After Chang Wei killed everyone in the Qi family, because he had money in his hand, he bought off the officials. In this respect, there is the greed of the Jiupin County magistrate for money, but I don't think Chang Wei can be convicted. The most important thing is that the county magistrate's official position is too small. After Chang Wei bought off the eighth-rank officials, the ninth-rank officials had to obey orders with the eighth-rank officials. This is also what we call "the official and senior level crushing people". In this way to bribe officials with money. Under that feudal system, it is not surprising that Chang Wei was acquitted. Later, by coincidence, Jiupin County Master turned into a first-level minister of the imperial court. The change of identity has added comedy elements to the film, and at the same time, it also poignantly satirizes the Chinese-style officialdom. In the past, the official who was unable to speak because of his lack of rank can now go and scold him, and the former superior now has to nod and bow when he sees him. Previous injustices can now be re-examined. All these changes are attributable to the "promotion of official ranks".
Aside from the comedy element of this film, I think this film really reflects the sadness of Chinese officialdom. "Learning and becoming an official" has always been the pursuit of ancient literati. Because entering an official career means that you have power in your hands. The size of the power symbolizes the level of status, which means how much resources can be grasped in the hands. History has always followed this track, even today. This pursuit of rights is the legitimate right of everyone. It cannot be said to be the evil of human nature, but it is precisely this excessive pursuit that makes human beings commit one after another unforgivable sin.
This is a movie that ends with a comedy, but I can clearly feel my heart, and while laughing, I also have tears in my heart.
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