In the next two days, Qi Yu really took drastic measures and began to rectify Qiongzhou's official system.
First, there is the issue of how to redivide administrative regions.
In this regard, Qi Yu followed his original plan and divided the current Qiongzhou Prefecture into three major areas, namely: Qiongbei, Qiongzhong and Qiongnan counties. The government office still takes over its original jurisdiction.
No adjustments were made.
As a result, the number of serving officials was suddenly reduced by seventy-eight tenths, and the bureaucracy was successfully slimmed down.
After re-dividing the administrative areas, the next step is the appointment of new officials.
As the saying goes, it is better to be familiar with life than to be familiar with it.
If an acquaintance is available, don't use a stranger.
Based on this consideration, Qi Yu selected two capable people from the eleven people who were dismissed, and then added Xie Jiong, who was about to be 'cleansed', and let the three of them serve as magistrates of the three counties respectively.
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As for his subordinates and teams, let them build it themselves. The government's attitude is not to participate in any form. The intention is to show that they are given sufficient autonomy.
Yin Jun suddenly smiled: Haha, no wonder Xie Jiong is so cooperative with you, it turns out he 'enlightened' in advance.
And the benefits gained from this enlightenment are also obvious.
Let's put it this way, although Xie Jiong's position is still the same as before, he is still a county magistrate. However, the area of his jurisdiction and the population under his jurisdiction have almost quadrupled from before. Who is not happy that his power has increased?
What's more, they also added so much salary.
Salary increase?
Yes, since the number of officials has been significantly reduced, there is a surplus in fiscal expenditures, which naturally leaves room for salary increases. It is reasonable to make some increases in monthly salaries.
In response, Yin Jun smiled with emotion and said: "I remember you said before that you would make compensation to Xie Jiong afterwards. I didn't expect that this was actually the case."
"I am a person who pays great attention to rewards and punishments. How can I let him get that slap in the face?" Qi Yu's face straightened and he said: "Actually, I have sent people to investigate secretly. Xie Jiong's style is indeed
He is a decent and honest man. Although he is not very capable, he can still be regarded as working hard to govern. How can I abandon such a good official?"
"Haha, I guess you're not faint!" After Yin Jun praised it, he asked again: "The things here are over, when will we return to Fucheng? Didn't you always say that you want to go back as soon as possible to see the caught fish?
Big fish?”
Qi Yu nodded and said: "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, after I have completed the handover in the afternoon, we will return early tomorrow morning."
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Time passed quickly, and it was the next day in a blink of an eye.
It's a good day, with bright sunshine and clear blue sky. It's a good time to go out.
Since God is so beautiful, how can we live up to it and miss it?
Get on the road!
good!
Before leaving, Qi Yu made a special trip to meet with the dismissed county magistrates, and once again told them to wait patiently and not to be anxious. Maybe good things will happen soon.
Actually, this is a bit far-fetched.
Because, not sure.
However, Qi Yu still believed in his prediction. He felt that with the current development speed of Qiongzhou, it would definitely absorb many talents of all kinds, and management elites like them should be among them, but it is still unclear at the moment.
Not out.
It was precisely for this reason that Qi Yu dared to brag about Haikou rashly.
The book returns to its true story.
Everything went smoothly on the way home, with no accidents or disturbances, and the traveling speed was quite fast.
It was also a coincidence that Qi Yu and his party rushed back to Fucheng in Qiongzhou on March 23, the day of Mazu's grand gathering.
Before I even had time to enter the city, I heard the loud sound of gongs and drums coming from the city, and my ears were filled with a strong festive atmosphere.
Wouldn’t it be a pity not to attend such an annual event?
So, Yin Jun got out of the car calmly and said with a smile: "It's hard to come to Qiongzhou, how can I miss the Mazu Festival? Well, let me take a walk in private and not go into the city with you."
"Well, that's fine! Then let's say goodbye for now."
"Farewell!"
After they parted, Yin Jun chose to walk alone, while Qi Yu went to the main venue.
The two have different directions and different purposes.
Let’s talk about Qi Dalang alone. As the chief minister of Qiongzhou Prefecture, he must attend the grand event in terms of etiquette.
Since we meet today, how can we not come out and stand up?
Therefore, you must participate.
In order not to disturb the people as much as possible, Qi Yu chose to travel in a low profile. It just so happened that he was wearing inconspicuous casual clothes today, so no one recognized him on the way.
Come with less leaning.
Drink, it’s so cool!
Looking around, there are crowds of people everywhere, and it is very bustling. In the middle of the crowd, on the left side of the Mazu Temple, there is a high platform of about ten feet made of rough wood.
On that stage, there was a row of people watching the ceremony.
At Yu Jinghong's glance, Qi Yu recognized his wife Liu Quan at first sight.
Today, she is wearing a bright red cheongsam and a golden bun on her head. She looks noble and dignified. Next to her, sits Yin Tao, who is wearing the same cheongsam. Today, she has a jade hairpin in her hair.
Wearing glass pendants in the ears shows off all kinds of charm.
Um?
Why are they two sitting together?
Relationship-wise, it seems to be pretty good.
Hiding his curiosity, Qi Yu squeezed through the crowd and leaned towards the main stage.
At this time, Liu Shicheng, the manager of the ceremony room, had announced that the grand event had officially begun and was preparing to carry the Mazu statue for a parade.
Parade here is a complimentary term and is a kind of custom and culture.
Qi Yu originally wanted to say hello to his wife first, and then participate in the etiquette. Unexpectedly, as soon as he showed up, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed Liu Shicheng and was pulled over.
"Sir, you have come back at the right time. This first honor belongs to you."
"Huh?...Okay then!"
According to traditional saying, the more distinguished a person is, the higher the order of carrying Mazu. As the chief minister of Qiongzhou Prefecture, Qi Yu is naturally qualified to be the first to carry Mazu.
Carrying Mazu is a supreme honor and a status symbol that no one can refuse.
Qi Yu is naturally no exception.
He stared at the main stage and sighed with regret, then tightened his belt and shouldered it decisively.
"Mazu is on patrol, let's start walking!"
"Let's go!"
After meeting Baizhang, Qi Yu took the initiative to step aside.
The first person to 'take over' was his confidant Peng Wenchang, followed by various ministers, local celebrities, wealthy businessmen, etc. They were sorted in order according to their prestige and status, and appeared on the stage one by one.
From the perspective of the world, carrying Mazu is a symbol recognized by the world, so celebrities and businessmen will rush to grab it and never tire of it.
Nowadays, the streets are crowded with people on both sides and have become a sea of joy. The people are singing and dancing spontaneously, moving forward with the patrolling Mazu statue.
This is what a prosperous age should be like!
This situation made Qi Yu feel extremely satisfied, as sweet as eating honey.
While he was standing on a high place with a smile and looking around at the people under his command, he suddenly saw at a glance that among the crowd, there were actually a few eye-catching yellow hairs.
Foreigners?
How strange!
The Mazu Festival is a traditional custom in southern Fujian and Qiongzhou. How can foreigners join in the fun?
Could it be that they abandoned the God they originally believed in and switched to Mazu?