Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 430: Tax war (4)

With the arrest of Qin Biao, the dignitaries of the DPRK and China also started to act, and the war has finally begun.

But this is actually nothing new in the Northern Song Dynasty.

The game between power and justice has always existed.

For example, Bao Zheng and Zhao Bian both used the name of the law to pull down some dignitaries in the court.

But the difference is that Bao Zheng and Zhao Bian are both individual heroism, which does not have continuity. After Bao Zheng passed away, the struggle will naturally stop, and everything will return to the original state.

It is often power that has the last laugh.

But this time there are no heroes, it can be said that it is a confrontation between the public security and the powerful.

This is of great significance to the public security law. If the public security law is ineffective for the powerful, then the public security law will also lose its meaning.

It's not that the public prosecutor's law is like a mountain, no one dares to violate it, and those who violate it will be punished, after all, the emperor is still sitting on top.

But at least one thing needs to be proved, the Public Prosecution Law has the power to punish those dignitaries, making people afraid of the Public Prosecution Law.

If you can't do this, then the public security bureau is the former official, and no one will take it seriously.

However, what is interesting is that it is not the Public Prosecution Law that the dignitaries have to deal with. They are still looking forward to using the Public Prosecution Law to deal with Wang Anshi. Their goal is very clear, that is, the tax department.

If the tax department does not investigate, neither the procuratorate nor the imperial court will do them much harm.

This tax department is really scary.

Therefore, on the one hand, they asked Li Guozhong to file a lawsuit for Qin Biao, and on the other hand, they asked Qin Biao's adopted son, Qin Hu, to go to the police station to sue the tax department for abusing his power and destroying houses, scaring Qin Biao's wife into bed. .

After some investigation, the police station sent the eucalyptus to the prosecutor's office.

Procuratorate.

Xu Yuan sighed: "Qin Biao just made it clear that the police station came to join in the fun again, and this case is really getting more and more complicated."

After Li Guozhong was hired there, Qin Biao immediately explained everything. Of course, he only explained how much land he had.

"This is just the beginning, more complicated is yet to come."

Xu Zun was very excited, and the official looked at him in the face of interest, and asked, "Do you think it is possible to sue the tax department?"

Qi Ji said: "According to the confessions of all parties, I don't think the tax department has any crimes of arbitrariness or dereliction of duty. Although they used siege equipment, it was only to protect the safety of the tax police and did not harm anyone. .”

Su Zhe said: "But this has never happened before. The tax department is only following the regulations of their tax department, but who gave them the power? Although each government office has its own regulations, but this kind of This behavior obviously violated the law, if we don’t sue the tax department, then the police station can also set this kind of regulation, wouldn’t it be a mess.”

Xu Zun nodded: "Ziyou is right. This kind of behavior should be stopped. You can't allow them to do it just because the target is a lawbreaker. If that's the case, why do you have to go through our procuratorate and the imperial court?" In the court, wouldn’t it be enough for the tax department to take the grain directly from the Qin family’s granary.”

Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and then said to Su Zhe, "Both of these cases are to be sued by Ziyuan. In addition, regarding the lawsuit against the tax department, Yuzi has full power to decide, and there is no need to discuss it with me."

Su Zhe asked, "Why?"

Xu Zundao: "Because the Tax Department has hired Zhang San, if we sue, Zhang San may defend the Tax Department. After all, he is my son-in-law, so I have to avoid suspicion."

"Zhang...Zhang San?" Su Zhe was stunned for a moment, and said, "Your son-in-law is now a doctor of the Imperial College, can he still accept the lawsuit?"

Xu Zun said with a smile: "I don't know. When you are in the hall, just ask him this and see how he answers."

Su Zhe smiled mischievously, "We have to go all out for this!"

......

Kaifeng Prefecture.

"Li Tongpan, what are you doing?"

Zeng Gong saw that Li Kai was holding a handful of incense and worshiping in all directions.

Li Kai hurriedly said: "I'm praying to God, don't make trouble with our provincial government about the tax department."

Zeng Gong asked curiously, "Why?"

Li Kaidao: "I just heard that Zhang San took over the tax department's lawsuit. Now I look at that kid and feel uncomfortable."

Zeng Gong immediately looked at him with contempt: "You are a majestic Kaifeng mansion judge, and you are afraid of an ear pen, and you are not afraid of people's jokes."

Li Kaidao: "I'm not afraid, because Lu Zhifu was also terribly afraid before."

"Yes...is it?"

Zeng Gong became curious, "No matter how powerful he is, he is not against us, he is just suing for his own customers, what are you afraid of?"

Li Kai sighed: "Prefect Zeng didn't know something. Our presiding judge is the biggest victim of the lawsuit he handled. Just seeing his face and robe, I wanted to convict him. This In the end, it becomes, listening to him, I feel uncomfortable and feel shameless, but if I don’t listen, I can’t, it’s really uncomfortable!"

Zeng Gong said: "Your preface doesn't make sense, I don't even understand what you're talking about, but after what you said, I really want to meet that kid."

Li Kaidao: "After seeing it, the prefect Zeng will definitely regret it."

"Really?"

Zeng Gong chuckled, "I don't believe it, but it's a pity that this case is being tried in the left court and will not come to our provincial capital."

Li Kai looked happy, "Really?"

Zeng Gong nodded: "Then Qin Biao is just a small landlord, how could he make trouble in our provincial capital."

......

Different from this Li Kai, Lu Jiawen and Su Shi are of the same virtue. They are very pushy and think that they are born for big scenes. The court heard these two cases.

Mr. Lu originally wanted him to have a good trial, ask him clearly before the trial, but he still didn't persuade him.

As far as the matter is concerned, these two eucalyptus are actually very simple.

Qin Biao has already pleaded guilty to all the crimes and explained everything clearly. As for the tax department, the confessions of all parties are also very consistent, and there is no objection. The main thing is to see if the tax department has this power?

Today is the trial day.

However, compared to the previous lawsuits, these two lawsuits were arranged in the afternoon.

"Well... this robe is more suitable for me, the more handsome I look."

Zhang Fei was wearing the white eagle green robe Gao Wenyin personally embroidered for him, standing in front of the bronze mirror, turning sideways, turning around, sticking out his chest and buttocks...

Xu Zhiqian who was sitting by the side, her phoenix eyes were already flickering with fire, she gritted her silver teeth tightly, "How long are you going to wait?"

Without Zhang Fei, she would not even be able to enter the door, otherwise she would have left long ago.

Zhang Fei said: "What are you in a hurry for? We are fighting the second lawsuit. This time is enough. This is the first time for us to go to court as husband and wife. We must pay attention to our appearance, and we must show the temperament of a fairy couple no matter what. Come."

Xu Zhiqian said eagerly: "But the first lawsuit is also very important."

Zhang Fei said: "Qin Biao has already pleaded guilty, so the lawsuit will go through a process."

Xu Zhiqian excitedly said: "They will definitely argue about how to punish. This is very controversial, and we can learn a lot."

"Study?"

Zhang Fei looked at Xu Zhiqian unhappily, "I am Dr. Zhang from the Law Academy."

Xu Zhiqian said: "This is also the first time my father and the others have taken over such a sensitive case. It also concerns the future authority of the procuratorate. Don't you really care about my father?"

"Uh... let's go, let's go."

Zhang Fei nodded, brought Gao Wenyin over again, and quickly kissed her on the cheek, "Thank you ma'am for dressing me up."

Gao Wenyin blushed instantly, and looked at Xu Zhiqian shyly.

There is no hope! As soon as Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes, she was the first to go out.

Gao Wenyin said angrily, "Look, Zhiqian is already angry."

Zhang Fei hehe said: "She thinks I'm too annoying, it has nothing to do with Madam, so don't take it to heart. Madam, I'll go first."

Gao Wenyin said: "Go quickly."

"Hey! Zhiqian, wait for me."

......

When they came to Zuo Ting, they saw that there were no empty seats inside, and they were all elders. Even Zeng Gongliang, who hadn't shown up for a long time, came to watch.

Although this case is small, everyone knows that it is the first time the two sides have fought each other, and there is no official who does not pay attention to this lawsuit. It is a pity that there are only so many seats, and many officials cannot get in.

Seeing Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, Zhang Fei greeted them with a smile.

Wang and Sima turned their faces away at the same time, their faces were so dark...

This time they are facing Zhang Fei, and the two are a united front.

Neither of them expected that this would happen.

The deflated Zhang Fei could only take Xu Zhiqian who was gloating at the side, and went to the front and sat down in the special seat for their ear pens.

Qiu Zhengwen had already been waiting there.

After all, you still have to go through the formalities.

"Call for essays, how is the situation?"

Xu Zhiqian asked anxiously.

Qiu Zhengwen hurriedly said: "Returning to Mrs. Zhang, the fight is almost over. Just now, Su's prosecution has finished the final prosecution and defense, but the Li family is more dominant in the scene, but the procuratorate still wants to pursue Qin. Biao is charged with concealing the land."

"Zhiqian, it seems that we came at the right time."

Zhang Fei couldn't help but turned to Xu Zhiqian, seeing Xu Zhiqian glaring at him, he said embarrassingly, "Pretend I didn't say anything."

Xu Zhiqian asked Qiu Zhengwen again: "The evidence is solid, why is the Li family still in the upper hand?"

Qiu Zhengwen replied: "Then Qin Biao pleaded guilty as soon as he came up. They fought for a fine. The procuratorate asked for twice the fine, but the Li family asked for the fine to be waived..."

Suddenly, a gavel sound was heard.

"Silence!"

Xu Zhiqian turned her head to look and saw that Li Lei stood up, so she stopped asking.

I saw Li Lei first bowed his hands, and then said: "In the tax laws and regulations promulgated by the Legislative Council, it is repeatedly emphasized that first-time offenders can be exempted from criminal punishment. Although it is only for criminal punishment, why does the Legislative Council emphasize this point.

I think one of the reasons is that the tax department decided to declare independently within a very short period of time, let alone in our dynasty, it has never happened since ancient times, and there are omissions in it, which is also human nature. Even the imperial court's explanation of this is an attempt. Isn't the attempt just for trial and error?

I believe that after this incident, Qin Biao will not make the same mistake again.

As for the other side's claim that Qin Biao did not cooperate with the tax department's interrogation during the interrogation, it was only because Qin Biao was in shock at the time, and the tax department forcibly broke into his manor that night and shot a cold arrow at him. In such a situation, she would be frightened, and Mrs. Qin was so frightened that she is still bedridden. Qin Biao didn't know what kind of punishment he would face if he confessed, so he hesitated and dared not speak out.

As for the crime of concealing the land, we have explained very clearly just now that Qin Biao was also a victim of it. He did not know that he bought the concealed land. Hidden. I hope the President will remit all punishment. "

Xu Zhiqian snorted softly: "Concealing more than 90% of her income, is this an omission? It's shameless to turn black and white."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Zhiqian, you have filed so many lawsuits, why are you still acting like this."

Xu Zhiqian said: "I'm just talking about it in private, can't I?"

Zhang Fei hehe said: "Okay! You can say whatever you want in class!"

Lv Jiawen made eye contact with the six judicial soldiers sitting below, and then slapped the gavel, "Temporary adjournment."

Turn around and go into the house with six other officials.

In fact, the emergence of the Public Prosecution Law also destroyed the original division system of the Song Dynasty.

The main reason is that Si Li's authority to join the army was replaced by the police station and the procuratorate.

Si Li joins the army on behalf of Yusi, who is responsible for on-site inspections, case interrogation, and evidence collection. These affairs are divided between the police station and the procuratorate. indictment.

However, the judiciary has more power to join the army. They are still responsible for the prosecution and sentencing, but the chief judge must give the final judgment based on their opinions.

After Lu Jia asked them to enter the house, the courtyard was filled with voices, and everyone whispered to each other.

This crime cannot be escaped, but the dignitaries present all think that as long as the sentence is light, it is their victory, but it is just a fine, it is nothing, we are wasting it.

If the sentence is too severe, then who would dare waste it.

"What do you think will be the sentence?"

Xu Zhiqian asked in a low voice.

Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "I don't know either."

Xu Zhiqian said: "If the fine is exempted, it would be too cheap for Qin Biao. Those hidden lands have already escaped a lot of taxes."

Not long after, Lu Jiawen and the six judicial soldiers returned to their seats, and the courtyard immediately fell silent.

Lu Jiawen glanced at him, and said in an old-fashioned way: "According to the discussion between this official and the six judges, Qin Biao was found guilty of false financial reporting. Since the tax amount he falsely reported reached an astonishing 95%, he should be punished by three times according to the law. However, considering that self-declaration is a new rule and has never existed before, it should also be considered as appropriate. The official decided to impose a penalty of half of the tax amount, plus the amount of tax paid, as well as the new law. The overdue fines, a total of 131 yuan, must be sent to the tax department within half a month, otherwise, the officer will investigate his criminal responsibility and impose a three-fold fine."

As soon as this remark came out, all the dignitaries present could not help but smile. This is already the lowest fine, much better than they imagined. He originally expected to impose double the fine.

Isn't it just dozens of times, you can tell whoever loves whose grandson.

This is due to the fact that Su Zhe was not as good as the experienced Li Lei in terms of details, and could not prove that Qin Biao did it maliciously. As for the concealment of the land, they also lacked evidence. The reason is that the tax department did not To provide enough evidence to the procuratorate is the procuratorate to put the crime in it.

But Su Zhe didn't show the slightest bit of frustration on his face, he was very calm, unlike his brother, he had already prepared for the worst in his desire for victory.

After a short break, Lu Jiawen began to hear the second case. The procuratorate sued the tax department for abusing its power and destroying private houses.

This scene also made many people feel unbelievable, because just now they were sitting opposite Qin Biao, but now they are sitting next to the procuratorate.

At the same time, two familiar figures came to the hall, they were Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian, the husband and wife team.

The long-lost green robe made many people itch with hatred.

Wang Anshi couldn't help saying: "This brat is still so hideous!"

Sima Guang replied subconsciously: "Who says it's not."

"President!"

Su Zhe suddenly stood up and said: "Zhang San is now an imperial court official, he shouldn't be here. If all imperial court officials can defend people in court, it will encroach on the authority of our procuratorate."

Lu Jiawen couldn't help looking at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei stood up and said with a smile, "First of all, I am not the first one. Before that, two officials, Fan Chunren and Qian Yi, also went to court to argue."

Su Zhe immediately retorted: "There was no procuratorate at that time, and that was also a special case."

"I know."

Zhang Fei nodded, and said again: "Secondly, the reason why I went to the Imperial College as a teaching assistant and a doctorate is that Sima Bachelor valued my knowledge of litigation. If I can no longer litigate as an ear pen, then If I can’t accumulate my own experience, then I won’t be able to be a doctor of Guozijian anymore.

Because of this, the imperial court did not take back my official documents, nor did the officials take back the imperial plaque, because it was required by my duties. I could cite ten thousand examples of such cases. "

Lu Jiawen nodded and said, "Okay, then you can give ten thousand examples."

You brat, you are really ungrateful, have you forgotten who brought you out? Zhang Fei laughed twice, and said: "Everyone saw, I have been out of battle for a long time, and my words are not as rigorous as before. How can I lead students like this!"

Lu Jia asked, "Sit down, both of you."