Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 10 is the taste of hometown!

In fact, Bianliang didn't know about it, and there was a new situation in the case. Bianliang's official document only asked Xu Zun to return to Dali Temple to take up his post, and didn't even mention the case.

But the meaning is obvious, it is to let Xu Zun go back and insist on his own judgment.

After all, Dali Temple is the Supreme Court, Xu Zun's return is obviously more beneficial to the faction that supports him.

This is already a political arrangement.

Since it was a political struggle, the criminal officer Cao Yan would not be so stupid as to rush in by himself, so he repented at the door. In fact, he could be interrogated at that time, and the two have nothing to do with each other.

He chose to give up, entirely out of political considerations.

Xu Zun didn't expect this to happen, he just insisted on his principles, and now he hasn't changed his original intention, and now that he has become a judge of the Supreme Court, he can't compromise, he simply put all the people involved in the case together. Take it to Bianliang for trial.

In fact, he also has a small thought, and he still hopes to return the problem to the law itself.

Because it is not his wish to provoke a political struggle.

It should not be too late, after all, it has only been so long and so many things have happened, Xu Zun did not dare to procrastinate any longer, and two days later, he hurriedly took Zhang Fei and others to set off for Bianliang.

After walking for several days, the group finally arrived at Bianliang.

For Zhang Fei, it is really like entering another country, and its prosperity is really jaw-dropping and amazing.

Looking around, the street is crowded with people, the traffic is heavy, the boats on the river are also constantly flowing, and the streets and shops on both sides are row upon row, which is dizzying.

Although Dengzhou's business is relatively prosperous, it doesn't feel like a super metropolis like Bianliang.

You must know that Zhang Fei has seen the world, and he has also seen the street appearance in the late Qing Dynasty from some images of the late Qing Dynasty, but he feels that this is incomparable with the scene in front of him.

He even believes that this scene is closer to modernization than that of the late Qing Dynasty.

One of the important factors is that the streetscape of Bianliang is very irregular, and it is completely open to the outside world. The frontage of the street is not a high wall, but full of shops, sheds, and government offices. What's more outrageous is that the facades of many government offices are really small. It's pitiful, just like a latrine, it looks very chilly, and it can't be compared with the facade of the big restaurant next door.

It can be seen that Bianjing is already highly mixed with commerce, administration, and transportation, so it does not have the sense of closure of a feudal society.

One of the very, very key reasons why the Song Dynasty is so special is that the Song Dynasty did not suppress mergers, not that it did not suppress business.

If business is not suppressed, it will not develop to this extent.

After all, the country's economic fundamentals are still agricultural.

But without suppressing mergers, it is possible.

Suppressing mergers is mainly to tie the people in the fields. When you don't suppress mergers, a large number of people who lost their fields can only come to the city to make a living, so that there will be such prosperity.

Closed management is impossible with so many people trying to make a living.

Places are limited, and citizens want to break down the walls in order to make a living by doing business. This is the demand, and business must pursue openness.

In fact, in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, the rulers still hoped to inherit the Lifang system of the Han and Tang Dynasties. After all, it was easy to manage, but the citizens refused to agree. In this way, not only will there be more places to make a living, but it will also be convenient for doing business. After some struggles, the rulers of the Northern Song Dynasty finally chose to turn a blind eye and close one eye.

However, it was not until the Huizong period that the Northern Song government formally collected "invasion street house corridor money" from these street-facing shops. Although the word "invasion" was used, the tax was actually collected.

In fact, the easiest and clearest way to judge whether an industry is legal is to see whether the country taxes it. As long as it is taxed, it must be legal, which is much more reliable than the law.

Since Xu Zun was originally a Beijing official, he had his own residence in Bianliang.

But when Zhang Fei came to Xu Zun's residence, he was disappointed. It was completely different from the mansion he had imagined. Although it was very clean and the area was not small. Dilapidated, the key is the gate, at most only two adults are allowed to pass side by side, it is not the kind of grand mansion in movies and TV dramas.

Zhang Fei couldn't help saying with emotion: "Grandfather, you are too honest."

On the road, Zhang Fei often discussed the law with Xu Zun. Many of his views not only won Xu Zun’s heart, but also made Xu Zun’s eyes shine. The relationship between the two became closer. Zhang Fei has changed his name to Xu Zun is "benefactor".Of course Zhang Fei took the initiative, because Zhang Fei knew very well that his only backer in this world was Xu Zun.

Xu Zun said hehe: "This is still rented."

"rental?"

Zhang Fei was even more taken aback, and said again: "This is wrong! As far as I know, the salaries of our Song Dynasty officials are very high."

Xu Zun smiled wryly and said: "But the housing price in Bianjing is even higher! Of course, with my salary, if I save it for about ten years, I can still buy a house like this, but since our Beijing officials are often dispatched to various places Therefore, it is not cost-effective to buy a house, and most officials in the DPRK and China buy houses after returning to their hometowns."

Immediately, a feeling of hometown came over his face, which made Zhang Fei feel very familiar and very comfortable, and said: "Doesn't it mean that if you don't become an official, you can't even afford a house."

Xu Zun didn't answer this question, but instead asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Do you have the heart to get fame?"

Zhang Fei was startled, and said, "Very good! But I couldn't pass the exam."

"No promise."

Xu Zun looked at him contemptuously and said, "You haven't even passed the exam, so how do you know you won't pass the exam?"

Zhang Fei said dejectedly: "Is there still a test for this? Go ahead and count the Jinshi, and you will know. Didn't Tang Taizong say that you can see beauty and ugliness by using people as a mirror, oh no, you can understand gains and losses."

No wonder he has no ambition, who made him born in an era of geniuses, counting up, Su Shi, Su Che, Su Xun, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Fan Zhongyan, Bao Zheng...!

Since ancient times, the Han and Tang dynasties may have had their own arguments when it comes to military generals, but in terms of numbers, the Tang Dynasty may have the upper hand, but when it comes to discussing the official celestial regiment, there is no doubt that the Song Dynasty must be number one.

In this era, Wenquxing is extraordinarily bright and bright.

This is why the Tang Dynasty was able to fight all the way to Lake Baikal, while the Song Dynasty was able to fight all the way to the south of the Yangtze River.

Although Zhang Fei has excellent grades in school, he is not the kind of super genius who is ranked among the top [-] in the country. In addition, his current knowledge is different from what he has learned, and he is past the age of learning.

There is a great possibility that even if he spends his whole life, he still won't be able to obtain fame.

Risk is not proportional to return.

But Xu Zun couldn't help but admired him, and said, "Could it be that you want to be a citizen of Erbi for the rest of your life?"

Zhang Fei thought for a moment, then suddenly he smiled and said, "Grandfather, can you send me to be an official?"

Xu Zun never thought that this kid would say such a sentence, and immediately gave him a look, and said with contempt: "If you think like this, then you should stop being an official."

Not to mention, if Xu Zun really had the heart, he could really recommend Zhang Fei to become an official, because the Northern Song Dynasty had a system of grace, and it was impossible to cause redundant officials in the Northern Song Dynasty based on the imperial examination alone.

After all, talent is limited.

However, the Enyin system in the Northern Song Dynasty has become more and more widespread. When the emperor celebrates his birthday, he may give you a quota of Enyin. As a result, not only the sons and relatives of officials can be officials, but even their own students can be recommended. , Go to the government to be a petty official.

It can be said that one person attains enlightenment and ascends to heaven.

Of course, those who really occupy high positions are those geniuses who were born as Scholars.

During this period, without learning, it is really impossible to get in, because there are too many geniuses, and at most it can only be said that it can be said to get into the high-level by virtue of military merit.

The most famous ones are the famous general Di Qing and the traitor Gao Qiu.

It's a pity that Xu Zun has always kept himself clean. He still has several quotas of grace in his hand, but he never uses them. He doesn't even want to give his son a quota, but he doesn't need to. The emperor directly rewarded his son with an official position. At the beginning of this year He just left Beijing to take up his post.

"Ha ha!"

Suddenly there was a burst of hearty laughter coming from the door, "It's not unreasonable to have a friend come from afar!"

Zhang Fei looked back, but saw a middle-aged man about 40 years old in a gray-green gown coming in.

"Seek far."

When Xu Zun saw this person, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He hurried to meet him, and bowed his hands in a salute.

This man's name is Liu Zhao, and he is a classmate and close friend of Xu Zun.

Liu Zhao returned a salute with his arms folded, and said with a smile, "Congratulations to brother Zhongtu for his promotion to Dali."

The full name of Pan Dali is Pan Dali Temple Affairs. Simply put, it is the chief of Dali Temple. After Yuanfeng restructured, he officially changed his name to Dali Temple Minister.

"Ashamed! Ashamed!" Xu Zun shook his head and sighed, "This promotion is really a surprise but not a joy!"

Liu Zhao stroked his beard and burst out laughing.

Xu Zun showed shame, and said again and again: "Let's go! Let's go to the room and talk."

After speaking, he dragged Liu Zhao to the house.

Hearing that there was something in their words, Zhang Fei wanted to follow them to find out the news, but was stopped by Xu Yuan.

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"Brother Zhongtu is really a blockbuster this time!"

After sitting down, Liu Zhao said with a smile.

"Ouch!"

Xu Zundao: "It's fine for others to laugh at me, and you laugh at me too. I definitely don't want to be in the limelight, it's just."

Liu Zhaodao: "It's just that you love to compete with the law."

Xu Zun sighed: "When do you think my problem will be corrected!"

Liu Zhao withdrew his smile, "If you ask me, I think this problem is pretty good." Having said that, he sighed again, and said, "It's just that there has been an undercurrent in the court recently, it's not your fault. !"

Xu Zun hurriedly asked, "What is the current situation in the court?"

Liu Zhao sighed: "When you rejected the judgment of Dali Temple again, the censors in the court impeached you for interfering with the judiciary, and at the same time they demanded that the case be handed over to the official court.

Afterwards, the officials handed over the case to Wang Jiefu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, and Sima Junshi for discussion. The two of them disagreed with the verdict on the woman's heinous crime!

However, the two had a great controversy about whether to surrender themselves or not.Wang Jiefu believes that your suggestion should be adopted, but Sima Junshi believes that there is no objection to the murder, and the murderer's heart is full of malice, so it is not suitable for surrendering and reducing the crime.

The officials finally chose to support Wang Jiefu, so they gave him a sanctioned order to surrender his crime, but his decree was rejected by the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple before it came out of Beijing, so the officials handed it over to them for reconsideration.

Both of them have received the support of many ministers, and they have been arguing endlessly for this, but no one can convince the other. "

Xu Zun was very upset and said, "But they won't win the law."

Liu Zhao shook his head and said, "What they are fighting for is precisely the law. It is just a dispute between the old law and the new law! You came back from this promotion, which was secretly instructed by Wang Jiefu. The purpose is to hope that you can preside over the Dali Temple and let him win the prize." victory.

Therefore, brother Zhongtu, you must not be careless, this fight is very dangerous, if you are a little careless, your official career may end here! "

Xu Zun nodded and said: "Actually, I also expected that there must be dangers when I return this time, but I will never be their pawn."

Liu Zhaodao: "This case started because of you, I think it's very difficult for you to stay out of it."

"Not necessarily."

"Oh? I don't know what clever plan Brother Zhongtu has?"

"Ha ha!"

Xu Zunfu smiled and said: "Because there is another person who wants to appeal for the criminal woman. If he can successfully appeal, I will not get involved."

When Liu Zhao heard this, he waved his hands again and again and said, "This is a futile effort. Any doubts in this case have been debated no less than a hundred times by the court scholars. It is indisputable. It depends on how the officials will decide in the end. "

Xu Zundao: "But I have confidence in this person."

Liu Zhao couldn't help asking: "Who is this person? Can I know him?"

"it's him."

Xu Zun pointed out the door.

Liu Zhao looked in the direction he pointed, and saw a young man looking into the room, he couldn't help but wondered, "You mean the young man next to Xu Yuan?"

"Exactly!"

"You entrust such matters of interest to a young man who is still young." Liu Zhao questioned.

Xu Zundao: "This man is not only proficient in the law, but also very eloquent. To tell you the truth, he was the one who suggested to me that Ah Yun surrendered himself, so he can avoid the death penalty."

"is it?"

Liu Zhao was quite curious and said, "Then I would like to meet this young talent."

(End of this chapter)