Xu Xuan walked on the corridor leading to the county government office, feeling that this short distance was extremely long.

After several rounds of screening out of forty-three applicants, he was the only one left.

The seemingly harsh selection conditions revealed absurdity at every turn, but they happened to include him.

Let him be the forty-third lucky one.

Xu Xuan silently thought to himself that perhaps this final interview, hosted by the county magistrate himself, would be the real highlight.

It must be quite difficult for the county magistrate to hear the news in person. In addition to the pictures, poems and songs indicated on the recruitment notice, he may also ask some tricky and weird questions at the last moment.

Xu Xuan secretly reminded himself that he must cheer up and never relax at all.

Don't think that because you were lucky enough to pass all the screenings before, everything is fine and you will be successfully selected to become the mayor.

The real test may still be waiting for him ahead.

Xu Xuan's eyes became firm again, and he held his chest and head high, like a warrior about to embark on the battlefield, ready to accept any challenge.

The green-robed official who was leading the way looked sideways and thought that Xu Maocai was very interesting.

If it were someone else who was lucky enough to pass the harsh and unreasonable selection process, they would be so excited that they would burn incense and prostrate themselves, and go crazy with joy.

But this Xu Maocai is always cautious and always looks at everything with suspicion and prudence.

Standing out among forty-three people did not make him lose his mind with excitement.

Judging from his appearance, even if the county magistrate prepared a series of difficult measures, he would still be able to deal with it calmly.

Don't be alarmed by changes, remain calm and calm, and have the air of a general!

The green-robed officer secretly admired it, and somewhat understood why he was the lucky one.

"I would like to ask you, the county magistrate needs to be assessed, but what are the other requirements for being named on the recruitment notice, such as painting, calligraphy, chess, calligraphy and painting?"

Xu Xuan turned sideways and asked with his hands raised.

The green-robed official smiled and said, "Mr. Xu will naturally know after meeting the county magistrate."

The green-robed officer stopped talking and walked forward faster.

Xu Xuan had no choice but to ask more questions, so he could only follow closely.

Arriving at the official room, there was a man in his thirties wearing a light cyan official robe and a black gauze sitting behind the large desk. It was Wen Zhongping, the magistrate of Anding County.

"For the honorable county official, this is the final winner among the forty-three applicants, Xu Maocai of Wu County."

The green-robed messenger brought Xu Xuan forward to pay homage.

Xu Xuan took a look and saw that the county magistrate was very young, barely a few years older than himself.

There was no lack of etiquette, and he bowed respectfully: "Xu Maocai, a student from Wu County, pays homage to the Ming Dynasty!"

Wen Zhongping looked at it carefully and found that Xu Maocai was indeed a talented person. He was really a distinguished and elegant man with the demeanor of a famous scholar.

Wen Zhongping nodded secretly and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu, please sit down."

Then he waved his hand to signal the green-robed officials to retreat.

Xu Xuan thanked him and sat down aside. He turned slightly sideways to face Wen Zhongping, lowered his head and lowered his eyes. There was no fault in his etiquette.

Wen Zhongping smiled and said, "Mr. Xu is from Wu County?"

"Exactly!"

"Why come all the way to Jingzhou?"

Xu Xuan had already prepared his words and responded calmly: "To inform the Ming Dynasty, I have always wanted to visit the customs of the northern country. It happened that some tribesmen went north to do business, so they came with them. When they saw that Jingzhou was prosperous and the people were prosperous, they got up.

The heart of a long time."

Wen Zhongping smiled and said: "What do you do for a living in this county?"

Xu Xuan said: "I'm ashamed. I spent all the money I brought with me, so I had to pawn some items in exchange for some loose money to support myself. Later, I accidentally published a signed article in a Jingzhou daily life tabloid, earned some manuscript fees, and was accepted by the newspaper.

, allowing me to help proofread publications during weekends, and earn supplementary income, which can also meet daily food and clothing expenses, and I have been living until today."

Wen Zhongping chuckled: "Very good, you didn't deceive me by talking nonsense."

"The meaning of Mingfu..." Xu Xuan was a little confused and didn't understand the meaning of Wen Zhongping's words.

Wen Zhongping smiled slightly: "In addition to being the magistrate of Anding County, I am also the editor-in-chief of the newspaper. I have read every article you write, and every article that appears on the front page must be reviewed by me.

"

Xu Xuan was shocked and quickly stood up and handed over his hands: "That's it! I'm rude, I didn't know that Mingfu was also the editor-in-chief! I've been to the newspaper office many times, but I've never heard of this."

Wen Zhongping smiled calmly and said: "You are not an official employee of the newspaper. It is not convenient for me to disclose these internal information to you."

Xu Xuan nodded to express his understanding.

Wen Zhongping smiled again and said: "Why do you want to choose the mayor?"

This time Xu Xuan did not answer in a hurry, but pondered for a moment, thinking anxiously in his mind.

He was not sure whether the county magistrate knew that they had ever entered the rehabilitation center, or whether he knew that his people were still locked up there.

After hesitating for a while, Xu Xuan decided to be sincere to avoid causing more trouble in the future.

Xu Xuan cupped his hands and said: "I dare not deceive the Ming government. Several of my tribesmen have committed minor offenses because they first came to Jingzhou and did not understand the rules. They are still being imprisoned in labor camps. I have studied the decrees promulgated by the Jiedu government.

, According to the provisions of the law, my clan members should have been released long ago, but so far there has been no movement, no people alive, no dead bodies. I want to find an opportunity to investigate after I become the mayor.

In addition, I am very interested in the development and reform of Jingzhou, and I really want to join this construction wave and contribute a small amount to the development of Jingzhou.

Everything I say comes from the bottom of my heart, please make a decision!"

As for the search for the whereabouts of Mr. Siyou, Xu Xuan felt that it was of little importance and did not disclose it.

Wen Zhongping stroked his beard and chuckled: "Very good! Very good! He is indeed a magnanimous gentleman! I, Jingzhou, employ people based on their ability. We are not afraid of a little selfishness, but we are afraid that those who are incompetent will be left without food!"

Xu Xuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, bowed his head and said, "Thank you Mingfu for your tolerance."

There is indeed an unusual magnanimity in Jingzhou, which is admirable.

Wen Zhongping smiled and said: "Actually, I have a basic understanding of your situation, and what you said is basically consistent with the truth. Your people are still being detained in the rehabilitation center. The reason is very simple. They are a group of people who do not obey discipline.

I once tried to snatch the guards' weapons and escaped from the reform facility. I injured several guards in the fight. I must be punished and have to extend my service period."

Xu Xuan was surprised, but then he thought about it. Xu Biao and the others were all rough-and-tumble people in the world. They couldn't stand the strict rules of the reformatory. They would inevitably cause trouble to escape from prison.

No wonder it's been so long and we still haven't heard about their release from prison.

Xu Xuan smiled bitterly, blaming him for being careless and not thinking of this.

Wen Zhongping said: "You don't need to worry. Fortunately, no one was killed, otherwise..."

After a pause, Wen Zhongping said in a stern voice: "They, as a group, will never be able to leave for the rest of their lives."

Xu Xuan quickly bowed his head to the ground: "Thank you Mingfu for your magnanimity."

Wen Zhongping shook his head and said: "The renovation site belongs directly to Jiedu Mansion. I have no jurisdiction over it. Everything is done in accordance with the rules. You don't need to thank me."

Xu Xuan added: "I would like to send a letter to the rehabilitation center and give it to the tribesmen, telling them to accept the transformation with peace of mind and not to cause trouble again. Can you ask the Ming government to help forward the letter?"

Wen Zhongping thought about it: "Okay."

Xu Xuan was grateful and thanked him again.

"What do you know about the agricultural reclamation area?" Wen Zhongping asked as he took a sip of tea.

Xu Xuan thought for a moment and said: "The agricultural reclamation area is the main grain-producing area in Jingzhou. It has the densest network of water canals in Jingzhou, and paddy fields account for up to 70%. The agricultural reclamation area has seventeen villages under its jurisdiction, with more than 800 people.

Fifty households, more than 4,000 people..."

Xu Xuan talked eloquently and gave a very detailed overview of the agricultural reclamation area.

Wen Zhongping asked again: "If you were to serve as the mayor, how would you govern?"

Xu Xuan had already prepared a plan for a similar problem, and he immediately smiled and said: "The first thing is to naturally follow the overall strategic layout of Jiedu Mansion, clearly position it, and continue and strengthen the role of the main grain-producing area in the agricultural reclamation area.

Then, it is necessary to further strengthen the relationship between the village chiefs, village elders and the county government. The town office government should play the role of intermediary liaison, inheriting the policy instructions of the Jiedu government and connecting with the people, completely changing the difficulty of government power since ancient times.

Touch the ills of the place.

After that, we will strictly limit the interference of village elders, elders, and rural sages in local political power to prevent the patriarchal system from undermining government administration...

Finally, I believe that based on the current development trend of Jingzhou, work should be carried out from the aspects of encouraging childbearing, expanding the grass-cotton planting area, stabilizing the migrant population, etc..."

Wen Zhongping nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Many of Xu Xuan's ideas were similar to what the young envoy said during the meeting. No wonder, no wonder...

Wen Zhongping was deeply impressed by Xu Xuan's broad knowledge and profound knowledge.

Wen Zhongping stood up and walked down the hall. Xu Xuan was startled and hurriedly stood up and bowed.

"Mr. Xu is a great talent!" Wen Zhongping quickly stepped forward and held Xu Xuan's hand, sighing repeatedly.

Xu Xuan was a little flattered. After all, his position at the moment was just an ordinary Jiangnan scribe. When he came to Jingzhou and faced the Anding County magistrate and the county's parent officials, he should be frightened.

"I don't dare to be honored by the Ming Dynasty. Just call me by your name." Xu Xuan took a few steps back and saluted.

Wen Zhongping said with a smile: "Mr. Xu is a very talented man. It is a pity that he is left behind among the people. He should do something practical for the people."

"Xu is ashamed..." Xu Xuan smiled bitterly. People in Jingzhou seemed to like to praise people in person.
To be continued...