Chapter 287: Candidates

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The word right, it is the driving force for the whole society to move forward.

The reason why Westerners like money is because the way to enter the officialdom has been monopolized by the aristocracy, and ordinary people, even those with a more humble status, want to join the power class but have no way.

At this time, if you get rich in business and get a lot of money, you can gain the admiration of others, become the guest of honor of the nobles, and even participate in the feast of power sharing.

As a result, ordinary people carried out crazy usurpation of wealth in order to change their fate, gain power, and enter the upper class and power class for themselves and their families.

Therefore, for Thomas to enter the power class, you will know that without the support of the aristocracy, an ordinary person has no way to continue to stand at the top of England.

After all, for a large number of noble and gentlemanly families, for entering the center of power, all eagerly awaited. And an ordinary person is the best candidate to pull down the horse.

And if Thomas wants to continue to gain power, he needs the support of the aristocracy, otherwise the territory will be unstable.

Therefore, the Duke of Norfolk treated it calmly, and he was very confident in Thomas's final choice.

London, which is the largest city in England, has a history of thousands of years as the center of power in England, and has a wide and far-reaching influence in England.

Unlike the different capitals of the East, London's economic development did not start by politics, but by the development of commerce, and thus gradually became the largest city in England.

So, even though rebellions broke out in other parts of England, the merchants were not worried, and continued to conduct business in an orderly manner.

Speaking of which, it is necessary to mention the urban and rural areas of England at this time.

In England, the city is separated from the countryside, and the two regions are separated.

As in China, rural areas of England are closed and self-sufficient.

Farmers grow vegetables and fruits near their homesteads, feed pigs and chickens, and serve them as food on their tables.

After that, they use their surplus products to go to the town and exchange them for items that they cannot produce and are indispensable.

In addition, the peasants were almost fixed in the village all their lives, and their knowledge was very shallow.

And the local gentry also fixed their lives in their hometown, rather than longing for London, the political center of England.

According to statistics, in Kent, the nearest county to London, there are a total of 300 gentlemen's families, and only 10% of the gentlemen choose to settle in London, and most of them are royal knights and members of parliament.

Therefore, the City of London does not have any jurisdiction over the area beyond fifteen miles outside the city of London, it belongs to the local gentlemen.

Today, as an officer under the command of the head of the 100th district, Lemuel began to go to the 100-household district of Sweet, the head of the 100-household district, Rodney, today, to prepare to start dealing with various matters in the 100-household district.

Looking at the home of Rodney, the mayor of the 100th district, not far away, he hurriedly tidied up his clothes, cheered up, walked to the door without hurry, knocked on the door, and then walked in gently.

"Your Excellency, may I ask you, do you have any orders today?"

Lemuel glanced at the other three colleagues standing by the wall, glanced at them suspiciously, and then bowed slightly to His Excellency the Governor of Rodney, who was sitting on a wooden chair.

"Lemuel, you have come at the right time, and I don't have anything important for you to deal with today. Instead, I would like to announce a decree signed by His Excellency the Mayor,

His Excellency the Mayor issued a decree requiring each 100 households to elect a competent officer and report it to the city government! ”

Rodney's gaze circled over the faces of the other three people, and he continued with a calm smile on his face.

"I don't know what His Excellency the Mayor means, the future is foggy, this is what I thought after I learned the news!"

As he spoke, Rodney raised his head, his gaze wandering, and his footsteps rose softly.

"Perhaps, the recommended person has a bright future and becomes an upper-class person!"

"Perhaps, I will be entrusted with a dangerous mission, and my life is in danger!"

Speaking of the word danger, Rodney had just come up to Lemire and spoke in a deep voice, almost in front of him.

The other three turned their heads to see Rodney's eyes focused on Lemire.

Seeing this, the three of them's originally eager hearts suddenly calmed down, and the result was obvious, Your Excellency the District Chief, it was obvious that he wanted to give this place to Lemire.

For a while, the three of them had mixed feelings in their hearts, jealousy, remorse, and happiness.

"This-" Lemuel looked at Rodney with a sense of meaning, he didn't know where he was the person he had in mind, which made him feel happy, and then he was overshadowed by hesitation.

After all, Rodney also said that danger and opportunity are five or five points, and it depends on whether he has the courage to seize this opportunity.

For power, Lemire is desperate in his heart, which comes from his inner inferiority complex for his family and resentment about social injustice.

In terms of clothing, the rich people wore woolen velvet and high-quality linen from birth, which was comfortable and beautiful; But he could only wear a rough leather hat and rags.

The rich ate bread made of wheat, which was soft and pleasant; But he could only eat rye and barley, and in times of famine, he even had to eat the oats that the horses ate, and his stomach was very uncomfortable.

Therefore, for all kinds of injustices in this society, he urgently gave birth to the idea of climbing up.

The desire grew stronger and stronger under Rodney's gaze, and an explosive sensation gathered in his chest.

In his head, there is a voice constantly persuading him: Agree, agree, this is the most important moment in your life.

As he lowered his head and pondered, Rodney and the other three colleagues also stared at his choice with wide eyes.

"So, Mr. Lemuel, would you like this opportunity?"

Looking at the young officer he was optimistic about, Rodney nodded lightly and asked.

"It's my pleasure! Your Excellency, District Mayor! Lemuel immediately took Rodney's words and bent down directly to thank him, his face full of gratitude.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, I won't lose your face!"

Lemire blushed and patted his chest, reassuring under Rodney's scrutinizing gaze.

"Do you three have any opinions?"

Rodney smiled with satisfaction when he saw the assurance, and then he asked softly as he turned his gaze to the other three who were in deep envy and hatred.

"I agree with your choice, Lemuel is indeed suitable!" "It's the best arrangement!" "Your choice is so wise! I'm just as bullish on Lemuel! ”