In fact, Wen Yanbo was not giving advice to Sima Guang, but reminding Sima Guang to be prepared.
Wen Yanbo had a very thorough understanding of this. Wang Anshi's new laws were a national need, while Sima Guang's judicial reform was more a need for political struggle.
If there were no new laws, no one would think that our Song Dynasty still needed judicial reform.
This judicial reform is purely out of opposition to the new law.
That's all.
This is why, even though judicial reform has clearly offended vested interests, the resistance it encounters is not very great.
The reason is that the core conservative forces headed by Sima Guang have already gathered under the banner of judicial reform, including Fu Bi who later joined in.
They were worried that if the judicial reform was abandoned, it would indirectly harm Fu Bi, Sima Guang and others, which would be equivalent to weakening the power to stop Wang Anshi and would allow Wang Anshi to dominate the market.
Interestingly, this also reduced the pressure on Wang Anshi to reform, because the ministers could not stand the judicial reform even more, and they chose the lesser of two evils, so they decisively stood on Wang Anshi's side.
Some people believe that if the new law is abolished, Sima Guang will remain the only one in power and there will be no checks and balances on judicial reform.
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These vested interests would prefer to see the new law and judicial reform destroyed together, resulting in mutual losses.
Therefore, they would definitely ask Sima Guang to use judicial reform to stop the Qingmiao Law.
You must know that when everyone learned that Wang Anshi was preparing to introduce the Qingmiao Law, the voices opposing the new law reached a peak, especially the conservative backbone forces who were firmly opposed, such as Liu Shu, Qi Hui and others.
If judicial reform cannot do this, then what is the reason for everyone to support judicial reform? We might as well support the new law.
Because the financial situation is truly difficult and change is truly necessary.
The judiciary performed very well in the political system of the Song Dynasty.
Sima Guang also understood that he had to write a letter to Zhang Fei quickly, asking him to be prepared, as the disaster might eventually fall on his head.
At this time, Zhang Fei had just gained a foothold in Hezhong Prefecture. At least he had gained the support of several major military families in the northwest, which was very crucial.
He had to quickly build up the Imperial Court and show more of its benefits.
For example, the Legal Aid Department, the Law Journal, and the Law School are all urgent tasks.
At this time, hundreds of craftsmen were hammering and banging in the open space in front of the imperial court gate.
"Our place is different from Lushi Lane. We won't put all the bookstores together. Instead, they will be separated. This, this, and that are all future bookstores. I'll give Li Xingshou a favor and let you choose first."
Zhang Fei pointed to several places while talking to Li Min.
Li Min said awkwardly, "Judge Zhang, the imperial court's decree has not come down yet, and we don't know what the situation is. If we start building a store now, what will we do if it fails?"
He doesn't even have the power to sue now and has to stay in the Legal Aid Department. How could he dare to ask for the shop?
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "You don't think you can afford to buy a store here, do you? This is all built with money from the Imperial Court. It has nothing to do with you for now. When we're done, we'll rent it out to you. You don't have to rent it, it doesn't matter. But the rent is definitely not cheap, so you have to be prepared."
Li Min heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, and then inquired, "Will it be more expensive than Lushi Lane?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Of course."
Li Min was surprised and asked, "It's more expensive than in Beijing?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "What's expensive in the capital is the location. Every inch of land in Bianjing is worth a lot of money, but what's expensive here is the value. In the capital, Erbi is still subject to many restrictions, but the role that Erbi can play here is far better than in the capital, and the amount of lawsuits involved is definitely far more than in the capital.
You have to know that Hezhong Prefecture is a transportation fortress. A large amount of goods, including salt, are traded here. The property disputes arising from this are definitely more numerous than those in the capital, and the legal system is more conducive to handling these disputes.
By then, every inch of land here will be worth a lot of money. You'd better make your choice quickly, otherwise, you may not even be able to find a store when the time comes."
Li Min secretly glanced at Zhang Fei, and was also wondering in her heart.
The rent is easy to discuss, but the key is that you have to give me the right to sue!
"Zhang San!"
“Third brother!”
Hearing two shouts, Zhang Fei looked back and saw that the three giants of the police station, Cao Dongdong, Ma Xiaoyi, and Fu Shichun, got off their horses, threw their whips at Taozi and the others, and walked towards this side.
Li Min also tactfully said goodbye.
Zhang Fei immediately called Li Si over and whispered a few words in his ear.
"Why!"
Li Si nodded and immediately ran into the imperial court.
"Zhang San, will you see any brothels here?"
When he came in front of him, Cao Dongdong asked expectantly.
Zhang Fei rolled his eyes and said, "You are kidding me. Every inch of land here is worth a lot of money. If I want to open a brothel, I will have to pay for it with my underwear."
Ma Xiaoyi asked curiously, "Third brother, this brothel has to lose money, so what are you going to sell here?"
Zhang Fei pointed to his head.
"Head?"
Cao Dongdong exclaimed.
"Fuck you."
Zhang Fei glared at him, "What are you thinking about? It's wisdom."
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Cao Dongdong looked at Zhang Fei and said, "Are you crazy? Can you make money from this brothel?"
Fu Shichun smiled and said, "That's not entirely true. Baifanlou has been doing business for decades to reach its current size. But you see, Bianjing Law Firm has only been around for a few years, and the money it earns is no less than Baifanlou."
"Brother Xiaochun is still smart." Zhang Fei laughed, "Nothing is more valuable than wisdom."
"I don't believe it."
Cao Dongdong snorted. Seeing that there were no brothels or theaters, he lost interest and asked, "By the way, what did you call us for?"
Zhang Fei said: "Let's go and talk over there."
They came to a big willow tree, where there were several square tables. The waiter under the shed nearby immediately brought a pot of herbal tea and poured them a cup.
After the guy left, Zhang Fei asked, "How is your police station preparing now?"
Fu Shichun said: "It went very smoothly, just as you expected. The Yongxing Army gave our police station great support, both in terms of personnel and money. They fully agreed."
Cao Dongdong laughed proudly, "My Cao family still has some connections in Hezhong Prefecture."
Zhang Fei just smiled.
Cao Dongdong was not bragging. It turned out that Zhao Xu asked the military to cooperate with the police station as much as possible through Cao Ping. The number of military pay would be transferred to the police station according to the number of people recruited.
Fu Shichun asked, "How many people should we recruit first?"
Zhang Fei said: "Five thousand."
"Just this little?" Ma Xiaoyi said immediately.
Zhang Fei asked, "That's just a little? Xiao Ma, how much do you want?"
Ma Xiaoyi said casually: "At least tens of thousands, we all do this in Bianjing."
"That was a special case. It's different here."
Zhang Fei said unhappily.
As he was speaking, Li Si suddenly ran over and handed a booklet to Zhang Fei, panting.
Zhang Fei took it and threw it in front of Cao Dongdong, "Here."
"What is this?"
Cao Dongdong picked it up hurriedly.
Zhang Fei said: "This is the Royal Police's law enforcement manual. It contains some behavioral norms for the Royal Police when enforcing the law. After all, you Royal Police are on the front line, and you have the most people. If someone wants to deal with our public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, your police station will definitely be the first to bear the brunt. You must strictly abide by the discipline and have a code of conduct. If a dispute occurs, you don't have to worry."
Since the Royal Police is to be built into an elite force capable of fighting, Zhang Fei believes that discipline is of paramount importance. This law enforcement manual was tailor-made for the Royal Police by him personally.
Fu Shichun frowned when he heard this and said half-jokingly, "Zhang San, does this count as interfering with our police station?"
Zhang Fei's expression froze, and he quickly explained: "This is what I gave to the yanei, not to your police station. I am the yanei's Da Er Pen, and I should serve him. This manual is also based on the yanei's usual training of the royal police."
"Yeah?"
Cao Dongdong's eyes rolled around. "You are my Dar'er pen, and you wrote it according to my training method, so this booklet should be mine. If the police station wants it, they have to pay the copyright fee."
"ah?"
The three of them looked at Cao Dongdong in surprise at the same time.
His thoughts were jumping around so fast that even Zhang Fei couldn't keep up.
Cao Dongdong added: "But I don't care about this little money, so just give it to the police station for free."
As he said this, he chuckled and stroked the booklet in his hand as if it were a treasure. "Remember to write my name next time."
Thinking that in the future all the royal police would have to read the booklet with their names signed on it, I felt so happy that I covered my mouth and smiled.
Zhang Fei chuckled twice: "I don't mind, but I think Yanei should be cautious. If Yanei's name is written on it, and Yanei doesn't follow it, wouldn't that be even worse?"
Cao Dongdong snorted, "You really underestimate me. With Taozi here, how could I not obey?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment before he realized, "Who taught you this trick?"
“You!”
The three said in unison.
Zhang Fei's mouth twitched. It seems that I am more suitable to be a pen. He coughed.
: "Let me explain to you the contents of this manual."
"Wait a minute!"
Xiao Ma said seriously, "Third brother, actually I am the one who usually trains the Royal Police, so should I write my name on it as well?"
"!"
It was almost evening when they finally got rid of the three people. When Zhang Fei was about to get up and leave, Da Gou suddenly came over and said, "Judge Zhang, our people found that the procuratorate is investigating another case recently."
Zhang Fei was slightly stunned and asked, "What case?"
Big Dog said, "It's about a disabled soldier's pension case. This case is quite common, but it may involve many officials."
Zhang Fei frowned and immediately asked, "Could it be a trap?"
Big Dog shook his head and said, "It is indeed possible, but it has not been found yet."
Zhang Fei sighed and said, "Whether it is true or not, we have to face it. You should organize the information related to this case and give it to me as soon as possible."
Big Dog nodded and immediately asked, "Won't the procuratorate discuss this with Judge Zhang?"
Zhang Fei said: "According to the system, unless they decide to sue, they don't need to discuss it with me."
Su Che did not look for him at the beginning, he must have been doing things according to the rules. He estimated that he was unlikely to discuss with him before filing a lawsuit.
After these three lawsuits, everyone has a clear understanding of the power of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, and knows that they are by no means friends. Their every move is under everyone's watch.
Wei Yingfang would immediately learn of the news as soon as the procuratorate made any move.
"I heard that the procuratorate is investigating a case concerning pensions for disabled soldiers?"
Wei Yingxiang said to Cao Yiyan.
Cao Yi said: "I just found out about it as well."
"Just found out?"
Wei Yingfang asked, "Isn't this what you did?"
Cao Yi hurriedly explained: "I really didn't do this. I'm not that stupid. If I act at this time, everyone will be suspicious."
Wei Yingfang frowned, "Is it just a coincidence?"
"I don't think it's a coincidence."
Cao Yi shook his head and said, "President Wei can go to the army to see that the soldiers are all praising the imperial court. It is normal for soldiers to go to the procuratorate to seek justice at this time."
Wei Yingfang examined Cao Yi and asked, "So, what do you think we should do?"
Cao Yi asked, "Is this matter related to Judge Wei?"
Wei Yingfang immediately said, "I have nothing to do with this matter."
Cao Yi said: "Since it has nothing to do with Wei Tongpan, why not let them investigate and wait and see what happens. The more people they offend, the better it will be for us."
Procuratorate.
Su Zhe held up a piece of loose cotton cloth and said, "This is something they have used for many years, right?"
Chen Qi shook his head and said, "This has never been used."
Su Che asked again: "What can this cloth do?"
"I'm not sure about this." Chen Qi said, "They said that the government was in financial difficulty and only used this cloth as military pay to distribute to the soldiers' families."
Su Che frowned and asked, "What about the pension?"
Chen Qi said, "The Pension Department said that due to financial difficulties, they had to give priority to the pensions of the soldiers who died in battle. Chen Guang was disabled, so they did not give him the pension in time, but they also found a doctor to treat Chen Guang's residual limbs."
"This hand is already broken, how can it be reattached?"
Su Che laughed when he heard this. "Seven or eight out of ten of the annual fiscal revenue is spent on military expenditures. They actually use this as an excuse. It's really absurd."
Chen Qi said, "But the current situation is that they use cloth as military pay every month. This does not violate our dynasty's system. Our dynasty has clear regulations that if there is a shortage of money and food, salt and cloth can be used instead. However, this cloth is really shoddy and cannot be exchanged for money. As for the pension, they said that they want to take care of the dead first. We can't do anything about it because according to the court system, the pension system also gives priority to the dead."
Wang Shen said: "Why don't we go talk to them and ask them to make up Chen Guang's military pay first, otherwise we will sue them."
Chen Qi frowned and said, "They may not agree."
Su Che sighed, "Even if we agree, it will be difficult to do. Because even if we make up this amount of money, Chen Guang will still have a hard time paying off his debts, and he will have to sell his wife and children in the end."
Wang Shen said: "We can't ask the government to help him pay off his debts and then give him some money. The government will never agree to this."
Su Zhe pondered for a while and said, "Since they don't seem to be violating the rules, we shouldn't be aggressive. You should go talk to them first and see if you can think of a way to solve this matter. If they don't agree, we can make other plans."
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