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Ouyang Shuo returned to the Lord's Mansion.
As he passed by the Clerk's office, he saw Bai Nanpu sorting out documents. He suddenly remembered something and said, "Nanpu, this month's government meeting will be on the 25th. Inform the various departments to make early preparations. Take advantage of the promotion of the territory and request the chiefs to report in detail the next stage of the work plan. "
"Yes!" Bai Nanpu quickly noted it down.
"Oh, right. Also, please invite Director Tian to my office."
"Yes." Bai Nanpu nodded and left the office.
Ouyang Shuo went into the reception room, picked up the tea set, and personally brewed a pot of fine white tea.
When Tian Wenjing came in, he was surprised to see His Excellency making tea. He wanted to help, but said, "How can I let His Excellency do this kind of rough work? The servants are too incompetent."
Ouyang Shuo waved his hand and invited Tian Wenjing to sit opposite him. He said with a smile, "The Way of Tea is broad and profound. Occasionally doing it myself can also dispel my irritation." He then pushed a cup of tea to the tea table in front of Tian Wenjing.
Tian Wenjing hurriedly took the teacup, took a sip, and put it down again. He said with a smile, "His Excellency is in a good mood."
After exchanging pleasantries, Ouyang Shuo went straight to the point and said, "Yangon, if, and I'm just saying if, you were to be transferred out of the Resource Reserve Department, then among the three directors and the assistant director of the Resource Reserve Department, who do you think would be qualified to be the director?"
Tian Wenjing was startled. He had thought that His Excellency had called him over to talk about work. He didn't expect that he would drop such a heavy bomb and transfer him out of the Material Reserve Department.
For a moment, Tian Wenjing was a little hesitant and didn't know how to answer.
Ouyang Shuo shook his head and said with a smile, "Sir, you don't have to worry. Just give an objective evaluation."
Since His Excellency had put it this way, he had to say something. Tian Wenjing calmed his mind and pondered for a moment. He went through the four chiefs of the Material Reserve Department in his mind.
The assistant chief, Yuan Shaoping, had been promoted by His Excellency because he had found a gold mine. There was no doubt about Yuan Shaoping's professional level, but his level of government affairs was limited by his family background. In addition, the Wolf Mountain Mine was far away from the base camp, so Yuan Shaoping lacked the opportunity to study at Lianzhou College. Moreover, the current Wolf Mountain Mine could not do without this chief official for a while.
Du Xiaolan, the Director of Supplies, and the disciple of Cui Yingyou, the Director of Finance. Unfortunately, because the time he spent with Cui Yingyou was too short, he didn't learn a lot of skills. It could be said that he was doing his best to manage the Supply Division. However, he was limited by his own ability, so it was extremely difficult for him to improve further. Coupled with the natural weakness of women, it was even more difficult. Not everyone could become the second Cui Yingyou.
Chariot Division Head Zheng Shan Pao was also a peasant. The work of the Carriage Department was relatively simple. After establishing the Storm Valley Military Horse Farm, Zheng Shan Pao spent most of his energy on it. He wouldn't be able to leave in a short period of time. Furthermore, his abilities were limited and it would be difficult for him to take on such a huge responsibility.
The person Tian Wenjing admired the most was still Shen Zhui, the head of the Salt Field Bureau.
This young man had stood out in the year-end evaluation and was placed in an important position. After taking over the Salt Field Department, he managed it in a very short period of time. The Northern Twilight Salt Field had been expanded several times, but nothing went wrong. Shen Zhui, as the Division Head, had made great contributions.
What was even rarer was that Shen Zhui was quick-witted and eager to learn. In his free time, he would either study at Lianzhou College or follow Tian Wenjing to learn how to handle government affairs. Tian Wenjing thought highly of him.
His only concern was that Shen Zhui was still too young and lacked experience.
Compared to Fan Zhongyan, Tian Wenjing was more straightforward. After thinking it through, he didn't have any concerns and said directly, "Since His Excellency has asked, then I will be so bold as to say this. If you really want to recommend someone to take over the position of the Division Head, then I think Shen Zhui is the most suitable among the four. "
Ouyang Shuo nodded. The person recommended by Tian Wenjing was in line with his thoughts.
After Tian Wenjing finished speaking, he still felt uneasy. This naturally didn't escape Ouyang Shuo's eyes. He also knew why Tian Wenjing was like this. He smiled and said, "Sir, do you have any doubts?"
"That's right!" Tian Wenjing was straightforward.
Ouyang Shuo picked up his teacup and took a sip before saying, "To be honest, it was a waste of your talent to assign you to the Resource Reserve Department. However, at that time, there was no one in charge of the Resource Reserve Department. As a last resort, it was an expedient measure. Now, the Resource Reserve Department is on the right track, and there is an outstanding talent like Shen Zhui. It's time for Sir to withdraw from the situation. "
Tian Wenjing's expression changed and he felt a little worried.
Fortunately, Tian Wenjing wasn't an ordinary person. He quickly collected his emotions and asked, "What does His Excellency mean?"
"Sir, don't be anxious. Everything will be revealed during this month's government affairs meeting." Ouyang Shuo obviously didn't want to reveal the mystery ahead of time.
Tian Wenjing nodded and his heart completely settled.
After sending Tian Wenjing off, it was already close to noon. The government officials who had been busy for the whole morning left the Lord's Mansion and returned to their homes for lunch.
Ouyang Shuo also got up and returned to the backyard. Although Ying You and Qing 'er had moved to the neighboring Qing Ying Courtyard, they still had their meals in the main courtyard. In Qing 'er's words, she couldn't let Big Brother be too lonely.
In fact, in the entire backyard, only the main courtyard had a kitchen that was responsible for the meals of all the people in the backyard. The cook was an intermediate chef, Aunt Wang, who was personally picked by Gu Sanniang before she left.
Now, the dining table in the Lord's Mansion was very rich. There were chicken, duck, fish, vegetables, fruits, and everything else. Ever since the jewelry shop opened, business was booming. Especially the copper and silver jewelry, there were many people buying it. Refugees usually didn't have much on them. Even if they had valuable items, they would be looted by the bandits. Now that their lives were stable and rich, they naturally had to buy jewelry again.
The profits from the jewelry shop alone were enough to support the daily expenses of the Lord's Mansion.
After three months of continuous stimulation, the territory's economy had begun to show signs of prosperity. According to Ying You, the financial income for the May month would cross the threshold of two thousand gold coins for the first time.
Qing 'er was now a rich young lady in name and in reality. The business of the clothing workshop was exceptionally good.
Following the promotion of Shanhai Town to Shanhai County, the number of refugees increased further. Qing 'er had already discussed with Wu Ni to prepare to expand the scale of the clothing workshop.
At the dining table, the siblings were chatting idly.
"Big Brother, guess what? In the morning, I leaked the news that the Lord's Mansion was recruiting maids for Big Brother. Immediately, a large group of young women came to inquire about the news. Many of the people who came were daughters of wealthy families. It seems like the drunkard has ulterior motives. Big Brother's charm is extraordinary. "Ying You teased.
Ouyang Shuo shook his head indifferently and said, "You have to keep a close eye on them. We are recruiting maids, not choosing wives or concubines. Don't delay a girl's future."
"Big Brother is really heartless. I wonder what kind of family is worthy of Big Brother." Ying You teased.
Ouyang Shuo glared at her. "Eat properly. You even dare to tease Big Brother."
"Big Brother is so overbearing." Qing 'er protested for her sister, but her tone was a little listless.
Ouyang Shuo looked at Qing 'er in surprise. He turned to look at Ying You and asked, "Our little troublemaker, why is she so quiet today? It's not like her."
Ying You pursed her lips and smiled. "Qing 'er is worried about the clothing workshop. The workshop wants to expand, but there are no more empty spaces in the business district. Basically, all of them are occupied by large workshops. "
Ouyang Shuo understood. This little money-grubber, Ouyang Shuo really didn't know if he should be happy or worried. She only had money in her eyes. Ouyang Shuo looked at Qing 'er dotingly and said with a smile, "Silly girl, don't worry. Why don't you tell Big Brother about this? Big Brother will help you solve it."
"Big Brother is so busy. I don't want to disturb you." Qing 'er was quite sensible.
Ouyang Shuo shook his head with emotion. Recently, he had really neglected this sister of his.
"Alright, don't worry. The new plan for the territory will be released soon. The construction of the second city wall will also start. When the city wall is finished, there will be a lot of empty space for you to upgrade the clothing workshop. "
"Really?" Qing 'er immediately brightened up.
"When did Big Brother lie to you?"
"Yeah, thank you Big Brother!"
"Alright, hurry up and eat!"
"Alright." Qing 'er's worries disappeared and she became cheerful again.
… …
In the afternoon, Ouyang Shuo took the time to go to the Shing Wong Temple.
The original "Shing Wong" was not a god. It referred to the moat outside the outskirts of the city. The original meaning of "Shing Wong" was derived from the water god. It was recorded in the 《Li Ji Suburb Characteristics》: "The Son of Heaven is the Great Wax Eight, the Sacrificial Hall and the Water God."
The earliest god that the ancients believed in was the "Water God". Later, it gradually evolved into the guardian god of the outskirts, which was the Shing Wong God. The Shing Wong was the lord of a city in the World of Ghosts and Gods. His authority was equivalent to a county magistrate in the mortal world. Taoism regarded the Shing Wong as a god who 'cut off evil and eliminate evil, protect the country and protect the nation'. It was said that he could respond to people's requests, rain in times of drought and clear in times of flood.
According to historical records, there was a Shing Wong Temple as early as 239 AD. Since the Tang Dynasty, counties and counties all worshiped the Shing Wong. After the Song Dynasty, the custom of worshiping the Shing Wong became more common. In the old days, all counties and prefectures had a Shing Wong Temple.
The feudal dynasties of the past included worshiping the Shing Wong in their rituals. It was mostly to pray for rain, clear skies, and fire. There was a saying, "The god who is close to the people is the Shing Wong, and the official who is close to the people is the Shing Wong."
Since the Ming Dynasty, the Shing Wong Temple was built every month. The magistrate would lead his subordinates to pay a visit to the Shing Wong. The new officials had to stay in the temple the day before they took office. The next morning, they would worship the Shing Wong in their regular clothes.
Shanhai County's Shing Wong Temple was naturally built in the Cultural District. It was located together with the Matsu Temple, Yellow Emperor Temple, and other ancestral temples. Gradually, it formed a group of ancestral temples.
After the Shing Wong Temple was built, the Department of Culture and Education had already arranged for people to manage and maintain the operation of the Shing Wong Temple. (To be continued)
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