On the way back to Funing Palace.
Since he had already ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, it was no longer appropriate to live in the Chengqian Palace. On the day he ascended the throne, Zhao Jun moved directly from the Chengqian Palace to the Funing Palace.
And Ye Yin naturally moved into Kunning Palace and became the master of the harem.
It's just that the Phoenix Seal is still in the hands of Queen Zhang, and it is this one who has the final say among the women in the harem.
Regarding this, Zhao Jun didn't want to argue with the Holy Mother Queen Mother. After all, it was the royal brother and his mother who had raised him for so many years even if they were not his biological children.
Zhao Jun also believed that the other party should be a sensible person and would not be ignorant of propriety just by holding the Phoenix Seal.
Just after going to court and on the way back to the palace, Wang Huaien asked in confusion:
"Your Majesty, why do you want those officials to participate in disaster relief?
It’s not like you don’t know their details. None of them are honest officials, and each family has at least hundreds of thousands of silver coins!
Isn't it like feeding rice to mice for them to participate in disaster relief?
Don't let these rats steal all the money and food for disaster relief, and the people will suffer. "
Wang Huai'en didn't understand his own emperor's behavior.
In response, Zhao Jun just smiled slightly and asked instead: "Wang Banban, do you think there are more corrupt officials or more honest officials in the world?"
Wang Huai'en was stunned when he heard this, but he still hurriedly said: "With the emperor on the throne, there will definitely be more upright officials in the world."
Zhao Jun glanced at him after hearing this, then sighed, and a violent shock hit Wang Huai'en on the head!
Boom!
"Ouch!"
"When did you learn to be smooth-tongued and flattering? Do you think I'm a fool who likes to hear nice things?"
Zhao Jun's dissatisfied voice immediately made Wang Huaien realize that he had done something wrong, and he quickly begged for mercy.
"Oh, my lord, don't fight me! My lord, please don't fight me! I'm wrong! I don't dare to do it anymore!"
Zhao Jun snorted and took back his hand, and continued to move forward. At the same time, he couldn't help but lecture:
"I've only been back to Bianjing for a few days, and you're going to learn this trick?
I can tell you, this is what I hate the most.
You are the person next to me. Now that I am in this position, there are many people who want to curry favor with you.
But what I want to tell you is, keep your true intentions and don’t be dragged into the trap by them.
Otherwise, I will definitely show mercy when the liquidation comes. You know that. "
Zhao Jun solemnly warned that Wang Huai'en had been with him for so many years, and he didn't want to have to deal with him because of some gold and silver, so he warned him when he saw signs of drifting.
"Oh, hey, my slave knows it, my slave knows it! Hiss~"
Wang Huaien held the place where he was knocked and gasped in pain, but he was already alert in his heart.
I have been really wandering these past few days. Because I have followed His Majesty for so long, the palace has assumed that I will take over Eunuch Cao's job. Therefore, the eunuchs and maids in the palace have come to please me, and I have also been shouting at them. The father-in-law was lost in his shouts.
Although my head hurts now, my mind is clear.
Rubbing his head, Zhao Jun continued to ask: "Are there more corrupt officials or more honest officials in the world?"
It was the same problem, but Wang Huai'en didn't dare to flatter him anymore, and said honestly: "Back to your lord, there are more corrupt officials in this world after all."
While answering, Wang Huaien carefully and secretly traced the emperor's reaction.
Zhao Jun nodded with satisfaction and then said:
"It's true, people's hearts are greedy, and the number of corrupt officials in the world far exceeds the honest ones.
Even though most officials have their own ambitions when they first enter the officialdom, when they actually step into the big dye vat of officialdom, there are very few people who can get out of the mud without being stained.
After all, with gold, silver, wealth and beauty, there is always something suitable for most officials.
Therefore, the number of corrupt officials far exceeds that of honest officials.
but! "
Zhao Jun's words paused, and Wang Huaien immediately pricked up his ears to listen carefully.
"But to run the court, the number of officials needed is extremely large. Obviously I know that there are many corrupt officials, but I can't kill them all, because if I kill all the corrupt officials, there will be no one in the world who can give you Got to work.
So I divided officials into three categories! "
"Your Majesty, which three categories are they?"
Wang Huaien asked curiously.
Zhao Jun glanced at him and then explained:
"The first type is an upright official, a thoroughly upright official. This kind of official is naturally indispensable in officialdom, and is also the official with the best reputation among the people.
The second type is corrupt officials, who use evil methods and do anything for their own interests. This is what I want to crack down on, and it is what the people hate the most!
The third type is interesting. Strictly speaking, he is also a corrupt official, but this kind of corrupt official is not like the former type, who will do anything for profit.
He can do things like this, although he is also greedy, but he is measured.
Able to restrain oneself to a certain extent.
These are the three types of officials I have divided. "
Zhao Jun paused for a moment before continuing: "Aren't you curious why I still include those officials who have been proven to be unclean among the disaster relief officials?"
Wang Huaien nodded quickly.
Zhao Jun smiled and then explained: "Because this is my test for them, a test that is obvious and obvious.
They know that I know their details, but they still forcefully put them on the disaster relief list.
Anyone with a brain will know what I mean and will honestly not have any evil intentions.
And those who have no brains and cannot control themselves will naturally be unable to bear it, and I will not be merciful to such people.
I've already made it clear and you still dare to be so arrogant. There is no use in leaving such brainless people behind. We should clean them up as soon as possible to save them from causing harm to the people! "
Wang Huaien suddenly realized and said: "It turns out that you have this idea, my lord, but I think that these officials who have reached this point must all have brains. I'm afraid there won't be too many brainless ones, right?" "
Zhao Jun shook his head and said: "It's their business to have brains, but it's not up to them to decide whether they can resist taking action on the disaster relief money and food."
"???"
Wang Huaien was confused by Zhao Jun's words and didn't quite understand the meaning.
Zhao Jun also saw his confusion, and instead of showing off, he explained:
"I have heard a saying before, that is, don't be afraid of opponents who are like gods, but be afraid of teammates who are like pigs!
In fact, since many officials dare to be greedy, they must be well prepared for back-up actions. With the preparations made by top people like them, you may not be able to catch him unless you are smarter than him, but why do you still have such trouble? So many officials were discovered?
That's because they all have one thing in common: pig-like teammates!
This teammate covers a wide range, not only limited to disciples, subordinates, family members, relatives, and even fellow villagers!
These people who are related to him will rely on the power of this official to bully the market and seek benefits. Due to their status, these officials cannot stop them.
This also led to things that were originally seamless, because these people had layer upon layer of loopholes, which eventually led to the officials being discovered.
And what I am testing this time is not just whether they can be measured and know how to advance or retreat.
What needs to be tested more is their control over the interest groups formed around him.
Can he control these pig teammates from causing trouble at critical moments?
Those who can control it are naturally capable and can stay.
If you can't control it, you naturally have no ability, so there is no need to stay. "
Zhao Jun raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with murderous intent for waste!
Not only are officials greedy, but they are also worthless. The court controlled by Zhao Jun has no place for such idiots!
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(End of chapter)
