Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1392: Chapter 1344: Politics Subject Recommendations

”Maybe before Youzhou is even pacified, there will be hope of capturing Yangzhou; sending Xingba to Yiizhou to drift around includes this part of the mindset.” Chen Xi suddenly said with a smile.

”Speaking of courage and seizing battle opportunities, Xingba is indeed an exceptional candidate.” Jia Xu nodded. If Sunx Ce really took this opportunity to mobilize the army to forcibly seize Yuzhou, it might truly be as Chen Xi said: Youzhou isn’t fully pacified yet, and Yangzhou is already conquered.

”But don’t get your hopes up too high; Sunx Bofu is a special case.” Chen Xi sighed and said, ”Our focus still needs to be on the North this year, to completely end the chaos and let the Northern Yuan Family exit the stage of history.”

”By the way, the exams for the Political Science section are pretty much graded. This section is quite subjective. Who’s first?” Chen Xi asked, flipping through the dossiers he held. Today, he had come early to the Political Office specifically to decide the top position in Political Science.

”First, let me recommend Wang Yi.” Chen Xi looked around at the group and then said.

”Your lady probably copied your political strategy, so I won’t recommend her.” Jia Xu glanced at Chen Xi and said.

As for the political strategy in the exams, without mentioning other parts, just focusing on content, Fan Jian answered best. However, it’s obvious this was Chen Xi’s stuff, with not much original thought.

”I recommend Zhang Jil, Zhang Derong.” Li Youu paused his work and said after a brief thought. His daughter also did well, offering many insightful views, but Li Yuan’s major issue in Political Science was in degree—Li Yuan took a legal approach, disregarding even the veneer.

To lead by the rule of law is something Li Youu agrees with, but he believes Li Yuan too easily disregards human nature. The system is a toy in the hands of people, law can never surpass human governance, and people can’t escape perception—all perceptions carry personal biases.

Conversely, Zhang Jil’s political strategy is more suitable. Although it also revolves around the rule of law, it emphasizes moral education, centers on developing people’s livelihoods, and progresses stably with a practical foundation.

”I recommend the Second Miss Cai.” Xun Yue smiled and said, ”I’ve suffered from the sale of titles and positions, and I strongly agree with some aspects Second Miss Cai raised, such as the grain issue and the need to control the aristocratic families, as well as curbing land annexation.”

”Of course, on my end, it’s more of a subjective factor.” Xun Yue added.

”It doesn’t matter; when we pick, it’s naturally based on what satisfies us, or why else recommend?” Chen Xi said nonchalantly.

”I recommend...” Seeing even the silent Mann Chong was looking at him, Lub Su felt a bit pressured, with four people, all recommending different candidates—how would they rank them?

”I recommend Lul Boyan.” Lub Su suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, ”Though there are many errors and omissions, Boyan’s political strategy aligns best with our next actions. Simply put, I believe Boyan’s political strategy is politically correct.”

The others were taken aback, then nodded. They had to admit Lub Su had a point—political correctness is very important in political strategy.

”Boyan, huh...” Chen Xi mused over that guy’s path of conquest, merely smiling. The Empire Ultimate Wall, transport and so on hadn’t been carefully considered, but after all, Lul Xun hadn’t received detailed information in this regard.

”Boning, what about you?” The group turned their attention to Mann Chong.

”Wen Youi’s daughter, Yuan’er.” Mann Chong’s face was almost expressionless.

”Alright then, everyone recommended someone different.” Chen Xi clapped his hands, showing an expression like ”I knew this would happen.”

In fact, originally in Chen Xi’s estimation, Li Yuan had a significant chance of being top, because her political strategy was very clear, methodical, explicitly about reform, justified with reason, and she even pointed out current legal issues.

Pushing bureaucratic governance through rule of law, Li Yuan anticipated potential issues in the process—obviously using any means to achieve the goal. In this aspect, Li Youu’s daughter is a natural Legalist seed—just needing slight nurturing to grow well.

For this reason alone, Mann Chong’s selection of Li Yuan wasn’t a problem, and Li Yuan’s strategy was one of the top among all Political Science exams. Coupled with only one mistake in the Laws section, it was logical for Li Youu to nominate his daughter.

However, Li Youu unexpectedly nominated Zhang Jil, which was beyond Chen Xi’s expectations. Zhang Jil passed every question in the Laws section, and his political strategy was steady and mature—competent but not outstanding compared to some others.

To be precise, Zhang Jil’s political strategy lacks brilliance in strategy; his strategy is more about deepening and thoroughly executable content that catches the eye.

Yet based on this alone, it’s odd for Zhang Jil to earn Li Youu’s recommendation.

”Wen Ru, why didn’t you recommend your daughter? And instead recommend Zhang Derong? Arguably, your daughter’s strategy is among the top in this group.” Chen Xi asked curiously.

”The girl isn’t suited for this path.” Li Youu said after a moment of silence, ”I hadn’t noticed before—perhaps I taught her wrong.”

”What about Zhang Jil then?” Chen Xi asked with interest.

”He’s pragmatic, and his current ability is sufficient to be the head of a commandery. He’s detailed his strategy as if he were in charge of a commandery, so putting him in that position will show him what to do. As for Yuan’er, she wrote from my perspective, which she herself doesn’t possess.” Li Youu explained helplessly.

”Regardless of whether Zhang Jil becomes the top candidate, I still recommend him for the position of Magistrate of Shanyang Commandery.” Li Youu added, making it evident that he was quite satisfied with the practical Zhang Jil.

”Oh, Magistrate of Shanyang Commandery...” Chen Xi recalled the previous orders, ”Well, wasn’t the Prefectural Governor supposed to be Gong Xi? Gong Xi had been stationed in Yanzhou and was recently transferred by Fengxiao, so isn’t it a Prefectural Governor they’re lacking there?”

Shanyang Commandery, where Chen Chi had been stationed with troops; not long ago, after confirming Chen Chi was uninterested in a civil servant role, Guo Jia used his authority to return Chen Chi to Guan Yu’s command, naturally leaving Shanyang Commandery without a Prefectural Governor.

”Shanyang Commandery, right.” Lub Su recalled, pulling out an order from a pile of dossiers, ”Good thing I haven’t sent it yet.” He said, handing the order to Li Youu. Previously, Lub Su’s intention was to have Yu Jin, currently stationed and training in Shanyang, serve as the Prefectural Governor concurrently; now that’s unnecessary.

”Guards.” Li Youu called to the escorts outside.

”Give this to Zhang Jil, tell him that although his political strategy was somewhat off-topic, it was practical and suitable for the role of Prefectural Governor, effective immediately and to assume office within a month.” With the order prepared and stamped, Li Youu handed it to the escort to deliver to Zhang Jil.

”Understood!” The escort cupped his fists, took the order, and then walked towards the exit.