In October 1990, the accounts of ** were sealed again in Zhongnanhai after years of sealing.
These accounts meticulously record the daily expenses of ***, covering everything from house rent to the purchase of daily necessities, all of which show his simple life and the quality of thrift. The rent column in the accounts is particularly eye-catching, showing the determination to pay the rent persistently.
This may make people wonder, as the leader of the country, why do you have to pay rent?
It turned out that ** consciously rejected the housing benefits of the leader and chose to pay the rent as a sign of equality towards the common people.
The ledger records in detail the trivial expenses such as food, water, and electricity, and always reminds the staff to pay carefully and clearly, and not to have a fluke mentality.
This spirit of self-discipline has deeply influenced the staff around them, making them develop good Xi habits.
** The "Three Chapters of the Law" has been formulated to regulate the behavior of staff and ensure their integrity and self-discipline.
The accounts also detail the cost of food and beverages. Although he was happy to entertain guests, each payment was paid out of his own living expenses.
He insisted on bearing these expenses himself, showing his generosity and deep revolutionary friendship in serving the people and paying for his comrades-in-arms.
The expenses when traveling on business are also recorded one by one, including accommodation expenses, food expenses, and even tea money, ** also insist on self-expense.
What is particularly touching is that the accounts record the financial support for former teachers, friends and relatives. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, he paid out of his own pocket to support his comrades-in-arms who were financially strapped for it, and even handed over all the manuscript fees and lent his limited cash to relatives and friends.
His children did not leave any additional inheritance in the ledger and maintained a simple and low-key lifestyle.
Overall, the accounts reflect his life, including thrift, the purpose of serving the people, and the care for his family and friends.
These accounts reveal the ordinary side, set a noble example for future generations, and provide useful inspiration for social construction.