Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 649 Ginger is still old and spicy

This Lu Huiqing has always had reservations about Zhang Fei, because Zhang Fei has never had a clear attitude, and on many things, he is towards Sima Guang.

The most important thing is that the ass decides the head, if there is no public prosecution law, it will be difficult for Zhang Fei to gain a foothold here.

In Lu Huiqing's mind, she and Zhang Fei were more like a cooperative relationship than a comrade in the trenches.

In other words, if Zhang Fei betrayed him one day, he would not be shocked.

Of course, the same is true for Zhang Fei, it's just a cooperative relationship, he will not obey Lu Huiqing.

But the relationship between Zhang Fei and Wang Anshi is not like the relationship with Lu Huiqing, because Zhang Fei has clearly expressed his support for the new law. From Wang Anshi's point of view, Zhang Fei is of course his own.

But in terms of trust, Wang Anshi trusted Lu Huiqing even more. He didn't tell Lu Huiqing about this matter, but only said that Zhang Fei had explicitly asked not to tell anyone in the letter, which naturally included Lu Huiqing.

The reason is also very simple, because Qingzhou's move is obviously trying to cheat the public prosecutor, if it gets out, Zhang Fei will face a great crisis.

Wang Anshi's character was similar to Sima Guang's. Zhang Fei was helping him, but he couldn't turn around and sell Zhang Fei.

When Zhang Fei got out of the car in Lushi Alley, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone on the street. Everyone came up to say hello to Zhang Fei.

Whether it's the scholars who come here to shop, or the singing girls and piao customers upstairs.

This Lushi Lane is definitely Zhang Fei's territory, because before he left Beijing, he was already the soul of Lushi Lane. Zeng Jin's street was dominated by brothels. It was only after he came that the whole alley changed. Cheng Erbi Street.

Of course, the most important thing is that Zhang Fei made the business on this street more profitable.

But now, Zhang Fei has returned with a gold plate, and he has the title of Chief Justice. Although he is in Hezhong Mansion, his deeds have long been talked about in Recording Lane. In addition, the legal system has gradually won the respect of many young students. Favor, so everyone's enthusiasm to see Zhang Fei is more than ever.

Seeing these familiar faces, Zhang Fei was also very happy, and took the trouble to greet everyone one by one.

Zhang Fei walked this short half-street for half an hour before arriving at his law firm.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw Chen Maoqian, Fan Li, Fan Yong, and Ma Tianhao walking out of the store.

"You are all here!"

Zhang Fei said in surprise and joy.

Fan Li hurriedly explained: "We wanted to visit your mansion this morning, but Daniel told us that you went to the palace, so we thought, maybe you will come to the store to have a look at that time, so we are here Chatting, never thought, Saburo, you really came."

Fan Yong, Chen Maoqian, and Ma Tianhao hurriedly congratulated Zhang Fei for his great achievements in Hezhong Mansion.

After exchanging pleasantries, a few people entered the store, and those Erbi and tea eaters hurried over to say hello to Zhang Fei. For them, Zhang Fei was not a simple boss, but a patriarch. Fei also changed Er Bi and Cha Cannibal.

After greeting them one by one, they came to the inner hall to sit down.

Zhang Fei first asked Fan Li: "Mr. Fan, is the business in this store going well?"

Chen Maoqian said sourly: "The past few years, Lao Fan is really full."

Fan Li said helplessly: "Old Chen, I have told you so many times that it just looks glamorous, but in fact most of the profits are made by those Erbi and tea eaters below."

"Outsider!"

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "This person is mediocre if he is not jealous. Let them talk about it. What do you explain? Tell me later, how much money I have earned in the past few years. I am bored recently and plan to buy a house .”

Chen Maoqian's eyes lit up immediately, "Sanlang, leave this matter to me, Mr. Chen, and you will definitely not be disappointed."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Do I have any choice?"

Fan Yong suddenly rolled his eyes and coughed, "Sanlang is right. As long as the Public Procuratorate is in place, there is nothing to worry about how much money we make. There is nothing to say. Just... I am afraid that one day, the Public Procuratorate will suddenly disappear. Then...then we might be fat sheep!"

The eyes of these big profiteers began to wander.

Zhang Fei said with a chuckle, "There is something in Fan Yuanwai's words!"

Ma Tianhao said: "I'm talking about Lao Fan, although Sanlang is now the president of the court, he won't betray us. There's nothing to be afraid of."

With that said, he said to Zhang Fei: "Sanlang, recently we have been hearing rumors from outside that something happened to the Public Security Bureau in Qingzhou."

Chen Maoqian and the others also nodded.

Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Even if something happens to the public prosecutor, you don't have to be nervous."

"How can I not be nervous."

Fan Yong said sarcastically: "Since the establishment of the Public Security Bureau, our business has been getting better and better. In fact, even if we make the same amount of money as before, we can still sleep peacefully."

Businessmen are the ones who understand the benefits of public prosecutions and law the most. They don’t have to worry about unnecessary disasters or jealousy, because the concept of the rule of law is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of individuals.

But it is also conceivable that once the public security law is gone, how ruthless those evil officials will fight back.

Zhang Fei glanced at them, pondered for a while, and said: "It's meaningless for you to worry about it here, you have to work hard!"

Fan Yong said anxiously: "I don't know what we can do to help Saburo?"

"It's not helping me, but helping the public prosecutor." Zhang Fei said: "In fact, what you have to do is very simple, that is, to make your business bigger and bigger, earn more money, and pay more taxes. That's all."

Several people were taken aback when they heard it, and looked at Zhang Fei suspiciously, as if to say——that's it?

Needless to say, we will do the same!

As for paying taxes, we would rather not pay them, but... but we dare not!

The performance of the Taxation Department depends entirely on our tax evasion.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Whether a system is good or not, firstly, it depends on whether it can improve the government's finances, and secondly, whether the people can live better. You live well and pay more taxes. It will abolish public prosecution law.”

Chen Maoqian nodded and said, "It sounds like this makes sense."

Ma Tianhao asked: "Sanlang, isn't it because of Qingzhou that you came back this time?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "No, I came back this time mainly to explain to the Legislative Council. As for the situation in Qingzhou, I have also heard a little bit about it. As I said just now, it depends on whether the financial situation can be solved there. question."

Ma Tianhao asked: "Can that be resolved?"

"how could I know."

Zhang Fei said hello: "Don't worry about it, just do your own business."

Although these people are not officials, none of them are good people. I am sure that Zhang Fei came back to solve the problem in Qingzhou, but seeing that he is so calm, he is a little relieved. He let us do business with peace of mind, then we will Do business with peace of mind.

As soon as he breathed a sigh of relief, greed began to take over.

Fan Yong asked again: "Sanlang, will our tax laws in Tokyo become the same as those in Hezhong Prefecture?"

Zhang Fei asked back: "Does that member want to change, or does he not want to change?"

Fan Yong smiled honestly: "It's okay to change, or it's okay to stay the same."

In fact, he wants to become like the Hezhong Mansion. Although the tax may increase, the money that his Baifan Building gives to officials for wine, tea, and salt every year is much more than the tax. The key is that it is full of uncertainties. , This little life is always in the hands of others, of course it doesn't feel good.

"I don't know much about it. I don't care about it."

Zhang Fei shook his head, and suddenly looked at Ma Tianhao, "By the way, fourth brother, why are you still here? I heard from Fan Da that you plan to go to Hezhong Mansion?"

Ma Tianhao said: "I originally planned to go and have a look. The people from Xiangguo Temple and I have already left Bianjing, and later I heard that you are coming back, so I asked the people from Xiangguo Temple to go and have a look first, and I came back again." .”

Chen Maoqian said: "I heard that the business of Xiekupu over there is very big."

Zhang Fei looked at this sour person and said with a smile: "It's everyone's business whether it's big or small. The major shareholder's charity foundation belongs to everyone."

Chen Maoqian said: "If we really want to calculate it now, the charity foundation may be the first store in Tokyo, and we have to donate [-] to [-] pennies every year."

Zhang Fei asked: "How about your business?"

Ma Tianhao said with a smile: "It's a lot better, but there's also more competition. Anyway, it's much more interesting than before."

Fan Lidao: "This is also thanks to the public security law. If it is changed to the tax law of Hezhong Prefecture, I believe the competition will be more intense."

Fan Yong couldn't bear it and said: "Although this is the case, if we don't change it, we will face both the control from above and the impact from below. It is better to let go. We are stronger and have more advantages."

Chen Maoqian snorted and said: "Your Baifan Building is only an opponent of Pan Lou. It is difficult to meet opponents in your restaurant with several floors, but we are different. The competition in our business is already very fierce. If it is more intense, our life will be more difficult. It won't be easy."

A few people quickly argued.

Since ancient times, the only thing that has not changed is businessmen, because businessmen are naturally profit-seeking and profit-seeking. If the rules change, then businessmen all over the world may react in the same way, because their goals are completely the same.

With the emergence of the public security law, everyone is making adjustments according to their own industry, and there is no need to teach them.

Zhang Fei didn't even bother to ask.

He can only bring rules and change them at a macro level, but he cannot teach them how to do business, but this is enough.

If there is no public prosecution law, even if you teach them how to make more money, they would not dare to learn.

But with the public security law, they don't need to be taught, they also know how to make more money.

Originally, Zhang Fei came here to see how much money he was earning. He never thought that Ma Tianhao and the others were all there, so this plan could only be shelved. However, from their argument, he also knew the current situation in Bianjing.

Business competition began to become more and more fierce, because the public security bureau and the law were able to protect everyone's legitimate rights and interests, which to a certain extent weakened the relationship between small businessmen and small businessmen who dared to attack big businessmen.

Their business is getting bigger and bigger, but the threats they receive are also getting bigger and bigger.

A conservative businessman like Chen Maoqian doesn't like this kind of competition very much, but a businessman like Ma Tianhao enjoys it more. As for Fan Yong, due to his strong strength and the special industry of the restaurant, the impact on him is The smallest, he still hopes to let go.

This is arguing, and dinner is ready.

At the banquet, everyone did not argue much, and began to ask Zhang Fei about the situation of Hezhong Mansion, because yesterday of Hezhong Mansion may be tomorrow of Bianliang, Tokyo, so who can grasp the changes and who will stand out in the next round of competition .

It was already three o'clock in the morning when I got home, and I only came back home in the middle of the night yesterday, and was called by Zhao Xu early this morning, and had another two meals of wine, Zhang Fei was really tired, and the moment he fell on the bed, he fell asleep directly.

But the arrival of Fu Bi the next morning broke Zhang Fei's dream of staying in bed.

"Zhang San met Mr. Fu."

Seeing Fu Bi, Zhang Fei was still respectful and respectful, not that he respected Fu Bi, just because Fu Bi was born a gentleman, set an example, and was polite to everyone, including servants.

"No need to be polite."

Fu Bi nodded with a smile, and asked kindly: "I didn't disturb your rest, did I?"

This must be bothering you.Zhang Fei was confused: "No! No! I woke up early in the morning."

Fu Bi saw that his eyes were slightly swollen. He had obviously just gotten up. He could only smile. He stretched his hand to the side and said, "Don't stand. Sit down. Sit down."

"Yes."

After Zhang Fei sat down, Fu Bi said: "At the beginning, in order to try your legal system, I deliberately suggested that the court give you the right to judge, but you are not polite at all. Basically, every lawsuit uses this power. Even the old man has to wonder whether this "Song Xingtong" needs to be rewritten."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Fu Gong is serious, but it is actually not the case."

Fu Bi asked, "I would like to hear the details."

Zhang Fei said: "About this point, I have already talked about it before, that is, the difference between the law of the legalists and the law of the legal system. The same law, if the legal thinking is different, the judgment given is completely different. Nor have I amended a single law, only given principles and interpretations."

Fu Bi nodded slightly, and smiled again: "I won't ask you about these issues in detail, and you will go to the Legislative Council to explain it yourself."

As he said that, he took out a copy and handed it to Zhang Fei, "This is about some disputes about your case in Hezhong Mansion in the Legislative Council in the past two years, please read it carefully first."

"Thank you, Mr. Fu."

Zhang Fei quickly stood up and took it.

Fu Bi asked again: "Then when will you be able to come to the Legislative Council?"

Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment, "Everything will be subject to Mr. Fu's arrangements."

Fu Bi pondered for a while, "How about this, you rest at home for a few days first, take a good look at the issues that everyone is controversial, I will make arrangements, and I will send someone to notify you when the time comes."

Because the Legislative Council is not a fixed organization, if you want to hold a general meeting, you have to wait until the officials are on vacation to organize it, which is more troublesome.

"Row."

Zhang Fei nodded.

Fu Bi asked again: "Then what are your plans when you come back this time?"

Zhang Fei said embarrassingly: "Whether this kind of matter is up to me, I don't just have to listen to the arrangements of the higher authorities."

Fu Bi just nodded slightly.

Zhang Fei glanced at Fu Bi, reacted immediately, and immediately raised his hand and said: "This junior has only been an official for two or three years and has no experience in this field. If Fu Bi is willing to give me some advice, Zhang San would be really grateful!"

Fu Bi glanced at him, and said: "Based on my humble opinion, with your talent, even if you want to be promoted, it's best to stay in the public security bureau. Other government offices may not be suitable for you."

Zhang Fei nodded again and again: "Fu Gong is right, if I was asked to go to other government offices, I would not go there either."

This is a big truth. If he doesn't wait for the public prosecutor's law, he would rather resign and let him become a financial official. It must be a mess. He doesn't understand anything. He can only tell them some advanced financial management methods, but he can't end it himself. Thinking and execution are two completely different things.

Since ancient times, there have been few great thinkers who have also performed outstandingly in governing.

Zhang Fei can't even manage the law firm well, and Fan Li is still in charge.

In the same way, people such as Wang Anshi and Sima Guang also understand the concept of legality, but if they are allowed to use this concept to try cases, they will definitely be full of loopholes and are far inferior to Cai Bian and others.

You must know that Cai Bian and the others are originally very talented. After taking a complete class and two years of experience, they went out to be independent.

Knowing and doing are two different things.

Fu Bi nodded with a smile, and continued: "In the case of public prosecution, the police station is not very suitable for you. The rest are the procuratorate and the imperial court, but I suggest you go to the procuratorate."

"Procuratorate?"

Zhang Fei was slightly taken aback, this was quite different from what he thought, I thought I must be going to the imperial court.

Fu Bi glanced at him, knowing what he was thinking, and said with a slight smile: "In the procuratorate, it is not convenient for you to use the concept of the rule of law to make a judgment, because the procuratorate can only file lawsuits according to the law."

After Zhang Fei heard this, he was even more surprised, and asked, "So Fu Gong doesn't want to make a judgment based on the concept of the rule of law?"

"it's not true."

Fu Bi waved his hand, and said: "Because in Hezhong Mansion, you are the dispatcher, and you have a lot of power. They must obey whatever sentence you make. At best, they can only impeach you after your sentence, and cannot use this Block your sentence.

But the capital city is no better than Hezhong Mansion. There are also Shen Zhi Zheng Shi, Ping Zhang Shi, Dali Temple, Criminal Court, Criminal Department, and Yushitai. Believe it or not, any of your cases in Hezhong Mansion will be released. In the capital, it is difficult to implement it, because you give new explanations and principles, and they can use this to interfere with your judgment. Even if the final judgment is made, it will take a long time.

Moreover, Mr. Zhao is currently the president of the big court. Your rank is not high and you are not too old. At most, you can only be like Lu Jiawen. If you go to the lower court as the president of the small court, you will not be able to obtain the same authority as in Hezhong Mansion.

But the procuratorate is different. According to the observation of the old man, the procuratorate is more suitable for you young people, who are brave and fearless. Fearless courage and wisdom? "

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Actually, I also like the procuratorate better, but my father-in-law is the chief prosecutor, this!"

"This is one of the reasons why I recommend you to the prosecutor's office."

Fu Bi further explained: "Because with your qualifications, it is impossible for you to be the Chief Prosecutor in the capital, but you can indirectly control the Procuratorate through your father-in-law."

Based on the concept of the rule of law, Zhang Fei is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for the Chief Judge and Chief Prosecutor. However, the last time the imperial court personally appointed Prime Minister Zhao Yan as the chief judge. The fact that he is the head proves that this position must be held concurrently by participating in political affairs.

Zhang Fei is not qualified.

As for the head of the court and the chief prosecutor, Zhang Fei would definitely not be able to be the chief prosecutor.

It happened that Xu Zun was the chief prosecutor, so Zhang Fei could control it through Xu Zun.

Zhang Fei wondered: "Is there no need to avoid suspicion?"

Fu Bi said with a smile: "In the situation where father and son are ministers in the same hall in my dynasty, there are too many. The one who is clear is self-clearing, so why avoid suspicion. Besides, now that there is a public prosecutor's law, if they think that your father-in-law and son-in-law are private. You can sue you, what are you afraid of?"

Zhang Fei scratched the back of his head, "Fu Gong is right."

Fu Bi said again: "Also, you are not what you used to be now, and more and more people will impeach you, including those around you. Xu Zhongtu must be implicated, and the separation will make you, son-in-law, fearful." You don't have to worry about it because you are in the same government office."

This is also a solution.Zhang Fei's eyes lit up. If their husband and son-in-law were in the same government office, they would not be afraid of being attacked one by one. He hurriedly said: "My father-in-law also considered this before, and even hoped to retire from the procuratorate."

Fu Bi nodded with a smile and said, "The old man can understand Zhongtu's thoughts, but you are too young now, and you still need Zhongtu's help."

"Yes yes yes!" Zhang Fei nodded again and again, then clasped his hands and said, "Thank you Fu Gong for your advice, Zhang San is very grateful."

"You don't need to thank me for the effort." Fu Bi said: "But this matter is not urgent for the time being. If you are willing, I will invite the officials at that time."

Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment and said: "Junior is willing, but just like what the rich man said just now, if I go to the procuratorate, I can only file a lawsuit in accordance with the law. In this case, I cannot use the concept of the rule of law."

Fu Bi smiled and said: "This is also the old man's concern, but as you said just now, the same law, based on different ideas, can lead to different judgments, this does not prevent you from injecting the legal system into the lawsuit concept."

Zhang Fei smiled awkwardly, "That's true, that's true."

After talking about the matter, Fu Bi left, and Zhang Fei personally sent him to the door, and Zhang Fei turned around only after Fu Bi left in a carriage.

"Ah! Zhiqian, are you silent when you walk?"

"It's because you are too timid, you will be frightened even in your own home."

Xu Zhiqian pursed her lower lip and smiled softly.

Zhang Fei said unhappily: "It's not that you don't know what happened to me before. The first time I was beaten was at my own home."

With that said, he walked towards the hall.

Xu Zhiqian quickly chased after her, "Zhang San, did Mr. Fu come here this time to discuss with you about going to the Legislative Council to explain?"

Zhang Fei nodded, handed the copy to Xu Zhiqian casually, and said, "But this should not be the main purpose of his trip."

Xu Zhiqian asked gossipingly, "What about Qingzhou?"

"of course not."

Zhang Fei said: "I have already discussed this matter with Bachelor Sima. The rich man does not need to go there in person. Moreover, he will not talk to me about this matter. He is not in his position and does not seek his own government!"

Xu Zhiqian asked curiously: "What is that for?"

Zhang Fei narrowed his eyes and said, "Fu Gong wants me to enter the procuratorate."

"Why is this?" Xu Zhiqian asked in surprise: "Is he dissatisfied with your sentence in Hezhong Mansion?"

She also believed that when Zhang Fei came back, he would definitely be promoted to president of the court.

Zhang Fei shook his head, and then told Xu Zhiqian about Fu Bi's suggestion.

After hearing this, Xu Zhiqian nodded repeatedly and said: "What Mr. Fu is right is right. The capital city is not Hezhong Prefecture. If your judgment is not in line with the "Song Xingtong", some people will definitely question you, which will make it more troublesome. , and this trouble is beyond your ability to deal with right now."

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded: "I agree with this, but there is one point that Mr. Fu did not explain."

Xu Zhiqian said: "What?"

Zhang Fei said: "It is to take back my right to precedent and at the same time assert the power of the Legislative Council."

Xu Zhiqian said: "How do you say that?"

Zhang Fei said: "Obviously Fu Gong supports the law of the rule of law, but if I am in the procuratorate, then I cannot directly use the power of precedent. ?

It's very simple, that is, according to my lawsuit, the Legislative Council will then make adjustments, so how to adjust and whether it should be adjusted, this power is all concentrated in the Legislative Council.After all, this ginger is still old and spicy! "

You must know that the Legislative Council did not have this power of precedent, and it was specially set up for Zhang Fei, because only he understood, but the arrangement of this position, the Legislative Council directly held this power in its hands, and Zhang Fei became An auxiliary to legislation.

It can be seen that Fu Bi's skill is still there.

Xu Zhiqian said: "But Mr. Fu is right. You may encounter great obstacles in using the power of precedent here. You might as well return it to the Legislative Council."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "So I have no objection either. It's just that this procuratorate is too aggressive, unlike the chief judge who is passive, it's easier to offend people!"

Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "I would rather you serve as the Chief Prosecutor and convict all those who commit crimes."

Zhang Fei said unhappily: "You are really afraid that the world will not be chaotic."

Xu Zhiqian retorted: "How can this be for fear that the world will not be chaotic. If justice is exercised, it will be frightening. There may be nothing in the world that is more terrifying than this."

Zhang Fei blinked, pondered for a while, and nodded with a smile, "You're right. However, we have to make an agreement in three chapters. We'll talk about it between husband and wife, but don't be too impulsive when the time comes. Not those who sit in the shade, but those who plant trees, that is, we are fighting for justice, not exercising justice."

Xu Zhiqian bowed, "I obey. Chief Judge."

"Ahem! Chief Prosecutor." Zhang Fei reminded.

"Pooh!"

Xu Zhiqian said: "My father is the chief prosecutor."

"That's true." Zhang Fei scratched his head in embarrassment, thinking, what kind of position should my procuratorate hold?This is something to think about.

Xu Zhiqian suddenly said: "Have you read this copywriting?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Don't look at it, there must be a debate about the imperial court asking the government to pay compensation."

Xu Zhiqian didn't believe it. She opened it and felt a little embarrassed, "How do you know?"

Zhang Fei said: "Most of the Legislative Council are officials, they must be most concerned about this issue, and the controversy must be the greatest."

Xu Zhiqian asked again: "Then can you convince them?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It must be."