At the beginning, almost everyone thought that Wang Anshi was using old tricks again and using lawsuits to achieve his own political needs.
In other words, the purpose was to enforce the ban by convicting Song Minqiu, Li Dalin and Su Shi.
Wang Anshi had used this trick before.
At the beginning, including Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo, they seemed very nervous, but they were not afraid of Wang Anshi, but Zhang Fei. After all, Zhang Fei had created too many miracles in the court, and Wang Hong was sued to Qiongzhou by him.
Once you go to court, it’s a matter of life and death.
Now that Zhang Fei has really won, what should he do next
If we are not careful, it may trigger a huge political storm.
But when the lawsuit reached the middle stage, Fu Bi and his colleagues were completely relieved, because they realized that it was just a show.
It is a play to whitewash Wang Anshi.
In fact, Wang Anshi regretted being so reckless at that time. He really did not expect that it would arouse opposition from all scholars, because today's tabloids are not an indispensable part of people's lives.
He only considered the national level, and he even believed that his approach would gain unanimous support from the ministers, while ignoring the concerns of today's scholars about speech.
In fact, in the Song Dynasty, neither the ancestral laws nor the "Song Criminal Code" stated that people should not be punished for their speech. This was actually a product of the game between the literati and the emperor.
The main person was Song Renzong, who took the initiative to step back.
So there is such a saying.
The reason why the literati had to defend this point was because they had to rely on public opinion to counter the imperial power. If the imperial power tightened its control over public opinion, it would be a huge blow to the literati.
This is a very sensitive topic.
Of course, this is also the reason why Zhao Xu secretly supported tabloids. He was different from Song Renzong. If he wanted to control power, public opinion became crucial. But on the surface, he was also very clear that it would be difficult for him to rely on the game between the monarch and his ministers to tighten the right to public opinion. This incident has already illustrated this problem well.
We can only fight them in public opinion instead of closing it down.
Wang Anshi reacted and realized that this was an impossible goal to achieve, but if he admitted his mistake, it would affect his political status and the promulgation of the new policy.
He was in a dilemma at the time and regretted his decision.
Forced to go to Zhang Fei for help.
So Zhang Fei came up with a plan: let's file a lawsuit.
Losing to the law will not affect Wang Anshi's political status, but will instead reflect Wang Anshi's spirit of defending the law. Even though I always win, I will admit it if I lose!
At the same time, even if he lost the lawsuit, Wang Anshi could still stick to his own views, and express his grievances and original intentions to everyone through litigation.
For Zhang Fei, this was a lawsuit he was destined to lose.
... ...
Now that the lawsuit is over and the verdict has come out, this verdict has thrown the problem back to the court.
Now Zhao Yan only acquitted Song Minqiu and Li Dalin and did not abolish the ban. However, this verdict means that discussing current affairs in tabloids is not illegal.
This leads to a game between the judiciary and government orders.
The court must come up with a solution immediately, otherwise it will affect the authority of both government orders and the judiciary.
People will also ask, who should they listen to
Chuigong Hall.
"I have read the trial record. Both sides have their reasons. Should we ban it or not? What do you think?"
Zhao Xu directly threw this question back to the ministers.
Wang Anshi immediately stood up and said, "I still hold to my original opinion. If the court does not control tabloids, it will inevitably cause many problems, and the court will regret it."
Being in his position, he must stick to it.
But what is strange is that after he finished speaking, no one immediately stood up to oppose him. If it were in the past, if Wang Anshi lost the lawsuit, he would have been severely punished.
This is something that these ministers also realize that this will also involve their power.
At this time, Sima Guang suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. Is it feasible?"
Zhao Xu hurriedly said, "Speak quickly."
Sima Guang said: "What Wang Xueshi worries about is indeed justified, and I supported him at the time, but the fears of scholars all over the world are also reasonable.
I have compared the tabloids published in the legitimate bookstores with that unknown tabloid and discovered a problem: although both are tabloids, the tabloid published in the legitimate bookstores only caused heated discussions and did not cause unrest; whereas it was the unknown tabloid that caused unrest among the people.
The reason is that Zhang San dare not publish articles randomly. If something goes wrong, he will be held responsible. The real harm is those who secretly spread tabloids. They do it for profit, but at the same time hide their identities to ensure that they do not have to take responsibility.
Therefore, I suggest that if you want to start a tabloid, you must register it with the court and obtain the court's permission before you can print and distribute the tabloid. Otherwise, it will be considered illegal.
In this way, scholars will naturally no longer object, and the court will allow them to discuss current affairs openly, but if someone spreads opinions secretly, it is obvious that he has something to hide, and the court will never let it go. "
In addition to Wang Anshi, ministers such as Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo, and Zhao Yan all stood up to support Sima Guang's suggestion.
But Wang Anshi did not object, and acted as if to say, "Don't blame me if anything goes wrong."
This is indeed a win-win approach and is also the consistent style of the Song Dynasty.
On the surface, it was relaxed, but in reality it was still subject to the control of the court.
The emperors of the Song Dynasty did not have the courage to stick to their guns. No matter who tries to reason with you, I am the reason. When faced with public opinion, they would often take a step back, but at the same time they would control you in another way.
The power to publish tabloids is controlled by the imperial court, so would you dare to publish them at will
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Just as you say."
This is the result he wanted, to let the tabloids of the legitimate bookstores get the endorsement of these ministers. When the time comes, if a public opinion war really breaks out, they will have no choice but to use government decrees or judicial means to close down the legitimate bookstores.
After the matter was settled, the Imperial Censor Fan Yu suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Xueshi is the Vice Minister of State Affairs, but he repeatedly went to Kaifeng Prefecture to sue his colleagues. This not only destroys the harmony of the court and disregards the court's laws, but also affects the people's trust in the judiciary. Now many people believe that Wang Xueshi secretly used his power to force Kaifeng Prefecture to accept some groundless disputes."
"That's nonsense."
Wang Anshi immediately retorted: "If Kaifeng Prefecture finds it unreasonable, it can reject it. If you think I am bullying the weak, then Prime Minister Zhao will not choose to accept this case out of fear of me."
Wen Yanbo said, "But your actions will indeed harm the court's laws. If there is a dispute between officials in the future, they will all go to Kaifeng to file a complaint. This is not decent. It will also make the people think that there is no harmony within the court."
Fu Bi nodded and said, "I also think that this is indeed a bit against the rules. Although the law does not prohibit this, if you wear official uniforms to sue, it will be unfair to all parties. Is it a representative of the court or an individual? Who can tell clearly?"
Zhao Xu nodded slightly but said nothing. He still supported Wang Anshi, but since Fu Bi had stood up, he had to think carefully.
At this time, Qi Hui suddenly stood up and said: "I think the reason for this situation is that the dispute has arisen, but the judicial reform has not been completed. If the Procuratorate is established, many problems will be solved, because the Procuratorate represents the court, and the court can intervene through the Procuratorate."
Zhao Xu nodded and asked Sima Guang, "How are your preparations?"
Sima Guang replied: "Your Majesty, we have almost prepared everything, but we are still short of prosecutorial talent."
Liu Shu immediately said: "I recommend Fan Sijian to be the president of the Procuratorate. Fan Sijian's ability is obvious to all."
Fan Chunren was also present and was secretly delighted. He had actually been eyeing this position for a long time.
Zhao Xu nodded and asked Sima Guang, "What do you think?"
Sima Guang said: "Fan Sijian's ability is beyond doubt, but he may still lack experience. As I am promoting a legal aid system, I suggest that Fan Sijian go to the people to provide legal aid and accumulate his own experience at the same time."
After hearing this, Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi looked at each other in surprise.
Zhao Xu looked at Fan Chunren again, "Is Fan Sijian willing?"
Fan Chunren was also a little confused. He wanted to be the chief prosecutor, but he was asked to be a legal aid. This... ... was too far apart. But now that it had come to this, if he refused to go, the chief prosecutor would definitely not let him be the chief prosecutor, so he could only accept the order.
Zhao Xu said, "That's settled then."
After leaving the hall, Sima Guang said expressionlessly, "One more missing."
Wang Anshi beside him laughed and said, "Don't worry, that kid can't run away."
After saying that, he waved his sleeves and left.
... ...
Genuine bookstore.
"Sanlang is here!"
"Hello, Saburo."
When the craftsmen in the printing workshop saw Zhang Fei coming, they all greeted him.
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "All the masters are in high spirits!"
Everybody was laughing happily.
After resting for several days, they were of course full of energy.
Zhang Fei added: "Work hard and strive to buy a house within two years."
When everyone heard this, they were so excited that they trembled all over.
Buy a house within two years.
real or fake
Hou Donglai was so excited that he asked, "Sanlang, can we make so much money?"
Zhang Fei said: "It's not impossible. Although I lost the lawsuit, we can now print tabloids without any worries. With our previous development momentum, buying a house in two years is not a daydream."
Hou Donglai nodded, thinking in his mind that during the previous peak period, the profit could reach twenty times. If he worked hard to the death, he really couldn't imagine it!
Zhang Fei asked again: "How is the workshop I asked you to find going?"
“… … !”
Hou Donglai was petrified immediately.
Zhang Fei said: "Why don't you go and do the typeset work."
Hou Donglai hurriedly said, "Hey, young man! I did go look for him, but it happened here again, so I got delayed. I will contact the Chen family right away. It won't take long, really not long. Sanlang, give me another chance."
"Okay, I'll give you another chance."
"Yes Yes Yes."
After arranging the work, Zhang Fei went home.
As soon as I got home, Gao Wenyin and Xu Zhiqian came to greet me.
Gao Wenyin said anxiously, "Sanlang, Kaifeng Prefecture just sent someone to issue a military service notice, asking you to serve."
"service?"
Zhang Fei was stunned, "What kind of service?"
Xu Zhiqian stepped forward and said with a smile, "Of course it's the government service! Didn't you get your household registration in the capital last year? Of course you have to perform your military service this year. With your wealth, I can't let you do hard labor."
"Yaqianyi?"
Zhang Fei was immediately shocked, "Then... what should we do?"
When Gao Wenyin saw Zhang Fei's expression, she became so anxious that she almost cried.
She already turns pale at the mention of service.
This may be a time of no return.
Xu Zhiqian smiled and said, "Don't worry, you can pay for this job, or hire someone to serve in your place."
"Yes, yes, yes, I remember now. This can be solved with money. The last thing I lack right now is money."
Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "How do I do this?"
Xu Zhiqian hesitated for a moment and said, "Ask Mr. Fan to go to Kaifeng Prefecture for you. He is more adept at handling this kind of thing."
Zhang Fei nodded: "Okay, I'll ask Li Si to tell Mr. Fan later."
Gao Wenyin was still worried, "Is this... really possible?"
Xu Zhiqian smiled bitterly and said, "Sister Gao, don't worry. Look at Mr. Ma, Mr. Chen, and Mr. Fan. Their sons have served in the military. They all need to serve in the military, but they all paid for it. It's just a routine for Kaifeng Prefecture to send people here. There won't be any problems."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Madam, don't worry. My father-in-law is the judge of the Dali Temple after all. How could he let me serve in the army?"
Xu Zhiqian glared at him immediately and said, "Don't say such nonsense."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "No need to worry, no need to worry. I'm just telling you guys about it."
After seeing this, Gao Wenyin felt relieved.