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The assessment process for the government office was exactly the same as that for the city guards.

Lin Feng, Zhang Xiaoyu, and Sun Yu won the first round of the arena competition again.

The Honghe Double Gun brothers also won.

Although they won, they didn't seem particularly happy.

Having gone through the city guard's assessment, they all understood that while this round of competition seemed the most important on the surface, it was actually only important for those who had no connections.

For those with connections, there's no need for a life-or-death struggle; signing a waiver and going through the motions is all it takes to get it approved.

They were all government organizations from the same county.

If the city guards are in such a sorry state, how much better can the government offices be?

Lin Feng is quite confident this time.

The wealthy man next door, Mr. Li, helped him find the county magistrate.

Lin Feng also contributed two thousand taels of silver, so the chances of passing this time should be quite high.

Zhang Xiaoyu won relatively easily this time, only suffering minor injuries.

After the martial arts competition ended, Lin Feng, Zhang Xiaoyu, Sun Yu, Song Dahu, and Honghe Shuangqiang got together for drinks.

This time, the group discussed what to do if they couldn't get into the government office.

After chatting for a while, the group realized that there really wasn't a good way out.

The best way out is to join a low-level gang like the Iron Rod Gang.

These low-class gangs only do things that oppress the people.

Anyone with a conscience wouldn't do it.

Three more days passed.

The second round of assessments at the government office has arrived.

This time, Lin Feng was not made things difficult for himself.

Lin Feng thought it was because of Li Yuanwai's connections and his own money that things had worked.

When the results come out in the afternoon.

Lin Feng still didn't pass.

Not only Lin Feng failed, but the other people who won the arena also failed. The reasons given by the government were almost the same as those given by the city guards.

The group was completely disillusioned with entering the government.

The city guards and the yamen officials are two of a kind, no different from each other.

The group drank again. Sun Yu, Honghe Shuangqiang, Song Dahu, and several other out-of-towners said they would leave in a couple of days and did not want to stay in Qinghe County for another day.

……

That evening, someone knocked on Lin Feng's gate.

Lin Feng opened the door, and Master Li stood there with a face full of shame.

"Brother, I'm sorry, I couldn't get this done for you."

Master Li returned the two thousand taels of silver that Lin Feng had handed over to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng smiled and accepted the silver, saying, "I would have been fine even without these two thousand taels of silver."

I just didn't expect that even after spending two thousand taels of silver, I still wouldn't pass.

The two sat under a big tree in Lin Feng's yard.

Zhou Chunlan brewed a pot of tea for the two of them.

Master Li took a sip of hot tea and said, "I have found out why you failed the assessments twice."

The county magistrate has already given you a passing grade in this government examination.

But in the end, a message came from the city lord's mansion, specifically stating that you and your brother were not allowed to enter the yamen (government office).

Lin Feng looked up at Master Li.

Seeing Lin Feng's questioning gaze, Master Li nodded, "I have confirmed this matter several times."

It was the city lord's mansion that took you away.

It might be related to your killing of the Heavenly Serpent Gang bandits.

Master Li leaned close to Lin Feng's ear and whispered, "The Heavenly Serpent Gang bandits are very likely a force cultivated by the city lord."

"You killed the city lord's men; how could the city lord allow you to enter the government office?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng immediately had the idea of ​​moving.

It seems unlikely that I'll make a name for myself in Qinghe County, so I might as well go somewhere else.

Master Li then said, "You can't join the city guards because of the Iron Rod Gang. The Iron Rod Gang suspects that you are the Qinghe Hero."

That's why the city guard general took you away.

You should know the relationship between the City Guard and the Iron Rod Gang.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng put the teacup on the table, stood up, took a few steps, put his hands behind his back, and looked up at the bright moon in the sky.

"Alas, the city guards and government officials hold the best positions in the world and enjoy the support of the people."

Their rampant corruption wasn't enough; they wanted to cultivate local power and continue oppressing the people!

Master Li placed the teacup on the table and said, “Brother, this has always been the way things are.”

Those who have vested interests always want to squeeze every last drop of profit out of the people.

When the people are in dire straits, a great battle between good and evil will reshuffle the deck.

This is something neither you nor I can control.

Although my brother was reluctant, he still suggested that you move to another city to develop your career.

Lin Feng nodded. "Where can I go?"

Looking north, Master Li said, "The government's influence is deeply entrenched. If we're going to leave, we should go further afield, away from Longyuan County to Feixue County."

It is said that the climate there is cold, the people are fierce, and everyone practices martial arts, so the city guards and government offices dare not go too far.

Moving is a big deal, and Lin Feng plans to do some research before making a decision.

After seeing off Master Li, Lin Feng drank tea alone in the courtyard.

He was still somewhat unwilling to leave just like that.

If I really leave, I'll have to kill my fill before I go.

The Iron Rod Gang, bandits, city guards, and government officials must all be dealt with.

......

Lin Feng never expected that things would take a turn for the better the next day.

The next day, notices were posted all over the city.

The government plans to establish a new force in each city: the Ma Yi Wei (a type of guard).

Lin Feng had just finished lunch.

There was a knock on the courtyard gate.

Lin Feng opened the courtyard gate and saw a middle-aged man with shrewd eyes and graying temples.

This person's life attribute was actually over two hundred, and he was skilled in swordsmanship.

Although this person is middle-aged, he has an extremely strong drive, as if he is about to accomplish something great.

As soon as Lin Feng opened the door, the man clasped his hands and said, "I am Zheng Tiejun, the newly appointed General of the Ma Yi Guard in Qinghe County."

I have long admired Brother Lin's name and have come to pay him a visit today.

Lin Feng now has a low opinion of government officials. He's set up a new organization in the city, but it still has to be supported by the people's hard-earned money.

"May I ask what brings you here, General?"

Zheng Tiejun clasped his hands and said, "I would like to ask Brother Lin to do something practical for the people of Qinghe County together."

Thoroughly eliminate the corrupt officials in Qinghe County and eradicate the bandits and all gangs, large and small, that oppress the people both inside and outside the city.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng stared at Zheng Tiejun's face, wanting to see if he was exaggerating.

Zheng Tiejun said with a smile, "Brother Lin, won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Lin Feng opened the courtyard gate. "Please come in!"

Zheng Tiejun sat at the tea table in the courtyard.

"What I just said is what I want to do."

The Sword Sect also granted me the right to do these things.

The Hemp-Clad Guards are a direct subordinate force of the Sword Sect, responsible for monitoring local areas, and are not subject to local jurisdiction.

The Imperial Guards could arrest local officials directly if they discovered them committing crimes.

If someone is found to be oppressing the people, they can be executed first and reported later.

The Ma Yi Guards, like the city guards, were responsible for defending the city.

They also have the responsibility to handle cases, just like government offices.

Their power surpassed that of the city lord's mansion.

In addition, if the Ma Yi Wei (a type of guard) increases its manpower, the government offices and city guards will have to reduce their staff accordingly, which will not increase the burden on the people.

The Ma Yiwei have the authority to do what I want to do.

Brother Lin, as a native of Qinghe County, you should understand that what I am about to do is fraught with difficulties.

Although I am a disciple of the Sword Sect, I come from a poor background.

I cannot bear to see the people of the world suffer, and I want to do something for them as much as I can.

No matter how difficult it is, I will do it.

Brother Lin, would you be willing to lend me a hand?