SWDnovel Chapter 88 The Heir
Chapter 88 The Heir
The study in the Yang family mansion.
When Yang Jian arrived at the study, there were already three people talking inside, and he could hear some of their voices from the doorway.
Upon entering the house, Yang Jian saw his father, Yang Changhong, as well as his fifth uncle, Yang Changhui, and his elder brother, Yang Shengxiao.
"Father, Fifth Uncle, Eldest Brother."
Yang Jian entered the room and greeted everyone.
The three of them had already been chatting for a while before he arrived!
Yang Jian's arrival did not interrupt the three's conversation.
Yang Changhui gestured for Yang Jian to sit down to the side.
"Shengxiao, your study abroad is over. You will now go to the provincial martial arts academy for three months to learn about military education and firearms."
"Once March is up, you will directly go through the referral process to become a local official in the county and become familiar with county affairs."
"Of course, during this process, you can also try taking the government exams. Register and participate; passing is great, but not passing won't affect anything..."
"Make friends with the classmates you meet in the martial arts hall; they can become part of your network in the future..."
Yang Changhong explained in detail the arrangements for Yang Shengxiao.
During this period, there were three ways to become an official.
The first type is relatively fair, which is the government examination organized by the provincial government. The pass rate is extremely low and the competition is extremely fierce. However, once you pass, you can basically become an official, and the position is not low.
Although it takes time to wait for a vacancy, these people are already prospective officials, and their future careers will at least reach the level of county magistrate, with a very high ceiling.
Although Yang Changhong had Yang Shengxiao try the government exam, he did not have high hopes for it.
The second method is recommendation, which requires a certain network and background to be effective. For example, Yang Changhong is currently the county magistrate and can also make recommendations. However, the positions he can recommend are not high, and there is a limit to the number of times he can make recommendations.
Yang Changhong's recommendation arrangement for Yang Shengxiao was based on his overseas studies and the provincial martial arts academy, and with the support of high-ranking officials in the provincial capital, Yang Shengxiao was able to obtain a relatively good position with good prospects for future promotion. It was not impossible for him to become the new county magistrate of Yongkang County in the future.
The third method is to buy an official position. This method is the simplest and most direct, requiring only money. However, the positions obtained are generally very low-level, mostly nominal, with little room for promotion.
Unless one is extremely lucky and gains the favor of a powerful figure, there is little chance of promotion. However, such a possibility is very low, as it is extremely rare for someone of low status to have the opportunity to meet and gain the favor of a powerful figure.
Yang Changhong naturally hoped that Yang Shengxiao would pass the first type of government exam, but even if he didn't pass the government exam, there was a second way to ensure his success.
It's worth it to use up all the favors Yang Shengxiao has made in the past, as long as it paves the way for Yang Shengxiao's future.
"Father, I remember everything."
Yang Shengxiao had no objection to Yang Changhong's arrangements.
In fact, he had already made preparations before returning.
Yang Changhong had been training him since he was a child, so he was not so naive in his actions.
Yang Shengxiao knew that the family's political resources would be used primarily on him.
Cultivating one high-ranking official is far more effective than cultivating many low-ranking officials.
Of course, after raising him, he should also give back to his family.
"You should start taking a look at household affairs these days, and familiarize yourself with how they work."
Yang Changhong nodded slightly.
He had high hopes for his eldest son, who was calm, capable, and humble. He believed that Yang Shengxiao would be able to take over the Yang family after he passed away.
There is still plenty of time for Yang Shengxiao to grow.
"Fifth brother, I have received definite information that the position of county police chief will not be selected from within the county, but rather someone will be directly parachuted in from the provincial capital."
"This person was personally appointed by Acting Governor Zhao, so he must be one of his men."
"This person will be coming over in a few days with the special envoy from the provincial capital."
"You need to be careful when working with him in the future."
"This person is not like Zhao Xingzhou. He is very likely here specifically to target the Yang family. We must not let him find any fault with us."
Yang Changhong looked at Yang Changhui and spoke slowly.
He knew very well how much Yang Changhui wanted to be the police chief.
In fact, with Yang Changhui's qualifications, he is more than qualified to be the county police chief!
The biggest reason for failing to be elected this time was that the Yang family did not take sides, which is why Acting Governor Zhao made this arrangement.
Those who take sides are rewarded, while those who are undecided are threatened and forced to take sides.
This is not just targeting the Yang family, but the entire province's families that have not taken sides.
"Don't worry, brother, I know what to do."
"I will try to keep a low profile as much as possible during this period and not give them any opportunity to cause trouble."
Yang Changhui nodded slightly.
His recovery has been progressing faster these days, and he has already tried walking without crutches.
In a few more days, he will be able to walk normally!
Although it was a pity that he would soon no longer be able to serve as the nominal police chief, he could still distinguish between what was more important and what was less important.
"Erlang, from now on, you will be in charge of the affairs of Meijiang Wharf and Meiyu Gang. Please be more careful in handling them."
"You don't need to be too hasty in trying to eliminate the strange and evil things in the county. Your own safety should be the priority."
Yang Changhong was fully aware of what Yang Jian had been doing these past few days.
He actually supported Yang Jian's efforts to eliminate harmful and eerie demons, because it was a practical matter that would contribute to the stability of the county.
Those strange and evil things are unstable factors. If they remain in the county, they may cause trouble. It would be better to get rid of them.
However, all of this is based on Yang Jian's safety, and he does not want Yang Jian to encounter any danger.
"Father, rest assured, I will handle these matters well and will not act rashly."
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian replied with a serious expression.
He is always well-prepared before making a move.
"Finally, there's the matter of tonight's family reunion dinner!"
"Tonight I have specially invited some of the most important people in the clan."
"At the reunion dinner, I will announce that Shengxiao has completed his studies abroad and will become the heir of the Yang family, and let the family members witness it."
As Yang Changhong spoke, his gaze swept over the three people in front of him.
None of the three spoke.
Yang Changhui remained calm and composed, clearly having anticipated this.
Yang Shengxiao looked calm, but his hands were clenched tightly, clearly showing he wasn't as composed as he appeared.
Yang Jian's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't care.
Yang Changhong observed the changes in the three individuals.
The situations of Yang Changhui and Yang Shengxiao were within his expectations, but Yang Jian's situation was unexpected.
Seeing that Yang Jian was determined to do something practical, he thought that Yang Jian had the ambition to become the heir.
It now seems that Yang Jian only wanted to get things done and was not interested in having an heir.
That's the same as before.
However, this is just as good. He doesn't want Yang Jian and Yang Shengxiao to clash over the issue of succession. He prefers the two brothers to have a harmonious relationship and help each other. This is the situation he most wants to see.