Perhaps the end of the Ayun case is just the beginning for Sima Guang, Wang Anshi and others, but for Xu Zun, it is the end.
Although this maelstrom started because of him, he had no intention of getting involved in it.
His mind is still on work.
Today he came to Dali Temple with excitement. Now as the judge of Dali Temple, he has the right to modify and improve the law.
The first thing he needs to improve is the doubts he raised in the Ayun case.
1. Further standardize surrender and confession.
Second, surrender to plead guilty applies to those crimes.
Third, how should the court balance folk etiquette and court legal system.
These three points may seem simple, but they are actually very difficult, especially due to the current phenomenon of redundant officials in the Song Dynasty. There are many yamen that can intervene in the same matter, and the practice of law itself is very difficult.
In addition, although folk etiquette and court legal system are similar, the legal system does not allow minor differences, but it cannot be completely turned aside. Folk etiquette and law must be taken into account.
In the Ayun case, they obviously completely ignored folk etiquette and relied on court laws. However, to be more serious, many people's marriages would not be recognized by the court, which would lead to a series of household registration issues.
The whole society will be turned upside down.
Fortunately, today is not a completely legal society, nor is it an era of litigation. If anyone uses the Ayun case as a precedent to litigate, the court can make a decision at its discretion, because there is no precedent!
But this is a loophole.
But just when Xu Zun was full of energy and ready to fight, he was summoned into the palace by the emperor as soon as the court records were transferred.
When they came to the palace, they saw that besides Shenzong, there were also three big bosses: Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, and Lu Gongzhu.
"I see your Majesty."
"No gift."
Song Shenzong extended his hand to indicate, and then said: "I summoned you here today because I have something to ask you."
Xu Zun asked: "I wonder what your Majesty is asking about?"
Song Shenzong said: "It's about Zhang San, a citizen of Erbi. When he was in Dengzhou, did you give him official documents and allow him to go to court to plead?"
Xu Zun's heart skipped a beat. How could even the emperor know about this? What a powerful trick that kid had. He shook his head and said, "I didn't give it to you."
Sima Guang looked solemn and said: "Xu Temple officials should know that the people of Erbi must have official documents from the government before they can proceed with the lawsuit."
Xu Zun hurriedly said: "Sima University Scholar is right, this was my negligence. At that time, it was because Zhang Fei was a witness in the case, and he had also defended himself, and he also provided some new evidence, so I don’t care whether it has the power to sue or not.”
As soon as these words came out, Song Shenzong, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, and Lu Gongzhu had different expressions.
Xu Zun also felt that the atmosphere was a little strange, so he asked: "I wonder what happened?"
Lu Gongzhu looked at Xu Zun suspiciously and said, "Don't you know about the affairs of Xu Temple?"
Xu Zun shook his head.
Lu Gongzhu asked again: "Isn't Zhang San the guest in your house?"
Xu Zun explained: "To be honest with Magistrate Lu, I once recruited him, but at that time he only wanted to repay his kindness and defend Ayun, so he didn't agree to me. What exactly did he do?"
The more he said this, the more panicked he became!
It is incredible how Zhang Fei, an Erbi citizen, could make the emperor discuss him with three big shots in the court.
Lu Gong wrote: "Just now Zhang San came to Kaifeng Mansion to surrender."
"Surrender yourself?"
Xu Zuncuo said in astonishment: "Why did he surrender?"
Lu Gong wrote: "The crime of deceiving the emperor."
"What?"
Xu Zun almost jumped up, his whole face was bloodless.
This crime is really a stepping stone to hell!
Lu Gong wrote: "He said that he had no right to sue, but he did not inform His Majesty, and under His Majesty's instruction, he defended Ayun, committing the crime of deceiving the emperor."
"this...."
Xu Zunren was dumbfounded.
As expected of a professional, since the capital surrendered so clearly, he didn't know how to refute.
Wang Anshi suddenly asked: "Xu Temple affairs, you really don't know anything about it."
"I really don't know, he didn't mention it to me."
At this point, he suddenly realized that he seemed to be involved, and hurriedly said to Song Shenzong: "Your Majesty, I am guilty. I...I did not inform your Majesty in time at that time. I am guilty of death."
This seems to be getting louder and louder.
Song Shenzong was at a loss for a moment. He didn't even think it was a crime of deceiving the emperor!
This pocket crime is usually used against ministers, and is almost never used against ordinary people.
Wang Anshi suddenly said to Song Shenzong: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is very suspicious."
Song Shenzong asked: "How do you say this?"
Wang Anshi said: "The case has been concluded, and no one in the court has pursued this issue. Why did Zhang Fei suddenly go to Kaifeng Mansion to surrender? I thought there must be someone threatening him behind this, and this person has a lot of background, so Zhang Fei didn’t even dare to ask for help in matters concerning the temple.”
Song Shenzong frowned and felt very unhappy.
This is too much.
Even if you lose the lawsuit, you still don't admit it and engage in such crooked ways.
If you want to use this method, I can do it too.
You old boy, you are so good at shooting people in the dark, you really kill without blood! Sima Guang immediately stood up and said: "I also agree with the words of the great scholar Wang. This matter must be investigated clearly to find out who did it?
In addition, I believe that the key to this case does not lie in Zhang Fei's identity. He was recommended by Xu Temple Minister to come to Dali Temple to plead, which is better than the official documents given by the government. "
Song Shenzong glanced at Sima Guang, nodded, and then said to Lu Gong: "Have you ever asked why he suddenly surrendered?"
Lu Gong wrote: "I have repeatedly confirmed with him that Zhang Fei did not mention anyone threatening him. He just felt that if he did not tell the matter, he would be ashamed of his loyalty to His Majesty."
Wang Anshi said: "This reason is not convincing enough."
Sima Guang frowned. He was indeed dissatisfied, but he would not use such abusive methods to prove his innocence. He immediately said: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
Song Shenzong said: "What suggestions do you have?"
Sima Guang said: "As I said before, Zhang Sannai was recommended by Xu Temple Minister and is absolutely qualified to defend Ayun. Now that someone wants to be more serious about this identity issue, why not give him an identity and block those people?" Q."
Lu Gongzhu also immediately stood up and said: "I also agree."
Wang Anshi glanced at Sima Guang suspiciously and thought, it seems that it really isn't him, so what on earth is going on?
"What you said makes sense." Song Shenzong nodded and immediately said: "I will give him an identity according to your wishes. This matter will end here. Don't mention it again."
This case was the first incident since he ascended the throne, and it cannot be overturned no matter what. To put it bluntly, even if Zhang Fei was going to die, he couldn't die because of this case.
Xu Zun, who had been in a state of confusion, suddenly woke up when he heard this. His cheeks bulged and he wanted to bite his teeth into pieces. This brat is really...
"Xu Zhongtu! Zhongtu!"
"ah?"
Xu Zun was suddenly startled when he saw that Song Shenzong, Sima Guang, and Lu Gongzhu had left, while Wang Anshi looked at him with confusion.
"Zhongtu, are you okay?" Wang Anshi asked.
Xu Zun cupped his hands and said, "I...I'm fine."
Wang Anshi asked in a low voice: "Are you really unaware of this matter?"
Xu Zun shook his head and said, "If I had known about it, this matter would never have happened."
Wang Anshi asked again: "Do you think someone is obstructing this matter?"
have! It's just that brat! Xu Zun is really in trouble!
Seeing his expression, Wang Anshi became even more suspicious and asked, "Zhongtu, do you know anything?"
When Xu Zun saw Wang Anshi's face full of doubts, he also knew that Wang Anshi's current situation was really a battle, so he weighed it in his mind. If he didn't explain it clearly, he might cause misunderstandings. In addition, he knew that Wang Anshi was definitely moving toward Zhang Fei, so he pulled Wang Anshi outside and muttered a few words in a low voice.
After hearing this, Wang Anshi suddenly looked confused. After a while, he said: "You...what did you say? He...he did this just for that piece of official document?"
Xu Zun nodded and said: "That's probably the case, but I also speculated based on the results of this matter. It's also possible that he was afraid that someone would use this to attack him, so he wanted to make up for this loophole."
Wang Anshi, who had a false alarm, was really on the verge of tears: "Brother Zhongtu, you are too pedantic. He has helped you so much, so why don't you give him an official document? This is not illegal."
Xu Zun sighed: "The matter has come to this, it is useless to say more."
Wang Anshi burst out laughing.
Xu Zun wondered: "Jiefu, why are you laughing?"
Wang Anshi laughed and said: "This brat is really courageous. He almost caused a riot in the city just for a piece of official document."
It would be very terrible if this case were to be overturned again.
Xu Zun hummed, "You're right. This guy's courage is indeed extraordinary. Do you know what the first thing he did when he was released from prison was?"
Wang Anshi asked: "What did he do?"
Xu Zundao: "You just sued me and he was wrongly imprisoned for three months and asked me for compensation."
"Yeah?"
"Absolutely true."
Wang Anshi laughed and said: "But he succeeded, didn't he?"
Xu Zun nodded reluctantly.
Wang Anshi said: "It shows that this person is not brave and resourceful. How come you don't know how to cherish such a talented person and let him become a citizen of Erbi?"
On the contrary, he admired Zhang Fei more for his courage in taking action.
Xu Zun smiled bitterly and said: "I have recruited him many times, but it's a pity that he looks down on my minister."
Wang Anshi said: "Don't you know how to recommend him as an official?"
Xu Zun just smiled.
Wang Anshi knew Xu Zun's character very well, and even his own son was unwilling to take care of him, so he stopped talking.
...
Over there, Mr. Lu returned to Kaifeng Mansion and immediately ordered someone to quickly issue an official document for Zhang Fei. However, since Zhang Fei did not have a household registration, according to what he said, the household registration was lost when the ship sank, so this official document must be processed If he couldn't come down, Kaifeng Mansion gave him a capital household registration by the way.
This is the emperor's imperial edict. You can do everything quickly and get it all done in less than an hour.
This back door method really doesn't need any lubricant, and it has a full sense of urgency. How can it be said that it is so cool?
"The Emperor's favor is mighty! The Emperor's favor is mighty!"
Zhang Fei hugged the official document tightly and shouted with tears in his eyes.
Lu Gong said: "Okay! Okay! Now that you have the official document, you can't talk about the crime of deceiving the emperor. You can leave quickly."
Zhang Fei looked at Mr. Lu with tears in his eyes again, "Young people have caused trouble to the prefect, small people...!"
Before he could finish speaking, Mr. Lu waved his hand and said, "Here comes someone! Send this unruly citizen out to me."
"No, no, no, I'll go by myself, can't I just go by myself?"
Zhang Fei escaped in great embarrassment.
"Finally, the god of plague was driven away."
Lu Gongzhu couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
Chief Registrar Huang Gui said: "Now that he has official documents, why can't he come here to litigate every day?"
Lu Gongzhu was immediately petrified.
...
When Zhang Fei came out of Kaifeng Mansion, his expression changed. He looked at the official document in his hand and raised a proud smile on his lips.
Suddenly, a hand stretched out from the side and grabbed his wrist.
He turned his head to look and exclaimed: "Grand Bachelor Sima."
"Good boy!"
Sima Guang took his wrist and asked, "What do you mean by doing this?"
He was actually panicked at the time. He was really worried that Wang Anshi would use this matter to attack him. He even thought that Wang Anshi had instructed Zhang Fei to do this.
As expected, when this kid came out, he had a wicked smile on his face.
As expected of someone who smashes vats, his hands are really strong! Zhang Fei's eyes flashed a few times, then he raised his hand and broke away: "For this official document."
Sima Guang asked doubtfully: "For this official document, you are not willing to surrender for the crime of deceiving the emperor?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Xiaomin knows that Grand Master Sima has always been dissatisfied with the lawsuit, and Xiaomin thinks that the lawsuit is almost flawless. Only Xiaomin's identity has objections. As long as this loophole is gambled Only by doing so can it be considered truly flawless, even if it is a Grand Bachelor of Sima, it is impossible for him to overturn the verdict."
Sima Guang looked directly at Zhang Fei. After a while, he smiled slightly: "You underestimate me too much. I am indeed dissatisfied because you did not win with evidence..."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "That's why the common people are afraid that great scholars will treat others the same way they treat others."
Sima Guang immediately glared at him: "Asshole! How can I be like you? Even if I want to overturn the case, I will definitely produce conclusive evidence to convince everyone."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Then I will be relieved."
My heart is filled with joy. Even if you really go to Hanyang to investigate my identity from now on, you can't use it to attack me. hey-hey!
Sima Guang saw the strange light shining in this boy's eyes again, and he immediately realized why he lost the lawsuit in the first place. One of the important reasons was that the two men had equal status in the court from the beginning.
Now that he is uttering harsh words again, he cannot bully others based on his status.
I couldn't help but feel angry secretly, why did I forget to eat but not to fight?
Why should I, a great scholar, compete with an Erbi people on the law?
But then I thought about it, I am a bachelor and have studied for decades. I can’t reason with a child in his early twenties. Isn’t this a joke?
In the end, pride triumphed over reason.
Sima Guangming knew that Zhang Fei was playing tricks, but he didn't point it out. To win, he had to win the other party's heart.
He, Sima Niu, is so serious.
