Chapter 61: Dismantling the Government: Redrawing the Framework

Tianyi Star Government Building - Central Strategic Decision-Making Hall

The time scale precisely pointed to the second day after the birth of the Tianyi Ding.

Inside the huge circular conference hall, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Below, surrounding the central podium, were layers upon layers of seats, filled with the core decision-making layer of the Tianyi civilization—an all-male assembly of high-ranking Angel officials.

They wore uniforms representing different functional departments, with solemn expressions, and their gazes were all focused on the figure on the podium.

Hefeng, the ruler who single-handedly founded the Tianyi civilization and built the number one computing-power computer in the entire Super-God universe, had today, in a rare move, changed into a magnificent robe symbolizing supreme royal authority.

His dark eyes, which had experienced ten thousand years of vicissitudes, swept across the audience, carrying scrutiny and unquestionable decisiveness.

"Everyone," Hefeng's voice was not loud, yet it clearly penetrated every corner of the vast space, carrying a metallic texture that instantly quieted all subtle whispering.

"The Tianyi Ding has been forged, and the computational foundation of our civilization is now secure."

"However, the weight of the Ding cannot be borne by a single shoulder, and the prosperity of a civilization cannot be perfected by a single system."

He raised his hand, pointing toward the slowly rotating phantom of the Tianyi Ding beneath the dome. "For this, we have spent nearly three thousand years, poured in unimaginable resources, and even allowed the operation of the entire civilization to become... somewhat deformed to a certain degree."

His words went straight to the core, without any glossing over.

"The Ministry of Technology, the Ministry of Resources, and the Ministry of Engineering have almost become the exclusive logistics departments for the Tianyi Ding, while development in other fields has been severely squeezed."

"This model was a necessary sacrifice during the extraordinary period of forging the divine artifact, but today, when the artifact is already made and the civilization awaits takeoff, it is a shackle that binds our hands and feet, a fetter that must be broken!"

His words carried immense weight, deeply resonating with the many officials in the audience, especially those from non-core technological fields.

They had personally experienced the plight of resources being infinitely siphoned off and projects being indefinitely shelved, which had left them like invisible entities for thousands of years, completely devoid of any political achievements.

"Therefore," Hefeng's voice suddenly rose, carrying an unquestionable will, "the core of today's meeting is to reshape the power architecture and operational texture of our Tianyi civilization!"

"There is only one goal: efficient, balanced, and sustainable comprehensive development!"

The huge light screen behind him instantly lit up, presenting a brand-new blueprint of the power structure.

First, power must be clearly divided, with each department performing its own duties and checking and balancing one another to endure long.

On the light screen, the huge sphere representing the "Tianyi Star Government" began to divide and reorganize.

The Senate:
Functions: The supreme council steering the course of civilization. Managed areas:
Personnel Appointments: Appointing, reviewing, and approving civilization-level (principal and deputy), Great Wall-level (principal and deputy), supercluster-level (principal and deputy), galaxy cluster-level (principal and deputy), galaxy group-level (principal and deputy), galaxy-level (principal and deputy), and nebula-level (principal and deputy) positions.
This includes the appointment, promotion, and dismissal of all senior officials within the Senate itself, as well as formulating assessment standards for senior officials.
Lawmaking and Revision: Drafting, deliberating, promulgating, and revising the fundamental grand code of the Tianyi civilization (The Code of Light) and the core legal system applicable to the entire civilization. Supervising the implementation of laws.
Political Decision-Making: Deliberating and deciding on core state policies concerning the overall security, diplomatic strategy, and major development directions of the civilization. Possessing final decision-making power.

Architecture and Residence:
Establishing 7 principal civilization-level standing committee members to form the core leadership of the Senate, making collective decisions on major matters.
Establishing 63 deputy civilization-level committee members to participate in deliberations, provide consultation, supervise execution, and concurrently serve as heads of other important departments.
Temporary Residence: Light Great Wall - Light Star. The Senate establishes its temporary headquarters here, symbolizing its status above ordinary administrative star regions.

Core Members (The initial 7 standing members, all male Angels):
Swain: Senate Standing Committee Member, Speaker of the Light Parliament, and President of the Senate.
As the chief standing member, he presides over the comprehensive work of the Senate, convenes and chairs standing committee meetings, and represents the Senate externally.
With deep gaze and a composed demeanor, he resembles a wise raven entrenched at the peak of power, serving as Hefeng's most trusted institutional designer and balance master.
Ouyang: Senate Standing Committee Member, Deputy Speaker of the Light Parliament, and Chairman of the All-Civilization Representative Assembly.
Responsible for the daily agenda scheduling and meeting organization of the Senate, overseeing the operations of the All-Civilization Representative Assembly, and liaising with representatives of various star regions.
Qingyou: Senate Standing Committee Member, Deputy Speaker of the Light Parliament, and Chairman of the All-Civilization Political Consultative Conference.
Overseeing united front work, responsible for contacting and coordinating opinions among major social forces within the civilization (such as large chambers of commerce, academic societies, and non-governmental organizations) as well as newly integrated civilization groups, and presiding over political consultative conferences.
Jiesi: Senate Standing Committee Member, Member of the Light Parliament, and Chairman of the All-Civilization Discipline Inspection Commission.
Wielding the supreme disciplinary supervision authority of the civilization. Responsible for supervising the integrity, discipline, and work style of all public officials (especially senior officials), possessing independent investigative rights, and reporting directly to the Senate Standing Committee.
With a stern and meticulous countenance, he symbolizes the ruthless impartiality of the institution.

Weituo: Senate Standing Committee Member, Member of the Light Parliament, and Chairman of the All-Civilization Political and Legal Committee.
Overseeing the top-level design and research of the legal system. Leading specialized committees responsible for drafting legal bills, improving the legal system, and conducting jurisprudential research, providing core think-tank support for Senate legislation.
Meijian: Senate Standing Committee Member, Member of the Light Parliament, and Director of the All-Civilization General Office.
Controlling the core daily operations of the Senate and its standing committee. Responsible for documents, confidential matters, meeting minutes, archives, logistical support, and security guards, serving as the efficient "housekeeper" and neural center of the Senate.
Ebang: Senate Standing Committee Member, Member of the Light Parliament, and Executive Vice President of the Senate.
Assisting President Swain in handling routine Senate work, acting on behalf of the President when the latter is away or unable to perform duties, and managing specific areas (such as foreign policy research and state-of-emergency coordination).

Hefeng's gaze swept across these seven named Angel grand officials, who rose one after another, bowing toward Hefeng with expressions of solemnity and glory as their missions befell them.

"The Senate will be the 'brain' and 'spine' of the Tianyi civilization. Every decision you make will affect the destiny of hundreds of millions of lives and the rise and fall of our civilization."

"Responsibility outweighs the stars; I hope you all will remember this."

"Secondly, the foundation of a civilization lies in integration and stability."

Hefeng's topic shifted to the governance of broader territories.

"We possess numerous subsidiary civilizations; they are extensions of our power, yet they could also become potential fractures."

"The loose connection model of the past must change."

The light screen displayed the star map of subsidiary civilizations, with certain areas highlighted.

"For those subsidiary civilizations that are highly compatible with our Angel race in morphology and physiological structure, belonging to the 'Super-God lineage', I have decided: to launch the Deep Integration Plan!"

A low murmur of discussion sounded from the audience; integration meant deeper control, and also implied massive social transformation.

"Integration is not conquest, but sublimation!"

Hefeng's voice carried an unquestionable guiding force, "We will completely abolish the original political entities of the subsidiary civilizations."

"Their territories, populations, resources, and culture will be thoroughly incorporated into the administrative system of the Tianyi civilization, granting them equal rights and obligations, making them truly 'Tianyi people'."

"We shall share technology, share glory, and share the future!"

His tone shifted, carrying a hint of ruthless pragmatism: "However, integration takes time and requires bridges."

"To ensure a stable transition, and to incentivize the newly integrated elites to serve the civilization, we will temporarily suspend the large-scale transformation of ordinary Tianyi citizens (newly integrated populations) into super-soldiers."
(Trillions of people simply cannot be converted all at once.)

"Resources will be prioritized for consolidating the core, developing technology, and..." He paused, tossing out the crucial incentive measure.

"Implementing the 'Longevity Ladder' Plan!"

The light screen clearly listed the contents of the plan:

First-tier Longevity Potion: Awarded to non-Angel officials promoted to Principal Planetary-level and above.
Effect: Significantly delays aging, extending life by about 200 standard Tianyi years. This is recognition of their reaching key thresholds at the grassroots level of civilization management.

Second-tier Longevity Potion: Awarded to non-Angel officials promoted to Principal Star-bubble-level and above.
Effect: Stronger life maintenance, extending life by about 500 standard Tianyi years. This marks their entry into the middle and upper echelons managing vast star regions.

Third-tier Longevity Potion: Awarded to non-Angel officials promoted to Principal Star-arm-level and above.
Effect: Physiological function maintenance close to first-generation super-soldiers, extending life by about 1,200 standard Tianyi years. This is the highest bestowal for top elites entering the core ruling circle of the civilization.

"Longevity is one of the most precious gifts in the universe."

Hefeng's voice carried temptation and majesty, "These three tiers of potions will serve as the ultimate reward for the newly integrated elites to loyally serve the Tianyi civilization and climb the power ladder!"

"Let them see hope, let them see the tangible rewards they can gain by integrating into us and contributing their wisdom! This is not only a personal bestowal, but a key strategy for maintaining the stability of newly integrated territories and fostering the allegiance of elites!"

He scanned the audience, his gaze sharp: "At the same time, to ensure the smooth operation of the new system and accelerate the integration process, I command: in the selection of local administrative officials below the Planetary level (Level 23/24), priority shall be given to employing officials of 'Super-God lineage' who are newly integrated into the civilization, familiar with local conditions, and have proven their loyalty and capability!"
(Those above this level cannot be promoted unless they are Angels.)

"We must let them see the upward channel and feel the civilization's inclusivity and trust!"

"Elites of Tianyi," Hefeng's gaze swept over the male Angel high officials in the audience.

"Your battlefield will be more focused on strategic decision-making, scientific research, military cores, and the heavy responsibilities of the Senate at and above the middle and upper levels."

"Grassroots governance will be the stage for fresh blood to prove their value and integrate into the system. This is a division of labor, and moreover, the inevitable path for the civilization to grow strong!"

"Finally, let us clarify our territory governance hierarchy." The light screen finally displayed that detailed administrative level list, ranging from Principal Civilization-level to Deputy Attendant-level, totaling thirty-six levels, crystal clear.

Hefeng's voice was steady and powerful, like carving the foundation stone of a civilization:

Principal/Deputy Civilization-level (Level 1/2): Senate standing committee members, future government heads, military commanders, wielding the core lifelines of the civilization.
Principal/Deputy Great Wall-level (Level 3/4): Managing super administrative regions at the "Light/Tianyi/Emperor Great Wall" scale (above superclusters).
Principal/Deputy Supercluster-level (Level 5/6): Managing supercluster territories.
Principal/Deputy Galaxy Cluster-level (Level 7/8): Managing galaxy clusters.
Principal/Deputy Galaxy Group-level (Level 9/10): Managing galaxy groups.
Principal/Deputy Galaxy-level (Level 11/12): Managing individual galaxies.
Principal/Deputy Nebula-level (Level 13/14): Managing large nebula regions (potentially spanning multiple star systems).
Principal/Deputy Star-arm-level (Level 15/16): Managing important spiral arm regions within galaxies.
Principal/Deputy Star-belt-level (Level 17/18): Managing special celestial body belts (such as asteroid belts and ring systems).
Principal/Deputy Star-bubble-level (Level 19/20): Managing sub-regions of "star bubbles" composed of multiple star systems.
Principal/Deputy Stellar-level (Level 21/22): Managing individual star systems.
Principal/Deputy Planetary-level (Level 23/24): Managing single planets and their satellite systems. This is the starting point of the Longevity Ladder (first-tier potion).
Principal/Deputy Continental-level (Level 25/26): Managing continental-level administrative regions on planets.
Principal/Deputy Provincial-level (Level 27/28): Managing provincial/state-level regions on planets.
Principal/Deputy Prefectural-level (Level 29/30): Managing large urban agglomerations (prefectural level) or important cities (municipal level) on planets.
Principal/Deputy County-level (Level 31/32): Managing districts and counties under cities.
Principal/Deputy Township-level (Level 33/34): Managing township/street-level regions.
Principal/Deputy Attendant-level (Level 35/36): Grassroots civil servants.

"This hierarchy will be the skeleton for us to govern our vast territories, integrate fresh blood, and implement longevity incentives!"

"Every level has its clearly defined powers and responsibilities, along with corresponding resources and treatment, including that ladder leading to longevity!" Hefeng's fingers knocked heavily on the virtual tabletop, emitting an invisible shockwave.

"The architecture of the Senate, the strategy of integration, the ladder of longevity, the skeleton of the hierarchy—this is the new foundation we lay for the future of our civilization at the dawn of the Tianyi Ding Era!"

Hefeng's voice resounded like a great bell within the magnificent council hall, carrying a heaven-opening determination.

"Swain!" He looked at the newly appointed President of the Senate.

"Your subject is here!" Swain rose solemnly.

"Spearheaded by you, the Senate must produce a detailed plan for implementing today's resolutions, including the detailed rules for committee member selection and the nomination right for the 63 deputy civilization-level committee members within the standing committee. It will ultimately be approved by me. The rules of procedure and the construction of the headquarters at Light Great Wall - Light Star shall be launched simultaneously!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!" Swain bowed to accept the order, a sharp glint of blueprint construction for the core of power flashing in his eyes.

Hefeng's gaze once again swept across all the male Angel high officials in the audience; their faces were a mixture of shock at the transformation, scrutiny of new opportunities, and complete submission to Hefeng's absolute will.

"The light of the Tianyi Ding has already ignited," Hefeng's voice returned to a deep calmness, yet contained even greater power, "The old shackles have been broken, and the new order is being forged."

"Everyone, you are the creators and witnesses of this new era."

"Put away your doubts, summon the boldness you displayed expanding territories for the civilization on the battlefield, and solidly lay down the foundations for the civilization through governance!"

"The future of Tianyi is in our hands."

"Dismissed!"

As Hefeng's final word fell, his figure in the magnificent royal robe appeared immensely tall and profound against the backdrop of the deep blue light of the Tianyi Ding beneath the dome.

He was the first to turn around, his steps steady as he left the podium, leaving behind the grand Angel officials whose hearts were surging and who shouldered the heavy responsibility of reshaping the civilization.

A brand-new era for the Tianyi civilization laid down its very first foundation stone with this meeting.

And the blueprint concerning the government and the military committee would be slowly unfurled at the next meeting by this far-sighted King of Tianyi.