While Su Che pretended to sort out the documents, he asked in a low voice: "Did you arrange for that scholar just now?"
Because the last ban lawsuit did not solve the clan system problem, but Su Che also felt that there was indeed a contradiction between the clan system and the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, so he was a little skeptical about it.
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "Of course not. Mr. Su underestimates the understanding of the law by today's scholars. After all, I have been attending classes for so many days."
Su Che just smiled slightly and did not comment. He had no time to care about this matter at the moment.
You have to know that Su Che didn't know how to deal with this kind of question-and-answer session at the beginning, and he didn't dare to answer on the spot, because what you say here has legal effect. This is not a debate competition. These questions were collected by the Legal Aid Department early on, and they have also conducted research.
However, expounding one's theory in public, in front of so many people, is really different from a lawsuit. This is why Su Che asked to open a lawsuit with Zhang Fei. He had to learn first.
However, with Zhang Fei as an example, a genius like Su Zhe would naturally learn quickly, so he said directly: "Everyone's concern about the procuratorate is still about the power and procuratorial system of the procuratorate."
At this point, he paused for a moment, "In fact, the Procuratorate, like the Imperial Court, is based on the legal system proposed by Chief Judge Zhang, so the main purpose of the Procuratorate is also to defend the rights and interests of the country, the monarch, and the people."
When telling the outside world, this banner must be clear, and we cannot say it is based on fairness and justice, because it would be unfair if the emperor sat on it.
It can be seen from this that the law of the legal system provides a very important theoretical basis for the public security, procuratorial and judicial departments. Without this theory, many explanations would be difficult to express and many matters would not be able to be carried out.
But with this reason, no one dared to refute it.
Su Che continued, "So the power of the procuratorate is to investigate all matters involving the interests of these three parties. If someone thinks that the procuratorate can investigate all matters, I think this is reasonable because all matters involve the rights and interests of these three parties.
However, our procuratorate only has the power to investigate, collect evidence, verify, and prosecute, but not the power to judge. Our procuratorate's investigation into any matter does not mean that the other party is guilty. Even if our procuratorate finds that the other party is guilty, it does not mean that the other party is guilty. Whether the other party is guilty or not requires a judgment by the royal court.
So I hope everyone can clearly understand what the powers of our procuratorate are. We do not investigate for guilt, but only for the interests of the country, the monarch, and the people, and avoid harming the interests of these three. Investigating an event or a person is just a routine matter and does not mean it is illegal or not. "
Many people nodded thoughtfully.
This is something they really didn't expect. They thought that the procuratorate would definitely investigate the guilty. If someone is innocent, why are you investigating him? How free are you!
Only then did they realize that the Procuratorate was not conducting a guilt investigation, but was also based on the concept of the rule of law. As long as the interests of the country, the monarch, and the people were involved, they would conduct an investigation.
This is not a good thing!
This undoubtedly further expanded the power of the procuratorate.
horrible!
Su Che was gifted, so he naturally didn't need to look at the manuscript from time to time, as he had memorized it by heart. After a short pause, he continued, "Here I will use the example of our Procuratorate's investigation into the cooperation between the Ministry of Revenue and the Ma Family Jiekupu as an example to illustrate.
Because many of your questions are also about this matter. I must explain clearly that the Ministry of Rites has the right to cooperate with anyone, and our procuratorate cannot interfere. "
"You've come to investigate, and you're still telling us not to intervene." an official immediately questioned.
"I was just about to explain."
Su Che nodded slightly, and then explained: "Our procuratorate is only responsible for investigation. Whether there is corruption and bribery in this cooperation, and whether it will harm the interests of the country, the monarch, and the people, we will question the officials and businessmen involved in this matter, as well as the content of the signed contract. Then, based on their answers, we will send the accountant to calculate to see if it is as they said. But as Su said just now, this is just a routine matter to ensure that there is no corruption and bribery, and favoritism, and we will not investigate because we have any evidence. Even if the government is cooperating with the Xu family, the Liu family, and the Li family, our procuratorate will investigate."
What the hell
Can you investigate without evidence
The official immediately asked, "Who will supervise your procuratorate?"
Su Che replied: "The imperial court, the police station, the government office, and anyone else."
"Really? How can we supervise your procuratorate?"
Another official asked.
When Zhang Fei was answering questions just now, it was the people who were asking, but when it was the turn of the procuratorate, it was the officials who were asking. It can be seen that the officials are still more concerned about the procuratorate. After all, the royal court is relatively passive, while the procuratorate is proactive and poses a greater threat to them.
"If any prosecutor, including me, the Chief Prosecutor, commits any illegal act, you can file a lawsuit with the Royal Court or report it to the police. As long as there is evidence, the police can arrest anyone in the Procuratorate."
Cao Dongdong, who was sitting on the other side, immediately looked very proud and said, “Now you know how powerful my police station is.”
"But who can guarantee that the public security, procuratorate and courts will not collude with each other?"
The questions were more and more spicy, and the people were dumbfounded. How could they ask such questions? Oh my! Judge Zhang was let off so easily just now.
Careless!
Zhang Fei seemed to sense some unfriendly gazes from the people passing by, and quickly drank some tea to calm himself.
Su Zhegu replied calmly, "As far as I know, if someone wants to sue the public security, procuratorate and court at the same time, they can only file a lawsuit in the imperial court of the capital, the Dali Temple, or Kaifeng Prefecture. However, our public security, procuratorate and court system is very transparent, and everything we do is aboveboard and can be told to others. With the current investigation, trial and judgment system of the public security, procuratorate and court, it should be difficult to collude with each other."
The people nodded their heads as they heard this, and agreed with it very much.
Isn’t everything happening now exactly what Su Che said
A man suddenly asked, "Chief Prosecutor Su, I wonder how you investigated the salt debts and salt notes issued by the government."
Zhang Fei looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man dressed as a businessman. He thought to himself, this guy must be a qualified businessman.
Su Che said: "Our procuratorate has no right to interfere with the amount of salt bonds and salt notes issued by the government. This is all decided by the government because our procuratorate is not clear about the financial situation. However, our procuratorate will conduct surprise inspections based on the amount stipulated by the government to ensure that the printed salt bonds and salt notes do not exceed the amount stipulated by the government."
"That is to say, the government abuses the issuance of salt notes and salt debts, and the procuratorate cannot do anything about it."
"Yes."
Su Che nodded and said, "But if you think the government is giving out too much, you don't have to buy it."
"But how do we know exactly how many salt notes the government has issued?"
"Regarding the amount of salt bonds and salt notes to be issued, the government has a specific system. It cannot be decided by a single official. This requires official document approval, which is why our procuratorate cannot intervene. However, the procuratorate will know in advance how much the government will issue, and then conduct an inspection based on the regulations in the official document. Here, I strongly suggest that the government announce the specific amount to the public."
Zhang Fei suddenly interrupted Su Zhe's speech, "I don't agree with Chief Prosecutor Su's suggestion. Our public security, procuratorial and judicial organs cannot interfere with administration. Whether to make it public or not, the government has its own system and regulations."
Su Zhe was slightly stunned, and then said: "But if someone comes to ask our procuratorate about the results of the investigation, our procuratorate will tell them the truth."
He is not as coquettish as his brother, but he is more powerful in nature.
If the government does not announce it, then my procuratorate will announce it.
The officials were furious about this.
Is this what forced them to announce it
Hearing this, the businessman was completely relieved.
An official asked, "Can your procuratorate disclose government secrets to the public?"
Su Che said: "There is a special system for confidential documents. It will be difficult for our procuratorate to know. But if this secret will harm the interests of the country, the monarch, and the people, then our procuratorate will also use a special method to deal with it and perform our duties."
The official wanted to argue again, but the official next to him stopped him and said, "Don't ask any more questions. The more you ask, the greater their power will be."
The interests of the country, the monarch, and the people are simply a BUG.
Zhang Fei saw that the atmosphere was tense, so he waited for a while and said, "Superintendent Cao will answer your questions next."
Finally it is my turn, but unfortunately Xiao Ma is not here, so I can’t see my brother’s glorious side.
Cao Dongdong quickly sat up straight and put on a very serious look.
Zhang Fei almost laughed out loud, and quickly scratched his forehead to hide the smile that was sneaking out from the corner of his mouth.
“Cough cough cough!”
Cao Dongdong glared at Wen An and said, "What everyone is most concerned about is the authority of our Royal Police. This Superintendent's explanation is that if you have any difficulties, just find the Royal Police..."
Before he could finish, someone asked excitedly, "Can we go to the Royal Police for any problem?"
"Whether you know the rules or not, wait until I finish speaking before you ask me."
Cao Dongdong immediately glared at the man fiercely. He has little experience and a long spell casting bar, and you still interrupt him and prevent him from living
"S-Sorry!"
The man said embarrassedly.
Su Che frowned slightly and couldn't help but glance at Zhang Fei, but seeing that he looked normal, he didn't say anything.
Compared with the royal court and the procuratorate, the police station must maintain a certain deterrent power, otherwise it will become very troublesome when handling affairs.
Cao Dongdong didn't care about them at all, and said with full devotion: "Because our royal police are different from the previous yamen runners, and also different from their imperial court and the procuratorate, our royal police are here to protect the people of the Song Dynasty for His Majesty.
Therefore, our Royal Police not only investigates cases and maintains order, but also provides help to the people. For example, if you just arrived in Hezhong Prefecture and don't know the road conditions, store locations, or rules, you can go to the police station for help. For example, if the people of Hezhong Prefecture don't know where to pay taxes or where to register their household registration, they can go to the police station to ask.
In short, you only need to remember one sentence: no stranger will be more willing to help you than the Royal Police. In other words, if there is a stranger willing to help you, it is most likely the Royal Police, because protecting the people is the mission of our Royal Police. "
"good!"
"well said!"
... ...
As soon as Cao Dongdong finished speaking, there was thunderous applause and cheers.
Cao Dongdong's pair of black eyes flashed with pride, and he thought to himself, this is worthy of being written by my special big pen, it just suits my temperament, it is many times better than that of Mr. Su!
When the applause died down, Cao Dongdong was about to continue his performance when someone suddenly said, "But you, the Royal Police, beat people even more fiercely than the yamen runners!"
Cao Dongdong went with his eyes wide open, "It's their own fault."
The whole audience suddenly fell silent.
You... are so quick to turn against me!
Cao Dongdong said majestically: "Our police station has repeatedly emphasized that when the Royal Police enforce the law, you must obey the orders of the Royal Police, whether you are a civilian or the son of an official. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences. This superintendent emphasizes again that in any criminal case, the Royal Police has no right to convict anyone. Even if you go to the police station with the Royal Police, it does not mean that you are guilty, nor does it mean that you will be punished. There is no need to be afraid, unless you are guilty of a crime."
One citizen immediately said, "That's not true. A good friend of mine went to the police station and was convicted of street crimes for three days without going through a royal court trial."
Cao Dongdong said: "Those people have committed the lightest offenses, which are not criminal cases and will not be punished. The most serious offense is digging ditches. This is something our police station has the right to decide, but our Royal Police will definitely tell them that if they are dissatisfied, they can also go to the Royal Court to sue.
We, the Royal Police, will not even ask anyone for any fees. If there is a fine involved, we will only issue a ticket. You can take the ticket to the warehouse next to the Legal Aid Department to pay the fine. If you are not satisfied, you can also take the ticket to the Legal Aid Department for help. It is right next door, very convenient. "
"Superintendent Cao, are you serious? The Royal Police can't ask us for money?"
"Yes."
Cao Dongdong replied affirmatively: "If a Royal Police officer asks you for money, he must be a fake, ignore him."
The common people were overjoyed. In the past, the yamen runners made a living by asking them for money!
This is the distress of many common people. Just based on this point, the royal police are ten thousand times better than the previous yamen runners!
The man suddenly fell silent.
Zhang Fei suddenly whispered, "Alright! That's enough free expression. Now read the document carefully and don't make any mistakes."
"Hey! I can save myself the trouble!"
Cao Dongdong nodded, looking at the documents on the table, and said in a superior tone: "Next, this police chief will talk about the deployment and tasks of our police station this year. First, house numbers. House numbers have been popularized in the city now, which is of great benefit to public security. This year we will popularize house numbers in all villages.
The second thing is household registration.”
After these words were spoken, the expressions of many officials changed. Although the government office provided the household registration to the police station, the right to household registration was not in the hands of the police station.
Cao Dongdong said, "In some previous cases, we found that the household registration provided to us by the government office was not complete. There are many people in Hezhong Prefecture who have concealed their household registration. Our Royal Police have also investigated this. Those who have concealed their household registration are most likely evading taxes or military service.
However, you cannot escape taxes by concealing your household registration now, because the tax commissioner will not only levy taxes based on household registration, but will also conduct tax inspections based on all clues such as fields, houses, shops, etc. Whether you have a household registration or not, you must pay taxes.
Our police station, like the royal court and the procuratorate, will not settle old scores. This year, our police station will require all citizens of Hezhong Prefecture to register with the police station, including businessmen who come to Hezhong Prefecture to do business. At that time, our police station will develop a set of household registration exclusively for the police station. However, this is not to replace the government's household registration, but to facilitate our police station to better maintain public order and investigate cases.
Starting next year, our police station, royal court, procuratorate, and even the Legal Aid Department will use the household registration of our police station. If you do not have the household registration issued by our police station, your lawsuit will face many problems.
Moreover, this Superintendent believes that those warehouses will be more accepting of the household registration issued by our police station, because if there is a dispute, they also need the assistance of the Royal Police, and our Royal Police investigates cases based on their own household registration.
Therefore, I suggest that all the people in Hezhong Prefecture actively cooperate with our police station and obtain the household registration of our police station as soon as possible. "
After hearing these words, Wei Yingfang and others were so angry that they could only gasp for breath.
If you do this, your household registration rights will be taken away by them.
But they couldn't get angry. After all, Cao Dongdong made it very clear that this was not about replacing the government's household registration, but the police station wanted to set up its own household registration. The reason was that the previous household registration was a mess, and that was indeed the case. They could only endure it.
"at last!"
Cao Dongdong added: "Our Royal Police will establish a whole new prison system. We will publish the specific content of the system on the alert.
The Superintendent would like to propose several key reform measures here. First, our police station jails will allow prisoners to meet with their families on a regular basis;
Secondly, our police station will allow prisoners to meet with their hired informants under certain conditions;
Third, except for death row prisoners, the rest of the prisoners will be forced to work. The money they earn can be used to improve their meals in prison. If there is any surplus, it can be sent to their families.
The reason for this adjustment is to prevent wrongful imprisonment and prevent prisoners from receiving unfair punishment in prison."
After finishing speaking, Cao Dongdong put down the document and looked up, only to see that the people outside the courtyard were staring at them blankly.
Is it still possible to do this
The officials were naturally furious. Wasn’t your last sentence a mockery of us
Some officials were even ready to refute Cao Dongdong, but before they could open their mouths, warm applause and cheers suddenly broke out outside the courtyard.
Many people also realized that the highlight of the day was not the Imperial Court or the Procuratorate, but the Police Station.
Before this, although the police station had also carried out several major operations, those were only achievements in law enforcement. In terms of the system, it was more the royal court and the procuratorate that demonstrated their advantages.
Today is the first time that the police department has publicized the advantages of its system.
No matter how things change, they still remain essentially the same. A righteous person will have many supporters, while an unrighteous person will have few. As the most special department of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, the police station must know how to use both kindness and severity.
Moreover, the police station system also reflects the system of checks and balances between the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs. Although the police station has violent means, it must be supervised by the royal court.
When the applause died down, Zhang Fei said, "Okay, today's Q&A session ends here..."
"Is that the end?"
One person said depressedly.
"Yes." Zhang Fei nodded, "But you don't have to feel sorry. From now on, our public security, procuratorial and judicial organs will hold a Q&A meeting every month to answer everyone's questions. See you next month."
As he said this, he stood up, and Cao Dongdong and Su Zhe also stood up.
"This Q&A session is really exciting. I'll come again next time." Cao Dongdong said with a chuckle.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Yanei also performed very well."
"Really?" Cao Dongdong said, "Xiaochun was very worried before, thinking that I couldn't handle it. I underestimated you, didn't I?"
Su Che on the side smiled and shook his head.
Compared to their calmness, the officials were like ants on a hot pan, surrounding Han Jiang and complaining in unison.
Their public security, procuratorate and courts are openly seizing power!
Half an hour later.
In the lobby of the imperial court, only public security, procuratorial and judicial officials and government officials were seen sitting on both sides, while Han Jiang was sitting in the main seat.
"The right to household registration has always been managed by the government. What's the meaning of your police station doing this?"
Wei Yingfang asked angrily to the person opposite.
Fu Shichun replied: "But you don't manage it well. The household registrations you give us are probably wrong. This seriously affects our police station's law enforcement. The household registration is very important for our police station to investigate cases. We can only establish our own household registration system."
"What did you say?"
"fact."
Fu Shichun responded firmly.
The two sides were immediately on the verge of a fight.
Han Jiang suddenly said, "Judge Zhang, remember I told you that we are all here to share the emperor's worries and serve the country. If you encounter any problems, you can communicate privately first. There is no need to make things awkward. It's not good for anyone."
Zhang Fei said: "Although I have no authority to command the police station, I did convey Han Sishi's words to Superintendent Cao truthfully, but was scolded by Superintendent Cao."
Han Jiang immediately looked at Cao Dongdong, "What's wrong with Superintendent Cao?"
"To be honest, I'm very dissatisfied." Cao Dongdong pouted, looking aggrieved.
When facing his elders, he immediately put on a well-behaved face, which made Fu Shichun feel disgusted.
Han Jiang asked, "What do you mean?"
Cao Dongdong said: "This household registration chaos is not something that happened overnight. Our police station has reported this matter to the government 34 times, but we have not received any response. We can't wait any longer, because if we make a mistake and wrongly accuse the people, it will be our responsibility."
"Is this true?" Han Jiang frowned.
Cao Dongdong nodded and said, "We all reported it to the government in the form of official documents. It is very easy to check."
Han Jiang looked at Wei Yingfang with a depressed look.
Wei Yingfang felt his cheeks getting hot, and he hurriedly explained: "First, we don't have enough manpower, and second, the household census cannot be completed in a short time."
Judging from the efficiency of the government, if they don’t prepare for two to three years, there’s no way they can even think about conducting a household registration census.
Fu Shichun suddenly said, "But in the official documents, we just suggested that the government issue an order and let our police station do it. Now in the capital, it is the same. But the documents submitted are like a stone sinking into the sea, without any response. Our police station can only do it ourselves, and we only conduct a household registration census to maintain public order. Superintendent Cao just said it very clearly that we have no intention of replacing the government's household registration system."
Han Jiang glanced at Wei Yingfang and the others with a pitying look, while the latter lowered their heads and said nothing.
Of course they would not pay attention to the police station at that time. Letting you do it does not mean handing over the power to you, but in fact the police station should also obey the government.
Now this has become evidence for the police to fight back.
How embarrassing!
This is something you can’t wash off even if you jump into the Yellow River.
The chaos in household registration is well known to everyone. It is common sense that the Royal Police must have household registration to investigate cases. However, these two reasonable requests were directly ignored by the government. Whether they do it well or not, at least they have to come up with a plan.
However, the police station is much more independent than the previous yamen runners. Since you don't pay attention to us, we will do it ourselves.
Han Jiang hesitated for a moment and said, "No matter what, this system cannot be broken. The government and the police cannot use two sets of household registration. How about this? The government should issue a decree to the police, and the police will still follow the order."
Cao Dongdong immediately said: "I have no objection. I don't want to be in the limelight. I just have no choice but to be forced."
Han Jiang looked towards the government again.
Cai Yanqing nodded and said, "It should be so."