Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 269 Revenge
At the beginning, almost everyone believed that this Wang Anshi was repeating his old tricks and using the lawsuit to meet his political needs.

In other words, it is through the conviction of Song Minqiu, Li Dalin, and Su Shi that the ban can be enforced.

Wang Anshi had already used this trick before.

At the beginning, including Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo, they were very nervous, but they were not afraid of Wang Anshi, but Zhang Fei. After all, Zhang Fei had created too many miracles in court, and Wang Hong was sued to Qiongzhou by him. went.

Going to court is really a matter of life and death.

Now that Zhang Fei really won, what should he do next?
A little carelessness may trigger a huge political storm.

But in the middle of the lawsuit, Fu Bi and the others were completely relieved. They could see that this was just a show.

It's a play to whitewash Wang Anshi.

In fact, Wang Anshi also regretted being so reckless at that time. He really did not expect that it would cause opposition from all scholars, because today's tabloids are not an indispensable daily item in people's lives.

His consideration is only at the national level, and he even believes that his approach will be unanimously supported by ministers, while ignoring the attention of today's scholars on speech.

In fact, in the Song Dynasty, neither the ancestral law nor the "Song Xingtong" said that speech should not be punished. This is actually a product of the game between the scholar-officials and the emperor.

The main one was Song Renzong, who took the initiative to take a step back.

So there is such a saying.

The reason why the scholar-officials defended this point was because the scholar-officials had to rely on public opinion to counteract the imperial power. If the imperial power tightened public opinion, it would be a great blow to the scholar-officials.

This is a very sensitive topic.

Of course, this is why Zhao Xu secretly supported the tabloids. He is different from Song Renzong. If he wants to control the power, public opinion becomes very important. But on the surface, he is also very clear that it is difficult for him to rely on the game between the monarch and his ministers. To tighten the power of public opinion, this incident has well illustrated this problem.

You can only fight with them in public opinion, not close public opinion.

Wang Anshi, who had reacted, also knew that this was an impossible goal, but let him admit his mistake, which would affect his political status and the promulgation of the New Deal.

At that time, he was in a dilemma and regretted his mistakes.

Forced to go to Zhang Fei to find a solution.

So Zhang Fei made a decision, let's fight a lawsuit.

Losing to the law will not affect Wang Anshi's political status, but it will also reflect Wang Anshi's spirit of defending the law. Although I always win, I will lose, and I will admit it!
At the same time, even if the lawsuit is lost, Wang Anshi can still stick to his own views, and he can also express his grievances and original intentions to everyone through litigation.

For Zhang Fei, this is a lawsuit destined to lose.

But now that the lawsuit is over, the verdict has come out, but this verdict throws the problem back to the court.

Now Zhao Yan only acquitted Song Minqiu and Li Dalin, but did not abolish the ban, but this verdict made it not illegal to discuss current affairs in tabloid newspapers.

This is the game between the judiciary and government orders.

The imperial court must come up with a solution immediately, otherwise, this will affect the authority of government orders and judiciary at the same time.

People will also ask, who should listen to this.

Hanging Palace.

"I've read the court trial records, and both sides are right. Is it forbidden or not, what do you think?"

Zhao Xu directly threw this question to the ministers.

Wang Anshi immediately stood up, "I still insist on my original opinion. If the court does not control the tabloids, many problems will inevitably arise, and the court will regret it later."

In his position, he must persevere to the end.

But the strange thing is that after he finished speaking, no one stood up to oppose him immediately. If Wang Anshi lost the lawsuit in the past, he would not have to beat the dog in the water.

This is what these ministers are also aware of, and this will also involve their power.

At this time, Sima Guang suddenly stood up, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have a suggestion, I wonder if it is feasible?"

Zhao Xu hurriedly said, "Speak quickly, Qing."

Sima Guang said: "Scholar Wang's worries are indeed justified, and my ministers also supported them at the time, but the fears of scholars all over the world are also reasonable.

Chen compared the tabloid in the genuine bookstore with the unknown tabloid, and found a problem. They were both tabloids, but the tabloid in the genuine bookstore only sparked heated discussions, but did not cause turmoil. It was the unknown tabloid that spark civil unrest.

The reason is that Zhang San dare not publish articles indiscriminately. If something goes wrong, he will be responsible. The real danger is those who secretly spread tabloids. Don't take responsibility.

Therefore, the minister suggested that if you want to start a tabloid, you must register with the imperial court and get permission from the imperial court before you can publish the tabloid, otherwise, it will be considered illegal.

In this way, scholars will naturally not object any more, and the imperial court allows them to discuss current affairs in an open and aboveboard manner, but if someone spreads their opinions secretly, it is obvious that there are ghosts in their hearts, and the imperial court must not let them go. "

Except for Wang Anshi, ministers such as Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo, and Zhao Bian all stood up to support Sima Guang's proposal.

But Wang Anshi didn't object either, he acted like if something happened at that time, don't blame me.

This is indeed the best of both worlds, and it is also the consistent style of the Song Dynasty.

On the surface, it was released, but in fact it was still under the control of the court.

The emperor of the Song Dynasty didn't have the courage to write a letter to the end. Who the hell would reason with you?

The power to publish tabloids is controlled by the imperial court, so do you dare to publish them indiscriminately?
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Just as Qing said."

This is the result he wants, to let the tabloids of the genuine bookstore get the endorsement of these ministers. When the time comes, there will be a public opinion war, and they will have no choice but to seal the genuine bookstore with government orders and justice.

After the matter was agreed upon, Yushi Fan Yu suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, as a political adviser, Wang Xueshi has repeatedly gone to Kaifeng Mansion to sue his colleagues. This will not only destroy the harmony of the court, but also ignore the court's laws. It will also affect the people's trust in the judiciary. Nowadays, many people believe that Xueshi Wang is secretly using power to force Kaifeng government to accept some baseless disputes."

"A bunch of nonsense."

Wang Anshi immediately retorted: "If the Kaifeng government feels it is unreasonable, it can dismiss it. If you feel that I am bullying the small with the big, then Mr. Zhao will not choose to accept the case because he is afraid of me."

Wen Yanbo said: "But what you have done will indeed harm the court's laws and regulations. If there is any dispute between officials in the future, they will all go to Kaifeng Mansion to file a complaint. What's wrong with this? It will also make the people think that the court is not in harmony. "

Fu Bi nodded and said: "The old minister also thinks that this is really against the rules. Although the law does not prohibit this, it is unfair to all parties if you wear official uniforms to argue. Is it on behalf of the court? , or a person, who can tell clearly?"

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, but didn't make a sound. He still supported Wang Anshi, but even Fu Bi stood up, so he had to think about it.

At this time, Qi Hui suddenly stood up and said: "I think the reason for this situation is that litigation has arisen, but the judicial reform has not been completed. If the Prosecution Court is established, many problems will be solved, because the Prosecution Court is the representative With the court, the court can intervene through the Procuratorate."

Zhao Xu nodded, and asked Sima Guang, "How are you preparing?"

Sima Guang replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the preparations are almost done, but the court still lacks talents for prosecution."

Liu Shu immediately said: "The minister recommended Fan Sijian as the head of the Prosecution Institute. Fan Sijian's ability is obvious to all."

Fan Chunren was also present, and he was secretly pleased that he had already set his sights on this position.

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

Sima Guang said: "Fan Sijian's ability is unquestionable, but his experience may still be lacking. Just as I am implementing a legal aid system, I suggest that Fan Sijian go to the people to provide legal aid for the people first. , while accumulating their own experience.”

As soon as these words came out, Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi looked at each other in surprise.

Zhao Xu looked at Fan Chunren again, "Would Fan Sijian be willing?"

Fan Chunren was also a little dazed. He wanted to be the director of the prosecution, but he was asked to work as a legal aid. This is too far away.But when it comes to this point, if he refuses to go, the chief prosecutor will definitely not let him be, and he can only accept his orders.

Zhao Xu said, "Then it's settled."

After leaving the main hall, Sima Guang said expressionlessly, "There's still one left."

Wang Anshi who was beside him said hehe, "Don't worry, that kid won't be able to escape either."

After that, he waved his big sleeves and left.

Original bookstore.

"Sanlang is here!"

"Hello Saburo."

When the craftsmen in the printing workshop saw Zhang Fei coming, they greeted him one after another.

Zhang Fei laughed and said, "All the masters are very energetic!"

Everyone laughed happily.

After resting for a long time, they are of course full of energy.

Zhang Fei said again: "Work hard, and strive to buy a house within two years."

When everyone heard this, they were all trembling with excitement.

Buy a house within two years.

real or fake?

Hou Donglai said excitedly: "Sanlang, can we make so much money?"

Zhang Fei said: "It's not completely impossible. Although I lost the lawsuit, we can now print tabloids without any worries. With our previous development momentum, buying a house in two years is not a daydream."

Hou Donglai nodded, thinking in his mind that during the peak period before, he could achieve [-] times the profit. If he did it to death, he really couldn't imagine it!

Zhang Fei asked again: "How is the workshop I asked you to find?"

".!"

Hou Donglai immediately petrified.

Zhang Fei said: "Why don't you go to typesetting."

Hou Donglai hurriedly said: "Oh! I was looking for it, but it happened here again, so it was delayed. I will contact the Chen family right away. It won't take long, it really won't take long, Sanlang will give me another chance .”

"Okay, I'll give you another chance."

"Yes Yes Yes."

After arranging the work, Zhang Fei went home.

As soon as he got home, Gao Wenyin and Xu Zhiqian greeted him.

Gao Wenyin said anxiously: "Sanlang, just now Kaifeng Mansion sent someone to issue a service notice, asking you to serve."

"service?"

Zhang Fei was taken aback, "What kind of service do you serve?"

Xu Zhiqian stepped forward and said with a smile, "Of course it's the Yaqian service! Didn't you get the household registration in the capital last year? Of course you have to perform military duties this year. With your wealth, you can't be allowed to do hard labor."

"The front office?"

Zhang Fei immediately looked surprised, "Then what should we do?"

Seeing Zhang Fei's expression, Gao Wenyin was so anxious that she almost burst into tears.

She has changed color at the news.

It might just be gone forever.

Xu Zhiqian smiled and said: "Don't worry, this Yaqian service can be solved with money, or you can hire someone to serve for you."

"Yes, yes, I remembered. This can be solved with money. The most important thing I need now is money."

Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, and asked again: "How should this be done?"

Xu Zhiqian pondered for a while, and said: "You can ask Fan Yuanwai to help you go to Kaifeng Mansion, he is better at handling such things."

Zhang Fei nodded: "Okay, I will ask Li Si to talk to Fan Yuanwai later."

Gao Wenyin was always worried, "Is this really okay?"

Xu Zhiqian smiled wryly and said, "Sister Gao, don't worry. Look at Yuanwai Ma, Yuanwai Chen, and Yuanwai Fan. Their sons have served in the military. They all need to serve, but they all paid for it. Kaifeng Mansion Sending someone here is just a routine, and there will be no problems."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Madam, don't worry, my father-in-law is in charge of Dali Temple, how could he let me serve in the military service?"

Xu Zhiqian immediately glared at him, "Don't talk nonsense."

Zhang Fei laughed and said: "Save it, save it, I'm just telling you."

After Gao Wenyin saw it, she felt a little relieved.

(End of this chapter)