Who can't tell the difference between the big and the small kings?

Of course, Sima Guang was not obligated to take orders from Zhang Fei. He only came to Zhang Fei to ask for advice. The final decision was still in Sima Guang's hands.

From this perspective, Sima Guang is the king!

But you must know that Zhang Fei proposed to establish a permanent chief judge, and this chief judge is not necessarily appointed by the emperor, but must be selected according to the system, while the other two are temporarily appointed by the emperor, thus ensuring that the emperor has control over the imperial court.

control.

Sima Guang obviously disagreed, and reversed Zhang Fei's suggestion. The permanent president of the court was appointed by the emperor, and the temporary appointee was appointed by the Privy Council and the Political Affairs Hall.

The Privy Council and the Political Hall represent the power of the prime minister.

I still hope to continue to maintain the balance between imperial power and prime ministerial power.

But for Sima Guang, the emperor is the king!

"Senior Sima didn't tell me this."

Zhang Fei said with an innocent face.

"I know."

Zhao Xu nodded and asked, "What do you think of this?"

After Zhang Fei thought about it for a while, he said truthfully: "As far as the public prosecutor and the judiciary are concerned, in fact, all of this is fine. If there are multiple chief judges, it only needs to ensure that the number of candidates for the Supreme Court is an odd number. This is to ensure that a case will not be delayed.

It will take a long time, but if Your Majesty can appoint two people, it will be more able for the Supreme Law to fully implement His Majesty’s will.”

Zhao Xu smiled bitterly and said: "I don't know, but all of my prime ministers are smart and capable. I want to know now, if you were the president of the Grand Court, would Sima Junshi's suggestions have any impact on you?"

Zhang Fei said humbly: "If I were the president of the Grand Court, whether your Majesty personally appoints someone or the second government recommends someone, it probably won't make much difference."

Zhao Xu asked in astonishment: "Why?"

Zhang Fei said: "Because it has become a habit for them to target me."

Zhao Xu laughed and said, "You are quite self-aware."

Zhang Fei smiled helplessly: "I'm used to it too."

Zhao Xu asked again: "Can you handle it well?"

Zhang Fei said: "I dare not say that I will be able to handle every case, but if it is based on the legal system, I think I can still handle most matters.

Because after all, the Public Security Bureau has a complete system, and only in some very, very complex cases can the chief judge be able to exert his greatest power.

But even so, the Chief Justice still has to face the constraints of the system, including the inspectors of the Procuratorate. He cannot make up random things and must provide strong arguments. As for the legal system, I have the greatest authority to interpret it."

Having said this, he paused for a moment and said, "Of course, this mainly depends on your Majesty's plan."

Zhao Xu suddenly smiled and asked: "Then how do you think I should choose?"

Zhang Fei said: "I don't know this."

Zhao Xu smiled and nodded: "I can see that you are really lacking in this aspect. In fact, Sima Junshi's suggestions are better than yours!"

Zhang Fei asked doubtfully: "Really?"

Zhao Xu nodded and said: "A case that can go to the Supreme Court must not be an ordinary case. If the second government and the third division do not agree, it may bring more trouble to me. In fact, I have encountered such cases in the past

, I always arrange for multiple officials to go to trial.

Let them participate, and no matter what the result is, everyone will have nothing to say, so..."

Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Fei, "If you have no problem, I don't want to compete with Sima Junshi on this matter, because even if it is recommended by the second government, it does not mean that it has nothing to do with me."

The implication is that he can also use operations to let one of the two houses recommend the candidate he wants. He still has the initiative.

Are you worried about me emotionally? Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "I don't have any problems."

"Then it's settled." Zhao Xu nodded and added: "As for the Procuratorate, Sima Jun actually demands complete independence."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "This is what I suggested, because in the entire public prosecutor's office, the procuratorate is very, very critical. It can check and balance the imperial court, the police department, and at the same time, it can also check and balance other government departments.

Moreover, unlike the Yushitai, the Procuratorate is empirical and can help His Majesty distinguish between good and bad regardless of winning the case. I think the Procuratorate must be independent and given great freedom. Only in this way can the Procuratorate and the Procuratorate and the

The second government and the three departments are in a relatively balanced state."

Zhao Xu nodded and asked, "What about the police station?"

Zhang Fei said: "It depends on what Your Majesty wants."

Zhao Xu asked: "Is the police station administrative or judicial?"

Zhang Fei said: "They belong to both. After all, the royal police have completely replaced the yamen and even some patrols. This depends on the nature of the matter. If the imperial court allows the police station to investigate certain cases, it is judicial. If it is to help

If the government office maintains law and order and issues notices, then it is administrative."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, "I currently plan to transfer the police station to the Ministry of War. With this restructuring, the Ministry of War will not replace the powers of the Privy Council. At the same time, I also hope that we can expand our territory with the Royal Police."

"Ministry of War?" Zhang Fei blinked and said, "Your Majesty, this is a wonderful plan. I think it is feasible."

"Yeah?"

"Speaking from the bottom of my heart."

Afterwards, the monarch and his ministers discussed the construction of the public prosecutor's office.

Why didn't the emperor talk to Zhang Fei in advance? It was because Zhang Fei couldn't make the decision and could only make suggestions. The key was Sima Guang and the others. After Sima Guang and the others made suggestions, the emperor would discuss with Zhang Fei how to deal with it.

...

After leaving the palace and preparing to get on the carriage, Li Si glanced inside the carriage from the corner of his eyes.

Zhang Fei understood the idea and got into the carriage, only to see Li Bao sitting inside.

"What's going on with the Tax Department now?"

Zhang Fei sat in and asked casually.

Li Bao immediately sighed: "If there hadn't been the subsequent round of tax repayments, everyone in the tax department would have had a good year this year. You really didn't have the right time to fight that lawsuit."

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Zhang Fei said: "This is all your fault. If you had told me this earlier, I could have fought later!"

The pot was so smooth that Li Bao couldn't react, "How did I know this?"

Zhang Fei chuckled: "You are responsible for receiving news, don't you know?"

"...!"

These Er pens can really frame someone up! Li Bao was frightened and whispered: "Don't tell the officials about this."

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "The officials are not in the mood to argue with you about such trivial matters."

After a pause, he asked again: "Will the tax department starve to death?"

Li Bao said: "It's not like starving to death. There are still a lot of tax evasions, but they also count the money to escape and be prepared to accept the punishment. But this time they are also well prepared. Some businessmen divided their account books into more than ten parts.

, and then hide them separately.”

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "But you still found out."

Li Bao said: "Thanks to Sanlang for giving us many investigation methods."

Zhang Fei smiled and asked again: "By the way, what do you want from me?"

Li Bao said hurriedly: "There is also a letter from Big Dog."

Zhang Fei asked: "What did you say?"

Li Bao said: "The northwest region has basically completed tax collection, the salt debt crisis is completely over, and the government now has a lot of surplus."

Zhang Fei said: "What's going on? Aren't they collected at the same time?"

Li Bao said: "Logically speaking, the northwest collects tax half a month later than the capital, but there are all salt banknotes there, and they declare independently. They take the tax bill and salt banknotes and pay the tax."

Zhang Fei couldn't help but cursed: "MD, I planted the tree, but it was someone else who enjoyed the shade."

Li Bao said hey, "You can't say that. This year, your offices in Jingzhao and Hezhong have paid more than 10,000 yuan in taxes alone."

"real or fake?"

"I've paid all the money, how can I still have a holiday?"

"Sigh... It's a pity that I'm not interested in money. Apart from paying taxes, I don't have much else to spend money on." Zhang Fei couldn't help but sigh.

The corner of Li Bao's mouth twitched a few times, and he said without conscience: "Everyone knows that Sanlang doesn't love money, but most people still love money. Big Dog thinks that there are fewer and fewer people evading taxes in the northwest, but in our northwest

We have strong troops and strong horses. Although the battle on Jingdong East Road is fierce, in terms of tax collection skills, our Northwest Tax Department is stronger."

Zhang Fei asked: "Did Big Dog receive the news that the Public Security Bureau went south?"

Li Bao nodded and said: "Thirty percent of his letter is a good news, but 70% is that he hopes to go to Southeast Sixth Road. It's really a big honey pot there. After this round, everyone can make a fortune."

Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "There happens to be a shortage of people over there, so you can make arrangements yourself."

Li Bao nodded.

"correct!"

Zhang Fei asked: "Do you take the commission?"
To be continued...