My Promotion Story Through Time Travel

Chapter 197 Leaving Fuchun

Before he knew it, it was time to go to work again. Lin Ziping got ready and went to the county government office.

As Ji Xun said, he took over the work of Magistrate Wei, and the previous leadership team, including County Assistant Magistrate Feng, were all absent.

It is said that they are waiting for the imperial court's order to transfer them.

Only general management personnel remained in the six offices to maintain the operation of the county government.

The staff of the third shift were temporarily replaced by people from the state government.

Lin Ziping stood out as an oddity among them.

Although he belongs to the military branch, the people in the other five branches are not close to him, and the people in the current third squad are not familiar with him.

I know Ji Xun and Zhang Mo, but my current rank doesn't match theirs.

This resulted in Lin Ziping becoming the most leisurely person in the busy county government office.

Lin Ziping vaguely sensed that everyone was ostracizing him.

New colleagues, new look—Lin Ziping understands this.

He proactively bought chestnuts several times to share with everyone, trying to build rapport.

However, to no avail. While everyone else seemed polite, Lin Ziping's situation remained unchanged.

Enthusiasm that goes unanswered for too long will die out like a fire.

Seeing that nothing could be changed, Lin Ziping began to give up and space out.

Since no one was looking for me, I hid in the barracks and read books.

My monthly salary hasn't decreased, and I can do less work. Why not?

Before the Lantern Festival was over and it was still considered part of the New Year, Lin Ziping decided to visit Gao Chi and Li Qiongying at Fuchunlou Restaurant.

Little did they know that the two had already set off for Beijing before the Lunar New Year.

The two mischievous kids who used the stairs to climb over the wall to get into the house last time have also moved away.

Cui Lizheng of Xinping Village continues to avoid contact.

Lin Ziping had a strange feeling that everyone he knew was drifting away from him.

Coupled with work-related frustrations, Lin Ziping felt somewhat emo.

Days passed by one by one.

In early March, Lin Ziping finally received a letter from Li Qiongying, informing him that the selection and assessment of officials in the capital was about to begin.

Assessment locations are set up in each state capital so that participants can take the test at the nearest location.

Lin Ziping carefully studied Li Qiongying's letter, which detailed the selection and assessment criteria, somewhat resembling an examination announcement.

The document clearly states the conditions that need to be met for the assessment, but it does not provide a detailed explanation of the assessment criteria.

Lin Ziping carefully examined the conditions above and found that the general meaning of the requirements was:

Firstly, a recommendation from an official of the fifth rank or above in the capital was required.

Secondly, a certificate from the county government is required.

Thirdly, one needs to work on the job for more than six months.

The fourth category is those who have achieved the rank of Xiucai or above.

Education and years of work experience are only basic requirements; what is important is the recommendation of a fifth-rank official and the certification from the county government.

This shuts out most people.

The assessment criteria were very vague, with no mention of scores or rankings, except for the specific requirement of approval from Beijing authorities.

It's too subjective; there's nothing about how to recognize something or what the standards for recognition are.

Alas, even so, this letter was like a timely help for Lin Ziping at this moment.

Rather than clinging to one's child for the sake of survival, it is better to abandon the child and seize power.

Continuing to stay at the Fuchun County government office under the current circumstances is nothing but a waste of time and energy. We should cut our losses and take a gamble to see if there's any chance of a turnaround.

Along with Li Qiongying's letter, a letter of recommendation also arrived.

The signature consisted of only the character "Zhou," and the seal read "Ministry of Personnel."

week?

Lin Ziping had never even been to the capital, let alone known this Minister Zhou from the Ministry of Personnel.

The letter of recommendation praised Lin Ziping as unparalleled in history, as if he were the only one of his kind in the world.

If I hadn't had some self-control and self-awareness, I almost would have believed it.

Lin Ziping sighed for a moment, then carefully packed the letter. Now all that was missing was the official certificate from the county government.

Early the next morning, Lin Ziping came to the government office to wait for Ji Xun.

Soon, Ji Xun and Zhang Mo came out.

Without beating around the bush, Lin Ziping immediately stated his purpose.

Ji Xun did not agree immediately. After thinking for a while, he said, "Are you really sure? You're unfamiliar with the capital. You'll have to start all over again."

Lin Ziping nodded: "This is the best way at the moment."

Zhang Mo said, "The Fuchun County government is quite good. You'll be promoted soon, and then the three of us brothers can work together to make something of ourselves. Why not?"

Lin Ziping looked at Ji Xun and Zhang Mo. Perhaps when they were in the academy, they were temporarily brought to the same level and class, but now the gap between them is huge.

Working together makes it difficult to guarantee that the little friendship that exists will continue.

Besides, there are other people around, not the county government. If Lin Ziping stays here in his current state, he'll just be wasting his time.

"My mind is made up, and I beg you, Ah Xun, to grant my request," Lin Ziping said firmly, bowing with his hands clasped.

Ji Xun and Zhang Mo exchanged a glance.

Ji Xun said, "Since that's the case, I shouldn't obstruct you any further, whether it's for personal or emotional reasons, or for public or private reasons. I'll have Bai Xin give you the documents tomorrow."

Lin Ziping clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you."

"Do you have a letter of recommendation? If not, should I have my father write one?" Ji Xun asked.

"No need," Lin Ziping waved his hand. "I've already asked Miss Qiongying for help."

Ji Xun patted Lin Ziping on the shoulder: "Since there's nothing to do at the county office right now, you can go home and study hard and prepare well."

"Thank you." Lin Ziping didn't refuse and replied directly, "Then I'll come to pick it up tomorrow. You guys are busy, so I'll take my leave now."

Ji Xun looked at Lin Ziping, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Zhang Mo said, "Let's get together again sometime."

This……

Lin Ziping recalled the last time they drank together.

It's definitely not the same as when I was in the academy.

Nowadays, alcohol has lost its sincerity and gained more social skills and even calculations.

Seeing Lin Ziping lower his eyes and remain silent.

Ji Xun said, "You've always been lukewarm towards us since the academy. If you didn't want to be with us, just say so. Why are you putting on this act?"

Lin Ziping looked at him in surprise, having not seen Ji Xun so genuine in a long time.

"What are you talking about? You are now the magistrate of Fuchun County. How can you act like you did before?" Lin Ziping argued.

To everyone's surprise, this explanation caused Ji Xun to storm off in anger.

Zhang Mo patted Lin Ziping on the shoulder sympathetically and strode away.

Lin Ziping knew Ji Xun was angry, but he had already said what he meant and didn't know where he went wrong, nor did he bother to make amends.

And so it went, day after day, until the day of the state examination arrived.

After registering, Lin Ziping rented a house in the state capital and settled down.

Compared to the prefectural examinations, the selection and assessment of officials in the capital city involved only a handful of people.

Lin Ziping successfully completed the exam.

No interview was required, and the assessment results came out in 7 days.

The assessment results were posted at the entrance of the government office.

Seeing that his name was on the list, Lin Ziping couldn't help but smile.

Finally, I can leave Fuchun.

Back in Fuchun's courtyard, Lin Ziping took his collection, packed a few changes of clothes, and some silver. On a fine, sunny day, he hitched up the Wuling Hongguang van and left.

In this era, transportation was too primitive, and GPS navigation did not yet exist.

To be on the safe side, Lin Ziping found a security escort agency, gave them some money, and traveled with the agency's guards.

Although he had never been to the capital, Lin Ziping had long lost the sense of novelty that came with the arrival of this era.

In addition, the donkey cart had poor shock absorption, and after traveling for more than twenty days, Lin Ziping was dark-skinned and thin when he arrived in Beijing.

Being unfamiliar with the place, Lin Ziping rested for a while and then inquired about Li Qiongying's address, intending to visit her.

You get used to owing favors over time, especially when this is someone who is nominally your sister but actually your business partner.