bookcurios Chapter 1581 Holiday Preparations
Chapter 1581 Holiday Preparations
The first ten days of the Lunar New Year passed uneventfully, and tomorrow we'll begin our annual "most luxurious holiday."
Of course, not all staff members of the government office get a day off; someone has to be on duty.
Moreover, the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the most lively and crowded festival of the year, and the staff on duty must be fully staffed and cannot take leave unless necessary.
Apart from County Magistrate Wang and Registrar Wu, who were officials of higher rank, having objections, the other clerks and soldiers had no objections at all.
Because of holiday shifts, hehe, double pay. One day's work equals two days' work, everyone's scrambling to come to work.
On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Sun Shan summoned all his subordinates for a brief meeting.
Sun Shan said in a serious tone, "Gentlemen, we must strengthen patrols during the Spring Festival. I don't want something like what happened last year to happen again."
What happened last year? The most memorable thing was none other than Xiao Wuzi.
The only one who was injured in the fight with the thugs.
Now, if you ask Xiao Wuzi if he hopes something like what happened last year will happen again...
Xiao Wuzi answered eagerly: Hope, hope, hope! Important things must be said three times!
If you get slashed, you not only get paid leave but also workers' compensation. Where can you find such a good deal?
If you ask: Xiao Wuzi, didn't it hurt when you were slashed? Why would you want to go through it again?
Xiao Wuzi probably rolled his eyes at you and said: "Go ahead and cut me, it's just a minor scratch, nothing to worry about!"
you:......
In order to get a vacation and compensation, Xiao Wuzi bravely went to get stabbed.
Thinking of the roving murderer from last year, County Magistrate Wang had something to say.
With a serious expression, he echoed, "Yes, sir. We must strengthen patrols and security this year, and absolutely cannot let something like last year happen again."
Of all those present, the one most afraid was none other than County Magistrate Wang.
There's no other reason than that he's the richest!
Magistrate Wang was the prime target of the family murderer last year. Even if Sun Shan didn't increase the number of patrols, he would still arrange for his family servants to protect him, given that he was a cowardly official.
Compared to money, Magistrate Wang considered his life to be the most important thing.
If you lose your life, are you going to leave your money for your wife to squander?
It would be better to save his life, take more concubines, and enjoy himself while he can.
Sun Shan added, "On the night of the Lantern Festival, we need to increase manpower to maintain order."
He paused, then said to Inspector Liang, "Especially at the city gates, we must send more people to check them before letting anyone through."
Inspector Liang accepted the order: "Yes, sir, I obey."
Sun Shan then added, "We also need to talk to the merchants nicely and ask them to arrange their own manpower to maintain order."
Xia Dianli and the others shouted in unison, "Yes, sir!"
Sun Shan said to Wu Zhubu, "On the night of the fifteenth of the first lunar month, I would like to trouble you to return to the yamen to keep watch in case of any emergencies, as there will be no one in charge at the yamen."
Wu, the Registrar: ......
Why was he assigned to night duty?
Lord Sun, your family lives right here in the yamen, so surely someone must be in charge there, right?
Wu, the clerk, put a big question mark on his forehead.
Sun Shan ignored Wu Zhubu's surprise and continued to arrange the work.
In any case, all members, especially on the night of the Lantern Festival, must be on high alert to ensure the safety of Yuanlu County.
Magistrate Wang jumped out and asked, "Sir, is the government still not holding a lantern festival this year?"
Sun Shan nodded firmly: "It will not be held."
Everyone is used to this kind of answer.
Lord Sun is completely different from the previous magistrate; he dislikes government-organized events the most.
When asked why, the answer is always the same: the government has no money!
That's such a catch-all reason, nobody can find a reason to refute it.
All the Sunshan representatives answered that they wouldn't be holding any events, and no one asked why, because asking would be pointless.
When it comes to organizing events, Sunshan not only forbids government agencies from doing so, but also requires businesses to follow the rules and regulations.
He addressed the crowd, saying, "Here is a business registration form for organizing events. Distribute it to every household. Anyone who wants to organize an event should fill out the form and submit it to the government office."
He paused for a moment, then said, "No money is allowed. Anyone who wants to apply can do so by submitting an application. There are no fees required."
Sun Shan's so-called declaration is nothing more than a liability determination form. It's for finding the responsible party in the future if an accident happens somewhere.
Most importantly, businesses organizing events need to strengthen planning regarding security, environment, and personnel. They cannot organize events arbitrarily or without restraint.
County Magistrate Wang took the application form and his lips twitched.
This pattern is exactly the same as last year.
The core message is simply this: merchants can organize any event they want; the authorities will not stop them, nor will they charge any fees. They will even send people to assist them.
But if something goes wrong, sorry, you'll be held responsible, and the authorities will hold you fully accountable.
For example, if an elderly person falls, the business will cover the medical expenses based on the degree of responsibility.
For example, if a fight breaks out inside and the shopkeepers fail to evacuate in time, resulting in injuries or fatalities, hehe, that's your responsibility, not the government's.
The declarations were filled with all sorts of things, but they all essentially absolved the government of any responsibility and placed all the blame on the merchants.
Looking at this incredibly frustrating application form, County Magistrate Wang felt utterly exasperated.
However, after the initial frustration, you should continue with what you were doing. You can't let the risk prevent you from making money.
For him, from the Wang family, the main source of income from business during the Spring Festival is their annual sales, and they have to organize events even if it means taking on responsibilities.
Especially this year, with the income of the people in Yuanlu County greatly increasing, they should take the opportunity to make a profit.
Sun Shan entrusted this task to Zhang Shiye because he couldn't trust anyone in the government office.
Even if a special application is approved, there's no guarantee that the business owners won't be made things difficult or that bribes will be accepted.
Sun Shan had never witnessed the cunning of the clerks.
But even if you've never seen a pig run, have you never eaten pork? Who were they? History books will tell you clearly.
Master Zhang nodded in agreement: "Sir, you are right. Tomorrow I will personally lead the way to explain the contents of the application form to the merchants. If they want to hold an event, they must submit the application form to me. Only approval with the official seal is true approval."
Sun Shan nodded and said, "We'll do as the advisor says."
The reason this can be done is simply because Yuanlu County is not large, and there are very few businesses that can host events.
It wasn't a difficult task for Master Zhang to make the trip.
Sun Shan then summoned Inspector Liang, Clerk Xia, and Constable Yang.
Tell them to increase patrols at the market.
Large businesses have their own activities, and small vendors have their own business activities. These must be well-organized and planned to avoid large crowds, arguments, and stampedes.
Sun Shan specifically instructed: "Watch out for suspicious individuals and be wary of human traffickers. Pay special attention to young girls and girls wandering around alone."
Thinking about this, Sun Shan decided to set up several "lost children adoption stations" to make it easier for forgetful parents to find their children.
The three inspectors, Liang and his two companions, acknowledged the order: "Yes, sir, we obey."
After giving all sorts of instructions, Sun Shan was sure the arrangements were thorough enough and breathed a long sigh of relief.
To be honest, what bothers Sunshan the most is holidays, especially events with huge crowds, which cause great trouble for local security.
Unfortunately, such activities are indispensable; otherwise, how can GDP increase?
Trade and commerce are essential for making money, which in turn promotes the improvement of living standards.