Chapter 431 The End of the Universe is the Civil Service Examination (Second Update, Please Subscribe)

1870 was destined to be an extraordinary year for Nanhua.

From Buenos Aires to Asuncion.

A lot of things happened in Nanhua this year.

It was also in this year that not only the fate of many countries changed, but also the fate of many people.

In this unpredictable era, people's destiny always changes inadvertently.

Five years ago, Sun Wenshan, who was only a deputy Jinshi, was even ranked as an official. Ever since the Taiping Rebellion, the imperial court had been selling official positions while rewarding meritorious military generals with a large number of official positions. For local militia, what they wanted was a red hat.

But in this case, a scholar like Sun Wenshan who had studied hard for ten years, even if he passed the imperial examination, could at most wait for a "filling" position. It would take some time for him to fill a real vacancy.

Sun Wenshan, who was not even thirty years old, was never a pedantic person. If this road was blocked, there were other ways to go. With the recommendation of a friend's letter, he joined Zuo Zongtang's court. Although he was called a court clerk, he was actually just an ordinary clerk. After all, there were more famous and promising people. What was he, a second-place Jinshi, worth?

Although it was nothing, he became a captive with Zuo Zongtang and was sold as a "piglet". After arriving at Nanhua, Sun Wenshan, like others, was also shocked. From shock to learning foreign languages ​​and sciences, with tenacity, he could speak and read English fluently in just one year. He was even the first among Zuo Zongtang's immigrants to pass the liberal arts and science exams of the Examination Yuan and the first to obtain a high school diploma.

As Zuo Zongtang's aide, even if he was not a famous aide, Sun Wenshan was lucky. After passing the joint examination, he accompanied Zuo Zongtang on visits to various countries. When Zuo Zongtang and others returned to China, he entered the Paris Institute of Political Studies to study law. He obtained a law degree last year. After returning to Nanhua, he entered the company's secretariat, which was actually Zhu Xianhai's aide.

And now?

Thanks to a petition submitted half a year ago, the opportunity came to Sun Wenshan. Faced with such an opportunity, he, who was over 30 years old, naturally would not refuse it.

No one knew what that day meant when Sun Wenshan was appointed as the "Director of the Land Reform Committee", but he himself knew very well that this burden was heavy!

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

When handing the letter of appointment to Sun Wenshan, Zhu Xianhai smiled and saw that he seemed a little confused by this sentence.

"You have to know that this committee is related to whether millions of Chinese immigrants can live and work here in peace and contentment in the future! So..."

Patting Sun Wenshan on the shoulder, Zhu Xianhai said.

"I'm waiting for your good news!"

It’s a heavy responsibility!

In an instant, Sun Wenshan felt unprecedented pressure.

Being promoted three levels in a row is an extraordinary favor. Can Sun Wenshan afford it?

Taking a deep breath, Sun Wenshan said seriously.

"Your Majesty, although I passed the imperial examination at the age of 20, I spent 28 years in a daze. If it weren't for the chance to come to Nanhua, I would not know that the world today is undergoing a change that has not happened in a thousand years. Today, Your Majesty has not abandoned me and entrusted me with an important task. Your Majesty's kindness is something I cannot repay even if I die. I know that this matter is of great importance to Nanhua, and although I cannot give Your Majesty a guarantee, all I have is a heart of loyalty to Your Majesty: I will do my best for Your Majesty and Nanhua in this life, and I will devote myself to it."

Sun Wenshan's solemn and sincere words moved Zhu Xianhai and he nodded. All he needed was loyalty!

With a smile, Zhu Xianhai said:

"As long as you don't forget what I said today, I'll be satisfied. When you take up the position, just do your job without any worries. If anything happens, I'll be here for you!"

Sun Wenshan said hurriedly:

"Your Majesty's words will be engraved in my heart for the rest of my life. I will be loyal to Your Majesty and serve the country wholeheartedly."

"That's good. That's good."

A few days later, a recruitment notice for the "Land Reform Committee" was published in newspapers across South China. As soon as the notice for recruiting 812 civil servants came out, it immediately caused an unprecedented sensation across South China.

"Haodong, Haodong, look, am I right? After the government troops occupy Argentina, they will definitely recruit a large number of civil servants. Am I right?"

As soon as he entered the dormitory, Yuan Tianxi excitedly put the newspaper in front of his roommate Feng Haodong, and then said.

"A total of 812 people! You see, the requirements are quite generous. You need to be proficient in Spanish and pass the high school academic ability test!"

Yuan Tianxi said excitedly.

"I dare say that we definitely have a chance to pass the civil service exam this time!"

“There are actually 812 places!”

Feng Haodong said in surprise.

"How can there be so many? And the requirements are so relaxed? As long as you can speak Spanish and pass the high school academic ability test..."

Looking at the conditions listed in the recruitment notice, Feng Haodong couldn't believe what he saw. Not only were there many places, but the conditions were so loose that anyone could apply. Of course, not everyone could apply. After all, over the years, only 100,000 of the 4 million South Chinese passed the high school entrance examination. Among these people, about 50% to 60% could speak Spanish, but the number of people who could speak Spanish fluently was estimated to be 70% to 80% less.

In other words, there are only about 10,000 to 20,000 people in the entire Nanhua who can meet the registration requirements, which is about a 10:1 chance.

Compared with the ratio of dozens to one, or even hundreds to one in the past, this time the civil service examination is extremely relaxed.

"How can it be less lenient? Just recruit more people!"

Yuan Tianxi said with some joy.

"After this battle, our Nanhua territory has doubled in size, so we will definitely have to recruit more civil servants. I dare say that this land reform committee has just started. After this matter is completed, we will definitely be able to become ordinary civil servants."

What is an ordinary civil servant? Of course, it is to enter those government agencies. This is not without precedent, just like those committees in Chile, one by one, didn’t they eventually become part of the government agencies. The first batch of civil servants who went there all had some official positions.

"Land Reform Commission? What is that?"

"The newly established organization may be a department related to land. I think that now that South China has annexed Argentina, the land must be nationalized. It is impossible for all of it to belong to the company. Land reform, reform, means change and innovation. I guess we should be engaged in this aspect of work."

Even though Yuan Tianxi has not passed the exam yet, he has already regarded himself as a civil servant in this institution. In fact, he has always been eager to pass the civil service exam.

After all, this is the most direct way to enter the officialdom. In fact, many people think that Nanhua’s civil service examination is basically equivalent to the "Imperial Examination" of the Qing Dynasty, except that there are more things to test here.

"Haodong, we must prepare well this time and strive to pass the imperial examination. This is a golden opportunity that comes only once in a lifetime. If we miss it, you and I will regret it for the rest of our lives."

Feng Haodong nodded at his friend's words. He looked at the review materials on the table and said.

"It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I hope that you and I can both pass the exam and become civil servants."

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