Wu Pin's voice wasn't loud, but Jing Zhe now possessed internal energy and had better hearing than the average person, so he heard every single word Wu Pin said.
While cursing Wu Pin in his heart, he was also very pleased with the attitude of these idle scholars. As long as you don't give up on yourselves, I will give you enough opportunities to show your talents!
As for Wu Pin, he was getting more and more annoyed.
As Wu Mou said, if Wu Pin doesn't make any more big mistakes, he really doesn't seem to have any reason to get rid of him.
"Well, let him go on his own," Jing Zhe thought.
"President Jing, I've noticed a problem."
At this moment, a leisurely scholar asked a question, seemingly having lost all resistance and now knowing to ask one.
Jing Zhe smiled and encouraged him, "Yes, very good, go ahead and say it."
“We have twenty-five Grand Secretaries of the Imperial Academy here, and thirty-three of us Grand Secretaries who are not in office. According to President Jing’s division, there are eight departments, which need twenty-four Grand Secretaries of the Imperial Academy and thirty-two Grand Secretaries who are not in office. There is one left on each side. Young Master Wu went to the Security Department, so there is only one Grand Secretary of the Imperial Academy left!”
"That's right, what's your name?"
"President Jing, my name is Zhao Wei!"
"Zhao Wei?"
Jing Zhe thought for a moment, chuckled twice, and thought to himself that this name really had the potential to be a paparazzi: "Not bad, you have excellent observation skills. You should join the interview department. With such keen insight during interviews, you'll definitely be able to obtain a lot of exclusive information!"
Jing Zhe praised.
"Thank you, President Jing! Thank you, President Jing!"
Zhao Wei, a man in his mid-twenties who had been a playboy for so long, had never known what praise was. He seemed to have heard his first compliment in his life and almost burst into tears.
"I've thought about this problem. I might be very busy in the future, especially since newspapers can't be confined to one city or one corner. I'll have to go out to interview people from time to time, find materials, and then send the outlines back to Jingzhou by carrier pigeon."
Jing Zhe looked at everyone and slowly said, "At this time, the newspaper must have someone to look after it for me and maintain its normal operation. This position is called the editor-in-chief. As I said before, the heads of each department draft detailed outlines based on the interviewers' outlines, and then each member writes them down. Finally, they are all compiled and submitted to the editor-in-chief for review. Once he approves them, they are printed and distributed!"
Everyone finally realized that the editor-in-chief was the second-in-command of the newspaper! If Jing Zhe really was often away from home, then the editor-in-chief was practically in charge of the newspaper!
Just now everyone was drooling over the interview department, but after hearing this, they all started eyeing the editor-in-chief. However, those idle scholars didn't have much interest in it.
This position clearly requires profound literary skills. Even if it were offered to them, these half-baked individuals wouldn't dare to accept it! Moreover, there's currently a vacancy, obviously reserved for the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Academy!
"To be fair, we'll draw lots to decide which branch we get later. Whichever branch we draw will be our branch."
No one objected to Jing Zhe's approach.
Everyone wants to get into a good department, and only a lottery can guarantee fairness.
"However, the two of them don't need to draw lots. Wu Pin has already become a leading figure in the Security Department, so naturally he doesn't need to participate."
"..."
All eyes were on Wu Pin, whose face was flushed. He cursed inwardly: "Damn it, I don't need someone like him!"
As for the second person…
Then he looked at Chen Jiannan and said, "This is Chen Jiannan, the newly appointed Grand Secretary of the Baohe Academy. He will serve as the editor-in-chief of the newspaper from now on. When I am not here, he can give orders on my behalf."
"..."
The crowd erupted in uproar and discussion, seemingly unable to comprehend why Chen Jiannan had become editor-in-chief without drawing lots, and even more unable to accept such an unfair decision.
What happened to the fairness we just agreed on?
Then, a tall and burly scholar named Baohe stepped forward and questioned, "President Jing, why should a newcomer like him be the editor-in-chief?"
Jing Zhe glanced at him: "I'm new here too. Why don't you ask me why I'm the president?"
"That's different."
The man was stunned for a moment, then said defiantly.
Chen Jiannan's emotional journey today was like a rollercoaster. Last night, he told Jing Zhe that they would become colleagues and that he would take care of him. But Jing Zhe ended up becoming his boss...
And it's obvious they're taking care of him now.
Perhaps feeling unqualified, or perhaps worried about putting Jing Zhe in a difficult position, Chen Jiannan stepped forward and said, "President Jing, this colleague is right. I am just a newcomer and cannot take on such a high position!"
Jing Zhe glared at him with some dissatisfaction: "Do I need to listen to your decisions?"
Chen Jiannan lowered his head and stopped speaking, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
Then Jing Zhe looked at the Grand Secretary Baohe and said, "Why do you say that? Just because I'm the president of the Da'an Daily. Is that answer satisfactory? By the way, most importantly, when I was being attacked earlier, did any of you, except for Chen Jiannan, say a word?"
The tall, burly man, upon hearing this, slunk away.
Everyone looked at each other, too embarrassed to voice any further objections, and the matter was considered settled.
Jing Zhe chose Chen Jiannan because Chen's performance in defending him today had impressed him. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that although the two didn't get along, Chen wasn't malicious; he was just a bit naive. With some training, he should be useful. Besides, he didn't know the others, and Chen was practically "half one of his own." Using him was better than using anyone else.
Furthermore, the scholars here are immersed in this chaotic environment every day, and no one can guarantee how much of their original knowledge they have retained. Chen Jiannan, on the other hand, just won the top prize in the provincial examination, and his talent is at its peak, making him a truly deserving editor-in-chief.
Next came the drawing of lots.
When the results were announced, some were happy and some were sad. However, what interested Jing Zhe the most was that idle scholar named Zhao Wei, who actually drew the interview department. It seemed to be his destiny. Jing Zhe immediately made him the head of the first department, and he was so excited that he danced with joy.
After Jing Zhe had familiarized himself with everyone, he began to give orders: "Alright, now that everyone in the department is clear, let's get started. There's no rush for the other sections. I'll tell you a story first, and then the entertainment department will compile it. As for the first issue, I will review it with Editor-in-Chief Chen. If it's suitable, we can print it directly. Entertainment department, keep it up!"
"Yes, President Jing, we will not let you down!"
The rotating director of the entertainment department said, clenching his fist.
"Oh, by the way, whoever's article is ultimately accepted will have their name printed in the newspaper for the world to read!"
Upon hearing this, all the club members began to clench their fists in anticipation…
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