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You righteous officials combined dont contribute as much as I do alone. Why do you have the right to teach how to do things? What qualifications do you have to teach ? Lin Beifan questioned loudly once again.
Ah! Yao Zheng sighed, drinking silently and looking as if he had aged several years.
He truly had no qualifications!
None of the righteous officials in the entire court had any qualifications!
Although Lin Beifan was indeed corrupt, he had also done concrete good deeds for the court and the people!
These righteous officials didnt even have the opportunity to serve the court or plead for the people!
With no contributions to their na, what right did they have to criticize others?
Was it just based on their reputation and integrity?
Sotis, these things were useful, but sotis they were completely useless!
Just like now, at the critical mont of the nations survival, whether the country could be preserved was a question. What use were these reputations and integrity?
What use were righteous officials?
Otherwise, Her Majesty wouldnt have promoted corrupt officials!
No, righteous officials are still useful!
As long as capable righteous officials are cultivated, Her Majesty will definitely promote them, and the court will definitely promote them!
Therefore, I must cultivate capable righteous officials!
Not only incorruptible, but also capable of handling practical matters for the people and solving problems for the court!
At that ti, when the entire court is filled with capable righteous officials, the face of the court will undoubtedly be revitalized, and the lives of the people will inevitably improve. Our Great Wu Dynasty will be saved!
Yao Zhengs spirit shook, finding a new faith and radiating new vitality!
Lin Beifan smiled brightly, Congratulations, Sir Yao, for your enlightennt! As you said, it is only useful to cultivate capable righteous officials! When the entire court is filled with capable righteous officials, the Great Wu Dynasty will undoubtedly be saved!
But it is very difficult to cultivate capable righteous officials!
Lin Beifan sighed, You see, the reason why righteous officials cannot contend with corrupt officials is because righteous officials have ethics and integrity, while corrupt officials do not! Righteous officials are self-disciplined and serve the public, while corrupt officials do not! Righteous officials have a broad vision, while corrupt officials only protect their own interests!
Under such restrictions, it is too difficult to cultivate capable righteous officials!
No matter how difficult it is, I am willing to try! Yao Zhengs face was resolute.
Good! I will give you an opportunity! Lin Beifan exclaid, Currently, our imperial academy is lacking two directors. So I plan to promote you to take up the position of one of the departnt heads, responsible for the education of students in subjects and moral cultivation. Would Sir Yao be interested?
Yao Zhengs body trembled, shocked as he said, Principal Lin, you
He had always been dealing with Lin Beifan before, but he didnt expect that the other party would disregard past grievances and want to promote him to the position of departnt head!
It would allow him to step into the officialdom once again and fulfill his lifelong ambition!
He stamred, Mr. Principal, why are you doing this?
Lin Beifan smiled slyly and said, Since I beca a Principal, my official duties have beco increasingly burdenso. So I wanted to find soone to help share the workload. Sir Yao, you have served as an official for many years and have rich experience! You have also spent so ti in the imperial academy, familiar with its operations, and have done an excellent job. Thats why I thought of promoting you to assist !
Although these words were spoken lightly, for Yao Zheng, who had dedicated his life to being an official, it was like being given a second life!
His heart was filled with gratitude, with a thousand words rushing to his mind, but he didnt know what to say!
All he could do was bow and, with a slightly choked voice, say, Thank you, Mr. Principal!
No need to be polite, this is sothing you should be thankful for! However, I wont do good deeds for nothing! Lin Beifan smiled slyly and continued, You see, I have helped you rise in rank and wealth. Dont you think you should show your gratitude in so way?
Yao Zheng was dumbfounded!
Goodness!
He wanted him to show gratitude?
Wasnt he just asking for personal gain?
This Principal, actually asking for bribes from him, a forr censor!
Mr. Principal, you cant be so greedy. I really dont have money at ho
Who said Im being greedy? Ive already searched your house thoroughly. How much money you have, dont I know? Im asking you to offer a bribe first, and then I will firmly refuse! Lin Beifan scolded.
Yao Zheng: Damn!
He bribes first, and then the other party refuses?
So, Im the one in the wrong, and you can still maintain your innocence?
Isnt this intentionally playing with ?
You see, Ive done such a big favor for you. Cant you let enjoy myself a little? Lin Beifan complained.
Yao Zheng: Damn!
Enjoy what?
Clearly, he wants to establish his own happiness on top of my suffering!
You should know that I have served as an official my whole life, with utmost integrity!
Not to ntion bribing others, I have never even accepted bribes!
He has always been proud of this!
However, now youre asking to bribe you, and then you refuse
Isnt this trampling on my dignity?
This is utterly despicable!
How could you co up with such a disgusting sche?
Sir Yao, can you make a decision? If you cant, just say so. If not, Ill find soone else! After all, the position of departnt head in the imperial academy is a sixth-rank official, and many people are eager to take it! Lin Beifan said.
Wait, give a little ti to consider! Just a little ti Yao Zheng said, his heart in great turmoil, his expression constantly changing.
Should I do it or not?
If I dont, Ill miss the opportunity to beco a departnt head!
In the future, there may never be another chance for to step into the officialdom and fulfill my ambitions!
But if I do it, I will be going against my lifelong principles and beliefs!
In that case, am I still ?
This decision is too difficult for him!
anwhile, Lin Beifan happily drank his wine, enjoying Yao Zhengs struggle.
In the end, Yao Zheng made up his mind.
Trembling, he walked to the bookshelf and took out a slender box, then approached Lin Beifan with great pain and said, Mr. Principal, this is a calligraphy and painting by Master Fuzhang, which I have cherished all along. I now present it to you as a gift! Please entrust with the position of departnt head in the imperial academy.
After saying these words, Yao Zheng felt as if all his strength had been drained from his body.
I have finally beco
The person I hate the most!
Heaven, why are you treating like this?
And the person in front of is simply a demon!
Lin Beifan smirked triumphantly and said, Sir Yao, you see, now youre becoming more adaptable, arent you? As long as you have the position and can still fulfill your ambitions and ideals, what does a small sacrifice matter? If you fall into the hands of corrupt officials, no matter how much you regret or try to save yourself, it will be in vain!
Please rember Lin Beifan spoke with great emphasis, Dont give your most beloved things to the people you hate the most! Because they will only ruin them, not cherish them!
After hearing Lin Beifans words, Yao Zheng suddenly regained his spirits and regained much of his vigor.
These words make so much sense!
Dont give your most beloved things to the people you hate the most!
Because they will only ruin them, not cherish them!
So, even if it ans going against so conscience and making sacrifices, it is completely worth it!
Thank you for your guidance, Sir Lin, Yao Zheng bowed respectfully.
Lin Beifan glanced at the painting and said, This thing is not worth much, take it back. Just wait for my good news!
Thank you, Sir Lin! Yao Zheng expressed his sincere gratitude.
After finishing the wine, Lin Beifan left.
The next day at the imperial court, Lin Beifan submitted a morial.
I humbly report to Your Majesty, since I assud the position of Principal, I have been diligent and dedicated, working tirelessly, never daring to slack off! However, the official duties have beco excessively burdenso. Not only do I have to manage the affairs of the Imperial Academy, but I also have to oversee the Ministry of Industry. Moreover, both positions of the two chief departnt in the Imperial Academy are vacant simultaneously, severely affecting the normal operation of the National Academy!
Fearing to disappoint Your Majestys favor, I propose to appoint an official to fill the position of Director in the National Academy!
May Your Majesty grant permission!
The Empress expressed her concern, My loyal subject, you have worked hard. Do you have a suitable candidate?
The forr censor, Yao Zheng, is suitable for this position!
Lin Beifan reported loudly, Sir Yao has served as an official for thirty years, with sufficient qualifications and rich experience in the officialdom. He is upright and admirable in character. Moreover, he has been teaching at the Imperial Academy for several months now, familiar with its affairs, and has perford excellently in his work!
Therefore, I propose to promote Yao Zheng to the position of Director in the Imperial Academy!
The officials were sowhat bewildered.
Yao Zheng was just barely dealt with by you, and now you want to promote him?
Arent you afraid that he will continue to cause trouble for you?
However, these are all matters concerning the Imperial Academy, which falls under Lin Beifans jurisdiction, and they are too lazy to interfere.
The Empress spoke, Yao Zheng indeed has a comndable record as an official, but sotis his rigid adherence to principles and his aversion to evil have brought about many troubles. That is why I had him resign for self-reflection. Now, it seems he has learned his lesson, so I approve of Lord Lins proposal! Yao Zheng will be reinstated and promoted as Director of the Imperial Academy!
Thank you, Your Majesty! Lin Beifan saluted.
Then, he presented another morial.
I have another submission!
Present it!
At the sa ti, Lin Beifan loudly declared, To demonstrate the vast grace of the emperor and convey Your Majestys concern, I propose that all officials of fifth rank and above, their eligible children, should enroll in the Imperial Academy!
The Empress, sitting on the dragon throne, and the officials were stunned!
Sir Lin, why do you propose such a thing?
Lin Beifan saluted and reported loudly.
Firstly, it reflects the vast grace of the emperor and solves the education problem for officials children. Where can local education compare to the Imperial Academy? By providing them with this precious opportunity, officials from all regions will be deeply grateful and devoted to Your Majesty and the court!
Secondly, the children of officials will benefit from their fathers teachings and have excellent lineage. Most of them are outstanding in both character and learning. By studying in the Imperial Academy, they can receive a more comprehensive education, improve their abilities, and better serve the court!
Thirdly, it can enhance the cohesion of the dynasty! The children of officials from various regions are scattered, making it difficult for them to interact regularly. By giving them a priority opportunity to study together, work together, and experience the emperors grace together, they will inevitably be more loyal to the court in their future official careers! Thus, the cohesion of our dynasty will be greatly enhanced!
Fourthly
Lin Beifan presented several more benefits before saying, Therefore, this strategy benefits the nation and the people. The advantages are nurous! I ca up with this plan overnight and was delighted. I imdiately present it to request Your Majestys approval!
Everyone was dumbfounded, and their mouths twitched.
We dont believe you!
You despicable scoundrel!
You make it sound so noble!
You speak so confidently!
In the end, isnt it all about making money?
By gathering all the eligible children of officials of fifth rank and above in the Imperial Academy in the capital city, isnt it convenient for you to make money?
Goodness!
You can co up with such thods!
Youre already not satisfied with the capital city; now youre reaching out to the whole country?
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