I am a corrupt official, but they say I am a loyal minister!

In the end, Lin Beifan tearfully accepted the empress' award.

The empress warned:"Lin Aiqing, because the Ministry of Industry has had two leaks in a row, I am very worried about the Ministry of Industry! So, you should pay more attention to the Ministry of Industry and don't let the method of manufacturing hovercrafts leak out again! And strive to manufacture hovercrafts in batches to enhance our country’s national power and shock the world!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"Lin Beifan accepted the order happily.

The leak of the hovercraft manufacturing method has come to an end.

Next, Lin Beifan returned his focus to the Imperial College.

Half a month has passed since he became the priest.

This half month has passed. At that time, Lin Beifan was mainly responsible for the handover work. He took over all the rights from the original Jijiu and took complete control of the Imperial College. The handover was very smooth and no one was dissatisfied!

In fact, no one dared to dissent!

Lin Beifan was a popular figure in front of the empress!

He offended all the civil and military officials of the dynasty several times and still lived a cool life!

Even the Ministry of Works was fucked twice by him, and not even a hair was left!

Who could such an awesome Jijiu drinker be? Dare to offend?

However, he also encountered some problems.

That is, he is too busy. Not only does he have to be responsible for the affairs of the Imperial College, but he also has to keep an eye on the Ministry of Works. He even has to go to the morning court every day to share the worries of Her Majesty the Empress and solve state affairs.

Therefore, he must find someone Some people came to share the work with him.

That night, Lin Beifan smiled and brought a jar of wine to the mansion of the former official, Yao Zheng.

Yao Zheng led a family of young and old to greet him at the door:"I'm here to pay my respects to you. Master Liquor!"

Although I hate Lin Beifan very much and don't like his corrupt official style!

But Lin Beifan is his immediate boss no matter what, and he is also a highly respected priest. When he comes to visit in person, he must treat him with courtesy, otherwise he will be disgraced if word spreads. people joke

"No need to be polite! Lin Beifan said with a smile:"Master Yao, it's rare that you are free today. I have prepared some small wine and side dishes. How about we have a drink?""

"It's an honor, sir, please give me a drink!"Yao Zheng made a way.

The two sat in the same study again.

There were wine and dishes on the table, and they chatted while eating.

It was said to be wine and dishes, but in fact it was not ordinary at all.

This wine was rewarded by the empress from the palace. Fine wine, this dish comes from the imperial dining room. They are all things that money can't buy outside.

As soon as he opened the wine jar, Yao Zheng couldn't wait to drink a glass, and he was very intoxicated.

"This ambergris is so fragrant! The last time I drank it was at the palace banquet three years ago! But at that time, I was a humble official and could only get one cup! That taste is still unforgettable!"

"Is it really that delicious? Lin Beifan held the wine glass, smashed it and drank it in one gulp.

Then, after drinking two more glasses, he said,"The taste is just okay!"

Yao Zheng said distressedly:"Drinking like you do is just chewing peonies. What a waste!" A fine wine like this should be tasted slowly! Take a sip of the wine first, let your nose open, and let the aroma of the wine come to your head!"

"Then take another bite, don’t swallow it in your stomach, savor it slowly in your mouth and let your taste buds open!"

"Finally, drink it one sip after another!"

"Only in this way can you taste the true taste of ambergris!"

"I will demonstrate it to you personally!"

As he said this, he really demonstrated it to Lin Beifan, and finally said intoxicatedly:"It smells good! Lin

Beifan blinked:"Master Yao, does it really taste good to drink like this?" Why do I feel a little stupid? Who invented this way of drinking? Is it because you are poor and don’t have enough money to drink, so you invented this self-paralyzing way of drinking?

Yao Zheng:" Ahem."……"

Lin Beifan quickly patted him on the back:"Master Yao, drink slowly, no one will compete with you!"

Yao Zheng glared at Lin Beifan angrily.

Every time I talk to him, I get pissed off!

This mouth is too poisonous!

What's even more disgusting is... the eyes are even more vicious!

"Forget it, don’t talk about these things!"

Yao Zheng picked up the wine glass and said seriously:"I'd like to have a glass of wine with Mr. Lin! I wish you a high promotion and become the Imperial Academy’s sacrificial wine!"

"Thank you Mr. Yao!"Lin Beifan smiled and raised his glass.

The two clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp!

After drinking the wine, Yao Zheng's face became a little flushed, and he looked at Lin Beifan with a little more envy! To be honest, he was really envious!

The other party was short In just three years, he passed the three-level exam and got the top prize!

In just four months, he jumped 4 levels in a row and became a fourth-grade Imperial College sacrificial wine!

A sacrificial wine under the age of 20, ancient and modern The first person!

If he goes on smoothly, he may not be able to become a minister in the future, and he will be granted the title of marquis and prime minister!

And he has been an official all his life, that is, he is a seventh-grade official!

Compared with the other party, he is really far behind!

Wine To show his courage, Yao Zheng said earnestly:"Mr. Lin, you are now a sacrificial wine, and you are still a model for scholars in the world! Every word and deed has a profound impact on scholars across the country! It's still too late to stop now, don't make any mistakes again! Lin

Beifan smiled and poured himself a glass of wine:"Master Yao, are you teaching me how to be an official?" Yao

Zheng shook his head:"I dare not preach, I can only remind you!" You are still young and you obviously have a bright future. It would be such a pity if you die because of these things!"

"Thank you Mr. Yao for your kindness! Lin Beifan clinked a drink with the other party and said with a smile:"However, I have a question to ask you now. What kind of official do you think His Majesty needs?"

Yao Zheng said without hesitation:"What your Majesty needs is a good official!"

Lin Beifan asked again:"Then what makes a good official?" Yao

Zheng said without hesitation:"An official who is honest, self-denial, and respectful of the people is a good official!" Lin

Beifan asked three times:"But now all the civil and military officials in the dynasty are corrupt and treacherous. How do you say this?""

"Your Majesty has been deceived by corrupt officials and traitorous ministers! Lin

Beifan asked four questions:"Since His Majesty has been deceived by corrupt officials and treacherous ministers, and the whole dynasty is full of corrupt officials and sycophants, do you think the imperial court has collapsed?" Do you think the country is in chaos? Yao Zheng was speechless:"

This……"

Lin Beifan smiled and shook his head:"Although the court is full of corrupt officials, the court still operates normally and handles national affairs! Although the world is in chaos, it still maintains a superficial calm!"

"Mr. Yao, tell me, in this case, which one has made greater contributions, the corrupt officials or the upright officials? Yao Zheng sweated on his face:"

This……"

"Can't answer it? Let me answer it for you! Lin

Beifan shouted:"The entire dynasty belongs to your Majesty. No one wants to manage this country more than your Majesty. No one wants this country to be better than your Majesty!""

"Therefore, only those who can do things for His Majesty are good officials! Whether it is an honest official or a corrupt official, it makes no difference to her!"

"Of course she would like an official who is honest and can do things for her!"

"What's the use of being honest if you can't do things for her?"

"It is precisely because honest officials are useless in today's court, so she re-appoints corrupt officials!"

"Have to use it!"

"No, the next moment, the country will be in chaos! Lin

Beifan asked loudly:"Master Yao, let me ask you, if you were sitting in His Majesty's position, at this time of life and death, would you use corrupt officials or honest officials?""

"me……"Yao Zheng was so crowded that his face was covered in sweat.

Lin Beifan's words completely subverted his outlook on life and values, as well as his long-held beliefs!

He had never thought that this was the reason why all the civil and military officials in the dynasty were corrupt!

Because honest officials are useless, corrupt officials have to be re-employed!

If it is useful, Your Majesty will not use it!

"So you see, before the Ministry of Industry had two cases of betrayal, His Majesty just deducted their salaries and killed a few petty officials to vent his anger! What kind of punishment is this to them? With their official positions and rights, they can become rich with just a few bucks, and there is no need to count on that little salary! Lin

Beifan shook his head and said with a smile:"Because no one can replace them, His Majesty has to bear this breath!""

"But it's wrong to be a corrupt official……"Yao Zheng's voice became much weaker.

Lin Beifan nodded:"It is indeed wrong to be a corrupt official, but if you don't have the ability, you can't be a corrupt official! You know, corruption is a matter of losing your head. People can climb to high positions step by step with their heads on their waistbands. This is not ability. What is it again?? Why not use such a top talent?"

Yao Zheng was once again refuted and was speechless.

Lin Beifan chuckled:"So, as long as the benefits you bring to the country are greater than the benefits you are greedy for yourself, then His Majesty can tolerate you and will reuse you! Otherwise, if you can't solve any problem, no matter how honest you are, What's the use? It's a waste of national salary!"

Yao Zheng closed his eyes in despair.

It is indeed wrong to be a corrupt official, but if you do not have the ability, you cannot be a corrupt official!

Corrupt officials who can climb to high positions are top talents, why not use them?

As long as the benefits you bring to the country are greater than what you bring to yourself,benefits, then His Majesty will be able to tolerate you and reuse you!

Otherwise, if you can't solve any problem, what's the use of being honest?

It will only be a waste of national salary!

At this moment, his outlook on life was completely destroyed, with no trace left!

He had always held on to his faith, and suddenly it collapsed!

"So, back to the previous question! Lin

Beifan said with a smile:"Master Yao, you said I was wrong and asked me to stop in time, but why was I wrong?""

"Although I am a corrupt official, have I ever corrupted the people at all? Yes, I did steal a lot, but I got it all from officials! If they weren't greedy, would I have a chance?"

"No matter what I do, I can indirectly avenge the people!"

"Compared with others, I can be called the conscience of the court, and I am much more honest than them!"

Lin Beifan drank a glass of wine triumphantly.

"Moreover, I have solved many things for the court and His Majesty!"

"If I hadn't persuaded Your Majesty and all the officials to give up the compensation from the Duoluo Kingdom, in less than three years, the border area would have been invaded again! How many good men have shed blood on the frontier? How many people were displaced? How great was the court's loss? Have you calculated all these...?"

It was me who made this battle avoidable!""

"It was me who saved countless men and people and made the court stop its losses!"

"I also invented the giant balloon, a flying artifact, and a hovercraft, a powerful weapon in the water! These are all artifacts that benefit the country and the people. Each one can enhance the national destiny and improve the national strength! Lin

Beifan shouted:"Master Yao, I have done so many things for the court and for the people. Isn't my contribution greater than that of all of you honest officials?" What's wrong with me?"