Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 718: Major crisis

"Stop Xue Xiang?"

Zhang Fei was a little confused. He really didn't know much about this aspect, but he believed that it was not an accident if there were problems in the southeast. It would be a miracle if there were no problems. So he said: "Scholar Wang, there will be There will be no misunderstanding. The New Deal must be adjusted, because during the implementation process, it is impossible to say that there are no mistakes. It is normal for someone to complain."

He said it more tactfully, but in fact he was hinting to Wang Anshi that he was not necessarily targeting Xue Xiang, but that there must be a real problem.

"There is no way this can be wrong."

Wang Anshi said very confidently: "It is impossible for ordinary people to arrive in Xuzhou from Jiangnan West Road quietly. There must be many people secretly supporting him, and their purpose must be to deal with Xue Xiang.

When I recommended Xue Xiang to be the shipping envoy, many people blocked my recommendation. How could they allow Xue Xiang to serve as the third division envoy? ”

Zhang Fei really doesn’t understand much about this aspect.

But in fact, this change in the position of prime minister is very important, because the structure of the imperial court has gradually taken shape, and the trend of reform has gradually become clear, and various forces are secretly preparing.

However, the position of the Third Secretary is crucial to all parties.

Wang Anshi is determined to win.

In his opinion, the judicial power is almost controlled by conservatives. He is the only one in it, Zhang Fei, and he is still a semi-undercover agent, so he is determined to win the financial power.

In the beginning, Lu Gongzhu was able to serve as the third envoy because he recommended him. However, who knew that Lu Gongzhu would directly lean toward the conservatives after he came to power in Kaifeng Mansion.

Wang Anshi was very unhappy about this.

In addition, Chen Shengzhi is also the same. He has not played his due role in the Privy Council. The rotation of the Privy Council this year is also very important.

For conservatives, the Ordinance Department of the Second Government has already controlled the two major financial institutions of Sinong Temple and Taifu Temple. If the third department is controlled again, almost all financial power will be controlled by him. The key is Xue Xiang's character is not liked by Confucian ministers. They all regard Xue Xiang as a typical villain. Letting Xue Xiang serve as the third envoy is something that all conservatives do not want to see.

Zhang Fei was too lazy to ask. It is difficult to understand this kind of thing because his subjective will is too strong. He asked directly: "I wonder what Bachelor Wang wants me to do?"

Wang Anshi said: "No matter what, we must keep Xue Xiang, and we must not affect Xue Xiang's appointment as the third envoy next year."

The implication is that in this case, a very positive result must be given to Xue Xiang.

Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Scholar Wang, this may be a bit difficult. If Xue Xiang kills people and sets fire, then I won't be able to protect him!"

Wang Anshi said: "Don't worry, Xue Xiang has absolutely no personal problems. It's just that some people are maliciously spreading rumors and slandering him. They must be using some implementation issues to attack Xue Xiang and the New Deal.

As you said, there will definitely be some problems during the implementation of any policy, and they just need to be corrected. But those people hope to use the topic to attack political opponents. ”

Zhang Fei nodded slightly, "How to do it specifically, I have to wait until I understand clearly what is going on before I can make a final decision. But if it is just a matter of policy implementation, then I will definitely keep Xue Xiang , and at the same time maintain the New Deal and never let them succeed."

Wang Anshi glanced at Zhang Fei in surprise, as if he did not expect Zhang Fei to agree so decisively, but then smiled again, "I really didn't believe you wrong. Previously, the officials wanted to send the judge to the same place for trial. , but I thought to myself, it’s better to put it in the capital and let you come and judge it.”

"Thank you, Bachelor Wang, for your trust." Zhang Fei bowed his hand and vowed again: "Please rest assured, Master Wang, I am very supportive of the New Deal from the beginning to the end. I also believe that only by implementing Wang's policies well Only the Bachelor's New Deal can make the country strong, and their tricks against the New Deal will not succeed."

Wang Anshi nodded with great satisfaction.

Indeed.

From beginning to end, Zhang Fei supported the new law. Although he sometimes persuaded Wang Anshi to make minor changes, in general, Zhang Fei defended the new law and did not let the conservatives succeed, even if they made minor changes. The reform did not deviate from Wang Anshi's purpose, which was to replenish the national treasury, and the finances were still heading in a good direction.

After receiving Zhang Fei's assurance, Wang Anshi left with satisfaction.

After Xu Zun over there had entertained the guests who came to express his gratitude, he rushed over and asked what was going on. Wang Anshi suddenly came to the door. Something must have happened.

Zhang Fei told the truth truthfully.

After hearing this, Xu Zun stroked his beard and said: "Although I am very supportive of the New Deal, you are too hasty in agreeing. You don't know the things over there and the people over there. In case there is something wrong with it. For known reasons, how will you protect Wang Jiefu when the time comes?"

You don't know anything at the moment, so you give people assurance, which seems a bit immature. This also makes Xu Zun feel a little confused. Zhang Fei is still relatively experienced in making decisions and is unlikely to make such a low-level mistake.

Zhang Fei explained: "Because I have no choice, I have to keep the New Deal. What I say now will win the trust of Master Wang more. When the trial comes, if there are some problems, I will be more able to do so." Convince Bachelor Wang to accept my conditions and improve the new laws and regulations."

Xu Zun asked curiously: "Why don't you have a choice?"

Zhang Fei said: "Without the New Deal, who would care about the Public Security Bureau, including those around Master Sima Liu Shilang, Judge Qi, etc. They actually do not support the Public Security Law, but they have no choice but to do so."

Xu Zun nodded thoughtfully.

The Public Security and Procuratorate Law only won the inner approval of some officials in the court. Many officials still planned to use the Public Security and Procuratorate Law to deal with Wang Anshi.

One of the key reasons is that they are unable to control the public prosecutor and the law. To put it simply, if they are able to go to the imperial court, they do not have the final say. This makes them always doubtful and they do not really agree with the public prosecutor and the law.

"Then if there is any illegal behavior, how do you plan to deal with it?"

Xu Zun asked with deep concern.

Zhang Fei said: "I know what my father-in-law is worried about, but I will never violate the rules. I will use legal procedures to pursue the results I want, and I will never let anyone know."

Xu Zun nodded slightly, "As long as you have a plan."

Actually, this is not a plan, but a lack of means. Zhang Fei must maintain the balance of power between the DPRK and China, otherwise, the Public Security Bureau will have no meaning in existence.

Although it seems that the current public security law is being promoted very quickly, it is just a castle in the air. From the attitude of the squires, it is not difficult to see that the foundation of society is still the squires, and the social structure and governance system have not undergone earth-shaking changes.

So, there is no choice.

This matter can be said to be reasonable and unexpected.

Because the uniform transmission method is mainly implemented in the Southeast Sixth Road, and Xue Xiang has the final say alone, the problem of official governance will definitely be exposed. In the process of implementation, there will be a lack of supervision, and problems will definitely occur. Su Shi and Su Che , Fan Chunren, had all opposed it, and were demoted because of it.

So it makes sense.

However, it was Wen Yanbo who proposed this first, and Zhang Fei had not received any news about it beforehand.

This is outrageous.

Even if the news is known one day earlier, it may affect the final result.

This is unexpected again.

Zhang Fei immediately called Li Bao. He was able to win repeatedly, and intelligence was crucial. But this time, the intelligence system seemed to disappear overnight.

"This is really unfair!"

"Brother Bao, I... I haven't even finished saying this before you screamed that you were wronged. I remember that I asked you to transfer people to Yangzhou very early. With so many people disguised as a caravan, it's impossible for there to be no news at all. Receive it."

Zhang Fei said very depressed.

Li Bao said immediately: "At the beginning, you did set up Jingdong East Road and Yangzhou, but then you went to the northwest again, leaving us in a hurry, and the Yangzhou Procuratorate was half-dead. Later, after Su Zizhan left, , and disappeared directly.

After that, Jingdong East Road was in a commotion because of the Youth Law, and Xihe Kaibian sent a lot of people there. At that time, I had no choice but to transfer people from Jiangnan to Jingdong East Road. The key tax department was living on bonuses. , Yangzhou Taxation Department cannot develop at all. ”

"Uh-huh, yes."

Zhang Fei nodded. At first he expected to go to Yangzhou, but ended up running to the northwest. It turned out that Xihe was opening again, there was a thunderstorm on Jingdong East Road, and there was another problem in Hebei. The manpower was limited, so he had to give up Jiangnan completely. , asked: "Then how much do you know?"

Li Bao shook his head and said: "I know nothing."

"How is this possible? Don't we have anyone there?" Zhang Fei asked confused.

Li Bao said: "There are still some people left, but the method of uniform transfer is different from the green seedling method. It is bought on the east road and sold on the west road. If you want to know the specific situation, you must have many spies on the six southeast roads. ”

"That's true."

Zhang Fei nodded and thought to himself, this is a dish that is too big to be monitored secretly. Is there anything fishy in it?

At this time, Li Si suddenly came over and whispered in Zhang Fei's ear: "Third brother, Bachelor Sima is here."

Why is this important? Even Sima Guang came to me in a hurry. Zhang Fei frowned and said to Li Bao: "Immediately send someone to monitor this matter closely."

Li Bao nodded and said: "I understand."

Zhang Fei immediately went to the front yard.

"Zhang San has met Bachelor Sima."

"Yeah."

Sima Guang looked solemn and said, "Sit down first. I have something to tell you."

"Yes."

After Zhang Fei sat down, Sima Guang asked directly: "Has Wang Jiefu come to see you?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

Sima Guang asked again: "About Xuzhou?"

Zhang Fei nodded again.

He admitted it very simply, because he was originally a double undercover.

Sima Guang continued to ask: "He came to you, hoping that you would try the case and make a judgment in his favor?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "That's probably what I mean."

Sima Guang asked: "Then did you promise him?"

Zhang Fei said: "I know nothing about this now, and Mr. Wang himself doesn't know either. How could I agree to this?"

Sima Guang nodded and said: "Actually, I came here this time to tell you that this case may not be handed over to the Public Security Bureau for trial."

"Really?"

Zhang Fei was shocked, and then added: "But Master Wang said that this will be handed over to the Beijing Public Security Bureau for trial."

Sima Guang said: "The officials only allowed those people to go to Beijing to inform them, and they also put the case in the capital for trial, but they did not specify that it would be handed over to the public prosecutor. And this matter has always been secretly monitored by the Yushitai. I have They also knew nothing about it, so they all believed that it should be handed over to the Yushitai for trial."

Zhang Fei glanced at Sima Guang and expressed doubt: "Is this the only reason?"

Sima Guang hesitated for a moment, then stroked his beard and said: "I don't want to hide it from you. In fact, there is another reason. Many ministers in the court think that you are always biased towards Wang Jiefu."

Damn it, how could they be smarter this time and not instigate the public security, procuratorate, and law to fight against the New Deal? Zhang Fei cursed secretly, but pretended to be dissatisfied: "If they think I am biased towards Bachelor Wang, they can impeach me. This statement is really insulting."

Sima Guang smiled and asked: "Then are you biased towards Wang Jiefu?"

"Uh." Zhang Fei said humbly: "Sister Sima, you know the purpose of what I did. I am solving problems, not creating bigger ones.

As for the case of Cheng Dujian last time, I admit that it is not impossible to convict Cheng Dujian, but the problem is that after the verdict, it may not be implemented.

Not only will this not solve the problem, it will also cause the public security organs to lose their authority, and the gain outweighs the gain. As for the Imperial City Division case, I will do everything I can. Bachelor Sima, you have impeached the Imperial City Division so many times, but never have you been so successful.

It's incredible that you would doubt me. ”

The more he spoke, the more aggrieved he became, and the more he spoke, the more excited he became.

Sima Guang said: "If I don't believe you, why bother to tell you this matter. I have also explained to you their doubts about you, and the matter was not agreed upon in the end, so I am here. I'd like to hear your opinion on this matter."

Zhang Fei shrugged and said calmly: "My view is always the same. We are just enforcing the law impartially. Cases like this are not criminal cases. Which government agency will be handed over to the higher authorities for trial? I really It doesn’t matter. In fact, I didn’t want to get involved in the previous cases. They forced them on me.

What they say now is really chilling. Don’t fall into my hands next time. I will let them know what true betrayal is. It is really unreasonable. ”

Sima Guang chuckled: "Okay, okay, don't say such angry words. They just said that. I'm here to hear your opinion on this matter."

Zhang Fei restrained his anger and said: "As far as the matter is concerned, I know nothing about it and have no opinion. If Wang Xueshi hadn't come to me, I wouldn't want to hear such a case, let alone what I have done recently. I also want to spend more time with my wife and children."

Sima Guang nodded and said: "In this case, the case will still be handed over to the Yushitai for trial."

Zhang Fei said: "I completely comply with the decision of Bachelor Sima. In fact, such cases should be handed over to the Yushitai or Dali Temple for trial. It is best not to hand them over to the Public Security Bureau. The reason is very simple. It is a policy decision. Mistakes are not illegal acts, and mistakes in execution are not necessarily illegal acts. Rewards and penalties should still be left to administrative decisions."

Sima Guang nodded slightly and said, "Don't take those words to heart."

Zhang Fei said half-jokingly: "It may take two days to calm down."

After hearing this, Sima Guang felt relieved.

After sending Sima Guang away, Zhang Fei couldn't help but rub his forehead, "This is really troublesome."

Zhang Fei really did not want to touch the previous cases of the Hebei Navy and the Imperial City Division, because these two cases involved imperial power, which were very difficult and were currently restricted areas of the Public Security Bureau.

But this case is different. This case is completely a struggle between the old and the new parties. If the public prosecutor and the law are abandoned, it will inevitably return to the old path of party struggle. Once both sides start to see red, who will care about the public prosecutor and the law.

This is a situation that Zhang Fei has been trying his best to avoid, and he has made many compromises for this.

In the evening, he rushed to the palace and informed Wang Anshi of the matter.

After Wang Anshi heard this, he immediately sneered and said: "You should see clearly the true colors of Sima Old Thief and the others now. The Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate are just weapons he uses to deal with me. They have nothing to do with fairness and justice. Once they think that the Public Security Procuratorate and the Procuratorate cannot satisfy them If the needs of the public security bureau are met, they will abandon the public security bureaucracy without hesitation, rather than agreeing with the public security procuratorial law.”

Zhang Fei just smiled awkwardly. At this moment, it was really hard to refute this.

Wang Anshi added: "I think this judicial reform should end here. What's the point of deceiving yourself and others like this? When the time comes, I will arrange for you to join the Ordinance Department of the Second Government to assist me in formulating new laws and regulations. With your ability, you can basically No need to be there."

Zhang Fei was heartbroken after hearing this. He originally hoped that Wang Anshi would support the Public Prosecution Law, but Wang Anshi was more thorough and believed that the Public Prosecution Law should be abolished.

In Wang Anshi's view, Zhang Fei has indeed contributed a lot to the success from the beginning to the present, but the reason lies in Zhang Fei's personal ability, not the public prosecutor's law.

Because he and Zhang Fei had many behind-the-scenes operations, he very much recognized Zhang Fei's financial abilities.

As for the Public Security Bureau, in fact, sometimes he also thinks that the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate are a bit obstructive and seriously affect his performance.

Zhang Fei said: "So, Academician Wang is confident that he can defeat them?"

Wang Anshi sneered: "No matter how framed they are, they still can't cover up the fullness of the capital's granary."

The implication is that we have a clear conscience and there is no need to rely on the protection of the public prosecutor and law.

Zhang Fei laughed self-deprecatingly: "Then I will go home and take care of the children."

Wang Anshi glanced at him and said, "It's not my fault, it's because they didn't want to abide by the rules."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Master Wang, please don't say that. Even now, I'm not afraid of telling the truth. In fact, I don't want to get involved in this matter, because I always believe that the public security organs and the law can manage the administration of officials well. The above It is indeed not appropriate to leave the decision-making to the public security organs, prosecutors and the judiciary. Sometimes, I am also very embarrassed."

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "I have the same view as you on this point."

How come he is so smart and does not understand the concept of legalism? When he was listening to the class, he understood it clearly, but he still agreed more with the legalist method, because the legalistic method still pays too much attention to some details, and To achieve great things, one should not stick to trivial matters.

But so far, their cooperation has been relatively successful. Wang Anshi will just take it one step at a time. Now that the conservatives have voluntarily given up on the public security, procuratorate, and law, let alone him. You don’t even need it, so I Why use it.

Zhang Fei could only let it go, because he could not show strong ambition to avoid others noticing his ambition.

But having said that, he did not expect that this crisis would come so suddenly.

This is a very big crisis for the public security organs.

Because from this incident, it is enough to see that everyone is actually a little tired of the public security system.

You always fight against each other, but there is always no blood. Neither side can use the public prosecutor and the law to achieve their own political goals. This is very uncomfortable!

In a side room of the political hall, Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo were sitting inside, drinking tea and resting.

"Kuanfu."

Fu Bi put down his tea cup and said, "Since the establishment of the Public Security and Procuratorate Law, its benefits to the country are obvious. Why do you want to abandon the Public Procuratorate and Procuratorate Law this time?"

Wen Yanbo shook his head and said: "This is not what I asked for, but the people below all thought that Zhang San deliberately favored the other party in the previous matters regarding the sailors and the Imperial City Department, and failed to convince everyone. Take orally.

If the case is handed over to the Public Security Bureau, this good opportunity may be missed. Many people are dissatisfied with what Xue Xiang did on Southeast Sixth Road, and they have been secretly collecting evidence for this purpose. ”

Fu Bi asked: "What do you think?"

Wen Yanbo said: "I also think that Zhang San seems to be fair on many issues, but in fact he is biased. It's just that he is the founder of the legal system, so no matter how he explains it, it makes sense, but this It is not fair and impartial in the true sense. My view of the public prosecutor's law is that it has enough defense but not enough offense.

Just like the concept of the legal system, it can only redress justice for those who have been wronged, but it is not enough to punish those who help others. ”

He has always had great reservations about the public security system. What he truly believes in is the law of his ancestors. He is more conservative than Fan Chunren, but the current leader is Sima Guang.

Fu Bi glanced at Wen Yanbo, "Is that all?"

Wen Yanbo said: "I have to leave the Yushitai this year, and with Wang Jiefu's character, he will definitely find a way to seize the Yushitai, so letting the Yushitai hear the case will not be conducive to Wang Jiefu's capture of the Yushitai. Taiwan."

Fu Bi nodded slightly. He had already guessed that the conservatives wanted to put aside the public prosecution and law this time, and their purpose was to deal with Xue Xiang, because Xue Xiang was a very unpopular person in the court, because his actions were completely It is not in line with Confucian values. The legal system is still based on Confucian values. If it were not for the great support given by Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi, Xue Xiang would not be able to serve as the shipping envoy.

Not to mention letting Xue Xiang control the Third Division, which is unacceptable to many people.

If conservatives collect enough evidence, they will of course launch an attack. However, from the perspective of conservatives, the main reason is that the public prosecutors and law are beyond their control. It can even be said that the public prosecutors and law cannot serve them.

Compared with Wen Yanbo's reservations, Fu Bi agreed more with the concept of public security, prosecution and law, but he also faced the same dilemma as Sima Guang.

No one wants the case to be heard by the public prosecutor, procuratorate, or law. All they can do is try to maintain unity.

The key point is that neither Fu Bi nor Sima Guang likes Xue Xiang.