After traveling through time, she still led the villagers to make money as a county magistrate

Seeing that there were only the yamen runners from the third room and sixth squad at the scene besides the county lieutenant, Gu Niannian asked in confusion:

"Where are the county magistrate and the chief clerk?"

Wu Jianmin, "The county magistrate has just been transferred, and we don't know when the new one will report. The chief clerk said he was on leave today, so he didn't come."

"This chief clerk is quite bold to choose the date for her to take a leave of absence specifically for the day she takes office," Gu Niannian frowned.

"Sir, please calm down. The other day, the Lin'an County Magistrate caught a thief who stole several households. In order to catch the thief, He Feng used himself as bait and waited for him for two days and two nights without sleep. The thief was finally caught yesterday. He Feng also suffered some minor injuries and is now recovering at home."

"Being injured in the line of duty is indeed worthy of respect. Once I have dealt with my affairs, I will go and visit him."

"However, as a clerk, he should be holding a pen. Why does he have to catch the thief in person?"

Gu Niannian expressed her doubts

After all, the main work content of the ancient county yamen chief clerk was

1. Document processing and file management:

Document Drafting and Writing: Responsible for drafting various official documents, announcements, and decrees within the county government. For example, directives from higher authorities would require the chief clerk to refine and interpret them based on the county's actual situation, then write specific implementation plans or notices. The chief clerk was also responsible for drafting reports and requests for instructions from the county to higher authorities.

Document Receipt and Registration: Receive and register documents from higher-level government offices, other county offices, and various townships and villages within the county. Documents issued by the county office are also recorded to ensure a traceable path. For important documents, the chief clerk is also responsible for making copies for future reference and verification.

Archives Organization and Storage: Various county yamen archives, such as household registration, land tax, and litigation records, are classified, organized, and properly stored. This is crucial for the yamen's daily management and decision-making. For example, when handling land disputes, the chief clerk needs to consult relevant land archives to understand land ownership and historical transactions.

2. Financial affairs management:

Tax Accounting and Supervision: Assist the county magistrate in calculating and compiling the county's tax revenue, ensuring its accuracy and timeliness. The chief clerk reviews tax accounts submitted by the household and other relevant departments to detect tax evasion and tax avoidance. Furthermore, he oversees the tax collection process to prevent corruption and fraud by clerks.

Cashier and Management of Official Property: Responsible for the cashier and management of official property within the county government, including office supplies, material procurement, and expenditures. The chief clerk maintained detailed accounts, recording the incoming and outgoing property, and conducted regular inventory checks to ensure its safety and proper use.

Budget preparation and implementation: Participate in the preparation of the county government's budget, developing a reasonable budget plan based on the county's actual conditions and the requirements of higher authorities. During budget execution, the chief clerk must strictly control and supervise all expenditures to ensure smooth budget execution.

3. Judicial support work:

Case Recording and Evidence Management: During a judicial trial, the Chief Registrar is responsible for recording the trial process and results, including statements from the parties, witness testimony, and the judge's ruling. They also organize and preserve relevant evidence to ensure the integrity of the case's chain of evidence.

Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents: Assisting the magistrate in drafting and reviewing various legal documents used in judicial proceedings, such as judgments, rulings, and summonses. The chief registrar ensures that legal documents are formatted correctly, contain accurate content, and apply the correct laws.

Assisting in Prison Administration: Participating in prison management, the registrar assists officials such as the registrar in registering, supervising, and rehabilitating prisoners. The registrar regularly inspects prison facilities and security to ensure that prisoners' basic rights are protected and to prevent escapes and other security incidents.

4. Household registration management and population statistics:

Household Registration and Update: Responsible for household registration in the county, registering detailed information on residents, including name, age, gender, family relationships, occupation, etc. At the same time, household registration information must be updated promptly based on population changes to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Population statistics and analysis: Regularly conduct population statistics and analysis to understand the population size, distribution, and structure, providing data support for county magistrates' decision-making. For example, appropriate tax policies and livelihood measures can be formulated based on population growth.

5. Administrative affairs coordination and supervision:

Assisting the magistrate with daily affairs: As the magistrate's assistant, the chief clerk assists the magistrate in handling daily affairs, such as receiving visitors, arranging meetings, and processing official documents. When the magistrate is away or not at the county office, the chief clerk handles urgent matters on his behalf to ensure the smooth operation of the county office.

Coordinating the work between departments: The county government consisted of various departments, including the Civil Affairs, Household Affairs, Rites, Military Affairs, Criminal Affairs, and Works. The Chief Clerk was responsible for coordinating the work between these departments, ensuring smooth communication and effective collaboration. For example, handling a criminal case required the coordinated efforts of multiple departments, including the Criminal Affairs, Household Affairs, and Military Affairs Offices. The Chief Clerk was responsible for coordinating the work progress and content of each department.

Supervise the work of subordinate officials: Supervise subordinate officials and clerks within the county government, checking whether they are conscientious and responsible in their work and comply with laws and regulations. If any official or clerk performs poorly or violates laws and regulations, the chief clerk will promptly report to the county magistrate and make recommendations for handling the situation.

So these are basically clerical work and do not involve catching thieves or the like. Gu Niannian was very puzzled.

The chief clerk also passed the imperial examination. It is rare to find a chief clerk who is both civil and military.

Gu Niannian was a little curious.

"He Feng is indeed a rare talent. He can write poetry with a pen and catch thieves with a sword."

Wu Jianmin's eyes showed appreciation

"Yes! Yes! He Zhubu is not only talented in both literature and martial arts, but also very kind-hearted. One time, my neighbor's little flower got stuck in a tree. I was so anxious, but I couldn't get out! It was He Zhubu who flew up and rescued the little flower!"

The yamen runners below echoed

"What is Xiaohua?" Gu Niannian asked

The yamen runner scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed. "My sister has a kitten named Xiaohua. This kitten is her most precious treasure. If it falls to death, my sister will be heartbroken..."

Hearing these people from the yamen evaluate He Feng in this way, Gu Niannian became curious about this person.

It is not difficult for a person to be liked by some people, but to be liked by everyone is very likely acting. Of course, it is not ruled out that this person is indeed very capable and has a good personality. He can be said to be a perfect person.

"Since he has made such a great contribution to the government, we should go and visit him."

Gu Niannian decided to go there in person to find out