What is the origin of "remain uncorrupted"?
A pair of clean hands was originally the story of Yu Qian, who was an official in Henan and Shanxi. According to the rules at that time, local officials visited Beijing every year. In order to keep their "rice bowls", some corrupt officials give gifts and bribes to bosses in Beijing by exploiting the money of ordinary people. One year it was Yu Qian's turn to go to Beijing. He sorted out the sufferings, demands and governance plans of the people in his jurisdiction and was ready to leave. His people stopped him and said, "How can you have nothing?" Yu Qian pretended not to understand and said that I should have brought everything. What else should I bring? Men say that you can't do anything without giving gifts to Beijing! Yu Qian said with anger and laughter, "Look, I only have these Dai Lu in a year, and my parents, wife and children are at home. Where is the extra gold and silver to please the boss? " "There is no gold and silver with some local specialties!" The men said anxiously. "Local specialty? That's the blood and sweat of ordinary people. How can I please my boss? " Yu Qian said, lifted two robe sleeves and said to the servant, "Look, this is what I want to bring." The men looked down carefully and took pains to ask, "What are you carrying?" Keep my hands clean! "Yu Qian finished laughing.