Aren’t there public security, procuratorate and courts?
Wang Anshi's simple words made Sima Guang so confused that he didn't know how to refute it.
This is truly unique in his debate with Wang Anshi.
The reason is that what he is worried about is exactly what the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are best at. Otherwise, why did he lead the judicial reform in the first place? If he continues to refute, he can only say that the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are unable to supervise.
Isn't this just contradicting yourself?
so....
So he had no choice but to admit it.
In fact, he is not quite sure how this business agency operates for the time being, because there is no record in history and history cannot be used as a mirror.
Not only him, but other conservative officials also feel confused.
However, they had no way to object.
...
...
Because Wang Anshi said it very clearly, this business agency is equivalent to a shop and has no privileges. The only difference is that the investor is the Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures, but the purpose is to ensure national security.
No one believed that Wang Anshi just wanted to strengthen the Changping Warehouse System. The purpose behind it was definitely to make money.
So, some people even understand this as a provocation. I am just being normal and you can't do anything to me.
Conservatives have vowed to keep a close eye on this super-agency, but your fox tail will eventually be exposed.
So the most urgent task is to quickly mobilize troops.
You should know that many conservatives come from the Southeast Six Roads, which is their base camp.
For the reformists, the six southeastern routes were the financial center. If they were not controlled, how could the finances be restored? The Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures was no less important and took action immediately.
It has to be said that this super-enterprise agency has really made many officials gradually lean towards the reformists, or to be more precise, more inclined towards the enterprise law, whether they are powerful people or ordinary officials.
Because with the emergence of the debt restructuring law, the crisis faced by officials is full of uncertainty. These officials know too well that after a natural disaster, many state governments may have to restructure their debts, so what will happen to their loved ones?
In the past, they looked down upon colleges and hospitals, thinking that they could earn little money but would bring no power or influence and no future.
But this super business agency is different. It really has both power and wealth. This is just food. Salt and iron also threaten national security. Will it be the same in the future...?
But these positions will definitely be given priority to the reformists.
Everyone gave Wang Anshi a thumbs up.
Big brother!
This move is amazing!
How to arrange his children and grandchildren to work in this super business agency is very simple. Through the School of Mathematics, after Wang Anshi learned about Sima Guang and their plan, he immediately made preparations and allowed outstanding students from the School of Mathematics to enter the business agency for internship.
This includes many children of officials.
Those students who were working hard to enter officialdom saw that the students of the Imperial College had just graduated, or had not even fully graduated, but were directly put to work.
This...this is fucking time, go and apply for the exam.
Confucianism?
Confucianism is quite useful.
Why do those students go directly to powerful government offices for internships after graduating from college? The simple answer is that there are no talents in this area!
There are so many talented Confucian scholars, and it will never be their turn. There are still many idle officials waiting.
However, it is not so easy to take the Imperial College entrance examination, especially for these two subjects, which have to be completely self-taught. Ordinary colleges will not teach these subjects.
As a result, everyone's attention was immediately focused on the School of Mathematics and the School of Law in the Business College.
At present, these two colleges have the most promising prospects.
Previously, all those who signed up were sons of merchants, but this time, all those who signed up are sons of gentry. After all, the purpose of studying is to become an official!
And every time this happened, the instigator Zhang Fei seemed to have evaporated from the face of the earth. There was no movement at all, and everyone seemed to have forgotten the existence of this person.
Yes.
After the hearing, this guy took a vacation and stayed at home all day to accompany Gao Wenyin and take care of the children.
It was not until Xu Zun was going on vacation today that Zhang Fei prepared to go to work.
Zhang Fei got up early in the morning and went to the front hall with Xu Zhiqian. Xu Zun and Xu Lingxiao were already sitting inside.
"Why didn't Wen Yin come to eat?"
Xu Zun asked.
Zhang Fei replied: "She is breastfeeding. Xiao Tao will bring the food over later."
Xu Zun nodded and said, "Then let's eat first."
"Brother, why do you eat out every day these days?"
Xu Zhiqian asked Xu Lingxiao.
A hint of grievance flashed across Mu Zhen's eyes.
Xu Lingxiao sighed, "Recently, people often invite me to dinner, and I can't refuse."
Xu Zhiqian asked again: "Really? Why are so many people inviting me to dinner?"
What's going on? Zhang Fei glanced at Xu Zhiqian in surprise, then glanced at Xu Zun. Seeing that Xu Zun seemed to be waiting for something, he thought to himself, it seems that this father and daughter are cooperating again. I really sympathize with my brother-in-law!
Xu Lingxiao said: "They just want to send their sons to study in the Imperial College."
Xu Zun suddenly asked, "Did Xiaoer get a promotion?"
Xu Lingxiao said: "With my qualifications, it is really difficult to get a doctorate."
Xu Zun asked again: "What's the point of inviting you to dinner?"
Xu Lingxiao said: "They just want to find out how to apply for the exam."
Xu Zun said: "Are you asking about the registration or the test paper?"
Xu Lingxiao said awkwardly: "I can't say it."
Xu Zun said: "Then don't go."
"Yes, I understand." Xu Lingxiao nodded.
Xu Zhiqian's eyes flashed with cunning, and she winked at Mu Zhen, then said to Xu Zun: "Dad, if this continues, the Imperial College will be occupied by the children of officials. What about the children of poor people? It is even more difficult for them to study."
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Xu Lingxiao said unhappily: "Aren't you the son of an official?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "Dad and brother both entered the government based on their abilities, not connections."
Xu Lingxiao snorted softly: "I am not."
Xu Zhiqian smiled awkwardly and looked at Xu Zun again.
Xu Zun said: "This matter is not my father's business. Besides, the students of the Imperial College have also participated in the imperial examinations and have passed the examinations. Most of them did not get this opportunity by relying on connections."
Although the Imperial College had undergone reforms and graduates could enter officialdom, those students still had to take the imperial examinations because they believed that if they did not, they would be looked down upon in official circles. They also hoped to become the top scorer, as the imperial examinations were an excellent opportunity for them to demonstrate their abilities.
Zhang Fei said: "In fact, there is no way to have a fair competition in this matter, because those children of officials have received a good education since childhood, which is something that poor people cannot compare to. Even if it is a fair exam, it will be them."
Xu Zhiqian said: "If that's the case, shouldn't we give the poor more opportunities?"
Zhang Fei smiled but said nothing.
......
After breakfast, Zhang Fei had just walked out of the door when Wang Anshi's carriage arrived in front of him.
"Morning, Master Wang."
Zhang Fei hurriedly bowed.
"Get in the car. I'll take you there."
"Oh, thank you."
After getting on the carriage, Wang Anshi didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "Can Cai Jing really be trusted?"
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, and asked back: "Didn't Master Wang find a suitable candidate?"
Wang Anshi sighed: "I am not short of talented people around me, such as Lu Huiqing, Zhang Dun, and Zeng Bu, who are all suitable candidates, but they have great prospects. I can't transfer them to the business office, after all, that is not a government office.
I have discussed this matter with Xue Xiang, and he does not have such a capable person under his command. "
After some arrangements, he suddenly found that it was really difficult to choose someone for this position. People like Lu Huiqing and Xue Xiang both wanted to be prime ministers. If he were to be transferred to the Public Service Bureau, they would not do it!
After much thought, there are only two ways: either select from those idle officials, or select from capable officials at the bottom.
From this perspective, Cai Jing is indeed a good candidate.
Zhang Fei then said: "I believe Cai Jing is absolutely capable of doing this. Otherwise, I would not have transferred him to Xihe District to help. Now he is not lacking in experience."
In fact, Zhang Fei did not necessarily want Cai Jing to go. There were many things to deal with in the Northwest. It was just that the public security, procuratorial and judicial systems had been fully deployed in the Northwest and were thriving. Cai Jing's role was gradually decreasing. If Wang Anshi had a better candidate, he would not force it.
Wang Anshi nodded slightly, "Since you think so highly of him, let him go and give it a try."
As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, "Oh, right! Shen Kuo recently wrote to me and mentioned something that I think is feasible."
Zhang Fei asked, "What's the matter?"
Wang Anshi said: "Currently, the business law has developed very well in Qingzhou, but only the Dibao Academy has developed the best and has the most potential. The hospitals and colleges are relatively average. After all, only a few people have the money to study and see a doctor.
Shen Kuo was thinking, could he lend money to ordinary children to study, and wait for them to pay him back after they finish their studies?
“Student loan?”
Zhang Fei exclaimed.
Wang Anshi nodded repeatedly and said, "This is a good name, student loan, haha, that's what it means."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "This... this can be tried, but why did Master Wang tell me this?"
Wang Anshi chuckled and said, "I think your charity foundation will be responsible for this matter."
In fact, Shen Kuo asked the court to borrow money, but Wang Anshi believed that if the court borrowed money, the repayment period would be too long. In the short term, it would be like transferring money from one hand to the other, which was meaningless, and the court was still supporting those officials.
He had to trick businessmen into borrowing money so that the business office could make money from them. This would be more effective, and he had to let the emperor see the results.
In addition, he believes that this is a great opportunity because many people want to study mathematics and law.
Zhang Fei certainly understood Wang Anshi's thoughts. He thought for a while and suddenly said, "You can lend them the money, but you must ensure that they are able to pay it back after they finish their studies."
Wang Anshi immediately asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhang Fei asked, "Doesn't the Business Office specifically recruit students who have already received education?"
Wang Anshi nodded.
Zhang Fei added: "Most of these people come from rural schools or private schools. If the Career College wants to expand its student base, it must first expand the student base from these places."
Wang Anshi was surprised and asked, "You mean, you gave them loans before they entered the private school?"
“No, no, no!”
Zhang Fei said: "It's the other way around. Currently, to enter the Career College, you must also pass the exam. If students from a certain township school, private school, or charity house can be admitted to the Career College, we will first help them repay the tuition fees of the previous college. In this way, those colleges will inevitably expand their enrollment. I heard that many colleges are in financial difficulties and need tax exemption subsidies from the court."
Wang Anshi said: "But if they fail the exam, won't they get nothing?"
Zhang Fei said: "This is not buying and selling goods. There is not much difference between a teacher teaching ten or twenty students. Even if the increase is 30%, they will still make money. In this way, the business office can recruit more outstanding students and ensure that they can pay us back in time. Of course, we will first determine the tuition fee for each student."
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Wang Anshi nodded, "That's feasible."
Zhang Fei thought, of course it is feasible, the Career College is pure profit! He added: "If Mr. Wang agrees, the Charity Foundation must intervene in this Career College to ensure that there is no fraud. They can't crazily stuff quotas in it just to make money. The Charity Foundation can't afford it! Besides, I have to convince those businessmen to agree."
Wang Anshi laughed and said, "No problem! No problem!"
Just then, Li Si said from outside: "Third brother, the procuratorate is here."
Zhang Fei immediately said: "Let's go to the police station first."
Wang Anshi asked, "What are you doing at the police station?"
Zhang Fei said: "Talk to Yanei and the others about something."
......
However, when Zhang Fei arrived at the police station, he found nothing. He heard from the royal police that Yanei and Xiao Ma went to the Commissioner of Taxation to perform official duties.
This made Zhang Fei very curious, so he rushed to the Taxation Bureau again.
When we arrived at the door of the Commissioner of Taxation, we saw that it was crowded with people and many royal police were standing by to maintain order.
What happened?
Zhang Fei saw Cao Dongdong standing aside with a horsewhip in his hand, shouting and commanding people. He looked so majestic.
He hurried over, "Yanei."
"Zhang San."
Cao Dongdong was delighted when he saw Zhang Fei, "Why are you here?"
Zhang Fei glanced at the crowd, "What are they doing?"
Cao Dongdong chuckled and said, "It's better to mend the fold after the sheep have been lost."
"Um?"
Zhang Fei looked curious.
Cao Dongdong whispered, "Hasn't this year's tax bill been paid?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Cao Dongdong said: "According to the rules of the Taxation Department, if you make up the difference within a month, it will not be considered tax evasion, so these people rushed to make up their tax bills."
Zhang Fei asked: "What do you mean?"
"I heard this matter is related to you."
"Is it about me?"
"yes!"
Cao Dongdong chuckled, "It is said that these idiots thought that our public security, procuratorate and court were finished because of the previous lawsuit about Xue Fayunshi, so they filled out some missing information. Then they found that our public security, procuratorate and court had to go to Southeast Sixth Road, so they hurried over to make changes. Haha...!"
"I see."
Zhang Fei couldn't help but laugh.
Xue Xiang’s previous lawsuit caused a rift between the conservatives and the public security, procuratorate and courts. The powerful and wealthy thought that as long as Sima Guang and others no longer supported the public security, procuratorate and courts, they would be completely finished.
Without the public security, procuratorate and courts, the tax commissioner is not so scary.
Who would have thought that after this lawsuit, the public security, procuratorial and judicial departments would have to launch a new round of expansion.
Can't afford to offend!
Come and revise your tax bill quickly.
Zhang Fei asked again, "By the way! How did your police station arrange for the public security, procuratorate and court to go to Southeast Sixth Road?"
Cao Dongdong was startled and immediately pulled Zhang Fei aside. "Xiao Ma and I both want to go, but we haven't been approved yet. Can you help us think of a solution?"
Zhang Fei asked, "Isn't the capital city fun?"
Cao Dongdong shook his head and said, "It's not fun. We usually meet acquaintances and it's hard to be ruthless. If we go to the Southeast Six Roads, hehe, then we can go on a killing spree. Also, those young ladies from Jiangnan are all very pretty. Hey... Zhang San, why are you leaving before I can finish what I'm saying!"
Zhang Fei turned around and said, "You said so. If I don't go, I will let you go. What are you thinking?"
"Ah! Zhang San, you are such a mean person. You just can't stand seeing your brothers doing well."
“Same here!”
After saying this, Zhang Fei got on the carriage and drove away.
Cao Dongdong was so angry that he was waving his whip and said, "Everyone, line up. If anyone pushes the police again, I will invite him to the police station for tea. This really piss me off to death, you little bastard."
.....
When we arrived at the procuratorate, we saw Qi Ji, Wang Gong and the others were not in the mood to work. They were gathered together, chatting about something.
"What are you guys talking about?"
Zhang Fei entered the hall.
Qi Ji sighed, "What else can we talk about? We have to go to Jiangnan next year."
"Really?" Zhang Fei asked, "Has the order been issued? How come I didn't know about it?"
Wang Gong said: "The official order has not been issued yet, but we have heard that from the entire procuratorate, only Chief Prosecutor Xu and Prosecutor Zhang will be left, and the rest must go."
Qi Ji added: "Those students from the Imperial College will report to us soon. We will take care of them for three months and then they will leave."
Zhang Fei bowed and said, "Congratulations on your promotion, and at the same time, throw all the troubles to me."
This is really a complete withdrawal, which is a bit too harsh.
But there was no other way. The territory for this expansion was too large. Sima Guang was actually very panicked and had to withdraw all the troops. The capital had to rely entirely on Zhang Fei to support it.
Qi Ji hurriedly said: "Don't rush to congratulate us, we are all very nervous now. The key is that if you don't go, can we...can we stand firm?"
They are not like Fan Chunren, Su Shi and others. They were really insignificant characters before, but in just a few years, they were promoted to county prosecutors. This is really forcing things to happen.
"Have some confidence in yourself."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Actually, you just need to remember one thing."
Wang Gong hurriedly said, "I hope Prosecutor Zhang can give me some advice."
Zhang Fei said: "I have emphasized this point many times, that is, to act in accordance with the law. As long as you stick to this point, there will be no problem. At worst, you can appeal to the capital, and then I will be able to support you. But if you violate this point, you can only wait for death."
Everyone nodded.
"That being said, I'm afraid we don't have enough ability."
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Zhou Zheng suddenly said, "Prosecutor Zhang, you established the Procuratorate of Hezhong Prefecture. Can you pass on some of your experience to us?"
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Qi Ji nodded repeatedly, "Hurry up and teach us some experience. We will encounter difficulties and how to deal with them."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Okay! It's okay now anyway."
fine?
hehe!
How is that possible? This is a critical point.
At noon, just when Qi Ji and others were planning to take Zhang Fei out to eat and chat, Zhao Xu suddenly sent someone to call Zhang Fei to the palace for lunch.
When he arrived at the palace, Zhao Xu had already prepared delicious dishes.
"Zhang San is here, please sit down, please sit down."
He and Zhang Fei are still very casual, just like close friends, and this relationship has never changed. The reason is that Zhang Fei is like a casual person.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Fei sat down and asked curiously, "Your Majesty summoned me to the palace. What do you want me to do?"
Zhao Xu said, "There is one thing I would like to hear your opinion on. Recently, Wang Gui, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, submitted a memorial, arguing that the three redundancies in our dynasty are caused by the excessive bloating of the court offices, and he suggested that I return to the three-province and six-department system."
The Yuanfeng Reform is coming. Zhang Fei's heart skipped a beat, and then he asked curiously, "Your Majesty, this... I don't understand this!"
"I know you don't understand it very well, but Wang Gui made this suggestion because of the public security, procuratorate and courts."
"What is the connection between the two?"
Zhang Fei said with a bewildered look on his face.
There have been no public security, procuratorial and judicial organs in history!
Zhao Xu said: "In the past, Taizu and Taizong established many government offices to check and balance each other in order to prevent and control the situation.
Although this has indeed been achieved, it has also caused a contradiction and confusion between the name and reality of the official positions. There is neither a fixed number of officials nor full-time positions. People do not do their job and when problems arise, they pass the buck to each other, which ultimately leads to the disaster of redundant officials.
Alas...you can't have your cake and eat it too."
Zhang Fei nodded.
Zhao Xu glanced at him and continued, "But Wang Gui believes that with the emergence of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, the separation of politics and law will be achieved. Even if the government offices are streamlined, it will be possible to prevent incidents and control corruption. So, I want to hear your opinion."
Zhang Fei's eyes lit up and he thought to himself, this statement is quite far-sighted. He didn't know whether it was him or Wang Gui who thought of it.
Seeing that he remained silent, Zhao Xu asked again, "What do you think?"
"Well...."
Zhang Fei pondered secretly. He knew that the Yuanfeng Reform was not just aimed at redundant officials. That was only secondary. The key point was that the emperor wanted to step to the forefront, which was difficult to stop, because stopping the Yuanfeng Reform was to stop the exercise of imperial power.
He thought for a while and said truthfully: "I think this suggestion actually makes sense, but I still have some doubts about how it will be implemented.
For example, the requirements for ministers' abilities will be higher, because they will rely on the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs to check and balance, and those officials must do things based on their abilities, and they can no longer rely solely on power to push things forward as before. "
Zhao Xu immediately said: "This is what should be done. I don't want some incompetent people to assist me in governing the country."
Zhang Fei added: "Besides that, it may also make it difficult for Your Majesty to govern."
What this means is that you may be checked as well.
This is actually a very sensitive question, but this is not the first time that Zhang Fei has discussed this matter with Zhao Xu. Because the emergence of public security, procuratorial and judicial organs will inevitably have a certain impact on the imperial power, Zhang Fei must explain it clearly to Zhao Xu in order to gain his trust.
Zhao Xu asked him to come and asked about this matter, "So you think this is not feasible for the time being?"
Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said, "This suggestion is definitely the best policy. The public security, procuratorial and judicial organs can indeed lay the foundation for the court to streamline government offices, which can not only improve governance efficiency, but also reduce the financial burden, which is a win-win situation.
But this also requires Your Majesty to do two things well. "
Zhao Xu asked: "Which two points?"
Zhang Fei said: "First, control the Legislative Council, and second, the Chief Justice. The most important of these is the Legislative Council. If you want to exert the power of the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs, you must ensure that they can act in accordance with the law. If you control the legislation, you will be able to completely control the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs.
As for the position of the Chief Justice, the emperor must ensure that the Chief Justice's ideas are exactly the same as your Majesty's governing philosophy. In this way, your Majesty will be able to fully control the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs."
Zhao Xu nodded thoughtfully, and then smiled and said, "The position of Grand Court President will belong to you in the future."
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Your Majesty values me so much, I am willing to serve you until my death."
Zhao Xu smiled and nodded, as if he had already made up his mind.
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