PFC Chapter 320 Lost the wife and lost the army
Chapter 320 Lost the wife and lost the army
Chapter 320 Lost the wife and lost the army
This memorial by Yushi Xie Jing was nothing more than a clarion call for the reformers to counterattack.
Or in other words, throwing bricks to attract jade.
Because Wang Anshi is currently recruiting troops, and on the political battlefield, he sees his position. Many low-level officials see this excellent opportunity for a higher position.
Once in a lifetime.
It is conceivable that the conservative side must include many vested interests. He occupies a large number of key positions. If they are not beaten down, how will other people get in position.
So, one after another, many people played to impeach Fan Chunren, Su Shi and others.
This scene shocked Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo.
It is also forming a party for personal gain, and is also eliminating dissidents.
How similar.
Qingli's ghost seemed to come again.
What's more terrible is that the public opinion is also continuing to ferment, because the people and the ministers are not thinking the same thing, there is nothing else, so many good tribute fruits cost so much money to transport to the capital, it is so wasteful, I heard I feel distressed about this matter.
Public opinion in the market is directly in favor of the New Deal.
People just think they are rational and see through everything, but in fact they are still mainly emotional.
It's too much trouble if the emperor doesn't come out.
Hanging Palace.
The chilling atmosphere in the palace made many ministers tremble with fear.
This meeting can be said to be the first hand-to-hand combat between reformers and conservatives.
Zhao Xu took the memorial and threw it on the table, and asked the officials, "What's going on?"
Censor Yang Hui immediately stood up and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this is because Xie Jing and others spread rumors to slander Fan Chunren, Su Shi and others in order to eliminate dissidents. The procuratorate's prosecution has placed a pleadings from the Second Government Regulations Department, which has been handed over a few days ago. In the Kaifeng government, they are obviously seeking to use judicial means to solve the problem, they are aboveboard, so there is no talk of forming a party for personal gain, or using the public for personal gain."
Lu Huiqing immediately stood up and said: "Yang Yushi, let me ask you, is what Xie Jing said in the memorial the truth? Recently, Fan Chunren and Su Shi often communicated with Liu Shu, Qi Hui, Qian Yi and others, conspiring The matter of appeal. And Gu Ji, Li Zhan, Lin Dan and others are also waving the flag for them in the court and giving them support."
Yang Hui immediately retorted: "They are not conspiring, they are just discussing the details of the prosecution. As for Gu Ji, Li Zhan and others, they support the appeal and the law. What's wrong with that?"
Sima Guang stood up and said: "Your Majesty, this is actually due to the ineffectiveness of the minister. Although the procuratorate was established, it did not have enough manpower. We can only need the support of other officials."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Wang Anshi who was facing him for a while, and seeing that the other party was resting with his eyes closed, he couldn't help giving him a look of contempt.
What to wear!
Zhao Xu nodded slightly, "I see."
Lu Huiqing asked with a smile: "I remember that at the beginning of the establishment of the Public Prosecution Law, Bachelor Sima repeatedly emphasized loyalty to the law or the judiciary. I don't know if I was wrong."
Sima Guang nodded and said, "You're right."
Lu Huiqing said again: "Since you are loyal to the judiciary and the law, shouldn't you perform official duties with a neutral attitude, so as to ensure justice?"
Sima Guang nodded: "Yes."
Lu Huiqing immediately said to Zhao Xu: "Your Majesty, if you look carefully at the list on Xie Jing's memorial, it is not difficult to find that Liu Shu, Gu Ji, Li Zhan and others are all against the new law, without exception.
I don't know whether there is any conspiracy among them, so no matter how I make a conclusion, it is really hard to convince me that this prosecution is based on neutrality and justice.
What they have done this time is not only intended to undermine the New Deal, but also to undermine judicial reform. "
Yang Hui immediately retorted: "Opposing against the new law does not mean it is unfair. Why didn't Lu Xiaokan review your new law to see if there is anything wrong with it?"
Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Not to mention that their prosecution is ridiculous and unreasonable at all in my opinion, even if there are problems with the new law, what the procuratorate has done this time has deviated from its original intention.
The Procuratorate is not the Yushitai, nor the Court of Remonstrance. It represents the judiciary and the law. What it says and does should be based on the judiciary and the law. It should not have any political position, let alone conspire with courtiers. Even the thought of discussing how to prosecute other officials is creepy.
If the judiciary becomes a weapon in political struggle, there will be no fairness in this world. "
What?
The procuratorate can't have a political stand?
The officials on the conservative side couldn't help but look at each other in blank dismay.
There has never been a department with such standards.
Was this mentioned before?
Suddenly everyone was at a loss.
Obviously, they didn't study the public security law carefully. If the procuratorate has a strong political stance when performing its official duties, it will be completely over.
Because the powers of the procuratorate are very special, and there is a very significant difference from Yushitai and Jianyuan.
The key to the impeachment of ministers by Yushitai and Jianyuan lies in the attitude of the emperor, and in all likelihood, nothing will happen.
Which prime minister has not been impeached hundreds of times.
If you have to be sued hundreds of times, you may have no bones left.
Because once the procuratorate officially prosecutes, it has nothing to do with the emperor. It is completely based on the law. Once it succeeds, the other party will be completely finished.
This power is terrible, so it must be rigorous and not have a strong political position, otherwise, it will really kill people!
Of course Sima Guang knew this, and was speechless for a while.
Discuss the details of this prosecution with a group of conservatives. If you say that this prosecution does not have a political position, I am afraid you will not believe it yourself.
Let Fan Chunren come here to testify, and he will admit it.
Zhao Xu glanced at the few counselors standing at the front, "What do you think?"
Wang Anshi said: "Although I don't think there is anything wrong with the new law, I also respect the power of the procuratorate. I have hired Bianjing Law Firm to defend me."
Wen Yanbo gave Wang Anshi a deep look of contempt.
But I also have to praise Wang Anshi's move in my heart.
Wang Anshi will not easily undermine Sima Guang's judicial reform. Not only that, but he has to show that he is defending judicial reform.
Because the original lawsuit made it very clear that the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Department would be subject to judicial supervision, and the emperor was very satisfied with the situation in the court.
If his purpose is to sabotage judicial reform, first of all, conservatives will definitely counterattack and will not count on the judiciary.
The point is, would Zhao Xu think so again?
This will instead give Wang Anshi more constraints.
He must express his position that he is willing to accept the prosecution of the procuratorate and is willing to fight this lawsuit.
If he does not express his position, or in other words, he does not accept this lawsuit, then officials will think that the establishment of the Second Government Regulations Department is not subject to judicial supervision at all.
In fact, Su Shi and Fan Chunren sued the Department of Regulations of the Second Government to test Wang Anshi and see if the judiciary could restrict him.
This is very unfavorable to Wang Anshi.
At the same time, he has no reason to attack Fan Chunren and Su Shi. You are cheating yourself, so why not allow others to cheat.
Under the condition that the rules cannot be broken, the only way to avoid this lawsuit is to directly draw the bottom line and change the person in charge of the procuratorate.
It's not that I don't want to accept the prosecution, but that the procuratorate doesn't prosecute me.
Zhao Xu looked at Sima Guang again.
Sima Guang struggled for a while, and said: "I also think that there are indeed violations in this lawsuit. Even if it goes to court, it will not be convincing. In order to seek judicial justice, I suggest dismissing the appeal of the procuratorate."
Yang Hui and the others looked at Sima Guang in surprise.
The privy envoy Chen Shengzhi suddenly stood up, "Your Majesty, this fact has proved that Fan Chunren and Su Shi are not qualified to be prosecutors at all. In their eyes, this procuratorate is only a weapon used to attack political opponents, and there is no justice at all. I suggest that you immediately Remove their official positions and accept the investigation of the court.
The minister recommended Xu Zun, the minister of Dali Temple, to serve as the prosecutor of the procuratorate.Xu Zun not only has rich experience in judging cases, but also is impartial and strict. During his stay in Dali Temple, he has always been focused on assisting Bachelor Sima to carry out judicial reform. His ability and personal morality are sufficient for this position. "
Zhao Xu nodded, "Your words are reasonable. I have always had great expectations for the procuratorate, and what Fan Chunren and Su Shi did in this matter made me very disappointed. No matter whether they formed a party or not, they did not It is more suitable for the Procuratorate. I appointed Xu Zun as the new prosecutor, and at the same time responsible for investigating the case of Fan Chunren and Su Shi."
Lu Huiqing immediately said: "Your Majesty, the Taifu Temple sells tribute and poisons the people, which has aroused public resentment."
This is really a wave of ups and downs. Conservative officials are already desperate, and Sima Guang just gave up, which also makes them lose the ability to fight back.
The key point is that they all know the truth about the peach tribute, and they don't dare to talk about it, they can only watch each other's performance.
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "I've heard about this too. Is Superintendent Cao here?"
"The minister is here."
Cao Ping stood up immediately.
Zhao Xu asked: "Has the police station investigated this matter?"
Cao Ping replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, according to my investigation, the rotten tribute peaches were indeed from Taifu Temple, and they sold two thousand catties of tribute peaches from Qianfeng County to a merchant in Luoyang.
Originally, the Luoyang businessman planned to transport it to Luoyang for sale, but the businessman saw that the tribute peaches were rotten inside, and worried that they would all rot during transportation, so he chose to sell them locally.As for whether there is corruption inside Taifu Temple, it is still under investigation. "
Up to now, he kicked Gu Ji out decisively, wishing to make up for it again.
"No reason!"
Zhao Xu slammed the table hard, and immediately ordered: "After the police department finds out, immediately hand over the evidence to the procuratorate for review."
"My minister obeys."
Cao Ping cupped his fists and saluted.
After the meeting, Wang Anshi walked towards Sima Guang who was facing him, "My New Deal only seeks to make the country rich and the army strong, but not against anyone."
Finished talking and left.
The implication is that I also hope that your judicial reform is for the sake of fairness and justice, rather than targeting me specifically.
The layout is really judgmental.
And Yang Hui, who desperately defended Fan Chunren and Su Shi, also complained to Sima Guang: "Scholar Sima, what are you doing just now!"
"What do you think I should say?"
Sima Guang said angrily: "Fan Chunren and Su Shi's lawsuit is based on a political stance, not based on the law, or it is neutral."
Yang Hui excitedly said: "But the ministers in the court, who has no political stance? Doesn't Xu Zhongtu have one?"
Sima Guang asked back: "When did you see Xu Zhongtu support or oppose the new law? Even if he talks about the new policy, it is based on the law. This is the most important thing."
Speaking of this, he sighed, and said: "It's not that you can't have a political position, but even if you have one, you have to hide it in your heart, and the justice should always come first. But the two of them are unscrupulous, and they want to tell the world that they They want to use the procuratorate to oppose the new law, and now they are caught by the other party, how do you ask me to defend them.
It's not that I didn't warn them and let them think carefully, but they couldn't listen to a word. "
Yang Huidao: "Scholar Sima should know what kind of people Fan Chunren and Su Shi are. They will not form cliques for personal gain. Even if there is something wrong, the crime is not worthy of death!"
Sima Guang's expression softened slightly, "If they didn't form a clique for personal gain, I believe Xu Zhongtu would give a fair punishment."
That's a weird thing, God knows what crime he can come up with!
Yang Hui walked away immediately.
Wen Yanbo understood Sima Guang. In this matter, the other party was indeed more reasonable. According to the design of this system, the procuratorate cannot take a political stand and must defend the law.
In this case, Fan Chunren and Su Shi did not hide their political stance at all, and discussed with a group of conservatives every day.
But it has to be said that Wen Yanbo did not consider this before.
As Lu Huiqing said, he also confuses the Procuratorate with Yushitai and Jianyuan, but Yushitai and Jianyuan can hear the news, and the main investigation is dereliction of duty, which has little to do with the law.
"I didn't expect to lose so badly."
Wen Yanbo sighed, "Not only did we lose the procuratorate, but the Taifu Temple was also acquired by the other party."
In the entire tribute system, the treasury of Taifu Temple is the most important thing. If Wang Anshi wants to reform this point, he must take down Taifu Temple. Without this treasury, he can't play.
Sima Guang took a look, saw that the ministers had all left, and said with a smile: "That may not be the case."
Wen Yanbo hurriedly said, "How do you say that?"
Sima Guang said: "In fact, what Su Shi and Fan Chunren are worried about is that there will be corruption in the localities."
Wen Yanbo was still puzzled, "So what?"
Sima Guang said: "It's better to let them go to the place to prove this point."
On the other side, after Lu Huiqing left the imperial city, she immediately ran to look for Zhang Fei, but she was in vain. After asking, she found out that Zhang Fei was playing football at a school field in the west of the city.
This made Lu Huiqing extremely depressed.
When is this, are you still in the mood to play football?
But there was no other way, and Lu Huiqing hurried to the school field in the west of the city.
Zhang Fei was indeed here.
With a whistle in his mouth, he was running on the playground with a group of people, holding up yellow cards and red cards from time to time, and scolding those people from time to time.
Warm greetings to each other's families.
It's no different from a market rogue.
What are they doing?
Lu Huiqing suddenly felt that this kid was not so reliable!
After waiting for a while, Zhang Fei finally found Lu Huiqing, so he asked the players to "break up" by themselves, and came to the sidelines by themselves.
"Why is Lu Xiaokan here?"
"What are you doing?"
"Exercise."
"Is exercising an insult to your parents?"
"Well that's just a catchphrase."
Zhang Fei said with a sneer.
You should talk trash when playing football, otherwise, what's the point.
Lu Huiqing shook her head helplessly, and said again: "Just now, the officials have appointed your father-in-law as the trusted prosecutor of the procuratorate, and is also responsible for investigating the case of Fan Chunren and Su Shi forming a party for personal gain."
Zhang Fei immediately asked: "Lv Xiaokan wants to settle the case."
Lu Huiqing didn't expect Zhang Fei to be so direct, so she was really embarrassed, "I just don't know how to judge this kind of party formation in terms of law, so I want to consult you."
Zhang Fei thought for a while, and said truthfully: "The key to forming a party for self-interest in the law is not forming a party, but self-seeking. It depends on whether there is any interest among them."
Lu Huiqing was very shrewd, and immediately said: "Taifu Temple! As long as the case of Taifu Temple is reviewed together with their party formation, they can be convicted of forming a party for personal gain."
This is the logic of the people.
Zhang Fei couldn't help looking sideways at Lu Huiqing.
Lu Huiqing also realized that she had slipped her tongue, and asked embarrassingly, "What do you think?"
Zhang Fei said: "We brought down Fan Chunren and Su Shi with neutrality and impartiality, so we must try the case with impartiality and neutrality. Otherwise, the gains will outweigh the losses, and the other party is not easy to mess with."
Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "You are right."
In fact, what he said in class was also taught by Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei said: "So it depends on the specific review. If they are caught, then they can only ask for luck."
(End of this chapter)