Yuzhou Prefecture Government Office.
Wei Chen was very busy.
According to the new assessment method, in the past two months, less than half of the subordinate officials in Yuzhou Prefecture Yamen who were not performing well have been dismissed from their posts.
Of course, there are also some newcomers who performed well and were promoted to higher positions.
However, although those subordinate officials took bribes, oppressed the people, and were procrastinating in doing things, they were inherited from father and son, familiar with government affairs, and understood the regulations.
Although the newcomers are loyal, hard-working and motivated, it is difficult to compare with those subordinate staff in terms of experience. Faced with new positions and work, they will inevitably be in a hurry.
At this time, Wei Chen can only come to wipe their butts. Wei Chen has to take care of dozens of people by himself, so he is naturally very stressed.
Of course, the current tiredness is only temporary.
When these newcomers become familiar with their positions and completely replace the former subordinate officials, the atmosphere in the state government will take on a completely new look. Wei Chen will be able to command the three classes and six rooms more easily, and there will basically be no need for back-and-forth.
Moreover, during this period, Wei Chen also gained a lot in handling government affairs.
I have personally done all kinds of things in the state government, and I have a deeper understanding of the entire government operation system, and I have truly completed the transformation from a clean-blooded minister to a parent.
These personal experiences and understandings are the most precious wealth for Wei Chen. In comparison, the physical fatigue is simply insignificant.
"Fortunately, there are still two staff!"
Wei Chen put down the official document in his hand, picked up a cup of herbal tea and drank it to soothe his dry throat.
These days, Wei Shuping and Fang Yuan, Wei Chen's two aides, have gradually shown their abilities. One is in charge of the clerical department and the other is in charge of the money valley, taking a lot of pressure off Wei Chen.
Otherwise, Wei Chen alone would be in charge of hundreds of people in the government office, and he would not even have the time to sleep.
Wei Chen was sighing with emotion when he saw another of his staff members, Gu Tingye, striding into the hall wearing armor and stomach.
Wei Chen put down the tea cup and asked with a smile: "Zhong Huai, are you here to report your victory?"
Gu Tingye nodded.
Wei Chen has been very upset these past few days, and his temper has been rising. Even with Gu Tingye's generous temper, he feels a little frightened when he sees him, and his voice becomes much softer unconsciously.
"Xingyun, the bandits entrenched in Shuangfeng Mountain, Fenghou Ridge, and Laoshanping in Yuzhou have all been wiped out."
"good!"
When Wei Chen heard this, he slammed the table and stood up suddenly. His excitement was palpable: "Thank you for your hard work, Zhong Huai!"
Gu Tingye said with emotion: "Although these bandits are just a mob, the archers under my command are even more unbearable than them. After training for more than a month, they seem to be decent, but when we fight, their true colors are immediately revealed."
When they attacked Laoshanping, they didn't even see the enemy's face. They just suffered a few waves of sparse arrows and almost collapsed without a fight. Thanks to the help of General Shen and others sent by Zhao Tuanlian, we were able to stabilize our position and capture the bandits in Laoshanping. "
Wei Chen patted Gu Tingye on the shoulder and said warmly: "In any case, this personal worry is finally eliminated. From now on, the people of Yuzhou can live and work in peace and contentment, and the merchants who come and go do not have to worry."
Gu Tingye smiled and nodded, suddenly thinking of something, he looked at Wei Chen and said, "By the way, Xingyun, when I entered the city just now, I happened to meet a caravan, which seemed to be coming from Bianjing. And... …”
Gu Tingye paused deliberately, then lowered his voice and said, "They were inquiring about Jun Ci along the way."
Wei Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Not long after the Mid-Autumn Festival Oiran Convention passed, someone came smelling the smell. These businessmen really deserve to have dog noses!"
"Bianjing City has gathered talents from all over the world, and the most indispensable thing is smart businessmen. I see, this is just the first batch. After a few days, more and more businessmen will come after hearing the news."
Gu Tingye turned his head and smiled narrowly: "How are your students preparing? I heard that you don't teach them the Four Books and Five Classics, but instead let them read "Han Feizi". Don't mislead your students!"
Wei Chen said with a smile: "He was not born to be a corrupt scholar who buried his head in chapters. "Han Feizi" talks about the art of enriching a country and strengthening its army, which is more suitable for him than those high-level sermons that deal with imperial examinations. I let him take charge of Jun. Those kiln entrances in Taiwan take this opportunity to sharpen him and let him practice what he has learned in the book."
"I'm afraid that you've gone too far and recruited businessmen from all over the place, but then you won't be able to get what they want, and the trip will be in vain... Forget it, you just have to know what you're doing."
Seeing Wei Chen's confident look, Gu Tingye stopped dwelling on the topic. After chatting for a few words, he said goodbye to Wei Chen and turned around to go out.
Wei Chen was busy with official duties during this period, and Gu Tingye was not relaxed either. The hundreds of bandits he had just captured were still waiting for him to punish him, and the soft-footed shrimp-like government servants under his command had to teach them the rules. He couldn't do it. I always rely on team training for help.
Junci's reputation has been established, and Yuzhou City will soon be overcrowded. Without good public security, Gu Tingye's burden will only become heavier and heavier, and he does not want to hold back Wei Chen.
After Gu Tingye left, Wei Chen also sat back in his seat and pulled out a booklet from the pile of official documents. This was the Yuzhou Junci revitalization strategy that Zhao Ceying had revised for several editions under Wei Chen's guidance.
The content inside is a bit complicated, but if you briefly summarize it, it is nothing more than a few key points for advancement.
After sending Chen Siniang to Bianjing, Wei Chen came forward to summon the owners of the sixteen kilns, integrated the existing sixteen kilns, and established the Yuzhou Jun Porcelain Guild.
As the saying goes, peers are enemies. These kilns are gathered near Juntai and know each other well. However, there must have been a lot of stumbling over the years, and there has always been a lack of a strong figure to integrate them.
So Wei Chen stepped forward and, in the name of Zhizhou, forcibly kneaded the major kilns together, quickly cut through the mess, and set up a guild.
Of course, the specific internal operations of the guild are still decided by the sixteen owners themselves.
At this time, it was Zhao Ceying's turn to appear.
For an unsuccessful clan member like Zhao Zongquan, doing business is actually a good choice, especially when the prospects of Junci are already known.
Therefore, Zhao Zongquan took the initiative to use his family wealth to buy the largest kiln entrance for Zhao Ceying.
Zhao Zongquan and his family have been in Yuzhou for many years, and they have well-established relationships in all aspects. The contacts and reputation they have accumulated are far beyond those of ordinary kiln owners.
With Wei Chen's strong support, Zhao Ceying naturally became the first president of the Junci Guild and began his drastic reforms.
First of all, the quality standards and pricing should be unified. External bulk trade can only be carried out in the name of the Junci Guild, and then internal sharing can be carried out to avoid vicious competition.
Secondly, Zhao Ceying also learned the differentiated pricing strategy from Wei Chen, dividing the fired Jun porcelain into two different levels: high-end and mid-to-low-end.
High-end Jun porcelain must not only strive for excellence in firing, but also inject cultural heritage into it, enhance its "storytelling" and provide sufficient emotional value. Only in this way can it stand out among famous porcelains from all over the world and completely establish the Jun porcelain brand.
Once the Junci brand is established in the hearts of Dazhou people, more mid- to low-end Junci products will naturally take advantage of the situation and sell well throughout Dazhou, bringing a steady stream of profits to the guild.
More importantly, it can attract countless merchants from all over the Zhou Dynasty to flock to Yuzhou.
By then, both the Jun porcelain trade itself and the overall economic environment of Yuzhou will usher in earth-shaking changes.
