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With the strength of the Spirit Hall, it is indeed not afraid of these things, and it can easily suppress anyone who resists.
There's a saying that goes something like that.
There has never been a case where a prolonged war brought national benefit.
As a time traveler, Lin Chuan was well aware that people are inherently war-weary, even after repeated victories.
Even if a famous emperor in his previous life had few defeats in foreign wars, the lives of ordinary people were not good.
War brings high taxes and also causes prices to soar.
If left unchecked, it will only be ordinary people who suffer.
If this continues, the common people will also develop resentment, and by the time their expectations for the Spirit Hall are completely exhausted, it will be too late.
Qian Renxue frowned.
However, this expression did not make her look bad.
"So what exactly do you want to do?" Qian Renxue couldn't help but ask.
"It's easy!"
Lin Chuan explained with a smile, "Power cannot fall into the hands of one person; it is more reasonable to divide it appropriately."
"What do you mean?"
Qian Renxue was somewhat confused.
"It's very simple. Nowadays, the emperors of both empires have complete control over everything, which is obviously unreasonable."
"This will lead to administrative decisions relying too much on the wisdom of one person. If the emperor is wise, it will be fine, but if the emperor is arrogant and conceited, the whole country will be doomed!"
"After all, even gods make mistakes, and emperors are human and cannot be perfect."
"Therefore, when faced with a problem, we can brainstorm together and discuss both the advantages and disadvantages to the greatest extent possible."
"This way, we can make as few mistakes as possible."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was filled with disbelief.
Lin Chuan's words make a lot of sense.
At least from Qian Renxue's perspective, she was genuinely tempted by this model!
After all, she has already become the God of Angels, and she will definitely go to the realm of gods in the future.
When the time comes, the position of Pope of the Spirit Hall will definitely be passed on to someone else.
No one can guarantee that every pope is wise.
If a pope as fanatical as Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue's mother, were to emerge, it would likely drag the entire continent into utter ruin.
Or perhaps a pope will emerge who is ruthless and unscrupulous, like Qian Renxue's father, Qian Xunji.
Thinking of this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but shake her head.
I have a feeling that there's something wrong with their whole family.
Do you already have a concrete idea?
Qian Renxue asked impatiently.
“That’s right!” Lin Chuan nodded again. “We can set up a cabinet then.”
"There are nine people in total: three civil officials, three military officers, and three soul masters representing the group."
"The cabinet represents the highest authority, and its members are replaced every five years. Above the cabinet, there can still be the emperor."
"However, the emperor cannot make decisions on a matter alone. Ordinary matters are handled by the cabinet. Only when it is a major matter or when cabinet members cannot make a decision will the cabinet and the emperor discuss and make a final decision together."
"Emperors also changed every five years, elected by the common people, and were allowed to serve consecutive terms."
That's all for now!
As soon as Lin Chuan finished speaking, Qian Renxue couldn't help but retort.
"You're being too naive. What good is power if you don't have it all? In the end, everything comes down to ability."
"A powerful Soul Master can completely overturn everything!"
As the goddess of angels, Qian Renxue is the most qualified to say such a thing.
Lin Chuan was naturally well aware of this as well.
Douluo Continent is a fantasy world, and even if it's just a fantasy floor tile, strength is still paramount.
Confucianism disrupts the law with literature, and chivalry violates the law with martial arts.
This is not just talk.
There will always be ambitious people who, relying on their strength, become arrogant and disdainful of everyone.
"So this is the time when we need the Spirit Hall!"
Lin Chuan smiled slightly, "As long as Soul Masters do not disappear, there will still be forces that threaten the rule of the country."
"Moreover, even if Soul Masters no longer exist, there will still be other entities that can shake the foundation of the country. This is something that cannot be changed."
Didn't you see that Lin Chuan, in his previous life, didn't possess any extraordinary power, yet he still fought for supremacy even while wielding a stone?
"Therefore, the Spirit Hall can serve as the state religion, governing all spirit masters in the country, and the emperor can also serve as the pope."
"At the same time, when cultivating candidates for emperor, we should not only focus on their character, but also cultivate them to become excellent soul masters."
"All Soul Masters must be registered and subject to state jurisdiction!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's eyes lit up.
"But wouldn't that make the emperor's power too great?"
"Of course, but there are ways to make a difference. If a cabinet member makes a fundamental mistake, the emperor can convene a cabinet meeting, vote to remove the cabinet member, and then select a replacement from among the candidates."
"And if the emperor goes astray, the cabinet members can also hold a meeting and vote to remove the emperor from office."
"That's the general situation, but the specific details still need to be discussed carefully."
"At least in my view, such a system would undoubtedly make the country and its people better!"
Lin Chuan paused slightly in his speech.
Of course, that's just an idealized scenario.
Even with the best system, it's hard to guarantee that there won't be corruption among the empire's top brass, and internal strife will inevitably arise.
But where there is light, there is also darkness.
Even if they do nothing, the nobles of the two great empires will still scheme against each other and even do some ridiculous things.
Lin Chuan is not a god and cannot be perfect in every aspect.
This was something that wasn't achieved even in my previous life.
All he could do was try to make it as perfect as possible, so that even if the shadows still lingered in the merged empire, at least it would be good in most cases.
As for the remaining details, those will have to be perfected by those who come after.
Qian Renxue fell silent immediately.
After thinking carefully for a moment, she looked up at Lin Chuan again.
"Perhaps you are right; at least the scene you described is better than mine."
Lin Chuan shook his head.
"No need to praise me like that, I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants."
"Besides, there's no need to rush. The mainland isn't unified yet, so these things can be considered after things are finished."
"The most urgent task now should be to resolve the Abyss invasion."
Upon hearing Lin Chuan's words, Qian Renxue expressed her opinion softly.
"The Star Luo Empire has sent someone to extend an invitation. I will agree and then work together to reach a tripartite cooperation as soon as possible to jointly resist the invasion of the Abyss Plane!"
Lin Chuan chuckled softly.
With the Spirit Hall joining the fray, there's at least no need to worry about high-end combat power.
The army, in turn, had to be provided by the two great empires.
Of course, the Spirit Hall is now in no way inferior to the two great empires, even in terms of its military.
After all, they had infiltrated several kingdoms under the jurisdiction of the two great empires in advance.
"Let's hurry, because every moment we delay will result in many civilians being killed by the creatures of the abyss, which is something no one wants to see."
Qian Renxue nodded gently, "Don't worry, as long as the two great empires don't go too far."
"I'm going back to Wuhun City now!"
"Also, I'd appreciate it if you could take good care of my mother."
Although his words sounded a bit strange, Lin Chuan nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry, I don't have any deep-seated hatred for Bibi Dong. Although it's impossible to make her as comfortable as she is in the Spirit Hall, at least she won't be wronged."
"Once Bing'er and the others return from Seagod Island, I will return Bibi Dong to you as soon as possible!"