Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 12 The Twin Stars of the Northern Song Dynasty

"It's unreasonable. That adulterer dared to treat me lightly. I, Xu Zhiqian, can't spare him."

Although Xu Zhiqian was completely awake, her beautiful face was even more crimson, just like the sunset glow in the sky.

Suddenly I heard the voice of the maid outside the door, "Sister Qian'er!"

Xu Zhiqian immediately said, "Come in."

The servant girl came sideways into the room, closed the door immediately, came to Xu Zhiqian with small steps, panting and said: "Sister Qian'er, I have already found out that the man's name is Zhang San, and he was brought by the master from Dengzhou. here."

Xu Zhiqian wondered: "How could Daddy befriend such a shameless person? Could it be that Daddy has learned badly in Dengzhou, no, I have to go to Daddy to ask for clarification."

The maid hurriedly stopped Xu Zhiqian, "Sister Qian'er, the master has already ordered you not to leave the door for half a step without his order. Besides, the master is also angry now, sister Qian'er, you should wait two days before talking about it."

After Xu Zhiqian heard this, a guilty conscience flashed in her eyes, and she stomped her foot fiercely, "I'm really pissed off."

And Zhang Fei didn't give up too much.

tossing and turning.

Can't sleep at night!

Such a commotion in the afternoon made it difficult for Zhang Fei to fall asleep.

I heard that the ancient people attached great importance to fame and festivals, and they could privately decide their life by touching their hands. Your benefactor will not rely on me for this, will you?That's too bad, although the woman is pretty, but I don't want to marry a drunk woman home.No, I have to explain it again tomorrow, and I can't give them the Xu family any chance.

The next morning.

Zhang Fei came to the front yard, and said to Xu Zun with embarrassment: "Grandfather, what happened yesterday, I really...!"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Zun said: "I don't want to hear anyone mention what happened yesterday."

Judging by his attitude, he didn't seem to say that he wanted to rely on me.That's good!That's good!Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, turned his worries into joy and said, "Don't worry, I will never mention it again."

Xu Zun glared at him, and said seriously: "I'm going to the palace to face the saint later. Until this case is over, you just stay in the room for me honestly, and you are not allowed to go anywhere."

Zhang Fei was taken aback, and asked, "Is there any danger outside?" He thought to himself, the Northern Song Dynasty was a gentleman, so they probably wouldn't engage in such tricks as assassination.

Xu Zundao: "This matter is of great importance, and we must not make any further complications." After a pause, he added, "You boy has a lot of tricks to stir up trouble!"

Zhang Fei nodded slightly and said, "I see."

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At this moment, Song Shenzong Zhao Xu was already dizzy from the quarrel with this case. He was ambitious, but he didn't want to spend too much energy on this extremely ordinary case.

But it didn't mean that he wanted to give up and admit defeat. He was eager to make a quick decision and make a final decision. This was why he adopted Wang Anshi's suggestion and hurriedly transferred Xu Zun back to the capital to preside over the Dali Temple.

Because Dali Temple is the highest judicial institution in the Northern Song Dynasty, Dali Temple has a great say in criminal cases. Not long ago, they even rejected the holy order of Song Shenzong.

This actually made Song Shenzong very upset and embarrassing. It was you who took the initiative to make me a holy judge, but after I finished the cut, you rejected it again.

Are you kidding me?
This young and energetic Song Shenzong is not a man to be easily provoked. Since he can't compete with you, he will simply pull out the bottom line and replace me with someone else.

Of course, it can be seen from this that Song Shenzong absolutely supported Wang Anshi, and he also wanted to win this battle.

In fact, he couldn't afford to lose, because this was the first time he got angry since he came to the throne, but now there is only anger left. If he doesn't turn around, it will have a great impact on the imperial power.

Therefore, as soon as Xu Zun returned to Beijing, Song Shenzong immediately called Xu Zun into the palace.

After exhorting Zhang Fei, Xu Zun hurried to the palace.

Entering the hall, you can see that besides Shenzong, there are also Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, and some officials from the Ministry of punishment and Yushitai.

Among them, Wang Anshi is the most eye-catching, because this guy is slovenly, sloppy, his beard is almost covered with dirt, and even his belt is crooked. If he stands in this hall with this look, he will be the protagonist.

But Sima Guang was just the opposite. His hair and beard were neatly combed. Although his clothes were a bit old, they were also very clean and tidy.

At this time, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were almost at the age of knowing their destiny. Although their energy was not as good as that of their 30s and [-]s, they were rich in experience and could be said to be the peak period of a civil servant.

In fact, this group of people is also the last glory of the civil servants of the Song Dynasty.

such a pity.!

Seeing this scene, Xu Zun couldn't help but thump in his heart. It seemed that it was just like what Liu Zhao said, and the case had already alarmed the civil and military courts.

After all, he is not yet at the level of a prime minister, so there is no need for such a big battle to welcome him.

"My minister Xu Zun sees His Majesty."

"Quick and free."

After the ceremony of monarch and minister, Song Shenzong first commended Xu Zun's political achievements outside. It was precisely because Xu Zun's previous political achievements were very good and won the love of the people everywhere that the imperial court sent him to Dengzhou for training. This time he was promoted to Beijing. Sooner or later, but now it is more than a year ahead of schedule.

"Your Majesty is so honored, I am ashamed and dare not take it." Xu Zun responded humbly.

Song Shenzong smiled slightly and said, "Qing has given in. From the case of A Yun, it can be seen that Qing is really impartial, honest and fair in official affairs!"

Sima Guang and other opposition ministers immediately gave Song Shenzong a hygienic eye.

Unselfish.

Who knows?
We don't recognize it.

Song Shenzong Quan pretended not to see it, and said to Xu Zunyan: "However, there are many ministers in the court who are puzzled by Qing's views on this case, especially for A Yun's surrender. I wonder what explanation Qing has for this?"

Xu Zundao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I just raised doubts about the verdict of Dali Temple, and insisted on the principle of ignoring the crime. If Dali Temple wants to uphold the verdict, it must give a reasonable explanation to the people of the world, and it must also give us the court's law. A detailed explanation."

But he immediately went on to say: "In addition, there are new witnesses and evidence in this case. Some people think that even if Ah Yun is sentenced to surrender and reduce the crime, it is unfair, and it should be an excessive defense."

He no longer wants to argue with Sima Guang and the others on the point of surrendering himself to reduce the crime. He also understands in his heart that, as Zhang Fei said, both sides of this matter have their own reasons. Game of Thrones.

But before he finished his sentence, Sima Guang immediately stood up and asked angrily: "Is there any reason for this? You all ran to other people's houses to commit murder. How could it be that you were overprotective? You are simply turning black and white."

This really caught Sima Guang by surprise, surrendering himself to reduce the crime already made him very upset and unacceptable, and now he is even sticking his nose in the face and being overly defensive.

Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi also frowned slightly, and they never thought that what they longed for was a final decision, you're good, give it another one, when will it be over!

Although they supported Xu Zunde, they were also dissatisfied with Xu Zun's new doubts.

It's really over.

After all, they were not prepared.

Xu Zun immediately said: "Scholar Sima's words are reasonable. After I learned about this, I also felt very confused, but the people have grievances to sue, and it is related to human life. We can't ignore it. I have done an investigation on this, and the other party There is indeed a reason for appeal. It is just based on my dynasty’s reconciliation and investigation. In order to avoid suspicion, I asked Dongdong Lu Cao to preside over the case. But when I was about to start the trial, I received His Majesty’s imperial decree. Therefore, I will bring all the people involved in this case to the capital, and hope that the case can be tried in the capital."

Sima Guang's expression changed, and he said with a smile: "Xu Si's matter is really selfless. Since Xu Si's matter has already stated that this case is an investigation of a different case, now it will be tried by Dali Temple. There is an illegal system, so it can only be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment or the trial court." Court of Justice."

Wang Anshi was very depressed.

He and Shenzong recalled Xu Zun back to the capital in the hope that Xu Zun could give them support in Dali Temple. If Dali Temple is not allowed to interrogate, then what is the significance of Xu Zun's return.

Xu Zundao: "Scholar Sima's words are reasonable, but the Ministry of Criminal Justice and the Criminal Court have already made a judgment on this case, and they have always insisted on their own judgments, so I think that the Ministry of Criminal Justice or the Criminal Court will not be enough to convince the public. .”

Sima Guang frowned slightly, but it was hard to refute.

As far as human nature is concerned, no one is willing to overturn their own judgments and slap themselves in the face. However, the judiciary departments of the DPRK and China have already made their own judgments, and they will definitely try the judgments they have given subjectively. It's really unfair.

Wang Anshi immediately asked: "Then according to the opinion of Xu Temple, who should judge?"

But the eyes seem to say, me!choose me!

Xu Zun suddenly looked at Sima Guang and said, "I thought it would be very suitable for you to be a Bachelor of Sima."

Wang Anshi was taken aback immediately, a feeling of being robbed of his love spontaneously arose, which side are you on?

Song Shenzong couldn't understand either, and in a hurry, he blurted out and asked, "Why?"

After all, he is still relatively young, a little restless.

Xu Zun said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I want to seek justice. First of all, the Sima University scholar is not an official of the Criminal Department or Dali Temple. The Sima University scholar did not directly participate in the previous judgment.

Secondly, this time it is the minister who accepts the appeal, so the Sima University scholar will try it again. I believe the result of the trial of this case is convincing enough. "

What he said was very cryptic, but the people present are all the smartest geniuses in the world today, don't they understand.

If you object, then you have to interrogate, and the result of the interrogation, you naturally have to accept it!

But Xu Zun underestimated the significance of this judgment to Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi, they couldn't afford to lose!

Because the case has already involved a game of power.

If Wang Anshi failed, the new law would have to be shelved for a while. Song Shenzong obviously didn't want to wait any longer, otherwise, he wouldn't have the audacity to call Xu Zun back.

In fact, everyone understands that recalling Xu Zun is to make Dali Temple change its course. There have been discussions about this in the court for a long time, and the criticisms were so severe that they almost didn't scold Song Shenzong. However, Song Shenzong resisted the pressure and wanted to recall Xu Zun. , Do you like to scold or not?

Seeing that Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi were very hesitant, the officials of Sima Guang's faction quickly stood up and expressed their support for Xu Zun's suggestion.

At this moment, Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi regretted their mistakes.

If he had known this earlier, he shouldn't have called Xu Zun back and asked Sima Guang to interrogate him. What would be the result of the trial.

It's not that they think Sima Guang will bend the law for personal gain, not only that, they agree with Sima Guang's intelligence very much, and this is what worries them.

But they were the ones who called him back, if they rejected Xu Zun's suggestion, wouldn't it be a slap in the face, and it would be ugly to look at, and he would have to fight with tears in his eyes!
Song Shenzong had no choice but to ask Sima Guang, "What do you think?"

Sima Guang completely ignored Song Shenzong's resentful eyes, and immediately agreed.

This is simply the world's pie, there is no reason not to pick it up.

With great reluctance, Song Shenzong finally adopted Xu Zun's suggestion and asked Sima Guang to preside over the case.

After the meeting was over, Wang Anshi immediately grabbed Xu Zun and asked, "What does Zhongtu intend to do?"

I am fighting for you, but you want to backstab me. Wang Anshi is of course very angry, and he is very anxious now.

Xu Zun said with a smile: "Jiefu, don't be upset, I just want to make them speechless. If I or Jiefu come to interrogate, then no matter what the outcome of the trial is, I'm afraid they will not accept it." , so entangled, when will it be a head!"

Wang Anshi's expression softened a bit, but he was still worried, and asked again: "So, you are sure of victory."

Xu Zun hesitated a little, and said, "If I lose, then I will also be implicated."

Wang Anshi only felt that he was really listening to what the king said, as if he was listening to what the king said.

On the other hand, it was much easier for Sima Guang.

"Too defensive?"

Wang Shiyuan, the deliberative judge of the Criminal Court, shook his sleeves and said with a smile: "No matter how you investigate this case, it is impossible to be too defensive."

However, Liu Shu, the doctor of the Ministry of Punishment, said solemnly: "We shouldn't be careless. I am very clear about Xu Zhongtu's personality. Although he is very picky and shows off his academics, he will never aim at nothing."

Xu Zun is really not the first time to do this. He is a habitual criminal and is very famous in the court, because no matter where he is an official, he likes to criticize and find all kinds of reasons to excuse the suspect. .

But Xu Zun has always remained within the norms of the law. He never uses his power to change the judgment, or to excuse anyone.

Wang Shiyuan said: "By the way, why is Xu Zhongtu so determined to save the criminal's wife? Will the two of them have an affair?"

"Stop talking nonsense. Everyone knows Xu Zhongtu's character. Since his wife passed away, there has been no reunion. If it is said that he had an affair with the convict's wife, I absolutely do not believe it."

Sima Guang categorically denied it. Although his views were different from Xu Zun's, he also admired Xu Zun's character very much, and immediately said: "This case has been investigated back and forth for several months. The ins and outs of this case are clear. Previously, Xu Zhongtu was just using tricks to hide the truth, and his reasons were not convincing at all. Unless he cheated secretly and completely overturned the previous confession, otherwise, the case could not be over-defensive. But if he did so, Then he will ruin his own future and ruin his reputation."

(End of this chapter)