Chapter 1966 The law of corruption, psychological shadow


    Corruption, this is a worldwide problem.


    Just like a cancer, corruption will emerge with the birth of the regime, and will mutate out of normal bureaucrats inadvertently, and then become a chronic disease, growing in the bureaucratic system, absorbing nutrients, and self-spontaneously growing itself, Then destroy the various skills of the original body until it dies with the original body system, and then it will be resurrected in the new body.


    And what''s interesting is that, just as every organ of the human body can get cancer, corruption can also happen anywhere in any region.


    In ancient times, there was a saying in "Xia Shu": "Dun, ink, thief, kill. The punishment of Gao Tao. 』


    During the Western Zhou Dynasty, "Shangshu Lu Xing" stipulated the "five faults of officials". 』


    During the Qin Dynasty, the emperor system and the prefecture and county system were formally established, and the laws on official corruption were further systematized and systematized. Officials misappropriating or embezzling money in the government treasury without permission will be punished as the crime of theft; tax officials who make false accounts and hide taxes privately are guilty of the same crime as making fake money; even for the first time, it is clearly stated that officials use official vehicles in the name of official business However, those who use official vehicles and horses for personal gain will be severely punished by the law. The Qin Dynasty was known for its strict laws and regulations, especially for officials. Officials at all levels are co-located, and officials are encouraged to report and expose each other.


    This kind of harsh method makes the powers and responsibilities of officials clear to a certain extent, and they dare not act indiscriminately, but its extreme side effects are also very prominent, and sometimes there are even more unjust, false and wrong cases than real corruption...


    After all, unjust, false and wrongly decided cases are not uncommon in later generations, not to mention the Qin Dynasty when all means were backward.


    So in the Han Dynasty, after seeing the disadvantages of the Qin Dynasty''s governance of corruption, the Han Dynasty finally listened to the Confucianist''s set, what moral standards should be used as a measure, and hoped that the selection and assessment of officials'' backgrounds would be based on "filial piety". Lian'' and other reputations have profound virtues, gentle, courteous and thrifty people, as local officials and central officials, did have good results at first, but...


    In the face of interests, morality can only say "rat tail juice" and let it do it.


    So in the later period, the corruption of the Han Dynasty was more serious than that of the Qin Dynasty. Of course, the Qin Dynasty was too short to be a good reference object, and the strict legal system of corruption in the Qin Dynasty, including Lianzao, etc., can be referred to But it cannot be copied indiscriminately. After all, no matter how good the system is, the executors are still people.


    If Fei Qian really copied all the laws of the Qin Dynasty, maybe it would have given corrupt officials a better chance to clean up their political opponents...


    So after Wei Duan delivered the tenth or eleventh edition of "The Law of Corruption", Fei Qian reluctantly passed it, and said that it may be revised at any time.


    After the "Law of Corruption" was officially confirmed, there was a problem that was placed in front of Fei Qian, and it was also the node that many people were staring at. Fei He and Fei Zicheng.


    Feihe tampered with the data of the war horse without permission, and sold it for profit, which is undoubtedly corruption.


    『The Hussar General of the Han Dynasty is here! 』


    The loud and clear voice from outside the door made Feihe tremble in fright, and then quickly jumped up, while repeatedly calling on the servants and servants to check whether their clothes were in line with etiquette, while actively ordering the guests to get ready and rushing out to greet them at the same time. out.


    Fei Qian''s guards had already entered the courtyard earlier, occupying an important position, then Fei Qian looked at the tall lintel and eaves with his hands behind his back, and seemed to have a slight smile on his face.


    『Next... I will pay my respects to the general...』 Fei He Ben came out, and originally wanted to call himself a subordinate officer habitually, but only realized it after saying it. Now that he has been dismissed, he changed it to the subordinate.


    Fei Qian nodded slightly, then looked at Feihe and said: "People often say, Mr. Fei Lang, the light is brilliant, the palace of the Zhumen jade steps is full of gold, it seems...it is not wrong..."


    Sweat broke out on Feihe''s forehead, he smiled dryly, and didn''t know how to answer, "This..." Feihe can''t say that the surname is Fei, isn''t it just me?


    After checking it once, Huang Xu returned to the gate and nodded to Fei Qian.


    Fei Qian smiled, and stepped forward, Fei He hurriedly followed.


    Entering the hall, Fei Qian sat in the central seat. Although it is said that this family belongs to Feihe, it is not a problem at all for Feiqian to take the lead no matter in terms of official position or family.


    『Is there anything I can gain from meditation at home today? ’ Fei Qian asked.


    Feihe hurriedly kowtowed and said: "If you are negligent in the next moment, you should not be deceived by the villain and sell military horses. You are guilty, guilty!" 』


    Fei Qian chuckled and shook his head: "It seems that Zicheng hasn''t "success" yet...it''s a pity..."


    Fei and Jian Feiqian looked like they were about to get up and leave, and they slammed heavily on the wooden boards in the hall with a "dong" sound, "I''m stupid!" But please, my lord, look at my late father and give me some pointers...』


    Fei Qian sat back down again, and was silent for a moment, "Get up first, do it well." 』


    Fei and trembling, do it again.


    Fei Qian looked at Fei He, sighed slightly, and said: "Through meditation for a few days, you are on the surface, but not at the core, which is really disappointing... Yes, negligence, bewitching by villains, these are all possible reasons, but what?" negligence? Why neglect? The villain is bewitching, what is bewitching? Why bewitch? You are guilty, are you guilty of the country? Sin at home? Is it human? 』


    『This...this...』 Feihe was speechless, unable to speak.


    Feiqian looked up at the sky and said, "You know that there is a gate in the Pingyang Academy, what is it called?" 』


    『Qu... Qumen...』


    『After Qumen, what is the path? ’ Fei Qian asked again.


    『Youdao…』 Feihe murmured while limp.


    Feiqian nodded, "Since you entered Qumen, but you have no way, who is to blame?" In the past...hehe, forget it...you see it for yourself...」


    Fei Qian took out a watch badge from his sleeve and threw it in front of Feihe.


    This is the last corruption law enacted by the Senate, and it will be promulgated after the new year, which means that all corrupt officials, including Feihe, will be punished by this law during this period of time. the sanction of the law.


    Feihe shook his hands, then opened it for a few glances, even though it was winter, the sweat on his head was still rolling down, then he threw himself in front of Feiqian with a plop, begging, "Master... Patriarch, Patriarch, please save me... 』


    Whether in ancient times or in later generations, embezzling military resources has always been the most serious crime, and war horses naturally belong to military resources. Therefore, there is only one way to wait for Feihe.


    Dead end.


    Feihe wept bitterly, and came up to hug Fei Qian''s legs and feet, "Patriarch, Patriarch, save me...I, I dare not, never dare again... Fei, Fei''s population is originally thin, and he spared the sinner''s life , or take care of the home for the head of the family...』


    Fei Qian lowered his head, looked at Fei He who was rubbing his tears and snot on his robe, sighed, and said: "In the past, when the admonishing doctor was alive, a certain one was just a district official in Luoyang. When he wanted to go to Jingzhou The admonishing doctor once said that all the slips of letters left by a certain late father were sent to his home, so as to ensure that the legacy would not be worry-free. 』


    Feihe was stunned, looking up at Fei Qian.


    Feiqian said slowly, "Now that Zicheng is about to go, I agree with my uncle''s words that I can keep Zicheng "surviving without any worries". Your wife, I will treat her kindly, and Zicheng can go away with peace of mind..."


    Fei Qian glanced at Huang Xu, Huang Xu understood, stepped forward and broke Fei He''s hand, and then held Fei He who was still struggling to hug him, letting Fei Qian get away.


    Fei Qian left without looking back.


    Feihe wailed and beat the ground with his head.


    『Boom! Gululu..." Suddenly a small ceramic bottle rolled down in front of Feihe.


    『This…』 Feihe looked up at Huang Xu.


    Huang Xu stretched out a finger, tapped the small ceramic bottle, and said, "This medicine can avoid evil...you think about it..." After finishing speaking, he took the rest of the guards and left.


    In the hall, only Feihe was left limp on the ground, staring at the small ceramic bottle right in front of his nose with a pair of dull eyes...


    Fei Qian got on his horse, saw the snot and tears left by Feihe on his legs, and there was a trace of makeup on Feihe''s face, he shook his head slightly, sighed, then looked east for a long time, and finally closed his eyes. The horse goes away.


    The sky is clear, clear and translucent, like a large piece of blue gem.


    『Drive! 』


    Fei Qian tapped the horse''s belly slightly, and the group moved forward slowly.


    —"Great Han Xijing Corruption Law", Article 7, "Anyone who misappropriates, steals, or fakes military assets will be pardoned, cut in half, and abandoned." 』


    …ヽ(.>д<)p…


    "what? ! Wei Duan almost stood up, his eyes widened, "Is this really true?" 』


    『I saw with my own eyes... After Huqi went to Fei Zicheng’s house, Fei Zicheng committed suicide by taking poison... 』A Webster''s disciple reported.


    『Ah...you know...』Wei Duan sat back again and nodded.


    The diners are knowledgeable, but they leave without mentioning it.


    Wei Duan sat behind the table and was stunned for a while, then shook his head, "Hussar... you are indeed a hussar..."


    In fact, the "Law of Corruption" submitted by Wei Duan is not completely without backdoors. Just like most laws dare not claim to be the ten thousand-year law of the world, strict and seamless, some of them can be used to circumvent reasonably and legally. Take Feihe as an example, according to the law, it is necessary to cut in half, but It doesn’t say when it will be cut in half, it can be executed immediately, but it can be executed after one year. Is it against the law? No. It can even be delayed to ten, twenty years later...


    Similarly, if Feihe reports and exposes, will his guilt be mitigated?


    Therefore, if Fei Qian really wants to exonerate Feihe, it is not impossible, but Fei Qian did not choose any of them, but let Feihe die to eliminate the crime. Of course, taking poison can save the corpse, which is considered the last gift. A bit of decency is also in line with the concept among the gentry.


    In this way...


    Wei Duan couldn''t help feeling cold all over his body.


    This is also what he has been worried about since he delivered the final version of "The Law of Corruption".


    If Fei Qian doesn''t give Feihe a way to live, it means that other corrupt officials have no way to live. These people will die if they die. Wei Duan himself from Corruption Law!


    The reason is simple, people always need an outlet to vent their emotions, and most of these people dare not even show their teeth to the powerful and powerful Fei Qian, but for Wei Duanwei, it is natural I''m not so afraid anymore...


    Therefore, it can be seen that how many people, how many families, and how many nobles will point and secretly scold Webster in Guanzhong because of this? Thinking of this, Wei Duan pressed his hand on the table extremely hard, not only trembling slightly, but even his knuckles turned white.


    This is also an important reason why Wei Duan changed his position on the issue of amnesty.


    If Fei Qian opens the back door to Feihe, then other people will naturally open the back door to their own family members. Anyway, Wei Duan doesn''t have to worry too much about the envy and hatred of the "Law of Corruption" he presented, but now Fei Qian didn''t let Fei He go, so the worst result was in front of him. If Wei Duan insisted on amnesty, wouldn''t he be criticized by thousands of people?


    But the problem is...


    Wei Duan looked up to the sky, the sky was clear and he could see everything at a glance.


    But there is a large shadow in Wei Duan''s heart, and he doesn''t know the size of the area...


    At the same time, in the backyard of the Wei family, Wei Dan was also basking in the sun with his head up.


    The warm winter sun is a kind of comfort for many people, but for Wei Dan, he doesn''t feel much warmth, because his arms are useless, only two bare stumps are left. In the Han Dynasty, no matter how good a doctor in the department of gold sores was, he had no choice but to amputate a comminuted fracture.


    Although the wounds of the severed limbs were no longer bleeding, Wei Dan was still bleeding in his heart.


    Wei Dan wanted to die several times, but was stopped all the time, and without his hands and arms, he was unsteady even when he walked, let alone trying to play tricks of death. After one or two unsuccessful suicides, Wei Dan Sheng also lost the courage to continue to commit suicide, but it was inevitable that he would sink down and become decadent.


    "Father''s meaning..." Wei Kang, the eldest son of Wei Duan, said slowly from the side, "After a while, when the wounds on your arms are healed, you will marry a wife... and marry more concubines, so that you can continue to enjoy the benefits of your children and grandchildren." Peace of mind, no need to worry...」


    Wei Dan closed his eyes and did not speak. After a long time, a tear rolled down from the corner of his eye. In his heart, there was originally a beautiful figure that haunted him, but now it seemed to be far away from him, without a trace. marry a wife? Hehe, for a crippled person, which family''s ladies would be willing to marry him, most of them are maidservants who don''t know where they come from...


    Wei Kang is also silent.


    Although Wei Kang said that he didn''t like Wei Dan very much since he was a child, but in this situation, there are still some brothers and sisters, and there is some pity in his heart.


    Like most multi-child families, after the second and third children are born, the eldest son can only watch from a distance as the younger son gets more love from his parents, snatches his toys, and his Warm, and you have to bear the scolding of your parents, saying that you are the eldest son, you are the eldest brother, you need to let your younger siblings...


    Then this younger brother still grabs things with him all day long. When I was studying, I grabbed the scriptures, even if I had the opportunity to go to Zhang Zhi to learn calligraphy, in the end it was him, not Wei Kang. What''s the use of grabbing it now? hands are gone...


    Wei Kang thought silently, then sighed softly, and said: "General Zhong, please rest well, so...some have business to do..."


    「I...I...remember...」 Just as Wei Kang was about to leave, Wei Dan suddenly said softly, his voice was hoarse and dry.


    Wei Kang was taken aback for a moment, then turned back and said, "What do you remember?" 』


    Wei Dan said: "Didn''t you keep asking me a few days ago where I was...in Zuixian Tower..."


    Wei Kang widened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Okay! Do you remember who it was? A certain Guan Zhong, Webster, is not easy to bully! 』


    Wei Duan and Wei Kang also asked Wei Dan before, but he didn''t know whether it was because of the severe trauma or self-protection caused by memory injuries. But now with the passage of time, Wei Dan was finally able to recall some things.


    『Drag...drag me out...』 Wei Dan gritted his teeth, still trembling, "Yes, it is... Zhang Shi... Zhang Cheng Zhang Yuanli..."


    『Nan Zheng Zhang? ”Wei Kang gritted his teeth, “What Zhongjiang remembers is correct? 』


    『That’s right...』 Wei Dan seemed to be trying to stand up from the reclining chair, but because he lost his arms and the cut was not completely healed, half of his efforts collapsed and he fell back down again, 『That’s right! it''s him! it''s him! He was the first to rush up and pull me, the first! 』


    "it is good! ’ Wei Kang stepped forward to support Wei Dan, ‘I’ll tell my father right now...what else? Who else? 』,


    Wei Dan smiled wryly, "Other...I, I...haven''t thought of it yet...It was too chaotic, too chaotic..." As he spoke, Wei Dan''s body also trembled, as if the local pain at that time had returned. It fell upon him one at a time.


    『No hurry, no hurry...』 Wei Kang signaled the servants on the side to serve him, and said, 『Take your time, don’t worry......』


    Even though he was dissatisfied with his younger brother in one way or another, he was still his younger brother after all. After reassuring him for a while, Wei Kang just wanted to leave, when Wei Dan suddenly said, "By the way... go to Zuixianlou, it''s...it was suggested by that guy Xue Yong." …Originally, I didn’t intend to go to Zuixianlou…』


    Zuixianlou was originally the largest and most luxurious restaurant in Chang''an, so it is best to go there, but it will cost a lot to go there. Although Webster''s in Guanzhong is not considered poor, it does not mean that he can go there every day. After all, Wei Dan There is no official position, no source of salary, only some pocket money given by Wei Duan every month.


    That''s why Wei Dan treats Zhen''s...


    Who wouldn’t want to gain both human resources and wealth?


    So when Xue Yong said that he invited Zuixianlou, Wei Dan naturally readily agreed, and then changed the place, but what he didn’t expect was that he went to eat the banquet of death...


    『Xue Jiazi? This time, Wei Kang was not angry, but frowned, "General Zhong didn''t know something, the son of the Xue family... this time he also died in the Zuixian Tower..."


    "what? ! ’ Wei Dan was stunned.


    (end of this chapter)