My younger brother Lü Fengxian

Chapter 116 The Dutiful Son

"What brings Sixiao here? We haven't seen each other for a long time. How are you doing?" Upon learning of Lu Yi's arrival, Huang Huan, the magistrate of Jiuyuan County, immediately put down his official duties and went out of the county government office to greet him. His eager look made several newly arrived clerks in the government office look at each other in bewilderment, wondering why this Huang Bapi was so polite to a small village head today.

"Thank you for your courtesy, County Magistrate. I came here to ask you something." Lu Yi also greeted him with a smile.

"Good! As the magistrate of Jiuyuan County, my duty is to solve problems for good officials like you. This is not the place to talk. Please follow me into the county government office and we'll talk!"

When Huang Huan heard that Lu Yi wanted to ask him to do something, his smile became even brighter, without any perfunctory attitude. Under the surprised gazes of several new officials, he pulled Lu Yi's sleeve and walked into the government office.

Others come to him for help in order to take something from him and share his profits.

And every time Lu Yi came to him to do something, he would take the initiative to add food to his bowl and share the benefits with him.

Do you think he could be unhappy?

How can I not be happy?
"Who is this person? He is dressed in the uniform of a village chief, yet he is so polite to County Magistrate Huang! I have been working in Jiuyuan County for more than a month, and I have never seen County Magistrate Huang being so polite to any clerk!"

"That's right. I just made a small mistake last time. The document was a little late for half an hour, so Huang Xiancheng scolded me. I thought Huang Xiancheng always had a stern face!"

Seeing this, several new clerks couldn't help but whisper to each other out of curiosity.

"You two newcomers, stop gossiping. County Magistrate Huang is notoriously petty. If he finds out that you are talking about him behind his back, you will definitely be in big trouble! And don't blame me, as your guide, for not reminding you..."

"Remember, this man is the newly promoted Jiuhelizheng Lv Yi. He is not only the most heroic man in Bingzhou, but also the richest businessman in Jiuyuan County. He is also a guest of the county magistrate. Even if you offend me, you must not offend him. Otherwise, it will not be as simple as offending County Magistrate Huang. You will be suppressed by the entire Jiuyuan County high-level officials. Keep your eyes open!"

As soon as the discussion started, it was interrupted by the stern growl of an old clerk, causing several new young clerks to shrink their necks and keep silent.

However, their conversation was still heard by Lu Yi who was following behind Huang Huan. He glanced at Huang Huan who was walking briskly in front of him, and a scornful smile appeared in his eyes.

Raising greed is like raising a dog.

It is not only about the way, but also the method.

Start small and then move on to big, start few and then move on to many.

Gradually, their appetites will be expanded and they will be trained to be obedient, so that they will drool at the sight of benefits and wag their tails for mercy when they see their owners.

We must engrave greed into their blood, make them blinded by greed and become extremely bold!
Now, most of the officials of Huang Huan and Jiuyuan County have been trained by Lu Yi and are three times more obedient than the dogs he raised in Jiuhe.

Whether it is something within the law of etiquette or outside the law of etiquette.

As long as Lu Yi opens his mouth, they will solve the problem immediately if it can be solved, and they will find a way to solve it if it cannot be solved!

"Brother Lu, there are no outsiders here. If you have any difficulties, just talk to me!"

After entering the county government office, Huang Huan personally poured tea for Lu Yi and then asked in a friendly manner.

"Haha, between you and me, I naturally won't be polite to my brother!"

"I came here mainly to trouble you with two matters."

"First, I want to seek the position of the head of Jiuyuan Pavilion."

Lu Yi nodded and stated his needs directly.

"It's easy to be the head of Jiuyuan Pavilion. All you need is the county magistrate's letter of appointment. Given Brother Lu's relationship with the county magistrate, I can get this done for you in less than a quarter of an hour."

When Huang Huan heard Lu Yi's first request, he patted his chest and promised without hesitation. "Then what about the former Jiuyuan Pavilion Chief?" Seeing Huang Huan so straightforward, Lu Yi asked curiously.

"A small pavilion chief can be transferred to the county government with a piece of paper to work as a clerk in a low-income government office. This is already a promotion for him!"

"Haha, by the way, if he knew it was because of you, he would come to thank you!"

Huang Huan stroked his beard with a smile and waved his hand casually.

"So that's how it is!" Lu Yi nodded and continued.

"Then I wonder if I can nominate someone to replace the position of Jiuhe Lizheng?"

"This is even easier. Not to mention that I already have the right to recommend the successor, even if I don't have that, given our friendship, isn't it just a matter of a word?"

Huang Huan smiled even more and asserted.

"In that case, I would like to thank Brother Huang and the county magistrate for their kindness. I will definitely repay you generously!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi also smiled and hinted.

"You're welcome, you're welcome!" Huang Huan smiled as he heard that. He immediately asked, "What's the second thing, brother?"

"Secondly, I want to learn from Brother Huang about the imperial court's recommendation system and how to become an official from a clerk."

"Oh?" Huang Huan's smile froze when he heard that. He didn't expect that Lu Yi had such a big appetite. Now he hasn't even received the appointment document as the head of the pavilion, but he has already started thinking about how to become an official like himself.

However, one should be grateful for what one has received.

Although Huang Yi secretly criticized Lu Yi in his heart, he still told him the details of the recommendation system.

The system of recommendation originated in the Western Han Dynasty. After four hundred years of changes, it has become a fixed system today.

One is called annual selection, the other is called imperial selection.

The annual selection was the selection of filial and honest officials that Lu Yi was familiar with. It was recommended every year by county governors and prime ministers, officials with a rank of more than 2,000 stones.

The imperial edict was issued by the emperor. According to special needs, such as knowledge of law, bravery, military knowledge, and water control, he would occasionally order the prefectures and counties to recommend high-ranking officials. Usually, this position was only established after a major disaster or catastrophe. The emperor was mainly responsible for cleaning up the mess for the emperor, the chief of the Han Dynasty.

Lu Yi's main goal was to select filial and honest people as per usual practice.

"If you want to be selected as a filial and honest official by the prefecture, you must have both filial piety and good governance. The evaluation of good governance is just a matter of writing, so I wonder if there is any filial piety to check?"

After Huang Huan briefly introduced the system of recommendation to Lu Yi, he asked.

"My brother and I once mourned for our father for three years, and it was known to all our neighbors. I wonder if this can be considered an act of filial piety?" Lu Yi asked after a moment's thought.

"Oh, I didn't expect that my brother is such a filial son!"

It is precious to observe mourning for three years, so it is naturally considered a filial piety. If there are neighbors to testify, it can be considered a filial piety that can be verified!" Upon hearing this, Huang Huan looked up at Lu Yi and nodded in admiration.

The Han Dynasty was founded on filial piety, and even a ruthless devil like Dong Zhuo was a filial son.

Although Huang Huan was greedy for money, he also appreciated filial people. This was the most correct political correctness in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)