"It's really cheap for them."
After sending Li Guozhong and others away, Xu Zhiqian's words almost made Fan Li and Qiu Zhengwen fall down.
"That's enough! That's enough!"
Fan Li said repeatedly: "This is already very difficult. Not to mention our ears, even the court has never recovered the fine of 500,000 yuan, this, this, this..."
He no longer knew how to describe this intention to settle the contract.
In fact, Zhang Fei has done this trick before when it comes to asking for high prices, but the final amount claimed is often very limited.
Not a sky-high price in a monetary sense.
As for the claim against Wei Yushan, that's just scratching the surface.
And this time, the claim is definitely a sky-high price.
Break all previous records.
The key opponent is a super landowner in Tokyo, which was simply unimaginable before.
Zhang Fei glanced at Fan Li, who couldn't speak clearly, chuckled, and said to Xu Zhiqian: "When negotiating, we can't just look at how much the other party compensates, but also how much we get."
Xu Zhiqian was stunned, "Isn't what the other party compensates us the same as our income?"
"Absolutely not."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "Our employer's income is much more than 500,000 yuan, and the significance is far-reaching."
Qiu Zhengwen on the side listened very curiously, "Third brother, how do you say this?"
"You will know then."
Zhang Fei smiled profoundly and suddenly said: "Actually, it's not even close. At least compared to our neighbors, it's still far behind. We still need to work hard."
Qiu Zhengwen was shocked when he heard this, "Neighbor? Who is it?"
Zhang Fei said: "Liao Kingdom!"
Fan Li was stunned for a while before he realized what he was saying. He turned pale with fright, "Hey! Sanlang, don't say such nonsense. If others hear it, we can bear it."
Zhang Fei smiled and did not continue.
Fan Li quickly changed the subject, "Then do you think Kaifeng Mansion can agree?"
Zhang Fei asked, "When will it be Kaifeng Mansion's turn to make the decision?"
"...?"
.......
A fruitful negotiation will satisfy both parties, and even the paying party will not feel at a loss.
Such as this time.
Although Li Guozhong and others agreed to Zhang Fei's many "harsh" conditions.
But when Li Guozhong and others brought the news back, the landowners were ecstatic and praised Li Guozhong and other tea-eaters.
You guys are amazing.
major!
If all these losses were added up and evenly divided, each person would have less than 10,000 guan.
value!
It’s so worth it!
Isn’t it just ten thousand guan?
I can afford it.
Wuwuwu...!
As for the scholar-bureaucrats, they all breathed a sigh of relief and were very willing to accept the price. No one had any complaints.
Because in this game, they lost miserably and were completely manipulated by the little emperor.
There will definitely be a price to pay.
Zhang Fei represents the imperial court, and behind him are the little emperor and Wang Anshi.
If he is willing to reconcile, it means that the emperor will not delve into it.
This is the best result.
As for money?
This little money is what it should be.
But the hanging heart has not been completely let go, because the two parties have only signed a letter of intent, and the key depends on whether Kaifeng Mansion is willing to accept it. ….
Although they all expected that Kaifeng Mansion would definitely agree, as long as Kaifeng Mansion did not pronounce a verdict, it would be difficult for them to completely relax.
Therefore, they arrived at Kaifeng Mansion early the next morning.
Almost no one is sitting, everyone is standing
, but no one was chatting, and the atmosphere was quite strange. When Su Shi, Su Che and others came here, they couldn't help but feel the hairs on their hair stand on end when they looked at the empty chairs and the dark circles under their eyes.
What's happening here?
But they soon learned that Zhang Fei and Li Guozhong had arrived before and were now discussing with Lu Gongzhu and others in the hall.
"Confess?"
Lu Gongzhu looked at Li Guozhong and others in surprise.
Li Guozhong nodded and said, "When I return to the magistrate, Xiaomin's employers have realized the mistakes they have made, and are willing to plead guilty and make compensation for the mistakes they have made."
It cannot be said to be a reconciliation with the Kaifeng Mansion. After all, this is tax evasion and an illegal act. If it is said to be a reconciliation in name, it is a blasphemy against the law and must be confessed.
Lu Gongzhu was a little puzzled. If you admit to this crime, according to the punishment, even if you are exempted from the death penalty, you will still be unable to escape the living crime.
In the Song Dynasty, the punishment for tax evasion was actually very serious, and the maximum could reach Lingchi.
At this time, Li Guozhong took out another confession and handed it over.
When Lu Gongzhu read the confession, he immediately understood what was going on.
The above charges are very minor. Anyway, they admit it as Wang Anshi accuses him, and the compensation they are willing to pay is far higher than the crime they admit.
I have never seen such a sincere confession.
Lu Gongzhu couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei and cursed secretly, "This brat is so easy to handle!" Shen Mei asked: "Zhang San, are you satisfied with this?"
Zhang Fei said: "We are very satisfied."
Li Kai, Cen Yuanli and the others were a little confused after what they heard. How can you let you have the final say on this illegal matter? Is it true that our Kaifeng Mansion was run by his family?
Mr. Lu nodded and said, "You go out first, we have to discuss it."
"Xiaomin, please retire."
After Zhang Fei and Li Guozhong withdrew.
Li Kai immediately complained: "Prefect Lu, we should be the ones to decide how to judge. How can we allow them to decide?"
In fact, they are all willing to end it early, which is almost enough, but who makes the decision is very critical.
Lu Gongzhu sighed: "If we follow the law, we can't decide."
"ah?"
All the judges were dumbfounded.
Lu Gongzhu then showed them the confession.
After Li Kai and the others looked at it, they looked at each other.
Yesterday I almost reached the gate of hell, and after this night, I returned directly to the human world.
What's even more outrageous is that if these crimes are only counted, then this punishment should not be too excessive.
It doesn’t match at all!
Yu Zaishen wondered: "Prefect, according to yesterday's trial, it can't be just this crime. We can't judge them how they plead guilty. This... this will damage the prestige of our Kaifeng Prefecture."
Lu Gongzhu asked: "Then what crime did they commit?"...
Cen Yuanli asked: "What about tax bills and account books?"
In fact, they didn't want to care about this matter and left it to the superiors, but now they are still competing with Zhang Fei and the others.
Why do you have the final say?
Lu Gong said: "You see clearly, the list above does not include Zhou Cai. And Du Shaojing and others did not produce tax banknotes. Although their names are on the account book, as long as they do not produce tax banknotes, then this It is the fault of the imperial court, and there is currently no evidence to prove that it is related to them."
Li Kai added: "Yesterday Du Shao Jingdu admitted the crime he committed."
Lu Gong wrote: "That is not what he admitted, but what Zhang San accused. Even Bai Qi's tax evasion was added by Zhang San. If Zhang San withdraws these lawsuits, then what can we use to convict him? "
As soon as these words came out, Li Kai and others were all confused.
Can this still be done?
But think about it, they are really helpless.
Leave aside the imperial court
Regardless of the background, the initiative is still in Zhang Fei's hands.
You must know that Wang Anshi's original complaint did not include tax evasion with white deeds. That was all added in court by Zhang Fei. It also did not include tax evasion land transferred to temples and Taoist temples. He only sued them for some tax evasion land with red deeds. .
This part of tax evasion is actually very small.
If the sentence is correct, it won't be too severe.
The key lies in Zhang Fei. If he wants to prosecute these crimes, he must continue the fight. Zhang Fei must provide evidence to prove that the power of judgment lies with the Kaifeng government. But if Zhang Fei does not prosecute, then the other party will not break the law.
If the Kaifeng Prefecture thinks they have violated the law, you should investigate and try it yourself.
Zhang Fei cannot be forced to sue.
After all, Zhang Fei is not a prosecutor.
It can be seen that if we act in accordance with the law, Kaifeng Mansion will be restrained.
Li Kai felt very humble again, "But what it sounds like, how to judge it, whether it is light or serious, it's all up to him, Zhang Fei."
Lu Gongzhu said with some hesitation: "We can also continue to examine this case after the lawsuit is over. Zhou Cai must have clues."
Because there is no prosecutor now, the Kaifeng Mansion has the power of judiciary. The other party in this case is already full of flaws. The Kaifeng Mansion can definitely try and investigate on its own.
But the problem is that Zhang Fei represents the imperial court. If the imperial court does not provide support, it will be difficult for the Kaifeng government to investigate this case to the end.
"...!"
Li Kai and the others were unwilling again.
In their opinion, Zhang Fei caused trouble, he took away the money, and we wiped his own behind, doing this dirty, tiring, and offending work, which is even worse.
Li Kaidao: "How about adding more charges to them."
"Even if we add this crime to another level, their compensation will be more than enough." Lu Gong thought for a while and said, "The only thing we can do now is to figure out how to use this fine."
Li Kai and the others all looked happy.
If you can win the fine of 500,000 yuan, it will be equivalent to cutting off the fool!
Of course it can.
Lu Gongzhu also ordered people to invite Wang Anshi to the inner hall.
Lu Gongzhu was not as good-looking as Wang Anshi, and said directly: "We, the Kaifeng Mansion, have decided to accept their confession and use the fine of 500,000 yuan to offset this year's taxes for the self-cultivated farmers who have been deeply persecuted by them."…
Wang Anshi was stunned, "This is the compensation claimed by the imperial court. Why did you, Kaifeng Mansion, decide?"
Lu Gong said: "If you don't agree, I won't judge."
Wang Anshi said excitedly: "Uncle Hui, you are going too far. You are simply bending the law for personal gain."
Mr. Lu hesitated for a moment, then jumped up and shouted filial piety towards Wang Anshi: "Is it me who has gone too far, or you have gone too far? If you want to sue, then sue, if you want to withdraw, then withdraw. I really think that Kaifeng Mansion is run by your family, especially That brat Zhang Fei is even more hateful, does he think he can cover the sky with just one hand here?"
Wang Anshi still felt guilty when facing the berserk Lu Gongzhu, "Don't get excited yet. As the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, you have to act in accordance with the law. There is no reason why you should not judge."
Lu Gongzhu retorted: "See if I have it."
Wang Anshi hesitated for a moment and then said: "Half and half, I still plan to use this money to build rivers and compensate the servants. You know I will promulgate a new draft law soon."
Lu Gong wrote: "This money is going to be used to build rivers. In all likelihood, it will go into their pockets. How much can those policemen get? It is most practical to use it to offset the people's taxes. This money is still a lot of money." It goes into the treasury. I don’t care how the court uses it.
Zhang San also made it very clear in court that why Li Sancai and the others became their tenants was because they helped the landlords bear the taxes. This money should be compensated to the farmers who paid the taxes for them. "
He is not stupid. The court should spend money to hire people to build rivers. If you use this money to hire people, the court will make a pure profit.
Wang Anshi was dissatisfied and said: "You are too domineering."
Lu Gong said: "I want this money in Kaifeng Prefecture, and we also want the reputation in Kaifeng Prefecture. Don't you know how much Wang Jiefu can get from this? After this verdict, don't all the landowners have to go and make up for it?" Pay taxes, and you can also suggest His Majesty's reforms for the tenants. Don't those tenants all remember how good you are, Wang Anshi, you are the one who has achieved both fame and fortune."
Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Wang Anshi stood up directly and said, "I don't understand the Dharma. I won't talk to you anymore. I'll let my ear pen talk to you."
Lu Gongzhu hummed, "It's the same no matter who comes."
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Nancy Beiqing
