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The number of personnel has increased significantly and the jurisdiction has expanded several times. If you want to manage it properly, it is not enough to simply make some appointments. You also have to find a way to set up a framework to accommodate all the affairs of the Red Flag Gang, big and small.
Tian Yuke spent a lot of effort on this and even negotiated with Shi Yifei several times. Normally, he would just rebel and claim the title of king or general and apply the court's system. However, the Red Flag Gang obviously couldn't do that. They had too many industries on the shore and wanted to benefit the people, so they had to set up a framework independent of the Red Flag Army.
However, neither of them expected that it would be Cheng Xi who would ultimately resolve the matter.
Looking at the paper in front of him, Shi Yifei frowned deeply. "Five ministries? Could this Ministry of Personnel be the Ministry of Personnel? The Ministry of Civil Affairs should be the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Education can barely be considered the Ministry of Rites, but what does the Ministry of Industry and Commerce manage? Shouldn't commercial affairs be included in the Ministry of Revenue? And what about the Procuratorate? Is this the Ministry of Justice or the Censorate?"
Shi Yifei has not been having a very comfortable time these days. Ever since his wife Feng went to teach in the cloth workshop, more and more people have recommended their wives and daughters to work there, making it seem like he is flattering his superiors to attract imitations.
Of course, he also knew that this was probably a case of Miss Qiu paying a huge sum of money for a horse's bones, and his wife really took this matter to heart, so he did not interfere.
Teaching is a good deed no matter how you look at it. When his son started to learn, he was still an official, and his wife took care of everything. There was nothing wrong with it. I think teaching a few female workers would be okay.
Even so, seeing that the matter that had troubled them for days was easily dismissed by a little woman still left Shi Yifei speechless with astonishment. The six ministries covered all matters under heaven, but could they be replaced by such a hasty name change?
"The Red Flag Gang is a shipping gang after all. They rely on maritime trade and tariffs. Therefore, the Ministry of Commerce must be separated. The workshop is also for the purpose of making money, so it is separated from the Ministry of Commerce. As for the Procuratorate, it is currently just a stopgap measure, and it is also in charge of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Justice. In the future, power will be decentralized, and it is estimated that it will follow the path of the Three Law Courts." Tian Yu explained.
The "Three Judicial Departments" refer to the Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, and the Supreme Court. As the saying goes, "The Ministry of Justice receives criminal cases from all over the country, the Censorate conducts investigations, and the Supreme Court handles corrections." The responsibilities of adjudication, review, and supervision naturally can't be lumped together. Monopolizing power can hardly lead to fairness. Hearing this, Shi Yifei's expression brightened slightly, but he still wasn't entirely satisfied. "But these responsibilities are a bit too simplistic and vague. Is that a long-term principle?"
Tian Yu gave him a cold look and said, "How many people do you think the Red Flag Gang has available right now? An ordinary mountain king would only need two military advisors. Why bother with all this effort?"
Shi Yifei felt a little embarrassed by this, but he had to admit that Tian Yu made sense. After all, they were from seafaring boat gangs, and few of them had ever been educated, let alone officials. Furthermore, they weren't managing the local area on behalf of the imperial court. If they were just managing the areas under the Red Flag Gang, it would indeed be sufficient.
However, thinking of this, Shi Yifei was stunned again. If it was just for a boat gang, why would they come up with such a complicated new structure that could fit in with the six ministries?
He was also a man who couldn't keep secrets, so he spoke directly: "Could it be that Miss Qiu set up this system with other plans?"
Tian Yu didn't answer the question, but said first: "She doesn't like others to call her Miss Qiu. From now on, Brother Shi should just call her Gang Leader, or President."
Thinking of Cheng Xi's half-smile when she said "President", Tian Yu also twitched his lips, feeling quite helpless. She really didn't care what others called her, but when Gongshan Sect became popular, these things might not matter anymore.
Shi Yifei, however, considered the other side of the story. Changing one's name was always a major event, especially for a woman. She didn't want to be called Miss Qiu, instead calling herself "Cheng Xi," perhaps also expressing her aspirations. Furthermore, for a prominent figure in the sea, the title "Miss" was indeed too weak, lacking the necessary authority.
Shi Yifei nodded in understanding, but he was not distracted by the change of subject. He said bluntly: "Even the Six Ministries have been plotting against us. Could it be that the gang leader really intends to take over the local government?"
This is the only explanation. If you don't have any ambition, why would you consider these things in private?
Tian Yu smiled and said, "If all the rebels in the world could do this, wouldn't it be a peaceful world? The gang leader established new rules to eliminate the long-standing abuses and find a way out for the people."
Shi Yifei was silent for a long time, and finally said slowly: "As long as she cares about the people, I am willing to give it a try."
Shi Yifei was a man who wanted to eradicate the long-standing problems, but he had chosen the wrong path. In a place where officials protected each other and officials and businessmen colluded, no one could forge a new path. The Red Flag Gang, on the other hand, was neither a government official nor a bandit. If they could appoint wise men and forge a new path, perhaps they could succeed.
Having been friends for years, Tian Yu had no doubt Shi Yifei would respond in this way. Anyone with eyes would be drawn to the woman's dazzling brilliance, like a moth to a flame. However, Shi Yifei had only been here a short time and had yet to understand Cheng Xi. If he waited any longer, she might not be able to escape.
Shi Yifei had no idea what his old friend was thinking, so he suddenly asked, "I haven't seen the gang leader in the past few days. Are you busy organizing the army?"
With the Red Flag Army being newly established and the militia dealing with all sorts of issues, it's no surprise that things are busy. In terms of diligence, Gang Leader Cheng is no less diligent than people like him and Tian Yu, who treat their study like their home. This is something Shi Yifei deeply admires. However, even so, she should also show up for something as important as setting up the framework. How could she let Tian Yu handle everything alone?
Tian Yu's expression also turned strange. He coughed lightly and said, "It's not a military matter. I heard that she made some great mathematical discovery. She has been staying in the temple for the past two days, discussing it with the monks."
Shi Yifei: "Ah?"
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To be honest, Cheng Xi was also confused at this moment.
"This star-pulling board really works! Why didn't you send someone to inform me earlier?"
After several days of study and hands-on calculations, Cheng Xi was certain that this rather simple device, resembling a modern sextant, met all her design requirements. Paired with a telescope that was nearly ready for mass production, it would allow for a rocket-like leap in navigation. Yet, Yi Chi had kept this valuable device for two months without anyone notifying her.
The foolish monk didn't even raise his head, but just said: "I heard that you are busy fighting and have no time."
Who told you that? Cheng Xi glared at Le Laodao who was standing beside him. The other party waved his hands repeatedly: "That's not what I said. If you don't see what a mess this little monk's room is in, how would I know that he has already made something?"
Looking at this unruly old Taoist priest and the monk who didn't care about the outside world at all, Cheng Xi sighed deeply and patiently advised: "Didn't I assign servants to serve you? If you have any problems, tell them and someone will naturally inform me."
Hearing this, Yichi raised his head for a rare moment and asked sincerely, "Can those servants be replaced with some smarter ones? They don't understand what I say all the time. It's really annoying."
Cheng Xi: “…”
She had already found a child who was bright and clever enough, with excellent arithmetic skills. He was called a servant, but in reality, he was just being stuffed in as an apprentice, hoping he could learn something from this foolish boy, at least to carry on the family tradition. If this was considered stupid, then there really was no one smarter.
Thinking back to her own decent math grades back then, Cheng Xi felt a surge of fear. If things really weren't working out, she'd have to step in and force things forward. Calculus and analytic geometry were enough to crush him, right? A little setback would be better than this guy just focusing on his own research, ignoring everyone else.
Thinking of this, Cheng Xi smiled slightly: "You don't even care about the Pulling Star Board. I wonder what the Master is busy with recently?"
This question piqued Yichi's interest, and he quickly replied, "Your telescope is quite good. I've been calculating the laws of stellar motion these days. The moon's phases drive the tides, seemingly shortening the days. Therefore, my calculations of the precession of the equinoxes are often inaccurate. I think there's something fishy going on..."
He chattered on and on, and Cheng Xi became increasingly silent as he listened. After a long while, he coughed and said, "If the mage can really research something, he will surely become famous throughout the world."
These are no longer mathematical problems, but standard astronomy problems. Cheng Xi dare not make any comments on them.
It would be better to let him figure it out on his own first, and then come back to him if there is any problem.
After all, she also knew that system science could not be solved with just a few formulas and ideas. It seemed that she still had to continue recruiting talents and let them create some sparks on their own.
I don’t know how far Western natural science has developed today. I’ll have to find a chance to find out later.
Looking at Boss Cheng who was seriously praising others, Taoist Le on the side was very disdainful. "Don't you understand what he is talking about? I, Taoist, have been busy for the past two months. How can I know what this monk has been doing secretly?"
Oh, doctrine is really hard to write. I need to find someone to discuss it with today...
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