Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 155 Whoever comes is the same

If Fu Bi and Han Qi stepped forward, with their prestige and status, it would indeed be enough to calm down the quarrel and get everything back on track.

Wen Yanbo had no choice but to go to Fu Bi again and tell Fu Bi what Sima Guang had said.

After Fu Bi thought about it, he suddenly felt that it was really unfair to push it to Han Qi like this. Moreover, Han Qi was worried that if his judgment was overturned, it would damage Fu Bi's prestige.

This heart is still a little touched.

At this time, Wen Yanbo persuaded again, you can't do it if you don't come out, those people are using you as an excuse to impeach Wang Anshi, saying that the last judgment applies to the Department of Regulations of the Second Mansion, and your status and prestige are high. Pass me and Sima Guang.

We can't object to you either!

This is also true and false.

indeed!

It was very uncomfortable for Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang to be caught in the middle.

After repeated persuasion, Fu Bi finally agreed to co-trial the case with Han Qi.

After this incident, he also gradually understood Han Qi. Originally, he planned to use the most fair method to solve this problem, but the result was twists and turns. This made him feel disheartened. He really didn't intend to deal with it. You make as much noise as you like.

However, over the years, Han Qi has dealt with these problems with both strength and softness, and kindness and strength, which is indeed stronger than him.

Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang breathed a sigh of relief after getting Fu Bi's nod!
The two began to build momentum in the court, and they joined forces with another kind of official to report to the emperor, saying that they would have another trial, and at the same time suggested that Fu Gong should be the presiding judge.

Zhao Xu said long ago that if you think it violates the law of the ancestors, you can go to justice again.

Of course he would not refuse, so he sent someone to ask Fu Bi if he would like to be the presiding judge again.

Fu Bi said that he could not do what he wanted alone, and the trial was a mess last time, and he hoped to invite Han Qi to the trial.

This caught Zhao Xu a little off guard!

This Han Qi's status is not ordinary, and when he ascended the throne, Han Qi helped a lot, and he also respects Han Qi very much.

Who is not afraid of Han Qi and Fu Bi?
So Zhao Xu immediately called Han Qi into the palace alone.

"I want to follow the example of my husband in the past, reform and reform, make advantages and eliminate disadvantages, but all the courtiers are against it. I really don't know what to do!"

Seeing Han Qi, Zhao Xu sighed, more like a junior who was bullied outside and complained to his elders when he returned home.

Han Qi is so shrewd. When he heard that Zhao Xu was trying to test him, he immediately said: "The old minister thinks that His Majesty handled it very well."

Zhao Xu cheered up, and said, "Does Mr. Xiang really think so?"

Han Qi nodded and said: "Your Majesty is so open-minded, accepts advice with an open mind, and is willing to go to court when encountering problems. What else can they complain about? According to the old minister, they are all messing around and making trouble for no reason."

Zhao Xu was even more overjoyed, "Sister-in-law also supports my reform?"

Han Qi replied: "If the new law is beneficial to the world, then of course the veteran will support it."

The answer to this question is watertight, whether it is a mule or a horse, you have to take it out first before I can give the answer.

That's like saying nothing.

Then Han Qi's attitude is very obvious, this matter is one matter, I support going to court, because this is the most fair and just approach.

As for the new law, that's another matter. We'll talk about it after the new law comes out.

Zhao Xu nodded with an embarrassed smile, it can be seen that Han Qi still has great reservations about launching Wang Anshi's reform, and asked: "Fu Gong wants to invite the Prime Minister to try this case, I don't know what the Prime Minister thinks?"

Han Qi cupped his hands and said, "If Your Majesty needs it, I am willing to do my best."

After all, Zhao Xu was still a little tender. He was Han Qi's opponent, and he bowed his hands and said: "Then I will have to thank you."

As the footsteps of summer are getting closer, the temperature is gradually getting hotter.

After dinner, Gao Wenyin and Xiao Tao were busy with the aftermath, while Zhang Fei sat in the courtyard with Feng Nanxi, Niu Beiqing, and Li Si to rest and chat.

There is indeed no master-servant atmosphere in the Zhang family.

Feng Nanxi and the others also quickly integrated into it, because they were at ease.

"Lao Qi, I always hear about those corrupt officials exploiting the common people. How do they usually exploit?"

Zhang Fei asked Feng Nanxi.

Before Feng Nanxi could answer, Niu Beiqing's thunderous voice immediately rang out, "There are so many tricks, I can't finish talking all day long."

"Stop talking nonsense, you fellow." Feng Nanxi immediately stopped Niu Beiqing.

Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Don't stop him." Then he said to Niu Beiqing: "Then you have been talking all day, I still don't believe you have such eloquence."

Niu Beiqing shook his head and said, "Don't believe me, benefactor, I can really talk about it for a whole day. Let's just say that three years ago, Dalang and I went back to Jiangning Mansion to do business. When we passed by Huai River, we crossed the third bridge in three days. After paying a full three taxes, we were still wondering why there are so many rivers here.

When we arrived at Jiangning Mansion, we found out that the three bridges were all built on the same river, and they were specially used to bully us foreign businessmen. "

Zhang Fei said angrily, "If you don't ask yourself about the road conditions, who is to blame for that?"

Niu Beiqing immediately said: "Benefactor doesn't know something, we can only follow the business route stipulated by the court, otherwise, we will be punished. Businessmen who know this will give money to those merchants when they cross the first bridge." Officials, they will point you to another way, otherwise, they will let you cross the Three Rivers, not to mention the time delay, and you will have to pay a lot of money.”

"It's quite a fun game." Zhang Fei nodded slightly, and said again: "Let's not talk about the commercial tax first, let's talk about the land tax."

"Tiantian tax!"

Niu Beiqing's tongue suddenly became knotted, and he glanced at Feng Nanxi.

Seeing that they looked uncomfortable, Zhang Fei asked, "What's going on?"

Niu Beiqing hehe said: "Lao Qi, you are familiar with this, let's talk about it!"

Feng Nanxi glared at him, saw Zhang Fei's view again, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Benefactor doesn't know, in terms of land tax, Dalang's family has taken advantage of it."

"is it?"

Zhang Fei immediately regained his energy: "Let's listen."

Feng Nanxi said: "Didn't Dalang and his family earn some money from doing business before, and bought some land, but due to the confusion of my dynasty's cadastre, most of the land was not counted in Dalang's family, so the land tax for these lands is It is borne by the farmers who sell the land. Two farmers were hired by Da Lang to help cultivate the land, so Da Lang will still help pay their land tax, but most of the farmers ran away after selling their land. These tax bosses have not paid."

Niu Beiqing immediately said: "Actually, Dalang is quite conscientious. Many landlords don't pay any tax for the land they buy. I only know a small landlord. His family has a thousand acres of land, but benefactor knows he How much tax do you pay?"

Zhang Fei asked: "How much?"

"Just the tax for four mu of land." Niu Beiqing raised four fingers.

"Four acres?"

Zhang Fei exclaimed.

This gap is too exaggerated.

Feng Nanxi nodded and said, "Some landlords don't even pay land tax for one mu."

Zhang Fei asked: "Isn't the imperial court investigating?"

Feng Nanxi said: "Occasionally check, but it's just to look at the officials. Some officials will check the cadastre when they take office, but since the official term is three years, if another official comes up after three years, maybe they won't check."

No wonder Wang Anshi wants to promulgate Fang Tianjun's tax law. In this case, if a national census is not conducted, it will be almost useless.Zhang Fei nodded slightly, and asked again: "This is a very common phenomenon."

Li Si interrupted suddenly: "That's probably very common."

Zhang Fei turned his head to look at Li Si, "How to say?"

Li Sidao: "I know everything."

"That's it!" Zhang Fei nodded.

Niu Beiqing said: "It can't be said that it is common, but if the family has more than a hundred acres of land, a lot of land taxes are hidden. No matter how honest you are, you should wait until the court comes to check and pay."

Zhang Fei nodded thoughtfully.

Feng Nanxi asked: "Why did Engong suddenly ask about this?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I want to stop this situation."

Feng Nanxi wondered: "Grandfather, you are not an official, how can you stop this situation."

Zhang Fei said: "Just rely on my name Zhang San."

Just at this moment, a sudden knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

"I'm going to open the door."

Li Si hurriedly got up and ran over.

Feng Nanxi asked curiously, "Who will be on this big night?"

Niu Beiqing said: "Is Mrs. Xu here?"

Zhang Fei said angrily, "Have you ever seen her walk through the main entrance?"

Before the words finished, Li Sidao was heard: "Third brother, it's Lu Xiaokan."

Seeing Lu Huiqing walking in, Zhang Fei couldn't help frowning.

Feng Nanxi, Niu Beiqing and the others left wisely, leaving only Lu Huiqing and Zhang Fei in the courtyard.

"The matter has come to fruition." Lu Huiqing said solemnly.

Zhang Fei was surprised: "Is it so fast? I heard from my benefactor, but we still have to quarrel for a while."

Lu Huiqing frowned and said: "They invited Mr. Han to come forward and try this case with Mr. Fu."

"Mr. Han?"

Zhang Fei was slightly taken aback.

When they discussed in advance, they didn't consider Han Qi.

Lu Huiqing nodded: "This is really unexpected. No one thought that they would ask Han Xianggong to join the team, because Han Xianggong had been silent about this matter beforehand, and no one has heard his comment on it."

Zhang Fei glanced at Lu Huiqing, seeing that he was worried, he couldn't help laughing and asked: "Lv Xiaokan doesn't seem to have confidence in me!"

Lu Huiqing sighed and said, "Anyone who faces the two of them will have no confidence."

Fu Bi and Han Qi were no different from the Taishan Beidou of the Great Song Dynasty. Even Wang Anshi felt Alexander after hearing about it, so Lu Huiqing was asked to inform Zhang Fei immediately.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "That depends on what matters. If the two of them go out to fight the enemy with swords, I'm afraid even the soldiers won't be afraid of them."

Lu Huiqing said: "This can't be confused, let's go to court!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Fei said: "Lv Xiaokan, litigation is a very professional thing, so it doesn't matter who they come to."

Lu Huiqing was stunned immediately.

For the first time, someone ignored Han Qi and Fu Bi.

After a while, Lu Huiqing asked, "Are you really confident that you can win?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "It's impossible for me to lose."

(End of this chapter)