Chapter 694: February 1: The Secrets of Official Service

February 1: The Secrets of Official Service

February 1: The Secrets of Official Service

In the previous chapter, the book said that Yucun, seeking reinstatement as an official, consulted Ru Hai for help. Ru Hai is a veteran of officialdom and versed in both lawful and unlawful means.

So, as soon as Yucun's words left his mouth, Ru Hai saw through his thoughts.

There's no need for Yucun to say more.

Ru Hai said, officialdom is like a battlefield. If you want to make a living in officialdom, you first need strategy, second connections, third money; these three are indispensable.

Of these three, Yucun only has strategy; as for connections and money, he wishes he had them, but for now he does not.

But, he will surely have them in the future.

Ru Hai told Yucun, 'If you become an official, Daiyu's maternal uncle, the Jia Family, will be your backing; without a backing, you cannot hold office. Can one still write two Jia characters under heaven? I will write another letter for you to give to Daiyu's maternal uncle, Jia Zheng.'

Jia Zheng is honest, willing to help others, and capable of doing so. Moreover, you are family; you send my daughter to his home, then hand him my letter, and your chance to rise to prominence arrives.

Yucun, hearing Ru Hai's words, felt delighted: 'This is exactly what one seeks high and low without finding, yet comes effortlessly.' Since childhood Yucun had aspired to stand out, to become an official and wealthy; after half a lifetime of effort, through countless hardships, he finally managed to secure the position of County Magistrate.

It's a pity that back then Yucun did not cherish it; he failed to serve the people, to be a good person and a good official. He grew greedy, bullied superiors and inferiors, extorted the people's fat and ointment everywhere, leaving the populace unable to endure, complaints rampant. As a result, he lost his office, was dismissed, his prestige vanished, he was in utter disgrace, his infamous reputation spread far and wide, and he wandered the rivers and lakes.

Today, after hearing Ru Hai's instruction on the way of officialdom, Yucun obeyed eagerly, feeling very pleased. He seemed to have awakened from a dream, having obtained the true transmission of the secret.

While Ru Hai and Yucun were talking, he also finished writing a recommendation letter for Yucun, settled the relevant matters, then ordered people to prepare gifts, pack their belongings, and get ready to see off Yucun and Daiyu.

In short, Yucun took Daiyu and her father, together with the recommendation letter that Ru Hai had written to Jia Zheng the official, and traveled day and night, soon reaching the then capital Jinling.

Want to know how Yucun's official fortunes will fare? Wait for the subsequent chapters to reveal.