Official corruption was common in ancient China, but there were examples of Ming monarchs and lords working hard to rectify the situation in various dynasties. The Shang Dynasty stipulated the "Three Winds and Ten Worries", the Han Dynasty established a "speech incident" system, the Song Dynasty encouraged the performance of speech, and the Ming Dynasty took severe measures to show the head to the public. These are the embodiment of historical reflection on the issue of official corruption, and they provide valuable reference experience for future generations to build a clean and honest government.
Before the Han Dynasty, ancient China had thought deeply about official corruption. As early as the Shang Dynasty, the Shangshu Yixun stipulated the "Three Winds and Ten Worries" to curb the spread of official crimes. The three evil customs, namely witchcraft, lewdness, and disorder, were expressly prohibited, and ten kinds of behavior, such as dancing in the palace, singing in the room, martyrdom, wandering, insulting the holy word, rebelling against loyalty, being far from the elderly, and being a boy were also listed as illegal acts. If the subordinates did not advise and prevent such acts, they would be severely punished by ink, and noble officials would be fined.
During the Song Dynasty, the system of playing speeches became a platform for officials to express their loyalty and fight corruption. The Northern Song Emperor Zhao Kuangyin issued a decree on the "execution of those who stolen the five literati", severely cracking down on corrupt officials and officials, which greatly reduced the phenomenon of corruption. Some loyal ministers, such as Fan Zhongyan, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, and Zhu Xi, have all spoken out to resolutely oppose corruption and call for a clean and honest government style for the people.
Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was even more abhorrent to corruption. He encouraged the population to report corrupt officials and took severe punishments. A system of "binding and going to Beijing for punishment" was established, and corrupt officials were subjected to harsh trials, punished by showing their heads to public, skinning real grass, and even fines were used for the construction of city walls. This harsh punishment frightened officials, some greedy people curbed their greed, and the social climate gradually improved.
However, these historical events reflect the unremitting efforts of ancient China to combat corruption. From the "three winds and ten worries" to the "speech incident", to the display of the head of the public and the maintenance of a clean bank, every dynasty is exploring effective means to rectify corruption. The building of a clean and honest government is the crystallization of historical wisdom and an important reference for fighting corruption and promoting clean government in today's society.
Historically, various dynasties in China have attached great importance to and reflected on the problem of official corruption and tried different rectification measures. From the "three winds and ten worries" to the "speech incident", to the public display and the maintenance of the clean bank system, these measures all reflect the rulers' vigilance and determination to deal with corruption.
First of all, the establishment of a sound system is fundamental. To promote the building of a clean and honest government, it is necessary to establish an effective supervision and restraint mechanism and enhance the accountability capacity of officials. Transparent financial disclosure and regulation of power operation will effectively reduce the breeding space for corruption.
Second, it is essential to promote a culture of integrity. From kindergarten to college education, it is necessary to integrate virtues such as honesty and honesty into students' daily education, so that they can establish correct values and morals. At the same time, the media also plays an important role, it is necessary to increase the exposure of corruption cases, guide the voice of public opinion, and let the whole society form a common dislike of corruption.
Fourth, strengthen international cooperation. Corruption often involves international exchanges and cross-border financial flows, and only when countries work together can they combat transnational corruption. Strengthen international legal cooperation, pursue fugitives and recover stolen goods, and form a strong deterrent to corrupt elements who flee to other countries.
Finally, the whole society should participate in the building of a clean and honest government. The government should strengthen supervision and law enforcement, and establish and improve the institutional system for building a clean and honest government; Enterprises should strengthen internal management and establish a transparent operation mechanism; Citizens should actively participate in supervision and reporting, and form a joint force for the whole people to fight corruption.