On the day before New Year's Eve, the bright sunshine once again shone on the land, the ice and snow melted, and the grass showed its pointed little heads, making countless people ecstatic.
It would be so painful if I could only stay at home and be played with by my wife during the annual leave.
Friends and relatives began to make appointments to go out for spring outings.
But for Zhang Fei and his friends, they could only play some micromanagement at home and move the desk from inside the house to the corridor.
Nowadays, without electric lights and glass, it is still quite stuffy sitting in the house.
Whether it was the Zhang family or the Xu family, there was no atmosphere of celebrating the New Year at all.
During this period, Cao Dongdong and Ma Xiaoyi came to invite Zhang Fei to go out for a spring outing, and also asked him to watch the lantern festival on the Lantern Festival, but Zhang Fei ruthlessly rejected them all.
In fact, Zhang Fei also wanted to experience the New Year's Day in the Northern Song Dynasty, but he was really in a hurry and this matter could not be delayed, mainly because it involved Wang Anshi's reform. Historically, Wang Anshi officially launched the reform in February of the second year of Xining.
The main reason he dared to sue the court was because of the background of Wang Anshi's reform. Without this background, the possibility of success would be very slim.
With the help of Xu's father and daughter, everything is finally ready.
The twentieth day of the first lunar month.
"Do we have to go tomorrow?"
Xu Zun said with a little doubt.
Zhang Fei asked, "Do you think there is anything wrong with this, benefactor?"
Xu Zun said: "Kaifeng Prefecture will just open for business tomorrow. If you go there to file a complaint, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble."
He felt that the timing was a bit too much.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "That's what I thought. I'll go there on the first day of opening. That way there will be enough hype to attract more people's attention. The more people know about this, the better it will be for me."
Xu Zun nodded slightly, "So this is your consideration."
This is not the first time that Zhang Fei has used public opinion to file a lawsuit, and he has used it both positively and negatively. When helping Cao Dongdong with the lawsuit, he did the opposite, first accumulating hatred, and then making a reversal to drastically change everyone's impression of Cao Dongdong.
Xu Zun feels ashamed of himself for not being as good as him in this regard!
However, Xu Zun was still a little nervous. The most crucial thing in this case was whether the court would allow Zhang Fei to speak up.
It can even be said that as long as the court allowed Zhang Fei to sue, it would be a victory.
This is also the most difficult.
Dong Dong Dong!
"Third brother, Erlang of the Shi family is here." Li Siyan said outside the house.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I understand."
Xu Zun said: "Go ahead! I just need to finish reading all these documents."
This time, Zhang Fei really prepared very thoroughly, and the documents he prepared alone filled a whole box.
For Xu Zun, this is a treasure trove.
Although all the above information was provided by him, the application techniques contained therein were truly dazzling to him.
... ...
"Uncle, please get up quickly."
"Tingxiu is incompetent and has caused my sister-in-law to suffer."
... ..
When I arrived at the front yard, I saw Shi Tingxiu kneeling on one knee in front of Gao Wenyin.
Zhang Fei walked over with his hands behind his back, frowned, and said in a condescending tone: "Why? Do you think I treated your sister-in-law unfairly?"
"Husband...husband!"
Gao Wenyin felt a little awkward addressing Zhang Fei like this in front of Shi Tingxiu. "My second uncle is still young and not very sensible. My husband, please don't argue with him."
Then he said to Shi Tingxiu, "Second Uncle, this time it is all thanks to you who saved me. You should thank me quickly."
Shi Tingxiu felt uncomfortable when he saw his sister-in-law calling Zhang Fei "husband". Although he had heard about it from Feng Nanxi beforehand, hearing it with his own ears was another matter. He clasped his fists and bowed to Zhang Fei, "Your Excellency, I will never forget your kindness."
"It's just a piece of cake!" Zhang Fei smiled and asked, "We're going to Kaifeng Prefecture tomorrow. Are you afraid?"
Shi Tingxiu shook his head and said, "The benefactor is a stranger to us, but he is willing to help us. Why should I, Shi Er, be afraid?"
"very good!"
Zhang Fei said: "You only need to remember one thing, you only need to report your name, and you don't need to say anything else, no matter what they say."
Shi Tingxiu was slightly stunned, then nodded and said, "Yes, I remember it."
"That's all."
Zhang Fei shrugged and said, "I won't disturb you from reminiscing about the past with your sister-in-law."
"Ah? Husband and wife, husband and wife."
Gao Wenyin shouted stutteringly.
Zhang Fei came back to his senses and asked, "Madam, is there anything else?"
Gao Wenyin said worriedly: "My second uncle has never been to court and doesn't know the rules. Can you explain more to him?"
Zhang Fei said: "I just know that he has never been to the court, so I told him not to speak. It won't be wrong if he doesn't speak."
Gao Wenyin asked, "What if the prefect asks?"
Zhang Fei said: "Just introduce yourself, don't say anything else, leave the rest to me. Madam, don't worry, he is not the protagonist."
Shi Tingxiu's only role was to give Zhang Fei a reason to file a complaint.
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Gao Wenyin and Shi Tingxiu looked at each other, and waited until Zhang Fei and his men left before they nodded woodenly.
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The 21st day of the first lunar month, the second year of Xining.
Starting today, all government offices will officially open for business.
In front of the Kaifeng government office, several yamen runners who had gone to work the day before were not in the mood to work. They stood in front of the government office, chatting about some interesting things that happened during the New Year.
Based on past experience, the yamen runners basically had nothing to do in the first three days, because no one was stupid enough to cause trouble for Kaifeng Prefecture on the first day of work.
Everyone understands this bit of social etiquette.
Unless you give money.
That’s another story.
As they were chatting happily, they were unaware that a carriage had quietly arrived.
It was not until two people got off the carriage that they reacted.
"Zhang San!"
The four yamen officials shouted in unison.
The hat almost stood up.
"Hello, fellow officers! I would like to wish you all a happy new year."
Zhang Fei bowed politely.
Next to him stood a young man, who was none other than the second son of the Shi family, Shi Tingxiu.
unlucky!
This is really bad luck!
I met this guy the first day at work.
It's really haunting.
"Zhang San, what...what are you doing here?" one of the yamen runners asked nervously.
Zhang Fei looked around and said with a smile, "Brother Cha, you are joking. If I am not going to complain, why would I come here? Kaifeng Prefecture is an important place. How dare I barge in without any reason?"
You also know that Kaifeng Prefecture is an important place!
You almost thought this was a public toilet.
"Complain?"
The officer was no longer angry and begged, "Zhang San, are you going to let me live? You come here to complain right after the Lantern Festival. Can't you wait a few months before coming?"
Shi Tingxiu was very puzzled when he saw that the police officer was about to cry while talking.
This third brother looks harmless, approachable and amiable. We have kidnapped him before and he never got angry with us. Why are you so afraid of him
This completely overturned the image of the Kaifeng Prefecture errand boy in his mind.
Zhang Fei smiled apologetically: "I can wait, but the victim can't."
As he spoke, he pointed at Shi Tingxiu beside his hand.
Shi Tingxiu clasped his fists and said, "I am Shi Tingxiu."
That's all.
I dare not say more.
"You...you must not fall into our hands in the future."
The police officer didn't care about that and just bit his back teeth, threatening openly.
Shi Tingxiu was a little panicked.
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "Try your best! Try your best! But maybe it will fall into your hands soon."
The officer saw that the guy was not afraid at all, so he shouted at him, "What's your business this time?"
Zhang Fei extended his hand to the young man beside him, "Today I am suing the court on behalf of Shi Erlang."
“… … !”
The four police officers seemed not to have heard clearly, and all looked at Zhang Fei with a silly look on their faces.
"Sue the court!"
Zhang Fei spoke word by word.
The four officers were frightened out of their wits.
My legs are shaking.
Go and report it immediately.
The most terrifying people are those who don't care about their lives.
I can only say that you are quite awesome.
never mind!
We gave up.
At this time, Lu Gongzhe was not in the mansion. He had to go to the court for a meeting today. The one who stayed behind was the judge Li Kai.
Although Li Kai was a magistrate, when he learned that Zhang Fei had come to complain again, his expression was exactly the same as those officers, and he wished he could tear this man into pieces.
It's really bullying.
But later, when he heard that he was going to sue the imperial court, he was so scared that he turned pale.
Call Zhang Fei quickly and ask him about it.
"Are you crazy, kid?"
When he saw Zhang Fei, Li Kai yelled at him.
Zhang Fei said seriously: "In response to Judge Li, I am not crazy. I am here to file a complaint rationally."
"Complain? Who can I sue?" Li Kai asked.
"The court."
"You still say you're not crazy?"
Li Kai danced excitedly and asked, "What are you doing to sue the court?"
He even wanted to split Zhang Fei's head open to see what was inside.
Zhang Fei said: "Because the court violated the laws of our ancestors."
"You...what did you say?"
Li Kai looked at Zhang Fei in disbelief. After a while, he flew into a rage. "How can this be absurd? How can you, a mere ear, say that this is against the laws of our ancestors? Someone, someone, drag this traitor away, give him eighty strokes of the cane, and throw him into jail. I'll deal with him later."
This time he really couldn't bear it anymore. There are precedents for citizens suing officials, and if you are right, he will admit it. But there is no precedent for suing the imperial court, and this guy is even using the laws of his ancestors to make his case, which may be a crime of treason.
There's no need to look at any complaint, just fight first and talk about it later.
The yamen runners on both sides, who had been ready to beat Zhang Fei for a long time, almost cried for joy when they heard the boss's order. They rushed forward and tied Zhang Fei up in the blink of an eye.
The speed is so fast that it can definitely break the record for the fastest kidnapping in Kaifeng Prefecture.
Zhang Fei didn't even move, which shows how much they wanted to beat this guy up.
You bastards, you are taking revenge for personal gain. Zhang Fei felt that his arm was about to be broken by them. He was grimacing, but still managed a smile. "Li Tongpan, don't blame me for not reminding you. I am suing the court according to the laws of our ancestors. You put me in jail, which is understandable, but if you execute me, I will never let it go. You are beating a person who defends the laws of our ancestors."
I feel a little bit timid in my heart. If you bastards really dare to spank me, I will not play with you. Brother Shi, Brother Guang, I have already explained myself. It's up to you guys to do what's next. Don't let me down!
"You dare to threaten me?"
Li Kai snorted and pointed at Zhang Fei, saying, "I'm going to beat you up today. Drag you away."
Several yamen runners took Zhang Fei and Shi Tingxiu away in ecstasy, as if they had received some reward.
I was just saying, don’t let it fall into our hands, I never thought it would work so soon.
Oh my God!
The earth!
Which fairy sister is appearing here
As soon as the man was taken away, Li Kai hurriedly said to Huang Gui, "Go and give some instructions. Just scare him, but don't really beat him."
He is also an old acquaintance of Zhang Fei. This guy can always shock people with his achievements, but he can always win by surprise. This time it is even more exaggerated, and he directly uses the methods of his ancestors.
If this stick is hit, and if he wins again, then it would be considered a hit on Taizu and Taizong.
Who dares to fight this
If we want to fight, we must do so now.
After Huang Gui left, Li Kai picked up the petition and started reading it. After reading it, he was so angry that he slammed the petition on the table and said, "This guy is really crazy. It's just a case of a yamen official. Is it necessary to sue the court?"
There are so many cases like this across the country that the Kaifeng Prefecture is no stranger to them.
This is really like killing a chicken with a dragon-headed guillotine.
Li Kai couldn't understand.
But he didn't think about how many of the numerous police cases had justice dealt with.