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Zhan Lingfeng suddenly thought of a question: if rewards could be obtained just by overseeing a few villages under his jurisdiction, then those high-ranking officials, especially the higher-ups, must be in charge of many more villages, right? Why haven’t they received any rewards?
With this thought, Zhan Lingfeng realized that there were still some issues with his assumptions.
But what exactly was the problem?
For a moment, Zhan Lingfeng couldn't figure it out and sat there deep in thought.
No, his initial guess was correct. The reason those high-ranking officials were able to rise to power was that their ranks were quite high. Could it be that they unknowingly completed their tasks?
Zhan Lingfeng quickly opened Smart Brain and examined it for a long time.
After reading, he nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face.
It turned out to be the situation he had guessed; many officials had died during their development due to Tribulation, while some had successfully passed through it. Since no one knew why they faced Tribulation, the reasons remained unknown. Most of them were accumulating through Tribulation, rather than achieving significant results all at once like himself.
Moreover, those who faced Tribulation did so gradually, which made their Calamity Thunder seem relatively weaker. Such weak Calamity Thunder, when prepared for in advance, had a high chance of being overcome.
Thus, his guess was correct and there were no issues with it.
Even higher-ranking officials also faced death from Tribulation. Many of them suddenly implemented policies that could create significant changes. However, by the time these policies were introduced, their political achievements in various fields were already quite high. Consequently, they often encountered Calamity Thunder, resulting in a significant proportion of deaths.
Although some of these deaths seemed unjust, it was clear that after reincarnation, they would have a good rebirth. Once reborn, such individuals would cultivate at an accelerated pace, significantly shortening their enlightenment process.
After considering all these thoughts, Zhan Lingfeng sighed in relief; as long as his assumptions were correct, he could fully plan for this matter.
Now he had Thirty-Six Villages under Poverty Alleviation. If he wanted to take it further, he would need seventy-two villages for Poverty Alleviation.
Currently, he just needed to establish thirty-six more villages for Poverty Alleviation.
"Leader, here is the situation of all the villages in the county you requested."
Cai Xiangzhi walked in.
When Zhan Lingfeng looked up at her, his eyes lit up. It had been a long time since he had encountered a woman, and the one standing in front of him was quite charming.
He took the material and began to read it.
Cai Xiangzhi stepped forward to pour tea for Zhan Lingfeng and stood beside him.
The county had six townships, which was not too large. Each township managed between twenty-seven to forty-five villages, totaling one hundred fifty-one villages.
Zhan Lingfeng pondered. If seventy-two villages could help him advance one rank in status, then advancing two ranks would require over one hundred forty villages. With one hundred fifty-one villages available, it seemed possible to achieve two advancements.
However, not all of them were poverty-stricken villages. Counting carefully, there were only one hundred four poverty-stricken villages; the others were not impoverished.
Zhan Lingfeng lightly tapped his fingers on the table. The standard for poverty was likely a key factor. No wonder those leaders had not met the criteria; the existing standards were set by the state, and perhaps even Heaven had its own judgment on what constituted poverty!
Now Zhan Lingfeng understood some of the reasons behind this; he thought to himself, so that's how it is!
Clearly, the method he devised for poverty alleviation was crucial. Besides making the villagers financially stable, they also needed a sustainable way of life. Many approaches that seemed like poverty alleviation were merely one-time solutions, leading to more people falling back into poverty, which meant they could not receive rewards.
"Good!"
In his excitement, Zhan Lingfeng moved a bit too vigorously and accidentally knocked over the teacup on the table, spilling tea onto his pants.
Ah!
Zhan Lingfeng did not expect such a thing to happen.
Cai Xiangzhi did not expect it either.
Cai Xiangzhi instinctively reached out to wipe Zhan Lingfeng's pants.
Ah.
After wiping a few times, both of them were stunned and then froze.
Zhan Lingfeng's heart stirred as he looked up at Cai Xiangzhi.
He immediately noticed that Cai Xiangzhi's face had turned red, even reaching her ears, and her breathing was unsteady.
Zhan Lingfeng thought of some women he had seen in the bureaucratic circles on Earth, who would do anything to gain power. He wondered if the same was true in this immortal realm.
Thinking of this, he reached out and took Cai Xiangzhi's hand, saying, "I just arrived in this county and need some trustworthy people. The position of office director must be filled by someone I can trust."
Cai Xiangzhi, who originally wanted to withdraw her hand, suddenly stopped.
Zhan Lingfeng's words were quite clear—what kind of talent was someone he could trust?
When Cai Xiangzhi's gaze fell on Zhan Lingfeng's face, all feelings of rejection disappeared. Zhan Lingfeng was a handsome man; a young man full of vitality. What would it matter if she followed him? Besides, she could finally obtain the position she had long wanted.
Seeing her reaction, Zhan Lingfeng smiled slightly, thinking that women in bureaucratic circles really were as he had observed.
With a slight pull, Cai Xiangzhi lost her balance and fell into Zhan Lingfeng's embrace, landing right on his lap.
Cai Xiangzhi felt a sudden panic and, as she tried to struggle, Zhan Lingfeng whispered in her ear, "I want to give you the position of office director."
As soon as those words were spoken, Cai Xiangzhi froze, her body still tense.
"If I can develop further, as long as you listen to me, I will help you advance as well."
At that moment, Zhan Lingfeng sensed that Cai Xiangzhi's entire body relaxed.
"Don't stay here," Cai Xiangzhi's voice was very soft; if she weren't with him, he wouldn't have heard her at all.
"Go close the door."
Zhan Lingfeng said that one sentence.
Cai Xiangzhi's body stiffened again, her tension returning.
Zhan Lingfeng, on the other hand, relaxed his hold on her.
As Zhan Lingfeng let go, Cai Xiangzhi looked at him with some nervousness.
"Once the door is closed, no one will come!"
Zhan Lingfeng's words were like a command. Cai Xiangzhi hesitated for a moment but still stood up and walked toward the door. She understood that her current actions were crucial for her development. However, as she took a few steps and thought about Zhan Lingfeng's situation, her mood gradually relaxed. She realized that without any backing, she would have to take this step sooner or later. Following a capable young official like Zhan Lingfeng would be beneficial for her; there was no need to resist it.
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