while on the other side, Sima Guang immediately dispatched Fan Chunren and Qian Yi to Qingzhou to establish the Public Security Bureau.
Of course, Zhao Xu was also very cooperative and immediately appointed a young man named Yan Yi to serve as Qingzhou Police Superintendent.
This Yan Yi's father is named Yanda. He was once a guard around Zhao Xu. He was deeply appreciated and trusted by Zhao Xu. He is currently stationed in Yanzhou. It can be seen that Zhao Xu does not want to always use his relatives, but he did not say that over there
After using people from the Cao family, this time he had to use people from the Gao family. He gradually used his cronies to hold these important positions.
Of course, Empress Dowager Gao is still suppressed by Empress Dowager Cao, and she has not fought with the emperor to reuse members of the Gao family.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Fan Chunren was really excited. He stayed in Dengzhou and saw how the local government implemented the Green Crops Law. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
, but it was a pity that he was unable to stop him. Now he had found a place for him to use, so he immediately rushed to Qingzhou.
The same was true for Qian Yi. After receiving the order, he took two servants and rushed to Qingzhou without waiting for his family.
The two arrived in Qingzhou almost on the same day. They met old friends, but they didn't bother to exchange pleasantries, so they went to visit Ouyang Xiu together.
At this time, Ouyang Xiu was already in his twilight years and getting old.
Fan Chunren and Qian Yi couldn't help being frightened when they saw Ouyang Xiu. They saw that Ouyang Xiu was already white-haired and skinny. His waist, which had been straight all his life, was now slightly rickety, but he still had that look on his face.
His amiable smile and demeanor remain the same as before.
"No need to salute."
Ouyang Xiu waved his hand, "Sit down."
"Thank you Magistrate Ouyang (Uncle Ouyang)."
Fan and Qian bowed to each other, and then sat upright.
Ouyang Xiu first looked at his old friend's son, then looked at Qian Yi, but he frowned, "Why... why are you two here?"
Fan Chunren hurriedly said: "Returning to Uncle Ouyang, since the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate are a new system and not many people know about it, for the sake of safety, Bachelor Sima will send me and I to establish the Public Security and Procuratorate system first.
Appoint some young officials here."
"Cough cough cough!"
Ouyang Xiu suddenly coughed twice and waved his hand again, "That's not what I asked."
Fan Chunren said in surprise: "What is Uncle Ouyang asking about?"
Ouyang Xiu asked curiously: "Why didn't Wang Jiefu send someone?"
"ah?"
Fan Chunren was dumbfounded immediately.
Qian Yi was also very curious: "Prefect Ouyang once reported that he did not support the Qingmiao Law, why did he take the initiative to mention Wang Jiefu today?"
"These are two different things and cannot be confused."
Ouyang Xiu waved his hand and said: "When I first appealed to the officials, I requested that the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate come first and the New Deal come later, not just that the Public Procuratorate and Procuratorate come after the New Deal. The Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate were born and formed in the New Deal. If they are divorced from the New Deal, it will be difficult to succeed.
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After hearing this, Fan Chunren felt slightly unhappy, "It's hard for the younger generation to agree with what Uncle Ouyang said. No matter in Bianliang or Hezhong Prefecture at that time, it was the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate that were protecting the New Deal, and the New Deal was therefore a great success.
Nowadays, there is no Public Security Bureau on Jingdong East Road. Look at those officials who only care about making money and ignore the people. There will definitely be problems in the future. How can the Public Security Bureau and Procuratorate be inseparable from the New Deal?"
Qian Yi also nodded slightly.
Ouyang Xiu glanced at Fan Chunren and said, "Chunren! Let me ask you, if there was no new policy, would there be public prosecutors?"
Fan Chunren pondered for a moment, "It is undeniable that at first everyone really wanted to use the Public Security Law to restrict the New Deal. But over time, more and more people support the Public Security Law. It is not just to use the Public Security Law to restrict the New Deal."
"It's not more and more, but less and less."
Ouyang Xiu shook his head and sighed: "Why did your father's reform fail in the first place? It was because your father wanted to do too much and was too hasty, which resulted in too many opponents and ultimately ended in vain. But were all the opponents at that time really corrupt officials?
?That’s not necessarily the case. Perhaps they are opposed to the new law only because it will harm their interests.
In the same way, not many people support the New Deal, and not many people support the Public Security Bureau and the Law, because most people choose between interests, and only a few people agree with the New Deal or the Public Security Law.
If the two exist at the same time, most people will be indecisive. They will not blindly oppose the New Deal, nor will they blindly oppose the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate, and the Law, because they will worry that if one party falls, the other party will become a dominant family, and even more
Most of them hope that both sides will suffer losses.
On the contrary, both sides will face much less resistance, so there is hope for success. If only one side is present, it will definitely be difficult to succeed."
Qian Yi said: "Prefect Ouyang's words are wrong. There is no public security law on Jingdong East Road, but the Youth Law is also implemented very well."
Ouyang Xiu said angrily: "If there were no public security, procuratorate, and law, how could those officials implement the Green Seed Law so wholeheartedly? Besides, didn't Chunren just say it all? Are those people sincerely implementing the new law? No, they are
They wanted to defeat the Hezhong Prefecture, so they went to make money regardless of the consequences."
Fan Chunren shook his head and said: "At the beginning of the birth of the Public Security and Procuratorate Law, the younger generation would have been convinced by Uncle Ouyang's words. But at this time, the Public Security Procuratorate Law has been perfected and its advantages are unparalleled. As long as it is built, it will definitely win the hearts of the people. Even if
Some officials are unwilling and dare not risk the disapproval of the world, and this is the case in Hezhong Prefecture."
After he finished speaking, he suddenly saw that Ouyang Xiu was silent and shouted softly: "Uncle Ouyang." He also saw that Ouyang Xiu's eyes had been closed, and he couldn't help being shocked.
"You two officials, don't worry."
The old servant on the side hurriedly came forward and said, "My master has just been in poor spirits recently and gets sleepy easily."
Is it easy to get sleepy? Fan Chunren couldn't help but murmur to himself and observed with concern. But when he saw that Ouyang Xiu seemed to be fine, he felt relieved and immediately stood up and said goodbye to Qian Yi.
As soon as the two left, Ouyang Xiu opened his eyes and said, "This Chunren is exactly the same as my brother Fan! No, I have to write a letter to Yan Guo quickly and prepare paper and ink."
"yes."
Among the four gentlemen of Qingli, Ouyang Xiu may not be as capable as the other three, but he is the most far-sighted. He can often see through the essence of things. Of course, he is also limited by the times. He is definitely not as thorough as Zhang Fei, but he is still very good.
No.
Although he has been working as an official away from home all year round, it can be said that he is in a state of idleness and semi-retirement, and basically does not take care of anything unless it is a big deal, but he can understand the reasons for the success of the Public Security Bureau.
...
Over there, Qian Yi and Fan Chunren came out of Ouyang Mansion, feeling a little depressed. They originally thought they could get Ouyang Xiu's support, but they never thought that Ouyang Xiu would pour cold water on them. You must know that Fan Chunren came here with two years of resentment, and before
He believed that the failure in Dengzhou was because Sima Guang did not give him enough support. Now that Sima Guang is going all out, he naturally has no excuses.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Chunren, what do you think of Prefect Ouyang's concerns?" Qian Yi suddenly asked.
Fan Chunren nodded and said: "It is undeniable that Uncle Ouyang's worries are reasonable. I have actually realized this problem for a long time, but Uncle Ouyang also ignored it. I was just about to tell him this, but I didn't expect that he fell asleep.
Already."
Qian Yi asked: "What point did you ignore?"
"That's Zhang San."
Fan Chunren said: "Uncle Ouyang ignored that Zhang San has a very good relationship with Sima Junshi and Wang Jiefu. Therefore, Zhang San can use this relationship to maintain the balance and get help from both parties at the same time. That will naturally get twice the result with half the effort, but with our
Why do we do this? How can Wang Jiefu support us? Of course, I don’t care about his support."
Qian Yi nodded: "That's true. It's hard to say about Hezhong Mansion, but when he was in the capital, Wang Jiefu and Sima Junshi both gave Zhang San a lot of help."
Fan Chunren said again: "Although we are not as good as Zhang San in this regard, we still have advantages. Now Zhang San has laid the foundation for the public prosecutor's law and has won the hearts of the people. The people of Qingzhou have heard about the public prosecutor's law and have the rule of law.
We only need Xiao Guicao to support us with his knowledge. I still don’t believe those officials dare to openly oppose the judiciary. After all, the court has already agreed with Zhang San’s judgment, so it is impossible not to support us.”
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Bianliang, Tokyo.
Kaifeng Mansion.
"Jiefu, Jiefu, you must be teasing me."
When Zeng Gong saw Wang Anshi, he couldn't help but said depressedly: "When you recommended me to be the magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture, I was busy transferring this judicial power to the Public Security Bureau as soon as I took office. But it has only been less than a year, and you are asking me to go again."
Revitalize the old judicial system, you..."
There is nothing to do, just tossing and turning.
Is it fun?
"Sorry! Sorry!"
Wang Anshi knew that he was wrong, so he repeatedly handed over his hand: "This man can't help himself in the court, and I am forced to do it. But this little thing can't trouble Brother Zigu."
Zeng Gong glared at him.
"Brother Zigu, calm down, calm down." Wang Anshi said with a shy smile.
This requires coaxing, which is really difficult for Zeng Gong.
Zeng Gong shook his head helplessly and said: "In fact, logically speaking, the public security system is indeed better than the current judicial system, but the shortcomings are also obvious, that is, it requires more financial support and is too cumbersome. If you haven't learned from Zhang San,
, even if you are as familiar with the law as you are, Jiefu, it will still be difficult for you to do the job!"
After hearing this, Wang Anshi was slightly dissatisfied and said: "That's not necessarily the case. I also understand the legal system. I just require the importance of evidence."
Zeng Gong glanced at him and knew that he had a strong personality, so he quickly changed the subject and said: "Since you want to revive the old system, I'm afraid you need to make changes, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public."
Wang Anshi suddenly became happy and said, "I knew you had a way, Zi Gu. Please tell me how to change it."
Zeng Gong said: “First of all, we must also separate politics and law. This is the biggest advantage of the public prosecutors and the law. We cannot abandon it. We can carry out the reform of separation of politics and law around the Tidian Criminal and Prison Department, and attribute judicial power to the Tidian Criminal and Prison Department.
Department, at the same time, we need to send more manpower to them and expand the prison department."
Wang Anshi frowned and said: "The separation of politics and law is indeed a great initiative, but this is also the reason why many officials are opposed to the public security system. It is precisely because of the separation of politics and law that they are bound to the judiciary."
"What Jiefu said is true." Zeng Gong nodded and said: "But there is no need to do this openly. According to what I understand, local governments have accumulated a large number of old cases that have not been dealt with. We can arrange many judicial talents to clear them out.
Prisons. This policy has been very common since ancient times and will not arouse suspicion. However, in this way, it can not only revive the old system, but also quietly concentrate judicial power on the promotion of prison officials. This is
Kill two birds with one stone.”
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
Wang Anshi looked happy, couldn't help but nodded repeatedly, and asked: "In this case, can the old system defeat the public security system?"
Zeng Gong hesitated slightly.
Wang Anshi said hurriedly: "It's just you and me here. I have something to say, but it doesn't matter."
Zeng Gong said: "The separation of politics and law can only make those officials fearful, but it cannot rectify the administration of officials and purge official circles like the public prosecutors and the judiciary.
The reason is that the imperial court, the procuratorate, and the police station are not under each other, and they have checks and balances on each other. If the procuratorate fails in its duties, the imperial court can investigate the crime, and vice versa.
Not only that, they are only responsible for part of the powers in the entire trial process. The police station is responsible for investigation and arrest, the procuratorate is responsible for prosecution and investigation, and the imperial court is responsible for making judgments. This makes people don’t know who to blame, and it will also increase the number of bribes.
cost.
After all, the promotion of the prison department is just an official office, and it is only supervised by the censor. The chief is also a court official. This favor is unavoidable. If they are allowed to arrest officials, it will inevitably attract hatred and revenge. No one is willing to do this.
Bad guys, the public prosecutors and the judiciary can rectify the officialdom invisibly, but raising the criminal and prison officials cannot do this.
Even if the separation of politics and law is achieved, it cannot be as complete as the separation of public security, security and law.”
After hearing this, Wang Anshi couldn't help but look sad, "In other words, the old system has always been inferior to the public security system."
Zeng Gong nodded: "The system of public security, prosecution and law must indeed be more perfect and reasonable."
Wang Anshi nodded, suddenly glanced at Zeng Gong, and said, "Have you ever told anyone else what Zi Gu just said?"
Zeng Gong was startled and shook his head: "We'll have time in the future!"
Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Then pretend that I never said anything."
Zeng Gong suddenly looked at Wang Anshi with confusion.
Wang Anshi glanced at Zeng Gong guiltily, then pretended to be serious and said: "My reform is to enrich the people and strengthen the country. Since the public security law is also conducive to this, why should I destroy it? It's just that there are some things that I can't help myself.
!”
Zeng Gong was confused after hearing this. I said so much about my feelings, but it was all in vain. He asked, "What do you mean?"
Wang Anshi said: "Let's not mention the separation of politics and law for the time being, so as not to cause unnecessary complications. Just arrange the personnel and see if they can handle it properly."
Zeng Gong looked at Wang Anshi without saying a word.
You are obviously hiding something from me!
Wang Anshi further explained: "This matter is very complicated. I can't explain it clearly for a while. After I sort it out, I will come to apologize."
"You...!" Zeng Gong sighed helplessly, nodded and said, "Okay!"
...
Fufu.
"I didn't expect that Uncle Hui could still understand the current situation even though he was in Qingzhou."
After reading Ouyang Xiu's letter, Fu Bi couldn't help but smile and nod.
Wen Yanbo glanced at Fu Bi, "No wonder Fu Gong insisted on fighting with the other party before. This must be his intention, right?"
Fu Bi nodded and sighed: "In fact, neither the New Deal nor the judicial reform is what most people want. Although the two parties are currently fighting to the death, if any party loses, all the opposition forces will immediately
If we unite together, the remaining party will only have a dead end."
Having said this, he paused for a moment, "Of course, the most important thing is that the Ordinance Department of the Second Government is responsible for administration, while the Public Security Bureau is responsible for judicial affairs. The dispute at this time is different from the Qingli period. The two parties have different interests.
There is no sharp conflict, it is all man-made, so at the critical moment, both sides still have room for maneuver."
You must know that these conservatives are actually reformers at heart. They believe that the problems in the Northern Song Dynasty must be reformed. Otherwise, they will not be determined at all. However, they believe that the time is not yet mature. At the same time, they oppose some of Wang Anshi's new laws.
, if the Public Security Bureau can make up for the shortcomings of the New Deal, then of course they will support it. The success of Hezhong Prefecture gives them hope.
Wen Yanbo said: "But as Uncle Hui said, Chunren and the others may not succeed in Qingzhou."
"It doesn't matter, even if it fails, it will not affect the governance of Qingzhou."
Fu Bi chuckled and said, "But Jingdong East Road is different. There will definitely be problems there earlier. What the local government is doing is not a long-term solution. They also want to bet that the public security bureau, procuratorate, and law will not be able to sustain it first."
Wen Yanbo stroked his beard and said, "Then we have to inform Junshi about this."
"Need not!"
Fu Bi waved his hand and said, "I'm afraid he knows better than us."
Wen Yanbo hurriedly asked: "Really?"
Fu Bi said: "Do you have any impression? There is one thing that he has never mentioned."
Wen Yanbo was stunned, "What's the matter?"
Fu Bi said: "It's Zhang San's letter. For such a big matter, it's impossible for Zhang San not to write to him and report on the situation in Hezhong Mansion. But Jun Shi never mentioned it. Obviously he was hiding something.
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Wen Yanbo woke up from a dream and couldn't help but be furious, "You Sima Junshi, you still hide such a big thing from us."
Fu Bi chuckled and said, "Don't you know him well? The letter must have said some secret. If we were told, he would think that he had betrayed Zhang San."
"This man is really..."
Wen Yanbo just shook his head helplessly. It wasn't the first day they met Sima Guang. There was just such a person, and there was nothing they could do.