It was already the dead of winter, and although there was no official holiday yet, in the past, senior officials in the DPRK would have basically spent three days fishing and two days drying nets, regardless of official duties.
They are all petty officials below, who are busy collecting taxes.
But this year's cold winter is different. No one in the government or the public is late or leaving early. Everyone is very active in going to work, even working harder than usual.
Because Jingdong East Road is right on the edge of Jingdong Road, what happens there can be quickly spread to the capital.
The current situation is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the opposition parties in North Korea and China, which must not be let go.
Since most of the opposition was hiding on the side of the New Deal, they frantically attacked what the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate were doing in Qingzhou.
The people on Sima Guang's side had no choice but to retaliate in kind and frantically attack Qingmiaofa's actions on Jingdong East Road.
The fire had reached such a point that no one could retreat, and the noise was so overwhelming that Zhao Xu could no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb, so he called a meeting to ask what was going on.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the problems in Qingzhou already exist. The purpose of the public security, procuratorate, and law is to correct those problems. Some difficulties are inevitable. But it is different in other prefectures and counties on Jingdong East Road. The chaos is a man-made disaster.
Wherever you go."
Sima Guang was the first to stand up and report.
Wang Anshi immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please don't listen to this person confusing right and wrong. Qingzhou was originally peaceful, and this year's tax revenue was at least the same as last year. But as soon as the public prosecutor and law were removed, chaos immediately broke out, and there were no natural disasters. This is not a problem of the public prosecutor, law, and law.
Who will have the problem?
As for the incident on Jingdong East Road, it was indeed a man-made disaster, but it was not caused by the Qingmiao Law. It is only natural to pay back debts. In the past, when the economy was in decline, the people suffered more than they do now, but they are also
No one is causing chaos, so it can be seen that there are people who are causing trouble and causing this turmoil."
Lu Huiqing immediately helped: "Your Majesty clearly knows that the chaos on Jingdong East Road started after Qingzhou. The reason for this is very simple. Because the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate have made Qingzhou's finances unable to make ends meet, and this autumn tax may not be collected. But as we all know, other state capitals
It is prosperous and its finances are increasing day by day, which has attracted some people to want to mess up Jingdong East Road and divert everyone's attention."
"What nonsense!"
Wen Yanbo angrily said, "The crisis on Jingdong East Road is caused by the Qingmiao Law. You forced wealthy households to borrow money, and you fooled people who didn't need to borrow money to borrow money. You took the opportunity to exploit the people, so the people were in dire straits and complained. How can you pay back
You have the nerve to shirk responsibility."
After saying that, he said to the emperor: "If your Majesty does not believe it, you can send someone to investigate and you will know after asking."
Deng Wan said: "Your Majesty, according to the news from the imperial censor, there is indeed a phenomenon of rich households sharing young crops' money, but it is not forced, but they feel guilty and voluntarily help the government, and the rich households borrow money from the government
Get money from young crops, and then give it to the people in the village who need it. It is impossible for Duke Wen to know this."
Wen Yanbo, who was in charge of the censorship, certainly knew about it, but he also knew that these censors supported the New Deal.
The two parties each insisted on their own principles, and started quarreling again in front of Zhao Xu.
"okay!"
Zhao Xu became angry and slapped the table, "It's already reached this point. You still have time to argue here. I don't want to hold you accountable now. You must quickly find a way to calm down the problem on Jingdong East Road. Otherwise, no one will blame you." I have no mercy."
"I obey."
Long Yan was furious, and they could only accept the order.
Before they could stand up, Zhao Xu had already left angrily.
Wang Anshi and Sima Guang stood up straight, looked at each other in tacit understanding, then glared at each other fiercely, and rushed out of the hall.
Ru Xu Zun, Chen Shengzhi, Lu Gongzhu and other ministers were very worried.
calm?
How to calm down.
Their worries were also noticed by Meng Qiansheng and the others, and their eyes shone with joy.
To calm down this matter, it is very simple. All the new regulations are abolished, and then a new group of people come in to bring order to the chaos and quell public anger.
This is how it was done in the past.
There is no doubt about Wang Anshi's ability. Sima Guang is not as good as Wang Anshi in terms of personal execution ability, but his team is far better than Wang Anshi. It is not difficult for them to solve their own problems.
The difficulty lies in the fact that we are facing each other.
They have equal strength and equal power, and they have already grasped each other's weaknesses and are beating them to death.
When your power cannot overwhelm the other party, you will not be able to solve these problems.
Before, they were a little wary of Zhang Fei, but now both sides seem to have forgotten Zhang Fei's existence.
Because after Zhang Fei returned to Beijing, he basically closed the door to thank guests and saw no one.
At this time, the Zhang family was still immersed in the joy of double happiness. They saw a burly man leading a few craftsmen to knock at the intersection of the corridor.
"Brother Leopard! Long time no see."
At this time, Zhang Fei came over. It turned out that the burly man was Li Bao, and it was Li Bao who led the people to re-decorate the Zhang family.
"Ouch! It's President Zhang. I've seen him before...!"
"We are all old acquaintances, so there is no need to be polite."
Zhang Fei raised his hand to interrupt him and said: "I'm really sorry for asking Brother Bao to come over to work in this winter!"
Li Bao said hurriedly: "President Zhang's words are serious. I have to thank President Zhang for letting my brothers have a good year."
The craftsmen on the side also expressed their gratitude to Zhang Fei.
The two pregnant women in the family had to be careful about everything. At Mu Zhen's suggestion, Zhang Fei asked Li Bao and others to temporarily pave the steps and thresholds or lower them.
By the way, also ask about the situation outside.
After chatting with the craftsmen for a few words, Zhang Fei and Li Bao came to the corridor.
"How's the situation outside?"
"We just made a little move, and the situation got out of control." Li Bao said: "The reason is that those big landowners are also fanning the flames. They use this to shift the responsibility to the people and the government, and at the same time they are preparing to take further steps. To strengthen their own power, they can often fish in troubled waters and annex more land in this chaotic situation."
"They will never disappoint. People who eat people will never spit out their bones." Zhang Fei nodded and said, "So we have to be careful and don't lose control when the time comes."
Li Bao nodded and said: "With the cooperation of the government, we can still control the situation, because we have a lot of debts, and they are all very critical."
At this moment, Niu Beiqing suddenly came over and said, "Sanlang, Collector Lu is here. I said I wouldn't see guests, but he said you would definitely see him."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "He's right."
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study.
"Does Mr. Fu call you back this time just for the Legislative Council, or is he asking you to deal with the issues in Qingzhou?"
Lu Huiqing asked with a half-smile.
Zhang Fei said: "The main reason is to solve the problem in Qingzhou."
Lu Huiqing said: "You can handle Qingzhou's problems well just by sitting at home all day long."
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "First of all, I have said before that if the problems in other prefectures and counties on Jingdong East Road are not handled well, and at the same time the Qingzhou problem is solved, this will be fatal to Xueshi Wang.
Secondly, I have been sending people to inquire about the situation in Qingzhou. It is not that easy to deal with. It is not that the problem is complicated, but that the resistance is too great. To be honest with Lu Xiaokan, even if I am now the president of the court, it will be difficult for me to solve it.
After all, the local officials will not cooperate with me like Bachelor Yuan."
Lu Huiqing deeply agreed with this. He also believed that the key to the success of Hezhong Mansion did not lie in Zhang Fei's personal ability. They contributed indispensably. After all, they have been cooperating with Zhang Fei. He also asked: "Then what are you going to do now?"
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Zhang Fei couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "If I have a way, I won't thank guests behind closed doors. If you two continue to fight like this, no one can solve the problem."
Lu Huiqing said: "But at this time, no one can give in."
Zhang Fei frowned and looked at Lu Huiqing again, "What does Lu Xiaokan mean?"
Lu Huiqing said: "I also thought that the jade and the stone would be destroyed together, which is something no one wants to see."
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "This is a bit difficult."
Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "It may be like this for others, but for you, I believe it is not that difficult."
...
Just after sending Lu Huiqing away, Xu Zun returned home.
"Has Lu Huiqing been here?"
"Um."
Zhang Fei nodded.
"They really brought it upon themselves!" Xu Zun couldn't help but sigh, and then said: "Now the situation in the two places is getting worse and worse. When do you plan to take action?"
Of course he knew that Zhang Fei came back to solve this problem. No matter where he helped, you had to at least take action. But Zhang Fei was taking care of the pregnant woman at home today, but...but where he needed to take care of him, the most he could do was chat and solve the problem.
Relieve boredom.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "My father-in-law may have some misunderstandings, but I have no intention of taking action."
Xu Zun was stunned, "You...you didn't plan to take action?"
Zhang Fei nodded, "Because one of the criticisms against the Public Security Bureau now is that the success of Hezhong Mansion is due to the Public Security Law, or to me, Zhang San. If I try to solve this problem again, not to mention whether it can be solved, even if I can, I won't fight.
Self-recruitment is of no benefit to the police, prosecutors and law."
Xu Zundao: "If that's the case, then why did Mr. Fu call you back?"
Zhang Fei said: "Go to the Legislative Council to explain!"
"...?"
Xu Zun looked at him with a frown.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Really, the date has been set. I will have to go to the Legislative Council to explain in two days."
.......
According to the original construction of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council was only a temporary department, not a permanent department. It was organized by judicial officials from various places who returned to Beijing for transfer, and students from various places who went to Beijing to take scientific examinations.
The reason for this arrangement is that the situation in different places is different, and we cannot use the situation in Bianjing as the standard to formulate laws for the whole country. In all likelihood, something will happen.
It is no exaggeration to say that Bianjing is the capital of China, and the situation here is different from that of any other state capital.
Therefore, the Legislative Council does not even have an official official office. Fu Bi works at home all year round and occasionally goes to the political hall to discuss national affairs.
Therefore, the location of this meeting is arranged at Xiangguo Temple.
First of all, of course, Xiangguo Temple is big enough to accommodate so many people.
Secondly, because Xiangguo Temple is not a simple Buddhist temple, it is backed by the royal family and dignitaries, and has both commercial and political functions.
At present, the Public Security Bureau is an upstart, and the Legislative Assembly is definitely not a trivial matter. Xiangguo Temple is well aware of the benefits, so it takes the initiative to fight for it and guarantees that it will be completely free of charge.
Of course, the wool still comes from the sheep.
Those who come to the Legislative Council are either emperors or officials, as well as future pillars of the country. These are all potential customers of Xiangguo Temple. This is an excellent publicity opportunity. Those who come to the meeting can burn a wave of incense at will.
Everything came back.
Not only that, this legislative session has become more interesting because of Zhang Fei's report.
Originally, Zhang Fei came back for this purpose, but everyone thought that Zhang Fei came back for the Qingzhou Public Security Bureau. In addition, the fight is so fierce now, no one pays attention to this legislative session.
Even Xu Zun didn't know that the Legislative Council would start in two days.
However, during this period, Zhang Fei did not go out, prepared homework at home, and really did what he said, as if he really came for the Legislative Council.
Therefore, the news was still among the people at first. Because of Zhang Fei, businessmen paid great attention to this Erbi, but few people within the imperial court paid attention to it.
But as public opinion fermented, ministers from North Korea and China also began to pay attention to the legislative session.
Zhang Fei has been in seclusion for so long, and the first time he appears is in the Legislative Council.
But is there anything fishy in it?
Since Zhang Fei did not clearly identify his side, all parties felt a little nervous.
It is easy to see from the preparations of Xiangguo Temple that the scale this time is unprecedented. Xiangguo Temple directly closed the entire backyard to prepare for the legislative session.
...
Today is the day of the Legislative Assembly. Shortly after dawn, the backyard of Xiangguo Temple is already bustling with people. It seems to be more lively than the New Year's Day gathering. You must know that this is the time of winter.
Of course, the Legislative Council usually meets at this time, because most of the transferred judicial officials return to Beijing at this time.
However, the weather is still beautiful today, with a little sunshine, it is still sunny.
Sima Guang would definitely not sit in a carriage if he could. He felt bored and panicked, and it was the same today. He put his hands into his sleeves and walked leisurely with a small entourage beside him.
Coincidentally, Wang Anshi didn't like riding in carriages either.
Their personalities were so similar that the two enemies met again in front of Xiangguo Temple.
"unlucky!"
Wang Anshi muttered immediately, but said teasingly: "I didn't expect Junshi to be in the mood to come here to attend the Legislative Council."
Sima Guang had the same idea as him. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "You are in the mood to come, why can't I come? After all, I only have the trouble of one state, but you are the trouble of the whole journey."
Wang Anshi said with emotion: "Zhang San has a saying that is right! The great the ability, the great the responsibility."
Sima Guang responded calmly: "That's what I said, but judging from the current situation, you are more like a worm trying to shake a tree, not overestimating your own capabilities."
Wang Anshi chuckled and said, "It's not that I don't overestimate my capabilities, but it's just that I am destined to commit a crime this year. There is nothing I can do about it."
Sima Guang said: "Each other! Each other!"
The two of them were sarcastic to each other while entering the temple.
All of a sudden!
It was as if the whole world had fallen silent.
The officials who were chatting inside invariably turned their heads to look at the two of them.
Is this the reunion of the century?
Soon, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang gave the answer, one to the left and the other to the right, walking simply, as if telling everyone that the door was too narrow.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief. The two of them could not reconcile!
Not long after Sima Guang and Wang Anshi entered, a simple and honest face poked out of an alley. After looking at it for a long time, he turned back to the alley and came to a carriage. "Third brother, Bachelor Sima and Bachelor Wang have already entered."
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I saw Zhang Fei coming out of the carriage, "What a danger! What a danger! If you are caught between them now, you are really asking for trouble!"
With that said, he said to Long Wu: "Long Wu, you go and park the car first, Li Si and I will go in first."
Long Wudao: "Li Si can't protect you."
Zhang Fei said: "If I were beaten in Xiangguo Temple today, I would not be alive."
Just walk out with your head held high and your chest high, and it’s not false at all. Xiangguo Temple must be on top-level defense today.
As soon as I came out of the alley, I heard someone shouting: "Zhang Erbi!"
Zhang Fei turned his head and looked, and couldn't help but feel surprised and happy, "Mr. Su."
The person who came was none other than Su Shi.
Zhang Fei immediately walked over quickly and saluted, "When did Mr. Su come back?"
Su Shi was stunned for a moment and said: "I remember that when I visited your home in heaven a few days ago, even though I was turned away, I also reported myself to my family!"
"...!"
Zhang Fei blinked and said, "This is happening. Please don't worry, Mr. Su. I'll tell that servant to get out of here when I get back."
Su Shi immediately said: "You will be born with a big beard then, don't admit it wrong."
"Well...!"
Isn't polite talk popular now? Zhang Fei laughed and immediately changed the subject: "How has Mr. Su been in Yangzhou for the past three years?"
Su Shi sighed and said: "I have benefited a lot from this trip, and I finally understand the good intentions of Sima Xianggong back then."
"Really?" Zhang Fei said in surprise.
He heard that Su Shi had been idle in Yangzhou for three years.
Su Shi nodded and said, "Going here will help me understand where the root cause of my illness in the Song Dynasty came from."
Zhang Fei asked: "Where does it come from?"
Su Shi said: "It comes from my generation."
"Um?"
Zhang Fei said in confusion: "Zhang Fei is stupid, I don't know what Mr. Su said?"
Su Shi said: "I spent all day traveling around Yangzhou and visiting friends, but they still gave me a generous salary. Isn't this the disaster of redundant officials?"
Damn it, why did I ask that question? Zhang Fei wanted to slap himself in the mouth and nodded with a dry smile.
Su Shi asked again: "Do you have any experience in Hezhong Mansion?"
I don’t believe your brother didn’t write you a letter and you still asked me. Zhang Fei nodded, “Yes.”
"Yeah?"
"yes."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Hezhong Prefecture has millions of dollars in salt profit, but the royal court has to earn its own expenses. Where did you spend the money?"
Su Shi sighed, "So this Legislative Assembly is purely a waste of money and people, and it is meaningless. When I can have something serious to do, it will eliminate the disaster of redundant officials."
Zhang Fei asked: "Why is Mr. Su still here?"
Su Shi said: "You know, I want to come, but it's been three years since I came here. The court finally found a job for me. If I don't come, I won't be able to accept this salary!"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "It was also the rich man who called you back?"
Su Shi nodded and said: "Sima Xianggong seems to be avoiding me recently."
also?
Zhang Fei finally understood. This was not the same Su Dongpo who wrote "I'm talking about being a teenager". She was clearly a resentful woman who couldn't be offended. He secretly winked at Li Si.
Although Li Si was a little dazed, after all, he had been with Zhang Fei for so long, so he immediately reacted and said hurriedly: "Third brother, this meeting is about to begin."
"Ouch!"
Zhang Fei seemed to be waking up from a dream, "Mr. Su, I have something else to do, so I'll excuse you now."
"As you please."
Su Shi still maintained his demeanor and made a "please" gesture, and then said: "You, this servant, have better eyesight than that big beard!"
Zhang Fei laughed a few times and hurriedly walked towards the door.
It's a shame to leave, otherwise, you will be really late. Zhang Fei forgot that he likes the finale, so he came late to begin with. As soon as he entered the door, he was pulled away by Fu Bi's servants.
"Why did you come?"
When Fu Bi saw Zhang Fei, he could not help but frown and said: "The officials have been here for a while."
Fu Bi really didn't like Zhang Fei's habit. You used to be an Erbi, so you could be as coquettish as you wanted, but now that you are the president of a court, you are still so unreliable.
Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "Mr. Rich, you really don't blame me. There is a resentful woman outside the door pulling me, and there is nothing I can do about it."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Fu Bi was surprised: "There is a resentful woman pulling you? But is there a grievance?"
"have!"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "This resentful woman's name is Su Shi."
Fu Bi was stunned for a moment, then laughed and cursed: "How dare you kid to tease me? Go ahead and get ready."
"yes."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I'm ready, there's nothing to prepare."
"Then let's go."
The two came to the backyard and saw that the largest courtyard of Xiangguo Temple was full of people. It was no exaggeration to say that there were more people than the New Year's Day dynasty.
But surprisingly, there was absolutely no sound inside.
If you look carefully, it is not difficult to find that the left side is full of reformists and the right side is full of conservatives. The camps are very clear. Even Fu Bi's seat is arranged on the right.
Although Zhao Xu was there, he also looked helpless and bored.
Fu Bi and Zhang Fei first came to Zhao Xu and bowed. Zhao Xu was too lazy to speak in this dull atmosphere. He just hinted to Fu Bi with his eyes to start quickly, start quickly. The atmosphere was too depressing.
Fu Bi understood the idea and ordered Zhang Fei to start directly, even skipping the speech before the meeting. There was nothing much to say about the atmosphere. The key point was that he knew that this meeting was held for Zhang Fei.
However, what Fu Bi prepared for Zhang Fei was quite considerate. A long table, charcoal pens, and a screen were all provided for Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei came to the lectern table, first bowed to the people sitting there, and then began to sort out the copy. While sorting it out, he said: "Actually, I have always been looking forward to coming to the Legislative Council to explain to you, because I don't
I feel that my judgment is very perfect.
However, I was a little surprised by the controversy. I thought there would be fierce debates about the case of Xiang Wu and Zhang’s matricide, because this case troubled me so much that I eventually provided assistance for the case.
Jury.
But I never thought that there didn’t seem to be much controversy about this case. On the contrary, there are many controversies about cases such as the imperial court’s judgment of government compensation, but in my opinion, this is the least controversial.”
As soon as he finished speaking, someone heard someone say: "Isn't the current problem facing Qingzhou enough to show that this kind of judgment is controversial?"
Zhang Fei looked up and saw that it was Su Shi, the resentful woman, and thought to himself, he is here to cause trouble today!
However, Su Shi's words calmed down the atmosphere.
He sat on the conservative side, but when he asked this question, the reformists nodded frequently.
Wen Yanbo whispered: "Didn't you explain it to Zizhan?"
Sima Guang sighed: "What are you explaining? He mocked me for an hour when we met."
Wen Yanbo asked curiously: "What are you mocking?"
Sima Guang remained silent.
Zhang Fei said: "I have heard a little bit about the Qingzhou incident, but I don't know the specific details, so I can't make any comments. This is not the purpose of my coming here today."
Many officials were stunned. Did he really just come to explain to the Legislative Council?
He then heard Zhang Fei say: "Take the case of Hezhong Prefecture's pension arrears as an example. The evidence is conclusive, and the Legislative Council also admitted that there is no problem with the evidence. However, there are many disputes over the imperial court's request for compensation from the government.
The controversial point is that the legal system clearly puts the interests of the monarch and the country first, followed by the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. Assuming that the local finance cannot pay this compensation, what should we do?
This sounds very reasonable, and the legal system does put the interests of the monarch and the country first, but this does not stand up to scrutiny at all."
"Appreciate further details."
"My people are here, what are you anxious about? I will explain."
Zhang Fei smiled, turned around, wrote "compensate" and "no compensation" on the screen, and said: "Actually, as long as we analyze these two situations in detail, we can clearly know whether the judgment is correct or not."
Put the interests of the monarch and the country first.”
Then I heard a sour voice, "It's just talk on paper."