Although the evaluation of Wang Anshi in history is polarized, in fact, there is no such thing as polarization. In any case, in subsequent dynasties, as long as the conservatives are in power, Wang Anshi will definitely be a treacherous minister who is despised by everyone. When the reformists are in power, Wang Anshi will be a famous prime minister who will go down in history.
To be honest, the butt determines the head.
Whether he was treacherous or virtuous, no one dared to deny Wang Anshi's ability and talent.
There is no room for debate on this.
The Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song are enough to illustrate this point.
In the end, Sima Guang hated Wang Anshi with a vengeance, but he did not dare to say that Wang Anshi was a stupid and incompetent person.
If Zhang Fei could consider these issues, how could Wang Anshi not have considered them? Official administration is not a new issue. Of course he had considered it. If his policies and decrees could not reach the local levels, how could he talk about reform
In fact, even if the emperor didn't ask, he would leave first.
If you don’t take this step, there will be no next step.
However, compared with Zhang Juzheng's performance evaluation system, his plan was taking shortcuts and pursuing speed.
Because he is directly bypassing the entire system and will implement the new law first. I am too lazy to talk to you about it.
Zhang Juzheng first worked hard on the performance evaluation system for four years, and then began the financial reform.
But their fundamental purpose is fiscal reform.
The problem they face is the same: the country is short of money.
Zhang Juzheng was indeed successful, but his time was too short-lived and the new laws had not yet taken root before he died. As a result, his politics collapsed. If he had lived another ten to twenty years and managed his relationship with the fat man Wanli well, he might have been able to bring the Ming Dynasty back.
Although Zhang Juzheng's new law also has problems, he will definitely modify it online.
Although Wang Anshi was ahead of Zhang Juzheng, he took this into consideration. He had too many things to do, and if he had to proceed step by step, he would not have enough time.
He was only transferred back to the central government this year, and will start reforms next year.
He must be in such a hurry!
The young emperor obviously prefers Wang Anshi.
Although he was young and had plenty of time, he also urgently wanted to make a difference and reverse the country's decline. He could not wait to spend ten years to rectify the administration.
His idol, Li Erfeng, had been on the throne for less than ten years when he not only stabilized the country, but also took advantage of the situation to deal with the Eastern Turks and Tuyuhun.
Directly sublimate into Heavenly Khan.
Although not as good as idols, but even reaching half of that level is enough.
After all, our territory is only this big.
... ...
"You're back!"
When Zhang Fei returned home, Xu Zhiqian hurried to greet him.
Zhang Fei looked at Gao Wenyin behind him, and then said to Xu Zhiqian: "You are walking in front of my wife, isn't it a bit too much to take away from her?"
Xu Zhiqian subconsciously turned around to look at Gao Wenyin, her cheeks slightly red, and muttered, "What do you mean by taking over the show? It's obvious that you are just pretending to be serious."
After the verbal attack, she still stepped aside obediently.
The destructive power of this kind of usurpation is too great, she cannot afford it.
Gao Wenyin stared at Zhang Fei blankly.
She didn't feel that she was stealing the show at all. She and Zhang Fei were just a fake couple. It could be seen that Zhang Fei was looking at her seriously.
A blush gradually appeared on her quiet face.
"Husband, you are back."
Unable to resist Zhang Fei's serious gaze, Gao Wenyin finally gave in.
Zhang Fei nodded and said seriously, "Madam, although Madam Xu knows the inside story, if you don't develop a habit, you may be exposed. Perhaps a mistake will ruin the lives of all of us. Please treat it with caution."
Gao Wenyin nodded repeatedly: "Yes, I know I was wrong."
Xu Zhiqian on the side tried hard to hold back her laughter, thinking, if they really develop this habit, then wouldn’t they be a real couple
It's outrageous!
After entering the hall, Gao Wenyin said, "Husband, you and Madam Xu chat first. I will have someone prepare the meal."
Zhang Fei nodded.
As soon as Gao Wenyin left, Xu Zhiqian couldn't help herself and burst into giggles.
Zhang Fei said unhappily: "What are you laughing at?"
Xu Zhiqian pursed her lips and said angrily, "You are so abominable. She is in such a miserable state, and you still treat her like this."
Zhang Fei snorted, "Am I not good to her? Have you ever seen an informant so kind-hearted that he not only helps her run around, but also gives her a place to belong?"
Xu Zhiqian snorted softly: "If it weren't for this, I would have exposed you long ago."
This sentence scared Zhang Fei, and he hurriedly said: "Hey, hey, hey, Madam Xu, if you ruin this for me, then I will ask you to carry on the family line."
Xu Zhiqian was also terrified: "What nonsense are you talking about? And I... I was just saying it casually. In fact, if she really wants to marry you, it will be a good thing for her. Why should I ruin you?"
After the incident with Lin Fei, she completely changed her opinion of Zhang Fei. She knew that this guy just liked to talk bad, but he was not a bad person at heart and had a clear sense of right and wrong. She also sympathized with Gao Wenyin. If she could really marry Zhang Fei, it would certainly be a good thing.
"I've been talking to you for so long, and this is the only sentence I like."
"Is that all?"
"if not?"
“… … !”
Xu Zhiqian pouted in grievance, "By the way, how are you doing?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Look how relaxed I am, do you still need to ask?"
"You...how did you convince Grand Secretary Sima and Grand Secretary Wang at the same time?" Xu Zhiqian looked at Zhang Fei in shock.
She believed in convincing Wang Anshi, and she also believed in convincing Sima Guang, but to convince both of them at the same time, this...!
The difficulty is not just one plus one.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It's very simple. It satisfies their core demands at the same time."
Xu Zhiqian still looked at Zhang Fei with confusion.
Zhang Fei thought about it and realized that this was really hard to explain, so he said, "We'll talk about it later."
Xu Zhiqian looked at Zhang Fei resentfully.
It is most abominable to say half the words.
Zhang Fei added: "Now that the prosecution issue has been resolved, the next step is how to force the court to execute those corrupt officials."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "What are you going to do?"
She had no idea about this. How could she sue the imperial court
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Those great scholars in the court always criticize me for taking an unconventional approach and not being ethical in litigation. This time I will use a heavy sword without an edge and great ingenuity without effort to convince them. I will use allusions and stories with them, and use what they are best at, so that they will be convinced."
Just then, Gao Wenyin and Xiaotao brought the food up.
Zhang Fei asked, "Madam, is Feng Qi home?"
Gao Wenyin nodded and said, "Yes."
Zhang Fei said: "After dinner, ask him to come over. We need to discuss how to fight this lawsuit."
"OK."
Gao Wenyin nodded and asked, "Husband... Husband." As soon as she said this, her face turned red again, "Will this cause you trouble?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "That's what I do. It's how I make a living. If Madam can pay, then there's actually no problem."
I added in my mind that physical payment would be fine.
Gao Wenyin asked seriously, "How much does it cost?"
Zhang Fei said: "For ordinary lawsuits, the cost is usually around 500 guan."
"Five hundred strings of cash?" Gao Wenyin opened her red lips slightly.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "You'll know if you ask around, but this time it's special, the minimum should be ten times, which is five thousand strings of cash."
Gao Wenyin almost fainted after hearing this.
Even if I bought myself, I would only be worth more than a thousand strings of coins!
Zhang Fei asked again: "Madam, do you have any other questions?"
Gao Wenyin just shook her head.
How dare she ask!
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Then sit down and eat together!"
... ...
After dinner, Feng Nanxi went to the study to discuss with Zhang Fei, Gao Wenyin and Xu Zhiqian.
"Sue the court?"
Feng Nanxi looked at Zhang Fei in a daze.
Almost at the same time, a splash was heard!
The hot tea in Gao Wenyin's hand fell to the floor.
Zhang Fei asked: "Is there any problem?"
Feng Nanxi was startled, her mouth opened and closed, and after much effort, she managed to utter a few words: "This... Isn't this courting death?"
"Seeking one's own death?" Zhang Fei asked curiously, "Why?"
Feng Nanxi said straightforwardly: "If we common people can also sue the court, then the court will not do this."
"It's you people, don't include me in it."
Zhang Fei pointed at Feng Nanxi.
Feng Nanxi looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.
Zhang Fei touched her hair coquettishly: "You have heard of my deeds. Do you think other people with ears and pens can do this?"
Feng Nanxi said: "But... But this is not the same as suing the court. The law is set by the court. How can you sue the court?"
Zhang Fei asked, "You mean the imperial court has never violated the law?"
Feng Nanxi snorted, "The court has always violated the law, but... but we can't sue the court."
Zhang Fei rolled his eyes and said, "It's you, not us. You can't sue, but I can."
Gao Wenyin came to her senses and shook her head, "No! No! This... This is not allowed. This is too terrible."
I was so scared that I was incoherent.
If the court doesn't blame us, we will be satisfied. Why should we sue the court
This is not what they want.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "As a kind-hearted person, I dare to do this for you. Why do you have any reason to be afraid?"
When Feng Nanxi heard this, she thought it made sense.
Zhang Fei is an honest citizen with no lawsuits involved. Yet he dares to do this. So what do I have to be afraid of
Gao Wenyin said, "If I implicate my husband because of me, how can I live with my conscience? I can't do it. I absolutely can't do it."
In front of Feng Nanxi, she still felt a little uncomfortable.
Feng Nanxi also felt uncomfortable listening to this, but she didn't say anything.
Xu Zhiqian suddenly asked, "Why are you so afraid of doing something that is aboveboard and legal? Shouldn't you be afraid of those corrupt officials who have lost all conscience?"
Feng Nanxi said dejectedly: "That being said, the court is dark..."
Before he could finish, Xu Zhiqian said, "That is why we should strive for light. Otherwise, we will always be in darkness."
Zhang Fei gave Xu Zhiqian an appreciative look and nodded: "Madam Xu is right. If you really feel guilty, then think that I am not seeking justice for you, but to protect myself. I also have to serve, and I may encounter everything you have encountered. If I don't help you now, then the next victim may be me. I am protecting myself."
Feng Nanxi's eyes were red, and she stood up suddenly, knelt on one knee, clasped her fists and said, "Thank you for your help, Excellency. I have offended you in many ways before, but you have repaid me with kindness. Even if Feng Qi dies, I cannot repay you even a fraction. In this life, Feng Qi is willing to serve you."
Gao Wenyin knelt on the ground, shedding tears, and said, "I will never forget your kindness. I wish I could serve you like a slave in my next life."
Xu Zhiqian couldn't help but turn her head to look at Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei smiled helplessly and said to the two of them: "Everything will be decided after we succeed. Of course, we will succeed."