Alien Arms Empire

Chapter 18771878 Department Reform

In Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Empire, the inner courtyard of the Forbidden City shines brightly, and the golden roof of the palace shines dazzlingly in the sun, like bright gems set in the blue sky.

The Imperial Guards were dressed in neat military uniforms and stood at their posts with their heads held high. Their postures were like exquisitely carved stone statues. They were firm and fearless, demonstrating the might and confidence of the Tang army.

Whenever the breeze blows, the various medals hanging on the chests of the Guards make crisp sounds, as if to declare the power and glory of the royal family.

In the solemn square, the dragon flag symbolizing the supreme authority of the Tang Empire fluttered in the wind. The bright red and gold colors shone in the sun, attracting everyone's attention.

As a totem designed personally by His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the image of the dragon occupies a supreme position in the history and culture of the empire. It is not only carved on the pillars of the palace and in gorgeous murals, but can also be seen everywhere in royal supplies and rituals. It always shows the majesty and glory of the royal family and is awe-inspiring, as if the power of the dragon can sweep away all haze. Protecting the peace of this land and its people.

The golden sunlight shines through the tall floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room and onto the mahogany conference table, reflecting the delicate teacups placed on the table and reflecting the light of stars. Nangong Hong's mood was as bright as the sunshine, and there was a smile unconsciously at the corner of his mouth.

His Majesty the Emperor fulfilled all his wishes, and the Tang Empire finally unified the world! As the number one person in charge of diplomacy, he finally reached the pinnacle of power. He knew that this was not the end yet. His Majesty the Emperor had promised that the position of prime minister in the future would belong to him. Thinking of this, his smile deepened, as if he had already seen himself sitting on the throne of the prime minister, pointing out the country and scolding Fang Qiu.

The elderly Chu Muzhou coughed more and more frequently. In Nangonghong's opinion, it was just the helpless struggle of an aging man. Soon he will step down as deputy prime minister of the empire and retire with honor.

Thinking of this, Nangong Hong coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and started today's speech in a light and cheerful tone: "The negotiations in Dorne have been successfully concluded. The Earl of Dorne will soon be the same as the Duke of Nanla. The boat goes to Linshui.”

He paused, glanced at the ministers present, and said with a hint of ridicule in his tone: "Your Majesty, if you really have a hobby of collecting abdicated emperors, then soon, these former emperors will all be among you. In front of you, I bow down and bow to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of hearty laughter erupted in the conference room. The ministers echoed in succession, and the atmosphere was relaxed and warm. Tang Mo smiled, waved his hand, and responded, "No, of course I don't have that kind of weird hobby."

He has recently been busy reorganizing the empire's structure, and many of the past departments are no longer adaptable to the new situation. He looked out the window, his eyes deep and full of thoughts.

He first thought of the diplomatic system. Now that the Tang Empire has unified the world, the role of diplomacy has almost disappeared. The diplomatic system led by Nangong Hong and Jiang Run is about to face huge changes. Then, he thought about the customs system responsible for import and export. Under the new situation of the unification of the empire, the customs system also needed to undergo large-scale rectification to adapt to new needs.

Of course, the Tang Empire no longer needs to export such things. It already controls everything in the world, so there is no need for things like customs to exist. Perhaps it will still exist for a while, serving trade in various regions, but its nature is completely different, and the things it governs have nothing to do with the past.

The power of some departments will inevitably be reduced, while the power of others will continue to expand as the empire expands. He pictured the Ministry of the Interior, whose powers had grown to alarming proportions in the absence of external affairs. At the same time, the military is worried about its own future. Does the unification of the empire mean a reduction in the size of the army? Will the military technology of the Tang Empire stagnate due to lack of external competition? These are all major issues involving the interests of the military-industrial complex and the military. If they are not handled well, it may cause huge turmoil. This made him feel a little pressure, and he knew that he had to deal with these issues carefully to ensure the stability and prosperity of the empire.

Tang Mo's brain was working rapidly, like precise gears meshing, trying to build a large and stable empire framework. He knew very well that this new and huge empire was like a newborn baby, fragile but full of infinite possibilities.

He must formulate a set of effective rules for it to ensure that it can grow healthily, continue, and maintain stable operation and even prosperity for at least the next few hundred years that he can foresee.

This set of rules must be precise, must be balanced, and must take into account all aspects of the empire. He must be like an acrobat walking on a tightrope, carefully maintaining a balance to both ensure the stability of the empire and promote its development.

First, he must take care of the interests of various departments. The various departments of the empire, like the various organs of the human body, are indispensable. He needs to redistribute resources and power to satisfy every department as much as possible, so that they can all surround the royal family and become the staunchest supporter of the royal family, guarding the authority and status of the royal family.

He knew that with his current reputation and power, he could do almost anything he wanted. Even if he announced the disbandment of the army, no one would dare to openly oppose it. However, he can't just focus on the present, he must consider his descendants and plan for the future of the Tang Dynasty, even if this future is just an illusory wish.

Every emperor is burdened with such a mission, although history has proven countless times that such efforts are mostly in vain. No dynasty can last forever, and no imperial power can truly last forever. Tang Mo knew this, but he still wanted to try his best.

He knew that if he wanted to prolong the rule of the Tang Dynasty, he must learn to transfer power. Perhaps a constitutional monarchy would be a good option to reduce the number of people who want to overthrow the royal family.

However, transferring power itself means risks, which means that he must give up part of his power. In today's heyday, such a choice is undoubtedly stupid in the eyes of outsiders. Of course, Tang Mo would not give up the power immediately, but he had to plan ahead and consider the possibility that his descendants might not be able to hold on to power.

He must find a delicate balance between centralization and decentralization, which can not only ensure the authority of the royal family, but also satisfy other forces, thereby maintaining the long-term stability of the empire.

In short, the entire reform process must be done cautiously and step by step. He cannot do whatever he wants and must take into account the interests and influences of all parties.

Judging from the current personnel structure of the court, most of the ministers are absolute royalists loyal to the royal family. It is almost impossible for them to question Tang Mo's decision-making. This means that it is difficult for him to hear different voices and get objective opinions. This made him feel the burden on his shoulders even more, and the road to reform became more challenging. Judging from the current personnel structure of the court, expecting a group of 100% royalists to question Tang Mo is actually a bit overwhelming.

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I'm not feeling well today, so I just wrote so much...