A layman looks at the fun, an expert looks at the door.
Fu Bi, who had been studying Zhang Fei's case in the Legislative Council, knew very well that Zhang Fei's success in Hezhong Mansion was not as simple as everyone imagined.
It’s not about how exquisite the trial is or how exquisite the judgment is, but it’s about the final execution.
Who doesn’t know that those cases are all the fault of the government, and the government should bear the main responsibility. The most reasonable way is for the government to compensate, but there are few people in the world who dare to ask the government to compensate, including him, Fu Bi.
Because he understands that even if the verdict is awarded, it is impossible for the government to compensate, so asking the court to cough up money is really overthinking.
If you can't pay compensation and you decide like this, then the public prosecutor's office will be ruined.
But Zhang Fei did it.
The trick is to eat and eat grains and issue salt debts and salt banknotes.
Fan Chunren knew very well that he also wanted to eat a lot of grain, but Qingzhou's small sea salt scale was too small to be self-sufficient, so it was impossible to issue salt debts.
Therefore, he proposed to lay off officials. As long as he could reduce next year's expenditure, he would be able to make more money, and for the Song Dynasty, the significance would be far-reaching.
But the problem is, who dares to touch this piece of cake?
Zhang Fei only reduced the army in Hezhong Mansion. He did not even dare to touch the privileges of officials. He threatened not to settle old accounts, but in fact he did not hold officials accountable. Those responsibilities were all placed on the government.
Of course, this is also to provide support for Yuanjiang's reform. If it is a human problem, then just get rid of the person. Only if it is proved to be a system problem can there be a reason for reform. Those officials also know in their hearts that if it is not a system problem, it must be me.
The problem forced them to support Yuan Jiang.
Wen Yanbo, Lu Gongzhu, and Sima Guang all believed that there was currently no basis for cutting officials.
Anyone who wants to lay off officials is an enemy of all officials. The reformists over there are trying to win over people's hearts. If you do this at this time, it is really a great gift to the other party.
But if he doesn't do this, Fan Chunren will not be able to follow Zhang Fei's precedents, and those cases will not be tried. This is exactly what Wang Anshi said, the public prosecutors and the law will not be able to function without the support of the New Deal.
The only solution is to call Zhang Fei back quickly.
You erected the archway a little too high, and even the president of the court has to follow your precedents, so that can only be solved by you.
So Sima Guang and Fu Bi acted separately.
Sima Guang stepped up his efforts to dispatch people to Qingzhou, and Fu Bi went to Zhao Xu for discussion. In the past two or three years, the Hezhong Palace Court has created hundreds of cases based on the legal system. Many of the cases are controversial. We
This can't be solved, and Zhang Fei needs to come back in person to explain. It just so happens that Zhang Fei's three-year term is about to expire.
Zhao Xu readily agreed.
But the matter spread quickly, and more than twenty memorials were issued that day to prevent Zhang Fei from returning to Beijing.
He said that Zhang Fei had done a good job in Hezhong Mansion, and that the Public Security Bureau had not completely completed the construction of Shaanxi Road, so his task had not been completed, and he would be called back later.
The powerful people in the capital think very simply. Zhang Fei has already caused trouble on Shaanxi Road anyway, so don't come back to cause trouble to us again. Just use that piece of land to surround Zhang Fei and slowly wear him out.
In the past, that boy was an Erbi and could make them miserable. Now he is the president of the court. If he comes back, it will be difficult for everyone.
The key point is that the current situation is very beneficial to them.
Fu Bi is also very shrewd. He said that there is no need to remove Zhang Fei from his position as chief judge of Shaanxi Road. His return is just a demand of the Legislative Council, because once these precedents are passed by the Legislative Council, they need to be popularized nationwide. This is not a trivial matter and cannot be ignored.
A small loss leads to a big loss.
In the end, Zhao Xu accepted Fu Bi's suggestion and ordered Zhang Fei to come back first to cooperate with the work of the Legislative Council.
...
The Ordinance Department of the Second Government was established.
"Teacher, their request to transfer Zhang San back this time must be for the sake of Qingzhou."
Lu Huiqing said: "I heard that Fan Chunren and the others encountered a lot of trouble in Qingzhou. They agreed at the beginning that they could not use Zhang San in this matter. Although this time they only transferred Zhang San back to Beijing, once Zhang San becomes
The Chief Justice of Bianjing has the authority to govern Qingzhou, and they are simply cheating."
Wang Anshi nodded: "How could I not know, but we have tried our best. Besides, this matter is coming from Fu Gonggong, and it is the Legislative Council in name only. It is difficult for me to refuse, but I believe that Zhang San is still loyal to me."
Lu Huiqing said: "Although Zhang San has always been loyal to his mentor, his achievements today are all dependent on the Public Security Bureau. If the Public Security Law is abolished, it will not be beneficial to him. His mentor has to guard against this."
Wang Anshi asked: "Then what do you think we should do?"
Lu Huiqing said: "Teacher, please write a letter and ask him to reply slowly. I don't think Fan Chunren can hold on for long. The longer it is delayed, the better for us. Moreover, if he returns slowly, he will not be trapped again."
I am in a dilemma between my mentor and Bachelor Sima."
Wang Anshi thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay! You will write this letter yourself."
"yes."
"but...."
Wang Anshi suddenly became thoughtful.
Lu Huiqing said: "But what?"
Wang Anshi thought thoughtfully and said: "But this matter can be used to make Sima Junshi angry."
"???"
...
The next day.
As soon as Sima Guang arrived in the imperial city, he saw someone he least wanted to see.
Wang Anshi.
"hehe...!"
Seeing Sima Guang, Wang Anshi laughed.
As soon as Sima Guang took one look at Wang Anshi's despicable appearance, he knew what he wanted to fart, so he ignored him, pretending he didn't see him, and walked straight inside.
Wang Anshi was not willing to give up, so he chased after him and said with a smile: "I have long said that your judicial reform is inseparable from Zhang San. Without Zhang San, your public security, procuratorate, and law would be a mess."
Sima Guang said: "The official transfer of Zhang San back is just a normal transfer. You don't have to use this to make insinuations."
Wang Anshi laughed and said: "Really? Qingzhou over there just encountered trouble, and the rich man here suggested that Zhang San be transferred back to the capital. How could such a coincidence happen? Let's just ask someone to see if they believe it.
.”
Sima Guang was also driven into panic by this guy, "That's better than you. At least I didn't violate the original agreement. I just transferred Zhang San back to the capital, but didn't transfer him to Qingzhou. It's not like you, a villain.
Black and white, robbing others of their achievements, and still being shameless."
Wang Anshi immediately said: "This time in Qingzhou, it can be proved that who takes the credit from whom. In the same case, in Hezhong Prefecture, because of the cooperation of the New Deal, the issuance of salt banknotes and salt debts changed the trial of the public prosecutor.
It must be effective, but now there is no cooperation from the New Deal in Qingzhou, so I want to see how you can try these cases."
Sima Guang was so shocked by these words that he really didn't know how to refute, so he just said: "Then let's wait and see."
Wang Anshi smiled and said: "Do we still have to wait and see? This is obvious. In the final analysis, these problems are all because the national finance cannot make ends meet. If we don't solve this problem, no problem can be solved. Why can't you figure it out?"
Sima Guang said: "You are right. It is precisely because the finances cannot make ends meet that the government is desperately exploiting the people, which leads to these problems. As ministers, we must solve these problems. And your approach is to continue to increase the intensity of exploitation.
, collecting more wealth from the people to solve financial problems, is this the way to solve the problem?"
Wang Anshi said: "You are really thinking superficially. I am not increasing my efforts to exploit the people, but I am trying to reduce their burden. I am talking about the Green Crop Law. If we really talk about exploitation, I am also taking food from the mouths of the landlords, and their income is reduced.
, wouldn’t it be wonderful if the people’s burden becomes lighter and the government’s finances increase? If you have the ability, you can let the officials, gentry and landlords use more money to solve financial problems. If you can do it, I am willing to do everything for you.
.”
"Deceiving yourself."
Sima Guang waved his hand and said, "I'm too lazy to tell you."
Wang Anshi hummed: "I am too stubborn to explain to you."
Without Zhang Fei's lubricant, it would be almost impossible for the two of them to meet each other without quarreling.
...
Over there, Wang Anshi's letter and Zhao Xu's imperial edict came to Hezhong Mansion one after another.
"It seems that Qingzhou is really in trouble."
Xu Zhiqian said very worriedly.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Finance is the root of all evil. It is not so easy to live in a brothel and build a memorial arch."
Xu Zhiqian immediately glared at him.
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "Sorry! Sorry! I learned bad things from Yanei and the others."
"I don't know who taught whom."
Xu Zhiqian murmured in a low voice and asked: "What should we do now? Bachelor Sima and the others are looking forward to your return early, but Bachelor Wang is looking forward to your return later."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Of course I will go back later. Didn't I say that we have to force them into a desperate situation before both sides can compromise. If we go back now, we can only suffer the splint. It is a thankless task. I
I won’t do it.”
Xu Zhiqian said: "Then how will we explain it to Bachelor Sima?"
Zhang Fei said: "The official imperial edict made it very clear that I should handle the affairs of Hezhong Mansion before returning. In fact, we do have many matters that have not yet been dealt with, such as the "Lantian Township Treaty" and the future of the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate.
Matters concerning the popularization of Shaanxi Road."
Xu Zhiqian said: "About the "Lantian Township Treaty", it seems to be a little different from your prediction. It did cause some divisions, but it was only some people who moved to the city. There are only five villages in the entire Hezhong Prefecture. It is clearly stated that no
I am willing to accept it, and these five villages are all on the edge of the salt pond."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said: "Nine times out of ten things in this world will not be as satisfactory as one wishes. This is the fact, so let it be so."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "Will you give up like this?"
Zhang Fei glanced at her and said, "My purpose is to ask them to set up a township committee to facilitate the management of the police, security and law. What I care about is only the etiquette, but in general, the purpose has been achieved, but it is not perfect."
Xu Zhiqian also thought that this rural contract was quite good, but after Zhang Fei said that, he became a little worried and asked: "Won't this affect the public prosecutor's office?"
"To be honest, I don't know much either."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "I originally envisioned the township committee as a supplement to the Public Security Bureau, but obviously they are unwilling to accept this position. They still want to strive for more autonomy, but they can also supplement the Public Security Law, so in the end,
Whether it's good or not, we have to observe it for a while and then we'll talk about it if something goes wrong."
While the couple was chatting, Yuan Jiang suddenly came.
Seeing Zhang Fei, Yuan Jiang couldn't help but sigh, "The officials are a little too anxious. The situation on Shaanxi Road was originally very good, but your departure has added variables."
For him, the situation was already completely under control, but the emperor wanted to transfer Zhang Fei away again.
Who will I cooperate with in the future?
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I think whether I stay or go is irrelevant."
"Who said that!"
Yuan Jiang said: "At present, only Hezhong Prefecture and Jingzhao Prefecture have established the Public Security Bureau. It is still unclear whether the Taxation Department will succeed in the second year. This is all closely related to you, so why is it irrelevant?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "But I have already set the rules. Just follow the rules. The key is that the finances of Hezhong Mansion will definitely increase steadily, which can make many complex problems simpler.
It's like collecting taxes last year. Many businessmen paid the taxes truthfully. It's not that they are willing to pay, but that they think they can make more this year and are not willing to make a small loss. If there is a problem, they should wait until the fiscal cessation.
After the growth, now that I’m here, I have nothing to do.”
The money bag becomes more and more abundant, and no one will care about the bumps and bumps. On the contrary, if you are walking on the road, you will feel that the road is uneven.
Only your wallet can determine your attitude towards life.
Yuan Jiang nodded slightly and asked: "Then who should we negotiate with after you leave?"
"Cai Jing!"
Zhang Fei said: "I have sent a message to Jingzhao Mansion asking Cai Jing to come back immediately."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Yuan Jiang frowned and said: "Can this person be trusted?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Scholar Yuan only needs to discuss with him how to solve the problem, without having to have a heart-to-heart relationship with him."
Yuan Jiang said: "What if he reveals it?"
Zhang Fei said: "This moment, that moment. In the past, it was difficult for you and me. Neither of us had a firm foothold. Naturally, we had to be secretive when discussing things. But it's different now. The situation is great now. Everyone has scruples and no one cares."
You are willing to let such good political achievements slip away from your hands in vain, and the rules have been set. When the time comes, for the sake of political achievements, Bachelor Yuan will go to discuss with Cai Jing, or Cai Jing will come to discuss with you. This is understandable."
"It makes sense! It makes sense!"
Yuan Jiang smiled and nodded, "You are young, but you see more clearly than anyone else. Which famous teacher do you admire?"
Zhang Fei opened his mouth and said, "Of course I learned this from my father-in-law. Can Bachelor Sima teach me this?"
Yuan Jiang chuckled and said, "That's what I'll tell Xu Zhongtu next time I see him."
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Bachelor Yuan, you can't betray me!"
...
Soon, the news that Zhang Fei was returning to Beijing spread in Hezhong Mansion.
Instantly triggers panic.
It seems that the people of Hezhong Mansion cannot accept Hezhong Mansion without Zhang Fei.
Many wealthy businessmen also came to ask what was going on.
Nowadays, everyone firmly believes that people are in charge of politics, because it has happened countless times. If a good official comes in, everyone will be relaxed for a while, but next time if a mediocre official comes in, they will only suffer.
Zhang Fei had no choice but to explain in the legal report that he was not transferred, but just went back to explain to the Legislative Council his jurisprudence in Hezhong Prefecture. He was still the chief judge of Shaanxi Road and would come back when the time comes. Everyone
It can be understood as going home to visit relatives.
People are right to think about it. President Zhang has been staying in Hezhong Mansion and has never gone back. He should go back to visit his relatives.
This is of course a lie, just to appease the people of Hezhong Prefecture. Although the imperial edict also says so, Zhang Fei also knows in his heart that he will not be able to come back immediately, but he believes that soon the people of Hezhong Prefecture will
The people will get used to the public security system without Zhang Fei.
However, what is interesting is that the squires are also panicking, because the Public Security Law is an established fact and there is currently no possibility of its abolition. Based on this, they believe that Zhang Fei is conducive to promoting rural autonomy. If someone else comes up,
, it is hard to say whether they can still accept the "Lantian Township Treaty". If there are people who support the New Deal, this matter may become a scandal.
Therefore, they hurried to the door and handed over the "Lantian Township Covenant".
Just as Dagou and the others expected, almost all villages gradually accepted the "Lantian Township Covenant". Zhang Fei kept his promise and agreed one by one.
After being registered by the imperial court, the "Lantian Township Treaty" officially gained legal status.
The only villages that did not accept it were actually around the Yanchi. These villages were not based on farming, but on commerce. They preferred direct management by the public security organs and the law.
It can be seen that this "Lantian Township Treaty" is mainly aimed at farming and is not suitable for profit-seeking businessmen.
Therefore, many people who devoted themselves to business simply sold their fields and moved directly to the city. After all, there were too many restrictions on ethics and ethics. They all preferred people from the public security organs and the law, and they lived in the countryside. Otherwise, they had to accept the township covenant, although the township covenant was clear.
They said that this is their freedom, but they will definitely be excluded.
At this point, Hezhong Prefecture finally established a new political structure with public prosecutors and law.
In the past, there was only separation of politics and law, but there were no corresponding rules to standardize laws and rural laws. However, this is not an era of urban industrialization. The countryside is the root. If this matter cannot be handled well, the public security and judicial system will not be truly based.
After handling the matter, Zhang Fei still did not leave in a hurry, but waited for Cai Jing to come back.
"I heard that the teacher is going back to Beijing."
When Cai Jing came back in a hurry and saw Zhang Fei, he didn't even bother to salute, so he asked breathlessly.
Zhang Fei nodded.
Cai Jing asked: "What happened?"
This is so sudden, and now his career has been tied to Zhang Fei, can he not be nervous?
Zhang Fei didn't hide anything from him, and said: "It's not clear yet, we have to wait until we get back to know, but you have to remember that for us, Shaanxi Road is very important, and the political achievements of Shaanxi Road are for us.
The greatest support for the public prosecutor and the law.”
Cai Jing nodded and said, "Teacher, please rest assured that students will do their best."
"Of course I believe you."
Zhang Fei nodded with a smile and said: "At present, we have established a foothold in Jingzhao Mansion, but our purpose is to popularize the public security law in Shaanxi Road. Our task has not yet been completed. As for the imperial court, it will be led by Cai Bian, Shangguan Jun,
Ye Zuqia and the others are in charge. And you are specifically responsible for popularizing the law of public prosecutions. I have left two tricks for you, you can use them according to the specific situation."
Cai Jing immediately sat upright and listened attentively.
Zhang Fei said: "First, there is the Taxation Department. On the surface, the Taxation Department seems to rely on the Public Prosecution and Procuratorate Law, but in fact this is not the case. In fact, it is the Public Procuratorate and Procuratorate Law that constrains the Taxation Department. If there is no Public Procuratorate and Procuratorate Law, the Taxation Department will get more.
And finance is the most important concern of the court. The tax department has performed so well. In order to improve the finances, the court will definitely let the tax department quickly enter other states and counties. This is an opportunity for our public prosecutors.
Those powerful people must understand that if there is no Public Security Bureau, they will be torn to pieces by the Taxation Department without any power to fight back. Once the Taxation Department goes, they will definitely ask the Public Security Bureau to go too. This is our opportunity.
But you have to discuss it with Cai Bian and the others to see if they are properly prepared. You can also discuss it with the Taxation Department and then act accordingly."
Cai Jing nodded and said, "Students understand."
Zhang Fei added: "Then there is public opinion, which is the situation before the emergence of Jingzhao Mansion. This situation is actually within our control. You must always observe the changes in public opinion in nearby state capitals, and I will also make special arrangements.
One person will help you."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Cai Jing had already understood this trick and agreed with confidence, and suddenly asked: "What about the "Lantian Township Treaty", what are we going to do?
How to deal with it?”
"This is a matter!" Zhang Fei pinched his forehead and said, "It's very simple. You just have to deal with it as the rules dictate."
Cai Jingdao: "But they did this obviously to resist the public prosecutor and the law, and there may be conflicts when they get along with each other in the future."
Zhang Fei said with a smile: "That may be their idea, but the original intention of establishing the township committee is what our public security organs and the procuratorate are pursuing."
Cai Jing still seemed unwilling to give in, "But in the long run, it will still be detrimental to us. Once the people unite around them, they will be able to suppress the public security organs, and their opinions may be dominant on many matters."
He still hoped to be stronger and completely suppress those squires.
Zhang Fei said: "You have to remember that our foundation is not the public security system, but the rule of law. The concept of the rule of law is to defend the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. If we can abide by this principle, they want to build on this basis , to win the hearts and minds of the people, it may be necessary for everyone to be selfless, but do you think they can do it?"
Cai Jing shook his head without even thinking about it.
Zhang Fei said: "So as long as we do our part well, it is impossible for them to win."
Cai Jing suddenly realized that what everyone cares about most must be their own rights and interests. This is human nature, and the public prosecutor and the law were born for this. This is exactly the opposite of many ideas of ethics. Based on human nature, in the long run, the public prosecutor and the law still have advantages. As long as this principle is adhered to, the people will definitely support the public prosecutor and the law.
The premise is that you can't mess around.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "You guys work hard here. When everything is stable, I will transfer you all to the capital."
Cai Jing was immediately elated. He must have promoted them when he returned to Beijing. He immediately handed over his hands and said: "The students will definitely live up to the teacher's kindness."
After that, he seemed to think of something again, "By the way! The Master Fu also asked me to ask the teacher, when will they go back? Should they go back with the teacher?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "Didn't the office ask?"
Cai Jing shook his head and said, "No, Yanei seems quite happy there."
It’s really not a happy life without daddy to take care of you.
Zhang Fei said: "Tell Fu Shichun that I will go back to find out the situation first, and then let them go back after the situation is stable."
As for the police station, Cao Dongdong and the others still need to stay here.
Cai Jing nodded and said, "Teacher, you have to be extremely careful when you go here."
"Thank you for your concern, I will pay attention." Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.
.......
After explaining all this, Zhang Feicai finally embarked on his return journey. The family took advantage of the darkness and quietly left Hezhong Mansion under Gao Wenyin's lingering eyes.
At this time, more than a month had passed since I received Zhao Xu's imperial edict.
At this time, the first wave of people sent by Sima Guang had arrived in Qingzhou, but they failed. When Fan Chunren wrote to the capital, there were only more than 700 lawsuits. By now, the number had increased to more than 2,000.
Usury, arrears of military pay, and salary arrears are all very common things, but once the public prosecutor comes, these will become illegal.
You can't let this go!
What's even worse is that this is only the second step.
"This is unreasonable. Those officials keep saying they fully support our public security, procuratorate, and law, but in fact they are trying to frame us."
Liu Zhi, who had just taken office in the Procuratorate, entered the room and cursed angrily.
Fan Chunren quickly asked: "What happened?"
Liu Zhidao: "I just heard that the government said that it will fully support the judgment of our Public Security Bureau with financial resources."
After hearing this, Fan Chunren couldn't help but frown.
Qian Yi said: "But once we pay all the financial compensation to those who are suing, Qingzhou's finances will definitely have problems. Isn't this exactly what Wang Jiefu said, the public prosecutor and the law will only increase the financial burden."
With the lessons learned from Hezhong Mansion and the big boss Ouyang Xiu sitting in charge, although Ouyang Xiu has not been too involved in things for a long time, his seniority and status are here. This time Qingzhou officials learned the lesson and did the opposite. You guys
Our finances are absolutely satisfied with how much compensation we have to pay, and we will pay it all until we pay it all.
It can be said that there is no upper limit for cooperation.
You can't blame us for this.
But if there is really no money, then the problem will be big. Whoever gets less money cannot lose the money of the court. The finances of the court are already tight.
The blame must fall on the public prosecutor, procuratorate, and law!
Liu Zhidao: "Now that they are saying this everywhere, it is just adding fuel to the fire. The people of Qingzhou are very happy. They hope that our imperial court can make a judgment as soon as possible. We cannot delay it for too long."
Fan Chunren said: "Except for usury, all of the current lawsuits are related to the government. The fundamental reason is that in order to meet the financial expenditure, the only way the government has to do is to find ways to reduce expenditure, that is, to lay off officials.
It can not only solve the current problem, but also prevent it before it happens, but it’s a pity that Bachelor Sima and others don’t support it.”
Qian Yi said: "I heard that Zhang San will return to Beijing soon."
Fan Chunren said: "Unless he can make money again, otherwise, this is the only way he can do it."