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Xu Zun is a well-known weirdo, but if you look closely at his case records, it is not difficult to find that he is actually a weirdo with principles.
During the trial, he would use his expertise to favor the weaker party.
Because he knows that under fair conditions, the law favors the strong.
Xu Zhiqian was influenced by him. In her opinion, the law is a tool to help the weak. This is the biggest difference between her and Zhang Fei's ideas.
Therefore, in Xu Zun's opinion, there was no problem at all in this matter. He also knew that the land was in the hands of the landlords, and it was not enough for the court to be fair alone. It should also find ways to provide some help to the tenants.
It's not illegal to mention it.
As for tabloids, there is no explicit law prohibiting them.
Xu Zun's concession greatly reduced Zhang Fei's burden.
He is determined to gain the right to public opinion.
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Otherwise, he would be unable to move forward, let alone implement his ideas.
He also needs to plan his career carefully.
Before, he was really shooting here and there. The idea was right, but when he did it, it seemed disorganized. After all, this was not his professional field.
But this time, by chance, the charity, printing and tabloid were connected.
This gave him some ideas on how to integrate all of this.
After leaving Zhang's house, Ma Tianhao went to Cao's house alone.
Tell Cao Ping about Zhang Fei's idea.
But Cao Ping's attitude surprised him a little.
Anyone who hears this plan will sneer at it. Is it crazy to donate the land? However, Cao Ping is thinking about it seriously and seems very hesitant.
"Does Chen Maoqian agree?" Cao Ping suddenly asked.
Ma Tianhao chuckled and said, "I know Lao Chen's character too well. He is greedy but steady. It is impossible to expect him to take the lead. We can only say that if we do it, he may follow suit."
Cao Ping thought about it and said: "Let's take some land and give it a try."
Ma Tianhao was stunned, "Brother Cao, if this land is donated, it will not belong to us anymore."
Cao commented: "The situation in the court is still unclear, so it is not a bad thing for us to prepare a little more. As for the fact that if we donate it, it will no longer belong to us, that is a matter for the future."
You can donate based on your ability, and you can get it back based on your ability.
Ma Tianhao asked curiously, "What do you mean the situation is unclear?"
Cao commented: "Now the Gouyuan has been abolished and replaced by the Commissioner of Taxation. However, the government has not revealed anything about the Commissioner of Taxation. Even I am not sure. But in my opinion, this Commissioner of Taxation must be no simple matter.
The imperial guards sent to monitor the Gouyuan were all ordered by me, but I still haven't found out when the account book was replaced."
No one dared to judge what the emperor was thinking now, or whether he would go a step further. The Xiangguo Temple was too ambitious, and Cao Ping felt a little uneasy.
What they have to face now is this judicial issue. In the past, everyone turned a blind eye, but now it is not necessarily the case.
No one knows whether this case is an isolated one or will become the norm.
We need to make some preparations.
Palace.
"Master, now that Governor Lu has been promoted to Minister of Planning, who will take over this position?"
Lu Huiqing asked with a hint of worry.
Wang Anshi said, "It is only a matter of time before Uncle Hui is promoted. This is not sudden. As for who will take over this position, the government has not consulted with me, but I guess the government will definitely find an upright official to take over this position."
The more fair this position is, the more beneficial it is to the emperor. After all, the emperor generally does not break the law, so the emperor can use the legal high ground to fight against the moral high ground of the literati.
Lu Huiqing asked again, "What about the tax commissioner?"
Wang Anshi was startled, looked at him, and said with a smile: "Is this what you want to ask?"
Lu Gong's transfer is a normal job transfer, no need to discuss
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The value of the city tax bureau is the key. You should know that the city tax bureau has always been controlled by Lu Huiqing.
Lu Huiqing said: "If the tax commissioner is in the hands of my teacher, it will be of great benefit to the new law."
He wanted to take up this position, and he even wanted to suggest to Wang Anshi that he should find a way to directly incorporate the Taxation Bureau into the Regulations Bureau of the Two Prefectures.
In this way, prohibiting the two-government ordinance can really be a national strategy.
Wang Anshi frowned and said, "The emperor has never mentioned this to me. Maybe he has other plans."
The tax commander Wang Anshi was a little surprised because Zhao Xu had never mentioned this to him, but he believed that Zhao Xu still supported him, and it would be beneficial to him even if Zhao Xu controlled the Taxation Bureau.
But he never expected that Zhao Xu was not a loyal man.
There is no doubt that Zhao Xu still supported Wang Anshi's reform, but at the same time Zhao Xu also agreed with Zhang Fei's idea that governing the country must start with governing the officials. This case has also proved that if the officials are not governed properly, good things will turn into bad things.
Zhao Xu planned to use Sima Guang's hand and Zhang Fei's strategy to start with the judiciary.
The Imperial Palace.
"Really? Master Sima agreed to do this?"
Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Fei in surprise.
Zhang Fei nodded.
Zhao Xu smiled and said, "This is quite rare."
Zhang Fei said: "In fact, this is not surprising. What Sima Xueshi is worried about is definitely not a fuss. This is very likely to happen, especially at the beginning. It is understandable to use some means to overcome this hurdle."
Zhao Xu nodded slightly.
Zhang Fei added: "Your Majesty, you can borrow Sima Xueshi first to test the power of this tabloid. If there are any drawbacks, you can correct them."
Zhao Xu worriedly said, "But this will also expose this trick, and then it will be difficult to achieve its miraculous effect."
Zhang Fei said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The miraculous effect of tabloids lies in the content they publish, not the tabloids themselves. I can guarantee that when it comes to tabloids, they are no match for me."
"Yeah?"
Zhao Xu laughed and said, "When it comes to writing, I'm afraid that even ten thousand Zhang Sans are no match for one Sima Junshi."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "This has nothing to do with the article. This time I will show your majesty how to operate this tabloid."
Zhao Xu was very curious and nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, I will see how your tabloid works."
Zhang Fei said: "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."
It is impossible for him to use his own printing workshop to do this. If this is the case, everyone will know that you, the father-in-law and the son-in-law, are in cahoots with your daughter.
He and Zhao Xu had previously planned to use tabloids to deal with the literati, and the secret printing house had already been prepared.
It has never worked.
Zhang Fei planned to borrow it for use.
Zhao Xu said again: "That's right! At the court meeting today, I have decided to abolish the Gouyuan and establish the Taxation Bureau. When the time comes, I will arrange for someone to enter the Taxation Bureau and you will lead it secretly."
Zhang Fei nodded: "I obey your command."
The tax commissioner knew that he could not achieve the level that Zhang Fei described, that is, to collect taxes from the bandits. He also did not think that any minister in the court could do that.
Only Zhang Fei thinks it can be done, and only Zhang Fei can lead it.
But if Zhang Fei was allowed to enter the Taxation Bureau directly, everyone would be on guard against him, which would be counterproductive. Zhao Xu planned to arrange a group of people to settle the accounts on the surface, but in reality, Zhang Fei would be in control.
Sima Guang was a well-known workaholic. The next day, he summoned officials from the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to hold a meeting in the Criminal Court to discuss how to revise the tax law for tenants.
Liu Shu just shook his head: "It's easy to amend the law, it's just one sentence, but why should the owner agree to it?"
In fact, they did not recommend Sima Guang to take this job.
This is so offensive.
Let Wang Anshi do it.
But Sima Guang believed that this was a judicial matter and how could it be left to Wang Anshi? What was the point of his judicial reform then?
Xu Zun suddenly said, "I thought it was reasonable for the people to obey the law.
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Of course, there is a question of whether to agree or not. "
Liu Shu glanced at Xu Zun, his expression slightly changed, and said, "What should we do if they pretend to obey but secretly disobey and cause trouble?"
Xu Zun pretended to be confused and asked, "What do you mean by pretending to obey but secretly disobeying?"
Liu Shu said bluntly: "If the landlords take this opportunity to dismiss all the tenants, what will the tenants do? Then the local area will be full of idle refugees, which will cause great trouble to the local government."
When Sima Guang heard this, he was overwhelmed. If everyone guessed that the other party would do this, then they would most likely really do it.
Xu Zun questioned, "Doesn't the main household need people to cultivate the land?"
Liu Shu said: "Most of the owners can afford to leave their land barren for a year, and they have servants to take over, but tenants cannot afford it. If it is not handled properly, it may cause chaos."
Qi Hui also nodded and said, "I also think that the government handled this matter too hastily and failed to consider it thoroughly."
Sima Guang said: "It's not that it's hasty. After all, the government asked us to revise this law so that we can think carefully."
"But half a year is not enough." Liu Shu said.
Xu Zun suddenly said, "I do have a plan."
Sima Guang asked, "What is the best plan for Xu Temple?"
Xu Zun said, "Even if it is true as Liu Langzhong said, those main households are using tenants to cause trouble, and it is usually the big main households that take the lead. As far as I know, the big main households are generally favored by the court. They have many tax exemptions or the right to sell salt, wine, etc. As long as we report to the government, if there is unrest in the area, the privileges of the local big main households will be exempted. In this way, I can guarantee that no one will cause trouble."
He is truly a weirdo in the legal world, and he can come up with such a bad idea.
Most of the officials present shuddered and turned pale with fear.
"Master Sima, you absolutely cannot do that!"
Qi Hui said: "If we really do this, this matter will be endless and will definitely not be passed, and the revision of the law will also be delayed."
"Yes, yes, we must not do that."
Except Xu Zun, everyone was against it, and no one was in favor.
Sima Guang glanced at Xu Zun with a worried look on his face and said, "Let's not make any more trouble about the Xu Temple matter for now. Let's get this done first."
Xu Zun nodded.
This first meeting ended with everyone complaining.
Xu Zun returned home in a hurry, but did not see Zhang Fei. "Qian'er, where is Zhang San?"
Xu Zhiqian said, "I was just called away by Cao Yanei and his men."
"Yeah?"
Xu Zun nodded slightly disappointedly.
Xu Zhiqian asked curiously, "Dad, do you have something to do with Zhang San?"
Xu Zun coughed and said, "Isn't the court going to amend the law regarding tenant leases? Dad wants to discuss it with Zhang San."
He did not intend to tell Xu Zhiqian about this himself, and if anyone should tell her, it should be Zhang Fei who should tell her.
At this time, Zhang Fei was dividing the spoils with Cao Dongdong and others.
"Why are there outsiders here?"
After entering the house, Zhang Fei suddenly saw a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old standing inside, and he couldn't help but frowned.
If people knew that he was the banker behind the scenes, his reputation would be ruined.
Ma Xiaoyi said, "Brother San, please rest assured. He is my brother Hong Qi, who is very loyal. He arranged everything for us to be the banker this time."
Hong Qi came up and quickly bowed, "Hong Qi greets Brother Zhang San."
Cao Dongdong grinned and said, "Zhang San, Xiao Qi is also a ruthless person. His father was originally a military officer, but he lost almost all his family fortune in gambling and ran away with his eldest brother. Xiao Qi and his second brother Hong Feng were unwilling to leave Tokyo, so they secretly opened a gambling house at home. Not only did they pay off their debts, they also made a lot of money."
Zhang Fei was stunned when he heard this, and said with a smile: "What a good trick of fighting poison with poison."
Normally, children would hate gambling if they encountered such a situation, but these two brothers actually did the opposite and opened a
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The gambler is truly a talent!
Hong Qi chuckled and said, "Third brother, you are too kind."
Zhang Fei asked again: "How much did we earn this time?"
Hong Qi said: "After deducting what we lost, we made a total of 23,000 strings of cash."
"so much?"
Zhang Fei's face lit up, he thought, why would I want to fight a lawsuit? It's so relaxing to play football. It seems Cuju was quite popular in the Song Dynasty. I wonder if there is a Song Dynasty cup these days.
Cao Dongdong glanced at Zhang Fei and said, "You are such a good fellow, Zhang San. You lied to us at first, saying that you were not sure and asked them to adjust the multiple. It turns out that you were trying to make money."
Ma Xiaoyi also said, "Yes! Third brother, what you did was not very kind. If Xiaoqi hadn't reminded us, we would still be kept in the dark by you."
"Let's not talk about this for now." Zhang Fei glanced at Hong Qi, and then asked, "How do we divide the money?"
Cao Dongdong said, "Xiao Qi takes 3,000 strings of cash. We plan to donate the remaining 20,000 strings of cash to charity."
"What?"
Zhang Fei opened his eyes and said, "Hey, I agree with you guys doing charity, but I'm short of money right now. I'm a poor man!"
Ma Xiaoyi said, "Third brother, didn't you ask me to do this?"
Zhang Fei said: "When will I..."
Halfway through his words, he looked at Ma Xiaoyi and asked, "Who told you that?"
Ma Xiaoyi said, "My father is right."
Zhang Fei blinked: "I asked your father to do charity, I didn't say I would do it too."
Ma Xiaoyi advised: "Third brother, this is all ill-gotten gains. What are you going to do with it? It's better to use it for charity and help the weak."
Zhang Fei thought to himself, you are a loan shark, how dare you talk to me about ill-gotten gains?
Cao Dongdong nodded and said, "If you do it, then I am also interested. I can donate some of my land at home."
The Cao family? Wow, a big client! Zhang Fei rolled his eyes and thought to himself, if they set up this charity, they must go through my firm, then I can earn much more than I do now, and it will be a long-term income. "Okay, okay, since you are so interested, I won't spoil your fun, let's donate."
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