At the very least, he possesses a certain degree of management experience, as well as a wealth of experience in cultural arts and scientific research. Even without considering the connection with the Earl of Dalhousie, just assessing ability and resume alone, Arthur Hastings stands in a rather advantageous position among the other candidates.
Therefore, Viscount Palmerston simply went with the flow, pleasing the Earl of Dalhousie while extending a favor to Arthur.
Regarding this newly acquired opportunity, Arthur did not exhibit much enthusiasm; he merely felt a sense of relief in his heart.
The position of Göttingen University Supervisor, while also prestigious, ultimately does not belong to the rank of Britain's civil servants.
If the Earl of Dalhousie hadn't remembered this outstanding graduate of the University of London, it's probable that he really would have been forgotten in Hanover by White Hall and transformed into a thorough Kingdom of Hanover official.
