Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

Princess Jianning, who was standing by, saw Shuangshuang riding on Xiaobao's head, messing up Xiaobao's hair. She couldn't help but frown and said to Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, come down quickly and see what you have done to your father!"

Shuangshuang was reluctant to get down from Wei Xiaobao's head. After all, this feeling was very novel and interesting.

But seeing her mother's serious expression, she knew she had to come down.

So she jumped down lightly, came to Kangxi, stretched out her little hand and handed him the fake braid, and said innocently: "Uncle, the big guy's braid is fake!"

Kangxi smiled slightly, took the fake braid from both hands, and said to Wei Xiaobao jokingly: "Your hair and body are from your parents. If you cut your hair, it will go against the ancient teachings!"

Wei Xiaobao just laughed and said back without showing any weakness: "Your Majesty, didn't you also shave off the hair on your forehead? Isn't that also against the words of the saints?"

Kangxi was startled when he heard this, but he quickly explained with a smile: "That's not the same. We Manchus shave our foreheads to avoid the hair on our foreheads affecting our vision when we are fighting or hunting."

After hearing this, Wei Xiaobao immediately responded, "That's right. At least people with short hair won't grab their braids when they fight. Look at these lively Tiandihui fighters, they all have short hair."

Kangxi looked at him and sighed helplessly: "Alas, you people, why are you dressing like Westerners instead of being good Chinese people?"

When the officials from Fujian saw that the emperor was not angry because Wei Xiaobao did not have a braid, but just complained a few words, they knew how important Wei Xiaobao was in the heart of Emperor Kangxi, and their fear of Wei Xiaobao deepened.

"Big guy, I'm hungry. Mom said that you would prepare delicious food for Shuangshuang when we arrive in Fuzhou." Little Shuangshuang tilted her head and said in a baby voice.

"Yes, it's already noon, we must be hungry, Dad will treat you to a feast at Yuefulou, the best restaurant in Fuzhou."

Wei Xiaobao smiled and touched Shuangshuang's head, then turned to look at Kangxi, "Brother-in-law, please come in, I'll welcome you!"

Wei Zhuer, who was standing by, muttered to herself: How could the emperor go to these restaurants where all kinds of people gather to eat? Just as she was about to speak up to stop him, she saw Kangxi waving his hand at her, signaling him not to say anything.

The group marched towards Yuefu Restaurant in a mighty procession. Wei Xiaobao led Kangxi, Jianning and Shuangshuang in front, while Duolong and Wei Zhuer followed closely behind with 20 imperial guards.

Wu Xingzuo was very clever and followed Wei Xiaobao the whole time. On the way, he approached Wei Xiaobao and said with a flattering smile, "Sir Wei, I never thought that you actually have such a lovely daughter..."

"Yes, she is Princess Zhaoyi who enjoys the treatment of the eldest princess and is named Baturu, the first warrior of the Qing Dynasty. Don't mess with her if you have nothing to do. Be careful that she will break your old bones." Wei Xiaobao threatened.

When Wu Xingzuo heard this, he thought that since he was so powerful, he should treat him like a little ancestor and must not offend him.

On the other hand, the governors, inspectors, academic superintendents, and prefects of various provinces, how could they miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? They all followed eagerly, hoping to have a chance to curry favor with the emperor.

In front of Yuefu Building, Shuang'er and Ling Zhao had already arrived with Wei Tongchui and had arranged everything. They were now standing at the door, respectfully welcoming everyone.

"Seventh Aunt, Eighth Aunt." Shuangshuang came forward to hug Shuang'er and Lingzhao when she saw them.

Then, imitating an adult, he pinched the face of Tongchui who was standing next to him and said, "Have you listened to your aunt and uncle's advice these days..." This caused everyone to laugh.

There was a large round table in the box. Kangxi sat at the first seat, with Wei Xiaobao and Jianning on his left and right, followed by Shuang'er, Lingzhao, Shuangshuang and Tongchui sitting below. The family was sitting happily in the box, with Wei Zhuer standing behind Kangxi.

Wu Xingzuo, accompanied by Zhu Youli, Duolong and twenty palace masters, sat in the hall.

The Fujian officials who came with them were dumbfounded because there was no seat arranged for them.

Before handing over the dirty silver, although the food at Yuefulou was expensive, it was still affordable. Now that they have just scraped together enough to pay back the dirty silver, everyone is short of money and many people are penniless.

The emperor is in there, who dares to show off his power and eat a free meal?

When the inspector saw the governor accompanied by the chief guard, Duolong, he hurriedly went to greet him and said, "Governor, all the officials above the level of Fujian Daotai are here. Would you please arrange for them to have a simple meal here?"

In the Qing Dynasty, official hospitality expenses did not exist. When receiving important officials, the main person in charge of the government office would either pay for it out of his own pocket, or ask the local salt administration, customs officials (tax officials) for donations, or ask local gentry for sponsorship.

However, don't think this is a sign of honesty and integrity. The Qing Dynasty government had many hidden rules, such as increasing taxes, fire consumption silver, and the number of people on the land.

The government officials used more than just these means to extort money from the common people. As the saying goes, "People travel thousands of miles to become officials just for money." Although this is just a proverb, it is a true portrayal of Qing Dynasty officials.

Let's take an example to make it clear. Let's look at how officials in the yamen made money during lawsuits in the Qing Dynasty:

A stamp fee must be paid for the agency to stamp, a registration fee must be paid for registering the mail on time, a summons fee must be paid for submitting the mail without waiting for the due date, a bail fee must be paid, a paper and pen fee must be paid for the clerk to deliver the manuscript, a shoe and socks fee must be paid for the servant to accept the bill, a receipt fee must be paid, a horse and horse fee must be paid for the survey, a shift fee must be paid for sitting in the court, a settlement fee must be paid for closing the case, an interest fee must be paid for requesting interest, and so on.

The total amount of these fees is not a small sum. As the saying goes, "The government office is open, but if you have a reason but don't pay, don't come in."

These unspoken rules make it difficult for people to file lawsuits.

As the saying goes, "Three years as a clean magistrate will earn you 100,000 silver coins", and this is not bragging.

You have to know that in the 215th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign, the annual treasury income was only 1300 million taels of silver, and one prefectural governor embezzled more than taels of silver in one year. There were prefectural governors and more than county magistrates in the Qing Dynasty. These low-level officials alone could embezzle and extort more than million taels of silver in one year.

"One becomes an official thousands of miles away just for money." In the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty, there was a satirical poem called "A Cut Plum Blossom," which was regarded as a sacred word by officials at all levels. The content is as follows:

"To be an official, you must be meticulous, and you must have regular communications with the capital and abundant coal.

Don't try to be a hero when talking about current affairs; be flexible and humble.

Ministers should be calm in their economic affairs, and should not show any extraordinary moves or boast of their loyalty.

All human affairs are vague; there is no point in refuting or discussing them.

There will be peace in all directions and a good harvest every year. The country will prosper and officials will have good luck.

We all need to support harmony and make up for the bad and the good.

Don't show off your gold, silver and valuables, and don't cry poor in court when you are wearing tattered clothes.

He was promoted to the highest position without any disaster or trouble, his wife was honored and his son was promoted to the position of doctor.

His reputation will last forever, if he is not posthumously named Wen Zhong, he will be honored as Wen Gong. "

Look at these officials, their summary is so precise. No wonder the official style of the Qing Dynasty could bring China into the darkest abyss in modern history.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, the common people were so numb that they led the Eight-Nation Alliance of foreign devils.

No wonder Wei Xiaobao took action against these officials who drank human blood as soon as he arrived in Fuzhou.