Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Refueling is also a problem.

At this moment, a blonde, blue-eyed woman stammered something, and everyone around her shook their heads, indicating that they couldn't understand her.

Shen Hao stepped forward and explained, "Do you need help?"

Upon hearing the familiar English, the foreign woman immediately showed delight.

"Hello, my name is Anna James Gamble, just call me Anna."

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Hello, Ms. Anna, how can I help you?"

“My stomach is a little upset, I need to go to the bathroom, but I can’t find a place, this place is really too big,” Anna James Gamble said in pain.

Just now, her period suddenly started, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

I couldn't find a single person who could speak English after half a day.

I never expected Shen Hao to speak English.

So Shen Hao called a servant and asked him to take Anna to the restroom.

In those days, both the government and ordinary people harbored a deep-seated fear of foreigners.

Therefore, they are very diligent.

Jin Yanxi happened to see this scene.

His father, sister, and brother all studied abroad, so his thinking is more Westernized.

I was quite surprised to see Shen Hao dressed in a police uniform and even speak English.

If you speak English, you can go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; wouldn't that be a cushy and comfortable job?

So, unable to resist my curiosity, I came over.

Bai Xiuzhu asked in confusion, "Brother Yanxi, where are you going?"

Jin Yanxi said with a pretentious air, "This banquet is incredibly boring. Let's find an interesting person to meet."

After saying that, he ignored Bai Xiuzhu and walked away alone.

25. You'll never have another chance in your life.

Shen Hao also saw Jin Yanxi and Bai Xiuzhu walking towards them out of the corner of his eye.

The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, but the smile quickly disappeared, as if it had never appeared.

Just now, Shen Hao kindly helped Anna because he wanted to fish.

Otherwise, why would Shen Hao be so kind?

Sure enough, the fish took the bait.

In this day and age, people who can speak English are top talents wherever they go; they are extremely rare and in high demand.

Although Jin Yanxi is a naive and simple-minded young master, he is also a hopeless romantic.

But his identity is real; it's one of the shortcuts to the upper echelons.

If there's a shortcut, why insist on taking it step by step? Wouldn't that be foolish?

Shen Hao's current status is too low. To move up, you not only need money, but you also need to pray to the right people.

Row.

Soon, Yuan Shikai's position will be officially recognized, and a new law will be promulgated at that time.

The appointment of county magistrates (county officials) has changed to two methods: review and examination, and recommendation.

The first option is to take an exam, but even if you pass, you won't be given an appointment.

Taking the exam is just one way to become a county magistrate, and 98 out of 100 county magistrates are recommended, so the exam route can be abandoned.

Besides, Shen Hao didn't believe he could pass the exams for people of this era. He just wanted to get out of the country so he could have military power.

In a few years, Beijing will be in chaos. Zhang Xun, the leader of the "Pigtail Army," will invade the capital under the pretext of restoration. The Zhili and Anhui factions will also come in, and even the disorganized bureau chiefs may be arrested.

Shen Hao had no intention of putting his life and death in the hands of others.

The second method was recommendation. According to the regulations of the Yuan Shikai government, the head of the civil affairs department of each province had the right to recommend two to three county magistrates.

These recommended individuals can directly assume their positions through legal procedures.

Power breeds corruption. At that time, many provincial civil affairs department directors directly auctioned off their positions, with the highest bidder winning.

Those who buy their way into office are not afraid of poor performance; they are afraid of the provincial government changing its leadership.

Every time a provincial governor takes office, it brings about a major reshuffle of positions.

There's a saying circulating in society: "Every time a leader is replaced, a three-foot-long letter of recommendation is sent, dozens of people are brought in, and half of them are driven away."

If someone can be replaced, it means they have no one above them.

Although the Kim family eventually declined, they are currently only the Minister of Finance, not yet in the cabinet.

There is still room for improvement.

In this short period of time, Shen Hao believed that his strength would definitely make him a dominant force in the region.

When that time comes, with men and guns, they'll have more confidence and will have to be mindful of their own feelings if they want to secure their positions.

Shen Hao recalls that during the Republic of China era, county magistrates implemented a "contract system."

This means that it comes with its own section chief, secretary, mail clerk, and other supporting staff.

Each new county magistrate's appointment represents a major overhaul of the county's administrative talent.

Once he becomes the county magistrate, Shen Hao will be able to accomplish great things.

However, even if you are capable, you still need someone to support you.

Therefore, Jin Yanxi was Shen Hao's stepping stone.

It would be great if I could win over Bai Xiuzhen; her brother Bai Xiongqi is also a very powerful woman.

Just then, Jin Yanxi stepped forward and greeted him, "Hi, your English is pretty good. Did you study abroad?"

Shen Hao glanced at Jin Yanxi but ignored him.

This left Jin Yanxi completely bewildered. When had he ever taken the initiative to greet someone and been ignored?

Bai Xiuzhu, standing to the side, was displeased and said arrogantly, "Hey, which police officer are you from? Brother Yanxi is greeting you, didn't you hear him?"

Shen Hao scoffed, "Do we know each other?"

Bai Xiuzhu snorted and proudly raised her swan-like neck, saying, "Why would I care to know a little police officer like you?"

“That’s right, why should we bother with you if we don’t know me? If you don’t care to know me, then why did you come here?” Shen Hao retorted.

Bai Xiuzhu was speechless for a long time after hearing that one sentence.

Bai Xiuzhu said angrily, "You're such a scoundrel, so annoying! If it weren't for Brother Yanxi finding you somewhat interesting, who would bother with you?"

The Bai family's daughter is always surrounded by admirers and respected by everyone, with people fawning over her.

This was the first time I'd ever been so ignored and humiliated like this in public, and I hated Shen Hao to death.

Jin Yanxi's expression was also not good.

"Even though we're complete strangers, shouldn't we at least have some basic manners?" Jin Yanxi said unhappily.

The quickest way to get to know someone is to not give them face.

"Oh, in that case, tell me, which family's young master are you?" Shen Hao asked.

Bai Xiuzhu snorted smugly and said, "I'm afraid if I told you, you little policeman, you'd be scared to death."

Shen Hao was amused.

"Could you be President Yuan's son?"

Seeing the two shake their heads, Shen Hao said, "Then why were you able to scare me to death?"

These words carried a hint of sarcasm, which made Bai Xiuzhu's face flush red with anger.

So adorable!

Ugh, why does this guy never play by the rules?

Shouldn't they be curious about my and Yanxi's identities?

What gives a lowly policeman the right to be so arrogant?

Bai Xiuzhu was truly resentful.

Shen Hao's unconventional approach left Jin Yanxi and Bai Xiuzhu in an awkward position.

Shen Hao said, "I don't judge people by their status, I only judge them by their abilities."

It's not that I look down on you rich kids, but what else can you do besides eating, drinking, and having fun?

If you are able, I will apologize immediately for my rudeness just now.

Bai Xiuzhu wanted to refute something, but found herself powerless to do so.

Jin Yanxi was also put in an awkward position by the question.