"Regarding this, I think we can first set a standard, filter out those who don't meet the standard, and then make a list of those who do."
"Choosing from that would be simpler than thinking about each one individually," Shiki said.
"So what is your standard?"
"Let's talk about the Kanjou Commission first. It needs to manage Inazuma's foreign trade finances and the entire port. First and foremost, they must have business experience, but to prevent monopolies, the family serving as the Kanjou Commission cannot exceed thirty percent of the market share for any given commodity."
"Another point is that I've decided to set a term limit for the Kanjou Commission: four years per term, with the possibility of re-election, but only if they pass a vote of over fifty percent of the Inazuma populace."
"The people are best able to feel the good or bad during a term. If they decide it's good, then they'll be re-elected. If not, then we'll re-select from here."
"Because it's directly appointed by the Archon, the selected family, after tasting the sweetness, will definitely want to be re-elected for their first term. And other families, seeing this, will also try to improve themselves to be selected, thus forming a virtuous competition."
"If we encounter those who slack off, it's not a big deal. It's only four years anyway; they won't cause much trouble or significant losses."
Combining Earth and Teyvat, Shiki came up with this unconventional election method, but as long as it worked, that's all that mattered. As the saying goes, a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat.
Shiki's goal was to make these families compete, preventing situations like the Hiiragi Clan's from recurring.
Furthermore, the election method was not democratic at all; it was entirely decided by Shiki and Raiden Ei, with no input from anyone else.
Only when it came to re-election would there be a slight hint of democracy.
"Hmm… a very novel idea. It's my first time hearing it. So, regarding the current candidate families for the Kanjou Commission, what are your thoughts?"
Raiden Ei affirmed Shiki's idea, as her own thoughts and impressions of Inazuma were still stuck Five hundred years ago, and her ability in this area could only be described as terrible.
Therefore, although she had never heard of the girl's idea, it sounded highly feasible, and no matter what, it was much better than her empty mind.
Shiki, upon hearing this, turned to look at Ayaka. She couldn't help it; she truly didn't understand the families of Inazuma.
"Regarding the Kanjou Commission, the families I can think of right now are the Nakayama, Ishimizu, and Tsukimiori families." Ayaka said, taking out a pen and writing these three surnames on a piece of paper.
"The Kamisato Clan has had dealings with them before, and the prices were always fair. Although the Hanaya Family owns the largest market in Inazuma, Mr. Hanaya only has one daughter, and she has already married into the Kujou Clan."
"So, I believe the Kanjou Commission can be chosen from these three families. To verify their suitability for the Tenryou Commission's work, I suggest we can temporarily distribute a portion of the current work to them. The family that performs the best can then serve as the new Kanjou Commission."
Ayaka spoke eloquently, her suggestions based on Shiki's theories, which wasn't particularly difficult. It also happened to help lighten her brother Kamisato Ayato's workload. Wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone?
"Excellent idea. As expected of the Kamisato Clan's Shiratsuyu Princess. The Hiiragi Clan and the Kujou Clan have both disappointed me greatly. Only your Yashiro Commission continues to uphold its duties."
"Then, for the selection of the Kanjou Commission, proceed as you've suggested. Afterwards, just have the Okuzume send me the results." Raiden Ei praised Ayaka without reservation.
In truth, as the Yashiro Commission, responsible for civil affairs and traditional customs, the Kamisato Clan had many tasks, but none were major. The Kamisato Clan had simply done their job well.
However, the Hiiragi Clan and the Kujou Clan were not doing their part. It was like domestic games constantly competing to be the worst; the normal ones became good games, not to mention allogene, which was truly made with care.
The Kamisato Clan was just like that. Although none of their tasks were crucial, by handling them with care, they could still earn the attention of the gods.
"Yes... yes!"
Ayaka was truly flattered. This was praise from a god!
"What about the Tenryou Commission? Will it also follow this method?" Raiden Ei asked.
"No." Shiki shook her head and said, "Compared to the Kanjou Commission, the Tenryou Commission's duties are more complex."
"Oh?"
"Through this incident, I believe the Tenryou Commission should not command the army. This power should directly belong to the General, and no one except the Raiden General can mobilize it."
"What the Tenryou Commission should manage is domestic security. The security forces should be distinct from the army. I've decided to call them the police."
"The police will specifically handle matters within the city, such as theft, robbery, and murder. These cases will all be handled by the police."
"As for monsters and foreign soldiers, those will be handled by the army."
"The two will each perform their duties without interfering with each other. The position of Tenryou Commission can be held until retirement, but it cannot be hereditary."
"Furthermore, if supervision is ineffective, they can be directly dismissed, and the new Tenryou Commission will need to accumulate sufficient merits."
Simply put, Shiki intended to downgrade the Tenryou Commission from a military barracks to a police station, completely separating it from the army. The original official positions would be moved intact under the General, forming a distribution similar to a court.
And the person leading the army, the Raiden General, surely had someone in mind. Unlike ancient emperors who were prone to rebellion without military power.
But if you dared to rebel against the Raiden General, the Musoujin Gorge spanning Yashiori Island would be your fate.
Of course, except for those unruly people on Watatsumi Island; those warmongers were capable of anything.
"Hmm… why must they be separated? The original duties of the Tenryou Commission already included what you call the police." Raiden Ei, completely ignorant in this area, was a bit confused.
"..." Shiki was speechless. Was Raiden Ei truly this bad at governance?
"It's precisely because of the war between the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island this time. If the Tenryou Commission commands the army, they can falsely report casualties to embezzle funds or simply conceal information from you."
"Think about it carefully, didn't that old man Kujou Takayuki never tell you anything about war casualties? Whenever there's a war, people will definitely be injured or even die."
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