Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 651: Legislative Assembly

At this time, it has entered the cold winter, although there is no official holiday, but in the past, the officials of the DPRK and China 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 in the government and the public is late or leaves early. Everyone is very active in going to work, even working harder than usual.

Because Jingdong East Road is right next to Jingdong Road, what happened there can be spread to the capital soon.

As for the current situation, for the DPRK-China opposition, it is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that must not be let go.

Because 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 fight back with fire, attacking Qingmiaofa's actions on Jingdong East Road frantically.

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 already existed, and the public prosecutor's visit is just to correct those problems. Some difficulties are inevitable. But the other counties on Jingdong East Road are different. It was caused by man-made disasters."

Sima Guang was the first to stand up and report.

Wang Anshi immediately stood up, "Your Majesty, don't listen to this person confounding right and wrong. Qingzhou is in peace, 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 the public security law. Who will have the problem?

As for the matter of Jingdong East Road, it is indeed caused by man-made disasters, but it is not caused by the law of young crops. , but no one was in chaos. It can be seen that this turmoil was caused by some people, which led to this. "

Lu Huiqing immediately chimed in and said: "Your Majesty, the chaos on Jingdong East Road is 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 autumn tax may not be collected. But as we all know, The rest of the state capitals are thriving and their finances are increasing day by day, so some people want to mess up Jingdong East Road and divert everyone's attention."

"Nonsense!"

Wen Yanbo scolded angrily, "The crisis on Jingdong East Road is caused by the Qingmiao Law. You forced the rich to borrow money, and tricked the people who didn't need to borrow money to borrow money, and took the opportunity to exploit the people. Therefore, the people are struggling and complaining. How can you have the face to shirk responsibility."

Speaking, he said to the emperor again: "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. Borrow money from the government 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 knows that he is in charge of the Yushitai, but he also knows that these censors all support the New Deal.

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

"That's it!"

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

"The minister obeys."

Longyan was furious, and they could only surrender.

Before they straightened up, Zhao Xu left angrily.

Wang Anshi and Sima Guang stood up straight, looked at each other tacitly, then gave each other a hard look, and rushed out of the hall.

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

Quiet?

How to calm down.

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

It's very simple to put this matter to rest. All new regulations are abolished, and then a new group of people will go up to set things right and quell public anger.

This has always been the case.

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 have no power over the other party, you cannot 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 time, Zhang Fei walked 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 Chief Judge Zhang, I've seen you before!"

"I'm an old acquaintance, so there's no need to be polite."

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

Li Bao hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhang is serious. I have to thank Mr. 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 have to be careful in everything. Under 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's it going outside?"

"We just took a little action, and the situation is out of control." Li Bao said: "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. They are preparing to further expand their power, and 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 when the time comes."

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, Lu Xiaokan 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."

The study.

"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 the Qingzhou problem."

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

Zhang Fei smiled wryly and said: "First of all, I said before that 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's difficult to solve, after all, the local officials will not cooperate with me like Bachelor Yuan. "

Lu Huiqing deeply agrees with this. He also believes that the success of the Hezhong Mansion is not due to Zhang Fei's personal ability. They are indispensable. After all, they have been cooperating with Zhang Fei. What are you going to do?"

Zhang Fei couldn't help but smiled wryly: "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 Lu Xiaokan 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: "This is a bit difficult."

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

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

"Then Lu Huiqing has been here?"

"Yeah."

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 knows that Zhang Fei came back to solve this problem. No matter who you help, you must at least move. But Zhang Fei is taking care of pregnant women at home every day. relieve boredom.

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 criticism of the Public Procuratorate is that the success of the Hezhong Mansion is due to the Public Procuratorate or Zhang San. If I try to solve this problem again, let alone whether it can be solved, even if it can, then It is also not self-reporting, but it is of no benefit to the public prosecutor."

Xu Zundao: "In this 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 I will have to go to the Legislative Council to explain in two days."

According to the original construction of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council is only a temporary department, not a permanent department.

The reason for this arrangement is that 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 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 has both commercial and political functions.

Nowadays, the Public Security Bureau is an upstart, and the Legislative Assembly is definitely not a small matter. Xiangguo Temple is well aware of the benefits, so it took the initiative to fight for it, and it was guaranteed to be completely free.

Of course, the wool still comes from the sheep.

The people who come to the Legislative Council meeting are either emperors or officials, as well as future national pillars. 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 in two days.

However, during this period, Zhang Fei did not go out at all, and prepared homework at home, and he really followed his promise, as if he really came for the Legislative Council.

So this news was still fermented among the people at first, because of Zhang Fei, the 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 have also begun 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 there will be tricks in it.

Because Zhang Fei did not take a clear line, everyone 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 the Legislative Council.

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.

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

As long as Sima Guang could not take a carriage, he definitely would not. He felt 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 doesn't like riding in carriages very much either.

The similarities in personalities caused the pair of enemies to meet again in front of Xiangguo Temple.

"Unlucky!"

Wang Anshi muttered immediately, but teased: "Unexpectedly, Junshi is still 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 one state to worry about, and 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 beyond your own strength."

Wang Anshi hehe said: "It's not that I overestimated my own strength, but this year, I committed a crime against a villain. There is no way."

Sima Guang said: "Everyone! Each other!"

The two satirized each other while entering the temple.

In an instant!

It's like the whole world is quiet.

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

Is this the reunion of the century?

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

Many people breathed a sigh of relief, the two of them can't get back together!

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. Already 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!"

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

Long Wudao: "Li Si can't protect you."

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

He strode out with his head held high and his chest held high. It was true that Xiangguo Temple must be on top defense today.

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

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

It was Su Shi who came.

Zhang Fei immediately walked 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 his eyes and said, "Mr. Su, don't worry if this happened. I'll tell that servant to leave when I get back."

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

"Ugh!"

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, "Let me know 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."

"Huh?"

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

Su Shi said: "I spent a lot of time traveling in Yangzhou and visiting my friends, but they gave me a generous salary. Isn't this the disaster of redundant officials?"

Damn it, 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 to you, yet you still ask me. Zhang Fei nodded, "Yes."

"Really?"

"Yes."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Hezhong Mansion's salt profit is millions of guan, but the imperial 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 a waste of people and money, meaningless. When I can have a serious job to do, that 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 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: "Sima Xianggong seems to be avoiding me recently."

Also?

Zhang Fei finally understands, this is not Su Dongpo who wrote "Old man talking about youth madness", he is clearly a boudoir and resentful woman who cannot 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, so he immediately reacted, and hurriedly said, "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 are welcome."

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.

It's a pity to leave, otherwise, you will 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 here?"

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 so unreliable.

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

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

"Yes!"

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.

Looking carefully, 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 to salute, Zhao Xu didn't bother to speak in this dull atmosphere, but just hinted Fu Bi with his eyes, hurry up, hurry up, this atmosphere is too much repressed.

Fu Bi understood and told 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 a long table, charcoal pens, and a screen.

Zhang Fei came to the podium, first bowed his hands to the people sitting there, 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 think my judgment is perfect either.

However, the controversy about everyone made me a little unexpected. I thought that there would be a fierce debate about Wu Zhang's mother-killing case, because at that time, this case made me very troubled. Set up an assistant jury.

I never thought that there doesn't seem to be much controversy about this case. On the contrary, there are many controversies about cases such as the imperial court ruling that the government should pay money, but in my opinion, this is precisely the least controversial. "

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

Zhang Fei looked up and saw that it was Su Shi, the resentful woman. He thought to himself, today he is here to mess things up!

However, Su Shi's voice eased the atmosphere.

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

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

Sima Guang sighed: "What are you explaining, you satirized 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 the Qingzhou incident, 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 stunned. Did he really just come to explain to the Legislative Council?

I also heard Zhang Fei say: "Take the case of the Hezhong government's arrears of pensions as an example. The evidence is conclusive. 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 legal system 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 to put the interests of the monarch and the country first, but this cannot stand scrutiny at all. "

"I would like to hear more about it."

"I'm here, why are you so anxious? 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, and we can clearly understand the verdict. Have you put the interests of the monarch and the country first?"

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