Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17964087_2 (govt_salary VARCHAR, chinese_name VARCHAR)

### Question ###
For the chinese name  盧奕基 how many in total is the govt salary?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(govt_salary) FROM table_17964087_2 WHERE chinese_name = "盧奕基"