Chapter 682: The Public Security Bureau is the best
The poem goes: There is no way out despite the mountains and rivers, but there is another village with dark willows and bright flowers.
Seeing that the situation was over, suddenly there was a sudden turn of events, and the powerful people began to jump around again.
Li Guozhong waited for a long time and was already ready. He was just waiting for the verdict to come down. As long as the verdict involved people outside the trial, they would immediately file an appeal.
Not only that, the imperial censors in the court are also armed to the teeth. As long as your imperial court dares to ignore the law of sitting, they will immediately impeach the imperial court.
And as the public opinion fermented, the pressure on the imperial court was also increasing. After all, a judgment had been given. Why was the judgment still delayed? If the judgment was not issued, the procedure would not be followed.
Is there something fishy in this, especially the common people, who are used to seeing officials protecting each other, and they are starting to spread rumors again and again.
Delaying it was not an option, and within a few days, Zhao Pin found Zhang Fei again.
"How about it?"
Zhao Pin asked Zhang Fei with a solemn expression: "Have you come up with a countermeasure?"
Zhang Fei looked ashamed, shook his head and said: "I'm sorry! I haven't thought of a solution for the time being. Does the Chief Justice have any ideas?"
Zhao Pin also shook his head.
Although he has high attainments in law, he has been thinking hard for many days and still has no way to solve this problem. It seems that no matter what he does, one party will always be damaged.
This is indeed unexplainable, because the public security and judicial system was formed in a modern society. Although it has undergone certain transformations and has been given legal concepts to support the entire system, there must be very sharp contradictions in some details.
It's okay to get a different case. This is a rebellion case, not an ordinary case.
Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "Actually, from the very beginning, I knew that a similar situation might arise. After all, the Public Security Bureau has never tried such a case, so I suggested that Dali Temple try it. If Dali Temple tried it, Then there’s no problem.”
Zhao Pin frowned and said, "What's the use of talking about it now?"
Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Actually, it's not useless."
Zhao Pin asked: "How do you say this?"
Zhang Fei said: "Because according to the current judicial system, the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate are still under the Dali Temple and the Sentencing Court. The highest appeal can be to Dali Temple. The judgment of the chief judge is not the final judgment.
In this case, why doesn't the Chief Justice draft a judgment based on the court's judgment? If anyone is dissatisfied with this, he can appeal to Dali Temple, and Dali Temple will ultimately make the decision."
Zhao Pin seemed a little hesitant and said, "But will this affect the prestige of the imperial court?"
Zhang Fei said: "I think the prestige of the public security organs and the law does not come from the strength of our troops, but from the system. As long as we strictly abide by the system, we will not lose our prestige."
If the Chief Justice drafts a judgment based on the court's judgment, at least he is defending the system of the Public Security Bureau. If he ultimately appeals to Dali Temple, he is also defending the system.
I think this is the best way at the moment.”
Zhao Pin thought for a while, nodded and said: "This may be the only way at the moment."
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After coming out of the imperial court, Zhang Fei raised a slight smile on his lips.
Suddenly I heard someone next to me saying: "You are so evil-minded, how can you sleep in the middle of the night?"
Zhang Fei was startled and frightened. He turned his head and saw Wang Anshi looking at him suspiciously. He hurriedly saluted and said, "Zhang San has met Bachelor Wang."
Wang Anshi snorted.
Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "I wonder what Zhang San did to offend Bachelor Wang."
Wang Anshi said: "I'm not offended at all. I just can't stand your boy's domineering virtues."
"Feiyang domineering?" Zhang Fei was about to cry but said without tears: "To be honest, Bachelor Wang, I...I am almost dying of worry now."
Wang Anshi sneered and said: "Are you worried about the judgment?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Does Scholar Wang also know?"
"Know."
Wang Anshi said: "But I really didn't expect that you plan to abolish the continuous sitting method."
"I...what?"
Zhang Fei was surprised and said: "Abolish the continuous sitting method? It's unfair! I have absolutely no intention of doing so."
Wang Anshi snorted: "You still want to hide it from me now? You are as clever as a monkey, and you are cautious and cautious in everything you do. You would never have thought that if the case is really settled on the crime of treason, then
You must have thought of a countermeasure for what kind of consequences it will cause, and abolishing the continuous sitting method is your countermeasure."
Zhang Fei couldn't help but laugh.
Wang Anshi frowned and said, "Why are you laughing?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I really have never thought about abolishing the law of sitting together. Just now I have agreed with the chief judge to transfer the case to Dali Temple."
Wang Anshi was surprised and said: "Transfer it to Dali Temple?"
"Um."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "It is undeniable that we also realize that there are some conflicts between the Lian Si Law and the Public Security Law, but it does not matter. We can hand it over to Dali Temple. According to the system, the imperial court's judgment can be appealed to Dali Temple, and Dali Temple
You can use the sitting method."
Wang Anshi pondered for a moment, then said with a smile: "You are really cunning. If you want to do this, the powerful people in the court will definitely not agree. You want to use their mouth to abolish the law of continuous sitting."
Zhang Fei said: "But if Dali Temple is not abolished, there is no need to abolish the continuous sitting method."
Wang Anshi frowned slightly and thought, yes! There is also Dali Temple up there.
Zhang Fei glanced left and right twice and said in a low voice: "Scholar Wang, do you think I look like a fool? If I dare to abolish the law of continuous sitting, the officials may abolish me."
Wang Anshi was startled and asked: "Then what is your intention with this move?"
Zhang Fei said: "I just don't want to complete this case, involve too many innocent people, and ruin the reputation of the public prosecutor and the judiciary."
Wang Anshi said: "So you still kill the chicken to scare the monkey?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Wang Anshi said: "That's it."
Zhang Fei asked again: "By the way! Why did Bachelor Wang come to me?"
Wang Anshi was stunned for a moment and said: "Why else? Of course it's just for this continuous sitting method."
Zhang Fei looked at Wang Anshi without knowing why.
Wang Anshi said: "That's right! The continuous sitting method will indeed implicate some innocent people, but it also has a good side, such as in building the army. My Baojia method was delayed by your boy for several years, and my Baojia method
The main content is mutual guarantee and mutual supervision, which is similar to the continuous sitting method. If you abolish the continuous sitting method, it may affect my Baojia method."
"I see."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "But what does the postponement of the Protection of Armor Law have to do with me?"
Wang Anshi said: "Why doesn't it matter? One of the very important reasons why I implemented the Baojia Law is to maintain rural security. But in Hezhong Prefecture, you directly let the Royal Police take over the security of the countryside. Isn't this a conflict?"
In fact, it was because he also saw that Zhao Xu was building the Royal Police into a brand-new armed force. If successful, the armor-preserving law would not be so important.
It can be seen that Wang Anshi is not indifferent. When facing Zhang Fei, he is still willing to make certain compromises.
The reason is that Zhang Fei is in action, unlike Sima Guang, who only talks, and Wang Anshi doesn't like to talk to him.
"Well...."
Zhang Fei asked: "What should we do now?"
Wang Anshi said: "Let's take a look again. After all, the Forbidden Army has just experienced a round of disarmament. If there is a shortage of troops, I will propose a law to protect the armor."
Zhang Fei nodded.
Wang Anshi warned again: "You kid, please don't act recklessly. This sitting method has been practiced for nearly a thousand years. If it is abolished, it will affect many things."
Zhang Fei said: "Sister Wang, please rest assured, I have no intention of abolishing the sitting method, and I will never do so."
Wang Anshi nodded with peace of mind.
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In the end, Zhao Pin accepted Zhang Fei's opinion and published the final verdict in accordance with his judgment. On the list were only the people on trial, without mentioning the names of any relatives or even the Lian Si Fa.
This is very critical, because in the past judgments, the principal culprit and his relatives would be listed. They may not mention each specific person, but they will definitely include the legal provisions of the law.
But there is not a word mentioned in this judgment.
Li Guozhong and his employers were overjoyed. If you don't even mention this crime, then the officials below cannot hold anyone jointly and severally responsible.
At the same time, the censor headed by Jiang Zhiqi immediately impeached the imperial court in the court.
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Chui Gong Hall.
"I am reporting to the officials that I want to impeach the chief judge of the Bianjing Imperial Court for ignoring the law and covering up those who conspired to rebel."
Jiang Zhiqi was the first to stand up and speak to Zhao Xu.
Zhao Xu asked: "Why did Jiang Yushi say this?"
Jiang Zhiqi said: "Regarding the final verdict of the Qizhou rebellion case, President Zhao deliberately ignored the law and only questioned those who were on trial. This is obviously intended to protect those who committed the rebellion."
Zhao Xu frowned and looked at Zhao Pin, "Ms. Zhao, is this possible?"
Zhao Pin stood up and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this matter does exist, but it is not that I intend to protect them, but according to the system of public prosecutors and law, I cannot convict the relatives of those prisoners."
Zhao Xu asked curiously: "The law has express provisions, why can't we convict him?"
Zhao Pindao: "This is because the Public Security Bureau has a prosecution system, and the prosecution system relies on evidence. The Lien Jue Law considers blood and relationship. The two are incompatible. Otherwise, it will destroy the Public Security Law system."
Jiang Zhiqi immediately retorted: "In other words, your public security system is greater than the national law?"
"it's not true."
Zhao Pin shook his head and said: "But after all, I am only the president of the Imperial Court. I must first abide by my authority. Lian Sifa has exceeded the authority of the Imperial Court. The Imperial Court can only make judgments based on the indictment of the Procuratorate."
Jiang Zhiqi couldn't help but frown when he heard this.
Authority is also a huge limitation. It is a matter of course that officials at what level should deal with issues at what level.
Zhao Xu nodded slightly and asked: "According to what Mr. Zhao said, according to the imperial court's verdict, only the principal culprit can be punished?"
"Yes."
Zhao Pin nodded, and then said: "There are also those servants and servants involved in this matter. The procuratorate has obtained relevant evidence about those people, but those people are awaiting trial in Qizhou. As long as the capital city is sentenced, Qizhou will The imperial court will deal with them according to law.
But for those who have no evidence found by the tax department, even their wives and children, the imperial court cannot punish them."
Zhao Xu hummed: "How can this be done?"
The expressions of the dignitaries tightened, and their hearts began to pound.
Many people now speculate that the emperor wants to punish them.
The emperor's attitude frightened them very much.
Zhao Pindao said: "The minister's authority is such that if your Majesty wants to impose further punishment, you can let Yushitai and Dali Temple take over the case, because according to the system, the highest appeal can be to Dali Temple, Yushitai and the Court of Punishment.
The imperial court did not fully follow the law, and this reason is enough to appeal to Dali Temple, or the Court of Justice, or the Yushitai."
When he said this, Jiang Zhiqi and the others immediately didn't know how to refute.
We will not emphasize this result. If you are not convinced, you can go and judge it yourself.
Zhao Xu nodded and asked, "Who is willing to take over this case?"
No one responded.
Zhao Xu couldn't help but wonder: "What on earth is going on? Why does no one dare to take over the case where the crime has been decided?"
Wen Yanbo stood up and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the imperial court has now given a verdict. If there is another trial, if there is a slight negligence and innocent people are implicated, people will definitely be criticized."
Zhao Xu asked: "If you tried carefully, how could you implicate the innocent?"
Wen Yanbo said: "The law of sitting is determined based on distance and distance, not evidence. No matter how you deal with it, it will be difficult to convince everyone."
Many officials nodded.
You have sentenced all those who should be sentenced, and let us do the work that should not be sentenced and offend others. If this is the case, then why don't we take over early in the morning.
At this time, Meng Qiansheng suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial court vigorously promoted judicial reform on Jingdong East Road in the past, with the intention of solving the chaos on Jingdong East Road. There were many words of praise for the Public Security Bureau, but now it has overturned the imperial court's judgment. This will seriously affect the implementation of the Public Security and Procuratorate Law on Jingdong East Road."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhao Wenzheng also immediately stood up and said: "Meng Zhiyuan's words are reasonable, and I think the judgment of the Public Prosecutor's Office is very fair. Since there is no evidence to prove their If relatives participated in the rebellion, it is enough to prove that their relatives were not involved. If additional punishments are imposed, although the law is followed, it may become an unjust prison in the eyes of the people, and it will also affect the prestige of the court. "
Immediately, a large number of dignitaries and bureaucrats stood up and firmly supported the imperial court's decision.
Fu Bi, Sima Guang and others all found it funny when they saw it. It turns out that you understand these principles. Fortunately, when you impeached the public prosecutor before, you were still able to speak conclusively.
Really...!
Zhao Xu still seemed hesitant, so he asked Sima Guang again: "What does Bachelor Sima think?"
Sima Guang stood up and said: "Your Majesty, during the period of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, there was a theft case in Qizhou. Yu Shicheng went to arrest him. As long as there was the slightest suspicion, he was arrested and tortured. Under the severe punishment, there were actually More than two thousand people were forced to admit that they were thieves. Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty beat these two thousand people to death with a stroke of his pen.
And just more than ten years later, in the first year of Zhenguan, a rebellion occurred in Qingzhou. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Cui Renshi to investigate. The case attracted the attention of both the government and the public. More than two thousand people were killed in a theft case in the Sui Dynasty more than ten years ago. Man, how many people can be killed in this major rebellion?
But when Cui Renshi arrived in Qingzhou, he did not punish the criminals severely. Instead, he removed the shackles and chains, allowed them to take a bath and change clothes, and gave them good meals and food. He comforted everyone not to be afraid, saying that the court would never let a bad person go, let alone punish him unjustly. A good man.
In the end, after detailed interrogation and interviews, Cui Renshi sentenced only a dozen of the leaders to death, while all the others were acquitted.
At that time, many officials persuaded Cui Renshi, including Sun Fuga, the young minister of Dali Temple. He believed that there were too many people involved in the Qingzhou case, and if you released most of them, you would only convict a dozen people. The problem is that people are all If you are greedy for life and afraid of death, will those who have been convicted and executed by you be willing to die? If you retract their confessions on the spot and say that you judged the case unfairly, your career will be over.
But Master Cui Ren replied that it was his wish to die as a result of ten prisoners.
Later, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty sent people to investigate again and found that there were no errors or omissions in Cui Renshi's verdict. At the same time, the prisoners who were sentenced to death were also sincerely convinced and said that Cui Renshi's sentence was fair.
Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty praised Master Cui Ren highly for what he had done.
Three years later, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also commented on the case of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty who killed more than 2,000 people due to theft. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty said this, "It is not because Emperor Yang was unethical and his ministers were not dedicated. When you remonstrate with others and do not avoid execution, how can you only flatter and seek good reputation?
For example, Sun Fujia persuaded Cui Renshi just because Cui Renshi killed too few people, which would attract criticism. This had nothing to do with the law. It was precisely because of the officials' thinking that innocent killings were caused. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also held this responsibility
Emperor Sui Yang cannot be entirely blamed, the officials should bear the main responsibility. Fortunately, Master Cui Ren insisted on impartiality in enforcing the law, and no big mistake was made in the end."
Jiang Zhiqi and other censors could not help but look embarrassed.
Sima Guang continued: "Returning to this case, the imperial court's verdict is selfless and convincing. If your Majesty lets Dali Temple try it again, then no matter what your Majesty thinks, the officials below will definitely think that your Majesty thinks that
There are too few people to kill, and this will inevitably lead to a lot of killings."
You choose between Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty.
Zhao Xu looked a little ashamed, nodded and said: "What Bachelor Sima said makes sense."
Then, he added: "But you can't ignore the law."
Fu Bi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the imperial court's judgment does not violate the law of continuous sitting, but represents the progress of our country's judiciary. This is a gratifying thing."
Zhao Xu was surprised and said: "Why did the rich man say this?"
Fu Bi explained: “In fact, the continuous sitting method is mainly to make up for the lack of supervision by the government, so the continuous sitting method is implemented to allow the people to supervise each other.
But judging from this case, the Public Security Bureau investigated very carefully, and for the time being, there are no omissions, which means that the Public Security Bureau can supervise such cases very well, which is a great progress in the judiciary."
Liu Shu and others also came forward to express their support.
After Zhao Xu saw this, he thought for a while and said, "Okay, let the imperial court's judgment be the final verdict in this case, and there will be no retrial."
The ministers shouted, "Your Majesty is wise," and the big stone in their hearts felt like it had fallen to the ground.
Zhao Xu added: "However, the officials who colluded with Wu Tian in the past must also be tried. Let the case be handed over to the Yushitai for trial."
Meng Qiansheng immediately said: "Your Majesty, do you think it should be handed over to the public prosecutor for trial?"
Zhao Xu frowned and said, "Why is this?"
Meng Qiansheng said: "First of all, this case has been investigated by the Procuratorate. It is not wise to change the leadership at the last moment. Secondly, after all, the imperial court has just tried out the Public Prosecution Law on Jingdong East Road. If the censor is sent to try again, it may affect the Public Prosecution Law.
Why not leave the construction to the public prosecutor’s office for review?”
Immediately, many ministers came forward to support.
The cases that Wu Tian explained were basically certain, and no one could cover them up. In this case, the public prosecutor and the law had to come. After all, they were all officials, and how big their network of connections was.
When Sima Guang, Zhao Pin and others saw that their enemies were so supportive, they were a little embarrassed, and they all stood up to express their support.
The corners of Zhao Xu's mouth twitched and he said, "Okay! For the time being, we will leave it to the Public Security Bureau for trial."
"Your Majesty is Holy Ming."
Many officials secretly broke into a cold sweat.
After the dynasty dispersed, Wen Yanbo found Zhao Pin and asked quietly: "Ms. Zhao, did Zhang San suggest you say this?"
Zhao Pin was stunned for a moment and said, "How does Mr. Wen know?"
Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "It seems that Mr. Zhao also noticed something fishy."
Zhao Pin nodded with a smile, and sighed again: "But it's useless to see it. If I want to blame it, I have to blame myself for not thinking of this beforehand. Also, that kid's city is really bottomless."
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Sima Guang sighed: "It is said that one learns from one's mistakes. I have always been on guard against that boy's 'bad thoughts', but I never thought that I would still be teased by him. I am really angry to death."
Lu Gongzhu chuckled and said: "With your character, I haven't cut off contact with you yet. It's really a strange news for me!"
Sima Guang's face turned red and he hummed: "It's almost here!"
Mr. Lu laughed heartily.
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"Zhang Sanzhen has a miraculous method of turning corruption into magic. At the beginning of this case, everyone thought that after this case, the public prosecutor and the law would be like a rat crossing the street, and everyone shouted for beating. But they never thought that in the end, everyone would sing for the public prosecutor and the law. Hymn.”
Lu Huiqing shook his head and sighed.
"More than singing praises."
Wang Anshi looked at the officials in front and said with a smile: "I'm afraid that in the future, many officials will sincerely support the public security organs."
Lu Huiqing nodded.
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Over there, after Zhao Xu left Chui Gong Hall, he did not go back to the palace directly. Instead, he went to a small attic and saw Zhang Fei sitting alone at the wine table enjoying delicious food.
Zhao Xu first stopped the maid next to him from saluting, walked over, and asked with a smile: "Prosecutor Zhang, do these wines and dishes suit your taste?"
"Not bad...Your Majesty, please see...!"
"No need to be polite."
Zhao Xu stopped him from saluting, then went to sit across from him and said with a smile: "Everything is as you expected. Just now in the main hall, those ministers who once hated the public prosecutor and the law sang loudly and made suggestions. All cases involving Xie Liuwu and other officials involved will be handed over to the Public Security Bureau for trial."
Zhang Fei wiped his lips, sat upright and said, "All of this is due to His Majesty's foresight and talent, which ultimately weakened the Lian Si method. On the surface, it will have some impact on His Majesty's authority."
"On the surface?" Zhao Xu asked with a smile: "What is it actually like?"
Zhang Fei immediately replied: "Actually, Your Majesty wants to get more, because the investigative capabilities of the Public Security Bureau can make up for the lack of continuous sitting methods, achieve precise strikes, and make those who are ambitious more fearful. Your Majesty has not lost a trace." authority.
At the same time, the lack of the law will further weaken the influence of the landlords and gentry, because they cannot deeply bind the people to themselves, and the people will become more trusting of the public prosecutors, and the public prosecutors will also take advantage of the situation to penetrate into the countryside, strengthening His Majesty's direct control over the countryside. "
Zhao Xu nodded with a smile, "To tell you the truth, when you first discussed this matter with me, I did have some doubts, but then I thought about it. If I were to order all their relatives to be implicated, it might not be possible. Yes, in the end you have to resolve it with Xini, this is not surprising anymore!
You were right at the time. In fact, facts have already proven that it is very difficult for the imperial court to rely on the old law to restrain them. After all, they have a large number of people and they are part of the old law. They can only start from scratch and use it.
New laws to restrain them."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Your Majesty's efforts will be rewarded soon. Although the court spared their wives and children, it will confiscate all their family property, and at the same time make them suffer, and often
In this battle, they no longer dare to blatantly confront the Taxation Department, at least for the time being, this will immediately improve the imperial court's finances."
When it comes to finance, Zhao Xu suddenly became very happy. If the taxes of these big landowners could be raised, the finance would definitely be able to achieve immediate results. He laughed and said: "Don't use your Qianlong, you have never disappointed me! Come on, come on.
, I offer you a toast.”
"Don't dare! This glass of wine must be for Your Majesty."
Zhang Fei said seriously: "Because without His Majesty's support, this matter would never be successful."
"Same joy! Same joy! Haha!"
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This case seems to be a kind of transaction, but in fact it is Zhao Xu, and Zhang Fei has nothing to show for it, because Zhao Xu does not dare to really implicate it, but is just pretending to make use of the topic.
Because this case involves many meritorious deeds and scholar-bureaucrats, and they really have no intention of rebellion.
If this is really done, it will cause an uproar and may even cause very serious internal friction. In this kind of game, there is no winner, and the emperor must be the biggest loser.
Not to mention, Zhao Xu does not yet have this kind of authority. The key to the Song Dynasty is that the monarch and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together. The monarch can only win over one faction and fight against another, but he cannot offend everyone.
If you resort to the continuous sitting method but fail to judge, it will only make you more embarrassed.
The current result is to maintain the deterrence of the Lian Si Law while making them all subject to the constraints of the Public Security Bureau.
Zhao Xu's purpose was to use the public prosecutor's law to restrain the powerful, scholar-bureaucrats, and local gentry.
Because with the solidification of the hierarchy, the old system of checks and balances has gradually become ineffective. Either the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats will be more deeply bound, or they will find another way.
Zhao Xu obviously chose the latter. In fact, his attitude was proved by his choice of Wang Anshi's reform.
Of course, the continuous sitting law will not be abolished, it will just be kept there to win people's hearts for the public security organs and the procuratorate.
It is conceivable that once a powerful person makes a mistake and is caught, he will definitely choose to go to the public prosecutor's office and will never choose to go to Dali Temple. In other words, the powerful people will gradually accept the system of the public prosecutor, prosecutor and judicial system.