Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 726: The Art of the Emperor

Chapter 726 The Art of the Emperor

Xue Xiang went to the procuratorate not only to prove his innocence, but also to accuse Yushitai of slandering him. However, in the final closing speech, Zhang Fei did not make a very definite accusation on this point.

The reason he also made very clear is that because Yushitai did not participate in this trial, the procuratorate was unable to determine that all this was a conspiracy planned by Yushitai to target Xue Xiang.

Or, after the incident, Yushitai framed Xue Xiang in order to cover up his dereliction of duty.

Or there may be other reasons.

Based on one point, the procuratorate was unable to directly convict Yushitai and could only prove that Xue Xiang was innocent.

Having said that, Zhang Fei's almost every sentence clearly states that our Procuratorate is not like Yushitai, who convicts the other party before it is confirmed.

This is even more heart-wrenching than directly convicting Yushitai!

Of course, this also leaves room for both parties.

Since the Procuratorate has behaved so professionally, the Imperial Court will not hinder the public prosecution. After Zhang Fei finished his closing speech, Zhao Peng immediately said that since the Procuratorate submitted a lot of evidence, the Imperial Court would also have to All decisions will be made after review.

This is actually reasonable, because the evidence provided by the procuratorate may not necessarily be true.

Although the imperial court did not make a final verdict, the reformists present were very excited. They knew that the lawsuit was already a certainty.

Because if all the evidence provided by the procuratorate is true, it will be difficult for the other party to find evidence to refute it.

Suddenly, they remembered a key figure, and this person was Zhao Xu.

At this moment, the emperor's attitude towards this matter is crucial.

However, when they looked in the direction of Zhao Xu, they found that the building was already empty, and they couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

"I'm so sorry!"

Zhang Fei came to Xue Xiang, cupped his hands and said: "Zhang San is incompetent, I'm afraid I have to bother Xue Fayun to make do with the procuratorate for a few days."

Xue Xiang quickly returned the favor and said, "The name of Prosecutor Zhang has long been known to the public. I am lucky enough to meet him today, but it is better to be famous than to meet him. Mr. Xue is really grateful to Mr. Prosecutor Zhang for everything he has done for Xue."

“Serious words!”

Zhang Fei said modestly: "Actually, this lawsuit is not difficult for our procuratorate. The main reason is that Xue Fayun did not do anything illegal, and what is written in the complaint is all true. Otherwise, , it is impossible for our procuratorate to file a complaint on behalf of Xue Fayun."

"No matter what, Xue is very grateful to Prosecutor Zhang for everything he has done for Xue. After all, this still requires a lot of courage."

Xue Xiangruo pointed out something.

"Where! This is just my responsibility. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

"Prosecutor Zhang, walk slowly!"

The two bowed to each other again, and Zhang Fei walked straight outside. As for the cleaning work, he left all the cleaning work to Zhou Zheng.

Over there, Sima Guang watched Zhang Fei leave, and immediately stood up, bowing to Fu Bi and Han Qi, "My two gentlemen, Guang suddenly remembered that he still had official business to deal with, so I won't accompany you here."

Han Qi smiled and said: "Go and do your work, I will sit with Yan Guo for a while."

"Farewell."

The reason why Zhang Fei left in a hurry was because his beloved wife was waiting. When he got into the carriage, he saw a boy dressed as a man sitting inside.

It is Xu Zhiqian.

Since Xu Zhiqian has not officially entered the procuratorate, she can only watch the case from the sidelines, but she is already very satisfied. He even feels that he has not been to the imperial court in ten thousand years.

"How was it?"

Zhang Fei hugged her gently and said, "Are you doing well for your husband?"

Xu Zhiqian curled her lips and said, "It's just average."

"General?"

"Of course."

Xu Zhiqian said: "I thought this lawsuit would be so difficult to fight. How could I know it would be so easy? The key is that the Yushitai did not send anyone."

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "If they send people over, this lawsuit will take at least three days. But it's not that it's more difficult, but because I have to humiliate them in every way. Sometimes I really don't know what they are. Where does the censor's sense of glory come from? Is it nonsense?"

Xu Zhiqian pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay, don't be rude. Even if the imperial court decides that the procuratorate wins the case, can it really be implemented?"

Zhang Fei said: "It depends on what the official wants."

Xu Zhiqian said: "How do you think the officials will make a decision?"

Zhang Fei thought for a while and said: "Maybe for officials, how to make a decision is not the most important thing."

After Zhang Fei left, those viewers who admired his appearance immediately dispersed, and their hearts were not too disturbed. In the eyes of fans, this was just another addition to Zhang Fei's record of achievements, while those officials They all left one after another. They had to find a occasion to plan carefully what to do next.

This matter is not over yet. After all, the Yushitai has already made harsh words, and they just do not recognize the imperial court's verdict.

After a while, there were only two frail old men sitting on the playground, and two servants standing there.

The two old men were Han Qi and Fu Bi.

The court police also came to inquire, but they said they wanted to sit for a while longer and bask in the long-lost warm sunshine.

Although this is the imperial court, these are Han Qi and Fu Bi. They can sit there as long as they like. Not only that, the imperial court also prepares the best refreshments for them to enjoy.

"How do you think this will end?"

Fu Bi put down his tea cup and looked at Han Qi.

Han Qi chuckled and said: "I don't dare to make a hasty decision as to what the outcome of this matter will be, but I believe that Kuanfu will never make mistakes. He has always been decisive in his actions, but also has foresight. It’s rare to make a big mistake.”

Fu Bi stroked his beard and said: "But Kuanfu is in charge of the Yushitai, and the current situation is obviously extremely unfavorable for the Yushitai."

"You are asking questions knowingly." Han Qi chuckled: "If you knew that Kuanfu was in danger, you would have stopped him long ago."

Fu Bi was silent for a while, "official?"

Han Qi nodded and said: "We should have the same idea. In fact, judging from this game, it is enough to show that Wang Jiefu is not the one who has the final say in the court. In the end, it is the officials who have the final say. And the official family is no longer small.

Kan Fu must have understood this, so he chose to take action decisively. It would be best if he could win, but even if he failed, it would have a big impact on Wang Jiefu, and the officials would never blame Kuan Fu. of. ”

Having said this, he held his crutches with both hands and sighed: "It's true that Sima Junshi's performance in this incident was not satisfactory! He is still the same as before, his scholarly spirit has not changed at all, otherwise, things would have changed. Maybe it won’t be so complicated.”

Both words and words imply that Wen Yanbo should be allowed to replace Sima Guang and become the leader of the conservatives.

Fu Bi said thoughtfully: "On this point, you and I have different views."

Han Qi looked sideways at Fu Bi in surprise, "Past facts have proven that whenever our opinions differ, I am often the victor."

Fu Bi said: "But this time I have been in the capital and I am in good health."

The corner of Han Qi's mouth twitched a few times and said: "I know you are still worried about it."

During the dispute over the crown prince, Fu Bi happened to be on a business trip, and Han Qi succeeded. It was because of this that the two became estranged.

Over there, Zhang Fei had just returned home with his front foot, and Sima Guang immediately attacked with his rear foot.

"Just now in court, do you dare to say that you have been fair and just?"

Seeing Zhang Fei, Sima Guang couldn't wait to ask: "Obviously you are favoring Xue Xiang and others. When the Junsu method was promulgated, brothers Su Zizhan and Fan Chunren pointed out that the Junsu method If it is promulgated, such problems will inevitably arise. I also talked to Wang Jiefu, but they ignored it. As a result, problems occurred and it became the fault of Yushitai. You are purely sophistry."

At that time, many people believed that although what Wang Anshi said was very reasonable, his thinking was too simplistic. Once implemented, various problems would inevitably arise unless everyone was Wang Anshi.

Although there was no fault in the court, Sima Guang believed that this was a problem with the new law and definitely not a problem with Yushitai.

And what Xue Xiang said must have been taught by Zhang Fei.

This is just your means, not the real fact.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Master Sima, please calm down. Our Procuratorate only needs to abide by the rules and then use the evidence to speak for itself. Now that Xue Xiang has provided conclusive evidence, we have to fight for him. In court, our Procuratorate will definitely It is biased, because once it goes to court, our goal is to win the case. As for fairness and justice, that is what the imperial court should do, not our procuratorate. Now the fact is that Xue Xiang is indeed innocent, especially in Under the judgment of Yushitai."

Sima Guang said: "But you only say that the equal loss method is good, but you blindly shirk responsibility for the problems involved. You dare to say that Wang Jiefu did not instruct you."

"This is really not the case."

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "To be honest, Bachelor Sima, during the investigation process, we did find problems with the law. But in this lawsuit, we want to help Xue Xiang clear his grievances. Censor There is definitely something wrong with Taiwan’s verdict.

As for the problem of the equal loss method, I reserved it for Bachelor Sima. If Bachelor Sima is willing, I am willing to assist Bachelor Sima to solve the problem of the equal loss method. ”

Sima Guang was stunned, "Keep it for me?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I know that Bachelor Sima has offended a lot of people for the sake of the public prosecutor, the procuratorate, and the law, but the fact is that the public prosecutor, the procuratorate, and the law are only passive. If the other party comes to complain and there is evidence, we cannot ignore it, but I can't ignore it either. I hope everyone will think that the Public Security Bureau is favoring Bachelor Wang."

Sima Guang asked in confusion: "What do you mean by this?"

"Sima, please take a seat."

Zhang Fei smiled and stretched out his hand to indicate.

Sima Guang hesitated for a moment before sitting down.

Zhang Fei poured him a cup of tea with his own hands and said: "Everyone knows the purpose of Yushitai, but they only target people and only think about how to drive Xueshi Wang and Xue Fayun out of the government. But This is actually meaningless."

Sima Guang snorted: "Wang Jiefu has done a lot of such meaningless things."

This is true. Since the second year of Xining, Wang Anshi has been purging conservatives from the government and the public. The reformists have not lost anything.

In the end, it was Wang Anshi who was in power.

"I don't agree with it either."

Zhang Fei added: "But if we really want to talk about fairness and justice, since the problem is the equal loss method, then we must target the equal loss method, and in this method, the real victims are the people. But secondly, most people have benefited from this. The key is the businessmen, they are the real victims.

The legal system is to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of individuals, and the interests of businessmen should also be legitimately protected. According to our investigation, the shipping department actually not only sells goods supplied to the capital, but also other commodities, buying and selling them, and making a lot of money from them.

If Academician Sima really wants to punish everyone, he should let the real victims stand in the imperial court to appeal. ”

Sima Guang frowned and said: "You mean if you let those businessmen sue, they will lose?"

“It’s not a bad idea.”

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It happened that a group of Jiangnan businessmen came to the capital to testify. They are the biggest victims."

Sima Guang became entangled again, "But people like Hu Yongwei are not worthy of pity."

"This is also a problem."

Zhang Fei said: "But the legal provisions do not prohibit them from doing this, so if we really want to solve these problems, we can only rely on legislation.

If those businessmen sue, our procuratorate can take the opportunity to hold a hearing on the equal loss law to seriously resolve these issues. ”

After hearing this, Sima Guang looked a little moved. After a moment, he said: "You can just handle this matter. I have already planned to submit my resignation to the official after the case is over."

"Huh?"

Zhang Fei pretended to be surprised, "Why did Bachelor Sima submit his resignation?"

Sima Guang glanced at him, "Why, you don't know?"

Zhang Fei lowered his eyebrows and thought for a while, then said: "I'm really sorry, it was Zhang San who caused Bachelor Sima's problems."

Sima Guang waved his hand and said: "I don't blame you for this. This is my own choice."

"Oh, I'll go too."

"Where are you going?"

Sima Guang glanced at him in surprise.

Zhang Fei said: "It was Bachelor Sima who promised me that I agreed to become an official. Now that Bachelor Sima has ignored me and left, why should I keep it? I will go back to work as an Erbi." ”

Sima Guang said angrily and funny: "What nonsense are you talking about? I dare you to become an official, all because of me? My old servants may not be as loyal as you."

The implication is, if you come less, I don’t believe you.

Zhang Fei said: "This has nothing to do with loyalty. Now that the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate have offended Wen Gong and the others, how can I afford it if Bachelor Sima doesn't support me? In this case, it's better to leave early to avoid going to Qiongzhou to log wood in the future. ”

"Could it be that if you go back to work as an Erbi, you won't go to Qiongzhou to cut trees?"

Sima Guang glared at him, then frowned and thought for a while, then sighed: "But you are right, I thought too simply."

If he withdraws at this time, the Public Security Bureau will face a great crisis, because the Public Security Bureau has always been supported by conservatives, and now the Public Security Bureau and the conservatives are in conflict. If Sima Guang withdraws at this time, then the Public Security Bureau will It can only be completely converted to the reformists.

Because conservatives can no longer support the Public Security Bureau.

But the problem is that the reformists may not necessarily support them. Even if they support them, there will definitely be many additional conditions, which will at least change the public security system beyond recognition.

Because the reformists are filled with the powerful class.

This is of course what Sima Guang least wants to see.

Zhang Fei immediately said: "Sister Sima, you are right, they are wrong. This is the whole fact."

"Don't say these things. Everyone knows who is at fault." Sima Guang sighed, "Tell me, what are you going to do next?"

Zhang Fei said: "Let things get back on the right track."

Before this lawsuit, the reformists were actually very passive. After all, what the people said was true and not false. They did not even dare to confront the conservatives in a head-on confrontation. Instead, they demanded Let the public prosecutor and the law come to trial and drive a wedge between them.

But after this lawsuit, the reformists finally found a foothold. Before the verdict was handed down, they began to frantically build momentum in the court, accusing Wen Yanbo of forming a party for personal gain, excluding dissidents, and slandering Xue Xiang.

In the face of these accusations, Wen Yanbo remained unmoved, and at the same time he resolutely denied Huang Ding's verdict. Seeing that their boss was so adamant, the Yushitai and the Jianyuan also said that this trial in the imperial court cannot be counted. Yes, Yushitai would never admit it, and also asked the procuratorate to hand over the wanted criminal Xue Xiang immediately.

There is no way out at Yushitai.

As of now, there is only one person who can really solve this problem.

This man is the emperor.

After reviewing the evidence submitted by the procuratorate, the mature and prudent Zhao Peng must acquit Xue Xiang. However, he knew that once the court made a verdict, it would force both parties into a desperate situation.

Because he was found not guilty, Xue Xiang had to be freed, but the Yushitai wanted order was not revoked. What if the Yushitai arrested Xue Xiang again?

This is not a big problem originally, but as the conflict intensifies, it will become more and more deadly.

So Zhao Pian appealed to the emperor, hoping to convene a privy meeting to completely resolve the matter before the imperial court made a decision.

Zhao Xu adopted Zhao Pian's suggestion and held an important meeting in Chui Gong Hall.

Facing Wen Yanbo, a veteran of three dynasties, Wang Anshi did not want to directly attack him like he did with Sima Guang. Instead, he said that the trial of the public prosecutor was open and very fair, and Xue Xiang was framed.

Wen Yanbo said calmly: "Your Majesty, in fact, the Yushitai has never changed, and it has not targeted anyone. What really complicates this matter is the Public Security Bureau. This subordinate broke the law, so how can the superior not bear the responsibility?" The truth about responsibility?"

Having said this, he looked around at everyone and asked, "Have you not made similar judgments and accusations before?"

Zhao Peng and the others remained silent.

This is indeed the case. In the past, when Bao Zheng came to interrogate, Xue Xiang would also be included.

Wen Yanbo went on to say: "No one has ever shied away the responsibility to the censor, because the court assigned only two or three censors to each road, so there is no way to supervise them."

Wang Anshi knew very well that if he had to take responsibility, it would only be an administrative penalty, or at best a demotion. However, Yushitai ruled that it was illegal and he would bear criminal responsibility. Can this be the same thing?

But he didn’t dare to say that, because he wanted to ensure that Xue Xiang was appointed as the Third Secretary, how could he still be demoted? This was obviously a trap by Wen Yanbo, so he said: "But the problem is that now there is the Public Security Bureau. Before I I am dissatisfied with many of the judgments of the Public Security Bureau, but I still obey the judgments of the Public Security Bureau, not because I am afraid of the Public Security Law, but because the Public Security Law persuades people with fairness and justice."

This is also a true statement.

Wen Yanbo immediately avoided the important and said lightly: "That's not the problem. The judgment of the Yushitai is also fair and just. The reason why the Yushitai found Xue Xiang guilty is that it has always been judged in this way.

In addition, when Xue Xiang raised objections, the Yushitai also asked the procuratorate to transfer the case to the Yushitai. However, the procuratorate was unwilling to transfer the case. This is not the fault of the Yushitai, but the creation of contradictions between the public prosecutor and the judiciary in an attempt to weaken the Yushitai. Shitai's authority. ”

This **** is still old and spicy. Even under such circumstances, Wen Yanbo still did not fall behind. This was something Zhao Yan did not expect.

This is indeed the case.

Yushitai did say at the beginning that if you want to appeal, we will let you appeal, but if you refuse to hand over the case, you cannot accuse us of being at fault.

On the contrary, it is you, the police and prosecutors, who do not abide by the rules.

Wang Anshi sneered and said: "You can't blame Xue Xiang. Anyone would choose a fairer trial system. I believe everyone in the world will think that the trial system of the Public Security Bureau is more fair and just than the Yushitai. ."

Wen Yanbo said: "In terms of fairness and justice, we should first abide by the imperial laws. The Yushitai and Dali Temple are on the same level, and the public prosecutor's office is under Dali Temple, so the procuratorate has no right to review the Yushitai. Judgment case."

Wang Anshi said: "I have said this before, and the Public Security Bureau has also explained this. These are two cases."

"Okay!"

Zhao Xu suddenly interrupted their argument, "What you two said has its own truth, but my Chui Gong Hall is not used to determine the winner, but to solve problems.

As for the judgment of Yushitai, I have seen it and agree with it. At the same time, I also went to the imperial court to watch the trial. It was also very fair. In my opinion, both of you are not wrong.

There was nothing wrong with Yushitai's verdict, but Xue Xiang also produced evidence to prove his innocence.

As for the Yushitai and the Procuratorate, both parties are performing their duties. The Yushitai has monitored officials who have illegally paid bribes, so of course they have to take action. At the same time, the Procuratorate has obtained conclusive evidence and appealed to the Imperial Court, and it has also acted according to the rules. There is no fault in it and nothing to dispute. ”

Zhao Pian, Zeng Gongliang, Chen Shengzhi, and Sima Guang immediately stood up and said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."

They are not willing to let this matter reach a dead end.

Although Wang Anshi and Wen Yanbo were somewhat reluctant, they could only bow and say: "Your Majesty, you are wise."

Zhao Xu looked at the old minister in front of him, with a flash of joy in his eyes, "This matter is settled."

After saying that, he stood up and left.

However, both sides have mixed feelings about this result.

For the reformists, although Xue Xiang was saved, they did not overturn Yushitai's accusations against the New Deal, and some officials were still punished for it.

This is the first time we have encountered this since the implementation of the New Deal.

On the other hand, the conservatives feel even more useless. Their easy victory is just gone. The key culprit is the public prosecutors and prosecutors who have worked hard to cultivate them.

Moreover, they believed that this was caused by Sima Guang's indecisiveness. The only one who could influence the trial was the Public Security Bureau, but Sima Guang was unwilling to put pressure on the Public Security Bureau.

Now that the case has been settled, many officials among them believe that Sima Guang should be responsible for the failure.

Penal Court.

"What? In your opinion, the public prosecutor's office is just a knife created by you, a murder weapon?"

Sima Guang, who had been decadent for many days, his eyes suddenly became sharp and he glanced over, "I thought you agreed with the public prosecutor's law because it is fair and impartial?"

"Sima Xiang agrees that this trial by the public prosecutor and the procuratorate is fair and just?"

"Of course it is fair. The fact is that the Yushitai did not really have conclusive evidence that Xue Xiang violated the law, which gave Xue Xiang an opportunity. The public prosecutor and the procuratorate only prosecuted based on specific evidence. This is no different from before."

At this point, Sima Guang suddenly changed the topic, "Although Xue Xiang is not guilty, it does not mean that there will be no problem if Jun loses the law. According to this prosecution, not only does the loss of the law harm the interests of some people, but it also hurts the interests of some people. It also hurts the interests of businessmen everywhere. This is the same as our previous prediction. The purpose of the uniform loss method is to make money for the country, which will definitely compete with the people.

The reason why I support the Public Security Bureau is not only because of the fairer trial system of the Public Security Law, but also because of the legal system that protects the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. The legitimate rights and interests of businessmen should also be protected. I have learned a lot A businessman from Jiangnan is preparing to go to the Procuratorate to formally prosecute the Shipping Department. ”

This reversal shocked everyone.

In fact, everyone is opposed to the all-lose method, and they are defending the interests of the landlords and businessmen. They just say that they are more euphemistic, and explain that they are fighting for the interests of the people. Now I heard Sima Guang put it bluntly, that is, they want to defend the interests of the businessmen and landlords. Rights, this is going to be a direct showdown!

Holy shit! Misunderstanding!

It turns out you are holding back your ultimate move!

You. You should have told me earlier!