In fact, Tang Jie's suggestion was based on Sima Guang's lesson. He believed that Sima Guang lost because he was the chief judge. Once the official's pressure did not work, he basically had to listen or be gentle.
When asking questions, there is a lack of aggression, because the presiding officer must maintain a fair attitude after all.
Then if the government sends one person to compete with Erbi, the officials can be more relaxed.
This is obviously not good for Zhang Fei. The situation is at least two against one.
Therefore, when Xu Zun returned home from the meeting, he asked Xu Zhiqian to go next door to summon Zhang Fei, and informed Zhang Fei of the Imperial Academy's suggestions.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Fei was overjoyed after learning about it.
"This is a good thing!"
"A good thing?"
"Of course it's a good thing, at least it's fair." Zhang Fei smiled.
Xu Zun frowned, "To tell you the truth, I think this is a good suggestion, but it is obviously not good for you."
Xu Zhiqian hummed: "This is already pretty good. After all, this method is fair and aboveboard. It's much better than the last time they used their power to surround and suppress Zhang San."
"Ms. Xu is absolutely right."
Zhang Fei gave Xu Zhiqian an approving look for the first time: "And in the long run, this will be more beneficial to me, because doing this will encourage litigation, and then my bookstore can also defend the government!" Xu Zun was startled, yes! Zhang Fei will also be able to do things for the government.
Zhang Fei added: "But since both sides have defenders, a defense system should be established. Otherwise, the courtroom may turn into a marketplace and endless quarrels."
Xu Zun nodded and said, "What do you think?"
Opinion?
Not really!
Because there are ready-made ones.
Zhang Fei then informed Xu Zun about the defense system of later generations.
Xu Zhiqian nodded repeatedly, "This defense is quite fair."
Xu Zundao: "Although this method is good, it will definitely not be used this time, because the court hopes to achieve a quick victory and should not delay it for too long."
While they were chatting, Li Si ran in in a panic, "Third brother, someone is coming from the Fan family bookstore."
Zhang Fei said in surprise: "Everyone comes when they come. Why are you so panicked?"
Li Sidao: "The man said that someone just threw a bucket of feces on the door of Fan's bookstore."
"What?"
Zhang Fei stood up and asked, "Have you caught the culprit?"
Li Si shook his head and said: "It is said that the thief was riding a horse. After a while, he ran away and disappeared. It was just dark at that time, there were no people on the street, and no one saw the thief's appearance."
Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian immediately set off to Fan's Bookstore.
Fan Li was scolding his father and mother, but he was mainly scolding Li Guozhong.
It was determined that Li Guozhong did it.
Zhang Fei finally comforted Fan Li and went back with Xu Zhiqian.
On the road.
"What do you think?"
Zhang Fei asked Xu Zhiqian.
Xu Zhiqian pondered for a while and said, "It's hard to say whether it was Li Guozhong who did it, but this move must be aimed at you."
"Aimed at me?"
"Have you forgotten why you asked Li Si to commit suicide by throwing himself into the river in the first place?"
Zhang Fei nodded slightly, thoughtfully.
Xu Zhiqian said: "You were able to have an advantage in the court, and the people's support also gave you great help, but this time the people's support may not be on your side. In doing so, I am afraid they want to treat others with their own treatment."
If you take the lead in arousing public anger, this may be very detrimental to you."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "This is exactly what I want."
Xu Zhiqian was stunned for a moment, "How do you say this?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Have you forgotten that the most difficult part of this lawsuit is not the victory or defeat in court, but rather preventing the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager from punishing Cao Yanei."
Xu Zhiqian was still confused and said: "In this situation, I'm afraid the two queen mothers will be even more angry."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It's okay to be angry. The angrier the better."
......
Indeed!
Before this case, the citizens of Bianjing had a very good impression of Zhang Fei. They all thought that he was different from ordinary people who live in tea and food. He specializes in litigating cases for the poor and complaining about injustice.
But when it was learned that Zhang Fei defended Cao Dongdong, the reputation instantly dropped to negative numbers.
The citizens do not have a good impression of these royal relatives. Their vast land did not fall from the sky. The largest shareholders of Xiangguo Temple are these royal relatives.
In addition, there are people above who are blowing wind, creating public opinion, and throwing shit, making it seem that Zhang Fei is simply a villain who is angry with both humans and gods. The effect is not bad. Now the public opinion is one-sided, almost all supporting Lin Fei.
He criticized Zhang Fei both verbally and in writing.
Fortunately, the court did not intend to delay it. Otherwise, if the fermentation took too long, the white ones would really turn into black ones. This is actually quite normal.
If there is a way, people's words should be feared.
......
Today is the day the trial begins.
Although the cold wind is biting, the front door of Kaifeng Mansion is still crowded with people.
After these days of fermentation, the case has alarmed almost all the citizens of Kaifeng Prefecture.
And when Zhang Fei came to Kaifeng Mansion, he was really stared at and ridiculed.
"Hey! Isn't this Zhang San, the author of Dar's pen?"
"Hey! Yes."
Zhang Fei glanced at the scholar and thought to himself, forget it with the Er pen, if you make it bigger, you are not bullying others.
The scholar said: "I remember you once said that the reason why you studied the law was to complain about the injustices in the world, and you only helped the poor with their lawsuits."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Your academic performance must be bad, right?"
The scholar said angrily: "How do you say this?"
Zhang Fei said: "You can forget such a sentence, how can your grades be good? My original words are that I want to complain about all the injustices in the world, so I help the poor to litigate without charging a penny."
The scholar said: "That's what I mean."
Zhang Fei just rolled his eyes and said: "We don't charge a penny to help the poor with lawsuits. Doesn't it mean that we only help the poor with lawsuits? Isn't this really difficult to understand?"
"What about complaining about all the injustices in the world?"
"I have been wronged unjustly in my office, and I should stand up and argue for it." Zhang Fei said righteously and sternly.
"Absurd!"
Another scholar stood up and said: "The evidence in this case is conclusive, don't try to confuse right and wrong here!"
There are many people behind him who are ready to make a move.
After seeing this, Zhang Fei repeated his old trick and said: "I'm still saying what I said, if you have the ability, go to the hall and argue with me. If you yell here, you don't have to be responsible."
Suddenly I heard someone shouting: "Third brother, we support you!"
"Zhang San, teach that blind instructor a lesson later."
.....
Zhang Fei looked up and saw a bunch of dudes standing in the far corner, including Ma Xiaoyi. They were hiding far away and shouting fiercely. It was really not a big deal!
Anyway, it was Zhang Fei who got roasted!
Oh my god!
Facing this group of scholars, Zhang Fei was able to handle it with ease, but when he saw the group of dandies, he was really panicked. These guys were here to make a fuss, and he quickly shouted: "Give way! Please give way! No!"
I am here to defend my office. If you block me, you will be obstructing justice."
Swish, brush, brush!
A trail gives way.
"Bah!"
"Hypocritical villain."
"A raccoon dog of the same breed!"
"Shameless person!"
......
Wherever Zhang Fei walked, he left a trail of abuse.
The only good thing is that no one spat.
Fortunately!
Fortunately!
Zhang Fei was thinking, how much should I charge the government office?
He has not yet discussed the remuneration issue with Cao Dongdong, because at that time he was focused on dealing with Wang Wenshan.
With great difficulty, we arrived in front of the government office.
"Let's go!"
The official gave Zhang Fei a shove.
"Ouch!"
I almost pushed Zhang Fei to the ground.
Angry!
Zhang Fei turned around and glared at the officer angrily, "As officials, you dare to abuse lynching. Be careful and I will sue you."
The officer said: "You are not careful, who can blame you?"
"So many people are watching, you...!"
"We didn't see anything."
"I saw that you were careless."
"...!"
The eyes of the masses are sharp.
Zhang Fei had no choice but to swallow this embarrassing loss and supported the wall to enter the house, for fear of "being careless again".
Walking along the corridor to the yard in front of the lobby, I saw a lot of people standing here.
Tang Jie, Chen Shengzhi, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Liu Shu...!
Don't they have to go to work? Zhang Fei was a little confused.
As everyone knows, at this stage, they really don’t have to go to work very much. They have entered the New Year period, but they will still take turns on duty.
Without this case, Kaifeng Mansion would actually be closed.
You said that the yamen of Kaifeng Prefecture hated Zhang Fei so much that they just gave him a shove, which was really kind.
Mr. Lu, dressed in thick official uniform, came to his seat and sat down.
"Ascending to the Hall!"
"Ascending to the Hall!"
"Mighty... mighty..."
The chanting started.
Be quiet, avoid, stand on both sides.
First biography of Zhang Fei.
"Zhang Fei, a small citizen, has met Magistrate Lu."
"No gifts!"
Lu Gong wrote: "Because the suspect Cao Dongdong asked you to defend him, but Lin Fei over there has no money to hire someone from Erbi. For the sake of fairness, I plan to let the chief clerk Huang Gui prosecute on his behalf. What do you think?
”
He is still very fair and strict, and he has to make it clear to Zhang Fei. After all, this suggestion is still under review and has not become a legal provision.
Zhang Fei said: "Xiaomin has no objection, but Xiaomin also has a small suggestion."
"What suggestions?"
"Both sides take turns questioning the parties and relevant witnesses. When one party is questioning, the other party is not allowed to interrupt. This can avoid meaningless quarrels. After all, we are all providing evidence to the prefect, and we are still impartial to the world, rather than fighting over who is better.
."
Lu Gongzhu thought for a while and said: "It's reasonable, just follow your words."
Zhang Fei said again: "Then please ask Mr. Huang first."
Lu Gongzhu was very careful, "Why?"
Zhang Fei explained: "I am the defending party, and Chief Huang is the prosecutor. If Chief Huang does not accuse, how can Xiaomin plead?"
Mr. Lu nodded, "Master Huang, let me ask you first!"
Zhang Fei added: "Can the prefect give me a chair? My foot injury has not healed a few days ago."
Lu Gong wrote: "In court, I can only give you a slap in the face."
"Boy? The prefect should just treat it as a common man who farted accidentally."