In just one day, this overwhelming public opinion swept across the entire Kaifeng Prefecture.
Its fermentation speed is also astonishing.
But it is not to say that someone is pushing this public opinion behind the scenes. At best, they are just adding fuel to the flames.
Because the tax commissioner acted too quickly, although he won the case last time, it also caused controversy. However, just a few days later, the tax commissioner launched a similar action again, which was even more serious than the last time, and he also injured many servants.
The key point is that the last time the Commissioner of Taxation said in a resounding voice that his deployment was very meticulous, in order to try not to harm the people.
The result was an immediate slap in the face.
Although the Commissioner of Taxation also clarified that it was the servants who started the fight first.
But the Liu family servants accused the tax police of beating them.
Compared with the two, the tax police are obviously more powerful, and they were the ones who took the initiative to come to our door.
The key point is that Liu Ping was not at home, but came to the city to discuss the issue of additional tax payment with Li Guozhong.
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It is reasonable for a family servant to have some concerns.
In addition, Liu Ping was quite nice to the villagers and did some good deeds on weekdays. He had a good reputation in Xiangfu County, which was different from Qin Biao.
In addition, the people did not trust the government very much, and they believed the confessions of the servants more.
Moreover, the actions of the Tax Commissioner have given everyone the impression that the situation is getting worse.
Some even believe that it is the royal court's verdict that makes the tax police act so unscrupulously.
You know, many ordinary people have more or less falsely reported some of their income, and some of them, like Liu Ping, are trying their best to make up for it, so the tax commissioner's move made them feel scared.
For these reasons, the voices against the Tax Commissioner are growing louder and louder.
Not to mention the court, they were scolded to the point of tears.
The royal court and the procuratorate were also under considerable pressure.
Especially Xu Zun, because his relationship with Zhang Fei was too close, and Zhang Fei was now employed by the Commissioner of Taxation, he took the initiative to ask for leave to go home, and handed over all the affairs of the Procuratorate to Su Che.
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Palace.
"Alas... How can I govern the country well if I associate with this group of insects?"
Wang Anshi, who had always been fearless, suddenly felt a little depressed at this moment.
He knew that this was a trap set for the Tax Commissioner, but in his opinion, it was clearly you who falsely reported your income first, but you didn't feel guilty at all and even deliberately used this tax evasion to lure the Tax Commissioner to your door.
This is outrageous.
So one can imagine what he will face in the future.
Lu Huiqing was not frustrated. This was all to be expected. He said, "Master, if necessary, we must help the Director of Taxation. If they win this time, they will surely become very united and will then deal with us in the same way."
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "What do you think?"
Lu Huiqing said: "At present, the tax commissioner and the Liu family have different opinions, but I believe that Zhang San will not be defeated so easily. Not only that, we also have to prevent Sima Xueshi and his men from turning against us. They are most afraid of this kind of thing. I am worried that they will not be able to withstand the pressure of public opinion and may stand on the side of the Liu family for the sake of stability.
If this is the case, we must support the tax commissioner, otherwise, we will be completely suppressed by them."
Wang Anshi nodded. "What you are worried about may indeed happen. I know Sima Junshi and Duke Wen's personalities too well. They may indeed be shaken by this. But the situation is not out of control yet. We have to prepare secretly. If they don't move, we can't act rashly. If we support the tax commissioner first, it may put us in a very passive position, and it will further prove that the tax commissioner may be guilty."
Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "I understand."
Wang Anshi sighed, "But if they keep attacking the tax commissioner like this, Zhang San may not be able to withstand it."
The reason why he felt frustrated was not because he thought Zhang San had already lost, but because in this situation, he could not see any hope. The opponent would keep competing with him and how could the tax commissioner win?
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And Lu Huiqing's guess was very accurate. After the incident broke out, the conservatives put crazy pressure on Sima Guang and others. "You were reluctant to speak about the Qin Biao matter, so we didn't care. Now, won't you say anything about this matter?"
This indeed made Sima Guang and his colleagues very embarrassed.
Government Affairs Hall.
"What I worried about finally happened."
Wen Yanbo sighed, "The tax commissioner is just trying to raise the taxes by doing this. This is simply wishful thinking. In my opinion, this will only provoke more intense resistance."
Sima Guang also shook his head: "I originally thought that Wang Jiefu was radical enough, but I never thought that Zhang San was even more radical. Even if his original intention was right, he can't do it this way. If things continue like this, there will be no peace in this country."
Wen Yanbo suddenly looked at Fu Bi, who had been silent, and asked, "What do you think, Lord Fu?"
Sima Guang also looked at Fu Bi.
The meaning is very clear, whether to take action to end this turmoil.
So far, the emperor and the vice-chancellor are still watching the fire from the other side of the river, and neither of them has taken any personal action. This is why the judiciary is playing a huge role.
Both sides are relying on judicial means to play the game.
Fu Bi thought for a while and said, "Let's wait and see."
Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo looked at Fu Bi in confusion.
Fu Bi said: "If you put pressure on the tax commissioner, Wang Jiefu will definitely take action, and things may become worse. At present, the situation has not gotten out of control. The imperial court and the procuratorate are still in control of the situation."
Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo looked at each other.
yes!
Wang Anshi was almost overlooked.
If they want to take action, Wang Anshi will definitely take action. Regardless of whether Wang Anshi supports the Commissioner of Taxation or not, it is impossible for the conservatives to win this victory, and party strife will break out directly.
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Since no one above said anything, all the pressure was concentrated on this group of new judicial elites.
It really is true what the saying goes, 'When God wants to confer a great responsibility on a man, he must first make his heart and mind suffer, his muscles and bones tired, his body hungry and empty, and his plans frustrated. This is to make his heart move and his nature endure, and increase his ability to do what he could not do before.
The public security, procuratorial and judicial organs have just been activated and have encountered many difficulties along the way.
If the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs can overcome this hurdle, they will have truly stood up. If they cannot, they will become a joke.
The Liu family is determined to sue the Tax Commissioner for abusing his power and harming innocent people.
At the same time, the government and the public were putting pressure on the procuratorate.
Liu Ping falsely reported property, you can punish him, but the servant is innocent. How can this be allowed when the tax commissioner is so violent?
This is not a benevolent policy, it is simply a tyranny.
The procuratorate was under great pressure, and Su Che sent people to investigate again and again, but there was really no evidence to prove that it was the servant who took action first or that he had provoked the tax police.
On the other hand, the Department of Taxation is very strong.
Left Courtyard.
"At present, both parties have their own opinions. There is no evidence to prove that the tax police took the initiative. However, the evidence is irrefutable that Liu Ping falsely reported property. Under such circumstances, the procuratorate not only did not prosecute Liu Ping, but instead prosecuted the tax commissioner. This is simply incomprehensible."
Zhang Fei said excitedly.
Su Che immediately retorted: "We will definitely sue Liu Ping, but one thing is one thing, shouldn't you, the tax commissioner, reflect on yourself?"
Zhang Fei asked, "What are you reflecting on? Should we collect those legal taxes?"
Su Zhe said: "But do you have to use such radical means? The other family's master is not at home, and the servants dare not make decisions on their own. This is understandable. Shouldn't you consider their situation?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "They didn't even say that Liu Ping was not at home. This is a trap."
Su Che said: "If the tax commissioner's deployment is as meticulous as he said, even if this is a trap, you will not be fooled easily. Now there is no evidence to prove that it was the servants who started it first, but the fact is that five servants were injured to varying degrees.
It was you, the tax police, who came to your house on your own initiative, and then you said that it was the servants who provoked you, would anyone believe that?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Your procuratorate looks at evidence, not endless conjecture. You lack evidence to sue the tax department now."
Su Che said: "If you can't produce evidence to prove that they were the first to attack, then we can sue the tax commissioner. The five injured are still lying there."
"Shouldn't it be up to this judge to decide whether or not to prosecute?"
Lu Jiawen, who was sitting in the middle, said with dissatisfaction.
Su Che asked, "What does Judge Lu think?"
Lu Jiawen thought for a moment and said, "At present, both of you have different opinions, and it is really difficult to make a conclusion. Therefore, this court chief will give you another seven days to find more evidence. If you can't find it, this court will accept the prosecution of the procuratorate."
At this point, he looked at Zhang Fei and said, "Now that public opinion is overwhelming, your tax commissioner must also explain these issues to everyone and reduce everyone's fear of the tax commissioner. If you continue to make trouble like this, everyone will feel uncomfortable."
Zhang Fei said: "The tax bureau has announced the code of conduct. We must cooperate. If the servants cooperated, this wouldn't have happened."
Su Che said: "There is something wrong with your rule. House servants do not have the power to make decisions. Their duty is to protect the property of the master."
Zhang Fei said: "In front of the judiciary,
Colleagues, no matter who they are, we, the Tax Department, will not give in even a little bit."
Su Che said: "Although you are very good at litigation, you can't always win. If your tax department doesn't make changes, this kind of thing will continue to happen."
In fact, he knew in his heart that this might be a trap. He had been investigating evidence, but unfortunately to no avail. Facing the pressure from public opinion, the procuratorate had to take action. At least it had to strive for a trial to make the matter clear. As for how to judge, that was the business of the imperial court.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Then we'll see."
Just at this moment, a judicial official quickly entered the room and handed Lu Jiawen a newspaper.
After reading it, Lu Jiawen was shocked at first. After a while, he handed the newspaper to Su Che and said dissatisfiedly: "It seems that your procuratorate's investigation is not detailed enough."
When Su Che took it and looked at it, he was stunned.
Zhang Fei was confused and asked, "What's going on?"
Lu Jia asked, examining Zhang Fei, "You don't know?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and asked again: "Does it have anything to do with me?"
Su Che looked puzzled and said, "The Fengyue Newspaper has just disclosed the details of the entire case, and stated that they sent people to ambush near the Liu family and witnessed the entire incident."
Zhang Fei was surprised and said, "This is impossible. How could Fengyue News know about the actions of the Taxation Bureau?"
Su Zhe said: "They didn't explain this, but Fengyue News also pointed out that there were two Royal Police officers following the tax police at the time. They should have witnessed the whole incident."
"What?"
Zhang Fei was dumbfounded.
Could it be that he really didn't know? Su Zhe handed the newspaper to Zhang Fei with doubt.
Zhang Fei took it and started reading it immediately.
Su Che stood up and said, "Judge Lu, I have something else to do. I'll take my leave now."
Lu Jiawen said in a condescending tone: "Your procuratorate should also reflect on this."
"yes."
Su Che nodded and left immediately.
After Zhang Fei read it, he also stood up and said, "I have something to do, so I'll take my leave now."
As soon as I walked out the door, I heard someone shouting, "Zhang Sanlang, what a coincidence!"
Zhang Fei bowed and said, "So Brother Bao."
The person who came was Li Bao.
Zhang Fei whispered again: "How could Fengyue Newspaper be involved in this?"
Li Bao said: "We only confirmed that there were two Royal Police officers following us, but we don't know why Fengyue Newspaper was involved."
Zhang Fei asked, "Has someone been bribed?"
Li Bao shook his head and said, "It's unlikely. What I know now is that the three traitors in the Taxation Commissioner are all Cao Yanei's men. Cao Yanei is the only outsider who knows about our operation. With Cao Yanei's relationship with Master Fu, you see...!"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "It must be Cao Dongdong who told Fu Shichun, otherwise Fu Shichun would not know that there would be two royal policemen following him."
Li Bao said: "But this is a good thing for us."
Zhang Fei said, "But I was supposed to be the one who turned the tide in court, but the limelight was snatched away by Fengyue Newspaper. With his actions, my newspaper will be suppressed by it. Last time when I played mahjong with Fu Shichun, he always cut in. I have to be careful of this kid in the future."
Li Bao laughed and said, "I can't help you with this."
Zhang Fei said: "It's really shameful that you didn't notice it."
Li Bao said: "They should have ambushed in advance, which is difficult for us to detect."
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