I just passed the imperial examination, what the heck is this "Celestial Official System"?

"Finish?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Although the situation is now almost settled, it is still surprising that Sun, the county magistrate, announced the termination of the match in advance.

If we're talking about who benefited the most, there's no doubt it's Song Li, who just defeated Niu Shan.

A newly hired agricultural repairman unexpectedly became the biggest winner!

County Magistrate Sun remained calm.

Even though some people in the compound felt his decision was unfair, he didn't care.

First of all.

He is the absolute master of this city, and he calls the rules.

Second.

The purpose of the assessment was to select outstanding subordinates who were willing to risk their lives to form a demon-slaying team. Now that they have been selected, they have also left a good impression of Shannan County in Gong Ling's mind.

Ending at this point will allow the impression to be the most profound.

He only cares about his own interests, and his interests are the interests of Shannan City.

If anyone raises any objections, they are undermining the righteousness of Shannan City, and punishment would be too lenient.

Okay.

There are no fools in the county government office.

Gong Ling glanced at Magistrate Sun indifferently.

They didn't say anything.

Next came the power struggle between the deputy head and the head.

"Brother Song, what kind of magic was that just now?"

"That's amazing!"

As soon as Song Li stepped down, he was surrounded by Zhao Hui and a group of petty officials from the rural area.

Among the eighteen arenas, none of the people from the farmhouses, alchemy rooms, formation rooms, talisman rooms, or beast rooms were able to last until the end.

Rural houses have become more valuable than half of government offices.

The best result in thirty years!

It can be said that Song Li alone brought rural housing to a long-lost level.

This is not just a joy for one person; the officials of the entire rural area will see their rankings improved as a result of this county-level examination.

Unexpected benefits naturally made people feel particularly close to Song Li.

But what they were more curious about was how Song Li defeated Niu Shan.

"It's a spell taught to me by Master Zheng."

Song Li once again shifted the blame to Zheng, the person in charge.

"Master Zheng!"

Upon hearing this...

All the agricultural officials were immediately impressed.

The fact that Song Li had entered and exited Zheng's residence several times to receive teachings was not a secret in the farmhouse. This was further supported by the fact that Zheng was currently on the platform, fiercely beating the head of the punishment department.

Extremely credible!

Such stories of fighting for three days and three nights are mostly exaggerations told by storytellers.

Even the contest between Song Li and Niu Shan lasted only for a quarter of an hour.

A cultivator at the Qi Gathering Realm cannot sustain the depletion of spiritual energy for too long.

In less than half an hour.

The assessments of the person in charge and the deputy person in charge have also been completed.

after that.

Magistrate Sun then led Gong Ling and several others from Huanglong Prefecture away first, while the officials in the county government waited in the courtyard for the final results.

"very nice."

Zheng, the steward, walked back to the group of people in the farmhouse, making no attempt to hide his admiration for Song Li.

"It's all thanks to Steward Zheng's excellent teaching."

Song Li bowed politely.

The corners of Zheng's mouth turned up slightly.

How could he not see it?

Song Li was using his name to intimidate him, but he didn't expose him.

With his keen eye, he could naturally tell that Song Li must have inherited some kind of powerful cultivation technique, which was why he was able to perform so amazingly.

but.

Who among those who reach great heights doesn't have some kind of opportunity or secret?

He was the same.

Otherwise, how could someone with no power or influence and only a mid-grade spiritual root have gotten to where they are today?

Half an hour later.

Then, we saw Zhou, the county magistrate's right-hand man, walk out from the inner courtyard, carrying a piece of white paper that was half a person's height.

It was not posted.

Master Zhou casually tossed his hand.

The white paper fluttered in the wind, transforming into tiny golden characters in the sky.

"It's a magical artifact!"

Song Li was startled.

The county magistrate's actions were truly extraordinary.

Everyone craned their necks, trying to find their names in the small print in the air.

"Farmhouse, Zhao Hui, Class C"

Zhao Hui saw his name.

He immediately became excited.

Both he and Song Li were newly appointed scholars this year, and to achieve a grade of C+ in their first year was already quite remarkable.

of course.

He was far inferior to his fierce father-in-law.

"Zheng Yue is the best official in Shannan County."

Well known.

The fewer the prefixes in a ranking, the higher its value.

When Master Zheng came last year, he missed the county examination. Today's battle directly established him as the number one in the nine branches. If he were not too old, he could even challenge for the position of county magistrate.

"Huo Zhun, a farmer, is classified as a Class B farmer."

Huo Zhun was quite pleased to see his ranking.

A second-class ranking is a fitting reward for the hard work and dedication I've put into trying to reach the sixth level of the Gathering Yuan Realm.

Before his own name, Huo Zhun saw a familiar name.

"Farmhouse, Song Li, Class A, 18th."

Only those who ultimately stand on the ring will have their scores recorded.

This in itself is an honor.

To know.

Before the Song Dynasty, all of their names belonged to prominent figures in the county government.

Perhaps before long, Song Shiba's name will spread throughout the county government.

Huo Zhun's eyes were full of envy.

At the same time, I am also glad that my relationship with Song Li is quite good.

There are instances in the imperial court where outstanding individuals from the same year, after attaining high positions, promote their friends in the court.

"Let's go."

Zheng, the steward, didn't even look at the golden list in the sky. Only after the list disappeared did he speak calmly: "Today's farming cannot be delayed."

Looking at the mournful face of the agricultural official.

He turned and left gracefully.

......

......

Three days later.

Master Zhou, the county magistrate's advisor, arrived at the farmhouse.

"The county magistrate appreciates talent and commends those who performed exceptionally well in this assessment."

"Master Zheng, this is something the county magistrate specifically instructed me to bring to you."

Master Zhou walked up to Steward Zheng.

He took out a small wooden box from his sleeve.

You can't see what's inside, but just by the outward spiritual energy, you know it must be extraordinary.

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Manager Zheng simply cupped his hands in a perfunctory gesture.

In this county government office in Shannan, he was perhaps the only one who dared to be neither servile nor arrogant towards the county magistrate.

In this regard.

Master Zhou didn't take it to heart at all. By following the county magistrate, he learned a lot of information that others could not know.

After the reward was given to Master Zheng,

Master Zhou bypassed Deputy Chief Li and addressed Song Li directly: "Song Li of the Farmhouse, receive your reward."

Song Li frowned slightly.

This seems impolite.

He glanced at Deputy Director Li out of the corner of his eye and, sure enough, saw displeasure on the other man's face.

Song Li spoke up: "The Great Zhou Dynasty values ​​etiquette. I am but a newcomer to the farmhouse. Please ask Master Zhou to reward the elders first."

Done.

He then stepped aside to make way for Deputy Director Li.

Master Zhou raised an eyebrow slightly.

Unexpectedly, this young official was so experienced. Instead of being flustered or hesitant, he cleverly pushed the issue to the point of politeness. If he insisted, then he would become the impolite one.

"Indeed, he's getting senile."

After giving the two elderly farmers a reward in one go, Master Zhou...

Only then did he look at Song Li:

"Song Li, ranked eighteenth in the first class, is awarded one Juyuan Pill."

That's all.

Song Li was about to bow and accept the reward.

Then Zhou, the clerk, continued, "Magistrate Sun heard that you received the highest grade in the previous spring examination. You performed exceptionally well this time, so he has completed the task for Young Master Song and will award you half a minor merit, which will make it a minor merit."