Chapter 292 County System

With the promotion of the territory, the Marquis of Lianzhou has also undergone earth-shaking changes.

After being promoted, the area of ​​the Lord's Mansion has expanded by more than five times, and it truly has the style of a Marquis Mansion. There are five courtyards, with gates, corner gates, screen walls, and hanging flower gates. There are various verandahs, corridors, and halls.

The size of the area and the number of courtyards made Ouyang Shuo, the master, a little confused.

With the Chuihua Gate as the boundary, Lianzhou Marquis Mansion is divided into two parts: "Outer Dynasty" and "Inner Court". The outer court centered on the main hall, the Wenhua hall and the Wuying hall, and the functions of the three halls were basically the same as those of the previous courtyards.

Ouyang Shuo moved out of the Wenhua Palace, and there was an elegant courtyard specially built in the Outer Dynasty, which was used as his study and also his future office, so he no longer needed to work crowded with other directors.

In the inner court, besides the courtyard where Ouyang Shuo lives, there is also a school ground specially for him to practice martial arts.

In addition to being stationed in the Imperial Guard Brigade, the Hall of Martial Arts also set aside a courtyard for Bai Qi and other generals to work. As a general, if Bai Qi is not in the barracks on weekdays, he will handle military affairs here.

All in all, after being promoted, the functions of the Marquis of Lianzhou have truly become more perfect, and the rules are well-organized.

After the promotion, the territory is bound to set off a military and political change.

In terms of military affairs, with Bai Qi's appointment and the formation of the three master regiments, there will be no major adjustments in a short period of time, the most being the formation of the city guard brigade and special forces.

The key is the adjustment of the political structure.

In the afternoon of that day, Ouyang Shuo convened three directors, Fan Zhongyan, Tian Wenjing and Cui Yingyou, to discuss matters.

The meeting place was chosen in Ouyang Shuo's study. Secretary Lang Bai Nanpu made tea for the three directors, then left the study tactfully and waited outside the door. He knew that this meeting was unusual.

What puzzled Bai Nanpu was that among the five directors, Ge Hongliang, the director of military affairs, and Shen Zhui, the director of material reserves, did not receive an invitation to discuss the matter. If it is said that Ge Hongliang, as a half-military figure, is not allowed to participate in this political discussion, why is Shen Zhui not allowed to participate? !

Could it be that Director Shen was treated coldly by the prince? Bai Nanpu shuddered, not daring to think about it any further.

Ouyang Shuo didn't know at all that his actions had been figured out by Secretary Lang in countless versions. Even if he knew, he probably wouldn't be in the mood to pay attention. His current thoughts are all focused on this adjustment of the political structure.

"Talk about your views on the future political structure of the territory!"

The three of Fan Zhongyan were mentally prepared for this. They knew that every time the territory was promoted, the prince would have a big hand. The difference is that Junhou did not directly throw out the reform plan this time, but wanted to hear their opinions first.

If the princes want them to talk, they must talk, and they must tell a way, otherwise, how can they be worthy of a high position.

Fan Zhongyan was the first to speak: "Weichen believes that the first thing to adjust the political structure is to separate the Lianzhou Marquis Mansion from Shanhai City, so as to highlight the central authority of the Lianzhou Marquis Mansion and clarify the relationship of affiliation."

Previously, Shanhai County and Lianzhou Hou's Mansion had a relationship of one body and two sides, sharing a set of management teams. After the promotion, Shanhai City is just a territorial government, and it seems inappropriate to mix it up like this.

"If the Marquis Mansion of Lianzhou and Shanhai City are separated, then what is the relationship between Shanhai City and Tianfeng County and other subordinate territories?" Ouyang Shuo was noncommittal and asked the next question.

"Since we want to separate, we must divide thoroughly. The term of subordinate territory must also be changed. Wei Chen suggested that a three-level governance system of county, prefecture, and county should be implemented in the territory to clarify the mutual affiliation relationship .”

Ouyang Shuo's eyes lit up, and he said with interest, "Let's talk about it in more detail!"

"The entire Shanhai Territory can be divided into a county, temporarily called Shanhai County. Lianzhou Marquis Mansion, equivalent to the Jiedushi Mansion, is in charge of the military and political power of Shanhai County. Below Shanhai County, several mansions have been established. In the west, Tianfeng County As the center, Tianfeng Mansion can be established, and the government office can be set in Tianfeng County, Xiaxia Yongye and Guangshui counties. In the central part, with Shanhai City as the center, Shanhai Mansion or Jingzhao Mansion can be established, and the government office can be set in Shanhai City, Xiaxiayushui County and Youyi County. In the east, two counties of Youyi and Gushan can also temporarily set up a prefecture.”

"What about Beihai County?" Yingyou asked.

"Beihai County is located outside the Lianzhou Basin. It has a unique geographical location and can establish a separate prefecture."

Ouyang Shuo nodded and said, "I generally agree with Xiwen's plan, and I would like to add three points. First, the next strategic goal of the territory is to unify the Lianzhou Basin. Therefore, when planning the administrative area, we should use Lianzhou Basin is the model, and the entire Lianzhou Basin is set as Lianzhou County. Second, since Tianfeng County is the seat of Tianfeng Prefecture, it should be renamed Tianfeng City, and so on. Third, the land of a county, It is not advisable to set up too many prefectures, about four are the most suitable. In the future Lianzhou County, five prefectures will be sufficient. Therefore, Beihai County can be renamed Beihai City, which will be directly under the jurisdiction of Lianzhou Marquis Mansion, but not alone. Open the house."

"Junhou Shengming!" Fan Zhongyan said sincerely, "The title of the Shanhai Mansion is still up to the Junhou to decide."

"Let's call it Shanhai Mansion!" Ouyang Shuo didn't set his sights too high.

"promise!"

After Fan Zhongyan finished speaking, Tian Wenjing got up and said, "I have an idea about Shanhai Mansion."

"Oh?" Ouyang Shuo knew that Tian Wenjing was usually reticent, but once he spoke up, there must be a good plan.

"The three cities of Shanhai City, Yushui County, and Youyi County, with finished characters, guard the south of the Lianzhou Basin, and are very close to each other. In addition, the bridge connecting the three cities has been completed. It is said that they are three cities, but it is said that they are a huge city. Therefore, I suggest that you simply withdraw Yushui County and Youyi County, and integrate the three cities into one, collectively called Shanhai City. Only such a huge city is worthy of the status of a territorial government." Tian Wenjing's words were astonishing.

Ouyang Shuo nodded. Tian Wenjing's idea coincided with his original idea of ​​planning two subsidiary territories. Only such a huge city is worthy of being the capital city of the founding of the future.

"Okay, let's do it according to Yangon's plan."

Together, the three of them basically solved the problem of the structure of the upper and lower levels of the territory, and the remaining specific tasks were naturally handled by the Administrative Department.

Ouyang Shuo's ideas didn't stop there, and he continued: "In addition to the restructuring of counties and counties, the structure of Lianzhou Marquis Mansion also needs to be adjusted."

Fan Zhongyan and Tian Wenjing looked at each other, their hearts trembled, their political sense was so keen, they immediately connected this matter with the absent Shen Zhui.

Sure enough, Ouyang Shuo wanted to attack the Material Reserve Department, saying: "After being promoted to the county, the existence of the Material Reserve Department is out of date. It's time to die. This Marquis has decided to formally disband the Material Reserve Department. Its subsidiary Yantian The Yantian Division is placed under the jurisdiction of Beihai City, and the Beimu Salt Field is also placed under the jurisdiction of Beihai City, and the profits are turned over to the Finance Department in proportion."

Ouyang Shuo let go of the biggest contributor to the territory's finances - the Beimu Salt Farm, which is a manifestation of self-confidence. The era when Beimu Saltworks independently supported the territory's finances is gone forever.

"The Supplies Department was disbanded, and the logging field and quarry in charge were placed under local jurisdiction; the mining field in charge was placed under the jurisdiction of the Combat Readiness Department of the Military Affairs Administration; the granary and the Langshan mine in charge were placed under the jurisdiction of the Industry Department of the Finance Department. The rest All the materials are distributed to the merchants, and they are no longer in charge of the franchise.”

"The Department of Chariots and Horses was disbanded, and the Gale Valley Army Horse Farm in charge was placed under the jurisdiction of the Combat Readiness Department; the horses and horses in charge and the wharf were placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Industry; at the same time, the franchise of the horses and horses and merchant ships was released, allowing businessmen to invest."

Ouyang Shuo's adjustments not only streamlined the organization, but also further relaxed the territory's intervention in the economy, further expanded the scope of investment access, and stimulated the development of the private economy.

The entry of Hequanji Chamber of Commerce and Cui's Chamber of Commerce is an opportunity.

So far, the territorial government has centered on the troika of the Administrative Department, the Internal Affairs Department, and the Finance Department. In this round of adjustments, the Finance Department has further strengthened its rights.

After determining the political structure, the next step is the most critical personnel adjustment.

Ouyang Shuo has already appointed Wei Ran as the prefect candidate of Shanhai Prefecture, so there is nothing to discuss. What needs to be arranged is the whereabouts of Zhao Dexian, the former magistrate of Yushui County, and Zhou Haichen, the magistrate of Youyi County.

The candidates for the magistrate of Tianfeng Mansion are a focus. The current Tianfeng County Magistrate Zhao Dewang must not be able to take on this burden. He must choose another talented person.

Then there is the arrangement of Director Shen Zhui and others after the material reserve department was disbanded.

"Prefect of Tianfeng Prefecture, do you have any recommendations?" Ouyang Shuo asked.

Fan Zhongyan and the others looked at each other in blank dismay. This kind of personnel arrangement is really sensitive and they don't want to get involved.

"Sacred Judgment!"

"What? Tell them all, whatever you want!" Ouyang Shuo didn't want to let them go so easily.

"How about Shen Zhui?" Tian Wenjing said tentatively, Shen Zhui could be regarded as half of his protégé, now that he has been dismissed from the position of director, he still wants to find a good job for Shen Zhui.

Ouyang Shuo shook his head, and said, "Shen Zhui still needs some experience, and he is not good enough to take on government affairs, so let him be the magistrate of Yongye County!" Although Ouyang Shuo is also optimistic about Shen Zhui, he still doesn't want to spoil him.

Fan Zhongyan glanced at Cui Yingyou with an inexplicable expression, and said: "My minister recommends Cui Shousi, the magistrate of Yishui County." Fan Zhongyan's proposal is interesting. Who doesn't know that Cui Shousi is Cui Yingyou's cousin.

If it is really adopted, the Cui brothers and sisters will be in high positions at the same time. Coupled with the branch of the Cui Chamber of Commerce, the Cui family's influence in the territory will be extraordinary, and it will faintly become a powerful force.

The meaning is really subtle.

Cui Yingyou raised her eyes, then looked at her nose and heart, and remained motionless.

Ouyang Shuo smiled slightly, as if he didn't see the mystery behind it, and said, "Magistrate Cui has managed Yishui County quite effectively, so it's appropriate for him to be the magistrate of Tianfeng Prefecture, so let's do it!"

"promise!"

So far, the overall situation has been decided, and the rest is the specific personnel arrangements.