Now that the autumn tax has just been collected, the spies of the Bian Jing Law Firm thought they could relax, but they had no idea that they had just returned and were working overtime every day, day and night. They might as well have gone on business trips to the surrounding counties.
The reason for all this is the establishment of a charitable foundation.
Because there are too many business dealings involved, such as the loan contract between the charity foundation and the Ma family, and the cooperation between the football league and genuine bookstores. Football is booming, and football newspapers are definitely a money-making tool. This also belongs to football peripherals.
There are also investments from charitable foundations and collaborations with other businessmen.
etc!
Zhang Fei has very high requirements for contracts. If the draft contract is less than a dozen pages long, don't show it to him.
Fortunately, Zhang Fei had designed many kinds of contracts before, and he had studied these contracts carefully. Because the main business of the Bian Jing Law Firm nowadays is not litigation, but legal services, and contracts are of paramount importance.
This is also an opportunity for them to exercise. Many of the project collaborations are very novel. Whether they can flexibly apply what Zhang Fei has taught depends on this time.
Therefore, Zhang Fei also specifically stipulated that anyone who is qualified will be promoted.
Exactly one year has passed, and it's time to elect a leadership team. After all, Zhang Fei has more and more things to do.
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"Sanlang, you've come just in time. The draft contract between the charity foundation and the Ma family has been drafted. Take a look first."
As soon as Zhang Fei entered the store, Fan Li handed him a draft contract.
Zhang Fei tilted his head, glanced at Fan Zheng, and said to Fan Li, "Show it to Dalang. I have other things to do."
"ah?"
Fan Li looked at Zhang Fei in surprise.
When it comes to contracts, you are the expert. Why don’t you let Fan Zheng take a look?
What else can he see?
Zhang Fei said unhappily, "Don't you think it's unfair for me to review this contract? After all, this firm is mine! Dalang is our big client."
"Oh, yes, yes!"
Fan Li hurriedly handed the draft contract to Fan Zheng.
Fan Zheng took it awkwardly, but he understood Zhang Fei's intention, which was to let him manage the charity foundation.
Zhang Fei yawned, "You guys are busy, I'll go take a rest first."
He threw his hands and slipped away!
But when he arrived at the private room in the back hall, he found Xu Zhiqian sitting inside with a sad look on her face.
"Zhi Qian?"
Zhang Fei hurried over and asked, "Why are you sitting here in a daze? What happened?"
Xu Zhiqian glanced at Zhang Fei with shame, and said with a depressed look: "I told you that donating to the college is not that easy, but you just didn't believe it."
Zhang Fei frowned, sat down and asked, "What's the problem?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "The Imperial College has clearly stated that we can only donate money and cannot interfere in any other matters. Moreover... they also scolded me."
Currently, Zhang Fei has asked Xu Zhiqian to handle the donation matters, which are mainly to donate to the residents and the college.
After all, Xu Zhiqian came from a family of officials, and she was more familiar with the Imperial College.
In the end, things went wrong, and Xu Zhiqian felt embarrassed, but she also felt aggrieved because she had persuaded Zhang Fei before that this matter was not easy to handle.
Zhang Fei was surprised and said, "We took the initiative to donate money to them, but they are still so arrogant. That means they don't care about this donation."
Xu Zhiqian shook her head and said, "That's not the case. Although the court allocates funds to the Imperial College every year, the expenses of the Imperial College are also very high. They even rent out some vacant houses and even lend out some grain to supplement the expenses. In my negotiations with them, I think the Imperial College should have discussed it privately with the Xiangguo Temple. We are just responsible for donating the money to the Imperial College."
After hearing this, Zhang Fei couldn't help but mutter to himself: "This Xiangguo Temple is really full of talented people!"
"What did you say?"
"nothing."
Zhang Fei shook his head and frowned again as he began to think.
Xiangguo Temple supports the Da Song Charity Foundation. Its primary purpose is of course because it is worried that its tree stands out in the forest and will be destroyed by the wind. So it supports a tax avoidance organization to make Xiangguo Temple less conspicuous.
At the same time, Xiangguo Temple can also gain more support by intervening in charitable foundations.
Well, this money has been donated anyway, and it has to be put to use.
Investing in football leagues or horse and carriage rentals is not what Xiangguo Temple is most concerned about.
Xiangguo Temple has grown to such a scale. In this precarious time, they care more about stability rather than the petty profits.
Therefore, Xiangguo Temple set its sights on the Imperial College and showed favor to future Jinshi candidates, hoping that they would be able to speak for themselves in the court after they became officials in the future.
It can be seen that Xiangguo Temple is full of talented people. Although they are generous, they are also thrifty and have integrated politics and business.
However, what Xiangguo Temple never expected was that Zhang Fei also had other plans. He hoped to infiltrate education with the help of the foundation, so he proposed to participate in the compilation of teaching materials.
You should know that the compilation and printing of current textbooks are all controlled by the Imperial College.
If he cannot infiltrate the Imperial College, then even if Zhang Fei donates to other colleges, he will not be able to change anything.
This is crucial for future educational direction.
Although Zhang Fei is a liberal arts student, he came here with the intention of developing a science background. Otherwise, even if he could invent airplanes and cannons, history would eventually return to the starting point.
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Education is the driving force behind everything.
Without this driving force, everything is a mirage and will soon collapse.
Take the Shenjiying of the Ming Dynasty for example. When it was first established, it was a very powerful existence in the whole world. But so what? Without education and culture to support it, it was gone in an instant, and its development was very limited.
Xu Zhiqian said, "I think we should just forget about it. I've already told you that many ministers in the court attach great importance to teaching materials. Even the Vice Minister cannot make the decision alone. I think even if Xiangguo Temple has not discussed it with them, the Imperial College will not agree to it."
Zhang Fei's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked, "Have you told them how we plan to compile the textbooks?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "I just expressed my wish in this regard, and they taught me a lesson. How can I have the chance to say those things?"
"very good!"
Zhang Fei smiled and nodded.
"very good?"
Xu Zhiqian said in surprise.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "You are right. If we want to participate, it is nothing but wishful thinking. Even if the officials of the Imperial College agree, those scholars will not agree."
Xu Zhiqian nodded and said, "That's right."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I know what to do."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "How to do it?"
Zhang Fei said: "Just expose this matter."
"ah?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "Then they will definitely not agree, and aren't you asking for trouble?"
Zhang Fei raised his lips and said, "So there's no need to donate this money!"
Xu Zhiqian said: "But you don't gain anything from this. Instead, it will make people more suspicious of our Great Song Charity Foundation. It will only be more harm than good."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "They are not suspicious of our foundation, but the Xiangguo Temple behind us."
Xu Zhiqian opened her beautiful eyes and suddenly found that her ideal husband was a little scary.
Zhang Fei seemed to see what she was thinking and said, "Zhi Qian, you have to remember one thing. In fact, spending money is harder than making money, because making money is just a process of accumulating strength, and spending money is a means to achieve the goal."
Xu Zhiqian obviously hasn't yet fully understood the highest meaning of the charity foundation!
Making money has never been the purpose of a charity foundation. If it was just for making money, why would Zhang Fei set up this charity foundation? He could also organize his own football league, but the development might be slower.
The role of charitable foundations is actually to cover up some real purposes.
certainly.
It's not for tax avoidance.
In Zhang Fei's view, tax evasion is just a gimmick.
If he cannot achieve his goals from donations, then what is the point of Zhang Fei establishing a charitable foundation.
He can make some compromises when it comes to making money, but when it comes to donating, Zhang Fei will never make any compromises.
On the same day, Zhang Fei called Feng Nanxi and asked him to tell Li Bao and release the news to the public, saying that the charity foundation planned to use the donation to the Imperial College in exchange for the right to participate in textbook compilation.
The reason for doing this was mainly to inform Zhao Xu through Li Bao.
You can hide it from anyone but not the emperor!
If Zhao Xu found out that Zhang Fei was hiding something from him, Zhang Fei would be finished.
The next day at noon.
Xu Zun returned home in a hurry and saw Xu Zhiqian sitting at the table writing something.
"Qian'er."
"Daddy is back"
"Where's Zhang San?"
Xu Zun asked anxiously.
Xu Zhiqian replied: "Zhang San went out early in the morning. He has been very busy recently. What does Dad want to talk to him about?"
Xu Zun glanced at Xu Zhiqian, "Qian'er, tell me the truth, do you know that your charity foundation donated to the Imperial College?"
Xu Zhiqian blinked guiltily, then nodded slightly.
Seeing his daughter's guilty look, Xu Zun immediately asked, "So, those rumors are all true? Zhang San is trying to rely on donations in exchange for editing textbooks?"
Xu Zhiqian nodded again.
"What are you doing?"
Xu Zun said excitedly: "Do you know how much trouble this will cause?"
Xu Zhiqian whispered, "Don't worry, Daddy. In fact, the rumor was spread by Zhang San who asked someone to release it."
"What?"
Xu Zun was stunned, and suddenly realized that this matter was not simple, and asked hurriedly: "What is going on?"
Xu Zhiqian glanced at her father anxiously and said, "I'm not sure about the details, but according to Zhang San, he should want to take this opportunity to revitalize litigation studies, rather than modifying the previous textbooks."
"Revitalize litigation?" Xu Zun's expression eased a little, and he sighed again: "This matter can be discussed, why does he have to do this?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "But he doesn't have the final say over the charity foundation. There is also Xiangguo Temple behind it."
Xu Zun calmed down a little, stroked his beard, and pondered in silence.
Although Zhang Fei had done so many things in the past, Xu Zunke had never been so nervous. The reason was compiling textbooks, which concerned the foundation of rule, and every word in them could not be changed at will.
This is very fatal.
When this matter reached the court, it immediately caused an uproar.
This is too much.
What kind of charity is this? This is clearly rebellion!
......
Ma family.
"Zhang San, what are you doing?"
Ma Tianhao stood in front of Zhang Fei, dancing with joy, and even wanted to kneel down in front of him. "Brother, please let me go!"
If you do this, it will kill people.
Zhang Fei said confidently: "I just want to help Xiangguo Temple. Xiangguo Temple has been supporting me. Of course, I hope to give Xiangguo Temple enough rewards. I, Zhang San, know how to repay a favor."
"Help Xiangguo Temple?"
Ma Tianhao said excitedly: "When did Xiangguo Temple let you participate in compiling teaching materials? Aren't you just messing around?"
Zhang Fei said: "Fourth brother, there are only you and me here. I am also very clear about the purpose of Xiangguo Temple's donation to the Imperial College, so I want to let the Imperial College add a little bit of Buddhist content as a symbolic meaning to strengthen the connection between Xiangguo Temple and students.
If we just donate money, the effect won’t be very obvious!”
"It's over, it's over!"
Ma Tianhao slapped his forehead, really wanting to cry but without tears, "Who told you to do this? Did you know that Xiangguo Temple and the Imperial College have already discussed it privately? You just showed up and handed the money to them."
"What? Xiangguo Temple and Imperial College have discussed it privately. Fourth brother, why...why didn't you tell me?" Zhang Fei also stood up excitedly.
Ma Tianhao opened his eyes wide and roared, "How would I know you would do this?"
Zhang Fei said, "You know my professional ethics. If someone gives me 70% of the answer, I will definitely do it to my full satisfaction. This is true for everything, whether it's business or a lawsuit. No wonder the Imperial College rejected the call without waiting for Zhiqian to finish her words. You guys really ruined me."
"You killed me, and you're blaming me for it."
Ma Tianhao almost spat out a mouthful of blood, and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Forget it! Forget it! Now is not the time to pursue responsibility. You have to find a way to solve this matter for me. This matter has attracted the attention of officials in the court. I tell you, no matter what, you must not let those officials in the court suspect the intention of Xiangguo Temple, otherwise, your charity foundation will not be able to run."
Nowadays, Xiangguo Temple is a big tree that attracts attention. There are many upright ministers who have already had complaints about Xiangguo Temple. If they knew that Xiangguo Temple was planning to revive Buddhism in the Imperial College and try to interfere in politics with Buddhism, then not only the ministers, but even the emperor would be suspicious of Xiangguo Temple.
This matter can really be a big deal or a small one.
Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Fourth brother, if there is anything in the future, you have to explain it to me clearly. You guys are doing one thing in public and another in private, which makes it difficult for me to handle it."
“Okay, okay, okay!”
Ma Tianhao nodded repeatedly, "Alright, even if I'm wrong this time, you have to find a way to solve this matter quickly. As long as you can solve it, everything will be fine."
Zhang Fei took a deep breath, thought for a while, and said, "How about this, I will handle this matter alone."
"How do you carry it?" Ma Tianhao asked curiously.
You say take responsibility, so take responsibility. Are those ministers fools? They will definitely investigate.
Zhang Fei said: "At that time, the Imperial College did not ask us how we wanted to participate in the compilation of textbooks. I could say it was Buddhism, but I could also say it was litigation. I said that my original intention was to use this to revive litigation."
Ma Tianhao immediately said, "That's settled."
Zhang Fei was stunned. "Fourth brother, your nickname is the Green-faced Judge, and you are a man of great loyalty. How come I can't see that at all?"
Ma Tianhao snorted, "You came to me to talk about money."
“......!”
For Ma Tianhao, he certainly cares more about Xiangguo Temple. As for the survival of the charity foundation, he does not attach much importance to it. Even if the charity foundation is gone, it will not hurt his foundation. If something goes wrong with Xiangguo Temple, then he will be finished.
While Ma Tianhao was still negotiating, people from the Criminal Court came and took Zhang Fei away directly.
The person who came from the Criminal Court must have been ordered by Sima Guang, but given the relationship between Sima Guang and Zhang Fei, he did not meet with Zhang Fei privately first. This shows how sensitive this matter is.
When they arrived at the Court of Judicial Review, not only Sima Guang was there, but also Qi Hui and Liu Shu.
It goes without saying that Sima Guang specifically called them here to serve as witnesses. I did not act in a biased manner.
When he saw Zhang Fei, Sima Guang asked him in an interrogative manner: "Zhang San, I heard that your charity foundation is trying to modify the textbooks of the Imperial College in the name of donation. Is this true?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "That's right!"
Qi Hui and Liu Shu had complicated expressions.
Should I be happy or not?
They were a little undecided.
But from this we can see that Zhang Fei is really in trouble this time.
Sima Guang's head is big. This kid is usually very cautious. How could he do such a stupid thing? Is he too proud? He couldn't help but ask, "What do you want to do?"
Zhang Fei explained: “I think there are some problems with the current litigation education, so I want to do my part to revitalize litigation education and train more legal talents for the court.”
Sima Guang's expression changed, "Really?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I only know this. Apart from this, I don't know anything else."
Sima Guang frowned, but he had no doubts in his heart, because Zhang Fei was really good at litigation. He couldn't do anything about the Five Classics. He asked, "Why didn't you discuss this with me?"
Zhang Fei said, "Master Sima, I am contributing both money and effort, which is completely in line with the consistent purpose of our charity foundation. That's why I didn't discuss this with Master Sima first."
What's the point of me having to consult you even when I'm doing good things?
Sima Guang could not help but ask Qi Hui and Liu Shu: "What do you think?"
The two exchanged glances for a while, and Liu Shu said, "This has never happened before. I'm afraid we need to discuss it with others."
Sima Guang nodded and said to Zhang Fei, "We still need to investigate this matter. You can go back first."
Zhang Fei was puzzled and asked, "Master Sima, my good intentions must be investigated?"
Sima Guang said: "You are familiar with the law. You should know that even if you are trying to save someone, it does not mean you can kill someone. The court has its own rules and regulations."
Zhang Fei understood this time and said quickly, "Unjust! Master Sima, I am really wronged. I really meant well."
Sima Guang said: "Whether you have been wronged or not, we still need to investigate. You go back first."
"I...."
"Someone come! Get him out."
"No, no, no, I'll go out by myself. I'll go out by myself."
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