After eating and drinking, Gao Wenyin took Xiaotao and the others to start cleaning, while Zhang Fei continued to discuss Su Shi's lawsuit with the Xu father and daughter in the corridor.
It has an urban version of the atmosphere of men farming and women weaving.
Regardless of whether their husband-and-wife relationship is real or fake, the feeling is really different with or without Gao Wenyin.
... ...
They had already found the charge, which was "creating a coat and writing coat words", so the next step was to look for evidence around this charge.
Different from the last ancestral law, that lawsuit was about the right of interpretation, but this time it is not about explaining anything, but about filling it with laws.
Although it sounds like the ancestral method is obviously more difficult, if you are not careful, you may end up with your head and body separated.
But in fact, both have their own difficulties. Although the laws of our ancestors are very sensitive and sound scary, there are sufficient arguments to prove them. The key is that those ministers just used them indiscriminately without any rules. Can a law without rules be a good law
As for copyright, there is currently no case that can support Zhang Fei. The only thing that can be related to copyright is the rulers' control over the people's thoughts.
The crime of "creating a book with a coquettish tone" also stems from thought control.
Although the two are somewhat similar on the surface, when you trace their roots, there is actually a fundamental contradiction between them.
Because copyright law emphasizes personal property rights, which is exactly what Zaoaoshuaoyan wants to control.
However, Zhang Fei wanted to use this method to defend his personal copyright.
As a result, when they are discussing, they often reach a dead end and cannot get out.
But lawsuits are never about the truth, but about loopholes. It doesn't matter if you find a dead end. Those with capital can borrow a ladder and climb over it. Those without capital can just look around to see if there is a dog hole to crawl into.
Not to mention that the Chinese language is profound and extensive. It is like a mountain range that can be seen as a peak when viewed from the front or from the side. It depends on how you approach it and whether you can find a balance point to convince the court to legislate for it.
For three consecutive days, Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian worked day and night to find evidence, and Xu Zun also rushed home to help as soon as he was dismissed from office.
Xu Zun is the judge. The questions he raised are of vital importance to Zhang Fei. Xu Zun helped a lot in Zhang Fei's previous lawsuits as to why he was able to plan everything perfectly.
at dusk.
"ah!"
Zhang Fei stretched and said, "I think it's almost done."
Xu Zhiqian said: "I feel there is still a lot to go, and many questions have not been explained thoroughly."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Due to the lack of precedents, some issues are difficult to explain thoroughly. However, the law is derived from morality. These issues can be compensated by morality. Piracy is morally wrong. The key is how to legislate and regulate it."
Xu Zun nodded: "That's right, your purpose is not to claim compensation, but to legislate."
Zhang Fei said to Xu Zhiqian again: "Madam Xu, you should come with me to class this time."
Xu Zhiqian's face lit up, and she immediately said, "I'm afraid that won't work. Kaifeng Prefecture will definitely not let us do that."
Zhang Fei said: "In terms of rules and regulations, the Criminal Court represents the highest court in our dynasty. The Criminal Court has asked you to come to court to assist, so why wouldn't Kaifeng Prefecture allow you to do so?"
Dong Dong Dong!
There was a knock on the door.
"Third brother, Mr. Fan is here."
"What is he doing here?"
Zhang Fei was slightly stunned.
Xu Zhiqian hurriedly said, "Go out and take a look, maybe something happened in the bookstore."
"Oh! Excuse me then!"
"go quickly!"
Xu Zun also nodded.
Zhang Fei just walked to the door, turned around and said to Xu Zhiqian seriously: "It's a law firm, not a bookstore."
Having said that, he went out.
... ...
"Sanlang!"
When Fan Li saw Zhang Fei, he stood up and walked over, then pulled Zhang Fei aside and whispered, "Someone from the Commercial and Taxation Institute just came. I hope our firm can help them calculate taxes."
Zhang Fei was slightly stunned, "What do you mean?"
Fan Li hurriedly explained: "I think they are actively trying to make peace with us, hoping to turn hostility into friendship."
Zhang Fei understood immediately and snorted, "If he says to fight, we fight. If he says it's okay, it's okay. Who are they?"
"... ... ?"
Fan Li really wanted to ask Zhang Fei, who are you
Zhang Fei added: "Think of an excuse to reject them."
Fan Li was puzzled and asked, "Why? We can't defeat them, so why should we anger them? The Du Shang Shui Yuan is backed by the Three Departments, we can't afford to offend them!"
Zhang Fei said with disdain: "I can afford to offend the imperial court, but why can't I afford to offend the three officials? You are so arrogant in front of me. I have decided to do this tax calculation deal. Even the Buddha can't stop me."
Seeing that he was full of confidence, Fan Li couldn't help but look a little hesitant.
yes!
He has also sued the court, so why should he be afraid of the Three Courts
Zhang Fei suddenly seemed to remember something, "By the way, have you told anyone about our lawsuit with Mr. Su?"
Fan Lizhi shook his head and said, "No! You said it was a secret, how dare I tell you."
Zhang Fei said: "Then you can use the excuse of rejecting the Commercial and Taxation Institute to spread the news."
Fan Li was a little confused. "I can tell it to others, but I don't understand why you should refuse the Commercial and Taxation Bureau and tell others."
Zhang Fei sighed, "You don't even know how to do this? Why should we refuse? We need a reason. The reason is that we have a lawsuit in hand, and we can afford to fight for three years. We are not afraid of their encirclement and suppression. If Li Guozhong is really capable, he should learn to sue me and sue the court like me! We make money by our own ability, not by relying on others' pity."
Fan Lizhi nodded and said, "I understand! I understand!"
... ...
Shen Mansion.
"How ridiculous! This kid really doesn't want to accept my toast and then drink the wine for punishment."
Upon hearing that his proactive advances were rejected by Fan Li, Shen Huaixiao could not help but get angry and ashamed.
How shameless!
Tang Ji snorted, "I told you that boy is arrogant and doesn't know what's good for him. We shouldn't show him kindness. If we do that, he will think we are afraid of him and then do more harm than good."
Chen Huaixiao sighed, "I have explained to you before that Wang Jiefu and Xu Zhongtu are protecting him. We don't have much to do with him. It's better to have less trouble than more."
Tang Ji said: "Although we don't have much to do with him for the time being, we can completely prevent merchants from dealing with him. If anyone dares to deal with him, we will never let him off, including suing him.
As for the common people, let them be. I don't believe he can maintain his law firm just by fighting these lawsuits."
Shen Huaixiao nodded, "We have to teach him a lesson. Then you can ask someone to talk to the Ma, Chen, and Fan families. Currently, these three families are the ones cooperating with Zhang San."
"I'll send someone over later."
Tang Ji nodded and said, "By the way, didn't Zhang San also include the Fan family's house in his shop this time? There are many issues involved, such as deed tax and whether there is any infringement on the street. We can also send people to check. If there is any problem, we can order him to temporarily close the shop."
Shen Huaixiao nodded and smiled: "This is a good idea. Although we can't deal with Zhang San, as long as he is doing business, he can't escape from our grasp."
He paused for a moment and said, "In that case, why not investigate Fan Li as well to see if he has done anything illegal before."
Tang Ji said: "Since we are going to check, why not check everyone once."
You, Zhang Fei, are a man of iron teeth and copper jaws, with a body protected by diamonds, and you are not easily influenced by anything. But that doesn't mean that everyone around you is like that.
As they were chatting, the Salt and Iron Judge Du Xiu suddenly came.
"Have you heard that Zhang San is going to sue again?"
"What lawsuit is it?" Shen Huaixiao asked.
Du Xiu said, "It is said that Su Shizhan asked him to sue a bookseller for stealing his poems and selling them."
"Can you sue for this?"
Tang Ji wondered.
boom!
Shen Huaixiao suddenly slammed the table, "This is really too much!"
Tang Ji and Du Xiu were both stunned.
Du Xiu asked, “Brother Shen, that bookseller couldn’t be you, could it be you?”
Shen Huaixiao said: "When did I ever open a bookstore?"
"Then why are you angry?"
"I'm angry because that guy clearly got in trouble with our three divisions, but he still had the mood to help others fight the lawsuit. It shows that he doesn't take us seriously at all."
"... ... ?"
... ...
Zhang family.
"Ma'am, what are you doing?"
When Zhang Fei walked out of the room, he suddenly found Gao Wenyin standing in front of the backyard wall, with her head down, as if looking for something, so he walked over.
"Husband... Husband, good morning!"
Gao Wenyin turned around and said, "I just... just..."
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Just what?"
Gao Wenyin said, "I just think it's a bit empty here. Would it be better if we planted some flowers and plants?"
It seems that she really took my words to heart. Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Actually, there were some potted plants here originally, but later I asked Li Si to move them to the woodshed."
"Why?"
Gao Wenyin couldn't help but ask, "Doesn't my husband like flowers and plants?"
"no!"
Zhang Fei shook his head. "It's because Li Si and I don't know how to do these things. If we leave them here, they will become mud. If Madam knows how to do it, you can move them back."
Gao Wenyin nodded and said, "I will."
"That's fine..."
"My benefactor! My benefactor!"
Niu Beiqing's thunderous voice came.
Zhang Fei couldn't help but frown.
After a while, Niu Beiqing strode over and suddenly saw Gao Wenyin was there too, "Sister-in-law is here too."
His voice immediately dropped an octave.
Gao Wenyin said, "Daniu, this is not the village, please keep your voice down."
While speaking, he glanced at Zhang Fei briefly.
"Why!"
Niu Beiqing nodded.
Zhang Fei suddenly asked: "What's wrong with you?"
"I came to see my benefactor just because I had nothing to do." Niu Beiqing said aggrievedly.
Zhang Fei wondered, "Why are you looking for me if there's nothing wrong?"
Niu Beiqing immediately said, "Then the seventh brother is in charge of the account office, and the fifth brother is in charge of the carriages, so what should I be in charge of? I am most afraid of being idle, so please find something for me to do, benefactor."
Are all people who have not experienced 996 so naive? Zhang Fei smiled and said, "You are so strong and powerful, of course you are here to protect the house! This is the most important thing, because I have been attacked twice in my own home, I hope there won't be a third time."
Niu Beiqing felt very relieved when he heard this, and patted his chest and said, "Please rest assured, benefactor, I'm here, and it won't happen three times."
"very good!"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Oh, right! Help Madam move the flower pots from the firewood room here. Madam wants to plant some flowers and plants here."
"OK!"
When Niu Beiqing heard that it was his sister-in-law's order, he said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I'll move it right away."
Gao Wenyin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "No hurry, no hurry, it's okay if you move in slowly."
After Niu Beiqing left, Zhang Fei smiled and said, "This black guy looks scary, but he's actually quite cute."
Gao Wenyin smiled and nodded, "Daniu is a little impulsive, but he has a very good heart. Otherwise, I...!"
Zhang Fei added: "Otherwise, Shi Dalang wouldn't have become brothers with him, right?"
Gao Wenyin blushed and nodded slightly.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Madam, please don't mind these things. Just say whatever you want to say."
Gao Wenyin nodded awkwardly.
But it's definitely still awkward.
Zhang Fei asked again: "By the way! Madam, what do you like to do?"
Gao Wenyin said: "I usually do some embroidery at home."
"embroidery?"
Zhang Fei asked again: "I wonder if Madam can sew clothes?"
Gao Wenyin said, "Yes! Husband, do you want to make new clothes? Actually, you don't have to go out to make them. I can help you make them."
"Forget about the clothes, that would be too tiring." Zhang Fei added, "But I want to make some big shorts and short shirts for the summer."
Gao Wenyin asked: "Large shorts? Short shirt?"
"Come with me."
He took Gao Wenyin to the front yard, then took a pen and drew a few sketches on paper. "That's it, do you know how to do it?"
Gao Wenyin looked at it carefully for a while and nodded, "It should be possible, but I wonder what material my husband wants to use?"
"It's up to you, madam."
"Well... I'll try it then."
"good."
"Zhang San!"
Xu Zhiqian came straight into the house.
"Morning, Madam Xu!"
"Morning, Madam Zhang!"
Xu Zhiqian said with a smile.
Gao Wenyin blushed slightly and said, "You guys chat first. I'll go back to the backyard to help Daniu with the potted plants."
Xu Zhiqian asked, "Madam, do you know how to plant potted plants?"
Gao Wenyin said shyly, "I know a little."
Zhang Fei teased, "You think they are all the same as you. You can't do anything this woman can do."
Xu Zhiqian said unconvincedly: "Don't look down on me. I'm tired of those potted plants and embroidery. What's so great about them?"
"Yeah?"
Zhang Fei expressed doubt.
Xu Zhiqian said arrogantly: "If you don't believe it, forget it."
Gao Wenyin felt a little awkward standing here, and said hurriedly, "Husband, Madam Xu, I'll be leaving first."
"OK."
After Gao Wenyin left, Xu Zhiqian remembered the purpose of this visit and immediately asked, "Oh, right! Did you let people spread the news outside?"
Zhang Fei nodded and asked, "What's the situation now?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "It has spread throughout the capital. Now, whether it is a restaurant or a brothel, everyone is talking about it."
Zhang Fei was surprised and asked, "Did it spread so fast?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded and said, "Didn't I tell you before that there have always been people complaining about this kind of thing, but there is nothing they can do about it. However, no one has ever thought of resolving it through a lawsuit. In addition, this matter involves Mr. Su who just returned to Beijing, so it has caused a lot of discussion."
Zhang Fei hurriedly asked: "Do you all support me?"
Xu Zhiqian smiled and said, "Not many people support you. Most of them support Mr. Su. However, there are also quite a few people who think that Mr. Su is making a fuss over nothing. The key is that he hired you as an informant to sue and seek compensation. This is not right. They are currently arguing about this."
In fact, this incident also reflects the special features of the literati in the Song Dynasty. As far as Confucianism is concerned, writing books and making statements is a pursuit of self-cultivation rather than economic interests. Talking about economic interests is vulgar and will be despised.
This is also why, despite the prosperity of literature in Chinese history, copyright law has never been introduced. It is related to this idea.
However, the commodity economy of the Song Dynasty was very prosperous. Intellectuals were not ashamed to talk about profits, and nine out of ten important state meetings were about finance and money.
This has led many people to believe that whether Su Shi was pursuing fame or profit, it was all right.
But many people also think that you can stop booksellers from infringing on your reputation, but it would be a bit too much to claim compensation, especially if you have hired someone to smear you.
This goes against the ethics of scholars.
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "It's a good thing to have debates."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "When do you plan to go to Kaifeng Prefecture?"
Zhang Fei said, "Wait for two days before going."
... ...
noon.
Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing chatted as they walked towards the gate of the imperial city.
"How are you going?"
"Master, please rest assured. Everything has been prepared. We are just waiting for His Majesty's order." Then, Lu Huiqing suddenly asked, "Master, have you heard that Zhang Fei has taken on another lawsuit?"
Wang Anshi smiled bitterly and said, "It's hard not to hear about it. They have been discussing it all morning."
Lu Huiqing said: "It's not just them, almost all the scholars in Bianjing are discussing this matter."
Wang Anshi saw that he looked worried, so he couldn't help asking, "What do you want to say?"
Lu Huiqing hesitated for a moment and said, "Looking at the situation, Zhang Fei will go to Kaifeng Prefecture in the next two days, and then he will definitely attract the attention of the court and the public. Otherwise, Master, please go and ask the emperor to wait until the lawsuit is over before issuing an order."
When Wang Anshi heard this, he immediately became angry and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Can a lawsuit among the people be as important as our reform?"
Lu Huiqing quickly explained: "The students are worried that Zhang San will steal the limelight from the new law, which is not good for the new law!"
In ancient times, political reforms also had to take public opinion into consideration.
Wang Anshi snorted, "Can he snatch it away?"
Lu Huiqing said, "It's better to be safe than sorry. A few days ago, the court was still discussing the reform of our teacher, but today everyone is talking about the lawsuit. Anyway, His Majesty hasn't issued an order yet, so it doesn't matter if it's delayed for two days."
Wang Anshi thought it was nothing, but he could see that Lu Huiqing was worried, so he nodded and said, "Okay! I'll go ask the emperor first. Maybe the emperor doesn't plan to issue an order in the next two days."
... ...
Kaifeng Prefecture.
"well... ."
Li Kai came to the back hall and sighed: "It seems that as long as that boy is here, we in Kaifeng Prefecture will never have peace!"
It’s only been a few days!
You kid is coming again.
Aren’t you tired
Lu Gong looked up at him and said, "This is not a serious case. Just send it to the Court of Justice for trial."
At first, he took on Li Si's case because he was not convinced and wanted to meet Zhang San, but it ended up causing trouble. This guy is endless. He had already made a plan before, and the next time Zhang San came, he would let his subordinates do it.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Li Kaisheng said helplessly, "Prefect Lu, you don't know that Han Xianggong and his men have already sent people to reserve seats. The Siliyuan is so small, how can it accommodate them?"
Lu Gong was stunned and asked, "What seat?"
Li Kaidao: "It's the seat for the trial!"
"ah?"
Lu Gong was stunned at once.
The seats for the trial have already been reserved even though the complainants have not yet arrived.
Are you guys watching this as a play
After a long while, Lu Gongzhe finally came back to his senses. The curse words on his lips were suppressed by Hanyang. He thought seriously and said, "I have also heard about this matter. If Su Zizhan wants to investigate this matter, it is the fault of the bookseller. So I think if Zhang San's claim is reasonable, then we should send someone to investigate. After finding out, we will directly rule that he wins. There is no need to entangle with him in court."
He had already been convinced by the ancestral law last time.
Don't come.
My Kaifeng Prefecture cannot afford such a limelight.
Li Kai's eyes lit up, "Yes! I can rule in his favor and not give him a chance to fight the case."
He let it go and decided not to compete with Zhang Fei for victory or defeat.
Just then, a yamen runner came to the door and announced: "Prefect, someone from the Bianjing Law Firm has handed in a complaint."
Li Kaidao: "Here it comes! Here it comes!"
Lu Gong said, "Present it."
"Yes, sir."
The bailiff immediately presented the complaint.
When Lu Gong saw the accusation, he immediately became depressed. "I say, Zhang San is really bored and has nothing to do. Why does he have to make such a big fuss over such a small matter?"
Li Kai next to him suddenly panicked.
Can this become a big deal
Li Kai hurriedly asked, "Prefect Lu, what crime did that kid accuse you of?"
Lu Gong opened his mouth and handed the petition to Li Kai, "You should read it yourself."
Then he asked the yamen runner, "Did Zhang San come here in person to hand in the petition?"
The yamen runner said, "No, it was a spy named Qiu Zhengwen from the Bian Jing Law Firm."
Now Zhang Fei is a partner of the firm after all, so why does he have to do such a trivial matter as submitting the complaint himself
"You go down!"
"yes."
As the yamen runner went down, Li Kai exclaimed, "What do you mean by making a coat and writing a coat?"
Then he asked Lu Gongzhe, "Who is he accusing?"
Lu Gong was stunned for a moment, then quickly reached out his hand: "Bring it here and let me see it."
Li Kai handed over the petition again.
After reading it, Lu Gong said, "Strange! He is still suing Ji Juxian, but this doesn't make sense. He is suing for the crime of Zaoaoshu Aoyan, and Ji Juxian just printed Su Shi's poems. If there is a crime of Zaoaoshu Aoyan, it should be Su Shi, not Ji Juxian!"