Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 162 Rights and Law

Fan Chunren's questions were really short and fast.

Although, this is not a real man.

But I have to admit, it's really cool.

Especially for conservatives.

enough!

That's really enough!
It doesn't matter if you lose.

Because their ultimate goal is not to win this lawsuit, but to prevent Wang Anshi from reforming the law.

One is the face and the other is the face.

Of course it needs lining!

Today you Wang Anshi personally admitted that the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Department does not involve finance, military affairs, or administration.

In this court, every sentence has the force of law.

If these three powers were not involved, the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Department would be tantamount to abolishing it!

exactly!
you win!
But Sima Guang's gaze kept on looking at Zhang Fei, seeing that he was calm and calm, he knew in his heart that this matter must not be so simple.

After Fan Chunren sat down, Zhang Fei stood up. What was different from before was that Xu Zhiqian opened all their copywriting and spread it on the table.

This is because the way of interrogation has changed and the steps of their preparation have become confused.

Zhang Fei could only temporarily reorganize the language and re-plan the question.

Seeing Zhang Fei standing up, Qian Yi immediately cheered up and swore silently that he would never be like just now, and must win back a victory.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Fei didn't look at him at all, but turned to Wang Anshi and asked: "Scholar Wang, just now Fan Sijian and Qian Yushi both mentioned a question, that is, the imperial court already has two courts and three courts. What is the reason for setting up another division?"

As soon as this question came out, everyone present was stunned.

Fan Chunren's first question just now was actually directed at this point. The imperial court has a ready-made system and you don't use it. Why do you want to set up another department? This can only show that you have ghosts in your heart, but Zhang Fei dismissed it, and they Fortunately, I regret it.

Now Zhang Fei himself asked again.

What is this for?
They don't understand.

But no matter what, this question made everyone present prick up their ears.

Including Shenzong Zhao Xu, he couldn't wait to come and watch.

The reason for setting up this department, he knows, is to avoid Zhongshu's sect, but you can't say that!
This only proves that the emperor fully distrusted the prime minister.

This will destroy the relationship between the monarch and his subjects.

Each topic is more sensitive than the other, and he is also very nervous now.

Wang Anshi glanced at Zhang Fei first, and then replied: "The purpose of setting up another division is to avoid violating the law of the ancestors."

As soon as these words came out, there was another uproar among the crowd.

You are too ridiculous!
When we are fools.

Even Han Qi asked incredulously: "Avoid violating the law of the ancestors?"

Wang Anshi nodded and said, "It's exactly what Mr. Han said."

Zhang Fei swept his eyes and said with a smile: "Since even the chief interrogator is so curious, why don't you explain it to us."

"can!"

Wang Anshi nodded, and said, "Didn't you mention the disaster of the three redundancy just now?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

Wang Anshi said: "The scourge of the three redundancy involves issues such as the tax system, finance, and official administration. At the same time, the country is facing more than just that."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "As a commoner, I fully agree with this. Grand Master Wang, please continue."

Wang Anshi said: "To deal with these problems, various powers are involved, but Zhongshu's sect does not have many of these powers. If I are allowed to preside over the reform under Zhongshu's sect, then the power will be concentrated under Zhongshu's sect. This is obviously not in line with the law of the ancestors."

"Wonderful!"

The two brothers Su Shi and Su Zhe finally spoke in unison with a tacit understanding.

The eyes of reformers who interpret this explanation are bright.

Even Shenzong Zhao Xu.

He didn't even think of this one himself.

But the conservative side feels as uncomfortable as eating shit.

Sima Guang frowned and said, "This is not what Wang Jiefu said."

Lu Gong nodded straightly and said: "This is Zhang San's tone, presumably Zhang San taught him."

Zhang Fei asked: "I'm very sorry, I don't know much about administration, can it be avoided by temporarily setting up a department?"

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Of course it is possible. Zhongshumen is the most important department of the country, and it cannot be abolished or established easily. If Zhongshumen is allowed to preside over the reform, there will be many problems in the collection and release of power. During the Qingli period, we encountered such problems.”

"I see!"

Zhang Fei nodded with a smile, glanced at Han Qi and Fu Bi, the two presiding judges were a little embarrassed.

Wang Anshi continued: "However, the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Division is different. It was established temporarily. After presiding over the reform, it can be easily abolished. This has already been explained before the establishment of the Third Division Regulations Division."

Can you do this?

There are several question marks on everyone's face.

Conservatives tried their best to impeach the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Division, which means that this division violated the law of the ancestors, and the reason is that it has too much power.

After such an explanation, you are still abiding by the law of the ancestors, but letting the disciples of Zhongshu preside over the reform is against the laws of the ancestors.

its not right!
This is not right!

But what's wrong?
Han Qi and Fu Bi seemed to be drawn in. After all, they were the parties involved in the Qingli New Deal, so they didn't understand it for a while.

"I object!"

Hearing an excited voice, Fan Chunren suddenly stood up, "Scholar Wang just said that the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Department did not involve any power, and now he said that he did it because he was worried that Zhongshumen would take too much power, so If you set up this department, then in other words, you still have the power to set up the Second House Regulations Department."

Everyone woke up like a dream, suddenly realized.

Yup!

In this way, you have the three major powers of administration, finance, and military affairs.

"Fan Sijian really awakened the dreamer with one word!"

Zhang Fei nodded with a smile, and asked Wang Anshi: "Yes! Just now, Grand Master Wang said that the establishment of the Second House Regulations Department does not involve financial power?"

Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Yes."

Zhang Fei asked: "Can you give a specific explanation?"

Wang Anshi said: "First of all, the Regulatory Department of the Second Mansion does not handle taxes, military expenditures, salaries, salt and iron, and weaving. Of course, it does not involve financial power."

Zhang Fei pretended to be in a hurry, and wanted to read the copy, but couldn't find it, so he glanced at Xu Zhiqian, who shook her head. In desperation, Zhang Fei could only ask Han Qi and Fu Bi: "My lords Judge, Xiaomin doesn't know much about these things, so I don't know if there is some truth in what Senior Scholar Wang said."

Han Qi and Fu Bi looked at each other, they both felt that there was a ghost here, so they didn't dare to nod easily.

Lu Gong stroked his beard and smiled, "It seems that they are similar to me! Haha!"

Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo looked at the old man with contempt at the same time.

You are just gloating!
Su Shi also asked Su Zhe curiously: "Don't you control anything in the Department of Regulations?"

Su Zhe thought for a long time, and said, "It seems to be true."

Su Shi asked again: "Then what are you doing?"

Su Zhe said, "We're just enacting new laws."

Su Shi thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "I understand, I understand, what a powerless secretary!"

Han Qi hesitated for a long time, seeing that Zhang Fei was still staring at him with reluctance, he nodded helplessly and said, "There is some reason for that."

Zhang Fei asked Wang Anshi again, "Where is the military administration?"

Wang Anshi immediately said: "Our Department of Regulations does not control soldiers and horses, nor does it care about military expenses and food, and has nothing to do with military administration."

Zhang Fei looked at Han Qi and Fu Bi again.

Han Qi nodded slightly.

Zhang Fei said: "What else is there?"

Xu Zhiqian reminded: "Administration."

"Yes! Administration."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Where is the executive power?"

Wang Anshi said: "We don't care about officials' fees, we don't care about scientific examinations and education, and official edicts don't go to the Department of Regulations, which may involve a little bit of administrative power. After all, the Department of Regulations also belongs to the administration, but it has no administrative power. .”

"is it?"

Zhang Fei looked at Wang Anshi suspiciously.

Xu Zhiqian also looked at Zhang Fei suspiciously, which side are you on?

Wang Anshi nodded.

Zhang Fei asked: "Since the establishment of the Regulations Department of the Second Government does not involve any power, why should the Royalty Law be promulgated?"

Yup!

Everyone suddenly realized again.

They sued, and they also took this matter as a basis!
Such an important piece of evidence was ignored.

And let the opponent bring it up.

What a shame.

Wang Anshi looked a little impatient, and said: "Are you listening? I just mentioned repeatedly that the official establishment of the Division of Regulations of the Second Government has only one purpose, and that is to preside over the reform. We established the Division of Regulations of the Second Government. Of course there is legislative power.

We only promulgate the royalties law, but the tax money is not collected by us, it is managed by the city tax department, and the supervision and investigation is managed by the Kaifeng government. "

"I see."

Zhang Fei clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Master Wang, for letting me know."

Wang Anshi just stared at him.

Dress up what?
Isn't it all taught by you?

Can I, Wang Anshi, say such unlevel words?

"I'm done asking."

Zhang Fei bowed his hands and sat back.

Fu Bi whispered: "They are confusing the public!"

Han Qi said: "Do you want to remind Chunren?"

Fu Bi frowned slightly, and said, "Forget it, we are the presiding judges, so we should be fair and just!"

Han Qi nodded, and looked at Fan Chunren again.

In such an unfavorable situation, Fan Chunren calmed down instead, because Zhang Fei's question also cleared up his thoughts for him. Seeing Han Qi's opinion, he stood up and asked Wang Anshi: "Dr. Does the Department of Regulations of the Second Government have the power to formulate new laws?"

Wang Anshi nodded.

Fan Chunren said: "Then, does everyone have to abide by the new law enacted by the Department of Regulations and Regulations?"

Han Qi nodded slightly to express his relief.

Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Once promulgated, everyone must abide by it."

Fan Chunren asked: "Are the tax laws, military laws, and official laws enacted by the Department of Regulations of the Second Government all like this?"

Wang Anshi nodded and said, "That's all true."

Fan Chunren said: "Everyone has to obey the new laws enacted by the Division of Regulations of the Second Government, including the Second Division and the Third Division. This power is really unimaginable!"

Just as Wang Anshi was about to open his mouth to explain, Fan Chunren said to Han Qi and Fu Bi, "I'm done asking."

Just sat back.

Wang Anshi

Sima Guang stroked his beard and smiled, "I'm a quick learner."

(End of this chapter)