Wang Anshi has always supported the law of the rule of law. His purpose is to hope that the law of the rule of law can share some firepower for him in the initial stage of the New Deal, or to use it to disrupt their conservative camp.

As for some people's concerns that the law of rule of law would bring trouble to the new policy, Wang Anshi was not worried at all because he did not think it could really succeed.

Coincidentally, Zhang Fei thought so too.

Zhang Fei never expected that his four lessons would be able to gain everyone's support, resolve the divided situation in the court, or solve the court's bad policies.

This is simply a pipe dream.

But he was even more ruthless than Wang Anshi. His requirements were very low and he just wanted to get some benefits.

If his four classes could bring an opportunity or window for legislative reform, then no matter what the final change was, or even if it was just a minor change, he would think it was well worth it and there was no need to demand too much.

Zhao Xu had not been prepared for this before, but when he saw the good situation, he wanted to take advantage of the victory and make this matter a reality in one fell swoop.

This opportunity is not to be missed, once lost it will never come back.

However, Zhang Fei believed that this would only lead to more opposition. If it was forced through, there would definitely be problems in implementation. He would then be crushed to pieces because he was praised too highly.

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His basic requirement is that I must be able to survive after completing these four classes.

That's enough.

On this basis, any money you can earn is good, but even if you can’t earn any, it doesn’t matter.

Because both he and Zhao Xu were still very young, they had the capital to compete with each other.

Therefore, the current situation was within Zhang Fei's expectations. The two famous newspapers mentioned above were actually written for court officials and literati. They were mostly of political significance. As for ordinary people, even those who could read could hardly understand them.

In the past, this was the end of the article, and then the court officials and literati would interpret the content of the article for the people and analyze the pros and cons.

Wang Anshi always suffered this loss.

His articles are indeed well written, but the final right of interpretation lies with others.

But Zhang Fei was well prepared for this.

On this cold winter morning, the wind was so cold that people were shivering.

Even the vendors wouldn't go out at this time.

But in front of the genuine bookstore, there were dozens of people standing, all of them with bruises and swollen faces from the cold, and their noses were running straight down.

But there is no way, life is not easy, if they can't get the latest issue of the newspaper in the first time, they may lose their jobs.

Many people are looking forward to this issue of the newspaper nowadays.

Suddenly, the door opened, and several servants came out carrying several large stoves. The leader shouted again, "Everyone, I'm so sorry, you may have to wait a little longer, please warm yourself by the fire first."

Although those people were dissatisfied, they did not dare to complain. They immediately gathered around and surrounded the stove, making it impossible to get in or out.

After a while, the latest issue of the newspaper finally came out.

The previous two editions were for celebrities because they were signed by Sima Guang and Wang Anshi. Although this issue was also written by them, their names could not be used. Zhang Fei was very casual about it and directly let Hong Zhong and Bai Ban take over.

Anyway, these two articles are written very roughly, and no one will care who wrote them, as long as they are published by authentic bookshelves.

Today Wang Anshi got up early and came to a tavern he often went to.

As soon as I entered the store, my eyes were fixed on a cat in the corner and a timid old man. Since there were few customers in the store at the moment, the old man was very conspicuous.

When the old man saw him coming, he immediately covered his face with a newspaper.

"Still want to hide?" Wang Anshi laughed, strode over and sat down on the side, "Junshi, good morning!"

If not Sima Guang, then who else could it be?

Sima Guang put down the newspaper helplessly and said reluctantly, "Good morning!"

Wang Anshi looked at Sima Guang and suddenly said with emotion: "If only I were younger."

Sima Guang knew it was not a good thing, so he asked expressionlessly, "What do you mean?"

Wang Anshi said: "In that case, I can let you go first. After you suffer, you will understand how difficult it is for me and will not oppose me all day long."

Sima Guang snorted, "Don't be so insinuating. You know I'm not against your reform, but I think you're too radical and will end up losing more than you gain."

Wang Anshi smiled and asked, "So what do you think I should do?"

In fact, after this incident, Sima Guang had an idea in his mind. Even if he took office, the situation might be similar to that of Wang Anshi.

But when it comes to verbal battles, Sima Guang will not give in to Wang Anshi. "You have seen now what I will do. Learn from me."

Wang Anshi laughed and said, "This is Zhang San's idea. What does it have to do with you?"

"That's right! This is Zhang San's idea." Sima Guang nodded and said, "But I will listen to Zhang San's suggestions seriously. If they are useful, I will adopt them. I won't be like some people who are stubborn and self-willed."

Wang Anshi was dissatisfied and said, "I will also listen to Zhang San's advice."

Sima Guang laughed and said, "You have been rejected several times, and you have no choice but to accept Zhang San's suggestion. I am different from you. I have listened to Zhang San's suggestion from the beginning."

Wang Anshi snorted, "You want to compete, right? Fine. In the initial Ayun case, who was the first to listen to Zhang San's advice?"

Sima Guang immediately retorted: "Why should I listen to Zhang San's advice in the case of Ayun? He was just making a clever argument. You all know the reason. You only listen to what is beneficial to you. You don't listen to what you don't like. He who listens to both sides is enlightened, while he who only listens to one side is in the dark. Don't you understand this principle?"

Wang Anshi said coldly: "I just didn't listen to your Sima Junshi's advice."

"Dear guests, what would you like to eat?"

"Don't worry, bring us a newspaper."

"Yes, yes, please take a seat, gentlemen."

The arrival of several young scholars interrupted their quarrel.

They both picked up the newspaper to cover their faces at the same time, and it was unclear whether they didn't want others to see them or they didn't want to see each other again.

After the previous issue was released, they didn't pay much attention to it. They knew everything about the court and didn't need to inquire about it.

But this issue is different. This issue is specifically targeted at the people, and they also want to hear their opinions.

As more and more guests arrived, the discussions changed from whispers to a bustling crowd.

"The government protects the people? What's so strange about this statement? Isn't this normal?"

"normal?"

“Isn’t that normal?”

"Let me ask you, when has this government ever protected you?"

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"This brother is right. The government only knows how to collect taxes from us all day long. When has it ever protected us, the people?"

"You can't say that. If you encounter injustice, can't you just go to the government to complain?"

"You also said that we can only go to the government to complain. If there are other options, who would be willing to go to the government? If the government really wants to protect us, then why are the people unwilling to go to the government?"

"According to what you said, if we follow the law, the government will protect us and will not ask us to pay taxes?"

"Can't you read? The law of the legal system is to protect the rights of our people. It's not about not paying taxes, but paying less taxes. It's no longer up to the government to decide. This can be said to be the law of our people."

"What a great law for the people. I think that's the truth. The current law is the law of the government, and the law of the legal system is the law of the people."

"Is it as good as you say? You are dreaming. How is this possible?"

"Yeah! How is this possible?"

"I heard that the government seems to agree with this legal system very much?"

"Yeah?"

"If the government supports it, then it may be successful."

"I hope so!"

After the first wave of guests left, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang quickly paid their bills and left the tavern.

The two of them walked in silence all the way to the imperial city.

Sima Guang finally couldn't help but sighed, "What a good law of the government and the people, they understand it more thoroughly than we do!"

Wang Anshi said: "So they also know that this is impossible."

Sima Guang could not deny this: "The road ahead is long and arduous, but I will continue to search for the answer."

Wang Anshi turned his head and whispered, "Even if there are tens of thousands of people..."

"Bah!"

Sima Guang glared at him and said, "If tens of millions of people oppose it, is it still the law of the people? It is only the law of you."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeves and walked into the imperial city.

Wang Anshi said disdainfully: "What a coward! He even thought of an excuse for his failure."

This issue of the news was like a fire in winter, igniting the passion of the citizens of Bianjing.

There is no dispute between the two laws, nor is there any dispute between Confucianism and Legalism.

These two articles use the simplest and most straightforward words to describe the concept of the law of the rule of law.

That is to defend the legitimate rights and interests of individuals.

This sentence seems very ordinary at first glance, and it should be like this, but when you think about it carefully, you will find that it is too difficult and too exciting.

It immediately gained the support and support of the people.

The reason is exactly the same as the reason why the ministers in the court opposed it. The people above were living too comfortably and did not want to change.

Unlike Wang Anshi's New Deal, the law of the legal system is more direct and easier to understand.

Wang Anshi's new policy was basically based on national interests. On the surface, the equalization of transport system actually had little to do with the people, after all, tribute still had to be paid.

Zhang Fei's legal system is based on the interests of the people.

The people even directly understand the law of the legal system as the law of the people, and the existing law as the law of the government.

Although there were many voices of opposition in the court, they were not intense, but the support among the people was very strong.

Baifan Building.

Fan Zheng was seen holding up his front lapel and walking downstairs quickly. He almost bumped into the bartender who was serving the wine. The bartender was still in shock and immediately said, "Young Master, be careful!"

Fan Zheng had already gone downstairs and was walking towards the gate.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw a young man coming in.

The person who came was Zhang Fei.

"Third brother, you are so honored to be here. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. I am so sorry! I am so sorry!" Fan Zheng said while panting.

Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said, "Da Lang, we are so familiar with each other, there is really no need to do this."

Fan Zheng laughed and said, "Third brother is no longer the same as before. He is a master of his generation. I dare not neglect him, I dare not neglect him."

Zhang Fei rolled his eyes, "This master is too cheap."

Before he finished speaking, he heard someone say, "I am Xu Ran, meeting Zhang Sanlang."

Zhang Fei tilted his head and saw a strange young man bowing to him. He was stunned for a moment before he quickly returned the greeting, "You're polite! You're polite!"

Another person came up and said, "Brother Xu, let's go."

"Wait a minute!"

The young man named Xu Ran whispered, "Didn't you see? Zhang Sanlang is here."

The man immediately looked at Zhang Fei.

Not only the two of them, but even the guests who were about to leave stopped and stared at him quietly when they suddenly saw Zhang Fei.

Fan Zheng whispered, "Third brother, you see, now that you're here, my guests don't want to leave."

"And said, let's go!"

"Yes, Third Brother, please come in."

Those people followed Zhang Fei in again.

As soon as I arrived at the lobby of the East Building, I heard someone shouting loudly: "What is the law of the rule of law? This is obviously Mencius's benevolent government and kingly way of thinking, reducing punishments and taxes. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it."

Another person asked, "Do you agree?"

Huh? This voice seems familiar. Zhang Fei looked inside and saw that it was his "favorite disciple" Shangguan Jun.

Then a fair-faced gentleman standing on a private seat said, "Of course I agree with Mencius's ideas."

Shangguan Jun chuckled and said, "Then which one do you think is higher or lower?"

The fair-faced gentleman said, "Needless to say, of course Mencius's thought is higher. Do you think Zhang San can be as famous as Mencius?"

Immediately, many people stood up and agreed. They could never accept that Er Bi was as famous as Mencius.

Shangguan Jun smiled slightly and said, "I think the same as you do. Therefore, if you can't even follow the laws of the law, and you want to follow Mencius's thoughts, isn't this just too ambitious?"

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The handsome man opposite was suddenly speechless.

Just at this moment, someone suddenly called out, "Zhang Sanlang?"

Shangguan Jun looked back and saw that it was Zhang Fei. He immediately came over and said, "Student greets teacher."

Zhang Fei glanced at him and said, "Shangguan Jun, I haven't seen you being so talkative even in class."

Shangguan Jun smiled awkwardly and said, "I have only learned a little bit from you, but you can make them speechless. How dare I debate with you?"

Zhang Fei chuckled twice: "Yes! You didn't learn the right way, but you did learn the art of debate from me."

Someone in the hall suddenly shouted, "Zhang Sanlang, a lot of people have just questioned whether your legal system is derived from Mencius's idea of ​​benevolent government. I wonder if that is true?"

Zhang Fei walked over and said with a smile: "Not only my legal system, but also my words and deeds are influenced by Confucius and Mencius. And."

As he spoke, he looked at the fair-faced young man who had just argued with Shangguan Jun in the corridor and said, “I think what this young man said is absolutely right. The talk of founding a school and being a master of a generation is pure nonsense, at least for now.

I can say it better, for example, if the government gives money to the people every year, everyone doesn't have to work or go to school. But is this possible? Obviously not. If you just talk about it, who can't do it?

Confucius and Mencius are admired by others mainly because their knowledge can be applied and they have achieved success. If the legal system is successful one day and solves the problems faced by our country, then you can say that I founded a school of thought, but before that, you think it is bullshit, and that is also right, I don’t mind. ”

After hearing this, everyone nodded.

Even those guests who were full of hostility towards Zhang Fei just now now showed a hint of admiration.

Shangguan Jun bowed and said, "Teacher, you are so modest. I am really ashamed of you."

"Go! Go! Go!"

Zhang Fei waved his hand: "Don't flatter me here."

This made people around laugh.

The fair-faced young man also bowed and said, "Sanlang, you have given up your high position and taken a humble position. It really makes us ashamed. I have offended you just now. I hope Zhang Sanlang will forgive me."

In the past, no matter what Zhang Fei said, they would sneer at him. But now, at least everyone appreciates Zhang Fei's knowledge. The current point of debate is whether Zhang Fei's knowledge can be ranked among the top 100 schools of thought.

Zhang Fei bowed in return: "I dare not, I dare not, I have something else to do, so I'll leave now."

"Saburo, take care."

Zhang Fei and Fan Zheng went upstairs again.

Fan Zheng whispered: "Sanlang is really broad-minded."

"I only have chest muscles, but I don't have a broad mind. Generally speaking, I will never let go of any grudges."

Zhang Fei interrupted Fan Zheng and said, "I came here today to see you for something serious, not to listen to your flattery."

Fan Zheng hurriedly asked, "But what about the charity foundation?"

Zhang Fei asked, "Shouldn't you report that to me?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

Fan Zheng nodded and said, "I wonder why Sanlang is here?"

Zhang Fei said, "I'm getting married next month. I plan to leave the banquet to you at Baifanlou."

"Sanlang is going to marry Madam Xu?"

"Who else?"

"Uh, sorry! Don't worry, Sanlang. I will definitely make it a grand occasion for you."

"Well if it was that simple, I wouldn't have come to you. I just want to be low-key and let's talk it over. I don't have much experience in this area."

Government Affairs Hall.

Lu Gong hurried into the house, not caring about etiquette, and hurried to the stove to warm himself up. "It's really cold today! By the way, you know that everyone in the market supports Zhang San's law of law, and calls it the law of the people."

"I've heard about it a long time ago."

Wen Yanbo nodded and said, "It seems that I still underestimated the power of newspapers. This situation did not occur during the Qingli period."

This process is completely different from what they are familiar with.

The ministers in the court completely lost control of public opinion.

Lu Gongzhu nodded and said, "After this incident, someone will definitely find a way to further review these newspapers and periodicals."

As he said this, he looked at Fu Bi who was sitting in the main seat, "Mr. Fu."

"ah?"

Fu Bi raised his head and asked, "What's the matter?"

Lu Gong was curious and asked, "What is Fu Gong looking at? Why is he so engrossed?"

Fu Bi said, "It's a memorial just submitted by the police station."

"Mr. Cao?"

Wen Yanbo asked.

Fu Bi shook his head and said, "I don't think you can guess who this person is."

Wen Yanbo said, "There are only a few police officers in the police station. Apart from Chief Superintendent Cao Gongzheng, who else will make a report?"

Fu Bi chuckled and said, "The son of Cao Gongzheng, Deputy Superintendent Cao Dongdong."

"Cao Dongdong?"

Both of them were shocked.

Wen Yanbo asked incredulously, "Could Lord Fu be so absorbed in reading Cao Dongdong's memorial?"

Fu Bi smiled and said, "It is really unique and worth being adopted by the court."

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The weather is sometimes hot and sometimes cold. My nose is just like the ministers of the Song Dynasty. I am afraid of changes. Once it changes, I will get rhinitis, which makes my head and eyes swollen. It affects my condition and makes me write more slowly. . . . .

(End of this chapter)