Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 575 Enforcement

Chapter 575 Enforcement

Sure enough, when the imperial court posted a notice stating that after seven days, the backlog of cases would be heard in court, which aroused speculation from all parties.

Now the entire Hezhong Mansion is still immersed in the autumn tax.

But the eyes are all focused on the imperial court.

Because they all believe that this matter must have something to do with the public security law.

You must know that the government is only collecting [-]% of the tax at present. Although it is still a long time, the attitude of those big landlords and their actions are worrying.

If this cannot be collected, there will be big problems.

In fact, as far as the previous system is concerned, during the entire autumn tax period, the government government did not accept lawsuits.

Now that the situation is so serious, you still have time to hold a trial?

So confident?

Does this mean that we dare not refuse to pay?

Immediately attracted all parties to speculate and inquire.

For example, Cai Jing and Su Zhe all said that the autumn tax belongs to the finance, and has no direct relationship with the imperial court and the procuratorate, and the police station is supposed to serve the administration, and it also obeys the administration.

This implication has nothing to do with us.

If you want to find it, go to the government.

During this period, Fan Zheng had to go to Jieyan Division and other government offices to go through relevant procedures, and Zhang Fei basically stayed with the Four Little King Kong to study the case.

Today is the day when the imperial court reopens.

The number of people watching the trial has increased, because the self-cultivating farmers in many villages have rushed over.

There is a saying that there is no tax, and many people live such a big life that they don’t have to pay taxes for the first time, because they don’t have a land deed!

It feels really cool.

And they all believed that this was brought by the imperial court, so they all urgently hoped to understand the imperial court better, the more powerful the imperial court, the more at ease they felt.

Of course, the landlords also came, and they also hoped to find some clues to see if the imperial court was trying to scare people.

Cai Yanqing, Guo Xiaofa and other officials also came.

They all know that the backlog of cases is all civil lawsuits and property disputes.

Moreover, this is the first time such a case has been tried on such a large scale.

Because in the past, the government had political laws, and the people followed private contracts, and generally they would not go to the government. In fact, it was difficult for the government to deal with these disputes.

They all came to see how the imperial court would proceed.

The number of people who appeared in court this time from the procuratorate has tripled to a total of nine people, but in fact it has nothing to do with them, because it is not a criminal case, but it breaks the tradition, and they have to come to study, six of them All of them are trainee inspectors who have just been recruited.

"I didn't expect the third brother to have so many people come to see it, whether it's a trial or a lawsuit."

Seeing this scene, Fan Zheng couldn't help thinking that when Zhang Fei was arguing in the Kaifeng Mansion, every time he went to the door, there was a dense darkness.

Fu Shichun said: "The trial of cases in the imperial court has become the entertainment of the common people. You can see that there is a lot of traffic in the corner of the city."

Fan Zheng nodded and said, "This is really exciting."

As soon as Cai Yanqing appeared over there, he was surrounded by a group of big gentry.

"Prefect Cai, we were unprepared for your sudden system change, and now we are in a hurry."

"Yes! We used to pay taxes with tax bills. We paid as much as we wanted. Now we have to calculate according to the land deed. If it is omitted, the government will have to accommodate it."

How could Cai Yanqing fail to hear the meaning behind their words.

Even if we don't pay, you can't think that I broke the law, at most we can make up for it.

What they are most worried about now is the consequences of not paying.

If the consequence is just to make up, it must be a gamble.

Because they are also planning, so much land, can you check it out?

Even if I pay this money, I still have to let you take off a layer of skin. It is a matter of profit, and every inch of land must be fought for.

Of course, this cannot be promised. If you want to promise, no one will pay it.Cai Yanqing nodded straightly and said: "I also think what everyone said is reasonable. I can promise you and give you accommodation, as long as you make up for it in time. But tax evasion belongs to the judiciary, and I don't know whether the procuratorate will accommodate you." I can guarantee that I can't command them."

Zhuo Qun suddenly said: "I heard that someone is promoting a tax calculation business. If you really can't figure it out, you can ask those people for help."

Those gentry wanted to make fun of themselves, so they could only disperse.

After a while, the four little Vajras entered the court, and everyone also took their seats.

After a while, Zhang Fei came late, still in a white robe.

Since it is a civil lawsuit, there are not so many procedures.

Today's first lawsuit is a debt dispute about borrowing money and not repaying it.

But this kind of dispute is precisely what the government and the people are very concerned about.

Because such disputes are numerous and difficult to deal with.

After carefully looking at the IOU, Zhang Fei suddenly turned his head to look at the plaintiff Li Zhi, "Li Zhi, what is your relationship with the defendant Luo Dawu?"

Li Zhi replied: "It's the relationship between ordinary neighbors."

Zhang Fei said: "Ordinary neighbor relationship?"

"Ah."

Li Zhi nodded apprehensively.

Zhang Fei said: "If it's an ordinary relationship, then why did you lend him fifteen guans without Luo Dawu providing any collateral or guarantor?"

A thin man on the right immediately yelled: "Mr. Zhang, he is looking for my wife."

Li Zhi immediately retorted: "I'm not, I don't, don't talk nonsense."

Is it so explosive right from the start?

The people immediately began to point and point.

Fan Zheng and Fu Shichun looked at Cao Dongdong.

Cao Dongdong said angrily: "What do you think I am doing, I am not this kind of person."

"quiet!"

Zhang Fei knocked on the gavel to stop the commotion, and then said to Luo Dawu: "Luo Dawu, why do you say that?"

Luo Dawu said: "When I borrowed money from him, he refused to borrow it before. Later, I said that if I really have no money to pay back, I will mortgage my wife to him, so he agreed to lend me fifteen guan."

Zhang Fei turned his head to look at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi blushed and remained silent.

Mortgage of wives and children is generally not written on the IOU, because it is illegal, and it is usually done during debt collection, so the government is not easy to manage.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "In that case, why didn't you mortgage your wife to him?"

Luo Dawu blinked, looking a little guilty.

Li Zhi said excitedly: "That's because he secretly sold his wife to someone else."

As soon as this remark came out, many people scolded Luo Dawu one after another.

There is no way, mortgage your wife, that's fine, you still engage in this kind of show operation.

It's simply not as good as a beast!

Although this is very common, if you encounter it, if you don't scold a few words, you will feel panicked in your heart!

Xu Zhiqian and the others also shook their heads.

"quiet!"

Zhang Fei knocked the gavel again, and when he calmed down, he asked Luo Dawu again: "Luo Dawu, why do you need money so much, borrowing money, and selling your wife?"

Luo Dawu said pitifully, "Didn't I lose money in business?"

Li Zhi immediately said: "Chairman Zhang, he is lying. This man is addicted to gambling. He even lost his wife and house. The neighbors in the neighborhood know about it."

Luo Dawu retorted: "I also wanted to give it a go because my business was not going well. Do you think I want to lose?"

"okay!"

Zhang Fei was too lazy to listen to the gambler's explanation, and said to Li Zhi: "Li Zhi, as his neighbor, you should be more aware of Luo Dawu's financial situation, how do you want him to pay you back?"

Li Zhi said aggrievedly: "Xiaomin doesn't know, that's why Xiaomin hopes that the imperial court can make decisions for Xiaomin. Xiaomin doesn't expect the interest. Just return the fifteen guan to Xiaomin."

Cai Bian whispered: "Teacher, this Luo Dawu has sold everything he can sell, and he really can't get a penny."

Zhang Fei looked at Luo Dawu again and said, "Luo Dawu, do you plan to pay back the money?"

Luo Dawu said: "I don't have anything now, how can I pay it back? At the beginning, this fellow told the government and beat me up."

Cai Yanqing couldn't help looking at Zhuo Qun when he heard that.

Zhuo Qun said in a low voice: "I don't know, it should be judged by the county government."

Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and then said: "In fact, there is no need to try such a case. It is a waste of manpower and material resources. If this kind of person is killed, he will not be paid."

Cai Yanqing nodded slightly, and said again: "But since Chief Judge Zhang has opened the trial, he must have countermeasures."

Then I heard Li Zhi say: "Chairman Zhang, don't listen to his nonsense, if he really has nothing, he would have starved to death long ago. He gambled just to earn some money, and he never thought about paying back the money."

Zhang Fei said: "Do you have evidence?"

Li Zhidao: "Over the past year, many people have seen him in the casino."

Cai Bian turned around and said in a low voice, "We'll also ask two or three people. They have indeed seen Luo Dawu, and they gambled with money."

Zhang Fei nodded, and said to Luo Dawu: "Luo Dawu, are you sure that you will find a job within a month, guarantee your basic food and housing, and return all the remaining money to Li Zhi."

Li Zhi was in a hurry, and hurriedly said: "Director Zhang, he will never pay back the money."

Zhang Fei said: "Don't be impatient. Once he finds a job, we will discuss it with the employer and give you the agreed wage directly."

Luo Dawu spread his hands, "Chairman Zhang, look at our virtue, who dares to hire us, we have been begging for a long time."

At first glance, it looks like the kind of old man who goes to the government, with a fearless expression.

Zhang Fei nodded: "In this case, our imperial court can only use labor to enforce it."

As soon as these words came out, the audience was completely silent, and everyone looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Labor enforcement, what is this?

Zhang Fei also explained: "Our imperial court will use your labor to sell it. If there are servicemen who do not want to serve, they can bid for it and let you serve on their behalf. The money from the sale will be used for Repay the lawsuit against Li Zhi until the payment is made."

Cai Yanqing and other officials couldn't help but their eyes lit up.

Can you still do this?

Li Zhi excitedly said: "Okay! That's it, that's it."

There was also a burst of excited applause outside the courtyard.

They all know that this must be sold, and many people are unwilling to serve, especially that kind of hard labor, including Xiang Army soldiers, who often spend money to hire someone to do the work for them, but it is risky to find someone to do it for them in private. If there is a problem, the responsibility is still your own.

But if the government takes the initiative to sell, there is almost no risk.

Luo Dawu's expression changed drastically, "It's not fair! It's not fair! I was punished by the government before, and now it's punishing me again. It's so unfair."

In the past, the government used to collect debts by hitting the board, up to sixty, but for people like Luo Dawu, the government didn't bother to hit them, so they hit them twice, with a total of twenty moss, and then ignored them.

Zhang Fei explained: "According to the provisions of the "Song Xingtong", the government's moss punishment is only a little punishment. I hope you can pay back the money, not the debt. Our imperial court will not use the punishment in civil lawsuits. Our purpose It is to ensure the interests of creditors and debtors.

As far as Li Zhi is concerned, he has indeed lent you fifteen pennies, no matter what his purpose is, he has not pursued your interest now, so you should return it, and at the same time we will ensure your basic needs in life , so that you will not pay with your life. "

Luo Dawu's legs began to tremble. Doesn't serving in the military mean you have to pay with your life? It's just a nice word, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhang, give Xiaomin one more chance. Xiaomin promises that within a month, he must find a job." , All wages are given to Li Zhi."

Ma Xiaoyi, who was assisting the trial, said suddenly: "Judge Zhang, I think it should be enforced, and he shouldn't be given a chance."

Now Ma Xiaoyi is permanently stationed in the imperial court, and he specializes in assisting the imperial court in hearing some cases, especially civil lawsuits, from the perspective of the imperial police.

Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"

Ma Xiaoyi said with a big grin: "The judge should be clear, my family is also a cough cough, anyway, I have seen a lot of rotten gamblers like this, they are lazy, and they often go to cheat and abduct in order to get money.

You have to give him a chance. If he runs away or does something illegal, isn't that torturing our Royal Police? "

Zhang Fei seemed a little hesitant.

Shangguan Jun also said: "Teacher, the students think that Sergeant Ma is right, there is no need to give him a chance for this kind of person."

And Luo Dawu over there was already crying bitterly, "Judge, Chief Judge, please, give Xiaomin one more chance, Xiaomin will definitely work hard to pay back the money."

Zhang Fei glanced at him, hesitated for a while, nodded and said: "Okay! The chief judge will give you another chance. But this does not mean that I do not agree with what Sergeant Ma just said, but I am worried that someone will abuse it in the future." This is enforced, so as long as you do not violate the law, our imperial court will give you a chance."

These words immediately won the approval of Su Zhe and other officials, as well as many observers just now.

If it is implemented directly, it may lead officials to abuse this punitive measure, because this method has great support for political achievements.

Zhang Fei continued: "Until the debt is paid off, you can't leave the Hezhong Mansion. If you have special needs, you must also report to the imperial court. If you violate the law during the period, or you want to sneak away, once you are caught, you will be arrested immediately." Mandatory, and the penalty will be doubled. Do you hear me clearly?"

"Yes, yes, Xiaomin heard clearly, thank you for your life, President, thank you for your life."

Luo Dawu was so frightened that he bent over again and again, his face was pale.

"Take them down!"

After speaking, Zhang Fei asked again: "Is serving in the military so terrible?"

Xu Zhiqian, the Four Little King Kongs, including Li Si who was on the side, nodded at the same time.

(End of this chapter)