Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 682: The Public Security Bureau is top-notch

Chapter 682: The Public Security Bureau is the best

The poem goes: There is no way out in the mountains and rivers, but there is another village with dark willows and bright flowers.

Seeing that the situation was over, there was a sudden turn of events, and the powerful began to jump around again.

Li Guozhong waited for a long time and was already ready, just waiting for the verdict to come down. As long as the verdict involves people outside the trial, they will immediately file an appeal.

Not only that, the imperial censors in the court are also armed to the teeth. As long as the imperial court dares to ignore the law of sitting, they will immediately impeach the imperial court.

With the fermentation of public opinion, the pressure on the imperial court is also increasing. After all, a judgment has been given. Why has the judgment been delayed? If the judgment is not issued, the procedure cannot be followed.

Is there something fishy in this, especially the common people, who are used to seeing officials protecting each other, and they are starting to spread rumors again and again.

Putting it off was not an option. Within a few days, Zhao Bian found Zhang Fei again.

"How was it?"

Zhao Pian asked Zhang Fei with a solemn expression: "Have you come up with a countermeasure?"

Zhang Fei looked ashamed, shook his head and said: "Sorry! I haven't thought of a solution for the time being. Does the Chief Justice have any solution?"

Zhao Bian also shook his head.

Although he has high attainments in law, he has been thinking hard for many days and still has no way to solve this problem. It seems that no matter what he does, one party will always be damaged.

This is indeed unexplainable, because the public security system was formed in a modern society. Although it has undergone certain transformations and has been given legal concepts to support the entire system, there must be very sharp contradictions in some details.

As long as there is no case, this is a rebellion case, not an ordinary case.

Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "Actually, at the beginning, I knew that a similar situation might occur. After all, the Public Security Bureau has never tried such a case, so I suggested that Dali Temple try it. If it is Dali If the temple examines it, then there is no problem."

Zhao Pian frowned and said, "What's the point of talking about it now?"

Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Actually, it's not useless."

Zhao Bian asked: "How do you say this?"

Zhang Fei said: "Because according to the current judicial system, the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate are still under the Dali Temple and the Sentencing Court. The highest appeal can be to the Dali Temple. The judgment of the chief judge is not the final judgment.

In this case, why doesn't the Chief Justice draft a judgment based on the court's decision? If anyone is dissatisfied with this, they can appeal to Dali Temple, and Dali Temple will ultimately make the decision. ”

Zhao Bian seemed a little hesitant and said, "But will this affect the prestige of the imperial court?"

Zhang Fei said: "I think the prestige of the public security organs and the law does not come from our strong troops, but from the system. As long as we strictly abide by the system, we will not lose our prestige.

If the Chief Justice drafts a judgment based on the court's judgment, at least he is defending the system of the Public Security Bureau. If he ultimately appeals to Dali Temple, he is also defending the system.

I think this is the best way at the moment. ”

Zhao Pian thought for a while, nodded and said: "This may be the only way at the moment."

After coming out of the imperial court, Zhang Fei smiled slightly.

Suddenly I heard someone next to me saying: "You are so evil-minded, how can you sleep in the middle of the night?"

Zhang Fei was startled, turned his head and saw Wang Anshi looking at him suspiciously. He hurriedly saluted and said, "Zhang San has met Bachelor Wang."

Wang Anshi snorted.

Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "I wonder what Zhang San did to offend Bachelor Wang."

Wang Anshi said: "I'm not offended at all. I just can't stand your boy's domineering virtues."

"Feiyang domineering?" Zhang Fei said without tears: "To be honest, Bachelor Wang, I am almost dying of worry now."

Wang Anshi sneered: "Are you worried about the verdict?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Do you know, Bachelor Wang, too?"

"Know."

Wang Anshi said: "But I really didn't expect that your kid planned to abolish the continuous sitting method."

"What am I?"

Zhang Fei said in astonishment: "Abolish the continuous sitting method? It's unfair! I have absolutely no intention of doing so."

Wang Anshi snorted: "You still want to hide it from me now? You are as clever as a monkey, and you are cautious and cautious in everything you do. You would never have thought that if this person is really convicted of treason, case, what consequences will it cause? You must have already thought of a countermeasure, and abolishing the law of continuous sitting is your countermeasure."

Zhang Fei couldn't help but laugh.

Wang Anshi frowned and said, "Why are you laughing?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I really have never thought about abolishing the law of sitting together. Just now I have agreed with the chief judge to transfer the case to Dali Temple."

Wang Anshi said in surprise: "Transfer it to Dali Temple?"

"Yeah."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "It is undeniable that we also realize that there are some conflicts between the Lian Si Law and the Public Security Law, but it does not matter. We can hand it over to Dali Temple. According to the system, the imperial court's judgment can be appealed to Dali Temple. In Dali Temple, you can adopt the continuous sitting method."

Wang Anshi pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "You are so cunning. If you want to do this, the powerful people in the court will not agree. You want to use their mouth to abolish the law of sitting together."

Zhang Fei said: "But if Dali Temple is not abolished, there is no need to abolish the continuous sitting method."

Wang Anshi frowned slightly and thought, yes! There is also Dali Temple above.

Zhang Fei glanced left and right and said in a low voice: "Xueshi Wang, do you think I am a fool? If I dare to abolish the law of continuous sitting, the officials may abolish me."

Wang Anshi was startled and asked: "Then what is your intention with this move?"

Zhang Fei said: "I just don't want to complete this case, involve too many innocent people, and ruin the reputation of the public prosecutor and the judiciary."

Wang Anshi said: "So you still kill the chicken to scare the monkey?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

Wang Anshi said: "That's it."

Zhang Fei asked again: "By the way! Why did Bachelor Wang come to me?"

Wang Anshi was stunned for a moment and said: "Why else, of course it is for this continuous sitting method."

Zhang Fei looked at Wang Anshi without knowing why.

Wang Anshi said: "Yes! The continuous sitting method will indeed implicate some innocent people, but it also has a good side, such as building an army. My Baojia method was delayed by your boy for several years, and I The main content of the Baojia Law is mutual guarantee and mutual supervision. It is similar to the Continuous Sitting Law. If you abolish the Continuous Sitting Law, it may affect my Baojia Law."

"That's it."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "But what does the postponement of the Baojia Law have to do with me?"

Wang Anshi said: "Why doesn't it matter? One of the very important reasons why I implemented the Baojia Law is to maintain rural security. But in Hezhong Prefecture, you directly let the Royal Police take over the security of the countryside. Isn't this a conflict?"

Actually, it was because he also saw that Zhao Xu was building the Royal Police into a brand new armed force. If successful, the armor-preserving method would not be so important.

It can be seen that Wang Anshi is not indifferent. When facing Zhang Fei, he is still willing to make certain compromises.

The reason is that Zhang Fei is in action, unlike Sima Guang, who can only talk, and Wang Anshi doesn't like to talk to him.

"Uh."

Zhang Fei asked: "What should we do now?"

Wang Anshi said: "Let's take a look again. After all, the Forbidden Army has just experienced a round of disarmament. If there is a shortage of troops, I will propose a law to protect the armor."

Zhang Fei nodded.

Wang Anshi warned again: "You kid, please don't mess around. This sitting method has been implemented for nearly a thousand years. If it is abolished, it will affect many things."

Zhang Fei said: "Sister Wang, please rest assured, I have no intention of abolishing the sitting method, and I will never do so."

Wang Anshi nodded with peace of mind.

In the end, Zhao Bian adopted Zhang Fei's opinion and published the final verdict in accordance with his judgment. On the list were only the people on trial, without mentioning the names of any relatives or even the Lian Si Fa.

This is very critical, because in the past judgments, the main criminal and his relatives will be mentioned. They may not mention each specific person, but they will definitely include the legal provisions of the joint prosecution.

But there is no mention of it in this judgment.

Li Guozhong and his employers were overjoyed. If you don't even mention this crime, then the officials below cannot hold anyone jointly and severally responsible.

At the same time, the censor headed by Jiang Zhiqi immediately impeached the imperial court in the court.

Cui Gong Hall.

"I am reporting to the officials that I want to impeach the chief judge of the Bianjing Imperial Court for ignoring the law and covering up those who conspired to rebel."

Jiang Zhiqi stood up first and spoke to Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu asked: "Why did Jiang Yushi say this?"

Jiang Zhiqi said: "Regarding the final verdict of the Qizhou rebellion case, President Zhao deliberately ignored the law and only questioned those who were on trial. This is obviously intended to protect those who committed the rebellion."

Zhao Xu frowned and looked at Zhao Bian, "Ms. Zhao, is this possible?"

Zhao Bian stood up and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this matter indeed happened, but it was not that I intended to protect them, but according to the system of public prosecutors and law, I cannot convict the relatives of those prisoners."

Zhao Xu asked curiously: "The law has express provisions, why can't we convict him?"

Zhao Bian said: "This is because the Public Security Bureau has a prosecution system, and the prosecution system relies on evidence. The Lien Liang Law looks at blood ties and relationships. The two are incompatible. Otherwise, it will destroy the Public Security Law system. ”

Jiang Zhiqi immediately retorted: "In other words, your public security system is greater than the national law?"

"Not so."

Zhao Peng shook his head and said: "But in the end, I am only the president of the Imperial Court. I must first abide by my duties. However, Lian Sifa has exceeded the authority of the Imperial Court. The Imperial Court can only make judgments based on the indictment of the Procuratorate."

When Jiang Zhiqi heard this, he couldn't help but frown.

There is also a huge limitation on authority. It is a matter of course that officials at what level should deal with issues at what level.

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and asked: "According to what Mr. Zhao said, according to the imperial court's verdict, only the principal culprit can be punished?"

"Yes."

Zhao Pian nodded, and then said: "There are also those servants and servants involved in this matter. The procuratorate has obtained relevant evidence about those people, but those people are awaiting trial in Qizhou. As long as the capital city has sentenced them, , Qizhou Imperial Court will deal with them according to law.

But for those who have no evidence found by the Taxation Department, even their wives and children, the imperial court cannot punish them. ”

Zhao Xu hummed: "How can this be done?"

The expressions of the dignitaries tightened, and their hearts began to pound.

Many people now speculate that the emperor wants to punish them.

The emperor's attitude frightened them.

Zhao Bian said: "The minister's authority is like this. If your Majesty wants to impose further punishment, you can let the Yushitai and Dali Temple take over the case, because according to the system, the highest appeal can be to Dali Temple, the Yushitai, and the Criminal Court. .

The imperial court did not fully comply with the law. This reason was enough to appeal to Dali Temple, or the Court of Justice or the Yushitai. ”

When he said this, Jiang Zhiqi and the others immediately didn't know how to refute.

We will not emphasize this result. If you are not convinced, you can go and judge it yourself.

Zhao Xu nodded and asked: "I wonder who is willing to take over this case?"

No one responded.

Zhao Xu couldn't help but wonder: "What is going on? Why does no one dare to take over the case where the crime has been convicted?"

Wen Yanbo stood up and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the imperial court has now given a verdict. If there is a retrial, if there is a slight negligence and innocent people are implicated, people will definitely be criticized."

Zhao Xu asked: "If you tried carefully, how could you implicate the innocent?"

Wen Yanbo said: "The law of sitting together is determined based on distance and distance, not evidence. No matter how you deal with it, it will be difficult to convince everyone."

Many officials nodded.

You have sentenced all those who should be sentenced, and let us do the work that should not be sentenced and offend others. If this is the case, then why don't we take over early in the morning.

At this time, Meng Qiansheng suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial court vigorously promoted judicial reform on Jingdong East Road in the past, with the intention of solving the chaos on Jingdong East Road. There were many words of praise for the Public Security Bureau, but now it has overthrown the imperial court. The verdict will seriously affect the implementation of the Public Security and Procuratorate Law on Jingdong East Road."

Zhao Wenzheng also immediately stood up and said: "Meng Zhiyuan's words are reasonable, and I think the judgment of the Public Security Bureau is very fair. Since there is no evidence to prove that their relatives participated in the rebellion, it is enough to prove that their relatives did not If you participate in it and impose additional punishments, although you have followed the law, it may become an unjust prison in the eyes of the people, and it will also affect the prestige of the court."

Immediately, a large number of dignitaries and bureaucrats stood up and firmly supported the imperial court's decision.

When Fu Bi and Sima Guang saw it, they all found it funny. It turns out that you understand these principles. Fortunately, you were able to speak conclusively when you impeached the public prosecutor.

Really!

Zhao Xu still seemed hesitant, so he asked Sima Guang: "What does Bachelor Sima think?"

Sima Guang stood up and said: "Your Majesty, during the period of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, a theft occurred in Qizhou. Yu Shicheng went to arrest him. If there was even the slightest suspicion, he would be arrested and tortured. Under severe punishment , more than two thousand people were forced to admit that they were thieves. With a stroke of his pen, Emperor Sui Yang beat these two thousand people to death.

More than ten years later, in the first year of Zhenguan, a rebellion occurred in Qingzhou. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Cui Renshi to investigate. There are more than two thousand people. How many people can be killed in this major rebellion?

But when Cui Renshi arrived in Qingzhou, he did not punish the criminals severely. Instead, he removed the shackles and chains, let them take a bath and change clothes, and gave them good meals and food. He comforted everyone not to be afraid, saying that the court would never let a bad person go. Not to mention wronging a good person.

In the end, after detailed interrogation and interviews, Master Cui Renshi sentenced only a dozen of the leaders to death, while all the others were acquitted.

At that time, many officials persuaded Cui Renshi, including Sun Fuga, the young minister of Dali Temple. He believed that there were too many people involved in the Qingzhou case, and if you released most of them, you would only convict a dozen people. The problem is that people are greedy for life and afraid of death. Are those who are convicted and executed by you willing to die? If your confession is retracted on the spot and your verdict is unfair, your career will be over.

But Cui Renshi replied that it is also his wish to die in one body and ten prisoners.

Later, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty sent people to investigate again and found that there were no errors or omissions in Cui Renshi's verdict. At the same time, those prisoners who were sentenced to death were also sincerely convinced and said that Cui Renshi's sentence was fair.

Tang Taizong praised Master Cui Ren highly for what he did.

Three years later, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also commented on the case of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty who killed more than 2,000 people due to a theft. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty said this, 'It is not Emperor Yang who is unethical, nor are his ministers. With all your heart, you must remonstrate and remonstrate with each other, and do not avoid execution. How can you only flatter sycophants and seek good reputation?

For example, Sun Fujia persuaded Cui Renshi just because Cui Renshi killed too few people, which would attract criticism. This had nothing to do with the law. It was precisely because of the officials' thinking that innocent killings occurred. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also believed that the blame could not be entirely attributed to Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, and that officials should bear the main responsibility. Fortunately, Master Cui Ren insisted on enforcing the law impartially and did not make a big mistake in the end. ”

Jiang Zhiqi and other censors could not help but look embarrassed.

Sima Guang continued: "Let's go back to this case again. The imperial court's verdict is selfless and convincing. If your Majesty lets Dali Temple try it again, then no matter what your Majesty thinks, the officials below will definitely I think His Majesty thinks that the number of people to be killed is too few, and this will inevitably lead to a lot of killings."

Tang Taizong and Sui Yang Emperor, you choose.

Zhao Xu looked slightly ashamed, nodded and said: "What the Sima scholar said makes sense."

Immediately, he said: "But you can't ignore the law."

Fu Bi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the imperial court's judgment does not violate the law of consecutive sittings, but rather represents the progress of our country's judiciary. This is a gratifying thing."

Zhao Xu was surprised and said: "Why did the rich man say this?"

Fu Bi explained: "In fact, the continuous sitting method is mainly to make up for the government's lack of supervision, so the continuous sitting method is implemented to allow people to supervise each other.

But judging from this case, the Public Security Bureau investigated very carefully. For the time being, there are no omissions, which means that the Public Security Bureau can supervise such cases very well. This is a great progress in the judiciary. ”

Liu Shu and others also came forward to express their support.

After Zhao Xu saw this, he thought for a while and said, "Okay, let the imperial court's judgment be the final verdict in this case, and there will be no retrial."

The ministers shouted, Your Majesty is wise, and the big stone hanging in their hearts can be regarded as falling to the ground.

Zhao Xu added: "However, the officials who colluded with Wu Tian in the past must also be tried. Let the case be handed over to the Yushitai for trial."

Meng Qiansheng immediately said: "Your Majesty, do you think we should still hand it over to the public prosecutor for trial?"

Zhao Xu frowned and said, "Why is this?"

Meng Qiansheng said: "First of all, this case has been investigated by the Procuratorate. It is not wise to change the commander before the battle. Secondly, after all, the imperial court has just tried the public prosecutor's law on Jingdong East Road. If the censor is sent to try again, it may be If it affects the construction of the Public Security Bureau, why not leave it to the Public Security Bureau and the Law?"

Suddenly many ministers came forward to support.

The cases that Wu Tian explained are basically certain, and no one can cover them up. In this case, the public prosecutor and the law have to come. After all, they are all officials, and how big their network of connections is.

Sima Guang, Zhao Peng and others were a little embarrassed when they saw that their enemies were so supportive, and they all stood up to express their support.

The corners of Zhao Xu's mouth twitched and he said: "Okay! For the time being, we will leave it to the Public Security Bureau for trial."

"Your Majesty is wise."

Many officials were secretly sweating.

After the dynasty dispersed, Wen Yanbo found Zhao Bian and asked quietly: "Ms. Zhao, did Zhang San suggest you say this?"

Zhao Pian was stunned for a moment and said: "How did Duke Wen know?"

Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "It seems that Mr. Zhao also noticed something fishy."

Zhao Bian nodded with a smile, and sighed again: "But it's useless to see it. If I want to blame it, I have to blame myself for not thinking of this beforehand. Also, the kid's city is really bottomless."

Sima Guang sighed: "It is said that one learns from one's mistakes. I have always been on guard against that boy's 'bad intentions', but I never thought that I would still be teased by him. I am really angry to death."

Lü Gongzhu exclaimed: "Yi Junshi, your character, you haven't cut off contact with me yet, what a great news!"

Sima Guang blushed and hummed: "It's almost here!"

Lv Gongzhu burst out laughing.

"Zhang San really has a miraculous method of turning corruption into magic. At the beginning of this case, everyone thought that after this case, the public prosecutor and the law would be a rat crossing the street, and everyone would cry out for beating. But they never thought that in the end, everyone would be The public prosecutor and the law sang praises."

Lu Huiqing shook his head and sighed.

"More than just singing praises."

Wang Anshi looked at the officials in front and said with a smile: "I'm afraid that in the future, many officials will sincerely support the public security organs."

Lu Huiqing nodded.

Over there, after Zhao Xu left Chui Gong Hall, he did not go back to the palace directly. Instead, he went to a small attic and saw Zhang Fei sitting alone at the wine table enjoying delicious food.

Zhao Xu first stopped the maid next to him from saluting, then walked over and asked with a smile: "Prosecutor Zhang, do these wines and dishes suit your taste?"

"Not bad, Your Majesty, see you!"

"No need to be polite."

Zhao Xu stopped him from saluting, went to sit down opposite, and said with a smile: "Everything is as you expected. Just now in the main hall, those ministers who once hated the public prosecutor and the law sang loudly in praise today. , and suggested that all cases involving Xie Liuwu and other officials involved should be handed over to the Public Security Bureau for trial."

Zhang Fei wiped his lips, sat upright and said: "All of this is due to His Majesty's foresight and talent, which ultimately weakened the Lian Si method. On the surface, it will have some impact on His Majesty's authority."

"On the surface?" Zhao Xu asked with a smile: "What is it actually like?"

Zhang Fei immediately replied: "Actually, Your Majesty wants to get more, because the investigation capabilities of the Public Security Bureau can make up for the lack of continuous sitting methods, achieve precise strikes, and make those who are ambitious more fearful. Your Majesty does not No trace of authority has been lost.

At the same time, the lack of the law of sitting will further weaken the influence of the landlords and gentry, because they cannot deeply bind the people to themselves, and the people will become more trusting of the public prosecutors, and the public prosecutors will also go deep into the countryside, strengthening His Majesty's control over the countryside. Direct control. ”

Zhao Xu smiled and nodded, "To tell you the truth, when you first discussed this matter with me, I did have some doubts, but then I thought about it, if I really ordered all their relatives to be implicated, it might be too If you can't do it, you have to solve it with Xini in the end. This is no longer strange!

You were right at the time. In fact, facts have already proved that it is very difficult for the imperial court to rely on the old law to restrain them. After all, they are outnumbered and they are part of the old law. They can only be Start anew and use new laws to restrain them. ”

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Your Majesty's efforts will be rewarded soon. Although the court spared their wives and children, it will also confiscate all their property and make them suffer." , and after this battle, they no longer dare to blatantly confront the Taxation Department. At least for the time being, this is the case. This will immediately improve the court's finances."

Speaking of finance, Zhao Xu was extremely happy. If the taxes of these big landowners could be raised, the finances would definitely be able to benefit immediately. He laughed and said: "Don't use your hidden dragon, you have never let me down!" Come, come, let me toast you."

"Don't dare! This glass of wine must be for Your Majesty."

Zhang Fei said seriously: "Because without His Majesty's support, this matter would never be successful."

"Same joy! Same joy! Haha!"

This case seems to be a kind of transaction, but in fact, Zhao Xu and Zhang Fei are doing nothing here, because Zhao Xu does not dare to really implicate it, but is just pretending to use the topic.

Because this case involves many meritorious officials and scholar-bureaucrats, and they indeed have no intention of rebellion.

If this is really done, it will cause an uproar and may cause very serious internal friction. In this kind of game, there is no winner, and the emperor must be the biggest loser.

Not to mention that Zhao Xu does not yet have this kind of authority. The key to the Song Dynasty is that the monarch and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together. The monarch can only win over one faction and fight against another, but he cannot offend everyone.

If you resort to the continuous sitting method but fail to judge, it will only make you more embarrassed.

The current result is to maintain the deterrence of the Liancheng Law while making them all subject to the constraints of the Public Security Law.

Zhao Xu's purpose was to use the public prosecutor's law to restrain the powerful, scholar-bureaucrats, and local gentry.

Because with the solidification of the hierarchy, the old system of checks and balances has gradually become ineffective. Either the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats will be more deeply bound, or they will find another way.

Zhao Xu obviously chose the latter. In fact, his attitude was proved by his choice of Wang Anshi's reform.

Of course, the continuous sitting law will not be abolished, it will just be kept there to win people's hearts for the public security organs and the procuratorate.

It is conceivable that once a powerful person makes a mistake and is caught, he will definitely choose to go to the public prosecutor's office and will never choose to go to Dali Temple. In other words, the powerful people will gradually accept the system of the public prosecutor, prosecutor and law.