little government work and few criminal cases

little government work and few criminal cases

Zhengjian Xingqing is a Chinese word, which comes from Xingshi Hengyan. It refers to the simple laws and regulations, good social atmosphere and few criminals in the old days. It is often used to praise the achievements of local officials.

explain

In the old days, the law was simple, the social atmosphere was good, and there were few criminals. It is often used to praise the achievements of local officials.

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In Ming Dynasty, Feng Menglong's Xingshi Hengyan (Volume 1), "the official was honest and upright, and he only took a mouthful of water from Dehua County. He also heard the lawsuit quickly and tried to redress the injustice. As expected, the government was simple, the punishment was clear, and the people were safe." Chapter 11 of the collection of notes on literature in the late Qing Dynasty, China now: "Mr. an worked as a magistrate of Jiaxing County for one year, but his administration was simple and his punishment was clear. His superior said that he was very capable."

usage

As an object or attribute, often used to praise the achievements of local officials