This storm, which seemed to be about to come, ended with "three hundred thousand dollars".
This is the final result.
At the beginning of this crisis, no one thought it would be such a result.
Because it seems that all the issues have been put on the table, but it seems that no exact result has been obtained for any issue.
During the entire meeting, no one mentioned Dongliu, Beiliu, Cheng Fang was not prosecuted, etc.
But this can be said to be unexpected and reasonable.
Because once Cheng Fang is prosecuted and found guilty, it will not only attack Zhao Xu's authority, but also shake the foundation of the New Deal.
Judging from the current situation, this is not realistic. The reason is that Zhao Xu has no intention of giving up the New Deal, and the New Deal has been implemented very well.
However, if Cheng Fang is found not guilty, it will seriously damage the interests of the public prosecutor and the judiciary.
Now this result just avoids these two extremes.
The reason lies in the introduction of the hearing system.
The hearing only introduces the trial process to debate the system and legislation. The focus of the discussion is the system and the law. Whether the individual violates the law or not is only secondary.
Therefore, the final result is that the system and laws are not perfect enough.
The court trial is based on the existing system and laws and is based on whether an individual has violated the law. It does not depend on whether the laws and systems are perfect.
Many people are confused by this.
As a result, after the meeting ended, they all walked out of Chui Gong Hall hesitantly.
What the hell is going on here?
It seems like everything has been decided, and yet it seems like nothing has been decided.
Jiang Zhiqi quietly came to Wen Yanbo's side and complained: "Mr. Wen, the ministers are not punished for their misbehavior. As a censor, Jiang is really ashamed!"
He just used the eunuchs as a special group to express his dissatisfaction.
In fact, before this meeting, their censor did not think that they would definitely lose. This matter was definitely worthy of debate. However, due to the silence of the prime ministers, they were also powerless!
And he also saw that just now Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were cooperating. You take part and I take part.
The two sides are dividing the cake, not grabbing it.
Sima Guang did not oppose Wang Anshi, and Wang Anshi did not oppose Sima Guang. Both sides relied on each other's suggestions and then put forward their own suggestions.
In the opinion of the censor, this was really shameless.
It was tantamount to selling out their Yushitai and Jianyuan.
Wen Yanbo said calmly: "Is a mere minister worth 300,000 gold?"
When Zhao Xu took out 300,000 yuan, he actually admitted his mistake in disguise and used money to silence the ministers.
Because he couldn't directly issue an edict to offend himself like Song Renzong. In that case, everything might be lost. Besides, the current situation has not reached that point.
Therefore, spending such a large amount of money at this time is actually very sincere.
Jiang Zhiqi said reluctantly: "How can this matter be measured in terms of money?"
Faced with his entanglement, Wen Yanbo was a little impatient, and said with a deep eyebrow: "In this government and the public, you, Jiang Zhiqi, are the only one who is strong-willed. We are all sycophants."
Jiang Zhiqi hurriedly said: "This official has no such intention."
Wen Yanbo said: "Then you should go back and reflect on why you are the only one doing this. Farewell."
Jiang Zhiqi nodded, but he was still unconvinced and cursed secretly, you are not sycophants, you are just a group of sanctimonious hypocrites.
Just now, not only the conservatives did not stand up to oppose, but the reformists also did not stand up to oppose. The reason is very simple: Han Qi was sitting there and watching eagerly.
The Beiliu plan is not in the interests of both factions. If the two factions attack each other on this issue and reduce Dongliu to worthlessness, then the emperor will choose Beiliu instead. This is a reason enough to use Han Qi.
When Shenzong came to the throne, both the reformists and the conservatives were trying to impeach Han Qi for being autocratic and domineering. He had occupied the position for more than ten years. The king was weak and the ministers were strong. They forced Han Qi to leave the court, and they slowly came to power.
After these few years, Zhao Xu has gained control and he can use Han Qi again.
Han Qi is coming back, no matter what his ideas are, life will be difficult for everyone.
As a result, although Wang Anshi did not fall into this situation and changed his tactics to continue to seize this part of power, conservatives can also improve the system and draft laws to limit this power.
Spears and shields have been strengthened.
Everyone gets what he deserves.
Everyone can accept it.
If you censors and admonishers want to make trouble, we can't stop you. After all, you have your own plans, but we won't dance after hearing the chicken.
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Han Mansion.
"Father, the officials did not decide whether to change the Dongliu plan at the meeting."
Han Zhongyan supported Han Qi and slowly came to the hall.
But in the very spacious hall, there were more than twenty maids and servants waiting, either carrying hot water or cakes. Among the prime ministers of the current dynasty, the Han family should be the richest.
Han Qi waved his hand and dismissed everyone. He sat down, glanced at his son, and said with a smile, "You want to ask why I didn't mention this matter?"
Han Zhongyan nodded.
Han Qi said: "If I mention this matter, I will make the same mistake as Wang Jiefu. Floods are unpredictable. We can only do our best and listen to fate. If I suggest the official Beiliu today, once something happens to Beiliu
, then whether it is God’s will or a man-made disaster, it is all my fault.”
This has to be said twice. If he were ten years younger, this would not be the way to play. He would definitely find a way to use Beiliu to return to the court, but now that he is old, doing so will only leave a legacy to future generations.
Woe!
Han Zhongyan asked again: "Then do the officials want to change the north flow, or continue to maintain the east flow?"
Many ministers are curious about this.
Han Qi said: "If I am not wrong, the officials may not have made up their mind. They just see that the current situation is not right and are worried that if this continues, once the return to the river fails, there will be no room for maneuver, and it will also affect the New Deal, so this is why.
There is this hearing to change benevolent policies and avoid losing everything, just...!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Han Zhongyan asked: "Just what?"
Han Qi stroked his beard and said: "But Wang Jiefu will not give up here, because his reform idea is to create wealth out of thin air. If he does not develop water conservancy, he will not be able to achieve his reform purpose. It may be true as Jun Shi said
, he is just making money for the country, and building water conservancy is something Wang Anshi cannot give up. Based on my understanding of him, he should still find ways to maintain Dongliu."
Han Zhongyan said: "Isn't it a waste of time?"
"That's not the case either."
Han Qi waved his hand and said: "Since the official does not want to waste people and money, he can no longer collect labor on a large scale. At the same time, Fu Yanguo and the others will definitely improve the system quickly and use the public prosecutor's law to stop Wang Jiefu's water conservancy project.
The two sides will definitely have another game.
Also, if you approach water control realistically, if you cannot clear the silt downstream, even if you don't want to, the river water will not turn out as you want, and you will never succeed in returning to the river. Those who really know how to control water should tell Wang Jiefu
That’s it.”
At this point, he sighed, "But there's only so much I can do."
There was a hint of disappointment in his tone. The appearance of the public prosecutor and the procuratorate had changed many things and made the court more vibrant.
This was supposed to be a passionate competition, but unfortunately he was already in his twilight years.
He has defeated all opponents in his life, but he cannot avoid losing to time.
The future always belongs to young people.
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Returning to the Ordinance Department of the Second Government, without even drinking a cup of tea, Wang Anshi said with emotion: "We really shouldn't have used eunuchs to control water. Such eunuchs would inevitably implicate the official family, so that we are also trapped here."
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After Lu Huiqing heard this, his head was filled with confusion and he thought, the problem is not with the eunuchs, but with the unstoppable flood.
Wang Anshi suddenly looked at Lu Huiqing and said: "Cheng Fang will not leave the Water Conservancy Department for the time being, but the officials will definitely deprive him of his power. I plan to find an official who is familiar with water conservancy to build a water conservancy school and take over Hebei Province."
Hefang, it is a pity that Shen Cunzhong was sent to Qingzhou to implement the cause law, who do you think is more suitable to recommend?"
Zhao Xu offered 300,000 yuan, which meant that he would not admit his mistake. Naturally, Cheng Fang would not go down immediately. He would have to wait for the storm to pass before finding a reason to transfer him away.
Lu Huiqing cautiously advised: "Teacher and student still suggest that this power be returned to the local governments and let them manage the rivers under their own jurisdiction. After all, the power of the Minister of River Defense is too concentrated and the responsibility is too great, but this matter is also complicated."
Having to beg for God’s blessing is really not conducive to control.”
Wang Anshi hummed: "According to what you said, wouldn't it be easier if we didn't do anything? Building water conservancy projects requires the efforts of ten thousand people to eliminate the harm of one hundred thousand people. It must be done. And like Sima Lao
Although people like you are talented, they are short-sighted and are not men. I, Wang Anshi, am not afraid of heaven and earth."
Lu Huiqing said sincerely: "But my teacher, building water conservancy requires a lot of manpower and material resources. The government's arrangement is obviously to recuperate and recuperate. Even if we have the intention, we are powerless!"
He is calculating the political cost. At this stage, the Yellow River is too difficult to manage, and there is a complete imbalance between effort and reward.
It’s not that I don’t care, it’s that I can’t care about it like this.
terrible!
Wang Anshi nodded and said: "I can see what the officials are thinking, and Cheng Fang's fault lies in his lack of ability, and excessive pursuit of suppressing floods for great success, while neglecting to benefit the people with water benefits, so he will not be able to benefit the people.
of appreciation.
This time I plan to adjust the plan, first use water resources to benefit the people and win the hearts of the people, and then use this to build rivers to improve flood problems."
Wu Zi is full of confidence.
Lu Huiqing said: "But to develop water resources and benefit the people, money is also needed."
Wang Anshi said: "When the New Deal and Taxation Department go to Hebei, the finances will be improved. Besides, didn't the officials allocate 300,000 yuan?"
Lu Huiqing hurriedly said: "Isn't that money used to compensate and relieve the people?"
Wang Anshi said: "We can't pay less for compensation, but there are many types of relief. Simply sending food to relieve the people is not a long-term solution. We can work for relief, and spend money to hire people to divert the Yellow River and irrigate silt.
Let the barren land be turned into fertile farmland, either left to the government or distributed to the helpless people. In this way, the silt of the Yellow River can be cleared and it can benefit the people. It is killing two birds with one stone."
This diversion of the Yellow River for irrigation and siltation was a very important water conservancy measure in the Northern Song Dynasty. The reason is very simple, because the sediment in the Yellow River comes from the high loess slopes, which contains a large amount of organic matter, and can improve barren land into fertile farmland.
The ancients discovered this a long time ago, but due to insufficient technology, they could only allow the river water to roam and generate natural fertile soil. Now, the Northern Song Dynasty has mastered very skilled technology and can use engineering to carry out silt irrigation in a certain area.
Artificially create large areas of fertile farmland while reducing silt in the Yellow River.
This was also highly recommended by Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi. Cheng Fang actually made great achievements in this area, but compared with the manpower and material resources he spent, these were not enough. Wang Anshi wanted to learn this lesson.
Seeing that Wang Anshi was a bastard, Lu Huiqing was determined to continue working. After thinking for a moment, he said: "When it comes to silt irrigation, Hou Shuxian is naturally the best candidate. When he first managed Bianshui River, he irrigated 20,000 hectares of silt fields.
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Wang Anshi's eyes lit up and he nodded: "Yes, Hou Shuxian is indeed the best candidate. When he was managing Bianshui River, people like Lu Jie, Liu Shu and others falsely accused him of destroying the feng shui of the capital. In the end, Hou Shuxian used his rich experience in water control to make those people
He lost all face and was rewarded by the officials. Now that we use him to build a water conservancy school, it is enough to prove that we have not given up the plan to build water conservancy and at the same time, we focus on technology."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Lu Huiqing asked: "Teacher, do you plan to continue to defend Dongliu, or do you want to choose Beiliu instead?"
Wang Anshi frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Now that the Ergu River has been dredged, if we go back to Beiliu, wouldn't it tell the people that the court is wasting manpower and material resources, and this matter cannot be changed easily."
Lu Huiqing said worriedly: "But we need to be cautious about this matter. After all, the officials will listen to what Xianggong Han and the river patrol soldiers say. If we don't make improvements, if something goes wrong, we will be blamed!"
Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "What they said is not necessarily right, and it is very one-sided. When it comes to water control, I am no worse than Mr. Ouyang and Mr. Han. I have also personally inspected it. I am not sure whether Beiliu is a new river.
It is too risky, and countless fertile fields need to be abandoned to make way for new rivers. If flooding occurs in Beiliu, we will bear greater responsibilities.
Hebei is a key area to prevent the Khitan. We are currently working hard to expand the northwest border. Hebei cannot be missed, and finance is even more crucial. This time we will send a few more experienced water conservancy officers to conduct a comprehensive survey of the river defense works.
Let’s look at how to prevent floods. As for the eastward flow or the northward flow, let’s not discuss it for now. Everything should be based on facts. If the eastward flow can be maintained, it is naturally better to maintain the eastward flow.”
Zhang Fei just created an opportunity to quietly change course, but if we talk about the situation, it is better not to change it if we can.
The reason why the Dongliu Plan has always had a market, no matter how many times it failed, must have its reasons. Firstly, it can protect the Liao Dynasty, and secondly, it will not destroy stability.
Because the new river course will definitely occupy a lot of fertile land, and those fertile lands belong to the common people. Will the common people feel happy? There will definitely be trouble. If we follow the old path, there will be no such problem.
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This result can be said to be a great success for the public prosecutor's office, but at this time there is no atmosphere of joy at all in the procuratorate, but a feeling of narrow escape from death.
"It's finally over."
Qi Ji breathed a sigh of relief and slumped down on the chair, "Every time I investigate a case, it's like overcoming a tribulation!"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "Is there something else Inspector Qi forgot to say?"
Qi Ji asked in astonishment: "What are you talking about?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "It's been since I came."
Qi Ji was stunned for a moment, then laughed a few times, then felt it was inappropriate, waved his hands and said: "No such intention, no such intention."
"Originally, our procuratorate has to discuss the matter on its own merits."
Zhang Fei said with a smile.
In fact, he can understand their thoughts very well, because in this feudal society, implementing the public prosecutor's law is a very difficult task, and the complaints will not stop.
Qi Ji really didn't know how to answer this.
Because this is the truth!
Zhang Fei added: "Although this is caused by me, I have no way to solve this problem. The only thing I can tell you is to stick to justice and the law. We will not end up with our body being separated and our bodies missing. At most,
That is to say, let us get out. If we choose to bend the law for personal gain and abuse our power out of fear, it will definitely be a dead end."
"What Prosecutor Zhang said is reasonable. As long as we have a clear conscience and act in accordance with the law, the worst we can do is to be kicked out of the court."
Wang Gong nodded and said: "Although it is a bit difficult, if we can succeed, we will also get high-ranking officials and generous salaries. This is actually very fair. How many people want to become officials and show their ambitions, but there is no way to do so.
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Qi Ji nodded slightly, "That's true. Now that the imperial court has decided to implement the Public Procuratorate Law in Hebei, we may be asked to serve as prosecutors in the state capital."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It's not that it's possible, but it will definitely happen. At present, our procuratorate has no one available!"
At this moment, a prosecutor came into the house and said, "Prosecutor Zhang, Mr. Fu and Master Sima are here."
Qi Ji said: "Will something happen again?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Take care of the aftermath."
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It's no wonder that Fu Bi and Sima Guang rushed to see Zhang Fei in such a hurry, because they also knew that Wang Anshi would definitely not stop building water conservancy projects, so they had to quickly improve the relevant systems and laws to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.
"I really don't know where you got all these weird ideas from. A mere hearing can make those people with evil intentions come back in vain."
Seeing Zhang Fei, Sima Guang chuckled.
The cause of this incident was not Cheng Fang or Cheng Yi, but some people in the court who wanted to provoke the emperor's trust in the Public Security Bureau. From this point of view, the Public Security Bureau had a complete victory!
Zhang Fei was flattered and said: "I thought Bachelor Sima would blame me again. Could it be because the rich man is here?"
Fu Bi stroked his beard and smiled.
Sima Guang immediately glared, "What are you talking about? My goal has always been to protect the public security system, but things have reached that point. Of course it is best to convict Cheng Fang. He has committed atrocities in Hebei, and how many people have been ordered to do so?"
People are homeless, shouldn’t they be punished?”
Having said this, he paused for a moment and said, "But I can accept this result."
At first, he mainly protected Cheng Yi, and was afraid that this would affect the public security, the reason was that Cheng Fang was the emperor's man. But now that Cheng Yi is fine, and he has also prompted the emperor to pay money and dampened Cheng Fang's arrogance, then of course he is quite
satisfy.
Fu Bi suddenly said: "But in fact, many problems have not yet been solved. How to legislate and improve the system is the top priority! We want to listen to your suggestions."
The purpose of the hearing is to test the system and legislation. Zhang Fei must have been prepared and had a ready reference, and Fu Bi rarely used his brain.
Zhang Fei's expression changed and he said seriously: "As for how to legislate, in my opinion, the most important point is that no matter what regulations are promulgated by the Legislative Council, they must ensure effective enforcement."
Fu Bi nodded and said, "This is the difficulty. What do you think about this?"
Zhang Fei said: "The answer is the exemption from military service."
Sima Guang immediately asked: "How do you say this?"
There was a certain amount of anger in his voice, I said I have to, why are you trying to pull him off?
Zhang Fei explained patiently: "As long as the court retains the corvee system, no matter how it is stipulated, it will be difficult for the judiciary to intervene. If the government hires me to litigate, no matter how the other party sues, I will be sure to win.
The reason is very simple. Since there is something for free, they will never spend money. They will definitely try every means to avoid the constraints of the system and laws and recruit corvees. There is no perfect law in the world. There must be something.
There are loopholes. Only by converting corvée into taxes and spending money to hire labor when manpower is needed, and the accounts are clear, can the judiciary be better able to intervene."
Sima Guang asked: "What if there are special circumstances, such as war and natural disasters?"
Zhang Fei said: "You should also pay, but you can pay after the fact. Let's discuss the matter on a case-by-case basis. The state has to bear the main responsibility for controlling floods and fending off enemies. The people provide people and the state pays. This is a matter of course."
Sima Guang asked again: "What if the court has no money?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It is impossible for the imperial court to have no money. It just depends on where it is used. How to use it for officials to eat and drink. If it is used for extravagance and waste, then it should be used to enjoy floods. This is not an excuse."
Fu Bi chuckled upon hearing this.
Sima Guang nodded and said, "That's true!"
Both of them are extremely opposed to extravagance and waste.
Zhang Fei added: "Of course, this is an administrative issue and it is not under the jurisdiction of our judiciary. I don't know much about it. I just want to make it clear that lack of money is not the fault of the judiciary. This is what the judiciary should do.
If we don't be more ruthless, we will always have no money, we will always use free services, and the problem of labor will never be solved.
From a judicial point of view, it is better to increase the exemption tax in Hebei than to call for free labor. The reason is that the exemption law will make the relationship very simple. No matter how it changes, it is an employment relationship. If there is a dispute, the judiciary can
Make accurate judgments.”
Fu Bi nodded and asked, "How should we legislate regarding the expropriation of houses and land?"
Zhang Fei said: "This is actually an administrative issue. As far as the legal system is concerned, it is impossible to have laws and regulations in this area, because the law emphasizes fairness and justice.
It can only be an administrative regulation. Under what circumstances, the government can forcibly expropriate people's land and houses, and the judiciary only ensures that the interests of the country and people will not be harmed."
Sima Guang asked doubtfully: "So, this is all an administrative issue?"
"Yes and no."
"What's the meaning?"
"What needs to be improved is the administrative system, but once the system is improved and the judiciary needs to intervene, the problems that need to be faced are the employment relationship and the debt relationship."
Having said this, Zhang Fei turned to Fu Bi again and said: "Fu Gong, the Legislative Council should speed up the adoption of my contract principles and some commercial bills in Hezhong Prefecture. In this way, the court's compensation and employment will all be based on laws.
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Fu Bi nodded and said: "As for your precedent in Hezhong Prefecture, the Legislative Council has actually discussed it and is currently drafting a written regulation. It will be promulgated in the summer at the latest. I will go and see if it can be promulgated early."
After that, he added: "However, according to Prime Minister Han, the situation in some areas of Hebei is already very serious. People's resentment is boiling and bandits are increasing day by day. We must quickly send people to Hebei to build public prosecutors and law enforcement to appease the people."
Sima Guang sighed: "It's easy to say, but... but no one is available. All the people I arranged before went to Jingdong East Road."
Fu Bi said: "Didn't you arrange it for Cheng Yi?"
Sima Guang said: "There is only one, and since Cheng Yi has never worked in the public security, procuratorate, or law, he may not be qualified."
Zhang Fei suddenly said: "On this point, I fully support Bachelor Sima. When it comes to selection, we must adhere to the principle of erring on the side of shortage rather than excess. Those with unqualified moral character will not be hired."
Fu Bi was surprised and said, "Do you care about morality?"
"Well...!"
Zhang Fei couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Sima Guang immediately said: "The rich man doesn't know. Your mouth is just like Wang Jiefu's face. It's not clean, but your moral character is still intact."
Zhang Fei almost vomited out and said: "Bachelor Sima, if you are reciprocating a favor, I thank you and don't do it next time."
Fu Bi laughed and asked: "What should we do now? We have to send someone, otherwise, a civil uprising may occur."
Zhang Fei looked at Sima Guang.
Sima Guang thought about it, "The relatively chaotic places in Hebei at present are Damingfu, Chanzhou and other places. We might as well send people into these places to implement the public security law first, and then slowly implement it in other places."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "This is also good."
"It's good, it's just helpless." Sima Guang sighed: "Take this case as an example. Without your hearing, the result may be out of control. In the previous adultery case, President Qi also
Some are at a loss as to what to do. In fact, our public prosecutors and law enforcement agencies are more likely to make mistakes than the Ordinance Department of the Second Government."
Fu Bi nodded slightly, suddenly able to understand Sima Guang's worries.
If it weren't for Zhang Fei, the public security bureaucracy might have failed long ago.
Zhang Fei comforted him in a relaxed manner: "As long as they don't bend the law for personal gain, it's no big deal if they make a wrongful conviction. The public prosecutor's office in the capital will be able to protect him. This is why I support Bachelor Sima's strict selection of talents."
Sima Guang felt like he had learned about a confidant. Regarding personnel arrangements, only Zhang Fei in the world gave him support. Wen Yanbo and Lu Gongzhu both thought he was pretentious, so they nodded and said: "Don't worry, I will choose the person.
You can’t go wrong.”
Fu Bi's eyes flashed with doubts, and he thought, if he really cares about this, then why didn't he listen to me when I suggested not to use Cai Jing? Moreover, he also helped Cao Yanei and the others gain a foothold in the public prosecutor's office. This shows that he
It pays more attention to abilities and relationships, rather than paying much attention to morality.