Perhaps no one thought that not only Wang Anshi, but also Sima Guang had secretly communicated with Zhang Fei.
There are bad people among these officials!
"Brother Sima, why did you agree to fool around with that kid?"
When he came out of the Hanlin Academy, Liu Shu looked at Sima Guang with a puzzled look on his face, "If he feels unfair, he can go to Kaifeng Mansion to redress his grievances, but he cannot sue the imperial court, and he still relies on the laws of his ancestors. This... this How decent it is!"
Qi Hui lowered his head and paused and said: "Hey, young man! I say Grand Master Sima, you have been deceived! This is clearly a bitter trick made by Wang Jiefu and Zhang San. The purpose is to use this to encourage His Majesty to reform. .”
Sima Guang stroked his beard and smiled: "How could I not see this!"
Tang Jie next to him said: "Since you can see it, why do you still agree?"
Sima Guang said: "If I don't agree, won't the officials agree?"
Everyone was silent!
Everyone knows that Shenzong and Wang Anshi also wear the same pair of pants.
Sima Guang said: "In this court, the argument is still reasonable. If they are right and can convince us, then what reason do we have to object? If we don't dare to let Zhang San go to court, doesn't it prove that we are guilty? ? How will the officials view us?"
Tang Jie nodded and said: "What you say makes sense, but you have to be careful about Zhang San. This matter is of great importance and we can't let him take advantage of it. If we don't provide evidence, we can't judge him." win."
When it comes to the methods of their ancestors, they have never obeyed anyone. There is no one in the world who is better at the methods of their ancestors than them.
There is no need to worry too much.
Sima Guang looked a little embarrassed and nodded: "I already suffered a loss last time. Isn't that enough of a lesson? This time I will never let that kid be presumptuous."
But I thought in my heart, where can I find any proof of this matter? I can only rely on words and let's see how the boy will make it up.
...
Wang Anshi did not leave immediately, but was summoned into the palace by Zhao Xu.
"Has Sir known about this beforehand?"
Zhao Xu asked Wang Anshi.
Wang Anshi nodded truthfully and said: "Reporting to your Majesty, I did know about this matter in advance. However, it was Zhang San who took the initiative to find me, and I just promised to give him a fair word."
Zhao Xu asked curiously: "I wonder how Zhang San persuaded Mr. Zhang?"
"He's so brave."
"Is he full of courage?"
"exactly."
Wang Anshi asked: "Your Majesty may wish to recall why Zhang San's visit to Kaifeng Mansion always caused uproar in the city, even in the Imperial City, and even alarmed Your Majesty several times."
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "I have noticed this a long time ago. Why do you think this is happening, sir?"
“Dare to say things that others dare not say.”
Wang Anshi said: "As for the issue of Yamen's officers, it has actually seriously endangered the stability of the country. If the court continues to let it go, there will be big trouble.
However, the problem is right in front of us, but how many people dare to do something about it. Since Qingli, there were many issues that ministers were afraid to avoid, but Zhang San repeatedly forced the court to face these issues and put them in front of the public.
That's why it was able to arouse a storm in the city. Although he is only a young man, I admire his courage to speak out and act daringly. I hope to use Zhang San to force the court to face these problems and find solutions. "
The solution, of course, is his reform.
In fact, Zhao Xu had already guessed this. He nodded slightly and asked: "But I am very curious, what does this have to do with the edict of the Holy Ancestor Taizong?"
"Demon Town Museum"
Wang Anshi frowned slightly and said, "I don't know much about this either."
Zhao Xu said: "Didn't he explain it to the gentleman?"
Wang Anshi shook his head.
Zhao Xu smiled and said, "That's right. This person always likes to be secretive when making complaints. If he takes it out in court and catches the presiding judge off guard, sir, you have to be careful."
Wang Anshi chuckled and said: "I am different from Sima Junshi. I don't think that the presiding judge and the person with the ear are antagonistic. The two should complement each other. I am very much looking forward to Zhang San's debate."
Zhao Xu smiled and said, "I'm not looking forward to it either."
...
After leaving the palace, Lu Huiqing came over and said, "Teacher, do you know about the ancestor's method in advance?"
Wang Anshi shook his head: "If I knew about it, I might discuss it with him again."
Lu Huiqing said cautiously: "It can be seen that this boy is not completely on the side of his mentor, and he still hides something from his mentor. I heard that the Sima Grand Scholar also supported giving him a chance to argue. I think it is because of this The ancestral method.”
Wang Anshi frowned and said: "His Majesty came to me just now to discuss this issue. When I came out, I thought about it carefully. If the laws of my ancestors support my reform, then the other party will have nothing to say."
Lu Huiqing said: "But Zhang San didn't make this clear."
Wang Anshi waved his hand and said: "Although he didn't make this clear, think about it, he fought with this law. If he didn't prove that the law had many shortcomings and violated the laws of his ancestors, how could he win this lawsuit? . In other words, if the draft law violates the ancestral law, then wouldn’t my reforming the law be in compliance with the ancestral law?”
Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "That's true."
Wang Anshi said: "I feel more at ease with Zhang San. I am afraid that Sima Junshi will make trouble in the hall, but I will be on guard against him."
Before that, he was absolutely opposed to the laws of his ancestors, so Wang Anshi once said, "There is no fear of destiny, no laws of ancestors, and no sympathy for people's words."
The reason is also very simple, it is because the ancestral law hinders his reform.
Because the purpose of most of the ancestral laws is to safeguard the imperial power and tell future generations how to protect the chair under their buttocks. Don’t let others copy it. When the old emperor was dying, he It is impossible to take the people into consideration.
The fundamental purpose of Wang Anshi's reforms was to enrich the country and strengthen the army. There is a relationship between the two, but there are also many contradictions, depending on how you look at it.
This was also the case in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Zhang Juzheng's reform actually also faced this problem, but Zhang Juzheng was more tactful and far-sighted, and not as aggressive as Wang Anshi. Zhang Juzheng first put up the sign of his ancestors' methods, leaving others speechless.
However, after his death, he was still liquidated.
...
With the support of Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, it was really successful.
Whether he can win or not is another matter.
Almost all ministers thought that it was impossible for the court to accept this complaint.
Many ministers were ready to add insult to injury. As long as the court refused to accept the case, they would definitely convict Zhang Fei this time.
Because as long as Zhang Fei is not accepted, he is definitely breaking the law.
Although Song Xingtong did not have regulations in this regard, the Song Dynasty also had many pocket crimes, including conspiracy and disrespect. These are all pocket crimes.
And these pocket crimes are enough to kill someone.
Now I heard that the emperor not only agreed, but also sent Gemini and other major judicial and legislative offices to review the case.
This lineup.
Perhaps the prince's rebellion may reach this scale.
This is also surprising.
But there was no other way. Under the lobbying of Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, all the important ministers also expressed their support.
Although the officials below strongly objected, it was of no use.
As for what the result will be, no one really knows.
Because it's never happened before.
Logically speaking, it is impossible to happen.
As the saying goes, times make heroes.
...
The Kaifeng Mansion over there also released Zhang Fei and Shi Tingxiu immediately.
Since the court has accepted the case, it is not illegal and the person must be released!
Everything is left to the court to decide.
Li Kai was more than willing, but fortunately he didn't fight.
This fight needs to continue, just in case Zhang Fei wins the lawsuit.
He may be put into pocket crime.
When Shi Tingxiu followed Zhang Fei and left Kaifeng Mansion in a big way, he really believed that Zhang Fei was not bragging. Kaifeng Mansion really meant that he could come and leave whenever he wanted.
.....
When Gao Wenyin saw Zhang Fei and Shi Tingxiu, she couldn't help but burst into tears. She was a dutiful woman, but she was most afraid of this kind of thing.
In contrast, Xu Zhiqian didn't take it seriously. She had cooperated with Zhang Fei for so long, and although the lawsuit was small, they were both hard-nosed, and she even teased Zhang Fei a few times.
How come there isn't even a whip mark? It's unbelievable. How does Kaifeng Mansion do things?
Zhang Fei was immediately frightened. Fortunately, he said this after he came out, otherwise...
"Alas... That's more than half the success!"
Xu Zun breathed a sigh of relief!
This is absolutely true. At least his life was saved. Even if he lost the fight, it would be difficult for the other party to convict Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "That means I haven't succeeded yet, but I won't lose."
Xu Zun chuckled and said: "Don't get carried away, this time the officials will let Wang Jiefu and Sima Junshi be in charge of the trial. These two people are not easy to mess with!"
Zhang Fei said in a low voice: "To be fair, if others came to interrogate me, I might not dare to say this, but with the words of these two, I am very confident!"
Xu Zun asked curiously: "But the two of them view this issue in completely opposite directions and are very contradictory. How do you balance it?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "My plate of food is very big. I can only eat enough to satisfy them. There is no need for balance!"
Xu Zun didn't quite understand what he heard, but considering that Zhang Fei used clever tricks to deceive the emperor last time, he didn't doubt it. He chuckled and said, "I really don't know where you learned these official tactics."
Zhang Fei smiled helplessly: "If I had the means, I wouldn't need to treat myself as a dish."
"Zhang San! Zhang San!"
"Third brother!"
.....
After hearing a few roars, before everyone could react, two idiots, Cao Dongdong and Ma Xiaoyi, rushed in.
"Zhang San, no wonder you don't go out with us during the Chinese New Year. You are hiding at home and hatching a big conspiracy!"
Cao Dongdong said excitedly.
"What a big conspiracy!"
Zhang Fei said: "I am making an honest complaint."
Ma Xiaoyi said depressedly: "Third brother, why don't you tell me about this first? You have to tell me. I won't go play with my brother and the others. I can help you!"
Cao Dongdong looked at Ma Xiaoyi in confusion, "Xiao Ma, you have to be conscientious when you speak. I am playing with you, right?"
"It's all the same! It's all the same!"
Ma Xiaoyi was perfunctory and then said to Zhang Fei: "Third brother, do you still need help? I can be driven by you. If you let me lie down, I will not hesitate. As long as you take me to Dali Temple to take a look."
He loved watching lawsuits the most, and this time he sued the court. He was extremely excited.
It's a pity that it's not in Kaifeng Mansion, but in Dali Temple, and they can't get in at all.
"Count me in!"
Cao Dongdong whispered: "This time I didn't even get in through any connections."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Sorry! You are late, my assistant has already been selected."
Cao Dongdong immediately raised his eyes and said, "Who is it?"
"it's me!"
Xu Zhiqian said.
Cao Dongdong glanced at Xu Zhiqian and blinked, "Ah! Madam Xu is here too. Madam Xu is polite."
Zhang Fei patted the lonely Ma Xiaoyi on the shoulder, "Xiao Ma, don't be depressed, maybe there will be a chance for you to participate."
Ma Xiaoyi perked up, "Really?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said nothing.
