Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 104 The Calm Before the Storm
This annual leave is destined to be endless, and they have too many things to do.

This is not the same as going to court.

Lawsuits are fought according to written regulations, but the law of the ancestors is not explained by specific regulations.

This requires a complete set of logic to interpret the law, which requires citing cases, laws and regulations, human relations and etiquette, historical documents, and so on.

This workload is not generally large.

Fortunately, Xu Zun hated socializing the most in his life, and he seldom went to his colleagues' houses during the Chinese New Year. You must know that he only returned to Bianjing this year.

On the contrary, Xu Zhiqian pushed many invitations from her girlfriends. During the holidays, these ladies often go out together to visit mountains and rivers and participate in some custom activities.

In comparison, Xu Zhiqian prefers her current job.

Sue the court?

How fun!
If you can't participate in it, you will only regret for life!

This year, however, many people are having a rough time.

Because everyone knows in their hearts that next year will be a crucial year.

The little emperor, who has been on the throne for a year, has been preparing for a whole year. Next year, he should also determine his own policy for governing the country. This will be a big drama.

Indeed, many problems in the Northern Song Dynasty had reached the point where they had to be solved.

Among the ministers, the debate is not whether to solve it, but how to solve it.

According to Shenzong's attitude towards Wang Anshi, everyone knew that the emperor would launch Wang Anshi's reform.

Wang Anshi himself was both excited and apprehensive, and he was also in the midst of desperate preparations. Not only did he not have a vacation, but neither did his subordinates.

City tax department.

"Sue the court?"

Lu Huiqing looked at Wang Anshi in surprise.

Wang Anshi nodded and smiled, "Sometimes, I have to admire this kid's courage!"

Lu Huiqing frowned and said, "How does he sue the court?"

Wang Anshi immediately informed Lu Huiqing of Zhang Fei's intention.

Lu Huiqing nodded thoughtfully, thought for a while, and said: "If he can really succeed, it will of course be beneficial to us. This is enough to prove that there are many disadvantages in the current servant system, and my teacher can use this as an excuse to propose a new law. , which can alleviate a lot of obstacles.”

"I thought so too."

Wang Anshi said: "However, my teacher originally planned to propose the method of equalization to mediate the supply to Tokyo, curb profiteers from it, save costs, and at the same time reduce the burden on the people. After a few years, I will propose the method of enlistment, but now it is obvious that It's about changing."

This method of equal defeat is the least destructive to the original system, and Wang Anshi did not dare to amplify his moves as soon as he came up.

But Zhang Fei played the poor way, this order must be changed.

Lu Huiqing thought for a moment, and said: "Actually, in the Junshu method, the servant method is involved. The two are closely related. If Zhang Fei can succeed, why not combine the two methods into one, and focus on the recruiting method. It includes the method of equalization, and it is proposed together.”

It is the most difficult thing to start, so he also thinks that if Zhang Fei can charge forward and tear a hole, then they can take advantage of the gap, or in other words, take advantage of the trend.

Many uncertainties can be avoided.

It's certainly worth a try.

Wang Anshi nodded straightly and said: "You think the same as I do. Even if Zhang San fails, it won't affect us. We can play by ear, advance and attack, and retreat and defend. After all, we can borrow his lawsuit, but his The lawsuit will not involve our law reform."

Will not involve our reform?Lu Huiqing suddenly frowned: "Master, no one has ever dared to sue the imperial court. If this case is established, will someone sue our new law in the future?"

Wang Anshi was stunned, and suddenly said with a stern face: "Reforming the law as a teacher means serving the country and the people, and getting rid of those bad policies. Why should he sue my new law? If it is a law that harms the country and the people, he will sue, and he will be useless as a teacher." There is something to say."

Lu Huiqing nodded awkwardly and said: "What my teacher said is very true, we have a clear conscience and nothing to fear."

But there was a trace of worry in his eyes.

Sima House.

"It seems that the officials are determined to change the law!"

Ji Xiang Tang Jie frowned and sighed.

Censor Zhongcheng Lu Hui said: "Nowadays the country does have many problems, and it should seek to improve it, but it should never, never should be believed in Wang Anshi. This man seems to be a high-minded man, but he is secretly cunning. He uses the officials to rush If you want to seek governance, do what you like, if you don't stop it, the world will be chaotic."

Tang Jie nodded straightly and said: "That's right, Wang Jiefu only believes in Confucianism, but he doesn't know Confucianism as the foundation. If he is allowed to change the law, he will definitely put the cart before the horse."

Sima Guang glanced at the two of them, and advised: "We all know that the country has a disease. If it is not cured, there will be endless troubles. Now that Wang Jiefu has not started the reform, he doesn't know what's inside, so don't judge rashly!"

Lu Hui hummed: "But from his words and deeds, one can tell that he is definitely not a suitable candidate."

The two of them were the ones who opposed Wang Anshi the most. They opposed everything Wang Anshi said.

Can they support Wang Anshi's reform?

Of course, both of these two have been upright and honest all their lives, and Wang Anshi hasn't said how it will change in detail. It's not about any vested interests. This is completely different in political philosophy.

They are more willing to support Sima Guang's throttling policy.

It's still the Confucian way.

The problem was that the emperor did not support it, and Shenzong was the first to ask Sima Guang. As a result, Sima Guang's policies did not attract Shenzong's interest at all.

It's embarrassing.

In their view, Wang Anshi's study of Confucian classics is deviant, because the foundation of the current society is Confucianism, and they believe that any reform must be based on Confucianism.

Confucianism cannot explain many things in the classics, which will lead to principled contradictions in society.

Sima Guang said: "I have worked with Wang Jiefu for many years, and I know him very well. He is indeed outstanding. Otherwise, he would not win the support of the privy envoys, and the officials would not trust him so much. What we say now is all empty talk. Since His Majesty has chosen Wang Jiefu, why don't we take a look first and do our part well."

Having said that, he suddenly changed the subject: "That's right! I've been studying the litigation recently, and the trial process of Lin Fei's case has benefited me a lot. If it wasn't for Zhang San, it might have led to an unjust case. Wrong case, I plan to improve this litigation system recently."

Lu Hui and Tang Jie looked at each other.

Litigation is nothing more than a trivial matter. An unjust, false and wrongly decided case can harm a family at most, but if the reform fails, it will harm the whole world!

Lu Hui took the opportunity to sigh: "I'm old and sick, I'm afraid I won't be able to take on this important task anymore."

While speaking, he kept looking at Sima Guang.

Of course he wasn't referring to the contention.

Now that the reform is imminent, the post of Yushi Zhongcheng is very important. Lu Hui feels that he has more energy than energy, and it is difficult to compete with Wang Anshi, so he hopes that Sima Guang will take over this important task.

Sima Guang pondered for a while, "Brother Lu, don't rush to retreat, just wait and see, I may have other plans."

At present, Sima Guang only fights with Wang Anshi in the Hanlin Academy, or in front of the officials. He is red-faced, but he never speaks ill of Wang Anshi in private. Don't be impatient, give Wang Anshi a chance.

In fact, Wang Anshi raised his hands in favor of every problem pointed out by the court, but the ideas were different.

Of course, the faction started later, and that was another story.

But for now, it’s still the same sentence, they haven’t started to do it yet, so why do you say that they are not good.

Zhang family.

"Huh, this article can be considered finished."

Xu Zhiqian rubbed her white and jade-like wrist, and breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the copywriting in the room, she felt a sense of accomplishment in her heart, and the little soreness was nothing.

In this lawsuit, she did almost all the initial writing work by herself, and Feng Nanxi just helped to copy. After all, Xu Zun was old, so he could only give them experience and could not support them physically.

Seeing that Zhang Fei was dividing the written papers with wooden clips one by one, he couldn't help asking: "What are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm indexing!"

"index?"

"It's simple."

Zhang Fei explained: "It is to label each lawsuit, the laws and cases to be cited, so that the complexity can be simplified, and there is no need to copy the entire Song Xingtong into it."

Xu Zhiqian's eyes lit up, "That's a good idea."

Boom boom boom!
There was a knock on the door.

"Husband! Mrs. Xu."

It was Gao Wenyin's voice.

Zhang Fei said: "Madam, come in!"

Squeak!
The door opened, and Gao Wenyin entered the room, "Sorry for disturbing you."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "What are you bothering me, we are also chatting. Ma'am, is there something wrong?"

Gao Wenyin said: "The food is ready." As she spoke, she looked at Xu Zhiqian again, "Miss Xu, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, why don't you come here with your benefactor for the New Year's Eve dinner."

"Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. The days go by so fast!" Zhang Fei patted his forehead, and said to Xu Zhiqian: "Ms. Xu, your brother doesn't seem to be back this year."

Xu Zhiqian said: "Brother, he only went to the post in the first half of this year, how can he come back in time for the New Year?"

Zhang Fei said: "Then the two of us will have dinner together, and it will be very lively."

Gao Wenyin nodded.

Xu Zhiqian hesitated, "But my father doesn't like eating at other people's homes."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "In the past half a year, I have been taken care of by my benefactor, so I can be what I am today. Now that I have a successful career, it is not an exaggerated request to treat me to a meal!"

"Okay! I'll go ask."

As Xu Zhiqian said, she looked at Gao Wenyin again, and said with a smile: "Mrs. Zhang, you really look like Mrs. Zhang now, and you are really meticulous in your consideration."

"Oh no!"

Gao Wenyin blushed, she shook her head and said, "No, I'm just."

She faltered, not knowing how to explain.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "What nonsense are you talking about, my wife is grateful, so she does her duty well, madam, do you think so?"

Gao Wenyin nodded like a chicken pecking rice.

Xu Zhiqian smiled slyly, it could be seen that Gao Wenyin's face was flushed, she was almost charming, but she no longer teased her.

Get out the door, "Ah, the sun is out!"

But I saw the long-lost sunshine shining on the corridor, the ice and snow melted, and the sound of dripping water could be heard under the eaves.

Zhang Fei, who came out afterward, stared at the mud in the courtyard where his white clothes had faded away, dazed.

(End of this chapter)