Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 447: Tax war (21)

Su Zhe, who has always had a relatively calm personality, inevitably had a slight mood swing at this time, and was very regretful.

It's not that he is afraid of losing, he is not as arrogant as his brother, in his heart, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs.

It's just that he thinks he should have noticed this in advance, because this phenomenon is actually relatively common, and it happened in Han and Tang Dynasties, so this is not a special case.

When Xu Shengzi testified, Su Zhe didn't question him at all. He just asked if he was selling salt, and if you were selling salt.

In other words, as long as Wang Hongjin's private salt is found, not only sold to Xuzhou, then Zhang Fei has no chance at all.

Besides, there is no doubt that Wang Hongjin's private salt could not only be sold to Xuzhou, because Wang Hongjin wanted to profit, so he would not care whether the people were sick or lacked salt.

Details!

Details!

After talking about it many times, it turned out that they didn't notice such a big loophole at all.

They only stare at the salt legality.

Although it is not certain that they will lose at the moment, Zhang Fei's reasons will definitely affect the final judgment.

The thing is, you just shouldn't make this kind of stupid mistake.

As long as they use a little more energy, the other party will have no chance.

At this time, the VIP seats were also silent.

In fact, many officials are scolding their mothers in their hearts. You, Zhang San, are clearly pointing out that a deer is a horse.

Because they all know in their hearts that there are indeed big problems in this salt administration, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a bad law.

In fact, when they were local officials like Zhao Yan and Zeng Gong, they had faced the problem of private salt, but many times, they could only turn a blind eye, and the common people could not afford official salt. , what can I do.

If there is no supplement of private salt, this country does not know how many troubles there will be.

Actually, the government did have records about the situation in Xuzhou at that time, because some local officials couldn't stand it, so they directly reported to the court to inform the matter.

But what can be done?

With no money to pay wages, the imperial court can only pretend to be a lake.

Not to mention the Northern Song Dynasty, there were many disadvantages in the ancient salt government. Salt profit has always been an important source of government finance. Squeezing profits often leads to very high salt prices, which the poor cannot afford to buy, and salt merchants cannot sell at a loss, which in turn leads to a salt vacuum, which gives opportunities for private salt to invade.

Of course, Wang Hongjin's private salt is not only sold to Xuzhou, but in the past two years, most of the salt has been sold to Xuzhou. It is because Xuzhou is away from Fengjin, and at the same time there is a vacuum zone there. The profit is very high.

Most of the salt in hand is sold there.

Su Zhe took a deep breath, calmed down, stood up, and said very firmly: "The other party is obviously playing tricks, referring to a deer as a horse, and the government's improper governance must not be used as a reason for Governor Zhao to sell private salt." , these are two different things and cannot be confused with each other.

Besides, Governor Zhao is still a clan and a minister of the court. When he learns about this situation, he should immediately report to the court to stop this situation, instead of sending people to the local area to sell private salt and take the opportunity to seek high profits. Judging from the evidence we have, Governor Zhao is only looking for profit, not human life.

This is selling illegal salt, no different from every illegal salt seller. "

Zeng Gong nodded and looked at Zhang Fei again.

Zhang Fei stood up and said: "Actually, I have almost finished what I have to say, I just want to add two points to this, first of all, doctors don't make money selling medicine, and it is patients who die, not doctors. Secondly, it was not that the imperial court was unaware of this matter at that time, and it was not that no ministers suggested it, but in the end, the people did not wait for the government's good medicine. I'm done."

After that, he sat down.

There is only so much he has to say about this crime, because Su Zhe did not question the situation in Xuzhou at that time, and the salt really saved those people.

Since my core point of view has not been attacked, there is nothing to say.

The final verdict is up to the presiding officer, and he has done his best.

Now the pressure is concentrated on Zeng Gong.

He frowned thoughtfully.

He was indeed influenced by Zhang Fei's remarks. The imperial court's evil laws hurt the people. If the people are not allowed to save themselves, this is indeed unreasonable.

When he was a local official, he also tacitly allowed private salt to enter his territory.

Li Kai, who was sitting next to him, suddenly whispered: "Prefect, when Lu Gong was here, the judgment was often postponed."

Zeng Gong glanced at him with an extremely embarrassed expression.

At this moment, he finally understood why Li Kai was so afraid of Zhang Fei.

In the past, he always thought that as long as I deal with it fairly, be fair and just, and have a clear conscience, then it will be fine.

He really doesn't understand.

But now he feels that no matter how he is sentenced, he will feel ashamed.

Thinking twice, he still adopted Li Kai's suggestion, slapped the gavel, and said in a loud voice: "Because there are many disputes about the evidence involved in this case, I still need to investigate, so I will choose another day to judge. Retire Hall."

Su Zhe and Qi Ji closed their eyes and sighed at the same time.

When they had ironclad evidence, they didn't win it on the spot. This was undoubtedly a failure for them.

Zhao Xu, who had been neglected all this time, went straight to the back door without saying a word.

Zeng Gong, Sima Guang and the others all saw it, but they also treated it as if they didn't see it. There is nothing but embarrassment in communicating now.

......

"It really deserves to be Zhang Daerbi, it really lives up to its reputation!"

Zhao Wenzheng came to Zhang Fei and clapped his hands in praise.

Because he belongs to the clan, the government cannot take him into custody before a judgment is issued. This is his prerogative, and he is relatively free.

"Where! Where!"

Zhang Fei clasped his hands back and said: "Master Zhao, don't praise me in advance, after all, the sentence has not yet been judged."

Zhao Wenzheng smiled and said, "I have full confidence in you."

When he spoke, he glanced back a few times, with a trace of provocation in his eyes.

Behind Zhang Fei is the VIP seat.

In fact, Zhao Wenzheng was also very wronged in his heart. He stood up and led everyone to fight against the recruitment law. As a result, when the disaster was imminent, those people pushed him out, trying to use his status to blackmail the emperor. All the anger was vented on his own head.

Can he bear this?

You have gone too far.

Now that the sentence has not been handed down, it is simply a dream that you want to kill me.

Of course you have to be arrogant at this time.

"It's packed, let's go."

Xu Zhiqian said suddenly.

She couldn't understand Zhao Wenzheng's arrogant and domineering appearance, and she felt very angry.

"Oh."

Zhang Fei said to Zhao Wenzheng again: "Governor Zhao, if there is nothing else, I will go first."

Zhao Wenzheng glanced at Xu Zhiqian, saw that the little girl had never saluted him, and knew it in his heart, but he didn't want to care about Xu Zhiqian, besides, he had to rely on Zhang Fei now, which was a little embarrassing The head said: "After the judgment, I will have a big thank you."

"Thank you."

Zhang Fei bowed his hands and left with Xu Zhiqian.

Zhao Wenzheng looked at Zhang Fei's leaving back and thought to himself, no wonder he doesn't want those beautiful women, it turns out he is afraid of internal affairs!

Getting into the carriage, Xu Zhiqian finally couldn't help it anymore, stomped his feet fiercely, and said in an excited tone: "Look at that Governor Zhao, he has no repentance at all, and he is still complacent, maybe he is still thinking about it." If you have money, you can do whatever you want, how can I, Xu Zhiqian, help such a person with a lawsuit."

Zhang Fei comforted: "Calm down first."

Xu Zhiqian said: "I always feel that it is inappropriate for you to do this. It will make people think that 20,000 pennies can trample on justice at will."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Some people definitely think so, but this is an improvement."

"Progress?"

Xu Zhiqian opened her phoenix eyes and looked at Zhang Fei with a murderous look.

Zhang Fei said: "Because they were able to trample on the justice without even needing a penny, now they still need to spend 20,000 guan, and they still need to take risks. Your previous jealousy can only help some ordinary people not be bullied by small landlords." , Can you stop the court dignitaries? Can you stop the clan?"

Xu Zhiqian's expression changed, she looked away, and hummed softly: "This kind of progress is really irritating."

"Everything has to be done step by step." Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Is it Governor Zhao's fault that the clan can do whatever they want?"

Xu Zhiqian glanced at him, "Then whose fault do you think it is?"

Zhang Fei hesitated for a while, and said: "This is not right or wrong, but human nature. The son of a powerful family can do evil, let alone the clan. If the judiciary wants to solve the problem of the clan, no matter what, this requires The official nodded, but now the official is determined to rectify the clan, but the Confucian etiquette is in the way, anyone can say this, but the official can't say this."

Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and then said: "Let's talk about this matter. If it weren't for the officials and I planning behind it, I can guarantee that it is impossible for Governor Zhao to sit on it and stand trial. We have already earned money." Big."

Xu Zhiqian sighed quietly: "I also know, but I feel uncomfortable when I think of Governor Zhao's face just now. Don't you have any sense of shame if you have a dignified clan and have read the books of sages?"

"This is the reality." Zhang Fei smiled helplessly, he knew Xu Zhiqian's character too well, and it would definitely be uncomfortable for a while.

They did not go home directly, but went to the office.

Fan Li, who came back one step earlier, saw Zhang Fei, hehe said: "It seems that Saburo is not old, the lawsuit just now was really exciting!"

Zhang Fei rolled his eyes and said: "The sword is not old. I'm only in my twenties, and I haven't filed a lawsuit for a year. As for it?"

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something, "By the way! Is Xie Huacun here?"

Fan Li hurriedly said: "Not yet, probably on the way."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Are you ready for Xie Huacun's complaint?"

Why Xie Huacun is willing to testify in court, it must be beneficial, it is Zhang Fei who promised to help him get back those lands.

Fan Li nodded and said, "Everything is ready."

Zhang Fei said: "Let Zhengwen go to the imperial court to sue."

Fan Li asked, "Aren't you going there yourself?"

Zhang Fei snorted and said, "I'm worth 20,000 guan now, you let me go, you pay?"

"I can't afford you." Fan Li shook his head hastily, and said cheerfully, "San Lang can't let Saburo handle this kind of small lawsuit himself."

He was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth, because he knew that if the final judgment was in favor of Zhao Wenzheng, then the business of their firm would definitely be much better.

Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes, and said again: "If you go to sue now, if the imperial court decides that the government has illegally occupied Brother Xie's land, then... then the Kaifeng government has a reason to judge that Governor Zhao has invaded the official land."

Zhang Fei hehe said: "Don't you think that the imperial court doesn't want more than 50 hectares of land? How should the government judge Governor Zhao, because the two cases are completely similar.

It can't be said that the government invaded the people's land and fined a little money, and the governor Zhao was directly exiled for occupying the government land. Logically speaking, knowing the law and breaking the law should be the highest.

I estimate that at that time, they will be fined some money, compensated some money, and then return their respective fields. This will become a civil property dispute and will not involve criminal penalties. As far as Governor Zhao is concerned, he now seeks You have to give up your money to save your life. "

Xu Zhiqian nodded: "It's better to ask him to pay a little more."