Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 651 Legislative Assembly

It's winter now, and although there is no official holiday yet, in the past, the senior officials in the court and the central government have basically been fishing for three days and drying the net for two days, regardless of official business.

All the officials and officials below are busy collecting taxes.

But this year's cold winter is different. No one is late or leaves early. Everyone is very active in going to work, even working harder than usual.

Because Jingdong East Road is on the side of Jingdong Road, what happened there can be spread to the capital soon.

However, the current situation is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the opposition parties in North Korea and China, and they must not let it go.

Since most of the opposition are hiding on the side of the New Deal, they are madly attacking the actions of the Public Security Bureau in Qingzhou.

The people on Sima Guang's side had no choice but to retaliate in kind and frantically attack what Qingmiaofa did on Jingdong East Road.

The fire had already burned to such an extent that no one could retreat, and the quarrel was so loud that Zhao Xu couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb anymore, so he held a meeting to ask what was going on.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the problems in Qingzhou have always existed. The public prosecutor's visit is just to correct those problems. Some difficulties are inevitable. But the other states and counties on Jingdong East Road are different. The chaos is a man-made disaster. so far."

Sima Guang was the first to stand up and report.

Wang Anshi immediately stood up, "Your Majesty, don't listen to this person confusing right and wrong. Qingzhou is peaceful and sound, and this year's tax revenue can at least be the same as last year. But once the public security law is gone, there will be chaos immediately, and there will be no natural disasters. This is not a problem of the public security law. Who will have the problem?

As for the incident on Jingdong East Road, it was indeed caused by man-made disasters, but it was not caused by the law of young crops. It is only natural to pay back debts. No one is in chaos, so it can be seen that this turmoil is caused by someone who caused it. "

Lu Huiqing immediately chimed in and said: "Your Majesty clearly learned that the chaos on Jingdong East Road came after Qingzhou. The reason for this is very simple, because the public security law has made Qingzhou's finances unable to make ends meet, and this year's autumn tax may not be collected. But as we all know, other state capitals It is thriving and its finances are increasing day by day, so some people want to mess up Jingdong East Road and divert everyone's attention."

"What nonsense!"

Wen Yanbo scolded angrily, "The crisis on Jingdong East Road is caused by the Qingmiao Law. You force rich households to borrow money, and fool people who don't need to borrow money to borrow money, and take the opportunity to exploit the people. Therefore, the people are struggling and complaining. How can you pay back the money?" Have the face to shirk responsibility."

After speaking, he said to the emperor: "If your majesty doesn't believe it, you can send someone to investigate and you will find out after asking."

Deng Wan said: "Your Majesty, according to the news from the censor, there is indeed a phenomenon that the rich households share the young crops' money, but it is not because of coercion, but because they feel guilty and voluntarily help the government, and the rich households borrow money from the government. Get money for young crops, and then give it to the people in need in the village. It is impossible for Duke Wen not to know."

Of course, Wen Yanbo knew that he was in charge of the censor platform, but he also knew that these censors all supported the New Deal.

The two sides insisted on their own reasons, and in front of Zhao Xu, they quarreled again.

"okay!"

Zhao Xu was furious, and slapped the table, "It's already reached this point, you still have time to argue here, I don't want to pursue the responsibility now, you must quickly find a way to calm the problem on Jingdong East Road, otherwise, don't blame me I don't show affection."

"My minister obeys."

Long Yan was furious, and they had no choice but to surrender.

Before they could straighten up, Zhao Xu left angrily.

Wang Anshi and Sima Guang stood up straight, looked at each other tacitly, then glared at each other fiercely, scrambling to get out of the hall.

Ministers such as Xu Zun, Chen Shengzhi, and Lu Gongzhu were worried.

calm?

How to calm down.

And their worries were also seen by Meng Gansheng and the others, with joy shining in their eyes.

It is very simple to put this matter to rest. All the new regulations are abolished, and then a new group of people will go up to order the chaos and quell the anger.

It's been done in the past.

There is no doubt about Wang Anshi's ability. Sima Guang's personal execution ability is not as good as Wang Anshi's, but his team is far better than Wang Anshi's. It is not difficult for them to solve their own problems.

The difficulty is that you are facing each other.

The strength and power are equal, and they have already grasped the opponent's weakness and are beating each other to death.

When you can't overpower the other party, you can't solve these problems.

Before, they were a little afraid of Zhang Fei, but now both sides seem to have forgotten Zhang Fei's existence.

Because after Zhang Fei returned to Beijing, he basically thanked the guests behind closed doors without seeing anyone.

At this time, the Zhang family was still immersed in the joy of double happiness, and saw a burly man leading a few craftsmen to knock on the intersection of the corridor.

"Brother Leopard! Long time no see."

At this moment, Zhang Fei came over.It turned out that the burly man was Li Bao, and it was Li Bao who led the people to redecorate the Zhang family.

"Oops! It's President Zhang, I've seen it before!"

"We are old acquaintances, so there is no need to be polite."

Zhang Fei raised his hand to interrupt him, and said: "I'm really sorry to ask Brother Bao to come over to work in this winter!"

Li Bao hurriedly said: "Chairman Zhang is serious, I have to thank Chief Judge Zhang for letting the brothers have a good year."

The craftsmen on the side also expressed their gratitude to Zhang Fei.

The two pregnant women in the family had to be careful in everything. On Mu Zhen's suggestion, Zhang Fei called Li Bao and the others to temporarily pave the steps and thresholds, or lower the height.

By the way, also ask about the situation outside.

After chatting with those craftsmen, Zhang Fei and Li Bao came to the corridor.

"How is the situation outside?"

"We just took a little action, and the situation got out of hand." Li Bao said: "And the reason is that those big landlords are also fanning the flames, and they use this to push the responsibility to the people and the government. In this chaotic situation, they can often fish in troubled waters and annex more land."

"They will never disappoint. Cannibals never spit out bones." Zhang Fei nodded, and said: "So we have to be careful, so we don't get overwhelmed."

Li Bao nodded and said: "With the cooperation of the government, the situation can still be controlled, because we have a lot of debts, and they are all very critical."

Just at this moment, Niu Beiqing came over suddenly, "Sanlang, Xiaokan Lu is here. I said I won't see you, but he insisted that you will definitely see him."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "He's right."

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"Fu Gong called you back this time, is it just for the Legislative Council, or for you to deal with the Qingzhou problem?"

Lu Huiqing asked with a half-smile.

Zhang Fei said: "The main reason is to deal with Qingzhou's problems."

Lu Huiqing said: "You can handle Qingzhou's problems well by sitting at home all day long."

Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said, "First of all, as I said before, if the problems in the other states and counties on Jingdong East Road are not handled well, and the Qingzhou problem is solved at the same time, it will be fatal to Wang Xueshi.

Secondly, I have been sending people to inquire about the situation in Qingzhou. It is not so easy to deal with it. It is not because of the complexity of the problem, but because of too much resistance. Don’t hide it from Lu Xiaokan. After all, the local officials won't cooperate with me like a meta-maester. "

Lu Huiqing deeply agrees with this, and he also believes that the success of the Hezhong Mansion does not lie in Zhang Fei's personal ability, they are indispensable, after all, they have been cooperating with Zhang Fei, and asked: "Then what are you going to do now?" ?”

Zhang Fei couldn't help smiling bitterly and said, "If I want to find a way, I won't thank guests behind closed doors. If you two continue to fight like this, neither of you can solve the problem."

Lu Huiqing said: "But at this time, no one can give in."

Zhang Fei frowned, then looked at Lu Huiqing again, "What does Xiaokan Lu mean?"

Lu Huiqing said: "I also thought that jade and stone were burned together, which is something that everyone doesn't want to see."

Zhang Fei smiled wryly, "It's a bit difficult."

Lu Huiqing smiled and said, "It may be so for others, but for you, I believe it's not that difficult."

Just as Lu Huiqing was sent away, Xu Zun returned home.

"Then Lu Huiqing has been here?"

"Ah."

Zhang Fei nodded.

"They really did it themselves!" Xu Zun couldn't help sighing, and said again: "The situation in the two places is getting worse now, when do you plan to take action?"

Of course he knew that Zhang Fei came back to solve this problem, no matter who you help, but at least you have to move, but Zhang Fei is taking care of the pregnant woman at home every day.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "My father-in-law may have misunderstood, I have no intention of making a move."

Xu Zun was taken aback, "You didn't plan to make a move?"

Zhang Fei nodded, "Because one of the criticisms against the Public Security Law is that the success of the Hezhong Mansion is due to the Public Security Law or Zhang San. If I try to solve this problem again, let alone whether it can be solved, even if I can, then I will not fight." Self-recruitment is of no benefit to the public security bureau.”

Xu Zundao: "In that case, why did Fu Gong call you back?"

Zhang Fei said: "Go to the Legislative Council for an explanation!"

".?"

Xu Zun looked at him with heavy eyebrows.

Zhang Fei nodded straightly and said, "Really, the date has been set, and in two days I have to go to the Legislative Council to give an explanation."

According to the original construction of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council was only a temporary department, not a permanent department. It was organized by judicial officials from various places who returned to Beijing for transfer, and students from various places who went to Beijing to take scientific examinations.

This arrangement is because the situation in different places is different, and the situation in Bianjing cannot be used as the standard to formulate laws for the whole country, and accidents will happen in all likelihood.

It is no exaggeration to say that Bianjing is the country of China, and the situation here is different from any other state capital.

Therefore, the Legislative Council does not even have an official official office. Fu Bi works at home all year round, and occasionally goes to the Political Affairs Hall to discuss state affairs.

Therefore, the venue of this meeting is arranged at Xiangguo Temple.

First of all, of course, Xiangguo Temple is big enough to accommodate so many people.

Secondly, because Xiangguo Temple is not a simple Buddhist temple, it is backed by the royal family and dignitaries, and it has both commercial and political functions.

At present, the Public Security Bureau is the upstart, and the Legislative Assembly is definitely not a trivial matter. Xiangguo Temple is well aware of the benefits, so it took the initiative to fight for it, and promised to be completely free.

Of course, the wool still comes from the sheep.

Those who come to the Legislative Council meeting are either emperors or officials, as well as future pillars of the country. These are all potential customers of Xiangguo Temple. This is an excellent promotional opportunity.At that time, these people who came to the meeting would burn a wave of incense casually, and they would come back with everything.

Not only that, the Legislative Council has also become more interesting because of Zhang Fei's report.

At the beginning Zhang Fei came back for this purpose, but everyone thought Zhang Fei came back for the Qingzhou Public Security Bureau, and now that the fight is so fierce, no one pays attention to this Legislative Council.

Xu Zun didn't even know that the Legislative Council would start two days later.

However, during this period, Zhang Fei didn't go out at all, and prepared homework at home, and he really did what he said, as if he really came for the Legislative Council.

So this news was still fermented among the people at first, because of Zhang Fei, Erbi and businessmen were very concerned, but few people in the court paid attention.

However, with the ferment of public opinion, the ministers of the DPRK and China also began to pay attention to the Legislative Council.

Zhang Fei retreated for so long, the first time he showed up was in the Legislative Council.

But will there be tricks in it?

Since Zhang Fei did not clearly stand in line, all parties felt a little nervous.

From the preparations of Xiangguo Temple, it is not difficult to see that this time the scale is unprecedented. Xiangguo Temple directly closed the entire backyard to prepare for this legislative meeting.

Today is the day of the Legislative Assembly. Not long after dawn, the backyard of the Xiangguo Temple is already full of people, even more lively than the New Year's Day Court Meeting. You must know that this is a cold winter.

Of course, the Legislative Council usually convenes at this time, because most of the transferred judicial officials return to Beijing at this time.

But today the sky is still considered beautiful, with a little sunshine, it is still sunny.

If he could not take a carriage, Sima Guang definitely would not. He felt so bored, and it was the same today, with his hands in his sleeves, and a small attendant beside him came leisurely on foot.

Coincidentally, Wang Anshi didn't like riding in a carriage very much either.

Such a similar personality caused the pair of enemies to meet again in front of Xiangguo Temple.

"unlucky!"

Wang Anshi muttered immediately, but teased, "I never thought Junshi would be in the mood to come here to participate in the Legislative Council."

Sima Guang agreed with him completely, Fu Xu laughed and said: "You are in the mood to come, why can't I come, I only have the trouble of one state, but you have trouble all the way."

Wang Anshi said with emotion: "Zhang San has a good saying! With great ability, comes great responsibility."

Sima Guang responded lightly: "That's what I said, but judging from the current situation, you are more like a fly shaking a tree, and you are overthinking your capabilities."

Wang Anshi said with a chuckle, "It's not because I overestimated my own strength, but because I committed a villain this year. There's nothing I can do about it."

Sima Guang said, "Everyone! Each other!"

The two satirized each other while entering the temple.

All of a sudden!

It was as if the whole world fell silent.

The officials who were chatting inside turned their heads to look at the two of them in unison.

Is this the compound of the century?

Soon, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang gave the answer, one left and one right, and walked simply, as if telling everyone that the door was too narrow.

Many people breathed a sigh of relief, the two of them can't reconcile!

Not long after Sima Guang and Wang Anshi entered, a simple and honest face poked out from an alley. After looking at it for a long time, he turned back to the alley and came to a carriage, "Third Brother, Sima and Wang have already gone in." .”

I saw Zhang Fei coming out of the carriage, "It's dangerous! It's dangerous! Being caught between them now is really asking for trouble!"

As he said that, he said to Long Wu: "Long Wu, you go to the car first, I will go with Li Si first."

Long Wu said: "Li Si can't protect you."

Zhang Fei said: "If I get beaten in Xiangguo Temple today, I will die."

It's true that he walked out with his head held high and his chest held high, and Xiangguo Temple must be on top defense today.

As soon as he got out of the alley, he heard a person shout: "Zhang Erbi!"

Zhang Fei turned his head to look, and couldn't help being surprised and delighted, "Mr. Su."

It was Su Shi who came.

Zhang Fei immediately walked over quickly and bowed his hands, "When did Mr. Su come back?"

Su Shi was taken aback for a moment, and said: "I remember that when I visited your home a few days ago, although I was turned away, I also reported my name!"

".!"

Zhang Fei blinked, and said: "There is such a thing, Mr. Su, please don't worry, I will tell that servant to leave when I go back."

Su Shi immediately said: "Then he was born with a big beard, don't admit it wrong."

"Uh!"

Is polite talk out of fashion now?Zhang Fei laughed, and immediately changed the subject: "How has Mr. Su been in Yangzhou for the past three years?"

Su Shi sighed and said: "I have benefited a lot from this trip, and I finally understand the good intentions of Mr. Sima."

"Really?" Zhang Fei asked in surprise.

He heard that Su Shi had been idle in Yangzhou for three years.

Su Shi nodded and said, "This will let me understand where the root cause of my Song Dynasty disease comes from."

Zhang Fei said: "Where did it come from?"

Su Shi said: "From my generation."

"Ok?"

Zhang Fei was confused: "Zhang Fei is stupid, I don't know what Mr. Su said?"

Su Shi said: "I travel around in Yangzhou all day long, visiting friends, but they still give me a generous salary. Isn't this the disaster of redundant officials?"

Damn, why am I asking that question?Zhang Fei wished he could slap his mouth, and nodded with a dry smile.

Su Shi asked again: "Do you have any experience in Hezhong Mansion?"

I don't believe that your brother didn't write you a letter, yet you still ask me.Zhang Fei nodded, "Yes."

"is it?"

"Yes."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Hezhong Mansion's salt profit is several million guan, but the royal court's expenses have to be earned by themselves. Where do you think the money is spent?"

Su Shi sighed, "So the Legislative Assembly like this is purely wasteful of people and money, meaningless. Whenever I have something to do, it will eliminate the disaster of redundant officials."

Zhang Fei asked: "Then why is Mr. Su still here?"

Su Shi said: "You know I want to come, but after playing for three years, the imperial court finally found me a job. If I don't come here, I'm too embarrassed to receive this salary!"

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "It was also Fu Gong who called you back?"

Su Shi nodded and said, "Mr. Sima seems to be avoiding me recently."

and also?

Zhang Fei finally understands, this is not Su Dongpo who wrote "Old Man Talks About Teenage Crazy", he is clearly a boudoir and resentful woman who can't be offended, can't be offended, he secretly winked at Li Si.

Although Li Si was a little dazed, after all he had been with Zhang Fei for so long, he immediately reacted and said hurriedly, "Third Brother, this meeting is about to start."

"Ouch!"

Zhang Fei was like waking up from a dream, "Mr. Su, I still have something to do, so I'm sorry."

"You please."

Su Shi still kept his demeanor, made a "please" gesture, and then said: "You servant has better eyesight than that bearded man!"

Zhang Fei laughed awkwardly, and hurried to the gate.

I had to leave, otherwise, I would be really late. Zhang Fei forgot that he likes the finale, so he came late in the first place, and was dragged away by Fu Bi's servants as soon as he entered the door.

"Why did you come?"

When Fu Bi saw Zhang Fei, he couldn't help lowering his eyebrows and said, "The officials have been here for a while."

For Zhang Fei's habit, Fu Bi really doesn't like it. You used to be a pen, so you can be coquettish as you like, but now you are the chief judge, and you are still so unreliable.

Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "Fu Gong, I really don't blame me for this. There is a grieving woman pulling me outside the door, and I can't do anything about it."

Fu Bi was surprised and said: "There is a grieving woman pulling you? But there is a grievance?"

"Have!"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "This resentful woman is named Su Shi."

Fu Bi was stunned for a moment, then laughed and cursed: "You kid, how dare you tease this old man, go, go, get ready."

"Yes."

Zhang Fei nodded, and said again: "I'm ready, there's nothing to prepare."

"Let's go then."

The two came to the backyard, but they saw that the largest courtyard of Xiangguo Temple was full of people. It is no exaggeration to say that there were more people than the New Year's Day court meeting.

But surprisingly, there was no sound inside.

Taking a closer look, it is not difficult to find that the left side is full of reformists, and the right side is full of conservatives. The camp is very clear, and even Fu Bi's seat is arranged on the right side.

Although Zhao Xu was there, he also looked helpless and bored.

Fu Bi and Zhang Fei first came to Zhao Xu and bowed. Zhao Xu was too lazy to speak in this dull atmosphere. He just hinted to Fu Bi with his eyes to start quickly, start quickly. The atmosphere was too depressing.

Fu Bi understood, and ordered Zhang Fei to start directly, even skipping the pre-meeting speech, the atmosphere was nothing to talk about, the key point was that he knew that this conference was just for Zhang Fei.

However, Fu Bi's preparations for Zhang Fei were quite considerate. Zhang Fei prepared the long table, charcoal pens, and screens.

Zhang Fei came to the podium, first bowed his hands to the people sitting, and then began to sort out the copywriting. While sorting out, he said: "Actually, I have always been looking forward to coming to the Legislative Council to explain to you, because I don't I feel that my judgment is very perfect.

But the controversy about everyone surprised me a little. I thought there would be a fierce debate about Wu Zhang's mother-killing case, because at that time, this case was a headache for me, and I finally opened an assistant for this case. jury.

I never thought that there didn’t seem to be much controversy about this case. On the contrary, there were many controversies about cases such as the imperial court’s judgment of government compensation. But in my opinion, this is the least controversial. "

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone say: "Isn't the current problems facing Qingzhou not enough to explain that such judgments are controversial?"

Zhang Fei looked up and saw that it was Su Shi, the resentful woman, thinking, he is here to make trouble today!

However, Su Shi's voice eased the atmosphere.

He sat on the conservative side, but when he asked, the reformers nodded frequently.

Wen Yanbo whispered, "Didn't you explain it to Zizhan?"

Sima Guang sighed: "What are you explaining? He mocked me for an hour when we met."

Wen Yanbo asked curiously, "What are you mocking?"

Sima Guang was silent.

Zhang Fei said: "I have also heard a little about Qingzhou, but I don't know the details, so it is inconvenient to make any comments, and this is not the purpose of my coming here today."

Many officials were taken aback. Did he really just come to explain to the Legislative Council?

He also heard Zhang Fei say: "Take the case of Hezhong Mansion's arrears of pensions as an example, the evidence is conclusive, and the Legislative Council also admits that the evidence is not problematic, but there are many controversies about the imperial court's request for compensation from the government.

The point of controversy is that the rule of law clearly puts the interests of the monarch and the country first, followed by the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. Assuming that the local finance cannot pay this compensation, what should we do?

This sounds very reasonable. The rule of law is indeed based on the interests of the monarch and the country, but this cannot stand scrutiny at all. "

"Appreciate further details."

"My people are here, why are you in a hurry. I will explain."

Zhang Fei smiled, turned around again, wrote "compensation" and "no compensation" on the screen, and said in his mouth: "Actually, we only need to analyze these two situations in detail to know whether the judgment is true or not." Putting the interests of the monarch and the country first."

Another sour voice was heard, "It's just talk on paper."