Zhang Fei's purpose of coming here is not to plead for the people, nor to try a few complicated cases. If that were the case, there would basically be no difficulty and no one would target them.
Isn’t it illegal for the powerful to kill people now?
Of course it’s illegal.
Zhang Fei wants to build a completely new judicial system here, and even change the previous judicial concepts, which is the most difficult thing.
Therefore, this requires publicity, and the excellent side of this system needs to be demonstrated in order to gain everyone's recognition.
It's like doing business.
Originally, Zhang Fei planned to use the case of Zhong Yan to light the first fire and shock both the civil and military officials. But now it seems that Zhong Yan will not arrive until later, and at least he has to find out the details of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs first. But this is not Zhong Yan's fault, after all, military generals are very afraid of such things.
It just so happened that the Zhang family murdered their mother case happened.
In fact, cases like this are often encountered in later generations, and they are often about striking a balance between law and emotion.
This is a very typical case, and it is closely related to people's lives. It can be used to package and promote the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs.
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After taking a short rest in the room with Xu Zhiqian, the couple left the study to help Gao Wenyin.
After all, settling such a large family here would take time and effort. In addition, everyone was exhausted from the long journey. Zhang Fei called Gao Wenyin, the housework fanatic, and told Qingmei and the others to make the bed for their own bedrooms.
Everyone just had a quick dinner and then went back to their rooms to rest.
On the second day, Zhang Fei slept until noon before waking up slowly. There was already no one around him. Xu Zhiqian's biological clock was quite scary.
Although the place has changed, Gao Wenyin remains the same, standing behind Zhang Fei and carefully combing his hair.
"lady."
"What's up?"
"You don't have to get up so early for me every day. You must be tired from all the traveling these days. You should get more rest."
Seeing Gao Wenyin looking a little haggard, Zhang Fei couldn't help but express his concern.
Gao Wenyin hurriedly explained: "This has nothing to do with you. I didn't sleep well last night."
Zhang Fei asked: "Are you feeling unwell?"
"No." Gao Wenyin shook her head, "Maybe I'm not used to it."
Accustomed to the bed? That shouldn't be the case. When she first moved into the new house, I didn't hear that she was not used to it! Could it be that she hasn't gotten over the assassination that day?
Zhang Fei suddenly had an idea, "How about I sleep with you tonight."
Gao Wenyin was stunned at first, then her face turned red with shame and she said coquettishly, "No way."
There's hope!
Although Gao Wenyin said "no", Zhang Fei was delighted, because in the past when talking about such topics, Gao Wenyin always seemed a little flustered, not as shy as she was today.
Just at this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and the ambiguous atmosphere immediately disappeared without a trace.
It goes without saying that it was Xu Zhiqian who could push open Zhang Fei’s bedroom door so directly.
"I'm glad you woke up." Xu Zhiqian breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhang Fei asked, "What's the matter?"
Xu Zhiqian said, "Mr. Su Xiao just sent someone to inform you that you will go to the banquet at Prefect Cai's place later."
"So soon?"
Zhang Fei said: "Then where is the sense of ceremony of posting this letter?"
He estimated that it would take two or three days.
Xu Zhiqian suddenly glanced at Gao Wenyin, "Sister Gao, why is your face so red?"
"ah?"
Gao Wenyin seemed to be thinking about something, and was startled, "No! No!"
But as he spoke, his face became even redder.
Xu Zhiqian seemed to notice something and gave Zhang Fei two encouraging glances.
Zhang Fei is so happy. With such a generous and lovely wife, what more could a husband ask for!
Seeing Gao Wenyin's cheeks were as red as the morning sun, Xu Zhiqian could not bear to tease her and said, "Sister Gao, help him quickly, don't be late."
She was impatient and couldn't stand the fact that Zhang Fei sat in front of the bronze mirror longer than she, a woman.
"Um."
Gao Wenyin immediately and skillfully helped Zhang Fei comb her hair.
After breakfast, Zhang Fei prepared to go out. He originally wanted to ask Cao Dongdong to go with him, but he had already gone to his uncle Qin's house for a banquet early in the morning.
"Sanlang, be careful on the road."
Gao Wenyin stood in front of the door and said worriedly.
"Got it!" Zhang Fei said with a smile, "Madam, wait for me to come back."
Gao Wenyin's cheeks immediately flushed again. She glanced at Xu Zhiqian beside her, but did not answer.
When they arrived at the city gate, Su Che was already waiting there. They picked him up and went to the government office together.
Once we entered the city, we found that Hezhong Prefecture looked very different from Bianjing. Bianjing was full of scholars and officials, and relatives of the emperor. From time to time, we could see five-horse carriages, and their wheels might be taller than our heads.
In Hezhong Prefecture, merchants carrying bags can be seen everywhere, and there are many hotels and teahouses on the streets, creating a strong commercial atmosphere.
You know, before coming here, almost everyone told Zhang Fei that this was a dangerous place. Although everyone was referring to different things, the contrast still surprised Zhang Fei.
"Hezhong Prefecture is not as chaotic as imagined. It is still quite prosperous."
“But all this didn’t come easy!”
"What do you mean?"
Zhang Fei turned around, looked at Su Zhe and asked.
Su Che asked, "Do you still remember the lawsuit you fought over smuggled salt?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Of course I remember."
Su Che asked again: "Do you still remember why Xuzhou was short of salt?"
Zhang Fei said: "It's because the salt households in Jiezhou are causing trouble."
Su Che nodded and said, "During that period, the entire Hezhong Prefecture was in chaos because of this incident. Prefect Cai was appointed in a time of crisis, but it only took him one year to govern Hezhong Prefecture well."
Zhang Fei frowned and said: "This is not a good thing for us!"
Su Zhe smiled and nodded, "I know some people here. They are all knowledgeable people, but they don't want to change the status quo. After all, this stability is hard-won."
At this point, he suddenly changed the subject and said, "But Governor Cai did not fundamentally improve the problems in Hezhong Prefecture. He just adopted a tolerant policy and tried to turn a blind eye to the salt merchants selling private salt, and tried to give merchants as much convenience as possible."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It seems we still have a place to use our skills."
Su Che smiled bitterly and said, "I want to do what Governor Cai couldn't do. How easy is that? If I'm not careful, Governor Cai's previous efforts may all go to waste."
Before the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, he still very much agreed with the policies implemented by Cai Yanqing.
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "This is also an opportunity. If Governor Cai can do it, how can we get promoted based on this?"
After walking for half an hour, the two arrived at the government office.
But in front of the door stood a middle-aged man in a gray robe, with a dignified appearance and an imposing manner.
This person was Cai Yanqing. After all, he came from a prime minister's family, so he had a very good grasp of his temperament.
"Zhang San (Su Che) has met with Magistrate Cai."
Zhang Fei and Su Zhe stepped forward quickly and bowed.
Cai Yanqing was a fourth-rank official, while Zhang Fei, the chief judge, was a sixth-rank official, the same rank as the Tongpan.
But based on ancestral laws, rank cannot explain the problem; it all depends on power.
Cai Yanqing had no way of imprisoning Zhang Fei, the chief judge.
"Be polite, be polite"
Cai Yanqing returned the greeting with a bow and said, "Judge Zhang's reputation is well-known. I have seen him today and it is true that his reputation is well-deserved. With rising talents like Judge Zhang and Chief Prosecutor Su, there is no need to worry about the prosperity of the Song Dynasty!"
"How dare you! How dare you!"
Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "You are too kind, Governor Cai. I will need your guidance in the future."
After a brief greeting, Cai Yanqing invited the two into the hall.
After serving the tea, Cai Yanqing asked, "I heard that Judge Zhang was assassinated when he passed through Pinglu County?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Cai Yanqing asked again: "Have you found any clues?"
Zhang Fei said: "Thank you for your concern, Governor Cai. We haven't found anything yet."
Cai Yanqing sighed, "No matter what, this incident happened in Hezhong Prefecture, so I cannot escape the blame."
Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "This has nothing to do with Magistrate Cai. It's just that Zhang San has too many enemies. This is not the first time I've been attacked."
Cai Yanqing was surprised and asked, "Really?"
But when I think about Zhang Fei's stories, it seems reasonable.
Su Zhe said: "Perhaps someone wants to use this to sow discord between Judge Zhang and Magistrate Cai."
Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly and said, "Chief Prosecutor Su is right."
Both parties need to talk this matter out clearly, otherwise, who knows what the other party is thinking.
"The two of them are so generous that I feel even more guilty." Cai Yanqing sighed and said, "In fact, according to reason, I should immediately send someone to investigate this matter and find the real culprit, but...but now this matter should be investigated by the public security, procuratorate and court, so after thinking it over again and again, I think why not let Judge Zhang investigate it personally."
Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "It may not be possible for the time being. The police station still needs to recruit people. This has to be done slowly and gradually. We can't rush it."
Cai Yanqing nodded and said, "Then I don't know how our government office should cooperate with you. I heard that the collection of taxes in Kaifeng Prefecture is also under the jurisdiction of the public security, procuratorate and courts."
"No."
Zhang Fei said: "Prefect Cai has misunderstood. The tax collection in Kaifeng Prefecture is under the jurisdiction of the Taxation Bureau, not our public security, procuratorate and courts. However, the court has no plans to establish a Taxation Bureau in Hezhong Prefecture. We will only be in charge of the judiciary, and the rest will still be managed by the prefectural government.
As for the judicial system, our Royal Court and the Procuratorate are almost ready. We are just waiting for the police station to recruit people. At that time, we will need Governor Cai to transfer the relevant files to our Royal Court."
The tax commissioner has actually arrived, but he has not made it public. The routine remains the same and evidence has to be collected secretly.
In addition, as long as the judicial files are transferred to the imperial court, it means that the judicial power is also transferred.
Cai Yanqing hurriedly said, "As for the files, I have already prepared them and can send them to Judge Zhang today."
Zhang Fei was slightly stunned, "In two days, the imperial court will have to undergo some renovations."
Cai Yanqing nodded and said, "Okay! When Judge Zhang needs it, send someone over to let me know and I'll send someone over right away."
Su Che on the side sighed secretly.
Cai Yanqing was eager to transfer the files over, obviously because he didn't want to be too involved with them.
At this moment, an old servant came to the door and said, "Master, the banquet is ready."
Cai Yanqing tilted his head to look at Zhang Fei and said with a smile: "I heard that Judge Zhang has created a new discipline called the Law of the Legal System. I wonder if I can have the honor to ask for your advice."
Zhang Fei cupped his hands and said, "How dare I! How dare I! I'm sorry to have embarrassed Governor Cai."
Cai Yanqing said: "Then let's drink and chat, please!"
"please."
During the dinner, Cai Yanqing never mentioned political affairs but only talked about academic subjects. The atmosphere was harmonious but also dull.
It was not until the afternoon that Zhang Fei and Su Che said goodbye to Cai Yanqing, got on the carriage, and left the government office.
"What does Mr. Su think?"
Zhang Fei asked.
Su Zhe said: "Just as I imagined, Governor Cai will not make things difficult for us, but he will not provide us with too much help either. After all, if he wants to govern Hezhong Prefecture well, he still needs the assistance of various forces."
This would inevitably offend people, and Cai Yanqing's main duty was not to judge cases, but to handle finance and even military affairs. His job required help from others, so it was reasonable for him to keep a distance from Zhang Fei and others.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It seems we can only rely on ourselves."
Just then, someone outside suddenly shouted, "Robbery! Robbery!"
The two men immediately lifted the car curtain and looked outside, only to see a man shouting and chasing into an alley.
I heard a passerby say, "What's going on these past two days? In the past, we didn't see robberies on the street for half a month, but today we saw two in one day. This morning I heard that someone's house was robbed last night."
The person next to him said, "I heard that the yamen runners have not been interested in catching thieves recently, so there are more thieves."
"Why?"
"Haven't you heard that the court has sent some royal police to replace these yamen runners? They will be out of work soon. Is there any need for them to risk their lives?"
"Royal Police. Just hearing the name makes me uneasy!"
"Speak a little more quietly. If someone hears it, it will be terrible."
Lower the car curtains.
Su Che said to Zhang Fei: "This situation did not happen when I came here before."
"It seems like they just see me as an enemy!"
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly. He knew in his heart that those people in the capital must have only mentioned him in the letter. In fact, this was the truth. He was the core of the entire public security, procuratorial and judicial system.
Su Che comforted him, "That's not necessarily true. If the public security in Hezhong Prefecture was already in chaos when I came, wouldn't it tell everyone that the government's decision was very wise? When you come, if there is another disturbance, the responsibility can be pushed to the public security, procuratorate and courts."
Zhang Fei shrugged and said, "In any case, we don't have much time left."
Su Che said: "But Cao Yanei didn't bring any royal police, so we have to recruit some people. I'm afraid we will still be under their control for a while."
Zhang Fei asked, "Regarding the Guixiang case, are you sure you can find evidence?"
Su Zhe said: "In fact, I have found a key witness, but this witness is not here at the moment, and it may take two or three days."
With his personality, he wouldn't bring it up unless he was absolutely sure.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "You have to hurry up. I want to use this case to get the imperial court moving. We must make some noise to deter those people and eliminate the people's misunderstanding of us. Perhaps after trying this case, General Zhong and his men will get here soon."
Su Che asked quickly: "It seems that you are confident that you can handle this case well."
Zhang Fei smiled confidently and said, "This is my job. If we can't handle this well, it won't be long before we have to pack up and leave."
After hearing this, Su Zhe couldn't help but feel a little excited, "Okay, I'll try to find the evidence as soon as possible."
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