The Favored Little Peasant Seizes the Heroine's Script!-Chapter 457 - 430: Schemes (Part 3)

Wei Wushang personally saw the four people out and promised once again.

"Brother-in-law, then we’ll wait for your good news!"

Yuan Shoucheng looked at Wei Wushang respectfully, his expression filled with anticipation.

In fact, although Wei Wushang mentioned starting the three from minor official positions, in their hearts, they felt that Wei Wushang wouldn’t really let them become the lowest level clerks.

After all, even without Wei Wushang’s involvement, they could find a minor clerk’s post if they wished.

Moreover, would someone of Wei Wushang’s stature really go out of his way for a mere low-level position?

Honestly speaking, Wei Wushang probably wouldn’t stoop to that level.

After sending Yuan Pandi and the others off, Wei Wushang slowly walked back to his small study in the courtyard.

Wise as he was, Wei Wushang had already guessed the thoughts of the Yuan Family members.

With the Yuan Family’s current status, finding a minor clerk’s position wouldn’t require his or Yuan Yindi’s involvement.

"They think everyone else is a fool!"

Sitting in the study for a while, Wei Wushang stood up and called his personal servant in.

"Princely Heir, what are your orders?"

Wei Jiu entered the room, looking at Wei Wushang and speaking deferentially.

"Little Nine, I need you to make a trip to the City Guardian’s office and invite Left City Guardian for a chat!"

Although aware of the Yuan Family’s calculations, Wei Wushang truly couldn’t afford to be seen as petty.

So, a minor official position was out of the question.

Even though he had discussed it with Yuan Bao, Wei Wushang decided to calculate this matter carefully.

The job must be arranged.

The authority, certainly not.

However, the position could be slightly elevated.

As for the salary, it couldn’t be given fully.

This matter requires thorough deliberation.

Moreover, if he placed someone in the City Guardian’s office, he would definitely need to inform Left City Guardian Zuo Zhikang.

After all, Zuo Zhikang had been in the position of City Guardian of Yunyang City for over ten years.

After Wei Jiu left, Wei Wushang thought about how Zuo Zhikang had served as City Guardian for over a decade, and he was quite astonished.

According to Daxia’s mechanism for official promotions, Zuo Zhikang, even if not promoted, should have been transferred away from Yunyang City long ago. Yet, it seemed as if he had been forgotten.

Wei Wushang highly regarded City Guardian Zuo Zhikang.

During his tenure as City Guardian of Yunyang, Zuo Zhikang was diligent and responsible; such a person should be promoted.

Wei Wushang had already made up his mind to bring this matter up with his own uncle, the Emperor, after dealing with the Yuan Family’s issues. They couldn’t let such a virtuous, capable official remain in the same position without promotion!

Zuo Zhikang was unaware of Wei Wushang’s thoughts, but if he knew, he would definitely refuse with both hands and feet.

Being in the City Guardian position of Yunyang for over a decade without movement wasn’t due to lack of promotion by the court, but because Zuo Zhikang himself didn’t want to be promoted.

For this matter, Emperor Xia even specially summoned him.

Zuo Zhikang stated that he hadn’t yet allowed all the citizens of Yunyang City to live good lives and was far from his expected goal. Such a person, he said, didn’t deserve promotion.

Emperor Xia, at the time, seemingly chose to let him be.

Moreover, Emperor Xia granted Zuo Zhikang the privilege of submitting personal memorials, should he feel prepared to take on more responsibility.

Unfortunately, Emperor Xia clearly overestimated his intentions.

Zuo Zhikang had no desire to climb up to the court.

To serve a monarch is like accompanying a tiger!

The higher the position, the more likely one is to invite trouble.

As it was, he found this quite satisfactory.

He held a position, had income, and was recognized by Emperor Xia as a virtuous minister; this was precisely what Zuo Zhikang desired.

"I greet the Princely Heir!"

Upon receiving Wei Jiu’s message, Zuo Zhikang hurried over at once.

To work as an official in Yunyang City, the Wei Family was an unavoidable hurdle for Zuo Zhikang.

However, the Wei Family’s education of its younger members was indeed commendable, with no signs of any profligate youths.

"Left City Guardian, please sit!"

"The reason for inviting you over this time is to trouble you with a little matter!"

Wei Wushang didn’t beat around the bush, instead getting straight to the point.

Ordinarily, someone seeking a favor should proactively visit Zuo Zhikang, but if Wei Wushang took the initiative to see Zuo Zhikang, it would be perceived differently.

If Wei Wushang took the initiative to visit, it would indicate his great importance on the matter!

In actuality, though, Wei Wushang didn’t place much importance on the matter.

At least, he needed to make Zuo Zhikang understand this point.

As for why he didn’t outright state it?

This matter couldn’t be directly pointed out!

After all, those were his brother-in-law’s matters!

If he outright pointed it out and somehow the words reached the ears of the Yuan Family, he’d be in a mess.

In the adult world, the twists and turns are indeed exhausting, but they are essential.

The truth often hurts.