Cao Ping's city defense construction really caught the ministers off guard.
If we start from this point of view, the Three Yamen certainly have this power.
And the emperor also gave his support.
However, no one believed Cao Ping's lies.
Judging from the terms on the license plate, I really want to tell them directly that I am here to ask you dignitaries for money.
You should know that those who ride in private carriages are almost all privileged people. Not only do these people not have to pay taxes, but they also enjoy many benefits.
And this license plate is specifically for them to pay taxes.
The people don’t get a penny.
This is what they cannot accept the most.
Although the money is not much, once a precedent is set, they will wonder whether the court will gradually tighten the benefits it provides to them, or, like this time, get the money back from other sources.
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We are all human, and greed is human nature.
If they are like this, then isn't it also true for the imperial court? Isn't it also true for the emperor?
After the meeting, they immediately surrounded Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo, Zhao Yan and others.
Of course, they would not say that they are unwilling to pay the money, as that would be too low a statement.
It’s still the same argument.
This license plate!
It means competing with the people for profit.
It doesn't matter if we pay a little money, but the problem is that for the ordinary people who transport goods and do business, this little money can cost their lives.
The key is that there is a lack of supervision and basis, and there is no discussion in the court.
Speaking of the matter itself, there is really no need to give examples to illustrate this, because as long as it involves charging items, there is no such thing as charging randomly.
Although Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo and others all advocated the collection of a dignity fee, it was only for moral reasons. They believed that riding in a sedan chair was treating people like animals, which was not what scholars and officials did.
But they couldn't forbid others from riding in sedan chairs, because this was a royal tradition, so it was reasonable to use this dignity fee to compensate for it.
There is still a difference between humans and animals.
However, they do not agree with the carriage and horse license fees.
Because it involves too many aspects, from high-ranking officials to peddlers, all are included.
It’s just that the money came so suddenly that they couldn’t get used to it for a while.
A pile of shit for a license plate.
What kind of algorithm is this?
......
But soon, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi both reacted.
stool?
Um.
When Zhang Fei didn't shovel manure, nothing happened. But now, Zhang Fei has just been shoveling manure for a few days and so many strange things have happened.
If they say this has nothing to do with Zhang Fei, they won’t believe it even if you beat them to death!
So, that evening, the two of them came to Zhang's house without any prior arrangement and met directly at the door.
The twins joined forces, rushed into the door, grabbed Zhang Fei and started questioning him.
Facing the two's questioning, Zhang Fei not only did not quibble, but looked at them in surprise, "This...isn't this what you two expected?"
Sima Guang was furious. "You are talking nonsense. How could this be what I expected? I had no idea about it beforehand."
Wang Anshi was much more gentle and asked, "What do you mean?"
He absolutely supports this, and his purpose of coming here is different from Sima Guang's. Sima Guang came here to question.
He came to ask Zhang Fei if he needed my help. Just tell me, we are friends.
Zhang Fei looked at Sima Guang and Wang Anshi with a confused look on his face. "You two assigned me to this military patrol station just to let me do something. I... that's what I thought."
"We'll arrange for you to go...!"
As soon as he said this, Sima Guang's expression froze. "Wait a minute! What do you mean we arranged for you to go to the military patrol station? You...you need to serve in the army. Who told you that?"
Zhang Fei said, "Fan Sijian."
Sima Guang and Wang Anshi felt very guilty. Could it be that Fan Chunren also noticed it?
Wang Anshi asked, "What did Fan Sijian tell you?"
Zhang Fei said: "Fan Sijian said that the two Grand Secretaries made this arrangement in the hope that the two of us can gain experience and do something for the people at the grassroots level. Therefore, the two of us are working very hard in our positions. Please look at it."
He lifted his legs and saw that both feet were bandaged. "Over the past few days, I have developed more than a dozen large blisters on the soles of my feet. Every day when I get home, I have to be carried by someone."
After seeing this, Sima Guang thought, no wonder this kid is so ruthless in revenge. He deliberately changed the subject and said, "In other words, you admit that this was your fault?"
Zhang Fei nodded: "But I am considering it entirely for the benefit of the two Grand Secretaries."
"Go! Go! Go!"
Sima Guang quickly defended himself, "Don't talk nonsense. What does this have to do with me?"
Wang Anshi smiled secretly without saying anything. This kid is really smart. He will directly drag old Sima into the water. Let's see how he objects. Absolutely.
Zhang Fei said: "Master Sima, you can't do this. After using me, you abandon me."
Sima Guang said excitedly: "Who used you? Besides, what benefit do I get from this?"
Zhang Fei said with a wronged look on his face: "This has huge benefits!"
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, and said, "Then tell me, what benefit do I get from this?"
What does this have to do with him? He usually walks when he goes out or rents a car, so the tax money cannot be collected from him.
Zhang Fei did not answer but asked: "What does Sima Xueshi think is the most important thing in judicial reform?"
Sima Guang was now somewhat hesitant to answer, "What do you think it is?"
"Execute it!"
Zhang Fei said: "With the talents of Scholar Sima and Scholar Wang, it is not difficult to come up with a perfect law. The key lies in its execution. After all, you two scholars only have a pair of hands and a mouth."
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "That makes sense! That makes sense! Junshi thinks so, and reminds me every day..."
"go!"
Sima Guang waved his hand and said, "Stop interfering here."
After that, he asked Zhang Fei again: "Even if that's the case, what does it have to do with this matter?"
Zhang Fei said: "I intend to use this incident to build a strict law enforcement force for Sima Xueshi, in order to cooperate with Sima Xueshi's judicial reform."
Sima Guang didn't seem to understand and looked at Zhang Fei with confusion.
Zhang Fei said: "Regarding the license plate, it not only involves very complicated traffic disputes, but also involves money. In other words, if the military patrol shop can carry out the work well and without omissions, then Sima Xueshi can pack it up and take it away directly, change the name, and then Sima Xueshi's judicial reform can be well implemented.
On the contrary, I did this entirely to repay the care of Sima Xueshi. I returned home after my service was completed. I really did not gain any benefit from it. On the contrary, I may have to pay some taxes. "
Wang Anshi nodded, "So that's how it is. You really have good intentions. No, no, no." He smiled at Sima Guang and said, "Junshi really has good intentions."
You have good intentions, and your whole family has good intentions. You are clearly framing me. Sima Guang glared at him and said to Zhang Fei, "I didn't ask you to do this, don't try to wrongly accuse me."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "I am well-known for being well-behaved. How can I be so ignorant? How can Sima Xueshi explain this matter? I understand it in my heart."
Sima Guang almost vomited blood. This misunderstanding of yours has become a big one.
Wang Anshi was very interested. "Zhang San, you can't just side with Junshi. What benefit will I get?"
When Sima Guang heard Wang Anshi ask this question, he felt dizzy. It was all over, all over. This time, he had been dragged into this pirate ship by these two.
Zhang Fei understood what he meant, it was simply nonsense, but the problem was that there were really two people who arranged Zhang Fei to serve.
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The key point is that Wang Anshi is still rushing to move up, this...how to explain this then!
Can others believe it?
Zhang Fei immediately said: "Of course I dare not favor one over the other. Scholar Wang has gained no less than Scholar Sima."
"What do you mean?" Wang Anshi asked immediately.
Zhang Fei said: "In fact, the inspiration for my license plate law comes entirely from the new law of Wang Daxueshi. Simply put, it is to collect more money and hire yamen runners to clean the streets. Now we can clean the streets better and reduce the burden on yamen runners.
I am fighting the first battle for Master Wang, and Master Wang can just sit back and enjoy the results. "
Wang Anshi laughed so hard that his eyes disappeared. "Brilliant! Brilliant! Your idea is really brilliant. I don't deny that we have benefited greatly from setting up the two government regulations offices, and it is worth my efforts."
Sima Guang's brain was already filled with blood. He stood up excitedly, his lips trembling as he pointed at Zhang Fei and said, "Can you...can you guarantee that nothing will go wrong?"
Zhang Feikang clasped his fists and said, "How dare I neglect the orders of the two great scholars? Sima Xueshi, rest assured..."
"Bah!"
Sima Guang immediately said, "I'll say it again, I didn't tell you to do this. Don't even think about dragging me down with you. If anything goes wrong, I won't protect you."
He left after saying that. This was the crime scene. The longer he stayed, the more suspicion he would have.
"Junshi! Junshi!"
Wang Anshi shouted a few words and then praised Zhang Fei: "You stinky boy, you really deserve to be the nemesis of Sima Junshi. This is the first time I have seen someone other than me who can scare Sima Junshi away."
Zhang Fei said with a fake smile: "Compared to the methods of the two Grand Secretaries, I am still far behind."
He had already figured it out before. This was definitely the work of the two of them. Given their identities and status, how could they not be able to protect a mere commoner like him from serving in the army?
As luck would have it, Fan Chunren even lost his official position.
Wang Anshi did not deny it. He laughed and chased after him.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, he was grabbed by Sima Guang who was lying in ambush at the door.
"Tell me the truth, is this a trap set by you and Zhang San?"
Sima Guang asked with a grim look on his face.
Wang Anshi quickly raised his hand and said, "I swear to heaven, we are on the same side in this matter."
"Bah, who is on your side?" Sima Guang glared at him angrily.
Wang Anshi was not angry, and said with tears in his eyes: "But this matter really has nothing to do with me. Like you, I just found out today. This is clearly that kid's way of taking revenge on us. Can't you see that?"
"I see that." Sima Guang said, "But if you know that and still say that, don't you mean we are in cahoots with him?"
Wang Anshi said carelessly: "This is a matter that benefits the country and the people, so why shouldn't I support it? If he can recover Yanyun, defeat Xixia, and restore the power of the Tang Dynasty, it doesn't matter if I am infamous for eternity!"
Sima Guang snorted: "So, I am the only villain here."
Wang Anshi quickly comforted him, "That's not what I meant. I know what you are worried about, although I also think you are just worrying about nothing..."
"Um?"
"Wrong! Wrong! What I meant was, let's see what that kid can do. If he can do it well, why not do it for us?"
"That's easy for you to say. If he messes up, then we will be the real culprit behind it."
"If he fails, then we will kill our relatives for the sake of justice. Then no one will doubt us."
"You...you are such a mean person."
"This is not what a gentleman does."
"Hi!"
Sima Guang slapped his forehead and said, "Why did I do that at that time? This... This is really a single misstep that will cause eternal regret!"
Wang Anshi looked at Sima Guang's uncomfortable expression and tried hard to hold back his laughter, his shoulders shaking violently.
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