Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 695: Hearing (5)

After all, it’s the old that is the hotter. Han Qi’s words made countless officials burst into tears.

Both Zhou Ge and Cheng Fang's expressions gradually became aggrieved.

Long live understanding.

Why is Cheng Fang anxious? Isn't it because many people in the court are staring at him, attacking him, and opposing his river defense plan, and the emperor has begun to have doubts about it, so he must make achievements immediately to let the emperor Peace of mind.

There is no time for him to waste.

This is actually somewhat similar to Wang Anshi's reform.

Get results quickly.

The reason why Zhou Ge and other Hebei officials did not dare to stop Cheng Fang was simply because they were afraid of taking on this responsibility because it was too heavy.

The reason why censors like Sheng Tao dared to impeach Cheng Fang was because they would not directly hinder Cheng Fang from carrying out his mission.

In fact, it is still the current technology, and there is no accurate answer. Everyone has their own ideas. Right and wrong only depend on their own beliefs and political struggles, and the most important science is often ignored.

However, Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing had a sense of crisis, because Han Qi's words seemed impartial and did not bluntly say that there were problems with the current river defense works, but it was not difficult to hear that Han Qi hoped to hinder the eastward flow. plan.

Compared to Sima Guang, who has been fighting with Wang Anshi for many years, Han Qi's methods are obviously more sophisticated. Although the vigor in his heart has long disappeared, he has gained it from the party struggle and has extremely rich experience. This is something Wang Anshi does not possess.

Han Qi is deeply aware of the ways in which the dangers of party struggle will be manifested.

If you want to blame anyone for this case, the matter will not be resolved. He will be involved and will not have any advantage.

Because no one will admit defeat, and admitting defeat is a dead end. Only by saying not to blame anyone can it be possible to reverse some things.

The most important figure among them is the emperor.

Because no matter what, the emperor is the main person in charge. As long as there is a problem, it must be related to the emperor, because it is you, the emperor, who has the final say. Now that you have mobilized so many people, you cannot easily admit your failure.

The key thing is that it is closely tied to the reform.

Only by clarifying this responsibility first can the emperor change his plan.

Han Qi was cutting a **** to let the emperor get off the donkey.

Zhao Xu in the hall naturally heard what Han Qi meant, but he was also quite grateful in his heart, because he really wanted to borrow the donkey from Poxia.

As expected of Han Qi, he is really amazing! Zhang Fei also sighed in his heart, this is a proper friendly army, because he held this hearing mainly to relieve the emperor of his burden and move forward lightly. I took advantage of the situation and asked: "Are the disputes between North Korea and China very fierce about regulating Hebei's rivers?"

"The quarrel has been going on for decades!" Han Qi sighed, stroking his beard.

Zhang Fei pretended to be surprised and said: "Really?"

Han Qi nodded and said: "As for the source of this flood control, it should be traced back to the first year of Jingyou, about forty years ago. In that year, the Yellow River burst at Henglong in Puyang, but it was different from the previous breach. What is surprising is that this time the river diverted directly to the northeast, passing through the Daimyo to Binzhou and entering the sea. Since then, the river has also left the old Jingdong route that has been running for thousands of years, forming the Henglong River. Both of these routes are called eastward flow."

Zhang Fei couldn't help but ask: "What is 'Beiliu'?"

Han Qi said: "The Henglong River silted up very quickly. It only took more than ten years for the river to reach many houses, and it was extremely unstable. As a result, in the eighth year of Qingli, it was still in Puyang, at the Henglong breach point. A breach occurred again in Shanghu County in the upper reaches, and the new river channel formed by the breach swung further northward, passing through Daming to Qianningjun and entering the sea. This channel was called "Beiliu", and since then there have been "Dongliu" and "Beiliu" 'Controversy."

"That's it."

Zhang Fei nodded and asked: "I wonder what Xianggong Han stands for?"

Han Qi replied: "I have similar views to a close friend, Ouyang Yongshu, who just resigned from Qingzhou Zhizhou. He believes that 'the only way to dredge the Beiliu Sea is to make it flow smoothly. , is the most appropriate policy."

Zhang Fei asked: "Xiaoguan doesn't know much about water control. Can Xianggong Han explain it in detail?"

Han Qi said: "During the Qingli period, there was a debate about this matter. I was not directly involved at that time. The reason why I agree with Ouyang Yongshu's words is because I think that among the officials' debate, Among them, Uncle Yong’s words are the most realistic.

He first said that the cause of floods is the mud and sand in the river, which is the principle of siltation. The siltation often flows downstream first, and then the siltation becomes higher in the lower stream. The water gradually becomes blocked and reaches the lower part of the upper stream. This situation is common.

Since Wang Jing of the Eastern Han Dynasty controlled the water flow, the river has been running for thousands of years without breaking. Therefore, a large amount of sediment has been deposited in the river bed, and the river bed has been silted up over time to form a suspended river.

However, when the river passes through Chan and Huazhou, due to the constraints of mountains on both sides of the river, the river is the narrowest. Floods come from the upper reaches. At this point, the water is blocked and it is easy to burst. Looking at the floods in our country, almost all of them occur in Chan. , slip two states.

If you don't clear the muddy path of the old river, forcing the river water to return to the old path is tantamount to seeking death. ”

Some officials nodded frequently, but many others sneered. Even Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang frowned.

It can be seen that there is indeed great controversy on this issue.

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "What Mr. Han means is that the eastward flow is an old path that has been traveled for thousands of years. A large amount of sediment has been deposited in the river, so floods have continued in our country. This is not a man-made disaster, but a natural result. If To stick to the old path, we should clear away the silt, but now we are helpless to deal with the silt, so we should leave the old path and cultivate a new way, which is the so-called 'Beiliu' way."

"Exactly."

Han Qi added: "This is because in river sand, if you want to treat the old road, you should treat the river sand first, but you can't treat the headache and feet. At that time, Li Zhongchang, who was in charge of the construction and material affairs of the Yellow River embankment, advocated dredging the Liuta River first. Divide the Yellow River and then divert the river to the 'Henglong River Channel', which is called 'Huihe East Flow'.

But Ouyang Yongshu believed that the six-pagoda river was only fifty paces wide, and it was ridiculous to try to accommodate the water of a large river with fifty paces. He also accurately predicted that if the Shanghukou was blocked, the north flow was blocked, and the water was diverted into the Six Pagodas, the river would definitely end at the Shanghukou. Later, the imperial court did not adopt Yongshu's advice, and indeed on the night when the Shanghukou was blocked, The river flow reached Shanghukou again, causing a huge disaster. Alas, Emperor Renzong also issued the "Edict of Sin". ”

Zhao Xu, who was sitting in the hall, couldn't help but tremble when he heard this.

This is really scary to think about!

A flood forced the emperor to issue an edict to punish himself. One can imagine how terrible this flood was.

Ouch! This Ouyang Xiuzhen has his own unique foresight on everything. He is really amazing. It is a pity that we have not been able to meet him. It is a pity! Zhang Fei sighed secretly, and then asked: "Then why has Mr. Ouyang's suggestion not been adopted by the court?"

Han Qi stroked his beard and said: "This is because several important ministers in the court agreed with Li Zhongchang's words, which led to Emperor Renzong not adopting Ouyang Yongshu's suggestion in the end."

At this point, he suddenly glanced at Fu Bi.

Zhang Fei saw this and couldn't help but glance at Fu Bi secretly. Seeing that Fu Bi's expression was indeed unnatural, he thought, could it be that Fu Gong persuaded Emperor Renzong to adopt Li Zhongchang's words?

But he quickly came to his senses and continued to ask: "Do you think, Mr. Han, if you look for Beiliu, the flood problem can be solved?"

Han Qi nodded, but added: "I just think that what Ouyang Yongshu said is the most realistic. At least no one can refute the principle of 'accumulating silt and making the river bed high'. Management must be Dredging. But as for whether Beiliu New Road can avoid flooding, I can't guarantee it. After all, the water is invisible.

Therefore, although I advocated the north flow, I also went to Shusheng to express my concerns about dredging the Ergu River and fulfilled my duty as a minister. Although the holy emperor finally accepted the east flow of the river, I thought that since the court had already decided, it would not He should be obstructed, so he did not interfere with what Cheng Dujian did. After all, Cheng Dujian was indeed working hard to control the river. ”

This big detour brings us back to the case itself.

Lu Huiqing couldn't help but cursed in a low voice: "What a cunning old man!"

It seems to be selfless, but in fact it is promoting Beiliu and implying that Cheng Fang will use brute force without reason, and it can only be in vain.

Wang Anshi also heard the hidden meaning and couldn't help but feel ready to make a move.

Zhang Fei saw this, with a smile flashing in his eyes, and then said to Han Qi: "Thank you very much, Mr. Han, for attending the testimony and letting us know the true story of the whole matter."

Han Qi smiled bitterly and said: "Han is old and can only do his best now."

After that, he pinched his waist and groaned: "Ouch! This old bone really can't sit for a long time. Does Prosecutor Zhang have other problems?"

Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "I have no other problems with you. Mr. Han can go down and rest."

After saying that, he thought to himself, this is wrong! Aren't you going to sit down when you go down?

Zhang Fei looked at Han Qi suspiciously again. At this time, the servant had come up to help Han Qi, stood up, and returned to his seat. Seeing that his expression was slightly satisfied, he immediately reacted and thought to himself, I see, he is trying to lure the snake out of its hole!

Fu Bi remained calm and whispered: "Uncle Yong has stopped asking about government affairs for a long time. If he knew that you were putting him in the whirlpool again, I would probably blame you."

Han Qi said nonchalantly: "Who in the world has not been blamed by him?"

Fu Bi smiled and said nothing.

When Ouyang Xiu was young, he either didn't use the cannon, or if he did, he would use the map cannon. Bao Zheng and the others have all been taught a lesson, and no one can be spared.

Han Qi added, "Besides, you, Fu Yanguo, don't blame me, so what can he blame me for?"

Fu Bi frowned slightly, "I was indeed negligent in the decision-making back then, and I cannot shirk my responsibility. But what you just said only mentioned the disadvantages of the eastward flow, but did not mention the disadvantages of the northward flow. This is also biased. It’s hard to convince the public.”

Han Qi smiled and said: "If I tell everything, what will they say?"

After saying that, he glanced at Wang Anshi.

Fu Bi was stunned for a moment, followed his gaze, understood immediately, and couldn't help but smile: "So you are just trying to attract others."

Han Qi frowned and said, "It's just a good idea."

After Han Qi went down, Wang Gong looked at Zhang Fei.

After Zhang Fei took a big gulp of a cup of tea, he looked at the sky and said, "It's time to go to the office, why don't you take a break for dinner first."

"Eat something to eat?"

Wang Gong almost bit his tongue. At this critical moment, everyone has held their breath. You actually want to eat?

Even Xu Zun was dumbfounded. He turned his head and looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Zhang Fei also wondered: "Why are you looking at me like this?"

Xu Zundao: "That's all we have to say, why don't we go eat after we finish talking. Are you hungry?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Prosecutor, if we continue to talk about this topic, we may not be able to eat dinner, and." He whispered: "If we show too much enthusiasm, people will question it, so You should take it easy and eat first when it’s time to eat.”

Question? Questioning what? Xu Zun stroked his beard, thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and nodded, saying: "Just follow what prosecutor Zhang said, let's eat first."

Although Wang Gong was puzzled, his son-in-law had the final say here. He had no choice but to stand up and announce that the meeting would be adjourned temporarily and the trial would be held again in the afternoon.

This immediately caused an uproar, and everyone's faces were full of dissatisfaction. Have you never eaten?

At this critical moment, Wang Anshi has almost stood up. Please take a break, be careful of giving birth to a son without a penis!

Lu Huiqing said: "It's still early now, why are you in such a hurry to adjourn the meeting?"

Zhang Fei said: "But we feel a little tired and hungry, so we have to take a rest. We can continue in the afternoon."

".?"

This reason is really——qiubian.

If possible, many officials would like to go up and kick the couple away and take charge themselves.

If you come out like this, it will really cost your life!

But the procuratorate didn't care about their opinions at all and got up to pack up the documents.

I decide my meetings.

However, Empress Dowager Cao had some objections to this and said rather dissatisfied: "This three-year-old is so young, why is he not as good as a few old people? He will be tired after a while."

She's not even tired, but you are. Are you sorry?

Zhao Xu was also a little unhappy, "Don't worry, my grandson, I will teach him a lesson later."

He did the same thing. After sending Queen Mother Cao to rest in the wing, he immediately ordered someone to quietly call Zhang Fei.

"Why do you have to adjourn the meeting suddenly? Don't tell me, you are really tired."

Seeing Zhang Fei, Zhao Xu asked in confusion.

Because this hearing is to resolve this dispute. If this dispute is not resolved, Zhao Xu will not be able to step down. Now Han Qi has chiseled the slope, but I haven’t even gone down yet, and you suddenly came. A pause, there may be changes!

Zhang Fei replied unhurriedly: "This is because the dispute between the East and the North is not the key to this case. To be fair, our procuratorate cannot lead this topic too much, otherwise, they will definitely be able to It can be seen that this hearing has another purpose."

Zhao Xu immediately said: "But this is my purpose."

"I know."

Zhang Fei nodded, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be anxious about this. According to my understanding of Bachelor Wang, he will definitely not stop here. He will definitely apply to attend in the afternoon, and then emphasize the harm of Beiliu to refute Han Xianggong

In this way, it will not affect the impartiality of the prosecutor's office in this hearing, because they want to forcefully discuss this issue, and I can use it to make use of it. ”

"That's it."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, suddenly laughed a few times, sat back on the chair, and said: "You really have figured them out."

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "It's not me, but Mr. Han. He was eager to leave just now because he hoped to leave a reason for Wang Xueshi to come forward and plead his case."

Zhao Xu nodded and said with emotion: "Actually, I have already heard this controversy, and every time I go to bed, these arguments are always echoing in my ears, tormenting me all the time. ”

At this point, he suddenly looked at Zhang Fei, "But the strange thing is that what they said at the hearing this time was refreshing to me. It seemed like I had heard it before, but it seemed like I had never heard it before. This is really strange. Yes. Do you know the reason?"

"Rules."

Zhang Fei answered without even thinking.

"Rules?"

Zhao Xu said in astonishment.

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Their court debates in court have almost no rules. Anyway, it's just you saying something, I saying something, each expressing his or her own opinion, **** for tat, and only His Majesty can calm them down.

It is different at the hearing. There is a moderator, there are rules, and there is a questioning session. They are just participants. They don’t know what witnesses will appear. If they don’t answer carefully, they may be arrested at any time. It may be seen through by others, and the person you are facing is not the other party, but the host of the meeting, and the words you say will be different.

In addition, Your Majesty is currently staying out of the matter. The so-called authorities are confused and bystanders are clear, so naturally they feel that there is a big difference. ”

Zhao Xu said thoughtfully: "Yes, maybe the authorities are really obsessed with it. Bystanders know clearly. When I just listened, I felt a sudden enlightenment, and I benefited a lot! It's a pity that you interrupted me."

Zhang Fei cupped his hands and said, "I didn't let His Majesty enjoy himself to the fullest. Zhang San is really guilty of an unforgivable crime."

Zhao Xu burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Teacher, Mr. Han's words just now seem to have something to say, so we have to be careful!"

Lu Huiqing was worried.

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "In the beginning, I served as a staff member under Mr. Han. His intelligence, methods, and heart are all better than that of Sima Junshi. I will not be careless. I will apply for attendance in the afternoon and reject it. Speech."

Lu Huiqing said: "Xiangong Han suddenly made such remarks in public. Could it be that he wanted to return to the court?"

If Han Qi wants to return to the court, then Wang Anshi will have to leave. There is no room for two tigers in this mountain.

The Dongliu plan was supported by Wang Anshi, but Han Qi hinted that Beiliu was correct. If the emperor wanted to change Beiliu, he would most likely use Han Qi again.

Lu Huiqing felt like facing a formidable enemy. After all, Han Qi was so powerful back then that he was by no means a good person.

Wang Anshi had a different view and said: "This is unlikely. I heard that Mr. Han has been in poor health in recent years. How can he still have the energy to deal with government affairs?"

Lu Huiqing said: "For example, Sima Yi has been ill for a long time. From the students' point of view, Han Xianggong's return to the court cannot help but be detrimental to his mentor. It is also very disadvantageous to Sima Xianggong. The students think that Han Xianggong should be brought back to court first. Xianggong Han refused to go abroad, but Xianggong Sima also supported returning to the east of the river."

The implication is that if you want to choose one of the two, you should give priority to joining forces with Sima Guang.

Wang Anshi pondered for a while, then shook his head and said: "Based on my understanding of Xianggong Han, it is unlikely that he wants to return to the court. In the past few years, he has submitted petitions almost every year to request an official position. He is really an official. Not approved.

As for why he came back this time, I think it is because Mr. Han has always been worried about the Dongliu plan. As you know before, he had made several rounds of communication in order to dissuade officials from using Cheng Fang. . ”

Although he and Han Qi have deep grudges, he always respects Han Qi very much. No matter what happens, Han Qi dares to make a difference and change.

Sima Guang is more like Ouyang Xiu, he is very good at talking, and what's more terrible is that their talking is very accurate.

"He is truly worthy of being the one who left behind the four prime ministers, Han Gansou. What he said just now was extremely wonderful. He will get stronger when he gets older, but that's all." Wen Yanbo said with a smile.

Han Qi smiled and said: "Kuanfu, please don't test Han. Han has no intention of returning to the court."

When he said this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Alas, on the contrary, I know that I don't have much time left, so when I come back this time, I want to ask for a job. It's just that the flood in Hebei is a nightmare in my heart. If If it is not handled properly, it will cause endless harm. Our Song Dynasty will never have peace, and I will die in peace, so Han still wants to work hard again."

Wen Yanbo said: "But you also said that there is no guarantee that there will be no floods if the north stream is diverted."

Han Qi shook his head and smiled: "Han came back this time to attend the hearing, not to argue with Kuanfu. Besides, we have been fighting for decades and are tired."

Wen Yanbo chuckled: "You are forcing us all to go up and sit down!"

Han Qi said: "Happiness alone is not as good as happiness for everyone."

Having said that, Zhang Fei asked for a rest, which was very friendly to old people like them. When the meeting continued in the afternoon, everyone was in high spirits, but their expressions changed slightly and were no longer like they were in the morning. Everyone was nervous and worried, creating an atmosphere of tension.

Because the hole Han Qi dug in the morning was really too big, Cheng Fang and Cheng Yi were nothing in comparison.

All parties have to debate this.

As Zhang Fei expected, Wang Anshi sent someone to apply for attendance at noon.

At the beginning of the meeting, Wang Gong invited Wang Anshi up.

After Wang Anshi sat down, Zhang Fei asked: "I heard that Scholar Wang made some additions to his confession in the morning, so he applied to testify again?"

He has to express his attitude. This is not caused by me, but what you have to say.

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "The remarks made by Han Xianggong this morning were brilliant. They made us enlightened and enlightened. The way to control water lies in the whole country working together as one, instead of fighting against each other because of different political opinions. Being restrained is not the way to be a minister."

Sima Guang immediately looked at Wang Anshi with contempt and thought to himself, who is holding him back? If Cheng Fang is so powerful in Hebei, what else can he do? It's your own fault in executing it, how can you blame others.

Zhang Fei said: "I wonder if Bachelor Wang has anything to add?"

Wang Anshi said: "It's about the issue of the East Current and the North Current. The formation of the North Current lies in the breach of the old road. At first, Emperor Renzong accepted Cui Yi and Zhang Weiji's suggestions and allowed them to flow without blocking them. Therefore, it was forming a northern current.

But in the third year of Huangyou's reign, the Beiliu River burst in Guantao County, and it was obvious that the river was not flowing smoothly, and a new overflow could occur at any time. This raised the question of whether to maintain the north flow or restore the east flow. debate.

It can be seen that the reason why this is controversial is due to the north flow breach, and its water potential is extremely unstable, rather than the east flow breach.

Afterwards, the Daimyo left behind and Jia Changchao believed that the new river channel rushed out by the Beiliu had flooded a large area of ​​land, and the fiscal revenue could not be raised, making it unable to fight against the northern enemies. However, the "Jingdong Old Road" embankment left over from the Eastern Han Dynasty was relatively complete and could be used as a base with a little repair. The natural danger is that "the capital is secured internally and the barbarians and Di are restricted externally". ”

"I see." Zhang Fei nodded and said, "In other words, the old route back to the river also has a reason to defend against foreign enemies?"

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Of course, if Cangzhou blocks the enemy's sea route to the north, if the river does not flow eastward, Cangzhou will be south of the river, reaching the capital without any limit.

As for Xianggong Ouyang's mention of the decline in people's livelihood in Hebei, old roads should not be renovated. But we must know that the North Current stretches for thousands of miles, leaving millions of people homeless and without farmland. They are dispersed and never recover, causing immeasurable financial losses. Isn't this people's livelihood? ”

Many people nodded in agreement.

Even Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo nodded slightly.

Zhang Fei saw this and thought to himself, it turns out that this Eastern sect is starting from the defense of Khitan. With a reluctant smile, he asked: "Is this what Bachelor Wang wants to add?"

Wang Anshi nodded.

"Oh. Thank you."