Improve large MR count query: avoid primary sticking and add caching
What does this MR do?
Adds two improvements to a frequently run, poorly performing query for gathering the total count of MRs created in the last 90 days:
- Force use of the read-only replica, but clearing db load balancing session before running the query
- Cache the count for 24 hours
Related issue: #325580
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Edited by Aakriti Gupta