Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 245 The Tao is one foot high, the devil is one foot high

"publicity?"

Sima Guang looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Zhang Fei nodded, "Scholar Sima can use a series of propaganda to make everyone aware of this problem, which will harm the interests of many people, and the gain will not be worth the loss. This time, the court has made up its mind. If it doesn't follow through, the consequences may be serious." Very serious."

Sima Guang waved his hand indifferently: "You don't need to worry about it. I want to ask you a question about the law. If the court amends the regulations, what should be done with the leases that have not yet expired?"

Who doesn't know how to do this kind of propaganda, why should I ask you for Zhang Daer's pen?He approached Zhang Fei, naturally to discuss the issue of legislation.

Alas. It seems that my ability to litigate has covered up many of my advantages!Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "As long as the revision of the law has passed the imperial court's resolution, then I will insist on changing it this year without any conditions."

Sima Guang said: "Can the landlord use this as an excuse to terminate the contract with the tenant?"

Zhang Fei said: "Not only the landlord, but also the tenant. Otherwise, things will become very complicated. The landlord can even modify the contract and not pay the tenant. The court can only act in accordance with the law and cannot interfere too much. If the court Helping them negotiate prices, or mandating rules, would be counterproductive, and no one would accept that."

The tenant farmers in the Song Dynasty were actually not too different from the hired farmers. They were commercial activities, and the pursuit of business was still freedom.

Of course, it must be within the scope of the law, and it is really impossible to talk about minimum wage protection now.

The imperial court can only make the law more just, instead of completely favoring the landlords as before, and ultimately they have to negotiate on their own.

It is undeniable that, on a fair basis, landlords are more dominant because they own the means of production.

This is reality.

Sima Guang said: "If the imperial court does not intervene, they will unite and abandon all the tenants, or replace a group of tenants. If this happens in a concentrated manner, it will bring a lot of trouble to the local government."

The capital can be seen, but it will become very troublesome if you leave the capital.

Zhang Fei said: "There is no way to do this, we can only go through it forcefully, because in terms of legislation alone, the more considerations are made, the more cumbersome it will be, and the more loopholes will become more, making the court care about one thing and lose another. If the court makes a new law, they will cancel the old tenancy agreement." , this is a legal act, and the imperial court cannot stop them from pursuing legality."

In the past, people’s leases were all legal. When the court revised this law, people considered their own interests, and of course they didn’t have to recruit tenants. I think it’s not worthwhile. I farm by myself, as long as I pay taxes per mu, which is of course possible.

Sima Guang lowered his eyebrows and remained silent.

Zhang Fei glanced at him secretly, "We still need to promote."

Sima Guang looked at him suspiciously. There was something wrong with this kid, and asked, "How do you promote it?"

Zhang Fei whispered: "Use tabloids to publicize."

Sima Guang scolded angrily: "You bastard! The court uses tabloid newspapers to publicize its new law. This is simply a joke in the world. If the court needs publicity, it can use newspapers!"

Di Bao was the official newspaper of the Song Dynasty.

It existed during the Taizong period.

Because it's so ugly, ordinary people don't watch it at all.

Now there are occasional tabloids among the people, but because there are very few, at present, there is no explicit prohibition in the law. Anyway, there is a crime of making a jacket, a book and a jacket.

Mansion newspaper?Report good news but not bad news. Nine out of ten sentences are about pouring water.Zhang Fei said embarrassingly: "The residence newspaper has been published for a long time, and the number is limited. The key is to only say some well-regulated words, which cannot be used for gaming. Tabloids are different. Tabloids can say some irresponsible things."

"Irresponsible words?" Sima Guang raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "Actually, the imperial court also has bargaining chips, such as tax-free privileges and degree certificates. These are all bargaining chips, but Di Bao can't say that if you dare to dismiss tenant farmers and cause trouble, I will give you all your privileges." Take it back.

Even if Di Bao can say that, the imperial court is responsible to Di Bao. If it is said, it must be done. This will make the imperial court have no way out.

But the tabloids can give this kind of hint, even if the court doesn't do this, it's okay, but it can deter them, so that they don't dare to act rashly. "

Sima Guang kept shaking his head: "You are deceiving, how can you do it?"

Zhang Fei said: "It's not a matter of deceit. Gossip, if you believe it, you may believe it. If you don't believe it, you don't. It's no one's fault if you believe it yourself. But I can guarantee that as soon as the tabloids come out, there will be no big troubles in the custody."

Sima Guang looked at him suddenly, "Something is wrong with you today."

Zhang Fei said with a sneer: "I have a printing workshop, and now it's not enough to make ends meet, I have to find a way to make some money."

Sima Guang and Wang Anshi are all smarter than anyone else, and they can't hide it from them at all.

Sima Guang suddenly realized, pointed to Zhang Fei and said, "Well, you Zhang San, the old man was wondering, usually I talk to you about other things, you know how to go to court, and today I talk to you about judicial issues, what kind of propaganda are you giving this old man?" , So that’s what’s going on, after all, you’re seeking money for yourself. "

I'm not an official, I don't make money for myself, do I use love to generate electricity?Zhang Fei hehe said: "Everyone gets what they need."

"Whatever you need." Sima Guang snorted: "I won't agree to this. We still have to find a way to solve it legally."

Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima really misunderstood. It's really not that I don't provide solutions for making money. To be honest, I don't need this little money. But then again, this propaganda is very important. Shang Yang Limu is also propaganda. Well, it has nothing to do with the law. A good publicity can really do great things with a small cost."

Sima Guang thought about it, and felt that what he said was not unreasonable. Shang Yang's erection was just a way of propaganda, but what he was promoting was the idea of ​​the legal system. He asked, "How do you promote it?"

Zhang Fei thought for a while, and said: "The key now lies in the locality, and the stability of the locality, in addition to the government, is the gentry and gentry. If they can support the court, then this matter will not cause trouble."

Sima Guang nodded and said, "But I'm afraid that those black sheep among them will take the lead in causing trouble!"

Zhang Fei said: "However, country gentry and gentry also mostly enjoy the privileges of the imperial court. The Sima University scholar can casually mention it when discussing this matter with his colleagues, linking the gentry's privileges with local stability, so as to solve the problem of their use. The hidden danger of tenant farmers making trouble."

Sima Guang thought about it seriously, "This method is not bad, but it must be met with great resistance, and it is impossible to pass it."

Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima just needs to mention it, and they will definitely object, so forget it. Then publish the news on tabloids."

Sima Guang was stunned, "Is that all right?"

After all, there are very few tabloids now, and he is not very good at playing.

Zhang Fei said: "That's enough. Although this is just a casual statement by the Sima University, and after the tabloid came out, the Sima University also strongly denied it.

But this means that the imperial court has considered that the landlords may use the tenant farmers to make trouble, but if there is a trouble, no one can say whether the imperial court will do this, and this will make the landlords fearful.In fact, the land tax is anywhere, and they can't lose too much even if they re-sign the contract, but if the tabloids make such a fuss, the price is not certain. "

Sima Guang thought in his heart, this trick is really wonderful!
But he was still very hesitant.

Zhang Fei rolled his eyes and said, "Actually, there is a safer way."

Sima Guang asked, "What way?"

Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima, please don't open your mouth, let a small official speak, and then Master Sima strongly opposes it. As far as propaganda is concerned, as long as this sentence is discussed during the discussion, it is fine. It doesn't really matter who said it."

Sima Guang thought for a while, "Let your father-in-law tell the story."

"what?"

"What are you?"

"No no."

Zhang Fei said: "This may affect my father-in-law's career."

Sima Guang glared at him: "Then you let me tell you before?"

Zhang Fei said embarrassingly, "Didn't I immediately make up for it later?"

Sima Guang chuckled: "I didn't mean to test you on purpose, if you really want to do this, after thinking about it, your father-in-law is the best candidate, he's a judge of Dali Temple, his words have a certain weight.

In addition, all along, your father-in-law has been more supportive of Wang Jiefu's reform, and he has not offended those big landlords less. This idea was brought up by him, and everyone is used to it, and it will not affect his official career. "

After all, it was the first time playing, Zhang Fei didn't know what to do, and said: "If you don't forget it, just pretend I didn't say it."

Sima Guang said: "If you mention your father-in-law, forget it. What are you thinking?"

Zhang Fei said: "Scholar Sima asked me first, what can I do?"

Sima Guang thought for a while and said, "Well, you should ask your father-in-law first. If he doesn't agree, then talk about it."

Zhang Fei is also a little tangled in his heart. This matter is actually very important to him. Now that Sima Guang has let go, this is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. Xu Zun was pulled in.

After a while, he nodded and said: "Okay, I'll go and ask, I guess it won't work."

Sima Guang smiled without saying a word.

In the evening, while taking a walk with Xu Zun, Zhang Fei informed Xu Zun of the incident.

"That's a good idea."

Xu Zun's eyes lit up, and he said happily.

"what?"

"You don't think the old man is that kind of pedantic, do you?" Xu Zun asked.

As the number one wonder in the legal and political circles, he is also very good at playing tricks.

Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "No, my son-in-law certainly doesn't think so."

Xu Zundao: "In fact, that should be the case. Those gentry and squires enjoy the preferential treatment from the court, so it's fine if they don't help, and they are thinking about adding chaos to the court. It's really unreasonable. Just scare them, but they are all cheap. You say Can you make this matter self-defeating?"

Wow. This is really more ruthless than the other!Zhang Fei said embarrassingly, "It's probably difficult."

Xu Zun nodded: "Okay, if Sima Jun really discusses this matter, I will mention it by the way."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "But if this matter becomes serious, it may cause some people to be dissatisfied with my father-in-law."

Xu Zun said: "When I am an official, I am serving the imperial court. I am pleading for orders for the people, not making them happy. This is what I wish in my heart. If I don't worry about the world's worries first, I will be happy after the world's happiness." , Talking about co-ruling the world is simply nonsense."

(End of this chapter)