coming!
It’s finally here!
This is really looking forward to the stars, looking forward to the moon, and finally looking forward to Han Jiang.
Wei Yingfang and the others were so excited that their eyes filled with tears. Our backbone was here and we no longer had to be oppressed by the imperial court.
You must know that they had been holding back during this period. They did not go out of their way to cause harm to the public security organs, but they were just waiting for Han Jiang to arrive. However, they never thought that they would wait for more than half a year!
Little did they know that Han Jiang was traveling around the mountains and rivers at public expense and visiting close friends. She was so happy.
In short, he would never show up in Hezhong Mansion unless Yuan Jiang heard from him.
Because on the surface he was here to suppress the Public Security Bureau, but in fact he was not. If he had come earlier, he would not have been able to do much, because he knew very well that it would be quite embarrassing if there were not only Sima Guang but also officials behind the Public Security Bureau. , which also made the drama between Wang Anshi and Zhang Fei unsustainable.
After receiving Yuan Jiang's letter, he immediately rushed to Hezhong Mansion.
But Wei Yingfang and the others were kept in the dark, and they really entertained Han Jiang very warmly.
"It's something about Han Temple, please come to the house!"
"please."
When they entered the hall, they saw a large square table placed in the middle of the luxurious hall. However, the food and wine on the table were either delicacies or ordinary banquets.
Han Jiang saw it and thought to herself, she knew this meal was not delicious!
"Master Zhuo, how do you do things? How can you entertain Han Temple officials with such ordinary wine and food? Also, why don't you even have a singing girl?"
Wei Yingfang immediately scolded Zhuo Qun and looked around. Not to mention the singing prostitutes, there was not even a maidservant in sight.
You must know that this standard banquet in the Song Dynasty must be accompanied by singing girls, because the literati in the Song Dynasty, whether loyal or adulterous, were very good at writing about beauties, and a banquet would not be complete without beauties. Of course, such "perverted" level as Sima Guang and Wang Anshi Self-discipline is naturally outside the scope of discussion.
Zhuo Qun said aggrievedly: "The Minister's Court has only allocated so much money, and I am a low-ranking official!"
"That's unreasonable. I'll go find them."
"Hey! Judge Wei Tong, please stay."
Han Jiang hurriedly stopped Wei Yingfang and said, "The finances are not good and life is difficult for everyone. It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Please sit down."
He had eaten all kinds of delicacies in Luoyang and other places, and now he just wanted to eat something light.
"Han Si please ask in advance."
Cai Yanqing said quickly, pretending to avoid the topic.
But how is this possible? After holding this resentment for so long, Wei Yingfang took advantage of it to complain: "Han Temple affairs, our Hezhong Mansion is not like this originally. No matter how difficult the finances are, the money for this banquet is still It can be seen that it is all the fault of the Public Prosecution and Procuratorate. No matter what our government does, the Procuratorate comes to check the accounts. As a result, all officials, big and small, are frightened. Even if they are asked to allocate a penny, they have to hesitate for a long time, which angers many people from the capital. The envoy is very dissatisfied and hopes that when Han Temple returns to Beijing, he can help us explain it."
When Yuan Jiang heard this, she immediately became happy. This is a good thing. We will follow this standard next time.
Like Sima Guang, he is also a frugal person.
In fact, the Procuratorate really didn't investigate this matter. It's just that the last military pay lawsuit involved the expenses of the Minister's Court, which made the Minister's Court dare not spend extravagantly anymore, but it doesn't mean that it doesn't dare to overspend on a meal, but you are all like that. Having said that, it is better to ask the procuratorate to investigate and settle the matter, so as to avoid the procuratorate being stigmatized.
It seemed that they were really holding it back. I didn't even take a sip of water before they began to complain. Han Jiang secretly smiled bitterly, suddenly glanced at Yuan Jiang and Cai Yanqing, and said, "Brother Hou, Cai Zhongyuan, what are you doing these days? Why are you in such a mess that you can't even issue government orders."
Yuan Jiang immediately said: "This has nothing to do with Zhong Yuan. It's all my Yuan Jiang's fault. Alas, but I can't help it. I didn't know that the imperial court can control everything."
"Don't the Public Security Bureau only deal with the administration of justice?" Han Jiang asked with a frown.
"Ouch!"
He Chunlin was waiting for these words and quickly said: "Don't listen to others when it comes to Han Temple. The public prosecutors and law are not only responsible for the administration of justice. They also want to investigate even our government's cooperation with businessmen. In the past six months, we officials have We are on pins and needles, not daring to do anything. After all, we don’t understand the legal system, and the imperial court still has the power of judicial interpretation.”
"What exactly is going on?"
Han Jiang pretended to be confused and said, "Tell me why the imperial court rejected the government's ban in the first place."
Cai Yanqing took advantage of the opportunity and said: "Han Temple has a lot of travel and travel, why don't we eat first and talk about it tomorrow."
"Speak now."
Han Jiang frowned and said, "I won't be able to eat it unless you explain it clearly."
Wei Yingfang and the others are overjoyed, they are just waiting for your words! Immediately everyone started talking in Han Jiang's ears, adding fuel to the fire.
boom!
After hearing this, Han Jiang became furious and slammed the table, "This is really unreasonable. They are really bullying people."
With that said, he turned to Wei Yingfang and others, "You are really hopeless, why bother with the imperial court."
Yuan Jiang said: "We don't want to pay attention to it, but the problem is that the people believe in the public prosecutor and the law, and they are more willing to listen to the public prosecutor and the law. What can we do?"
"Brother Hou, you!"
Han Jiang said: "What should I say to you? If you follow the public prosecutors and the law, you are certainly no match for them. The court stipulates that the administration and the judiciary do not interfere with each other. Isn't this difficult to understand?"
Yuan Jiang cupped her hands and said, "I hope Han Temple can give me some advice."
"Do you still need my guidance?"
Han Jiang was so angry that she shook her head, "Let's talk about this ban and this lawsuit. Why did you issue this ban? Isn't this just to deceive people? Isn't this just giving the public security organs an opportunity to take advantage of you? You just go to the countryside to lend money to young people." I want to see who dares to openly oppose the government."
When he talked about the latter part, he shook his head and became very domineering.
Wei Yingfang cried with aggrieved face: "But those big landowners rely on the public prosecutor and the law to make decisions for them. They are confident."
"The Public Security Bureau only cares about the judiciary. Can they control the liquor tax? Can they control the servants? Can they control the privileges? Can they control water conservancy? There are so many means at the hands of the government, why can't you use them! Those land chiefs are openly If they go against the court, our government can make his fields deprived of a drop of water. The government can deprive them of their right to make wine. The government does not need to explain this kind of thing, how can the public prosecutor and the law handle it." Han Jiang was full of words and expressions. Foaming at the mouth.
Officials like Wei Yingfang are all veterans. How could they not use these methods? Otherwise, how could they control those big landowners? Just because they colluded with those big landowners to deliberately provoke a conflict between the new law and the public prosecutor. Of course they won’t use it!
He Chunlin said: "But the procuratorate can investigate."
"Then it depends on whether you are smart enough."
Han Jiang said: "When this canal changes course, there will be winners and losers. What can the procuratorate find?"
Wei Yingfang said: "Does that mean the procuratorate still has the power to investigate?"
Han Jiang glanced at him and sighed: "I finally understand where you lost. You were trying to drive away the police, procuratorate, and law!"
So straightforward?
Wei Yingfang and the others did not dare to talk to him.
Han Jiang smiled bitterly and said: "This is a decision made by the officials and everyone involved in political affairs. You and I can't change it. It's really wishful thinking. If you always think about attacking the judicial power of the public prosecutor, you will definitely be defeated again and again. , because this power is in their hands, can you fight it? But in fact, the power of the government is definitely greater than that of the public prosecutor and the law.
Before I came here, I was still wondering what was going on and why the government was suppressed by the public prosecutor and the law. It turns out you are! "
He sighed angrily.
Yuan Jiang immediately said: "Since this is what we are talking about, Yuan will just say it bluntly. There is no room for two tigers in this mountain. They are watching everywhere and making people panic. How can we do anything?"
Wei Yingfang and the others also nodded repeatedly.
Han Jiang said depressedly: "But you can't use brute force, it will only be counterproductive."
Wei Yingfang immediately said: "I hope Han Temple can give me some advice."
"Didn't I make it clear enough just now?" Han Jiang said: "As long as the government uses its power well, the public prosecutor and the law are just our servants. The public prosecutor and the law can stop your ban, but can they stop the Youth Law? The public prosecutor and the law can let you Compensate military pay, but we cannot be prohibited from lowering military pay.
The Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate can only prohibit us from doing anything, but they cannot prohibit our power. We still have the final say on how much tax we collect and how much salt debt we issue.
If he doesn't allow us to do this, then let's do it that way. There is only one way to achieve our goal. But as long as the public security organs and laws cannot prohibit it, then they will have to protect our policies. If they offend others, they can still be handed over to us. Let the public prosecutor and the procuratorate deal with it, they are just a group of servants.
But the current situation is that he doesn’t allow you to do this, so you have to do it, and you can’t win the lawsuit. Aren’t you here to be tricked? But as long as you make good use of the power of the government, people's hearts will definitely turn towards us, because every common person has to rely on the government's policies to make a living. Relying on the public security and law can only ensure that they are not bullied, but whether they can eat or not, they still have to rely on the government. policy. "
After these words, all the officials felt like they were waking up from a dream. They had a new understanding of the separation of politics and law. Looking back on everything they had done before, they really regretted it.
Was it a power struggle at the beginning?
shallow!
It was just a fight for face.
They just can't swallow it.
In fact, the power is always in their hands, but they have to use Tianling Gai to fight against the imperial court. How can they not get beaten?
But in fact, the imperial court has no way to help them formulate policies. It can only see whether you break the law.
If this solution doesn't work, then let's try another one.
The imperial court could only stare!
Yuan Jiang glanced at Wei Yingfang and others, and then said: "But the public prosecutor and the law also have the power to arrest us, who is not afraid of this!"
Han Jiang chuckled and said: "Compared to those supervisory censors, the public prosecutors are so kind. The public prosecutors want to arrest anyone. The procedures are so complicated that it is really jaw-dropping. But if the censor wants to impeach you, it only takes one sentence." . Many officials in the capital have realized that the imperial court can actually protect them. Now if an official in the capital commits a crime, they will go to the procuratorate instead of Kaifeng Mansion.
If he really committed a crime, going to Kaifeng Mansion would be a dead end, but if he went to the Imperial Court, he would still have a chance to survive. "
He Chunlin opened his eyes wide, "Is it really true?"
Han Jiang pointed at him and said: "Especially you officials, the affairs you manage are quite complicated and involve salt and profit. There are always times when you are negligent. Kaifeng Mansion will not take care of so much. They will definitely hold you accountable, but the imperial court must Investigate clearly."
Wei Yingfang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes! This is our fault. We were too impulsive. Please forgive Han Sishi. I'll give Han Sishi a drink."
"Don't drink this wine yet, I'm not in the mood either."
Han Jiang waved his hand and said to Yuan Jiang and Cai Yanqing: "Brother Hou, Zhong Yuan, this green seedling law is a decision of the imperial court and must be implemented. You can't slack off, let alone compromise. You hurry up and prepare, and follow the rules. I still don't believe it when rural households lend money to young farmers. Those landowners are desperate for their lives and dare to go against the government."
Yuan Jiang said sarcastically: "But I have just put a lot of money in Ma's Jiekupu for loans. The profits there are higher than lending to rural households."
"Yeah?"
Han Jiang's expression changed and he asked.
Yuan Jiang nodded.
Han Jiang frowned, "Since we can improve the finances, we can't give up, but the Green Seed Law must be implemented!"
Cai Yanqing immediately said: "I have a plan, maybe it will work."
Han Jiang said: "Zhong Yuan, tell me quickly."
Cai Yanqing immediately said: "It's like this. Our rural households in Hezhong Prefecture are no better than those in Jiangnan. Some poor rural households can't afford to repay the two cents of the profit. It just so happens that the New Deal requires us to build new water conservancy projects, but the labor service law has been abolished. Why don’t we recruit these poor rural households to build water conservancy projects so that they can earn some rations to tide them over during this lean period, and at the same time, we can issue some salt banknotes as money for young people.”
"This is a good strategy."
Han Jiang nodded pretendingly and said: "But this is not my business. You two can just take care of it, but you must lend money to young people. Both the officials and Master Wang attach great importance to this!"
"yes."
Cai Yanqing nodded.
Wei Yingfang suddenly winked at Cao Yi.
Cao Yi understood this and immediately said: "The affairs of Han Temple and the tax department are really bullying people!"
Before he could finish speaking, Han Jiang raised her hand and said, "I have no control over the affairs of the Taxation Department, so don't tell me."
Wei Yingfang was shocked, "The Taxation Department doesn't care about Han Temple affairs?"
Han Jiang sighed: "They even check the clan's taxes now. They just say that even if they are found out, the clan will be exempted from punishment, but the fine will still have to be paid. If I go to the tax department, I may not even be able to ask for a cup of tea."
In an instant, the hall became silent.
Every official's face showed an unprecedented fear.
Han Jiang said again: "You have to know that the tax department is backed by officials. If we take advantage of it, we are not afraid. Officials cannot ignore the laws of the court, but if we don't take action, we will still bring trouble in front of the officials. , isn’t it just asking for trouble?”
"understand!"
Wei Yingfang wiped his sweat and said, "What happened to Han Temple is such a word that wakes up the dreamer!"
However, I still have some balance in my heart. It turns out that Chen Ming's paralyzed face is not specifically aimed at us, they treat everyone like this.
But in this case, I'm afraid you can't escape this tax unless you are caught. Han Jiang's words are very obvious. If you don't have evidence, you don't have to worry about going to the emperor. If you have evidence, then you have to accept the punishment. Only Only with the status of the clan can you avoid punishment. You should weigh it yourself.
But no matter what, Han Jiang's words still boosted morale, which is to lend money. If any of you dare to compete with the court for business at low interest rates, you can give it a try.
The next day, Han Jiang went to the imperial court again.
Because he is an observer, and the apparent purpose of coming here is to handle the ban lawsuit, he must be going to the imperial court to investigate.
"Han Temple affairs, please come inside, please come inside."
Zhang Fei was also very enthusiastic when he saw Han Jiang.
Han Jiang gave him a cold look and said, "To tell you the truth, if Wang Jiefu hadn't begged me so hard, I really wouldn't be willing to come here to cooperate with you. I don't know how many years my life will be shortened!"
Wow. How much of a shadow did the last self-declaration leave on him? It seems that I still have to restrain myself, otherwise, I will soon become a loner. Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Han Si's words are serious. In fact, the people in Hezhong Mansion say that I am a very easy-going person."
"It's quite easy-going."
Han Jiang chuckled, "You have only been in Hezhong Mansion for a year, and there are no less than two hundred memorials to impeach you. This is really rare in a hundred years!"
"Two hundred? Real or fake? It's about Han Si, I'm young, don't lie to me." Zhang Fei was shocked, he really didn't know about this.
Han Jiang snorted: "How can I lie to you? Even officials in Shu and Hebei are impeaching you."
Zhang Fei immediately slapped his thigh, "Ouch! I told you at the beginning that I couldn't come, but you just said... It's over! It's over!"
"Stop it! Stop it!"
Han Jiang hurriedly stopped him: "We forced you to come, so we are helping you with it now. Didn't those two hundred memorials to impeach you not pull you down?"
"It's just causing trouble for Han Temple." Zhang Fei said with a look of shame.
"I'm okay. You mainly caused a lot of trouble to Wang Jiefu and Sima Junshi."
Han Jiang waved his hand, his expression suddenly changed, and he said seriously: "On the way here, I learned that the situation in the court has changed. Nowadays, many people attribute the success of Hezhong Mansion to the Public Security Bureau, but what exactly is going on? You should know it in your heart."
"clear."
Zhang Fei said: "If it weren't for the New Deal, it would be impossible for the Public Security Bureau and the Public Security Bureau to gain a foothold here."
"It's good that you know that."
Han Jiang said: "So now Wang Jiefu is in urgent need of the achievements of the New Deal. Recently, your imperial court has been restrained. You cannot be alone in this limelight."
Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "I have been very restrained recently. I believe I should listen to Bachelor Yuan about Han Temple matters."
Han Jiang nodded slightly.
He had a secret meeting with Yuan Jiang last night.
Zhang Fei was deeply worried and said: "However, I also wrote a letter to Bachelor Wang. It lacks the protection of the public prosecutor and the law. The key is that the local officials cannot trust it, for fear that something will happen in it!"
Han Jiang stroked his beard and said, "This was originally something I was worried about, but judging from the current situation, it's not impossible."
Zhang Fei knew the truth and asked, "How do you say this about Han Temple?"
Han Jiang glanced at him and said with a smile: "It's all thanks to you! You caused trouble in Hezhong Mansion and scared many local officials to sleepless nights. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people impeaching you, which also made Many ministers in the DPRK and China have become more determined to support the New Deal. If those local officials fail to enforce the law, then Bachelor Sima will definitely promote judicial reform locally."
"I see." Zhang Fei nodded: "I'm relieved."
Han Jiang added: "From a financial perspective, Wang Jiefu and I have also discussed the situation in Hezhong Mansion. This green crop method may not necessarily be suitable for Shaanxi Road, because the fields here are far less fertile than those in the south of the Yangtze River, and the people are relatively poor. Many The local government only collects it once a year, so your salt debt plan is actually more suitable for Shaanxi Road.
Therefore, Wang Jiefu and I agree that you should stay on Shaanxi Road and work hard, and then they will use the power of the public security organs and law to implement the New Deal in other places. In this way, they will get twice the result with half the effort! "
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I understand, I will do my best."
Han Jiang couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei and said with a smile: "Are you so obedient?"
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "Han Temple has a clear lesson. I am committed to helping Bachelor Wang solve problems. I never create problems, but the way to solve problems may be a bit radical."
"It's more than a little radical."
Han Jiang glanced at him, as if to say, stop pretending in front of me, and asked, "Don't you plan to introduce the public security law to the whole country?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment and then asked: "Does Master Wang hope that the public security organs and the procuratorate will not be extended to the whole country?"
"Well."
Han Jiang stopped herself from asking, waved her hand and said: "That's not true, but now is not the time."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Understood."
Han Jiang still glanced at Zhang Fei suspiciously. He had already been fooled once. Don't underestimate Zhang Fei's reasonableness. When he started to operate, it might be another story, which would make people frightened.
After the two chatted about the matter, Han Jiang left.
As soon as he left, Xu Zhiqian followed him, "Why didn't Han Sishi stay for lunch?"
When an envoy comes to visit and no banquet is prepared, how can you survive in this officialdom?
Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Now he wants to fully support the government in suppressing our public security, so eating with me will arouse suspicion."
Xu Zhiqian was so frightened that she let out a soft "Ah", but then she reacted, "Then how should we cooperate?"
Zhang Fei said: "Let things return to their original track."
"Um?"
Xu Zhiqian looked at Zhang Fei curiously.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "In fact, in the final analysis, the public security organs and the law are only auxiliary. The most important power of a country is administrative power. The problems faced by the country also need administrative power to solve, not the judiciary. The judiciary only helps the monarch and the people to maintain their power." Bottom line. Last year we were the dominant force, but this must not be the norm. If the judiciary is also in charge of administration, then it is a legalist law, and the government should still be the mainstay of local governance."
Xu Zhiqian frowned and said, "But those people are cruel and ruthless. If we allow them to easily suppress our public prosecutors, they will not let us go."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "The strength of the Public Security Bureau is not in offense, but in defense, because the judiciary can only intervene after something happens. Now we have a firm foothold, and the Han Temple is not really here to deal with us. The Public Security Law Yes, we don’t need to worry too much, we just need to keep a low profile for now and let Hezhong Mansion return its focus to the government first.”
Xu Zhiqian asked again: "If they commit a crime, can we still catch them?"
"Must be able!"
Zhang Fei said: "Before something happened, they had the final say, but after it happened, it was us who had the final say. Fights are inevitable, but as long as they are under the rules, it doesn't matter."
After returning, Han Jiang naturally told Wei Yingfang and others, and she also reprimanded Zhang Fei. We all shared our worries for the king, so how could we be enemies of ourselves? Such matters could be discussed in private, and there was no need to make everyone angry. No face.
Of course, this alone is definitely not enough.
Han Jiang still needs to do something to boost the morale of the government, such as promoting the forgotten Qingmiao Loan.
In fact, Yuan Jiang and Cai Yanqing had already finished the stove and were waiting for him to light it.
As soon as he nodded, the government suddenly made a sudden turn and stated that it would provide money loans and work loans to rural households. They could borrow money to repay the money, or they could repay with work.
At the same time, officials were sent to villages to promote propaganda, mainly to deter the big landowners.
If you dare to lend money at low interest rates, give it a try and see if I can kill you.
If you are counting on the imperial court, then you can count on it.
But you can never get any economic privileges from the government. As long as it is monopolized by the government, you can’t even touch it.
Most landowners knelt down without saying a word, saying that they would never lend money at low interest rates. Brother, you better do it, we will withdraw first!
Because these big landowners didn't intend to borrow, but they shouldn't borrow. It's not easy to get along in the countryside. The squires thought to them every day, it's okay this time. The government came and threatened them so seriously. It's better not to have anything to do with the people. Official fight.
Scared! Scared!
They all borrowed donkeys from the slopes to show their courtesy and re-establish friendly relations with officials.
We are still a family.
Nowadays, the business environment has improved, and everyone is now engaged in business. If you want to borrow money, it is also an investment in Jiekupu.
Nowadays, many Jiekupu also want to get the government's flying money and transportation projects. Because the government has abolished the official service and has to replace it with hired service, it has become very profitable. The key is that the labor cost of Hezhong Prefecture is still very low. However, it is impossible for one family to compete with the Ma family, and they are also raising funds.
Although there are still some squires who ignore the government and insist on fulfilling their agreements, they are no longer the best. The government ignores them and does not threaten them, because most of these people are retired officials and are not afraid of threats from the government, so why bother asking for trouble? eat.
The Green Seed Law was implemented very smoothly.
But for Hezhong Prefecture, this was more formality than benefit, and the government did not expect to rely on this to improve its finances, so it was very casual, letting the Ma family be in charge of the city, and leaving the countryside to the warehouse bureaus in various places.
But in the eyes of outsiders, as soon as Han Jiang arrived, he immediately communicated the government's decrees, which scared the big landowners so much that they didn't dare to jump or go to the imperial court. This government is still a government, and they have ten thousand ways to kill you.
Before, there was a feeling that the building was about to collapse, and the government seemed to be replaced by the imperial court.
Now it seems that it is obviously not.
For a time, the official power was greatly boosted.
