Wang Hong was so furious that his lungs exploded. He had a very tough personality, so he grabbed those spies and beat them with a stick.

Of course he knew the whole story of the incident, but in his opinion, Zhang Fei was just a troublemaker who wanted to take advantage of the tax loophole to profit for himself. Therefore, one should not be too lenient towards such troublemakers and must punish them severely so that they can be managed well.

If Zhang Fei hadn't brought the imperial plaque that day, he might really have fought.

He even believed that Zhang Fei's arrogance was all indulged by Kaifeng Prefecture.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

This kid is really cruel, and he is definitely not condoned by Kaifeng Prefecture.

Not only did she plot to retaliate against him, but she also insulted him in person. He was almost fainted from anger.

This unruly person wants to go to heaven!

But at the same time, I felt a little bit uneasy.

Something was not right.

...

...

"Don't be angry, Magistrate Wang. He is deliberately trying to provoke you and make you lose your composure in court."

Seeing Wang Hong standing there motionless with a look of thunder and lightning on his face, Fan Chunren guessed that Zhang Fei certainly didn't say anything good, so he walked back and tried to persuade him.

Wang Hong tilted his head to glance at Fan Chunren and took a deep breath: "Don't worry, Mr. Fan, I've been to this court more often than he has, and I won't fall for his tricks."

Having said this, he paused for a moment, "But...but can Fan Sijian be confident?"

When he was trying cases in the past, his informants would always stand by and serve him purely. This was his first time as a defendant, so he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Fan Chunren said confidently, "As long as you say what I tell you to do, the most you'll get is a charge of missing a person."

Wang Hong just nodded slightly.

Although there is basically no punishment for negligent crimes, it is a crime after all. Shouldn't the person be convicted?

He couldn't help but blame Wei Yushan in his heart again.

......

Zhao Pin also arrived at Kaifeng Prefecture early to prepare.

"I'm back here again."

Zhao Pin looked around, and all the past events flashed through his mind.

He used to be the acting governor of Kaifeng Prefecture. In less than three years, he cleared up the prisons and his reputation at the time was comparable to that of Bao Zheng.

It was a wonderful experience for him.

This is also the reason why Lu Huiqing suggested that he be the one to try the case.

For Zhang Fei, a fair judge would be in his favor.

Li Kai, who was standing next to him, complained, "Prime Minister Zhao, this case is becoming increasingly difficult to try!"

This time Lu Gong wanted to run away, but he didn't get away, and he was very depressed.

Zhao Pin glanced at Li Kai and said with a smile, "To be honest, Judge Li, I was just like you last time. I was also upset about Fan Sijian losing the case. How could I let a spy influence the officials' trial?"

Li Kai just nodded. That was it.

In Zhang Fei's court, the protagonist is never the presiding judge.

Zhao Pin changed the subject and said, "But later I reflected on it. What we pursue in trial is fairness and justice, not victory or defeat or face. As long as we uphold the attitude of pursuing fairness, we won't care so much, and we won't feel aggrieved and uncomfortable. The ear pen is to assist us in trial, not to be our enemy."

In fact, everyone was a little uncomfortable with Zhang Fei. Zhang Fei was indeed a bit too much of a figurehead, which led officials to think that I was judging cases based on the ideas of an acquaintance. Did I read all my books for decades? They felt very embarrassed.

….

Although Zhao Pin had never tried the case, he was a little obsessed with it last time, thinking that Fan Chunren had lost and he had lost face. However, the attitudes of Han Qi and Fu Bi at that time made him reflect on himself.

Han Qi and Fu Bi's status was much higher than his, but they never felt ashamed of it. The result was what it was, and no one said anything about them later.

It's a very simple truth. Since Zhang Fei's argument makes more sense, why don't you agree with him?

This is not a competition, but a trial.

......

Lu Gongzhe also came today, but he didn't even wear an official uniform. But that doesn't mean he is at ease, because Lu Jiawen is the plaintiff.

When he arrived here, he quickly called Lu Jiawen over.

"grandfather!"

Lu Jiawen glanced at Lu Gongzhe with some guilt.

Lu Gong said: "Now that things have come to this, you should try to behave better and don't lose face for our Lu family."

After hearing this, Lu Jiawen said excitedly, "Grandpa, please rest assured. Your grandson will never bring shame to our family. Your grandson is also very confident in his eloquence."

Lu Gong frowned and said, "I called you here to remind you of this. No matter whether it is Zhang San or Fan Sijian, they are not easy to mess with. Don't be careless. Tell the truth in everything and don't show off your self-righteous eloquence."

Lu Jiawen suddenly became depressed, "Grandson knows."

Lu Gong looked at him and said, "I hope you really know it."

.....

Gradually, more and more people gathered in Kaifeng Prefecture, and this lawsuit attracted much attention in the court.

Because this involves two very sensitive topics. First, judicial and administrative, this is a problem that many officials are worried about, and they want the judicial system to not infringe on their rights.

The second is the issue of taxation, which is of concern to almost everyone.

It's all fatal anyway.

When Sima Guang and Wang Anshi appeared, everyone's attention was focused on them. Even Han Qi and Fu Bi were not as tolerant as them.

After the commotion in the Imperial City last time, the two seemed to have entered a cold war and almost never appeared together.

Now that so many people are here, we have to give it some sense of ceremony.

"Congratulations! Congratulations!"

When Wang Anshi saw Sima Guang, he quickly bowed and congratulated him.

This is clearly a weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken.

Sima Guang said expressionlessly: "Why are you congratulating me?"

Wang Anshi smiled and said, "No matter who wins or loses this lawsuit, you, Sima Junshi, are the biggest winner. This is really cause for celebration!"

Sima Guang said calmly: "Perhaps in your eyes, Wang Jiefu, this lawsuit is about winning or losing, but in my eyes, justice is the most important."

Wang Anshi laughed and said, "Last time, those spies were beaten for no reason in Kaifeng County. You are talking about money, not justice."

Sima Guang said, "I remember you supported it at that time."

Su Shi, who was standing by, watched the two men fighting again and was about to go up and tease them. He was very upset about being bullied by them last time and had been looking for a chance to take revenge. Suddenly, he felt a pain under his feet and groaned. He tilted his head and looked at Su Zhe: "Why did you step on me?"

Su Zhe hurriedly said, "Second brother, I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention at the moment."

Su Shi said angrily, "Third brother, how long have you been in the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures? Your ability to lie has really improved a lot. The new laws and regulations you have formulated are probably lies."

….

Su Zhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Second brother, don't join in the fun. These two are not easy to mess with."

Su Shi was not convinced and said, "If Zhang San could be provoked, why can't I, Su Shi, be provoked?"

When it comes to talking nonsense, Su Shi has never been defeated by anyone.

......

At this time, Zhang Fei and Fan Chunren had been called to the inner hall by Zhao Pin.

"Let's continue with the trial the same way we did last time in the Political Affairs Hall. What do you think?"

Zhao Pin asked the two of them.

The last lawsuit was not handled in a traditional way, but Zhao Pin also felt that since spies are so powerful now, they should be given some status.

Zhang Fei and Fan Chunren nodded at the same time.

Zhao Pin added, "But there are many witnesses this time, and I cannot have them all sit in court for trial. What do you think we should do?"

Fan Chunren immediately said, "I was the one who came up with the idea last time, this time it's up to Zhang San to decide."

Zhang Fei said hurriedly, "I won big last time. This time there are more spectators than last time. In order to increase the viewing experience, it is better to let Fan Sijian decide. I don't care."

Zhao Pin asked, "Are you here to perform?"

Zhang Fei said awkwardly, "After all, I am a commoner and Fan Sijian is an official. If I lose too badly, it will be my fault in the end. It will be very difficult for me."

The corners of Fan Chunren's mouth kept twitching.

But there was no way, he lost.

Zhao Pin's blood pressure also rose a little, and he regretted asking them, saying, "Well, then you can call a witness each, and take turns to come, if you have any objections."

Both said no.

......

After everything was ready, Zhao Pin officially took the court.

Compared with the unprofessional judicial institution of Zhengshitang, Kaifeng Prefecture is still full of ceremony.

Amid the majestic voices, Zhao Pin, dressed in official uniform, came to the presiding judge's seat in a dignified manner. After sitting down, he slammed the gavel and summoned Zhang Fei and Fan Chunren to the court.

Zhang Fei and his wife are still together. This time Xu Zhiqian is not shy or nervous at all. After all, everyone already knows that Xu Zun has betrothed her to Zhang Fei.

Fan Chunren is also an old partner, he and Qian Yi are together.

Although it was Fan Chunren who came up with the idea this time, they both lost last time, so it would be unreasonable not to bring Qian Yi.

The four of them bowed to Zhao Pin and took their seats.

As soon as I saw the situation, I knew that the interrogation method was continuing from the last time in the Council of State.

Han Qi was amused and said to Fu Bi beside him, "I have to say, this way of trying cases is really very entertaining. It is even more interesting than going to a restaurant to listen to music and watch dances."

Fu Bi glanced at Han Qi and couldn't help but teasing, "Mr. Han is still as charming as ever!"

"......?"

Han Qi was stunned for a moment, then said, "Mr. Fu, you don't know, this person has such agile legs and feet, he can't stay idle at home!"

Sitting in this battlefield of verbal attacks, these people seem to be talking nonsense and are eager to try.

They had all seen this scene before, but it was the first time for the people watching at the door to see it. Although Lu Gongzhe and Huang Gui had helped in the debate in the Lin Fei case, it was all very casual, not as professional as today.

Many viewers didn't understand what this was going to do.

After Xu Zhiqian sorted out the documents, she curiously glanced across at them and saw that there were only a few pages of paper on their desks. She whispered to Zhang San, "Zhang San, look, they still haven't prepared any documents."

….

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It's just a matter of habit, but don't worry, there will be more and more in the future."

Xu Zhiqian asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Fei said: "Professional."

After they were ready, the first witness Zhao Pin called was Lu Jiawen.

This is not something they can choose.

The prosecutor must be a judge.

You have to explain why you are suing!

Otherwise there will be no way to review it.

Lu Jiawen was really young and frivolous. He was very excited to come to the classroom. There was no fear on his face. His expectant eyes seemed to be saying, ask me, ask me.

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Last time, since the other party was Wang Anshi, it was impossible to let Wang Anshi stand, so he was asked to sit.

Since they were already seated, Zhao Pin also arranged a seat specifically for the witness. He felt that everything was fine last time and there was no need to change it.

After all, they are witnesses, not criminals.

Zhao Pin first asked Lu Jiawen to explain the whole story.

This is actually really said to the audience. After all, this case also concerns people's livelihood, and public opinion must also be taken into consideration.

Lu Jiawen immediately told him the truth about what had happened in those days.

Zhang Fei had told him not to start from the moment Geng Ming complained, but from the moment

Starting from the moment he received the complaint, he could only recount his own personal experience.

After he finished speaking, Fan Chunren stood up first and said, "According to your confession, when Magistrate Wang first came to you to discuss the Geng Ming case, you had a fierce argument."

Lu Jiawen nodded and said, "Yes."

Fan Chunren asked, "I wonder if you guys are arguing over this?"

Lü Jiawen replied, "Because Magistrate Wang doubted Geng Ming's evidence, he suggested to keep the matter quiet. But I think Geng Ming's evidence is very sufficient. Magistrate Wang deliberately favors Wei Yushan, so he had a dispute with him."

Fan Chunren asked, "So Magistrate Wang and you were just arguing about whether the evidence was sufficient?"

Lu Jiawen immediately said, "Of course not. At that time, Magistrate Wang couldn't win the argument with me on evidence, so he used my family background to humiliate me, saying that if I didn't rely on my ancestors' influence to become an official, I wouldn't even be a clerk, and I don't know how to judge the law at all."

Fan Chunren said, "So you hold a grudge and are willing to break an exception and sue the county government in the name of the Court of Justice. Your purpose is to take revenge on Magistrate Wang."

Zhang Fei stood up, "I object!"

"I'm done asking questions."

Fan Chunren glanced at Zhang Fei, then sat down.

Chief Justice of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Nancy Kitching....