The county magistrate is a prefecture-level official in the traditional officialdom of China, who is in charge of local administrative and judicial affairs. In ancient times, the magistrate of a county was often regarded as an official of people's livelihood, because their task was to serve the people, safeguard people's livelihood and collect public opinion, so the magistrate of a county was often a representative figure in the eyes of the masses. Although great changes have taken place in modern local government institutions, the function and image of the magistrate of a county are still widely recognized in China culture.

How did the magistrate of a county exist in history?

In the history of China, the magistrate of a county is an important official, because they are not only responsible for trying cases, but also need to supervise the administrative actions of local officials to ensure the fair exercise of government power. At the same time, when many disasters and social events occur, the magistrate of a county is also an important moment to show its immortality. For example, in the Qing Dynasty, Lu built a drought-resistant Yellow River levee in Anhui, which became a famous county and was loved by the people. As a magistrate, Oscar Wilde in the literary work Travel Notes of Lao Can has become a popular cultural symbol.

Although the post of magistrate of a county was abolished in modern China, the recognition and pursuit of such local officials did not weaken. China's local government serves the people through various channels, and still needs a group of high-quality cadres with "people's livelihood" to play the role of "county magistrate". In this process, knowledge and service consciousness will be the qualities that these officials must possess, in order to complete every small role in the background and do their part for the prosperity and development of the country and the people.