To be strict and impartial in meting out rewards and punishments; to administer justice fairly and clearly.
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Ancient
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Story:
During the reign of Emperor Xuan of Han, bandits were rampant in the Bohai and Jiaodong regions, causing widespread trouble.
Emperor Xuan dispatched Zhang Chang, a high official, to govern these areas. Zhang Chang requested the Emperor's approval to greatly reward those who successfully apprehended bandits and severely punish the criminals themselves, which Emperor Xuan supported.
Upon his arrival, Zhang Chang implemented a system of strict and clear rewards and punishments. As a result, his subordinates and local officials were all eager to pursue and capture bandits, and social order was quickly restored.