Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 632 The Slaughtering Plate

Although Chen Ming's tone was exactly the same as his paralyzed face, without any emotion.

But every word he spoke showed incomparable arrogance.

The loss of national tax revenue is the problem of our tax department. It has nothing to do with those employees. Our tax department will take full responsibility.

After all, it is national taxation, can Chen Ming bear this responsibility?

Of course not.

Generally speaking, they are only executive departments, and the responsible ones are decision-making departments, such as Zhengshitang, Dali Temple, Judgment Court, Yushitai, and so on.

It's like saying that if something goes wrong with Yuan Jiang, Wang Anshi must be responsible, not the Transshipment Department of Hezhong Prefecture.

But behind the tax department, it is not the prime ministers like Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, but the emperor.

In other words, the emperor was vouching for them.

This is no small matter.

If something goes wrong, the emperor has to come out and apologize.

Of course, this also shows one point from the side, that is, the emperor's trust in their abilities and dare to take this responsibility.

In short, none of you tax evaders should try to escape.

But it also won him countless eyes of hatred.

You are killing us!

Su Zhe naturally heard the implication, so it was inconvenient to continue asking.

Although he dared to hate the emperor, but that was only the underlying meaning, and from a judicial point of view, he had nothing to do with the tax department, because there was no law that could restrict employees from collecting money, and they were not members of the establishment. Power, he is only hired to investigate, so there is no way to manage it. Besides, if you send them money, that is to provide clues. It is only natural and reasonable for them to follow the clues.

At least now Batou is on the side of the tax department.

After sitting down, Su Zhe said to another inspector, "Bring the prosecution's lawsuit."

"Yes."

Soon, the procuratorate handed over the lawsuit to Su Zhe.

Su Zhe looked it up carefully, and thought, it seems that I have overlooked a lot of details!

After Su Zhe sat down, both parties said that there were no witnesses present.

Zhang Fei didn't delay, and immediately asked the prosecution and the defense to close the case. After all, there are more than 130 defendants behind, so we can't wait too long.

Qiu Zhengwen stood up first, "In fact, I don't have much to say, because there are witnesses and physical evidence in this case, and Yin Chengxing's crime of tax evasion is certain. In addition, I would like to emphasize two points. First, it was the other party who first contacted the employee Batou. No matter how they talked, it could at least prove that Yin Chengxing hoped to evade taxes, and he was the one who took the initiative.

If he just wanted to know some systems of the tax department, he could go to the tax department to inquire. Many people have inquired, instead of trying to find Batou. The tax department did not announce the list of these employees in advance.

Second, I would like to remind everyone that Yin Chengxing evaded more than [-] guan of taxes in total. This is not a small sum. Self-declaration is the first round of execution, so the first offender can be exempted from punishment, but I urge the imperial court to give him the highest punishment, and sentence him to a fine of five times. "

Five times?

[-] guan?

When Yin Chengxing heard this sentence, his brain was dizzy for a while, did all the work last year be for nothing?

They are big rich people who cherish their wealth like their lives, so this punishment is really killing them!

Fortunately, there were two court policemen supporting him, otherwise, he would definitely fall down.

The officials sitting next to them, as well as the outsiders outside the courtyard, all felt a chill down their backs, and their temples were steaming slightly.

terrible!

I want to go home!

Although they are all professional tax evaders, they don't know how much tax they evade every year, so this amount really shocks them and makes them unbelievable.

Qiu Zhengwen sat down and walked away, Li Min stood up, "Just now the other party said something right, that is, the self-declaration is the first time to be implemented in Hezhong Mansion, and it is very different from the previous tax payment.

I don't want to say that there were any disadvantages in the previous tax collection, but the fact is that the people used to be deeply afraid of tax collection because they didn't know how much tax they had to pay. There are countless facts that prove that most people pay different taxes every year , It is even more common to please those tax collectors.

Although I also admit that the current situation is slowly improving, but freezing three feet does not happen overnight, and this kind of concept cannot be changed in a short while. My client Yin Yuanwai, as a good citizen, The same is true, past cases made him panic and fear this unfamiliar tax collection method, and just now the employee Batou also said that when they collect taxes, they need to manage up and down, and this is what Yin Yuanwai found. The reason for employees is because they still think that they need to work up and down in order to know how much tax they really have to pay.

This approach is of course wrong, and I strongly disagree with it, but it is undeniable that this approach was very common before, and I believe the chief judge should have understood it, after all, you can just ask outside.

And my client didn't know whether the employee was a member of the tax department, but he thought it was.And the employee Batou tempted my client to evade taxes because he coveted the bonus, and did not correctly guide my client to pay taxes legally.

Therefore, I hereby urge the chief judge to deal with it lightly and give my client a chance, and my client is willing to pay all the taxes. "

The routine is still the same, and the responsibility is still shifted to the government. Anyway, if you don't say a few words about the government in the imperial court, it means you have never been to the imperial court.

Regarding this point, everyone has become accustomed to it, but the officials sitting here before were furious about this, but today it is different, many officials nodded silently in their hearts.

"well said!"

"it is good!"

There were also bursts of cheers outside the courtyard at the right time, and they shouted out their hearts.

The three little king kong couldn't help but looked up, seeing that the outside was full of outsiders, they immediately reacted.

In the final analysis, whether it is a poor person or a rich person, the ass decides the head!

As long as you are reasonable to yourself, you must applaud!

"Will! Will! I will!"

Yin Chengxing couldn't stop nodding, tears were already rolling in his eyes.

Only three thousand guan!

Nima!

He suddenly felt that the tax was not much at all.

Compared to [-] strings!

"Thank you for the testimony of both the prosecution and the defense."

Zhang Fei, as usual, first nodded with a smile, and then looked at Yin Chengxing, "Defendant, do you agree with the accounts, evidence, and the final amount of tax evasion provided by the prosecution? If you think there is a problem with the accounts, then we Then send people to investigate, and wait until the specific number comes out before making a judgment."

"I!"

Yin Chengxing blinked, and couldn't help looking at Li Min again.

You didn't say anything before, why are you looking at me now?Li Min complained in his heart, and suddenly said: "Chief Judge, since my client didn't read the account carefully, and we didn't know it beforehand, I'm sure the Chief Judge allowed us to read it carefully before answering."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I can allow this, and it is a matter of course, but if the evidence is damaged in any way, the defendant will not only be punished with the highest penalty, but will also be punished."

"Yes, I understand."

"Temporary adjournment."

As soon as Zhang Fei hit the gavel, he got up and left.

It really left a cold sweat, the sitting official couldn't stand up, and the rich gentleman standing outside almost knelt down.

Finished!

Finished!

It's all over!

This tax office is terrible!

How to do?

Cai Yanqing, who just came back to his senses, couldn't help but wiped the sweat from his forehead, "This tax department really lives up to its reputation!"

I found that there was no sound in the surrounding area. I looked back and forth and found that many officials were sitting on chairs with shaking hands. I thought to myself, you are all to blame for this!

After a while, some officials stood up, pretended to stretch their waists, and then walked outside slowly.

But Cai Yanqing knew that they were in a hurry.

Wang Shao also wanted to stand up and move around, but he glanced at Lu Gongru beside him, seeing his panicked expression, and wondered if he had evaded a lot of taxes?So he tentatively asked: "Why is Zhifu Lu restless?"

Lu Gongru whispered: "You don't know, I planned to let the public prosecutor go to Jingzhao Mansion this year, but after such a trial, I'm afraid that no one in Jingzhao Mansion is willing to let them go, so I don't have a headache."

This tax department is much more terrifying than he imagined!

Wang Shao gloated and laughed.

Inside!

Zhang Fei put down his teacup, and asked Cai Jing and the others, "How do you think the punishment should be?"

Cai Jingdao: "Students think that giving five times the punishment is too heavy, and Yin Chengxing may not be able to bear it, and may even attract their resistance. Giving it three times can not only have a deterrent effect, but also reflect the benevolence of the imperial court. "

Xu Zhiqian on the side pursed her mouth and gave Cai Jing a look of contempt.

The meaning of his words is very simple, that is to keep a distance from the tax department. The tax department is really terrible now. It is really an enemy of all the nobles.

Cai Bian said: "But the amount involved is not small. If an official is greedy for so much money, he will be punished by beheading. I think it can be given five times the sentence."

Xu Zhiqian nodded like a chicken pecking rice.

When dealing with this kind of person, you still consider him, and punish him to death!

Zhang Fei looked at Shang Guanjun again.

Shangguan Jun said: "Students think three times is too little, and five times is too much, just give four times."

"You really know how to make love!"

Zhang Fei smiled, and immediately applied for a serious sentence: "Actually, this sentence is not negotiable, it is a five-fold sentence. I really don't know what you are hesitating about. If you evade taxes by three thousand guan, you only need to pay three times the penalty. Then those small businessmen How do you punish the [-] guan for tax evasion? Do you give them the [-] guan in reverse?

Moreover, think about it, he is definitely not doing this in the first year. In the past, who collected the taxes he evaded from? The tax department has done its best to give them enough opportunities. sex.Besides, he earns [-] guan a year, so we don't need to consider helping him save money?

As for whether it will arouse their resistance, the tax department will hand them over to be human. "

Xu Zhiqian said excitedly: "The chief judge is wise."

Zhang Fei turned his head and gave her a contemptuous look: "It's up to you to say."

Witness lounge.

"Li Erbi, Mr. Li Xiao, Mr. Lu Xiao, please save me!"

Yin Chengxing was like a pitiful little boy, tugging on Li Min's sleeve, with teary eyes and choked up words, I really feel sorry for him!

What did you do so early? It's too late to beg for mercy now!Li Min sighed: "Although we have tried our best to defend you, but now the other party has solid evidence, and the employment contract between the tax department and Batou is not in your favor. This lawsuit is definitely lost. If you want to go unpunished, it is almost impossible. Impossible."

Yin Chengxing asked again: "Then how much will I be fined?"

He also knows, but the punishment of more than 1 pennies really kills them!

Li Min hesitated, and said, "I can only say that you must be prepared to receive five times the punishment."

"Five times?"

Yin Chengxing said excitedly: "This is too much, I will never accept the punishment."

Li Min said: "This new official has three fires, and your tax evasion is too large. If you don't give heavy punishments, how to deter others, the imperial court will definitely consider these aspects, which will be very unfavorable to you."

He knew it well, because he had tested the imperial court's penalty standard for this before.

The answer Zhang Fei gave him was to punish him severely.

Lu Bangxing suddenly said: "Mr. Yin, the matter has come to an end. This result is basically impossible to change. Why don't you show some demeanor, since we lost, then let's admit it."

Yin Chengxing turned his head and glared at Lu Bangxing, then suddenly slapped the table, and said: "Mr. Lu Xiao is right, if the money is gone, you can't lose face, isn't it just over 1 yuan, I have plenty of money, and I have the right to send it to beggars... "

But while talking, he started crying again, "More than 1 pennies, that's too much, these people are really ruthless!"

It's really crying!

This is simply a killing hog.

Li Min and Lu Bangxing looked at each other, not gloating.

In fact, they also feel that it is too much.

When the tax department was enforcing the law in the capital, it was only the exemption tax, not the general tax. If the general tax was checked at that time, it is estimated that the finances have improved.

There are really too many rich people in Tokyo.

Of course, there was no such condition at that time!

Inside the witness lounge.

"Chen Tax Envoy, I... I did everything you said. But..."

Batou said anxiously again: "But after I go out, that Yin Yuanwai will definitely not let me go."

It wasn't that he took the initiative to betray Yin Chengxing. In fact, he just found out that the tax department had already obtained all the evidence, and realized that he might be just a cover for the tax department. If the secretary presents all these evidences, Yin Chengxing must think that he betrayed himself.

Yin Chengxing has such a big family business, and he is a veteran nobleman of the Hezhong Mansion. It is really easy for him to make a small stop!

Chen Ming nodded and said, "If you can prove with your ability that you can help the tax department find out more taxes, then we will naturally protect you."

Batou immediately said: "Please don't worry, the tax envoy, I will definitely do a good job, and I will never collect this money again."

"Good job!"

Chen Ming nodded slightly. The tax department still needs people with rich experience like Batou, and the tax department will expand soon. This group of people will be the most loyal to the tax department.

Although they violated the rules, Chen Ming wanted to promote their group.

After finishing speaking, Chen Ming planned to open the door and go out, but when he got to the door, he turned around again, "The fine for the one hundred guan and twenty hectares of land is your reward, and this rule cannot be broken."

Still have money?Batou burst into tears of gratitude, "Thank you tax envoy, thank you tax envoy."

The tax of more than 3000 yuan was not found out by him, and naturally it cannot be counted as his. If he was asked to check, he would not be able to check so much. After all, it is such a complicated tax that requires various talents to check it all out.

After half an hour of adjournment, Zhang Fei came to the court again and announced that the trial would continue.

"Defendant, is there any problem with this account?" Zhang Fei asked first.

"no problem!"

At this time, Yin Chengxing could only slap his swollen face to pretend to be fat.

"Well!"

Zhang Feilang said: "Although the defense has repeatedly emphasized that the defendant was tempted by the employee's head, and the self-declaration was the first round of implementation, and he did not know the specific rules, which led Yin Chengxing to take chances.

The president of the judge does not deny these claims of the defense, and even agrees with them. However, we cannot ignore one point. The defendant is not a three-year-old child, nor is he a young man who has just taken over the family business. On the contrary, the defendant is a person who has accepted Education, a very shrewd and wealthy businessman and landlord.His insight, his experience, and his intelligence are able to clearly judge whether a thing is illegal or not, and whether it should be done.

The defendant's tax evasion is purely greedy, knowingly committed, premeditated, and planned, but unfortunately, the sky net is restored, and the evidence provided by the prosecution is solid. Five times the amount as a fine, but he was the first offender, so he was exempted from punishment. "

There was a sound of surprise.

Most of the people present did not expect that Zhang Fei would really give him a top penalty.

They think that the tax department is asking for a lot of money and paying back the money on the spot, but they don't know that they are here for the real thing.

Seeing the faces of those people, Xu Zhiqian raised the corners of her mouth slightly. She liked this moment very much.

On the contrary, Yin Chengxing was already prepared and sat there silently.

At this moment, Su Zhe stood up suddenly and said, "Our procuratorate reserves the right to sue Yin Chengxing for selling bootleg alcohol."

He kept silent all this time, just waiting for the accounts to be confirmed, because if he wanted to sue Yin Chengxing for selling bootleg alcohol, he had to use those accounts as evidence.

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.

This is really a wave of ups and downs!

"I!"

Yin Chengxing even jumped up straight away, but looked at Su Che, begging again.

Don't you want money?

I gave all the money, and you are here to kill me again, and let people live!

Instead of chills down their backs, those members were pale, with their mouths open, unable to utter a sound.

They seem to have forgotten the death-demanding department of the procuratorate.

Wei Yingfang scolded fiercely in a low voice: "This damn procuratorate."

Turning back again, looking at Cao Yi who just sat down, "How is the situation?"

Cao Yi shook his head and said: "What they said is true. Just now someone outside told me that just before the trial, a large number of tax police and royal police suddenly appeared and sealed off all their warehouses."

"This is definitely a conspiracy." But Wei Yingfang didn't care about the annoyance, and asked in a low voice: "Did you explain them clearly?"

Cao Yi nodded and said: "I just asked Li Min to pass on a message. If the other party really presents evidence, let them immediately plead guilty and don't make a defense."

Wei Yingfang said: "Fortunately we did this, otherwise!"

Having said that, he glanced at Su Zhe, then rubbed his face angrily.

Even Lu Bangxing frowned and said, "This is too cruel!"

Li Min glanced at Su Zhe, and said, "Prosecutor Su just reserved, maybe there is room for negotiation."

As he said that, he winked at Yin Chengxing again, telling him not to speak foolishly, and be careful that the gains outweigh the losses, and the procuratorate can't afford to offend him!

Yin Chengxing's mind was completely muddled now, he could only blindly obey Li Min and the others, and was taken down again silently.

The trial is still going on, and the imperial court has announced that the second defendant, Liu Zaichun, will appear in court.

As soon as this person came up, there was a lot of discussion inside and outside the courtyard.

It turned out that this Liu Zaichun was none other than Wei Yingfang's brother-in-law.

Liu Zaichun looked very calm, but if you observe carefully, it is not difficult to find that his hands are trembling.

Qiu Zhengwen stood up, "According to the investigation by the tax department, Liu Zaichun's income last year was around [-] guan, and he had to pay [-] guan in accordance with the law, but he only paid [-] guan last year, which involved tax evasion as high as [-] Thousand four hundred strings.

Among them, the agricultural tax involves the amount of tax evasion, which is as high as about [-] guan, and the remaining [-] guan is derived from the Goulan tile house, restaurant, gambling house, and transportation owned by their family. "

Lu Bangxing said strangely, "It's not likely that some kind-hearted person picked up all the ledgers on the street and handed them over to the tax department."

Zhang Fei said: "The defense."

"Sorry! I just couldn't hold back for a while!"

Lu Bangxing quickly nodded to admit his mistake.

Zhang Fei turned to Qiu Zhengwen and said, "The prosecution, please continue."

But Qiu Zhengwen took the words: "Although no well-meaning person provided evidence, the tax department found out the businessmen who had business dealings with Liu Zaichun and obtained relevant accounts from them. According to our estimates, Liu Zaichun's trading income Far more than declared."

Can you still check this way?

Liu Zaichun was dumbfounded, I have done so many business and cooperated with so many people, and you all found out, what kind of ghosts and gods did you come here?Immediately looked at Lu Bangxing and Li Min.

The two of them looked confused, you didn't tell us anything, just gave me a look, I don't know if it's true or not.

Liu Zaichun saw that they were unreliable, so he retorted aloud: "Chief judge, they are spreading rumors and slandering. My family only has a land deed of 1000 hectares, but they say that I have evaded more than [-] agricultural taxes. How is this possible?"

Qiu Zhengwen said: "Did Liu Yuanwai read the announcement issued by the tax department concerning the self-declaration rules?"

Liu Zaichun immediately said, "Of course I've seen it."

Qiu Zhengwen said: "The Liu staff should know that the taxation department checked all the income, and only because of the special nature of the land tax, it stipulated that one bucket per mu should be collected. Therefore, the taxation department will not only look at how much land you have, but mainly look at it. Your income, according to the investigation of the Taxation Department, your family’s granary provided more than 2 shi of grain in November last year, but you did not fill in these in your self-declaration.”

"What are you doing!"

As soon as the words came out, Liu Zaichun suddenly shut up, and then argued, "I bought this with money, you...you should go to those who sell grain to collect taxes."

Qiu Zhengwen asked, "Where did you buy it?"

Liu Zaichun said: "Many people, I don't remember."

"Is there any evidence?"

"No."

Qiu Zhengwen said with a smile: "The person who sells your grain, is there a farmer named Chen Xiaoyu?"

Liu Zaichun's expression changed drastically, he hesitated and couldn't speak.

Qiu Zhengwen said to Zhang Fei again: "Chairman, please call the witness Chen Xiaoyu."

Zhang Fei said: "It is reported that Chen Xiaoyu will appear in court."

But when he saw a young man dressed as a farmer in his twenties coming to the court, Liu Zaichun immediately gritted his teeth and looked fierce when he saw this person.

Qiu Zhengwen said: "Chen Xiaoyu, what are you doing?"

Chen Xiaoyu said: "I am a tenant farmer of the Liu family."

Qiu Zhengwen said: "The Liu family refers to Liu Zaichun's family?"

"Yes."

"How much land did you rent from the Liu family?"

"Sixty acres."

"But according to the tax I declared last year, it was only [-] mu."

"There are only [-] acres on the title deed, but it's actually [-] acres."

"why is that?"

"I don't know what method they used to count the [-] mu of land as [-] mu."

When many people heard this, they couldn't help but glance at Wei Yingfang. At this time, Wei Yingfang was already sweating profusely. Who the hell is this tax bureau? This land has been hidden for so long.

Qiu Zhengwen asked again: "Then how can you prove that there are only [-] acres of land on the land deed, but you actually have [-] acres of land?"

Chen Xiaoyu said: "Because my lease with the Liu family is [-] mu, and I can measure it myself."

"Thank you!"

Qiu Zhengwen said to Zhang Fei: "I have the tax payment status of the land rented by Chen Xiaoyu, and the lease agreement between Chen Xiaoyu and the Liu family."

After the evidence was presented, Zhang Fei looked at it, and said to Liu Zaichun, "Defendant, what do you say about this?"

Liu Zaichun glanced at Wei Yingfang from the corner of his eye, then nodded and said, "I plead guilty."