As soon as Zhang Fei stood up, the discussion outside the court exploded on the spot.
"It seems that the Imperial Court is really here to protect us people. From now on, we no longer have to be afraid."
"Then after the government asks us to pay more taxes, can we also sue the imperial court?"
"It should be okay! We will pay as much as the law stipulates, and we won't pay a penny more."
"It's hard to tell. There's still no word on when the compensation will be made. If it's delayed until later, it might just go away."
"Even if we are really compensated, let's not imitate it. It is still unclear whether the Imperial Court or President Zhang is more powerful. What if President Zhang is transferred away? Those people are not allowed to retaliate against us. "
"Yes, yes, the officials left after working for a few years, but we have always lived here. This is still unreliable!"
...
If you are bitten by a snake this year, you will be afraid of well ropes for ten years.
What's more, it's conceivable that they were bitten by snakes in ten years.
Although the people were excited, they were still relatively stable. After all, in their opinion, Zhang Fei was also an official, and they had encountered good officials before. However, this person was in the political field, and Zhang Fei didn't have three heads and six arms, so he couldn't take care of him. .
"Brother Li, do we win this...do we win this?"
Duan Chaobei was waiting for a group of salt merchants. He ran directly to the corridor and asked Li Min without worrying about it.
Li Min said: "Of course we won. Didn't you just listen to President Zhang's verdict?"
Duan Chaobei said: "I heard it, but there is no time to make up for it! We can't keep delaying it, and we can't afford it!"
You say that there are long nights and many dreams. If you don't get the money, you will always feel uneasy, especially when the government is opposite.
Li Min smiled and said: "Don't worry, the imperial court's decision is different from the previous government. A reply must be given as soon as possible. It cannot take too long."
While they were chatting, I saw officials walking towards the back hall angrily.
After seeing this, Li Min was a little worried. If the imperial court couldn't hold on, there would be nothing to play here.
On the contrary, Duan Chaobei and the others were not worried, because they were secretly supported by many people. They were using them to deal with the imperial court, and they just wanted money. On the surface, the two sides had a hostile relationship, but in fact they were Each takes what he needs.
...
In fact, for these officials, it does not mean that compensation cannot be made, but it must be an order from a superior or the official's decision. It cannot be you who decides to compensate me.
This involves a question of power.
In official circles, this is the most sensitive.
Because the court has made it clear that the public security, prosecution, law and administration are not subordinate to each other.
But your judgment clearly prompted me to change the current government order.
Moreover, this is already the second time, and it is even more serious than the last time.
Really aggressive.
Yuan Jiang, Cai Yanqing, Wei Yingfang, Cao Yi and other officials immediately pursued him.
Back hall!
Yuan Jiang said angrily: "President Zhang, you are clearly acting arbitrarily and abusing your authority. This was Yuan's authority, but now it has become that if I do well, it is your credit. If I don't do it, then I It’s illegal, but it’s really unreasonable.”
When Cai Yanqing saw that Yuan Jiang was acting so excessively, he thought to himself, since you have already discussed it, I have to say a few words anyway. He also frowned and said: "I also think that your imperial court has indeed gone too far in this matter. You are in the limelight, but it has destroyed the authority of our government. Who will obey our orders then? How can we manage this Hezhong Mansion."
Wei Yingfang, Cao Yi and other officials couldn't help but feel secretly happy when they saw that the two bosses could no longer sit still.
Facing their filial piety, Zhang Fei had no expression on his face and said resolutely: "First of all, I didn't mean to make the government lose face. Someone came to complain and presented sufficient evidence. The imperial court must accept it, but I have also discussed with Academician Yuan whether the two of you can reconcile privately, but Academician Yuan refuses, so what can I do?"
Cai Yanqing glanced at Yuan Jiang.
Yuan Jiang remained silent.
Zhang Fei looked at Yuan Jiang again, "Xueshi Yuan just said that if you do well, it is my credit. If you do not do well, you still break the law. Then I can also say that I have sentenced the offended person, or else, Then I am guilty of dereliction of duty. My duty is to judge. Everyone performs their duties, so how can there be any abuse of power?"
As he said that, he looked back at Cai Yanqing, "Zhifu Cai said that whoever will obey the government's orders will also be sued by the government. If a businessman defaults on his debt, or seizes official land or salt, the government can also sue. As long as The evidence is conclusive, and the imperial court will uphold justice for the government."
An imperceptible light flashed in Cai Yanqing's eyes, thinking, yes! In the future, we can also use the imperial court to deal with some difficult matters.
Wei Yingfang's heart skipped a beat, good boy, you let us kill each other. Immediately said: "If our government still needs the Imperial Court to make the decision for us, haha... In this case, the entire Hezhong Mansion will be your Imperial Court."
The two bosses above were at odds with each other, so he didn't need to worry too much.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I am only referring to illegal matters or financial disputes. Of course, our public prosecutors have the final say. I wonder who Wei Tongjian thinks has the final say?"
Cai Yanqing said: "But you also have to consider the overall situation. Considering the financial difficulties, your arbitrary judgment will put the government in a dilemma."
Zhang Fei said: "I have given it full consideration. First of all, I asked Bachelor Yuan in private and also asked Wei Tongpan in court, but the answer I got was that there is no way to solve the problem of excessive salt banknotes.
Secondly, you all say that excessive issuance of salt banknotes will damage the Salt Law, and the harm will be far greater than compensating the salt merchants.
Finally, I made sure several times whether you wanted to reform the salt law, but you said no, and I asked again about the difference between the old and new laws. No one said that the old law could be used.
Tell me, how do you want me to consider the overall situation? "
After saying this, Cai Yanqing was speechless. In fact, he had known for a long time that Zhang Fei asked so many questions in court just to silence them.
Yuan Jiang sneered: "This is military expenses, and there is compensation. Why don't you follow through and teach us how to compensate?"
Zhang Fei said: "If I do this, then I will really abuse my power."
Yuan Jiang immediately said: "Then you are deliberately making things difficult for me."
Zhang Fei laughed angrily and said: "If a fair judgment is given to Xuesheng Yuan to make things difficult for me, then I can only admit it. In addition, lying, plundering, and defaulting on debts, if these methods can improve the finances, then I will It's okay to go to me, so why does the imperial court need to send Bachelor Yuan here?
The predicament Fan Tixing faced back then must have been much more difficult than it is now, but Fan Tixing didn't use such despicable tricks. "
Yuan Jiang looked a little confused, but still gritted his teeth and said: "The imperial court has no regulations. The government must implement the imperial court's judgment. If I don't implement it, what can you do."
Zhang Fei said: "The officials did not tell me that in our Song Dynasty, any official could not abide by the law."
"you...."
Yuan Jiang glared at him angrily, "Let's just wait and see."
As he said that, his sleeves shook and he left angrily.
Cai Yanqing, Wei Yingfang and other officials also left.
"It's great this time!"
Cai Jing scratched his head and said with a headache: "We have offended everyone."
Zhang Fei glanced at him and said, "Cai Jing, do you know what your boss likes to hear the most?"
Cai Jing was startled and shook his head dully.
Zhang Fei said: "That's the kind of constructive words, and the most annoying thing is the kind of nonsense you just said. Tell me how we can maintain judicial fairness without offending them."
Cai Jing quickly changed his words: "The students are just worried about the teacher."
"It sounds like a sentence."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Actually, I don't want to offend them, but I have done everything I can. They have repeatedly made things difficult for us and have not taken us seriously at all. In this case, it doesn't matter. It’s negotiable, just do what you want to do, don’t worry too much.”
"Yes. The students know."
Cai Bian and Shangguan both looked at each other with their hands crossed.
Cai Jing and Ye Zuqia, the two little naughty guys, had worried faces on their faces.
...
Of course, Zhang Fei and Yuan Jiang had discussed this. Since Yuan Jiang wanted to live in two families, Zhang Fei would definitely have a conflict with the government and create this condition for Yuan Jiang.
It's just that Zhang Fei is facing Sima Guang and Wang Anshi. Both of them are gentlemen, moral models, and they both care about the country. Zhang Fei can eat openly, and we can have both sides.
And all those Yuan Jiang faced were not gentlemen, they were all venomous snakes and ferocious beasts. There was no way to reason with these people, and they could only exchange their interests, which could only be light and dark.
Although this is different from Zhang Fei's plan, Zhang Fei believes that this has advantages and disadvantages for him. Now he does not need to compromise or think too much and can maintain judicial justice.
Yuan Jiang won't do too much.
...
When Yuan Jiang and other officials over there returned to the official office, their morale was really high. Everyone was united and tried their best to make a fuss in front of Yuan Jiang and Cai Yanqing.
Dry!
Go to death!
"Bachelor Yuan, we don't need to pay attention to him at all. He can't do anything to us." He Chunlin said.
Liu Daxing said disdainfully: "We don't believe it either. He can still arrest us all, with just a few people from the police station?"
Wei Yingfang said: "Don't forget, these people and businessmen all support the imperial court. We don't have an advantage in this matter in terms of theory and law. Let me tell you, we will compensate you in full. When the time comes, If the generals from the northwest come to press for military expenses, then we will say that we have no money and ask them to go to the imperial court to ask for it."
Cai Yanqing glanced at him and frowned: "If we really want to bring the Northwest Army in, if something happens on the border, do you think any of us will be spared? Today's Holy Emperor attaches great importance to the war in the Northwest."
Wei Yingfang forced a smile and said, "Don't blame me, Magistrate Cai, I was also stunned by anger."
Guo Xiaofa said: "It is better to impeach Zhang San."
After hearing this, Yuan Jiang immediately smiled bitterly and said: "Guo Tixing didn't know something. When that kid was in the capital, he did worse things than this. The ministers who impeached him in the court were all arranged from Kaifeng Mansion to Daming Mansion. But the final result is just to send him here. If you file an impeachment petition, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive. What if the officials really issue an order to support him? In addition, I think someone has already written to the court. Impeach Zhang San.”
He Chunlin said anxiously: "This won't work, and that won't work either. Are we still going to be bullied by the imperial court?"
Yuan Jiang frowned and said: "In terms of justice, we can't defeat him. We must use our strengths to avoid weaknesses and take a long-term approach. We can no longer act recklessly. But no matter what, we must first withhold the funds of the imperial court and not give them any money." Don’t give me any money.”
He Chunlin said: "What about the Procuratorate and the Police Station?"
Yuan Jiang asked back: "Are you planning to offend them all? Su Zhe and Zhang San fought several times in Kaifeng Mansion. They are not the same. On the contrary, Cao Yanei has a good relationship with him, but the Cao family is not the same. My relatives are quite powerful in the northwest, so don’t involve them yet.”
Cai Yanqing suddenly said: "This matter can be discussed later. The key issue at the moment is the salt banknote. How should we solve it?"
Yuan Jiang raised her eyes and looked at them, "Do you have a solution?"
No one said a word.
There is absolutely no way except losing money.
Yuan Jiang took a deep breath and said, "That boy is right. Relying on cheating and cheating is really nothing. Even if this matter is brought to the court, I will lose face. After all, this is a lot of money. It is indeed a problem, and the imperial court is aware of it, and the officials appointed me this time to solve this problem."
Wei Yingfang said: "But this cannot be solved at all. There is only so much money. If compensation is required, other places must reduce expenditures. And how many salt banknotes will be issued in the future? It would not be good if hundreds of thousands of salt banknotes are not issued every year. Go make up for it!”
Cai Yanqing couldn't help but look at Yuan Jiang.
Yuan Jiang frowned and said: "This is our authority. If we can't solve it, it will only make Zhang San laugh at our incompetence. If we can solve it perfectly, it can also improve our morale and win the recognition of the people."
