Errui and Xiaoman were stunned, and Magistrate Zhang was also a little confused, but he quickly agreed.
The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth was his specialty, and besides, most of the official positions he bought were just empty titles, only for the sake of reputation.
Compared to painting the "memorial archway" or "merit stele" himself, this was much easier to do.
Many things seem incredibly difficult, but they're just a thin veil covering them; once you tear it away, you'll find they're nothing at all.
Just like now, Jiang Zhi clearly wants an official position, and after some bargaining, Magistrate Zhang gave her a choice.
First, Errui was sent to the county government's workshop, and Xiaoman was sent to the military barracks.
The county government was the most basic administrative body, and it was reasonable to call it a "local emperor." It was internally set up with six departments, corresponding to the six ministries in the imperial palace.
The workshop was in charge of engineering, construction, land reclamation, and water conservancy.
Errui was born into a farming family and had no education or official rank, so he entered the workshop as a nominal but miscellaneous worker.
Xiaoman was in a similar situation. She had no background, but she knew some martial arts. She joined the barracks as a recruit and was assigned to a patrol battalion.
Jiang Zhi was not very satisfied!
Previously, when Xiang Dejin was working as a yamen runner in the county government, he invited Xiaoman and Errui to work together in the yamen, but Jiang Zhi refused because Errui and Xiaoman were not tactful or worldly enough.
If we try to enter now, wouldn't we just be going in circles?
“Lord Zhang, could you offer some more benefits? The two children almost came to the county government office before, but they couldn’t leave because of family matters.”
Jiang Zhi reminded him of another merit she had made earlier, urging him not to forget it.
Magistrate Zhang frowned slightly: "If you could work in the county government office, there would naturally be benefits to be had and opportunities for promotion. But since you are only on temporary assignment, things are a bit more difficult."
However, during each agricultural season, the various officials in the workshop need to return to the yamen for meetings, and Er Rui will have the opportunity to distinguish himself. Entering the public service has its advantages; you'll see later.”
Similar to the modern-day struggle to pass the civil service exam, government jobs have their own advantages, and some benefits cannot be measured in silver.
Magistrate Zhang explained some details to the three country bumpkins in detail.
Removing officials from the official register is beneficial to future generations.
One of the exceptional privileges is the ability to use post station carriages and horses, and to be dispatched by the government!
Although Jiang Zhi could borrow a carriage at the post station in the past, it was by spending money and paying high prices; she had to beg for help.
Although using a car still costs money now, the nature of the subsidy has changed.
Xiaoman can participate in the physical training camp for the strong and brave at Zhang Juntou's patrol camp every ten days, and can also participate in the security of Lihua Town.
In other words, the thugs in Pear Blossom Town have to meet a new big brother.
Although on the surface, Errui and Xiaoman, like Xiang Dejin and the others, were unofficial staff members without government salaries.
However, there is still a difference between workers who join the group with their own capital and those who are hired through job application.
Er Rui and his companion belonged to the Bai Li (white-robed officials), while Xiang Dejin and his men were on the front lines.
Hearing these seemingly insignificant benefits can make life more comfortable.
Jiang Zhi was finally satisfied!
It's better to rely on yourself than on others; your own people are easier to use.
Soon, a servant took Errui and Xiaoman to their respective offices to complete their onboarding procedures.
Every position in the county government was highly sought after. The sudden arrival of two new people, especially since the county magistrate had personally arranged it, quickly became the talk of the town.
Wu Hongmao, who was working in the yamen, was the first to receive the news. He gathered a few brothers to wait, ready to go and have a celebratory drink with Brother Xiang as soon as things were done here.
Outside, laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air. Inside Magistrate Zhang's study, Jiang Zhi was writing out the preparation methods for two prescriptions.
Seeing the unremarkable names of those grasses, Magistrate Zhang stroked his beard and sighed, "There are only useless people in this world, not useless grasses!"
That's true. Some people are indeed worse than grass. They're just a lump of flesh, not as good as grass for composting.
Inside the Pingchuan County government office, Jiang Zhi smiled and said she wanted to set up a banquet at a restaurant to celebrate Er Rui's Xiaoman birthday.
On the official road outside Xujia Village, a man in tattered clothes appeared furtively, asking as he walked, "Excuse me, sir, where is Xujia Village?"
Xu Changming, who was picking up manure by the roadside, looked up upon hearing this and his eyes widened immediately: "Who are you?"
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