At the beginning, almost everyone believed that Wang Anshi was repeating his old tricks and using lawsuits to achieve his own political needs.
In other words, it is necessary to convict Song Minqiu, Li Dalin, and Su Shi to achieve the effect of enforcing this ban.
Wang Anshi had already used this trick before.
At the beginning, everyone including Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo seemed very nervous, but they were not afraid of Wang Anshi, but afraid of Zhang Fei. After all, Zhang Fei had created too many miracles in court, and Wang Hong was sued by him to Qiongzhou. went.
If you go to court, it's really a matter of life and death.
Now that Zhang Fei has really won, what should we do next?
A little carelessness may trigger a huge political storm.
But in the middle of the lawsuit, Fu Bi and the others were completely relieved. They saw that this was just a show.
Come and try it quickly. 】
It is a play to whitewash Wang Anshi.
In fact, Wang Anshi regretted being so reckless at the time. He really did not expect that it would trigger opposition from all readers, because today's tabloids are not an indispensable item in people's lives.
He only considered it at the national level. He even believed that his approach would be unanimously supported by the ministers, ignoring the concerns of today's scholars about speech.
In fact, in the Song Dynasty, neither the ancestral law nor the "Song Xingtong" said that crimes should not be punished by speech. This was actually a product of the game between scholar-bureaucrats and the emperor.
Mainly Song Renzong, who took the initiative to take a step back.
So there is such a saying.
The reason why scholar-officials want to defend this point is because scholar-officials rely on public opinion to compete with imperial power. If the imperial power tightens public opinion, it will be a big blow to scholar-officials.
This is a very sensitive topic.
Of course, this is also the reason why Zhao Xu secretly supports tabloids. He is different from Song Renzong. If he wants to control power, public opinion becomes crucial. But on the surface, he also knows very well that it is difficult for him to rely on the game between monarch and ministers. To tighten the power of public opinion, this incident has well illustrated this problem.
We can only fight with them in public opinion, rather than closing public opinion.
After Wang Anshi reacted, he also knew that this was an impossible goal, but let him admit his mistake, which would affect his political status and the promulgation of the New Deal.
At that time, he was in a dilemma and regretted it.
Forced to find Zhang Fei to find a solution.
So Zhang Fei came up with a plan to start a lawsuit.
Losing to the law will not affect Wang Anshi's political status. On the contrary, it will reflect Wang Anshi's spirit of defending the law. Even if you think I always win, I will admit it if I lose!
At the same time, even if he loses the lawsuit, Wang Anshi can still stick to his views and express his grievances and original intentions to everyone through litigation.
For Zhang Fei, this is a lawsuit destined to lose.
...
Now that the lawsuit is over and the verdict is out, this verdict throws the problem back to the court.
Now Zhao Pian has only found Song Minqiu and Li Dalin not guilty, and has not abolished this ban. However, this judgment makes it illegal to discuss current affairs in tabloids.
This leads to a game between judiciary and political orders.
The court must provide a solution immediately, otherwise, it will affect the authority of political decrees and justice.
People will also ask who should listen to this.
Chui Gong Hall.
"I have read the trial transcript. Both sides are right. Is it a ban or not? What do you think?"
Zhao Xu directly raised this issue to the ministers.
Wang Anshi stood up immediately, "I still stick to my original view. If the court does not control tabloids, it will inevitably cause many problems, and the court will regret it later."
In his position, he must persevere.
But the strange thing is that after he finished speaking, no one immediately stood up to oppose him. If it were in the past, Wang Anshi would have lost the lawsuit, so he would not have beaten the drowned dog.
This is what these ministers also realize, and this also involves their power.
At this time, Sima Guang suddenly stood up and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. Is it feasible?"
Zhao Xu hurriedly said: "Speak quickly, Qing."
Sima Guang said: "The concerns of Scholar Wang are indeed justified, and I supported them at the time, but the fears of scholars all over the world are also within reason.
I compared the tabloid from the genuine bookstore and the unknown tabloid, and found a problem. They were both tabloids, but the tabloid from the genuine bookstore only caused heated discussions but did not cause turmoil. It was the unknown tabloid that Cause civil unrest.
The reason is that Zhang San does not dare to publish articles randomly. If something goes wrong, he will be responsible. The real harm is to those who secretly spread tabloids. They are just seeking profit, but at the same time they hide their identities and ensure that they No need to take responsibility.
Therefore, I suggest that if you want to start a tabloid, you must register it with the court and obtain permission from the court before you can print and distribute it. Otherwise, it will be considered illegal.
In this way, scholars will naturally no longer object, and the court allows them to discuss current affairs openly and openly. However, if someone secretly spreads their opinions, it is obvious that they have evil intentions, and the court will never let them go. "
In addition to Wang Anshi, ministers such as Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo, and Zhao Peng all stood up to support Sima Guang's suggestion.
But Wang Anshi didn't object, as if something happened, don't blame me.
This is indeed the best of both worlds, and it is also the consistent style of the Song Dynasty.
On the surface, it was liberalized, but in fact it was still subject to imperial control.
The emperor of the Song Dynasty did not have the courage to follow through. Whoever wants to reason with you, I am the reason. When encountering public opinion, he will often take a step back, but at the same time he will use another way to control you.
The power to publish tabloids is controlled by the imperial court, so do you dare to publish it randomly?
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Just as you said."
This is the result he wants, for the tabloid of the genuine bookstore to get the endorsement of these ministers. When the time comes, if a war of public opinion really breaks out, they will have no choice but to use decrees and justice to block the genuine bookstore.
After the matter was agreed upon, Yushi Fan Yu suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, as a counselor of political affairs, Academician Wang has repeatedly gone to Kaifeng Mansion to sue his colleagues. This will not only destroy the peace of the court, but also ignore the laws of the court. It will also affect the people's trust in the judiciary. Nowadays, many people believe that Xueshi Wang is secretly using his power to force the Kaifeng government to accept some baseless lawsuits."
"That's nonsense."
Wang Anshi immediately retorted: "If the Kaifeng Mansion feels that it is unreasonable, you can reject it. If you think that I bully the small with the big, then Mr. Zhao will not choose to accept this case because he is afraid of me."
Wen Yanbo said: "But what you did will indeed harm the court's laws. From now on, if there is a dispute between officials, they will all go to Kaifeng Mansion to file a complaint. How unethical is this? It will also make the people think that there is no harmony within the court." "
Fu Bi nodded and said: "I also think that this is indeed against the rules. Although the law does not prohibit this, if you wear official uniforms to litigate, it will be unfair to all parties. In the end, you are representing the imperial court. , or an individual, who can tell clearly?"
Zhao Xu nodded slightly, but said nothing. He still supported Wang Anshi, but even Fu Bi stood up, so he had to think about it carefully.
At this time, Qi Hui suddenly stood up and said: "I think this situation occurs because litigation has arisen, but the judicial reform has not yet been completed. If the Procuratorate is established, many problems will be solved, because the Procuratorate is the representative The court can intervene through the Procuratorate."
Zhao Xu nodded and asked Sima Guang: "How are you preparing?"
Sima Guang replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, we are almost ready, but the government still lacks prosecutorial talents."
Liu Shu immediately said: "I recommend Fan Sijian to be the president of the Procuratorate. Fan Sijian's ability is obvious to all."
Fan Chunren was also present, secretly happy that he had actually set his sights on this position for a long time.
Zhao Xu nodded and asked Sima Guang, "What do you think?"
Sima Guang said: "Fan Sijian's ability is beyond doubt, but his experience may still be lacking. I happen to be implementing a legal aid system. I suggest that Fan Sijian first go to the private sector to provide legal aid to the people." Assistance while accumulating experience.”
As soon as these words came out, Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi looked at each other in surprise.
Zhao Xu looked at Fan Chunren again, "Is Fan Sijian willing?"
Fan Chunren was also a little confused. He wanted to be the prosecutor's director, but he was asked to work as a legal aid. This... was too far off. But when it comes to this, if he refuses to go, the prosecutor's dean will definitely not let him take the job, and he will have no choice but to accept the order.
Zhao Xu said: "Then it's settled."
When he came out of the main hall, Sima Guang said expressionlessly: "There is still one more to go."
Wang Anshi beside him chuckled: "Don't worry, that kid won't be able to escape either."
After that, he waved his sleeves and left.
...
Genuine bookstore.
"Sanlang is here!"
"Hello, Saburo."
The craftsmen in the printing workshop saw Zhang Fei coming and greeted him one after another.
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "All the masters are very energetic!"
Everyone was laughing happily.
After resting for a long time, they were all in high spirits.
Zhang Fei added: "Work hard and strive to buy a house within two years."
When everyone heard this, their whole bodies were trembling with excitement.
Buy a house within two years.
real or fake?
Hou Donglai said excitedly: "Sanlang, can we make so much money?"
Zhang Fei said: "It's not completely impossible. Although I lost the lawsuit, now we can print tabloids without any worries. With our previous development momentum, buying a house in two years is not a pipe dream."
Hou Donglai nodded, thinking in his mind that during the previous peak period, the profits could reach 20 times. If he did it to death, he really couldn't imagine it!
Zhang Fei asked again: "How did you find the workshop I asked you to find?"
"...!"
Hou Donglai was immediately petrified.
Zhang Fei said: "How about you go do the typesetting."
Hou Donglai said hurriedly: "Hey, you! I was looking for it, but it happened here again, so I was delayed. I will contact the Chen family immediately. It won't take long, it really won't take long. Sanlang will give me another chance." .”
"Okay, I'll give you another chance."
"Yes Yes Yes."
After arranging the work, Zhang Fei went home.
As soon as they got home, Gao Wenyin and Xu Zhiqian came over to greet them.
Gao Wenyin said with an anxious look on her face: "Sanlang, just now Kaifeng Mansion sent someone to issue a service notice asking you to serve."
"service?"
Zhang Fei was stunned, "What kind of service do you serve?"
Xu Zhiqian stepped forward and said with a smile: "Of course you are a Yaqian servant! Didn't you already obtain the household registration in the capital last year? Of course you have to perform your service duties this year. With your wealth, you cannot be allowed to do hard labor. .”
"Ya QianYi?"
Zhang Fei immediately looked shocked, "Then... what should we do?"
Seeing Zhang Fei's expression, Gao Wenyin was so anxious that she almost cried.
Her expression changed after hearing the news.
This may just be gone forever.
Xu Zhiqian smiled and said: "Don't worry, you can spend money to solve the problem of Yamen's service, or you can hire someone to serve on your behalf."
"Yes, yes, I remembered. This can be solved with money. The most important thing I don't need now is money."
Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief and asked again: "How to do this?"
Xu Zhiqian pondered for a moment and said, "Ask Yuan Yuanwai to help you go to Kaifeng Mansion. He is better at handling this kind of thing."
Zhang Fei nodded: "Okay, I'll ask Li Si to talk to Yuan Fan later."
Gao Wenyin was always worried, "Is... is this really okay?"
Xu Zhiqian smiled bitterly and said: "Sister Gao, don't worry. Look at Yuan Ma, Chen and Fan, have their sons served in the military? They all need to serve, but they all spend money to solve it. It’s just routine for Kaifeng Mansion to send people here, so there won’t be any problems.”
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Madam, don't worry, my father-in-law is in charge of Dali Temple affairs. How could he let me serve?"
Xu Zhiqian immediately glared at him, "Don't say such nonsense."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, I'm just telling you."
After seeing this, Gao Wenyin felt a little relieved.
