Fan Chunren's questions were really short and quick.
Although, this is not a real man.
But I have to admit that it is really refreshing.
Especially for conservatives.
Enough!
That’s really enough!
It doesn’t matter if you lose.
Because their ultimate goal was not to win the lawsuit, but to stop Wang Anshi's reform.
One is the face, the other is the inside.
Of course it has to be the inside!
...
...
Today, you, Wang Anshi, personally admitted that the establishment of the Regulations Office of the Two Ministries has nothing to do with finance, military affairs, or administration.
In this court, every word is legally binding.
If these three powers are not involved, the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures is equivalent to being abolished!
Yes, yes, yes!
You win!
But Sima Guang kept his eyes on Zhang Fei. Seeing how calm and composed he was, he knew that this matter was not that simple.
After Fan Chunren sat down, Zhang Fei stood up and saw that, unlike before, Xu Zhiqian had opened all their documents and spread them on the table.
This is because the interrogation methods have changed and their preparation steps have become confused.
Zhang Fei could only temporarily reorganize his language and re-plan the problem.
When Qian Yi saw Zhang Fei stand up, he immediately perked up and silently vowed that he would never do the same thing again and that he would definitely win back the situation.
Zhang Fei didn't even look at him, but turned to Wang Anshi and asked, "Grand Secretary Wang, just now Fan Sijian and Qian Yushi both mentioned a question, that is, the court already has two ministries and three departments, why does the government want to set up another department? What is the reason?"
When this question was asked, everyone present was stunned.
In fact, Fan Chunren's first question just now was meant to lead in this direction. The court already had a ready-made system but you didn't use it. Why did you set up another department? This only shows that you have something to hide. However, it was rejected by Zhang Fei, and they felt very sorry.
Now Zhang Fei asked the question again.
What is this?
They can't understand.
But no matter what, this question made everyone present prick up their ears.
Including Emperor Shenzong Zhao Xu, he couldn't wait to walk up to them and watch.
He knew the reason for setting up this department was to bypass the Secretariat, but you can't say this out loud!
This only proves that the emperor fully distrusts the prime minister.
This will destroy the relationship between the monarch and his subjects.
These topics are more sensitive than each other, and he is very nervous now.
Wang Anshi glanced at Zhang Fei before answering, "The purpose of setting up a separate department is to avoid violating the laws of our ancestors."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was in an uproar again.
You're exaggerating!
Do we think we are fools?
Even Han Qi asked incredulously: "Avoid violating the laws of our ancestors?"
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "In reply to Mr. Han, that's exactly what you said."
Zhang Fei glanced around and said with a smile: "Since even the chief judge is so curious, why don't you let Grand Secretary Wang explain it to us."
"Can!"
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Didn't you just mention the three evils of redundancy?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Wang Anshi said: "The three redundancies involve issues such as taxation, finance, and official administration. At the same time, the country is facing more than just these bad policies."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "As a commoner, I deeply agree with this. Grand Secretary Wang, please continue."
Wang Anshi said: "To deal with these issues, it involves various powers, but the Zhongshumenxia does not have many of these powers. If I am allowed to preside over the reform in the Zhongshumenxia, then the power will be concentrated in the Zhongshumenxia, which is obviously not in line with the laws of our ancestors."
“Great!”
The two brothers Su Shi and Su Zhe finally spoke in unison with tacit understanding.
This explanation made the reformists' eyes light up.
Even including Emperor Shenzong Zhao Xu.
He himself hadn't thought of this.
The conservatives, on the other hand, felt as uncomfortable as if they had eaten shit.
Sima Guang frowned and said, "This doesn't sound like what Wang Jiefu said."
Lu Gong nodded and said, "This is Zhang San's tone. I think Zhang San taught him that."
Zhang Fei asked, "I'm very sorry, I don't know much about administration. Can we avoid this by setting up a temporary department?"
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Of course it is possible. The Secretariat is the most important department of the country and cannot be easily abolished or established. If the Secretariat is allowed to preside over the reform, the control of power will also face many problems. During the Qingli period, such problems were encountered."
"I see!"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, glancing at Han Qi and Fu Bi. Both presiding judges looked a little embarrassed.
Wang Anshi continued, "But the two-government Regulations Office is different. It is a temporary establishment. After the reform is completed, it can be easily abolished. The establishment of the three-bureau Regulations Office has already made this clear."
Is this possible?
There are several question marks on everyone's face.
The conservatives tried their best to impeach the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures, arguing that it violated the ancestral laws, and the reason was that it had too much power.
After this explanation, it seems that you are still abiding by the laws of our ancestors. On the contrary, letting the Secretariat preside over the reform is a violation of the laws of our ancestors.
That's not right!
This is not right!
But what's wrong?
Han Qi and Fu Bi seemed to be confused. After all, they were the parties involved in the New Policies of the Qingli Period and they couldn't figure it out for a while.
"I object!"
An excited voice was heard, and Fan Chunren suddenly stood up. "Grand Secretary Wang just said that the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures does not involve any power. Now he said that he did this because he was worried that the Secretariat would take too much power, so he set up this office. In other words, your Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures still has great power."
Everyone woke up as if from a dream and suddenly realized.
yes!
In this way, your Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures has the three major powers of administration, finance, and military and political power.
"Fan Sijian's words really woke me up!"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, then asked Wang Anshi, "Yes! Grand Secretary Wang just said that the establishment of the two government regulations office does not involve financial power?"
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Yes."
Zhang Fei asked: "Can you give a specific explanation?"
Wang Anshi said: "First, the two government regulations offices do not manage taxes, military expenses, salaries, salt and iron, or textiles, so they certainly do not involve financial power."
Zhang Fei pretended to be a little flustered and wanted to look through the documents, but he couldn't find them, so he looked at Xu Zhiqian again, who shook her head. Helplessly, Zhang Fei could only ask Han Qi and Fu Bi: "Two chief judges, I don't quite understand these things. I wonder if what Grand Secretary Wang said makes sense."
Han Qi and Fu Bi looked at each other and both felt that there was something fishy going on, so they didn't dare to nod easily.
Lu Gong stroked his beard and smiled, "It seems that they are similar to me! Haha!"
Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo looked at the old man with contempt at the same time.
You are just gloating!
Su Shi also curiously asked Su Zhe: "Does your Regulations Department not handle anything?"
Su Zhe thought for a long time and said, "It seems to be true."
Su Shi asked again: "Then what are you doing?"
Su Che said: "We just make new laws."
Su Shi thought about it and suddenly laughed: "I understand, I understand, what a powerless official he is!"
Han Qi hesitated for a long time, and seeing that Zhang Fei was still staring at him, he nodded helplessly and said, "There is some truth in that."
Zhang Fei then asked Wang Anshi: "What about the military and political affairs?"
Wang Anshi immediately said, "We in the Regulations Department do not manage the army, nor do we manage military expenses and food, and we have nothing to do with military affairs."
Zhang Fei looked at Han Qi and Fu Bi again.
Han Qi nodded slightly.
Zhang Fei asked: "Then...what else is there?"
Xu Zhiqian reminded: "Administration."
"Yes! Administration."
Zhang Fei asked again: "What about the administrative power?"
Wang Anshi said: "We don't manage civil service, official expenses, or the imperial examinations or education. The imperial edicts don't go through the Regulations Office. Maybe it involves a little bit of administrative power. After all, the Regulations Office is also an administrative department, but it has no administrative power."
"Yeah?"
Zhang Fei looked at Wang Anshi with suspicion.
Xu Zhiqian looked at Zhang Fei suspiciously, "Which side are you on?"
Wang Anshi nodded.
Zhang Fei asked: "Since the two government regulations offices have no power involved, how can they issue royalty laws?"
yes!
Everyone suddenly realized.
They used this incident as the basis for their complaint!
Such important evidence was actually ignored.
It was also brought up by the opponent.
It's so embarrassing.
Wang Anshi seemed a little impatient and said, "Are you listening? I have repeatedly mentioned that the government has set up the two government regulations department for only one purpose, which is to preside over the reform. We have the power to legislate.
We only promulgate the royalty law, but we do not collect the tax money, it is managed by the Municipal Taxation Bureau, and the supervision and investigation is under the jurisdiction of Kaifeng Prefecture. "
"I see."
Zhang Fei bowed and said, "Thank you, Grand Secretary Wang, for telling me."
Wang Anshi just glared at him.
What are you pretending for?
Isn't it you who taught me all this?
Could I, Wang Anshi, say such low-brow words?
"I'm done asking questions."
Zhang Fei bowed and sat back.
Fu Bi whispered: "They are just confusing the public!"
Han Qi asked, "Should we remind Chunren?"
Fu Bi frowned slightly and said, "Forget it, we are the chief judges, so we should be fair and just!"
Han Qi nodded and looked at Fan Chunren again.
In such an unfavorable situation, Fan Chunren calmed down because Zhang Fei's question helped him sort out his thoughts. Seeing Han Qi coming, he stood up and asked Wang Anshi, "Grand Secretary Wang just said that the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures has the power to make new laws?"
Wang Anshi nodded.
Fan Chunren asked, "Then does the new law formulated by the Regulations Department of the Two Prefectures have to be followed by everyone?"
Han Qi nodded slightly to show his relief.
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Once it is promulgated, everyone will naturally abide by it."
Fan Chunren asked, "Are the tax laws, military laws, and civil service laws formulated by the two government regulations all like this?"
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "It's all true."
Fan Chunren said: "Everyone has to obey the new laws made by the two prefectures and three departments, including the two prefectures and three departments. This power is really unimaginable!"
Just as Wang Anshi was about to open his mouth to explain, Fan Chunren said to Han Qi and Fu Bi, "I have finished my questions."
Just sat back.
Wang Anshi
Sima Guang stroked his beard and smiled, "You learn very quickly."
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