Inside the county government office, Hou Chun looked at Lin Zhen with a puzzled expression.

"Sir, what on earth is this village committee? Are you planning to build a court in the village?"

Lin Zhen put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and patiently explained, "This village committee is actually a governing body elected by the villagers themselves. From now on, all matters of the village, big or small, such as organizing farming, mediating disputes, and building water conservancy projects, will be centrally responsible for making specific arrangements. This way, the people can truly be the masters of their own destiny and better manage the village. This will also allow the county government to be informed of everyone's needs in a timely manner and handle matters more in line with public opinion."

Speaking of this, Lin Zhen felt a little uncomfortable.

Because in fact, many policies that seem very good often have very different implementation results.

Take the job of village chief, for example.

That’s right, this is a profession, or rather, it’s the head of a non-governmental organization, not a state official.

We hope that the people can make their own decisions, so we let them vote for the village head, but who knew that things would change later.

Village heads have great power, so the election of village heads in many places is unfair. Many village heads give money or gifts to villagers or threaten them with violence before the election, which is common.

Lin Zhen must never let such a thing be discovered in Daqian.

But fortunately, he has absolute power in his hands, and anyone who dares to bully the people will pay a heavy price for it.

In troubled times, important codes should be used.

As long as this kind of thundering tactics are maintained, those who want to treat the people harshly will always be afraid.

Hou Chun nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Then how should we select the members of the village committee?"

"Let's start with the village chief. He's the leader of the village and must be highly respected, fair, upright, knowledgeable, and capable. The village chief is elected by ballot, and all mentally sound villagers aged sixteen and over are eligible to vote. A few days in advance, we'll post a notice detailing the names and past performance of those interested in running for village chief, so everyone knows their circumstances and has a clear understanding. On voting day, a ballot box will be set up in an open area of ​​the village. Overseen by a special person sent by the county government, villagers will anonymously place slips of paper with the candidate's name on them into the box. The votes will then be opened and the candidate with the most votes will be elected village chief. This process must be open and transparent, and any favoritism or fraud must be eliminated!"

Lin Zhen said angrily, "Tell Sun Ping later that anyone who dares to interfere in the election of village chief, including him, will have their head killed!"

Hou Chun clasped his fists and replied, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely convey it."

"In addition to the village head, the village committee also has various staff members. For example, there are people in charge of water conservancy and farming, people in charge of mediating conflicts and disputes in the village, and people who organize the enlightenment learning of children in the village.

These officials don't need to be elected; the county organizes personnel to conduct surveys and select experts in these areas. For example, the official in charge of farming must first be a skilled farmer, familiar with farming practices throughout the year, and know how to cope with droughts and floods. Once elected, they are responsible for organizing spring plowing and autumn harvests, building water conservancy projects, and promoting new farming techniques to ensure a good harvest in the village.

Mediators, for example, must be fair and eloquent. Whenever conflicts or disputes arise between villagers, whether they're quarrels between neighbors or disputes over land boundaries, they are the ones who resolve them based on village rules and regulations, appealing to both the emotions and reason.

As Lin Zhen was speaking, Hou Chun actually took out a small notebook and started writing.

This made him a little curious.

"When did you learn to write?"

Hou Chun was stunned. "Ah? I can read, it's Ergou, Huang Shu and the others who can't."

Oh, I got it mixed up.

Speaking of Ergou, I heard that Lai Fu slapped him in the face a few days ago, and I don’t know whether he is dead or not.

After everything was said, Lin Zhen asked Hou Chun to go back and convey the information to Sun Ping tomorrow.

Lin Zhen himself took a break and rested for a few days, thinking about going to Wushan with Huanbi.

The next morning, the sun shone on the land of Wuqing County, creating a golden color.

Lin Zhen still sticks to the habit of getting up early for morning exercises.

This is real morning exercise, not fooling around with women. In the morning, I do horse stance in the yard, push-ups, sit-ups and squats.

After finishing, he washed and ate with the help of Huanbi. After finishing everything, he took Huanbi and a group of guards and headed towards the beach.

Along the way, the breeze blows on your face, bringing a hint of the sea air, making you feel relaxed.

Lin Zhen has learned to be smart now. Whenever he goes out, he is always accompanied by a large group of people. They parade through the streets like bullies. As they approach the Bohai Bay, the magnificent scenery suddenly comes into view.

The azure sky and the blue sea meet at the horizon, like a huge sapphire, pure without a trace of impurities.

The waves gently hit the golden beach, making a pleasant "rustling" sound.

In the distance, seabirds are soaring, sometimes diving into the sea, sometimes flapping their wings and flying high, adding a bit of agility to the picture.

Lin Zhen was attracted by the beautiful scenery before him and his pace quickened unconsciously. When he reached the beach, he turned his head and looked at Huanbi.

"Bi'er, let's take off our shoes and go to the beach!"

Huanbi's cheeks flushed slightly and she nodded gently.

This was her first time seeing the sea, and she couldn't help but feel a little curious.

The two took off their shoes and stepped on the beach, feeling the sand sliding between their toes.

As he walked, Lin Zhen was surprised to find that the aquatic products near the Bohai Bay were extremely abundant.

Countless crabs were roaming in the shallows, fish and shrimps were swimming in the water, and many were washed ashore by the waves and stranded on the beach.

But there was no one on the shore, and these seafood were scattered there casually.

Lin Zhen’s mind suddenly flashed with the lively videos of sea-hunting in later generations. He turned around and shouted with an idea in his mind.

"Someone, get some buckets!"

"Yes!"

The guard responded and soon came hurriedly carrying a few wooden barrels.

Lin Zhen took a small shovel, pulled Huanbi, and searched on the beach with great interest.

"Bi'er, look! There's a big crab!"

Lin Zhen had sharp eyes and saw a crab hiding in the crevice of the reef, waving its big claws as if demonstrating to them.

When Huanbi saw it, she smiled brightly and said, "Really? It's even bigger than what we ate the other day!"

Lin Zhen approached cautiously, waited for the right moment, and suddenly thrust his shovel into the crab, scooping it up steadily and putting it into the bucket.

The crab struggled in the bucket, making Huanbi giggle.

"Husband, look, there are so many small fish here!" Huanbi shouted, pointing to a puddle.

Lin Zhen walked over quickly and saw that the fish were not afraid of people at all. They blew bubbles curiously when they saw Lin Zhen coming. The two of them worked together to scoop them up with their hands, and several small fish fell into their palms, jumping around and splashing a string of crystal water.

In this way, they searched here and dug there on the beach, and soon the buckets were filled with all kinds of seafood.

Lin Zhen looked at the spoils in the bucket and was filled with joy: "We are in for a treat today."

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