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Chapter 667: The Four Pillars of Great Qian, the Mirror-Hanging Institution
Chapter 667: The Four Pillars of Great Qian, the Mirror-Hanging Institution
"Your Majesty, I want to avenge my family!" White-Bearded Tiger, already an old man, had experienced the tragedy of personally delivering his entire family to be used as blood sacrifices, and now he carried an aura of death.
However, the hatred in his heart had not diminished, which was why he was still holding on to this last breath.
"I understand your desire for revenge, but what then?" Qin Muye looked at White-Bearded Tiger, who had just been brought to the laboratory.
Qin Muye, of course, understood the other party's feelings, but why should he help him take revenge? After all, this man had tried to kill him just yesterday, and now, because his family was dead, Qin Muye was supposed to forgive him? That would make him a fool.
To come and kill him, only to have his family die after being promised wealth and glory, and then expect Qin Muye, the victim, to forgive and help him take revenge? Such a saintly act was beyond Qin Muye's capacity.
Helping him take revenge was not out of the question, but the Minister of Punishments was already part of his plan. However, to expect to benefit without contributing anything was a big problem.
"I am willing to be your loyal dog!" White-Bearded Tiger's expression was fierce. As long as he could avenge his family, he would do anything, even if it meant dying.
"Is that all? That's not enough." Qin Muye said slowly.
This was an old fox. Qin Muye was sure that once White-Bearded Tiger recovered from his trauma, he would want more than just this.
For now, White-Bearded Tiger was still confused. He had nothing left, and being Qin Muye's dog was the only value he had. If Qin Muye said it wasn't enough, he had nothing more to offer.
"What does Your Majesty need?" Since he didn't know, he asked Qin Muye directly. White-Bearded Tiger understood these things.
"I need someone to help me control the Jianghu." Qin Muye said slowly.
"Jianghu?" White-Bearded Tiger was a bit puzzled.
He didn't know what Jianghu was, but he had a vague understanding: "Your Majesty means those wandering knights?"
"Exactly, them." Qin Muye knew that there was no Jianghu now, but that didn't mean there wouldn't be one in the future. The cultivation of martial arts, combined with Qin Muye's inability to directly interfere too much with the progress of civilization, meant he had to use indirect means to influence it.
"I am afraid I cannot do it alone." White-Bearded Tiger lowered his head and dared not speak.
"Your ten remaining brothers will help you, and the court will provide you with sufficient support. But the manpower will have to be your responsibility, and I will provide you with the necessary martial power."
"The new institution will be called the Mirror-Hanging Institution, responsible for maintaining order in the Jianghu. You will be the first Grand Marshal, and I can give you the power and opportunity to exterminate the Wormwalker clan."
After saying this, Qin Muye did not continue but waited for White-Bearded Tiger's response.
"Your subject, accepts the command!" After a few seconds of silence, White-Bearded Tiger responded. He knew he had no choice but to agree.
As for his lack of ability? He was sure that Emperor Qian had confidence in him; otherwise, he wouldn't have been chosen.
Qin Muye had no deep understanding of White-Bearded Tiger and didn't know his capabilities, but that wasn't a problem for him. Memory modification, on-the-job training, and practical experience—these were all part of the complete process in the Endless Abyss.
Being a Grand Marshal was nothing; with the right training, even becoming an emperor was possible.
"Very well, I have high hopes for you. Take him for training." Qin Muye waved his hand, and a Grisly Sprite stepped forward, gesturing for White-Bearded Tiger to follow.
White-Bearded Tiger's expression was complex, but he had no choice but to follow.
"Hold on, what is your name? White-Bearded Tiger is just a nickname, not suitable for formal use." Qin Muye asked another question.
"Your subject's name is Bai Xu. In the Green Forest, he is known as White-Bearded Tiger." Bai Xu answered respectfully, already accepting his position.
"Bai Xu? That name is not very auspicious." Qin Muye couldn't help but smile. What a name to have, Bai Xu, now his family line is Bai Xu, and his entire family is gone.
"Please, Your Majesty, grant me a new name!" At this moment, Bai Xu readily accepted the suggestion.
"Granting a name is unnecessary. The Mirror-Hanging Institution will suppress your inauspicious name. Go." Qin Muye had no intention of giving him a new name. The name might sound inauspicious, but to Qin Muye, it was just a name.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Bai Xu did not linger. He could tell that Qin Muye did not particularly care about him. While he might be given a significant responsibility, Qin Muye was completely unconcerned about whether he might rebel.
"Another matter is settled. I initially thought restoring the rightful lineage would be difficult, but now it seems reviving Great Qian is even harder." After Bai Xu left with the Grisly Sprite, Qin Muye felt a bit troubled.
Creation is far more challenging than destruction, and this was the essence of the matter.
To restore the rightful lineage of Great Qian, all that was needed was to eliminate the alien noble families, and there would be no major subsequent issues. However, reviving Great Qian while staying within the established framework was incredibly difficult, akin to performing ballet on a chopping block.
The main issue was that this approach did not satisfy Qin Muye's chaotic growth method, making him feel constrained. Otherwise, with the Umbrella Corporation's intervention, reviving Great Qian would be easy, and even developing into a space-faring civilization would be possible, though it might be distorted.
It was precisely because he could not take shortcuts that Qin Muye felt helpless.
"The Mirror-Hanging Institution can be considered the first power institution in the revival of Great Qian, used to suppress the martial arts forces that will emerge in the future."
"Next, I need an organization that is subordinate to the imperial authority, capable of serving as the emperor's blade and also overseeing the civil and military officials."
Qin Muye's first thought was the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) and the Dongchang and Xichang (Eastern and Western Factories).
Ultimately, Qin Muye chose the eunuch-based Dongchang and Xichang model. By reinforcing the eunuchs' dependence on imperial authority, he could ensure that the emperor's blade remained sharp.
Previously, the eunuchs in the palace were controlled by the alien noble families. This was partly due to the decline of imperial power, but another crucial reason was their low dependence on imperial authority. Qin Muye had reviewed the relevant restrictions and found that, apart from castration to prevent them from causing trouble in the harem, they were not much different from ordinary servants.
Without ideological transformation, they were easily swayed by others. Combined with the psychological and mental changes due to their physical deficiencies, they were very easy to bribe.
For them, it did not matter who their master was.
From the beginning, Great Qian had no strategy for eunuchs, who should have been the emperor's loyal dogs and sharp blades. Fortunately, they could start from scratch now.
Currently, a significant number of eunuchs had been recruited, and the original ones were long gone, replaced by the spirits.
Starting from scratch had its benefits, ensuring that everything was under his control.
Like the Mirror-Hanging Institution, it might seem like a small group, but once Bai Xu completed the training with the spirits, he could fully serve as a competent manager.
After that, with sufficient martial power, it was not a stretch to say that Great Qian could reach its peak after Qin Muye returned power.
The main issue was the lack of time, with the entire Great Qian on the verge of collapse. Otherwise, the strategy formulated by the Black Hand could be implemented gradually, maximizing the benefits for the alien noble families.
Now, with the urgency of time, they could only be used to create the Start Dragons.
According to the plan, four new departments were needed: the Mirror-Hanging Institution to handle the Jianghu, the eunuchs to serve as the emperor's loyal dogs and blades, a military department for external expansion, and a research department for internal cultural and technological development.
The Mirror-Hanging Institution was now on track, with a name already chosen. The eunuch department, which could be directed to bite anyone, was being re-planned, while the other two departments were still in the early stages and required more time.
These four departments would work alongside the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers to manage the internal and external affairs comprehensively, creating a system of checks and balances to prevent any one party from becoming too powerful.
Being an emperor was about utilizing talent and balancing power.
Of course, Qin Muye did not overthink it. As long as these four departments expanded and supported the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, the task could be accomplished with this foundation.
It was like giving Liu Shan advisors like Zhuge Liang, Yue Fei, and Yao Guangxiao. As long as he listened to their advice and did not interfere unnecessarily, victory would be assured.
Qin Muye's goal was to create this situation, educating the next Qian Emperor and leaving him with the necessary resources. Then, he could simply watch.
After all, he was not the rightful lineage, nor were the spirits. They were just outsiders here to repay a debt.
So, in reality, the task could not be completed in his generation and would have to be left to the next.
(End of Chapter)
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