Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 591: The dispute between the three laws (5)

"Auxiliary jury?"

Fan Zhen panicked, he had never heard of this thing before, what kind of stuff it is.

Because the assistant jury only appeared once, which was the murder of the mother in Guixiang. Although Zhang Fei said at the time that this kind of arrangement would continue in the future, it never happened again, so everyone thought It was just a one-off, just to solve the mother-killing case. Even Su Zhe hadn't mentioned it to Fan Zhen before.

Guo Xiaofa immediately stepped forward and explained: "Xue Fan doesn't know something. The meaning of the assistant jury is to select some people from the outside interrogators to help the chief judge in the trial."

Fan Zhen heard this kind of operation for the first time, "how to choose?"

"Choose anything."

Guo Xiaofa said contemptuously: "Last time even the tea lady and the butcher joined in."

"Tea woman? Butcher?" Fan Zhen said in surprise, "Isn't this treating the trial as a child's play?"

Guo Xiaofa said: "I think so too, but Zhang San said that it is difficult for an upright official to decide on family affairs, the law is nothing more than human feelings, and there are many hidden things that he can hardly understand, so he invites the people to join in the trial , provide some feedback."

Fan Zhen stroked his beard, and asked again: "Then is the role of the assistant jury very important?"

Guo Xiaofa said: "Last time, Zhang San adopted the suggestion of the assistant jury, but we all thought that he planned to be sentenced in that way. This time, we don't know."

Fan Zhen glanced at the seat and couldn't help but fell silent.

Over there, Su Zhe and more than a dozen prosecutors also entered the exclusive corridor of the procuratorate through a special passage.

As soon as they came, they also saw the empty seats.

"Could it be that President Zhang wants to arrange an assistant jury in this case?"

Chen Qi said in amazement: "Why is such a big case set up to assist the jury?"

Wang Shen asked in confusion: "What are the rules for this assistant jury, and why will this assistant jury be used?"

Su Zhe thought for a moment, and said: "This case is about usury, and it is closely related to the people of the world. It is reasonable to arrange an assistant jury."

As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at Fan Zhen and the others with a worried look on his face.

......

On the right side of them, there is a group of people who are very low-key. It is the ear pen group headed by Li Min.

"What is the meaning of this assistant jury?"

Lu Bangxing came late and missed the lawsuit, so he doesn't know much about it.

Li Mindao: "Just randomly find a group of people to sit here, and then provide their opinions to the judge."

Qiu Zhengwen said: "We must also consider the assistant judge, and try to ask some bad things about the big landlords. There are so many people outside, it is impossible to choose a group of landlords to sit on it."

Several people immediately buried themselves in discussions.

A great scholar like Fan Zhen has extremely strong principles, but these ear pens have no principles and are easier to adapt.

......

Guo Kui, Wang Shao and other hard-working people quietly hid in a corner. They are very nervous now, and they don't want to chat with others, because whoever offends them will affect their government affairs, and they also want to speak out in silence. Big fortune!

Cai Yanqing also quietly approached, and said with a cheeky smile: "What are you guys talking about?"

The eyes seem to say, big brother, stay with me, there is no place for me outside!

Wang Shao said with a smile: "Prefect Cai is still in the mood, so let's come, it seems that we have a chance to win!"

Cai Yanqing hurriedly said: "Hey, you! There are complicated affairs in the yamen. I don't care about this matter. It's all arranged by Bachelor Yuan."

As soon as they heard it, they immediately understood that they were people of the same path.

Wang Shao then asked again: "By the way, are there any accounts for this year's autumn tax?"

Cai Yanqing said: "It has not been calculated yet, but it is estimated that it should be 30% more than in previous years."

Guo Kui frowned when he heard that, "The police station didn't do anything else, it was just a self-declaration, and this autumn tax can be increased by 30%, what a joke."

Wang Shao couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "It's better to enforce the law impartially than to reform the law! No matter how good the new law is, if no one enforces it, or if it is followed by others, it will be nothing!"

Several people also nodded one after another.

The autumn tax has not changed, but it is said that everyone should pay the tax in full, and the result will be 30% more.

Guo Kui said: "I hope today's trial can end this turmoil and usher in a good start for next year."

This group of people is full of longing for the future. The increase in taxes and the reduction in expenditure at the same time can accomplish a lot!

During the conversation, the four little Vajras entered the court, and everyone immediately took their seats.

After a while, Zhang Fei, Xu Zhiqian and Li Sicai entered the court.

I only heard an observer outside the door shouting loudly: "President Zhang, long time no see."

Zhang Fei looked up and saw a little brother, said with a smile: "Long time no see."

During this period, the Four Little King Kongs have been judging cases, and Zhang Fei rarely appeared. Although the Four Little King Kongs have won certain recognition, everyone still prefers to watch Zhang Fei trial cases, mainly because of the behavior of the Four Little King Kongs His demeanor is quite serious, but he doesn't dare to joke casually, so he doesn't have Zhang Fei's affinity.

When Zhang Fei came to the court, everyone got up immediately, which had already formed a conditioned reaction.

"Everyone please sit down."

Zhang Fei reached out his hand to signal, and then sat down with them. After tidying up a bit, Zhang Fei picked up the long-lost gavel and hit it hard, and said loudly: "Today this court is going to hear the case of the 20th person in Hezhong Mansion. Baxiang accused the government office and the transshipment department of arrogating their powers, illegally accumulating money, and amassing wealth.

But since this matter concerns the people of Hezhong Mansion, after careful consideration, the chief judge thinks that the common people should also be given a place, so the chief judge decided to select fifteen men and five women from the audience outside the door as assistant judges Group, join the trial. "

"I'm coming!"

"Choose me!"

"Chairman Zhang, choose me."

......

The audience outside the door suddenly became crowded, and none of them had stage fright. The reason was very simple, because Zhang Fei was sitting on it.

Ma Xiaoyi, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, shouted: "Don't squeeze! Don't squeeze! Whoever wants to squeeze again, I will not choose him."

No one dared to move immediately.

Ma Xiaoyi immediately jumped onto the bench next to him, his eyes searched the crowd for a while, and he pointed his hands in the crowd. After a while, fifteen men and five women were selected.

Fan Zhen, Li Min, and Su Zhe all watched the twenty people.

Looking at the attire, it is a combination of various occupations, butcher, scholar, salesman, farmer, carpenter, and this big lady who still holds vegetables in her hand and has a rag on her shoulder.

It's pretty random.

An old master stood in front of the door and questioned: "Mr. Zhang, you have selected all the people in the market. How can he understand the truth? You should select some scholars to enter."

The first time to select the jury assistants, there were indeed not many scholars at the door, but this time it was different, there were many squires standing in front of the door, but none of them were selected, which made the squires feel very humiliated!

Zhang Fei took a look at the man, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty hasn't seen it, aren't all the scholars sitting in it?"

Speaking, he pointed to Fan Zhen, Su Zhe and others.

The old man was suddenly embarrassed.

After the twenty people were seated, Zhang Fei said to them again: "It may take some time for everyone today, I'm very sorry, but after the trial, our imperial court will give each person two hundred coins as court fees."

Is there any money left?

An old woman patted her thigh excitedly, grinned and said, "There is no need for Mr. Zhang to apologize. We should thank Mr. Zhang."

"No thanks! This is as it should be."

Zhang Fei said again: "But during this interrogation period, if I didn't ask you, you must not speak loudly, you understand?"

"Save it! Save it! I won't say it, I won't say it."

"Very good!"

Zhang Fei picked up the gavel and tapped lightly again, "The court is officially open, and Mr. Fan, the hired ear pen from Ershiba Township, will ask questions first."

After all, due to his age and status, it is not easy for him to call Fan Erbi directly.

Fan Zhen stood up slowly, cupped his hands in a salute, and said again: "Mr Zhang, sir... I would like to ask the transfer envoy Yuan Jiang to testify in court."

Zhang Fei nodded, and immediately passed the transfer envoy Yuan Jiang to appear in court.

After a while, Yuan Jiang came to the court.

Although they are not close friends, they can be regarded as working together. The two exchanged a few simple words, and Fan Zhen began to ask questions.

"Bachelor Yuan, according to our research, although the ban on the interest of the patriarchal clan was issued in the name of the government, it was strongly suggested by your transshipment department, I wonder if it is?"

Yuan Jiang nodded and said, "Yes."

Fan Zhen asked again: "May I ask how long it has been since Bachelor Yuan became an official?"

Yuan Jiang thought about it and said, "About forty years."

Fan Zhendao: "I heard that Bachelor Yuan has served as a judge, magistrate, and magistrate in many places. I wonder if it is true?"

Yuan Jiang nodded.

Fan Zhen asked again: "I don't know if Scholar Yuan has explicitly prohibited any patriarchal clans during this period, or suggested that others prohibit any patriarchal clans?"

Yuan Jiang couldn't help hesitating.

Zhang Fei whispered: "I can't tell that this old man is very powerful."

Cai Jing turned around and said in a low voice: "The students have inquired about it. This Fan Xueshi was transferred to the procuratorate for more than a month because he offended Wang Xueshi."

"One month, that's pretty impressive." Zhang Fei nodded.

Xu Zhiqian whispered: "Fan Xueshi was the first Jinshi to become an official, of course he is very good."

Zhang Fei said in relief: "It turns out to be the champion."

Yuan Jiang hesitated for a while, shook his head and said, "No."

Fan Zhen smiled slightly, and said: "I, like Bachelor Yuan, have been an official for almost forty years, and I have never seen the official prohibition of patriarchal clan, and even rarely asked about it. After all, this country has national laws. A family has its own family law. Therefore, Fan is very curious, wondering what is the reason for Bachelor Yuan to ban this patriarchal system?"

Yuan Jiang replied: "First of all, I don't think they have the right to do so."

Fan Zhen waited for a while, and then said: "I heard that Bachelor Yuan once served as a transshipment envoy in Guangdong...!"

Before he finished speaking, Yuan Jiang immediately said: "The second is their motivation, which will have a very bad impact on the country."

Fan Zhen glanced at him, stroked his beard and smiled.

Yuan Jiang looked elsewhere.

In fact, many customs in various places are ignorant and ignorant, and even conflict with the law. For example, in the southern barbarian land, lynchers abound. prohibit.

Yuan Jiang also knew in his heart that the other party wanted to ask about the Qingmiao Law. He wanted to deal with it a little bit, but he failed in an instant. This is also because he has been an official for so many years, and politics is the art of compromise. , if it is true, there are too many loopholes for the other party to attack.

Fan Zhen asked, "Where did Bachelor Yuan come from?"

Yuan Jiang immediately said: "Because I think those people's regulation of interest is just to confuse the public, intending to resist the policy of the imperial court and seek benefits for themselves."