Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 492 Strict Disclosure of Expense Details!
Big rat, big rat, don't eat my millet! I've served you for three years, yet you don't care about me at all.

"This poem clearly shows that our ancestors saw the harm caused by rats thousands of years ago. But what's the result? For thousands of years, rats have been killed every year, yet they can never be eradicated. Corrupt officials are killed every day, but there are still corrupt officials every day!"

"This problem has remained unsolved for thousands of years. Even a ruthless emperor like Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu Emperor) couldn't withstand it. They couldn't be wiped out. They weren't afraid of being skinned alive! You? Do you think you can do it?"

The answer to this question doesn't even need to be given by Bai Ling and Lao Luo. Ximen Lang can tell them clearly right now that they definitely can't do it!
Because later generations have proven the truth of the saying that corrupt officials cannot be eradicated through numerous real-world examples.

"There will always be people who cannot resist temptation, and there will always be people who will take risks and risk their lives to do things that harm the country and its people for various benefits!"

"If there's enough profit, capitalists would even sell you the ropes that hanged them! Not to mention this is something that's risk-free and highly profitable!"

It's clear that Ximen Lang has a strong aversion to corruption!
There is a generally pessimistic view on whether they can completely curb corruption.

In fact, Lao Luo and Bai Ling themselves were not so confident that they could completely curb corruption.

Moreover, the longer one holds an official position and the greater the power one wields, the more pessimistic one becomes!

"But does this mean we should stop doing anything? Should we stop implementing such good policies? Wouldn't that be throwing the baby out with the bathwater?"

"Therefore, we need to put more effort into preventing this! But the question is, how exactly should we put in this effort? Where should we start? This requires us to think about it carefully and deeply."

Seeing that Ximen Lang was just repeating the same thing over and over again, he ended up coming back to the same issue.

Moreover, it went around in circles for ages without getting to the point.

Bai Ling, whose anger was rising rapidly due to Ximen Lang's interference, couldn't help but say.

"Can't you be serious for once? Can't you see we're worried about this? Not only do you not offer any constructive suggestions, but you keep going on and on! Don't you know how annoying you are?!"

Knowing that someone as disgusting as Ximen Lang, who deliberately acts indirectly, must have already thought of a way to deal with him.

While it may not be a foolproof solution, it certainly plays a very significant role in effectively preventing such incidents from happening, which is beyond question.

Bai Ling said unhappily.

"If you have a solution, just say it! If you don't, shut your stinking mouth! No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!"

Ximen Lang was naturally very particular and extremely dissatisfied with Bai Ling's attitude.

He stood up in a flash.

After staring at Bai Ling for a long time without giving an inch, Ximen Lang, who was clearly feeling a little guilty from Bai Ling's glare, decisively turned his attention to Lao Luo.

He began to pour out his heart to Lao Luo, filled with grief and indignation.

"Luo, I won't tell you, just look at this! Do you think this is like someone begging for help?! With this attitude, would you be willing to share your thoughts?"

She was pouring out her heart to Lao Luo while frantically winking at him.

Without any hints, it was an explicit statement that couldn't be clearer, leaving Luo Yonghao, who had remained silent from beginning to end, with no way to stay out of it.

Having no other choice but to step forward and reprimand Bai Ling, she followed Ximen Lang's lead, since he genuinely had a solution.

"Bai Ling, what kind of attitude is this? A Lang is here to help us solve these problems, but is this how you solve problems? Aren't you going to apologize to A Lang right now?"

With winks and smirks, Bai Ling finally managed to get a reluctant apology from Ximen Lang, thus smoothing things over. She then gave Ximen Lang a knowing look, telling him not to be too arrogant, otherwise even she might not be able to protect him.

Finally, Ximen Lang was persuaded to stop while he was ahead.

Seeing that Lao Luo had indeed done his best, Bai Ling had also given him the respect he deserved.

Drop a sentence.

"Although your attitude wasn't great just now, I'm magnanimous, so I forgive you."

After saying that, he quickly took several steps back, retreating directly behind Lao Luo and protecting Lao Luo in front of him.

Ximen Lang then fluently explained his solution.

"My method is very simple: public disclosure. All donations must be strictly disclosed! From hundreds of thousands to a penny, or even a cent, we must disclose them all, exposing them to the sunlight so that everyone can supervise and review them!"

"Only in this way can we truly gain the trust of the vast majority of people! Only in this way, by mobilizing all the people and having everyone supervise us, can we promptly identify problems, correct them as soon as possible, and minimize the negative impact!"

"In this way, even if a small problem occasionally arises, it will only be a minor one! As long as we handle these problems promptly and seriously, the vast majority of the public will certainly be able to understand!"

Ximen Lang genuinely believed that if complete transparency could be achieved, it would greatly mobilize public enthusiasm and effectively reduce corruption.

After all, the saying that the eyes of the people are discerning has been proven countless times by later generations!

If you really dare to make it public, with so many people supervising, you can really discover a lot of problems in a timely manner and root out a lot of bad apples!

Unfortunately, it was unavoidable.
After thinking about the unpleasant situations that would arise in the future, Ximen Lang decisively shook his head and banished all those troublesome thoughts from his mind.

He continued introducing things to Bai Ling and Lao Luo.

"Of course, I also know that due to infrastructure issues, lack of internet access, and other reasons, it will definitely be difficult to do this, and it will inevitably increase some expenses."

"But I still insist that it is absolutely necessary to make this information public, and it would be best to make it an ancestral law that no one can change, and anyone who tries to change it will die!"

"Only in this way can we truly reassure everyone and ensure that they feel comfortable donating their money to where it is truly needed. What do you think?"

Lao Luo and Bai Ling certainly agreed that Ximen Lang's words were absolutely correct!

Even the belief.
"Isn't this what we should do?! After all, it's so much money! It's the people's money, and more importantly, it's their love and care. How could this possibly work without public oversight?!"

However, Ximen Lang's bitter and resentful appearance clearly indicates that he comes from a later era.
It's also not appropriate to elaborate further in front of Ximen Lang.

So, although Lao Luo and Bai Ling were also puzzled as to why something so obvious would become so troublesome in later generations.

But they didn't bring it up again, instead continuing from where Ximen Lang left off.

"With our strict internal oversight, working together from both inside and outside, we can at least effectively prevent it, if not completely eliminate it!"

　I'm posting breakfast today. I haven't slept all night, and I'm about to collapse.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)