In fact, the situations in Dengzhou and Yangzhou have fully demonstrated that the grievances in Wang Anshi's heart are not unreasonable.
There is no doubt about the abilities of Fan Chunren and Su Shi, and they have extensive connections in various places. However, it is of no use. Fan Chunren is at home writing articles, and Su Shi is out picking up girls, but they didn't even succeed in picking up a single girl. It can be seen that establishing a public security, procuratorial and judicial system is not an easy task.
You have to use some tricks, and at the same time, you have to have someone inside the government to cooperate with you.
The success of Hezhong Prefecture was not as simple as it seemed. Before Zhang Fei went there, Zhao Xu and Sima Guang gave him a big gift, which was the lawsuit between Zhong Yan and Lu Shen.
This trial completely stabilized the military generals, and later the issue of pensions further stabilized the soldiers.
The public security, procuratorial and judicial organs gradually gained a firm foothold.
At first, Su Che did not dare to be so arrogant and he had to discuss everything with Zhang Fei first. Later, after the power of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs was consolidated, the procuratorate gradually played its role and took a dozen people to the government to check the accounts.
However, a very strange phenomenon is currently occurring in Ha Trung Province. Civil disputes are increasing day by day, while criminal cases are decreasing sharply.
These two increases and decreases are all due to the imperial court.
The people of Hezhong Prefecture gradually understood what civil disputes and criminal disputes were. No matter what happened in a civil dispute, there would be no punishment, and the imperial court could enforce it. Disputes that had previously been impossible to bring to the imperial court for litigation would now be brought to the imperial court.
It is precisely because of this that the number of criminal cases has been decreasing dramatically. Firstly, the rich and powerful and the children of officials know that if they break the law, they will definitely end up dead.
Unless you can bribe the three major departments of public security, procuratorial and judicial at the same time, not even one less will work.
This is too difficult.
Secondly, those powerful men also know that with the current way the imperial court tries cases, if you commit a criminal case, the crime will only be serious, not light, because your ancestors for eighteen generations may all be questioned, and even those officials cannot withstand it.
Of course, Zhang Fei was very happy to see this situation, as it would allow him to focus more on the law school and allow Cai Bian and others to gain more experience.
After several months of intensive training at the beginning of the year, Zhang Fei also thought it was time to let them go out and try their luck.
meeting room.
"After discussions with the firm, we finally decided that a penalty of 1% to 5% would be more appropriate. At the same time, according to the loan calculation, after three years, only 1% of the penalty would need to be repaid. This can ensure the interests of the creditor, because other loans, except for the mortgage, will not last for three years. If only the interest is paid every month, the most appropriate penalty would be the interest from January to March."
"Just do the math."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Write out a detailed set of regulations for me."
"yes."
"alright!"
Zhang Fei added: "After this matter is resolved, it's time for you to go out and see if you can handle things on your own."
The four little Vajras were very excited when they heard this.
Zhang Fei said: "Cai Bian went to Jiezhou, Shangguan Jun went to Pinglu County. Jiezhou is in charge of Jieyan, and Pinglu County is a transportation hub. They are all vital strategic locations. You all have to cheer up."
"Teacher, please rest assured. We will never let you down."
Shangguan Jun quickly assured.
Cai Bian also nodded continuously.
Zhang Fei said to Cai Jing again: "Cai Jing, you are a little tired, running around. The negotiations between the imperial court and the local government will be handled by you."
Shangguan Jun said: "Actually... Actually, we will also deal with the government, so we don't need Cai Da to be so tired."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "If it's just a matter of dealing with each other, then that's fine. You're going to weaken the power of others, which is not a pleasing thing to do. Cai Jing has been in charge of handling such matters. I feel most at ease leaving it to him. You just need to focus on the trial."
Cai Jing bowed and said, "I will definitely live up to my mission."
After that, he added: "But recently many businessmen have been discussing opening stores in front of the Imperial Court."
As the Royal Court gained a foothold, more and more people came here to open shops, including the largest dental clinic in Hezhong Prefecture, which opened a branch here and cooperated with the Royal Court, specifically responsible for helping the Royal Court to identify the value of some of its belongings.
The revenue of the Imperial Court is now so high that it requires almost no money from the government, and at the same time there is still plenty of money left over to pay witnesses and assist the jury.
Zhang Fei said: "Give it all to Zhengwen."
"Student understands." Cai Jing nodded.
Zhang Fei finally looked at Ye Zuqia, "Ye Zuqia, you will stay in Hezhong Prefecture for the time being."
"Why?"
Ye Zuqia asked excitedly: "Teacher, do you think I am not as good as them?"
"what's on your mind?"
Zhang Fei said: "If you all leave, what will happen to Hezhong Prefecture?"
Ye Zuqia said in a hesitant voice, "Isn't there a teacher in Hezhong Mansion?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "You mean, the teacher spends six hours during the day trying cases and six hours at night teaching at the law school. Do you still want to see the teacher when you come back?"
Ye Zuqia said awkwardly: "I know I am wrong."
Zhang Fei said: "You will stay in Hezhong Prefecture for the time being. You will spend six hours during the day trying cases and six hours at night attending classes."
"ah?"
Ye Zuqia suddenly looked sad and looked at Zhang Fei with tearful eyes.
Zhang Fei snorted, and then said, "You will take turns to try cases in various places, and you will not be fixed in one place. Because the mission of your teacher here is to establish the public security, procuratorial and judicial system, not to let the four of you shine brightly and stand out in the forest. You must remember that the public security, procuratorial and judicial system is the key. What you have to do is to leave the system as usual, so put away your heroism."
“Yes, the students know.”
After hearing this, Ye Zuqia felt relieved. It turned out that they took turns to go out. He was just unlucky and was at the back. But he thought again, maybe the teacher valued him too much, so he kept me in the base camp in Hezhong Prefecture.
Little did he know that Zhang Fei knew that he was arrogant, so he kept him by his side to polish him more.
Zhang Fei added: "Each of you will go to the law school and select eight students to assist you. The results of these eight people will also be one of the results I will use to assess you."
Shangguan Jun said: "Shouldn't we be evaluating our judgment?"
“That’s just the basics.”
Zhang Fei asked: "Do you understand?"
“The students understood.”
"Hurry up and get ready. Try to go out early. Oh, if it's too early, don't disturb me from sleeping. You are not three-year-old kids anymore, so you don't need me to send you off, right?"
"No, no."
"Go ahead!"
"Students please leave."
After the four little golden men left, Xu Zhiqian asked, "Zhang San, are you really confident in them?"
Zhang Fei nodded and smiled: "First of all, I have great confidence in them. Secondly, the lean period is coming soon, and they have to go out."
Xu Zhiqian said: "But they may not be able to handle some complicated cases well."
Zhang Fei said: "Cai Jing knows what to do."
Just then, Li Si came to the door and said, "Third brother, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, Lu, is here."
Xu Zhiqian frowned slightly and asked, "What is Magistrate Lu doing here?"
They had only met Lu Gongru a few times and had no friendship with him.
A smile flashed across Zhang Fei's eyes, "You definitely aren't here to discuss legal issues with me."
Xu Zhiqian glanced at him and asked, "Have you guessed why he came here?"
Zhang Fei shrugged and said with a smile: "Should it be that they are asking me to go to Jingzhao Prefecture to promote the public security, procuratorial and judicial system, right?"
Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes and said, "You're just daydreaming."
Zhang Fei said: "I may not agree yet."
Arriving at the hall, Zhang Fei exchanged a few words with Lü Gongru, then asked, "I wonder if you have any orders for Governor Lü, since you have come here?"
Lü Gongru stroked his beard and smiled, "Who in Hezhong Prefecture dares to give orders to you, Chief Justice Zhang?"
"Where! Where!"
Zhang Fei said modestly, "Governor Lu, your words are too kind. I don't deserve them."
Lu Gongru added: "But you are not the chief judge of Hezhong Prefecture, but the chief judge of the entire Shaanxi Road."
Xu Zhiqian was stunned. Could it be that he was not joking just now
Zhang Fei pretended to be surprised and said, "Please forgive Zhang San's stupidity. I don't know what Governor Lu meant by this."
Lu Gongru said, "I want to ask you when your police, procuratorate and court will go to Jingzhao Prefecture."
Xu Zhiqian was completely dumbfounded. It was really like that.
But this is really unpolitical!
Local officials are so afraid of the police, procuratorate and courts that they would never come to ask for help.
Zhang Fei immediately smiled bitterly and said, "Prefect Lu has also seen that even the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs in Pinglu County and Jiezhou have not been fully established. I am just a housewife without rice, but I can't make a meal without rice!"
“I see!”
Lu Gongru frowned.
Zhang Fei glanced at him and asked tentatively, "I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it."
Lu Gongru was startled and said, "You can talk as you like."
Zhang Fei said: "Zhang San, you dare to judge a gentleman by your own meanness. Governor Lu should not want us to go!"
Xu Zhiqian nodded silently.
Lu Gongru glanced at him, stroked his beard and laughed.
Zhang Fei asked, "Why is Governor Lu laughing?"
Lu Gongru said: "You are not judging others by your own standards, but speaking from the heart. I will not hide the truth from you. Many people in Jingzhao Prefecture do not want you to go. However, Jingzhao Prefecture is only a hundred miles away from Hezhong Prefecture. The people of Jingzhao Prefecture have heard about what happened in Hezhong Prefecture, and they are all looking forward to your going.
Especially after the tax commissioner promulgated the new tax law, Jingzhao Prefecture has become turbulent, causing many disputes. Some people use your imperial court's judgment to prevent officials from enforcing the law. If this continues for a long time, chaos will surely occur. "
So that's it. Xu Zhiqian's eyes flashed with joy, and her pretty face was also filled with a hint of pride.
Those who are righteous have many supporters, while those who are unrighteous have few supporters.
In fact, this sentence can also be translated as: the butt determines the head.
We are all fellow citizens of Shaanxi. Why can you enjoy the rule of law and pay so much less tax, while we cannot? Who can tolerate this
The people and soldiers of Jingzhao began to question the government's decision. It was the same lawsuit, but your decision was different from the imperial court's! You even beat people. It was too unjust.
The key point is that Zhang Fei is the chief judge of Shaanxi Road. The people of Jingzhao Prefecture actually have the right to appeal to the imperial court. Currently, the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are so powerful in Hezhong Prefecture that the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture are somewhat hesitant.
This added great difficulty to the governance of Jingzhao Prefecture.
Especially after the new tax law came out, the situation in Jingzhao Prefecture became even more chaotic.
Lu Gongru had already foreseen this situation. He came to Hezhong Prefecture to inspect the public security, procuratorate and courts, and planned to send them to Jingzhao Prefecture.
But what he didn't know was that Zhang Fei also had a share of credit in this, as it was Zhang Fei who secretly sent people to instigate the people of Jingzhao Prefecture.
You invited me! If you don't invite me, how can I go? I will be so cold to you. Zhang Fei looked embarrassed and asked, "Then according to Governor Lu's opinion, what should we do about this matter?"
Lu Gongru said: "Next year! Next year, the police, procuratorate and court must go to Jingzhao Prefecture."
"next year?"
Zhang Fei frowned and thought, there really isn't a single fool in the Lu family! He said, "I'll try my best. After all, I don't have many people around me."
Lu Gongru smiled slightly and said, "When to go, of course the chief judge will be in charge. I have already explained these issues to the chief judge. If there are any problems in the future, the chief judge will be responsible for it!"
High! Zhang Fei secretly raised his middle finger, "Okay, next year. But it will take the second half of the year."
Only then did Lu Gongru nod with satisfaction.
Why choose next year? The reason is very simple. Just look at the tax revenue of Hezhong Prefecture this year. If the tax revenue goes up, the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture will no longer have any reason to refuse the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs.
If not, Zhang Fei can't go even if he wants to.
Zhang Fei's plan was very simple, that is, there is no construction without destruction. He couldn't possibly go to Jingzhao Prefecture to fight again, as no one could bear that. He first secretly instigated the people, created difficulties for the local government, and forced them to accept the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs.
So he was still a little hesitant. Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. The heat is not enough!
... ... .
Transport Department.
"Prefect Cai, why are you in such a hurry to find me? What happened?"
Yuan Jiang looked at Cai Yanqing nervously.
Now is a critical moment, don't make trouble!
Cai Yanqing said, "Master Yuan, tell me honestly, how long will it take for the Han Temple incident to arrive?"
Yuan Jiang was stunned for a moment, "Why are you asking this?"
"Because many people are looking forward to the Han Temple event happening soon." Cai Yanqing said.
"Why?"
Yuan Jiang said in surprise.
Cai Yanqing whispered, "I just heard that many of the big landlords in the village are planning to go back on their word and no longer want to lend money at an interest rate of 1.5 percent."
"Yeah?"
Yuan Jiang raised his eyebrows and asked, "What happened?"
Cai Yanqing said: "Because they think that the government was just bluffing before, asking them to lend money to farmers at low interest rates to stabilize the countryside, and the government is sending more money to merchants and wealthy households with higher interest rates. In addition, the number of merchants and wealthy households borrowing money is increasing day by day, so they are unwilling to lend at low interest rates."
Yuan Jiang frowned and said, "But will the gentry allow them to do whatever they want?"
Cai Yanqing said: "They just agreed that the interest rate would not exceed 1.5%, but they can choose not to borrow, which does not violate the agreement. Nowadays, many big landlords are also investing more money in their own shops."
"I knew it."
Yuan Jiang slammed the table and stood up excitedly, "They won't really lend money at a low interest rate, good, good!"
Cai Yanqing asked: "What are you going to do?"
Yuan Jiang's expression changed, and he asked, "What does Governor Cai think?"
Cai Yanqing said: "Everyone is currently praising the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs. I think this is a good opportunity for our government to win the hearts of the people."
"Prefect Cai thinks the same as I do."
Yuan Jiang sat down again and whispered, "To be honest with Prefect Cai, it's not just the people in Hezhong Prefecture who think so. Many people in the court also think so. The glory has been taken away by the public security, procuratorate and courts. I've been waiting for this moment. Once they have internal discord, we will take advantage of it."
Cai Yanqing said: "But most of those who really need to borrow money are poor farmers, and they may not be able to pay it back. Is Yuan Xueshi prepared for this?"
Yuan Jiang said: "This is what I planned. I will not lend them money directly, but find a way to make a living for them. We are not going to build water conservancy projects, but we will choose this lean period to build water conservancy projects. The government can save some money, and the people can also get some livelihoods, so they don't have to borrow usury."
Cai Yanqing said: "But these months are the busiest time for farm work. If we ask them to repair the water conservancy project, what will happen to the farm work?"
Yuan Jiang was startled and frowned, "I didn't expect this."
Then he asked Cai Yanqing, "What good ideas does Governor Cai have?"
Cai Yanqing said: "I think we can help them find a livelihood and lend them money. The amount of farm work depends on the amount of farmland. If they have more farmland, we can lend them money. Although the Ministry of Revenue has invested all the money in the Ma family's warehouse, we can lend them salt notes and let them use the salt notes to buy what they need. In this way, more people can get used to using salt notes. And the farmers with less farmland can help them find a livelihood."
Although he has always been very low-key, he has only avoided getting involved in the struggle between the two sides. As for the changes in Hezhong Prefecture, he has been paying attention to and studying them.
"This is a brilliant strategy."
Yuan Jiang chuckled and said, "Let's do it. Our government has been suppressed by the public security, procuratorate and courts for a whole year, and it's time to show our face."
Cai Yanqing smiled and said, "Isn't this what you are willing to do?"
Yuan Jiang glanced outside the door guiltily and whispered, "I am willing to do this because I want to use the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs to lay the foundation for the new policy, but in the end, what the people see is still the magnificent roof. In fact, we are not losing money in this deal, it's just that we are suppressing it first and then promoting it."
Cai Yanqing smiled bitterly and said, "It's a pity that Master Wang can't wait any longer."
"It's lonely at the top, and he has his own difficulties!"
Yuan Jiang sighed, and seemed unwilling to talk more about this, and then asked: "By the way, what does this have to do with the Han Temple incident?"
Cai Yanqing said: "Now the big landlords are hoping that Han Si will come sooner and continue to implement the Qingmiao Law, so that they can get away and avoid being watched by the gentry. After all, many gentry still support this agreement very much."
Yuan Jiang seemed to have thought of something, but couldn't put it into words. Suddenly, he glanced at Cai Yanqing and said, "Governor Cai, you can say whatever you want to say."
Cai Yanqing said with a smile: "Han Sishi is here to speak for our government and force the Qingmiao Law to boost our prestige. So why don't we leave this great gift to Han Sishi as a welcome gift for him?"
Yuan Jiang smiled and said, "Very wonderful! Very wonderful!"
Cai Yanqing said: "But first we have to contact Han Sishi. The shortage is about to come, and Han Sishi must rush to Hezhong Prefecture before then."
Yuan Jiang immediately said, "Don't worry, I'll arrange for someone to send a letter to Han Sishi right away."
... ...
On the other side, Wang Anshi also sent two generals, Lu Huiqing and Zhang Dun, to rush to Jingdong East Road.
Zhang Dun was a man highly valued by Wang Anshi. In the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures, his position was second only to Lu Huiqing. Originally, both of them could handle things on their own, but the situation this time was very special and no mistakes could be made, so Wang Anshi sent out two generals at once.
As they had to reach Jingdong East Road before the harvest shortage, the two of them traveled non-stop. They had just arrived in Jinan Prefecture, which was really frustrating. The seat of Jingdong East Road was in Qingzhou, but as a result of Ouyang Xiu's memorial, the Qingmiao Law could not be implemented in Qingzhou, so the headquarters had to be set up in Jinan Prefecture, which was closer to Bianliang.
"In fact, the new law does not conflict with the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, and I don't know why it has become such a fuss."
Inside the carriage, Zhang Dun sighed.
Lu Huiqing said with emotion: "We all know this, but our teacher cares about the people of the world and the country's prosperity and strength, while they regard our teacher as a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh. They are not only unwilling to cooperate with our new policies, but also deliberately make things difficult for us. If we continue to wait, the new policies will be abandoned sooner or later. However, the financial crisis is already imminent."
Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Yes! As far as common sense is concerned, they should cooperate with us. After all, finance is the most important thing."
Lu Huiqing said: "We must complete the mission this time, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
Just then, someone outside the car said, "Here they come! Here they come!"
"Yes or no?"
"Isn't that a mistake?"
... ...
When Lu Huiqing lifted the curtain of the carriage, he saw a large group of officials standing in front of the government office in the distance, looking forward to it. When they saw Lu Huiqing lifting the curtain of the carriage, they were immediately excited.
This was something Zhang Dun had never thought of.
Because a year ago, many officials from all over the country opposed the new policy.
But times have changed.
When the two men got out of the car, they were escorted to the lobby by a group of officials who were very enthusiastic and seemed afraid that they had not welcomed them well enough.
Lu Huiqing knew very well why they welcomed them so warmly. The reason was simple: they chose the lesser of two evils. After exchanging pleasantries, he bowed and said, "Everyone, Zhang Jianzheng and I came to Jingdong East Road this time. Our main purpose is to promote the Qingmiao Law. Strictly speaking, this is the first trial of the Qingmiao Law, because in Hezhong Prefecture, the Qingmiao Law was hindered by the public security, procuratorate and courts, and even the government's decrees were difficult to implement..."
Li Gongjian, the prefect of Jinan, said: "I heard that the new policy was very successful in Hezhong Prefecture."
Lu Huiqing smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest with you, Governor Li, the Qingmiao Law will only be implemented in Hezhong Prefecture this year. How can we talk about success? However, the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs have achieved good results and even rejected the government's decree to implement the Qingmiao Law."
Li Gongjian said: "The public security, procuratorate and court rejected the government's decree. Is this true?"
Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "This is absolutely true. In the end, the government was forced to change some regulations of the Qingmiao Law. However, the court has also sent Han Sishi to Hezhong Prefecture to investigate the matter."
"How can a government decree be rejected by an office in charge of justice?"
"Yeah! If we do that, everything will be messed up."
... ...
A number of officials expressed their dissatisfaction.
In fact, he had already heard about the situation in Hezhong Prefecture, and it was Lu Huiqing who sent people to convey the news, so he changed his support for the new policy. Now that the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs have come, they have to stand aside. Who can bear this!
Lu Huiqing said: "The reason why the new policy was successful in Hezhong Prefecture is that someone spread rumors in the capital, saying that the new policy was successful in Hezhong Prefecture because of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, and the court should put the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs first. As a result, Wang Xueshi was under tremendous pressure. If this trip was unsuccessful..."
Before he could finish his words, those officials expressed their full support for the Qingmiao Law and used facts to dispel those people's rumors.
Zhang Dun knew that although Lu Huiqing's words were a bit alarmist, he could gain the support of the majority of officials, which would be of great help in implementing the new policy.
A big problem in the Song Dynasty was execution efficiency.
If everyone works together, we will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort!