In fact, Feng Nanxi did not completely trust Zhang Fei. After all, they had known each other for less than an hour. However, due to Zhang Fei's previous actions, he had a good impression of Zhang Fei. In addition, Gao Wenyin was bent on seeking death, so he chose
Believe Zhang Fei.
Therefore, he did not ask all the brothers to go live at Zhang Fei's house, but asked Longshan to send Zhang Fei and Gao Wenyin back first to avoid exposing any flaws. In two days, he would go over to see the situation himself.
As for Shi Tingxiu and Niu Beiqing, they are supporting them from outside.
It's said to be a support, but actually it's just to guard against Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei knew it very well, but he didn't care because he had decided to take on the lawsuit.
After getting out of the ruined temple, Zhang Fei realized that he was in the outer city of Hexi. He felt that this land was really self-defeating, and it would be better to come here less often in the future.
...
"Brother Zhang!"
"Brother Zhang!"
.....
As soon as I returned to Bianhe Street, I heard shouting everywhere.
"I'm here."
"Is it Brother Zhang San?"
"Yes."
"Brother Zhang is here."
"I found Brother Zhang San."
.....
After a moment, he saw a horse galloping towards him. It was Tao Zi, the idle man beside Cao Dongdong.
"Brother Zhang, where are you going, but you are making us look for you!"
"I went to the outer city for a walk to relieve my drunkenness." After saying that, Zhang Fei asked again: "What happened?"
Tao Zi immediately informed Zhang Fei of the reason.
It turned out that Xu Zhiqian saw that Zhang Fei hadn't returned yet, so she sent someone to Baifan Tower to inquire. Only after asking did she find out that Zhang Fei had left long ago.
Xu Zhiqian suddenly panicked.
That kid has too many enemies, and he was plotted against last time.
Fan Zheng, Cao Dongdong, Ma Xiaoyi and others were also afraid that something might happen to Zhang Fei, so they also sent people to look for him everywhere.
Zhang Fei asked Tao Zi to go back and inform Cao Dongdong, while he took a carriage back to his home.
As soon as I got off the carriage, I saw Xu Zhiqian walking quickly.
When I saw Zhang Fei, I was so angry that my eyebrows stood up.
"do not talk!"
Zhang Fei quickly raised his hand and said seriously: "From now on, I will listen to you. If you point east, I will never go west. Today it is finally confirmed that you are really a goddess. I am
Completely convinced.”
Xu Zhiqian was confused when she heard this. When she opened her red lips slightly, she suddenly saw another beautiful young woman walking out of the carriage. She couldn't help but be startled, "Who is she?"
Zhang Fei turned around and glanced at Gao Wenyin, then said to Xu Zhiqian: "Let's talk about it when we go back to the house!"
Xu Zhiqian glanced at the young woman, knowing what might have happened, and said: "Why don't you go to my house first to tell my father that you are safe."
Zhang Fei said: "Did you disturb your benefactor?"
Xu Zhiqian was furious: "Thank you for having the nerve to say it. I sent someone to Baifanlou to inquire, but Fan Dalang said that you have been away for more than an hour. Look, it's almost dawn today. How can I not do this?"
Tell my dad?"
The fifth watch has long passed, but it is the cold winter, so the genius is dim.
"Thank you so much, Madam Xu, for your concern." Zhang Fei said sincerely.
Xu Zhiqian sent someone to inquire so late at night, which proved that she had not slept and was waiting to come back.
Xu Zhiqian hummed: "Who cares about you?"
"Anyway, I'm very sorry."
Zhang Fei said again: "Okay! Let's go to your house first! It just so happens that I have something to discuss with my benefactor, uh... But wait a moment, I'll take a shower and change clothes."
Only then did Xu Zhiqian realize that Zhang Fei was dirty, so she nodded, "Then I'll go and tell my dad first."
After Xu Zhiqian left, Zhang Fei first asked Li Si to settle down with Gao Wenyin, while he took a hasty bath, changed his clothes, and went to Xu Mansion.
When he arrived at the Xu Mansion, he truthfully told Xu Zun and Xu Zhiqian everything that happened tonight. In official matters, he usually would not hide the Xu family's father and daughter, because the Xu family's father and daughter were the only ones he could completely tell in the Northern Song Dynasty. trust.
Xu Zhiqian's jealous temper began to flare up again, "I never thought that the transportation department would be so corrupt. To sacrifice a few innocent lives for a few thousand taels is simply unconscionable."
Xu Zun also frowned, with a sullen look on his face. He nodded and said, "Qian'er is right. This can no longer be said to be corruption, but to seek wealth and murder. This must be investigated strictly."
Zhang Fei suddenly asked: "My lord, can you find out this?"
Xu Zun was stunned, "If the investigation hasn't started yet, how can we know the result?"
Zhang Fei said: "I heard them say that this matter is a common occurrence in our country. It must have happened before. I wonder if we can investigate it?"
Xu Zun remained silent.
Xu Zhiqian said bluntly: "In the beginning, the imperial court asked wealthy households to escort the official banknotes. The purpose was to prevent the officers from stealing. However, it is true that the property of wealthy households was confiscated due to accidents on the way. But such officials were guarding and stealing. , it is still very rare for someone to commit suicide for money."
Zhang Fei said: "If I hadn't been kidnapped by them today, I'm afraid this would be what Madam Xu said happens all the time."
Xu Zhiqian nodded slightly, "That's true, there must be many injustices hidden in it."
After talking about it, she couldn't help but sigh.
This is really something everyone knows.
Xu Zundao: "Now that this matter has come to light, the sky is wide open and there are no leaks. As long as the government investigates seriously, they should be able to find some clues."
Zhang Fei asked: "My benefactor, are we sure we can find out?"
Xu Zun was stunned for a moment: "No one can guarantee this."
This is not a simple civilian criminal case. It also involves the government and the Transportation Department. This department is really intricate and involves many interests. It has become a cancer in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Then once an investigation is launched, it will not be a simple case investigation, but a game of power.
This requires wisdom.
Zhang Fei asked again: "What will happen if we can't find it?"
Xu Zun frowned and said nothing.
If you can't find it, what can you do?
Xu Zhiqian asked: "Zhang San, do you have other plans?"
Xu Zun also looked at Zhang Fei doubtfully.
Zhang Fei said: "This matter involves the Transshipment Department, and it happens frequently. If we follow the clues, a large number of people may be uncovered. Then these people will definitely try their best to prevent the investigation. Moreover, they are already evildoers who will file the complaint first and gain the upper hand.
I'm worried that if no evidence is found, everything will be irreversible. Not only may they go to jail, but I may also be hurt by them."
It is said that this kind of thing happens often, so you can imagine how dark it is, and the imperial court itself is one of the culprits. Although there are twists and turns, the imperial court just confiscated them and sold them all.
.
The left hand checks the right hand, does Zhang Fei dare to believe it?
And Zhang Fei was really scared of this.
Because when he first came here, he was arrested and imprisoned for several months, and he almost died there. Others really couldn't feel the despair.
Xu Zhiqian fully understood Zhang Fei's concerns and frowned: "But there is no other way."
Zhang Fei said: "Investigating cases is not what we are good at. The key is that it is not under our control. Once we start investigating the case, our lives will be dragged by them, and we will have to leave it to fate. This is the best way.
, or litigate.”
Xu Zun did not have the power to investigate the case. If he wanted to investigate, he would have to investigate it in Kaifeng County and the state capitals along the way.
And when Xu Zun faced a huge bureaucracy, he was insignificant.
Zhang Fei can only wait for the result.
But in Zhang Fei's opinion, this is a very dangerous thing.
Xu Zun said in confusion: "This is a case of corruption and murder. Even if we want to file a lawsuit, we have to find evidence first. There is no way around it."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Zhang Fei said: "If we can avoid this corruption case and directly prosecute the court, there will be no need to launch an investigation."
"What?"
Both the Xu family's father and daughter were shocked.
Good guy!
It’s really hard to say anything surprising!
Are you crazy?
Xu Zun asked cutely: "Why are you suing the court?"
Zhang Fei said: "Let's assume that this is really a shipwreck. Then can the court really confiscate the other party's property and even use the other party's wife as a maid?"
Xu Zun sighed: "There are provisions in this regard in the Service Law."
Zhang Fei said: "But is this regulation legal?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "This is what the imperial court decided, so it is naturally legal!"
"Not necessarily." Zhang Fei shook his head.
Xu Zhiqian said in surprise: "Not necessarily?"
Zhang Fei thought for a while, "I already have some ideas about this, but I still need to verify it in detail. But if you want to avoid investigation, you can only file a lawsuit against the law. Since it is a violation of the law, you can only sue the court, because
This law is determined by the imperial court."
The logic is very rigorous, but is it illegal to sue the law?
Xu Zhiqian was confused, "How to sue?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "You just need to remember that as an Erbi, there is nothing you can't sue, and of course you can sue the law."
Xu Zun was also confused when he heard this, and only said: "But no one has ever filed a lawsuit against the court, and I don't know whether this is allowed."
Although there are no legal provisions for people to sue officials, there are precedents. There is no precedent for suing the imperial court.
"Since there is no stipulation that it is not allowed, it means it is allowed by default." Zhang Fei said: "The key point is that I heard that someone in the court has been saying that there are many shortcomings in the current draft law and it needs to be improved."
Only then did Xu Zun realize that this guy was not aiming for nothing, but he wanted to repeat his old trick and use Wang Anshi's stock wind. This was not impossible. He nodded and said: "I know what you mean, but if the reform is the same as the reform, they might
Even if you are allowed to make such a fuss, the court will probably not be judged as a loser. After all, this is not an individual case, and they have to take the overall situation into consideration."
Zhang Fei said: "I don't want the court to admit defeat, I want to force the court to find out the real culprit."
Xu Zhiqian's eyes lit up, "So you are planning to ask for an exorbitant price and pay back the money on the spot!"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "That's exactly it."
Xu Zun's mind was a little overwhelmed. He had to calm down and think carefully, so he said: "You must be careful about this matter. Anyway, all the officials are currently on vacation, and you can't sue. Think about it again."
"yes."
Zhang Fei nodded.
"Also, you should write me a seal of approval first, so that you won't be accused of harboring criminals."
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "My benefactor is more thoughtful, I will write it later."
After the conversation, Xu Zun went back to his room to rest. He was kept awake all night. Fortunately, he was on vacation now and didn't need to work tomorrow.
"call...."
Zhang Fei collapsed on the chair and suddenly looked at Xu Zhiqian: "Do I also want to serve?"
Xu Zhiqian was taken aback for a moment and said, "Usually yes, but you can also hire someone to serve on your behalf."
Zhang Fei said: "If something happens, will my property be confiscated?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded.
Of course, with Xu Zun here, this probably wouldn't happen.
But it’s hard for Xu Zhiqian to explain clearly.
Zhang Fei sighed, "You're right!"
Xu Zhiqian looked at Zhang Fei doubtfully.
Zhang Fei sighed: "I'm not afraid of anyone in court, but if they want to punish me, they really have too many ways to deal with me. If I'm not careful, my whole family may suffer like that of Shi Dalang. Alas... still
If you want to gain power and status, if you can't even save your life, what's the point of talking about it."
Compared with Li Si's case, this case had a greater impact on him, because Li Si took the initiative to borrow loan sharks, but Chen Yuteng was a little too ruthless, and you can't hide from this matter, unless you are
Privileged people.
Xu Zhiqian said angrily: "My father wanted to recommend you before, but you refuse again."
"I can do it now! It's just..." Zhang Fei frowned and said, "It's just that I have to seriously consider this path. Maybe this case is an opportunity."
"Third brother!"
Li Si suddenly ran in, "Third brother, Cao Yanei and the others are here to congratulate me."
Zhang Fei asked in confusion: "What kind of happiness are you talking about?"
"Wedding joy."
"ah?"
Zhang Fei couldn't help but glance at Xu Zhiqian awkwardly.
Xu Zhiqian pursed her lips, looked at him, and said with a smile: "Look what I do." After that, she added: "But for the time being, you have to respond and don't try to scare others."
"Apply?"
Zhang Fei was very angry and said: "I bought her, why did she turn it into a fake? Yes, they should congratulate her. How many gifts did they bring?"