Han Zongyuan: "The original plan was for the Yin Messenger selection to be held in five months, but this time, over a hundred Yin Messengers have died in Guangling Prefecture due to the expansion of new river channels."
"Therefore, the selection of Yin Messengers had to be carried out in advance."
Chen Nan felt relieved and asked curiously, "How many spots does our Tongcheng have?"
Han Zongyuan: "One!"
"Ah? Only one spot for Tongcheng?" Chen Nan was greatly surprised.
Given that Tongcheng has a population of a full thirteen million people.
Who would have thought there would be only one spot this time?
Han Zongyuan said, "Although Guangling Prefecture has suffered heavy losses in Yin Messengers, our Tongcheng has not incurred any. Hence, we only have one spot."
"However, as far as I know, there are as many as one hundred thousand people who have registered to become Yin Messengers."
Chen Nan clicked his tongue, "A probability of one in a hundred thousand, becoming a Yin Messenger is no easy feat!"
Then he changed the subject, "Lord Han, do you think I could go to Guangling Prefecture to participate in the Yin Messenger selection?"
Han Zongyuan countered, "Is your household registration in Guangling Prefecture?"
Chen Nan looked embarrassed, "It belongs to Guangling Prefecture, but I am in Tongcheng."
Han Zongyuan smiled, "Then that's settled?"
Chen Nan remained silent.
A probability of one in a hundred thousand was far too small for him.
If he couldn't become a Yin Messenger, he couldn't ascend to Fengdu City smoothly.
Nor could he enter the eighteen levels of hell to return the human realm and the beast realm to Empress Houtu.
He scratched his scalp and said, "There's something I don't understand, why do so many people want to become Yin Messengers?"
He had asked Wu Jiu and others.
When they became Yin Messengers, it was very simple.
As long as they met the county magistrate's standards, they could become Yin Messengers.
Moreover, back then, very few people were willing to be Yin Messengers.
After all, the job was very dangerous.
And the income was not low.
Very few people were willing to become Yin Messengers.
But now.
One hundred thousand people competing for one spot.
He once suspected those people had water in their heads.
Han Zongyuan said, "Yin Messengers are now highly sought after. As long as one can become a Yin Messenger, their family will receive housing provided by the government, their children will receive free education, and even medical treatment is free."
"Furthermore, Yin Messengers are granted a lifespan of five hundred years."
"And after death, they have priority for reincarnation."
Chen Nan understood.
In essence, the welfare and benefits of Yin Messengers had been improved.
It's just that...
Why was the welfare improved precisely before I was supposed to become a Yin Messenger?
You're making things difficult for me by messing around like this!
Han Zongyuan saw Chen Nan's worry and said, "You don't need to worry too much about the Yin Messenger selection. You have made many contributions before, and you are also a constable of the county magistrate.
"Some information can be revealed to you in advance."
"For example, the rules for this Yin Messenger selection."
Chen Nan's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be unfair to others?"
Han Zongyuan asked, "Is there absolute fairness in this world?"
Chen Nan was stunned.
Indeed.
Where is there absolute fairness in this world?
Han Zongyuan continued, "This selection is divided into three rounds. The first and second rounds are written examinations."
"They rely on the participants' strategies for governing the country and pacifying the populace. Only those with a broad vision and strategic acumen can advance."
"The third round is a martial test, where the stronger one is, the greater the chance of success."
"The selection will take place in seven days."
"During this period, you can go back and prepare, and read more books."
"If you can guess the exam questions, you will definitely enter the finals."
Chen Nan cleared his throat and said, "Does Lord Han know the exam questions?"
Although Han Zongyuan said he would reveal the exam questions to him.
But to be honest.
What he had just said...
Was as good as saying nothing.
Han Zongyuan shook his head, "This official does not know the exam questions either. The court will issue them uniformly before the examination."
"Even if, for the sake of argument."
"Even if I knew, would you dare to ask for them?"
"Leaking exam questions is a capital offense!"
Chen Nan gave a wry smile and said no more.
Han Zongyuan said, "Just work hard, and leave the rest to fate!"
Chen Nan bowed and said, "Your subordinate understands what to do!"
Although he said that.
However...
The host, this fellow, apart from smutty books, has never read any proper books!
For him to read many books in a mere seven days would be an unusually difficult task.
But now.
He had no choice.
Han Zongyuan suddenly said, "Wu Jiu said you developed penicillin?"
"Yes!"
Han Zongyuan nodded slightly, "The penicillin you developed has been of great help this time. Without it, the injured civilians would have suffered far more casualties."
"Although you are a constable of the county magistrate, this official will not take advantage of you."
"Go to the accounting office later and collect one hundred thousand taels of silver."
Digging river channels is a physically demanding task.
And there are also many cultivators splitting rocks and smashing mountains.
It is inevitable that injuries will occur during this process.
Fortunately, Chen Nan developed penicillin, and timely treatment was provided to those injured upon their return.
Otherwise, there would indeed have been many deaths.
Chen Nan said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Lord. The penicillin from before should be considered my humble contribution to the people of Tongcheng."
Han Zongyuan showed a pleased smile, "Indeed, your ability and perspective are beyond that of ordinary people."
"I have high hopes for your performance this time. If you can become a Yin Messenger, your future will surely be bright."
"Even this official will have to look up to you."
"You flatter me, Lord. Your subordinate will take his leave now." Chen Nan withdrew from Han Zongyuan's room.
As soon as he reached the front yard.
He discovered a carriage in the courtyard, laden with a large pile of books.
Seeing Chen Nan appear, Wu Jiu grinned, "Chen Nan, you're here at the right time. These are the books we've prepared for you. As long as you can master these books, I guarantee you'll pass the written exam!"
Chen Nan's lips twitched fiercely.
This is truly heartless!
Let alone these being proper books.
Even if they were smutty books, I couldn't finish them in seven days!
Despite this, he still managed a forced smile.
After all, it was their brothers' good intentions, and he couldn't refuse them.
It's just that...
They all had smug smiles on their faces.
This was quite irritating.
"Help me deliver these books to my home!"
He sighed inwardly. He had finally waited for the Yin Messenger selection.
This was related to whether he could meet Empress Houtu.
No matter what.
He had to try his best.
Wu Jiu and the others, as Chen Nan instructed, delivered the cartload of books to Number Thirteen, Qingyun Street.
As for Chen Nan, he put on his black cloak.
And wearing a golden mask, he arrived at Qingyun Tower.
His purpose here was simple.
Firstly, to fulfill his agreement with Steward Wang and refine the Soul Gathering Pill for him.
Secondly, he wanted to investigate who had posted the bounty on his head a while ago.
If he found out.
He would definitely make that person pay a heavy price!