Chapter 1188 Reforming County Government
Zhu Pingan quickly went out to greet Zhang Tongsheng and others. When he saw Zhang Tongsheng, Wang Xiucai and others from a distance, he held his hands and went forward to greet him, his face filled with tears. A smile so passionate that it seems to melt ice and snow.
In ancient times, it was nothing more than this.
Seeing that the county magistrate valued themselves and others so much, Zhang Tongsheng and others were particularly moved, and felt that their decision to serve as county government officials was extremely correct.
Zhu Ping'an enthusiastically welcomed Zhang Tongsheng, Wang Xiucai and others into the county government office, summoned all the county government officials such as Liu Dadao and Liu Mu, and introduced them to each other. From now on, everyone will be colleagues. .
In the morning, he mainly led Zhang Tongsheng and others to get familiar with the county government. At noon, Zhu Ping'an asked the county government kitchen to cook a few more dishes, and invited everyone in the government office to set up tables and chairs for a dinner in the county government courtyard. By the way, he served Zhang Tongsheng, Wang Xiucai, etc. People connect with each other and enhance mutual understanding at the banquet.
“We have business in the afternoon, so we won’t drink. I’ll offer you a cup of tea instead of wine to welcome you. You are all from my hometown and are more familiar with Jingnan’s customs and customs than I am. I will govern Jingnan in the future. Please help me a lot." At the banquet, Zhu Pingan raised his tea cup and paid tribute to Zhang Tongsheng and others.
"Thank you so much, Lord County. Your words are serious, and we will do our best." Zhang Tongsheng and others stood up with teacups in hand.
“The old concept is unfriendly to subordinate officials. They think that subordinate officials are of low rank and cannot be admitted to the imperial examination. In my opinion, this idea is wrong. The subordinate officials have a low position and a high salary. Great, subordinate officials are an indispensable part of our Ming Dynasty, and they are also my The most basic cornerstone of the Ming Dynasty's administration is the subordinate officials, who are responsible for the connection between state officials and the local gentry and the common people. Without subordinate officials, how can the people's livelihood be improved without subordinate officials? plays an indispensable role in strengthening the country's security In addition, subordinate officials are not unable to take the imperial examination. There were special cases in the Ming Dynasty where they were allowed to take the provincial examination and the general examination, and even passed the first prize. Participated in the department as He won the first place in the palace examination. His Majesty Xuanzong appointed him as the top candidate and gave a banquet to the Ministry of Rites. He also asked you to abandon your old knowledge, work hard and make a difference."
Zhu Ping'an held the teacup. Continue to speak to Zhang Tongsheng and others.
"Thank you so much for your encouragement." Zhang Tongsheng and others couldn't help but be excited when they heard this. The county magistrate paid so much attention to the subordinate officials that they couldn't help but feel that their decision to serve in the county government was extremely correct.
"There were old subordinate officials in Jingnan, and I dismissed them all. I have told you the reasons before, and I will not repeat them here. Your character, knowledge, and ability are all It's something I can trust, otherwise I wouldn't I will not ask you to help me govern Jingnan. However, as the saying goes, it takes three years to learn well and three days to learn bad. Your every word and deed is directly related to It is related to the life and well-being of the people in Jingnan. "In Tou Shihao Village, an official arrested someone at night. The old woman went out to see. Why is the official shouting? Why is the woman crying?" Such a scene can be seen everywhere. None of the people in Jingnan want to go through this. Everyone, keep your heart and act impartially. If there is anyone who behaves badly and harms the people, I will not show mercy."
After Zhu Pingan encouraged everyone, he beat them up in advance. The ugly words come first.
"Don't worry, your Majesty, we will live up to your trust and the people of Jingnan." Zhang Tongsheng and others said in unison.
"Okay, everyone, please." Zhu Pingan raised his teacup and saluted everyone again.
"Your Majesty, please."
Everyone responded and drank together.
After lunch, while all the county government staff were present, Zhu Pingan then arranged all the appointments.
The original organizational structure of the county government was six offices, which was modeled after the six ministries of the central court. All county government offices in the Ming Dynasty had this system. However, Zhu Ping'an came from modern times and knew that this physical condition could be improved.
So, following this opportunity to dismiss all subordinate officials, the county government system was also improved.
Of course, Zhu Pingan did not change the feudal bureaucratic form, but carried out reforms and improvements within the framework of the feudal bureaucratic form.
To say that the pinnacle of the feudal bureaucracy was naturally the Qing Dynasty.
In modern times, a good friend from Neixiang, Henan Province got married, and Zhu Pingan went to attend the wedding. After the wedding, my friend took Zhu Pingan and other wedding guests to visit Neixiang County Government Office, an AAAA-level scenic spot. Zhu Ping'an is more interested in history and watches it more carefully, which is still fresh in his memory.
The Neixiang County Government Office was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. After renovations in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it formed a large and magnificent government office building complex. It is still well preserved and is known as "the Forbidden City in the north and the county government office in the south" and "leading head". In Beijing, it is known as "the tail of the dragon in the inner city".
In Zhu Pingan’s view, the beauty of the inner system of Neixiang County Government is no less than the beauty of its external architecture.
Therefore, Zhu Pingan reformed the Jingnan County government system based on the Neixiang County government system.
"Everyone, I have decided to add four more rooms, including the shop manager room, the hair acceptance room, the warehouse, and the warehouse, on the basis of the six rooms for the officials, households, rituals, soldiers, punishments, and workers in the county office." Zhu Ping An said to Zhang Tongsheng and others.
“Add four more rooms to the six rooms?”
“We are clear about the responsibilities of the six rooms, but what are the responsibilities of the long room, the delivery room, the warehouse, and the warehouse? ?”
“Isn’t the County Lord specially added to accommodate us? The County Lord doesn’t have to be like this. We have already felt the County Lord’s attention. The County Lord must not affect the operation of the County Office for our sake. ”
"My lord, since ancient times, all county offices have had six rooms. It is unheard of to have four rooms such as a storeroom, a delivery room, a warehouse, and a warehouse. I have never seen any prefecture or county with this facility. Please think twice, lord."< br>
Zhang Tongsheng and others couldn't help but become confused when they heard that Zhu Pingan was going to add four more rooms. They were worried that Zhu Pingan had specially added four additional rooms, including a shop room, a delivery room, a warehouse, and a warehouse in order to accommodate them. Since ancient times, there have been six rooms in the county office. If four rooms were added randomly to accommodate them, wouldn't it be a small gain but a big gain?
"No." Zhu Ping'an couldn't help shaking his head and laughing after hearing this, "There are eleven of you. If it is to accommodate you, shouldn't I add five more rooms?! How can I add four more rooms?! Everyone I worry too much. I am not a person who neglects public affairs for personal reasons. The reason why I added the four rooms of shop building, distribution room, warehouse, and warehouse is the result of careful study and careful consideration since I took office. It is not a hasty move. ”
Yes.
If it is to accommodate us, it would be better to add five rooms.
Zhang Tongsheng and others couldn't help but nodded when they heard this, but they were still puzzled by Zhu Ping'an's move to add four more rooms. (End of this chapter)