Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 463 Wenli 2 Blooming

Chapter 463

"So soon?"

Zhao Xu couldn't help looking at Lan Yuanzhen in shock.

Lan Yuanzhen hurriedly said: "Could it be that the officials have forgotten that when the officials had just ascended the throne, Zuo Zangku's deputy envoy Zhong Er took back Suizhou, which made the officials very happy at that time."

"What kind of shit?"

Zhao Xu immediately said: "I remembered, at that time there was a general in Xixia who voluntarily surrendered, so Zhong Er asked the court for instructions, but before I got the edict, he chose to attack on his own initiative, and won a complete victory, regaining the Sui Dynasty in one fell swoop. state."

Lan Yuanzhen nodded, "That's right, but afterward, the commander-in-chief of Yanzhou, Lu Shen, thought that the official had just ascended the throne, and was afraid of causing conflict with Xixia, so he wanted to recall Zhong Er in the name of Wuzhao.

But according to what Zhong Er said, after he received Lu Shen's order, there happened to be an enemy attack, so he chose to take the initiative to attack again, and won a complete victory. Since Suizhou has been truly recovered.However, Lu Shen prepared to arrest and punish Zhong Er on the charge of raising troops without authorization. "

Having said that, it will stop abruptly.

Zhao Xu glanced at him, knowing very well.

It turned out that Zhao Xu was very excited when he learned that Zhong Er had won a complete victory, but he received a memorial to impeach Zhong Er from Lu Shen. It really felt like eating a fly.

In fact, this kind of thing depends entirely on the emperor's thinking. Whether the emperor is the main war or the main peace.

Zhao Xu is definitely the main fighter.

Moreover, he had just ascended the throne at that time, and he was full of enthusiasm, so he didn't wait for Lu Shen to arrest Zhong Er, and directly sent an edict to demote Lu Shen to Qinzhou. Indiscriminately, it is obvious that the kind of violator violated the order first, even if you make up for it, how can you punish Lu Shen, and immediately attack him in groups.

Since Zhao Xu had just ascended the throne, he was still a little immature. Seeing that the ministers were against him, he quickly changed his mind and dismissed Zhong Er, but half a year later, he resumed his position.

Zhao Xu asked: "Isn't the case already settled?"

Lan Yuanzhen said: "Although the dust has settled, there are still some people in the court who think that the officials treat each other more favorably. After they found Zhong Er guilty, they entrusted him with a heavy responsibility and transferred Lu Shen to Sichuan. In addition, some of Zhong Er's behaviors in the northwest also caused dissatisfaction among local civil officials, so in the past two years, once Chong Er behaved out of line, someone will bring up the matter again."

At that time, after the trial, Zhong Er was convicted, but he was restored to his official position in less than half a year. According to the regulations of "Song Xingtong", this could be sentenced to death. On the other hand, Lu Shen was directly sent to Shu, Shu It's good, but it's hard to make further contributions.

As for Lu Shen, he was clean and upright, and many people in the court respected him very much. Whenever he acted out of line, some people would take the opportunity to bring up the past.

Zhao Xu's face darkened, and he patted the table with one hand, "These civil servants are really small."

But I thought in my heart, Zhong Er is a general I hold in high esteem, and I will send him to destroy Xixia in the future. If Zhang San can help him unload this burden and give him some warnings, it can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.However, Zhong Er did not wait for the edict back then, so he attacked without authorization, and he should be punished according to the law, but Zhang San asked for a lawsuit in favor of the general.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Xu suddenly said to Lan Yuanzhen: "Call Zhang San into the palace."

"Yes."

Lan Yuanzhen bowed slightly, then turned around to go out.

"Wait!"

Zhao Xu stopped him again.

Lan Yuanzhen turned around, "What orders does the official have?"

No, it's only been two days, it's too fast, Zhang San said that this kind of thing is very common, if I went to him so soon, wouldn't it be confirmed what he said, let's wait and see.

Zhao Xu coughed and said, "Go and check again to see if there are other cases."

Lan Yuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "Yes."

As he said that, he added: "Actually, there are quite a few civil servants' memorials to impeach military generals, but in terms of influence, none of them can compare to kindness."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, "Go check it out again."

"Yes."

Lan Yuanzhen nodded.

Just at this time, an eunuch reported in front of the door: "I would like to report to Your Majesty, I would like to see you about the Sinong Temple."

"Xuan."

After a while, Han Jiang entered the hall, "I will see the officials."

"Free gift!"

Zhao Xu raised his hand to signal, and said again: "I summoned you today, mainly to inquire about the tax exemption?"

Han Jiang hurriedly said: "Reporting to the officials, everything is going very smoothly so far, and the tax collection matters in all counties are also proceeding in an orderly manner."

Zhao Xu asked, "I don't know how much tax you have collected now?"

Han Jiang seemed a little hesitant.

Zhao Xu asked again: "Don't you know?"

"Of course I know."

Han Jiang asked with a little embarrassment: "It's just that I don't know whether the official is asking about the total amount or the income from tax exemption. Part of the income is from salt money."

Sinong Temple made another fortune by distributing salt banknotes. The key point was that the salt banknotes were not exchanged for salt, and the salt was sold for money.

How dare you say that!

Zhao Xu first asked, "How many are there in total?"

Han Jiang hurriedly asked: "The total has reached one hundred reams and thirty thousand guan."

Zhao Xu's expression changed, and he asked anxiously, "What about the exemption tax?"

Han Jiang said: "Currently 67 guan have been received, and I expect the number may exceed 100 million."

Zhao Xu took a small breath, which is a bit exaggerated.

From this point, it can be seen that most of the wealth in Kaifeng Prefecture is in the hands of a few people. The only difference between the exemption tax and the summer and autumn taxes is that the exemption tax is for everyone, and there are no tax-exempt households.

"It seems that the tax exemption was very successful." Zhao Xu said.

Han Jiang nodded and said, "The officials are right. It was indeed very successful."

Zhao Xu asked again: "I don't know what you think, why the tax exemption is so successful?"

Han Jiang said: "I think the main reason is the tax department."

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "However, it is not easy for the tax department to find out such secret accounts, and it will cost a lot of money."

Only then did Han Jiang know why Zhao Xu asked him to come. Simply put, he came to ask for money for the tax department. Because the tax department is not affiliated with any government office, the third department would not ask for money for the tax department. Only the emperor came to ask for it in person. ah!

He thought for a while, and said: "As for the salary of the tax police, Sinong Temple has already paid them, and I think that another [-] guan will be allocated to them as the investigation fee."

Zhao Xu didn't make a sound.

Fifty thousand guan, are you sending beggars away?

Han Jiang thought that the success this time was due to the tax department's terrifying tax inspection methods, and he should be rewarded for his merits, so he immediately changed his words: "One hundred thousand!"

Zhao Xu still didn't make a sound.

He was the one who paid the tax department's investigation expenses before. This is a very costly department, so it's great to ask for more!

Han Jiang is also upset, you are too greedy, you are not satisfied with a hundred thousand guan, how much do you plan to ask for, so she said: "Officials, the tax department is only in charge of Kaifeng for now, and when the tax department goes to other state capitals in the future, Further investigation fees may be applied for.”

You can't say you're checking the taxes of Kaifeng Mansion, but ask for survey fees for surveying the whole country!

Zhao Xu hurriedly accepted it, nodded and said, "Qing is right, let's dial [-] Guan first."

Imperial City.

Lu Huiqing accompanied Wang Anshi to the direction of Sinong Temple, and said: "Master, as we expected, many officials in the DPRK and China are deeply dissatisfied with the public security law, so they support the recruitment law instead. In addition, the counties The collection of exemption tax is relatively smooth."

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "In another month, I will invite the officials to implement the law of enlistment throughout the country."

Lu Huiqing frowned slightly and said, "Students think that it can be delayed and implemented on Jingdong Road first."

Wang Anshi asked, "How do you say that?"

Lu Huiqing said: "Those officials changed to support our labor recruitment law because they were afraid of the Taxation Department and the Public Prosecution Law. If we expand to Jingdong Road, those officials will definitely try their best to complete it, so as not to let the officials think that taxation The company and the public security system are far superior to the current system.

But if it is extended to the whole country, other states and counties do not know the methods of the tax department, and they may cause us trouble. "

Wang Anshi lowered his eyebrows and said nothing. He thought that although the Taxation Department made great achievements, it also proved that his method is still feasible.

After a while, they came to Sinong Temple and saw Han Jiang sitting in front of the desk with a lot of accounts on the table.

"The next official has seen the matter of Han Si."

Lu Huiqing first stepped forward to salute.

Han Jiang looked up and said hurriedly: "Jiefu, you are just in time, I just need to find you."

Wang Anshi said: "What's the matter?"

Han Jiang came out, stretched out her hand and said, "Please sit down."

After sitting down, Han Jiang said: "In the morning, the officials called me to discuss matters, and hoped that I would allocate [-] yuan to the tax department as investigation fees."

Lu Huiqing exclaimed, "So many?"

After all, they only saw the Tax Department easily produce evidence, and did not feel the pain of the Tax Department's investigation of the evidence. They even lost one or two lives to catch Chen Xiaoer.

Wang Anshi waved his hand and said, "Although one hundred thousand guan is not a lot, it is reasonable for them to be able to collect so much tax."

He is not like Sima Guang, who is so picky. As long as you have the ability to make money, it is only natural to give you a little more money.

One hundred thousand is really not a loss.

Han Jiang said: "Although it is reasonable, the money from Sinong Temple also includes the task of serving the Yamen. At that time, Zhang San suggested hiring a merchant, but the problem is that now there is no merchant who is willing to take this job. If you don’t know the expenditure in this area, it’s not easy to calculate the account!”

Wang Anshi knew that Zhang Fei had been helping him get salt money before, so he probably delayed the matter, so he said to Lu Huiqing, "Ji Fu, ask Zhang Fei and tell him to hurry up."

Lu Huiqing nodded.

Wang Anshi said to Han Jiang again: "Zihua, we are here today, just to talk to you about the popularization of labor law."

Han Jiang nodded, "Actually, I have to think about this recently. The recruitment law is more successful in Kaifeng Prefecture, but you and I both know that it all depends on the tax department and the public security law. To popularize the news of public security law.

If we don't wait for the judicial reform, I suggest not to expand to the whole country, but try it on Jingdong Road for a period of time. As we expected before, those officials will definitely go all out, otherwise, it will prove that they are not as good as the tax department and the public security department. , We can also find problems from it, improve it, and then implement it nationwide. "

Seeing that they all said that, Wang Anshi couldn't help hesitating.

However, if Wang Anshi saw what Zhang Fei was doing now, he would probably spit on Zhang Fei.

Today, the west building of Baifan Building is not open for the time being in the name of decoration.

But seeing the spacious lobby on the first floor, there was only one table of guests sitting, it was Zhang Fei, Fan Zheng, Yan Jidao, Cao Dongdong, Fu Shichun and others.

They all looked at the sixteen or seventeen-year-old singing prostitute who was playing the piano and singing.

Except for Zhang Fei, the rest of them closed their eyes slightly and shook their heads slightly, as if they were very intoxicated.

There was a bang, and the reverberation echoed around the beam.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!"

Fu Shichun immediately opened his eyes, stroked his palms and said, "Mr. Yan Xiao's lyrics are paired with Mr. Yan Xiao's music. It's really intoxicating. It's hard to extricate yourself."

Yan Jidao clasped his hands and smiled modestly: "Where! Where! This little clumsy song made everyone laugh."

Don't look at Yan Jidao's gentle manners, but since he was a child, he has been in various brothels, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and he is good at picking up girls and composing music.

So when Zhang Fei said that he would hold a special show for Yan Shu in Baifanlou, in order to promote Yan Shu's poetry collection.

Yan Jidao was very in favor of it, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Cao Dongdong, who was sitting opposite, hurriedly said, "But there is still the voice of Miss Wan'er."

As he spoke, he blinked at the little lady on the stage again, causing Wan'er's cheeks to turn red, her eyes shyly lowered, and she was at a loss.

Fan Zheng looked at Zhang Fei who was at the side, saw that he was frowning and said nothing, so he said, "Third brother, what do you think?"

Everyone looked at Zhang Fei.

Cao Dongdong said: "He doesn't know how to appreciate it."

Zhang Fei coughed: "I can't help but lose my soul, the wind is blowing from the west, and people are thinner than yellow flowers."

Cao Dongdong immediately fell silent.

Yan Jidao hurriedly said: "I hope to hear that Saburo has a good opinion."

"Don't dare! Don't dare!" Zhang Fei cupped his hands and said again: "The word is a good word, and the song is a good song, but it doesn't fit the theme!"

Fan Zheng wondered: "Yan Gong's lyrics, Mr. Yan Xiao's music, don't these fit the theme?"

Yan Jidao also looked at Zhang Fei in confusion.

Zhang Fei said: "If it was the previous collection of poems, such an arrangement would be very appropriate, but this collection of poems contains the background of the poems, as well as Duke Yan's mental journey, and just sings a few songs, which seems a bit monotonous."

Yan Jidao nodded slightly, and said: "Sanlang's words are reasonable, so what should be done according to Sanlang's wishes?"

Zhang Fei said: "It's better to do it in the way of interpretation and singing."

"Deduction?"

Several people spoke in unison.

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "It is to let some singing girls interpret the background of the poems. After the atmosphere rises, people will be immersed in the scene, and then sing a song. Maybe this will make people more immersed in it."

Fan Zheng's eyes lit up when he heard it.

Fu Shichun was even more excited: "Wonderful! Wonderful! Sanlang's idea is really wonderful!"

Zhang Fei looked at Yan Ji again and said, "What do Mr. Yan think?"

Yan Jidao hurriedly said: "Sanlang's idea is really brilliant."

Fan Zheng immediately said, "I'll arrange for singing girls right away."

"Wait!"

Zhang Fei said, "I did this for another reason."

Fan Zheng asked, "What's the reason?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "It's just to make you, Fan Da, willing to pay for it."

Fan Zheng said with a sneer: "As long as the price is right, I...I have no problem."

Daoist Yan Ji was dumbfounded, it was held in Baifanlou, and Baifanlou had to pay for it, this.

(End of this chapter)