ebookland Chapter 139 Being an official is really not poor
Chapter 139 Being an official is really not poor
Li Shaoyi thought about recent events. The Japanese had just made peace with him and occupied several new counties, so there was really nothing to worry about for the time being.
Of course, it was not that Li Shaoyi was afraid of the Japanese and did not dare to cause trouble. The main reason was that the territory of Xinzhan had to be digested. If he continued to expand, it would be easy to suffer from indigestion.
Peking Municipal Government
In recent times, due to Li Shaoyi's sharp actions, the Japanese in the entire Peking have become much more obedient. In addition, Li Shaoyi has taken back several counties. Although they are under Li Shaoyi's actual control, some policies of the Peking Municipal Government can also be implemented in these counties. In short, it is much better than being in the hands of the autonomous government.
Therefore, from Mayor Yuan on down, many people felt much more relaxed when they went to the east to do business.
In the past, after leaving the city of Peking, a little to the east was the checkpoint of the autonomous government. There were many Japanese people inside. If you said a few words wrongly, they might beat you up. It was the most difficult to deal with these Japanese.
Although Li Shaoyi's men were also aggressive, they would not beat people randomly. Moreover, if you did something serious, they would be able to assist you. This was a big change.
"Commissioner Li..."
When Li Shaoyi heard someone calling him, he didn't understand at first. Later, when he saw these people smiling at him, he remembered that he was no longer a bag porter at the train station, but a commissioner appointed by the Nanjing National Government, with six counties in charge.
By 21st century standards, this is also the secretary of a local municipal party committee.
"Sir, my appointment with you is still an hour away. You're early."
In her office, Wang Manli brought a cup of tea. Usually, Wang Manli was at the municipal government. When there was something, she would call Li Shaoyi, and Li Shaoyi could also come here to work.
Li Shaoyi had seen through the corruption of the Nationalist government. A commissioner like himself did not usually come to work, but he still had an office of nearly 40 square meters, which was very luxuriously decorated. There was also a secretary's seat outside, and a driver and car downstairs.
"I came here for something else."
Of course, Li Shaoyi couldn't say that he wanted to experience what it was like to be a government official.
“This is your salary plus allowance.”
Wang Manli remembered something else and quickly took out an envelope from the drawer next to her.
According to the regulations of the National Government, Li Shaoyi was an appointed commissioner with a monthly salary of 300 taels of silver, a subsidy of 80 taels of silver from the central government, and a subsidy of 100 taels of silver from the Peking Municipal Government, for a total of 480 taels of silver.
In addition, there are redemption coupons for various grains and meats, worth two hundred yuan.
The salaries that the Nationalist government paid to officials at all levels were basically enough for them to live a normal life, but if they wanted to maintain a luxurious lifestyle, this amount of money would probably be nothing.
"what is this?"
In addition to these normal incomes, Li Shaoyi also found a small suitcase next to it.
"This is a government practice. Some officials in those counties have retained their posts. As long as they are officials and ordinary staff who remain in office, some money will be given to you every month as a tribute."
Wang Manli said very normally that this was a secret that could not be told within the Nationalist government.
Li Shaoyi opened it and took a look. There was quite a lot in it. No one asked him to do anything, but just the usual filial piety, this month it would amount to nearly ten thousand oceans. This was after he dismissed most of the officials and only kept a small part.
"Starting next month, you will notify those who remain in office that I am allowing them to continue in this position to work for me, not to collect this money. At the same time, all gifts from their subordinates will be cut. I will send special inspectors. If anyone still accepts this money, they can resign directly. I don't care what happens elsewhere, I will not allow this chaos to continue here."
Li Shaoyi knew the significance of clean administration. Although he had just taken office and should not change these things, Li Shaoyi was prepared to do it anyway.
Although it may offend the so-called rules of officialdom, any shackles can be broken with the weapons in one's hands.
Most of the people who followed him were poor brothers. They were like a blank sheet of paper. Li Shaoyi would never give them the opportunity to breed such corruption.
Take the army under Li Shaoyi now for example. They used to drink the blood of soldiers, but now there is no such thing at all.
At the beginning, there were still some people who had this idea, but Li Shaoyi's instructors scattered throughout the army immediately reported these people. To deal with those who wanted to be corrupt, Li Shaoyi directly asked them to take off their military uniforms.
He also announced to the entire army that these were just people with ideas. If they really accepted the money, there would be only one result, which was execution. There would be no room for leniency. Only the most severe criminal law could stop corruption.
"Yes."
Although Wang Manli was sent down from above, she knew who her master was and of course knew how to do things for Li Shaoyi.
"Take this money and consider it as a subsidy for you. If there is any situation within the city government, please report it to me immediately."
Li Shaoyi took out ten US dollars, which was equivalent to forty yuan, more than Wang Manli's monthly salary. You can take the money given to you last time, but you cannot take the money given to you by the people below. This is the rule here with Li Shaoyi.
Wang Manli picked up some interesting anecdotes from the city government and said that most of them were about the recent frustrations of the pro-Japanese factions. Because of Li Shaoyi's victory, these pro-Japanese factions began to gradually lose their position in the city government.
Li Shaoyi had no sympathy for these people. He told them that they'd better get out of the government. However, the Japanese had been working hard for many years, and the Nationalist government did not dare to take drastic measures, so these people would continue to work here.
Soon it was time to meet with Mayor Yuan. Li Shaoyi straightened his clothes and walked towards the mayor's office.
"Even if you don't come over these few days, I have something to tell you. I've seen the appointments from the Nanjing National Government. If you don't have anything else to do, please make arrangements and come with me to Nanjing. You are now considered a senior government official, so you need to establish some connections with the Executive Yuan. In addition, you also need to go to the Ministry of Military Affairs to discuss the organization of the army."
Before Li Shaoyi could speak, Mayor Yuan spoke first.
Isn't this like sending a pillow just when you're sleepy? I'm definitely going to the capital of the Republic of China...