Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 575: Enforce

Sure enough, when the imperial court posted a notice stating that after seven days, the backlog of cases would be heard in court, which aroused speculation from all sides.

Right now, the entire Hezhong Mansion is still immersed in the autumn tax.

But the eyes are all focused on the imperial court.

Because they all believed that this matter must have something to do with the Public Prosecution Law.

We must know that the government only collects 30% of the tax at present. Although it is still a long time, the attitude of those big landlords and their actions are worrying.

If this is not accepted, there will be a big problem.

In fact, as far as the previous system is concerned, during the entire autumn tax period, the government government did not accept lawsuits.

As a result, the situation is so serious now that you still have time to hold a trial?

So confident?

Is this certain that we dare not refuse?

It immediately attracted speculation and inquiries from all sides.

For example, Cai Jing and Su Zhe all said that the autumn tax belongs to the finance and has no direct relationship with the imperial court and the procuratorate, and the police station is supposed to serve the administration and also obey the administration.

This implication has nothing to do with us.

If you want to find it, go to the government.

During this period, Fan Zheng had to go to Jieyan Division and other government offices to go through relevant procedures, and Zhang Fei basically stayed with the Four Little King Kong to study the case.

Today is the day when the imperial court reopens.

The number of people watching the trial has increased, because the self-cultivating farmers in many villages have rushed over.

There is a saying that there is no tax, and many people live so much that they don’t need to pay taxes for the first time, because they don’t have a land deed!

It feels really cool.

And they all believed that this was brought by the imperial court, so they all eagerly hoped to understand the imperial court better. The more powerful the imperial court, the more at ease they felt.

Of course, the landlords also came, and they also hoped to find some clues to see if the imperial court was trying to scare people.

Cai Yanqing, Guo Xiaofa and other officials also came.

They all know that the backlog of cases is all civil lawsuits and property disputes.

Moreover, this is the first time that such a large-scale case has been tried.

Because in the past, the government had political laws, and the people followed private contracts, and generally they would not go to the government, and it was actually difficult for the government to handle these disputes.

They all come to see how the imperial court will hear it.

The number of people who appeared in court this time from the procuratorate has tripled to a total of nine people, but in fact it has nothing to do with them, because it is not a criminal case, but it breaks the tradition, and they have to come to learn, Six of them were all newly recruited trainee inspectors.

"I didn't expect the third brother to have so many people watching whether he was trying a case or arguing."

Seeing this scene, Fan Zheng couldn't help thinking that when Zhang Fei was arguing in the Kaifeng mansion, every time he went to the door, there was a dense darkness.

Fu Shichun said: "The trial of cases in the imperial court has become the entertainment of the common people. Look at the corner of the city is full of traffic."

Fan Zheng nodded and said, "This is really exciting."

As soon as Cai Yanqing appeared over there, he was surrounded by a group of big gentry.

"Prefect Cai, we were unprepared for your sudden system change, and now we are in a hurry."

"Yes! We used to pay taxes with tax bills. We paid as much as we wanted. Now we have to calculate according to the land deed. If it is omitted, the government will have to accommodate it."

Cai Yanqing could not hear the meaning behind what they said.

Even if we don't pay, you can't think that I broke the law, at most we will make up for it.

What they are most worried about now is the consequences of not paying.

If the consequence is just to make up for it, then it must be a gamble.

Because they are also planning, so much land, can you check it out?

Even if I pay this money, I still have to let you take off a layer of skin. It is a matter of profit, and every inch of land must be fought for.

Of course you can't agree to this. If you want to agree, no one will hand it in. Cai Yanqing nodded straightly and said: "I also think what everyone said is reasonable. I can promise you and give you accommodation, as long as you make up for it in time. But tax evasion belongs to the judiciary, and I don't know whether the procuratorate will accommodate you." I can guarantee that I can't command them."

Zhuo Qun suddenly said: "I heard that someone is promoting a tax calculation business. If you really can't figure it out, you can ask those people for help."

Those gentry wanted to make fun of themselves, so they had to leave.

After a while, the four little Vajras entered the court, and everyone also took their seats.

After a while, Zhang Fei arrived late, still in a white robe.

Because it is a civil lawsuit, there are not so many procedures.

The first lawsuit today is a debt dispute about borrowing money and not repaying it.

But this kind of dispute is exactly what the government and the people are very concerned about.

Because of this kind of disputes, there are many and difficult to deal with.

After carefully looking at the IOU, Zhang Fei suddenly turned his head to look at the plaintiff Li Zhi, "Li Zhi, what is your relationship with the defendant Luo Dawu?"

Li Zhi replied: "It's the relationship between ordinary neighbors."

Zhang Fei said: "Ordinary neighbor relationship?"

"Yeah."

Li Zhi nodded nervously.

Zhang Fei said: "If it's an ordinary relationship, then why did you lend him fifteen guans without Luo Dawu providing any collateral or guarantor?"

A thin man on the right immediately yelled: "Mr. Zhang, he is looking for my wife."

Li Zhi immediately retorted: "I'm not, I'm not, don't talk nonsense."

Is it so explosive right from the start?

The people immediately began to point and point.

Fan Zheng and Fu Shichun looked at Cao Dongdong.

Cao Dongdong said angrily: "What do you think I am doing, I am not this kind of person."

"Silence!"

After Zhang Fei knocked on the gavel to stop the commotion, he said to Luo Dawu, "Luo Dawu, why do you say that?"

Luo Dawu said: "When I borrowed money from him, he refused to borrow it before. Later, I said that if I really have no money to pay back, I will mortgage my wife to him, so he agreed to lend me fifteen. through."

Zhang Fei turned his head to look at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi blushed and remained silent.

Mortgage of wives and children is generally not written on the IOU, because it is illegal, and it is usually done during debt collection, so the government is not easy to manage.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "In that case, why didn't you mortgage your wife to him?"

Luo Dawu blinked, looking a little guilty.

Li Zhi said excitedly: "That's because he secretly sold his wife to someone else."

As soon as this remark came out, many people scolded Luo Dawu one after another.

There is no way, mortgage your wife, that's fine, you still engage in this kind of show operation.

It's simply not as good as a beast!

Although this is very common, if you encounter it, if you don't scold a few words, you will feel panicked!

Xu Zhiqian and the others shook their heads.

"Silence!"

Zhang Fei knocked on the gavel again, and when he calmed down, he asked Luo Dawu again: "Luo Dawu, why do you need money so much, borrowing money, and selling your wife?"

Luo Dawu said pitifully: "Didn't I lose money in business?"

Li Zhi immediately said: "Mr. Zhang, he is lying. This man is addicted to gambling. He even lost his wife and house. The neighbors in the neighborhood know about it."

Luo Dawu retorted: "I also did not go well in business, so I wanted to give it a go. Do you think I want to lose?"

"That's it!"

Zhang Fei was too lazy to listen to this bad gambler's explanation, and said to Li Zhi: "Li Zhi, as his neighbor, you should be more aware of Luo Dawu's financial situation, how do you want him to pay you back."

Li Zhi said aggrievedly: "Xiaomin doesn't know, that's why Xiaomin hopes that the imperial court can make decisions for Xiaomin. Xiaomin doesn't expect the interest, just return the fifteen guan to Xiaomin."

Cai Bian whispered: "Teacher, this Luo Dawu has sold everything he can sell, and he really can't get a penny."

Zhang Fei looked at Luo Dawu again and said, "Luo Dawu, do you plan to pay back the money?"

Luo Dawu said: "I don't have anything now, how can I pay it back? At the beginning, this fellow told the government and beat me up."

Cai Yanqing couldn't help looking at Zhuo Qun when he heard the words.

Zhuo Qun said in a low voice: "I don't know, it should be judged by the county government."

Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and then said: "In fact, there is no need to try such a case. It is a waste of manpower and material resources. If such a person is killed, he will not be paid."

Cai Yanqing nodded slightly, and said: "But since Chief Judge Zhang has opened the trial, he must have countermeasures."

I heard that Li Zhi said again: "Mr. Zhang, don't listen to his nonsense. If he really had nothing, he would have starved to death. He just gambled to earn some money, and he never thought about paying back the money." .”

Zhang Fei said: "Do you have evidence?"

Li Zhidao: "Over the past year, many people have seen him in the casino."

Cai Bian turned around and said in a low voice, "We'll also ask two or three people. They have indeed seen Luo Dawu, and they gambled with money."

Zhang Fei nodded, and said to Luo Dawu: "Luo Dawu, are you sure that you will find a job within a month, guarantee your basic food and housing, and return all the remaining money to Li Zhi."

Li Zhi was in a hurry, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhang, he will never pay back the money."

Zhang Fei said: "Don't be impatient. Once he finds a job, we will discuss it with the employer and give you the agreed wage directly."

Luo Dawu spread his hands, "Chairman Zhang, look at our virtue, who dares to hire us, we have been begging for a long time."

It looks like the kind of old go to the government, with a fearless expression.

Zhang Fei nodded: "In this case, our imperial court can only use labor to enforce it."

As soon as these words came out, the audience was completely silent, and everyone looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Labor enforcement, what is this?

Zhang Fei also explained: "Our imperial court will sell your labor. If there are servicemen who do not want to serve, they can bid for money and let you serve on their behalf. It will be used to repay Li Zhi, the plaintiff, until it is paid off.”

Cai Yanqing and other officials couldn't help but their eyes lit up.

Can I still do this?

Li Zhi said excitedly: "Okay, okay! That's it, that's it."

There was also a burst of excited applause outside the courtyard.

They all know that this must be sold, and many people are unwilling to serve, especially the hard labor, including Xiang Army soldiers, and often spend money to hire someone to work for them, but there is a way to find someone to do it for them in private risk, if there is a problem, the responsibility is still your own.

But if the government takes the initiative to sell it, there is almost no risk.

Luo Dawu's expression changed drastically, "It's not fair! It's not fair! I was punished by the government before, and now I'm being punished again. It's so unfair."

In the past, the government used to collect debts by beating the board, up to sixty, but for people like Luo Dawu, the government didn't bother to fight, so they hit him twice, with a total of twenty moss, and then ignored them.

Zhang Fei explained: "According to the provisions of the "Song Xingtong", the moss punishment imposed by the government is only a slight punishment. I hope you can pay back the money, but not the debt. Our imperial court will not use the penalty for civil litigation. Our purpose is to ensure the interests of creditors and debtors.

As far as Li Zhi is concerned, he has indeed lent you fifteen pennies. No matter what his purpose is, he has not pursued your interest now, so you should pay it back, and we will also ensure that you live Your basic needs will not be paid for with your life. "

Luo Dawu's legs began to tremble. Doesn't serving in the military mean you have to pay with your life? A job, wages will be given to Li Zhi."

Ma Xiaoyi, who was assisting the trial, suddenly said: "Mr. Zhang, I think it should be enforced, and he shouldn't be given a chance."

Now Ma Xiaoyi is a permanent resident of the imperial court, and he specializes in assisting the imperial court to hear some cases, especially civil lawsuits, from the perspective of the imperial police.

Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"

Ma Xiaoyi grinned and said: "The judge should be clear, my family is also a cough cough, anyway, I have seen a lot of rotten gamblers like this, they are lazy, and they often go to swindle and abduct for money.

You have to give him a chance. If he runs away, or does something illegal, isn't that torturing our Royal Police? "

Zhang Fei seemed a little hesitant.

Shangguan Jun also said: "Teacher, the students think that Sergeant Ma is right. There is no need to give him a chance."

Over there, Luo Dawu was already crying bitterly, "Chairman, chief judge, please, give Xiaomin one more chance, and Xiaomin will definitely work hard to pay back the money."

Zhang Fei glanced at him, hesitated for a while, nodded and said: "Okay! The chief judge will give you another chance. But this does not mean that I do not agree with what Sergeant Ma just said, but I am only worried about the future Someone will abuse this enforcement, so as long as you do not violate the law, our imperial court will give you a chance."

After these words, they immediately won the approval of Su Zhe and other officials, as well as many observers just now.

If it is implemented directly, it may lead officials to abuse this kind of punishment, because this method has great support for political achievements.

Zhang Fei continued: "Until the debt is paid off, you can't leave the Hezhong Mansion. If you have special needs, you must report to the imperial court. If you violate the law during the period, or want to sneak away, once you are caught, It will be enforced immediately, and the punishment will be doubled. Do you hear me clearly?"

"Yes, yes, Xiaomin heard clearly, thank you for your life, President, thank you for your life."

Luo Dawu was so frightened that he bent over again and again, his face was pale.

"Take them down!"

Speaking, Zhang Fei asked again: "Is serving in the military so terrible?"

Xu Zhiqian, the Four Little King Kongs, including Li Si who was on the side, nodded at the same time.