Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 73 See you late
"Pig heart with shrimps?"

Zhang Fei looked at Sima Guang with a cute face, "Scholar Sima, is this the name of a dish?"

Sima Guang walked over, although he was smiling, but his sharp eyes seemed to say, don't pretend to be tender in front of the old man, you boy, it's not like we haven't fought before.

Zhang Fei coughed in embarrassment: "Perhaps...maybe Grand Master Sima said that he was murdering people, that's true, they have already restricted my eligibility for litigation, and they still want to beat me and kill me, which is really killing people." ah!"

Sima Guang said with a chuckle, "He's not calling murder, but committing crimes on his own, so he can't live. Alas, I have worked with him for so many years, only to realize that his mind is so narrow-minded."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "It's all because of my humble status. If I were a little taller, maybe it wouldn't be like this."

"Ha ha!"

Sima Guang laughed a few times, noncommittal: "Since you see it so thoroughly, why did you reject Wang Jiefu's kindness?"

Zhang Fei said in astonishment, "Why are you being turned away?"

Sima Guang said: "The old man heard that Wang Jiefu planned to recommend you to be an official, but you were rejected by him. How many people want to be an official but can't do it. Why don't you cherish such a great opportunity?"

Zhang Fei looked stunned for a moment, and sighed half-truthfully: "I have neither fame nor family background. Even if I become an official, I'm afraid I can only run errands for others. Instead of going to the court to ask for grievances, it's better to stay here The market is at ease."

"Free and easy?"

Sima Guang shook his head and said, "You have offended so many people, I'm afraid it will be difficult to be at ease!"

Zhang Fei said: "If you enter the officialdom, I'm afraid you will die even worse. Although the stone on the side of the hut is smelly and hard, and you will stumble on it from time to time, no one will touch it. The porcelain cup on the table , although they are exquisite and expensive, they cannot escape the fate of being broken, such as the porcelain cups in Wang Si Nong’s house.”

Sima Guang laughed when he heard it, and nodded again: "Actually, I have the same opinion as you. I also think that the status of being a citizen of Erbi is more suitable for you now. Entering the officialdom will restrict your talents instead. Good for your future."

Zhang Fei was a little puzzled and said, "When did Grand Master Sima care about me so much?"

Sima Guang glanced at him, "Why? Do you think the old man is the unreasonable person? Or the small-bellied person?"

"Don't dare." Zhang Fei turned to ask again: "Scholar Sima finally agrees with the verdict of A Yun's case?"

He knew that in history, Sima Guang was deeply concerned about this case.

This is also the grievance between him and Sima Guang.

Sima Guang snorted, "Don't even think about it. In the case of Ah Yun, the old man just lost, but he wasn't wrong. You also just won, not right."

Zhang Fei clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master Sima, for your understanding. In fact, I don't want to prove that I am right. I just want to repay the grace of saving my life."

Sima Guang nodded with a smile, "This old man knows, in fact, after a few recent incidents, this old man also discovered that you are not a bad-hearted kid, and at a young age, you can defy the powerful and dare to fight for fairness." , it's really commendable, and it's no wonder that Xu Zhongtu values ​​you so much."

Is this old fox giving me ecstasy soup?Zhang Fei laughed and said, "I'm really flattered that Grand Master Sima praised me so suddenly!"

Sima Guang said with a chuckle, "It's not wrong to scold you, and it's not wrong to praise you. What do you really want?"

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "That's still a good compliment."

Sima Guang said again: "Actually, regarding Li Siyi's case, there is also the right to restrict litigation, and Wang Wenshan's case, I support you, and at the same time, I also hope that you can use your talents to avenge more wronged people. .”

A hint of doubt flashed in Zhang Fei's eyes, but he sighed heavily: "I think so too, but I can't even go to class now, so how can I complain for the people."

Sima Guang squinted at him.

Zhang Fei was a little guilty when he looked at him, "Why is Sima University looking at me like this?"

Sima Guang said with a chuckle: "Wang Wenshan has already been expelled from the capital, and you still refuse to give up. You rushed over early in the morning to kick him. At the beginning, he only restricted your right to dispute, but you took out a mortgage and made him If you can't sleep at night, you will be willing to suffer this uselessness, I'm afraid you have already obtained the qualification to litigate, even if you haven't, it will probably be soon."

Wow. How long has this old fox been watching me.Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Scholar Sima thinks highly of me too much. I do it for survival, not for fighting spirit."

Sima Guang said: "Okay! This old man will help you fight for the eligibility for this lawsuit, it's just a matter of little effort."

"Ah? Well, you don't get paid for nothing, and I don't dare to bother Sima University with such trivial matters." Zhang Fei laughed.

If he wants to vent his anger, Sima Guang will be unhappy if he helps them. The key point is that he has already obtained the right to sue, so it depends on when he surprises them.

Sima Guang pointed at Zhang Fei, "You boy!"

He is obviously trying to win me over. What exactly does he want from me?Forget about it, I have nothing to lose anyway, since he wants to win me over, I'll get the benefits first.

Zhang Fei doesn't care about being used by others, because it just proves that he is worth using. He glanced at Sima Guang and sighed: "Even if I want to get back the right to sue, what I can do is very small." Limited, maybe not even enough to support a family.”

Sima Guang asked, "Then what do you want?"

Zhang Fei said: "Actually, I have always had a bold idea, but I don't dare to do it. If there is the support of Sima University, then Xiaomin will not be afraid."

Sima Guang said, "What do you think?"

Zhang Fei said: "Calculation of taxes."

Sima Guang looked at him suspiciously, "Tax calculation?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Actually, there are only a few criminal cases throughout the year, and they are unlikely to endanger national stability. The real cause of disputes is money, and the most important thing is taxes.

I just want to use my understanding of the tax law to help people calculate taxes and give legal guarantees, so that the burden on the people can be reduced. "

He said it very cryptically, but Sima Guang understood it as soon as he heard it. If this plan can be achieved, it will reduce the phenomenon of arbitrary tax collection to a certain extent.

It's like building a wall among the people.

This is wonderful!

It is also in line with Sima Guang's political philosophy.

After thinking for a while, Sima Guang looked up at Zhang Fei in surprise, "Is this what you thought of?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

Sima Guang asked again: "How did you think of it?"

To put it into a big way, it is to have the world in your heart, which is better than complaining about the injustices in the world.

Zhang Fei said embarrassingly, "I told you that Sima University scholar, don't laugh at me!"

"Say!"

"The big rich businessmen in this world are basically big landlords. The reason is very simple, because the land can grow food and mulberry trees, and food and cloth are indispensable for everyone's life. In addition, there are Even taxes are indispensable."

"I see!"

Only then did Sima Guang suddenly realize that everyone has to pay taxes. If there is one person who comes out as a guarantee and can succeed, then he must be making a lot of money. Immediately without any doubts, he laughed and said, "I can't see that you are still doing business." talent."

"Where! Where!" Zhang Fei said with a simple and honest smile, "It's just that the Sima University scholar also knows that it's not easy, if...!"

Before he finished speaking, Sima Guang said: "I will definitely support you, I hope this matter can be completed soon."

The tone is very firm.

Zhang Fei hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you! Thank you!"

But I was muttering in my heart, it seems that he really wants to win me over, is it because of my talent or my appearance?

Sima Guang glanced at him, and suddenly asked: "By the way, there is something I have always wanted to ask you for advice, but I just haven't found the opportunity."

"Don't dare! Don't dare!" Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Scholar Sima has something to say, just tell him."

The tone sounds different.

Sima Guang asked: "How did you convince Wang Jiefu to agree to guarantee the mortgage?"

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Sima Guang to ask such a question, and said, "Of course it's based on emotion and reason. In the case of housing loans, officials benefit, businessmen benefit, and the court also benefits. Wang Daxue Scholars serve the country and the people, so how can they be turned away?"

Sima Guang stroked his beard and smiled, "I'm not referring to pros and cons."

"Then what is Sima Grand Master?"

"Based on what I know about Wang Jiefu, the first thing he should think of is that the imperial court should do it themselves instead of handing over the mortgage to the businessman."

It seems that there is not only naked hatred between colleagues, but also a knowledge that is better than that of a husband and wife.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Scholar Wang did mention this matter."

Sima Guang hurriedly asked, "How did you convince him?"

Zhang Fei said truthfully: "I came up with this idea. My request is for businessmen. Although Master Wang is stubborn, he is also reasonable. If he takes my suggestion and refuses to agree to my conditions, then Not what a gentleman does."

Sima Guang slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "So that's how it is!"

Zhang Fei looked at Sima Guang in surprise, there was nothing exciting about it.

As everyone knows, Sima Guang has been thinking about this issue for a long time. At that time, he thought that Wang Anshi had changed his personality, but after looking at it later, it was not the case. Therefore, he guessed that this idea should not be Wang Anshi himself, it must be Zhang Fei. Curious how Zhang Fei persuaded Wang Anshi.

After all, he rarely persuaded.

Sima Guang didn't notice Zhang Fei's gaze, and asked again: "If you promise Wang Jiefu, maybe he will give you a richer reward?"

Zhang Fei's eyes flashed, and he said: "The reason why I am here today is that I have never done anything that endangered the country or the people. If this matter is entrusted to the court, it will be tantamount to competing with the people for their interests. It is the interests of the imperial court, water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it."

"well said!"

Sima Guang suddenly became excited, "Wang Jiefu couldn't understand such a simple truth."

Zhang Fei pretended to be ignorant and asked, "How do you say that?"

"he."

Sima Guang waved his hand, "This has nothing to do with you." Then, he looked at Zhang Fei again, his eyes were full of admiration, and felt that it was too late to see each other, so he raised his hand and gently patted Zhang Fei's arm, "As long as you are willing to Remember what I said today, the old man will definitely support you."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "Thank you Sima University."

(End of this chapter)