Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 527 Civil and military and law (2)

This is really scary!

Before, they were all little soldiers and firemen. If Han Qi suddenly came, this turning point would be really life-threatening!

Hurry up to drink some tea, and suppress the shock.

While breathing, Han Zhongyan had already come to the court. He bowed his hands slightly and said, "Mr. Zhang, I'm really sorry. My father received the invitation from Mr. Zhang and wanted to come here to help the imperial court. However, due to his age, Gao, unable to travel long distances, so I ordered the next generation to come and testify."

Zhang Fei treated everyone equally, didn't say stand up and return the salute, just sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, just smiled and said: "Actually, I don't want to disturb Han Xianggong, it is true that Han Xianggong was deeply involved in the battle of Suizhou, there are many evidences, it must come from Han Xianggong It may be due to poor consideration, and I hope Judge Han will convey my apology to Xianggong Han on my behalf."

Han Zhongyan said: "Where, where, this is our business."

"Judge Han, please sit down."

"Thank you!"

Han Zhongyan sat down.

Zhang Fei asked: "As usual, I still have to ask whether Judge Han's confession can fully represent Mr. Han."

Han Zhongyan nodded and said, "Yes, because my father has already told me everything he has seen, heard, known, and thought, and every word I say can represent my father."

After hearing this, the distinguished guests couldn't help being dumbfounded again.

Although Han Qi did not come, the sense of shock may be lacking, but Han Zhongyan's words are enough to show Han Qi's respect for the imperial court, which can't help but make everyone look at the imperial court with admiration!

Wow. What kind of force is this imperial court?

If even Han Qi had to cooperate with the imperial court, then who could not cooperate, maybe only the emperor.

In the letters sent from the capital, they were only told about Zhang Fei's relationship with Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, and Xu Zun, and Han Qi was never mentioned in any of the letters.

If there is no relationship, Kaifeng Mansion may not be able to invite Han Qi to testify.

This is really outrageous!

Na Wei Yingfang was slightly sweating.

Zhang Fei, however, was still the same as before, concentrating on trying the case. Xu Zhiqian, who was next to her, unfolded a copy at the right time and placed it in front of Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei looked down carefully, then raised his head and asked Han Zhongyan: "Judge Han, according to what I know, after the imperial court learned that the deputy envoy Zhong had occupied Suizhou, he quickly dispatched Mr. Han to manage Shaanxi. I wonder if it is true?"

"Yes."

Han Zhongyan nodded and said: "Actually, my father was preparing to leave Beijing and go to Huainan to take up his post. It was the day before leaving Beijing that the imperial court suddenly received news that the deputy envoy Zhong had recovered Suizhou, so the official made a temporary decree , Let my father change the sentence to the Yongxing Army, and also serve as the Shaanxi Fourth Route Economic Envoy."

Why this case is more complicated, in fact, there is a very key reason, that is, Song Yingzong had just passed away, Zhao Xu had just ascended the throne, and the transfer of imperial power was always the most sensitive moment in the feudal dynasty.

At that time, there was a censor who impeached Han Qi for being domineering and domineering, and Han Qi knew that he had a high position and power, and if he stayed in Zhongshu, it would affect the imperial power, so after Zhao Xu came to the throne, he was killed and would not be admitted to Zhongshu Office, insisted on being transferred to other places.

Zhao Xu didn't know whether it was sincere or false, anyway, after persuading him for a while, he appointed him as the governor of Huainan.

Zhao Xu immediately transferred Han Qi to Shaanxi to deal with the Suizhou matter.

Han Qi has always been very concerned about the border, and he was ordered to rush to Suizhou immediately when he was in danger.

Therefore, before sending troops, Lu Shen and Xue Xiang were the key witnesses, and in the middle process, those small soldiers were the key witnesses, but after recovering Suizhou, Han Qi was the most critical witness, because he was the one who carried out the follow-up matters By.

Zhang Fei asked again: "At that time, the officials transferred Han Xianggong to manage Shaanxi. Did Han Xianggong take full power to make decisions, or did the court already make a decision?"

This time everyone cheered up.

The decision Han Qi was involved in was definitely the top secret at the time, representing the real intention of the imperial court at the time, and no one present today is qualified to participate.

Although Zheng Xie participated in the whole process, he was only a counselor, not a decision maker. The real decision must be made by the emperor and the prime ministers.

Han Qi's confession is the most authoritative of what the court's decision was at that time.

Han Zhongyan thought carefully for a moment, and then said: "According to what my father said, in fact, there was no very clear decision within the court at that time, but it was basically planning to abandon Suizhou."

Zhang Fei asked: "I don't quite understand Judge Han's words."

Han Zhongyan explained: "When my father learned about this, he initially thought that since Suizhou had already been taken, he should not go back, not to mention the geographical location of Suizhou. Weak, may push an inch.

However, some ministers in the DPRK believed that Suizhou was isolated and difficult to defend, and advocated giving it up. Later, my father also agreed to give up Suizhou, but this was not the final decision. The officials still asked my father to go to Shaanxi first to find out the situation before making a final decision. "

This is obviously different from Zheng Xie's confession. It can be seen that the power is different, and if you see it, it is also different.

The result of the discussion at that time was that the party who advocated giving up had the upper hand.

But what Zheng Xie saw was that due to financial difficulties, a war with Xixia should not break out, which is very risky.

However, what Han Qi saw was whether the dispute could be defended strategically. This is enough to prove that Zheng Xie did not participate in the highest decision-making circle.

Zhang Fei looked down at the copywriting and said, "But the imperial court did not abandon Suizhou."

Han Zhongyan nodded and said, "That's because my father came to Yongxing Army."

Speaking of this, he looked at Guo Kui who was sitting next to him again, "Guo Xianggong believed that he should not abandon the defense, and strongly advocated the strategy of managing Suizhou. However, under Guo Xianggong's persuasion and my father's observation of the war situation at that time, he believed that Suizhou should not be abandoned. It can be defended, so I decided to adopt Guo Xianggong's suggestion and mobilize food and grass to support Suizhou."

Zhang Fei asked: "What did Mr. Han observe?"

Han Zhongyan said: "First of all, it is because General Zhe Jishi deployed his elite troops to the Dali River in advance and defeated the enemy troops who came to rescue from Yinzhou several times. , Arrived at Jinci, occupying a dangerous terrain.

Based on these circumstances, my father judged that the deployment of General Zhe on the right wing of our army was enough to win time for Suizhou. As long as the city of Suizhou was added to consolidate the natural danger of Hengshan, then there would be no worries, and at the same time, the safety of Yanzhou could be ensured. "

Zhang Fei asked: "Mr. Han, do you know what happened before, that is, the sub-envoy of Lu Zhifu retreated to Qingjian City?"

Han Zhongyan nodded and said, "I know."

Zhang Fei said: "According to Mr. Han's judgment, under the circumstances at that time, if General Zhong retreated to Qingjian City, would it affect General Zhe?"

Han Zhongyan said: "My father thinks it may have an impact."

Zhang Fei said: "Can you explain it carefully?"

Han Zhongyan said: "If the enemy army recaptures Suizhou and stops its offensive immediately, then it will not affect General Zhe. But if the enemy launches an attack on Yanzhou according to the trend, then General Zhe may face the enemy. It's going to be very bad."

Zhang Fei asked again: "According to Han Xianggong's judgment on the situation at that time, if Li Liangzuo, the leader of Xixia, did not die, would it trigger a war between our country and Xixia?"

Han Zhongyan nodded and said: "It is very possible, and my father did not approve of the outbreak of war with Xixia at that time, but my father also believed that the situation at that time was still controllable, after all, we have always had envoys with Xixia.

Even if war breaks out, as long as Suizhou is built with natural dangers, the Xixia side will not be able to easily break through our army's defense line. In the end, we still have to negotiate. If Suizhou is in our hands, we can have an advantage in negotiations.

To take a step back, even if you want to abandon the defense, my father thinks that it is definitely not the best time to abandon the defense at that time, because Xixia has already launched an offensive at that time. Once we abandon the defense, we cannot judge whether Xixia will stop here or take advantage of the situation to launch an attack. This will also seriously affect the morale of our army. "

Zhang Fei continued to ask: "Han Xianggong thinks that the former Deputy Envoy's recovery of Suizhou is well-done, or is it a risky move?"

Han Zhongyan pondered a little, and said: "My father thinks that from a strategic point of view, it is more risky to plant a deputy envoy, because it is really not suitable to start a war with Xixia at that time. But from the perspective of tactical deployment, it is very perfect. The generals are also very well prepared."

Hearing this, Wang Shao, Guo Kui, Yuan Jiang and others couldn't help admiring them.

As expected of Han Qi, the answer was really impeccable.

It's really impartial, both sides support, neither side offends, you can't find any faults.

According to him, it was not impossible to abandon Suizhou, but the timing was wrong.

In fact, the fact is also the same, you have already won it, and then returned it directly, who can guarantee that Xi Xia will stop here, seeing you are so cowardly, why should I go to your house to make a point, what if a gap is opened?

Han Qi is also an experienced diplomat. He chose to stick to Suizhou. If a big war really broke out, he thought that the Xixia side would definitely consider it, and there would definitely be some diplomatic negotiations in the middle, and then discuss whether to abandon it or not. It's still too late, Suizhou is still an important bargaining chip.

Not to mention generals, civil officials with a little foresight also agreed with this judgment.

"last question."

Zhang Fei asked: "I don't know what Han Xianggong's evaluation of Lu Zhifu's government affairs is after he came to Shaanxi?"

As soon as these words came out, many people were shocked.

Even Zhong Er and Lu Shen were stunned.

Is this aimed at Lu Shen?

This topic change is really unexpected!

Because all the previous questions were aimed at Zhong Er, this is the first question directly aimed at Lu Shen.

But there was no confession before, pointing to Lu Shen.

Could it be that he tends to be kind?

Hidden enough!

Even Han Zhongyan couldn't help hesitating a little, thinking, it's fortunate that his father explained this, otherwise, I really don't know how to answer this question.Cautiously asked: "I don't know what aspect President Zhang is asking?"

But Zhang Fei asked calmly: "When Mr. Han arrived in Yanzhou, what did you think about the deployment of Yanzhou?"

Han Zhongyan said: "According to my father's observation, Yanzhou was also ready for battle at that time."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Is there any help for the deputy envoy?"

Something is wrong!Something is wrong!

Zheng Xie was already sweating, worried about his old friend.

Lu Shen himself had a serious expression on his face.

Han Zhongyan shook his head and said: "That's not true, because there is no imperial edict, in fact, what Lu Zhifu can do is very limited, and it still needs my father to coordinate and mobilize."

Zhang Fei suddenly turned his head to look at Zhong Er, and asked: "After the deputy envoy Zhong regained Suizhou, did he seek assistance from Yanzhou?"

Zhong Er was still in a daze, the question was too weird, why did he suddenly point the finger at Lu Shen.

Zhang Fei asked: "A deputy envoy?"

"Oh."

Zhong Er came back to his senses, shook his head and said, "No."

At that time, he wished that Lu Shen would not bother him, so how dare he take the initiative to contact Lu Shen.

Zhang Fei asked Han Zhongyan again: "After Han Xianggong decided to stick to Suizhou, did Yanzhou fully cooperate?"

Han Zhongyan thought for a while, and said: "When my father arrived in Yanzhou, the prefect Lu did complain to my father about what the deputy envoy did, but the prefect Lu still obeyed my father's order and did not cooperate."

"I am very grateful to Judge Han for taking the pains to come here to testify."

Zhang Fei nodded with a smile, and said loudly: "This is the end of today's trial. Since this case is relatively complicated, the chief judge has to carefully review today's confession. Choose a date for sentencing."

Having said that, he tapped the gavel lightly, "Leave the court."

Standing up and nodding slightly, he left, leaving behind a group of dumbfounded guests.

That's it?