PFC Chapter 322 Public and Private
Chapter 322 Public and Private
Chapter 322 Public and Private
The procuratorate's investigation is relaxed and comfortable, but the DPRK and the Central Committee are already jittery, and everything is in danger.
This situation is too common. In many people's eyes, Xu Zun is Wang Anshi's man. He will definitely expand the scale. Those who are impeached will probably not be able to escape. This is a signal of party struggle.
Among them, Su Zhe was the most anxious, but he acted very cautiously. Although many ministers complained about Su Shi at these times, he knew that at this time, he could not get involved with them.
He was the first to rush to find Sima Guang.
"Scholar Sima, my brother is innocent."
Su Zhe said anxiously: "My brother doesn't expect to use this lawsuit to stop the new law. He just thinks that some regulations of the law are not very perfect, so he hopes to use this lawsuit to let the Second Government Regulations Department be established." He can think about it carefully, and at the same time, he also wants to see if the judiciary can restrict the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Division. He has no intention of forming a party for personal gain.
And the other party's doing this is obviously to undermine the judicial supervision of it. If the other party succeeds, Sima's judicial reform will be out of the question. "
Simple words directly lead the interests to Sima Guang.
My brother did not form a party for personal gain.
Sima Guang was injured at the same time.
Sima Guang said: "Maybe Wang Jiefu has ulterior motives, but he didn't intend to undermine the judiciary. He just used the rules to achieve his own goals, because your brother did make some mistakes in it. He put his own political ideas first. Instead of putting the law first, if you let your brother succeed, the judiciary will lack justice and fairness and become a weapon in political struggle."
Su Zhe said: "But the other party's accusation is for forming a party for personal gain, not for accusing my brother of malfeasance."
Sima Guang smiled and said: "I believe Xu Zhongtu will enforce the law impartially. As long as Brother Ni does not form a party for personal gain, he will definitely not falsely accuse your brother."
The other party strongly recommended Xu Zun, how can you tell Su Zhe to believe that Xu Zun will let them go.
Just at this time, the old servant came in, "Mr. Junshi, there are people coming from this palace, let Mr. Junshi come to the palace to discuss matters immediately."
When Sima Guang heard this address, his expression changed, and he said to Su Zhe, "Also, your brother has to teach him a lesson for his mouth."
Su Zhe stared blankly at Sima Guang.
He didn't know that the title of "junshixianggong" was taught by Su Zizhan.
Sima Guang didn't explain, but said: "The officials let me enter the palace to discuss matters, probably because there is news from the procuratorate."
Su Zhe said, "Is it so fast?"
"This is not a big case. How long will it take to investigate?"
Sima Guang stood up, "Go back first, I believe there will be news soon."
After hearing this, Su Zhe felt relieved. The longer this kind of case drags on, the more serious the consequences will be. He rolled his eyes and said, "I just want to borrow Song Xingtong from Bachelor Sima. I don't know if Bachelor Sima will allow me here." Read a book for a while."
Are you still in the mood to read?Sima Guang didn't point it out, and nodded with a smile: "It's up to you."
Sima Guang was very calm in his heart, not that he believed in Wang Anshi, if given the chance, Wang Anshi would definitely weaken the procuratorate, this is a hidden danger after all.
Rather, he knew that Zhao Xu would not weaken the procuratorate, because the current situation was very much in Zhao Xu's interest.
Sometimes, the foundation of trust lies in checks and balances.
Forming a party for private interests, to put it bluntly, is also a pocket method, and it is specially prepared for the emperor. It mainly depends on whether the emperor believes it or not.
When I came to the Chuigong Hall, I saw that all the prime ministers had arrived, including Fu Bi and Zeng Gongliang who were recuperating all year round. It can be seen that Zhao Xu also knew the sensitivity of the case. Zun and Cao Ping.
"Did you find out the result?"
Zhao Xu looked at Xu Zun with a little surprise.
Xu Zundao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the case is not complicated, and Su Shi and Fan Chunren quickly confessed the truth, and there is nothing to investigate. This is the confession of Fan Chunren and Su Shi. Please read it through Your Majesty."
"Submit quickly."
The attendant immediately presented the confession to him.
Zhao Xu read it all at once, with confusion in his eyes, and handed the confession to the attendant beside him.
The attendant then showed the confession to Fu Bi and other prime ministers for review.
Almost everyone is the same as Zhao Xu, after reading it at a glance, and then looking puzzled.
so simple!
This is really loud thunder and little rain!
Zhao Xu asked Xu Zun with a smile: "This confession is so simple that I can't even understand it."
Xu Zundao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, according to the duties of the procuratorate, if they believe that the new law violates the law of the ancestors, they should actively investigate first, but as they confessed, they never targeted Wang Xueshi, or any official from the Department of Regulations of the Second House. to investigate.
And only discuss how to prosecute with officials who oppose the new law, which is enough to prove that Su Shi is indeed guilty of malfeasance.As for Fan Chunren, since he is not currently serving in the Procuratorate, but only a commoner, the Procuratorate cannot pursue him for malfeasance. "
After these words, all the prime ministers present nodded slightly.
Nothing to say.
This is really indisputable.
The procuratorate, as the name suggests, focuses on prosecution, but Su Shi and Fan Chunren are all thinking about litigation.
Only Wang Anshi was dissatisfied, "Isn't this enough to prove that they formed a party for personal gain?"
A group of officials with a common appeal gathered together to discuss how to target the New Deal, purely forming a party for personal gain!
"It's hard to say."
Xu Zun shook his head, and said again: "Because according to the confessions of Liu Shu, Qi Hui and other officials, they are mainly discussing together. How to fight this lawsuit is mainly based on skills and laws. This is also different from what Su Shi and Fan Chunren said. Not much.
But they also admitted that they were dissatisfied with the new law, and they reunited because of this. According to the confessions of Fan Chunren and Su Shi, they should want to use the lawsuit to force the Department of Regulations of the Second Government to amend the new law or withdraw the decree. . "
Fu Bi immediately said: "Then the key now is whether they are working for the public or for personal gain?"
Xu Zun nodded and said: "Fu Gong is right. The reason why they committed dereliction of duty is that they have other plans, not based on the law. He also admits this point. The key lies in whether their plans are public or private."
Wang Anshi immediately said: "Your Majesty, any conspiracy to form a party is for self-interest."
Fu Bi laughed and said, "That's not necessarily the case. If all the political counselors present here privately believe that the New Deal is beneficial to the country, and want to support the New Deal together, is it private or public?"
Wang Anshi said with a chuckle: "I think whether it is private or public depends on whether they can benefit from it. If the procuratorate can win this lawsuit, then Su Shi will have a bright future and his reputation will rise."
Fu Bi said: "If they can win this lawsuit, at least they can prove that they are justified, and the country will benefit from it, so his promotion is a matter of course."
Sima Guang suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Why don't we go to this lawsuit to see whether they are seeking personal gain or public interest."
Wen Yanbo nodded and said, "Scholar Sima is right!"
Wang Anshi glanced at Sima Guang, his eyes seemed to say, what the hell are you thinking about!
Xu Zundao: "Scholar Sima, this is the law, not a joke."
Sima Guang hurriedly said: "I'll just say it casually, don't take the prosecution seriously."
Wang Anshi said: "For the time being, regardless of their official careers. Don't forget the case of Taifu Temple. My method of equalization is to solve the current corruption in Taifu Temple. Gu Ji, who was sentenced to Taifu Temple, also supports Su Shi. , Fan Chunren sued the new law."
Cao Ping immediately stood up and said: "According to my investigation, the officials of Taifu Temple often secretly sell the rotten tributes and keep the profits for themselves, but this batch of tribute peaches is recorded in the public account. Yes, it is still under investigation."
Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, everyone knows about this matter. It is a waste of money for the people, and it also endangers the people. Therefore, this minister proposed the method of equalization to modify this bad government."
Cao Ping glanced at Wang Anshi, and it turned out that he had feinted his shot.
Taifu Temple must be punished. After all, this matter has aroused public resentment, and someone must pay the bill. Instead of making trouble, it is better to use it to promote the new law.
Zhao Xu nodded and said: "This bad government must be corrected, otherwise, I will not be able to explain to the people of the world."
"Your Majesty Shengming."
Wang Anshi immediately cupped his hands, and glanced at Sima Guang from the corner of his eye.
Even if Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo and the others were unwilling, they could only cup their hands and say, "Your Majesty is wise."
Xu Zundao: "Your Majesty, although Taifu Temple does support the procuratorate's prosecution, there is currently no evidence to prove that Su Shi and Fan Chunren have any connection with Taifu Temple. Not only that, Fan Chunren and Su Shi are also planning to make a second government regulation after the prosecution is over. Immediately sue Taifu Temple."
Zhao Xu nodded, and then asked Xu Zun: "In Qing's opinion, should they be convicted of forming a party for personal gain?"
Xu Zundao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, judging from the whole case, it is difficult to judge whether they have formed a party for personal gain, but they chose to go to court to fight the lawsuit. , is an aboveboard method, and also the most fair method, so I do not recommend that they should be sentenced for forming a party for personal gain.
Moreover, if they are convicted of forming a party for personal gain, officials will not dare to discuss current affairs in private, and no officials will dare to give opinions to the Department of Regulations of the Second Government, which will cause very bad effects. "
Zhao Xu nodded slightly, then asked everyone, "What do you guys think?"
Wang Anshi was the first to stand up and said: "Xu's prosecution statement is convincing, and I have no objection."
He also knows that this crime cannot be punished. He just questioned it just to give Xu Zun a chance to show off. He came out to show his support for Xu Zun, and he can also show his selflessness. They are targeting me like this, but I am still willing to obey the law. .
Fu Bi's eyes lit up, and he said: "I also think that Xu's prosecution is very reasonable, and it also provides a very good precedent for the crime of forming a party for personal gain. At present, there is no specific discussion or law for forming a party for personal gain. Who It is also not clear what exactly constitutes forming a clique for personal gain. As Ouyang Xiu said back then, a gentleman makes friends with the Way, and a villain makes friends with benefits. It is inevitable that things of a feather flock together and people divide themselves into groups."
Zhao Xu's expression changed slightly.
Wang Anshi immediately said: "Fu Gong's words are wrong, profit cannot distinguish a gentleman from a villain, only morality can distinguish, a person who is greedy for money is not necessarily a villain, and a person who treats money like dung is not a gentleman. "
Wen Yanbo said: "Fu Gong's words are about Dao and benefit, whichever comes first."
Fu Bi glanced at Wen Yanbo depressedly, and agreed to a tacit understanding.
He was not trying to satirize Wang Anshi, but he wanted to formulate the law for party formation and private use, so that the kind of party struggle without lower limit could be avoided to a certain extent.
Wang Anshi retorted: "There is an old saying that one knows etiquette when the warehouse is solid, and one knows shame when there is enough food and clothing. The common people are not hungry. If you still demand morality from them, this is not what a gentleman does. Benefits are the foundation of Tao. You say Who's first?"
Wen Yanbo argued: "The lack of food for the common people is all due to the failure of the ruler or ministers. Who do you think is the first?"
Wang Anshi retorted: "The rulers and ministers put the interests of the people first, and this is virtue. Benefits are inferior to virtues, but if there is no benefit, there will be no virtue. Which is more important?"
Zhao Xu said: "Don't argue, the two of you, today's meeting will mainly discuss the case of Fan Chunren and Su Shi, and we will discuss this topic later."
From the corner of the eye, he glanced at Fu Bi.
Fu Bi was completely depressed, Wen Yanbo really didn't help this time!
Of course, Zhao Xu didn't want to die for forming a party for personal gain. At the same time, he was very wary of these Qingli gentlemen, because these people had a very important political idea, which was to limit imperial power.
In fact, it was people like Fan Zhongyan who institutionalized the idea that scholar-bureaucrats and the monarch ruled the world together.
One of the important reasons why Fan Chunren opposed the method of equalization was that he thought Wang Anshi wanted to centralize power, and more fundamentally, the emperor wanted to centralize power.
But they believe that ruling the world together is the foundation of the country and cannot be shaken.
It's just that no one dares to break this point.
Sima Guang suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am guilty."
Zhao Xu was taken aback, "What do you mean by this?"
Sima Guang said: "This minister was too impatient. Seeing that Su Zizhan was quite talented, he was eager to appoint him to such an important position as deputy prosecutor, but he ignored his inexperience and failure to teach him carefully, so that he committed a crime. Big mistake. To tell you the truth, Your Majesty, in fact, I am still perfecting the rules of the Public Prosecution Law, but if the Public Prosecution Law is not established, it will be difficult to detect many loopholes. No matter what, I am an unforgivable crime."
Wang Anshi immediately said: "Your Majesty, there will inevitably be omissions in the reform and reform. The key is to make corrections in time. I also believe that Bachelor Sima will not make the same mistakes again. Please forgive me outside the law."
Sima Guang glanced at Wang Anshi, thank you so much.
Does this require Wang Anshi to intercede?
Of course not.
What Wang Anshi said was actually for himself.
"This person is not a sage, so he can do nothing wrong." Zhao Xu sighed, and said, "The same is true for Su Shi and Fan Chunren. Although he is guilty of dereliction of duty, as Bachelor Sima said, after all, the public prosecutor's law has not yet been perfected. Some omissions are excusable, and I don't want to severely punish them."
After Sima Guang heard this, he immediately looked at Xu Zun, "Xu prosecuted, do Su and Fan realize their mistake?"
Xu Zun nodded and said, "Su Shi has no complaints about his crime of dereliction of duty."
Sima Guang said to Zhao Xu again: "Your Majesty, as Xueshi Wang said, knowing a mistake can be corrected, and there is nothing good about it. The moral character, ability and talent of Su Shi and Fan Chunren are all praised by the officials in the court. Now they have made a mistake. I won’t commit any crimes again, and it just so happens that I intend to use the public prosecution law in several counties as pilots, so why not send them to other places to help the imperial court build the public prosecution law, and let them perform crimes and make meritorious deeds.”
Zhao Xu asked, "What's your plan?"
Sima Guangdao: "I suggest that Su Shi be sent to Yangzhou as a prosecutor, and Fan Chunren be sent to Dengzhou as a prosecutor."
Yangzhou?
Wang Anshi couldn't help frowning, this old boy is really bad, he hurriedly said: "Although knowing the mistakes can be corrected, there is nothing good about it, but according to Xu's prosecution, the suspicion of forming a party for personal gain has not been completely washed away!"
Sima Guang asked back: "Then according to the opinion of Bachelor Wang, how should we deal with them?"
Wang Anshi opened his mouth, but finally remained silent.
It would be too much to say that he was demoted to a commoner. After all, Sima Guang had already shouldered part of the responsibility before, and the key point was that Zhao Xu would not agree.
If they want to be punished, they must be relegated to local officials. Letting Su Shi and Fan Chunren go to Yangzhou and Dengzhou to be prosecuted must be a kind of punishment!
Zhao Xu smiled secretly, and said, "Since I have entrusted you with the judicial reform, then follow what you say."
This is also for Wang Anshi to hear. If you arrange people at that time, they will not object.
Of course Wang Anshi could hear the meaning behind these words, so it was naturally inconvenient for him to say more.
Sima Guang immediately said: "I will never disappoint Your Majesty's trust again."
Zhao Xu nodded, and said again: "As for the case of Taifu Temple, all those involved in the case will be dealt with according to the law. In addition, Gu Ji, as a judge of Taifu Temple, is also duty bound, so let him go to Yizhou to be a scholar. manage."
The Department of Promotion and Academic Affairs is in charge of local education, and he is an idler. Gu Ji will definitely leave. If he doesn't leave, how will Wang Anshi arrange for someone to go up?
(End of this chapter)