Chapter 121: Eating Relief Rations

  Feng Siche knew that people would go to great lengths to become officials because not only could they more easily achieve their life ambitions, but also quickly walk the path of wealth. In a specific political climate, once you have power in your hands, it will naturally bring many conveniences to yourself. Sometimes, just one sentence can bring unexpected benefits to others, and as a token of gratitude, the other party may also show appreciation afterwards. This is also human nature. After all, helping each other requires emotional connection, and to avoid letting this emotional connection fade away, you should at least share some soup when eating meat.

  Sun Shicun and others can call the wind and rain in the Standing Committee, with great power in their hands. Feng Sicong also thinks that this is human nature, who will not easily let go after getting something very precious, let alone the power that makes people's eyes red?

  Because having power can gain more people's respect, because you have power, it can also bring some convenience to yourself, relatively speaking, for example, taking some not too expensive gifts, or something worth a little money, or arranging a good job for family members or friends, and so on. This is the charm of power.

  Of course, Feng Sizi is not the kind of person who doesn't take advantage of opportunities. In his opinion, the saying "clear water has no fish" also makes sense. If you want them to work for the people, if you want them to put in more effort and time, even if it means exhausting themselves and having less time to spend with family and friends, then giving them some compensation is only fair. From ancient times to the present, there has never been a saying that officials are not greedy. It's just that in his eyes, taking advantage of one's position to gain benefits or take things is normal, as long as you are willing to do things for the people and genuinely protect the country's interests. Of course, greed should be directed at the right targets; if it's just about taking things from the common people, then that's unacceptable. In this regard, Feng Sizi cannot pass the psychological test.

  Before taking office in Dahu County, Feng Sizhe thought that a poor county committee that relied on national financial subsidies to maintain itself would not have any major corrupt officials. After arriving in Dahu, he simply observed that the county committee members were still dressed very plainly and did not wear anything fancy. This made him even more convinced that no matter how they struggled for power, at least they should be able to pass the test of personal integrity. But then he met He Wenbao and suddenly said something that made Feng Sizhe first disbelieving and then quickly becoming indifferent.

  It is often said that there are two sides to every story, and when two people quarrel, you usually only hear one side of the argument. If you don't listen objectively, you won't be able to see where the mistake lies. Moreover, what officials value most is evidence. If you make baseless accusations against your leaders without any evidence, then you're in trouble - you'll be guilty of a serious crime of slander.

  For this, Feng Sizi quickly calmed down and pretended to be nonchalant, saying, "The relief funds are something that the country has repeatedly emphasized must be handed over to the people. I think some people wouldn't be so muddled about it. Director He, what do you mean by saying this? If you're just casually mentioning it, then I'll remind you not to say such things again, because slandering one's own leaders is a crime."

  Feng Sicheng was shocked at first, and then his expression became very calm, which made He Wenbao admire him after seeing it.

  Everyone thought that Shi Zhe was too young and inexperienced, got drunk on the first night after arriving, and didn't even have any speaking rights at the first Standing Committee meeting, just attending as a guest. Because of this, everyone looked down on him, who would take seriously a Standing Committee member without even the right to speak or nod his head? But now He Wenbao sees that it's not like that at all.