As for why Zhang Fei defended Zhao Wenzheng, one sentence can be used to explain that he really gave too much.
One defense, twenty thousand dollars!
Even if you lose, you still have to pay 10,000 guan.
This is even more delicious than loan sharking!
Why can Li Guozhong and others be busy working for these powerful people, but Zhang Fei can't?
Don’t you pick up any money on the ground?
The public can actually understand why Zhang Fei wants to take this lawsuit.
But almost no one in the DPRK thinks so. In their eyes, it is a change in the situation. In the eyes of all officials, this is someone's instigation.
And this person is the emperor.
Wang Anshi thought so too, but the difference was that others thought the emperor ordered Zhang Fei to protect the clan, while Wang Anshi believed that the emperor thought the hole was not big enough and needed to dig more.
This is not to say that Wang Anshi's wisdom in this area is also very superior. In fact, he is not bad. It's not that he can't understand many things, but for him, there is no need to see too clearly because he insists very much on his own ideas. You see, he has to do it, he has no choice.
But it doesn't mean that he is stronger than Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang and others in this aspect.
It's just that Zhao Xu had talked to Wang Anshi about the clan issue before, and he knew that the emperor would never add some obstacles to the reform for the sake of the clan. This was completely impossible, so there must be something wrong here.
Based on this, it is easy to understand why.
But his old rival Sima Guang did not think of this at all. It is normal for the emperor to protect his relatives and relatives. If the emperor does not protect his relatives, there is no need for them to pay attention to the case.
Unlike Wang Anshi who was calm and composed, Sima Guang ran directly to Zhang Fei.
To him, this was outrageous.
They are deliberately trying to go against you, but in the end, you just react.
You must know that this case is not only about the new law, but also about his public prosecutor's law.
"Do you need this little money?"
When Sima Guang saw Zhang Fei, he was like a bastard and thrust his head directly into Zhang Fei's face.
He still has some requirements for Zhang Fei. You can make money, but you can never make this kind of money. In this regard, he is a bit similar to Xu Zhiqian.
Zhang Fei took a step back hastily and said, "Bachelor Sima, this money is really quite a lot, and I am in short supply too."
Sima Guang said: "In other words, if someone kills someone and sets a fire, I ask you to defend him. As long as you give him a lot, you will agree."
"certainly."
Zhang Fei nodded.
Sima Guang frowned and said, "What did you say?"
Without waiting for Zhang Fei's answer, he stamped his foot fiercely, "You are so confused! The reputation you have accumulated with great difficulty by relying on the rule of law has a bright future. For the sake of a mere 20,000 yuan, you let it all be ruined. Once, it’s really short-sighted.”
But as he said this, he didn't think Zhang Fei was short-sighted. His expression changed and he asked again: "Did someone force you to do this?"
Zhang Fei quickly shook his head and said, "No."
"I do not believe!"
"Well."
Facing this Sima Luyu, Zhang Fei also had a headache. He stretched out his hand and said: "Sister Sima, please sit down. Let me explain to you."
Sima Guang believed that this was the emperor's arrangement, so Zhang Fei had no choice but to look at him for a moment and then sat down.
Zhang Fei also sat down and said: "The main reason why I took this lawsuit is because the other party can afford the price. I am not ashamed. On the contrary, it was Bachelor Sima who said that just now, which is against the spirit of the law." .”
Sima Guang made everyone dumbfounded. Is it because I violated the spirit of the law? He immediately glared at Zhang Fei and said, "Tell me, where did I go wrong?"
Zhang Fei said: "Because, Master Sima, you did not look at this matter fairly and were biased. And isn't the true meaning of the law the pursuit of fairness and justice?"
"I'm biased?"
"certainly."
Zhang Fei nodded: "So far, the procuratorate has only prosecuted, and the imperial court has not issued a verdict, so it is possible that Governor Zhao was wrongly accused, and it is even possible that Governor Zhao is a loyal and good minister.
But based on what Academician Sima said just now, it is obvious that Governor Zhao has been regarded as a guilty person. Isn't this prejudice? If Bachelor Sima comes to interrogate, I'm afraid there won't be a trial, and the verdict can be directly imposed. "
Sima Guang looked a little embarrassed and coughed: "The Procuratorate has irrefutable evidence!"
Zhang Fei immediately said: "In that case, what is Bachelor Sima worried about?"
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, then hummed: "I'm worried that you will resort to that trick of confusing right and wrong again to help Governor Zhao get out of guilt. In Ayun's case, the evidence was conclusive, but it was you who helped her get out of guilt."
It seems that this hurdle is really difficult to pass. Zhang Fei said: "What Sima Xueshi said is wrong. I am just defending. It is Sima Xueshi who will make the final judgment. If it is unfair, it is also Sima Xueshi's injustice. In the end, the power of judgment is not in my hands. Whatever I say, the presiding judge can not Listen, if the presiding judge is fair and accepts my defense, why is this not fair?"
Regarding A Yun's case, Sima Guang was not convinced, but he was already willing to admit defeat. He waved his hand and said, "I didn't come here to tell you this."
"No."
Zhang Fei suddenly became more serious, "Let's make this clear first."
Sima Guang said: "Don't you know how you won the A-yun case in the first place? You were using filial piety to coerce me, but A-yun definitely wanted to kill Wei Ada. It's just you and me here. You are not guilty of lying."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "What I want to discuss is not the result, but the fact that I defended Ayun at that time. Was it wrong?"
Sima Guang frowned.
Zhang Fei added: "If I, as Erbi, cannot defend a suspect, then what is the point of the entire public prosecutor's office? Whatever the judge says is what it is? What the procuratorate says is what it says? Of course, my father-in-law is impartial and clear-cut. , it is impossible for him to wrongly accuse people, but if Wang Hong, Wang Wenshan and others were sitting on it, would Bachelor Sima still trust the prosecution of the procuratorate?
Sima Guang remained silent.
Zhang Fei waited for a moment and then continued: "If Academician Sima does not trust me, it means that Academician Sima only identifies with individuals and does not trust the judiciary.
However, facts have proven that it is impossible for Sima Xueshi to make every official have a very high moral character. Therefore, the public prosecutor and the law are needed to stop or reduce unjust, false and erroneous cases.
The concept of the legal system is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. Legitimacy is only related to rights and interests, and has nothing to do with people. Regardless of whether they are good or bad people, their legitimate rights and interests must be protected. "
In terms of attainments in law studies, Sima Guang was ashamed of himself. Everyone was convinced by this point. Zhang Fei also founded a sect. If you can't do it, don't compete with him. He directly said: "I am not the chief judge, why can't I judge subjectively, why can't I be biased? Moreover, my duty is to make the best use of people's talents. Of course, I will judge people. I am determined to see this unscrupulous person." Need not."
Anxious! Anxious! This old man is anxious! Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "I mean, I'm not wrong either."
Sima Guang chuckled: "You said this to me, not to yourself. I'm afraid you know better than me whether Governor Zhao is guilty or not. You are observing the Dharma, and I am. Guanren, then I have to ask clearly.”
Hold! This old man got in. I still have to explain this clearly, but I can't let him notice the official's intentions. Zhang Fei thought for a while and said: "It is precisely because I know it very well that I took this lawsuit."
Sima Guang asked: "Why? Have you ever considered that this will destroy the people's trust in the public security organs and the law, and it will also destroy the tax exemption, which is very detrimental to the country and the people."
Zhang Fei said: "First of all, I don't think this will destroy the trust of the public prosecutor and the law, but will make more people trust the public prosecutor and the law. The law is the law, and it is the same for everyone, whether you are a powerful person or a poor person."
Sima Guang's expression changed slightly.
He knew that Zhang Fei was not referring to ordinary people, but to powerful people.
The police, prosecutors and law cannot create a feeling for the powerful that they want to kill the rich and give to the poor. After all, the power is in their hands. If they are really pushed into a hurry, the police, prosecutors and law will be a huge obstacle, and they still have to tell them how to play.
I heard Zhang Fei continue to say: "Secondly, although I helped Ayun win the lawsuit, the court also revised many laws and regulations, making our laws more perfect, which can prevent such situations to a certain extent. If it happens again, it will be more beneficial to the country and the people. Only when you stumble will you learn a lesson.
Finally, the key to why official fields continue to be invaded and why private salt continues to proliferate is that the court did not face up to this problem. I think this is a good opportunity. "
Sima Guang's expression softened slightly and he asked again: "What about the tax exemption?"
Zhang Fei said: "Governor Zhao spent 20,000 yuan to invite me. It has nothing to do with tax exemption."
Sima Guang asked again: "Then are you sure of winning?"
Zhang Fei shook his head, "To be honest, Bachelor Sima, there really isn't. Otherwise, I wouldn't ask for such a small amount of money, but this lawsuit will definitely be fought."
Procuratorate.
"If he and Zhang San can win this lawsuit, then I, Chen Bing, will resign immediately and return to my hometown."
But I saw a young prosecutor who was very convincing.
"I also resigned and went home. In my opinion, Zhang San must have taken advantage of Governor Zhao's serious illness to seek medical treatment in order to make a fortune. I heard that even if he lost, he could still make 10,000 yuan."
"Don't speak arrogantly."
But Xu Zun walked in.
The prosecutor immediately stood up and bowed.
Xu Zun came to his seat and sat down, "Zhang San is my son-in-law. I know him very well. If he is not sure, he will never take this lawsuit."
He also thought that this was most likely Zhang Fei's premeditated plan. Zhang Fei half-jokingly said before that he would fight him a few times.
Chen Bing, who had just taken the oath, asked in a low voice: "Chief Inspector Xu, since Zhang San is your son-in-law, why does he still..."
Xu Zundao: "Although he is my son-in-law, the firm is his business. It is not illegal for him to take this lawsuit. I have no right to interfere."
Having said this, he sighed, "Just to avoid suspicion, I can no longer participate in this case. From today on, full power will be handed over to Prosecutor Su."
"I obey your orders."
Su Che bowed his hands and said, "But the evidence in this case is solid. He...he has no chance of winning unless!"
Xu Zun knew what he wanted to say, and said: "We have just received the government order from above. The officials have adopted the suggestion of Academician Sima and others, and will hand it over to Kaifeng Prefecture for trial, with Zeng Zhifu presiding over it. Based on my opinion of Zeng Zhifu Understand that it is absolutely impossible for him to bend the law for personal gain."
Su Zhe breathed a sigh of relief. Previously, the imperial court had been delayed in convening, which made him suspicious, fearing that Lu Jiawen would favor Zhang Fei in court.
Chen Bing added: "If this is the case, Zhang San will not have a chance."
"Don't think so."
Xu Zundao: "Everyone who thought this way in the past lost to him."
Su Che asked: "With what Chief Prosecutor Xu knows about him, how can he fight this lawsuit?"
Although Xu Zun and Zhang Fei were son-in-law, the people in the procuratorate were still very convinced of Xu Zun. No one would think that Xu Zun would engage in malpractice for personal gain.
Xu Zun thought for a while and said: "I have seen with my own eyes how he prepared it. I think he may be responsible for the deficiencies in the salt administration of Guantian. As we all know, whether it is the occupation of Guantian or the sale of private salt, it is not very The strange thing shows that there are problems with these laws, and he may start from this aspect."
Qi Jidao: "Even if there are problems, we rely on clear regulations. Selling private salt is illegal, and occupying official land is illegal. No matter what problems there are, what Governor Zhao does is illegal. Unless he follows the law I came to exonerate Governor Zhao on the grounds that I don’t blame the public.”
"D?"
Xu Zun shook his head, "I dare not say that it is not possible, but I think it is not very likely."
Su Zhe nodded and said: "The imperial court has already sentenced Xu Yu, Qin Biao and others for their crimes. If this law does not punish everyone, there is no way to talk about it. I also think this is unlikely. The key point is that such illegal acts are not punishable. People dare to do it openly, but they do it secretly. Without the Department of Taxation, it would be difficult for us to find this evidence."
Qi Ji wondered: "Then why did he file this lawsuit?"
Xu Zun shook his head and said: "I haven't thought of this yet, but you can't ignore the details of the regulations and the bad governance of Guantian and Salt. At the same time, you must also take into account the overall situation, just like the laws of your ancestors."
"Your Majesty, I will remember it."
Su Zhe frowned. Although he lost the previous lawsuit, he didn't care very much. But in this lawsuit, he didn't want to lose. The evidence was irrefutable. If this was overturned, it would be okay. Now Zhang Fei took on this lawsuit, which really put a lot of pressure on him!
However, the emperor suddenly adopted Sima Guang's suggestion and agreed to transfer the case to Kaifeng Prefecture for trial.
Not only did this not calm the anger, it actually made it worse.
What were you doing before? Now that Zhao Wenzheng asked Zhang San to take action, you immediately nodded.
You clearly want to protect the clan!
How shameless!
But the problem is, they have no reason to blame the emperor.
The emperor was indeed not partial on the surface. He did not use his power to influence the case. At that time, the imperial court believed that the case was complicated and delayed the hearing. It had nothing to do with me, and the imperial court was not wrong.
Later, you said that you wanted to transfer it to Kaifeng Mansion, but I finally agreed!
Isn't it okay to agree later?
As for inviting Zhang Fei, that person has the power of Zhao Wenzheng.
According to regulations and procedures, this is allowed.
Officials can only increase their support to the Procuratorate and Kaifeng Mansion. Although the emperor clearly wants to protect the clan, you must not be afraid. Not only that, we must also convict Zhao Wenzheng.
It can be seen that they are also panicking. After all, no one dares to question Zhang Fei's ability to litigate.
Even the Xu family and the Qin family felt very regretful. We were so stupid. Why didn't we think of asking Zhang Fei for help?
Since there are no more invitations, there can be no survivors on this ship. They must all die. Otherwise, it would be too unfair.
The pressure immediately came to Kaifeng Mansion again.
"I knew it, I knew that once that guy puts on the green robe, he's bound to be up to no good. Here he comes again! Here he comes again!"
Li Kai really felt like he was mourning for his heir, shaking his head as if possessed, and talking non-stop.
Zeng Gong couldn't stand it any longer and said, "Why are you panicking? With the current evidence from the Procuratorate, it is impossible for him to win this case."
"That's it, that's it." Li Kai suddenly danced excitedly.
Zeng Gong wondered: "What is this?"
"That's the scariest thing."
Li Kaidao: "When Lu Xianggong was here, we were deeply disturbed by it. We all thought it was impossible to win this lawsuit, but in the end, you had to decide that he won. There is really nothing more useless in the world than this."
Zeng Gong asked: "Why is this?"
Li Kai sighed: "I don't know how to explain it, so I went to burn incense and pray for blessings before. I hope that guy will not come to us, but after all, I still haven't escaped this bad fate!"
"Nate fate?"
The more this was said, the more mysterious it became, and Zeng Gong was confused.
Li Kaisha said with some seriousness: "Zeng Zhifu didn't know something. When that guy first arrived in Bianjing, he spent more time in our Kaifeng Mansion than in his house!"
Having said this, he suddenly looked at Zeng Gong, "That's it! That's it!"
Zeng Gong was so frightened by what he saw that he asked again: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Li Kaidao: "Actually, those first few lawsuits should not have come to our Kaifeng Mansion. It was because Lu Xianggong did not believe in evil and had to go to trial. As a result, this trial was endless until he left office.
Since Zeng Zhifu you took office, he has not been here again until Zeng Zhifu said last time that he didn't believe it and wanted to see his methods, and the results immediately worked. "
Zeng Gong was really amused by this Li Kai and said angrily: "Okay! Okay! Don't think about it here. It is our duty in Kaifeng to try cases. He is Erbi. We often meet him, so Nothing surprising.”
Li Kai sighed, "Whether Zeng Zhifu believes it or not, by then Zeng Zhifu will be able to understand why our Kaifeng Mansion, from top to bottom, even the sweepers, hate that boy."
Zeng Gong was curious again: "Why does Sweeper hate him too?"
Li Kaidao: "When he comes, he will definitely attract a large group of people to watch. How can the sweeper not hate him?"
".!"
Zeng Gong chuckled and said, "When you say that, I really want to see it. You should send someone to the procuratorate quickly and ask them to move faster. I can't wait."
(End of chapter)
