"Uh... I think that the position of an official shouldn't just be based on talent, but also on the attitudes of the aristocratic families... Otherwise, these aristocratic families might not cooperate with us in the future."
Chen Yunxuan sighed and earnestly advised, "County Magistrate Lei, I've repeatedly emphasized the principle of 'selecting people based on their talents, not their status.' Don't you understand by now?"
Lu Fengyu supported Chen Yunxuan from the side: "Brother Lei, it's not that I won't help you. As deputies, we just need to follow the orders of the county magistrate and don't need to worry too much."
"..." Lei Liquan had nothing to say. He looked at the candidates below and was thinking about how to continue persuading Chen Yunxuan.
Seeing that Lei Liquan still refused to give in, Chen Yunxuan resorted to a fatal move: "Lei County Magistrate, have you accepted money from aristocratic families?"
"Don't forget, we interrogated those men in black, and among them, you, County Magistrate Lei, were mentioned."
"At first, I didn't believe it and discussed the matter with Lord Lu."
"Now it seems that you, Lei Liquan, are sincere and want to stand on the side of this county magistrate's team?"
"If you, Lei Liquan, insist on doing what you want, don't blame me, the county magistrate, for reporting you to Lord Ding and the prefect!"
Lei Liquan was helpless. You know, the last time he broke into the Lin Mansion was a big deal. It took a lot of effort to get Ye Haokong to put an end to the matter.
If Chen Yunxuan insisted on letting the higher-ups investigate the matter, then Lei Liquan would never be able to escape suspicion.
"Okay, County Magistrate, everything is up to you!" Lei Liquan stopped struggling.
Finally, the candidates waited for the three county officials to come out.
Chen Yunxuan took the list and announced the results on the stage: "This county magistrate declares that Ye Moqing will take up the position of Chief Clerk... The above appointment is completed."
"In addition, some personnel have good clerical skills and can be hired as additional staff to assist clerks in their work."
"Some of the personnel include: Lan Pengchi... Xing Zizhen... Zhuang Baili..."
When Ye Qishou heard about the position of subordinate worker, he originally had some hope, but he did not expect that the so-called partial personnel here did not include him at all!
"Lei Liquan, how much money have you taken from our Ye family? Now you can't even assign me a subordinate! Spit it out now!" Ye Qishou decided to overturn the table, unable to bear it any longer, and rushed towards Lei Liquan.
Ye Qishou's courage is admirable, but he forgot that Lei Liquan has the strength of Wu Zong.
"Hmph! I have never accepted your money. Do you have any witnesses or evidence?" Lei Liquan knocked Ye Qishou away with a palm. The latter was beaten so hard that he vomited blood and could not get up again.
Lei Liquan wanted to make another move, but Chen Yunxuan stopped him by shouting, "County Magistrate Lei, calm down!"
"I was reckless. I would like to ask County Magistrate Chen to make the decision." Lei Liquan quickly admitted his mistake.
"As for the bribery issue, I have a clear conscience. If you have any questions, feel free to investigate me!"
Lei Liquan looked so confident that everyone couldn't help but doubt whether Lei Liquan really had not accepted the money and whether everything was just nonsense made up by the Ye family.
Of course, Lin Tongxi and Chen Yunxuan knew that Lei Liquan had accepted bribes, but he did not accept them personally, but through other channels.
I learned this when interrogating the man in black, but unfortunately the man in black couldn't find out that method, so I had to let it go for now.
Lin Tongxi hurriedly called Su Ruoxue over to treat Ye Qishou. After all, Ye Qishou could be used as a tainted witness!
It’s a pity that Lei Liquan’s palm was too overbearing, and it beat the weak Ye Qishou half to death.
There is a huge difference between ordinary people and Wuzong. Once you offend the other party, if there is no one else to protect you, then the ordinary person will die!
Ye Qishou looked at the sky unwillingly, thinking that he had thought he was smart all his life, but he failed because of this moment of stupidity.
His younger brother Ye Moqing also rushed over and lamented, "Ye Qishou, why are you doing this?"
Ye Qishou used up his last bit of strength and said his last words to Ye Moqing in front of him: "Ye Moqing, I lost, completely lost. I didn't expect that I would be stepped on by you for the rest of my life."
After saying this, Ye Qishou breathed his last.
Ye Moqing really couldn't understand why the three brainless Ye brothers always targeted him, even though he was once a member of the Ye family!
But the most important thing at the moment is not Ye Qishou’s death, but his becoming the chief clerk.
"Everyone present should keep today's events a secret and not mention this to anyone." Chen Yunxuan gave the order, and at the same time, all those present who were not recruited as subordinate workers were also recruited as subordinate workers.
Of course, the powerful ones were left to Lei and Lu in order to appease them.
The civil servant examination came to an end. When the people saw that an illegitimate son like Ye Moqing could become an official, they all became enthusiastic about letting their children and grandchildren study.
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At night, Ye Moqing was invited to visit the Lin Mansion.
Lin Tongxi extended his hand to Ye Moqing and said solemnly, "Brother Ye, we sincerely invite you to join the Golden Finger Sect!"
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