County magistrate and magistrate are two official positions in the ancient official system of China, which are often used as officials in local administration. The county magistrate is usually the highest administrative official of a province, responsible for managing and supervising a series of county-level administrative regions. The county magistrate is the highest administrative official in the county-level administrative region, responsible for supervising and managing the political, economic and social affairs of the county.

In ancient China, the duties of local officials included maintaining social order, promoting economic development, handling civil disputes, supervising taxation, and managing education and cultural affairs. A magistrate needs extensive knowledge and ability, including political, legal, economic, social, cultural and educational knowledge. In addition, they also need to have good leadership and management skills, and be able to effectively coordinate and manage the work of subordinate officials.

Although great changes have taken place in the administrative system of modern China, the duties and functions of the sheriff are still widely concerned and studied. In modern cities and villages, government officials and community leaders still need to have many qualities and abilities as magistrates in order to better manage and serve the people.

In a word, local officials are very important officials in the history of China, and their work and contributions have had a far-reaching impact on the political, economic, cultural and social development of China. They are an important part of China's traditional culture and deserve our in-depth understanding and study.