Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 12: Northern Song Gemini

"That's unreasonable, that **** dared to treat me lightly, I, Xu Zhiqian, can't spare him."

Although Xu Zhiqian was completely awake, her beautiful face was even more crimson, just like the sunset glow in the sky.

Suddenly heard the voice of the maid outside the door, "Sister Qian'er!"

Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "Come in."

I saw the servant girl flashing into the room sideways, closed the door immediately, and came to Xu Zhiqian with small steps, panting: "Sister Qian'er, I have already found out that the man's name is Zhang San. Brought from Dengzhou."

Xu Zhiqian wondered: "How could Daddy befriend such a shameless person? Could it be that Daddy has learned badly in Dengzhou, no, I have to go to Daddy to ask for clarification."

The servant girl hurriedly stopped Xu Zhiqian, "Sister Qian'er, the master has already ordered you not to leave the door for half a step without his order. Besides, the master is also angry now, sister Qian'er, you should wait two days before talking." .”

After Xu Zhiqian heard this, a guilty conscience flashed in her eyes, and she stomped her foot, "I'm so mad."

And Zhang Fei didn't give in too much.

Tossing and turning.

Can't sleep at night!

The commotion in the afternoon made it difficult for Zhang Fei to sleep.

I heard that the ancient people attached great importance to fame and festivals, and they could privately decide their life by touching their hands. That's too bad, although the woman is pretty, but I don't want to marry a drunk woman home. No, I have to explain it again tomorrow, and I can't give them the Xu family any chance.

The next morning.

Zhang Fei came to the front yard and said to Xu Zun with embarrassment: "Grandpa, what happened yesterday, I really am!"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Zun said, "I don't want anyone to mention what happened yesterday."

Looking at his attitude, he doesn't seem to say that he wants to rely on me. That's good! That's good! Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, turned his worries into joy and said, "Don't worry, I will never mention it again."

Xu Zun glared at him, and said sternly, "I'm going to the palace to face the Holy Spirit later. Before this case is over, you just stay in the room and you're not allowed to go anywhere."

Zhang Fei was taken aback, and asked, "Is there any danger outside?" He thought, the Northern Song Dynasty was a gentleman, so they probably wouldn't engage in such tricks as assassination.

Xu Zundao: "This matter is of great importance, and we must not make any further complications." After a pause, he added, "You kid has a lot of ways to make trouble!"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I see."

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At this moment, Song Shenzong Zhao Xu was already dizzy from the quarrel with this case. He was ambitious, but he didn't want to spend too much energy on this extremely ordinary case.

But it doesn't mean that he wants to give up and admit defeat, he is eager to make a quick decision and make a final decision. This is why he adopted Wang Anshi's suggestion and hurriedly transferred Xu Zun back to the capital to preside over the Dali Temple.

Because Dali Temple is the highest judicial institution in the Northern Song Dynasty, Dali Temple has a great say in criminal cases. Not long ago, they even rejected Song Shenzong's holy order.

This actually made Song Shenzong very upset and embarrassing. It was you who took the initiative to make me a holy judge, but after I finished the cut, you rejected it again.

Are you kidding me?

This young and energetic Song Shenzong is not a man to be provoked. Since he can't compete with you, he simply has to get rid of his salary, and I will replace him with someone else.

Of course, it can be seen from this that Song Shenzong absolutely supported Wang Anshi, and he also wanted to win this battle.

In fact, he can't afford to lose, because this is the first time he got angry since he took the throne, but now there is only anger left. If he doesn't turn around, it will have a great impact on the imperial power.

Therefore, as soon as Xu Zun returned to Beijing, Song Shenzong immediately called Xu Zun into the palace.

After exhorting Zhang Fei, Xu Zun hurried to the palace.

Entering the hall, you can see that besides Shenzong, there are also Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, the academicians of the Hanlin Academy, and some officials from the Ministry of punishment and Yushitai.

Wang Anshi is the most conspicuous among them, because this guy is slovenly, sloppy, his beard is almost covered with dirt, and even his belt is crooked. Just standing in this hall with this look, he is a proper protagonist! .

Sima Guang was just the opposite. His hair and beard were neatly combed. Although his clothes were a bit old, they were also very clean and tidy.

At this time, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were almost at the age of knowing the destiny. Although they were not as energetic as those in their twenties and thirties, they were rich in experience and could be said to be the peak period of a civil servant.

Actually, this group of them is also the last glory of the Great Song Civil Officials.

What a pity!

Looking at this scene, Xu Zun couldn't help but thump in his heart. It seemed that it was just like what Liu Zhao said, and the case had already alarmed the entire court.

After all, he is not yet at the level of a prime minister, so there is no need for such a big battle to welcome him.

"The minister Xu Zun sees Your Majesty."

"Quick and free."

After the ceremony of monarch and minister, Song Shenzong first commended Xu Zun's political achievements outside the country. Beijing's promotion is a matter of time, but now it is more than a year ahead of schedule.

"Your Majesty's praise, I'm ashamed and dare not take it." Xu Zun responded humbly.

Song Shenzong smiled slightly and said: "Qing has given way. From the case of A Yun, it can be seen that Qing is really impartial, honest and fair in public affairs!"

Sima Guang and other opposition ministers immediately gave Song Shenzong a hygienic eye.

Be unselfish.

Who knows?

We don't.

Song Shenzong Quan pretended not to see it, and said to Xu Zunyan: "However, there are many ministers in the court who are puzzled by Qing's views on this case, especially for A Yun's surrender and exemption. I don't know what Qing has to say about it Explain?"

Xu Zundao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I just raised doubts about the judgment of Dali Temple, and insisted on the principle of ignoring the crime. If Dali Temple wants to uphold the judgment, it must give a reasonable explanation to the people of the world, and it must also be given to me. A detailed explanation of the law."

But he immediately went on to say: "In addition, there are new witnesses and evidence in this case. Some people think that even if Ah Yun is sentenced to surrender and reduce his crime, it is unfair, and it should be an overdefense."

He no longer wants to argue with Sima Guang and the others on the point of surrendering himself to reduce crimes. He also understands in his heart that, as Zhang Fei said, both sides of this matter have their own reasons. It will turn into a power game.

But before he finished his sentence, Sima Guang immediately stood up and asked angrily: "It's really unreasonable. They all ran to other people's houses to commit murder. How could it be that they were overprotective? You are simply confusing black and white."

This really caught Sima Guang by surprise. He surrendered himself and reduced his crime, which already made him very upset and unacceptable. .

Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi also frowned slightly, they didn't expect that what they longed for was a final decision, you are good, give it another one, when will it be over!

Although they supported Xu Zunde, they were also dissatisfied with Xu Zunde's new doubts.

It's really over.

After all, they have no preparations.

Xu Zun immediately said: "Scholar Sima's words are reasonable. After I learned about this, I also felt very confused, but the people have grievances to sue, and they are related to human lives. We can't ignore them. I have done this before." Investigation, the other party did have a reason to appeal. It was just based on my court's different investigation and regulation. In order to avoid suspicion, I asked Dongdong Lu Cao to preside over the case. But when the trial was about to start, I received a letter from His Majesty Therefore, I will bring all the people involved in this case to the capital, and hope that the trial can be held in the capital."

Sima Guang's expression changed, and he said with a smile: "Xu Si's matter is really impartial. Since Xu Si's matter has already stated that this case is an investigation of a different case, now it will be tried by Dali Temple. It is illegal and can only be handed over to the court. The Ministry of Punishments or the Trial Court."

Wang Anshi was very depressed.

He and Shenzong recalled Xu Zun back to the capital in the hope that Xu Zun could give them support in Dali Temple. If they were not allowed to be tried by Dali Temple, then what would be the significance of Xu Zun's return.

Xu Zundao: "Scholar Sima's words are reasonable, but the Ministry of Criminal Justice and the Criminal Court have already made judgments on this case, and they have always insisted on their own judgments. Therefore, I think it is not enough for the Ministry of Criminal Justice or the Criminal Court to try the case. To convince the public."

Sima Guang frowned slightly, but it was hard to refute.

As far as human nature is concerned, no one is willing to overturn their own judgments and slap themselves in the face, and the judiciary departments of the DPRK and China have already made their own judgments, so they will definitely try towards the judgments they have given subjectively. This is really unfair to the prisoners.

Wang Anshi immediately asked: "Then according to the opinion of Xu Temple, who should judge?"

The eyes seem to say, me! choose me!

Xu Zun suddenly looked at Sima Guang and said, "I thought it would be very suitable for Sima University."

Wang Anshi was taken aback immediately, a feeling of being robbed of his love spontaneously arises, which side are you on?

Song Shenzong couldn't understand it either, so in a hurry, he blurted out and asked, "Why?"

He is still relatively young after all, a little restless.

Xu Zun said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I want to seek justice. First of all, the Sima University scholar is not an official of the Criminal Department or Dali Temple. The Sima University scholar did not directly participate in the previous judgment.

Secondly, this time it is the minister who accepts the appeal, so the Sima University scholar will try it again. I believe the result of the trial of this case is convincing enough. "

He said this very cryptically, but the people present are all the smartest geniuses in the world today, don't they understand.

If you object, then you should interrogate, and you will naturally have to admit the result of the interrogation!

But Xu Zun underestimated the significance of this judgment to Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi, they can't afford to lose!

Because this case has already involved a power game.

If Wang Anshi failed, then the new law would have to be shelved for a while. Song Shenzong obviously didn't want to wait any longer, otherwise, he wouldn't have the audacity to call Xu Zun back.

In fact, everyone understands that recalling Xu Zun is to make Dali Temple change its course. Recall Xu Zun, whether you like to scold me or not.

Officials from Sima Guang's faction saw that Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi were very hesitant, so they quickly stood up and expressed their support for Xu Zun's suggestion.

At this moment, Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi regretted their mistakes.

If we had known this before, we should not have summoned Xu Zunge back and asked Sima Guang to interrogate him.

It's not that they think Sima Guang will bend the law for personal gain, not only that, they agree with Sima Guang's intelligence very much, and this is what worries them.

But they called him back, if they vetoed Xu Zun's suggestion, wouldn't it be a slap in the face, and it would be ugly to look like, this is a good date, and you have to finish it with tears in your eyes!

Song Shenzong had no choice but to ask Sima Guang: "What do you think?"

Sima Guang completely ignored Song Shenzong's resentful eyes, and immediately agreed.

This is simply the world's pie, there is no reason not to pick it up.

With great reluctance, Song Shenzong finally accepted Xu Zun's suggestion and asked Sima Guang to preside over the case.

After the meeting, Wang Anshi immediately grabbed Xu Zun and asked, "What does Zhongtu intend to do?"

I am fighting for you, but you want to backstab me. Wang Anshi is of course very angry, and he is very anxious now.

Xu Zun said with a smile: "Jiefu, don't be upset, I just want to make them speechless. If I or Jiefu come to interrogate, then no matter what the outcome of the trial will be, I'm afraid They will all be dissatisfied, if this entanglement continues, when will it be a head!"

Wang Anshi's expression softened a bit, but he was still worried, and asked again: "So, you are sure of victory."

Xu Zun hesitated a little, and said, "If I lose, then I will also be implicated."

Wang Anshi only felt that listening to what you said was like listening to what you said.

On the other hand, it was much easier for Sima Guang.

"Too defensive?"

Wang Shiyuan, the deliberative judge of the Criminal Court, shook his sleeves and said with a smile: "No matter how you investigate this case, it is impossible to be too defensive."

However, Liu Shu, the doctor of the Ministry of Punishment, said solemnly: "We must not be careless. I am very clear about Xu Zhongtu's personality. Although he is very picky and shows off his academic skills, he will never target without purpose." /

This is really not the first time Xu Zun has done this. He is a habitual offender and is very famous in the court, because no matter where he is an official, he likes to criticize and find various reasons to excuse the suspect. Hate him for not dying.

But Xu Zun has always remained within the norms of the law. He never uses his power to change the judgment, or to justify anyone.

Wang Shiyuan said: "By the way, why is Xu Zhongtu determined to save the criminal's wife? Will the two of them have an affair?"

"Stop talking nonsense, everyone knows Xu Zhongtu's character. Since his wife passed away, there has been no sequel. If you want to say that he had an affair with a convict, I definitely don't believe it."

Sima Guang categorically denied it. Although his views were different from Xu Zun's, he also admired Xu Zun's character very much, and immediately said: "This case has been investigated back and forth for several months. It is clear that before Xu Zhongtu was just using tricks to cover up the truth, and his reasons were not convincing at all. Unless he cheated secretly and completely overturned the previous confession, otherwise, the case could not be over-defensive. But if he If he does this, he will ruin his career and ruin his reputation."