Chapter 314 No risk, no gain
In line with the concept of not wasting, both sides finally compromised and ate the steamed buns and pancakes together.
After dinner.
Xu Zhiqian helped Gao Wenyin to clean up. It was not that Xu Zhiqian began to realize that she wanted to learn from Gao Wenyin about being thrifty and managing the household, but she saw that Xu Zun had something to discuss with Zhang Fei.
While they were cleaning up, Zhang Fei accompanied his father-in-law Xu Zun for a walk in the front yard. "My father-in-law seems to be worried."
Xu Zun glanced at him and smiled slightly, "I think you know why I'm upset."
Zhang Fei nodded and asked, "I wonder what my father-in-law thinks of the new law?"
Xu Zun said: "Of course I support it. In fact, everyone knows the bad policies in the court. Sima Junshi, Duke Fu, Duke Wen and others all want to reform. But in my opinion, only Wang Jiefu can succeed.
It’s not that Fu Gong and Sima Junshi don’t have the ability, but they are hesitant and indecisive, and are simply not qualified for this task. "
The current conservatives are not against reform and innovation. They also want reform and innovation and to eliminate bad policies. They just have different ideas. However, Xu Zun has recently worked with Sima Junshi for a year and found that Sima Junshi is not suitable for this job.
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Today, the bad policies in the government are interconnected and difficult to sort out.
You must be resolute and decisive, and take drastic measures, only then can you have hope of success.
Regardless of whether it is good or bad, looking around, Xu Zun believes that only Wang Anshi has this courage, and apart from him, no one else has humanity.
We can only pin our hopes on him.
Of course, Wang Anshi also gave him support, and he remembered this friendship.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Father-in-law really hits the nail on the head."
But Xu Zun suddenly sighed again, "But the current situation in the court is not optimistic. There are many opponents, almost occupying most of the court officials. I am afraid that party disputes will be set off again. The danger is really daunting."
With the Qingli factional struggles in the past, these old ministers were actually very afraid in their hearts, because as long as there was a factional struggle, it would be a life-and-death fight, and there would be no right or wrong.
Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment and said, "Father-in-law, just follow your heart."
"From the heart?"
Xu Zun stroked his beard and said, "You mean, you want me to support Wang Jiefu?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Xu Zun couldn't help but look worried. He also wanted to support Wang Anshi, but he was also afraid of being involved in this struggle.
Although he was impartial and just when it came to the law, he was also like Bao Zheng, who did not interfere in matters that were not his responsibility. He generally ignored matters outside the law and did not participate much in court struggles. This was also his way of protecting himself.
Zhang Fei knew what he was worried about, so he said: "Father-in-law, you just need to say a fair word for Wang Xueshi. In fact, those who are opposing it now are not right. It's just that."
Xu Zun asked: "Just what?"
Zhang Fei did not answer but asked: "Father-in-law, are you willing to serve as the prosecutor?"
Xu Zun was confused. "Prosecutor?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "As long as my father-in-law speaks a fair word for Mr. Wang, Mr. Wang will definitely recommend my father-in-law to be the prosecutor."
Xu Zun asked: "Why?"
Zhang Fei asked, "Father-in-law, do you still remember the lawsuit regarding the establishment of the Three Departments Regulations Office?"
Xu Zun nodded and said, "Of course I remember."
Zhang Fei said: "It was already stated at that time that the two government regulations will be subject to judicial supervision. So for Wang Xueshi, the procuratorate will become particularly important. He will definitely try to seize the procuratorate, but the other party will not let him succeed easily. After all, my father-in-law is the most suitable candidate."
Xu Zun had never thought about this and said, "I don't know how to go to court to argue, so I am not qualified for this position."
Zhang Fei said: "In fact, the prosecutor's power is not to go to court to argue. It is Mr. Su and Mr. Fan who have taken this position astray. The main responsibility of the prosecutor is to judge whether to file a lawsuit based on the evidence. This requires rich experience. From this point of view, Mr. Fan and Mr. Su are not qualified, and I believe that Mr. Wang will definitely attack them for this point.
At present, my father-in-law has a good relationship with Sima Xueshi and has a reputation for being impartial and just. If you recommend my father-in-law, it will be difficult for the other party to refute it.
Therefore, my father-in-law can only say something fair, but cannot show absolute support for Mr. Wang. "
Xu Zun felt it was incredible. You, my boy, had predicted Wang Anshi's next move. He asked tentatively, "Did Master Wang tell you this?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "How could Master Wang tell me this? But I know that Mr. Su and his team are going to sue for the equalization of losses. Regardless of success or failure, as long as they file a lawsuit, Master Wang will definitely fight for the Procuratorate. If he fails to take over the Procuratorate, he may be in big trouble later."
Xu Zun was skeptical and asked, "So do you want me to go to the procuratorate?"
He knew that Zhang Fei and Zhao Xu maintained a secret relationship. For the Xu family, this was definitely an insurance policy, but Zhang Fei never made clear which side he stood on. Xu Zun was also very smart and guessed that they might have other plans. Of course, he would follow his son-in-law. Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were definitely not good people.
Zhang Fei nodded: "With my father-in-law in charge of the Procuratorate and Sima Xueshi in charge of the Court of Criminal Justice, the two courts will not become weapons in the fight between the two sides. These two courts are crucial and are the last line of defense for justice."
Xu Zun stroked his beard and asked, "Does that mean you have other plans?"
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that the procuratorate was tailor-made for Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei nodded: "After I finish dealing with the affairs in Tokyo, I will go to the local office."
Xu Zun was slightly surprised. "Once the new policy is fully implemented, the local area will be in danger!"
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "You can't get a tiger cub without risking it!"
It was only the first day and Xu Zun was already feeling a little scared. You could imagine what the situation was like in the court. If he was like this, what about those wealthy businessmen who had money but no power?
No matter how you read this article, it is aimed at businessmen.
The article makes it very clear that this law prevents unscrupulous businessmen from taking advantage of the tribute system to exploit the people and amass wealth.
Although this only involves some businessmen, to businessmen, this is a signal.
To put it bluntly, if I've already stabbed you once, would you care about being stabbed twice more?
Having said that, the merchants who amassed wealth through the tribute system can only be described as immoral, but it is not illegal. Wang Anshi did not let go of this legal income, so how could those illegal tax revenues escape?
The office, which had just been relaxed for less than two days, immediately became crowded again, but the donations this time were not large, and almost all of them were wealthy businessmen who intended to donate land.
At this moment, risk avoidance becomes particularly important for them.
The most effective way is to diversify your investments.
Throw some to the temple, some to the local households, and some to the charity organizations.
The power of charities for them is to ensure that they will not lose all their wealth, because according to the charity's contract, their descendants will be guaranteed food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and education.
Maybe no one would care about it under normal circumstances, but at this time, it becomes particularly important.
At the second watch, all the employees of the office had gone off work, including Fan Li. After all, the charity organization had nothing to do with them. Only Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian were left in the store.
The two workaholics stayed here not for any kind of stimulation.
"The charity currently owns more than 800 hectares of land, and the donations received in recent days have reached more than 5,300 guan."
Xu Zhiqian said: "But these are all donated by businessmen, and no officials have donated land yet."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Don't worry, they can't run away. These lands are enough for the time being."
"For the time being?" Xu Zhiqian said, "Maybe there is no money to use for the time being. Because the land must be harvested for food first, and then exchanged for currency before it can be used. There may not be much money to use this year."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "The land can be mortgaged."
Xu Zhiqian was surprised and asked, "Borrowing high-interest loans?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "Usury is borrowed by ordinary people, we must be a low-interest loan."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "Who will lend you money at a low interest rate?"
"Ma family!"
Zhang Fei said: "Now that the Ma family has lent out so much money, they can collect a lot of interest every year. They won't mind borrowing more. I will negotiate a relatively low interest rate with Ma Laosi."
Xu Zhiqian asked worriedly, "But can your new style of Cuju really make money?"
"You'll definitely make money."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "And there will be more and more."
Xu Zhiqian didn't quite believe it.
The profits of Tokyo Eighteen Clubs are just so-so. Although they have received support from many powerful people, no one can become a wealthy businessman by opening a club.
It can be seen that Zhang Fei is very confident. We can only wait and see. Xu Zhiqian asked again: "How do we deal with the donations?"
Zhang Fei said: "It will be divided into two parts. One part will be donated to the people to build ditches, and the other part will be donated to the college."
Xu Zhiqian nodded slightly, "That makes sense. The money was donated by the doctors, so they won't have any objection to giving it to the people or the college."
Zhang Fei said: "But when you send someone to talk to the college, you have to make it clear that we only donate study supplies and books, but we want to have the right to participate in the compilation of the books."
Xu Zhiqian was surprised
: "Can you also edit books?"
Zhang Fei said: "I can't, but I can ask someone to edit it!"
Xu Zhiqian said: "That's too much trouble."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Do you think more people are studying the Analects or the Law of Law?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "Of course, most people study the Analects."
Zhang Fei said: "If I want to increase the number of talents in litigation, what should I do?"
Xu Zhiqian suddenly realized, "I understand."
Zhang Fei added: "It just so happens that Xiangguo Temple has also made a request, so we will increase our support for the academy, and it will be continuous. If they want to get more donations from us, it is best for them to fully consider our suggestions. After all, whether to donate or not is entirely a matter of kindness, not stipulated in the contract, and kindness can change."
Xu Zhiqian pursed her lips and smiled: "Your charity work is really unique."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "There are so many people in the world who need help. How can we take care of them all? We can only choose the best."
As he spoke, he suddenly seemed to remember something, "Oh, by the way, we have to donate an extra 1,000 kan to the General Police Station. The money for repairing the canal should also be donated to the police station first, and then we can just do it in one go."
Xu Zhiqian asked curiously, "The General Police Department can afford this little bit of money, right? I heard that they've already started selling license plates there, and they're making a lot of money!"
Zhang Fei said: "The final destination of this donation is to be donated to the Sansi Armory to help the police develop weapons suitable for them."
The Sansi Armor Bureau is a department that specializes in making weapons. It is currently still under the Sansi. After the Yuanfeng reform, it will become the Military Equipment Bureau.
Xu Zhiqian was puzzled. "Three Divisions Armor Case? Researching and developing weapons? Are you doing charity?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "The purpose of developing weapons is to reduce unnecessary harm to the public caused by police officers during law enforcement. Do you think this is charity?"
Xu Zhiqian asked back with a smile: "What do you think?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "The highest meaning of charity is to make the country strong and the people rich."
When it comes to politics, Xu Zhiqian is very tactful. "Okay! I understand. After I sort out the accounts, you can go talk to the police station yourself."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "It just so happens that I will go to talk to Yanei and the others about the new style of Cuju in a few days."
Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "Then I'll go with you."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "You are so worried about me!"
Xu Zhiqian snorted, "Your Cuju skills are really not reassuring."
When I was typing very enthusiastically, the power went out again. I was almost on the verge of collapse. In order to avoid having my train of thought interrupted, I waited until after one o'clock when the power came back on, quickly finished typing, and then took a shower and went to bed.
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