When he just signed the cooperation contract with Zhang Fei, Fan Li was always worried about gains and losses. He didn't know whether it was the right thing to do.
But after Wang Wenshan's case, Fan Li was glad that he had made a conscious decision.
He was looking forward to Zhang Fei's arrival.
But when he heard the reason why Zhang Fei came here today, he became terrified again.
It's really like riding a roller coaster.
"You want to file a lawsuit for Cao Yanei?"
"Yes."
Zhang Fei nodded and said with a smile: "To be precise, it was Cao Yanei who hired me."
"Are you crazy?"
"Does it look like it to you?"
"picture!"
Fan Li suddenly became excited, "This is no ordinary case, it involves relatives of the emperor. Any case like this is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you may die without a burial place."
"It's not that exaggerated, is it?"
"How not."
Fan Li hummed: "You don't know what the people above think. Once something goes wrong, we will definitely be scapegoated. If you don't believe it, just wait and see. The one who caused the most trouble is not Kaifeng Mansion, but It’s those imperial censors in the imperial court.”
Zhang Fei said in surprise: "How do you know so well?"
Fan Li said: "I used to be the sword and pen official of Yushitai."
"I see!"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "This is a good thing."
"Good thing?"
"certainly."
Zhang Fei said: "The more difficult the case, the more it will add to our reputation. If we can handle this case properly, then tomorrow we will be at the forefront of the industry."
"What if it's not handled properly?"
"Then I won't come here today."
Zhang Fei chuckled: "I've been looking forward to giving them a surprise, and I will never mess it up this time. Oh, I don't seem to have messed up either."
...
As Fan Li expected, the imperial censor in the imperial court was as excited as a chicken, and discussed the matter crazily.
Create enough public opinion.
These censors really keep a close eye on the emperor's relatives. If there is any trouble, they will definitely impeach them. Although they may not succeed, they will definitely fight to the end. If the censors don't come forward with this kind of thing, Who would take their censor seriously?
In the Northern Song Dynasty, because the scholar-bureaucrat class was very powerful and could compete with the imperial power, it was difficult for relatives and eunuchs to become popular. The largest eunuch in the Northern Song Dynasty was Tong Guan, but the leader of the six thieves at that time was Cai Jing. Compared with Liu Jin, Wei Zhongxian and others, this Tong Guan is simply a shame in the eunuch world and cannot even be brought to the fore.
As for the relatives, before the Empress Dowager Cao listened to politics from behind the curtain, Han Qi threatened to dismiss her from office, and in the end the Empress Dowager Cao had to withdraw from the curtain.
Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, there were only treacherous ministers and no phenomenally powerful officials.
However, since the trial is still ongoing and Cao Dongdong has been detained, there is no problem with the procedure. In addition, Cao Ping has resigned from Shenzong, and they have no point of impeachment. Therefore, they are just creating public opinion and warning the royal family not to interfere with Kaifeng Mansion. .
We will definitely keep an eye on it.
Generally, who suffers the most in this kind of thing is of course the emperor.
This is both a family matter and a business matter.
Song Shenzong did not approve Cao Ping's resignation. At the same time, while chatting with the eunuchs, he angrily criticized the censors for causing trouble. The matter had not yet been finalized. Kaifeng Mansion was still reviewing, but they jumped up first.
He is indeed very unhappy. He didn't pay much attention to this matter at first, but it suddenly got involved on him. I didn't do anything, but you guys threatened and intimidated me in all kinds of ways. It's simply too much!
Do you still take me as the emperor seriously?
Of course the eunuch understood what the emperor meant. He said it in the morning and spread it in the afternoon.
Then, the censor danced even more fiercely.
You little emperor, you still dare to play this trick with us, who are you threatening?
Directly report to the emperor and ask the emperor to revoke Cao Ping's authority first. How can he convince the public if his son does such a thing in the Forbidden Army?
Before there is any result, we are determined not to let Cao Ping continue to serve as deputy commander.
Although the two queen mothers over there have also conveyed the message to Shenzong that official matters must be settled.
But Shenzong was also in a dilemma.
First, filial piety is often not about what your elders expect you to do or not to do, but about what you do or not do yourself.
Secondly, the Cao family is a warlord that the old Zhao family relies on very much. For this matter, they killed Cao Ping. Will the Cao family be dissatisfied?
Thirdly, and most importantly, he had spoken before, but the censors kept pushing further. This already hid the struggle between imperial power and ministerial power.
The young and energetic Shenzong refused to accept this anger and firmly stated that everything should wait until the dust settles. Even if Cao Dongdong is guilty, it has nothing to do with Cao Ping. You censors are less likely to cause trouble.
After the harsh words were released, anxiety also followed.
He did not dare to approach Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, two great think-tanks, about this matter.
Those two people were brought out by Bao Zheng, who is known as the relative killer. Can they be "good people"?
Ask them to train you?
At this time, Song Shenzong thought of someone.
"I see your Majesty."
Xu Zun bowed his hands.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty said: "I summoned you to the palace today. Do you have something to ask for?"
"I don't know what's going on?" Xu Zun asked.
Direct ministers like them need to ask clearly before they consider whether to answer or not.
Song Shenzong hesitated for a while and then said: "I would like to ask Zhang San to defend Cao Dongdong."
When Xu Zun heard this, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Song Shenzong.
Shenzong panicked and hurriedly explained: "This is reasonable and reasonable. I have not bent the law for personal gain, and I do not intend to use Zhang San's talent to help Cao Dongdong escape guilt. I just hope that this matter will not become a big deal."
Xu Zundao: "Although this matter is legal, if Your Majesty comes forward, it will be selfish."
Shenzong immediately said: "That's why I invited you to come. I don't want to show up."
Xu Zun added: "But Zhang San has no right to sue."
"It's very simple. I...that's all. Just pretend I didn't say anything."
If the emperor gives Zhang Fei the right to litigate, wouldn't it be a case of favoritism and perverting the law?
"I excuse myself."
Xu Zun didn't give any face to Shenzong. Although he didn't know that Zhang Fei was involved in the case, he had already realized that Zhang Fei had obtained the right to litigate.
However, he believes that as long as the emperor comes forward to do this kind of thing, regardless of whether it is legal or not, it will not work.
...
Cao family!
"What?"
Cao Ping frowned and said, "The traitor still plans to ask someone from Erbi to defend him?"
"Yes, that's what Li Tongpan said."
"Isn't he embarrassed enough?"
Cao Ping was so angry that he gasped. This kind of thing should be suppressed. You still defended yourself, "If those Erbis are useful...which Erbi person did he hire?"
"Fan family."
"Those Erbi are just a bunch of petty officials. Apart from embarrassing themselves, what good can they do?"
At this time, the old man on the side said: "Master, according to Yanei's character, he shouldn't be looking for someone from Erbi. The villain thinks there must be something hidden here."
Cao Ping frowned slightly and said, "Go and find Tao Zi."
"yes."
After a while, Taozi was thrown in with a bruised nose and swollen face.
"Master, have mercy on me. Master, please have mercy on me."
Tao Zi kept kowtowing.
Being beaten in the cold winter is really twice as happy!
Cao Ping asked: "Who has Dong'er been interacting with recently?"
Taozi was silent for a moment.
"Hurry up and tell me."
"Zhang...Zhang San."
"Er Bi Zhang San?"
"Yes."
...
A carriage drove to the gate of Kaifeng Mansion.
"Aren't you going in together?"
Zhang Fei pointed his thumb towards the door.
Xu Zhiqian shook her head, "How can I be embarrassed to go?"
Zhang Fei smiled and asked, "Aren't you always looking forward to it?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "Just come back and talk to me."
"All right!"
Zhang Fei didn't force himself and got off the carriage.
"Zhang San?"
As soon as I got off the carriage, I heard an exclamation.
"Two poor brothers, long time no see."
Zhang Fei waved and smiled.
One of the yamen servants said: "Ouch? Why did this guy insert his pen again?"
The officer suddenly discovered that Zhang Fei had changed back to his Erbi costume, but it was the winter version.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "This bad guy has really good eyesight. I'm here to hand over the writ of petition."
.....
Inner hall.
"Are you here to deliver the writ?"
Li Kai looked at Zhang Fei doubtfully.
Zhang Fei nodded and smiled: "Yes."
Li Kaidao: "Did you forget that you don't have the right to submit the petition?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I'm here on behalf of the Fan Family Bookstore."
"What?"
Li Kai asked in surprise: "You joined the Fan Family Bookstore?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "To be precise, I bought Fan's Bookstore."
Li Kaiden was stunned.
This is really hard to guard against!
Zhang Fei handed over the petition and said at the same time: "Cao Yanei is absolutely innocent. I don't think that confession can be regarded as ironclad evidence. After all, the knife is placed on the neck. Not to mention the confession, even the suicide note must be written. .”
Li Kaidao: "Lin Fei did not put the knife on Cao Yanei's neck."
"How not."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It's still two knives."
"How come I don't know?" Li Kai asked doubtfully.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "They are the current Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager."
"Good boy, you really dare to say anything!"
Li Kai waved his hand and grabbed the paper.
Because they had promised Cao Dongdong before, allowing him to ask people from Erbi to defend him, but now they couldn't refuse.
...
Although Zhang Fei has never left Kaifeng Mansion, last time he was the victim and defendant, but this time he appeared as a person from Erbi.
What a big surprise.
No one had ever thought that it could be played like this.
Because there had never been a bookstore for sale before, most of them were passed down from family in ancient times. Li Guozhong, the leader of the book, also inherited it, but as a son-in-law.
In addition, the eight major tea eaters were involved in the dispute over the restraint.
No one thought that Zhang Fei would be reincarnated.
The professionals in the court almost tore through all kinds of law books and could not find a reason to stop Zhang Fei.
Because the imperial court had no legislation at all to specifically interpret the official documents of the bookstore.
After all, this is so trivial.
So far.
It was officially declared that the officials' campaign against Zhang Fei was completely bankrupt, and Wang Wenshan was even compensated.
This was not a big deal, but it was extremely insulting. It was a slap in the face to those scholar-bureaucrats.
So many scholar-bureaucrats surrounded and suppressed a man named Erbi, but they still didn't succeed.
Can you believe this?
Among them was Sima Guang.
"This is a really good inkstone."
Wang Anshi took Sima Guang's square inkstone and looked left and right, feeling extremely happy.
They had previously bet with Sima Guang on whether Zhang Fei could obtain the right to litigate.
Now he has won.
Of course you have to show off your power.
Sima Guang said: "Jiefu, can you promise me something?"
Wang Anshi asked: "What's the matter?"
Sima Guang said: "You can just use this square inkstone to write articles, but don't use it to write political orders and memorials."
Wang Anshi asked curiously: "Why?"
Sima Guang said: "My Fang Yan is kind-hearted by nature, don't force him to do evil things!"
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