Velin pushed open the study doors, and after looking at the sparse few documents on the desk, he immediately let out a breath of relief.
He walked over to the desk, sat down, picked up his pen, and quickly finished reviewing the few important documents before him. Then he leaned back in his chair and began to wait.
A few minutes later, he took an adventure story book from the desk drawer and began reading it with great relish.
About an hour and a half later, Belder arrived somewhat late.
Hearing the footsteps, Velin immediately closed the book in his hand, tossed it into the drawer, and shut it tight.
The next moment, someone knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Outside the study, Belder heard the call, hesitated not a moment, pushed open the heavy door, and stepped into the room.
Belder looked at his lord sitting upright, stepped up to the desk, bowed deeply, and said, "Greetings, my lord."
Velin waved a hand to help Belder up, exchanged a few pleasantries, and walked over to the lounge area to sit down.
Seeing this, Belder followed and took a seat opposite him.
Ever since he became the central official, his demand for talent had dropped drastically.
After all, as the direct superior to several of his old brothers, he could openly transfer budding talent straight to Qixing County.
Backed by this status, those old brothers were too angry to speak out.
Lately, however, he always felt like someone was glaring at him from behind whenever he walked, as if someone wanted to beat him up.
"I called you here today because there are five things I need you to do."
Belder stood up and said in a deep voice, "My lord, please give your orders."
"First, select an experienced and