The next day, the Manor of Marquis Lianzhou issued an official document, announcing the appointment and removal of relevant personnel.
Wei Ran became the magistrate of Shanhai Prefecture and took charge of the central region of the territory. Cui Shousi moved to the right and became the magistrate of Tianfeng Prefecture and took charge of the western part of the territory. Gu Xiuwen became the magistrate of Beihai City and took charge of the coastal region.
Cui Shousi's promotion even alerted the Cui family in Dali. The local officials paid more attention to Wei Ran and Bai Qi, the father-son-in-law pair. Their influence in the territory's military and political affairs was shocking.
At the county level, Shen Zhui, the former head of the Resource Reserve Division, was transferred to the Yongye County Magistrate, Zhao Dexian, the former Pool Water County Magistrate, was transferred to the Guangshui County Magistrate, and the former Youyi County Magistrate, Zhou Haichen, was transferred to the Yishui County Magistrate.
Among the three districts, Yi Shui County had the greatest development potential because of the integration token. Cui Shousi's promotion was a clear proof of that. Moreover, it was guarding the eastern gate of the territory, so its strategic position was very crucial.
Therefore, among the three county magistrates, Zhou Haichen's career was the most promising. During Zhou Haichen's tenure as the magistrate of You County, he often faced threats from nomadic tribes, so he was more vigilant. This was also one of the main reasons why Ouyang Shuo chose him to be the magistrate of Yi Shui County. In addition, Zhou Haichen was a professional, so his future was limitless.
Du Xiaolan, the former Director-General of the Supplies Department, was transferred to be the Director-General of the Finance Department; the former Director-General of the Chariot Department, Zheng Shanpao, was transferred to be the Commanding Officer of the Storm Valley Military Horse Farm; the former Assistant Director-General of the Supplies Department and Commanding Officer of the Wolf Mountain Mine, Yuan Shaoping, resigned from his position and continued to be the Commanding Officer of the Wolf Mountain Mine.
Zheng Shan Pao and Yuan Shaoping were both talented officials, and it was difficult for them to advance in the bureaucracy. Now that they each focused on their own industry, it could be said that they were doing well.
Fan Zhongyan was quite dissatisfied with Du Xiaolan's appointment.
Du Xiaolan and Qian Lifei were both Cui Yingyou's students. If the two of them were to work in the Finance Department at the same time, it would be suspicious of them forming a clique. Thus, Fan Zhongyan objected.
Ouyang Shuo believed that Ying You would have a sense of propriety and overrule Fan Zhongyan's suggestion.
On the morning of the 6th of December, Ouyang Shuo summoned Wei Ran, the magistrate of the Mountain Sea Prefecture, to discuss the establishment of the magistrate government. Because it involved the division of authority between the Lianzhou Marquis's Mansion and the Mountain Sea Prefecture, Fan Zhongyan and the other two Division Chiefs participated together.
After the merger, Shanhai City was divided into three major districts: Shanhai District, Pool District, and Friendship District.
The Shanhai Prefecture was located in the Shanhai District, which was also the main district of Shanhai City. The government agencies left behind by the Pool and Friendship Counties were reorganized into district level government agencies with the same level as the county level agencies.
After the establishment of the Mountain Sea Prefecture, some of the functions and powers that were originally under the jurisdiction of the Marquis of Lian Province had to be delegated.
Firstly, the construction authority of Shanhai City. The overall planning of Shanhai City was handled by the Construction Department of the Administrative Department, while the specific construction and detailed planning were handled by the Shanhai Prefecture.
Secondly, Shanhai City's cultural and educational authority. The Southwest University China Hall and the Temple of the Yellow Emperor were under the direct jurisdiction of Marquis Lianzhou's Mansion. The private schools, schools, and temples in Shanhai City were all under the jurisdiction of Shanhai Mansion.
Thirdly, the responsibility of managing the refugees in Mountain Sea City would fall under the jurisdiction of the Mountain Sea Prefecture, and the corresponding basic welfare would also be provided by the Mountain Sea Prefecture. The Civil Affairs Department of the Internal Affairs Department would be responsible for coordinating the population of the Mountain Sea Territory.
Fourth, Shanhai City's public security. The Shanhai District's core area was under the responsibility of the Imperial Guard Brigade; Shanhai City's external defense was under the responsibility of the newly formed City Guard Division; Shanhai District's inner city was under the responsibility of the Public Order Division of the Internal Affairs Department; the remaining areas were under the Shanhai Prefecture's responsibility.
Fifth, Shanhai City's tax collection authority. Shanhai City's taxes would be handed over to the Shanhai Prefecture, and the Shanhai Prefecture would then hand over a certain percentage to the Finance Department. The industries under the Finance Department's Industrial Department would still be under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Department.
What followed was a series of personnel changes.
Marquis Lianzhou's Mansion's authority had been delegated to the Shanhai Prefecture, so a portion of the administrative staff would be transferred to the Shanhai Prefecture to strengthen the structure of the Shanhai Prefecture. The scholars who migrated from Quanzhou were also arranged to serve in the Shanhai Prefecture.
Ouyang Shuo no longer asked about the specific personnel arrangements, and the three Division Heads and the prefectural magistrate, Wei Ran, worked together to resolve them. With Wei Ran's ability, Ouyang Shuo believed that he would be able to straighten out the relationships between the various parties in no time.
In the afternoon, Ouyang Shuo went to the Southwest University China Hall to check out the library that the system rewarded him with. The library was located by the Full Moon Lake, and not far from it was the newly built Lecture Room courtyard.
[Name]: Library
[Type]: Special building
[Function]: Access to all the ancient books in the world, ancient and modern.
[Characteristic]: Territory's cultural index increases by 15
[Description]: This is a building specially built for the purpose of storing books. The building contains all the ancient books in China, and it can be accessed by students at any time.
Ouyang Shuo was enlightened. Wasn't this the equivalent of a modern university's library? Moreover, it was the most comprehensive library in China, containing all the ancient and modern books.
Its value was immeasurable.
Based on Ouyang Shuo's understanding of the game, he estimated that the books in the library were all ancient books that Gaia had scanned and moved to the library while searching for information in China.
It was not hard to imagine how attractive the existence of the library would be to the people of the Hundred Schools of Thought, and how important it would be to elevate the academic status of the Southwest University China Hall.
The next step was to choose a building master for the library.
Ouyang Shuo immediately thought of one person who was most suitable, and that was Jiang Shang, who lived in seclusion on Fallen Star Island. Ever since his first visit to Jiang Shang, Ouyang Shuo had never set foot on Fallen Star Island again.
Even so, Jiang Shang's every move was still within Ouyang Shuo's grasp.
Other than taking care of Jiang Shang's daily life, the servants arranged by Jiang Shang's side were also in charge of being his eyes and ears. They would regularly report Jiang Shang's actions to his secretary, Lang Bai Nanpu. After Lang Bai Nanpu sorted out the information, he would present it to Ouyang Shuo in the form of a letter.
After living in seclusion on Fallen Star Island, Jiang Shang had never stepped out of the island. Usually, he was either fishing by the lake or leaning on a rock, reading. He was quite carefree.
The territory's library was limited, so Ouyang Shuo could only contribute the books that the system had refreshed in his study to Jiang Shang. After all, the number of books was limited, and Jiang Shang had no books to read.
Ouyang Shuo was confident that Jiang Shang would not be able to resist the temptation of the library.
Once again on Fallen Star Island, Ouyang Shuo's state of mind was different.
He no longer hoped that Jiang Shang would become an official in the Mountain Sea Territory. As long as this old man was willing to make use of his influence as a "Hundred Schools Grandmaster" to recruit talents for the Mountain Sea Territory, it would be fine.
That's right, Ouyang Shuo regarded Jiang Shang as a parasol tree that attracted phoenixes.
Jiang Shang was leaning on a rock, reading. When he saw Ouyang Shuo, he was not as cold and distant as before. Instead, he asked calmly, "Marquis, what brings you here?"
"Does Great Grandfather know that there's a new library by the Full Moon Lake?" Ouyang Shuo did not beat around the bush. When talking to such an intelligent person, apart from grasping his needs, everything else was meaningless.
"Library?" Jiang Shang had never left Fallen Star Island, so naturally, he did not know.
"That's right, a library that contains all the books from the past to the present."
"Is Marquis making fun of me?" Jiang Shang was somewhat doubtful.
Ouyang Shuo shook his head and said, "I'm not lying. If Great Grandfather doesn't believe me, you can go and take a look for yourself."
A trace of excitement flashed in Jiang Shang's eyes. Then, he became doubtful and said, "Marquis, such a trick can't trick me out of Fallen Star Island. How can there be such a library in the world?! "
"Great Grandfather, there's no need to test me." Ouyang Shuo looked confident. "I'm not here to ask Great Grandfather to become an official. Instead, I hope that Great Grandfather will become the owner of the library."
The temptation of books was incomparably great.
Jiang Shang was prepared to take a risk. "Alright, I'll believe you this time and follow you out of the island to take a look. If it's really as Marquis said and there's such a library, I won't go back on my words and am willing to be the owner. "
Ouyang Shuo nodded and pretended not to understand Jiang Shang's meaning. "Please!"
Jiang Shang did not tidy up and directly followed Ouyang Shuo on a small boat out of Fallen Star Island.
When he arrived at the library, Jiang Shang was already somewhat convinced. When he saw the tens of thousands of books in the library, he was already intoxicated and unable to extricate himself.
"Great Grandfather, how are the books here?"
"As vast as the sea!" Jiang Shang muttered to himself and then said, "Don't worry, Marquis. I won't go back on my words."
Ouyang Shuo nodded and left the library alone.
From then on, the library gained a legendary old man and a caretaker with a terrifying background.
After coming out of the library, Ouyang Shuo turned and went to the School of Architecture.
On the way, he happened to meet Sun Xiaoyue.
"Ouyang, how come you have time to come to the school?" Sun Xiaoyue teased, a trace of imperceptible excitement flashing in her eyes.
Ever since Sun Xiaoyue came to the territory, Ouyang Shuo was either fighting outside or inspecting everywhere. Even if he stayed in the territory, he would spend most of his time in the Marquis's Mansion, discussing matters with a group of officials.
"I came to take a look and casually stroll around!"
"Come on, Great Lord, you still have the mood to stroll around? Tell me, what's the matter? Maybe I can even help." Sun Xiaoyue speechlessly looked at the man in front of her. One look and it was obvious that he did not mean what he said.
Ouyang Shuo was thick-skinned and said nonchalantly, "Is Elder Li here? I'm looking for him. "
"You're looking for the dean? Don't tell me it's to discuss the planning of Shanhai City? "
"Smart!" Ouyang Shuo could not help but admire Sun Xiaoyue's sharp mind.
"Of course!" Sun Xiaoyue said with a proud face, "Let's go, I'll take you there!" She turned around and led the way with Ouyang Shuo behind her.
On the way, Sun Xiaoyue talked about the planning of the city, "Actually, the school has already started the preliminary design of Shanhai City. I just don't know if it matches your vision."
Ouyang Shuo nodded. No one was a fool.
In Elder Li's office, Ouyang Shuo met with Elder Li and explained the integration plan of Shanhai City's trinity.
"How generous!" Elder Li said with emotion, "It seems that the plan will have to be restarted!"
"Thank you for your hard work, Elder Li!" Ouyang Shuo was somewhat ashamed.
"Sigh, to be able to preside over the planning and design of such a large city, this old man is very fortunate. There's no need to talk about hard work." Elder Li was somewhat excited and full of energy.
"Then I'll wait and see." Ouyang Shuo was not pretentious. (To be continued.)
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