Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 195: Good people don’t live long

After the hottest noon passed, the gate of Kaifeng Mansion was slowly opened.

In an instant, a huge dark cloud slowly pressed over from the gate, and after a while, it enveloped the entire Kaifeng Mansion.

The scorching noon in early summer did not dissuade the onlookers. The affluent citizens just went to nearby tea shops and wine shops to take a rest. And if you are poor, you squat under the big tree, eat something casually, and squat with your back against the big tree for a while.

If you don't see the result today, who will be able to sleep this time!

So as soon as the door opened, everyone immediately gathered around.

However, their enthusiasm made those officials feel anxious!

Although they are all experienced, even in the imperial court struggle, they will not be so anxious, because they have a good idea in their hearts, and they can roughly guess what the other party will do.

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He saluted Zhao Pin respectfully. Zhao Pin saw that he was wearing a Taoist robe, so he had to give Sanqing a little face, and he also sympathized with Geng Ming, so he pointed to the witness chair next to him and said: "This The judge allows you to sit for trial."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhao."

Geng Ming saluted and sat on the witness chair.

Zhang Fei stood up and asked, "Geng Ming, where are you from, and what did you do before you became a monk?"

Geng Mingdao: "I am from Baima Township, Kaifeng County, and my ancestors once served as commanders in the Guard Ma Junsi."

Cao Dongdong excitedly said at the door: "It turns out that he is also a military household of our Sanya."

Ma Xiaoyi asked: "Brother, why are the military households in Sanya always being bullied?"

Cao Dongdong hurriedly said: "I didn't bully the military households."

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I heard Geng Ming continue to say: "Later, because of the decline of the family, he became a self-cultivator again. In my father's generation, he sold horses for the imperial court and bought some land in his hometown."

Zhang Fei asked: "How much land did your family have before?"

Geng Mingdao: "There are more than 430 mu of land, belonging to the second-class households."

"There's a lot of land here!" Zhang Fei asked curiously, "With such a family business, why do you want to become a monk?"

Geng Ming's face was full of anger, "Wei Yushan forced this."

Zhang Fei said: "How did he force you?"

Geng Mingdao: "Three years ago, I was appointed as Lizheng of Baima Township, and I was in charge of tax collection in the township. At that time, Wei Yushan was the richest first-class household in the township, owning at least several thousand mu of land. But he has exhausted all kinds of methods, and he has never paid a single tax."

Zhang Fei asked: "What method did he use?"

Geng Ming replied: "Relying on the ancestral inheritance passed down from his family, he lent money in the village. Especially when he was the head of the household of Baima Township, he set up a pretext to force the villagers to pay more taxes, but at the same time secretly sent people Lending money, asking the villagers to borrow money to pay taxes, but just after the villagers paid the tax, he came to press for debts, and finally forced the villagers to sell the land to him, but did not issue a government deed, and the taxes still remained on the villagers .”

Zhang Fei asked: "Does the government just ignore it?"

Geng Ming shook his head and said: "It is undeniable that although Wei Yushan received more tax money through clever schemes, he did not fill his own pockets and handed in all the money, because his purpose was to make money by lending money to annex people's fields. Instead of blaming him, the government praised him."

The hearing officials were lethargic.

It's boring.

Zhang Fei nodded, and asked again: "Has anyone targeted you?"

Geng Ming shook his head and said, "That's not true. At that time my family had some money, so I didn't need to borrow money from him, but my wife and I often helped some villagers who were driven to nowhere by him, and we were completely clear about his evil deeds." Chu."

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Zhang Fei asked: "Are you helping those villagers for free?"

Geng Ming nodded and said: "Since my father's generation, I have often helped the poor villagers, but unfortunately my family does not have much money, and there are not many people who can help them. If they come to my house to beg for food, I will only I can give them a bowl of rice to eat."

There was a sigh outside the door.

It's true that good people don't live long!

Ru Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang shook their heads and sighed.

This is the model of landlord they expected.

There are difficulties in the village, and you rich and wealthy households should lend a helping hand.

This is the cheapest way.

In this way, the imperial court can hide wealth from the people.

The only flaw is that this model doesn't seem to live long!

Zhang Fei said again: "You continue to talk."

Geng Ming said again: "I really can't see Wei Yushan's actions, so I secretly investigated his hidden fields. At that time, I found out that he had hidden 1,200 acres. Take the proof and go to his house to collect taxes.

Unexpectedly, he not only kicked me out, but later lied that he paid me taxes on 1,200 acres of land, and I concealed those taxes. "

Ask Zhang Fei

He said: "As far as I know, I have evidence to pay taxes to the court. How can he wrong you."

Geng Ming said: "He did take out the tax bills he paid the tax at that time, but it was not given to him by me at all, and how can I take away the land tax of 1,200 mu by myself? This is simply impossible."

Zhang Fei asked, "What about after that?"

Geng Mingdao: "After that, he ganged up with two dirty officials to blackmail me, and asked me to make up the 1,200 mu of land for him. Otherwise, he will sue me for using the public to seek personal gain."

"Did you make it up?"

"Because the tax note was real, I was also afraid of getting into a lawsuit. In desperation, I could only make up for it, but I never imagined that the government would then tax the 1,200 acres of land. It is in my name. But my family has more than 400 acres of land, how can I afford the land tax of 1,200 acres?"

"Didn't you sue the officer?"

"I originally planned to sue the officials, but at that time, Wei Yushan's daughter was favored by King Chang, and was accepted as a concubine by King Chang. Wei Yushan was even more unscrupulous in the village. How dare I sue the officials , and I know that Wei Yushan is a man who must be repaid. I was afraid of being retaliated, and I couldn't afford so much tax, so I pretended to divorce my wife, send them back to my natal family, and sell the land, and become a monk by myself. For the past three years, I have been hiding in the Taoist temple."

As soon as these words came out, many officials showed strange expressions.

Also related to King Chang.

This can be put to good use.

But the people at the gate all had expressions of "I knew it was like this", and they all dared not speak out.

Zhang Fei asked: "In this case, why are you going to report Wei Yushan now? As far as I know, Wei Yushan's influence is stronger than before."

Geng Mingdao: "In fact, for the past two years, I have been secretly investigating Wei Yushan, collecting evidence of his tax evasion, and waiting for the opportunity."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Then what did you investigate?"

Geng Mingdao: "I found that in the past two years, Wei Yushan has intensified, forcing the people to flee the countryside, and those fields have completely become tax-free fields. In the end, the government apportioned those land taxes to the nearby people. .”

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Zhang Fei asked: "Why did the government do this?"

Geng Mingdao: "Because there is a rule in my dynasty that when people sell land and houses, they need to ask their relatives and neighbors first, and the government will distribute those land taxes to the nearby people because of the ineffective supervision of relatives and neighbors."

Zhang Fei nodded and asked again: "Then why are you reporting on Wei Yushan at this time? Are you not afraid of Wei Yushan's revenge?"

Geng Ming's eyes turned red suddenly, "That's because my wife and children are orphans and widows in their mother's house. They are not treated very well, they have been wronged and bullied, and they often go hungry and cold. They can't live anymore. I really have no choice, so I decided to report on Wei Yushan."

After speaking, he covered his eyes and choked up.

The people outside the door were also deeply affected, and secretly wiped away their tears.

Is this the result of justice?

This Yaqian campaign is really harmful. If you are not cruel to the people, then you will be finished.

Wang Anshi was very happy when he saw this scene, not because he was hard-hearted, but because it could provide sufficient evidence for his recruitment law.

Of course, this is also Zhang Fei's promise to him.

Seeing that Geng Ming was crying uncontrollably, Zhang Fei said to Zhao Pin again: "As for the evidence of Wei Yushan's tax evasion, the presiding officer should have read it, and it is easy to find out, including Wei Yushan. The 1,200 mu of land in Luomapo has only paid taxes for two years so far, and Geng Ming paid all of them. This is by no means a coincidence.”

Zhao Pin nodded.

"I'm done asking."

Zhang Fei sat down.

Fan Chunren was slightly taken aback, his eyes were full of doubts, he stood up and said, "Geng Ming, Wang Hong was the prefect of Kaifeng at that time."

Geng Ming wiped his tears and shook his head.

"I'm done asking."

Fan Chunren sat down

Go.

I'm here to defend Wang Hong. This matter has nothing to do with Wang Hong. As for Wei Yushan, he also thinks he deserves to die. He never thought of defending Wei Yushan at all.

Zhang Fei got up again and said, "I beg the presiding judge to send Wei Yushan to the court."

Zhao Pin first asked people to take Wang Hong down to rest, and then told Wei Yushan to go to the hall.

After a while, I saw a middle-aged man who was nearly forty years old coming to the hall. He had a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. Criminals!

"Xiaomin Wei Yushan see Zhao Xianggong."

Wei Yushan bowed his hands.

Zhao Pin just nodded.

Just stand and judge!

There is no seat for you here.

Wei Yushan glanced at the seat, but didn't dare to say anything, just stood there obediently.

Before the question was asked, the people at the gate were cursing at Wei Yushan.

They don't dare to scold at ordinary times, so when they don't scold at this time.

Many people who watched the trial were actually trying to vent their emotions.

Wei Yushan could only lower his head and cover his ears.

After all, Zhao Pin was the governor of Kaifeng, and knew how to deal with this situation. When the people were almost scolded, he slapped the gavel and said, "Quiet."

When the door gradually became quiet, Zhang Fei stood up and said, "Wei Yushan, about the case of Geng Ming three years ago."

Wei Yushan nodded and said, "That's right."

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As soon as the words came out, there was an uproar.

It's easy for you to recognize this.

It was Zhao Pin, Han Qi, Fu Bi who all looked at Wei Yushan in surprise.

I asked you to confess, but I didn't let you admit it so readily. Zhang Fei was also taken aback, and said angrily and funnyly: "Then you can talk about it yourself."

Wei Yushan nodded and said: "At that time, among the first and second-class households in Xinma Township, their Geng family and my Wei family were the most prestigious. When I was the head of the household, I didn't go to his family to call Taxes should not be paid by Lizheng, but as soon as he became Lizheng, he came to trouble me. I think he used his public office to suppress our Wei family.

Therefore, I bribed two knife and pen officials. The tax bills were paid by me in exchange for real taxes. Scare him into paying my taxes for me.

As for him becoming a Taoist priest later, it has nothing to do with me, and I didn't bother him either. "

After hearing this, Su Shi turned his head to his younger brother and said, "This man is really cruel."

Su Zhe nodded and said: "Not only is he ruthless, but he is also very cunning. Everyone thought he was forging tax bills before. This is a serious crime. I never thought that he paid taxes in exchange for it. I believe Geng Ming also I didn't expect it."

Zhao Pin was so angry that he didn't say anything: "Geng Ming asked you to collect taxes with a certificate, but did he ask you for an extra tax?"

Wei Yushan shook his head and said, "No."

Zhao Pindao: "This is just tax collection, you can also treat it as someone suppressing you? Why don't you pay tax?"

Wei Yushan said naively: "Back to Mr. Zhao, everyone is trying to find a way not to pay taxes, even those third- and fourth-class farmers. If I pay, people will laugh at me as a fool."

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Zhao Pin laughed when he heard it, but the smile was very bitter, and he didn't know what to say.

Han Qi said: "This man is really smart!"

Fu Bi frowned and said, "Maybe there may be some expert advice behind."

Wei Yushan may seem naive, but he answered this question very well, and the law does not blame the public.

However, no one expected that it would be Zhang Fei who would give advice.

However, Zhang Fei only told him what to do, he didn't teach him the specifics. It can be seen that Wei Yushan is indeed as ruthless and cunning as the rumors outside.

Zhang Fei asked: "So, are you admitting to your own tax evasion?"

Wei Yushan nodded.

Zhang Fei said again: "Do you know Wangzhi County of Kaifeng County?"

Wei Yushan nodded and said, "I have a very good relationship with Wangzhi County."

Zhang Fei said: "As far as I know, shortly after Geng Ming denounced you, you immediately wrote a pleading against him. How did you know that Geng Ming denounced you?"

Wei Yushan said: "It was Wangzhi County who sent someone to tell me."

Zhang Fei asked: "Did he teach you how to do it?"

Wei Yushan shook his head and said: "That's not true, he just told me that I decided to file a counter-suit."

Zhang Fei asked: "Then you didn't bribe the county magistrate?"

"No!"

Wei Yushan immediately said: "As we all know, the magistrate of Wang County is an upright official and never accepts bribes. I have never bribed him with money or land. You can investigate this."

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As soon as the words came out, all the officials held their heads high.

Although this Wei Yushan was ruthless, he was still daring and did not pass the responsibility on to others.

It is a man.

Fan Chunren looked at Zhang Fei suspiciously, asking this question, how could you convict Wang Hong!

Zhang Fei asked curiously: "Since there is no money exchange between you, how did you meet him?"

Wei Yushan said: "I have always admired the style of Wangzhi County's affairs. He does things in a fast-paced manner and keeps his word. Wangzhi County needs to build water conservancy, roads, and disaster relief. I have donated a lot of money. I come and go twice. I got to know each other, you can also check this, I evade taxes because I am afraid that people will think I am stupid, not because I am stingy with the money.”

Good guy, you can really talk. Zhang Fei asked, "Did you take the initiative to donate?"

Wei Yushan said: "That's not true, usually the government sends people to ask, and we donate."

Zhang Fei said: "Then how much have you donated in the past two years?"

Wei Yushan thought for a while, and said: "I don't remember the details, but there must be at least seven or eight hundred guan."

Not to mention that the more officials listened, the more excited they became, which was much better than expected.

But Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang and other conservative elites, the more they listened, the more depressed they became.

Especially Wang Anshi, who kept sending provocative signals towards Sima Guang.

Sima Guangquan pretended not to see it and listened carefully.

Hide wealth from the people, hide wealth from the people, if the wealth is hidden in the hands of such a person, it would be really embarrassing.

Geng Ming is the role model in their hearts. As a result, Geng Ming's family was ruined and his wife and children were separated.

Zhang Fei asked: "Does Wangzhi County know about your tax evasion?"

Wei Yushan shook his head and said, "I don't know, probably I don't know."

Zhang Fei asked: "Wangzhi County has sent someone to check you."

"That's not true."

"I'm done asking."

Zhang Fei sat down.

Fan Chunren is completely stupid?

Are you done asking?

That's it?

What do you use to convict Wang Hong?

Northern Song Dynasty justice

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