Prince of Chaos

Chapter 368 The Importance of Integrity

"The focus of the ICAC's errands is on the 'preventive cure' that Gu just mentioned. Only when the problem is stuck at the source, will the river flow clear when it reaches the downstream."

Zhu Changluo once again vividly compared the focus of work of the ICAC.

This time, Zhong Huamin understood Zhu Changluo's painstaking efforts.

However, how to get stuck at the source of the problem?
This topic is still somewhat difficult for Zhong Huamin.

Zhu Changluo continued: "From ancient times to the present, there have been countless officials and virtuous officials in history, and corrupt officials are even more like carp crossing the river. However, the trend of history has always been going forward mightily. Conforming to the times Those who created the world, such as the Taizu of this dynasty, etc. In the early years of Taizu, in order to warn all officials not to be greedy or lazy, he specially issued an edict to let all officials learn "Rebellious Ministers", so that they can learn from Lan Yu and others. Learn lessons from the tragic end of oppressing the people. It can be said to be good intentions."

When Zhong Huamin heard Zhu Changluo talk about the "Ni Chen Lu" compiled by Emperor Taizu, even though he had a strong mind and extraordinary will, he couldn't help but feel terrified.

"Rebellion Records" is a book written by Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang in order to frighten hundreds of officials and based on the "Lanyu Case". Although, the original intention is to educate officials not to embezzle and rebel.But its content is definitely an out-and-out massacre file and horror book!
At the beginning, Lan Yu, the Duke of Liang, was taken down by Emperor Taizu because he wanted to rebel.

Because Emperor Taizu lived a miserable life since he was a child, and suffered from the sufferings of corrupt officials, his methods of dealing with corrupt officials have also reached the harshest level in history.

Emperor Taizu not only killed the three clans of Sapphire, but also peeled Sapphire and stuffed it with grass. What a cruel punishment!However, this is still the end, and then the Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang used another sapphire as a fermentation point, killing more than [-] people one after another!
This case is almost on par with Hu Weiyong's Hu case.

Therefore, in the Ming Dynasty, although Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding emperor, his evaluation did not seem to be too high in the eyes of scholar-bureaucrats and other scholars.

Moreover, they all seem to regard Zhu Yuanzhang as a tyrant and only husband!Especially in the late Ming Dynasty, in some places there were extremely ugly portraits of Zhu Yuanzhang.

It is conceivable that in the era of the chaos of demons in the late Ming Dynasty, how much wandering and emptiness these Ming people were.It was so empty that it attacked a founding king who had died nearly 300 years ago.

Zhong Huamin was worried that Zhu Changluo would learn the ways of the Taizu, so he hurriedly remonstrated: "His Royal Highness, think twice. "Rebellious Minister Records."

When the words came to his lips, Zhong Huamin didn't dare to speak ill of "Ni Chen Lu", after all, "Ni Chen Lu" was the masterpiece of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.

As an official of this dynasty, no matter what happens in private, at least you can't say anything about Emperor Taizu publicly.

Seeing Zhong Huamin's nervous look, Zhu Changluo smiled.

Zhu Changluo said: "Gu is just giving an example. Taizu's way is too strong, it may be suitable for Taizu's time, but it may not be suitable for today. The content of "Rebellious Officials" is also too bloody, and it is not suitable for hundreds of officials. Teaching materials for education. The reason why I say this is because I think Taizu's idea of ​​compiling books for all officials to learn is correct. I plan to learn from this point."

Zhong Huamin also heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that Zhu Changluo did not plan to learn the way of the Taizu Emperor.

The Way of the Great Ancestor is really too fierce.

In the current Ming Dynasty, recklessly using Taizu's fierce way is definitely not a good way to save the country.

What's more, the haze of the previous Jizhen case has not dissipated in the hearts of all officials in Beijing.

If we continue to conduct integrity education in this way, it may really be counterproductive.

If it doesn't work out, the officials in central Beijing will be so scared that they will lose their posts and run away.

"Your Highness Shengming."

Zhong Huamin couldn't help but compliment Zhu Changluo.

Zhu Changluo went on to say: "Gu said so much, I think Mr. Zhong must have some plans in his heart. What Gu wants to tell Mr. Zhong is actually such a simple thing. I just want Mr. Zhong to sort out a train of thought first. Then, I summed up a method and method, and then used this method to educate the officials on integrity."

Zhong Huamin bowed and said, "I understand His Highness's painstaking efforts. I will definitely do what His Highness wants."

Zhu Changluo nodded and said: "When Mr. Zhong is doing these tasks, don't always focus on those famous ministers and generals in history. Like some small officials who stick to the basics and do practical things for the people, they are also The key point of our study is that I want the ICAC to be able to see the details, instead of blindly seeking perfection. I hope that Mr. Zhong will keep this point in mind.”

Zhong Huamin said: "I must keep it in mind and live up to His Highness's trust. I will definitely complete the tasks His Highness entrusted to me."

Zhu Changluo said: "Gu can show you another clear way."

When Zhong Huamin heard that Zhu Changluo wanted to show him the way, Zhong Huamin was overjoyed and said, "Your Highness, please tell me."

Zhu Changluo said: "During this time, Jizhen and other places are busy with the work of dismantling the town and changing the county. It turns out that the military households in the military town have been allowed to transfer to the army and become farmers under the special orders of Gu and Father. Now, The garrison land in Ji Town, which originally belonged to the guards, is also planned to be divided among these military households as private fields. Although these tasks may seem trivial, in fact, these tasks are related to the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty. The land is The lifeblood of the common people is also the source of taxes for the imperial court. If these tasks are not done well, it will form the taxation of the imperial court and the stability of the Ming Dynasty."

"I'm telling you this because I want you to take the time to go deep into the front line of the local area and see how these low-level officials help Daming to consolidate this solid foundation. By the way, I also want to share all their Listen to what you think in your heart, and understand the hard work and difficulties of the low-level officials."

"At the same time, we should praise some or some small officials who have outstanding abilities or are particularly serious in their work, and encourage all officials to learn from their spirit of bending down and being willing to be like oxen, so as to do their job well. When the time is right I will let you take the officials of the ICAC to give regular lectures on integrity to the officials of the various yamen in Beijing, so that they will always maintain a sense of responsibility and vigilance as officials."

Listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Zhong Huamin's eyes became brighter and brighter.

What His Royal Highness said is really good!

I really can't believe that such words can be said by a crown prince who has been in the deep palace for a long time and is well-clothed and well-fed.

In particular, the verse "bend down and be willing to be a willing ox" has far-reaching meaning and endless aftertaste.

Involuntarily, Zhong Huamin was even more excited.

He felt that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could have such divine wisdom, it must be the blessing of the heavens!
Zhong Huamin said with all sincerity: "I congratulate Daming, Your Majesty, and Your Highness. Your Highness is so thoughtful that this makes me suddenly enlightened. I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness, and I will not say goodbye."

Zhu Changluo looked at Zhong Huamin like this, and he said with a smile: "Gu is just letting you go deep into the grassroots to have a look. You can say that you will go through fire and water, so you don't hesitate?"

Zhong Huamin quickly explained: "I made a mistake, please forgive me, Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo said: "Okay, okay, Gu is not the kind of person who loves to take responsibility for his subordinates. As long as Mr. Zhong can do his job well, that is the best reward for Gu."

Zhong Huamin replied excitedly: "Yes, I obey the order."

　Chapter 2 arrives. . .

　　Ho ho ho! ! ! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)