Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Zhang Fei's brain circuit really confused Wang Anshi.

At first glance, it seems quite reasonable.

If you do tax calculations, it will hinder the government from collecting taxes. No matter whether you are right or not, the government will certainly not let you do anything wrong. This is money, this is meat, and the emperor is the biggest beneficiary, so naturally it is even more difficult to say anything.

That being the case, then I admit that I am cowardly, I will serve as a running dog for the imperial court, and I will help the imperial court collect taxes.

It's definitely a makeover.

Is there anyone who understands more than this.

But if you think about it carefully, what kind of reform is this? This is simply getting worse and adding fuel to the fire!

Thanks to Zhang Fei, he still went to help the farmers to calculate taxes. If he went to check the taxes of the big landlords, then this matter would be discussed.

Wang Anshi glared at him, and said angrily and funnyly: "Are you reforming yourself? You are going to make things worse. Are they really punishing you for those few taxes? Aren't they just worried that you will harm their rights and interests? ? Such a simple truth, don't you understand?"

But as he said that, he suddenly realized that this kid didn't understand, but he thought too clearly, "Are you planning to take revenge on them?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

He originally planned to go around, but it turned out that he couldn't go around, so he had to be tough.

What if you don't?

This was exactly what Wang Anshi was worried about, and he sighed: "Just keep quiet about this matter, and talk about it later."

Zhang Fei didn't think so, "Everything has pros and cons. As long as we can make good use of this opportunity, we can turn the situation around. If we pass the tax collection stage, then why is there any reason to go to tax inspection?"

Wang Anshi asked: "Why do you just check their taxes?"

Zhang Fei said: "As long as I can go to court, I can investigate."

Wang Anshi said earnestly: "They will not give you this chance. When discussing this matter two days ago, what they said was not reason, but tax money."

Zhang Fei said: "That's because I am indeed obstructing the court's collection of taxes. I help the court to collect taxes. What reason can the court object?"

Wang Anshi saw that this kid was stubborn, so he said straightforwardly: "But the question is how did you get into court?"

Xu Zun couldn't help with this matter, only Wang Anshi, but he didn't dare to act rashly, he had his reform plan, how could he follow Zhang Fei to mess around.

Although he has cooperated with Zhang Fei in many ways, it is important to distinguish between the main and the secondary. He is the protagonist, and his reforms are the main line. Zhang Fei is only assisting him to get some benefits. Let's fire a cannon, how could this be possible!

Zhang Fei pondered for a while, and said: "We can rely on Grand Master Sima to bring this matter to court."

Wang Anshi was startled, and coughed: "It is impossible for Sima Jun to help you."

But there was a look of anticipation in his eyes.

Zhang Fei said: "But not necessarily."

Wang Anshi suddenly became interested, and asked, "How do you say that?"

Zhang Fei said: "We can take advantage of Sima University's judicial reform to force Sima University to support us."

Wang Anshi was at a loss, "What's the relationship between these two things?"

Zhang Fei said: "One of the most important ideas in the judicial reform of Bachelor Sima is the separation of politics and law."

Wang Anshi nodded and said, "I know that."

Zhang Fei continued: "But the power of judging is still in the hands of the magistrate, even if there is a decree, it is impossible for those councils to obtain these powers lying down, and there must be some competition.

Now that Sima University has proposed the separation of politics and law, we can use this to stir up conflicts between the Siliyuan and the government, and then benefit from it. "

Wang Anshi thought for a while, and said: "I'm afraid it's difficult. For a long time, the Si Li Yuan has a close relationship with the county government. It may not be so easy to provoke them. The key Si Li Yuan is also on their side! "

Not only that, but the officials of the Sisi Yuan also had a close relationship with the landlord class.

Zhang Fei said: "But in the face of power, all relationships will become worthless. Once the government and law are separated, the Supreme Council will control the tax law, and the prefectures and counties will control the tax power. Once we define this lawsuit as tax law and tax power They will definitely try their best to fight for it, because if the Executive Council cannot control part of the finances, it will be subject to the constraints of the prefectures and counties, without financial support, there is no mutual checks and balances."

Wang Anshi's expression gradually became hesitant, and he said, "What do you mean, you want to file this lawsuit in the Siliyuan?"

"Exactly."

Zhang Fei nodded, and said: "Suppose the county government refuses to accept it, but the Sili Yuan demands to file a lawsuit, it will turn into a political-legal dispute, and I can bring this lawsuit to the court as I wish. "

Wang Anshi looked at Zhang Fei in surprise.

good boy.

Your move is really vicious!

In fact, Zhang Fei also learned a lesson, so Xu Zun also audited the land tax, why Xu Zun was fine, but he almost fell, the reason is that he is just a troublemaker, the government cannot be controlled by the people, but officials fight , which is essentially another matter.

If this can be done, the biggest winner is not him, but the courts such as Si Li Yuan and Zuo Xiang Gong.

For Zhang Fei, this is not a game of snipe and clam, but a game of cat and mouse.

Wang Anshi thought for a while, and asked, "Can you convince the Sisi Yuan to support you?"

"Of course not."

Zhang Fei said.

Wang Anshi was stunned, "Can't you say something?"

Zhang Fei replied: "If I can, what else can I say."

Wang Anshi looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Zhang Fei said: "Currently, Sima University has not yet started to reform. No one is in charge of it. The power is in the hands of the prefecture and county. Who dares to be the first bird unless..."

Wang Anshi suddenly realized, "You asked me to support you."

Zhang Fei nodded, thinking, if I can handle it, then why should I tell you, I will do it myself if I don't.

Provoking a conflict between the Siliyuan and the county government is easy to say, but very difficult to do. They are still in the relationship between superiors and subordinates, and they wear a pair of trousers. Is it such a big risk?

How can you guarantee that this will cause trouble.

Unless someone supports it.

But Wang Anshi has his own plan, he doesn't want to take this risk, this is not appealing for the people, he can justify his own reform and reform by speaking a word of justice, this is a political conspiracy, if it gets involved, it will not It must come out.

So what if the key wins?

It has nothing to do with him.

Zhang Fei secretly glanced at Wang Anshi, knowing that this was not enough to impress Wang Anshi.So he asked, "Does Bachelor Wang know why Bachelor Sima wants to reform the judiciary?"

Wang Anshi was slightly taken aback, and snorted, "Of course it's to check and balance me, but Wang Jiefu is upright, he uses the law to check and balance me, I'm not afraid."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Then, does Grandmaster Wang know who is behind Bachelor Sima supporting him?"

Wang Anshi was silent for a while, and said: "The reason why those big landlords support Sima Junshi is also to deal with me."

Zhang Fei continued to ask: "Then if we start this fight, will it be beneficial to Grand Master Sima, or not?"

"of course!"

Suddenly Wang Anshi's eyes lit up, and he said to himself: "That's right! On the surface, the Sili Yuan wants to seize power, which is beneficial to Sima Junshi's judicial reform, but it will offend those big landlords."

As he spoke, he laughed, "So Sima Jun is really in a dilemma! I'm also curious, how he will choose then."

Zhang Fei said: "As for Grand Scholar Wang, he only needs to find one person to pull up the banner of justice. Even if he loses, it will have no effect on Grand Scholar Wang. Anyway, I will charge forward."

Wang Anshi glanced at Zhang Fei, "Are you so kind?"

Zhang Fei smiled shyly, "I also have a request."

Wang Anshi asked, "What request?"

Zhang Fei said: "I want to fight this lawsuit in Kaifeng County, so the person sought by University Scholar Wang must be from Kaifeng County, not from Kaifeng Mansion."

Wang Anshi pondered for a while, and said, "I understand, are you going to take revenge on Wang Zhixian?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I want to ruin his reputation."

Wang Anshi frowned and said, "Is this really worth it?"

"worthwhile."

Zhang Fei said in a very resolute tone: "Actually, Prefect Lu and Li Tongpan have also made things difficult for me, but they at least stand on the side of fairness and justice, but the prefect Wang didn't treat us as human beings. He can arrest people, but Why does he use torture just because he helps the court collect taxes? What kind of bullshit is this? If I don't report this hatred, I may be punished at any time when I go to court in the future. "

It's like domestic violence. After the first fight, there will definitely be a second one. He must fight this kind of behavior to the end. You beat me by playing tricks, then I admit it, but you tried to convince me, Then it is absolutely impossible to admit cowardice, because Zhang Fei knows very well that as long as he obeys, he will be beaten every day.

Wang Anshi suddenly asked: "Does this person surnamed Wang have a deep hatred against you?"

"what?"

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "No! Why did Grand Master Wang ask such a question?"

Wang Anshi said: "The last one was Wang Wenshan, and now it's Wang Hong's turn. The next one is...hehe, my surname is Wang too!"

Zhang Fei couldn't laugh or cry: "Scholar Wang, this is really a coincidence, I promise, this is the last time, next time I see someone surnamed Wang, I will walk around."

"You're right, the last time." Wang Anshi laughed, but then said seriously: "This matter is of great importance, and I have to go back and think about it."

Zhang Fei nodded.

"Okay, I'll go first."

"I'll send it to Bachelor Wang."

"no need!"

Wang Anshi waved his hand, got up and left the private room, his expression was erratic, he smiled secretly, Junshi, Junshi, you can't blame me for being cruel, I'm just an accomplice, and the mastermind is Zhang Sanerbi.This time I had fun watching it.Ha ha.!

Standing in the hall, Zhang Fei looked at Wang Anshi's brisk steps, and knew that this matter was a sure thing. Based on the grievances between Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, Wang Anshi would probably join the game, and Sima Guang would be disgusted.

But Zhang Fei was frowning. He thought to himself, I can't just throw Sima Guang away for revenge. That would be like picking up sesame seeds and losing a watermelon, but how can I persuade Sima Guang? Stabbing myself.

(End of this chapter)