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The 10 taels are not public funds, but the deposits of the six people of Jia, or it can be said to be the inheritance of the six ancestors of Jia.

It was left by the third father of Kangxi, the ancestor of Jingling.

Although it is not a branch, in theory, as long as Kangxi's three fathers are extinct, then his old man's inheritance will of course be inherited by other nephews and descendants.

There is an old saying in China that if a nephew stands in front of the door, there is no such thing as an extinct family.

It's useless to stand ten sons-in-law, and you have to have a nephew.

The camera pans to the office.

In the face of big right and wrong, Prince Rui doesn't like to use public affairs for personal gain.

The nature of misappropriation of public funds and personal savings is completely different.

Giving Lao Zheng 10 taels is not in principle to bribe the governor, who is nearly [-] years old, because this is really a good and honest official.

The reputation of the officialdom and the public opinion of the people are excellent, and Jia Liu has rarely met a good official since he became an official.

So, it's just condolences.

I hope that with this money, Mr. Zheng can better serve the Qing Dynasty and the people.

Nothing else.

As the old saying goes, it's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice, and it's the same for an official.

Hubei's fiscal revenue is basically zero, and this 10 taels is really a timely help for the governor who is shy in his pocket.

Whether the governor uses the money to give condolences to the grassroots, to pay civil servants' salaries, or to use it for other post-disaster people's livelihood construction, or to find a technician to pinch feet, it is up to the governor to decide.

Prince Rui will not check other people's accounts.

This is the measure and mind of Prince Heshuo.

It was the governor who was obviously a little shocked in front of this huge sum of money, and then refused to accept it.

This made Prince Rui a little unhappy: "Old Zheng, do you look down on this prince? Do you also think that this prince has no hair on his mouth and can't do things well like everyone else? Or is he an incompetent playboy?"

These words were a bit heavy, and Lao Zheng hurriedly expressed his opinion: "My lord, that's not what I mean by being an official."

"What do you mean by that? My king said that the 10 taels was personally sponsored by you from the Governor's Yamen in Hubei, and it was not given to you, Lao Zheng. If you are so evasive, do you think there is some purpose for this king to give you the money?" Do you want to form a clique with you, the governor of Hubei, and set up another hill behind the court's back, forming a clique for personal gain?"

Prince Rui's tone was clearly unhappy, he had never met anyone who refused to take money from him in his life.

In principle, those who refuse to accept his money will all die.

However, Prince Rui has the lowest moral bottom line.

He still respects and reuses the truly honest and good officials, and it is useless to let anyone blow them up.

Didn't the imperial censor Wang Jie who exposed him twice in the court hall be lucky enough to avoid being murdered and jailed?

The fundamental reason is that Prince Rui has the lowest moral bottom line.

Governor Zheng didn't expect Prince Rui to speak so bluntly, he didn't know how to answer the words for a moment.

"Take it away, Hubei has been plagued by thieves in the past two years, the place is dilapidated, the people have been affected by disasters, and the province is even more stretched. It is not easy for you, the governor, these kings are all aware of it, and I am anxious. Only for a while After a while, the bandits won't be able to defeat them, so I can only make a symbolic statement, if you use this money to do something practical for the common people, you will be worthy of my king."

Jia Liu gently pushed a thick stack of silver bills in front of Lao Zheng, and seeing that the tea in his tea bowl was cold, he hurriedly got up to refill the hot one for him.

After sitting down, he sighed softly: "In the past, it was said that Huguang was familiar with the world, but I didn't think that Huguang is in such a state today."

After a pause, he looked at Lao Zheng affectionately again.

He didn't speak, but there was great sincerity in his eyes.

Old Zheng was extremely hesitant, hesitant to speak, but every time he wanted to say something, he was stopped by Prince Rui's sincere eyes.

After a while, the governor, who was nearly seventy years old, stood up to express his gratitude to Prince Rui on behalf of the officials and people in Hubei, and then silently accepted the bank note.

He is also really short of money.

Not to mention the following, the governor's yamen has not been paid for half a year.

The book office staff who followed him were all spent by him with his own private money.

Jia Liu saw it in his eyes, was delighted in his heart, and nodded slightly.

In addition to condolences, he also raised the issue of Hubei officials.

In view of the fact that the civil service system in Hubei is basically paralyzed, and most of the leading cadres at or above the department level are out of integrity, Prince Rui expressed his hope that Governor Zheng can take care of the problem of official governance.

It is to rectify the civil servant system in Hubei. In principle, Governor Zheng decides who can and cannot use it.

Prince Rui does not interfere in principle.

"The thieves and turmoil in Hubei this time are certainly not a good thing for the people, but they are actually a good thing for the government. In the past, the problem of government officials was always said to be useless. The reason is that it is deeply rooted and the officials protect each other, making the officialdom a miasma."

"Every year the imperial court talks about rectifying the administration of officials and cracking down on corrupt officials, but it is still like this every year. It is useless to catch a batch and kill a batch. The corrupt officials will spring up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and the network will continue. Mo Say you are a governor, even this king, Prince Heshuo, can't do anything about it."

"As the saying goes, cleaning the house makes it easy to receive guests. The officialdom is just like the house. There will be dust everywhere. When the guests come, how do you set your feet and sit down?

So what this king means is that you, Old Zheng, might as well take this opportunity to rectify the administration of officials, promote officials who can do things, do practical things, and do good things. , the officialdom in Hubei can take on a new look. "

Jia Liu picked up the tea bowl and took a sip while speaking, "In the words of the common people, if the house is rotten, then tear it down and start over."

The words are still a bit closed, and I didn't say that it is really impossible to start anew.

Prince Rui hoped that Governor Zheng would take advantage of this opportunity and set an example for the governors of the whole country.

"This king brought a large army to quell the chaos, and your governor is rushing to rebuild the officialdom. After the chaos is settled, the officialdom can also be rejuvenated, so that the people can truly feel the new changes. The people feel that it is good to be an official. Isn't Jiangshan Sheji as stable as Mount Tai?
You boldly let go, no matter who is involved, don't have any worries, I will support you when the sky falls! "

When it comes to emotion, Jia Liu's face is full of sorrow.

"It seems difficult for the king to lead troops to fight, but it is actually easy. But the administration of officials seems easy, but it is actually difficult.

If you, Old Zheng, can rectify the administration of officials in Hubei this time, the officials have the official style, the officials have the official style, and the top and bottom are harmonious, your contribution to the old Zheng will be greater than this king, and you are a real living Bodhisattva. Please make a contribution, in the future, you will also be like Ziguang Pavilion. If the imperial court does not give you a text after a hundred years, this king will ask for it for you! "

Prince Rui's speech was one set after another, as if he was going to the Imperial College to invigilate the postgraduate examination.

It made the governor of Hubei very moved and excited.

To be honest, since entering the officialdom in the first year of Qianlong, Mr. Zheng has never seen a prince who is so considerate of the people and the country.

He couldn't help but secretly thought that the ministers really didn't know who is the enemy and who slandered Prince Rui out of thin air.

To say something outrageous, the present emperor is far inferior to Prince Rui.

If a hero like Prince Rui can be the lord of the world, it will be the blessing of the Qing Dynasty.

Well, how could I think so?

Lao Zheng was shocked, and hurriedly told the author not to scribble.

He's not that kind of person.