Chapter 77 5. Qiongshui Lakeside

Recently, some deputies to the National People's Congress complained about the construction of the Flower Expo Garden by the Qiongshui Lake. Xiao Honglin felt very uncomfortable when he heard this. In order to silence the representatives of the People's Congress, he asked Wang Yuanzhang to inspect the construction site of the Flower Expo Garden. Two Audi cars were parked by the Qiongshui Lake, and Wang Yuanzhang and Xiao Honglin got out of the car respectively. Wang Yuanzhang seemed attracted by the lakeside scenery, and said with interest: "Honglin, the scenery is nice, let's go."

Wang Yuanzhang knew in his heart that Xiao Honglin wanted to use his prestige to silence the representatives of the Municipal People's Congress. The reason why he agreed to inspect the Flower Expo project with Xiao Honglin was because he had always wanted to find a chance to have a heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Honglin. His old partner who has worked side by side for more than ten years has gone further and further down the road of corruption.Wang Yuanzhang still had some illusions about Xiao Honglin, and hoped that Xiao Honglin would turn his back on it. There are reeds, wild hemp and cattails growing by the lakeside, red-winged dragonflies resting on the tips of the reeds, hemp leaves and grass, and the red-necked waterbirds hidden deep in the reeds sing charmingly.

Wang Yuanzhang gave Xiao Honglin a cigarette from the Great Hall of the People, but Xiao Honglin didn't take it. He waved his hand and said, "I'm not used to smoking your fake Zhonghua." He took out his own soft bag Zhonghua from his pocket and lit one. The two of them were smoking while walking, seemingly strolling in the courtyard, but they were actually screaming in their hearts. "Honglin," said Wang Yuanzhang, "Recently, two vice-governors from other provinces have been corrupted. After reading the reports, it is very distressing! Obviously, the central government has stepped up anti-corruption efforts while speeding up the construction of the system. The intensity of corruption is a profound lesson!" Wang Yuanzhang's tone was meaningful.

"Yuanzhang, if we start with the system, I agree with high salaries and honesty." Xiao Honglin took a deep breath and said. "I don't agree with your point of view. High salary does not necessarily guarantee honesty. In some countries, civil servants or presidents are treated very high, but they are still greedy. There is no absolute relationship between them." Wang Yuanzhang retorted. "Yuanzhang, think about it. Why is there more corruption and bribery now? The cost is too low. A few thousand dollars can buy an official to engage in favoritism. If the salary is doubled now, the cost of crime will Increase several times, if the director's annual salary is 100,000, then 500,000 or 1 million can't buy you, why? I can earn it in a few years, and I don't have to risk going to prison. How many people in the society can buy you? How about bribing him with 500,000 to 1 million? The number of crimes at this level will naturally decrease. Corruption and bribery crimes will be reduced, companies will reduce costs, and the country will increase revenue. This revenue can be said to be huge. "

"Honglin, I think it's a dangerous statement to say that high salaries foster integrity. It simplifies the problem too much. Corruption is not a matter of money. It is a matter of personal morality, and of course there are certain problems in the system. Using money to maintain integrity is simple. Doing so just raises the threshold for bribery. It used to be 5,000, but now it is 10,000. Therefore, I think that the high salary cannot achieve the purpose of maintaining integrity. What needs a little spirit still needs a kind of belief and ideal.” "Yuanzhang, no one can listen to the truth now."

"This is definitely not talking about big reasons. In the face of the complicated anti-corruption situation, you and I should calm down, ask why, often deeply reflect on ourselves, review ourselves, have a spirit of prudence and independence, and know that corruption is pervasive. " "Yuanzhang, there is something in your words, do you suspect that I am unclean?" "Hong Lin, there are quite a lot of rumors about you right now!" "Yuanzhang, I know that my son and wife are using my name as the mayor to have a very bad influence on me, but I dare to assure you that my pocket, Xiao Honglin, is cleaner than my face..."

"Honglin, you are not guaranteeing me, Wang Yuanzhang, but the party and the people. We communists talk about party spirit, principles, human personality, and official ethics. We are leaders. , only with a clear mind and a steady grip on the rudder can the ship not capsize!" Xiao Honglin was greatly shocked by Wang Yuanzhang's words. Although he had been fighting with Wang Yuanzhang for more than ten years, what Wang Yuanzhang said today was in good faith.However, his horse had already lost the rein and could not turn back. Xiao Honglin stared at the lake for a long time without speaking...