Throughout the ages, there have been countless clean officials who have flowed through the ages, and their stories of integrity have always inspired future generations to be officials, and only by serving the people with one heart and a clean wind in their sleeves will they be supported by the common people.
For example, during the Spring and Autumn Period, the Ximen Leopard of the State of Wei first came to Yicheng as a county commander, and showed a capable and strong style. First of all, through the "micro-service private visit" to understand the suffering of the people, in the use of "river uncle to marry the daughter-in-law" to crack down on the local squire who colluded with witches. For the local people to solve the problem of oppression and feudal superstition of the gentry for many years, but also incidentally to deal with the Zhanghe River flood. Such a clean official, I would like to ask which common people do not like it? After ximen leopard's death, the people of Yecheng also built an ancestral hall for him by the Zhangshui River and worshiped him for generations.
There is also Chen Xiliang in the Northern Song Dynasty, who was an official for 30 years, with a frank life and a clean wind in his sleeves. Do practical things for the common people, severely punish corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and crack down on local scoundrels. Every time he finished governing a place and left, the local people would say goodbye with tears.
It can be seen that for the people, the Qing officials are almost comparable to their own parents. What's more, during the Republic of China period, because an official was incorruptible, the bandits discovered his identity as a clean official when they robbed him, and immediately wept bitterly, not only gave up the robbery, but also knelt down and sent him for 30 miles. What's going on?
This Qing official's name was Zhang Nanxian, and perhaps some people were not familiar with this name, he was called the modern Bao Zheng, and people called him "Zhang Qingtian" at the time. How incorruptible is he? In 1931, because he refused to reimburse Song Meiling and his mother for eating, drinking and playing in Zhejiang, he decided to resign and go home.
After the news spread, the people of the whole city of Hangzhou boiled over, and it is said that when he left, a basin of clear water and a mirror were placed at the door of every household, implying that Zhang Nanxian was as clear as a mirror. Every family took to the streets to watch the clean official leave. It can be seen how high and bright Zhang Nanxian was in the Republic of China at that time.
After that, he took a ferry from the Yangtze River and returned from Hangzhou to his hometown of Qiuyang (now Xiantao) in Hubei Province. Unexpectedly, on the way, they encountered the bandits' ships, and they forced Zhang Nan to stop the ferry that Zhang Nan was riding first, preparing to rob it.
As usual, the ferry was filled with rich people returning home, and the bandits returned home with a full load every time. However, today they encountered Zhang Nanxian.
The bandits in the lead did not know The details of Zhang Nanxian, and when they came up, they asked Zhang Nanxian to hand over all his belongings. And Zhang Nanxian also confessed to them that although he had been an official for many years, he really did not have any savings. The bandit was immediately happy, and sneered, "Who are you bluffing?" Well, you are also a provincial chairman, can you not have a little money on you? I'll make a bet with you today, if you have money, today I will not only take the money, but also take your life. If you don't have any money, I'll lead my brethren on their knees to escort you on the remaining 30 miles of waterway!" ”
After saying that, the bandit leader took his younger brother to search all of Zhang Nanxian's luggage, and even picked up his coat. Except for the 50 yuan road fare, nothing was gained.
The bandit leader was shocked, and he didn't expect that Zhang Nan's first words were all big truths. After that, Zhang Nanxian also informed the bandits of how the people of Hangzhou City sent him out of the city, and after knowing all this, the leader of the bandits wept bitterly and said hurriedly, "I didn't think that Mr. Zhang was such a Qing official who thought about the people, I actually attacked you, it is really worse than a pig and a dog." Subsequently, the bandits helped Zhang Nan pack his bags and let his ship go. The bandit leader who got off the boat also knelt on the riverside and watched Zhang Nan leave first.
Through the clear water mirror sending of the people of Hangzhou City and the kneeling incident of the bandits, Zhang Nanxian became a Qing official of the Republic of China in the four sides of the famous town. Even later, it reached Song Meiling's ears, and she blamed herself for her previous careless spending.
In order to make up for her mistakes, Song Meiling vigorously recommended Zhang Nanxian in front of her husband, hoping to restore him to his official position. Eventually, Zhang Nanxian was reinstated as the head of the Hubei Provincial Department of Finance, and it was not until the end of 1948 that he retired from this official position.
From Zhang Nanxian's encounter, it is not difficult to see the power of incorruptibility, people's hearts are mutual, only with one heart for the people, the people will also be dedicated to you.