At present, Nanyang is not only vast in land, but also very vast in sea area.
In terms of area alone, it is almost comparable to most of Fengchao.
According to traditional concepts, such a vast territory must be divided into eight or nine provinces, right?
For example, Qiongzhou, Annam, Siam, Konbaung, Dawan, and Laos are all listed as separate provinces. The newly incorporated Sumatra, Sarawak, and Java are also listed separately. In this way, they appear powerful.
Big!
This is what people in official circles think.
Because if divided in this way, there will definitely be countless official vacancies, and won't the opportunities for promotion increase as a result?
In particular, a core official like Yu Hai who had a political background could become the chief minister of a province with just a sudden change of attitude.
This is why Mr. Yu is so excited.
But what did Qi Yu think?
Just listen to him.
“In the past, due to information congestion and poor transportation, management could only be improved through small and large administrative divisions. But now it is different. Due to the emergence and widespread use of steam engines, the time for traveling by sea has been greatly shortened.
Various government orders issued can be delivered to lower-level places in a short time. In other words, the so-called sense of distance is no longer as strong as before. If we add the assistance of land and railway, the transmission of information will be faster."
"Taking this as a guide, there is no need to dwell on tradition in the administrative division of Nanyang, but only on practicality. In my opinion, it is enough to separate two provinces."
Two provinces?
Isn’t this too little?
Sansi, you look at me and I look at you, all showing shock.
Qi Yu smiled faintly and said with an example: "At the beginning, I integrated more than ten counties in Qiongzhou Prefecture into three counties: Qiongbei, Qiongzhong and Qiongnan. At that time, many people thought that
This kind of division is unworkable. But the result is that the normal operation is not the same? Is the administration appropriate? It is not only reflected in agricultural and business education, etc., but also to streamline the organization. If the bureaucratic structure is too bloated, it is governance.
A huge failure.”
As the saying goes, if there are too many people making trouble, too many chickens will not be able to lay eggs.
This is what this saying is about.
From the perspective of streamlining the government structure, there is really no need to establish more provincial governments.
Yu Hai nodded suddenly and said, "In your opinion, how should these two provinces be divided?"
Qi Yu replied: "Qiongzhou Island, Dawan, Annan, Siam, Laos, and Gongbang are all administrative divisions of Qiongzhou Province; while Sumatra, Sarawak, Java, and the related islands around them are all administrative divisions of Qiongzhou Province.
It is listed as an area under the jurisdiction of the new provincial capital 'Tiannan Province'. Among them, Sarawak is still Lengqing autonomous and is not subject to any restrictions by the provincial government. It is roughly the same as before."
It is not difficult to see from these words that Mr. Qi has already known about this matter, otherwise, he would not have spoken out so easily.
Yu Hai then asked: "What do you think about the appointment of personnel in the new provincial government?"
Qi Yu replied: "When I was the prefect of Qiongzhou, I cultivated a relatively well-established team of officials, such as Liu Shicheng, Wei Qingyang, Ren Yu, Zhang Li, Fu Xian and others. After years of development, these people
Through beating and experience, they have almost grown up. I think they have the ability to stand on their own."
"Therefore, I want to transfer them all to the newly divided Tiannan Province to participate in the subsequent governance construction. Among them, the current governor of Qiongzhou, Liu Shicheng, has the most outstanding ability, and he has also done a lot in his position.
He has a good political performance. In view of this, I want to promote him to the first governor of the new province. The others are all assistants. Oh, by the way, Fu Xian also has other important uses. I want to promote him to the governor of Tiannan Province.
The first commander-in-chief of the capital is responsible for overall military affairs in the area under his jurisdiction."
"This arrangement is considered safe." Yu Hai coughed with a complicated expression, and then asked: "Then... what about the personnel appointment in Qiongzhou Province?"
Qi Yu smiled and said: "Since you asked clearly, let me reveal something! Regarding Duan Zicheng, I will promote him to the deputy commander-in-chief of the entire Nanyang, responsible for all military affairs within his jurisdiction; and Qi Qingyun will
Take over his position and become the new Commander-in-Chief of Qiongzhou Province."
ah……
You've said so much, why don't you mention something exciting?
Yu Hai finally lost his patience and asked tentatively: "Who will be appointed governor of Qiongzhou?"
Seeing how impatient he was, Qi Yu finally said cheerfully: "Is it possible that Mr. Yu has some ideas to take over this position?"
"Ah... you can have this, absolutely you can have it!"
"Ha ha……"
After a burst of laughter, Qi Yu said seriously: "Master Yu, while you serve as the governor, you must also serve as the chief envoy, which means you can shoulder both shoulders. Wait for the new generation of talents to grow up.
Only after you stand up can you delegate this power."
Yu Hai hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Mr. Qi, Yu will definitely live up to his mission!"
Qi Yu nodded, then turned to Peng Wenchang and said, "Master is getting older. It is not suitable to travel long distances or to work any more. Therefore, you should continue to serve as the inspector."
"Master Qi, there is no need to enlighten me. It is already a great opportunity for me to sit in the high position of Inspector as a scholar. If I am promoted again, I will really be unworthy of the position. Even if you grant me the appointment, I will
I don't dare to accept it rashly." Peng Wenchang expressed his position very sincerely, neither humble nor overbearing.
"Master, you have nothing to do with the world, you have such a good attitude!" After praising him, Qi Yu said to Tan Junyan: "Brother Guangling, you should continue to be in charge of bank affairs. There will be no adjustment in your position for the time being. However, in your hands,
But my rights are much greater than before.”
"Oh? But why?"
"Because, in the next time, each state capital will open branches at the next level, including the newly divided Tiannan Province. It can be seen that although your position has not changed, the affairs you are in charge of have.
Even if the number is increased several times, the task is arduous and the road ahead is long!"
Open more branches?
This is a huge gesture!
After sighing with emotion, Tan Junyan quickly said: "Don't worry, Sir, Yan will definitely go all out and die."
At this point, the appointment and dismissal of key personnel has been finalized.
The rest are just some additional positions in state capitals and below.
Regarding these, Qi Yu said: "We will use this financial officer examination as a basis for identification, and then select the best for promotion!"
"yes!"
…
Three days later.
A sudden piece of news directly shocked the entire Qiongzhou officialdom.
Said that Asian dollar banknotes need to be updated...
result!
As Qi Yu expected, some officials began to get ready to take action.
They didn't dare to go to the bank to exchange old coins, so they had to try to launder their money from the chamber of commerce.
But who knows, Chairman Hai Dafu and Vice Chairman Sun Dacai strictly controlled the situation and resolutely refused to collect money from unknown sources. All of a sudden, those brand-new bills could only rot in their hands.
Of course, the above measures came from Qi Yu's special instructions.
Yu Hai and other three divisions who were secretly supervising were not idle either. They cooperated with each other and worked together to handle the case. They came to catch a lot of big fish and small shrimps together.
In just a few days, hundreds of corrupt officials were brought to justice.
What awaits them will undoubtedly be legal sanctions.
After this incident, a consensus voice began to be heard in Qiongzhou Province: Although Nanyang is rich, it does not have the soil for corruption. Being an official here is just an official, and don't think about anything else.
In addition to the heated discussion among the people, Guo Chunhai, Qiongzhou's most talented person and the leader of the new technology case, also made a sharp comment in the "Qiongzhou Daily", saying: The market function is divided into positive and negative points, rewarding diligence and inducing corruption; invisible sugar
The bullets are falling one after another, targeting those with power and no bones.
Yes!
This little prodigy lived up to expectations in the new Enke exam and came first, achieving a rare feat in history for a young person to pass the exam.
His performance is simply more stable than Chinese football in previous lives. Although the process is difficult, the results never disappoint.
The reputation of a child prodigy is indeed well-deserved.
Qi Yu didn't pay much attention to these commotions.
Because, at this time, he was immersed in analyzing the official documents sent by the imperial court.