Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 226: Whether it is a mule or a horse, you have to take a walk

Zhang Fei, who just said goodbye to Zhao Xu, was immediately "caught" by Xu Zun, who had been lying in wait for a long time.

"Why are the officials so eager to find you?"

At this sensitive moment, Xu Zun was also very worried when the emperor suddenly wanted to see Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei truthfully told Xu Zun about Han Qi's letter.

After hearing this, Xu Zun couldn't help sighing: "Actually, what they said is right. It's not a day's cold to freeze three feet, and a lawsuit can't solve the problem."

Zhang Fei said: "This problem may not be solved, but another problem can be solved."

Xu Zun asked: "What's the problem?"

"Imperial Power."

Zhang Fei said: "Nowadays there are so many people against it, if the officials still want to fight, if they still win, it will be like the standing tree of Shang Yang to the officials."

But Xu Zun still felt worried, "This moment is not that moment. This will make many people wary of the officials, and it may not be worth the loss!"

Zhang Fei frowned slightly: "But if you don't take this step, no one knows what will happen."

In fact, the wealth is hidden in the people. When it comes to the root, it means that the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together.

Since Zhenzong and Renzong, the two emperors have continuously delegated power for different reasons, that is, in disguise, they expressed their willingness to rule the world with the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats.

In feudal times, this was really hard-won.

Scholar-bureaucrats are also very protective of this hard-won political ecology.

Now that Wang Anshi wants to concentrate wealth in the central government, this is actually a kind of centralization. If Wang Anshi is really allowed to do it, who can restrict the emperor.

One of the key reasons is why we can't get open source and reduce expenditure together.

On this point, there is a sharp contradiction between the two.

And Han Qi's letter and Shenzong's own worries all allude to this point.

Both sides are testing, and neither wants to tear their face apart.

Zhang Fei's charitable organization is a good solution to Shenzong's worries.

Because of this charitable organization, the wealth is still in their hands, not in the hands of the emperor, and they have been given a legal status, but in the future, you people can't just talk about it without practicing it.

I can't say that if you don't hand in the money, if something goes wrong, I, the emperor, will bear it. That's not fair!

In fact, this is still maintaining the idea that the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together.

Of course, this is definitely not what Zhao Xu wants. He doesn't want to be Renzong, he wants to be Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, but the time is not ripe yet, and he still needs to be patient.

If this charity can come to fruition, it would be a big step forward.

After all, the responsibility is still imposed on them.

As for Zhang Fei, he has only one goal, and this has never changed.

Since Empress Dowager Cao returned the power to Yingzong, she has been reciting Buddha in the harem.

Not too involved in political affairs.

However, her prestige and status are still very important in the court.

Even a ruthless person like Empress Dowager Gao has to honestly be a mascot in the harem now.

Empress Dowager Gao really came to power after both Empress Dowager Cao and Shenzong passed away.

Empress Dowager Cao has been alarmed by this case, which shows that they have used all available relationships.

I am determined to let this lawsuit fail.

But they also underestimated Shenzong's determination.

Peach Pavilion.

Zhao Xu supported Empress Dowager Cao with both hands, walking on the path paved with cobblestones.

"The official family has lost a lot of weight recently, and they have to take care of their bodies. This government affairs will never be finished." Empress Dowager Cao looked at Zhao Xu and said very distressed.

Zhao Xu said with an aggrieved face: "The grandson is not afraid of being tired, but he is afraid of being busy for a long time and not getting things done well."

Empress Cao said: "It seems that the officials have suffered a lot of grievances in the court!"

Zhao Xu said: "Ma'am, to be fair, what did my grandson do wrong?"

Empress Dowager Cao asked: "But because of the tax lawsuit?"

Zhao Xu pretended to be surprised and said: "The aunt already knows."

The Empress Dowager Cao hehe said: "The city is full of disturbances, even if I hide in the Buddhist hall, I can't be quiet!"

Zhao Xu asked: "I don't know what the big lady thinks?"

The Empress Dowager Cao smiled slightly and said, "I don't have any opinion, but you are the emperor, how can you be so humble, the court collects taxes legally, of course, you have to go to court with them, I listened, I feel sad for the officials!"

The implication is that it is better not to file this lawsuit, you simply order direct tax collection, or direct tax exemption.

Zhao Xu sighed: "I will tell you the truth, the reason why my grandson did this is because my grandson doesn't want to collect taxes from those tenant farmers."

"Officials are benevolent and righteous, this is the blessing of the world."

Speaking, Empress Dowager Cao changed the subject and asked again: "Then why didn't the officials directly issue an order?"

Zhao Xu said: "Sun'er originally wanted to directly pardon the taxes of those tenant farmers, but if he did so, Sun'er worried that all tenant farmers would use this as an excuse to refuse to pay taxes. Now the country's finances are already beyond their means.

That's why Sun'er adopted Wang Xueshi's suggestion and settled it by going to court. Judging from Lu Zhifu's attitude, he will probably find a way to exempt those tenant farmers from taxes, while avoiding expanding the matter.

After all, someone needs to sue in a lawsuit. I also want to take this as a deterrent to those landlords and rich people, not to push their feet. "

"I see."

The Empress Dowager Cao nodded slightly, and said: "It's really not easy for officials!" She said, "I have to teach those people some lessons."

Zhao Xu couldn't help being elated.

The support of Empress Dowager Cao is very crucial.

It turned out that the Empress Dowager Cao thought that the emperor was going to start a war with the big landlord when she heard the news. She had to hold back, because she also came from Qingli. Her husband Renzong, this will mess up the country.

It never occurred to her that this lawsuit is actually limited. Unlike the government order, one sued and one tried, and those who were not sued would be fine.

The emperor wanted to use this to build up his prestige, not to magnify the matter, so of course she would not stop it, and her attitude was to support Shenzong.

This Empress Dowager Cao has fought against Han Qi several times, and she also knows the virtues of these literati. If you are weak, they will be stronger. She will never say that she respects you more.

After receiving the support of the Empress Dowager Cao, Zhao Xu did not immediately order the Kaifeng government to try the case, but chose to remain silent, and quietly let people spread the news about Han Qi and the others' letter.

The officials were overjoyed when they heard the news.

Steady, steady!

No suspense!

The empress dowager and the three prime ministers all appeared.

If this case can be tried, it will be a ghost.

Even the Kaifeng government thought that this must be a dead end, so they didn't really examine the pleading paper Zhang Fei handed over.

The key point is that Zhang Fei is not the same as before. He is going to go to court, so he retreats at home to practice, and he still goes to work as usual at two o'clock and one line every day.

He even had spare time to discuss with Sima Guang about court assistance.

"Don't you know why Silusi procrastinated?" Sima Guang glared at Zhang Fei angrily.

Zhang Fei said depressedly: "Scholar Sima, I am innocent. If they want to blame, they can blame Wang Keke. Moreover, this is to help the people, and the small shop does not take advantage of it. Free service, even if it is revenge. I can't justify taking revenge with this!"

Sima Guang snorted: "First of all, you are not innocent. Secondly,"

He sighed, "If everyone could reason about everything, there wouldn't be so many things. That's all right, all right, don't worry, I'll ask someone to ask about it later."

Zhang Fei laughed and said: "I don't really care, I can wait a year, I'm just afraid that this matter will hurt the prestige of Sima University, and then I will be guilty."

"Don't try to sow discord here, the old man won't fall for you."

Sima Guang glared at him, but he was also a little angry in his heart. It was Sima who was working on the judicial reform, not Wang Anshi. Who are you showing embarrassment to?

Thinking of Wang Anshi, Sima Guang asked again: "Didn't Wang Jiefu come to see you recently?"

"No!"

Zhang Fei shook his head, "So I don't have anything to do now, but I think it doesn't matter to Master Wang."

Sima Guang asked, "How do you say that?"

Zhang Fei sighed: "He made a deal at the beginning, if it doesn't work, I have to return the money to him."

Wang Jiefu even thought of a way out, it seems that this case really can't be tried. Sima Guang muttered, but sarcastically said: "This is very similar to Wang Jiefu's style, and he refuses to suffer at all."

But as he spoke, he suddenly frowned, "That's right! I heard that Wang Jiefu spent 10,000 yuan to invite you to file this lawsuit."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "I didn't take advantage of this. I sued more than a hundred people, all of whom have status, and ten thousand is not much."

Sima Guang didn't seem to be listening, he thought to himself, where did Wang Jiefu get 10,000 guan, unless.

He thought about it, and suddenly said to Zhang Fei: "You have to be prepared."

Zhang Fei asked: "What preparation?"

Sima Guang said: "Get ready for this lawsuit."

This old man is really smart enough. Zhang Fei asked humbly: "What does the Sima University scholar say?"

Sima Guang clicked his tongue, "Be prepared for everything. If you really want to fight, you must be careful."

"Oh."

Zhang Fei nodded dully: "I see."

He was very clear in his heart, because Li Bao was still searching for evidence, which proved that the lawsuit must still be fought. The emperor's silence was just buying time for Li Bao and the others to search for the evidence of those people.

Sure enough.

Seven days later, Lan Yuanzhen suddenly appeared in Kaifeng Mansion.

Lv Gong was surprised when he wrote, "Why do the nobles have time to come to me?"

Lan Yuanzhen smiled and said: "It's nothing serious, but the officials asked me to ask, how is the trial going?"

Lv Gong wrote in astonishment: "What eucalyptus?"

Lan Yuanzhen was surprised and said: "It's the eucalyptus of Wang Xueshi! Didn't Wang Xueshi stop suing? I haven't heard of it!"

Mr. Lu couldn't help but look at Li Kai who was beside him, didn't you pat your chest and say that this case won't go to trial? How do you explain it now.

Li Kai looked innocent, and stammered to Lan Yuanzhen: "We saw that the officials didn't issue an order, so we thought there would be no trial."

Lan Yuanzhen hurriedly said: "What is Li Tongjuan talking about? How should I report to the officials when I go back!"

Li Kai hurriedly said: "The trial is underway, but it's just that there are too many people. This is the first time Kaifeng Mansion has encountered such a situation. It's too busy for a while, and we have to wait some more time."

Lan Yuanzhen nodded: "Then you have to hurry up, the officials have been waiting."

"Yes yes yes."

After Lan Yuanzhen left, Mr. Lu severely reprimanded Li Kai.

Kaifeng Mansion started the review process that day, and also transferred people from the left and right halls to help.

As soon as this news came out, all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were shocked.

Isn't it stable?

What the **** is going on here?

Nothing special happened during the period, which is very unpolitical!

However, all the prime ministers did not speak anymore, the silence was really frightening.

Actually, Han Qi and the others wrote the letter not to say that there was something wrong with the lawsuit, but to ask Shenzong whether he had a solution, the price and the reward, which you have to consider carefully.

After many days, Shenzong still decided to fight.

This proves that he has thought clearly.

Han Qi, Fu Bi and the others naturally wouldn't say anything more.

Watch you perform.

And in the political affairs hall.

Wang Anshi needless to say, he is the one who sued, Chen Shengzhi definitely supported him, and Zhao Bian, who opposed the new law, also supported it, while Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang had ambiguous attitudes, and their opposition was not firm.

The prime minister and the political adviser are silent, which proves that they support the emperor, at least they do not oppose it.

In other words, there is no room for maneuver in this matter.

Shen Mansion.

"It seems that the officials are determined to support Wang Jiefu."

Shen Huaixiao frowned.

Tang Ji anxiously said: "Then what should we do, it is impossible to win."

Shen Huai said filially: "That's not necessarily the case, don't forget, the evidence for this case is in our hands."

Du Xiu was a little apprehensive, "Is this too risky?"

Cao Han said: "Brother Du, don't worry, it's impossible for us to do this matter. After half a day, many people will come to us. Then we will discuss what to do. Everyone has participated, and even if the officials know about it, there is nothing they can do about it.”

Shen Huaixiao nodded: "Brother Cao is right! You can't blame us for this matter. Almost everyone is against it, but the officials still want to go their own way. Naturally, we can't blame us for not obeying the rules."