Why....
Why me again?
Originally, this was just a small matter, but it happened at this time. Gu Ji, who was already panicked, was about to collapse. How could these things happen at the same time? He quickly ordered his confidants in Taifu Temple to secretly investigate the matter.
Now he doesn't dare to speak out.
This is so exciting.
After all, they are tribute peaches, not grain, so it is easier to check.
Within two days, it was discovered that they were indeed from Taifu Temple, and the tribute peaches weighed a total of 2,000 kilograms.
When Gu Ji learned about this, he was furious and stood up, "Who told you to sell it?"
The warehouse manager looked aggrieved and said, "Reporting to the Valley Temple, this matter cannot be blamed on us. We have always handled it this way, treating those tribute fruits that are about to rot and then selling them to merchants to exchange for some tea money.
The merchant originally said he was going to sell the peaches in Luoyang, but who would have thought that he discovered that the tribute peaches were about to go bad, so he sold them right there.
...
...
"you...."
Gu Ji pointed at the warehouse manager, not knowing what to say.
Because this is actually the unspoken rule of Taifu Temple.
The imperial court had a regulation that if too much tribute accumulated, some of it could be sold.
However, the money from the sale originally belonged to the imperial court.
However, some food tributes may rot because they are not processed in time, which is a huge profit.
The officials of the Taifu Temple usually sold the tributes that were about to rot, and recorded them as rotten on the books. Anyway, if they didn't sell them, they would just rot there, and the money would go into the
The warehouse manager said, "I think the matter of the valley temple is not a big deal. No one was killed. Normally, rotten fruits can be seen everywhere."
“That being said, at this moment….”
Gu Ji waved his hand and said, "You don't understand what I'm saying. So, go find the merchant and ask him to give some money to those who bought the rotten peaches. You must make peace with me. I'll go talk to Superintendent Cao."
"Yes..." the warehouse manager asked awkwardly, "What if the merchant refuses to pay?"
Gu Ji bulged his eyes and scolded, "If you don't want to pay, you can pay for it. Do you want money or life?"
"Yes, yes, yes! I will do it right away."
The warehouse manager ran out in a hurry.
Gu Ji immediately went to find Cao Ping and informed him of the situation, because everyone knew about the situation in Taifu Temple and it was not a secret.
Since it was a tribute and was related to the royal family, Cao Ping, as a relative by marriage, naturally did not want to make a big deal out of it.
But now the court was in a state of panic again, and Cao Ping did not want to get involved, so he told Gu Ji that the police station should try not to investigate and that you should resolve the matter privately.
After receiving Cao Ping's reply, Gu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, but this also strengthened his belief in opposing the new law.
It really caused panic among the people.
However, because Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo had reservations about the Equalized Transport System, the opposition gradually concentrated around the Procuratorate.
Because at present, only the procuratorate can directly stop the new law, because as long as the prosecution is filed, the new law must be suspended.
The government will then conduct a trial, which will take quite a while.
The most crucial thing is that both Fan Chunren and Su Shi were very determined to sue the Equalization of Transport Law.
Although they knew that there was little hope of winning, they wanted to give it a try to see if the procuratorate could supervise the new law.
It doesn’t matter if you lose, and it doesn’t matter if you can’t drag it out for too long.
At least one thing can be proved: the procuratorate has the power to file a lawsuit against administrative orders.
This is very critical.
Moreover, when you go to court to argue, you can ask many questions.
After all the calculations, they decided that even if they lost, it would be a sure win.
Now we just have to wait for Wang Anshi to issue the decree.
Only if the content of the article becomes a decree can they file a lawsuit.
Fortunately, Wang Anshi was also in a hurry.
After some publicity, Wang Anshi showed the final decree of the Equalization of Transport System to Zhao Xu.
"I have already read the article you published in the Mingshi Newspaper. I admire your talent very much."
Zhao Xu still looked like a little fanboy, praising the regulations formulated by Wang Anshi, but then he said: "But I heard that many ministers in the court are very opposed to this."
Wang Anshi wrote lightly: "Looking back at the past dynasties, whenever there is a need for reform, there will always be opposition in the court. This has nothing to do with whether the new law is good or bad. It is just that those who have benefited greatly from the old system do not want to lose those benefits. Your Majesty does not need to pay attention to it."
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Should we discuss this with the other vice chancellors?"
Wang Anshi immediately said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten why the two government regulations were set up in the first place? Wasn't it to better implement the new law? If it still needs to be reviewed by the Council of State Affairs, then why is it necessary to set up the two government regulations?
If someone in the government hall objects, what will Your Majesty do? If Your Majesty agrees and has no doubts, then it can be directly promulgated from the Regulations Office of the Two Governments. This will confirm that the Regulations Office of the Two Governments is the core of the new policy. "
Zhao Xu thought about it and felt that this was the case. The purpose of setting up the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures was to bypass the Council of State Affairs, the Privy Council, and the Three Departments, and to go and discuss matters with the Vice Prime Ministers. This was equivalent to bringing the Two Prefectures and Three Departments in to check and balance the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures.
Isn't this just like taking off your pants to fart, a waste of time?
Wang Anshi added: "I dare not guarantee that the new policy will be smooth sailing without any problems after it is promulgated, so I will first implement this equalization method in the six routes of Jianghuai. If there are no major problems, then I will popularize it throughout the country."
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "Sir, you have really thought it through. Your article has already solved my doubts. I have no doubts. But I wonder who you are going to recommend as the shipping envoy?"
Wang Anshi said: "Xue Xiang, the Deputy Transport Commissioner of Shaanxi."
"Xue Xiang?"
Zhao Xu's eyes lit up and he said happily, "I have always admired this man's talent. I have read his fifteen articles, "The Advantages of the Western Frontier" and "The Five Advantages of Defending the Border" more than once. To be honest, sir, I also want to use him recently. Very good, I will appoint Xue Xiang as the Transport Envoy to preside over the equalization of transportation. You can also act as a temporary measure. I will fully support you."
Faced with Zhao Xu's trust, Wang Anshi was naturally grateful and shed tears. He immediately presented a great gift and promised that he would live up to the emperor's grace and make the Song Dynasty prosperous and strong.
Speaking of the facts, if the emperor still has doubts at the beginning of the reform, it is better not to change. Song Renzong has set an example in this regard. In fact, during the New Deal of the Qingli Period, Song Renzong did not want to change at all. He was only forced to that point and had no choice but to decide to reform.
As a result, it ended in less than half a year, and the court was left in chaos.
It is impossible for Zhao Xu to repeat the same mistake. The key is that he still has a trick up his sleeve.
At this time, he could support Wang Anshi without any worries.
.......
After returning, Wang Anshi immediately promulgated the Equalization of Transport Law in the name of the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures.
I have to say, this really caught the two governments and three departments off guard.
Government Affairs Hall.
Wen Yanbo threw the court report in his hand onto the table and said, "That's great. For such a big event, we, the Vice Ministers, can only learn about it from the court report. Haha."
Before he finished speaking, Wang Anshi walked in from outside.
Wen Yanbo immediately turned his head away.
Sima Guang immediately bent over his writing desk, as if he had not noticed Wang Anshi coming in.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Lu Gongzhe quickly said, "Wang Jiefu, you should at least discuss this important matter with us."
Their two ministries and three departments were really left in the cold.
It's really not fair.
Wang Anshi hurriedly said, "I am doing this for your sake."
Lu Gong glanced at Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang, and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Wang Anshi said: "I have published this article in the Mingshi Newspaper before. If you have any opinions, you will naturally come to me for consultation. However, after so many days, no one has come to me for consultation.
In addition, I also know that many officials are dissatisfied with this. If I discuss this with you and you agree, then you will be implicated, which will put you in a dilemma."
Sima Guang couldn't listen any longer, and asked, "What if we object?"
Wang Anshi said: "If your objection is reasonable, then I will listen to it."
Sima Guang asked, "I thought the Shipping Envoy was in charge of all affairs, and there was no one to supervise them. What do you think?"
Wang Anshi couldn't help but sigh: "These days, many people have come to trouble me about this matter. For your sake, Sima Junshi, I have been keeping silent, but you question me like this, I...sigh...!"
When he spoke of the latter part, his face was full of grievance.
For me? Sima Guang almost vomited, and said angrily and amusedly: "What? You should explain it clearly today."
Wang Anshi shook his head and sighed again: "The lawsuit made it very clear that the two government regulations will be subject to judicial supervision, and you, Sima Junshi, are the supervisor! If you don't believe it, you can go and ask. The equalization law was formulated at the beginning of the year. Why didn't I promulgate it? I was waiting for your judicial reform. Who knew that more than half a year has passed, and your public security, procuratorial and judicial organs in Tokyo are still not established. I can't always wait for you!
When those people questioned me, I couldn't just say, "If you want to blame someone, blame it on you, Sima Junshi. The regulations for the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs have already been finalized. It's only because of your inaction that the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs have never been able to leave Tokyo."
I knew it, I knew this guy would tell this story. Sima Guang smiled and said, "I really didn't expect you to think so highly of me."
Wang Anshi immediately said, "Junshi! You and I have worked together for many years. Don't I know your ability? Since you proposed judicial reform, I have never considered supervision when considering new policies. I rely entirely on you. If corruption occurs, I will hold you accountable."
"Wang Jiefu."
Sima Guang slammed the table and stood up. "Don't give me that. It's your new law that has problems. If something goes wrong, why should you hold me responsible?"
Wang Anshi said: "The law of our ancestors is to check and balance each other between government offices, not to check and balance each other within government offices. Your public security, procuratorate and courts are supervising, and I set up another department to supervise. Isn't this redundant? At the same time, it will increase the burden of redundant officials."
Sima Guang was speechless. He said to Lü Gongzhe, Wen Yanbo and others, "You all heard it, you all heard it. This was said by Wang Jiefu himself."
He then said to Wang Anshi: "Okay, okay, I will keep an eye on you. Don't let me catch you."
"Thank you very much!"
Wang Anshi immediately bowed and laughed in his heart, "With your fussy character, Sima Junshi, by the time your public security, procuratorial and judicial systems are spread across the country, let alone my new policies, I'm afraid that both the Western Xia and the Liao Kingdom will be gone."
Sima Guang glanced at Wang Anshi and thought to himself, this time I must teach you, Wang Jiefu, a lesson and tell you what "more haste makes waste" means.
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Wen Yanbo glanced at Wang Anshi with worry.
After Wang Anshi left, Wen Yanbo quickly pulled Sima Guang outside and said, "Junshi, something is not right!"
Sima Guang asked, "What do you mean by this, Duke Wen?"
Wen Yanbo said: "Based on my understanding of Wang Jiefu, he will never allow his new policies to be hindered by others. Otherwise, he would not have set up the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures. Now that he has announced that he is willing to accept judicial supervision, he must be trying to seize the judiciary. Su Zizhan and his men may fall into their trap, so we must hurry to stop them."
Sima Guang sighed, "It may be too late now."
It's indeed too late.
While they were talking, the procuratorate had already formally filed a lawsuit against Kaifeng Prefecture.
At the same time, Lu Huiqing and Zhang Fei were also secretly preparing for the precise gongs and drums.
Genuine bookstore.
"Who...who wrote this?"
Lu Huiqing looked at Zhang Fei in disbelief.
Zhang Fei said awkwardly: "I am not talented, it was written by me."
"I can see that." Lu Huiqing nodded.
"Um?"
"What I mean is..." Lu Huiqing hesitated for a while, "Actually, for something like this, there's no need for you to write it yourself."
Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "For this kind of thing, it is necessary to take the person by surprise. It is not easy to find someone to write for you."
Lu Huiqing said: "I can write!"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "Lu's essay is too well written and is not suitable for this article. Ahem, I originally wanted to let Zhiqian write it for me, but considering the attitude of Wang Daxueshi towards my article, I hope to prove myself through this."
Lu Huiqing sighed, "Zhang San, it's already this time, and you're still trying to be competitive. I'll tell you straight, no matter how hard you try, you can't write better than my teacher."
Zhang Fei said: "This is what I am fighting for. I have to let Mr. Wang know that my propaganda ability can turn decay into magic."
"but....."
"Lu Xiaokan, just trust me this time. I promise to complete the task."
"No, of course I believe you. I just want to say that there are several grammatical errors and more than ten typos in your article. I'm afraid that if this article is published, it will damage the reputation of your genuine bookstore."
Zhang Fei's eyes widened. "Really? I checked it several times, and there are still typos. Oh... That's why I showed it to Lu Xiaokan. I hope Lu Xiaokan can help me check it and tell me how to modify it."
"Okay...Okay!"
Lu Huiqing nodded with difficulty. How can you write an article if you don’t even have the ability to revise your sentences?
Chief Justice of the Northern Song Dynasty
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