After reaching an agreement, Chen Yunxuan authorized Lin Tongxi to launch a vigorous reform campaign.
The reform measures involve all aspects, which can be mainly summarized as political, economic and cultural aspects.
In order to appease various factions in various places, Lin Tongxi first established an institution and then appointed Chen Yunxuan as an official and conferred him a title.
The main institutions are Mingdao Pavilion, Council House, Decision Temple and Council Hall.
Mingdao Pavilion, formerly known as Cunxianzhai, can be said to be the national version of Cunxianzhai, while the town, county, prefecture and state versions are Xiushizhai, Jushilou, Jinshilou and Xueshige respectively.
Its members are officials with political achievements, abilities and good reputations. They need to pass three tests to have the opportunity to become corresponding members.
This organization represents the masses in exploring the correct path, leads all ethnic groups across the country to move forward on the correct path, and is responsible for setting the direction.
The institution is composed of Grand Secretaries and Bachelors, among whom there is a Chief Grand Secretary who is responsible for managing the Mingdao Pavilion.
The Council is responsible for enforcing national laws and policies. There are deacon offices at the state, county and county levels, and administrative offices at the town and village levels.
Members come from existing officials and new officials. All new officials will need to pass corresponding examinations in the future.
The organization is composed of a chief, deputy chief and specialists. The chief is responsible for management, the deputy chief assists in management, and the specialists assist in execution in professional areas.
The Decision-Making Temple is responsible for legislation, and corresponding Decision-Making Temples are set up at the state, county and county levels respectively.
Members are drawn from regional representatives and are subsequently elected.
The organization is composed of elders, protectors, and temple staff. Among the elders, there is a chief elder who is in charge of making decisions in the temple.
The council hall is responsible for meetings. States, counties, and districts also have corresponding council halls.
Members come from various industries and are nominated by people in related fields.
The organization consists of a hall master, deputy hall masters and hall members who are responsible for the management of the meeting hall.
As for the original titles and official positions, most of them were retained for the purpose of transition.
As for the title of emperor, Lin Tongxi also chose to take action.
The word "emperor" sounds too autocratic and dictatorial, and people are more afraid of him.
The purpose of the reform was to organically unify the monarch and the people, rather than to make the people fear the monarch, so the title "emperor" could no longer be used.
Chen Yunxuan and others discussed the name issue.
"Since we don't call him emperor, what should we call him? Everyone, please think about it and speak freely." Chen Yunxuan asked.
After asking the question, Gu Qingli first listed the names of the leaders of the past dynasties: "In ancient times, they were leaders, in the medieval times, they were kings, and in modern times, they were emperors. Should we use the past names?"
Shen Xingyao shook her head. "The title 'Wang' is now one level below Emperor, only above the ranks of Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, and Baron. Changing 'Emperor' to 'King' would easily lead the public to believe the monarch is weak."
"The word 'chief'... is mostly used to refer to the person in charge of a barbarian tribe, so I don't tend to use the term 'chief'." Ye Moqing also raised his opinion.
"How about just using the word 'monarch'? We used this term when we discussed matters before." Xiaojiu suggested.
"Junfu, Junfu... and he's the master, so he seems to be more powerful." Lin Yuecheng raised an objection.
Helplessly, everyone had to discuss other nicknames.
After searching for a while, Lin Tongxi finally came up with a nickname: "Son of Heaven!"
"Regarding 'Heaven', there's a saying that 'Heaven's will is hard to defy'. Just now, I was able to convince the public of 'absolute correctness,' which qualifies as 'formal correctness.'"
"As for the title 'Zi', it weakens the overbearing aura of the word 'Emperor', and everyone in the world has a 'Zi'."
"Compared to the 'Father', the 'Son' inspires less fear and more compassion and love."
"Also, we previously used the term 'Son of Heaven' to refer to the three emperors, Chi Hui, Chi Huai, and Chi Mu, which was in line with popular custom."
Gu Qingli nodded slightly, this exactly corresponded to the "three talents" mentioned earlier.
The rest of the people also felt good about it and agreed to the name change.
After a series of preparations, Chen Yunxuan began to appoint officials and confer titles, integrate existing forces, and further enhance the cohesion of all subjects.
The twelve members of Lin Tongxi's team are all core members of the reform movement, and their specific positions are as follows:
Lin Tongxi served as the leader of the Mingdao Pavilion, and was granted the titles of Duke of Zhenguo and Grand Tutor. He went to the palace to pay homage without a name and with swords and shoes on his shoulders, and presided over the political reforms.
Chen Yunxuan was renamed the Son of Heaven of Xiangguo from the Emperor of Xiangguo, and served as the Grand Secretary of Mingdao Pavilion. He gradually authorized various institutions to assist in the reform, preside over the state ceremonies, and be responsible for inspections.
Ye Moqing served as the administrative minister of Mingdao Pavilion and the head of the Council Office. He was granted the title of Duke of Fuguo and Prime Minister, and was in charge of government affairs.
Yue Lingyun served as the Grand Secretary of Military Affairs of Mingdao Pavilion and the Grand Marshal of the Army of the Marshal's Office. He was granted the title of General and was in charge of military affairs.
Gu Qingli served as the Grand Secretary of Mingdao Pavilion, the Minister of the Chancellery, the President of Tiangong Academy, and was granted the title of Lady of Imperial Edict. She was responsible for drafting imperial edicts, participating in the decision-making of memorials, and scientific research and inventions.
Wei Zhaoshan served as a scholar of Mingdao Pavilion, Minister of War, and Marshal of the Marshal's Office. He was granted the title of General of Cavalry and assisted in military affairs, responsible for the army's internal affairs and logistics.
Bai Wujiu served as a scholar of Mingdao Pavilion, commander of the Diyi Guard, and quasi-marshal of the Marshal's Office. He was granted the title of Lieutenant General and was responsible for supervision, intelligence, and recruitment.
Lin Yuecheng served as a scholar of Mingdao Pavilion and Minister of Rites, and was responsible for education, propaganda, etiquette, foreign affairs, etc.
A Xiu served as a scholar of Mingdao Pavilion and an internal servant, and was granted the title of Jieyushi, responsible for forwarding memorials and introducing subjects.
Shen Xingyao, the elder of Jueshi Temple, was in charge of sect liaison after being granted the title of Xiangguo.
Sharya served as the elder of the Jueshi Temple, the commander of the Chilang Guard, the deputy commander of the Marshal's Office, and was granted the title of General of Nanzhong, in charge of barbarian affairs.
Su Ruoxue served as the deputy head of the council hall, was granted the title of wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, and was in charge of medicine and commerce.
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