Cai Mansion.
"Master Zhuo, have you found out?"
Cai Yanqing asked Zhuo Qun who had just entered the house.
Zhuo Qun said: "I have inquired about this, and although there is no concrete evidence, it does not look like someone is behind this."
Cai Yanqing asked curiously, "That's strange. It would be more trouble than gain to invite the procuratorate to investigate just for this little soldier!"
Zhuo Qun said: "The military funds are passed around by various departments, and there are some problems. If you, Governor Cai, were to personally inquire about it, you would probably give it. But the problem is that this is the Procuratorate's inquiry. Nowadays, no one trusts the Procuratorate. Each department is worried that if they bear the cost themselves, it will attract an investigation by the Procuratorate.
This is just one reason. Secondly, they are also extremely dissatisfied with the behavior of the procuratorate and believe that the procuratorate is interfering in their government affairs.
Third, if they make up for it once the procuratorate investigates, it may lead to more people filing complaints with the procuratorate, and if this continues, the problems of each department will be exposed.”
Cai Yanqing sighed, "Yes! This is inevitable!"
Originally, this power structure was very stable, and the tricks in it had been used for decades. When you came, you directly broke the previous power structure. You are so powerful and you abide by the law in everything. Who wouldn’t be afraid?
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In fact, from this point, we can also see Wang Anshi’s helplessness.
This is why he didn't rectify the administration of officials first. The three-foot-thick ice did not form overnight. If you try to chip it away with bare hands, it will take years and months.
I'm afraid that we have just dug a hole here, but the finances over there have already collapsed.
As for Zhang Fei, although he was a little worried, he knew Su Zhe's character and what he was thinking very well.
The Suizhou case must have made Su Che alert, and he must have been thinking about how to check and balance the imperial court.
Therefore, the procuratorate must want to take the lead in this case.
But Zhang Fei was also very relieved about this, because he also knew that Su Zhe was not Su Shi, and he would definitely not do anything outrageous. Moreover, Su Zhe was not a fool. Since he dared to get involved in this matter, he would definitely think of a countermeasure and would not cause him trouble.
In addition, the affairs inside and outside the imperial court are currently very complicated, and Zhang Fei is so busy that he is dizzy and has no time to take care of them.
Recently, the second wave of reinforcements from the capital has arrived.
It was the two masters, Hong Zhong and Bai Ban, and more than a dozen apprentices.
The biggest advantage of movable type printing is that it can disseminate knowledge faster. The construction of the legal system requires the popularization of basic legal knowledge. If the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are to develop rapidly in Hezhong Prefecture, movable type printing is indispensable.
"Masters, what do you think of this place?"
"good."
Hong Zhong just said one word and hesitated again, "But..."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It's been such a short time since we last met, and Master Hong is still telling me this polite thing."
“No, no!”
Hong Zhong grinned, "I just think the environment here is too good, it's not suitable to build a workshop here."
The white shift also nodded and said, "Yes! Whether it's making movable type or printing, it's all about soil and ink, it will ruin the environment."
In ancient times, people lived off the mountains and the water, and they were aware of environmental protection. Especially when they saw such a beautiful environment, they naturally did not want to destroy it.
Zhang Fei nodded slightly.
Hong Zhong said: "On the way here, we found a riverside with mud that is very suitable for making movable type. I thought why not build a workshop there and transport a few sheets of paper? It wouldn't be that difficult. It doesn't have to be built here."
Zhang Fei nodded, "Okay, you guys discuss this, but you have to remember one thing, keep an eye on the place, don't tell anyone, tell me first."
"Hey! We got it."
Now there are enemies everywhere here. He can only have the final say in this small piece of land. Once he leaves this land, no matter what he does, someone will stop him.
Asking the government to grant them land is simply a daydream!
It has to be done secretly.
Just at this moment, Li Si came running over again, "Third brother, Chief Prosecutor Su is here."
It's earlier than I thought! Zhang Fei looked surprised, and suddenly he seemed to remember something, "Did he come alone, or with several people?"
"One person." Li Si replied.
Zhang Fei asked again: "Did you bring the copy?"
Li Si shook his head, "I came here empty-handed."
"Empty handed?"
Zhang Fei couldn't help but think, then he didn't come here to sue, he couldn't handle it, so he came to me for help? Damn, I really overestimated him.
He asked Li Si to take Hong Zhong and Bai Ban to familiarize themselves with the place, while he went back.
Arriving at the front hall, Zhang Fei bowed slightly and looked around in surprise, "Mr. Su came alone?"
Su Zhe smiled and said, "Does Judge Zhang think I'm here to sue?"
Zhang Fei did not deny it either, "I think if Mr. Su Xiao came here, he must be here to sue."
Su Che hesitated for a moment, "Actually, you are half right."
"half?"
Zhang Fei looked at Su Zhe in confusion.
Su Zhe said, "I have indeed decided to sue, but I think it would be a bit selfish if I didn't discuss this matter with Judge Zhang."
Your brother will definitely not discuss this with me. Zhang Fei said to himself, and then asked, "Mr. Su, please feel free to speak."
Su Zhe glanced at Zhang Fei, "I believe Judge Zhang has already understood this case?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Your procuratorate has made such a big move, investigating several government offices. It has a great momentum. I heard that those officials who were originally going to leave have not left yet."
Su Che said: "I am dissatisfied with Judge Zhang. I originally planned to settle the matter peacefully. As long as they agree to compensate Chen Guang in full, we will not sue. After all, the ice is three feet thick, and it is not a day's cold. Just trying this case is only a temporary solution and will only increase consumption. Unless the court is determined to rectify the military and political affairs, it will be meaningful.
But they were unwilling to cooperate, instead they shirked responsibility, were vague, and deliberately made things difficult for us. What they relied on was that they believed that it was almost impossible for our procuratorate to investigate this matter thoroughly because it involved many government offices, even the three divisions.
Also, if we make this case a big deal, it will inevitably attract more people to sue the court, which will not only offend many people, but it may also get out of control, leaving the court in a dilemma. "
Zhang Fei nodded. "I thought of that, too. They are betting that your procuratorate will not dare to make a big fuss. This will involve many civil officials and military officers, and the price to pay is really too high."
At this point, he paused for a moment, then asked curiously, "If that's the case, why did Chief Prosecutor Su decide to prosecute? Was he acting on impulse?"
"If I had acted on impulse, I wouldn't have come here to discuss this with you in advance."
Su Che said, "In fact, regarding this military and political issue, I have discussed it with my brother and many friends a long time ago. The fact is just as they think, it is a mess and it is hard to sort it out. No matter how many officials the court sends here, they can only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. Unless the court makes up its mind, otherwise, this case will never be solved."
It turns out that I didn't overestimate him, but underestimated him! Zhang Fei frowned slightly, pondered for a while, looked at him again, and said uncertainly: "You mean, just make this case bigger and force the court to make up its mind to rectify the military and political affairs."
"That's right."
Su Che nodded, "If our procuratorate initiates prosecution, we must be prepared to make a big fuss. In this case, why don't we investigate it thoroughly, make the matter a big fuss, and force the court to give an explanation."
This actually fits Zhang Fei's style. He doesn't like to be passive. If he wants to do something, he has to take the initiative. But at this time, he was a little doubtful and said, "Determination is one thing, and the solution is another. What if there is really no way to solve it?"
"In fact, the solution is very simple, that is disarmament."
Su Che said: "With the current national finances, it is impossible to afford such a huge military expenditure. Besides, in my opinion, there is no need to support so many soldiers.
I remember that during the time of Taizu, our dynasty had tens of thousands of spies who knew the enemy's movements very well, so that we could defend or attack in a targeted manner. We didn't need so many troops at all. As the art of war says, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle."
Zhang Fei asked: "Disarmament is no small matter. Is this something we can decide?"
"But the resistance to disarmament is much smaller than that to layoffs."
Su Che said: "You may not know that there was a dispute on this issue in the first year of Xining. Duke Wen and Sima Xueshi both supported the reduction of troops, but the government was more eager to make achievements on the border at that time. In addition, Chen Shengzhi and Han Jiang both said that the troops should not be reduced, so it did not succeed. But in my opinion, even if we want to make achievements on the border, we must reduce the troops.
Take Chen Guang's case, for example. He was so brave and fought bloody battles on the border, but in the end he was no better than the soldiers who stayed in Hezhong Prefecture and idled all day. How could he win the battle with such fighting power? "
Those officials might never have imagined that this small prosecutor had the talent of a prime minister, and that he was inclined towards Sima Guang's ideas. However, he was better than Sima Guang in one respect. Although Sima Guang had suggestions, he was timid and afraid that he would not be able to handle it well, and he did not take much responsibility.
Su Che is more courageous. He is skilled and brave. If you use this to intimidate him, he will really dare to go all in with you.
Zhang Fei said: "But Mr. Su, have you ever thought about how to place these laid-off soldiers?"
Su Che said: "Duke Wen once reduced his army to 80,000. Before that, many people were afraid that these people would gather together to become bandits, but this did not happen."
He paused for a moment and said, "Of course, I also hope that Judge Zhang can find a way to accommodate them, because I know that Judge Zhang is quite capable in finance."
"Thank you! I don't have that ability."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I have to think about this matter carefully. If it really gets out of hand and the court doesn't make up its mind, then our entire public security, procuratorial and judicial system might be finished."
Su Zhe said: "I have also considered this matter. Let my procuratorate do this. If it fails, I will bear all the responsibility. With the current prestige of the imperial court, it is unlikely to affect the imperial court."
Zhang Fei hesitated for a moment and said, "Let me think about it again."
(End of this chapter)
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