Chapter 259: Guarding against the people's mouths is more important than guarding against the river
Chapter 259: Guarding against the people's mouths is more important than guarding against floods
Zhang Fei, who has always liked to take unconventional approaches, was surprisingly obedient this time.
In the past, whenever something happened, he would go directly to Kaifeng Prefecture to beat the drum, and he would stay in Kaifeng Prefecture longer than at home.
But this time it was different. From beginning to end, he did not raise a single word of objection to the court's ban.
No matter what the imperial court banned, he did it very consciously.
In front of the boiler.
But the freshly printed Mingshi newspapers were thrown into the raging fire and turned into nothing in an instant. The craftsmen standing by had tears in their eyes, because these were the ones they had printed with great effort.
result.......
Sima Guang also came here today.
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Because this group of famous scholars' newspapers, that is, the article he wrote, ostensibly promoted the new laws, but in fact it also expounded the idea of using judicial means to solve the problem of yamen service.
Seeing his article thrown into the flames, Sima Guang couldn't help but sigh secretly. He suddenly turned his head to look at Zhang Fei beside him and asked, "This is not like your style!"
Zhang Fei looked at Sima Guang in confusion.
Sima Guang laughed and said, "In the past, if you encountered injustice, you would not swallow your grievances and would definitely go to Kaifeng Prefecture to complain. Why are you so obedient this time?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and whispered, "I am not satisfied with Sima Daxueshi. Actually, I feel guilty about this. After all, I am really seeking wealth, which is not fair. How dare I go to Kaifeng Prefecture to file a complaint? I have to destroy the evidence quickly. As long as I am here, why should I be afraid of not making money?"
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, then praised: "You may seem reckless, but you are actually more cautious than anyone else."
He had been an opponent and also a partner with Zhang Fei. He knew that Zhang Fei was not alive until now by simply being reckless. Before he acted recklessly again, he would make all the necessary preparations and either ask him for help or ask Wang Anshi for help to resolve the concern for his life before filing a complaint.
"It's better to be safe than sorry."
Zhang Fei asked again: "I would like to ask why Scholar Sima supports Scholar Wang this time?"
"I'm not supporting him, nor am I denying this tabloid like him. It's just..."
Sima Guang sighed, "It's just that what Wang Jiefu said does make sense. If tabloids are not properly controlled, they may cause great harm. Although this leak, cough cough... but what if someone really leaks the secret in the future? This is my lack of consideration, so I suggest that you are not allowed to discuss current affairs, and you can only publish some anecdotes for entertainment. Wait until the court introduces a control method, and then gradually relax it in an orderly manner."
Zhang Fei felt guilty, and Sima Guang also felt guilty!
This matter was conspired by him and Zhang Fei, but Wang Anshi's words were like a bolt from the blue, making him sober up. This was the law of our ancestors, which was to prevent any disaster and to control any twists and turns.
Although this tabloid helped him solve the problem of the new law, he suddenly thought that the court currently had no regulations against tabloids. If this were to be exploited by villains and backfire, it would really cause problems.
He thought he was thinking too simply.
He still hopes to first formulate detailed systems and regulations and then gradually relax them.
Strictly speaking, in this situation, the two murderers were destroying evidence openly.
After the tabloid was burned, Zhang Fei asked the craftsmen to take a bath in the hot water and go home to have a good rest for a few days. After a few days, we will start printing books and contracts.
He also went back to sleep.
Zhang Fei, who originally wanted to have a good sleep, was awakened by a hurried knock on the door before noon.
"Who is it?"
Zhang Fei muttered without even opening his eyes.
"Zhang San, it's me."
Xu Zhiqian's voice was heard outside the door.
With a squeak.
Zhang Fei opened the door with his bare chest, rubbing his eyes and said, "Zhi Qian, what's the matter?"
"ah!"
Xu Zhiqian quickly turned her face to the side, "Why aren't you wearing any clothes?"
"oh."
Zhang Fei scratched his head, went back to wrap himself in a coat, went to the door again, shielded his eyes from the glaring sunlight with his hands, and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Look!"
Xu Zhiqian handed over a piece of paper.
Zhang Fei took it, rubbed his eyes, looked at it again, and exclaimed: "What? Tabloid?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded and said, "This tabloid appeared in the market early this morning."
Zhang Fei blinked, then looked up at Xu Zhiqian, "This has nothing to do with me."
But I thought to myself that they were moving too fast.
Xu Zhiqian hurriedly said: "I didn't say this had anything to do with you, but... I was afraid that people would frame you and accuse you of doing it."
When she spoke about the latter part, she was full of worries.
Zhang Fei scratched his head and asked stupidly, "What should I do?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "How should I know?"
Zhang Fei blinked and said, "I'll go wash my face first. I can't even sleep in."
After he finished washing his face, Xu Zundu came over and his eyes seemed to be asking, "Did you do this?"
Because Xu Zun knew that the previous tabloid was done by Zhang Fei.
When he saw this tabloid, his first reaction was also Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei quickly explained: "It really wasn't me who did it. I don't know anything."
Xu Zun asked: "Then who do you think did it?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "I can't say for sure."
......
Originally everyone thought that the matter should come to an end here.
But no one expected that just one day later, a new batch of tabloids suddenly appeared in the market.
The content of this tabloid was extremely explosive and its target was directly Wang Anshi.
People are not allowed to discuss current affairs?
What do you want to do, Wang Anshi?
You just want to pave the way for your new law. If there are problems with your new law, no one will be able to comment on it.
This made Wang Anshi very angry, and the first person he thought of was Zhang Fei.
He was also familiar with Zhang Fei. This kid had his own ways.
Not only him, but even Sima Guang had some doubts because Zhang Fei had admitted his mistake so readily before.
The two of them came to find Zhang Fei at the same time.
Genuine bookstore.
"Two Grand Secretaries, feel this furnace, it's all cold. I let the craftsmen go home for a holiday yesterday. This is not my fault. I am just an envoy, why would I argue with the court over this matter? If I really wanted to argue, I would file a lawsuit, I may not lose."
Zhang Fei explained to Wang Anshi and Sima Guang with a look of grievance.
Sima Guang nodded and said, "I believe this matter has nothing to do with Zhang San. He would not be so ignorant of the seriousness of the matter."
In fact, Wang Anshi didn't quite believe that it was Zhang Fei who did it, and asked, "Then who did it?"
Sima Guang said: "Let Kaifeng Prefecture investigate."
Just at this moment, Lu Huiqing suddenly walked in quickly and whispered something in Wang Anshi's ear.
Wang Anshi was surprised and said, "It's him."
Sima Guang asked, "Who is it?"
Wang Anshi said: "Su Zizhan."
"ah?"
Sima Guang was horrified.
Zhang Fei was also shocked and said quickly: "This is unlikely."
Half an hour later, at the Court of Trial.
Su Shi looked at the contents of the tabloid, and then glanced at Wang Anshi and Sima Guang who were sitting on it, "It is true that what is written here is what I said in Panlou last night, but this tabloid has nothing to do with me."
Wang Anshi suddenly became furious.
What level are you, to dare to talk about me like that?
Seeing this, Sima Guang spoke first: "Su Zizhan, have you drunk too much?"
Su Shi said: "I was not drinking at the time, and I don't think I was wrong. How can the court not allow people to discuss current affairs? This is simply absurd."
Wang Anshi was furious. "When did I say that people are not allowed to discuss current affairs? I only said that tabloids are not allowed to discuss current affairs. If someone uses tabloids to distort the facts and create mystery, it will cause great trouble to the court, just like it is happening now."
Su Shi said: "Of course I know, I have also heard what Wang Xueshi said, but what Wang Xueshi did is tantamount to forcing the tabloids to distort the facts and make it worse."
Wang Anshi asked, "Please explain it clearly."
Su Shi argued: "It is more difficult to prevent people from speaking than to prevent rivers from flowing. Everyone knows that the way to control the flood is to dredge the river instead of building higher dams, which would only lead to self-destruction.
If the court legalizes tabloids, merchants will be cautious and dare not speak out, lest they lose their livelihoods. But if the court defines tabloids that discuss current affairs as illegal, then those who secretly print tabloids will have no scruples and will distort the facts at will for the sake of money, which will only make the situation worse. "
He is a man of temperament and is very dissatisfied with this ban. Why can't others discuss current affairs in tabloids? Is it because they can't see the light? Yesterday, he was crazy about Wang Anshi in the restaurant.
But he also didn't expect that someone would record his remarks and publish them in tabloids.
Sima Guang frowned and began to think.
Wang Anshi snorted, "Your words may sound reasonable, but they are pure sophistry. If the court punishes them severely, I don't believe that those people would dare to risk their lives for a piece of tabloid."
Su Shi raised the tabloid in his hand, "But the facts have already been made clear."
Wang Anshi said: "This tabloid is not for the purpose of seeking money, but to target me, Wang Anshi."
Just then, an official came in and said, "Reporting to the Grand Secretary Sima, Su Jian requests to see you in detail."
The reinforcements have arrived! Sima Guang said, "Let him in."
After a while, Su Che came in and said, "I greet Grand Secretary Sima and Grand Secretary Wang."
Sima Guang asked, "Su Ziyou, you are here to save your brother, right?"
When Su Shi heard this, he said to Su Zhe in dissatisfaction: "I have not violated any law, why do I need your help?"
Su Che pretended not to hear and said to Wang Anshi and Sima Guang: "Although my brother's words were inappropriate, it is really unfair to punish him for this.
When the two Grand Secretaries were young, they also discussed current affairs and criticized the prime minister. Now that they have become prime ministers, they do not allow others to discuss them. This is not what gentlemen do. "
Sima Guang glanced secretly at Wang Anshi.
Wang Anshi frowned, and after a while, he said, "I haven't said I'll punish him. I'll make a decision after I find out the truth."
Su Shi was still dissatisfied with this and was about to say something else when Sima Guang suddenly said, "You guys go down first."
"I'll take my leave."
Su Zhe quickly pulled Su Shi away.
After the brothers left, Sima Guang said, "Actually, what they said makes sense!"
Wang Anshi was furious and said, "What kind of logic is this? They are clearly coming for me, Wang Anshi."
This tabloid seemed to be discussing the imperial ban, but in fact it was slandering his new law, which made him extremely angry.
Sima Guang said: "Perhaps there are villains behind this, but I know Su Zizhan very well, and I can vouch for him that he is definitely targeting the matter, not the person. Moreover, I believe that there are many people who think like him, so this matter may need to be considered carefully."
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