Chapter 106: Establishing the Liyue Qixing and Liba Sect

"Then, the last matter."

Jiang Yan began to speak of the last matter.

"Recently, due to our territory suddenly expanding, there are many issues—pacifying the people within our borders, post-war reconstruction, and chaos in the newly acquired lands."

"Clearly, while we can manage them alone, we always feel stretched too thin."

As Jiang Yan spoke, Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun and Lady Guizhong below nodded in strong agreement.

When it came to this matter, they were the ones with the most authority to speak.

If not for their forcing Jiang Yan and Morax and others to work, those two slackers would've long since vanished somewhere to spar.

"Therefore, after establishing the nation, I intend to set up the Liyue Qixing and the Liyue Permanent Council, to oversee all matters of Liyue."

"Namely, Tianshu, Tianquan, Tianji, Tianxuan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang."

Jiang Yan's words stirred a great uproar among the immortals.

Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun frowned and looked at Jiang Yan.

"Do you mean to let mortals interfere in Liyue's affairs?"

Jiang Yan nodded, then shook his head.

For a moment, no one understood Jiang Yan's meaning.

"Once a nation is established, whether setting policies or anything else, each era must have its own character."

"Mortals live no more than a hundred years; each generation of mortals corresponds precisely to one era."

"I do intend to let mortals participate in Liyue's governance, but power will not be fully delegated."

"As I said, the Liyue Qixing is the Liyue Permanent Council; they will formulate the policies Liyue needs for the next hundred years, but to implement them, they require the Emperor's approval and our immortals' endorsement—power does not rest in their hands."

"Moreover, the selection of the Liyue Qixing will be made jointly by the Emperor, us immortals, and the people of Liyue; the chosen mortals will surely be the most suitable for the role—there is no need to fear they will abuse authority."

"Having the Liyue Qixing handle governance not only frees us to attend to our own matters, but also allows our nation to enter a phase of sustained prosperity."

The immortals fell silent; some even turned to look at Morax.

Morax frowned deeply, lost in thought for a long while.

What Jiang Yan said did indeed stir his interest.

These past days of handling governance had made him deeply aware of the hardships endured by Lady Guizhong and others.

"Feasible. Then, the first-generation Liyue Qixing must be carefully selected."

After a while, Morax spoke.

"The first-generation Liyue Qixing is not only the first policy we enact after founding the nation, but also a test of whether this office can earn the people's trust."

Jiang Yan nodded; what Morax said was precisely a problem he had weighed.

"As Morax said, the first Liyue Qixing must not only bear the responsibility of managing Liyue's affairs, but also be worthy of the people's trust!"

"Therefore, the first Liyue Qixing must be chosen not only by us, but also include one immortal among them."

"An immortal among the Qixing will not only accelerate the people's trust in the Qixing, but also serve as a transitional phase in shifting governance gradually from immortals to mortals."

"Also, after establishing the Qixing, we must form the Liba Sect, further dividing the Qixing's authority; the Liba Sect will represent official departments to oversee planning for all industries in Liyue..."

The immortals listened to Jiang Yan's plan, continuously discussing and refining its shortcomings.

Jiang Yan listened to their opinions, revising and editing the paper in his hands.

Time passed swiftly, and night soon arrived.

Jiang Yan gazed at the paper in his hands, now filled with revisions, and looked toward the immortals.

"Then, let us settle these matters as they stand."

"If anyone has further ideas, feel free to come speak with me, Lady Guizhong, the Emperor, or Liuyun."

"Now, let us address the final matter we have yet to decide."

Jiang Yan looked at the immortals; after an afternoon of discussion, all were slightly weary.

Morax took a sip of tea, waiting for Jiang Yan to speak.

The immortals fell silent and turned to Jiang Yan.

"The final matter, and the most important one."

"Who among us immortals will join the Liyue Qixing?"

Jiang Yan looked at them all, his gaze serious.

After all, as the first-generation Liyue Qixing, the choice of which immortal would join was a major issue.

Each immortal had their own duties.

Moreover, the immortals' reputations among mortals varied greatly.

"The immortal who joins must have high standing among the people."

After Jiang Yan spoke these words, nearly all eyes locked onto him.