Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 210 Money is the driving force

"Provide legal aid to the government?"

Sima Guang was astonished.

Xu Zhiqian also looked at Zhang Fei inexplicably.

Does the government still need legal aid?

Funny you mean it.

Zhang Fei nodded and asked, "Does Master Sima know what those people outside are here for?"

Sima Guang glanced at Xu Zhiqian, stroked his beard and said with a smile, "They are here after Mr. Xu."

When those ignorant aunts yelled like this, this lawyer really became synonymous with female Erbi, even Sima Guang yelled that.

In fact, in the final analysis, it is the trouble caused by her appearance. If she is an aunt, everyone will probably call her Bi, but everyone sees that Xu Zhiqian is beautiful, well-educated, and comes from an official family, so calling her Bi seems a bit rough.

Respected lawyer.

Zhang Fei is very depressed about this, I am also very handsome!

Xu Zhiqian hurriedly said: "Uncle Sima has won the prize, and Qian'er knows in her heart that they came here for free."

Speaking of the latter, her cheeks flushed.

"Zhiqian is quite right. To be precise, they did come here for free." Zhang Fei nodded, and then asked Sima Guang, "Does the Grand Master Sima know why Zhiqian wants to pay Liu for free?" Wu's lawsuit?"

Sima Guang replied casually, "Eliminate the strong and help the weak?"

Zhang Fei said, "It's for justice."

Xu Zhiqian was quite embarrassed when she heard Zhang Fei boasting about herself, and said lightly, "No way. Don't talk nonsense."

"For justice?" Sima Guang asked suspiciously, "Isn't it for justice to eliminate the strong and help the weak?"

Zhang Fei said: "Eliminating the strong and helping the weak is for justice, not justice. If Xu Zhiqian uses her identity to stop Huang Yongli's actions, it can be regarded as eliminating the strong and helping the weak, and through court litigation, this is regarded as justice." .”

"Yes, that makes sense!" Sima Guang nodded slightly.

Zhang Fei said: "If it is said that Zhiqian does not help Liu Wu, Huang Yongli sues through Erbi and wants to go back to the house, dare to ask Sima University scholar, is this fair?"

"Is it fair?" Sima Guang frowned and fell silent.

Xu Zhiqian was also deep in thought.

After a while, Sima Guang shook his head and said, "It's really hard to judge. This old man thinks that if the government's punishment is fair, then it is fair. After all, Huang Yongli wanted the house back by suing, not by coercion or other illegal means."

After speaking, he saw that Zhang Fei was silent, so he asked again: "Isn't it right?"

Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima, please don't ignore one point. Huang Yongli invited Er Bi, but Aunt Liu did not invite Er Bi."

Sima Guang sighed: "There's nothing to do about it. In fact, there is a reason why the imperial court restricts litigation. If litigation is relaxed, rich people can buy tea and food, but poor people can't afford it. This is very unfair. It would be more fair if the decision was made by the government.”

Having said that, he suddenly pointed at Zhang Fei, "To be honest, it's all because you broke the rules."

Although the Song Dynasty allowed litigation, but before Zhang Fei, Erbi had never been given legal status. Erbi only assisted the government in adjudicating cases, or in other words, whether Erbi could go to court depends entirely on whether the government is willing or not.

And Zhang Fei changed the status quo almost by himself.

It was never mentioned before that the two Erbis were arguing in the classroom, and most of them were delivering pleadings, and the pleadings were confronting each other. Therefore, the status of the tea eater was obviously higher than that of the Erbi.

But now this situation is changing, Erbi has become active.

The Kaifeng government allowed it, and the trial court also allowed it, which made it difficult for those lower courts to refuse Erbi to go to court to argue.

Everyone is getting used to it.

And the reason is Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei smiled mischievously: "But I don't think I'm destroying, I'm building. Litigation can make the trial fairer."

Sima Guang snorted, "Then you said it yourself, it's fair or unfair that one party has the money to pay for the pen, but the other party can't afford it?"

"unfair!"

Zhang Fei said: "But it was not caused by the destruction, but by the unfinished construction. If legal aid is added, it will become more fair."

Sima Guang snorted, "What do you mean by legal aid?"

Zhang Fei said: "It means to help people file lawsuits for free."

Sima Guang smiled and said, "It's a good thing that you are willing to help people file lawsuits for free!"

Zhang Fei said: "But without the support of the government, the small shop will have more than enough energy."

Sima Guang said unhappily: "The imperial court has no money now, so what is Wang Jiefu doing for reform, isn't he just wanting to make money for the country?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "There is no need for the imperial court to spend money to support it, it only needs to give us institutional support."

Sima Guang was puzzled: "Supported by the system?"

Zhang Fei nodded: "I hope the government will include legal aid in the trial process, that is to say, if one party cannot afford Erbi, then the government will assign Erbi to fight for them for free, and the shop will provide tea and food People and Erbi, the government doesn't need to spend a penny."

Xu Zhiqian next to her was confused, "What's the difference?"

Sima Guang took the lead and said: "Qian'er is right, what's the difference?"

Since it is free, someone will pay, and the government does not need to pay. Isn't it you who pay, isn't it superfluous?

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "There is a big difference. One is mandatory, while the other is optional. I can file a lawsuit for them for free, but I have no such obligation after all. I can refuse, and legal aid, is obligatory.

Furthermore, the opening of the small shop is for business, not for good deeds, and free will also harm the interests of the small shop. "

Sima Guang still didn't understand, and asked: "If it is said that Erbi and Chashiren were found by the government, it may be different, but you also said just now that they are all sent by your store, and you don't have to send them. Isn't it the same?"

Zhang Fei explained: "Although this person was sent by me, it is legal aid after all. If you want to come to a small shop to invite someone to dispute, you still need to charge a fee. This can clearly distinguish the two. Secondly, It doesn’t have to be sent from small shops, other bookstores can also send people.”

Sima Guang said with a chuckle, "Who would be willing?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I believe everyone will be willing."

Sima Guang said: "Why are you so sure?"

Zhang Fei laughed and said: "Because I will only send some newcomers to practice at that time, I guarantee that other bookstores will follow the example of small shops and send newcomers to practice."

Sima Guang said angrily: "How unreasonable is this? You use other people's lawsuits to train your own soldiers?"

Xu Zhiqian also nodded.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "That's what it means, but for those who can't afford Er pens, it's better than nothing! Moreover, it may be better than some charging ones."

Sima Guang shook his head and said, "Don't give me ecstasy soup, you boy. As an old man, you don't know your little tricks. If the government introduces assistance from the court.

First of all, this is tantamount to recognizing the legal status of Erbi in a disguised form. During the trial process, there must be Erbi.

Secondly, this also lets everyone know that free ones are not good, and you have to spend money to invite you big pens. "

Wow. Is this old brain turning so fast? I took such a big turn, but I still didn't get him in. It was really hard.Zhang Fei murmured to himself, and then said: "Scholar Sima's words are wrong. If free is better than charging, who would pay for it? If you can't make money, there will be no one to be a writer.

And the reason why I say that free may be better than charged is because of money.Although the ones I sent are newcomers, if they want to become fee-paying Erbi, they have to accumulate their own reputation and have to show their achievements. They will definitely try their best to fight for others.Some pens do not receive much money and may not try so hard. "

Speaking of this, he glanced at Xu Zhiqian again, "I originally planned to let Zhiqian go to help others to file a lawsuit for free, because she is not short of money and has a warm heart."

He pointed to the door again, "But the facts have proved that she can't help much by herself, and she can't make others like her, without asking for anything in return, to help others with all her heart.

The world is prosperous, and everything is for profit. If you want to help more people, you must use money to motivate them.Want to be Zhang Daer Pen?It's very simple, let me talk about my grades, I can have today, and at first I helped people with lawsuits for free. "

Xu Zhiqian, who didn't quite agree with it just now, couldn't help thinking now.

She used to think that one should not ask for anything in return for helping others, otherwise, what would it be called helping others.

But she is just an exception.

Not everyone is like her, who has no worries about food and clothing, and her family supports her.

The key point is that she has limited ability alone. It would take several days to file a lawsuit and she would have to bear various risks. How much could this help.

Compared with the grievances in the world, it is really a drop in the bucket!

And Zhang Fei's legal aid is entirely driven by interests, and has nothing to do with conscience.

But I have to admit that this can really help more people.

Sima Guang thought for a while, and said, "But this way, there will be a wind of litigation, and it will also increase the burden on the government."

Are you afraid of the burden of raising so many officials?This is the funniest thing about you Da Song.Zhang Fei said with a smile: "I think the court is making a lot of money from this transaction."

Sima Guang was astonished and said, "The imperial court is making a lot of money?"

Once the wind of litigation arises, the dispute will become complicated, and the government will have to devote more energy, and it will not be a bloody profit!

According to the evidence, it is directly judged, which saves time and effort.

Zhang Fei explained: "On the surface, it seems to increase the investment of the government, but why don't you think about it, where are all the investments?
It is to fight against tax evasion, extortion, deception, corruption and perversion of the law.And these are invisible, harming the interests of the country.

As far as the imperial court's Zhao'an policy is concerned, if the people can seek justice through prosecution, no one will rebel, and the imperial court does not need to use Zhao'an to solve the problem.

How many lawsuits can Zhao'an spend for one time?

There is also tax evasion and tax evasion. If a piece of tax evasion land can be uncovered, the imperial court will benefit continuously.Although a lot of manpower and material resources have been invested here, as long as the judiciary is strict, it can reduce the burden on the court in all aspects, which is a huge benefit.

Also, the small shop needs to train newcomers, so doesn't the court need it?It is better to let those young officials go to the bottom to practice than to let them go to the library. In fact, this does not require too much investment from the court.This is not a big profit and what is it. "

Sima Guang nodded slightly, and said, "You have some truths in what you said, but this is not a trivial matter, and I have to think it over carefully."

As he said that, he looked at Zhang Fei again, "Actually, when there is a lawsuit, what you can do is very limited. It is you Erbi who benefit. If you really want to rule the world in a clear and bright way, you have to rely on the court's laws."

Zhang Fei nodded again and again: "Of course."

Sima Guang said again: "Now I'm busy with judicial reform, I want you to join the procuratorate, what do you think?"

Xu Zhiqian looked happy, and couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei.

(End of this chapter)