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Chapter 288 Reforming the Bureaucratic System
Unlike the strong and well-trained soldiers, Lu Jia and Liu Qi, as 'merchants,' were not so fortunate. They traveled tirelessly, daring not to slacken in the slightest, desperately trying to keep up with the main force, for fear of falling behind if they were not careful.
After a long day, the two were completely exhausted, as if their bodies had been hollowed out. Every step they took felt like dragging a thousand-pound burden, their legs as heavy as if filled with lead. They finally managed to find a place to rest as night fell.
Without bothering with formalities, the two hurriedly pulled some food from their bags and stuffed it into their mouths, chewing haphazardly. The dry, hard-to-swallow food now tasted like delicacies, because for them, being able to fill their stomachs was a luxury, given their extreme exhaustion.
After filling their stomachs, the two were so exhausted they barely had the strength to speak. They simply glanced at each other and quickly found a relatively comfortable corner to lie down. Soon, they were snoring loudly, a testament to their extreme fatigue.
The next day, before dawn, the two were awakened by a commotion. Despite their still aching bodies, the thought of the unknown road ahead and their shared goal spurred them to grit their teeth, get up, pack their belongings, and embark on another day's journey. At that moment, each of them had only one thought in their mind—to keep moving towards their goal!
At the same time, a series of questions were raised in the court, including how many departments should be set up in the economic zone, what specific positions each department should have, how the official ranks of each position should be divided, what kind of people are suitable to hold these official positions in the economic zone, and to whom the officials of the economic zone should ultimately report their work.
The King of Qin gently touched his forehead, a look of helplessness and confusion on his face. To be honest, not only the high and mighty King of Qin, but even the entire court of civil and military officials were basically in an awkward situation of being completely unaware of, not understanding, or even having any idea about this so-called economic zone.
At this moment, the entire court was silent, and all eyes turned in one direction—towards Ying Wuyou. It should be noted that Ying Wuyou was now the head of the Coal Transportation Bureau, and she was fully qualified to participate in a court assembly of this caliber.
When Ying Wuyou keenly sensed the gazes fixed on her, she took a deep breath and slowly spoke, "Father, in my opinion, since this economic zone is a newly established department, it naturally needs a corresponding new job system. However, the Coal Transportation Bureau, where I work, is also a newly established department. In addition, the territory of our Great Qin is expanding day by day, and the affairs that need to be handled and managed are also increasing daily. Therefore, I dare to propose a comprehensive reorganization of the various departments of the court. In this way, not only will the division of functions between departments be clearer and more reasonable, but we will also be better able to cope with the ever-changing situation."
As soon as Ying Wuyou finished speaking, the entire court erupted into chaos. The solemn atmosphere was instantly shattered, and the officials whispered and discussed amongst themselves, creating a cacophony of noise.
In fact, this wasn't the first time Ying Wuyou had brought up this matter. It had been mentioned two years prior, but was met with strong opposition and ultimately failed to materialize. However, now that Ying Wuyou had revived the idea, many people's thoughts began to subtly shift, becoming increasingly active. After all, if the various departments of the court could truly undergo a comprehensive overhaul, it would naturally lead to some people being ruthlessly pushed out of the core of power; but at the same time, it would also bring many more rare opportunities for promotion. For the vast majority of high-ranking officials in the court, this would undoubtedly be a tremendous boon.
However, how exactly should this large-scale reform be implemented? This clearly became a huge and daunting problem. It's important to understand that the most crucial point in the minds of these ministers was that they absolutely could not allow the power they held in their hands to be weakened in the slightest. Therefore, everyone was secretly calculating their own interests and weighing the pros and cons.
At this moment, the King of Qin, seated on his dragon throne, took in the expressions of the crowd below. He narrowed his eyes slightly, a barely perceptible glint of shrewdness flashing within them, before slowly speaking: "My beloved ministers, you may all step down for now. Upon returning, each of you must draft a detailed plan regarding the reform of each department of the court and submit it to me. Three days later, I will discuss this matter with you all again in the court."
Before he finished speaking, the courtiers shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise!"
After the King of Qin waved his hand to signal the end of the court session, the ministers filed out. Ying Wuyou was also about to turn back to Chaohua Palace when, unexpectedly, she was stopped by a group of people as soon as she stepped out of Zhangtai Hall. Several people quickly surrounded her, their faces full of obsequiousness, eager to find out from Ying Wuyou what her views and opinions were on the recent reforms of various departments in the court.
Ying Wuyou gently shook her head and slowly said, "I haven't fully considered this issue yet. Once my thoughts are clear, I will definitely submit a detailed plan." However, the elderly men gathered there were clearly skeptical of her words, their eyes revealing doubt.
However, Ying Wuyou had no intention of getting entangled or explaining herself to these stubborn old men. She simply and gracefully sidestepped them, skillfully bypassing their obstruction, and left without looking back. In fact, what she had just said was true; she had not yet formed a complete and mature plan for how to reorganize the various departments of the court.
As Ying Wuyou walked along, she silently asked the system in her heart: "System, do you think it's better to emulate the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers system established during the Qin Dynasty, or to learn from the Three Departments and Six Ministries system of the Tang Dynasty? Which system has more advantages?"
The system quickly responded: [Host, it must be said that every bureaucratic system during the feudal dynasties had its own unavoidable flaws and shortcomings. However, generally speaking, as time goes by, systems tend to evolve towards greater perfection and soundness.]
Ying Wuyou nodded thoughtfully after listening, indicating her agreement: "Yes, that's true. In comparison, the social management system of the 21st century is undoubtedly more advanced and superior. It's just a pity I know nothing about that system!"
The system immediately reminded you: "The management system of the 21st century was designed and constructed for a communist society, while you are currently in the era of a feudal dynasty. Host, please keep a clear head and do not confuse the concepts."