Chu Qing didn't dare to say that he was a good person, but he could also pat his chest and say that he was not a bad person.
Good and bad are all in a thin line, right and wrong are all in a thought. Good and evil are not what you say, but what others say.
From the bottom of his heart, Chu Qing admired Tao Shaozhang. He was a righteous man who dared to expose scandals and evil deeds.
But everyone knows that there are so many people in this world who say they want to do justice, but invisibly harm many innocent people.
Such people are undoubtedly selfish. They have achieved their own success and achieved their own "good" reputation, but there are countless nameless bones behind them. But who cares? These bones are nameless.
Two out-of-control trains have people on them, and only one can be stopped. The train on the left has a hundred people, and the train on the right has ten people. A required choice question, which one should be stopped?
They will always choose the train on the left side because there are more people on the left train. Ask Tao Shaozhang, Tao Shaozhang would also save a hundred people and abandon ten.
But if the ten people in the train on the right were Tao Shaozhang's whole family, his father, mother, sister, grandparents, sons and daughters, would he still save the hundred people in the train on the right?
No, no one can.
But has Tao Shaozhang ever thought about it, not only you, the eldest young master of the Tao family, have relatives and parents, but I, Chu Qing, also have relatives and people I care about.
This is what is right and wrong in the world. What is right for you is what is wrong in the eyes of others. Right and wrong do not distinguish between things and people.
"Master Tao, the Young Minister of Dali Temple, I have nothing to say, just one sentence, you are a role model for our generation."
After the food and drinks were served, Chu Qing poured a glass of wine for Qiu Wanshan and continued: "He originally wanted to check the accounts of Xiao County and crucify the Li family. If he wanted to check the accounts, he must have asked Chen Yan and the Ministry of Household Affairs, right?
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Qiu Wanshan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, but the Ministry of Accounts inadvertently let him know that Xiao County's accounts are just a drop in the bucket. The amount of deficit in this world is shocking."
"With Tao Shaozhang's character, he will definitely not sit idly by and expose this matter in court. The court will be shocked and cause an uproar. Emperor Long Yan will be furious and will definitely order a thorough investigation."
Qiu Wanshan's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he said: "The emperor knows that this matter is huge and that all parties are deeply involved in it. If you want to investigate, you must appoint a trustworthy person to take charge of this matter. This matter must be upright and must hold an important position.
He needs to be in charge of the prison, he needs to not be disturbed by external objects, he needs to not be threatened by others, this person..."
"It must be the dead pig that is not afraid...it must be the upright Tao Shaozhang, Mr. Tao!"
"That's right." Qiu Wanshan patted the table lightly: "That's it."
The two looked at each other, smiled, clinked their glasses together, and finished their drinks in a storm.
Qiu Wanshan was in a good mood. He took a bite of food for Chu Qing and said with a slight smile: "It's not cold at high places. It's not cold at high places. I think back then, my brother had two or three confidants. A bowl of turbid wine and a few laughs could deceive people."
They are all here... all the guidance can be given in a few words, but now, those like-minded friends in those days ransacked their homes and sent them to prison, and it is only Brother who occupies a high position alone, which is very sad. "
Chu Qing didn't bother to pick up the fight. It wasn't because Qiu Wanshan put himself and the other person in the same category, which made him feel uncomfortable. He just felt that it was quite unlucky and suspected that the other person was also a "killer".
"Brother Chu Xian can tell at a glance that he must be a malleable talent. I have a kind word for you to give to my brother. Do you want to listen to it?"
Chu Qing shook his head: "I don't want to hear it."
"Okay, as my brother has said, those who seek themselves will harm others, and those who harm others will eventually be harmed..."
The exaggerated smile on Qiu Wanshan's face gradually disappeared, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and continued softly: "I have waded through thousands of mountains and rivers, dodged open arrows and hidden arrows, and when I look back, there are corpses everywhere behind me. From a high place, it's not right to look at it.
The landscape is... but I can't sleep all night long. The person in the mirror has long since changed beyond recognition, becoming hideous and terrifying. There is no one close to me anymore."
Chu Qing was stunned, while Qiu Wanshan returned to his conceited expression and picked up the wine glass.
There was a soft clinking of glasses, Chu Qing's expression was a little complicated, he glanced at Qiu Wanshan slightly, and for a moment he didn't know how to evaluate the minister in front of him.
"I want to ask..." After hesitating for a while, Chu Qing finally couldn't hold it back and spoke: "Master Qiu wants to say that when you do things, you must be worthy of your kindness..."
"Brother Yu, it's just a casual comment. I just thought that when you and I first met, you wanted to slap my brother in order to give Chu Wensheng a bad breath."
Chu Qing's face was full of embarrassment and he murmured nothing.
"In your Chu Mansion, your father knows that his official position is difficult to secure. He wants to leave a few acres of idle land to ensure your food and clothing. He would rather offend me, the Minister of Household Affairs, than insist on doing so. And you, the eldest young master of the Chu Mansion..."
After a pause, Qiu Wanshan poured himself a drink and continued: "You are not stupid, but you are extremely smart. If you are not stupid, why are you settling accounts for Tao Shaozhang in the Tao Mansion, and why are you scolding in the household department?
Those chief clerks are all useless. When I think about it, my heart is full of anger. This anger is because of the accounts, because of the shortcomings and greed in the accounts, because the accounts are full of blood."
Chu Qing's expression moved slightly, and just when he was about to speak, Qiu Wanshan raised his cup: "When it comes to the world's accounts, I rely more on Master Chu. Let me have a drink together. I wish Qiu Wanshan that one day I can sleep peacefully, and I also wish you, Chu Qing,
One day when you look at the person in the mirror, you will be filled with peace of mind."
"Okay." Chu Qing raised the cup: "I wish you a good sleep as soon as possible!"
At this moment, Chu Qing suddenly realized that Mr. Qiu in front of him was not without merit. Perhaps he just couldn't help himself in the world. Who would want to be a corrupt official if he could be a good official?
There was no more wine in the wine pot, and Qiu Wanshan's image seemed to have become a little taller. He knocked on the table lightly, and the waiter walked over quickly.
Qiu Wanshan's face showed a bit of heroism: "Bring me some wine, I want to drink three more glasses with Mr. Chu."
"Young man, let's go right here."
"Wait a minute, tell the shopkeeper that the money for the wine is on the Account Department's account. Please write down three more guans. When I leave later, I can just hand over the three guans directly to me."
Chu Qing looked disdainful.
You deserve to be unable to sleep at night, damn!
After the waiter left, Chu Qing asked dumbfounded: "Master Qiu, you are a minister, a fourth-grade official, so..."
"Oh, the three guans of money is a bit of an insult to the status of the minister, but now is the tax month, and I have already asked for a lot from this drunken man. Next month, I will naturally not be so stingy. I will eat it once,
No matter what, we have to start with Wu Guan.”
Chu Qing was convinced.
Is this what I'm talking about? You think the kickbacks are too small to be worthy of your status as a servant.
"Master Qiu, can you ask me more, how much money does this table of food cost?"
"It's less than the usual amount of money."
Chu Qing took a breath of cold air.
If you don't get enough money, you want a kickback of three times the amount...
After cupping his hands, Chu Qing said sincerely: "I admire you, I admire you so much. Master Qiu's bottom line is really unfathomable."
"Hahahaha, easy to say, easy to say."
Chu Qing rolled his eyes fiercely.
Is this a compliment to you? Who can you rest your pride on?