"Please give your orders, Miss."

The two of them were more than willing to go through fire and water.

"As you have seen, the refugees wandering in the capital are becoming a hidden danger to the city. If we can make some arrangements for them, it will be a relief to His Majesty."

She asked Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng to help recruit workers from among the refugees.

He is physically strong, quick-witted, and of impeccable character.

Whether or not one sells their body is voluntary. The initial treatment of employees will not be very good, and may even be lower than that of other companies.

However, those who are selected can be given a respectable job in the Xie family.

In addition, the Xie family had private schools and academies, and their children could study at the private schools for free during their employment.

Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng were so excited when they heard her recruitment plan that their eyes lit up.

“Young Miss, with such generous terms, I’m afraid not only the refugees, but even the common people would fight tooth and nail for them.”

"We will also recruit ordinary people who are willing to come."

Ling Xun blinked but didn't say anything.

Xie Zhaozhao kept saying that they were going to work on the estate, but the people she recruited had special instructors to teach them kung fu, and she had also made long-term arrangements for their families. I'm afraid she wasn't recruiting ordinary servants.

Instead, they are training a private army? And a private army that is absolutely loyal!

However, it is quite normal to keep private soldiers; which clan doesn't keep private soldiers these days?

Ling Xun felt no aversion; in fact, he wanted to help Xie Zhaozhao plan what she wanted.

Xie Zhaozhao had been watching Ling Xun's expression closely and knew that he had understood her meaning. He truly deserved to be Emperor Hui's key advisor for the future.

Smart enough.

“I will have them taught kung fu, which will not endanger the country. I want to open up an unprecedented trade route, which will require them to travel far and wide. The journey will be arduous, so they can use it for self-defense.”

Xie Zhaozhao only said these few words, and Ling Xun immediately understood.

"Young Miss, I will write out the entire plan and budget according to your wishes and submit it to you for review. After you have approved it, I will write out the details and post them in the South City and North City."

Ling Xun said carefully, "Has the young lady ever thought about hiring female workers? Many women are no less capable than men, and there are some things that women are more suited to do."

"Sure, if there are suitable candidates, register them first, and we can discuss the selection process."

After discussing for nearly an hour, she and Yuanyuan walked briskly towards the backyard.

Ling Xun never dared to look up directly at her; the young lady possessed a calm demeanor and exceptional talent.

She is polite and considerate in her dealings with others, always as gentle as a breeze and as bright as the moon.

All that remained in his mind was the shimmering hem of her dress as she left.

Ling Xun spent two days working on a detailed plan and handed it to Xie Zhaozhao.

His plan was very detailed, including recruitment details, financial budget, personnel placement, and suggestions for their future planning.

In particular, he mentioned recruiting in batches to form a tiered system, which greatly pleased Xie Zhaozhao.

This not only reduces management costs but also prevents people from becoming suspicious.

Ling Xun fully understood her plan and even corrected any shortcomings in her thinking.

Once again, she felt that this person was no ordinary person. In her previous life, "Tu Qianyue" was able to be the best in the world. The thousand-pound medal she received must have weighed at least nine hundred pounds.

With the recruitment plan finalized, the day arrived for the imperial edict to be announced.

The night before, Xie Zhaozhao specially asked Mo Yan, the servant in the courtyard, to prepare two tall horses, exchange them for copper coins, string them together with red thread, and prepare to distribute them as rewards.

They even prepared several large purses to hold silver, which were specially used as messengers to report good news and give rewards.

With a grin, she asked, "Miss, are Young Master Ling and Young Master Zhang really going to win?"

"Ling Xun should be able to become the top scholar, and Zhang Xiangsheng should at least be a second-class scholar!"

“I think so too. A while ago you asked me to accompany Young Master Ling to the palace examination. I saw that he was confident and neither humble nor arrogant. His temperament was a bit like that of a son-in-law.”

The results of the scientific expedition were announced the following day.

Mo Yan and Man Man went to see the imperial edict early in the morning and were extremely excited when they returned.

"Miss, Miss! Young Master Ling has achieved the top rank in the imperial examination! Our family has produced a top scholar!"

She was so excited that her face turned bright red.

"Quickly prepare the reward money and carry it to the main gate!" Xie Zhaozhao ordered.

Before long, a messenger arrived outside the Xie residence with a loud gong, followed by a crowd of onlookers who filled the entire street.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The messenger called out loudly, "Is Master Ling Xun and Master Zhang Xiangsheng here?"

Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng were already standing outside the door, bowing to the messenger.

Xie Yu had taken the day off, and as she came over to read the newspaper, she smiled and said, "You've all worked hard!"

The messenger confirmed Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng's identities and shouted, "Congratulations, Master Ling Xun, on achieving the top rank in the imperial examination and becoming the top scholar!"

"Congratulations to Mr. Zhang Xiangsheng, for winning first place in the second class!"

Xie Yu shouted, "Reward me!"

Following Xie Zhaozhao's instructions, Mo Yan and Manman immediately stuffed the purse containing silver into Baozi's hand.

The reporter quickly squeezed his purse; it contained silver notes. He immediately beamed with joy.

The words were so sweet and cheerful: "Congratulations, gentlemen! Please prepare yourselves for the banquet His Majesty will bestow upon you. Afterwards, you will wear big red flowers and ride tall horses through the streets!"

Outside the Xie residence, crowds of people eagerly awaited good fortune, showering the gates with congratulations and blessings.

Xie Yu waved his hand: "Reward!"

Manman and Moyan carried the two large baskets of copper coins they had exchanged to the front door and scattered them vigorously.

A handful of blessings, a handful of cheers.

Xie Yu was also very happy and called out to Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng, "Let's scatter together and have some fun!"

Manman and Moyan stepped back and watched as their eldest son and the two scholars scattered copper coins.

Before long, some of the successful candidates, those who had passed the imperial examinations, and even those who had failed came to congratulate Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng.

Amidst the cheers, Madam Xie was delighted and asked Ying'er to summon Xie Zhaozhao.

"Miss Ling has excellent judgment; I never expected Young Master Ling to actually become the top scholar." The old lady was overjoyed.

Xie Zhaozhao said with a smile, "It's just that our family is lucky. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that we saved someone who happened to be a scholar, and who just happened to become the top scholar in the imperial examination?"

"I wonder who his family is, and whether he's engaged?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhaozhao's smile faded somewhat; she could basically guess what her grandmother wanted to do.

She saved Ling Xun, but not to pave the way for Xie Tingting.

"Grandmother, it's not appropriate for me to ask these questions," she said with a smile. "How about we have Father or my elder brother ask him in a few days?"

The old lady laughed with annoyance and said, "That's true. You're an unmarried girl, it's not appropriate for you to ask this. I was confused."

Now that His Majesty and the Crown Prince are both giving important positions to scholars from humble backgrounds, if Tingting can marry Ling Xun, it will be a marriage of convenience, but it is also a marriage of high status. Who knows what the future holds!

After leaving the old lady's courtyard, Xie Zhaozhao immediately called Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng over.

Xie Zhaozhao first congratulated them, then said, "You are very popular in the capital now, so I have to give you some pointers."

Ling Xun and Zhang Xiangsheng immediately became extremely respectful: "Please speak, Miss."

"Nowadays, the imperial court is giving important positions to those from humble backgrounds, and powerful families are following suit. You two have stood out in the palace examination, and your youth and talent make you the first choice for marriage alliances among various families. Have you thought about how you will respond?"