Preamble:
His name was like a sharp sword in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, pointing directly at those powerful people who were corrupt and perverted the law. His honesty and honesty are even more admired by the common people. In that era of rampant corruption, justice seemed to be swallowed up by darkness, but Hai Jui was like a ray of light, illuminating people's desire for fairness and justice.
He was alone, dared to challenge the powerful corrupt officials, and used his life to interpret the true meaning of what is a "clean official". So, what kind of life journey did this "Dr. Pen Stand" go through, and how did he uphold justice in an era of rampant corruption?
Chapter 1 The Beginning of the Dawn
In the thirty-second year of Jiajing, a young scholar stepped into the county school in Nanping County, Fujian. He is Hai Jui. At that time, the county school had become a hotbed for the powerful to cling to, and the students no longer aimed at seeking knowledge, but competed to give gifts in order to become an official and a half-job. There is a smell of decay everywhere, and even this pure land is eroded by the tide of filth.
Hai Rui saw it in his eyes and felt pain in his heart. As a young man with ideals, he could not tolerate this kind of corruption. He is determined to change this and regain his students' thirst for knowledge.
At a rally, he was unrelenting in pointing out this malpractice and set a strict rule prohibiting all gift-giving. His words were like a hammer that woke up the lost students.
In this way, Hai Rui's name of "pen stand" gradually spread in Nanping County. His persistence and courage are like a clear stream, washing away the rotten atmosphere of the county school. The students picked up their books again, and the atmosphere of diligent study once again spread. This former scholar has begun to emerge and has become the embodiment of justice.
Chapter 2 Not afraid of the powerful
In the early years of Wanli, Hai Rui's reputation had spread in the government and the opposition. His honesty and honesty are like a sharp sword, pointing directly at those powerful who are corrupt and pervert the law. However, at this moment, he faced a huge test - a serious case of corruption occurred in the hometown of his life-saving benefactor, Xu Jie.
As a member of Xu Jie's hometown, Hai Rui is in a dilemma. On the one hand, Xu Jie once lent a helping hand when he encountered political repression and saved him from fire and water. On the other hand, the corruption in Xu Jie's hometown has seriously harmed the interests of the people and should be punished.
In the dead of night, Hai Jui stood alone in his study, with the letter from the benefactor who saved him from fire and water in front of him, but behind it was the wailing of countless victims. There is a heavy thought between his eyebrows, justice and private feelings, how to choose?
In the end, Hai Jui still chose justice. He was not afraid of Xu Jie's power and brought his two sons to justice, and even the third son was stripped of his official position because of his involvement in the case. This resolute action was undoubtedly a huge shock at the time. Someone privately dissuaded Hai Jui, but he just said firmly: "I would rather die for justice than tolerate treachery!"
This sentence is like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of those who are corrupt. With his actions, Hai Jui proved to the world that he was committed to justice.
Chapter 3 Poverty and self-discipline
In his more than 20 years in office, Hai Jui has always maintained a poor lifestyle. He had a meager fortune and lived a simple life, but he never bowed to corruption. When night falls, his study is always brightly lit, reading through the people's complaints and thinking about how to ask for the people's lives.
At that time, corrupt officials were everywhere, they were extravagant and wasteful, extravagant and corrupt, and squandered the people's hard-earned money. Hai Rui, on the other hand, is like a clear stream, washing this decaying land. On his desk, there was nothing but books and scrolls. In his home, apart from a few necessary pieces of furniture, there is nothing extravagant.
When paying tribute to the capital, other officials always took the opportunity to collect money, but Hai Rui went to Beijing twice and did not give a penny to the Beijing officials. His incorruptibility made those corrupt officials feel puzzled and even a little angry. But Hai Jui was never moved, and there was only one belief in his heart: "Serve the people, never tolerate selfishness!"
This kind of poor life is the best interpretation of Hai Jui's concept of "clean officials". With his actions, he showed the world the ethics and morality that an official should have.
Chapter IV: Eliminating Harm for the People
During his tenure on Hainan Island, Hai Jui proposed a series of governance plans in an attempt to reduce the burden on the people. He went deep into the people, listened to the voices of the people, and turned their expectations into a guide for his own governance.
At that time, the tax system was complicated and cumbersome, and the people were burdened with a heavy burden. The greedy big landlords and corrupt bureaucrats have magnified this burden indefinitely. Hai Rui saw all this, and his heart was full of anger and injustice.
The "One Whip Law" he proposed was intended to simplify the complex tax system and reduce the burden on the people. This reform, like a sharp sword, is aimed at the greedy big landlords and corrupt bureaucrats.
However, the path to reform has never been easy. Hai Jui's move touches the interests of those with vested interests. They fought back angrily and even conspired with the emperor to make false accusations. Hai Jui's situation became precarious, but he did not flinch, he knew that everything he did was for the well-being of the people, even if he became the target of public criticism.
This determination to eradicate harm for the people is the key to Hai Jui's ability to win the respect of the people. With his actions, he explained how an official should benefit the people.
Chapter V: Preserving the rule of law
During his tenure as governor of Jiangnan, Hai Jui faced a new challenge - the illegal behavior of the governor's son. According to common sense, Hai Ruili should open up to this "powerful kid". After all, in that era, it was the norm for the powerful to be above the law.
But Hai Jui did not, and he did not hesitate to bring the son of the governor to justice. This act is like a lightning bolt that pierces the haze of power. It proclaims that in Hai Jui's hands, everyone is equal before the law, even the powerful.
This decision undoubtedly put Hai Rui in a dangerous situation. The Governor's father, who was in power and was fully capable of putting Hai Jui to death. But Hai Jui did not back down, and with his wisdom and courage, he finally subdued this magnate.
Hai Jui didn't stop there. He began to develop and enforce more laws and regulations to restrain the behavior of officials and to rectify the rule of officials. His efforts have made it impossible for those corrupt behaviors to hide. The power of the rule of law has been greatly demonstrated in his hands.
This determination to uphold the rule of law is the key to Hai Jui's ability to win the respect of the people. He used his actions to explain how an official should defend fairness and justice.
Epilogue:
Throughout his life, Hai Rui adhered to honesty and integrity, had the courage to punish corruption, and upheld justice, and was the embodiment of justice in the hearts of the people. In the process of eliminating harm for the people, he was not afraid of the powerful and powerful, did not flinch, and was willing to become "the target of the public". He devoted himself to establishing a strict legal system, restraining the behavior of officials, rectifying the rule of officials, and upholding the authority of the rule of law.
Although his integrity and persistence often provoked counterattacks and obstruction from vested interests, he never wavered in his faith. He used his life to interpret the true meaning of what is a "clean official". His story will forever inspire future generations to pursue justice and courageously defend the truth.
In that decadent era, Hai Jui was like a bright pearl that illuminated people's desire for fairness and justice. His figure will always stand at the peak of history and become an example for future generations to learn. His spirit will be turned into an unquenchable flame that will burn in the hearts of generations to come, illuminating the path of everyone's pursuit of justice.