In fact, the conservative officials did not really want to force Sima Guang to resign. In fact, Sima Guang's conservative base was still very stable. After all, he was the one who sent out all the people outside, such as Su Shi, Su Che, Fan Chunren et al.
They just hope that Sima Guang will put pressure on the public prosecutor and the law. At least you have to stand up. As the leader, you don't even say a word. How can we support you?
It was Sima Guang who felt that he was ashamed of everyone. He also wanted to expel Xue Xiang from the court, but at the same time he did not want to put pressure on the public security organs, so he could only resign. Being caught in the middle, he felt uncomfortable.
Now Sima Guang not only stood up, but even directly stated that he would defend the rights and interests of businessmen and landlords. This is really exciting.
And having said that, this is actually the correct way to use the public prosecutor's law.
Initially, conservatives supported Sima Guang's judicial reform in order to compete with the New Deal.
How to contend?
It's defense, not offense.
Because at the beginning, conservatives judged that the New Deal would definitely compete for the interests of the people. If the interests of the people could be protected, there would be no need to fear the New Deal. This is a kind of check and balance.
On the contrary, Yushitai is aggressive.
Therefore, although both are aimed at the equal loss method, the entry point is completely different. Yushitai directly accuses the officials of the Shipping Department and wants to convict them.
What Sima Guang said is to protect the rights and interests of businessmen, and this is what the public prosecutor and the law are good at.
As far as this lawsuit is concerned, the main purpose of the Public Security Bureau is to protect Xue Xiang's interests, rather than to kill Yushitai. At most, it will be humiliating.
Therefore, whether to choose the Yushitai or the Public Security Bureau is actually an offensive and defensive decision.
Now that the offense is unfavorable, it is natural to switch to defense.
...
After the emperor made the decision, the Yushitai first withdrew the arrest warrant against Xue Xiang, but it only withdrew the charges against Xue Xiang, not that the entire judgment of the Yushitai was overturned, and then the imperial court gave the final verdict. Declare Xue Xiang innocent.
The tacit understanding is unspoken.
On the day the verdict was announced, Xue Xiang was released.
Procuratorate.
"Xue Xiang is so virtuous and capable, how dare he trouble Mr. Wang to greet him in person?"
Xue Xiang, who had just arrived in the front yard, saw Wang Anshi chatting with Xu Zun, and immediately stepped forward and bowed his hands.
Wang Anshi smiled and said: "You have returned in triumph this time. I also feel guilty after encountering such twists and turns. In addition, I stopped by to thank Prosecutor Xu for seeking justice for you."
Xue Xiang also hurriedly thanked Xu Zun.
Xu Zun said hurriedly: "You two are serious, this is our responsibility."
Xue Xiang asked Xu Zundao again: "Why don't you see Zhang Prosecutor?"
Before Xu Zun could speak, Wang Anshi hummed: "That boy went home to take his son."
"ah?"
Xue Xiang was stunned.
Xu Zun was embarrassed and silent.
In fact, when Wang Anshi came here today, he originally wanted to talk to Zhang Fei, but he didn't know that that guy was on vacation again. He really wasn't going to litigate or go to work!
After the three chatted for a few words, Xue Xiang and Wang Anshi left.
After getting on the carriage, Xue Xiang suddenly said to Wang Anshi: "Ms. Wang, I heard that Prosecutor Zhang just welcomed his second son. Do you think I should go to his house to congratulate him and thank him for clearing my name?"
"After so many years, you really haven't changed at all!"
Wang Anshi smiled bitterly and said: "That boy is not short of money. His ability to make money is even greater than yours in corruption and bribery."
"Yes...really?"
Xue Xiang said in surprise.
Wang Anshi added: "Those people in the court always accuse you of following the trend and often giving gifts to others. Wouldn't you change your mind?"
Why are so many people impeaching Xue Xiang, including Sima Guang, Fan Chunren and others who don't like Xue Xiang? There must be some problems.
Xue Xiangzhen never fails to give gifts or flatter others, which gives people a very low-level feeling.
When Wang Anshi recommended Xue Xiang to be the shipping envoy, Xue Xiang gave Wang Anshi a very precious purple ginseng, but of course Wang Anshi did not accept it.
Xue Xiang smiled bitterly, "My husband has been talented since he was a child, and his writing skills are beyond the reach of people in the world. He has won the favor of many prime ministers. The lower officials are not as talented as my husband. If you don't know this worldly thing, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it now."
Nothing is accomplished."
For example, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were already well-known when they were young. Later they followed Bao Zheng and Han Qi, and everyone had to give them three points of noodles. They had the capital not to bow down.
Although Xue Xiang is also an official of the N generation, his family background is relatively ordinary, and because his grandfather has a good relationship with Ding Wei, he is not very popular. At the same time, he does not have Wang Anshi's talent. If he does not flatter and give gifts, he can
Getting promoted step by step?
It's obviously impossible.
Wang Anshi waved his hand, "That's all, that's all, I'm too lazy to talk to you, but when you serve as the third envoy in the future, don't do what you did before."
He and Sima Guang were almost impeccable in terms of personal ethics, but the difference was that Sima Guang would never associate with someone like Xue Xiang. No matter how much Xue Xiang agreed with his governing philosophy, Wang Anshi was different, and Wang Anshi was even more
I care whether you agree with my governing philosophy.
Xue Xiang looked happy and hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Thank you so much, Mr....!"
"okay!"
Wang Anshi raised his hand and said: "As long as you remember one thing, you will live up to my support of you."
Xue Xiang immediately said: "Please give me some advice."
Wang Anshi said: "Don't be greedy for this power, and don't be intimidated by them. Do it boldly. If you succeed, you will leave your name in history. If you fail, you will just go home and retire."
Xue Xiang frowned, nodded and said, "Yes, I understand."
In fact, in this case, Wang Anshi realized for the first time that the emperor had grown up and no longer obeyed him. He seemed to be interested in going to the front desk, but his character was that if you use me, I will do something drastic, which is impossible.
Like Sima Guang, I have become hesitant and at worst I will go home and farm.
Therefore, the emperor's attitude could not affect his determination.
However, he was worried that this would affect Xue Xiang and the others, so he wanted to vaccinate Xue Xiang.
...
At this moment, Zhang Fei is really taking care of his children at home. As long as the lawsuit is over, he must take a vacation. He doesn't want to touch ordinary official duties, which are too cumbersome.
"Xiao Xing'er! Xiao Xiao Xing'er...!"
"Groggg!"
"Ha ha!"
I saw Zhang Fei lying beside the bed, making the baby giggle, making him laugh too.
As a mother, Xu Zhiqian sat aside and read the official documents, "Oh... this is so unfair. It is clear that Yushitai has many problems in this case, but the court did not even blame him. Could it be that
For Duke Wen’s sake.”
This workaholic. Zhang Fei rolled his eyes quietly, then gently held his son in his arms and turned around, "I think there are some factors in this aspect. But it is by no means the main reason. Think about it.
, Among all the official offices, which official office the emperor hates the most is the Yushitai, but no emperor has ever said that he wants to abolish the Yushitai."
Xu Zhiqian said: "I didn't say that I would cancel the censorship, but at least I should hold them accountable. There were many censors who were punished in the past."
Zhang Fei kissed his son's little face and said casually: "In this case, if the officials want to hold the Yushitai accountable, the impact will be very serious. It may give the ministers a misunderstanding, that is, the public prosecutors and the judiciary are above the imperial court."
On the stage of history.
However, the fact is that the officials may not think that the Yushitai is at fault, because the duty of the Yushitai is to kill the wrongdoer rather than let it go. So..."
He looked up at Xu Zhiqian and said with a smile: "Don't complain, maybe Yushitai is more depressed than you."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "What are they depressed about?"
Zhang Fei said: "In any case, this case has set a precedent, that is, the procuratorate can intervene in Yushitai's case. This is enough. If we go one step further, it will be more harm than good for our public prosecutors."
Xu Zhiqian asked curiously: "Why is this?"
Zhang Fei explained: "Because our procuratorate can intervene, the Yushitai's report is not that terrible. This will win the support of many ministers for the public prosecutor's office, because it also leaves them with a way out.
But if the power of the Yushitai is greatly weakened, then the Public Security Bureau is the existence of a great evil person, and the Public Security Bureau is not the Yushitai, and we will soon be in a desperate situation."
Even if Yushitai came to the door and stretched his head in front of Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei would not move. Instead, he would send them back safely. From the beginning to the end, he was pursuing a balanced relationship instead of a dominant family.
Because he knows very clearly that the existence of a dominant public prosecutor's office will be very scary. In comparison, the Yushitai is a scumbag. Therefore, he has been suppressing the checks and balances of the public prosecutor's office and maintaining power with other people.
A state of balance in the officialdom, which only strives for right and wrong, rather than fighting for power and gain.
...
Fufu.
"What's the situation at Yushitai now?"
Fu Bi asked Wen Yanbo with a smile.
Wen Yanbo laughed and said: "What else can I do? Of course I am very frustrated, and I threatened to send someone to keep an eye on everyone in the public prosecutor's office."
Fu Bi asked again: "Didn't I blame you?"
Wen Yanbo said: "Why are you blaming me? I have tried my best. Who would have thought that that kid could beat him and find so much evidence."
At this point, he sighed deeply, and suddenly looked at Fu Bi, "Although I didn't succeed, the rich man's wishes have come true. The official family is smarter than the rich man imagined. He even blamed him
There is nothing to say, let alone letting the public prosecutor and the judiciary override the Yushitai."
Fu Bi said: "This matter is not that easy, and I don't expect it to be solved overnight, but after all, the public prosecutor and the procuratorate can review Yushitai's case, which is already very good."
Wen Yanbo shook his head and said: "But I still don't agree that the public prosecutor's law can replace the ancestral law. From this case, it is not difficult to see that the officials can bring the public prosecutor's law back to its original form at any time, and the public prosecutor's law can only stop here. And the ancestral law must be more
Justified."
Fu Bi frowned and thought: "But the ancestral method has been destroyed by Wang Jiefu and Zhang San, we must choose another method."
Wen Yanbo said: "But the public prosecutor and the procuratorate don't see any hope. Judging from what Zhang San did, he was more helping the officials to limit the power of the prime minister. This approach is no different from what Wang Jiefu did."
Fu Bi said: "Having said that, the current situation is still developing for the better. Since the establishment of the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate, and the Law, everyone has restrained themselves a lot, including those relatives of the emperor."
Wen Yanbo said: "That's just because the government still needs the public prosecutor and the law, so it is willing to compromise. But in my opinion, this is just a mirage, and it is impossible to go one step further."
Fu Bi sighed: "I'm not going to hide it from you, I haven't thought of how to break this deadlock yet."
Wen Yanbo said: "Maybe it can't be broken at all."
He is a conservative among conservatives, advocating the laws of his ancestors, but that does not mean that he thinks the system set by his ancestors is perfect, but that when everyone respects the laws of their ancestors, they can limit the imperial power and thus establish the
The emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats ruled the world together.
If there is no ancestral law, this sentence will not be true.
Why did Fu Bi, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, Wen Yanbo and other Qingli reformers oppose Wang Anshi's reform at all costs?
Although as they get older, their thoughts will inevitably tend to be conservative. This is human nature, and there must be reasons for this, but will it make them become so conservative?
Not necessarily.
In fact, there are many reasons. First, Wang Anshi advocated the supremacy of interests. His New Deal was entirely focused on finance, which destroyed the Confucian tradition of governing the country.
Second, and most importantly, Wang Anshi wanted to strengthen the emperor's centralization of power, which destroyed the foundation of the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats co-ruling the world.
And they are all veterans, born in the Renzong era. In that era, the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats jointly ruled the world and reached its peak. Of course, they all hope to continue along this path. The emperor must admit that he cannot govern well alone.
The country's.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! But unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse since Shenzong came to the throne.
It seems like a dispute over the ideals of governing the country, but hidden underneath is a struggle for power, mainly between imperial power and prime ministerial power.
Historically, although Wang Anshi's reform failed, it was actually a complete failure conservatively, because through the efforts of Shenzong, the emperor's centralization of power was finally completed by the time of Song Huizong.
Maybe it's God's will.
Shenzong wanted to centralize power mainly to enrich the country, strengthen its army, and expand its territory, but in the end, the power fell on an artist. It is really disturbing.
From this we can also see the pros and cons of this centralization of power.
Ruling the world with scholar-bureaucrats can drag on all the big stuff for a long time, and ultimately end in vain. If the emperor can keep his word, this problem will not exist, but you must ensure that every generation is a wise king. Otherwise, if you meet an artist,
Just play it all.
The purpose of Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi was completely the same, which was to limit the imperial power, but the difference was that Wen Yanbo still respected the Mandate of Heaven, the laws of the ancestors, and the entire Confucian system.
However, Fu Bi believed that since Wang Anshi proposed the "three deficiencies" and formally wrote the ancestral law into the Song Dynasty Xingtong, the ancestral law has gradually drifted away. He believed that scholar-bureaucrats should unite around the public prosecutor and the law.
Wen Yanbo had tried before, and he agreed to Sima Guang to serve as Yushi Zhongcheng. But gradually, he found that the public prosecutor's office was a dead end, and it was still completely controlled by the emperor, and it was impossible to break the situation.
From Cheng Fang to the Imperial City Department, and then to the Yushitai, it is not difficult to see that the public prosecutors and the judiciary did not dare to take this step. They just said that Zhang Fei's eloquence was better and his legal attainments were relatively high, covering up this point.
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But in terms of fairness and justice alone, shouldn’t they really be punished?
What Cheng Fang did was even worse than that of Wang Hong. Wang Hong did not engage in corruption or bribery. He also did his best to help the treasury collect taxes.
Wen Yanbo's patience with the police, procuratorate, and law was exhausted, and he became increasingly dissatisfied.
This case is actually a vent for many conservatives’ dissatisfaction with the public prosecutors and the law.
The laws of the ancestors are different. Even if you shout about the laws of the ancestors in front of the emperor, the emperor would not dare to say you are wrong. After all, Confucianism is deeply rooted.
In fact, Fu Bi cannot see the possibility of breaking the situation for the time being, but he believes that at least the public security law is still developing and he should not draw conclusions too early.
.....
Sima Guang was not as profound as they thought. He still focused on the current problems facing the country, and Sima Guang was also very dissatisfied with the result.
Judging from the final judgment, it neither solved the problem of Yushitai nor the problem of equal loss.
It must not end here.
Although this plan was proposed by Zhang Fei, he actually agreed with it very much, so he agreed to it.
On the third day after the verdict was announced, under the control of the conservatives, a group of wealthy businessmen from Jiangnan suddenly came to the procuratorate and wanted to sue the Shipping Department of Southeast Sixth Road for using their power to infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of their businessmen, causing the people of the southeast to
The people are in dire straits and are complaining, which is seriously endangering the country and the country, and they hope that the procuratorate can safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
This situation is truly shocking.
The businessmen in the capital were all frightened. Are these businessmen crazy?
Although the status of merchants in the Song Dynasty was relatively high, it was only relatively speaking. Otherwise, Wang Anshi would not have selected wealthy merchants like them to deal with the problem.
But what's even more outrageous is that the procuratorate actually accepted their complaint and said it would investigate the matter.
When Wang Anshi heard the news, he was furious. This is really a good person being bullied. You guys are not done yet. This matter is over. You come to complain again. I don't want to do anything. I will accompany you every day.
I'll let you guys go to court.
You don't have to think about it to know that there must be someone behind it.
Otherwise, how could those Jiangnan businessmen dare to report the Secretary of Transportation's complaint in the capital?
Zhang family!
Wang Anshi glared at Zhang Fei angrily, "Don't say, this has nothing to do with you? I know better than you what kind of character Mr. Sima is. He is determined not to come up with such a method. Only you can think of this, and
This isn’t the first time you’ve done this.”
In Hezhong Mansion, Zhang Fei had used this trick, in which he encouraged the salt merchants to sue the government.
Here comes the habitual criminal.
Zhang Fei still looked innocent and said: "Isn't this what you asked me to do, Scholar Wang?"
"Nonsense."
Wang Anshi stood up in such a hurry, "When did I let you do this?"
Zhang Fei said: "It was Bachelor Wang who asked me to find a way to retain Bachelor Sima."
Wang Anshi was stunned for a moment and said, "What does this have to do with this matter?"
Zhang Fei said: "Xueshi Wang should be very clear as to why Academician Sima wanted to leave. However, the previous case had a huge impact on his authority. If he wants to regain everyone's support, he must take action on you, Academician Wang!"
"
"...!"
Listen!
Is this really human language?
Wang Anshi was so angry that he almost fainted, and the corners of his eyebrows twitched.
Zhang Fei didn't dare to play with it anymore, he chuckled and said, "Scholar Wang, please calm down, I am actually thinking of Bachelor Wang."
Wang Anshi laughed angrily, "Maybe one day, even if you stab me, you can shamelessly say that you are thinking of me."
It's necessary. Zhang Fei secretly thought, but said: "How dare I do this, but I don't think Wang Xueshi wants what happened to Xue Fayun to happen again, right?"
Wang Anshi said nothing.
Zhang Fei said: "But judging from the current situation, it will definitely happen. Not only the equalization method, but also the young crop method, the immunity method, etc. No one can do it perfectly, and there will definitely be problems.
"
Wang Anshi was confused and said: "But what does this have to do with this matter?"
Zhang Fei said: "The charges against those businessmen are actually not enough for the procuratorate to file a lawsuit with the imperial court."
The more Wang Anshi listened, the more confused he became, "Then why did you do this?"
Zhang Fei said: "Hearing."
Wang Anshi frowned.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhang Fei said: "I believe Wang Xueshi also knows that almost everyone is not convinced by the verdict of this case, including Xue Fayun, including you Wang Xueshi, everyone
Everyone thinks that they have been wronged.
And many people believe that there are indeed some problems in the uniform transportation method. If these things are not explained clearly and solutions are found, such things will continue to happen. This will even make various shipping companies dare not act rashly.
, will also affect the efficiency of the shipping department."
These words hit Wang Anshi's weakness.
Since the emperor no longer fully supported the New Deal, Wang Anshi was worried that this would shake the confidence of the reformist officials and make them timid, so he told Xue Xiang to go ahead with it.
Zhang Fei added: "The hearing does not involve any illegal issues, it just focuses on raising and solving problems. This will not destroy the equal loss method, but will make the equal loss method stronger and ensure that it will not happen again."
Just like Xue Fayun made this situation happen."
Wang Anshi asked: "So you also think that there is indeed a problem with the equal loss method?"
Zhang Fei said: "Judging from the evidence provided by those businessmen, there are indeed some major problems in the Junshu method, which must be corrected in time."
Wang Anshi asked: "For example?"
"Money shortage!"
Zhang Fei said: "According to the evidence provided so far, the Shipping Department has collected a large amount of coins from many areas, but there is no system for the return of coins, which has led to serious money shortages in many areas, which has seriously affected the economy of these areas.
development. At the same time, the local people cannot produce coins, which further leads to the difficulty of maintaining the uniform loss method in the local area."
Wang Anshi said: "How is this possible? The principle of equal loss is that when you move to the rich, you get the cheap, and to use the people is easy. Unless those areas have poor harvests every year, there may be a money shortage."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It is true that some areas have had no harvest for three consecutive years, and there is another point that is even more fatal. That is, some places are very far away from the capital, and the roads are rugged and relatively closed. Due to cost considerations, the shipping department usually only
They will collect coins from the local area and will not easily spend money to buy food in those areas. Even if it is sold to a relatively nearby place, the transportation cost is very high."