The information given by Fan Zheng and others did not make Zhang Fei change his original plan. He really went to the tiger mountain even though he knew there was a tiger there.
The Fan Family Bookstore was reopened three days later, and the tax calculation plan was launched.
A new sign slowly rose up. From today on, Fan's Bookstore will be officially renamed
"Bian Jing Law Firm". Get it done in one step, no longer pursuing ancient charm, and no longer looking for a lawyer.
Because in reality, the lawyer can no longer express what Zhang Fei wants to express. Of course, Zhang Fei still has a little bit of thoughts.
That is to change the name of Erbi. Nowadays, many people, in order to express their respect for him, simply call him Zhang Erbi or Erbi Zhang. On the contrary, officials like to add
Instantly, gongs and drums roared, and firecrackers blasted. The entire Lushi Lane was crowded with people and filled with smoke.
"Zhang Sanlang! Congratulations! Congratulations!"
"Thank you very much! Thank you very much!"
"Sorry! Sorry!"
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"Where! Where!".....
"Mr. Fei, congratulations! Congratulations!"
"Thank you! Thank you! Please come in! Please come in quickly."...All the wealthy and prominent businessmen in Bianjing came here to congratulate, but they only congratulated Zhang Fei and then went into the Fei family bookstore opposite, or the Li family bookstore diagonally opposite.
Fan Li, dressed in festive attire, looked at the guests who had not entered the house and felt ashamed to see them. He turned his face away and did not even bother to say hello to them.
Only Zhang Fei was still like an idiot, smiling and saying hello to some acquaintances. He always believed that as long as I was not embarrassed, others would be embarrassed.
This was indeed the case. Later, some businessmen who knew Zhang Fei kept their heads down when passing by the Bian Jing Law Firm, pretending not to see it.
It turns out that today, seven major bookstores including Li Guozhong also launched the same tax calculation business at the same time. One bookstore takes charge of the tax calculation business of one or several lines.
It was very detailed and seemed very professional. But in fact, it was just the accountant specially assigned by the Commercial and Taxation Bureau to stay in their bookstore. It could be understood as the expansion of the Commercial and Taxation Bureau, but there was no change in essence.
Of course, they would accept the tax calculated by the Commercial Taxation Institute. This was obviously aimed at Zhang Fei. If it was just a tax calculation, the three departments would not be so timid and would just treat it as an auxiliary.
In fact, many private businesses in the Song Dynasty were to assist government businesses. This is why the control of the Sansi over the people was far greater than that of Kaifeng Prefecture, which combined administration and justice.
Money is the key. Zhang Fei combined tax calculation with law. In simple terms, he used his means to ensure that tax laws were fairly enforced, which was definitely an infringement of power.
The three departments would not allow themselves to be constrained by Zhang Fei, nor would they allow themselves to be constrained by other bookstores.
Therefore, the three departments sent their own accountants to be stationed there, rather than letting the major bookstores to carry out this business. The key to doing so is that if there is a problem with the tax calculation, the Commercial Taxation Institute will not be the first to bear the brunt of the impact, and the bookstores in front will not be affected.
For Li Guozhong and others, although this business does not belong to them and they still have to make room for the Three Divisions and assume some responsibilities, they are very happy to do so because with the help of the Three Divisions, they are not afraid of Zhang Fei.
Before Zhang Fei entered the Fan Family Bookstore, they were all very scared. But now, with the relationship of the three companies, these merchants can only go to their bookstore, and naturally they will look for them for many businesses in the future.
The best solution is to resolve it privately. Going to court is too hurtful.
"Sanlang, how can such a small tax calculation attract so many people? They are doing this on purpose to embarrass us!" Fan Li saw that all the merchants in Bian Jing, big and small, came to congratulate him, but he knew in his heart that the influence of their industry was not so terrifying and was far less than that of the pawnshop. No matter how big the event was, it was impossible for so many people to come.
It is obvious that someone above deliberately facilitated this. Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Sir, I have told you many times that you have to take a longer-term view. The prosperity of this business is also good for us." Fan Li said depressedly, "What good thing? Why can't I see it?" Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Today, the three courts have started this. When our business is booming in the future, they can only stare blankly." Fan Li snorted, "Who in the whole Bianjing dares to cooperate with us now! If you cooperate with us, you can't do your own business. It's good enough that you are still doing a booming business and not closing down." Zhang Fei smiled to himself and said, "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, who knows." While chatting here, a kind old man walked through the crowd and walked towards the Bianjing Law Firm.
When Zhang Fei saw the old man, he hurriedly took two steps forward and bowed, saying, "I am Zhang Fei, your humble servant, to meet the Grand Secretary Sima." The old man was none other than Sima Guang.
Sima Guang looked around and said with a smile, "It's really lively!" Both sides were lively, but this place was relatively quiet.
Of course Zhang Fei heard the mockery in Sima Guang's words, and said with a wry smile: "I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself, Grand Secretary Sima." Sima Guang waved his hands and said: "No problem! No problem! I'm here to make a fool of myself today." The implication was, I'm here to see a joke.
Fan Li's face immediately turned pale. How many people had this guy offended? Even the dignified Hanlin Academy scholar came to see his joke.
How much hatred does this have to have? Zhang Fei laughed and said, "It's worth it to be able to make Sima Guang happy." Sima Guang was a little curious and asked, "You don't seem to be worried at all?" Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It's obvious who is guilty. Why should I worry?" Sima Guang stroked his beard and smiled, "That makes sense!"
"Master Sima, please come in." Sima Guang nodded. When he was about to enter, he suddenly glanced at the sign and said, "Law firm? What's the point?" Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Serving the law."
"Serve the law." Sima Guang nodded slightly.
"That's a good explanation, and it's similar to your style in court. This case is no longer a simple litigation." The two men entered the store.
But the decoration inside is different from that of current bookstores. It is more like a restaurant, with elegant seats and private rooms.
Sima Guang couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is this still a bookstore? It looks more like a restaurant to me."
"Of course this is not a bookstore, but a law firm." Zhang Fei explained: "Didn't Xiaomin just say that we serve the law? Of course, this shop should put service first. This is used to entertain customers, and the back is used for office work."
"I see!" Sima Guang nodded slightly and understood some of the mysteries. He chuckled and said, "You are going to make a big splash!" Setting up such a large service area means that you may be able to entertain so many customers at the same time, which means you are definitely going to expand your business.
In the past, bookstores did not need such a large service area. Zhang Fei said with a smile, "There is no other way. Grand Secretary Sima wants to reform the judiciary, so I have to do the same!" Sima Guang glanced around and said, "You came up with the idea, right?" Zhang Fei nodded and said, "What do you think of Grand Secretary Sima?" Sima Guang frowned slightly, "I have studied it carefully in the past two days, and there is a problem that is difficult to solve." Zhang Fei asked, "What is the problem?"
"It's the word you often mentioned, professional." Sima Guang frowned and said, "If we only do this in Tokyo, then it's fine. After all, there are enough talents here. But if we want to popularize it nationwide, we need more people who are proficient in the law. Although our dynasty has no shortage of officials, it is difficult to meet the needs of this reform. But if it is not popularized nationwide, the reform will not be of much significance." This old man has indeed done in-depth research on political systems, far better than Xu Zun and Wang Anshi.
It is easy to see the biggest difference between Zhang Fei's reform plan and the current system. In the current judicial system, there are also many departments that supervise each other, but generally speaking, it is enough for the head to be powerful.
Zhang Fei's system requires extremely professional people, even the yamen runners need to be of extremely high quality. Zhang Fei said: "Talent is the only way to make everything perfect. If Sima Daxueshi pursues perfect reform, specialization is inevitable."
"I know this too." Sima Guang nodded and said, "This is my plan. We will select a group of young officials to study at the Law School of the Imperial College, and then send them to various places." Zhang Fei nodded and said, "This is a good idea." In fact, the Imperial College and the Song Dynasty were indeed the best in feudal society in terms of civil governance.
For people like Zhang Fei who are strong in technical subjects, there is a way for them to become officials in the court without having to take the imperial examinations, but the upper limit is relatively low.
It is very difficult to be a fourth-rank official. But then again, to be a prime minister in the Song Dynasty, one must have unique skills. It can even be said that one must be a generalist. For example, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi were both outstanding in law and had studied it. Wang Anshi was good at classics, while Sima Guang was good at political science.
Sima Guang added: "But I, an old man, hope you can give lectures."
"Me?" Zhang Fei asked in surprise. Sima Guang nodded. Zhang Fei was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, "Grand Secretary Sima, you invited me, a secret writer, to give lectures to a group of officials and Jinshi scholars at the Imperial College. You are clearly setting a trap for me to fall into!" Sima Guang snorted, "In the court, the Chief Censor, the Doctor of the Ministry of Justice, and the Judges all fell before you. How can this little trap hold you back?"
"Thank you for the compliment, Grand Secretary Sima!" Zhang Fei smiled awkwardly and said, "But it's awkward to think about it! Why not let my benefactor give the lecture? My benefactor's understanding of the law is incomparable to that of ordinary people." Sima Guang asked, "Your benefactor is no match for you!"
"......?" Zhang Fei said, "When it comes to law, the key is the foundation. If the foundation is not solid...!" Before he could finish, Sima Guang said, "Don't worry about the foundation. The key is that you are the only one who understands how the plan works. You should know what they need to pay attention to. No one can replace you." Zhang Fei pondered for a moment.
"I'll think about it."
"Consider it?" Sima Guang looked at Zhang Fei with dissatisfaction. Zhang Fei said depressedly: "Is it not possible to even consider it?" Sima Guang shook his head stubbornly: "If you don't reply to me, I dare not easily ask His Majesty. If I fail, I can't bear the responsibility!" He has a very strict character. He will not act easily without making full preparations.
There were many aspects of Zhang Fei's plan that left him clueless, especially the prosecution aspect, which he really didn't understand. He understood litigation, but Zhang Fei's approach was beyond his understanding, and currently, there were very few lawsuits that were brought to court.
Is prosecution for the government, for the people, or for justice? In addition, what is the relationship between prosecution and the Court of Justice? There are many ambiguities in this.
However, Sima Guang also believed that the prosecution was the core department of the entire plan. If the prosecution was removed, there would not be much difference now. At most, it would separate administration and justice.
Currently, the first person to be prosecuted in the Song Dynasty is none other than Zhang Fei. Even if one dislikes Zhang Fei, they will not deny this.
As soon as Zhang Fei mentioned the tax calculation, the three officials were immediately frightened and mobilized. The tax calculation was not scary, what was scary was that this guy guaranteed the tax calculation.
Oh, right! My bookstore is short of people. I can provide them with internship opportunities. The court will pay them and they will work for me. That’s not bad.
Zhang Fei thought for a while and nodded, saying, "As long as the Grand Secretary Sima guarantees that I won't be beaten if I go, then I'll agree." Sima Guang chuckled and said, "It's a deal." At this moment, Fan Li walked in quickly.
"Sanlang, someone wants to sue you." Zhang Fei asked in surprise, "Who?"
"It's me!" A man in cloth clothes, about thirty years old, walked in. He was handsome, with three thin beards, extraordinary bearing and elegant demeanor, a real handsome guy.
When Sima Guang saw this person, he was immediately surprised and said, "Su Zizhan." Su Zizhan? Oh, this name sounds so familiar.
Zhang Fei was slightly stunned. The man came forward immediately when he saw Sima Guang, and bowed.
"Su Shi has met Mr. Sima."
"Mr. Dongpo?" Zhang Fei asked in surprise. Su Shi looked at Zhang Fei and asked, "Who is Dongpo?"
"Well...."
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