Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 520: Civil and military and law (5)

The court police sitting next to him glanced at him, but gave up.

Because I told him some rules in advance, unless the judge allows, otherwise, he can't speak easily, and Zhong Er didn't interrupt him before, and he can't interrupt Zhong Er's words.

It's just that they are used to arguing in court, that is, you say it, and I say it.

Whether the two sides were in war or peace at that time was also a very critical argument in this case.

If it is a state of war, the general can play by ear, and the impact of sending troops is not that great.

Whether or not to send troops to Suizhou, the worry is the outbreak of war.

Zhang Fei read the following text, and then said: "According to what the judge knows, during the Qingli period, we negotiated peace with Xixia and signed a contract. According to this contract, it should not be in a state of war. "

Many officials nodded frequently.

Chang Er immediately said: "The Qingli peace talks did bring peace to the Northwest for 20 years, but it was only 20 years. During the Jiayou period, Xixia broke the contract without authorization and sent troops to violate the country, and our court stopped immediately. Sui coins, after that, there will be wars and peace."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Then, is the covenant of celebrating the calendar invalidated?"

Zhong Er frowned and said: "The imperial court did not say anything about it, and I don't know much about it."

Zhang Fei nodded, stopped asking, and asked instead: "The reason why the deputy envoy can take charge of Qingjian City is because of the recommendation of Lu Zhifu? I wonder if this is true?"

Chong Er was stunned for a moment, the topic jumped a little fast, nodded and said: "Yes."

Zhang Fei asked again: "During this period, what is the relationship between the deputy envoy and Lu Zhifu?"

Chang Er said: "I respect the prefect Lu very much and regard him as an elder."

Zhang Fei said: "Then prefect Lu treats you?"

Chang Er was a little ashamed and said: "It can be said that he has the kindness of knowing you, and he is more trustworthy."

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, and said: "No wonder the prefect Lu had some doubts about the surrender of the chiefs of the Xixia tribe before. It was the deputy envoy Zhong's persuasion that made the prefect Lu accept them."

Zong Er was a little puzzled, and nodded dully.

Zhang Fei asked again: "Before the first battle in Suizhou, did you have any conflicts with the prefect of Lu?"

The kinder shook his head, "No."

His eyes were full of confusion.

It can't help but be him, and even the guests watching are very puzzled, such as this question that many people know, you still need to confirm it again?

It's impossible for Lu Shen to lie about this kind of thing.

It's really too watery.

Are there any other questions to ask?

But Su Zhe frowned slightly, "Yes! Why didn't I think of this."

Chen Qi whispered, "What?"

Su Zhe was startled, and just as he was about to answer, he heard Zhang Fei ask again: "Wei Mingyi Shan had surrendered to our court secretly beforehand, did the prefect Lu know about it at that time?"

Zhong Er nodded and said: "I know."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Can the prefect Lu stop it?"

Chang Er hesitated a little, and said: "Prefect Lu is still more cautious and has not stopped him."

Zhang Fei continued to ask: "Did the deputy envoy inform Lu Zhifu when he dispatched troops from Qingjian City?"

"No."

As soon as he said a word, Zhong Er suddenly woke up and looked at Zhang Fei anxiously.

Guo Kui frowned and said: "This kid really has some tricks!"

Zhong Gu hurriedly asked: "Why did Guo Xianggong say that?"

Guo Kui sighed: "You will know later."

Zhang Fei asked: "Is there any?"

There was a little sweat on Zhong Er's forehead, and he shook his head hesitantly.

Zhang Fei was very curious and said: "Since you have successfully persuaded the prefect Lu to accept Ling and others to surrender, and you have not had any conflicts with him during this period, as far as common sense is concerned, you should not risk breaking the law." The risk of military orders, to conceal a superior who trusts you very much, but in fact you did not inform the prefect of the plan to send troops."

After hearing this, Lu Shen couldn't help but looked at Zhong Er suspiciously, thinking, yes! Why did he hide from me at that time, I trust him so much.

Even Lu Shen didn't understand, let alone other people.

All eyes were on Zhong Er.

Military generals such as Zhong Gu and Zhe Jizu are worried.

It's over!

This kid is opposite.

That is to say, how could the judge support our military general.

On the other hand, the civil servants on the other side let go of their prejudice against Zhang Fei. Although this kid acted strangely, he was still fair and did not take sides.

Chong Er didn't seem to expect that the other party would ask such a question, he frowned, thought for a while, and then said: "That's because I know that the prefect Lu will never agree."

Lu Shen suddenly blew his beard and stared.

Zhang Fei asked: "How do you say that?"

Chang Er said: "The other party took the initiative to come to my city gate for that surrender. We only need to decide whether to accept it or not. This time, the induced surrender has more risks, so we need to send troops to deal with it. But Lu The prefect has always been opposed to taking the initiative to send troops.

In addition, the imperial edict had not yet arrived at that time, and with the character of the magistrate Lu, he would have to wait for the court's permission before making a decision. , and I don't want to implicate Lu Zhifu either. "

When Lu Shen heard this, he was so anxious that his mouth was trembling, he was spitting, I have been hurt so badly by you, are you still afraid of hurting me?

Suddenly someone said directly: "He is clearly lying." "Silence!"

Zhang Fei knocked on the gavel, and said in a loud voice: "All those sitting here are famous people from Shaanxi Road, and I don't want to expel anyone, but you must abide by the rules of the imperial court, and you must not interfere with any witnesses to answer. "

Quiet immediately.

Because they believe that the judge can really do such a thing.

For that little money, this kid will not be held in court.

Don't compete with him.

This is a fool.

Zhang Fei said to Zhong Er again: "Deputy Minister Zhong, you must not be influenced by the words just now."

Zong Er nodded feebly, thinking to himself, I am not influenced by them, I am only influenced by you, I am full of bad water at a young age, if you ask a question, you have to make a few detours first, really It is hard to guard against.

Zhang Fei continued to ask: "According to Lu Zhifu's confession, after you successfully occupied Suizhou, he asked you to return to Qingjian City as soon as possible in the name of you being a teacher without an edict. Is there such a thing?"

Chong Er thought about it cautiously, then nodded and said: "Yes."

Zhang Fei asked: "How did the deputy envoy deal with it?"

The kind said: "I didn't reply."

"Why?"

Zhang Fei asked.

Chang Er said: "Because Suizhou is too important to our court, the reason why Xixia can repeatedly invade Yanzhou is because they occupy Suizhou, which makes the Hengshan barrier disappear. In addition, Hengshan stretches for thousands of miles, many horses are suitable for crops, and there is also the benefit of salt and iron. If Suizhou is won, Yanzhou will have no more worries. Only in this way will the people of Yanzhou be at peace.

When my father was stationed in Yanzhou, he tried his best to recover Suizhou. Unfortunately, this day, his wish was not fulfilled. Being able to regain Suizhou and thereby reverse the passive situation of our army in Yanzhou, I am really unwilling to give up on this. "

These words were also sincere, and his eyes were all wet after he said it.

The reason why Lu Shen recommended him to be in charge of Qingjian City is because his father Zhong Shiheng was stationed in Qingjian City all the year round and fought against Xixia.

Of course, it can be seen from this that Lu Shen also has a way of employing people.

And Zhong Shiheng is also a generation of famous commanders. He has a complete strategy to destroy Xixia, and capturing Suizhou is the first step.

But at that time, there was a war madman Li Yuanhao in Xixia, and Song Renzong was the unparalleled benevolent and righteous Song Dynasty.

The result can be imagined.

Chang Er was eager to win Suizhou, but also wanted to inherit his father's last wish.

Zhang Fei turned to Xu Zhiqian and said, "Map."

Xu Zhiqian was fascinated by what she heard, and she didn't know until the trial. After the first trial, she found out that there were many unexpected things. After searching for a while, she handed the map to Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei took the map and smiled at Xu Zhiqian: "Has our tacit understanding regressed?"

Xu Zhiqian gave him a slight look and said, "Don't be poor at this time, and concentrate on trying the case."

After all, he glanced at everyone with a guilty conscience, and indeed many people looked at the two of them with strange expressions, and couldn't help but blame Zhang Fei to death.

Zhang Fei doesn't care, the judge is also a human being, he laughed, and took a look at the map, "Wow! This map is so exquisite! I can't see how important Suizhou is at all. Forget it."

He threw the map on the table, rubbed his eyes, and whispered to Cai Bian and the others: "Hey! Do you four have anything to remind me?"

The four of them were taken aback for a moment.

Cai Bian said: "The students thought that they could continue to ask the question about the deputy envoy Zhong not informing the prefect of Lu in advance."

Zhang Fei asked: "How?"

"Well, the students don't know, but the students think he is not telling the truth."

"Adjudication is not based on feelings, but on evidence."

Zhang Fei sighed, and said: "The logic of his answer is that there is no major problem. The key to his reasons is that he thinks that it is difficult for us to get the real answer from him. Of course, it is precisely because of this that, in the absence of other In the case of evidence, these words are not enough to serve as a reason for him to send troops without edict, so there is no need to entangle this issue with him.

But you can keep your doubts. When other witnesses come up, you can ask them again. "

"Yes, the students remembered."

Talking with them for a while, Zhang Fei said to Zhong Er again: "Deputy Zhong, I have no other questions for the time being, you can go down and rest first."

Zong Er couldn't help but let out a long breath, nodded, stood up, and walked down with a wet mark on his buttocks.

Su Zhe and the others saw it, and couldn't help feeling thoughtful.

Zhang Fei looked around, and said: "Just now the magistrate Lu mentioned Guo Kui and Guo Xianggong, I don't know if Guo Xianggong is here?"

He really doesn't know Guo Kui.

"The old man is here!"

Guo Kui stood up.

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Please trouble Guo Xianggong to testify in court."

Guo Kui came to the court and saw that there were sweat marks on the chair, he couldn't help laughing, but he didn't care, and sat down directly.

Zhang Fei asked: "Just now what Lu Zhifu said, Guo Xianggong also heard it."

Guo Kui nodded.

Zhang Fei asked again: "Why did Zhifu Lu say that he should ask Guo Xianggong about the fact that the imperial court will burn the city and retreat?"

Guo Kui said: "After the deputy envoy Zhong occupied Suizhou, Xixia did send troops to take back Suizhou and kill our general Yang Ding. Therefore, the court did have disputes and finally decided to burn the city and retreat, but I didn't come up with the government's edict in time, and Xixia did not send troops after being defeated by Zhong's deputy envoy after some testing, so I didn't burn the city and retreat."

"Really?"

Zhang Fei couldn't help saying: "This hidden edict can be punished with death."

Guo Kui immediately said: "Chairman Zhang's words are wrong. The old man just didn't come up with the edict in time. Afterwards, the old man still took out the edict. It was only because the Xixia side suddenly proposed to exchange Suizhou with two places, so the old man will naturally go first." To discuss with them, can this be regarded as a hidden edict?"