AWB Chapter 340 Daxia Version KPI
Chapter 340 Daxia Version KPI
"Your Majesty, I have just made a brief analysis of the issue of official corruption!"
"In my opinion, it would be a good idea to just kill those born bad and those from aristocratic families! But what about those who were dragged into it, or forced to go along with it?"
"Ah!"
Emperor Xia said disdainfully, "What? Do you think it's reasonable to go along with the corrupt?"
He could understand those officials who were coerced. After all, there were endless ways to scheme against people in the officialdom. Although he was not happy to see it, this situation did exist!
But Gu Jingzhi smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, in fact, there is a very sad phenomenon in the officialdom!"
"Although the imperial court has a complete system for official promotions, there are only so many official positions in the entire Great Xia. The higher you go, the fewer there are. Aristocratic families hold some, court ministers hold some, and those who can spend money to smooth things over take another..."
"Let me ask you, what are those officials who come from humble backgrounds and farming families supposed to do?"
"If they encounter corrupt superiors and maintain their integrity and refuse to go along with them, they will be seen by their superiors as no longer one of their own. Then..."
"Okay, I understand what you mean. Tell me your solution!"
"promise!"
Gu Jingzhi saluted and said, "Actually, the solution is very simple. The court can further refine the existing performance evaluation system..."
"Currently, the court categorizes local officials' performance into three grades: A, B, and C. Each grade is further divided into two levels: upper and lower! Those rated A will be promoted upon completion of their term, and may even receive exceptional promotions. Those rated B will generally receive a lateral transfer, with occasional promotions. As for those rated C, they will either receive a lateral transfer or be sent to an even lower-ranking county!"
"Why? Do you think there's something wrong with this rating system?"
"Your Majesty, there's nothing wrong with the system, but it can't stop people from being selfish. Based on what I just said, Your Majesty, what do you think the chances are for a farmer's son?"
"If you don't run and don't send gifts, you'll stay where you are. If you only run but don't send gifts, you'll be transferred to the same level. If you run and send gifts, you'll be promoted and given important positions. This..."
Emperor Xia's face darkened, and he interrupted immediately: "Gu Qing, you are being presumptuous..."
"This……"
Gu Jingzhi smiled awkwardly: "Your Majesty, what I said is reality!"
He sighed quietly and said, "They say the emperor is far away and the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Your Majesty's words can decide life and death in the world. But it is the same in the local areas. The higher the magistrate, the more powerful he is. The words of the superior can also determine the fate of the lower-level officials!"
Emperor Xia nodded silently: "I understand everything you said. Tell me the solution!"
"This is too easy!"
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, as I just said, it would be easy if we improved the incentive system for officials!"
"For example, besides promotions and demotions, you could also offer some monetary rewards or reduce salaries, like the example of the local tax payment."
"If local tax payments only maintain the court's required minimum of 60,000 dan, barring exceptional circumstances, this would only be considered an acceptable standard. But what if they pay 100,000 dan on this basis, without violating the principles?"
"Since the court has given officials opportunities for promotion and appropriate financial rewards, won't those officials be more eager to achieve results?"
"This way, the officials' enthusiasm will be mobilized! Then, Your Majesty can reward them with money according to the system. This will put more money in the officials' pockets, and won't it also reduce corruption?"
"After all, compared to money, their official position is their greatest reliance. If they lose their position due to corruption, they will lose everything! On the other hand, if they do a good job, they can not only get promoted, but also make money. I believe officials can understand the difference, Your Majesty..."
Gu Jingzhi kept talking about the modern KPI assessment system, but he didn't notice that Emperor Xia's face turned a little dark!
What the hell...
For Emperor Xia, he not only had to give him an official position, but also a salary. Not only that, he had to give him a salary, but he also had to pay an additional sum of money as a reward?
What the hell is going on?
Emperor Xia's face darkened, and he spoke in an extremely dangerous tone, "Gu Qing, are you asking me to bribe all the officials in the world?"
"Your Majesty, how can this be considered a bribe?"
"You're still saying no?"
Emperor Xia slammed the table and said, "As an official, you must serve Daxia. This is loyalty! If you continue with your plan and all officials in the world become obsessed with profit, then Daxia will be doomed!"
"..."
Special!
Why were the ancients so stubborn in their thinking?
Gu Jingzhi said helplessly, "Your Majesty, if that's what you said, then why are they so greedy? Why are they all so eager to climb up the ladder? Is it because they are wholeheartedly devoted to Daxia and the people?"
"..."
The corner of Emperor Xia's mouth twitched.
What Gu Jingzhi said is naturally impossible!
Although there are many officials in this world who do practical things, it is a bit ridiculous to say that they climb up for the sake of Daxia and the people!
Gu Jingzhi sighed quietly, "Your Majesty, when people are wealthy, they have fewer opportunities to do bad things. Formulating corresponding rewards based on their political achievements...will actually better reflect the court's clear distinction between rewards and punishments!"
"There are rewards for good work, punishments for bad work, and laws against corruption! This will give confidence to lower-level officials and let all officials know that there are some prices they cannot afford! Losing your job for money is not worth it!"
"I just proposed that each county submit two copies of its tax documents, one of which should be sent to the capital. This is to make them feel that their achievements are worthy of being presented to Your Majesty!"
"With Your Majesty backing them, they don't have to go along with the corrupt and can be upright officials!"
"Even those who want to collude with the upper and lower levels to embezzle money will probably not be able to do so. After all, corrupt officials are greedy for their political achievements. Without their political achievements, how can they get promoted or make money?"
"What I want is to transform this officialdom from one that relies on connections and background to one that relies on ability, the law, and principles, and conducts oneself according to the bottom line!"
"In this way, our Great Xia foundation can go further and longer!"
"..."
After hearing this, Emperor Xia was shocked and curious.
Human relations and legal relations...
This kid is really brave enough to say that.
But can this be done?
And, that incentive system, just thinking about it made him feel bad! Even if they just gave him a small reward of money, with so many officials in the world, how much would the national treasury have to spend?
"Gu Qing, your idea is indeed good, but the salaries of officials already take up a lot of the court's expenses. If you continue to use your incentive system, if the court has no money, won't it be just empty talk?"
"This also damages the dignity of the court!"
"Your Majesty, I don't think so!"
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "As the saying goes, the wool comes from the sheep. The prerequisite for rewards is to make achievements. To put it bluntly, if you want rewards, you have to earn more for the court!"
"For example, if they earn an extra 100 taels of silver for the court within the prescribed range, His Majesty will reward them with one tael. Ultimately... if this incentive system is implemented, the national treasury will only gain more than what they receive!"
Are you kidding? With the modern KPI system, how can you lose money?
When Emperor Xia heard this, he finally understood!