Zhao Xu did not leave the back hall immediately after the meeting, but sat inside and watched the accounts of Hezhong Mansion handed over by Zhang Fei.

Liu Zhao could only stay by his side.

At this time, two eunuchs came to the door with two trays. Lan Yuanzhen immediately walked out. When he saw the dishes on the plate, he asked, "Why is this a light meal?"

One of the older eunuchs was very puzzled: "My lord, you really can't blame me for this. These are the only dishes in the imperial court. My servants carefully selected these four dishes."

Lan Yuanzhen sighed: "I almost forgot that this is the royal court of Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Pin is definitely the poorest prime minister in the dynasty, and he is also famous in the dynasty. In his official office, if you want delicacies from the mountains and seas, it is impossible. It is very good to have simple meals. Generally speaking, the imperial court is Those who are not entertained are left to solve their own problems. There is no way around it today.

After saying that, Lan Yuanzhen waved his hand, indicating that they could go in, but immediately warned: "Be gentle, the officials are reading official documents."

"yes."

The two eunuchs put the food on the table gently.

Lan Yuanzhen came to Zhao Xu again and whispered: "Guan family, the food is here."

"etc!"

Zhao Xu waved his hand and suddenly said to Liu Zhao who was standing aside: "Liu Sheren, this is the account. It is clear at a glance. When I look at this account, I can immediately have a very clear understanding of the situation in Hezhong Mansion without looking at it carefully. And if The accounts submitted by the three departments are either long or simple. They just let me know a number. It is not as good as a piece of evidence for the National Financial Center. It is really unreasonable."

Liu Zhao replied: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, this is not an account, but evidence."

Zhao Xu asked: "What's the difference?"

Liu Zhaodao: "These evidences are actually obtained from the account books of the Third Division. They are just analyzed and the results obtained."

"Account analysis?" Zhao Xu nodded slightly.

Liu Zhaodao: "Actually, the Minister of Finance often analyzes these accounts with His Majesty, but he just said that they are not so standardized."

"it's not true."

Zhao Xu hummed: "It's not that they are not so standardized, but they are not so objective. They only use the tip of the iceberg in the accounts to analyze it for me."

Liu Zhao did not say anything.

This is the fact. Of course, the finance minister does accounting analysis, but he often takes part of it and analyzes it for the emperor to promote his own ideas.

Why Zhao Xu reacted so quickly was because he was very concerned about the finances of Hezhong Mansion. However, Zhang Fei's evidence made them see something different, which was not what those ministers said.

"This can't happen again."

Zhao Xu said resolutely: "In the future, both the Third Division and the Account Department must tally up the accounts and then analyze them. I want to see objective accounts."

In fact, the emperor's biggest fear is to be kept in the dark. He sits in the palace every day, and the ministers are the eyes and ears. Therefore, the crime of deceiving the emperor is a serious crime. This is the reason why.

...

However, now the ministers have no intention to find out what the emperor is doing now. They are too busy jumping up and down. Whether it is warehouse tax or wine tax, it is really terrible.

Especially the warehouse tax. After all, the wine tax only affects the interests of some powerful people, but the warehouse tax is related to the interests of all powerful people.

The current situation is very unfavorable to them, and they have to find a way to prevent the procuratorate's bill from passing.

In the entire imperial court, only Zhang Fei was sitting very leisurely in the room with Xu Zhiqian, "enjoying" the simple meals provided by the imperial court.

"Sigh... the entertainment provided by the imperial court is far inferior to the vegetarian meal at Xiangguo Temple."

Zhang Fei put down his chopsticks and looked at the three small empty bowls in front of him. He was obviously not satisfied with the lunch and said: "If I weren't afraid of going out and being pestered by those people asking questions, I would really rather go to a restaurant to eat."

Xu Zhiqian rolled her eyes at him: "Nowadays, there is a drought, so if you have something to eat, it's pretty good. Besides, didn't you also eat this when you were at my house before?"

"Ahem, it's all Xiaotao's fault for spoiling my appetite."

Zhang Fei shook the pot, picked up the silk handkerchief and wiped his mouth, then stood up and sat down on the couch beside him.

This is also Xiaotao's fault. Xu Zhiqian glanced at Zhang Fei with disdain and suddenly asked: "What do you think they will ask us this afternoon?"

Zhang Fei shrugged and said: "How do I know this? But we must still compete with us on the implementation aspect, but it is useless. I left a loophole in the bill. Special circumstances can be exempted. If we really can't refute it, we can

Use immunity."

Xu Zhiqian said: "But what is the difference between your immunity law and the current privileges?"

Zhang Fei said: "The difference is that the immunity law requires application and review, and it is one-time. Unlike privileges, it is a kind of power. Once it is possessed, it can be used at any time, and it lacks review.

In fact, Mr. Wang’s new policy lacks such exemption rules, so that in some special circumstances, the officials below must also implement it in accordance with the law, which has led to the discovery of many unfair phenomena and is confusing to the public.”

Xu Zhiqian said: "But won't this immunity method be used by others?"

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Of course it will, but it requires extremely high wisdom and careful arrangements. There are no perfect policies and laws in this world. It can only make it more difficult for them to exploit loopholes."

Before he finished speaking, he heard several knocks on the door.

Xu Zhiqian immediately stood up and stood aside.

"You don't have to do this."

Zhang Fei smiled bitterly.

Xu Zhiqian spat: "Don't worry about it."

Zhang Fei shook his head, sighed, and shouted: "Come in."

Only a young official was seen entering the house. Zhang Fei also knew this person, his name was Chen Wen, and he was Zhao Pin's assistant.

Chen Wen first bowed his hand to Zhang Fei, and then said: "I have been ordered by the Chief Justice to inform Prosecutor Zhang that the hearing with the Procuratorate will end here today. If there are any changes in the future, we will notify you separately."

Xu Zhiqian was slightly startled. They estimated that the other party would definitely counterattack with all their strength in the afternoon.

Zhang Fei asked: "Why is this?"

Chen Wendao: "My subordinates don't know either."

Zhang Fei asked again: "Aren't there still hearings for the third division?"

Chen Wen nodded and said: "The hearing on the third division will start tomorrow."

Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian couldn't help but look at each other.

Tomorrow he will directly review the bill of the third division, which means that he will stop here.

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Thank you, I understand."

"If there is nothing else, I will resign first."

"Walk slowly."

After the young official left, Xu Zhiqian couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei with confusion, "What happened?"

Zhang Fei said: "How do I know? I will always be with you." After a pause, he added: "In that case, let's go back first. Maybe my father-in-law knows what happened."

"Um."

The couple tidied up a little, then went out and came outside. They saw many officials walking outside one after another. It seemed that they had been notified suddenly. Otherwise, there was no need for them to stay here and enjoy this.

It was a rough idea, that is to say, this decision was made temporarily.

...

After this notice was given, Wen Yanbo immediately came to Fu Bi's lounge.

"So, this is what they asked for?"

Wen Yanbo looked slightly surprised.

Fu Bi nodded, "I asked Junshi and the others to ask the officials to see if they had any questions, but they all requested that this be the end of the matter and that there should be no further trial."

Wen Yanbo stroked his beard, "That's right, for them, it would be very disadvantageous for them to continue discussing this matter in such a public place. The further the trial goes, the less room for maneuver they have!"

Fu Bi smiled and said: "This is also Zhang San's special skill."

Even though Zhang Fei always talks about the rule of law and keeps silent about the rule of law, his real methods of winning lawsuits are actually based on the interests of the emperor, without exception.

Because in this era, fairness and justice cannot play a decisive role, it can only occupy the moral high ground, and when you take this commanding heights, the only one who can deny it is the emperor.

Therefore, he always put the emperor's interests on the table.

As long as Zhang Fei focuses on the "threat to the imperial power", the more questions he asks, the more disadvantageous it will be to them, because it will make it difficult for them to plead with the emperor in private.

Therefore, when Sima Guang asked, all the officials gave a very unified reply, that is, no further trial, that was the end of it.

Wen Yanbo asked Fu Bi again: "Do you think they can stop it?"

"It's difficult!"

Fu Bi shook his head and sighed, "In my opinion, if they can't refute Zhang San's point of view in court, it will be difficult to prevent the passage of this bill, because Zhang San currently has the right time, place and people.

You must not forget that this bill is obviously conducive to disaster relief, and many people previously blamed the government for the drought, do you think the government will still listen to them?"

In normal times, it would have been possible to stop it, but this hearing had its causes and consequences. When the drought was just showing signs, some people were already taking advantage of the drought to stop Zhao Xu's reform of the official system.

After this hearing, from the emperor's point of view, the whole matter will become mine to take the blame, and you will make the money.

Why don't you die?

Can Zhao Xu agree to them?

Therefore, Fu Bi guessed that if the Legislative Council could not stop him, Zhao Xu would definitely let the Legislative Council enforce the law impartially.

Wen Yanbo sighed: "Zhang San's greatest skill is to find opportunities to find opportunities!"
To be continued...