Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 104: The calm before the storm (five watch! Thanks to the “so what” leader)

This annual vacation is destined to last forever, they have too many things to do.

This is not the same as going to court.

Lawsuits are fought according to written regulations, but the law of the ancestors is not explained by specific regulations.

This requires a complete set of logic to interpret the law, which requires citing cases, laws and regulations, human relations and etiquette, historical documents, and so on.

This workload is not ordinary.

Fortunately, Xu Zun hated socializing the most in his life, and he seldom went to his colleagues' houses during the Chinese New Year. You must know that he only returned to Bianjing this year.

On the contrary, Xu Zhiqian pushed many invitations from his girlfriends. During the holidays, these ladies often go out to visit mountains and rivers and participate in some custom activities.

In comparison, Xu Zhiqian prefers her current job.

Suing the court?

This is so much fun!

If you can't participate in it, you will only regret it for life!

This year, however, many people are having a rough time.

Because everyone knows in their hearts that next year will be a crucial year.

The little emperor, who has been on the throne for a year, has been preparing for a whole year. Next year, he should also determine his own policy for governing the country. This will be a big drama.

It is true that many problems in the Northern Song Dynasty have reached the point where they have to be solved.

Among the ministers, the dispute is not whether to solve it, but how to solve it.

According to Shenzong's attitude towards Wang Anshi, everyone knows that the emperor will launch Wang Anshi's reform.

Wang Anshi himself was both excited and apprehensive, and was also in the midst of desperate preparations. Not only did he not take vacations, but neither did his subordinates.

City Tax Division.

"Sue the court?"

Lu Huiqing looked at Wang Anshi in surprise.

Wang Anshi nodded and smiled: "Sometimes, I have to admire this kid's courage!"

Lu Huiqing frowned and said, "How can he sue the court?"

Wang Anshi immediately informed Lu Huiqing of Zhang Fei's intention.

Lu Huiqing nodded thoughtfully, thought for a while, and said: "If he can really succeed, it will certainly be beneficial to us. This is enough to prove that there are many disadvantages in the current servant system, and my teacher can use this as an excuse. , put forward a new law, which can alleviate a lot of obstacles.”

"I think so too."

Wang Anshi said: "However, the teacher originally planned to propose the method of equalization to mediate the supply to Tokyo, curb profiteers from it, save costs, and at the same time reduce the burden on the people. After a few years, we will propose the method of enlistment. But now it is obvious that we need to change it."

This method of equalization is the least destructive to the original system, and Wang Anshi did not dare to amplify his moves as soon as he came up.

But Zhang Fei played poorly, this order must be changed.

Lu Huiqing thought for a moment, and said: "In fact, in the method of uniform transfer, the method of enlistment is involved. The two are closely related. If Zhang Fei can succeed, then why not combine the two methods into one, and use the method of recruiting servants?" It is the most important, which includes the equal input method, and it is proposed together."

The most difficult thing is to start, so he also thinks that if Zhang Fei can charge forward and tear a hole, then they can take advantage of the gap, or, in other words, take advantage of the trend.

"The Immortals"

A lot of uncertainties can be avoided.

It's certainly worth a try.

Wang Anshi nodded straightly and said: "You think the same as I do. Even if Zhang San fails, it will not affect us. We can play by ear, advance and attack, retreat and defend. After all, we can borrow his lawsuit, But his lawsuit will not involve our reform.”

Won't it involve our reform? Lu Huiqing suddenly frowned: "Master, no one has ever dared to sue the imperial court. If this case is established, will someone sue our new law in the future?"

Wang Anshi was stunned, and suddenly said with a stern face: "Reforming the law for the teacher is to serve the country and the people, and get rid of those bad policies. Why should he sue my new law? If it is a law that harms the country and the people, he is suing. The teacher has nothing to say."

Lu Huiqing nodded embarrassingly and said: "What my teacher said is very true, we have a clear conscience and nothing to fear."

But there was a trace of worry in his eyes.

......

Sima Mansion.

"It seems that the officials are determined to change the law!"

Ji Xiang Tang Jie sighed with frown.

Censor Zhongcheng Lu Hui said: "There are indeed many problems in the country today, and we should seek to improve them, but we should never, never believe in Wang Anshi. This man seems to be a noble man, but he is secretly cunning. He uses The officials are eager to seek governance and do what they like, if they don't stop it, the world will be chaotic."

Tang Jie nodded straightly and said: "That's right, Wang Jiefu only believes in Confucianism, but he doesn't know Confucianism as the foundation. If he changes the law, he will definitely put the cart before the horse."

Sima Guang glanced at the two of them and advised: "We all know that the country has a disease. If it is not cured, there will be endless troubles. Now that Wang Jiefu has not started the reform, he doesn't know what's inside, so don't jump to judgment!" /

Lu Hui hummed: "But from his words and deeds, one can tell that he is definitely not a suitable candidate."

The two of them were the ones who opposed Wang Anshi the most. They opposed everything Wang Anshi said.

Can they support Wang Anshi's reform?

Of course, both of them have been upright and honest all their lives, and at present Wang Anshi has not said how to change in detail, not because of any vested interests, this is completely different in political philosophy.

They are more willing to support Sima Guang's policy of reducing expenditure.

It's still the Confucian way.

The problem is that the emperor didn't support it. Shenzong was the first to ask Sima Guang. As a result, Sima Guang's policies did not attract Shenzong's interest at all.

This is embarrassing.

Wang Anshi's Confucianism, in their view, is deviant, because the foundation of the current society is Confucianism, and they believe that any reform must be based on Confucianism.

With Confucianism, many things cannot be explained by Confucianism, which will lead to principled contradictions in society.

Sima Guang said: "I have worked with Wang Jiefu for many years, and I know him very well. He is indeed outstanding. Otherwise, he would not have won the support of the privy envoys, and the officials would not let themselves go." Believe him, but what we say now is empty words. Since His Majesty has chosen Wang Jiefu, why don't we take a look first and do our part well."

Speaking of which, he suddenly changed the subject: "That's right! I've been studying the dispute recently, and the trial process of Lin Fei's case has benefited me a lot. If it wasn't for Zhang San, then it might lead to an There are a lot of unjust, false and wrong cases, and I plan to improve this litigation system recently."

Lu He and Tang Jie looked at each other.

Litigation is nothing more than a trivial matter. An unjust, false, and wrong case can harm a family at most, but if a reform fails, it will harm the whole world!

Lv Hui took the opportunity to sigh: "I'm old and sick, I'm afraid I won't be able to take on this important task anymore."

He kept looking at Sima Guang while speaking.

Of course he wasn't referring to the contention.

Now that the reform is imminent, the position of Yushi Zhongcheng is very important. Lu Hui feels that he has more energy than energy, and it is difficult to compete with Wang Anshi, so he hopes that Sima Guang will take over this important task.

Sima Guang pondered for a while, "Brother Lu, don't rush to retreat, just wait and see, I might have other plans."

At present, Sima Guang only fights with Wang Anshi in the Hanlin Academy, or in front of the officials, and fights with red faces, but he never speaks ill of Wang Anshi in private. Not only does he not speak ill of him, but he persuades those who oppose Wang Anshi The officials should be calm and don't be impatient, and give Wang Anshi a chance.

In fact, Wang Anshi pointed out that every problem of the court, he was in favor of it with both hands, but the ideas were different.

Of course, the party fights started after that, and that's another story.

But for now, it's still the same sentence, they haven't started to do it yet, so why do you say that they are not good.

......

The Zhang family.

"Phew...this article is finished."

Xu Zhiqian rubbed her white and jade-like wrist, and breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the room full of Wen Yu, she felt a sense of accomplishment in her heart, and the little soreness was nothing. .

In this lawsuit, the preliminary writing work was almost all done by her alone. Feng Nanxi just helped to copy. After all, Xu Zun was old, so he could only give them experience and could not support them physically.

Seeing that Zhang Fei was dividing the written papers with wooden clips one by one, he couldn't help asking: "What are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm indexing!"

"Index?"

"It's easy."

Zhang Fei explained: "It is to label each lawsuit, the laws and cases to be cited, so that it can be simplified and there is no need to copy the entire Song Xingtong into it."

Xu Zhiqian's eyes lit up, "That's a good idea."

Dongdongdong!

There was a knock on the door.

"Husband! Mrs. Xu."

It is Gao Wenyin's voice.

Zhang Fei said: "Madam, come in!"

Squeak!

The door opened and Gao Wenyin entered the room, "Sorry to bother you."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "What are you bothering me, we are also chatting. Ma'am, is there something wrong?"

Gao Wenyin said: "The food is ready." As she spoke, she looked at Xu Zhiqian again, "Miss Xu, it will be New Year's Eve tomorrow, why don't you and your benefactor come here for the New Year's Eve dinner."

"Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. The days go by so fast!" Zhang Fei patted his forehead and said to Xu Zhiqian, "Miss Xu, your brother doesn't seem to be back this year."

Xu Zhiqian said: "Brother, he only went to the post in the first half of this year, how can he come back in time for the New Year."

Zhang Fei said: "Then the two of us will have a big dinner together, and it will be very lively."

Gao Wenyin nodded.

Xu Zhiqian hesitated, "But my father doesn't like eating at other people's homes."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "In the past half a year, I have been taken care of by my benefactor, so I can be what I am today. Now that I have a successful career, it is not an excessive request to treat my benefactor to a meal!"

"Okay! I'll go ask."

As Xu Zhiqian said, she looked at Gao Wenyin again, and said with a smile, "Mrs. Zhang, you really look like Mrs. Zhang now, and you are really careful in your consideration."

"Huh? No!"

Gao Wenyin blushed, shook her head and said, "No, I just..."

She faltered, not knowing how to explain.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "What are you talking about, my wife is grateful, so she does her duty well, madam, do you think so?"

Gao Wenyin nodded like a chick pecking rice.

Xu Zhiqian smiled slyly, it could be seen that Gao Wenyin's face was flushed, and she was almost charming, but she no longer teased her.

Get out the door, "Ah, the sun is out!"

But I saw the long-lost sunshine shining on the corridor, the ice and snow melting, and the sound of dripping water dripping under the eaves.

Zhang Fei who came out after that was staring at the mud in the courtyard where his white clothes had faded away, dazed.