"So, is there anyone who could make a change?" LS asked.
"No," LY was quick on that, "except HN."
We were silent; HN was the one (amongst a few others) who started the whole business.
"I don't think HN is going to retire in the coming few years." I remarked.
"Even if he does," LY smiled, "Who would be interested in taking up the task and be in charge of student education? It is a post that you would get no credit but all the blame!"
LY was right. According to the teaching of Humphrey Appleby, that's the ideal post for your political adversary - so as to make sure he would not move higher up in the bureaucratic hierarchy.
"You know, we do not need someone to change anything," LY continued with his speech of wisdom, "All we need is someone who has no interest in taking up the post and intents to do nothing - then we could all lead a better life."
We all nodded and agreed.
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