Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 633: Don’t cry if you don’t see the coffin
This is Wei Yingfang's message to Liu Zaichun.
As long as the other party presents evidence, then directly plead guilty and accept punishment, end this lawsuit as soon as possible, and don't make any arguments.
It can be seen that even at this moment, Wei Yingfang still had a little bit of luck.
Because he is an official, he knows all kinds of methods, such as killing chickens to scare monkeys, or playing tricks, in case the tax department only uses those two to stand up, in fact, he does not have evidence for everyone, or the evidence is not so good Sufficient, just to scare people, then he will be even more angry, so he has to wait for the other party to come up with evidence first.
This is really a coincidence, Qiu Zhengwen directly showed the problematic land deed when he came up, which really scared Wei Yingfang into a cold sweat.
There must be no further argument.
Because this title deed has a lot to do with him! And once there is an argument on this matter, God knows how much evidence the tax department still has, but don't dig more and more, and dig up any illegal income for you, and even implicate him.
However, as long as these illegal incomes are dug out and all of them are truthful, especially if officials are involved, then the procuratorate will intervene. The tax department only wants money, and the procuratorate will come here. Who knows? He will also be implicated.
Although Wei Yingfang and the others have made all the preparations, the tax in their own name is quite a lot, but most of their family property is in the hands of their relatives, because the Song Dynasty was still very strict about corruption, and every now and then , will send someone to conduct a systematic investigation. As long as you argue, you will definitely say more and more. If you say too much, you will lose it! Hurry up! Do not hesitate! However, if they admit it, they will be fined, which is still the top penalty of five times the fine, but Zhang Fei still treats them equally and gives them time to review the accounts, and make the final judgment after confirming that they are correct.
If there is no accident, this is more than 10,000 in the account! Officials with no psychological burden, such as Wang Shao, Cai Yanqing, Yuan Jiang, and Lu Gongru, have already begun to settle accounts. This one has a fine of more than 10,000 guan, and more than 130 guan, that is, more than one million guan.
These employees are crazy! This is more than the tax collected.
No wonder those people are willing to betray their Patriarch.
However, these idiots still only take one or two hundred pennies to bribe those employees. If you bribe a der, you are too contemptuous of others, and this will inevitably fail.
Just as Zhang Fei was about to publicize the third defendant, a man entered the court quickly, handed a note to Li Min, and whispered something in his ear.
After reading it, Li Min got up immediately and said, "Mr. Zhang, please wait a moment. I have thirty-two parties here. I hope to discuss it with the tax department. They are willing to plead guilty and accept punishment.
" After hearing this, the three little King Kong glanced at the officials sitting next to them, and saw that many of them were secretly wiping the sweat from their foreheads.
I thought in my heart, you really don’t want to see Huang He, pay taxes early, how can this happen, I always think that others are scaring you, now it’s all right, pay your wife and lose your army! There may also be criminal prosecution.
In response to the old saying, misfortunes never come singly! "Is that so!" Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment and said, "Then let's adjourn the court first.
Er Bi, the prosecution and the defense, and Prosecutor Su, come to the inner hall.
" After that, he stood up and turned back into the inner hall.
Li Min, Qiu Zhengwen, and Su Zhe also got up and walked towards the inner hall.
Inside and outside the courtyard, there was a lot of discussion all of a sudden.
This is so exciting.
Their little hearts could barely take it anymore.
"I didn't expect them to be unable to hold on so soon.
" Cai Yanqing couldn't help being happy. Originally, they were expecting a great battle, but they never thought that it would turn into a harvester advertisement in just one morning.
Yuan Jiang whispered: "Who would have thought that the tax department of the Hezhong government is stronger than the tax department of the capital, and they can instigate the rebellion of the tenant farmers and servants of these big landlords. They are really pervasive!" Zhuo Qun Suddenly said: "The key lies in the procuratorate. They didn't expect that even though the imperial court has said that the first offender will not be punished, the procuratorate can still conduct investigations on illegal income.
"The first offender does not pursue criminal responsibility, it is only tax evasion, but it does not say that the illegal activities inside will not be investigated.
This is two different things.
Cai Yanqing and Yuan Jiang nodded slightly.
And this is the fact that these people immediately surrendered. If they just asked for money, they would already be punished anyway. This money should never be given lightly.
But they never imagined that the procuratorate could still reserve the right to prosecute the illegal activities inside. Has a strong background in the government.
Although the imperial court has been lowering the penalties for these smugglers, they still have to be punished. The key is that the forces behind them will be involved.
The procuratorate is simply set up for officials like them. Can they not be afraid of this? inner hall.
"What's the tax department's opinion on this?" Zhang Fei first asked Qiu Zhengwen.
Qiu Zhengwen said: "Our tax department pursues a maximum penalty of five times the fine. If they agree with this, our tax department can accept their plea.
" Zhang Fei looked at Li Min again.
Li Min looked at Su Zhe, "If the procuratorate doesn't pursue it, my client is willing to pay five times the fine.
" Su Zhe frowned when he heard this, and said, "Why do you negotiate terms with our procuratorate? Our procuratorate will reserve the power to investigate and prosecute all illegal income.
" Li Min said awkwardly: "Procurator Su, don't misunderstand me. I'm not negotiating terms with you. It's just that the sale of private tea and wine is a common thing. Many people are also selling, because There are too many government restrictions, and the price is too high. If those rural households don't buy some bootleg wine, they won't be able to drink alcohol at all.
Besides, five times the fine, basically all the money was handed over. They worked for nothing for a year, so they asked Chief Prosecutor Su to forgive him.
" Su Zhe still ignored it.
Zhang Fei thought for a moment, and suddenly said: "Go out first, I will talk to the chief prosecutor alone.
""Yes.
" After the two of them went out, Zhang Fei said to Su Zhe: "Mr. Su Xiao, let's take it as soon as we are good. This has already cut a piece of flesh from them.
" Su Zhe asked rhetorically, "If I don't compromise, will the tax department not cooperate with our procuratorate.
"The procuratorate does not have the means of the tax department. If they want to prosecute, they will definitely need the cooperation of the tax department.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Of course it's impossible, but I think what Li Min said makes sense. There are countless private tea and alcohol sales at present, and many people are involved. If we want to investigate this matter, The other party counterattacked and reported the common people, leading to the expansion of the case, which may be endless. At that time, the tax money will not be collected, because the lawsuit will continue, which may make us fall into a passive position.
”The reality is that this kind of situation is too common, but it is not allowed by law. This is a big challenge for the public security law.
The same sentence, the law does not blame the public.
Of course Su Zhe knew it very well in his heart. He himself had drank bootleg wine before, and said, "But we can't always make peace like this. How should we solve these problems? Otherwise, Erbi's mention of the law will not blame everyone. , we are helpless.
" Zhang Fei asked: "What does Mr. Su Xiao think about this? Su Zhe immediately said: "If I guessed correctly, the thirty or so people should all be relatives of the officials."
" As expected of the Su family, the response is really fast.
A look of praise flashed in Zhang Fei's eyes, and he said, "Although I'm not sure, I think the same as you.
" After hearing this, Su Zhe said, "It's okay to let them go, but the premise is that they must carry out reforms, and they must not delay any longer.
" Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Mr. Su Xiao wants to use this to negotiate with those officials? Su Zhe nodded, and said with a trace of helplessness: "After all, our public security law has no right to interfere with the administration, and we can only use this method."
" Zhang Fei nodded and said: "This coincides with what I think.
" Su Zhe said: "But how can we justify ourselves.
" Zhang Fei said: "Don't worry about it, leave it to me.
" Su Zhe was stunned for a moment, and said: "It seems that Judge Zhang has already thought of this.
" Zhang Fei did not deny it, and said: "There are similar ideas, but the initiative is still in their hands. After all, our duty is to enforce the law impartially.
" Su Zhe nodded slightly.
After negotiating with Su Zhe, Zhang Fei called Li Min and Qiu Zhengwen in again.
"Li Min.
" Zhang Fei said: "I have already talked with Prosecutor Su. In principle, our public security law insists on not liquidating old accounts, but after all, this is last year's tax. On the surface, it is not an old account, but what you said is very reasonable. , It may be left over from the defects of the system, and it is closely related to the people.
But it needs to be discussed with the government to see who is responsible.
As it happens, even if they plead guilty and accept punishment, our imperial court cannot easily punish them. We still need them to confirm that the amount provided by the tax department is correct. Our imperial court does not want people to think that we are forcing them to pay fines.
Well, when you confirm the number, Prosecutor Su will also negotiate with the government, and we will see the result at that time. Of course, if the number is wrong, you can continue to appeal.
""I have no problem.
" Li Min nodded.
Zhang Fei looked at Qiu Zhengwen again.
Qiu Zhengwen said: "At least the imperial court has to give our tax department a deadline, our tax department can't wait forever.
" Zhang Fei thought for a while, then said: "Seven days.
""Yes.
" Qiu Zhengwen nodded.
"How is it?" Lu Bangxing asked immediately when he saw Li Min came back.
Li Minmin said: "The people don't fight with officials!" Lu Bangxing said with a look of astonishment: "What do you mean?" Have we fought less recently? All the **** is going to the government.
Li Min informed him of Zhang Fei's plan.
Lu Bangxing frowned and said: "That is to say, Chief Prosecutor Su wants to negotiate with the government on this condition?"
" Li Min shook his head with lingering fear: "So, it is they, the officials, who know how to calculate, and they will not let go of this little benefit, and they can talk so well that I almost believe it.
" Lu Bangxing said: "Is this the first time you have seen President Zhang's methods? Fortunately, he has gone to be the president of the court. If he wants to be Erbi, then we have nothing to do.
" "That's true.
" Li Min nodded, got up and said: "Let's go, go and discuss with our client.
" Not long after, a servant came behind Wei Yingfang and whispered something in his ear.
Wei Yingfang frowned when he heard that, fell silent for a while, sighed helplessly, and nodded: "Promise to them first.
""Yes.
" After the man left, Cao Yi asked: "What's the situation? Wei Yingfang said: "The procuratorate wants to talk to us."
" Cao Yi said, "What are you talking about? " Wei Yingfang said: "Self-wine, private tea."
" Cao Yi frowned and said: "That's unreasonable, he is trying to threaten us.
" Wei Yingfang said: "Now that everything is in their hands, what can we do but let them slaughter us.
" At this point, he gritted his teeth and said, "This tax secretary knows how to do it, how did they find out these evidences.
Ah, what a mistake! "The more he thinks about it, the more he regrets it, but how could he expect to be able to check taxes like this? It's unbelievable! Yuan Jiang, who was sitting not far away, glanced at them secretly, thinking, that brat didn't discuss it with me in advance, really It makes no sense.
After all parties confirmed, Zhang Fei came out from the back hall.
"The president of the court just asked about it. The thirty-two defendants pleaded guilty and accepted punishment without confirming the accounts. And the tax department will provide relevant evidence and give them a careful review. The chief judge will not make a final judgment until they confirm that there is no problem with the accounts.
"Many people are dumbfounded, but they can still refuse others to confess? This! There is only one word to describe it.
Professional! Of course, many officials know in their hearts that justice and fairness are all bullshit, and they just want more.
How shameless! The next defendant who came up was He Hong, a well-known medicine merchant in Hezhong Prefecture.
Qiu Zhengwen said: "According to the investigation by the Taxation Department, He Hong was involved in more than 300 agricultural tax evasions, and more than 900 tax evasions in the trading of medicinal materials.
"Those more than 30 are the real hidden rich men. After all, they all have strong official backgrounds, and the rest naturally did not evade so many taxes.
Furthermore, those who pleaded guilty, mainly because they were afraid of implicating the forces behind it, did not mean that the rest of them could also accept the fine.
He Hong immediately said: "I didn't run away with a single penny, you are spitting blood.
" Zhang Fei comforted: "Mr. Congratulations, be safe and don't be impatient. Our imperial court is looking at the evidence.
" He Hong clasped his hands and said, "I hope Judge Zhang can make the decision for us.
" "Definitely! Zhang Fei nodded with a smile, and said to Qiu Zhengwen: "Does the prosecution have any evidence?" "Qiu Zhengwen said: "I urge Judge Zhang to send witness Liu Miao to testify in court.
" He Hong frowned when he heard the name, but when the witness appeared, his expression changed drastically, "You you! "But the witness Liu Miao flinched and came to the witness stand to sit down, not daring to look at He Hong more.
Qiu Zhengwen asked: "Liu Miao, what are you doing?" Liu Miao said: "The villain is a tenant farmer of the He family.
" Qiu Zhengwen said: "But according to your self-declaration last year, you have a land deed of 29 acres of land.
" Liu Miao said: "These are all entrusted to me by the He family.
" "You nonsense! "He Hong said excitedly.
"Defendant, please do not interfere with the witness's answer, otherwise, the judge will judge you to be in contempt of the court.
" Zhang Fei warned.
He Hong panicked and sat back immediately.
Qiu Zhengwen asked: "Why did the He family deposit 29 acres of land with you?" Liu Miao said: "This is because of evasion of the new tax law. Six agricultural taxes.
" Qiu Zhengwen continued to ask: "Isn't he afraid that you will take this field for himself? After all, the title deed is in your name.
" Liu Miao said: "Because it is impossible to pay back the money I owe him, so he doesn't need to be afraid at all.
" Qiu Zhengwen asked: "Then what evidence do you have to prove this? "Liu Miao said: "The 29 mu of land was originally a white deed. Later, the He family traded it to me with a white deed, and asked me to go to the tax department to pay the deed tax, so it became mine, but I can't afford to buy these lands at all. , all of which can be found.
" "I'm done asking.
" Qiu Zhengwen sat down.
Li Min said directly: "I don't have any questions.
" He doesn't know anything, what a fart he is asking! Qiu Zhengwen continued: "Liu Miao is not an exception. He Hong has been using the method of splitting up the land to avoid higher taxes. Although we It is impossible to confirm them one by one, but the tax department has already controlled the granary of the He family. The income from the granary is enough to prove that what Liu Miao said is true.
" Having said that, he held up a notebook, "In it are the confessions of some tenant farmers of the Liu family, the land deeds, and the income of the Liu family's granary at the beginning of last winter.
" Zhang Fei looked at it roughly, and then asked He Hong: "Does the defendant have anything to say? He Hong quibbled and said, "Isn't the tax department looking at the land deed to calculate the tax?" Zhang Fei said: "According to the tax law, the tax department mainly looks at the income, and the field mu tax is just a tax calculation method, not the land tax collection."
" He Hong remained silent. Judging from the situation just now, he is also ready to pay the agricultural tax, but his main income is commercial tax.
When it comes to money, it doesn't mean that you don't cry when you don't see the coffin.
Qiu Zhengwen passed another witness named Li Tie.
Seeing this person, He Hong could no longer be calm, and stood up directly, "You, you!" Li Tie gave him a wronged look, and then came to the witness stand.
Qiu Zhengwen said: "Li Tie, what do you do?" Li Tie said: "I am a drug dealer who specializes in selling medicinal materials from the Northwest to Bianjing.
" Qiu Zhengwen said: "Can you tell me what happened on December 20 last year? Li Tiedao: "At that time, my fleet was preparing to go to Luoyang, but I encountered heavy snow and was stranded at the ferry, and then I was interrogated by the tax department.
" Qiu Zhengwen said: "Why do people from the tax department want to interrogate you? Li Tie said: "Because they think I stole medicinal materials."
" Qiu Zhengwen said: "What is the truth? Li Tiedao: "The fact is that I bought those medicinal materials from He Hong, but he didn't sign any contract with me in order to avoid the investigation of the tax department, and he still chose to trade in the wilderness, and asked me to buy them." Paying silver, in this way, can deceive people's eyes and ears.
At that time, I paid him a total of five thousand taels of silver.
" "You are talking nonsense, I have never traded with you.
" He Hong refused to admit it, since he has no proof anyway.
Li Tiedao: "Although I did not sign any contract with him, I still wrote the amount of this transaction in my account.
Besides, the secret medicine recipe of their He family is different from that of other families, so it can be easily proved that that batch of medicinal materials all belong to the He family.
" After He Hong heard this, he immediately became very flustered.
Indeed! He was able to become a great drug dealer because of his ancestral secret method, which cannot be denied! "Lying! He's lying!" He Hong seemed to be dying, "He stole the medicinal materials from my house, he stole them.
" Qiu Zhengwen seemed to have known what he would say, so he said to Zhang Fei: "Chief Judge, He Hong is very shrewd. He has changed all the accounts in order to avoid the pursuit of the tax department. All the big merchants who have traded with him, these people are all out of court to testify now.
If all these people stole his house, he would have gone bankrupt already.
This is enough to prove that there is a problem with his family's accounts, and these transactions are not counted.
"As one by one of his old clients turned against each other, and produced their own accounts and medicinal materials to testify, He Hong was already ashen-faced, slumped on a chair, and could no longer refute the courage.
In fact, these old customers don't want to betray their friends, and they don't want to pay taxes, but they have no choice. If they can't explain the source of the medicinal materials, the tax department can sue them for stealing the medicinal materials.
At the same time, the Department of Taxation assured them that if they are willing to testify in court, they will not be held accountable in this case, knowing that they are also suspected of assisting in tax evasion.
After He Hong was carried down, a rich man named Duan Yuntian came up next.
Qiu Zhengwen said: "According to the tax department's investigation, Duan Yuntian has evaded two hundred guan in agricultural taxes, but he has been secretly mining three private coal mines. Eight hundred guan, a total of 2000 guan.
" Duan Yuntian said in astonishment: "You all know this? "Qiu Zhengwen said: "All your coal is transported to Sanmenxia and Luoyang. The tax department in Sanmenxia has recorded how much coal they transported out last year, including the registration of your fleet at the ferry, and your coal sales. Where to go, who is the buyer, and what is the profit.
" Having said that, he glanced at the sky, "At this time, your three coal mines should have been sealed up by the tax police.
" He took out a box of evidence and presented it.
After Duan Yuntian listened to it, he didn't even have the courage to defend himself, even Zhang Fei asked him not to answer.
Playing dead is their only way out.
Zhang Fei didn't force him, he glanced at the sky, and said: "It's getting late, the trial will end here in the morning, and the trial will continue in the afternoon.
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