Founding a Nation

This unprecedented and novel system completely overturned their understanding of things that had been around for thousands of years, leaving them unable to comprehend or digest it for a time.

Qian Xunji continued, "Besides the Ministry of Justice, there are also the Ministry of Administration and the Ministry of Military Affairs... The three powers are separated and check each other, and no one is allowed to act arbitrarily."

Bibi Dong pondered for a moment, a hint of appreciation flashing in her beautiful eyes. "I think it's worth a try. It's at least much better than those corrupt imperial aristocratic systems."

Although Golden Crocodile Douluo was confused, he understood the gravity of the matter and said in a deep voice, "This idea is a bit too far ahead. The most urgent task is to solve the immediate problem."

"Uncle Golden Crocodile is right."

After saying this, Qian Xunji took out a huge sheet of white paper and a pen from the Angel Ring, spread them out on the table, and began to write and speak at the same time.

"If we're going to establish a nation, we can't just have the title; we must have decisive and ruthless methods."

"I've compiled a few proposals; let's discuss them together."

He wrote very quickly, the pen making a soft, scratching sound as it scratched on the paper.

"First, militarized reorganization: all Soul Master under the Spirit Hall will be reorganized according to the military system, divided into three levels: Legion, Division, and Regiment, instead of being managed separately according to the Holy Temple area. Titled Douluo will serve as Legion Commanders, Soul Douluo as Division Commanders, and Soul Saint and below as Regiment Commanders."

"Military command authority shall be uniformly Federal Supreme Command Martial Soul Federation!"

"Second: Incorporate independent cultivators and small forces. The Heaven Dou Empire is purging our Holy Temple, but the Soul Master scattered throughout the land may not all be willing to submit to Heaven Dou."

"We welcome those independent cultivators, small sects, wandering Soul Master, and ordinary people who are unwilling to be incorporated into the Heaven Dou Army. They will be ranked according to their strength and directly incorporated into the Federation Army."

"Third: Win over the Lower Four Sects and neutral forces. Now that the Clear Sky Sect has re-emerged, it is only concerned with cooperating with the Heaven Dou Empire and the two upper sects, and has completely ignored them. This is our opportunity."

He drew an arrow after each of the four names, pointing to "Martial Soul Federation," and said, "Send an envoy there, bringing Soul Tool and personnel to discuss cooperation."

"Give them autonomy, give them seats in the Federal Council, and let them join the Martial Soul Federation as a member."

"Fourth: Increase the budget, military expansion requires money, and the development of Soul Tool requires money."

"The Spirit Hall has sufficient financial reserves, but not enough to last long."

"From today onwards, all taxes and revenue from the Soul Tool trade will be subject to unified allocation by the Federation treasury."

"To make up the shortfall, we will plunder the two great empires to sustain our war effort."

"Fifth, produce more Soul Tool." Qian Xunji looked up at Dugu Bo: "Elder Dugu, at the Research Institute, I need you to advance several lines simultaneously."

"Mass production of level four to six Soul Guidance Cannon, with the goal of equipping three legions within a month."

"The improvement to the Level 7 Soul Guidance Bomb increases its power while reducing its cost."

Dugu Bo leaned back in his chair, a rare look of excitement on his face. "But the experiment needs a venue, people, and materials. You'll have to approve my file."

"Approved, I'll sign it after the meeting."

"Sixth: Establish the Martial Soul Federation, with the Federation in Spirit City, the Pope as the supreme head of Federation, and Federal Council under it, whose members are elected by representatives of the member forces and from within the Spirit Hall."

"I've finished speaking. The system will be gradually improved afterwards."

After a moment of silence in the conference room, Golden Crocodile Douluo was the first to applaud.

Next up are Yue Guan and Gui Mei...

It took another two hours.

These six items were broken down into details over the past two hours.

"Since there are no objections, the meeting is adjourned."

Everyone stood up, and the elders walked out in twos and threes, whispering among themselves.

Qian Xunji to the low cabinet and looked down at the two little ones curled up behind it.

Startled by his sudden appearance, Bi Xiaoxiao shrank back, her head hitting the cabinet door with a dull thud, and then she covered her mouth with her hand.

Qian Renxue remained calm, tilting her head back to look at him with innocent eyes.

"Still hiding?"

Bi Xiaoxiao, still covering her mouth with her hand, said, "Uncle... I'm sorry."

Qian Renxue coughed lightly, stood up from behind the cabinet, and, feigning composure, brushed the dust off her bottom. She looked up to meet her father's gaze. "Dad, when did you find out about us?"

"I noticed from the beginning that you weren't learning your lesson and were even dragging Xiao Xiao into your misbehavior?"

"Uncle, I'm sorry, it was my own idea to come with my sister. Please don't blame her..."

Just then, Bibi Dong and Ling Yuan also came over.

Ling Yuan spotted her daughter immediately. "Xiao Xiao, how could you be eavesdropping on the council meeting here?"

Bi Xiaoxiao finally burst into tears. "Mom... I'm sorry..."

Qian Renxue took a step forward, shielding Xiao Xiao behind her, and looked up at the three adults. "I brought Xiao Xiao here. If you want to scold someone, scold me, not her."

Bibi Dong looked at her daughter's self-righteous yet somewhat defiant expression, and reached out to pat Qian Renxue's head. "I won't scold you, but you can't do that again next time. The council hall is where the elders discuss serious matters, not a place for playing hide-and-seek."

Qian Renxue nodded. "Does the Spirit Hall really intend to establish a nation?"

"Of course, there's still a lot to do during this time."

"Although we face external pressure, we must remain calm and composed internally."

"The strength of all parties is growing. Establishing a nation is not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a matter of settling the situation as soon as possible and seizing the initiative."

At this moment, Qian Xunji took a step forward and took Bibi Dong's hand. "Dong'er, you heard it today too, there is an unknown force behind the Clear Sky Sect."

"So absorb the Torso Bone. Once you become a god, with me on your side, those guys won't be able to cause any trouble."

Bibi Dong pursed her lips. "But there are still many things to do, such as the Research Institute, the preparations for establishing the nation, and the fact that we are isolated on all sides..."

"Leave it to me."

"But you're all alone..."

"I'm Peak Douluo, what's a little job like this?"

Ling Yuan chimed in softly from the side, "Yes, Dong'er, we're here for you. You can focus on your seclusion and become a god as soon as possible."

"Dong'er, you are my biggest trump card."

Bibi Dong raised her head and met his gaze. "Alright, I understand. I will go into seclusion tomorrow."

Qian Renxue released Bi Xiaoxiao's hand and buried her face in Bibi Dong's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around her waist. "Mom, you can do it."

"Um."

"By the way, Sister Dong'er, didn't you say you brought two children back this time?"

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

"How about you take me to see it?"

"A child you'd willingly bring back must be extraordinary."