"Weichen doesn't know why His Majesty said this." Zhang Fan heard Zhu Yijun say this. Naturally, they immediately objected. What Weichen said was in his heart. How could you deceive Your Majesty. ”

"That ......" obviously. Zhu Yijun believes in Zhang Fan. But his mind was still very confused. "Then why did the teacher bow his head and remain silent?"

"Please also ask Your Majesty to atone for your sins. Wechen was thinking about something else just now. Not thinking about that. Zhang Fan hurriedly explained. What Wei Chen said to His Majesty just now was all the truth. Wei Chen never thought of deceiving His Majesty about anything. ”

"I understand the teacher's thoughts. It's just ......," Zhu Yijun said intermittently. Apparently. He was still very unsure. "It's just that I really can't figure it out. There is nothing wrong with following the teachings of the saints. I have been taught this way since I was a child. I don't think the teacher will say that there is anything wrong with this. I just don't understand. Since you have to follow the teachings of the saints. And why should we approve of those things that are false and wrongful? If the corrupt officials in the court are secretive. It's impossible to know. That's fine. But knowing that there are ministers in the court who are corrupt and pervert the law. but to tolerate them. They cannot be cured of their sins. I really don't understand this. ”

"Your Majesty is right." Zhang Fan said. "Still. Wechen has a question to ask His Majesty. ”

"Please ask the teacher as well." Zhu Yijun nodded.

"Wechen hypothesis...... If ......," Zhang Fan thought about. Said. "If there is such a minister in the court. He is indeed a man who loves to be cheap. Of course. Everyone has greed. But this man is too fond of being greedy. Years have passed. It's just that being greedy for some small advantages can't satisfy him. So the official began to gradually enlarge his hands and feet. In the end, it is simply wanton greed. Accumulate countless wealth. Without soliciting bribes from their subordinate officials. He also offered bribes to his superiors. in order to obtain a higher official position. Your Majesty thinks. What should such a person be. ”

"Naturally, it should be killed." Zhu Yijun listened to Zhang Fan's words. Naturally, he said it without thinking. "The Ruler of Food. Loyal to the king. Not to mention the money given to them by the imperial court. Isn't it enough for him to be fed and clothed? "It's not that Zhu Yijun is thirsty for killing. It's just that the Son of Heaven of the Ming Dynasty seems to be such a virtue. Even if he is as greedy as Zhu Di is, no matter how playful he is, like Zhu Houzhao, and no matter how greedy he is for money, Zhu Yijun is like this. No matter what you do. They would never allow the officials below to do that.

Heard Zhu Yijun say this. To be honest, Zhang Fan was very helpless in his heart. An official of the Ming Dynasty. What is it like? Zhang Fan's heart couldn't be clearer. If the officials in the world are really law-abiding. Honesty and integrity. And I didn't have a penny of greed. Or just like Ge Shouli. The family has a lot of money. Naturally, they can be fed and clothed. can also live in a big house; Or just like Hai Jui. It's really a civilian background. I didn't take a penny. Even if it is an official to the governor of the sky. But he still lives in a home like a ruined temple.

Frankly. Even if Zhang Fan really doesn't want to get close to those corrupt officials. I'm afraid he can't stand it either. And it's no wonder. After all, Zhang Fan's career is infinite. It went smoothly very well. As soon as he entered the court, he was appreciated by Longqing. Naturally, I didn't get that kind of treatment.

Even Zhang Fan has considered it. If you don't get noticed by Longqing. Even if it is made into a champion. Either become a gentleman in the court. as a reserve officer; Either you want to become a local prefect or something. At that time. How will he be an official? Zhang Fan himself had no way to dare to guarantee himself.

But Zhu Yijun is the emperor after all. He said so. Zhang Fan can't say it's wrong.

So. In general. Corrupt officials are indeed annoying. But some of them are indeed "no way". Of course. Nor is it a defense of corrupt officials. It's just that the world is really unpredictable. Who would have thought. At first, I just wanted to reap a little bit of goodness. Make your life a little more nourished. But in the end. Desire will always break through the shackles of the human heart. It makes it difficult for those who have already tasted the sweetness to go back to the kind of life that used to be. In the end. Don't say what the royal law of the imperial court is. Or the morality of the human heart. Even death could no longer threaten these people.

So. There are so many corrupt officials in the world. And it never decreases. It's only going to get more and more. And these people are always going to be greedier and greedier. It never gets less.

In general. That's the way it is. But Zhang Fan couldn't tell Zhu Yijun about this. This will only make Zhu Yijun understand. It is impossible to completely end the problem of corrupt officials all over the court. Although it is said that this is the truth. But Zhang Fan thinks. Instead of saying that, Zhu Yijun felt that this matter was hopeless. Thus making him despair. It's better not to deceive him. Give him a possibility. Let him still have this glimmer of hope in his heart.

"Your Majesty is right." Zhang Fan said. "Corrupt officials are naturally hateful. Not only do they enrich themselves. And deception. But. Your Majesty can think of another possibility. ”

"What is possible." Heard Zhang Fan agree with his words. Zhu Yijun was naturally happy. However, Zhang Fan heard another question. He also had to reconsider.

"If there is such an official." Zhang Fan said. "He's not corrupt the law. But his hands and feet are not clean. I want to get some money to spend it. It's just that he understands. There is no oil or water to be recovered from the people. And that will only make you die faster. So he specifically picks those who are unkind to the rich to take some bribes. And at the same time. He did not forget that he was an official of the imperial court. It was the court that used him to govern the world and the people. It's also good for the people. One could even say. There he is. The people under his rule lived and worked in peace and contentment. Your Majesty thinks. Should such officials be killed? ”

"This ......," Zhu Yijun heard Zhang Fan say. Confused. "Under heaven. Is there such a person. ”

"Your Majesty. Although Weichen is just talking about things. But please also ask Your Majesty to believe in Wechen. It can be said that there are too many such officials in the world. Zhang Fan looked at Zhu Yijun. Said very sincerely.

"This ...... He cared about the people. It can make the people live and work in peace and contentment. This is a good thing. He can be regarded as a good official from this point of view. Zhu Yijun thought about it. He said slowly. "But. He is still greedy for money. Satisfy your greed. This is also a violation of the laws of the imperial court. According to the law, ...... should be punished," he said. Zhu Yijun listened. He really didn't know how to answer Zhang Fan's question.

"Your Majesty. As a matter of fact. It's a question that few people can answer. "Zhang Fan didn't mean to embarrass him." In the old days. If the imperial court encounters such a thing. There is no consideration at all about how many good things this official has done in the past. Or how many good things he did for the people. Or how many people will cry out for him. He will definitely be found guilty. Confiscation of family property. Then the demotion of the degraded officials, the dismissal of the dismissed officials, and the copying of the beheadings.

"But. Your Majesty really thinks so. For such officials. Shouldn't he be given the slightest chance? Perhaps this person is just greedy for thousands of taels of silver. Although this is for an official. It's just too much. But this man did it for the people. But these thousands of taels of silver can't be exchanged. ”

"This ......," Zhang Fan said. Zhu Yijun was even more confused.

Truly. Throughout the ages. No matter what the era. What dynasties. An eternal theme is. It's worth a lot. For a general who leads an army to the battle. Even if it has been on the battlefield for decades. Countless enemies have been destroyed and never defeated. But only one defeat. Maybe it's the annihilation of the whole army. Maybe it's just a small loss. But it is possible to be blamed for a great sin for this. Don't talk about losing your official position. There is also the possibility of losing your head.

And the same is true for civil servants. No matter how much you love the people on weekdays. How honest and honest. But once he was discovered, he had committed corruption and perverted the law. It's almost certain that this person is finished. His career. Even his life ended there.

"Your Majesty. Wechen's words. It's not that I want His Majesty to do whatever he wants from now on. Zhang Fan said. Wechen just told His Majesty. To be human in this world. It's just too hard. People are not simple. It's not that they can be judged simply by their good and bad. Some people are full of evil. But it's still on the bright side; And some people are full of benevolence and morality. But there will also be a bad side.

"And now. What Mr. Chang proposed. That's it. Don't just look at the person as good or bad. Don't just see that he's doing good things right now. You can't see the bad things he used to do. Vice versa. Nor can it be just because he has committed something bad now. It means that this person has always been a bad person. It doesn't matter who makes any mistakes. All should be punished with sentencing. You can't just see one side of him. and he pushed him into the abyss. ”

Zhang Fan finished saying these words. It's not a word. He can say so. It can already be said that it is right to tell Zhu Yijun clearly. What's wrong. The rest of the stuff. It is up to Zhu Yijun to think about it himself. And Zhang Fan didn't believe it. Zhu Yijun can't even think about such a question.

Of course. Zhu Yijun is likely to be very confused by this. It's impossible to figure this out in a short period of time.

"Teacher." Zhu Yijun said. "I still don't quite understand the reasoning. But since the teacher said so. I'll think about it. I believe that the teacher will not deceive me. ”

looked at Zhu Yijun's smile. Zhang Fan was very relieved. But at the same time of relief. He was even more worried. The Emperor's trust. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?