This Su Che is no better than Su Shi. He is still relatively stable. Although he believes that the current authority of the imperial court is too great and the procuratorate also needs to increase its presence, he will also see what is going on and will not be like Su Shi's romanticism. He is so smart that he thinks he can do whatever he wants.
In fact, a true wise man must know how to compromise with reality, such as Fu Bi, Han Qi, Wen Yanbo, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang.
Although Wang Anshi was adamant, his new method was actually a compromise. He knew that the three redundancies could not be solved for the time being. Fan Zhongyan had already demonstrated it once personally, and the only way was to make money.
Su Che thought that we should find out the whole story before making a decision.
"Brother, Brother Zhe, are you going back?"
Seeing Zhong Ji and Zhe Jizu coming into the house, Zhong E couldn't help but ask.
After the trial of the lawsuit, Zhong E and Lu Shen had to stay in Hezhong Mansion and wait for the court's arrangements, but many officials had already left Hezhong Mansion.
Zhongjie and Zhejizu also planned to go back in the near future.
"It might be a few days later." Zhong Xie said.
Zhong E immediately asked: "Could it be because of the case about soldiers' pensions?"
Zhong Jie said in surprise: "You also know."
Zhonge nodded.
Zhe Jizu said: "Although this case is small and common, this time the public prosecutor's office is investigating it personally. We still have to see how the public prosecutor's office will respond to this matter."
Zhong E asked in a low voice: "This case has nothing to do with Zhongshou and the others, right?"
Zhe Jizu sighed and said: "He said it had nothing to do with him, but he was also worried that it would implicate him. After all, military expenses have always been a mess, and now people in the army are also panicked!"
Zhong exegesis said: "We are worried that this is a conspiracy. If we really want to get to the bottom of it, no one knows how many people could be involved."
"Actually, I also have this worry." Zhong E nodded, "How about we remind President Zhang."
Zhe Jizu said: "I went to inquire about this. The procuratorate is currently investigating, and it has nothing to do with the imperial court for the time being. It is said that the procuratorate will not file a lawsuit with the imperial court until the procuratorate finds evidence.
President Zhang is biased towards us, but Prosecutor Su is not sure. This matter has nothing to do with us after all, so we should just wait and see what happens. "
Zhong explained: "Actually, it's good, we can also learn more about the public prosecutor's law from this case."
Transshipment Division.
"Oh, it's Governor Cai who's here."
Yuan Jiang stood up and cupped her hands, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Cai Yanqing cupped his hands and said: "Yanqing came here presumptuously, and if you disturb me, I hope that the transshipment will bring Haihan."
"Where! Where!"
Yuan Jiang stretched out his hand and said, "Prefect Cai, please sit down."
"Thank you."
After Cai Yanqing sat down, Yuan Jiang half-smiled and said, "Prefect Cai is here today to investigate for the procuratorate?"
Cai Yanqing smiled and nodded, "It seems that people from the Procuratorate have already arrived."
Yuan Jiang nodded and said, "I've been here a long time ago. When it comes to military expenditures, our Transportation Department has nothing to do with it."
The transfer envoy can be said to be the finance minister of a province. The local government is responsible for the collection and transmission of tax revenue. Once the collected money and materials enter the county warehouse or state warehouse, it will be returned to the transfer envoy. The transfer envoy will then be based on the central quota and local government quotas. Make adjustments as needed.
Judging from this arrangement, we know that in the Northern Song Dynasty, this place was difficult to separate, and most of the finances were returned to the central government.
The transfer envoys represent the central government, and they are all temporary appointments.
Cai Yanqing asked again: "I wonder how the transfer envoy views this matter?"
Yuan Jiangyun said calmly: "This is the matter of my predecessor and has nothing to do with me. I don't have to compete with them. They just want to check some accounts, so I will let them check it."
Cai Yanqing understood immediately. It seemed casual, but in fact it was quite cooperative. But he sighed: "In my opinion, there is no point in checking it. This is just a confusing account."
Yuan Jiang immediately asked: "How do you say this?"
Cai Yanqing said: "There is no quota for this military expenditure, and there are huge losses in the process. There are all kinds of sundries converted to soldiers, and many government agencies are involved. If the procuratorate wants to find out this account, it is really like looking for a needle in a haystack. "
Yuan Jiang couldn't help but frown and said: "Let's talk about the matter. Judging from this case, there are indeed many problems in this area."
Cai Yanqing said: "In my opinion, the real problem lies in the three redundancies. Military and political corruption are also caused by this. Maintaining such a large number of forbidden troops cannot be afforded by the local finance alone. In between It requires central funding, financial support from other states and counties, and the accounts are also very complicated, so that people can take advantage of it. If these three redundancies are not resolved, nothing will happen."
After hearing this, Yuan Jiang couldn't help but sigh in silence.
Cai Yanqing glanced at him secretly, then looked outside, and then said with a smile: "It seems that Prosecutor General Su is still not as stable as President Zhang. He is afraid that he will return without success this time. I heard that many officials want to borrow money." This matter should teach the public prosecutor a lesson."
Yuan Jiang glanced at him, nodded with a smile and said, "It's time to let them suffer a little."
Even so, there was a trace of worry in his eyes.
In fact, Cai Yanqing came here to tell Yuan Jiang, don’t look at the small case, but there is a big hole inside. Once the public prosecutor jumps in, you may not be able to get out!
He also hopes that the public security organs and the procuratorate will play a role, but don't jump in here at the beginning. If you jump in with just a few people, you may not even be able to find yourself.
Imperial Court.
"Oh, this couple is really pitiful. The husband fought bloody battles for the country and became disabled, but when he returns home, he has to sell his wife and children. This is really heart-breaking!"
Gao Wenyin, who had never been involved in official matters, was sitting at the table and expressing her own opinions. It was obvious that she felt the same way about the case.
It really makes me breathless just looking at it.
Zhang Fei said: "So now you know how meaningful your husband's work is."
Gao Wenyin asked eagerly: "Will Sanlang seek justice for them?"
Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment and said, "Then we have to look at the specific evidence."
Xu Zhiqian suddenly said: "If you only look at the evidence, I guess it will be difficult."
Zhang Fei looked at her doubtfully.
Xu Zhiqian said: "Actually, our government's pensions for soldiers are very generous. Although the salary difference between some generals and soldiers is hundreds of times, most soldiers can still guarantee food and clothing.
The annual income of the Forbidden Army soldiers is about fifty guan, and the annual income of the Xiang soldiers is about 30 guan. According to the regulations of the Qingli Period, if soldiers fight on the border, their military pay will be divided into two, half for the soldiers and half for their families. Those who are disabled due to the war and cannot continue to stay in the army also have two options. Half of the daily money and food for a lifetime, or thirty guans at a time. "
Zhang Fei said: "Since this is the court's regulation, it is obvious that the government did not distribute money and food to Chen Guang in accordance with the regulations."
Xu Zhiqian said: "According to the regulations, the government can issue silk in lieu of money and grain, because the money collected by the government is only a small amount, and most of them are cloth, grain, wine, salt, tea, and pickles. The government also issues whatever they have. As for the There is no specific explanation of the quality of this cloth. Therefore, there are also specialized teethers who are responsible for helping the families of these soldiers and converting the found goods into money and food for daily needs."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Really? There are also special teethers who do this?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded, "Because many soldiers' families don't know how to sell their supplies, so they have special people to help, but they also need to see the goods. Salt, tea and wine are easy to sell, but these cloths are difficult to sell. , the Yaren still have to collect a sum of money to leave. After this calculation, the families of the soldiers often receive much less than the actual amount.
Since the government distributed cloth to Chen Guang's wife every month, it was not considered a violation of the government order.
As for the arrears of pensions, it is also common, because the annual pension amount is not fixed. If the finances are sufficient and there is surplus in the warehouse, then it is easy to say, but if the finances are insufficient, it may have to be postponed. After all, part of Shaanxi’s military expenditures are still It has to be transferred from the capital. "
Gao Wenyin said: "Then it won't mean that we can't get this little money!"
Xu Zhiqian said: "The government generally gives priority to expenditures for the frontline war, followed by the salaries and pensions of civilian officials and generals, and finally the soldiers' turn."
After saying this, she paused for a moment, "And this is not a small amount of money. This situation may be very common. If Chen Guang asks for money and food, then the other soldiers will also come to ask for it."
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "No wonder I have found specific information about this case, but there is still no sound from the procuratorate. It seems that they are also encountering difficulties."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "Zhang San, do you have any idea?"
Gao Wenyin also looked at Zhang Fei with watery eyes.
Zhang Fei thought for a while and said: "We have to be very cautious about this matter. If we decide that the government needs to compensate, but the government delays due to lack of finances, or uses rags to cover the amount, this will affect the authority of our imperial court."
Gao Wenyin said: "But didn't Sanlang ask the government to compensate those salt merchants last time?"
Zhang Fei said: "How much is that, and issuing salt debts can help the Salt Bureau get more. If it's just Chen Guang, it's easy to solve, but I'm afraid it will attract more people, and the government may really not be able to afford the compensation." . Alas, when it comes to money, the court may have a different face."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "Your means of making money are so powerful, why not help the court find another way."
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "This is not the same thing as salt debt. This method is not so easy to think of! Let's not talk about this for now. Let's see what the procuratorate will do. Maybe Chief Prosecutor Su will have something to do."
He didn't want to come to the northwest for this reason before. Salt administration and military administration are all muddy waters, and there must be illegal activities in them. The imperial court must adhere to the law. If the judiciary cannot correct it, the gain will outweigh the loss.
Regarding the salt debt, he came prepared, but he was really unprepared for this matter.
Prosecutor General Su?
Prosecutor Su has a big head now.
Su Zhe originally wanted to see the specific situation. If the other party was willing to settle the matter, he would be willing to do so. After all, he also knew that the interests involved here were very complicated, and the procuratorate was not yet able to trace the source.
But how do you know that no one from the various government offices will give you face? If you want to investigate, just investigate. Anyway, we are acting in accordance with the rules. It will be up to the imperial court to make the decision.
But as they checked, they found something was not right.
"Prosecutor, there is no way to investigate this!"
Chen Qi looked at the accounts in the room and couldn't help but said: "If we investigate clearly, the government is indeed acting in accordance with the rules. At that time, there were only those cloths. It is simply impossible to go to heaven!"
Wang Shen also said: "Moreover, their various government agencies, including the Nursing Department, the Military Treasury, the Transportation Department, the Warehouse Department, and the Grain Administration Department, are shirking their responsibilities to each other. In the end, they must be traced to the three departments, because in the end it is the transportation department that According to the orders of the Third Division, the grain reserves of the states and counties in Hezhong Prefecture are distributed, including military expenses. This may not be completed in a year. Those people are obviously playing with us."
The government office that manages military pay is composed of many government offices. To prove that there was only that kind of rags in the warehouse at that time, and that the rest of the money and food had specific plans, it would require checking the accounts of many government offices.
Both Sima Guang and Wang Anshi have raised some doubts about the cumbersomeness of the public prosecutor's office.
Because verification is not an easy task.
Su Che clenched his fist tightly, punched the table, and said angrily: "If I weren't worried about causing more people to come to complain and increase the burden on the national finance, how could I give them a chance? If we really want to investigate, it will take less than three days." , I can find evidence and file a lawsuit with the imperial court. Since they are so ungrateful, we don’t have to save face for them. "
But at this point, he slowly loosened his clenched fists, "But if you want to prosecute, I'm afraid you still have to discuss it with the imperial court. After all, it may cause many soldiers to come to complain, and the consequences may be immeasurable." of."
(End of chapter)
