The different timeline had led to noticeable differences in how the political system functioned.
Because the states were relatively independent, the State Council held nominally greater authority. Some things never fundamentally changed. As long as circumstances allowed, the Eastern Kingdom still operated under centralized rule.
Concentrating resources to accomplish major tasks was an advantage, but when policies from above reached the lower levels, they could become distorted—and often proved unsuitable for local conditions.
On this timeline, the relative self-reliance of the various regions caused by supernatural disasters had made the coordinating council's responsibilities considerably heavier.
There always had to be a department to coordinate the demands of each state, reinterpret laws and regulations that did not suit them, and apply to legislate the policies and provisions needed locally.
"Sounds pretty good. Leaving everything else aside, just the jobs it would create and the fact that locals could buy quality Novice Sets at the lowest prices make it well worth the Investment."
"Right? I think it can pass too."
The council effectively held the "right to propose." Civilian "commercial standards regulations" could be raised through such occasions.
This was what a normal administrative system looked like: proposal, discussion, decision-making, legislation. Once the whole process was completed, right or wrong, it was at least a collective decision everyone knew about. Even if they went the wrong way, no one needed to bear sole responsibility. They could simply revise it.
Lu Mouren had matured greatly compared to back then. If this had been three years ago, he might have gone straight to government officials to discuss it. That could indeed have gotten it done, but it would have brought a series of problems, provoked plenty of resentment, and been less effective than this approach.
At this moment, Lu PingAn was using a light