Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 620: Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish
In fact, the situation in Dengzhou and Yangzhou has fully demonstrated that Wang Anshi's grievances are not unreasonable.
Fan Chunren and Su Shi's abilities are beyond doubt, and they have extensive connections in various places. It can be seen that it is really not an easy task to establish a public security law.
You have to play some tricks, and at the same time, someone inside the government has to cooperate with you.
The success of Hezhong Mansion is not as simple as it seems. Before Zhang Fei went, Zhao Xu and Sima Guang gave him a big gift, which was the lawsuit between Zhong Er and Lu Shen.
This court trial was to completely stabilize the military general, and later the pension issue stabilized the soldiers.
The public security, procuratorate and law are slowly gaining a firm foothold.
At first, Su Zhe didn't dare to be so arrogant, and discussed everything with Zhang Fei first. Later, after the power of the Public Procuratorate was stabilized, the Procuratorate slowly played its role, and took a dozen people to the government to check the accounts.
However, a very strange phenomenon is currently happening in Hezhong Prefecture, that is, civil disputes are increasing day by day, while criminal cases are decreasing sharply.
The increase and decrease of the two are all because of the imperial court.
The people of Hezhong Mansion gradually understand what is a civil dispute and what is a criminal dispute. For a civil dispute, no matter what, they will not be punished, and the imperial court can enforce it. It was impossible to go to the imperial court to sue The dispute will now go to the royal court for litigation.
It is precisely because of this belief that the number of criminal cases has decreased sharply. First of all, the rich and powerful and the children of officials know in their hearts that if this is illegal, it must be a dead end.
Unless you can bribe the three major departments of public security, procuratorate and law at the same time, even one less will do.
This is too difficult.
Secondly, those strong men also know in their hearts that with the current trial method of the imperial court, if you commit a criminal case, the crime will only be serious, not light, because your eighteen generations of ancestors may all be questioned. Even the officials couldn't stand it.
Of course Zhang Fei is very happy to see this situation, so he can focus more on the law school, and at the same time let Cai Bian and the others get more experience.
After several months of intensive training at the beginning of the year, Zhang Fei also thought it was time to let them go out for a break.
Conference room.
"After our discussion with the firm, it was finally determined that the penalty for breach of contract should be set at 1% to 5%. At the same time, according to the calculation of the loan, after three years, only 1% of the penalty will be repaid. Liquidated damages, which can ensure the interests of creditors, because except for mortgages, other loans will not last for three years.
If only the interest is repaid every month, it is most appropriate to use the interest from January to March as compensation for the liquidated damages.
" "Just do the math.
" Zhang Fei nodded, "Propose to write a specific regulation for me.
""Yes.
" "Okay! Zhang Fei said again: "After this matter is settled, it's time for you to go out and see if you can take care of yourself."
"The four little king kong were very excited when they heard the words.
Zhang Fei said: "Cai Bian went to Xiezhou, Shangguan went to Pinglu County, Xiezhou is in charge of Jieyan, and Pinglu County is the hub of transportation, all of them are crucial strategic places, you have to give me Cheer up.
" "Teacher, please rest assured, we will not disappoint the teacher.
" Shangguan hurriedly assured.
Cai Bian also kept nodding his head.
Zhang Fei said to Cai Jing again: "Cai Jing, you should be a little tired and run on both sides. The negotiations between the imperial court and the local government will be handled by you.
" Shangguan Jun said: "Actually... In fact, we will also deal with the government, so we don't need Cai Da to be so tired.
" Zhang Fei hehe said: "If it's just dealing with people, that's fine. You are going to weaken other people's power. This is not a pleasing thing, and Cai Jing has been in charge of handling such things. He is the most reassuring teacher, you just need to focus on reviewing the case.
" Cai Jing cupped his hands and said, "Students will definitely fulfill their mission.
" Having said that, he continued: "But recently, many businessmen are discussing with me about opening a shop in front of the imperial court.
"As Huangting gained a firm foothold, more and more people came here to open a shop, including the largest dental shop in Hezhong Prefecture, they all came here to open a branch, and cooperated with Huangting to help The imperial court appraised the value of some property.
Now the imperial court's income is very high, almost no money from the government is needed. At the same time, there is still a lot of money left over to send to witnesses to assist the jury.
Zhang Fei said: "Leave it all to Zhengwen.
" "Student understands.
" Cai Jing nodded.
Zhang Fei finally looked at Ye Zuqia, "Ye Zuqia, you stay in Hezhong Mansion temporarily.
""Why? Ye Zuqia excitedly said: "Doesn't the teacher think that I am not as good as them?" ""what's on your mind? Zhang Fei said: "If you all leave, what will happen to Hezhong Mansion?" "Ye Zuqia resolutely said: "Isn't there a teacher in Hezhong Mansion?" "Zhang Fei nodded and said: "You mean, the teacher examines cases at six hours during the day and goes to the law school at six hours at night. Do you still want to see the teacher when you come back.
" Ye Zuqia said awkwardly: "The students know they are wrong.
" Zhang Fei said: "You will stay in Hezhong Mansion for the time being, review cases at six hours during the day, and attend classes at six hours at night.
" "Huh? "Ye Zuqia looked at Zhang Fei with tears in his eyes.
Zhang Fei snorted, and said again: "You guys will take turns to review cases in various places, and you will not stay in one place.
Because the task of coming here as a teacher is to establish the public security system, not to let you shine brightly and stand out from the forest. You must remember that the public security system is the key. What you have to do The thing is that you are gone and the system is as usual, so put away your heroism.
""Yes, the students got it.
" After Ye Zucha heard this, he felt relieved. It turned out that he was taking turns to go out, and he was just a little behind, so he changed his mind. Maybe the teacher valued me too much, so he left me in the headquarters of Hezhong Mansion. /
As everyone knows, Zhang Fei just knew that he was arrogant, so he kept him by his side and polished it up a bit.
Zhang Fei said again: "One of you went to the law school to select eight students to assist you, and the results of these eight students are also one of the results of my assessment of you.
" Shangguan Jun said: "Shouldn't our judgment be assessed? ’ ‘That’s just the basics.
" Zhang Fei said: "Do you understand? "" The student understands.
" "Go and get ready.
Try to go out early, oh, if it's too early, don't come to disturb the teacher's sleep, you are not three-year-old babies, you shouldn't need to send it to the teacher, right? "" No need, no need.
" "Go! "" The student resigned.
" After the four little King Kong went out, Xu Zhiqian said, "Zhang San, are you really worried about them? Zhang Fei nodded and smiled, "First of all, I have great confidence in them."
Secondly, the green light is coming soon, and they have to go out.
" Xu Zhiqian said: "But they may not be able to handle some complicated cases well.
" Zhang Fei said: "Cai Jing knows how to do it.
" Just at this time, Li Si came to the door, "Third Brother, the prefect Lu of Jingzhao Prefecture is here.
" Xu Zhiqian slightly frowned and said, "Why is Prefect Lu here? "They have only met Lu Gongru a few times, and they have no friendship.
A smile flashed in Zhang Fei's eyes, "You definitely didn't come to me to discuss the law.
" Xu Zhiqian glanced at him, "Have you guessed his purpose for coming? Zhang Fei shrugged and said with a smile: "Should you beg me to go to Jingzhao Mansion to implement the Public Prosecution Law?" Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes and said, "Daydreaming."
" Zhang Fei said: "I don't necessarily agree yet.
" Coming to the hall, Zhang Fei exchanged some pleasantries with Lu Gongru, and then asked: "I don't know if Lu Zhifu is here, what's your order? Lu Gongru stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Who in the Hezhong mansion dares to order you, Chief Judge Zhang?"
" "Where! where! Zhang Fei said humbly: "Prefect Lu is serious, and Zhang San is ashamed not to take it."
" Lu Gongru said again: "But you are not the chief judge of Hezhong Mansion, but the chief judge of the entire Shaanxi Road.
" Xu Zhiqian was taken aback, could it be that he was joking just now? Zhang Fei pretended to be surprised and said: "Please forgive Zhang San for being dull, I don't know what Lu Zhifu meant by this? " Lu Gongru said: "I just want to ask you when your public prosecutor will go to Jingzhao Mansion.
" Xu Zhiqian was completely dumbfounded, it really is so.
But this is really unpolitical! Local officials are terrified of the public prosecutor's law, so how could they come to invite them.
Zhang Fei immediately smiled wryly and said: "Prefect Lu has also seen that even the public security laws in Pinglu County and Xiezhou have not been fully established. I am also a clever woman who can't live without rice!" "That's it!" Lu Gongru frowned head.
Zhang Fei glanced at him, and tentatively said, "I don't know if I should say something or not?" Lu Gongru was startled, and said, "You just say it.
" Zhang Fei said: "Zhang San has the guts to use the heart of a villain to judge a gentleman's belly, the prefect Lu probably doesn't want us to go! "Xu Zhiqian silently nodded.
Lu Gongru glanced at him, stroked his beard and laughed.
Zhang Fei asked, "Why is Prefect Lu laughing?" Lu Gongru said, "You are not judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but you are confiding in your heart. I will tell you that there are indeed many people in Jingzhao Mansion who don't want to You go, but Jingzhao Mansion is only a hundred miles away from Hezhong Mansion, and the people of Jingzhao Mansion have heard about everything that happened in Hezhong Mansion, and they are all looking forward to your going.
Especially after the Tax Department promulgated the new tax law, the Jingzhao Mansion has become turbulent, which has caused many disputes. Some people use the judgment of your imperial court to prevent officials from enforcing the law. There is chaos.
" I see.
A look of joy flashed in Xu Zhiqian's eyes, and there was a trace of pride on her pretty face.
Those who gain the way will be helped more than those who have lost the way.
In fact, this sentence can also be translated as, the **** determines the head.
These are the same people in Shaanxi, why can you enjoy the rule of law and pay so much less tax, we can't enjoy it, who can bear it! The people and soldiers in Jingzhao began to question the government's judgment. For the same lawsuit, your judgment is different from that of the imperial court! It's unreasonable for you to beat people.
The key point is that Zhang Fei is the chief judge of Shaanxi Road. The people of Jingzhao Mansion actually have the right to appeal to the imperial court. At present, the public security law is so strong in Hezhong Mansion, and the officials of Jingzhao Mansion are also a little timid.
This has added a lot of difficulty to the governance of Jingzhao Mansion.
Especially after the new tax law came out, Jingzhao Mansion became even more troublesome.
Lu Gongru had foreseen this situation. He came to Hezhong Mansion this time to inspect the Public Procuratorate, and he planned to let the Public Procuratorate go to Jingzhao Mansion.
But what he didn't know was that Zhang Fei was also responsible for this, that is, Zhang Fei secretly sent people to encourage the people of Jingzhao Mansion.
You invite me! If you don't invite me, how can I go, and put my hot face on your cold ass? Zhang Fei looked embarrassed, and asked: "Then according to the prefect of Lu, what should we do about this matter?" Lu Gongru said: "Next year! Next year, the public prosecutor must go to Jingzhao Mansion.
""Next year? " Zhang Fei frowned in thought, and thought, there is really no one in the Lu family! He said: "I will try my best.
After all, I don't have many people around me.
" Lu Gongru said with a slight smile: "When to go, of course the chief judge will be the chief judge. I have already explained these problems to the chief judge. If there are problems in the future, the chief judge will also be responsible for it! "High!" Zhang Fei sneaked out a middle finger, "OK, next year."
But it will take the second half of the year.
" Lu Gongru nodded in satisfaction.
The reason for choosing next year is very simple. It depends on the tax revenue of Hezhong Prefecture this year. If the tax revenue goes up, then the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture will have no reason to reject the law.
If it doesn't work, Zhang Fei won't be able to go even if he wants to.
And Zhang Fei's plan is very simple, that is, if there is no destruction, there is no establishment. He can't go to Jingzhao Mansion to fight again.
So he is still a little hesitant. Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. This is not enough heat! ...... Transshipment Division.
"Prefect Cai, you are in a hurry to find me, what happened?" Yuan Jiang looked at Cai Yanqing nervously.
Now is a critical moment, don't make trouble! Cai Yanqing said: "Scholar Yuan, tell me the truth, how long will it take for the Han Temple event to arrive.
" Yuan Jiang froze for a moment, "Why do you ask this? "Because now many people are looking forward to the early arrival of Han Sishi."
" Cai Yanqing said.
"Why?" Yuan Jiang asked in surprise.
Cai Yanqing said in a low voice: "I just heard that many big landlords in the village plan to go back on their word and don't plan to borrow money at a five-cent interest rate.
""Really? "Yuan Jiang raised her eyebrows and asked, "What happened?" "Cai Yanqing said: "Because they think that the government just made a feint before, asking them to lend to farmers at low interest rates to stabilize the countryside, while the government sent more money to businessmen and wealthy households with higher interest rates, plus At present, there are more and more businessmen and wealthy households borrowing money, so they are unwilling to borrow money at low interest rates.
" Yuan Jiang frowned and said, "But will those country gentry allow them to mess around? "Cai Yanqing said: "They just agreed that the interest will not exceed one cent five, but they can choose not to borrow, which does not violate the agreement. Nowadays, many big landlords also invest more money in their shops.
" "I knew it.
" Yuan Jiang slapped the table and stood up excitedly, "They won't really borrow at low interest rates, okay, okay! Cai Yanqing asked: "What are you going to do?" "Yuan Jiang's expression changed, and he said: "What's Cai Zhifu's opinion? Cai Yanqing said: "At present, everyone is praising the public security law. I think this is a good opportunity for our government to win the hearts of the people."
""Prefect Cai thinks the same as me.
" Yuan Jiang sat down again, and said in a low voice: "To tell you the truth, not only the people in Hezhong Prefecture think so, but also many people in the court. I've been waiting for this moment, and if there's a rift between them, we'll take advantage of it.
" Cai Yanqing said: "But most of the people who really need to borrow are poor peasants, and they may not be able to afford it. Is Bachelor Yuan prepared for this? Yuan Jiang said: "That's my plan. I don't want to borrow money directly, but to find a livelihood for them. We don't want to build water conservancy, but we choose to build water conservancy when it is not ready. The government can save some money, and the people can't afford it." If you can get some livelihood, you won't have to borrow money from usury.
" Cai Yanqing said: "But the past few months are the busiest time for farm work, if they are asked to repair water conservancy, what about the farm work? "Yuan Jiang was stunned, and couldn't help frowning, "I didn't think of that." Then he asked Cai Yanqing: "What's the clever plan of Cai Zhifu? "Cai Yanqing said: "I thought we could help them find a living, or lend them money. The amount of farm work depends on the amount of our own farmland. If there is more farmland, then we will lend them money. The company invested all the money in the Majia Jieku shop, but we can lend them salt money and let them use the salt money to buy what they need. In this way, more people can get used to using salt money .
As for the farmers with less farmland, they can help them find a livelihood.
"Although he has been very low-key, he just avoided getting involved in the struggle between the two sides, and he has been paying attention to and studying the changes in Hezhong Mansion.
"This strategy is very good.
" Yuan Jiang hehe said: "That's it.
Our government has been suppressed by the public prosecutor for a whole year, so it's time to show our face.
" Cai Yanqing said with a smile: "Isn't this what you want.
" Yuan Jiang glanced at the door guiltily, and said in a low voice, "I am willing because I want to use the public security law to lay the foundation for the New Deal, but in the end what the people see is the magnificent eaves. In fact, we are not at a loss, but we are suppressing first and then rising.
" Cai Yanqing said with a wry smile: "Unfortunately, Xueshi Wang can't wait.
" "A person is extremely cold at a high place, and he also has his difficulties! "Yuan Jiang sighed, and seemed unwilling to talk about it, and said: "By the way, what does this have to do with the Han Temple matter? Cai Yanqing said: "Now those big landlords are looking forward to the early arrival of the Han Temple and continue to implement the Young Crop Law, so that they can get away and avoid being watched by those gentry. After all, many gentry still support this agreement very much."
" Yuan Jiang seemed to have thought of something, but he couldn't tell the specifics. Suddenly, he glanced at Cai Yanqing, "Prefect Cai has something to say, but it's okay to say it.
" Cai Yanqing said with a smile: "Sishi Han came here to make decisions for our government, to forcibly promote the young crop law, which can boost our prestige, so why don't we leave this gift to Sishi Han, as a welcome for him Wash the dust.
" Yuan Jiang laughed and said, "It's wonderful! Wonderful! "Cai Yanqing said: "But first we have to contact Han Sishi, the delay will come soon, and Han Sishi must rush to Hezhong Mansion before then.
" Yuan Jiang immediately said: "Don't worry about it, I will arrange for someone to send a letter to Han Sishi immediately.
"...and Wang Anshi also sent two generals, Lu Huiqing and Zhang Dun, to Jingdong East Road.
This Zhang Dun is very important to Wang Anshi. He set up the second government regulations department, second only to Lu Huiqing. Originally, the two of them could be alone, but this time the situation is very special, and there is no room for loss. Wang Anshi Suddenly sent two generals.
Because they had to arrive at Jingdong East Road before it was too late to pick up, the two of them were also non-stop. At this time, they had just arrived in Jinan Mansion. , As a result, the Green Crop Law cannot be implemented in Qingzhou, so the headquarters can only be located in Jinan Prefecture, which is relatively close to Bianliang.
"Actually, the new law does not conflict with the public security law, and I don't know why it happened.
" Inside the carriage, Zhang Dun sighed.
Lu Huiqing said with emotion: "About this point, we all know it, but in the eyes of the mentor, he is the common people in the world, a rich country and a strong army, while they regard the mentor as a thorn in their eyes, a thorn in their flesh, and they are not only unwilling to cooperate. We have a new policy, and at the same time deliberately make things difficult for us.
If we continue to wait, the New Deal will be abandoned sooner or later. However, the financial crisis is imminent.
" Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Yes! As far as common sense is concerned, they should also cooperate with us. After all, finance is the most important thing.
" Lu Huiqing said: "We must complete the task this time, otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.
" At this moment, someone outside the car said: "Here we come! coming! ""Yes or no? "" You can't make a mistake, can you? "... Lu Huiqing opened the curtain of the car and came, but saw a large group of officials standing in front of the government office in the distance, looking forward to it. When he saw Lu Huiqing who opened the curtain of the car, he was very excited.
This is something Zhang Dun never thought of.
Because a year ago, many officials from various places opposed the New Deal.
But one moment and another.
The two got out of the car and were escorted to the lobby by a group of officials.
Lu Huiqing knew very well why they greeted them so enthusiastically. The reason is very simple. It is the lesser of two evils. Road, its main purpose is to implement the Green Crop Law. Strictly speaking, this is the first trial implementation of the Green Crop Law, because in Hezhong Prefecture, the Green Crop Law is hindered by the Public Security Law, and even government orders are difficult to implement... ..
" Li Gongjian, the prefect of Jinan, said: "How did I hear that the New Deal was very successful in Hezhong Prefecture.
" Lu Huiqing smiled wryly and said, "To tell you the truth, the Young Crop Law will only be implemented in Hezhong Mansion this year. Where did this success come from? decree.
" Li Gongjian said: "It is true that the Public Prosecutor's Law rejected the government's decree? Lu Huiqing nodded and said: "This matter is absolutely true. In the end, the government was forced to change some regulations of the Qingmiao Law, but the imperial court has also sent Han Sishi to Hezhong Mansion to investigate this matter."
" "How formal is this, the government's decree can be rejected by a government office in charge of justice.
" "Yes! If you do that, it's all messed up.
"...A group of officials expressed their dissatisfaction.
In fact, he had already heard about the situation in Hezhong Mansion, and it was Lu Huiqing who sent someone to spread the news, so he changed his support for the New Deal. Lu Huiqing said: "Everyone, the reason why the New Deal succeeded in Hezhong Mansion is because someone spread rumors in the capital, saying that the reason for the success of the New Deal in Hezhong Mansion lies in the Public Prosecution Law, and the court should put the Public Prosecution Law first.
As a result, Xueshi Wang is under tremendous pressure, if this trip is not successful...
" Before he finished speaking, those officials expressed that they would fully support the young crop law and use facts to expose the rumors of those people.
Zhang Dun knew it well. Although Lu Huiqing was a little alarmist, he was able to win the support of most officials, which was of great help to the implementation of the New Deal.
A big problem in the Song Dynasty was execution efficiency.
If everyone is united as one, it must be twice the result with half the effort!