The officials of Jingzhao Prefecture and the officials of Hezhong Prefecture had very close contacts. They knew the mechanisms of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs very well. How could they dare to come to Hezhong Prefecture for trial?

Isn't this just asking to be slaughtered?

yes!

Although Lu Gongru guaranteed that if it was because of the land tax for extinct households, he would ensure that they would be safe, because this kind of thing happened not only in Jingzhao Prefecture, but also in Tokyo and Bianliang, the emperor and the prime minister knew it well, but the court paid more attention to finances, and if the emperor wanted money, they could only pretend to be ignorant. It is unacceptable for you to settle the account now!

Therefore, Lu Gongru's guarantee was very firm.

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

But the problem is that the water here is very muddy. It's not just the tax on extinct land, there are many other tricks.

According to the mechanisms of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, it is impossible not to find out.

Those officials were not very clean in doing these trivial matters, because in the past everyone lived in the same room and no one was clean, so no one could accuse anyone else. Now that politics and law are separated, the public security, procuratorate and courts will not cover up for them and must reveal everything.

All officials in Jingzhao Prefecture knew that coming to Hezhong Prefecture to be investigated would be a dead end.

...

...

But if he didn't come, first of all, it would mean he was guilty and confessed. Secondly, it could be said to be against the law, because Zhang Fei had the power, and this power was given by the emperor and the Political Affairs Hall, which showed that this power was very stable.

It's not right to go, and it's not right not to go.

There is only one way, which is to choose to fight at home and call the public security, procuratorate and courts over. As long as the public security, procuratorate and courts go to Jingzhao Prefecture, the relationship network of Jingzhao Prefecture will surround them. Moreover, the public security, procuratorate and courts only have a solid foundation in Hezhong Prefecture, but have no foundation in Jingzhao Prefecture. The home advantage is very obvious.

Of course, after the Tax Commissioner’s previous commotion, they have great resistance to the public security, procuratorial and judicial systems, and they intend to continue dragging it out. As long as the new policy puts pressure on the public security, procuratorial and judicial systems in the government, there will be people in the government who will slow down the expansion of the public security, procuratorial and judicial systems.

Now, they think, since the police, procuratorate and courts are coming anyway, it would be better to let them come now, which will be beneficial to them.

Their little thoughts could not escape the eyes and ears of Lu Gongru. He had deliberately said before, "I can protect you, but you must come to Hezhong Prefecture for trial." He knew that they would definitely choose to try the case in Jingzhao Prefecture.

Of course, Lu Gongru also knew that this was actually Zhang Fei's wishful thinking.

After they gave in, Lu Gongru immediately went to the imperial court to negotiate with Zhang Fei, Su Che and others.

"I heard that Magistrate Lu went back?"

When he saw Lu Gongru, Zhang Fei said in a very asking for a beating.

Lu Gongru looked at Zhang Fei with a slight disdain and said, "Now you are back again."

“I see!”

Zhang Fei laughed awkwardly.

Su Zhe, who was standing by, saw that the atmosphere was a little awkward, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "I wonder why Magistrate Lu came back after leaving?"

Lu Gongru said: "It's still about the complaint filed by the people of Jingzhao Prefecture."

Zhang Fei asked, "What suggestions does Governor Lu have?"

"It's not a suggestion." After saying that, Lu Gongru changed the subject and said, "But I think that since this matter has caused a lot of uproar in the city, you, the public security, procuratorate and courts, have an obligation to do something about it."

Zhang Fei was slightly surprised, "What does Magistrate Lu mean by that?"

Lu Gongru said: "I have repeatedly asked Judge Zhang to go to Jingzhao Prefecture to establish the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs for this purpose. Although the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs also implement the Song Dynasty Criminal Code, the system is very different from the previous system. It is undeniable that the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are indeed superior.

But the problem lies at this point, because the old system cannot control this point at all, because under the old system, there are not enough human, material and financial resources. Jingzhao Prefecture currently has no public security, procuratorate or courts, so it cannot be controlled at all. At present, the public security, procuratorate and courts have not yet gone to Jingzhao Prefecture, but President Zhang has the power to enforce the public security, procuratorate and courts in the entire Shaanxi Road. How can there not be problems?

I had foreseen this outcome, so I came to suggest that Judge Zhang establish a public security, procuratorial and judicial system in Jingzhao Prefecture as soon as possible, but Judge Zhang kept putting it off, causing such chaos. Don’t you, the public security, procuratorial and judicial system, have an obligation to do so?"

He looked excited and spit a lot of foam at the mouth. Zhang Fei could see that he was venting his dissatisfaction with himself.

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly and said, "This is all my fault, but I am indeed short-handed. Scholar Sima said to send someone over, but now there is no one in sight."

This must be blamed on Sima Guang.

Lu Gongru waved his hand and said, "So what do you say we should do now?"

Zhang Fei said embarrassedly, "What Magistrate Lu said makes sense. Chief Prosecutor Su and I are very clear about this situation. Our public security, procuratorate and court will not settle old scores. We will still be lenient and at most put the blame on the government, not on the officials."

Su Che also nodded.

Lu Gongru said, "But you are only treating the symptoms and not the root cause! Moreover, think about it, if the people of Shaanxi Road can file a complaint with Hezhong Prefecture, what will the officials of the prefecture think? Will they dare to do anything? This will inevitably delay official business."

Zhang Fei nodded and said humbly, "To be honest with you, Governor Lu, I don't have much experience in officialdom. I wonder if Governor Lu has any suggestions?"

Yes! You are so young, where did you learn these bad ideas? Lu Gongru was also puzzled, but he said: "Now that things have come to this, you have to go to Jingzhao Prefecture to build a public security and judicial system, and then transfer the case to the imperial court of Jingzhao Prefecture for trial. This is reasonable and can also avoid the anxiety of other prefecture officials."

Su Che couldn't help but laugh to himself. It was ridiculous that three innocent people were pretending to be confused here!

But because they represent different forces, many things cannot be discussed openly.

Zhang Fei hesitated for a while, "Okay! Everything will be up to Prefect Lu."

Of course you will, isn't that what you want? Lü Gongru still couldn't help but glared at Zhang Fei, as if to say, you are really great.

Zhang Fei naturally pretended not to see it.

After Lü Gongru left, Su Che asked Zhang Fei, "When do you plan to leave?"

Zhang Fei was stunned and said, "I don't plan to go."

"ah?"

Su Che was stunned. Could there be a purpose behind this? He couldn't help but ask, "Then why did you promise Governor Lu just now?"

Zhang Fei said "Oh", "Sorry, I didn't express myself clearly. What I meant was that I didn't plan to go there in person."

Su Zhe asked: "So what are you planning?"

Zhang Fei said: "Let Cai Bian and the others go."

Su Zhe asked in surprise, "Do you trust them so much?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "If I have to solve everything, then I should not be the president of the court, but the prime minister. Our goal is to establish this system. If I am not there, it will be a failure."

Su Che thought for a while and nodded slightly, "No wonder you haven't held many trials in the past year."

Zhang Fei just smiled, which was considered as his acquiescence, and then said: "But Mr. Su can go over there."

Su Che looked at Zhang Fei again.

Zhang Fei said: "The Imperial Court is passive, while the Procuratorate is aggressive. The officials of Jingzhao Prefecture are not so easy to deal with. I am afraid that those prosecutors will not be able to control the situation. On the contrary, the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs in Hezhong Prefecture have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Everyone is used to doing things according to the rules. Even if we are not here, everything can proceed as usual."

The last time I came to Hezhong Prefecture, he was the only one fighting. This time, it's my turn to help. Su Zhe thought about it for a while and nodded, "Okay! Then I'll go over and take a look myself."

Last year, Zhang Fei said that the task of the public security, procuratorial and judicial departments this year was external expansion, not any tax storm, because that was determined early on. After more than a year of hard work, in the end it was just the time to reap the rewards. For Zhang Fei, the sense of satisfaction had long since passed.

External expansion is the top priority at this moment.

Now Zhang Fei has paved the way and created an excellent opportunity for the public security, procuratorate and courts, because the other party's handle is in their hands, so the other party naturally dare not act rashly.

The next step is to send troops to Jingzhao Prefecture to establish public security, procuratorial and judicial organs. Because Hezhong Prefecture and Jingzhao Prefecture are the two major bases of the border states, as long as these two prefectures are controlled, it will be much easier to go to Yanzhou, Linzhou and other places.

However, as Lu Gongru said, the old system was indeed short of human, material and financial resources. The public security, procuratorial and judicial systems were actually very expensive, which was equivalent to making the previous officials elitist and disciplined. To upgrade, money must be spent. Therefore, if the public security, procuratorial and judicial systems were to move forward, there must be financial support behind them.

The finance department has to go to Yuan Jiang, so Zhang Fei quietly invited Han Jiang and Yuan Jiang to the imperial court today.

In a small room in the inner hall, Han Jiang, Yuan Jiang and Zhang Fei were seen sitting at the wine table drinking.

"Haha, did you have this planned in advance or did you just suddenly come up with this idea?" Han Jiang said with a smile.

Zhang Fei thought seriously for a while and said, "To be honest with Han Si, this can't be said to be premeditated, nor is it a sudden inspiration."

Han Jiang asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Fei said, "Prefect Lu had expected what would happen today, and I certainly had it in mind, so I was thinking at the time that if it really happened, I would take the opportunity to implement new policies in Jingzhao Prefecture."

"I see."

Han Jiang nodded, then suddenly froze and said, "What did you say? Implement new policies? No!"

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "Of course, I haven't forgotten the task that Master Wang gave me."

Yuan Jiang hurriedly asked: "Where did you get this from?"

Zhang Fei asked, "How do you two think this case should be judged?"

The two looked at each other.

"Yes! Even if this case is tried in Jingzhao Prefecture, it will not be easy to judge." Yuan Jiang frowned.

Han Jiang rarely guessed, Zhang Fei's attainments in law were truly amazing, so he waved his hand and said, "Don't keep me in suspense, kid. Tell me what's going on."

Zhang Fei said: "First, the people are indeed wronged. Secondly, this is a widespread problem. If compensation is required, almost all the people will have to be compensated. This is obviously impossible for the government to do. So there is only one solution.!"

"Take charge of the Ministry of Revenue!" Yuan Jiang said immediately.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "That's right! Just like before, our imperial court is only responsible for judging according to the law, and then the Ministry of Grain and Oil will solve the problem, so that the new policy can win the hearts of the people. However, since the fault lies with the government, the government must make up for it, so it can lend money to the people at low interest or no interest. Anyway, the Ministry of Grain and Oil is not making money from the interest.

Moreover, all these loans can be made with salt notes, because as long as the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are there, the people will not be so worried about the salt notes, and this will not affect the local finances of Jingzhao Prefecture. However, I suggest that this matter should be handled by the Ma Family Jieku Shop. "

Han Jiang nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "One thing leads to another, wonderful! It's really wonderful!"

It is conceivable that once the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are established in Jingzhao Prefecture, everyone's attention will be focused on them, and the new policies will be introduced into Jingzhao Prefecture very smoothly. There is really no more perfect start than this.

Yuan Jiang suddenly sighed: "In fact, the new policy and the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs complement each other, and it is a win-win situation if they work together. I don't know why they have to fight to the death in the court."

This one sentence completely ruined the whole day.

There are only power struggles and wins and losses in the court, but no struggles over right and wrong. They are not a group of upright gentlemen, but a group of hooligans with abnormal IQs. How can any decent person be an official?

Here, he can say this so easily, but in the court, he also has to choose sides.

It’s lonely at the top!

Yuan Jiang also realized that he had let the cat out of the bag, and quickly changed the subject: "Judge Zhang, please tell us in detail so that I can arrange it when the time comes."

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.

Han Jiang and Yuan Jiang certainly both support doing this. This is absolutely in line with the interests of the new policy. It would be so cool to have the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs in the front to absorb the hatred!

After talking with Yuan Jiang and others, Zhang Fei went to Majia Jiekupu.

According to Wang Anshi's philosophy, the government controls everything, all profitable business should be done by the government, and the businessmen should just stay away.

However, with the emergence of public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, this model has changed. The government no longer needs to take on everything and can use the talents of businessmen to do everything, because the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs ensure that the rights and interests of both ends of the contract are equal. This allows businessmen to trade more freely, and no one will say that the new law is competing with the people for profits.

Now the officials in Hezhong Prefecture no longer talk about this matter.

"Third brother, we're here!"

Long Wu stopped the carriage, and Li Si beside him turned around and shouted into the carriage.

Zhang Fei was about to get off the car when he saw that the store was packed with people. "Wow! So many people!"

It turns out that with the promulgation of these new policies, the first industry to flourish was naturally the Jie Ku Pu, because many businessmen wanted to do the wine business. Although the competition was fierce, as long as they could grab a place, it would be a golden rice bowl.

However, doing such a business requires capital, so many people come to Majia Jiekupu to inquire about borrowing money.

Zhang Fei directly asked Long Wu to drive to the back door. He didn't know if they were seen by the shop assistants, but when they arrived at the back door, Fan Zheng was already waiting there.

After some pleasantries, Zhang Fei saw that Fan Zheng seemed to be worried, and couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Fan, business is so good, why are you still frowning?"

Fan Zheng looked at Zhang Fei with complicated eyes, "Third brother, to be honest with you, if I could choose again, I might not do this business."

Zhang Fei was surprised and asked: "Why?"

Fan Zheng said in distress, "I wanted to expand my business, but I didn't expect it to be so big. Not to mention how much money is traded every day, there are also salt notes, salt debts, the tax bureau's accounts, military pay, and flying money. This is not an ordinary business. If you are not careful, you may lose everything, or even your family will be ruined. Me!"

Zhang Fei laughed: "You are blaming me for forcing things to grow."

Fan Zheng said hurriedly, "I didn't mean that. It's just that I'm not capable enough and I might fail Third Brother's trust. This is beyond my ability, so I wrote a letter back to the capital a few days ago and asked Uncle Ma to come over in person. I believe Uncle Ma is more familiar with the people in Xiangguo Temple in this area of ​​business."

Zhang Fei nodded slightly, "That's fine. The people at Xiangguo Temple may be better at handling these matters, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. In fact, there is nothing special about this kind of thing. It's just a matter of practice. There is not much difference in the way of handling one thousand strings of cash and one hundred thousand strings of cash."

Fan Zheng said: "That being said, this is not just about money transactions, but also about salt notes, salt debts, and the salaries of tax police and soldiers. I have to lend the money out to make a profit, and I have to ensure that the tax police and soldiers can get money from us at all times. I also have to deal with the large amount of collateral in my hands. "

Zhang Fei encouraged again: "You can do it. At least it looks very good now."

Fan Zheng shook his head with a wry smile. He was not being modest. Although things were developing very well at the moment, he knew very well that once something went wrong, it would trigger a series of chain reactions. He didn't know if he had the ability to make up for it.

Zhang Fei knew his character very well, and said, "Fan Da, do you know why I chose to cooperate with you?"

Fan Zheng subconsciously asked: "Why?"

"It's because you are cautious." Zhang Fei said, "This business requires this kind of character. If Yanei were to do it, it would definitely go bankrupt in a month. If you are not suitable, then I actually have no other choice. In fact, you are the only choice."

"Oh! I dare not, I dare not, Third Brother, you are too kind." Fan Zheng was a little flattered, but after Zhang Fei said this, his confidence was boosted a little, and he said, "By the way, Third Brother, why are you here?"

Zhang Fei laughed: "I'm just here to help things grow faster."

"ah?"

"I hope you can cooperate with the new policy of opening up the Jingzhao Prefecture."

".?"

Fan Zheng suddenly felt like he had no desire to live. Hezhong Prefecture had almost exhausted all his energy, and now he had to go to Jingzhao Prefecture.

Zhang Fei said again: "Master Fan, which one is more difficult, opening this warehouse or building a public security, procuratorial and judicial system?"

"Of course it's the public security, procuratorate and courts." Fan Zheng replied.

Zhang Fei said: "But I'm obviously more relaxed than you."

Fan Zheng hurriedly said, "How can I compare with you, Third Brother?"

Zhang Fei said: "It's not that you can't compare, but you haven't understood the trick."

Fan Zheng bowed and said, "I hope Third Brother can give me some advice."

"It's simple, the rules."

Zhang Fei said: "Why am I so relaxed? That's because I focus my energy on building rules, and then everyone does their job. I'm busy when there's work to do, and I'm idle when there's nothing to do. If you let me do everything, I'll be like you and would rather retire to the mountains than do this thankless job.

You can no longer manage Jiekupu with the same mindset as you managed Baifanlou. You can’t manage it all. You must set up a set of rules to regulate the guys. In this way, you only need to focus on decision-making, instead of watching the store every day like you do now, which is key. You can’t keep an eye on it.”

Fan Zheng suddenly got enlightened and nodded thoughtfully, but then he thought, how to establish this rule?

Suddenly, a small notebook was handed to him. He was slightly startled and looked up at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "There are some rules and regulations about doing business here. You should study them carefully and then adjust them according to your own situation."

Although he is not a professional businessman, he knows a lot about the company system. However, he cannot copy it completely. Fan Zheng needs to modify it according to the current situation.

"Thank you, Third Brother."

Fan Zheng took it excitedly. He knew in his heart that anything Zhang Fei could give away must be extremely valuable, so he couldn't wait to open it and read it.

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "How about waiting until I leave before watching?"

"Ah? Oh."

Fan Zheng closed the small notebook, bowed and said: "Thank you for your generous teaching, Third Brother. Fan Zheng is grateful."

After reading these first two or three sentences, Fan Zheng already felt that he had benefited a lot, and his confidence was instantly overflowing!

After arranging these things, Zhang Fei immediately began to select his troops and generals.

Imperial Court, conference room.

When the three little golden men saw Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian coming in, they couldn't help showing excitement. The three of them already knew the details.

Zhang Fei sat down and glanced around. "Whether it's a mule or a horse, it's time to take it out for a walk."

Cai Bian said confidently: "Teacher, please rest assured. We will not let you down."

Zhang Fei asked: "How do you plan to judge this case?"

".!"

He is really handsome for only three seconds!

"Um?"

Zhang Fei looked at them relentlessly.

Shangguan Jun said: "For things like the extinct farmland tax, we can't really blame the officials. They were just following orders, and the income they earned was most likely recorded in the treasury. We can follow the example of the previous military compensation, put the main responsibility on the government, and then give some compensation to the farmers."

Zhang Fei said: "If the verdict is this, then all the people in Jingzhao Prefecture will be compensated. Can you afford that much money?"

Cai Bian immediately said: "We can also provide them with a livelihood."

Zhang Fei said: "It's the same principle. Do you have so many livelihoods to offer?"

"Well."

At this time, Cai Jing suddenly said: "We can use the Ministry of Revenue to help them."

"Look."

Zhang Fei said: "This is where Cai Da is better than you. From the perspective of the legal system, you must first remember the interests of the country and the monarch. It is not enough to just know how to sympathize with the people. In fact, don't those officials want to think about the people? No, they also hope that the people will sing their praises, but they still have to report to the court. The same applies to our public security, procuratorate and courts."

"Yes, the students remember it."

"I will help you solve your worries this time."

Zhang Fei said: "I will let the Ma family's Jiekupu open a branch there, and the Changping Division will lend money to those farmers at low interest or no interest to help them tide over this difficult time. You only need to give the most fair judgment to win the hearts of the people."

Cai Bian said shyly: "Teacher has already dealt with the most difficult problem. I am really ashamed."

Zhang Fei glanced at him and said, "Do you still have time to feel ashamed now? Work hard and don't let your efforts go to waste."

(End of this chapter)