If it had been any other time, Xu Zun would have just said this in the Court of Criminal Justice and it would not have been brought to court for discussion. Maybe everyone would have at most made a few sarcastic remarks about Xu Zun, saying that he overestimated his own abilities, just like they had done in the past.
But the timing and these words were enough to cause an uproar.
Because no one knows whether this is a TV series.
The emperor's attitude in that lawsuit made them all very worried.
Everyone was wondering whether the emperor really intended to do this?
Or maybe it's a test.
One of the key reasons why literary style prevailed in the Song Dynasty was that the Zhao family gave many generous treatments to literati, so that they had no worries and no worries about their livelihood.
If this is taken back, it will really subvert the entire system.
The key point is that the military generals would not accept it. Boss Zhao gave up his military power with a cup of wine, but the cup did not contain wine, but gold and beauties. Although the Song Dynasty valued civil officials over military officials, the military generals were very rich, and their treatment was not worse than that of the civil officials, it was just that their status was not high.
After this tabloid came out, the whole of Bianjing was immediately in a state of panic.
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Even Han Qi and Fu Bi were alarmed.
Government Affairs Hall.
"What on earth is going on?"
Han Qi questioned Sima Guang with great dissatisfaction.
No matter what your original intention is, if you do this, the world will be in chaos. The civil officials and military generals will not agree. How can you continue this?
Sima Guang explained with a depressed look on his face: "This is really a misunderstanding. At that time, we were just discussing how to eliminate the concerns of those big landlords about the revision of this law. Xu Zhongtu really just mentioned it casually. Doctor Liu and others can testify to it."
Fu Bi asked, "What's the matter with this tabloid?"
Sima Guang said: "I am also investigating this matter now."
Wang Anshi on the side snorted, "Someone must want to take advantage of this opportunity to deal with Xu Zhongtu, or even to take revenge on Zhang San. I am the one who will sue, and Zhang San is just hired to litigate. How can you be called a gentleman if you bully Zhang San?"
Sima Guang got angry when he heard this, "Stop joining in the fun here."
Han Qi glanced at Wang Anshi with a headache, and then said to Sima Guang: "You have to find out the truth about this matter quickly."
Sima Guang nodded.
The Kaifeng Prefecture, which had just seen off Lu Gongzhe, had not yet welcomed a new owner, and now rumors were flying everywhere outside. The yamen runners at the gate all felt a little uneasy.
It has definitely been an eventful time.
"Do you think Zhang San will come?"
"That's impossible. He can't come to us and help the judges of the Dali Temple to redress their grievances. Isn't that a joke?"
Before the police officer could finish his words, he saw a young man running towards him at the speed of a 100-meter sprint.
"Zhang San?"
A police officer screamed.
Zhang Fei went straight to Dengwen Drum.
Four yamen runners rushed forward and captured them.
"Let me go. Let me go. You are stopping the people from beating drums to signal the arrival of a distant nation. This is a violation of the law for personal gain. Be careful or I will sue you too."
"Zhang San, calm down. Let's talk it over. What's your grievance?"
"I'm going to sue that tabloid for making up stories and making false statements."
After half an incense stick.
"Zhang San, what are you going to do now?"
Li Kaizhen looked at Zhang Fei with tears in his eyes.
Only then did he understand why Lu Gong slipped away so quickly.
Zhang Fei shook out a complaint and said, "I want to sue that tabloid for making up stories. They are deliberately framing my father-in-law. I am the one who filed the lawsuit, so come to me if you have any problems."
Although his words were incoherent, Li Kai understood and asked, "Do you know who published this tabloid?"
"I have no idea."
Zhang Fei said with confidence.
Huang Gui on the side said, "Don't you know what you are suing for?"
Zhang Fei said: "This tabloid is not legal in the first place. Those who sell tabloids are all breaking the law and can be charged as accomplices."
Huang Gui reminded: "Our dynasty's laws do not stipulate that tabloids are illegal."
Zhang Fei said: "But the laws of our dynasty stipulate that those who spread rumors about the Ao people can also be hanged. Aren't those who spread tabloids also considered as those who spread rumors about the Ao people?"
Li Kai asked: "How do you determine that the content in the tabloid is Ao Yan?"
Zhang Fei said: "This is what my father-in-law said. He didn't say that at all. The tabloids exaggerated and fabricated the story in order to put my father-in-law in a position of disloyalty and injustice. Moreover, I think these Ao rumors have caused unrest and should be punished for Ao rumors."
Li Kai and Huang Gui looked at each other.
I really can't refute what Zhang Fei said. As far as the facts are concerned, this kind of speech chaos should be controlled, but as far as common sense is concerned, this is what Kaifeng Prefecture should have done, instead of waiting until others come to sue.
But Lu Gong had just left, and Li Kai didn't know what was going on. After thinking for a while, he said, "Put the petition aside for now. I still have to find out whether the content is as you said. You can go back first."
After hearing this, Zhang Fei's expression eased a little, and he bowed and said, "I'll take my leave."
Zhang Fei had just left Kaifeng Mansion when he saw Xu Zhiqian coming over. "You are too impulsive."
Zhang Fei said: "I am very calm. They just want to take revenge on me by attacking my father-in-law. Everyone has their own responsibility. I will never let my father-in-law get involved."
Xu Zhiqian stamped her feet lightly, "This matter is not as simple as you think."
"I know."
Zhang Fei said: "I did this to prevent this matter from becoming more complicated. No one can speak rashly in court. The right and wrong will be determined by the law. It will also let everyone know that my father-in-law was framed."
Xu Zhiqian hesitated for a moment, "But the best way to deal with this kind of thing is to keep the peace. If you do this, it will only make the situation worse."
Zhang Fei said: "The problem is that they are unwilling to settle the matter peacefully. I am also employed by Wang Daxueshi. If they don't go after Wang Daxueshi but come after me, isn't this bullying? I will never let others bully me.
No, I have to go talk to Wang Daxueshi, he is also responsible for this matter."
"Wait a moment, Zhang San!"
Xu Zhiqian wanted to chase after him, but then he changed his mind and thought that it might not be a bad idea to go to Wang Anshi to think of a solution.
Palace.
"Master Wang, you have to make the decision for me!"
When he saw Wang Anshi, Zhang Fei looked aggrieved.
Wang Anshi also felt guilty and asked, "How do you want me to help you?"
Zhang Fei said: "I have already sued the tabloid for the crime of making false statements. I hope Kaifeng Prefecture can hold a trial on this case."
Wang Anshi said, "We have not yet found out who published this tabloid. Who are you going to sue?"
Zhang Fei said: "Those who distribute tabloids are also committing crimes!"
After hearing this, Wang Anshi hurriedly said, "That won't do. Most of those people are innocent. They are just trying to gain a little profit. It's not that serious. If you sue them, it will be too much."
Zhang Fei said, "But we can't find out who the real murderer is now. If I don't sue them, I won't be able to go to court, and I won't be able to prove my father-in-law's innocence. I want to fight this tabloid for slandering my father-in-law, not those who published the tabloid."
Wang Anshi frowned and said, "But your father-in-law did say something similar."
Zhang Fei said: "I know this, but the tabloid obviously took my words out of context and exaggerated them. I have to make this clear to avoid others misunderstanding my father-in-law."
Wang Anshi thought about it again and said, "Okay, I'll go and talk to you about it, but it may not work."
Zhang Fei clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Grand Secretary Wang."
But before Wang Anshi could go and tell everyone about it, the Kaifeng Prefecture had already reported the matter.
Once this was reported, things immediately became more complicated.
It's the same move again, and the same move again.
We knew there was no good intention behind this.
Once this matter reaches court, who knows what will happen.
This matter involves the interests of almost all civil and military officials, and it cannot be brought to court for discussion.
It's so dangerous.
This time they went straight to the Government Affairs Hall to cause trouble.
Han Qi, Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo and others were unable to suppress the situation. They also understood the concerns of the civil and military officials in the court, so they called Xu Zun to ask him about the situation.
Xu Zun said with a wronged look on his face: "This matter is because my son-in-law was too impulsive. I don't agree to take this matter to court."
At this point, he changed the subject and said, "But the content of the tabloid does seem to be spreading rumors and alarmist. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a crime of fabricating books and making false statements. Sima Daxueshi and Liu Langzhong can all testify to this."
Sima Guang nodded: "This is indeed a misunderstanding."
He was getting anxious as he said, "I'm not stupid, how could I do that?"
Wang Anshi immediately said, "I have great faith in Junshi on this point. He is only concerned about the landlords, so how could he do such a thing?"
Sima Guang glared at Wang Anshi, pointed at him, and said with gritted teeth: "Wang Jiefu, you can add fuel to the fire now. When this is over, I will definitely settle the score with you."
Wang Anshi said, "Why don't we discuss this in court?"
Good job!
It's you again!
This is definitely a conspiracy!
"A crime of making a coat, writing a book, or speaking a word?" Gu Ji sneered, "Xu Zhongtu did say something similar, but how can this be considered a crime of making a coat, writing a book, or speaking a word? Is telling the truth also a crime?"
Xu Zun said excitedly: "You
It is also said something similar. You have to consider the situation at the time. This matter can be left unsolved, but this tabloid is too abominable, and the court should ban it."
Liu Shu, Qi Hui and others nodded.
Although they and Xu Zun have never been on the same page, they must support Xu Zun in this matter. Otherwise, people will suspect that they were the ones who leaked the information.
Imperial Censor Li Zhan said: "If it weren't for this tabloid, we might still be in the dark. Anyone who says that the order is enforced is guilty and wants to destroy the evidence."
"you!"
"That's enough. That's enough."
Fu Bi interrupted their argument and said, "In my opinion, this is just a misunderstanding. There is no need for you to get upset over this. Let's leave it at that."
As he said this, he looked at Xu Zun again and said, "As for Xu Si's affairs, you should also keep an eye on your son-in-law. Don't go to Kaifeng Prefecture to complain at every turn. This will only make things more confusing."
Xu Zun nodded, "I understand."
But in this matter, what Fu Bi and Han Qi said had no say, and the emperor had to step in.
They were not afraid of Xu Zun, they were just worried that this was a TV series and Xu Zun was just a pawn. They were so excited because they were on guard against the emperor. If the emperor didn't speak up, the matter would not be resolved.
At present, no one can figure out what the emperor is thinking.
The Imperial Palace.
"Kaifeng Prefecture?"
Zhao Xu glanced sideways at Lan Yuanzhen beside him.
Lan Yuanzhen nodded and said, "Yes, I heard that Zhang San went to complain again, which frightened all the civil and military officials in the court. They were afraid that this was another conspiracy and tried their best to stop it. It forced Lord Fu and Minister Han to come forward, and only then was it suppressed, but they also told Kaifeng Prefecture not to accept this case."
Zhao Xu nodded and asked, "What about the tabloid?"
Lan Yuanzhen said: "Mr. Wang, Mr. Xu and others have proposed to ban tabloids, but most ministers support tabloids."
After hearing this, Zhao Xu almost laughed out loud. Zhang San did not lie to me. If he were to play this trick on me, all the civil and military officials in my court would not be his match.
Xu family.
"How can this be possible? How can this be possible."
Zhang Fei paced back and forth in the hall. "That tabloid is clearly spreading rumors and slander, but the court doesn't care."
Xu Zun comforted him, "Okay, if you stir up trouble like this, they will think this is my conspiracy. Go to Kaifeng Prefecture and withdraw your lawsuit."
"Yes, I understand." Zhang Fei nodded.
Xu Zhiqian said depressedly: "I have advised you, but you just won't listen."
She had thought of this before, and now that you've sued her, it's even harder for her to explain.
"They were the ones who went too far first." Zhang Fei also looked aggrieved, and said, "Okay! They are the only ones who have tabloids. I also have a printing house. Let's publish tabloids to clarify things for my father-in-law."
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