"The highest institution of learning will remain, and the Psionic Research Institute will be incorporated into the institution and directly under the jurisdiction of the education authorities. The industry of Wall One will also need major reforms. Key resources such as weapons, medicines, and food will be brought under the control of the national Ministry of Finance. It will also be necessary to re-plan the arable land and population distribution to form a concentrated industrial chain and increase industrial capacity."

"The Council of Elders will remove the influence of powerful groups such as tycoons and crocodiles, while retaining the voice of the various ethnic groups in the desert and the administrative power of government agencies. I think a council of about forty people will be enough."

"A new tax system needs to be established, the pie needs to be redistributed, resources need to be allocated in a balanced way, and the gap between the rich and the poor in the desert needs to be reduced."

Gu Yu asked, "Then... what about slavery?"

"This needs further discussion; it's hard to say."

For Qin Che, the existence of the slave organ trade and the system itself was beneficial to him and the new regime. Continuously sucking the blood of slaves and accelerating exploitation could help the new regime stabilize and continuously increase its financial resources. If it were abolished, not only would there be numerous obstacles, but there would also be a large number of people opposing it, including the tribes and clans that traded in slaves and those who profited from the entire industry chain. For Qin Che himself, he would also lose a lot of resources and benefits.

The boy who slays the dragon ends up becoming the dragon himself?

Forget it.

Qin Che was an evil dragon from beginning to end.

For those in power, ensuring a clear class distinction has countless benefits.

This allows those in power to continuously exploit others in order to maintain an abundance of resources.

Qin Che felt that it was already quite good that he could feed the people in the desert. It was better not to drastically change the existing slave system. It might be reformed in the future, but not now.

When the slaves are well-fed, their productivity increases, and they develop different ideas, that may be the time to abolish slavery. Of course, after its abolition, there may be other ways to maintain exploitation, such as 'identity politics' or 'label politics,' but we'll talk about that when that time comes.

"There are still some cities in the east, southwest, and western border that have independent governments. Although they are all under my control, I need the Prime Minister to find a way to blur their sense of independence and weaken their political power. As for cities with stronger control, such as Sandcastle and Old City, I propose to retain the power of government agencies and administrative units, recall the high-ranking members of the royal family to serve in the Glory Court, and let them shine in a different place. Implementing reforms of directly administered districts and autonomous regions will greatly help future centralized reforms. All armies, including the violent institutions of Wall One, can be handed over to the military for control. Prime Minister, you will take on this important task."

Gu Yu smiled wryly and said, "I hope to see that day before I retire."

"There's not much else to do. Before the wedding, I'll go back to Wall One to call for action in the upcoming Northern War. We need to keep a close eye on the Oasis Alliance's activities and send more intelligence personnel there to find out the situation in those thirty-six cities. I also need to know about Wall Twenty-One's activities and the stance of border officer Huang Shiyao. If he's an enemy, it would be best to persuade him."

Gu Yu nodded, frowning as he said, "Even if Huang Shiyao is an enemy, he won't easily leave Wall 21, and he won't be of much help to the Oasis Alliance. They also have a raider legion emerging from the pit zone and powerful alien species overseas, so they can't spare the time."

"That's for the best. The civil war needs to be kept under control. We need to find out their troop deployments and strategies. The intelligence department will temporarily be handed over to Westburg for compilation, and I'll have them report to the Court of Glory once a week."

"That's excellent."

Suddenly, a soft cough came from the throne.

Everyone turned to look, and it was Sa Jingcheng who spoke somewhat awkwardly: "Lord Qin, Prime Minister Gu, I can't interfere in state affairs, but I am more concerned about the Princess's marriage. I wonder when Lord Qin plans to marry the Princess?"

Qin Che was taken aback and looked at Sa Fanyin sitting next to him. She was a little shy, but she maintained the pride of a princess. She raised her head to meet Qin Che's gaze. Her pretty face was flushed, but it was like a begonia in the sun, and her eyes were bright and sparkling.

The two looked at each other and remained silent for a long time.

Gu Yu, who had been observing the situation, smiled and said, "This is a major matter. Your Majesty should make the decision. What do you think, Duke Qin?"

Qin Che nodded: "Then let the king make the decision."

He didn't have any particular thoughts about getting married, but the thought of marrying a princess and having his own family made him feel somewhat complicated.

He had previously avoided women to prevent himself from having any weaknesses.

Now that there are no enemies who can threaten us, what harm is there in having one more weakness?

Moreover, although he agreed to marry the princess, the two had no emotional foundation, and Qin Che felt no emotion whenever he saw Sa Fanyin.

But lately... whenever Qin Che looks at Sa Fanyin's tearful and affectionate eyes, it reminds him that she will be his future family, and a soft spot appears in his heart.

Sa Jingcheng looked at her and asked, "Sister Wang, what do you think?"

Safanyin lowered her head and said calmly, "I am also willing to marry down."

"Very well, then I have decided that after Duke Qin returns from Wall One, he will marry the princess. This matter will be handled by Master Xingyue."

Xingyue stepped forward, bowed to accept the order, and glanced at Qin Che with apprehension once more.

He was a master of amplification, and before, he had never been able to last a single round against Qin Che in front of the princess.

During the subsequent court discussion, Qin Che showed no fear even towards the spiritual energy core. Everyone knew that he was exceptionally strong, having already overcome the mountain of life level and become an outstanding individual, which made them even more respectful.

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