Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 637: Expansion

In an era of centralized power, whether good or bad, right or wrong, does not depend on the truth of the matter, but on the approval of the central government.

If you look at the history books, it is not difficult to find that some officials did a good job in the local area, and the people loved them very much, but they were demoted instead of promoted.

It's not that it must be the victim of an adulterer.

Sometimes, your so-called goodness is not the same as the approval of the central government, or in other words, your achievements are not the tasks given to you by the imperial court.

However, the common people cannot let them be promoted.

Of course, there are also some truly capable officials who are often able to have both.

For example, Wang Anshi, but personally speaking, when he was a local official, his political achievements were very impressive. Not only did the people live well, but the key finances also improved.

This is why he is very confident in the new law, because he has tried it himself, but he overlooked one point, not everyone has his ability and ambition.

This is also the reason why the officials of the Hezhong government still refuse to give up after suffering such a big defeat, because they believe that this taxation war is just a secondary battlefield and cannot play a decisive role. dispute.

The royal court, which has been noisy for more than a month, has gradually returned to its former calm, but the commercial atmosphere in front of the gate is getting stronger and stronger.

More and more toothmen, tea eaters, and Erbi come here to do business.

And their consumption of the Four Treasures of the Study is huge, which attracts many shops of the Four Treasures of the Study to come here, which attracts many scholars to come here.

Zhang Fei also left the imperial court today and came to Dagou's restaurant.

"President Zhang, you came just in time, I was going to find you just now.

" The big dog said immediately when he saw Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei asked: "What's the matter?" The big dog glanced left and right, and hurriedly said: "Director Zhang, please come inside.

" Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.

The two came to a private room in the inner hall.

After sitting down, Dagou whispered: "Mr. Zhang, do you still remember the task assigned to me at the end of last year?" Zhang Fei pondered for a while, "You mean the Jingzhao Mansion?" "Yes!" "Remember!" Zhang Fei said: "In the second half of this year, the Public Security Bureau will go to Jingzhao Mansion.

" The big dog said: "It's done.

" Zhang Fei said happily: "Really? "The big dog said: "At present, there is a group of people from Jingzhao Mansion, who are approaching Tongguan, and they are expected to enter Hezhong Mansion in a few days.

" Zhang Fei said: "Is there any of us in there? "The big dog nodded and said: "It is with the assistance of our people that they escaped the eyes and ears of the government, and we have arranged people to meet them at the ferry. They entered Hezhong Mansion.

" Zhang Fei asked again: "What is the specific situation of these people? The big dog said: "Actually, it's not a new thing. President Zhang should know that after the extinction of the household, the land will be taken back by the government, or it will be occupied by some big landlords and rich people. It stands to reason that these lands don't have to be handed over for the time being." However, in the cadastre, these lands will still be counted in the autumn tax, so the head of the household, Lizheng, will allocate these lands to the local farmers.

" Zhang Fei nodded, frowned and said, "Is that why they came here? ’ ‘Yes, but not all.

" "How do you say this? ""Such things like this actually happen every year, and the people have become accustomed to it, and the increase in tax revenue is far less than the increase in conversion, transfer, loss, etc. This is just the reason for the people to come to Hezhong Mansion to complain That's all.

" Speaking of this, the big dog suddenly glanced at the sky, "Actually, the real reason is that these people have been unable to make it through at this time, and they decided to do so under the instigation of our people. Come to Hezhong Mansion to give it a try.

" "That's it.

" Zhang Fei nodded, and after some calculations in his mind, he muttered to himself: "It's about time.

" "What? "The big dog thought Zhang Fei was talking to him.

"Nothing.

" Zhang Fei suddenly said: "At that time, I will let Xiao Ma go to the ferry to meet them.

" The big dog nodded.

As if suddenly remembering something, Zhang Fei took out two letters and said, "One is for Scholar Wang, and the other is for Scholar Sima.

But you have to remember that these two letters must be handed over to them alone, and they must not be known to those close to them.

" The big dog took the letter, "Yes, I remember it.

I'll arrange a fast horse right away.

" "Don't be too fast! Zhang Fei said: "A few days ago, the government should have sent a letter to Xueshi Wang. It is best to send this letter after them."

" The big dog said: "I promise to deliver it after them.

""Yes.

" At this moment, Li Si suddenly appeared at the door, "Third Brother, the prefect Lu is here.

" "It's really time to come! Zhang Fei stood up and instructed in a low voice: "Look closely at the Jingzhao Mansion recently. If there is any news, please notify me immediately."

" The big dog said: "I see.

" Returning to the imperial court, Zhang Fei quickly walked into the hall, and said to Lu Gongru who was standing there: "Prefect Lu is here, and Zhang San is far away, sorry! Feel sorry! ""Why! Lu Gongru raised his hand, "It was Lu who interrupted me repeatedly, and I hope Chief Judge Zhang will forgive me a lot."

" "Where! where! Zhang Fei stretched out his hand, "Prefect Lu, please sit down."

" "Thank you.

" After sitting down, Lu Gongru went straight to the point and said, "Mr Zhang, do you still remember our original agreement.

" Zhang Fei was taken aback for a moment, and immediately said: "Prefect Lu is saying that the Public Procuratorate will go to Jingzhao Mansion this year? Lu Gongru nodded, "Exactly."

" looked a little uncomfortable.

Zhang Fei couldn't help showing a look of embarrassment, "I told the prefect at the beginning that our preparations are not perfect at present, and it is really difficult. I was also working hard to prepare, but I never thought that this would happen again at the beginning of this year. It's a lot of trouble, I really want to see if you want to delay it.

" "That's it! After Lu Gongru struggled, "Okay!" It’s okay to just wait, you can go after you are ready.

" "Yes, yes, prefect Lu is really understanding.

" Zhang Fei nodded again and again, "I will try my best to send people there next year.

" Lu Gongru nodded, and said again: "Actually, it can be done next year. Anyway, you can handle this matter yourself. After all, the official has entrusted this matter to you, so I just came here to ask.

""Yes yes yes.

" After talking about this matter, Lu Gongru left without a word.

"What is Prefect Lu doing here?" Xu Zhiqian came to Zhang Fei's side and looked at Lu Gongru who got into the carriage.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "He hopes that our public security bureau will go to Jingzhao Mansion later.

" "For! "As soon as she said a word, Xu Zhiqian suddenly realized, "Is it because of the tax department? Zhang Fei nodded, "He didn't say it, but nine times out of ten he did."

" Xu Zhiqian said: "Then what did you say? Zhang Fei laughed and said, "I promise, I will go when I am ready."

" "Huh? Xu Zhiqian said: "Didn't you say that our main task this year is to expand abroad?" Moreover, you also called Cai Bian and the others back.

" "Yes! Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I agreed to him, but it doesn't mean I won't go."

" Xu Zhiqian was confused, "What do you mean? ""that is! Zhang Fei suddenly blinked at Xu Zhiqian, "Didn't I tell you earlier that I like to be passive."

" "When are you! "Xu Zhiqian blushed pretty, and pinched Zhang Fei's waist fiercely, "You disciple, you really don't change your mind.

" With a stomp of his little foot, he turned and left.

Zhang Fei rubbed the soft flesh on his waist, "Your Nine Yin White Bone Claws are improving day by day, accurate and fast.

"Hezhong Mansion is separated from Huazhou in the southwest by a river, and this river is also the boundary between the two places.

In a place where the river was narrow, more than a dozen rafts were seen transporting dozens of ragged civilians to the opposite river mansion.

But seeing these poor people, all of them are dragging their families with their families. As soon as they got ashore, they heard bursts of crying.

Suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes, and one of the crowd exclaimed: "The official is here.

" The people were panicked and wanted to flee, but they heard someone say: "Don't be afraid, everyone, it's the Royal Police.

" "Royal Police? ""good! It's the Royal Police of Public Prosecutions.

" "Really? "There's nothing wrong with that, you see, they don't wear the uniforms of officers and soldiers, they're the Royal Police."

" Hearing that it was the royal police, the people stopped and stood there, looking at the team of galloping horses.

After a while, I saw a dark-skinned, heroic young man, reining in the reins, the horse under the crotch, raising its front hooves, neighing, how majestic.

"I am the Royal Police Ma Xiaoyi, who are you?" The person who came was Ma Xiaoyi who was patrolling outside.

"It's the Royal Police.

" "It's the Royal Police.

" Hearing these words, these people immediately rushed forward, "Royal police, you have to decide for us! ""Royal police, if you don't make decisions for us, we can only starve to death here.

" The sound of mourning resounded all over the river.

Three days later.

It was a very noisy morning.

"Have you heard that there are dozens of people from Jingzhao Mansion.

" "What's so strange about this? " "Do you know what they are here for?" ""What are you doing?" "" They came to this imperial court to sue.

" "Complaint? What's the big deal? ""have no idea.

" "With so many people coming together to sue, it must be another corrupt official who carelessly disregards human life.

" For a while, all kinds of rumors were flying all over the sky.

Although the Song Dynasty allowed leapfrog complaints, this situation is not very common, and this time there are so many people here, it is definitely not a private dispute, it must be the government. The people of the Hezhong Mansion, Can't help but guess what kind of government coercion and rebellion this is.

After all, this phenomenon is not the first time it has happened.

That being said, it was definitely a big deal in the ancient government! After Su Zhe learned of this, he was the first to the imperial court.

"Have you heard that a group of people from Jingzhao Mansion are going to sue the emperor.

""Just now, Master Fu has sent me a letter.

" Zhang Fei nodded.

Su Zhe immediately asked: "What happened?" Zhang Fei said: "It seems to be about the tax of the extinct household again.

" Su Zhe was taken aback, "Exempt household tax? Zhang Fei nodded and said, "That's right!" ""At once.

" Su Zhe said: "Is it just because of this matter? Zhang Fei said: "Xiao Ma discovered them at that time, there should be no mistake."

" After finishing speaking, he saw Su Zhe frowned and said nothing, "What does Mr. Su Xiao think? Su Zhe glanced at him, "Actually, this kind of thing happens almost every day."

" At this point, he suddenly said firmly: "But this is an illegal act, we can't ignore it! The key point is that those people who came here may have pinned all their hopes on our public security bureau. If we don't care about it, they will definitely suffer revenge when they go back.

" Zhang Fei said: "But there may be many, many officials involved.

" Su Zhe said: "Because there are so many involved, we don't have to worry about it. Just like many previous lawsuits, this is a problem with the government system, not something that can be facilitated by a certain official.

The imperial court only knew to look at political achievements and tax revenues. In order to protect their positions, those officials naturally had to ensure that tax revenues would not decrease, which gave those corrupt officials an opportunity to take advantage of it.

" Zhang Fei nodded slightly.

At this moment, Lu Gongru suddenly came.

"I heard that some people from Jingzhao Mansion came here to complain?" Seeing Zhang Fei and Su Che, Lu Gongru panicked and hurried forward to ask without caring about his heart.

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Yes.

I heard that there are fifty or sixty.

" Lu Gongru hurriedly asked: "Do you know the reason? " Zhang Fei said: "No household tax.

" Lu Gongru frowned and muttered: "It happened after all.

" Su Zhe immediately asked: "Prefect Lu had foreseen it long ago? " Lu Gongru glanced at Su Zhe, but remained silent.

How shrewd Su Zhe is, he immediately realized that if the people of Jingzhao Mansion knew that the people of Hezhong Mansion only paid a small amount of taxes last year, they would definitely become restless, but the local dignitaries, officials, and landlords would naturally be agitated. I don't want the public prosecutor to pass the law.

Xin Dao, no wonder he has been staying in Hezhong Mansion recently, presumably this is also the reason.

Before chatting a few words, Han Jiang, Cai Yanqing, Yuan Jiang, and Wei Yingfang all rushed over.

Zhang Fei did not hide from them, and told them the truth.

Wei Yingfang scolded immediately: "These troublemakers really don't know what's good.

" Su Zhe glanced at him, "Isn't Wei Tongpan criticizing Sang and scolding Huai? "Wei Yingfang snorted softly: "I didn't mean that. Chief Prosecutor Su thought too much.

"Now the procuratorate still reserves the right to prosecute those tax evaders, Wei Yingfang is a little guilty, and dare not speak as hard as before.

Han Jiang said: "Let's talk about this later, first tell me what you plan to do?" Yuan Jiang glanced at Lu Gongru, "Prefect Lu, this is your fault, you stay in Jingzhao Mansion every day, and something happened to you I don't know, I'm negligent.

" Lu Gongru now has one head and two big heads, and he just nodded to admit his mistake.

Wei Yingfang came to his senses immediately, and hurriedly said: "It happens that Lu Zhifu is here, why don't you take those people back.

" "No! "Su Zhe said: "Those common people came to the imperial court to sue.

" Wei Yingfang said: "But the prefect Lu is here, and after all, the public prosecutor has not gone to the Hezhong mansion, so it should be brought back by the prefect Lu, I believe that the prefect Lu will definitely see the details.

" Lu Gongru's complexion was tangled, logically speaking, he should be given a little bit of shame, and let him take it back, but the follow-up is really uncomfortable for him, how can he not know this kind of thing, if he can see the details , he did not check earlier.

So, he hoped that the imperial court would take over the lawsuit.

But the future of the imperial court will have a great influence on Jingzhao Mansion, which makes him very troubled! Su Zhe immediately said: "Chairman Zhang is not the chief judge of Hezhong Mansion, but the chief judge of the entire Shaanxi Road. It is only natural for the people of Jingzhao Mansion to file a complaint here, and it is legal and compliant.

" Wei Yingfang said: "Chief Prosecutor Su, there is a good saying, you don't look at the monk's face, you see the Buddha's face, the prefect of Lu is here, if the imperial court hears this case publicly, where do you want to put the prefect of Lu?" "Su Zhe glanced at Lu Gongru, with a slightly hesitant expression.

This is indeed true, and the key point is that Su Zhe also knows that this kind of thing was not caused by Lu Gongru. If there is a trial in the imperial court, it must be the fault of the government, and Lu Gongru will definitely be involved.

Lu Gongru himself was also very entangled.

One step too late! After all, it's still a step too late! He had thought of this situation a long time ago, so he was in a hurry to let the public prosecutor go. He never thought that so many things would happen in the middle.

Moreover, the tax turmoil in the past few days scared the officials of Jingzhao Mansion. They tried their best to stop them even if they wanted to go to Jingzhao Mansion. Initiating a fight, he wished to wait and see.

At this time, Han Jiang suddenly looked at Zhang Fei and asked, "What does Chief Judge Zhang think?" No, even if I am sentenced, I still have to rely on the Jingzhao government in terms of execution. Everyone should know that this may be counterproductive.

" Everyone sitting there nodded their heads, even Su Zhe hesitated.

What is the root cause of the extinct household tax, everyone knows, and the success of the public security law lies in its strong execution ability. You don't even have an auxiliary policeman there. If these people are judged to win the lawsuit, the responsibility lies with the government Undertake, the executor is also the government, this will definitely backfire! Zhang Fei continued: "The president of the court respects the prefect of Lu very much, and I also believe that if the case is tried by the prefect of Lu, the common people will be treated fairly, so I will ask the royal police to **** those common people back home. Jingzhao Mansion.

" Wei Yingfang immediately said: "It's still Chief Judge Zhang who understands righteousness! " Lu Gongru suddenly said righteously: "What kind of profound righteousness is this? If people find out, they will definitely call us a coward.

Since those common people filed a complaint in the imperial court, and the imperial court has the right to hear any disputes on Shaanxi Road, how could Lu Mou rashly stop them.

" Yuan Jiang said: "If it is an ordinary criminal case, the imperial court can certainly try it, but this case is different. I am afraid it will involve some officials of the Jingzhao Mansion. Guilty, so what should I do? You can't send the royal police to Jingzhao Mansion to arrest people.

I agree with President Zhang's idea.

" Cai Yanqing also heard the implication, and said: "There is no such thing, there is no need for trial, and we all know that those people are innocent, but once the imperial court makes such a judgment, it will inevitably attract people from surrounding states to come to this lawsuit , This has never happened before, and no one knows what the consequences will be.

" Lu Gongru sneaked a glance at Zhang Fei, saw that he was silent and a little bit tangled, and suddenly said: "If you want me to say, this is all the fault of Chief Judge Zhang and Chief Prosecutor Su.

" As soon as the words came out, everyone was surprised.

Lu Gongru said: "The government sent Chief Judge Zhang and Chief Prosecutor Su to promote the public prosecutor's law, so they were given the judicial power to take charge of the entire Shaanxi Road. The judiciary is more fair, so this will inevitably lead to similar problems.

" Wei Yingfang immediately cast a contemptuous glance at Lu Gongru.

The reason why Zhang Fei came to Hezhong Mansion was that the officials of the imperial court regarded him as a thorn in their side and a thorn in their flesh, and wished to send him to Qiongzhou to be the president of the court.

Although Wei Yingfang has also been severely beaten by the Public Procuratorate, he does not want the Public Procuratorate to expand further, because they know that with the expansion of the Public Procuratorate, their power will become more stable, and their situation will become worse.

A look of joy flashed in Su Zhe's eyes, but he looked at Zhang Fei.

After Zhang Fei hesitated for a while, he still said: "But our imperial court is short of manpower, so it is difficult to go to Jingzhao Mansion for the time being.

" Yuan Jiang asked: "Then what should we do now? " Zhang Fei glanced at Lu Gongru and asked: "If the prefect Lu is willing to take these people back and give them justice, I can agree.

" Lu Gongru said resolutely: "According to the rules of the imperial court, officials are not allowed to stop appeals by leapfrogging. If I take them back, then I may be impeached. I, Lu, act upright and sit upright. Even in the imperial court trial, I am not afraid.

I don't care whether President Zhang accepts the lawsuits of those common people, but I will never take them back rashly.

" "Lu! "" I have made up my mind, and there is no need to persuade me again.

" Lu Gongru raised his hand to stop Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei looked at Su Zhe again, and Su Zhe looked at him helplessly.

"Okay!" Zhang Fei sighed helplessly, then nodded and said: "In this case, our imperial court will accept this lawsuit, after all, the imperial court gave me this power.

" "It's up to you.

" Yuan Jiang stood up, "Then let's take our leave first.

" "Farewell! "Everyone, go slowly."

" After seeing them off, Zhang Fei just turned around when he saw the three little King Kong standing behind him, startling him, "Why are you so silent when you walk? "Students are rude and leave teachers intimidated."

" "What's the matter? ""teacher.

" Shangguan immediately said: "The teacher has arranged for us to go to Jingzhao Mansion, why didn't you agree? Zhang Fei glanced at Cai Jing suddenly, "Cai Jing, what do you think?" "Cai Jing glanced at Zhang Fei first, as if he was examining something, after a while, he said: "I think the teacher's move is very clever.

" "How do you say this? " Zhang Fei asked.

Cai Jingdao: "Although this case is common, if it is true, most of the officials are to blame. If it is tried in Hezhong Mansion, those officials in Jingzhao Mansion must be in a state of panic all day long, because they cannot control it. In Hezhong Mansion, there is a saying that the lesser of two evils, they will definitely ask the public prosecutor to go to Jingzhao Mansion. After all, it is their territory, and they can discuss things with us.

""Exactly.

" Zhang Fei said: "So now you can't show your desire to go to Jingzhao Mansion.

""Yes, the students got it.

"Procuratorate!" Something is wrong! It doesn't make sense.

It shouldn't be! "Su Zhe, who returned to the procuratorate, was not in the mood to work, sitting on a chair, holding a book in his hand, but muttering to himself.

"Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor!" "Ah?" Su Zhe looked up and saw Wang Shen, "What did you say?" Fascinated?" "I was thinking?" Su Zhe suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "I understand.

" Wang Shen said in astonishment, "What do you understand? ""clear! "Su Zhe said: "Let's talk about this matter later, you immediately take a few people to investigate the appeal of the people in Jingzhao Mansion.

" Wang Shen also suddenly thought of something, "By the way, I just want to tell the Chief Prosecutor that the Legal Aid Department has sent someone, should we send someone to ask.

" "LAA? I'm afraid their deterrence is not enough.

" Su Zhe said: "Regardless of whether the Legal Aid Department wants to appeal for those people, our procuratorate must intervene. If it is true, those officials should be held accountable.

" "Prosecutor, this kind of thing is very common, if you do this, I'm afraid! ""do not be afraid.

" Su Zhe smiled slightly: "You just check, search hard, and don't let go of any clues, and no matter who the other party is, if anything happens, I, Su Zhe, will bear it alone.

" Xin said, good Zhang San, I almost guessed wrong what you meant.