The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 163 Imperial Envoy

Hao Jing's ten suggestions would be very common in later generations, but they were quite incisive remarks hundreds of years ago at the end of the Song Dynasty.If I were Kublai Khan, I might suspect that Hao Jing, like me, is also a time traveler.

The talented and generous Mongolian Khan Kublai Khan implemented these ten suggestions one by one. Since then, Mongolia's comprehensive strength has been booming, and it has begun to accumulate the capital to destroy the Song Dynasty.

Early in the morning, Fang Ling and Wen Zhang, accompanied by Lin Ying and Chen Miao, went to the former shipbuilding workshop in eastern Fuzhou to inquire about the whereabouts of Gao Shang's descendants.About 30 years ago, in order to expand the shipbuilding capacity, the coastal manufacturing envoy and Fujian Road appeasement envoy at that time moved the shipbuilding workshop to Maweikou, about ten miles away from the original site. Whether it is from the perspective of development or confidentiality, it is more suitable.After Ye Mengding arrived in Fuzhou, he checked the shipyard and the navy, but he did not know the whereabouts of Gao Shang's descendants. However, an old man in the shipyard said that many old, weak and sick people remained at the original site when they moved, but they didn't know what happened. Will there be a descendant of a high-ranking businessman that adults are looking for?

"My lord, the hour is almost here, and it's time for us to set off."

"kindness."

I changed my mask, and Yuan Ji and others walked slowly towards the Fuzhou government office.I don't know the prefect of Fuzhou, but I don't know if he has seen my true face in Mount Lu, so I put on a mask and act in disguise.

Fuzhou Mansion, above the court.

"Boss Lin, why are you here again? I haven't known you for a day or two. If I could answer your complaint, I would have answered it earlier. This time, alas, I advise you to forget it." Zhang Song, the prefect of Fuzhou, apologized slightly.

For a long time, Lin Zhixiong's business in Fuzhou has been very impressive, and he has a close relationship with the government offices in Fuzhou.But in the entire Fujian Road, Lin Zhixiong is far inferior to Quanzhou Pujia.This time the Pu family actually reached out to Lin Zhixiong's territory, of course Lin Zhixiong couldn't swallow this breath, knowing that he was invincible, he had to fight hard.However, the government of Fuzhou, who usually called him brothers and sisters, also turned to the other side. Lin Zhixiong has been immersed in the shopping malls for decades, so he is naturally very clear about the reason why businessmen should not compete with officials. , After thinking about it, I finally pinned my hope on Mr. Huyan of Shifeng Trading Company in the capital. Although Lin Zhixiong and Mr. Huyan did not have a close relationship, years of experience told him that Shifeng Trading Company was unfathomable, so I asked Xiao Tian to come forward and ask me for help. .

According to what I said yesterday, Lin Zhixiong came to the Fuzhou government office again with Kong Jian, the former government office staff who is proficient in the law.Kong Jian was in his early fifties and was a Jinshi. More than ten years ago, he served as an aide to Chen Heng, the magistrate of Fuzhou. Later, he saw that Chen Heng was corrupt and perverted the law, and tried to stop him. After being imprisoned, with no means of livelihood and extremely poor health, when he had nowhere to go, fortunately Lin Zhixiong took him in and saved his life.

"My lord, the delivery date agreed between Caomin and that overseas merchant is coming soon, Caomin has no other choice but to ask your lord to make decisions for Caomin."

Seeing repeated persuasion, Zhang Song said angrily: "Lin Zhixiong, I have said that this is a matter for the Shipping Department, and this government has no right to adjudicate. It is because you have contributed to Fuzhou, so go away quickly, otherwise this government will be in trouble." Punish you for disturbing the court."

"My lord, Kong Jian, a grassroots citizen, will be Mr. Lin's litigator." Kong Jian stood up and bowed, "According to the law of our dynasty, if anyone refuses to accept the ruling, he can apply for a retrial to the higher-level government office. Now the ship The Secretary ignored my application from Lin's Commercial Firm, so I could only come to Fuzhou Mansion to seek help from Your Excellency, Your Excellency has always acted impartially, and everyone in Fuzhou City knows it, so the grass-roots boldly ask Your Excellency to accept this complaint."

"Legator? I haven't seen you in this house for many years. Kong Jian, you are really bold. Don't you know the joint and several liabilities that the litigator has to bear?"

"My lord, the grassroots are only acting according to the law." Kong Jian said neither humble nor overbearing.

"Hmph, Lin Zhixiong, come prepared, and bring a litigator with you."

"My lord, the grass people really have nowhere to go. Please forgive me." Lin Zhixiong said while looking around, wondering why the imperial envoy Mr. Huyan said hadn't appeared yet.

"You have nowhere to go?" Zhang Song rolled his eyes and suddenly smiled, "Lin Zhixiong, since you brought a lawyer here, you should understand our court's law. The law has clear regulations. Only the annual From October to January, the government will accept lawsuits related to household registration, marriage, land, money and debts, etc. Unless it is treason, treason, robbery, and serious cases of human life, the government can refuse to accept it. It seems that the time is not right now, and You didn't have any murders, did you?"

The ancient Chinese traditional culture held that the incidence of litigation is a measure of whether a society’s folk customs are honest or weak. If there are more lawsuits in the area under the jurisdiction of a certain official, it means that the government is not doing its duty or doing its best.As a result, the ancient judicial system derived many cessation of litigation regulations that seem absurd today: try to limit the people from filing lawsuits against the government.

For example, in the Tang Dynasty, it was stipulated that the time for people to file a lawsuit was only five months a year.In the Song Dynasty, it was even more stringent, and there were only four months to appeal. In addition to the month limit, there was also a date limit. This is the special "Ci Su Day".

Kong Jian said calmly: "My lord, there is indeed such a provision in our court law, but what our firm wants to appeal is not a civil dispute, but to sue the Shipping Department for not treating our firm fairly. This is not a civil dispute, so we should not subject to this limitation."

"Master Kong Litigation, I have heard of your name for a long time. In Fuzhou Prefecture, no one knows that you, Mr. Kong, are proficient in the law, but this matter is not good. The shipping department is also one of my imperial courts. How can I allow you to sue if you want to?" Sue?" Zhang Song patted the gavel and said loudly, "Come on, drive him out of the government office."

Lin Zhixiong and Kong Jian looked at each other and shouted together: "My lord, no."

All the yamen servants had benefited from Lin Zhixiong, so they hesitated for a while, but seeing that the magistrate Zhang Song had a stern face and there was no room for negotiation, they had no choice but to end the game and prepare to expel them.

Suddenly, there was a sound of gongs and drums outside the door, and then a loud voice said: "Master Ye Mengding, the imperial envoy, has arrived!"

Lin Zhixiong's longing voice sounded outside the door at the right time, and a hanging heart was finally let go.

Zhang Song was surprised, where did this imperial envoy come from? Why didn't he hear from the two envoys?

Both of them were moved, but the feeling was quite different.

The Imperial Envoy is Ye Mengding, Minister of the Ministry of Rites and Envoy of the Coastal System. Zhang Song, who is the magistrate of Fuzhou, of course knows this Lord Ye. Any promotion of an official must have the seal of the Ministry of Officials, such as the magistrate. A fifth-rank official must have Ye Mengding's signature in order for the letter of appointment to take effect.

Zhang Song didn't care about Lin Zhixiong in the hall, and hurried to the door, only to see dozens of guards guarding a man in official uniform, who came in, Zhang Song bowed, "The prefect of Fuzhou, Zhang Song, didn't know that the imperial envoy was here. And welcome, please forgive me."

Ye Mengding said with a smile: "Those who don't know are not to blame. What's more, Mr. Zhang is handling official business, how can I say you are guilty?"

"Master Xie Qin, Lord Ye please come inside."

Ye Mengding entered the house in three steps and two steps, and saw that Lin Zhixiong was really there.

"My lord, please sit up." Zhang Song said.

"Why is it him? Mr. Ye is an imperial envoy, so who would Mr. Huyan be?" Lin Zhixiong thought to himself.

Ye Mengding sat down and said: "My lord, I was instructed by the emperor to inspect Fujian Road. I have just inspected the navy in the past few days. Starting today, I will inspect your civil affairs in Fuzhou. You can continue to examine the case. I am here." Take a look and discuss it after you finish the trial."

Zhang Song suddenly broke out in a cold sweat: "Yes, my lord."

In fact, this case itself is not complicated, it can be done or not, if it is normal, Zhang Song will definitely help Lin Zhixiong, after all, Lin Zhixiong is usually filial, but this time it is Chen Xinshu, the deputy producer The adults personally ordered and strictly told him not to accept this statement.Chen Xinshu is Zhang Song's immediate boss and the real leader of Fujian Road, Zhang Song naturally dare not offend.

Zhang Song secretly felt something was wrong, and thought, "It seems that the imperial envoy came at such a coincidence."

Having been an official for many years, Zhang Song naturally felt that this could not be a coincidence. Zhang Song looked at Ye Mengding who was sitting upright, then at Lin Zhixiong, and said helplessly, "I am promoted!"

On the one hand is the imperial envoy Ye, and on the other is Chen Xinshu and Chen, neither of which he can offend. Zhang Song doesn't know how to try this case at all.