Super God: Rise of Civilization.

The Minister of Works swallowed hard, looking at him with longing eyes.

If he were to read more of this book, he would guarantee that within ten years he would be able to tame the lightning in the sky and use it for his own purposes.

"Take another look at these things!"

He took out the design drawings.

The female official quickly handed the design drawings to the Minister of Works.

"Wind turbine design drawings? This thing can help us tame the lightning in the sky and turn it for our own use? Unbelievable."

The Minister of Works looked at the perfected design drawings, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement.

"Your Majesty, I am confident that I can build a wind turbine within ten years, no, five years, and bring electricity into existence."

He patted his chest and gave his assurance.

His thinking was not as conservative as that of the prime minister and others; he was imaginative, unconventional, and had a strong ability to accept new ideas.

This is why, after Yang Yu explained the theoretical formula to him, he was able to make gunpowder and firearms.

"Then I await your good news. You cannot take the books, but I will allow you to copy them."

Yang Yu raised his head and looked at him seriously.

This will be the foundational template for the electromagnetism of the Star Empire, and it must never be given to anyone.

If you want to develop civilization, you need teaching materials.

"This old minister knows, and will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty," the Minister of Works assured, patting his chest.

"What are your thoughts on reforming the Ministry of Works into the Academy of Engineering?"

Yang Yu put down his pen and looked at the Minister of Works with great interest.

"I have no interest in reforming it into the Academy of Engineering. After all, it's all about serving the empire. I don't care about power or anything like that."

"This old minister enjoys tinkering with strange and unusual things. If they can enhance the overall strength of our empire, that would make this old minister happiest."

The Minister of Works said with a smile.

His idea was simple: he just wanted his achievements to be recognized by His Majesty and the people of the world.

"Don't let your guard down. The Academy of Engineering influences the development of the entire civilization."

"Your responsibility may seem light, but it is equally important: to promote the development of civilization and advance the construction of the country. Your Academy of Engineering needs to step up its efforts."

Yang Yu looked at him very seriously.

The development of civilization is inextricably linked to the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

"Yes, Your Majesty and the Academy of Engineering will never let Your Majesty or the people down."

The Minister of Works gave the same solemn assurance.

"Go down!"

……

After leaving the Star Empire Imperial Palace.

Angel Yan and the others did not leave the planet immediately, but instead folded their wings and walked through this very backward city.

In fact, this city is not backward at all, with cement roads, somewhat retro tiled houses, and well-planned transportation routes.

"Sister Yan, this Star Empire seems a bit different. In such a relatively backward civilization, it is possible to plan so perfectly."

"The core content of the law is also quite sound, all for the benefit of the people of this civilization. That mortal emperor was truly a remarkable leader."

The angel walked down the street, watching the carriages passing by, his eyes filled with amazement.

If there is horse droppings, street cleaners will arrive within five minutes to clean up the droppings.

Just then, a patrolling soldier, almost the same height as the man, with a muscular build and wearing armor, carrying a long spear, walked over.

"Ladies, please use the sidewalk. This is a road specifically for horse-drawn carriages."

The patrol team stopped in front of the three women. The squad leader, looking at the three blonde beauties, did not show much emotion.

She was probably just a barbarian woman from the Western Desert.

"General, this is all a road, why won't you let me pass?"

Angel Yan asked, feigning ignorance.

"Madam, the carriage is going very fast, and a commoner suddenly appears in the middle of the road. The carriage can't stop, so won't someone die?"

"Therefore, His Majesty ordered the special planning of driveways and sidewalks, with vehicles using driveways and pedestrians using sidewalks, to avoid loss of life and property for citizens."

The squad leader immediately realized that this must be a woman from the Western Desert who had the good fortune to come to the Central Continent, but was unaware of the Central Continent's rules.

"Then why can they?"

The angel pointed in bewilderment at a man pulling a two-wheeled cart with a girl sitting on it on the street.

“That’s a rickshaw. His Majesty found a way for those who are idle, have strength, but can’t find work to earn a living. And since a rickshaw is a vehicle, it can naturally run on the road.”

The squad leader said proudly.

Being born in the empire was his pride.

"OK, thanks!"

After hearing this, Angel Yan smiled at the squad leader, then led A-Zhui and Mo Yi away from the driveway and headed to the sidewalk next to it.

"Sister Yan, we really underestimated this mortal emperor."

Moy was equally incredulous.

"Along the way, the faces of the people I saw were all beaming with happiness. I can only say that this mortal emperor is a very good ruler, it's just a pity that he is unwilling to believe in angels..."

Angel Yan nodded. If the emperor of the Holy Blade Empire back then had been half as good as the emperor of this Star Empire, perhaps she wouldn't be an angel.

"This person is an emperor who will be remembered for all time on this planet, perhaps even the kind of person who is unprecedented and will never be repeated."

"Throughout his life, he led his civilization from weakness to strength, and finally to the point of destroying all the enemies who had bullied him and unifying the world."

"To be honest, I really find it hard to understand how, in an era of underdeveloped transportation and poor communication, such a vast planet could be unified and become the only civilization on it. It can only be described as a miracle," the angel said.

"Let's go! We should go back and report. After more than ten years, this is the last planet with intelligent life."

Chapter 5 [The Reform Begins]

Next.

All six departments of the Star Empire were busy.

The people of the empire remained excited; their civilization had finally become the dominant power on the planet, and they no longer had to worry about war.

Many of those who perished in the fall of their nations secretly plotted how to rise again and overthrow the rule of the Star Empire.

But faced with the Star Empire's immense military strength, they felt despair and suffocation.

Until a week later.

Great court meeting.

"Your Majesty, I propose that it is time to reduce military strength. The military is taking too much out of the empire."

"With the current military spending, it would be easy to cripple the empire's finances."

An official stepped forward from the queue and shared his thoughts.

"Nonsense! The empire has only just unified the world, and you're already clamoring to reduce its military strength. What are your intentions? Could it be that Lord Yuan is a remnant of those other nations?"

Immediately, a military officer stepped forward, glaring angrily.

"I second Lord Yuan's proposal. There are nearly five million troops in the Central Plains, and one million troops each in the Eastern Wilderness, Southern Barbarians, Western Desert, and Northern Darkness. Such military strength will place a terrifying burden on the empire's finances."

"Our empire's revenue last year was only 3.8 billion, with the military accounting for nearly half of that. Education, healthcare, and other institutions also require funding. So how much money do we have to develop the empire's various infrastructure projects?"

Another official stepped forward and agreed with the previous official's suggestion.

The military's expenditures are too high.

"Your Majesty, I object. The empire has only just unified the world, and we are already in a hurry to reduce the army. How can we suppress the remnants of other countries? Once the army is reduced, it will inevitably allow the remnants of other countries to cause trouble."

A general standing at the very front of the ranks stepped forward and spoke.

"Reducing the army? That's inappropriate. The army will always be the most effective military force to protect the empire. This old minister also does not recommend reducing the army." Another military officer said.

"Moreover, the reduction of troops will lead to many soldiers who are used to military life being left to wander among civilians. If they break the law, it will inevitably have a negative impact on the security of the empire."

Listening to the ministers' words, Yang Yu sat on the dragon throne, tapping his fingers on the armrest.

"Does the Prince of Zhennan have something to say?"

"Your Majesty, this old minister does not agree with Lord Yuan's suggestion to reduce the army. Even if we are to reduce the army, we must do so gradually. If we cut off a large number of troops all at once, what will happen to their livelihoods?"

Yang Lin, the Prince of Zhennan, was also a military general and the marshal who commanded a million-strong army in Zhendong.

"Your Majesty, I believe the current system is no longer suitable for the empire's development, and I propose reforms..."

At this moment, the Prime Minister stepped forward and explained the reform plan.

This conversation lasted for half an hour.

The civil and military officials listened to the Prime Minister's reform proposal without saying a word, since the Prime Minister dared to talk about reform at the grand court assembly.

That must have been agreed to by the emperor, or even proposed by the emperor himself.

The prime minister was merely speaking on behalf of the emperor.

"I think the Prime Minister's reforms are quite good. My dear ministers, what do you think of the Prime Minister's proposal?"

Yang Yu remained expressionless as he looked down at the civil and military officials below.

"We, your humble servants, agree with the Prime Minister's reform plan." None of the military officials raised any objections.

As military officers, it was the right thing for them to do was to follow the emperor.

Only the civil officials looked at each other, each harboring their own ulterior motives; this reform had completely damaged their interests.

But they had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

This was definitely a reform plan proposed by the emperor.