Originally, Zhang Fei was planning to take advantage of this opportunity to get his business started, but he never expected that Han Qi suddenly showed up.
That means he has to deal with the lawsuit first.
This was indeed the case. When Han Qi and Fu Bi, two old ministers of the Qingli period, stepped in, the court immediately calmed down and no one dared to make any noise.
After all, their seniority and prestige are of great importance in the court.
Especially Han Qi, many important officials were promoted by him.
Moreover, this is the second time Han Qi and Fu Bi have joined forces since the New Policies of the Qingli Period.
Just the gimmick...
Um.
It seems a little strange.
Because everyone knows that these two were invited by Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang.
...
...
Clearly leaning towards the conservative side.
So here comes the question.
The two of them were the backbone of the reformists during the New Deal of Qingli, especially Han Qi. After Fan Zhongyan and Fu Bi left, he fought for the new laws alone in the court. How come he became a conservative in just a few years?
This looks very strange.
But it is not surprising at all. First of all, they have experienced failure and learned painful lessons. They know that there is no environment for reform in the court. Because there is no group of great Confucian scholars with common ideals in the court, it is even worse than the Qingli period.
Secondly, the reformists did not necessarily support Wang Anshi. These are two different things. Wang Anshi's Confucian classics went against the Confucian tradition. The traditional Confucian reform was about benevolent government and loving the people, not competing with the people for profit, and reducing the burden on the people. The core of the reform was benevolence and saving.
Wang Anshi's Confucian classics can be summed up in three words: money, money, and money.
The core is financial management.
This obviously contains many contradictions.
They are not very popular with them.
Government Affairs Hall.
"Hey...Mr. Fu, how many years have it been since we worked together here?"
Han Qi sat on the chair and looked around.
Fu Bi responded calmly: "This is a place of conflict. At our age, it is better for us not to come here!"
"That's true."
Han Qi nodded, but compared to Fu Bi's calm expression, his cloudy old eyes were full of nostalgia and regret.
He had struggled here, experiencing endless glory and endless loneliness.
Fu Bi didn't want to reminisce about the past, especially when he was with Han Qi. When he did, he felt more resentment than emotion, so he asked, "I wonder how Mr. Han plans to judge this case?"
Han Qi was startled, glanced at Fu Bi awkwardly, and said, "Last time it was Mr. Fu who tried the case. I don't know the details. I wonder how Mr. Fu plans to try the case?"
Fu Bi pondered for a moment and said, "There are two main reasons why this matter has become so serious. First, the last trial was unfair. Second, the way the emperor and Wang Anshi dealt with it afterwards was really... not very kind!"
Han Qi asked: "What was the reason that caused Zhang San to admit defeat last time?"
Fu Bi asked, "Do you know about the Ayun Dengzhou case?"
Han Qi nodded.
Fu Bi said, "It is said that someone kidnapped this Ayun and threatened Zhang San to lose the lawsuit on purpose."
Han Qi stroked his beard and asked, "Has this been verified? Could it be that they did this on purpose?"
Fu Bi said, "I don't know whether they have verified it or not. After all, Zhang San has not reported it to the authorities. Maybe the authorities have secretly sent people to investigate. But Junshi assured me that this is not a trick by the other party, and I don't think it is likely."
Han Qi nodded slightly. "If we are to re-examine the case now, we must demand fairness and justice. If anyone dares to use tricks again, we will not try the case. We must find out the real culprit behind this, no matter who he is."
Fu Bi nodded.
Han Qi added: "What remains is to ensure that if Zhang San loses the lawsuit again, he can no longer change his name."
Fu Bi said: "Jun Shi and Kuan Fu suggested that we should use precedents to break the law to fight this lawsuit."
Han Qi was of course also well versed in the law. They were all rare all-round geniuses. He said, "I read the court record last time. It only contained a few words. Can you cite it as an example to break the law?"
Fu Bi said: "It's just a name. We still have to argue in the court whether it violates the ancestral law, but if we win, then the official family can no longer change the name."
Previously, the Regulations Office of the Three Departments was established to enforce the ancestral laws, but this lawsuit was to see whether the law could be broken by citing precedents. If the lawsuit was successful and it was ruled that the law could be broken by citing precedents, then the name could not be changed.
Han Qi nodded. "That's feasible. But who will sue? Will it be Qian Yi again?"
Fu Bi said, "Fan Chunren volunteered."
Han Qi hesitated for a moment and said, "Why not let them go to class together?"
Fu Bi asked, "Why? Are you afraid that Chunren alone cannot defeat Zhang San?"
"That's not the case." Han Qi shook his head slightly. "This incident has the greatest impact on the Censorate and the Court of Remonstrance. If a censor and a censor lose, neither side will have any complaints."
Having said this, he paused for a moment, "Also, I'm worried that Zhang San will use Mr. Fan to attack Chunren. I've seen Zhang San's methods. He is very good at dragging some seemingly unrelated things into it."
Fan Chunren is Fan Zhongyan's second son.
Fan Zhongyan is the leader of the reformists, so will Zhang Fei pull Fan Zhongyan in to have a chat? You say that Wang Anshi violated the laws of our ancestors, so did Fan Zhongyan also violate them?
Fu Bi nodded and said, "It is indeed possible. You have considered it carefully."
Han Qi asked, "I wonder if Mr. Fu's words are a compliment or criticism?"
"Of course it's a compliment." Fu Bi nodded with a smile.
Dong Dong Dong!
There was a knock on the door.
"My Lord Han and Lord Fu, Grand Secretary Wang has arrived."
"Please come in quickly."
Han Qi said hurriedly.
With a creak, the door opened and Wang Anshi walked in.
Facing these two elders, although Wang Anshi was dissatisfied in his heart, he was still respectful on the surface.
"Anshi has met Lord Fu and Lord Han."
Fu Bi winked at Han Qi.
Han Qi asked amiably, "Jiefu, do you have any opinions about the way Mr. Fu and I are handling this case? If so, please speak up. We must ensure fairness in this matter."
Wang Anshi hurriedly said: "Anshi has no opinion on this, and Anshi also believes that Lord Fu and Minister Han will definitely handle it fairly."
Han Qi nodded and asked, "I know a little about what happened last time. It's not your fault. If something like this happens again, I hope you can confess to us. I, Han Qi, promise that I will never tolerate it."
Wang Anshi bowed and said, "Anshi obeys your command."
Han Qi nodded and asked, "Now the other side, the Censorate and the Court of Remonstrance, want to cite the precedent and break the law, and sue you for violating the laws of our ancestors. What do you say to this?"
Wang Anshi said: "To be honest with you, Prime Minister Han, we have already entrusted the Bian Jing Law Firm with full authority to set up the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures, so..."
Han Qi frowned, "Why? Are you making the same excuse in front of us?"
Wang Anshi directly took out a contract and handed it to Han Qi: "Please take a look, Mr. Han, this is the contract signed between our Regulations Department of the Two Prefectures and the Bianjing Law Firm."
Han Qi took it, looked at it, and with a slightly strange expression, he handed it to Fu Bi.
Wang Anshi said awkwardly, "The contract stipulates that if Zhang San is not here, I cannot speak lightly. Otherwise, Zhang San may give up the lawsuit and not return the commission."
Han Qi laughed and said, "You seem to trust this ear pen Zhang San quite a lot."
Wang Anshi said: "As the saying goes, trust people when you employ them, and don't employ people you doubt."
Han Qi and Fu Bi looked at each other.
They never expected that Wang Anshi would sign such a contract with Zhang Fei. It was written in black and white, so they couldn't say much.
In order to seek justice, they had to call Zhang Fei and Wang Anshi together the next day.
When meeting these two elders, Zhang Fei behaved very humbly and did not dare to ask for a seat. The three of them were sitting, and only Zhang Fei was standing.
Han Qi deliberately ignored Wang Anshi and talked directly to Zhang Fei. He wanted to see whether Wang Anshi had really entrusted full authority to this spy.
"Breaking the law by making an exception?"
When Zhang Fei heard the charge, he couldn't help but look surprised.
Han Qi frowned and said dignifiedly, "Is there anything wrong?"
"Oh. No...no."
Zhang Fei shook his head and asked, "I just don't know what the other party is suing for this crime? Has the other party provided a complaint?"
There is no such thing as a complaint. This is not a strange case. Everyone knows what the situation is.
Han Qi said unhappily, "I will not deceive you. They are going to sue you for this crime."
Zhang Fei asked: "I dare to ask again, but I don't know on what grounds the other party thinks the two are similar and suitable for breaking the law by citing examples?"
Han Qi asked impatiently, "Are you not clear whether the two are similar?"
Zhang Fei said truthfully: "I really don't know, and I don't think this case can be used as an example to break the law unless the other party provides sufficient evidence."
Fu Bi couldn't help but say, "You don't agree, but they do. This is what this lawsuit is about."
Zhang Fei said, "Mr. Fu is wrong. You can't just make a complaint with your mouth. You have to provide appropriate arguments or evidence as a basis. Suppose someone wants to sue Mr. Wang for having an affair with his wife..."
“Ahem!”
This assumption almost made Wang Anshi faint. "Can't you use your own metaphor?"
Zhang Fei explained: "If this kind of thing happens to ordinary people, it may be considered commonplace in the eyes of others."
Wang Anshi was speechless.
You are so cruel.
Zhang Fei continued, "But the person who filed the complaint has no evidence. If the government brings the case to court, it will cause considerable damage to the reputation of Wang Daxueshi. In the eyes of others, a case brought to court means there is something suspicious. Similarly, if the other party does not have sufficient evidence, they should not file a lawsuit."
Han Qi really didn't expect Zhang Fei to be so stubborn about this matter. He said, "You can't refuse this."
Zhang Fei said: "Then we will appeal to the government."
Han Qi was surprised and asked, "Why? You still want to sue me."
Zhang Fei said truthfully: "It's possible."
"......?"
This time even Wang Anshi looked at Zhang Fei in shock.
Boy!
Are you going a little too far?
These are Han Qi and Fu Bi.
But it’s not Sima Xiaoguang.
Fu Bi also looked at Zhang Fei in amazement.
How dare you mess with Mr. Han?
Han Qi said gloomily, "Say it again if you have the guts?"
Zhang Fei was not afraid at all, and said: "At that time, Prime Minister Han was not afraid of power and argued with reason. He defeated four ministers with a piece of paper, and I admire him deeply. Now if I have the chance, I want to emulate him."
The corners of Wang Anshi's mouth twitched as he tried hard to hold back his laughter.
Fu Bi also lowered his head and scratched his forehead.
Han Qi's expression froze, and he glanced awkwardly at Fu Bi and Wang Anshi, coughed, and asked, "What? Are you sure you can make both me and Mr. Fu retire and go home?"
Zhang Fei said: "When Han Xianggong submitted the memorial, he certainly did not intend to expel the four ministers from the court. He was fighting for justice. Today, I am also fighting for justice. The other party fabricated the charges out of thin air. If Han Xianggong still forces me to accept them, it will not be fair at all."
Having said this, he paused for a moment and said, "Personally, we at the Bian Jing Law Firm will never sell a rotten orange to a client. This is our creed.
Now that the Regulations Department of the Second Prefecture has hired our Bian Jing Law Firm, we will definitely defend all the rights and interests of the Regulations Department of the Second Prefecture. The other party cited this crime without any reason. If I agree, how can I explain to our clients? "
Han Qi looked at Wang Anshi.
Wang Anshi remained silent. I have already said that Zhang San has the final say on matters concerning the law.
Han Qi thought, you two really have a chemistry.
Fu Bi said bluntly: "If you don't cite this crime, who can guarantee that if you lose the case, there won't be another Nine Temples Regulations Office?"
Zhang Fei replied: "To answer Mr. Fu, these are two different things."
Fu Bi asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhang Fei said: "Let's take a step back and say that even if we lose the lawsuit, it has nothing to do with whether the Nine Temples Regulations Office appears or not."
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