Now that the autumn tax has just been collected, the ears of the Bianjing Law Firm thought they could relax, but little did they know that as soon as they came back, they were working overtime every day, day and night, and they might as well go on business trips to surrounding counties.
The reason for all this is the establishment of the charity foundation.
Because it involves too many business transactions, such as the loan contract between the charity foundation and the Ma family, and the cooperation between the football league and the genuine bookstore. Football is booming, and football newspapers are definitely a money-making tool. They are also football peripherals.
There are also investments from charitable foundations and collaborations with other businessmen.
etc!
Zhang Fei's requirements for the contract are very high. If the contract doesn't have more than a dozen pieces of paper, don't show it to him.
Fortunately, Zhang Fei has designed contracts in many aspects before, and has carefully studied these earrings, because now the main business of Bianjing Law Firm is not litigation, but legal services, and contracts are the top priority.
This is also an opportunity for them to exercise. Many project collaborations are very novel. It depends on whether they can use what Zhang Fei taught them flexibly.
Therefore, Zhang Fei also specially stipulated that those who pass the exam will be promoted.
It just so happened that a year had passed, and it was time to elect a leadership team. After all, Zhang Fei had become more and more involved.
"Sanlang, you're here just in time. The contract between the Charity Foundation and the Ma family has been drafted. You can take a look first."
As soon as Zhang Fei entered the store, Fan Li handed Zhang Fei a copy of the contract.
Zhang Fei tilted his head, glanced at Fan Zheng, and said to Fan Li: "Show it to Da Lang, I have other things to be busy with."
"ah?"
Fan Li looked at Zhang Fei in surprise.
You are the expert when it comes to contracts. Are you going to let Fan Zheng look at it?
What could he see?
Zhang Fei said angrily: "Don't you think it's unfair for me to review this contract? After all, this firm is mine too! Dalang is our big client."
"Oh, yes, yes!"
Fan Li hurriedly handed the contract herb to Fan Zheng.
Fan Zheng took it humbly, but he understood Zhang Fei's intention, which was to let him manage the charity foundation.
Zhang Fei yawned, "You guys are busy, I'm going to take a rest first."
Throw your hands and it's gone!
But when I came to the private room in the back hall, I found Xu Zhiqian sitting there with a sad face.
"Zhi Qian?"
Zhang Fei hurried over and said, "Why are you sitting here in a daze? What happened?"
Xu Zhiqian glanced at Zhang Fei in shame, and said with a depressed look on her face: "I just said that donating to the academy is not that easy, but you still don't believe it."
Zhang Fei frowned, sat down and said, "What's the problem?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "The Imperial College has made it clear that we can only donate money and cannot interfere in any other affairs. They also... gave me a lecture."
Currently, Zhang Fei asked Xu Zhiqian to do the donation work, mainly donating to the residents and the college.
After all, Xu Zhiqian came from a family of officials, so she was more familiar with the Imperial College.
In the end, things went wrong. Xu Zhiqian also felt quite embarrassed, but she was also aggrieved because she had persuaded Zhang Fei before that this matter was not easy to handle.
Zhang Fei said in surprise: "We took the initiative to donate money to them, and they are still so arrogant. That means they don't care about this donation."
Xu Zhiqian shook her head and said: "That's not true. Although the imperial court allocates funds to the Imperial College every year, the Imperial College's expenses are also very high, so much so that they rent some vacant houses and even take some food. To lend money and supplement the funds. During my negotiations with them, I felt that the Imperial College should have discussed it privately with Xiangguosi, and we were only responsible for donating the money to the Imperial College."
After hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but murmur to himself: "This Xiangguo Temple is really full of talents!"
"What did you say?"
"nothing."
Zhang Fei shook his head and frowned again in thought.
The main purpose of Xiangguo Temple's support for the Song Dynasty Charity Foundation is of course to worry that if it is too good to stand out in the forest, the wind will destroy it, and then support a tax avoidance organization, which will make Xiangguo Temple less conspicuous.
At the same time, Xiangguosi can also win support from more people by interfering with charitable foundations.
So, even if the money is donated, it must be used.
Investing in football leagues or renting cars and horses is not what Xiangguosi is most concerned about.
Xiangguo Temple has worked on such a scale, and in this turbulent time, they care more about stability rather than petty profits.
Therefore, Xiangguo Temple took aim at the Imperial College and showed kindness to future Jinshi, so that they could speak for themselves in the court after they became officials in the court.
It can be seen that there are many talents in Xiangguo Temple. Although they are generous, they are also very careful in planning and integrating politics and business.
However, what Xiangguosi never expected was that Zhang Fei also had other plans. He hoped to use the foundation to penetrate into education, so he proposed to participate in the compilation of teaching materials.
You must know that the compilation and printing of today's textbooks are all in the hands of the Imperial College.
If Zhang Fei cannot penetrate into the Imperial College, even if Zhang Fei donates to other colleges, nothing will be changed.
This is crucial for the future direction of education.
Although Zhang Fei is a liberal arts student, when he came here, he must develop a path in science. Otherwise, even if he can invent airplanes and cannons, history will eventually return to its starting point.
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Education is the driving force behind everything.
Without this driving force, everything is a mirage and will soon collapse.
Let’s just say that the Shenji Camp of the Ming Dynasty was relatively powerful in the entire world when it was first established, but so what, without education and culture to support it, there would be nothing, and its development would be very limited.
Xu Zhiqian said: "I think it's better to forget it. I've told you a long time ago that many ministers in this court attach great importance to teaching materials. Even the ministers and governors cannot make the decisions on their own. I thought that even if Xiangguo Temple didn't cooperate with them, After discussing it, it is impossible for the Imperial College to agree."
Zhang Fei's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked, "Have you told them how we plan to compile the teaching materials?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "I just expressed my intention in this regard, and they taught me a lesson. How can I get the chance to say that?"
"very good!"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.
"very good?"
Xu Zhiqian said in surprise.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "You are right. If we want to participate, it is nothing more than wishful thinking. Even if the officials of the Imperial College agree, those scholar-bureaucrats will not agree."
Xu Zhiqian nodded and said, "That's exactly it."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I know what to do."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "How to do it?"
Zhang Fei said: "Just expose this matter."
"ah?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "Then they won't agree even more, and aren't you causing trouble for yourself?"
Zhang Fei raised the corner of his mouth: "So there is no need to donate this money!"
Xu Zhiqian said: "But you haven't gained anything from this. On the contrary, it will make people more suspicious of our Song Dynasty Charity Foundation. It will only be more gain than loss."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "It's not our foundation that they suspect, but the Xiangguo Temple behind them."
Xu Zhiqian opened her beautiful eyes and suddenly realized that her husband was a bit scary.
Zhang Fei seemed to understand what she was thinking and said: "Zhi Qian, you have to remember that spending money is actually more difficult than making money, because making money is just a process of accumulating energy, and spending money is a means to achieve the goal."
Xu Zhiqian obviously has not yet fully understood the highest meaning of the charity foundation!
Making money is never the purpose of a charity foundation. If it was just to make money, why would Zhang Fei set up this charity foundation? He could also start a football league, but the development might be slower.
The role of a charitable foundation is actually to cover some real purposes.
certainly.
Not for tax avoidance.
In Zhang Fei's view, tax avoidance is just a gimmick.
If Zhang Fei cannot achieve his goals through donations, then what is the point of establishing a charitable foundation for Zhang Fei.
In terms of making money, he can make some compromises, but in terms of donations, it is impossible for Zhang Fei to make any compromises.
On the same day, Zhang Fei summoned Feng Nancy and asked him to tell Li Bao that the charity foundation planned to donate the Imperial Academy in exchange for the right to participate in the compilation of teaching materials.
Why he did this was mainly informed to Zhao Xu through Li Bao.
You can't hide it from anyone, but you can't hide it from the emperor!
If Zhao Xu realizes that Zhang Fei is hiding something from him, it will be the end for Zhang Fei.
Noon the next day.
Xu Zun returned home in a hurry and saw Xu Zhiqian sitting at the table writing something.
"Qian'er."
"Daddy is back"
"Where's Zhang San?"
Xu Zun asked anxiously.
Xu Zhiqian replied: "Zhang Sanyi went out early. He has been very busy recently. What does dad want from him?"
Xu Zun glanced at Xu Zhiqian and said, "Qian'er, tell the truth, do you know about your charity foundation's donation to the Imperial College?"
Xu Zhiqian blinked guiltily, then nodded slightly.
Seeing his daughter's guilty look, Xu Zun immediately asked: "In other words, those rumors are all true? Is Zhang San trying to rely on donations in exchange for compiling teaching materials?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded again.
"What are you doing?"
Xu Zun said in an excited tone: "Do you know how much trouble this will cause?"
Xu Zhiqian whispered: "Dad, don't worry, in fact the rumor is that Zhang San found someone to let him out."
"What?"
Xu Zun was stunned, suddenly realizing that this was not a simple matter, and asked hurriedly: "What on earth is going on?"
Xu Zhiqian glanced at her father anxiously and said, "I don't know the specific daughter, but according to Zhang San, he probably wants to take the opportunity to revitalize the litigation school, rather than revise the previous teaching materials."
"Revitalize the litigation school?" Xu Zun's expression softened a bit, and he sighed: "This matter can be discussed, why would he do this?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "But he doesn't have the final say on the charity foundation. There is also the Xiangguo Temple behind it."
Xu Zun calmed down slightly, stroking his beard and thinking silently.
Zhang Fei had done so many things in the past, and Xu Zunke had never been so nervous. The reason was that compilation of teaching materials was related to the foundation of rule, and every word in it could not be changed at will.
This is very fatal.
When this matter reached the court, it immediately caused an uproar.
That's okay.
What kind of charity is this? This is clearly a rebellion!
...
Ma family.
"Zhang San, you...what are you doing?"
Ma Tianhao stood in front of Zhang Fei, dancing and dancing, wanting to kneel down to him, "Brother, please let me go!"
If you do this, people will die.
Zhang Fei said confidently: "I just want to help Xiangguo Temple. Xiangguo Temple supports me no matter what. Of course I hope to give Xiangguo Temple enough reward. I, Zhang San, know how to repay my kindness."
"Help Xiangguo Temple?"
Ma Tianhao said excitedly: "When did Xiangguo Temple ask you to participate in compiling teaching materials? Aren't you just fooling around?"
Zhang Fei said: "Fourth brother, you and I are the only two here. I am also very clear about the purpose of Xiangguo Temple's donation to the Imperial College, so I thought of letting the Imperial College add a little bit of Buddhist content as a symbolic meaning to strengthen the Xiangguo Temple." Contact with students.
If you just donate money, the effect will not be very obvious! "
"It's over, it's over!"
Ma Tianhao slapped his forehead and felt like crying, "Who asked you to do this? Do you know that Xiangguo Temple and the Imperial College have already discussed it privately, and you just stepped forward and handed the money into their hands. "
"What? Xiangguo Temple and the Imperial College have discussed it privately. Fourth brother, you...why didn't you tell me?" Zhang Fei also stood up excitedly.
Ma Tianhao opened his eyes wide and said, "How did I know you would do this?"
Zhang Fei said: "It's not like you don't know about my professional ethics. If someone gives me a seven-point answer, I will definitely be very satisfied. There is nothing like this, whether it is business or a lawsuit. No wonder the Imperial College doesn't wait. After Zhi Qian finished speaking, she immediately refused to answer the call. I am really being killed by you."
"You killed me, and you beat me up."
Ma Tianhao almost spat out a mouthful of old blood and waved his hands repeatedly: "Forget it! Forget it! Now is not the time to hold people accountable. You have to find a way to solve this matter for me. This matter has attracted the attention of officials in the DPRK and China. I tell you You, no matter what, you must not let those officials from the DPRK and China doubt the intentions of Xiangguo Temple, otherwise, your charity foundation will not be able to succeed."
Nowadays, the Xiangguo Temple is attracting attention. There are many upright ministers who have a lot of criticisms about the Xiangguo Temple. If they know that the Xiangguo Temple has this plan, let the Imperial College revitalize Buddhism and attempt to interfere in politics with Buddhism, then let alone the ministers and even the emperor. Everyone will be suspicious of Xiangguo Temple.
This matter is really big or small.
Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Fourth brother, you have to explain everything to me clearly in the future. You do one thing openly and another behind the scenes. It's hard for me to do it."
"Okay, okay!"
Ma Tianhao nodded repeatedly, "Even if I'm wrong this time, you have to find a way to solve this matter quickly. As long as you can solve it, anything can be said."
Zhang Fei took a deep breath, thought for a while, and said, "Let's do this. I will take care of this matter by myself."
"How do you carry it?" Ma Tianhao asked curiously.
You can carry it as you say, are all those ministers fools? They will definitely investigate.
Zhang Fei said: "At that time, the Imperial College did not ask us how we wanted to participate in the compilation of teaching materials. I could say it was Buddhism, but I could also say it was litigation science. I said that my original intention was to use this to revitalize litigation science."
Ma Tianhao immediately said: "That's it."
Zhang Fei was stunned, "Fourth brother, you are nicknamed the Green-faced Judge. You are a very loyal person. Why can't you see it in me at all?"
Ma Tianhao snorted: "Why are you looking for me to talk about money?"
"...!"
For Ma Tianhao, of course he cares more about Xiangguo Temple. As for the survival of the charity foundation, he does not attach great importance to it. Even if the charity foundation is gone, it will not hurt his roots. If there is a problem with Xiangguo Temple, then he will not That's it.
While Ma Tianhao was still negotiating, the people from the Sentencing Court came and took Zhang Fei away.
The person who came to the Court of Justice must have been ordered by Sima Guang, but due to Sima Guang's relationship with Zhang Fei, he did not meet with Zhang Fei in private first, which shows how sensitive this matter is.
When they arrived at the trial court, not only Sima Guang was there, but also Qi Hui and Liu Shu.
You don't need to think about it to know that Sima Guang specially called the two of them here to be witnesses. I did not engage in any malpractice for personal gain.
Seeing Zhang Fei, Sima Guang asked in an interrogatory manner: "Zhang San, I heard that your charity foundation attempted to modify the teaching materials of the Imperial College in the name of donation. Is this possible?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "That's what happened!"
Qi Hui and Liu Shu looked a little complicated.
Should you be happy or shouldn't be happy?
They were a little unsure.
But it can be seen that Zhang Fei is really in trouble this time.
Sima has a big bald head. This boy is usually very cautious. How did he do such a stupid thing? Did he drift away? He couldn't help but ask: "What do you want to do?"
Zhang Fei explained: "I think there are some problems in the current litigation education, so I want to do my part to revitalize litigation and cultivate more legal talents for the court."
Sima Guang's expression changed, "Seriously?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I know this. Apart from this, I don't understand anything else."
Sima Guang frowned, but he had no doubt about this in his heart, because Zhang Fei really knew how to practice litigation, and he couldn't do anything about justice in the Five Classics if you asked him. He asked, "Why don't you discuss this with me?"
Zhang Fei said: "Master Sima Mingjian, I am contributing both money and effort. This is completely in line with the consistent purpose of our charity foundation. Therefore, I did not discuss it with Master Sima first."
If I do good deeds, I have to consult you, so what will happen?
Sima Guang couldn't help asking Qi Hui and Liu Shu, "What do you think?"
The two made eye contact for a while, and then Liu Shu said: "This has never happened before. I'm afraid we have to discuss it with other people."
Sima Guang nodded and said to Zhang Fei: "We still need to investigate this matter, so you should go back first."
Zhang Fei wondered: "Sister Sima, I have good intentions, but I still have to be investigated?"
Sima Guang said: "You are familiar with the law. You should know that even if you are trying to save people, it does not mean that you can kill people. The imperial court has its own rules and regulations."
Zhang Fei understood this time and hurriedly said: "You are wronged! Bachelor Sima, I am really wronged. I really mean well."
Sima Guang said: "Whether you have been wrongly accused needs to be investigated. You go back first."
"I...."
"Come here! Blow him out."
"No, no, no, I'll go out by myself, I'll go out by myself."
