Datang all-rounder

Chapter 228

In the next few days, Wang Ke didn't know whether the businessman who raised the price first was arrested or not. Anyway, I saw a few old people sitting in their own offices drinking tea in a day. Wang Ke was embarrassed to come forward. If he asked about this matter, he didn't even know who should be in charge of this matter. If he asked, he might even be laughed at.

After holding back for a few days, Wang Ke suppressed his desire to go and see, so that he could have a few more days of leisure, because he knew that he had to come forward for this matter in the end, after all, what kind of "public trial conference" How to do it, only you know, it's the first time for others, if you want to maximize your influence, it's impossible for you not to show up.

Who knows, Wang Ke's wishful thinking was completely destroyed by a sudden incident. Looking at Fang Xuanling who walked into his office, and a person behind Fang Xuanling that he might have seen but could not name As a Tang official, Wang Ke knew that his leisure time was coming to an end, and there was nothing difficult to do. Fang Xuanling, an old man, would not bring someone he didn't know well to find him.

Wang Ke secretly sighed in his heart that he was really tired by nature, but he said in his mouth: "Master Fang, what's the matter? Just send someone to call for something, why come here in person."

Wang Ke still has this insight. In such a situation with outsiders, everything is handled according to the address in the court, and he will never call him "uncle". Fang Xuanling is an old fox. Of course, he also knows it well, and he is even more impeccable when doing things.

Fang Xuanling was not polite, pointing to the Tang officials who were following behind him, and said to Wang Ke: "My lord, this is Mr. Zhang Yingzhang, the prefect of Chang'an Prefecture. Today I brought Mr. Zhang here because I have something to ask Mr. Wang The adults helped!"

As soon as Wang Ke heard this, she understood that this must be a problem about the merchant's price increase. The Chang'an Mansion didn't know how to solve it, so she asked Fang Xuanling for advice. This was the first time for these people to encounter such a problem. It turned out that Fang Xuanling had no experience to speak of, but Fang Xuanling thought of something, and he was afraid that there would be some uncertainties, and he was afraid that he would not be able to explain clearly when he came to Wang Ke alone, so he simply took Chang'an Mansion Yin Zhang Ying along with him. Bring it to Wang Ke.

Wang Ke stretched out his hand to let the two of them sit down, and then said to Fang Xuanling and Zhang Ying: "The two adults must have come here to increase the price. If there is anything that needs your help, please just talk about it. As long as you can do your best, there will never be any excuses!"

As expected by Wang Ke, Fang Xuanling said: "My lord, you are being polite. This matter needs your help, and I hope you will give me some advice!"

Wang Ke saw that he and Fang Xuanling were flattering about the same, if he continued to talk like this, he might really get goosebumps all over his body.

Wang Ke hurriedly raised his hands and cupped his fists and said, "Master Fang, just say what you have, and see if the next official can do anything."

Seeing that Wang Ke had already taken the initiative to speak, Fang Xuanling knew that she didn't need to say nice things anymore, so she turned her head and glanced at Zhang Ying, pointed at Wang Ke and said, "Master Zhang, please tell Master Xiao Wang, how is it? It's the same thing."

Although Zhang Ying is not familiar with Wang Ke, she knows Wang Ke very well, and she has heard a lot about Wang Ke's rocket-like rise. The last bit of doubt before was gone.

Zhang Ying took a step forward and saluted Wang Ke, "I have admired Mr. Wang for a long time. It is an honor to meet you today. I am really scared to come to trouble Mr. Wang today!"

Wang Ke felt a chill in his heart. Wang Ke only knew that the officials in the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty were quite capable. On weekdays, he saw a group of ministers in the court talking flattering words to Comrade Li Er, but he thought it was just because Li The second comrade is the emperor, and he needs to please him.Now that I heard what Zhang Ying said to me, I realized that the skill of the officials of the Tang Dynasty in saying such flattering words was comparable to the talents of these officials.

Wang Ke hurriedly said: "Master Zhang doesn't have to be like this, he is doing his best for the court and doing business for the emperor, so there is no need to be so polite. Just say what you have."

Only then did Zhang Ying get down to business and preached: "A few days ago, I received an order from the provincial government to order my Chang'an Mansion to try the case of raising the price of goods in the market. The humble official immediately put the silk merchant who took the lead in raising the price into prison, and also sent the members of their guild to prison. The president also passed it on, but these two people killed them. They were not the first to raise the price, but they only followed up when they saw others increase."

When Wang Ke heard this, he couldn't help frowning. Didn't he say that he had investigated everything clearly?Why is it helpless now that the prisoner denies it? Where did all the evidence from this investigation go!
Seeing that Wang Ke was a little displeased, Fang Xuanling knew what Wang Ke was thinking, and said quickly: "My lord, this is the case. The evidence obtained from this investigation is kept under the door. Master Zhang and the others put the prisoner together. After being put in prison, the trial will begin, and the evidence has not been handed over to them yet."

Wang Ke is so angry, since everyone knows that this is the case, then why come to me? Once the evidence is handed over and the fact that the merchant raised the price is confirmed, then the case can be closed and a time for a public trial will be arranged. ?Now that I come here to drink tea, it would be better to take the evidence back and get down to business sooner!

Without Wang Ke opening his mouth, Fang Xuanling knew what Wang Ke was thinking, raised his hand to let Zhang Ying sit down, stood up and said, "My lord Xiao Wang finds it strange, now we just need to hand over the evidence in our hands to Chang'an Mansion , you can make a final judgment on this matter, why are you still looking for Master Xiao Wang!"

Wang Ke saw that Fang Xuanling had revealed her thoughts, so she didn't evade. She nodded and replied, "That's what I think. Isn't it okay to do this?"

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "If it's that simple, why does the old man bring Mr. Zhang to trouble Mr. Wang? It's just that after Mr. Zhang came, the old man discussed with Mr. Du. Regarding this matter, the court's purpose is to Expand your influence and let all businessmen in the world know that only those who abide by the rules and laws will be protected, and if you want to use the court's decrees to benefit yourself, it is impossible!"

"So for this trial, I still want to make some changes in the method that Mr. Xiao Wang came up with, and turn the public trial conference into a public trial conference after the trial that Mr. Wang said is over. At that time, businessmen can In self-defense, the imperial court will refute the reasons he said one by one based on the facts and the evidence we have, and finally pronounce the sentence in public. Wouldn't the influence be even greater in this way?"

"It's because of this consideration that I came to discuss with Master Xiao Wang to see if Master Xiao Wang thinks it is better to do this. Master Zhang came here together to tell Master Xiao Wang what is going on first. Let Lord Xiao Wang have a comprehensive understanding."

As soon as Fang Xuanling said these words, Wang Ke was stunned. Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui are so powerful that they can even come up with the method of public trial.

This method is much more clever than what I said. At first glance, the public trial also gave the prisoner a chance to defend himself in front of the public. In fact, he wanted this person to cooperate with the court to act. After all, the court wanted to do this. In terms of evidence, the evidence is very complete. It can be said that the case has been closed as an iron case, and it is impossible to reverse the case.

If a businessman wants to free himself, the more he defends, the more he will be trapped. In the end, all the people who watched the trial can only feel that the court is polite, just because these "profiteers" It was too much, and the court had to take action.

In this way, the imperial court gained the reputation of being considerate of the people, and it was confirmed that these merchants raised prices for their own purposes, and had nothing to do with the imperial court's decree. There was nothing wrong with this decree, it was just a normal behavior.

Wang Ke knew that no matter what time it was, the common people were very simple and did not have too high demands on those in power. As long as they had enough food and clothing, they would have no complaints about anything else.Things that have nothing to do with them, at most, are just to watch the excitement, as long as it does not threaten his interests, he will not fight against the strong side.

Wang Ke is aware of this kind of behavior. Now that he is at the high end of this society, of course he will consider it for the benefit of this group. Regarding the method Fang Xuanling said, Wang Ke has no way or reason Those who came to object had to admit in their hearts that although this method was a bit ruthless, it was considered the best method for this matter.

However, Wang Ke is also a little worried now, worried whether the evidence is as complete as Fang Xuanling said, and it has been completely complete without any omissions.

Wang Ke glanced at Zhang Ying first, and then said to Fang Xuanling: "Master Fang, I don't know the evidence that your lord said, can I let the officials look at it? Although the officials are not familiar with the trial of cases, they still hope that the public trial will start In the past, the imperial court was able to be foolproof, but at that time, due to one reason or another, it would lose the court's face. If this is the case, the lower officials are afraid that the emperor will be unhappy."

Although Wang Ke spoke in a more tactful manner, the meaning in the words was clearly expressed.Fang Xuanling couldn't help nodding, after all, it was the first time to do such a thing, so it wouldn't hurt to be careful.

Fang Xuanling knew that although Wang Ke was careless on weekdays, but when it came to the critical moment, he was still very prudent, and Wang Ke would not make a move easily if he was not fully sure.

Zhang Ying said cautiously at the side: "My lords, I have never done this public trial. Can you talk to me first, what should I do? I can't afford a humble job!"

What Zhang Ying said really reminded Fang Xuanling that it was the first time for anyone to do this, and no one had any experience to say how to do it.If there is anything that can be said clearly here, Fang Xuanling probably only has Wang Ke.

Seeing Fang Xuanling and Zhang Ying looking at him, Wang Ke knew that it was up to him to tell him what to do.

Wang Ke also had a headache about this point, not because he didn't want to say it, but because he didn't know how to say it at all.Regarding this matter, he has never done it before. There is a huge difference between knowing what is going on and doing it by himself. Now this idea that he came up with at the beginning, but he has put himself into it.

Seeing Wang Ke's embarrassed expression, Fang Xuanling asked puzzledly: "Why, doesn't Mr. Wang know what to do? If that's the case, this method can't be used."

The meaning of Fang Xuanling's words is very clear. If no one knows how to operate, then let's just settle the matter hastily before any major actions are taken. Don't make such a big noise, so as not to get If the time can't close, it will be troublesome!
Wang Ke saw that Fang Xuanling had started to make such an idea, and knew that it was due to helplessness, so she still felt a little bit reluctant, and said through gritted teeth: "How about this, Master Zhang please forgive me for this matter, please Fang My lord will explain this matter to the emperor first, and ask the emperor to make an order for the lower officials to come to the trial, and which adult should be invited to cooperate with me. This matter needs to be explained clearly by the lower officials, and the lower officials really don't know how to say it, but if you do it , It’s not too difficult to think about it!”

Seeing what Wang Ke said, Fang Xuanling chuckled, took out something from a small bag that he brought with him and said, "Master Xiao Wang is very right. I have already reported this matter to the emperor, and I can please the emperor." It’s just that I don’t know if Master Xiao Wang is willing, so I haven’t brought it out. Now that Master Xiao Wang has agreed, let’s accept the order!”

As soon as Wang Ke heard this, she felt dark in front of her eyes, and had a thought in her heart: I was played by this old bastard again!

(End of this chapter)