In fact, whether it is Wang Anshi, Fu Bi or Sima Guang, they all know very well that Zhang Fei is not quibbling, on the contrary, what he said is the most true, even a little too true, which makes everyone uncomfortable. Think he is quibbling.

The tax department and others are all trying to cover up.

Essentially, I don’t want to pay this tax.

No other reason.

But this is how the tax law is set. They can only attack the tax department. As long as they defeat the tax department, they will naturally be able to pay less or no tax.

"First of all, this warehouse tax is very unreasonable. Food is the most important thing for the people. People save food and store food. This has been passed down from ancient times. There is no reason to force people to sell food. Secondly, our country is founded on morality. The tax department’s approach is purely profit-seeking. If there is no restraint, it won’t be long before the world is filled with selfish, ungrateful people.”

Jiang Zhiqi refused to let go.

However, his words won the support of many ministers.

In the Song Dynasty, we governed the country by virtue, but the tax department only sought profit. This is not in line with Confucianism.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Why is Jiang Yushi looking at me so fiercely? My judgment is only for this case. In this case, the Taxation Department did not abuse its power. As for whether the imperial court decided to reduce taxes, Or decided to reorganize the Taxation Department? This has nothing to do with the Imperial Court. You have to go to the Ministry of Revenue and the Third Department to get an explanation.

If the imperial court orders strict restraint on the tax department, and then something like this happens again, our imperial court will definitely find them guilty, because our imperial court follows the law, not the world."

Jiang Zhiqi said: "Then why did Judge Zhao think that the thirty or so tax police officers abused their power and committed manslaughter?"

Zhang Fei said: "About this point, I explained it very clearly in the judgment. Jiang Yushi should also have read it, or Jiang Yushi would point out what I said wrong, instead of using this clumsy alienation technique to sow discord. My relationship with President Zhao is really uninteresting.

If I, as the president of the Grand Court, cannot overturn President Zhao’s judgment, then what is the point of establishing a Supreme Court?”

"you...."

Jiang Zhiqi was so angry that his eyes widened.

Zhang Fei simply closed his eyes.

I'm too lazy to fool around with you censors.

Arrogant!

So damn arrogant!

Being a chief court officer is like this.

All the ministers were so angry that their lungs were about to burst.

Perhaps it was because Zhang Fei had always considered things very carefully and left room for everything in the past, but this slight change made it difficult for them to adapt.

A minister suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the Chief Justice is certainly not wrong in following the laws and systems, but the tax department can never be given such great powers. Those tax police can use the name of tax collection to kill people and set fires to avenge public and private revenge." , I sincerely request your Majesty to issue an order to strictly restrain the Taxation Department, at least not to allow them to break into private houses."

The rest of the people also reacted. You, the chief judge, voluntarily gave up intervention. Isn't it just us who have the final say? As for those who died, they cannot be resurrected. We have to pay attention to the future.

Is this right? Why are you pestering me? You can change it yourself. This power is in your hands. Zhang Fei stood aside, closing his eyes and concentrating.

Fu Bi glanced at him secretly, thoughtfully.

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and suddenly looked at Lu Huiqing, "Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs."

"I'm here."

Lu Huiqing stood up immediately.

Zhao Xu asked: "What suggestions do you have for this?"

Lu Huiqing's heart was full of horses galloping, and you were the one who caused the trouble. But in the end, you just pulled up your pants and ignored me, and I had to take the responsibility. Are you such a bully? He opened his mouth several times, looking hesitant.

Zhao Xu asked: "Why doesn't the Minister of Household Affairs speak?"

Lu Huiqing could only bite the bullet and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me, I...I am incompetent and don't know how to restrain the tax department. I suggest that whoever has the means to restrain the tax department should be in charge of tax collection."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.

Everyone, including Deng Wan, was surprised. Are you going to lose your tax power?

This doesn't seem like your style!

Wen Yanbo asked with a hint of curiosity: "Is Lu Shangshu too modest?"

He dislikes Lu Huiqing very much, but he also admits that Lu Huiqing's methods are still very powerful and he is not helpless!

Lu Huiqing said aggrievedly: "The official is not at all humble, because now the tax is declared independently, instead of letting the tax collectors collect it from each household. This rule was not set by the official, so the official really doesn't know how to go about it. Bind the Tax Division.”

If he wasn't afraid of offending others, he would just start yelling. It doesn't hurt for you all to stand and talk. If you have the ability, come and stop him.

Self-declaration? Wen Yanbo was startled immediately, suddenly realized, and said to himself, "Oh no, how could I have forgotten this?"

The rest of the people also understood why Lu Huiqing said this, because today is different from the past. Now that the public security organs are here, you can't exploit the people. If you want to restrain the tax department, the tax will definitely be reduced.

Why does the Taxation Department have such great powers? Isn't it just to collect taxes from these landowners? If it is restricted, it may not be able to collect taxes.

Lu Huiqing is not stupid. His power has been checked and balanced by the public prosecutor and the law. Of course he will not dedicate himself to create benefits for you powerful people.

But it’s not easy for him to object, as this will also offend people.

If you are able, do it yourself.

Zhao Xu suddenly said: "Yes! This is now a self-declaration, and then the tax department will conduct random inspections. This should be more tolerant than before."

Zhang Fei immediately said: "Your Majesty is wise, when I was hearing this case, I also compared the cases in Yangzhou three years ago with last year, and found that the conflicts and lawsuits that occurred with the people due to tax collection last year were nearly less than those three years ago. Eighty percent, this is also a small reason for the judgment of the ministers."

Zhao Xu was surprised and said: "The words of the chief court officer are serious."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "It's absolutely true. If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can ask someone to bring the relevant case files and compare them and you will know."

Zhao Xu asked: "Then why do I think there will be more tax disputes in Yangzhou this year than in previous years?"

Zhang Fei said truthfully: "That's because there is a gap between what your Majesty knows and what happened."

Many ministers were trembling with fear.

Zhao Xu nodded thoughtfully, and suddenly frowned: "This is strange, the Taxation Department has reduced the conflicts between the government and the people so much, why are there so many people dissatisfied with the Taxation Department? Also, why didn't you guys act like this before?

Are you asking me to restrain those tax collectors by raising troops and mobilizing people like this today?"

Zhang Fei said: "Your Majesty, in fact, all the ministers in the past have done the same thing as today. I suggested to your Majesty that maybe you have forgotten."

"Yeah?"

Zhao Xu frowned and said: "The chief court official has not been in office for more than ten years, so don't talk nonsense here."

Zhang Fei said: "I dare not deceive the emperor. I remember that in Wang Hong's case, the ministers also mobilized troops and mobilized the masses. They advised your majesty to put the overall situation first, put finance first, and not to lose big because of small things."

Damn...!

Isn’t it none of your business? Can you please shut up?

Many ministers gritted their teeth and looked at Zhang Fei.

If you can't speak, then don't speak.

It’s really a matter of which pot should not be opened.

Zhao Xu thought for a moment and said, "I remembered it. I remembered it all. There was such a thing. At that time, all the ministers were very enthusiastic about it. But it's really strange. Why didn't anyone advise me to put the overall situation first?

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quiet!

There was sudden silence in the hall.

The answer is ready to come out.

If the tax money was not collected from them before, of course it was because of the overall situation. If the tax money could not be collected, who would pay them salaries? But now that it is collected from them, it would naturally mean that ruthless officials are in power. Human lives are at stake and must be controlled.

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At this moment, their underwear was taken off.

But Zhao Xu also stopped at the point. After all, as a ruler, he is a double-standard dog, and his butt is not clean, so he just needs to calm down. He suddenly looked at Fu Bi and said, "Fu Gong."

Fu Bi said: "The old minister is here."

Zhao Xu asked: "So many people have prejudices against the warehouse tax. Why was it able to be passed in the Legislative Council in the first place?"

After Fu Bi hesitated for a moment, he said: "This is because the current president of the court wrote something in the bill, which even the veteran minister found difficult to refute."

Zhao Xu asked: "I wonder which point it is?"

Fu Bi said: "Our government has not suppressed land annexation, which has resulted in a large amount of land being hoarded in the hands of big landlords. If they are allowed to hoard food, it will be easy for them to rebel.

Moreover, the bill also abolished the profit tax on income from the sale of grain, and the veteran also thought it was reasonable, so he passed it."

Zhao Xu nodded, looked at Feng Jing and said, "Feng Zhongcheng?"

"I'm here."

"You just thought the warehouse tax was unreasonable. Do you think what Mr. Fu said is reasonable?"

"I...I...I was negligent and did not think of this."

Feng Jing was immediately discouraged.

How could this warehouse tax have been paid without this big hat attached to it in the first place?

But there is no doubt that the gentry and country gentry were very resistant to this warehouse tax, which weakened their power to a certain extent.

If you can't control the food, how can you control the people to cause trouble?
To be continued...