Chapter 112: Evaluation
Chapter 112: Evaluation
Chen Chuan's heart stirred, and he lifted his head slightly, asking, "What's the reason?"
Gao Ming's voice came through clearly, "I've been going through these old files, and not only did I find information about the Yangzhi Martial Academy Branch, but also about the other Martial Academy branches in the Governorate. Among the students recommended to Central City each year, I've looked into the publicly available information."
"The information you gave me is correct, cousin. Most of the recommended students only receive C-grade Defense Certificates during the review process, without exception."
Gao Ming continued, "I also looked into the other students who were recommended by the academy but didn't make the cut. It took some effort, but I found that over the past decade, apart from these recommended students, there were indeed civilian students who were recommended alongside them and received B-grade certificates. However, they still couldn't compete with the recommended students and either withdrew or failed the review."
"Of course, those who withdrew don't need much explanation. But the fact that some didn't pass the review indicates that the evaluation criteria are definitely not as simple as they seem."
Gao Ming paused, seemingly waiting for Chen Chuan to process this information.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "Go on."
"So, I looked further and found something noteworthy. There's a significant difference between these two groups, and that's the evaluation from government departments.
The civilian students who were recommended but didn't make the cut mostly received evaluations from the Handling Bureau. It's different for the recommended students; they have evaluations from other departments, sometimes more than one, even two."
"What do you make of this, cousin?"
Chen Chuan thought it over, "It seems that evaluations from government departments carry significant weight in the review process."
"Exactly. Because the recommended students have connections, they can obtain evaluations from other government departments, whether through mutual benefits or external assistance. They've completed verifiable commissions that benefited the government departments."
"As for the Handling Bureau's evaluations, since they mostly focus on discipline, obedience, and grades, they are mostly internal and don't offer much advantage in comparison."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. Cheng Zitong had advised him against seeking an evaluation from the Handling Bureau, as it held little value. Apparently, the higher-ups in the review process shared this view.
Gao Ming continued, "I also found another noteworthy detail. Many of the recommended students, despite having only C-grade certificates, went on to obtain B-grade certificates in the first year after graduation. My rough estimate is that this accounts for over seventy percent of them.
Based on the information you provided, cousin, the B-grade certificate seems to carry some risk. These recommended students initially avoided taking the risk, but it appears that the danger is limited. The data suggests that after graduation, they developed sufficient capabilities to handle it.
Comparing this horizontally, if a civilian student obtains a B-grade certificate in their third year, the gap in strength between them and the recommended students isn't significant, and they are quite close. If I were a reviewer, I wouldn't consider the difference insurmountable. With the potential influence of one or two government department recommendations, the outcome would be almost a certainty."
As he spoke, his voice lowered, accompanied by the sound of turning pages. Chen Chuan could tell he was looking down at something, and then his voice rose slightly, "Cousin, while going through these files, I found an old record that you'll definitely be interested in. In the seventy-eighth year of the Jianzhi era, fifteen years ago, a civilian student from the Dongliang City Branch was recommended to Central City."
Chen Chuan's eyes lit up as Gao Ming continued, "It took some effort, but I managed to find the records from that year. According to these, his government department evaluation was also from the Handling Bureau, similar to those who were rejected during the review. The only difference..." Gao Ming's voice rose, filled with excitement as he searched for the right words, "...was that he obtained the B-grade Defense Certificate in his first year!"
"Does this mean that obtaining the B-grade certificate in the first year versus the third year makes a significant difference in the review process? I can't say for sure, but with this example, perhaps we can consider replicating it?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Can we find out more about this student?"
Although there was this example, on the surface, the student seemed to be of civilian background, but it was hard to tell if there were any hidden connections. Moreover, this appeared to be an isolated case, so they couldn't draw conclusions just yet.
Gao Ming replied, "Cousin, that's what I'm working on next, but it will take time. If this person went to Central City, many details might become difficult to trace. I'll let you know as soon as I have any results."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Thanks, Gao Ming."
"It's no trouble. Since I've taken on this task, it's something I must do. But cousin, from these examples, it's clear that department evaluations are crucial. If you can obtain more department evaluations, you'll have the confidence to surpass the recommended students."
"The logic makes sense, but obtaining evaluations from other departments will be extremely challenging.
(End of Chapter 112)
"Forget about the Patrol Bureau sticking together, every government department is like that. Without sufficient benefits, they wouldn't easily give outsiders a chance."
"If it weren't for his background as a disciple of the Patrol Bureau, another person would have settled the matter for Fang Dayi's group, and there would be no chance of getting a recommendation."
Gaoming said, "It's difficult, but not impossible. In reality, each department is controlled by its head, so as long as the head agrees, it's still achievable."
He suddenly smiled, "The Mi Law Firm where I work is a large firm, and I have many litigation cases and leads... Hmm, can you handle urban legends, cousin?"
Chen Chuan said, "That depends on the specifics." Regarding urban legends, others considered him an expert, but he didn't see himself that way. It was mainly due to the assistance of his teacher, Cheng Zitong.
Gaoming said, "I have a case that might be of help. There's a lot of information, and it's not easy to explain over the phone. I'll send the materials to you later, cousin. Take a look first."
Chen Chuan replied, "Okay, thanks for your trouble, Gaoming."
"It's no trouble. The previous cases were just routine, with no real challenges. This is exactly what I've been looking for." After saying this, Gaoming hung up the phone.
Chen Chuan put down the receiver and began to ponder. If Gaoming's judgment was correct, he might have to obtain a B-grade Defense Certificate by the end of his first year.
Setting aside the question of whether it could be achieved, if he succeeded, he would inevitably face pressure from the outside. Just like Shen Zheng, who encountered misfortune soon after obtaining the Infinite Defense License.
So, even if he decided to do this, he needed to plan in advance how to deal with external pressure. After all, Shen Zheng faced this in his third year, and his martial prowess, self-preservation skills, and the situation in his first year were all different.
But if this was indeed the case, and it came down to a critical moment, he wouldn't back down. However, even if he decided to go through with it, he needed to communicate with Cheng Zitong first and seek his advice.
Meanwhile, in a wealthy residential area in the All-Around District of the southern part of the city, a tall young man stood with his arms forming a circle, maintaining a peculiar stance.
About half an hour later, he finally resumed a normal standing posture, allowing the sweat on his body to drip onto the ground.
A servant approached and respectfully handed him a towel, saying, "Young Master, the hot water is ready."
The young man asked, "Has Teacher Tan responded?"
The servant replied, "Teacher Tan said he still has some matters to attend to and might return a bit later."
The young man clicked his tongue, his face filled with dissatisfaction.
He knew that Tan Wang had been publicly beaten at the academy, causing him to lose face and leave in a hurry. He had recently said he would make a trip to Central City to handle some matters, and the young man assumed he was going back to repair and enhance himself.
However, he had paid a hefty price, and in return, he should receive proper teaching, not have the teacher run off to handle other matters. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lost so much face. Even disregarding all that, how could the teacher just leave and abandon him here?
If it weren't for the fact that they had connections and paid a high price to hire the teacher, and that he had already learned the teacher's secret techniques, he would have wanted to switch teachers.
At this moment, the phone rang from behind him. The servant picked up the call and whispered, "Young Master, it's a call for you."
The young man walked over and said, "Hello, this is Wei Jun."
A soft voice with a hint of a nasal tone came from the other end, "Young Master Wei, we've taken care of the matter. You may have heard the news today, but if not, it's fine. Later, two Water Management Bureau officers will go missing while investigating a factory for polluting the water source.
What you need to do, Young Master Wei, is to take on the Water Management Bureau's commission, find the bodies of the two officers, and locate the prepared pollution evidence. It's best if you personally handle this, as there will definitely be people coming to verify and confirm. After the factory is dealt with, the Water Management Bureau will give you a recommendation."
Wei Jun asked, "Is that factory yours?"
"Of course not. The factory has always been there, but no one bothered with it. But who can blame us for choosing the option with the highest price, Young Master Wei? Your money is enough to open three more factories. I believe anyone would know how to choose. Just reopen it after dealing with the matter, and it'll be fine."
"But everyone in the factory is unaware, and they'll definitely try to protect themselves. You need to handle it elegantly, Young Master Wei. Oh, and one more thing, that factory also has a capable security team."
Wei Jun said, "Is that so? Perfect, I've been in a bad mood lately."
"Then, have a pleasant hunt, Young Master Wei. Oh, and don't forget the remaining payment after the task is complete." With that, the phone was abruptly hung up.
Wei Jun seemed displeased that she hung up first, but he couldn't hide a hint of excitement as he said, "Old Wei, prepare my weapons, protective gear, and vehicle!"
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