Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 656

Back when the court struggle was at its most intense, Zhang Fei took care of the two pregnant women at home and thanked guests behind closed doors. However, after the battle subsided, Zhang Fei became extremely busy.

He has to hurry up to clean up this mess, because he has contributed a lot in it, and it can even be said that this mess was created by him alone, and this is his result.

After talking with Sima Guang, Zhang Fei visited Wang Anshi's residence again.

Whether eating Sanjiafan is a mental work, let’s talk about it, but it must be a hard work!

"Everything has been negotiated. When the time comes, Chang Pingsi can cooperate with the charity foundation and continue to implement the Green Seeding Law on Jingdong East Road."

When he saw Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei was unable to exchange pleasantries and polite manners, and he just spoke a little tiredly.

It turned out that the Majiahe Charity Foundation's takeover was not only to help Sima Guang solve his troubles, but also to re-arrange for Wang Anshi's New Deal.

Just imagine, the Green Crops Law has reached this point, and it can be said that it has lost the hearts of the people on Jingdong East Road. Even if it can be resolved, how can the Green Crops Law be implemented on Jingdong East Road?

This is actually a big problem, but there are not many people who really care about the Green Crop Law. Most of them hope that they will die together, and then everyone's attention is focused on debt restructuring, so that ignoring the Green Crop Law will face great harm. Crisis of Confidence.

It’s not that the emperor doesn’t trust him, it’s that the people will no longer trust him.

Therefore, we can know why Wang Anshi often sighs, are the officials on Jingdong East Road dealing with Sima Guang, or me, Wang Anshi!

If the court's decision was the final solution, then Wang Anshi would definitely not agree to it, so Zhang Fei had already helped him figure out a countermeasure, which was to follow the example of the Hezhong Mansion, and the Qingmiaofa was reborn with the help of the businessman's solution shop.

And Jiekupu will purchase those debts, determine the debt relationship with the people, and then give the people a breathing space by extending the repayment period, and help Qingmiaofa gain the trust of the people again.

Of course, this is also the easiest step. Otherwise, Zhang Fei would not dare to do this. If the charity foundation does not take over, the difficulty of this endgame will increase sharply.

Because Zhang Fei has absolute authority in the charity foundation, don't look at Zhang Fei's negotiating with Ma Tianhao and Fan Zheng, he always seems to be humble.

But in essence, it is Ma Tianhao and Fan Zheng who are dying, begging for more protection for their own interests. After all, businessmen put profit first, which is understandable, but they are the weaker party, because they also know about charity funds. Will be very dependent on Zhang Fei.

If Zhang Fei made a decision, they could only ask for more favorable conditions and guarantees within this framework.

This was definitely good news for Wang Anshi, but Wang Anshi just nodded and seemed not very interested, unlike Sima Guang who was as excited.

Seeing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help asking: "Scholar Wang doesn't seem very satisfied with this?"

Wang Anshi glanced at him, pondered for a while, and said, "It's not just dissatisfaction, it can be said to be very dissatisfaction."

Are you still not satisfied with this?Or did he see something?Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, feeling worried, but he did not show it. He just said: "But there is only so much I can do."

Wang Anshi frowned and said: "If the Qingmiao Law must rely on the public security organs, prosecutors, and even private businessmen, it only means that the Qingmiao Law is unsuccessful."

Where is my dominance?

After Zhang Fei heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, then shook his head and said, "I don't agree with Wang Xueshi's words."

Wang Anshi said: "Then tell me your opinion?"

Zhang Fei said: "Don't talk about Wang Xueshi's Green Crop Law, even Shang Yang's new law needs to be defended by the law enforcement to be successful.

Therefore, the New Deal must rely on the judiciary. Whether it is the public security law or the old judicial system, if the New Deal cannot be guaranteed to be implemented in accordance with the regulations, it will inevitably fail.

As for relying on private businessmen, this is not necessary, but it is beneficial to the current New Deal, why did Wang Xueshi refuse. "

After speaking, he looked at Wang Anshi nervously.

In fact, what two people won is the law of the legal system and the law of Legalism.

What Zhang Fei said is true, any reform must rely on the judiciary, but the old judicial system can be completely controlled by Wang Anshi, just like Shang Yang, relying on authority to formulate the rules of the game, this is what Wang Anshi wanted.

Now that it has been changed to a legal system, Wang Anshi must operate within this rule.

This is precisely what Zhang Fei is most worried about. He also knows in his heart that the Legalist method is the most beneficial to Wang Anshi personally. Thanks to his authority, it is not enough for Qiankun to be arbitrary. In addition, Zhao Xu was given Zhang Fei's authority. Only with Fei's support can Wang Anshi be forced to slowly accept the legal system.

"That's true."

Wang Anshi nodded, and sighed again: "I admit that it was all because of my fighting spirit with Sima Junshi that this crisis was caused, but under the circumstances at that time, I had to do this too. Reform is very difficult, so we must Only by showing the determination to overcome all difficulties can we be able to carry it out firmly.”

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I completely understand."

Since ancient times, reforms must use the Legalist method. Anyone who opposes it will be attacked, because if you don't do it, the number of opponents will only increase, and the emperor will be shaken. This is the most fatal.

"But now here's the bad part!"

Wang Anshi suddenly sighed, "I'm a little hesitant myself."

Zhang Fei opened his eyes and asked in surprise, "Why?"

Wang Anshi said: "Because judging from the implementation process of the Green Crop Law on Jingdong East Road, there are indeed many problems. My original intention is to help the people and at the same time increase the financial revenue. However, it seems that this fish and bear's paw cannot be achieved." Have both."

Zhang Fei pondered for a while, "If this is a matter of having your cake and eating it, you really can't have it both ways. Because if the Green Miao Law is biased towards helping the people, even if it can bring financial help to the country, it will be minimal. Let's talk about those The profits that landlords earn from loan sharking every year are not enough to be included in the state's accounts. If you want your accounts to shine, you must get more from the people."

Wang Anshi couldn't help but show hesitation.

Difficult!

Although he keeps saying that he is doing it for the people and improving the finances, but he actually wants to improve the finances and help the people, and that is just an excuse.

What Sima Guang said was right.

The reason is simple. The emperor used Wang Anshi to improve the country's finances, not to help the people.

Wang Anshi must put this goal first.

Therefore, whether it is Sima Guang or Su Zhe, they directly believe that the Young Crops Law is a bad law. Although the regulations are very reasonable, since you want to improve finances, you cannot implement it in this way.

But having said that, if finances are not significantly improved and KPIs cannot be played, Wang Anshi will lose the support of the emperor.

From the implementation of Jingdong East Road, Wang Anshi clearly knew that the imperial court would not get much profit if they lent money purely in accordance with the regulations of the Young Crop Law. It takes money to collect debts.

Although Wang Anshi has an aloof personality, he still knows how to reflect in the face of failure, but he just said that he will not show it in front of anyone, which is why Zhang Fei was surprised.

As the leader of the reformists, Wang Anshi must show his determination at all times, otherwise, it may be completely over.

But for Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei is an exception, not because he trusts Zhang Fei the most, but because he has already admitted his mistake to Zhang Fei, and he has already lost his face, so he is not afraid of losing it again.

Moreover, he admitted his mistake this time, but he did not lose confidence, and he was already prepared to adjust the new law.

Wang Anshi is so vulnerable, he's going down, don't play with me, if you want to get down, then I can't play anymore.Seeing Wang Anshi's depression, Zhang Fei felt a little flustered, and hurriedly said: "With the assistance of the Public Prosecution Law, the Young Crop Law can still be successful, but the benefits will not be directly reflected in the accounts of the Young Crop Law."

Wang Anshi asked, "How do you say that?"

Zhang Fei said: "If the Green Crop Law is biased towards the common people, it can indeed effectively prevent land mergers and civil conflicts, which can lay a solid foundation for tax revenue, and judicial reform cannot maintain security in this regard.

Because the people lost their land and had no food to eat, this is not caused by illegal activities, but it will inevitably increase illegal activities and make the public security and law enforcement exhausted. The two actually complement each other.

but. "

Having said that, he hesitated to speak but stopped.

Wang Anshi asked: "But what?"

Zhang Fei said: "I just think that the Green Miao Law is not in line with what Wang Xueshi advocates."

Wang Anshi asked: "Why is it not in compliance? The Green Crop Law does not increase the wealth of the people, but at the same time it can improve finances."

Zhang Fei said: "However, the basis of Wang Xueshi's ignorance of the people and the country's use of wealth is that those who enrich their families will capitalize on the country, those who enrich their country will capitalize on the world, and those who want to enrich the world will capitalize on the world."

Wang Anshi said: "I still have a farmland water conservancy law that has not yet been promulgated."

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Yes, the farmland water conservancy law is very consistent with Wang Xueshei's ideas, but Wang Xueshei's policy still focuses more on the young crops law."

Wang Anshi smiled and said: "You are right, but it is not practical. The Farmland Water Conservancy Law requires money. How can we implement the Farmland Water Conservancy Law if we don't improve the finances first?"

Zhang Fei said: "But if the Green Crops Law can improve finances, I can guarantee that Scholar Wang will devote more energy to the Green Crops Law instead of the Farmland Water Conservancy Law."

Wang Anshi didn't make a sound.

Apparently it's the default.

The farmland water conservancy law is only to improve water conservancy and promote agricultural development, but it will take a long time to see the effect. If the young crop law can see immediate results, who will take the farmland water conservancy law seriously.

Zhang Fei said: "It is precisely because of the large discrepancies in Wang Xueshi's proposition and implementation that people criticize him."

Hearing that there was something in his words, Wang Anshi couldn't help but say: "If you have something to say, just say it, don't go around here."

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Suppose there is a medicine in this world that can cure all diseases. How much money does Wang Xueshei think you can make with this medicine?"

Wang Anshi said: "If you can cure all diseases, you will definitely be able to earn all the wealth in the world."

Zhang Fei said: "Assuming that Master Wang used this medicine to make money for the country, would Master Sima still think that Master Wang was competing for profit with the people?"

"Of course not!"

Wang Anshi seemed to have thought of something.

Zhang Fei said: "If you make money by relying solely on the monopoly of wine, tea, salt, and iron, there will naturally be people who will not accept it. I can do it to me, as long as you give me the power. But if you make money by relying on this magical medicine, who would dare not accept it?" .

Another example is the Farmland Water Conservancy Law. If you want to implement this law, you must improve irrigation and farm tools. All of these include one thing, that is, technology.Only by improving farm tools can the people's wealth increase, which is in line with Wang Xueshi's new law.

Those who enrich their families capitalize on the country, those who enrich their country capitalize on the world, and those who want to enrich the world capitalize on the world.Bachelor Sima would never dare to say this sentence, because it requires extraordinary wisdom. "

Wang Anshi sized Zhang Fei up, "You don't mean hospitals and colleges, do you?"

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "I really can't hide anything from Bachelor Wang."

Wang Anshi said with a chuckle: "After dealing with you so many times, if you don't learn some lessons, it will be a waste of studying for so many years. Every word you say, there is a purpose behind it."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help sighing, "Actually, I also understand the truth, but God will not give me such a long time."

Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"

Wang Anshi said: "Because there is a war in the west, if we cannot improve our finances in time, it will be detrimental to the war."

yes!He and the emperor made reforms, the purpose of which was to use troops abroad.Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I understand, but actually I just want to say that building hospitals and colleges is not just as simple as placing people with salary, but to encourage them to make money and make money based on their skills, and this skill It may play an important role in the future.”

"Of course I will take it seriously."

Wang Anshi nodded, his expression suddenly changed, and he said: "But at present, salt banknotes and salt bonds seem to be more effective in improving the national finance."

Only then did Zhang Fei suddenly realize that his misfortune was all an act. His emotions were focused on the salt bonds and salt banknotes, and he said, "Wang Xueshi wants to issue salt bonds and salt banknotes on Jingdong East Road?"

Wang Anshi nodded, and immediately said in good spirits: "There is sea salt in the local area. As long as the imperial court controls the sea salt, it can use it to issue salt bonds and salt banknotes."

Wang Anshi’s ideas and ideas are actually based on the real economy, which is to develop technology. However, if you look carefully at his new laws and regulations, almost all of them are focused on finance. Whether it is the Equalization Law, the Young Crops Law, or the Market Change Law, they are actually all It is a financial adjustment.

He wants to complete the KPI in a short time, because it is impossible for him to put the new law on the development of technology.

yes!Who can resist the temptation of paper money.Zhang Fei thought for a while and said: "Yes, it is possible, but the local salt policy must be rectified first before salt banknotes and salt bonds can be issued."

In fact, how can he not know that banknotes are a Pandora's box, but he still has to open this Pandora's box, because he also has to complete the KPI, and this is the only way to increase wealth in the short term.

Fortunately, there is a shortage of currency in the Song Dynasty, so it is actually beneficial to the country and the people, but in the long run, this must be a huge hidden danger, but Zhang Fei can only focus on the present.

Therefore, he can understand Wang Anshi's plan.

Wang Anshi said: "I will arrange for people to rectify the local salt administration, but you also have to be prepared for the public security and the law enforcement, as well as the charitable foundation."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I see."

The finances of Hezhong Mansion are really impressive, and they won't offend anyone. Facts have also proved that using salt money to make money is far better than using green seedlings. Wang Anshi is not stupid, so why not use good ones.

Of course, he also carefully studied the success of Guohezhong Mansion. It was indeed based on the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate. The key was that without the guarantee of the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate, the people did not believe in this thing.

In fact, he was not opposed to the Public Prosecution Law at first, and he also hoped that the Public Procuratorate Law could rectify the administration of officials for him, but in matters such as party disputes, a little flame can directly burn the entire forest.

In the beginning, he was forced to do that.

Wang Anshi needed Zhang Fei's support more than the Public Prosecution Law. If the Public Prosecution Law was in Fan Chunren's hands, the money would never be issued.

After talking with Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei entered the imperial court and reported to the emperor.

"...At that time, the Ma family and the Charity Foundation will transfer the money directly to the Ma family's pawn shop, and then transfer the money to the internal treasury through the tax department."

Zhang Fei said with a little embarrassment: "From this transaction, you can earn [-] guan, but after deducting the cost paid by the tax department for this matter, it may be no profit or loss."

Zhao Xu breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It's fine if you don't make money or lose money. If you take out this sum of money, I think that there will be a lot of losses in all likelihood. After all, those debts are all bad debts." , you have done a very good job."

Zhang Fei said: "Of course I don't dare to let the officials lose money."

Zhao Xu nodded with a smile, implying that he would maintain this idea. Since he was born, he heard about the financial crisis every day. Emperor Shenzong was very strict about money, but then he said with emotion: "However, judging from the current situation, in the end, The way to improve finances is to go back to tradition, lay off officials and soldiers, and reorganize taxes.”

He reads the report every day, and it is not difficult to find that the current main financial growth, the Department of Disarmament and Taxation is the most important contribution, which is what Fan Zhongyan advocated back then.

It can be seen that Wang Anshi's concerns are not mediocrity. The emperor still regards KPI, and the relationship between the monarch and his ministers is only second.

Zhang Fei immediately said: "That's not the case. The real achievements are the New Deal and judicial reform. It is precisely because of the adjustments of the New Deal that the Public Security Bureau and the Taxation Department have laws to follow. Many adjustments in the future will also need to rely on the New Deal." To complete it. The key is, it is precisely because of their fight that the officials are able to use Hidden Dragon."

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Of course I understand that I will continue to support the New Deal, but the question is how long I can stay in it. This failure will inevitably shake many officials to continue to support the New Deal."

The officials on Jingdong East Road fully supported the Green Crop Law, but they did not get the credit they wanted, and almost lost their official positions. This will definitely affect their support for the new law.

On the contrary, the conservative side is still very united.

This may upset the balance between the two.

Zhang Fei said: "I think Xueshi Wang should also be aware of this. He will definitely find a way to regain his strength. As far as the officials are concerned, it will be beneficial and not harmful for the officials to stay a little longer."

Zhao Xu glanced at Zhang Fei, hesitated for a while, and finally nodded.

Yes, the biggest weakness of this reform is the monarch. The monarch does not have a plan for hundreds of years, and must have immediate results.

Therefore, whenever reforms are made, legalist thinking must be used, which is the most efficient.

Wang Anshi's concerns are definitely correct.

But in fact, for Wang Anshi, he still has plenty of time, because after all, the finances are growing, and Zhao Xu will certainly not take the initiative to interrupt this momentum. Regardless of whether your new policy is effective or not, the situation is developing in a good direction anyway. .

Otherwise, a change must be made.

Qingzhou.

Fan Chunren and Qian Yi were ecstatic after receiving the court's order, and they highly praised this debt restructuring.

Because this is almost completely consistent with their claims, and may be a little more ruthless.

Fan Chunren just believed that officials should be laid off and expenses should be saved. Otherwise, the common people must be exploited. This is the best solution and the only solution.

royal court.

“Why are there so many lawsuits again?”

Seeing Fan Chunren entering the house with a pile of lawsuits, Qian Wei was immediately dumbfounded, didn't he say a truce?

The other party should not cause trouble.

Fan Chunren said: "No, this is a previous lawsuit, but our procuratorate is planning to adjust these lawsuits because we found some new evidence."

Qian Wei sized up Fan Chunren, "Is that true? Chunren, this public security law does not tolerate nonsense."

Fan Chunren said truthfully: "In the past, we were also considerate of the government's situation. In order to take the overall situation into consideration, we more or less considered the compensation for the government. Now we just litigate as usual and are impartial."

Qian Wei said: "You are not giving them a way to survive, forcing them to restructure their debts."

Fan Chunren did not deny it: "The officials finally relented and allowed Qingzhou to restructure its debt. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We must take this opportunity to lay off more officials and improve Qingzhou's finances. Only in the future will the court use this method." in other state capitals.

However, I did not avenge my personal revenge publicly. Every lawsuit is solid evidence and has specific reasons, and it is completely in accordance with Zhang San's precedent. "

Qian Yi nodded and said, "It doesn't matter what you say, I will examine it carefully."

Fan Chunren cupped his hands and said: "If there is a mistake, Chunren is willing to bear all the responsibilities."

Although the compensation standards pursued by the previous and subsequent lawsuits are different, Fan Chunren has a clear conscience, because his purpose is the same, that is, to serve the country and the people.

Moreover, he did not say to change the law, because as far as justice is concerned, regarding debt litigation, the law is only fixed within a range, not an exact number, which can be more or less.

There had been no precedent for debt restructuring before. Fan Chunren naturally wanted to prevent the government from collapsing. This claim must be lighter.

On the contrary, those Qingzhou officials kept adding debts to the government at that time, in order to force their procuratorate to make concessions.

indeed!

At that time, Fan Chunren was forced to feel very uncomfortable. If the court did not provide a bill, he really did not dare to make arbitrary decisions. How could he have imagined that the government could go bankrupt and reorganize.

Now that Feng Shui is taking turns, Fan Chunren has no worries anymore, then one is one, and the other is two, you asked for it yourself.

Just at this time, an official notified that Wang Juqing, the transshipment envoy, asked to see him.

Qian Wei and Fan Chunren looked at each other tacitly, knowing the purpose of Wang Juqing's trip very well.

As expected, when he saw the two of them, Wang Juqing got straight to the point and said: "After discussion between our transportation department and the government, we are willing to compensate those soldiers and civil servants, but I still hope that you can put the overall situation first and avoid debt restructuring. This is not conducive to national stability.

I have also studied the cases of President Zhang in Hezhong Prefecture. One of the ways is to reach a settlement privately. Only two of them agreed. Our government will try to reach a settlement with those soldiers and civil servants and slowly compensate them, so as to give the government some breathing space. machine. "

Fan Chunren said resolutely: "You can settle, but we must determine the amount of compensation required by the government after our procuratorate completes the lawsuit. Then the three parties will discuss how the government should compensate."

Wang Juqing frowned and said, "You are deliberately trying to force the government to restructure its debts, which is really public revenge."

Fan Chunren said: "I just want everyone to get a fair and fair trial. If you are allowed to reconcile with those soldiers and civil servants, it will definitely be unfair, because you can force those soldiers and civil servants to reduce their claims." , or even withdraw the lawsuit.”

Wang Juqing said: "If we want to do this, we can force them to withdraw the lawsuit now, and debt restructuring will be of no benefit to them."

Fan Chunren smiled and said: "It seems that the transfer envoy is not familiar with our procuratorate. They withdraw the lawsuit, and we can still investigate. However, what we are investigating is no longer the debt relationship between you, but why the government owed so much money." Whether the debt was spent elsewhere, whether there was corruption, and even why they all came to the procuratorate to file a lawsuit."

Wang Juqing was taken aback for a moment, and immediately fell silent.

Fan Chunren smiled again: "Regarding this case, we still have to thank your government for your cooperation and providing us with so much evidence."

To put it simply, giving you a debt restructuring is all tolerance for you. If you really want to investigate, hehe.

Wang Juqing couldn't help frowning and said: "Fan Yaofu, you are also from a family of officials and eunuchs, how does this benefit you?"

Fan Chunren immediately rebuked: "Fan passed the exam through hard study, not through the kindness of his family. Even if it is a debt restructuring, I, Fan Chunren, will definitely be the one left behind."

Since ancient times, Confucian literati, at least on the surface, have been very modest, with the exception of the Northern Song Dynasty, where many literati were quite conceited.

Of course, this is actually due to the fact that "the monarch and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together". Power determines your confidence in speaking.

On the contrary, the generals of the Song Dynasty were the most modest since ancient times.

"Farewell!"

Wang Juqing got up and bowed, then turned and went out, with a slight smile on his lips.

Qian Wei couldn't help joking: "Chunren, the two of us still have to separate, otherwise, this person will be offended."

Fan Chunren said: "Separation will only offend more people."

Qian Wei stroked his beard and laughed.

Qian Wei is known as the iron liver censor, and he is not afraid of the powerful, and Fan Chunren is not too lenient. The two of them are in the public prosecutor's office. Even if Wang Anshi breaks the law, they dare to arrest him.