Recall that when the imperial struggle was at its most intense, Zhang Fei was taking care of two pregnant women at home and thanking guests behind closed doors. However, after the fight subsided, Zhang Fei became extremely busy.
He had to come out quickly to clean up this mess, because he had made a lot of contributions in it. It could even be said that he had created this mess, and this was the result of his victory.
After talking with Sima Guang, Zhang Fei came to visit Wang Anshi's house.
Whether eating three meals a day is a mental job is another matter, but it is definitely a hard job!
"Everything has been negotiated. When the time comes, Chang Pingsi can cooperate with the charity foundation and continue to implement the Green Seeding Law on Jingdong East Road."
When he saw Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei was no longer able to greet or be polite, and just said a little tiredly.
It turned out that the Ma Jiahe Charitable Foundation was promoted not only to help Sima Guang solve his troubles, but also to reorganize Wang Anshi's new policy.
Just imagine, the Green Crops Law has reached this point, and it can be said that it has lost the hearts of the people on Jingdong East Road. Even if it can be resolved, how can the Green Crops Law be implemented on Jingdong East Road?
This is actually a big problem, but not many people really care about the Green Crops Law. Most of them hope that they will die together. Then everyone's attention is focused on debt restructuring, so that ignoring the Green Crops Law will face great dangers. Crisis of Confidence.
It’s not that the emperor doesn’t trust him, it’s that the people will no longer trust him.
Therefore, we can understand why Wang Anshi often lamented, are the officials on Jingdong East Road trying to deal with Sima Guang, or are they trying to deal with me, Wang Anshi?
If the court's decision was the final solution, then Wang Anshi would definitely not agree to it. Therefore, Zhang Fei had already helped him think of a countermeasure, which was to imitate Hezhong Mansion and Qing Miao Fa and borrow the merchant's Jiekupu to reborn.
Jiekupu will acquire those debts, determine the debt relationship with the people, and then extend the repayment period to give the people a chance to breathe and help Qingmiaofa gain the trust of the people again.
Of course, this is also the easiest step. Otherwise, Zhang Fei would not dare to do this. If the charity foundation does not take over, the difficulty of this endgame will suddenly increase.
Because Zhang Fei has absolute authority in the charity foundation, Zhang Fei always seems to be talking down when negotiating with Ma Tianhao and Fan Zheng.
But in essence, it is Ma Tianhao and Fan Zheng who are struggling to death, begging for more protection for their own interests. After all, businessmen put profit first, which is understandable, but they are the weak ones because they also know that charity funds Will rely heavily on Zhang Fei.
If Zhang Fei makes up his mind, they can only ask for more conditions and guarantees that are beneficial to themselves within this framework.
This was definitely good news for Wang Anshi, but Wang Anshi just nodded. He didn't seem to be as excited as Sima Guang.
After seeing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but ask: "Scholar Wang doesn't seem to be satisfied with this?"
Wang Anshi glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and said: "Not only is he dissatisfied, it can be said to be very dissatisfied."
Are you still not satisfied with this? Or did he see something? Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, feeling worried, but he did not show it. He just said: "But there is only so much I can do."
Wang Anshi frowned and said: "If the Qingmiao Law must rely on the public security organs, prosecutors, and even private businessmen, it only means that the Qingmiao Law is unsuccessful."
Where does my control lie?
After hearing this, Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, then shook his head and said, "I don't agree with what Wang Xueshi said."
Wang Anshi said: "Then tell me your opinion?"
Zhang Fei said: "Not to mention Bachelor Wang's Green Seed Law, even Shang Yang's new law needs to rely on law enforcers to defend it in order to succeed.
Therefore, the New Deal must rely on the judiciary. Whether it is the public security system or the old judicial system, if it cannot ensure that the New Deal is implemented in accordance with regulations, it will inevitably fail.
As for relying on private businessmen, this is not necessary, but it is beneficial to the current New Deal. Why should Wang Xueshi refuse? "
After speaking, he looked at Wang Anshi with a slightly nervous expression.
In fact, what the two people are fighting over is the law of the legal system and the law of Legalism.
Zhang Fei is right in saying that any reform must rely on the judiciary, but the old judicial system can be completely controlled by Wang Anshi. Just like Shang Yang, relying on authority to formulate the entire rules of the game is what Wang Anshi wants.
Now that it has been changed to a legal system, Wang Anshi must operate within this rule.
This is precisely what Zhang Fei is most worried about. He also knows in his heart that the Legalist method is the most beneficial to Wang Anshi personally. Thanks to his authority, it is not enough for Qiankun to be arbitrary. In addition, Zhao Xu was given Zhang Fei's authority. Only with Fei's support can Wang Anshi be forced to slowly accept the legal system.
"That's true."
Wang Anshi nodded and sighed again: "I admit that this crisis was caused by the grudge between me and Sima Junshi, but under the circumstances at that time, I had to do this. Reform is very difficult, so it must be Only by showing determination to overcome all difficulties can we continue to implement it firmly.”
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I completely understand."
Since ancient times, reforms must use the Legalist method. Anyone who opposes it will be attacked, because if you don't do it, the number of opponents will only increase, and the emperor will be shaken. This is the most fatal.
"But now here's the bad part!"
Wang Anshi suddenly sighed, "I'm a little hesitant myself."
Zhang Fei opened his eyes and said in surprise: "Why?"
Wang Anshi said: "From the perspective of the implementation process of the Green Crops Law on Jingdong East Road, there are indeed many problems. My original intention was to help the people while also increasing the finances. However, it seems that this fish and bear's paw cannot be achieved Get both.”
Zhang Fei pondered for a while, "If this is a matter of having your cake and eating it, you really can't have it both ways. Because if the Green Miao Law is biased towards helping the people, even if it can bring financial help to the country, it will be minimal. Let's talk about those The profits that landlords earn from loan sharking every year are not enough to be included in the state's accounts. If you want your accounts to shine, you must get more from the people."
Wang Anshi couldn't help but show hesitation.
It’s difficult!
Although he keeps saying that he wants to improve the finances for the people, but he actually wants to improve the finances and help the people, so that is just an excuse.
What Sima Guang said was absolutely correct.
The reason is simple. The emperor appointed Wang Anshi to improve the country's finances, not to help the people.
Wang Anshi must put this goal first.
Therefore, whether it is Sima Guang or Su Zhe, they directly believe that the Young Crops Law is a bad law. Although the regulations are very reasonable, since you want to improve finances, you cannot implement it in this way.
But having said that, if the finances cannot be significantly improved and KPI cannot be achieved, Wang Anshi will lose the emperor's support.
From the implementation of Jingdong East Road, Wang Anshi clearly knew that the court would not get much profit from lending purely in accordance with the regulations of the Qingmiao Law. After all, they still had to face competition from wealthy households and landlords, so they still sent people to pursue them. Debt collection costs money.
Although Wang Anshi has an arrogant personality, he still knows how to reflect when faced with failure, but he just said that he would not show it in front of anyone. This is why Zhang Fei was surprised.
As the leader of the reform faction, Wang Anshi must show his determination at all times, otherwise, it may be completely over.
But for Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei is an exception. It's not that he trusts Zhang Fei the most, but because he has admitted his mistake to Zhang Fei before. He has already lost his face, so he is not afraid of losing it again.
Moreover, this time he admitted his mistake, it did not mean that he had lost confidence, but he was already mentally prepared to adjust to the new method.
Wang Anshi is so vulnerable that he will be defeated. Don't play with me. If you want to be defeated, then I won't be able to play anymore. Seeing Wang Anshi so depressed, Zhang Fei felt a little panicked, and hurriedly added: "With the help of the public prosecutor, Qingmiao Law can still succeed, but the benefits will not be directly reflected in Qingmiao Law's accounts."
Wang Anshi asked: "How do you say this?"
Zhang Fei said: "If the Green Crops Law is biased towards the people, it can indeed effectively prevent land annexation and civil conflicts, which can lay a solid foundation for tax revenue. Judicial reform cannot maintain this aspect of security.
Because people have lost their land and food, this is not caused by illegal activities, but it will inevitably increase illegal activities and make the public security organs and law enforcement agencies exhausted. The two actually complement each other.
but. "
At this point, he hesitated to speak.
Wang Anshi asked: "But what?"
Zhang Fei said: "I just think that the Green Miao Law is not in line with what Wang Xueshi advocates."
Wang Anshi asked: "Why is it not consistent? The Green Crops Law does not increase the income of the people, but it can also improve finances."
Zhang Fei said: "But the basis for Academician Wang's idea that the people should not be taxed but the country should be riched is that those who enrich their families will benefit the country, those who enrich their country will benefit the world, and those who want to enrich the world will benefit the world."
Wang Anshi said: "I still have a farmland water conservancy law that has not yet been promulgated."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Yes, the farmland water conservancy law is very consistent with Wang Xueshei's ideas, but Wang Xueshei's policy still focuses more on the young crops law."
Wang Anshi smiled and said: "You are right, but it is unrealistic. The farmland water conservancy law requires money. How can we implement the farmland water conservancy law if we don't improve the finances first?"
Zhang Fei said: "But if the Green Crops Law can improve the finances well, I can guarantee that Mr. Wang will devote more energy to the Green Crops Law instead of the Farmland Water Conservancy Law."
Wang Anshi said nothing.
It's obviously the default.
The Farmland Water Conservancy Law only improves water conservancy and promotes agricultural development, but it will take a long time to see the effect. If the Young Crops Law can achieve immediate results, who will take the Farmland Water Conservancy Law seriously?
Zhang Fei said: "It is precisely because there are quite a few errors in Wang Xueshi's ideas and implementation that people criticize him."
When Wang Anshi heard that there was something in his words, he couldn't help but said: "If you have something to say, just say it, don't go around here."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Suppose there is a medicine in this world that can cure all diseases. How much money does Wang Xueshei think you can make with this medicine?"
Wang Anshi said: "If you can cure all diseases, you will definitely be able to make all the wealth in the world."
Zhang Fei said: "Assuming that Academician Wang used this medicine to make money for the country, would Academician Sima still think that Academician Wang was competing for profits with the people?"
"Of course not...!"
Wang Anshi seemed to have thought of something.
Zhang Fei said: "If you only rely on the monopoly of wine, tea, salt, and iron to make money, some people will naturally be dissatisfied. I can do it, as long as you give me this power. But if you rely on this magical medicine to make money, who dares to dissatisfy it?" .
Another example is the Farmland Water Conservancy Law. If you want to implement this law, you must improve irrigation and farm tools. All of them include one thing, and that is technology. Only by improving farm tools can the people's wealth be increased, which is in line with Wang Xueshi's new law.
If you want to enrich your family, you will enrich your country. If you want to enrich your country, you will enrich the world. If you want to enrich the world, you will enrich the world. Bachelor Sima would never dare to say this, because it requires extraordinary wisdom. "
Wang Anshi looked at Zhang Fei and said, "Are you referring to hospitals and colleges?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "I can't hide anything from Bachelor Wang."
Wang Anshi chuckled and said, "I have dealt with your kid so many times, and if I don't learn a lesson, it would be a waste of so many years of reading. Every word your kid says has a purpose behind it."
Having said this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Actually, I understand this, but God won't give me this much time."
Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"
Wang Anshi said: "Because there is a war in the west, if we cannot improve our finances in time, it will be detrimental to the war."
yes! He and the emperor carried out reforms, the purpose of which was to use troops abroad. Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I understand, but actually I just want to say that building hospitals and colleges is not just as simple as placing people with salary, but to encourage them to make money and make money based on their skills, and this skill It may play an important role in the future.”
"Of course I will take it seriously."
Wang Anshi nodded, his expression suddenly changed, and he said: "But at present, salt banknotes and salt bonds seem to be more effective in improving the national finance."
Only then did Zhang Fei suddenly realize that his misfortune was all an act. His emotions were focused on the salt bonds and salt banknotes, and he said, "Wang Xueshi wants to issue salt bonds and salt banknotes on Jingdong East Road?"
Wang Anshi nodded and immediately said energetically: "There is sea salt in the local area. As long as the court controls the sea salt, it can use it to issue salt bonds and salt banknotes."
Wang Anshi’s ideas and ideas are actually based on the real economy, which is to develop technology. However, if you look carefully at his new laws and regulations, almost all of them are focused on finance. Whether it is the Equalization Law, the Young Crops Law, or the Market Change Law, they are actually all It is a financial adjustment.
He has to complete the KPI in a short time because he cannot put the new law on the development of technology.
yes! Who can resist the temptation of paper money. Zhang Fei thought for a while and said: "Yes, it is possible, but the local salt policy must be rectified first before salt banknotes and salt bonds can be issued."
In fact, how could he not know that banknotes are a Pandora's box, but he still has to open this Pandora's box because he also has to complete the KPI. If he wants to grow his wealth in the short term, this is the only way.
Fortunately, there is a currency shortage in the Song Dynasty now. A little money is actually beneficial to the country and the people. However, in the long run, this must be a huge hidden danger, but Zhang Fei can only think about the present first.
Therefore, he could understand Wang Anshi's plan.
Wang Anshi said: "I will arrange for people to rectify the local salt administration, but you, the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate and the Law must also be prepared, as well as the charity foundation."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I understand."
The finances of Hezhong Mansion are really impressive, and they won't offend anyone. Facts have also proved that using salt money to make money is far better than using green seedlings. Wang Anshi is not stupid, so why not use good ones.
Of course, he also carefully studied the success of Guohezhong Mansion. It was indeed based on the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate. The key was that without the guarantee of the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate, the people did not believe in this thing.
In fact, he was not opposed to the Public Security Bureau, and he also hoped that the Public Security Bureau could rectify the administration of officials for him. However, when it comes to party disputes, a small fire can directly burn down the entire forest.
In the beginning, he was forced to do that.
Wang Anshi needs Zhang Fei's support more than the Public Security Bureau. If the Public Security Bureau is in Fan Chunren's hands, the money will never be issued.
After talking with Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei entered the imperial court and made a final report to the emperor.
"At that time, the Majia Charitable Foundation will transfer the money directly to the Majia Pawn Shop, and then transfer the money to the internal treasury through the Taxation Department."
Zhang Fei said with a slight embarrassment: "From this transaction, we can earn 10,000 yuan, but after deducting the cost paid by the tax department for this matter, it may be no profit or loss."
Zhao Xu breathed a sigh of relief and said: "As long as you don't make a profit or lose it, I think that if you take out this money, you will most likely lose a lot. After all, those debts are all bad debts." , you have done a very good job."
Zhang Fei said: "Of course I don't dare to let the officials lose money."
Zhao Xu smiled and nodded, implying that he wanted to maintain this concept. Since he was born, he had heard about the financial crisis every day. Emperor Shenzong was very concerned about money, but then he sighed with emotion: "But judging from the current situation, in the end, The way to improve finances is to return to tradition, cut officials and soldiers, and rectify taxation."
He reads the report every day, and it is not difficult to find that the current fiscal growth is mainly due to the Department of Disarmament and Taxation, which is what Fan Zhongyan advocated back then.
It can be seen that Wang Anshi's concerns are not mediocre. The emperor still cares about KPI, and the relationship between the emperor and his ministers is only secondary.
Zhang Fei immediately said: "That's not the case. The real achievements are the New Deal and judicial reform. It is precisely because of the adjustments of the New Deal that the Public Security Bureau and the Taxation Department have laws to follow. Many adjustments in the future will also need to rely on the New Deal." To complete it. The key is, it is precisely because of their fight that the officials are able to use Hidden Dragon."
Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Of course I understand this, and I will continue to support the New Deal, but the question is, how long can I lurk. This failure will inevitably shake many officials to continue to support the New Deal."
Officials on Jingdong East Road fully supported the Green Seedlings Law, but they did not get the credit they wanted. Instead, they almost lost their official positions. This will definitely affect their support for the new law.
On the contrary, the conservative side is still very united.
This may upset the balance between the two.
Zhang Fei said: "I think Wang Xueshi should also realize this. He will definitely find a way to regain his strength. For the official family, it will be a hundred benefits and no harm to stay hidden for a while now."
Zhao Xu glanced at Zhang Fei, hesitated for a while, and finally nodded.
Yes, the biggest weakness of this reform is the monarch. The monarch does not have a plan for hundreds of years and must achieve immediate results.
Therefore, whenever reforms are carried out, Legalist thinking must be used, which is the most efficient.
Wang Anshi's concerns are definitely correct.
But in fact, for Wang Anshi, he still has plenty of time, because after all, the finances are growing, and Zhao Xu will certainly not take the initiative to interrupt this momentum. Regardless of whether your new policy is effective or not, the situation is developing in a good direction anyway. .
On the contrary, changes must be made.
Qingzhou.
After receiving the imperial court's decree, Fan Chunren and Qian Yi were overjoyed. They highly praised this debt restructuring.
Because this is almost completely consistent with their claims, and may be a little more ruthless.
Fan Chunren just believes that officials should be laid off and expenses should be saved. Otherwise, the people will inevitably be exploited. This is the best and only solution.
Imperial Court.
“Why are there so many lawsuits again?”
Qian Yi was dumbfounded when he saw Fan Chunren coming into the house with another bunch of lawsuits. Didn't he say there was a truce?
The other party should not cause trouble.
Fan Chunren said: "No, this is a previous lawsuit, but our procuratorate plans to adjust these lawsuits because we discovered some new evidence."
Qian Yi looked at Fan Chunren and said, "Is this really true? Chunren, the public prosecutor's office does not tolerate nonsense."
Fan Chunren said truthfully: "In the past, we were also considerate of the government's situation. In order to take the overall situation into consideration, we more or less considered the compensation for the government. Now we just litigate as usual and are impartial."
Qian Yi said: "You are not leaving them a way to survive and forcing them to restructure their debts."
Fan Chunren did not deny it: "The officials finally relented and allowed Qingzhou to restructure its debt. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We must take this opportunity to lay off more officials and improve Qingzhou's finances. Only in the future will the court use this method." in other state capitals.
However, I did not publicly declare my personal vendetta. Every lawsuit was filed with irrefutable evidence and specific reasons, and it was entirely based on Zhang San's precedent. "
Qian Yi nodded and said, "It doesn't matter what you say, I will examine it carefully."
Fan Chunren cupped his hands and said, "If there is any mistake, Chunren is willing to bear all responsibilities."
Although the compensation standards pursued in the previous and later lawsuits were different, Fan Chunren had a clear conscience because his purpose was the same, which was to serve the country and the people.
Moreover, he did not say to change the law, because as far as justice is concerned, regarding debt litigation, the law is only fixed within a range, not an accurate number, which can be more or less.
There had been no precedent for debt restructuring before. Fan Chunren naturally wanted to prevent the government from collapsing. This claim must be lighter.
On the contrary, those Qingzhou officials continued to add debts to the government in order to force their procuratorate to make concessions.
really!
At that time, Fan Chunren was forced to feel very uncomfortable. If the court did not provide a bill, he really did not dare to make arbitrary decisions. How could he have imagined that the government could go bankrupt and reorganize.
Now that the situation is changing, Fan Chunren no longer has any worries, so one is one, two is two, you are all asking for it.
At this time, an official reported that Wang Juqing, the envoy of the transfer, asked for an audience.
Qian Yi and Fan Chunren looked at each other in tacit understanding, knowing very well the purpose of Wang Juqing's trip.
As expected, when he saw the two of them, Wang Juqing got straight to the point and said: "After discussion between our Transportation Department and the government, we are willing to compensate those soldiers and civil servants, but I still hope that you can put the overall situation first and avoid debt restructuring. This is not conducive to national stability.
I have also studied the cases of President Zhang in Hezhong Prefecture. One of the ways is to reach a settlement privately. Only two of them agreed. Our government will try to reach a settlement with those soldiers and civil servants and slowly compensate them in order to give the government some breathing space. machine. "
Fan Chunren said resolutely: "You can settle, but we must determine the amount of compensation required by the government after our procuratorate completes the lawsuit. Then the three parties will discuss how the government should compensate."
Wang Juqing frowned and said, "You are deliberately trying to force the government to reorganize its debts. It is really an act of public revenge."
Fan Chunren said: "I just want everyone to get a fair and fair trial. If you are allowed to reconcile with those soldiers and civil servants, it will definitely be unfair, because you can force those soldiers and civil servants to reduce their claims." , or even withdraw the lawsuit.”
Wang Juqing said: "If we want to do this, we can force them to withdraw the lawsuit now, and debt restructuring will be of no benefit to them."
Fan Chunren smiled and said: "It seems that the transfer envoy does not understand our procuratorate. They have withdrawn the lawsuit. We can still investigate, but we are no longer investigating the debt relationship between you, but investigating why the government owed so much money." Whether the debt was spent elsewhere, whether there was corruption, or even why they all came to the procuratorate to file a lawsuit."
Wang Juqing was stunned and fell silent.
Fan Chunren smiled again and said: "Concerning this case, we have to thank your government for your cooperation and providing us with so much evidence."
To put it simply, giving you a debt restructuring is a sign of tolerance for you. If you really want to investigate, huh.
Wang Juqing couldn't help frowning and said: "Fan Yaofu, you are also from a family of officials, what benefit does this bring to you?"
Fan Chunren immediately reprimanded: "Fan passed the exam through hard study, not through the kindness of his family. Even if it is a debt restructuring, I, Fan Chunren, will definitely be the one left behind."
Since ancient times, Confucian literati have been very humble, at least on the surface, with the exception of the Northern Song Dynasty. Many literati in the Northern Song Dynasty were quite conceited.
Of course, this is actually due to the fact that "the monarch and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together". Power determines the confidence of your speech.
On the contrary, the generals of the Song Dynasty were the most humble since ancient times.
"Farewell!"
Wang Juqing stood up and bowed his hands, then turned around and walked out the door, with a slight smile on his lips.
Qian Yi couldn't help but joked: "Chunren, we two have to separate, otherwise, this person will be completely offended."
Fan Chunren said: "Separation will only offend more people."
Qian Yi stroked his beard and laughed.
Qian Yi was known as the Iron-Gan Censor, he was not afraid of the powerful, and Fan Chunren was no exception. When the two of them were in the public prosecutor's court, they dared to arrest Wang Anshi even if he broke the law.
