Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 198 Lost and found

Although Zhang Fei is not the kind of person who is easy to get carried away, he is not the kind of cautious and low-key person. When there is a happy event, he should celebrate it. There is nothing to worry about.

Opponents want revenge, whether you celebrate or not, they will retaliate.

Today, he finally succeeded in taking revenge, and he also sought justice for the Erbis of Bianjing Law Firm, and also vented his anger.

Of course, this should be celebrated with great fanfare, and he was indeed very happy. That night, he and Cao Dongdong, Ma Xiaoyi, Feng Nanxi and others shouted that it was almost dawn before giving up.

He is also very tired these days, and needs to indulge a bit, but it is a pity that in the end it was Li Si who rushed to show his courtesy and helped him into the room, not Gao Wenyin, who didn't even give him a chance to have sex.

When he got up the next day, he criticized Li Si well.

You are in charge of the saddle and the horse. When it comes to sleeping, you can hide as far away as you can.

For Wang Hong, this was almost the most unforgettable night in his life.

He has always dreamed of moving from Kaifeng County Government to Kaifeng Mansion.

Now he finally got his wish, but there was a little deviation in the middle. Although he didn't live in the cell directly, there was an extra lock on the door of his house.

As for whether he will live in a cell, it depends on the final sentencing of the court.

After all, he is the magistrate of Chi County, so he must report it.

Therefore, the crime of committing human crimes must be severely punished in the Song Dynasty, but that is because this crime is generally accompanied by corruption and bribery, and the Song Dynasty punished corruption very severely. The crime of official corruption was the Northern Song Dynasty. Those who are granted amnesty, ordinary amnesty, these corruption criminals are not included.

Moreover, the crime involved judges, and the Song Dynasty attached great importance to justice.

When these two factors are added together, can this crime be given a light sentence?
However, Wang Hong does not belong to traditional corruption, he belongs to disguised corruption, and it was Zhang Fei who beat him up. Without this lawsuit, even if you know about it, you can't say he is guilty.

There is room for manipulation.

There are still many officials in the court, hoping to help Wang Hong reduce his sentence to the minimum. Kaifeng County will definitely not be able to stay there.

In doing so, they are also leaving a way out for themselves.

However, here they were still thinking about how to operate, and the emperor directly issued an order to appease the people's grievances, dismissed Wang Hong and sent him to Qiongzhou for investigation.

Qiongzhou is the Hainan Island of later generations.

Went there and the chances of coming back are very, very small.

As far as the matter is concerned, this punishment has already exceeded the top penalty for this crime.

This is a bit too cruel.

The ministers were very dissatisfied with this.

But several prime ministers are silent about this.

They just woke up.

The emperor is killing chickens and monkeys!

At that time, Wang Hong wrote a letter to the court demanding severe punishment of the Bianjing Law Firm on the basis of tax calculations, which made Zhao Xu very embarrassed. This was tantamount to threatening the emperor with taxes.

It can only be that Zhao Xu has superb acting skills, and he basically passed without hesitation.

However, Zhao Xu has been secretly supporting Zhang Fei.

He also wanted to vent his anger.

After Zhao Bian presented the verdict, Zhao Xu immediately revealed his true colors, and immediately ordered a heavy punishment.

The speed was so fast that the ministers could not react.

Didn't expect the emperor to judge like this?
This means to warn those officials that if there are theoretical reasons, I will accept them humbly, but don't threaten me with official duties, I will write you down in a small book, as long as it falls into my hands, I will never forgive you lightly .

It must be straightened to death.

This deterrence is very effective.

Many ministers realized that this little emperor was not so innocent and cute, easy to fool, and the city was deep, flexible, and the key was still small. ,

These ministers were all experienced, but no one could see that Zhao Xu was very angry at that time.

This trick should be used with caution.

Wang Hong really fell straight from heaven to hell.

At this moment, he really regretted it, and he also realized why Kaifeng Mansion didn't hit Zhang Fei anymore.

Still makes sense.

In comparison, Wei Yushan received more attention.

To put it bluntly, the case actually started because of Wei Yushan, and Wang Hong just dismissed it, but now the results of the two are completely different.

Wang Hong was assigned directly without any discussion, and he didn't even give him a chance to appeal, not because he offended Zhang Fei, but because he offended the emperor, would this give him good fruit to eat?

On the contrary, Wei Yushan's case also made Zhao Xu come forward in person to discuss with a group of political advisers how to convict him.

Hanging Palace.

"What do you think about the verdict of the Geng Ming case handed over by the Kaifeng County Supervisory Court?" Zhao Xu asked.

Zhao Bian took the lead in saying: "Wei Yushan has a very close relationship with King Chang. If the sentence is light, I'm afraid it will cause public resentment, and the minister will not approve."

Like Bao Zheng, he was very wary of these royal relatives.

Don't let him grab you, if you grab him, you won't let him go.

Zhao Xu nodded immediately, expressing that he had no intention of protecting the emperor's relatives.

Sima Guang said, "I support the judgment of the Si Liyuan. Although it is only a fine, the sentence is indeed very light, but the judgment also explains why it is so.

This case is not an isolated case, but a common phenomenon. If the court gives a heavy sentence, it may force those landlords to jump over the wall in a hurry, which will cause even bigger problems. "

Wang Anshi immediately said: "If the imperial court wants to give a light sentence, it must thoroughly check the land tax in Chi County, formulate a new cadastre, and let them pay the tax. Otherwise, there is no point in giving a light sentence."

Although he also hates people like Wei Yushan very much, he has great ambitions. A Wei Yushan can increase the country's finances and reduce the burden on the common people, of course it is worth it.

Since the light sentence is for the sake of the overall situation, it should start from the overall situation immediately.

But it cannot be said that a light sentence is given here, and there is no action on the other side. What is the significance of a light sentence.

Wen Yanbo said very cautiously: "It's not just the landlords who evade taxes, but the common people also have this situation. The common people also buy land, such as the white deed and the red deed. Landlords can afford heavy fines, but ordinary people can't afford them, and if they are severed, it may cause new problems, so it is better to give the white deed legal force."

Wang Anshi immediately retorted: "If this is the case, it will be tantamount to abolishing the red deed, which will only encourage land annexation. The imperial court can order that within this year, the deed tax should be paid up, without any accountability, and the tax transfer will be completed by the way."

Of course Zhao Xu supported Wang Anshi. The state's finances are beyond its means, and you are still cutting taxes here. Why don't you talk about reducing your salary? You nodded and said, "I think what Master Wang said is more beneficial. If the deed tax is exempted, it will only encourage land Merger, the matter will be handed over to the Kaifeng government."

Wang Anshi said again: "Your Majesty, I think that the tax calculation rights of the Bianjing Law Firm can be restored. This will not only reduce some of the burden on the imperial court, but also play a certain role in supervision."

The lawsuit was so well done, he had to reciprocate and say a few words for Zhang Fei.

Zhao Xu nodded: "Zuzao."

No need for Wang Anshi to say, he will also decree to open tax calculation, this matter is a slap in the face to him, he will definitely get back this matter.

Wen Yanbo immediately said: "Your Majesty, judging from this case, the separation of politics and law by Bachelor Sima can also play a role in mutual supervision, and the court should pay attention to it."

Zhao Xu asked, "What do you think?"

Wen Yanbo said: "I think we can test it in Kaifeng County first, and it happens that we can also use this to restore the prestige of Kaifeng County."

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Leave this matter to Bachelor Sima."

Sima Guang immediately said: "I obey."

Wang Hong will die if he is not dead, let him die well!
After all, behind this lawsuit, there is still a dispute between the judiciary and the administration. Now that the lawsuit has been won, why not use it to promote judicial reform.

Take Kaifeng County first.

Zhao Xu also had this intention.

After the meeting was over, Wang Anshi grabbed Sima Guang and sang in his ear when he came out of the hall.

"Hide wealth from the people, hide wealth from the people, hide wealth from the people..."

"Wang Jiefu, you are enough!"

Sima Guang was so angry that his hair stood on end.

You can really hide from the first day of junior high school, but you can't hide from the fifteenth day.

Wang Anshi was very happy when he saw him anxious, hehe said: "Junshi! I suggest that the first step in your judicial reform is to define what is meant by 'people'. I'll just say it, what you said before was actually reasonable, but why did I I can't help arguing with you all the time, so the problem is here, we say that people are not a people, and after you define it, I will never argue with you again."

"You're taking it out of context."

Sima Guang retorted: "When I said light corvees and low taxes, I only meant the landlords? Is this wrong? What I mean is that if the government plunders the wealth of the landlords, the landlords will inevitably plunder the wealth of the common people. In the end, the retribution will be on the common people. body."

Wang Anshi looked disdainful, "The fact is right in front of us. After Wei Yushan climbed into the relationship with King Chang, he has more power, but he is making progress instead of stopping when enough is enough. Whether the country does something or not, they will exploit the people. This wealth should be controlled by others." State control."

Sima Guang smiled disdainfully: "Then let's wait and see."

After all, he waved his sleeves and walked forward.

Looking at Sima Guang's angry back, Wang Anshi couldn't help laughing.

The reason why he likes to compete with Sima Guang is because both of them are perfect in terms of personal morality, they are neither greedy for money nor lustful, it is purely a difference of philosophy, if another corrupt official comes, Wang Anshi would not bother to open his mouth.

Winning Sima Guang is very fulfilling.

Of course, the same is true for Sima Guang.

After all, this lawsuit has aroused great attention from the common people. The imperial court should either reduce the major incident to a minor one, and not punish Wang Hong severely. Since the court sentenced Wang Hong heavily, it means that the imperial court is also aware of this problem, and it must take action, otherwise, it will not be enough. To complain to the common people.

In ancient times, public opinion was also very important.

The imperial court immediately announced to check the land tax and update the cadastre. At the same time, it required all the white deeds to make up the deed tax and complete the tax payment within this year. Otherwise, it would be deemed invalid and the land would be nationalized.

If it is said that the land is returned to the people, the landlords may ignore it, which is nonsense, but if it is said to be nationalized, the big landlords know that this is true.

If the tax is not paid up, the land will really be gone, and the court will be a hungry wolf!

The people of course cheered for this, and their resentment was greatly reduced. The only problem is that the problem of the front office has not been resolved.

But there is no way, new laws and regulations are still being formulated.

Wang Anshi also had to think carefully.

Baima Township.

"Brother Geng is back!"

"Dalang is back!"

"Folks, hurry up, Geng Dalang is back."

When Geng Ming returned to his hometown, villagers immediately rushed over from all directions and surrounded him. Many people who had received Geng Ming's kindness held Geng Ming's hands and burst into tears.

Geng Ming was also crying so hard that he couldn't help himself.

He has not actually left Kaifeng County, but his hometown seems to be thousands of miles away for him.

And in front of a farmyard not far away, there was a pair of Bi people, Xu Zhiqian and Zhang Fei.

"I hope that good people in this world will be rewarded with good things."

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhiqian's eyes were filled with tears.

Zhang Fei glanced at her, "I hope!"

In this short period of two hundred steps, Geng Ming walked a meal in a daze.

When he saw Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian, he immediately ran over and cupped his fists to worship.

"Geng Ming will never forget the great kindness and virtue of the two benefactors, please accept Geng Ming's respect."

"Don't, don't!"

Zhang Fei hurriedly supported Geng Ming, and said with a smile, "Actually, I still have to thank you. If you hadn't stood up bravely, I wouldn't have been able to take revenge."

Xu Zhiqian beside him choked up and said, "Brother Geng, you don't need to thank anyone, others should thank you."

Why did Geng Ming go to investigate Wei Yushan in the first place? It was because he couldn't understand Wei Yushan oppressing the villagers and wanted justice.As Wei Yushan said, he did not target the Geng family, because in Wei Yushan's view, he was of the same class as the Geng family.

Therefore, Geng Ming owes nothing to anyone.

Zhang Fei handed some parts of the contract to Geng Ming, "This is the house deed and land deed returned to you by Wei Yushan, not an inch is missing."

When the lawsuit was filed that day, Wei Yushan actually didn't realize how serious the problem was. Until he saw Wang Hong's end, he knew that he had saved his life from the gate of hell.

Now he only wants to save his life, the money is a trivial matter, Geng Ming's field is in the hands of Wei Yushan, and he will give it back in full, but Geng Ming sold the farm to someone else, but Wei Yushan immediately bought it back at a high price.

Looking at the land deed and house deed in Zhang Fei's hand, Geng Ming stretched out his trembling hands, but when he stretched halfway, he suddenly covered his face with his hands and burst into tears.

For the villagers like them, the ancestral house in Zutian is really second only to their own lives.

Now that he lost it and recovered it, he couldn't believe it.

The onlookers also covered their faces and wept.

After a while, Geng Ming straightened up, took the land deed and house deed from Zhang Fei excitedly, and thanked him endlessly.

Zhang Fei said seriously: "Geng Ming, remember, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you must come to me as soon as possible. Don't be afraid of trouble. If you are afraid of trouble, it may be even more troublesome."

Geng Ming looked at Zhang Fei and nodded straightly: "Thank you benefactor, thank you benefactor."

Just at this moment, a shout came from a distance, "A Lang!"

Geng Ming turned his head abruptly, and saw a woman leading a couple of children getting off a bullock cart.

"Miss."

Geng Ming immediately ran over desperately.

"Alang!"

"Daddy!"

The whole family hugged each other tightly, hugging their heads and crying loudly.

Zhang Fei said with emotion: "I really envy Geng Ming."

Xu Zhiqian asked in surprise, "What do you envy them for?"

Zhang Fei sighed: "There is a wife to hug."

Xu Zhiqian was stunned for a moment, then her phoenix eyes glared: "It's really a shame. Let's go, Deng Tuzi."

Saying that, she took his hand and walked towards the carriage.

Zhang Fei hehe said: "I'm not envious anymore. It's perfect!"

Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes at him shyly, and asked again: "Why did you say that to Geng Ming just now? Was it because you were afraid that someone would harm him?"

Zhang Fei nodded: "Although it is temporarily impossible, I have to be careful. I don't want any shortcomings in my victory."

(End of this chapter)