Chapter 2614
Bai Letong patiently received these groups of uninvited guests, and the information he learned through conversations in the process gradually confirmed his suspicions. These people should all be students who have just taken the provincial examination. The main purpose of coming to visit is to make their presence felt, not to ask Bai Letong, the "student", to do anything for them.
After all, Bai Letong will not participate in the subsequent grading work, which will not have much impact on whether they can be admitted in the future. However, if they have the opportunity to establish a relationship with a "noble person" like Bai Letong, these students from well-off families will definitely Won't miss it.
But it was obviously not a coincidence that they came here in groups, but someone leaked Bai Letong's identity and residence to them, and directed them to visit him. However, these people are quite strict. Bai Letong tried various methods, but no one revealed who provided them with the information.
After sending these people away, it was already noon. Just as Bai Letong took a breath, Tao Hongfang came: "I came here two or three times in the morning, and you were always receiving guests. Why is your place suddenly so busy? ”
When Bai Letong was in Hangzhou, he almost only dealt with people from the township trial office, and there were usually no visitors. At this time, almost all the people from the township trial office were still working overtime in Gongyuan, and they were probably unlikely to come to Bai Letong. Therefore, Tao Hongfang would feel a little strange about this constant stream of visitors early in the morning.
Bai Letong smiled bitterly and said: "They are all students who have just taken the provincial examination. I don't know where they got the news, but they actually came to our door!"
Tao Hongfang understood the whole story as soon as he heard it: "It seems that you have been betrayed!"
Bai Letong nodded and said: "Maybe someone doesn't want me to stay out of the matter so easily, and plans to use some means to drag me into the water."
Bai Letong is already one of those who know about some of the shady parts of this provincial examination. However, he also understands that these matters cannot simply be measured by the principle of fairness, and must not be made public, otherwise it will inevitably affect Haihan's credibility in this region, so despite all his unwillingness, he can only Seal the truth you know.
Regarding the local government's arrangements for the provincial examination, Bai Letong's attitude was that he would not object, encourage, or be responsible. He was ready to stay away from this stall after finishing his work as an invigilator. But his attitude may be seen as an unstable factor in the eyes of others, and something must be done to ensure that Bai Letong will not cause trouble. Arranging for home visits by students who have just taken the provincial examination may be an exploratory method.
Tao Hongfang said: "Even if you know that someone is trying to test you, you can only accept the move honestly and never fall out with these visitors... This move is quite powerful!"
Bai Letong sighed and said: "Yes! If I have a bad attitude towards these people, I'm afraid there will be some bad rumors outside soon. By then I won't even have a channel to defend myself, so I will have to shut up." Taking the blame!”
As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Although Bai Letong has a profound background, in the Donghai area thousands of miles away from Sanya, the role of these factors is very limited, and it is even difficult to avoid someone deliberately playing a game. ruin his reputation. These scholars who came to visit us publicly today may become the source of various false rumors.
At this time, Tao Hongfang also realized that the situation Bai Letong encountered might also happen to him. They have all tried to find out the truth about some gray areas in the East China Sea region, and such investigations will obviously touch the interests of relevant people. These people may be afraid of their identities and backgrounds and will not openly confront them, but if they want to Playing some dirty tricks against them would be enough to give them a headache.
Tao Hongfang and Bai Letong are both extremely smart people who can detect possible risks early. However, they have lived in Sanya for a long time and have little experience in dealing with these extraordinary measures. Even if they are aware of the risks, they cannot think of a proper solution for the moment. treatment method. The best way to deal with it at the moment is undoubtedly to leave Hangzhou as soon as possible and completely cut off from these matters. After the relevant matters have settled, naturally there is no need to worry about being dragged down by rumors again.
"It seems that it is better for us to set off as soon as possible." Tao Hongfang said helplessly: "Out of sight, out of mind. As long as we are no longer in Hangzhou, these methods will naturally fail."
However, their itinerary is not entirely up to them, it also depends on the military's wishes. The scale of the joint fleet visiting this time is huge, and the related preparations are intricate and time-consuming.
In particular, the fleet led by Wang Anguo to return to China for supplies not only had to purchase supplies and recruit immigrants, but also had to bring several new ships ordered at the Zhoushan Shipyard. Every task was very complicated. Only after the preparations for the fleet are completed can the entire combined fleet officially set off.
However, Wang Anguo brought back good news that night. His fleet had completed the supply work. At the same time, the three new ships built in Zhoushan had successfully completed sea trials in the East China Sea and could be officially handed over.
"The only regret is that the recruitment of immigrants is not particularly ideal." Wang Anguo sighed: "It is too difficult to recruit craftsmen and teachers. Even if various state capitals in the Donghai region offer high prices, there are still not enough people to apply. .”
"After all, the place you want to go is too far." Tao Hongfang comforted: "Maybe you can take some other methods. For example, after completing a few years of work there, you can choose to return to the country and get an extra sum. bonus.”
Wang Anguo smiled bitterly and said: "I have used the method you mentioned, but the effect can only be said to be mediocre... probably because the bonus is not large enough!"
Haihan's work of recruiting immigrants has never stopped since the day he arrived in Yulin Bay through the crowd, and he has accumulated rich operational experience in more than 20 years. However, in the final analysis, various measures to recruit immigrants are nothing more than "welfare". As long as the welfare is good enough, it will naturally attract those poor people who want to restart their lives.
However, the action of organizing an armed fleet to go to the other side of the ocean was basically based on Wang Tom’s personal wishes. Although the Executive Committee expressed support for this, the value of the ships and materials allocated to Wang Tom was already astronomical, and subsequent financial support was The intensity is relatively limited.
In particular, the cost of recruiting immigrants from the country basically has to be raised by Wang Tom himself. As a result, the treatment that can be given to immigrants will naturally be subject to certain restrictions, and it will be more difficult to recruit high-quality immigrants by directly spending money.
(End of chapter)