Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 131

Chapter 131

After drinking and eating, Gao Wenyin took Xiao Tao and the others to start cleaning, while Zhang Fei continued to discuss Su Shi's lawsuit with Xu's father and daughter in the corridor.

It has an urban atmosphere of men farming and women weaving.

Regardless of whether their relationship is true or not, with or without Gao Wenyin, the feeling is really different.

They have already found the charge before, that is, "making jackets, writing and talking", so the next step is to start looking for arguments around this charge.

Different from the law of the ancestors last time, that lawsuit was for the right to explain, but this time it is not about explaining anything, but about filling in the law.

Although it is obviously more difficult to listen to the method of the ancestors, if you are not careful, you may be decapitated.

But in fact, both have their own difficulties. Although the law of the ancestors is very sensitive and sounds scary, there are sufficient arguments to prove it. The key point is that those ministers used it indiscriminately. There is no law, and the law without rules can be a good law. ?

As for copyright, there are currently no cases that can support Zhang Fei. The only thing that can be related to copyright is the ruler's control over the people's thoughts.

The crime of "making jackets, books and jackets" also stems from thought control.

Although the two are somewhat similar on the surface, there is actually a fundamental contradiction when traced back to the source.

Because the copyright law emphasizes personal property rights, and this is exactly what the writers want to control.

Zhang Fei wants to use this method to defend his personal copyright.

As a result, when they were discussing, they often reached a dead end and couldn't get out.

But lawsuits are never the truth, but loopholes. It doesn’t matter if you have a dead end. If you have capital, you can borrow a ladder and climb over it.

Not to mention that the Chinese language is broad and profound, which can be viewed horizontally as mountains and peaks. It depends on how you approach it and whether you can find a balance and persuade the imperial court to legislate for it.

For three days in a row, Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian spent sleepless nights looking for arguments, and Xu Zun rushed home to help immediately after he was released from the government.

Xu Zun is the judge, and the question he raised is very important to Zhang Fei. In the previous few lawsuits, why Zhang Fei was able to count without omissions, among which Xu Zun helped a lot.

at dusk.

"what!"

Zhang Fei stretched his waist and said, "I think it's almost the same."

Xu Zhiqian said: "I think it's still a lot worse, and many problems have not been explained thoroughly."

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Because of the lack of cases, it is difficult to explain some problems thoroughly, but the law is born out of morality, and these can be made up for by morality. Piracy and pirated printing are morally wrong. The key is how to legislate and regulate .”

Xu Zun nodded: "It's true, your purpose is not to claim compensation, but to legislate."

Zhang Fei said to Xu Zhiqian again: "Miss Xu, this time you should go to court with me."

Xu Zhiqian looked happy, and immediately said: "I'm afraid it won't work, Kaifeng Mansion will definitely not let it go."

Zhang Fei said: "As far as the rules and regulations are concerned, the Judicial Court represents the highest judgment in our dynasty. The Trial Court even allows you to come to court to assist. Why doesn't Kaifeng Mansion let you?"

Boom boom boom!

There was a knock on the door.

"Third Brother, Fan Yuan is here."

"What is he here for?"

Zhang Fei was slightly taken aback.

Xu Zhiqian hurriedly said: "Go out and have a look, maybe something happened at the bookstore."

"Oh! Excuse me!"

"go quickly!"

Xu Zun also nodded.

Just as Zhang Fei walked to the door, he turned around again and said to Xu Zhiqian in a serious manner: "It's a law firm, not a bookstore."

After speaking, he had to go out.

"Sauro!"

Seeing Zhang Fei, Fan Li got up and walked over, then pulled Zhang Fei aside, and said in a low voice, "Just now, people from the Commercial and Taxation Court have come. I hope our firm can also help them calculate taxes."

Zhang Fei was taken aback for a moment, "What do you mean?"

Fan Li hurriedly explained: "I think they are taking the initiative to show their favor to us, hoping to turn hostility into friendship."

Zhang Fei suddenly understood, and snorted: "He can fight as he says, if he says it's okay, then what are they?"

".?"

Fan Li really wanted to ask Zhang Fei, what are you?

Zhang Fei said again: "If you want to make excuses, reject them."

Fan Li was puzzled and said: "Why? We can't beat them, why bother to anger them, there is the third department behind the Taxation Court, we can't afford to provoke them!"

Zhang Fei said with a look of disdain: "I can offend the court, but I can't afford to offend their three ministers? They are arrogant and domineering in front of me. I have made a deal with this tax calculation. Even the Buddha can't stop it when he comes."

Seeing that he was full of confidence, Fan Li couldn't help showing some hesitation.

Yes!

He also sued the court, why should he be afraid of the third division.

Zhang Fei suddenly remembered something, "By the way, did you tell us about our lawsuit with Mr. Su?"

Fan Li shook his head and said, "No! You said it was confidential, how dare I say it."

Zhang Fei said: "Then you can spread the matter by rejecting the Chamber of Commerce and Taxation."

Fan Li was a little confused when he heard it, "I will spread the word, but I don't understand if I refuse to spread the word from the Chamber of Commerce and Taxation."

Zhang Fei clicked his tongue: "Don't you know this? Why do we refuse? We have to give a reason. The reason is that we have a lawsuit in hand, and we can afford it for three years. If we are not afraid of their encirclement and suppression, then if Li Guozhong is really capable , Follow me to go to court, also follow me to sue the court! We make money by our ability, not by other people's sympathy."

Fan Li nodded straightly and said, "I understand! I understand!"

Shen House.

"It's unreasonable! This kid is really toasting and not eating fine wine."

Hearing that Fan Li politely rejected his offer of favor, Shen Huaixiao couldn't help but become angry from embarrassment.

It's really shameless to face!

Tang Ji snorted and said, "I just said that kid has no eyesight and doesn't know good from bad, so we shouldn't be nice to him. In this way, he will definitely think that we are afraid of him, and then it will get worse."

Shen Huaixiao sighed: "I also explained to you that there are Wang Jiefu and Xu Zhongtu protecting him, and we don't have much to do with him. One more thing is worse than one less thing."

Tang Ji said: "Although we don't have much to do with him for the time being, we can completely prevent businessmen from dealing with him. If anyone dares to deal with him, then we will never make him feel better, including bringing him to court.

As for those ordinary people, let them go, just to fight these lawsuits, I don't believe that he can still maintain that law firm. "

Shen Huaixiao nodded, "I have to give him some flair. You can ask someone to talk to the Ma family, Chen family, and Fan family. At present, these three families are mainly cooperating with Zhang San."

"I'll let people go later."

Tang Ji nodded, and said again: "By the way, didn't Zhang San include the Fan family's house in his shop this time? There are also many issues involved, such as deed tax, and if there is any invasion of the street, we can also send If there is any problem, they can be ordered to temporarily close the store."

Shen Huaixiao nodded and smiled, "That's a good idea. Although we can't punish Zhang San, as long as he's doing business, he can't escape our grasp."

As he said that, he paused for a while, "In that case, why don't you even check with Fan Li to see if he has done anything illegal before."

Tang Ji said: "Since we need to check, it's better to check everyone."

You have iron teeth and copper teeth, diamond body protection, oil and salt do not enter, but it does not mean that everyone around you is like this.

While chatting, Du Xiu, the salt and iron judge, came suddenly.

"Have you heard that Zhang San is going to sue again?"

"What kind of lawsuit?" Shen Huaixiao asked.

Du Xiu said: "It is said that Su Zizhan asked him to sue a bookseller for embezzling his poems and selling them."

"Can I sue this too?"

Tang Ji wondered.

boom!

Shen Huaixiao suddenly slammed the table, "It's really deceiving!"

Tang Ji and Du Xiu were both taken aback.

Du Xiu asked: "Brother Shen, the bookseller is not you, is it?"

Shen Huai said filially, "When did I open a bookstore?"

"Then why are you angry?"

"I'm angry because that kid obviously got into trouble with our third division, but he still has the mood to help others with the lawsuit. It can be seen that he doesn't take me seriously at all."

".?"

Zhang family.

"Ma'am, what are you doing?"

Zhang Fei, who was out of the room, suddenly found Gao Wenyin standing in front of the backyard wall with her head lowered, as if she was looking for something, so she walked over.

"Morning husband!"

Gao Wenyin turned around and said, "I'm just just."

Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Just what?"

Gao Wenyin said: "I just think it's a bit empty here, would it be better if we planted some flowers and plants?"

It seemed that she did listen to me.Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Actually, there were some potted plants here, but I asked Li Si to move to the woodshed."

"Why?"

Gao Wenyin couldn't help asking: "Don't my husband like flowers and plants?"

"no!"

Zhang Fei shook his head, "It's just because Li Si and I don't know how to handle these things, it will turn into mud here. If Madam knows how, she can move them back."

Gao Wenyin nodded straightly, "I will."

"That's OK!"

"Benefactor! Benefactor!"

Niu Beiqing's thunderous voice came.

Zhang Fei couldn't help frowning.

After a while, I saw Niu Beiqing striding over, and suddenly Gao Wenyin was also there, "Sister-in-law is also here."

His voice immediately dropped an octave.

Gao Wenyin said: "Daniu, this is not a village, please keep your voice down."

While speaking, he glanced at Zhang Fei slightly.

"Hey!"

Niu Beiqing nodded straight.

Zhang Fei suddenly asked: "Are you okay?"

"It's because I have nothing to do that I came to find Mr. Engong." Niu Beiqing said aggrievedly.

Zhang Fei wondered: "It's nothing, why are you looking for me?"

Niu Beiqing immediately said: "The seventh one is in charge of the account house, and the fifth one is in charge of the carriage, so what am I in charge of? I am most afraid of being idle, benefactor, find something for me to do."

Are people who have never experienced 996 so innocent?Zhang Fei smiled and said: "You are so majestic and mighty, of course you are guarding the home! This is the most important thing, because I was attacked twice at my home, I hope there will not be a third time."

Niu Beiqing was very relieved to hear it, and patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, benefactor, with me here, there will never be three times."

"very good!"

Zhang Fei nodded, and said: "That's right! First help Madam move the flower pots from the firewood room here, Madam wants to plant some flowers and plants here."

"Row!"

When Niu Beiqing heard it was his sister-in-law's order, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'll move here right away."

Gao Wenyin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "No hurry, no hurry, it's fine if you move here slowly."

After Niu Beiqing left, Zhang Fei smiled and said, "This black man looks scary, but he's actually quite cute."

Gao Wenyin nodded with a smile and said: "Daniu is a little impulsive, but his heart is still very good, otherwise, me!"

Zhang Fei added: "Otherwise, wouldn't Shi Dalang become brothers with him?"

Gao Wenyin blushed and nodded slightly.

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Madam, don't mind these things, what you want to say, just say it."

Gao Wenyin nodded slightly.

But definitely still awkward.

Zhang Fei asked again: "That's right! Ma'am, what do you usually like to do?"

Gao Wenyin said: "I usually do some embroidery at home."

"embroidery?"

Zhang Fei asked again: "I wonder if Madam can sew clothes?"

Gao Wenyin said: "Yes! Husband, do you want to make new clothes? Actually, you don't need to go outside to do it, I can help you do it."

"Forget about the clothes, it's so tiring." Zhang Fei said again: "But I want to make some big shorts and shorts for the summer."

Gao Wenyin said: "Big shorts? Short jacket?"

"You come with me."

He brought Gao Wenyin to the front yard, and then drew a few sketches on paper with a pen, "That's it, do you know?"

Gao Wenyin watched carefully for a while, then nodded, "It should be possible, but I don't know what material my husband wants to use?"

"This lady can figure it out."

"Then I'll try."

"it is good."

"Zhang San!"

I saw Xu Zhiqian coming straight into the house.

"Good morning, Mrs. Xu!"

"Morning, Mrs. Zhang!"

Xu Zhiqian said with a smile.

Gao Wenyin blushed slightly, and said, "Talk first, I'll go back to the backyard and help Daniel make potted plants."

Xu Zhiqian asked: "Madam, do you know how to potted plants?"

Gao Wenyin said shyly, "A little bit."

Zhang Fei teased: "You think they are all the same as you, this woman can do it, but you can't do it all."

Xu Zhiqian said in disbelief: "Don't underestimate people, I'm tired of potted plants and embroidery, so what's so great about it."

"is it?"

Zhang Fei expressed doubts.

Xu Zhiqian said arrogantly, "It's fine if you don't believe me."

Gao Wenyin only felt a little embarrassed standing here, and hurriedly said: "Husband, Mrs. Xu, then I will excuse you first."

"Ok."

After Gao Wenyin left, Xu Zhiqian remembered the purpose of this, and immediately asked: "That's right! You sent people to spread the news outside, right?"

Zhang Fei nodded and asked, "What's the situation now?"

Xu Zhiqian said: "It has already spread throughout the capital, and now everyone is talking about it, whether it's the restaurant or the Goulan House."

Zhang Fei was pleasantly surprised: "Did it spread so quickly?"

Xu Zhiqian nodded and said: "Didn't I tell you before that there have always been people complaining about this kind of thing, but there is nothing you can do about it, but no one has ever thought of using a lawsuit to solve it. Mr. Su, who just returned to Beijing, caused a lot of discussion."

Zhang Fei hurriedly asked: "Are you all supporting me?"

Xu Zhiqian smiled and said: "There are not many people who support you, most of them support Mr. Su, but there are also quite a few people who think that Mr. Su is making a fuss out of a molehill, and the key is to invite you, a penman, to file a lawsuit and seek compensation. It’s not right, and we’re still arguing about it.”

In fact, this incident also reflects the special features of the literati in the Song Dynasty, because as far as Confucianism is concerned, writing books and making speeches is to pursue a kind of self-cultivation, not economic interests. Talking about economic interests is vulgar and will be despised.

This is also why, in the history of China, literature has been so prosperous, and the copyright law has never come out, which is related to this idea.

However, the commodity economy in the Song Dynasty was very prosperous, and literati were not ashamed to talk about profit. Nine out of ten key meetings of the country were about finance and money.

As a result, many people think that no matter whether Su Shi wants to pursue fame or interests, it should be done.

But there are also many people who think that you can stop the bookseller from infringing on your reputation, but it would be too much if you still make a claim, especially if you also hired someone from Erbi.

This is against the morality of scholars.

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "It's good to have arguments."

Xu Zhiqian asked: "When do you plan to go to Kaifeng Mansion?"

Zhang Fei said: "Wait for two days of fermentation before going."

noon.

While chatting with Lu Huiqing, Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing walked outside the gate of the imperial city.

"How are you preparing?"

"Men, please don't worry, everything has been prepared, just wait for His Majesty's decree." After speaking, Lu Huiqing asked suddenly: "Men, did you hear that Zhang Fei has taken over another lawsuit."

Wang Anshi smiled wryly and said, "It's hard to hear about it or not, but they've been discussing it all morning."

Lu Huiqing said: "It's not just them, almost all the literati in Bianjing are discussing this matter."

Seeing the worried look on his face, Wang Anshi couldn't help asking, "What do you want to say?"

Lu Huiqing hesitated for a moment, and said: "Looking at the situation, Zhang Fei will go to the Kaifeng mansion in these two days, and then he will definitely attract the attention of the government and the public. Otherwise, my mentor will go to invite the officials and wait until the lawsuit is over before going down." Purpose."

When Wang Anshi heard this, he immediately became angry with embarrassment, "What nonsense are you talking about, can a civil lawsuit be as important as our reform?"

Lu Huiqing hurriedly explained: "The students are worried that Zhang San will steal the limelight of the new law, which is not good for the new law!"

The ancient reforms must also take into account public opinion.

Wang Anshi snorted, "Can he take it away?"

Lu Huiqing said: "I'm not afraid of [-], just in case. A few days ago, the government was still talking about the teacher's reform, but today they are all talking about the lawsuit. Anyway, His Majesty hasn't issued an order yet, so it doesn't matter if it's two days later." .”

Wang Anshi didn't think it was a big deal. It was clear that Lu Huiqing was worried, so he nodded and said, "Okay! I'll ask the official first, maybe the official didn't plan to make an order in these two days."

Kaifeng House.

"Ugh."

When Li Kai came to the back hall, he sighed: "It seems that as long as that kid is here, our Kaifeng mansion will not live in peace!"

It's only been a few days!

Your boy is coming again.

Are you not tired?

Mr. Lu raised his head and glanced at him: "This is not a big case, just let it go to the Si Li Yuan for trial."

At first, he accepted Li Siyi's case out of sheer dissatisfaction, and wanted to meet Zhang San for a while, but in the end there would be disasters, and there was no end to it.He already had a plan before, and next time Zhang San came again, he would hand it over to the people below.

Out of sight is pure.

Li Kaisheng said indifferently: "Prefect Lu, you don't know, Xianggong Han and the others have already sent people to reserve seats, so how big is the Si Liyuan, how can it accommodate it."

Lu Gong was stunned and said, "What seat?"

Li Kaidao: "It's the seat for the hearing!"

"what?"

Lu Gongzhu was immediately dumbfounded.

Even before the complainants came, the seats for the hearing had already been reserved.

Are you watching a show?

It took quite a while before Mr. Lu came back to his senses, the swear words came to his lips, and he was forced back by his self-cultivation, and he thought about it seriously, and said: "I have also heard about this matter, if that Su Zizhan wanted to investigate this matter, so it was the bookseller's fault anyway, so I think if Zhang San's claim is reasonable, then we should send someone to investigate directly. Entanglement in the hall."

He has been convinced by the method of his ancestors last time.

don't come.

I cannot afford the limelight in Kaifeng Mansion.

Li Kai's eyes lit up, "Yes! I can judge him to win and not give him a chance to fight the lawsuit."

He looked away and didn't want to compete with Zhang Fei for winning or losing.

Just at this time, a yamen official announced at the door: "Report to the magistrate, someone from Bianjing Law Firm has come to hand over a pleading paper."

Li Kaidao: "Come! Come!"

Lu Gong said: "Submit it up."

"As ordered."

The yamen servant immediately presented the pleadings.

Lu Gong looked at the charges and immediately became depressed, "I said that Zhang San is really full and has nothing to do. Does he have to make such a big fuss about such a trivial matter?"

Li Kai next to him panicked.

Can this make a big fuss?

Li Kai hurriedly said: "Prefect Lu, what crime did that kid accuse?"

Lu Gongzhu opened his mouth, and handed the pleading paper to Li Kai, "You should read it yourself."

Then he asked the yamen servant: "But Zhang San came to hand over the pleading paper in person?"

The yamen servant said: "No, it's a man named Qiu Zhengwen from Bianjing Law Firm."

Now Zhang Fei is also a partner of the firm anyway, how can he do such trivial things as handing in the papers by himself.

"You go down!"

"Yes."

As soon as the yamen servant went down, Li Kai exclaimed in surprise: "Making a jacket and writing a jacket?"

Immediately he asked Lu Gong again, "Who is he suing?"

Lu Gong was stunned for a moment, and quickly stretched out his hand: "You take it here and show it to me."

Li Kai handed over the pleading paper again.

After reading the work, Mr. Lu said, "Strange! He still sued Ji Juxian, but this doesn't make sense. He sued him for the crime of making jackets and books, and Ji Juxian only printed Su Shi's poems. If he really committed the crime of making jackets and books He said, that should also be Su Shi, not Jijuxian!"

(End of this chapter)