Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 369 The Great Opportunity
"Fu Gong, are you being too impulsive in this move?"

When he got out of the palace, Wen Yanbo said to Fu Bi with a puzzled face, and then stretched out his hand to lead Sima Guang beside him, "Just as Junshi said just now, with only three lessons in one Er's pen, we can revise Song Xing system, this."

He originally wanted to say that you were treating major national affairs as a joke, but out of respect for Fu Bi, he didn't say it.

But he still felt that Fu Bi was a little impulsive, although he also knew that Fu Bi was very fascinated by Zhang Fei's legal system, but you have lived to this age, don't you even have this calmness?
The point is that this doesn't look like Fu Bi's character.

This surprised Wen Yanbo.

Sima Guang also looked at Fu Bi tangledly, "What Wen Gong said is true. Although I agree with the idea of ​​the rule of law, but now we are just spying on it, and we should think carefully about it."

Fu Bi said very decisively: "I think prudence should be used to consider how to amend the law, not to consider whether the law of the rule of law is feasible."

Sima Guang looked at Fu Bi suspiciously, "How do you say that?"

He had a vague feeling that today's Fu Bi was different from the sick Fu Bi before.

Fu Bi said: "Because the concept of the rule of law is intended to defend the legitimate rights and interests of individuals, no matter what, it will not be wrong. The most important thing is that even the officials agree, so why do we have any reason to oppose it?" ? If we oppose it now, then what face will we have in the future to suggest that the government hide wealth from the people and not compete with the people for profit?"

Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo glanced at each other.

It seems so.

The most opposed one should be the emperor, and now even the emperor supports it, if they object, then many of their theories in the future will not hold water against the emperor.

If we oppose the law of the rule of law, but at the same time support the preservation of wealth for the people, this will appear very ridiculous.

Who is it?

You are not even willing to protect the wealth of the people. If you say that wealth is hidden from the people, isn’t that just for you?
Sima Guang suddenly realized that this really cannot be opposed, but he worried: "But this concept, everyone still has a lot of confusion, it may not be possible!"

But Fu Bi said: "Actually, the difference is almost the same. Zhang San has explained all the confusion in my heart. I will take the students of the Imperial College to sort out this idea clearly, and then discuss with the court officials how to revise it. "

Wen Yanbo asked again: "Does Fu Gong think that the ministers of the DPRK and China will agree?"

Fu Bi suddenly glanced at him, "They certainly don't trust me very much, so I can only trouble you to persuade them."

Although Fu Bi is highly respected in the court, but he has a criminal record. If he suddenly stands up, others may not believe him.

Maybe your old boy and Wang Jiefu are the same.

We all remember what you did back then.

Wen Yanbo immediately looked at Sima Guang, "Why don't you let Junshi go, after all, he has always supported Zhang San."

Fu Bi shook his head and said, "Junshi is in charge of the reform of the public security system, and if he takes over this matter, the loss outweighs the gain."

Sima Guang nodded repeatedly.

Wen Yanbo still had some doubts, so he supported Zhang Fei's ideas with great fanfare.

This..

Fu Bi knew what he was worried about, so he said: "The law of the legal system is to defend the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. It does not only refer to the common people, nor does it only refer to the officials, but refers to everyone, including them naturally. Now Wang Jiefu's side is morale. Moreover, Wang Jiefu is far more cunning than Shang Yang and Han Feizi, and his method of equalization is obviously to take advantage of those businessmen.

But he did not rely on brute force to force them to increase taxes, but let the court do the business by itself. This is why Fan Chunren and Su Shi sued Wang Jiefu at the beginning, but they also thought it was difficult for them to win the lawsuit.And the rule of law can only provide them with protection, so you can lobby them from this point. "

They are strong in the face of the common people, but they are weak in the face of Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu.

Of course Wen Yanbo understood this, and said: "Fu Gong, if this is your claim, then it's easy to say, the key is Zhang San's claim, and his identity is indeed true."

Fu Bi smiled wryly and said: "The officials have already made up their minds, and Wang Jiefu supports it. If I don't practice it and you don't practice it, maybe Wang Jiefu will let Zhang San come to repair it, and that will make them even more unbearable."

After hearing this, Wen Yanbo frowned, and said, "It seems that Mr. Fu has made up his mind."

Fu Bi replied casually: "Otherwise, I have nothing to do."

Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang looked at Fu Bi tacitly.

Wen Yanbo hehe said: "Lian Po is old, can he still eat?"

However, Fu Bi's sudden appearance made Zhao Xu somewhat unexpected, because before Zhao Xu asked him to be the prime minister, he was reluctant to go out and always asked for sick leave, but this time he took the initiative to take this task.

This made Zhao Xu feel a little uneasy, and he also knew that this legal system also had restrictions on him, so after he left the palace, he did not return to the palace, but quietly went to Xu's house.

I have to talk to Zhang Fei.

"I just asked their opinions on whether the imperial court should take it seriously. There is only one person who supports your legal system. Guess who it is?"

"Scholar Wang."

Zhang Fei replied immediately.

Zhao Xu was taken aback, blinked, and hurriedly said, "Except him."

Zhang Fei pondered for a moment, "Could it be Fu Gong?"

Zhao Xu was startled, "How did you guess that?"

Zhang Fei chuckled and said: "According to my observation, the two of them understand the most deeply. The rest of them may not dare to make a judgment even if they agree with it. After all, they don't even understand the reason."

Zhao Xu nodded with a smile, and asked again: "Then why do you think Mr. Fu would support your legal system so decisively?"

Zhang Fei thought for a while and said, "I guess it's to fight against the New Deal."

Zhao Xu asked, "How do you say that?"

Zhang Fei said: "Because they are all honest ministers, it is unlikely that they would oppose the New Deal for the sake of money."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly.

If you say that Fu Bi, Sima Guang, and Wen Yanbo opposed the New Deal for the sake of money, even if you beat Zhao Xu to death, you wouldn’t believe it. With the character of Fu Bi and Sima Guang, even if you put gold in his mouth, he would spit it out , and thought you were insulting him.

Zhang Fei said: "They are still worried that the New Deal will compete for the interests of the people and prevent the Wang Xueshi from being too powerful. The idea of ​​the legal system is to protect individual rights and interests. It can prevent the New Deal from competing for the interests of the people, and at the same time give Wang Xueshi restrictions."

Zhao Xu thought for a while, and said: "But you said before that the law of the legal system also has restrictions on them, and they should also think of this. Do you think this can be done?"

Before Zhang Fei mentioned to Zhao Xu that there are three pillars, the law of the legal system can limit Wang Anshi's legalist law on the one hand, and at the same time limit the Confucian law here.

Zhang Fei said: "I can't guarantee it, but if it can't be done this time, then it probably won't be done in the future."

Zhao Xu hurriedly asked, "How do you say that?"

Zhang Fei said: "At present, what they are most afraid of is Wang Xueshi's New Deal, and although the legal system has restrictions on them, it can also protect their rights and interests.

There is a saying that the two evils are the lesser, and the legal system can also restrict Wang Xueshi. For them at present, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The other ministers in the middle will eventually be persuaded. "

In class, he deliberately mentioned that if the law of the Legalists meets the law of the legal system, the law of the legal system should take precedence, with the purpose of seducing conservatives.

He euphemistically told the conservatives a truth, that is, if you follow the law of the Legalists, it depends on who has the most power. At present, the emperor supports Wang Anshi, and you are no match.

He thinks this is an excellent window, once missed, it is almost impossible to reappear.

This is already the right time, place and people.

Zhao Xu asked again: "If that's the case, why does Bachelor Wang support it?"

Zhang Fei said: "Because the needs of the two sides are different, Xueshi Wang has the support of His Majesty, what he needs now is rationality, if the "Song Xingtong" can be revised, his reform will naturally be a matter of course."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, and said: "Although Mr. Fu supports your legal system, he also made a suggestion, that is, to ask me to regard this matter as the top priority of the country, and to summon all the talents from all over the world to revise the "Song Xing Tong". "

What prevents Wang Anshi from being too powerful, isn't it to prevent him from being too powerful? Isn't Wang Anshi's power all given by him?

Fu Bi's request to amend the law with high standards is actually to prevent him.

Wang Anshi just asked for a direct pardon. If he really did this, it would be a further extension of the imperial power. Wang Anshi always believed that doing things to prevent things and making things right would seriously hinder the development of the country.

Of course Zhao Xu also wanted to assert the imperial power.

Let them practice the law, who knows what will come out of it.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, although they came to revise the law, whether it will be promulgated in the end depends entirely on Your Majesty."

Zhao Xu said: "Of course I know this, but they are all first-class geniuses in my Great Song Dynasty. If I want to hide mysteries in the laws, I'm afraid I won't be able to detect it."

Zhang Fei said with a chuckle: "I guess Fu Gong will only repair the lower part, not the upper part."

Zhao Xu asked, "What's the lower part, the upper part?"

Zhang Fei said: "Oh, didn't I say in class that the legal system must distinguish between the interests of the monarchy and the interests of individuals. In all likelihood, the rich man will only target the part of personal interests, and will not touch the top half."

Zhao Xu asked curiously, "Why are you so sure?"

Zhang Fei chuckled, "Because I don't know, how could Fu Gong know?"

Zhao Xu was stunned, "You don't know?"

Zhang Fei said: "I really don't know. I only talked about defending individual rights and interests in class, and didn't mention national interests and the interests of the monarch."

Zhao Xu thought about it for a while, and it seemed to be the case. From the beginning to the end, Zhang Fei only emphasized how to legislate for personal rights, but he did not talk about the interests of the country and the monarchy.Suddenly he glanced at Zhang Fei, and said with a half-smile, "Do you not know, or are you afraid to tell?"

Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "I have told His Majesty everything I know. I believe Fu Gong should also be aware of this. The law of the rule of law has already restricted the monarch. If Your Majesty agrees, it is already very good for the country." Thinking about it with the people, if he goes any further, it will be just taking an inch.

The point is, I don't actually think that Fu Gong came out to take over this matter in order to restrict the monarch.On the contrary, he intends to use the legal system to make up for the regrets of the Qingli period. "

Zhao Xu asked curiously: "What is the relationship between the law of the legal system and the Qingli New Deal?"

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "It has nothing to do with the law, but it has something to do with people."

"people?"

"Exactly."

Zhang Fei nodded, "Does Your Majesty think that the Qingli New Deal failed because the new law was wrong?"

Zhao Xu couldn't help but suddenly realized.

Zhang Fei said: "Fu Gong has experienced the fiasco of Qingli, he should be very clear that these people are eroding the interests of the country and the people, but at the same time they have power, if these people are not suppressed, it will be difficult for the reform to succeed , This is probably one of the reasons why Fu Gong does not support the reform. And the law of the rule of law is able to restrain these people very well, if Fu Gong wants to make a move, he must do it in this regard."

Zhao Xu said thoughtfully: "Yes! If these people are not restricted, any reform will be difficult!"

Zhang Fei said again: "But I don't think Fu Gong has thought of one thing."

Zhao Xu asked, "Which point?"

Zhang Fei said: "Your Majesty thinks who will benefit most from the rule of law?"

Zhao Xu thought about it, but still had no idea. After all, he couldn't think so clearly in these three classes, so he couldn't help asking: "Who?"

"merchant."

"merchant?"

"Businessmen have wealth but no power. What they are most afraid of is that the government will seize their wealth and defend their legitimate rights and interests. This is in the best interest of business affairs. Once the legal system is finally formed, our dynasty's business will inevitably usher in a blowout moment."

Zhao Xu finally realized, "Business tax?"

"Exactly."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "As I suggested to Your Majesty before, if you want to manage the agricultural tax, the risks are too great and the benefits are too small. When the commercial tax can support the finances, Your Majesty will go back and rectify the agriculture. There will be no worries. "

(End of this chapter)