Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 192

Chapter 192

Wang Hong's eloquent answer won many officials present and nodded frequently, which really expressed our aspirations. Many things are not as simple as you ordinary people imagine, and we also have many difficulties.

In many cases, it is not justice, but trade-offs.

When Wang Hong saw it, he was secretly happy.

If this level can be passed, maybe he will become a hero and be promoted again.

This is really a blessing in disguise, how can I know it is not a blessing!

"Compared to last time, Chunren has improved a lot!" Han Qi stroked his beard and smiled.

Fu Bi nodded lightly and said, "With the excuse of urging taxes, it will indeed put a lot of pressure on Zhang San."

When he was speaking, he glanced at Zhang San, seeing that his face was also solemn, and he was also wondering how Zhang San would refute this.

This is actually difficult.

The reasoning is still the same.

Taxation is the most important thing, officials are desperately seeking profit for the court, how can the court be willing to blame officials?

As long as you don't make principled mistakes, even if you encounter stern and selfless people like Bao Zheng and Zhao Bian, the court will still reuse them.

In the worst case, they will be relegated to other places first, stay for a year or two, and then be promoted again immediately.

This is a very common operation in officialdom, especially in the Song Dynasty.

Almost everyone's eyes were on Zhang Fei.

"Zhang San?"

Seeing that Zhang San was still thinking, Xu Zhiqian whispered.

"what?"

Zhang Fei turned his head to look at Xu Zhiqian.

Xu Zhiqian said: "It's your turn to ask."

"is it?"

Zhang Fei was thinking about Wei Yushan just now, but he didn't know that Fan Chunren had finished asking.

And Zhao Bian also mistakenly thought that Zhang Fei was in trouble and was thinking, so he didn't bother them.

The officials on both sides were even more complacent, but they stumped this kid.

But Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Lu Huiqing and others were extremely calm.

Previously, the Kaifeng county government used taxes to put pressure on the imperial court to force the Bianjing Law Firm to be punished. How could Zhang Fei be unprepared.

Oh!They may have misunderstood!Zhang Fei saw the expressions on everyone's faces, and immediately understood. He stood up, put his hands together in front of his chest, and made a gesture of cupping his hands.

Everyone laughed, this kid is finally sensible.

Just now Fan Chunren used this to insinuate Zhang Fei.

Wang Hong was even more disdainful, thinking, you only know how to salute now, it's already too late.

Suddenly there was a sound of "Smash it", everyone fixed their eyes and saw that this guy was drinking tea from a teacup.

Xu Zhiqian didn't pay attention at all, she couldn't help laughing "puchi", rolled her eyes a little, and said that others are small-minded, but you are not big-hearted.Pursing her red lips, she put a copy in front of Zhang Fei.

Zhao Yan shook his head speechlessly.

This stinky boy.

"Hi cool!"

After Zhang Fei put down the teacup, he even wiped his mouth, and then he stopped being polite. You bit me and used this to mock me, I really don't know what to say.Then he asked Wang Hong, who was so angry, "The county magistrate just mentioned Bianjing Law Firm."

The first round of interrogation between the two just now was not difficult at all, and Wang Hong is also full of confidence now, feeling that he has entered the state.

That's it?

"Yes."

Wang Hong nodded, in a relaxed mood, he even teased Zhang Fei, "You should know this matter better than anyone else, isn't it because of this that you planned to take revenge on me?"

Fan Chunren looked at Wang Hong worriedly, don't get carried away, this kid is very difficult to deal with in court.

Although he played well just now, he knew in his heart that Zhang Fei had probably already guessed his plan, so he was still a little uneasy.

Zhang Fei asked in surprise: "Is this how Wang Zhi County judges cases? Everything is based on guesswork. If you judge the belly of a villain with the heart of a gentleman, then everyone is a gentleman. If you judge the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, then Everyone is really a villain who must take revenge."

Wang Hong said angrily: "It's unreasonable, you little Erbi dare to mock this official."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I didn't say that, you admitted it yourself."

"you."

Snapped!

Zhao Bian patted the gavel and warned: "Try not to talk about things that have nothing to do with this case in court."

"Yes."

Zhang Fei suppressed his smile, and asked again: "The magistrate Wang said just now that the tax calculation business of Bianjing Law Firm has hindered the county government from urging taxes to be paid."

"I object."

Fan Chunren immediately stood up, "Presiding judge, Zhang San's question has nothing to do with this case."

Zhang Fei immediately said: "The two cases are closely related, I will prove it later."

As soon as these words came out, many people showed surprise.

How are these two cases related?

Zhao Bian pondered a little, and said: "Just now Wang Zhixian said that it was because this case prevented him from urging taxes that it affected his attitude towards Geng Ming's case. Therefore, I feel that Bianjing Law Firm's tax calculation The case is also related to this case.”

Fan Chunren sat down.

Qian Wei whispered: "Could it be that he wants to use this case to reverse the case for his law firm?"

Fan Chunren nodded and said, "It's possible."

Qian Wei said: "But it's very difficult, after all, that case is the court's judgment."

Fan Chunren frowned, he expected that Zhang Fei would definitely want to take revenge on Wang Hong, but he didn't expect that Zhang Fei would reverse the case.

Zhao Yan said to Zhang Fei again: "Go ahead and ask."

Zhang Fei nodded slightly, and then asked Wang Hong: "Wang Zhi County, can you give a general account of this case?"

Wang Hong snorted, "Don't you know yourself?"

Zhang Fei frowned and said, "This is not the Kaifeng county government office. What the county magistrate has to do is to answer every reasonable question I have, instead of questioning me."

OK, OK!Don't fall into my hands next time.A flash of anger flashed in Wang Hong's eyes. After thinking for a while, he replied: "At that time, I suddenly learned that many people refused to pay taxes. So I sent someone to inquire and found that it was Er Bi from Bianjing Law Firm. , to promote a tax calculation business in the county. They hinted to the people that the imperial court collected more taxes from them.

Moreover, they also used Zhang San's name to intimidate the tax collectors. Because Zhang San's notoriety spread far and wide, many government officials did not dare to urge taxes again, for fear of getting involved in lawsuits.In desperation, the official ordered them all to be arrested and punished with moss as a warning.However, it seems that it is not very useful. "

Zhang Fei nodded and asked: "Just now Wang Zhixian said that the Erbi of the Bianjing Law Firm implied that the people refused to pay taxes. Can Wang Zhixian explain in detail how they hinted?"

Wang Hong hesitated for a while before answering: "They told the people that as long as they ask their firm to calculate taxes, they can guarantee that they will not pay an extra tax."

Zhang Fei asked: "The meaning of the two sentences is not the same as that of not paying more tax and being able to pay less tax."

Wang Hong said with a smile: "This is the method of some profiteers. They spread inflammatory words to benefit themselves, but at the same time they know how to evade the law. If they don't pay more taxes, they will naturally make people mistakenly believe that as long as If you find Bianjing Law Firm, you can pay less taxes. According to my investigation, there are indeed people who refuse to pay taxes. It is just a fluke, hoping to pay less taxes.”

After Wang Hong finished explaining, Fan Chunren immediately stood up and said to Zhao Yan: "Presiding officer, regarding the case of the firm, it was ultimately the court's verdict, and Zhang San also admitted his mistakes at the time and paid a fine. Now It is clearly unfair that he uses this case to reverse his case."

He obviously wanted to use the imperial court to put pressure on Zhang Fei, because he also knew very well in his heart that the case of Bianjing Law Firm was more serious in the judiciary, which was very unfavorable to Wang Hong.

Zhang Fei immediately said: "I definitely don't want to reverse the case for myself. The behavior of Bianjing Law Firm at that time was indeed ill-considered and brought some troubles to the court. Even now, I still admit my mistake."

Fan Chunren said: "But your question now is obviously meant to defend yourself."

Zhang Fei said: "I was wrong, but it doesn't mean that Wang Zhixian is right, these are two things."

Fan Chunren said: "At that time, the county magistrate Wang was the one who tried the case. If he is not right, you are right."

Zhang Fei asked: "Dare to ask Fan Sijian, what evidence do you have that proves that Wangzhi County severely punished Er Bi of Bianjing Law Firm for the public, not for private reasons."

Fan Chunren said: "Since you have admitted that you made a mistake, the magistrate Wang prevented you from making a mistake. This is not for the sake of the public, and why?"

Zhang Fei asked rhetorically: "Many officials use the construction of water conservancy to fill their own pockets. Yes, he built water conservancy and indeed took care of the people, but can he be ignored?"

Fan Chunren snorted: "You are purely confusing the public, that's not enough."

Seeing that it wasn't a big deal for them to continue arguing like this, Zhao Yan said, "Zhang San, Fan Sijian, come here."

The two came to Zhao Bian.

Zhao Yan warned Zhang Fei in a low voice: "Zhang San, the court has already issued a verdict on the Bianjing Law Firm case. If you continue to struggle, it will make the case more complicated."

That case was agreed between the emperor and the prime minister. If you overturn it, the whole case will definitely become very complicated, and power will intervene in the judiciary.

Zhang Fei said: "I am definitely not planning to reverse the case for myself, but the two cases are closely related, and I will prove it later."

Zhao Yan thought for a while, and said, "If you can't prove the relationship between the two cases, and let the judge find out that you are overturning the case for yourself, the judge will directly sentence you to lose."

Zhang Fei nodded: "Yes."

Zhao Bian looked at Fan Chunren again.

Fan Chunren nodded.

In fact, he knew in advance that he couldn't stop him, but he was sure that Zhang Fei was going to reverse the case for himself, so he wanted to put pressure on Zhang Fei, not to let him continue to ask questions so unscrupulously.

Zhao Yan said: "Go back and continue asking."

Back on her seat, Xu Zhiqian asked in a low voice, "How is it?"

"It's all expected."

Zhang Fei smiled slightly, glanced at the copywriting on the table, and asked Wang Hong: "Just now, Wang Zhixian mentioned that some people refused to pay taxes because of the pen written by Bianjing Law Firm. I don't know how many people there are?"

Wang Hong thought for a while and said, "Probably seven or eight households, but if we don't stop it, it will spread soon."

"I also agree with this." Zhang Fei nodded, and said, "Then how many acres of land are involved in these seven or eight households?"

Wang Hongdao: "A hundred mu."

Zhang Fei nodded again, and said: "There are hundreds of acres of land and seven or eight households, but Wangzhi County attaches great importance to it and resolutely enforces the law. It can be seen that Wangzhi County deeply understands the importance of taxation to the country. The great plan of the country. Does Wangzhi County agree with what I say?"

Wang Hong looked at Zhang Fei vigilantly, hesitating.

This sounds like a conspiracy!

Zhang Fei asked curiously, "Does this question also need to be considered?"

Wang Hong nodded and said: "Of course, this officer has always attached great importance to urging taxes to be paid."

Zhang Fei glanced at the document again, raised his head and continued to ask: "Just now Wang Zhixian said that he also felt that Geng Ming might have grievances, presumably Wang Zhixian also carefully read Geng Ming's pleadings several times."

Wang Hong nodded.

Zhang Fei said: "The magistrate Wang should still remember that Geng Ming's pleadings stated that Wei Yushan had at least [-] to [-] mu of land tax evasion in the past few years."

Wang Hong was startled suddenly, and remained silent.

There was an uproar at the door.

Only Cao Dongdong glanced around guiltily.

Fan Chunren quickly picked up the copy of Geng Ming's pleading paper and looked at it, then looked at Qian Yi depressedly.

Qian Wei whispered: "This is not good!"

Zhang Fei said to Zhao Yan: "The presiding judge should have read Geng Ming's pleadings, right?"

Zhao Yan nodded.

Zhang Fei said: "Is it clearly stated on the pleadings that Wei Yushan has [-] mu of fertile land near Luomapo in Kaifeng County without paying taxes, and also marked the specific location?"

The cautious Zhao Yan looked again carefully, then nodded, "It is indeed written."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Based on the experience of the presiding judge, will it be difficult for the county government to find out the specific location?"

Zhao Yan shook his head and said, "It's not difficult! Because the county government usually has tax receipts."

"Thank you for the presiding judge." Zhang Fei bowed his hands, then looked at Wang Hong, and asked, "I don't know if Wang Zhi County sent someone to investigate at that time?"

Wang Hongwu remained silent.

Zhao Bian also looked at Wang Hong suspiciously.

You attach so much importance to the country's great plans, and you will punish them severely if there is any disturbance, and you will turn a deaf ear to thousands of acres of land in front of you.

It can be seen that Wang Hong severely punished those pens, not for the country's great plan.

"Is there?" Zhang Fei continued to ask.

Wang Hong shook his head slightly.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Wangzhi County attaches so much importance to urging tax payments. A few households just questioned the amount of tax money, and the land involved is only a hundred acres. Wangzhi County immediately took action and severely punished the offenders." No loan.

So even if Wang Zhixian thinks that the case of Geng Ming happened three years ago, it is difficult to find out, but what reason made Wang Zhixian ignore the thousands of acres of land on the pleadings? It's hard to check, and it won't delay much. "

"I object!"

Fan Chunren stood up anxiously, "This is the same case, and Wang Zhi County may have considered it together, so he ignored it."

Wang Hong nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, I considered it together at that time."

At this time, he was not as calm and calm as before, and he was sweating profusely.

Zhang Fei, on the other hand, said with a calm smile: "Presiding judge, please allow me to call a witness who can prove that Wang Zhixian did not ignore it carelessly, but had another purpose, and this is related to why he dismissed Geng Ming's case." case, for the same reason.”

"You spout blood."

After hearing this, Wang Hong stood up excitedly.

Because, this is really nothing!

These are two cases without the slightest relationship between them.

He didn't even know, what was the relationship between these two cases?

Zhang Fei looked at him, his eyes sparkled with vengeance, I want to let you have a taste of the great plan of this country.

　I'm really sorry for taking so long to post.In fact, I really don't like procrastination. It's best to post on time. After all, there are only two chapters a day. If it's not on time, it really shouldn't be.

In fact, I finished coding yesterday, corrected the typos, and prepared to send it on time, but when I revised it, I found a big loophole. After careful consideration, I decided to overturn it and rewrite it. I am really sorry. I will try my best to send it on time. .

Feel sorry!Feel sorry!

(End of this chapter)