Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 262 Sue Me Sue Me
The perception of the Northern Song Dynasty is that it is rather twisted, and it is awkward no matter how you look at it.

The technology is advanced, there is no shortage of generals, no shortage of soldiers. A little short of horses, but it will not be beaten every day.

Business is prosperous and the economy is developed, but the court is running a deficit every day, and the people are crying for poverty every day.

It all seemed contradictory.

Although there are many factors that cause these contradictions, one thing is certain, that is, the society is too advanced and the management is too backward to match.

Recruitment system.

Do not suppress mergers.

official banknotes.

Admired business.

and many more.

The same goes for tabloids.

Tabloids were originally born in the Northern Song Dynasty and flourished in the Southern Song Dynasty. During the Huizong period, there were already problems, and the imperial court began to control them. But in the Southern Song Dynasty, the tabloids were even more rampant than marketing accounts.

The imperial court has repeatedly banned it.

Therefore, Zhang Fei is determined not to take the blame. He just advanced the "Sheng" a little bit, and it would have developed without him.

Because the common people know that the mansion newspaper is a lie, and they report good news but not bad news. Anyone who reads the mansion newspaper likes to read tabloids.

It can be seen that the Northern Song Dynasty itself had this kind of soil. The social atmosphere was open, there were scholars everywhere, and education was attached great importance. At the same time, technology kept up with it. Newspapers were an inevitable product.

The response of the Song Dynasty court was the same as that of Wang Anshi. It wanted to suppress the tabloid, but it couldn't, and the result became worse.

The most difficult thing about legislation is not that the law is good or bad, but that you must ensure that the law can be enforced. After some laws are enacted, even if they are enforced, they cannot be enforced, and often make things worse. Bad, because the law is the bottom line of society.

Although the whole thing was not planned by Zhang Fei at the initial stage, but as things changed, Zhang Fei followed suit and began to make arrangements.

In fact, he could take the initiative to stop Wang Anshi, although he may not be able to persuade Wang Anshi, but he did not do so after all, and his purpose was to bring things to this point.

Because he wants to get newspapers, if there is no legal support, this matter will become very troublesome, because you don't know whether it is legal or not, whether it is illegal or not.

There is no standard.

However, the systems of the Song Dynasty are mutual checks and balances, and the efficiency is extremely poor. Instead of suggesting that they legislate on this, it is better to fight a lawsuit.

A decree can be delayed for one year, but a judgment cannot be delayed for one year. No matter how the sentence is sentenced, the court must give an explanation.

Zhang Fei also intervened in it through the identity of Er Bi.

"What? Xueshi Wang is suing my brother?"

Su Zhe looked at Sima Guang in shock.

Sima Guang nodded.

Su Shi said excitedly, "Fang Er's pen is Zhang San."

Sima Guang nodded.

"It's really great." Su Shi was really happy like a child.

Su Zhe was stunned, "Brother, what's the good news?"

Sima Guang also stared blankly at Su Shi.

Su Shi excitedly said: "I've long wanted to have a few tricks with that kid, but I haven't found a chance. This is really a god-sent opportunity."

Sima Guang was dizzy.

Met a fool.

It's over!

Su Zhe said excitedly, "Brother, do you know what kind of punishment you will face if you are convicted of these three crimes?"

Su Shi said displeasedly: "Third brother, don't you think that the elder brother's eloquence is not as good as that Zhang San?"

Su Zhe was completely speechless, and he didn't bother to be serious with him, so he said to Sima Guang, "Scholar Sima, my elder brother clearly complained about Zhang San, why did Zhang San demand revenge?"

Su Shi immediately argued: "I'm not complaining about him, I just can't understand Wang Jiefu's actions, and it's reasonable for him to sue me."

This made Sima Guang didn't know how to answer, he said hehe: "Since you, Su Zizhan, are so confident, it will save me a lot of trouble. However, it has not yet been determined whether the trial will be held or not."

"Not sure?"

Su Shi said anxiously.

Jianyuan.

"Lawsuit again? He, Wang Jiefu, is a dignified political adviser. Why is he going to Kaifeng Mansion to sue every now and then, just like that Shengdou Xiaomin? It's really ridiculous."

"The key point is why he sued Su Zizhan. Although the lawsuit is fair, using power to force the Kaifeng government to open the court is not a case of malpractice for personal gain. We have to go to the official to see him."

When the remonstrance court heard that Wang Anshi went to sue again, they all thought it was ridiculous.

Moreover, you, Wang Anshi, complained every now and then, so why should we go to Jianyuan and Yushitai?

They are all tired of litigation.

There is no sense of participation at all.

Zhao Bian sighed and said: "I have carefully studied such cases. If you want to say whether Wang Jiefu is suspected of playing tricks, that is true, but if you want to say that he is engaging in malpractice for personal gain, that is not the case. Just because before this, such disputes , it is impossible to sue the Kaifeng Mansion, and it is often a court discussion. But once the trouble is brought to the Kaifeng Mansion, judging from the judiciary, it is difficult to reject their pleadings with convincing reasons.

Take the crime of making jackets, books and jackets as an example, if you look at Su Zizhan alone, you can't constitute this crime, but the pleadings of the other party are based on the results. Su Zizhan's remarks are indeed true. caused unrest.

So according to the discussion of this crime, it can constitute this crime. "

After hearing this, all the admonishers were dumbfounded.

It is really a tragedy to remonstrate with a director who speaks the Fa like this, why don't you go to Dali Temple to be an official.

Fan Chunren stepped forward quietly, "Mr. Zhao, I would like to ask, does Su Zizhan invite you for a pen?"

".?"

Swish swish!
The gazes of the colleagues immediately shot to Fan Chunren.

It turns out that there is more than one disgrace to the Court of Remonstrance!

Kaifeng House.

"Song Zhigao, Li Zhigao, what are you talking about?"

Li Kai looked at Song Minqiu and Li Dalin in surprise, "You guys posted that tabloid?"

Song Minqiu nodded and said, "Exactly."

Li Kai asked puzzledly: "Why do you do this?"

Song Min begged, "We did this because we agree with Su Zizhan's views and hate Wang Jiefu's actions. This matter has nothing to do with Su Zizhan. Wang Jiefu has sued the wrong person."

Li Dalin laughed and said: "Su Zizhan's words are not illegal, and publishing tabloids is not illegal either. As a political advisor, Wang Jiefu is deeply favored by the officials. If he really wants to punish us, why go through the Kaifeng mansion."

Huang Gui hurriedly said: "Our Kaifeng government has never said that this matter is illegal. As for whether it is illegal or not, we can only make a decision after a trial. We will report this matter and please go back first."

Song Minqiu was stunned for a moment, and asked, "Don't we need to be imprisoned?"

Huang Gui shook his head and said, "No need."

"Okay then, let's take our leave."

Song Minqiu bowed his hands and added: "But this matter really has nothing to do with Su Zizhan."

Huang Gui said embarrassingly: "We can't decide this, it has to be decided by the judiciary."

"Master Huang meant something."

Song and Li Yifei are the younger generation, and they posted this tabloid to express their dissatisfaction.

But they didn't expect that the trouble would come to Kaifeng Mansion. They thought that they had caused Su Shi to suffer, so they came to Kaifeng Mansion to surrender.

Such two nerds.Li Kai couldn't help cursing secretly, and said to Huang Gui: "If they do this, the case will only become more complicated."

Huang Gui breathed a sigh of relief: "The more complicated it is, the less it is our turn to take care of it."

Li Kai's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed.

Yes, Quan Zhi Kaifeng Mansion is still vacant, the case is getting bigger and bigger, involving the interests of all parties, it is not his turn to be the general judge to make the decision.

Sure enough, Song Minqiu and Li Dalin's surrenders were reported to the newspaper, which made the already battered Zhengshitang even worse.

"The edict that drafted the imperial decree actually went to write a tabloid. This is an anecdote through the ages! Do they think drafting the imperial edict is too boring?"

When Wang Anshi heard the news, he was very angry.

Wen Yanbo excitedly said: "You have a good relationship with Song Cidao, don't you know what he is like? Why don't you want to reflect on yourself."

They all have a good relationship with Song Minqiu, they are all book lovers, and they often gather to discuss books over wine.

Wang Anshi said: "At that time, you all knew what I was worried about."

Wen Yanbo said: "We are also willing to work with you to quell this turmoil. It is you who chose to go to Kaifeng Mansion to file a complaint."

Wang Anshi snorted, "They are all coming after me, how dare I implicate Duke Wen."

"You're just..."

"I would like to report to all of you to participate in politics, and Su Zhishi asks to see you."

Su Shi's current official name is the Zhishiguan. This official has no power, but he has a good past. Using this official name means that the imperial court should focus on training. After one or two years, he will be promoted directly. Toss an olive branch.

Wang Anshi frowned and said, "Why is he here to join in the fun?"

Seeing that Wang Anshi was in the middle of an explosion, Sima Guang was afraid that Su Shi would offend Wang Anshi, so he said, "I'll go see him."

But knowing the reason for Su Shi's coming here, Sima Guang was stunned.

It turned out that Su Shi came here because he was worried that the defendant would be snatched away by Song Minqiu, saying that he was responsible.

"Su Zizhan, don't make any more trouble, okay?" Sima Guang was about to go crazy.

Su Shi said: "Scholar Sima, Song Zhigao is a man. You know better than me that he is no match for Zhang San and Wang Jiefu in court. If he is allowed to testify in court, it will be a mistake."

Just at this time, Fan Chunren came again.

"Su Zizhan is here, that would be the best."

Fan Chunren was overjoyed to see Su Shi.

Sima Guang asked, "What's the matter with Fan Sijian?"

Fan Chunren hurriedly said: "Scholar Sima, let me defend Zizhan, I am sure I can win against Zhang San this time."

Su Shi immediately said: "I dare not trouble Fan Sijian with this matter."

Fan Chunren was stunned, "Has Zizhan invited someone?"

Su Shi said: "I defend myself!"

Fan Chunren excitedly said, "How do you defend yourself?"

"Why can't I defend myself?"

"Look, you don't even know the rules of litigation, and you have to defend yourself. If you want to defend yourself, you can only be beaten passively. You can't attack Wang Jiefu."

"Hugh, pretend I don't know. Judicial reform has not yet reached Kaifeng Mansion. The rules are just unwritten and can be changed."

"Wouldn't that be messed up? Wang Jiefu also wants witnesses to ask questions, so there will only be endless quarrels. Moreover, judicial reform is already planned to be implemented in Kaifeng County, which shows that there is such a law, so we must follow the law."

Fan Chunren said, and then said to Sima Guang: "Scholar Sima, is there anything wrong with what you said as an official?"

Sima Guang stood up and shouted, "Come here! Throw these two out of the Zhengshitang."

".?"

There is really no one to worry about.

Xu House.

"Song Minqiu? Li Dalin?"

Zhang Fei thought for a while, but he still hadn't heard of it, so he asked curiously, "Did the two of them have any problems with Wang Xueshi?"

Xu Zun shook his head and said, "Not only is there no festival, but the relationship was very good before. Wang Jiefu often borrowed books from Song Zhigao."

Zhang Fei was even more curious, "If that's the case, why did they do this?"

Xu Zundao: "Because they are very opposed to banning tabloids from discussing current affairs."

Zhang Fei nodded, "Then let's make up a pleading paper and sue them together."

"You wait!"

Xu Zun also has some headaches now, "Song Zhigao is different from that Su Zizhan. He is knowledgeable and hospitable. His friends are all over the government and the public, such as Sima Bachelor, Wen Gong, Fu Gong, and Zhao Xianggong. Lin also has a very high reputation, if you sue him in court, you may offend all the scholars in Bianjing, see if you can arrange him among the witnesses."

Zhang Fei said: "They have all surrendered themselves, so they can't be regarded as witnesses. They may be charged with more serious crimes than Mr. Su. Moreover."

He smiled slightly: "I don't mind offending those scholars."

Xu Zhiqian said: "Don't get carried away, why Uncle Wang wants to file this lawsuit, isn't it because he can't bear the pressure from those scholars, let alone you."

Xu Zun nodded and said worriedly: "Qian'er is right."

"Different."

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I can bear it. Scholars don't know how to do it, and I like this kind of big scene. My shirt is made for it. The more scholars pay attention, the better. What we have to do is Too good to win this case and shut them up."

Xu Zhiqian snorted softly: "Don't worry, no matter how beautiful you win, they won't shut up, and the troubles will only be endless."

The corner of Zhang Fei's mouth twitched: "I've seen the tabloids written by Song Zhigao and the others. It's a complete mess, and I can't see any knowledge at all."

Xu Zhiqian was taken aback, then suddenly thought of something, and said, "Doesn't it mean that we are invincible?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It must be."

To put it lightly, Su Shi was just complaining, but the actions of Song Minqiu and others are more serious. The key point is that he is an official who makes edicts and drafts imperial edicts. If this matter gets bigger and bigger, the emperor must be invited out. call the shots.

Hanging Palace.

"When discussing this matter at that time, Xueshi Wang's worry was definitely not mediocrity, and everyone agreed, but Song Minqiu and others did not ask why, they published tabloids, disturbed people's hearts, created chaos, and suspected that the court was unrighteous. The land, and they are only court officials, they should be punished with a higher crime."

Zhao Xu said that Longyan was unhappy.

Wen Yanbo immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Song Minqiu and others are not ignorant of Wang Xueshi's concerns, but they still oppose this. Not only Song Minqiu and others are against it, but almost all scholars and scholars are against it. I think the resolution at that time It is too hasty, it is the negligence of the ministers and others that caused this turmoil, the minister is willing to bear the crime of dereliction of duty, and I hope His Majesty will forgive Song Minqiu and others."

Wang Anshi stood aside and said in a low voice, "Can you take the blame for something illegal?"

Sima Guang immediately retorted: "It's not illegal to publish tabloids even if we discuss the matter according to the law."

Wang Anshi smiled and said, "The trial has not yet been conducted, so I hope Bachelor Sima will not make rash judgments."

Sima Guang snorted, "You also know that the trial is pending, so why do you say that?"

Wang Anshi said: "At least I dare to go to court."

Sima Guang said: "Song Minqiu and others went to Kaifeng mansion by themselves, is this a guilty conscience?"

Zhao Xu hurriedly said, "Don't bother arguing, how should we decide on this matter?"

Zhao Yan suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Wang Jiefu's worries are not excessive, but Su Zizhan's words are also difficult to judge the crime, but at present it is difficult to balance the two, I think that resorting to the court is the best solution."

Mr. Lu always wanted to leave Kaifeng Mansion, but Zhao Yan really wanted to go back to Kaifeng Mansion. What he said can be understood as self-recommendation.

Wen Yanbo glanced at Zhao Bian depressedly.

Zhang San has never been defeated in court. Su Shi is the pillar of the country in the future, and Song Minqiu is our good friend. You send them to court, which is unpredictable.

And it's more of a bad luck than a blessing.

Zhao Xu nodded and asked, "What do you guys think?"

Wen Yanbo really didn't want to go to court. Wang Wenshan and Wang Hong are still vivid in his mind. However, if Wang Anshi is willing to let go and admit his mistake, there is really no better solution to this matter.

Sima Guang stood up first and said, "I agree."

Lu Gong's work and Chen Shengzhi also expressed their approval.

Wen Yanbo remained silent.

But how did he know that Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, and Zhao Xu all supported Zhang Fei.

No one can stop this lawsuit.

This meeting is just a process.

Zhao Xu nodded, and said again: "That's up to you!"

Zhao Bian immediately said: "I am willing to hear this case."

Zhao Xu glanced at Zhao Bian and said with a smile, "Okay! Qing will preside over this case."

Court of Justice.

"I want to defend myself."

Su Shi excitedly said to Sima Guang, "Scholar Sima, you have to trust me, I am sure that I can win against Zhang San."

Sima Guang said: "You can defend yourself, but this rule can't be broken, you can't question witnesses."

Su Shi became anxious, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Junshi, can you make an exception for my younger brother?"

Sima Guang said: "This is what Prime Minister Zhao stipulated, and there is nothing I can do about it."

As he said that, he glanced at the excited Fan Chunren again, "Let Fan Sijian defend you."

Fan Chunren hurriedly said, "Zizhan, just trust me this time."

Su Shiquan pretended not to hear it, and suddenly had an idea, and said again: "Scholar Sima, in fact, I don't think this matter has anything to do with me. I just complained a few words. No one has complained. How can they be regarded as crimes? It was Song Zhizhi who ordered them to Put my words in the tabloids without my permission, they should be the defendants, and I can defend them."

Sima Guang glanced at Su Shi, and said with a smile: "Su Zizhan, otherwise, the crime of leaking a major event will be considered as a serious crime, and the sentence will be hanged only if the circumstances are serious, and this proposal is not confidential. If you plead guilty, you will be punished according to the law. It's one year in prison, if you don't carry it all down, it will save everyone trouble."

Su Shi looked at Fan Chunren.

Fan Chunren cupped his hands repeatedly and said, "I hope Zizhan can trust me once."

Su Shi said: "Can Fan Sijian say what I say?"

Fan Chunren: ".!"

(End of this chapter)