Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1302 - 845: Reorganization of White Jade City (2)
Previously on Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather...
Should everything proceed as planned, the Spirit Source Land is poised to evolve into a full-fledged Sect.
"You are free to lead your men and seize the properties of the Lian family at your convenience!" declared Yue Qing.
"Indeed? Tell me, how much wealth have you set aside for me?" inquired Yang Zhenshan with a intrigued look.
Yue Qing chuckled, "Hardly a fortune, just the entirety of Lian Family Town!"
Yang Zhenshan gave a slight nod, his expression remaining unmoved.
Considering the Three Sects allowed him to claim Lian Family Town, they were being quite generous. This transfer involved more than just the town structures; it encompassed over three thousand acres of spirit fields lying on the outskirts.
The remaining assets belonging to the Lian family were undoubtedly distributed among the other powerful clans.
While the Three Sects felt no particular attachment to those secondary holdings, the other families certainly coveted them. After the Twelve Families of the Three Sects suffered heavy casualties, they required such rewards to pacify their grievances.
"Understood. I will dispatch a group to occupy Lian Family Town within a few days."
Securing Lian Family Town grants the Spirit Source Land a solid foothold within the Sea of Spirit, which will vastly simplify our external operations.
Once Yue Qing and Master Jing Shui departed, Yang Zhenshan made his way back to the Spirit Source Land without delay.
The entire Clan Council had assembled inside the Clan Hall.
Taking his place at the head of the table, Yang Zhenshan scanned the room and asked, "Does anyone here have suggestions regarding our acquisition of Lian Family Town?"
"With Lian Family Town now under our control, I propose we start by renaming it!" Liang Shenze said with a grin.
Having nearly overcome his injuries and stabilized his cultivation, he finally had the capacity to handle administrative duties for the Clan Council.
"Very well, let us call it Yang Family Town," Yang Zhenshan agreed instantly, a smile playing on his lips.
The members couldn't help but chuckle at the suggestion; while the name Yang Family Town sounded simple, it carried a weight of pride that satisfied everyone present.
"Present your proposals," Yang Zhenshan requested. While he rarely interfered with their daily operations, he reviewed every decision the Clan Council made and stayed fully informed.
The group turned their attention to Yang Chengmao, who gathered his thoughts and suggested, "Grandfather, should we consider an overhaul of the Clan Council's organizational structure?"
"Oh? Have you drafted a plan already?" He knew the council had been debating reforms, though he was unfamiliar with the specifics.
Yang Chengmao nodded, "It is nearly finalized."
He then handed a small booklet over to Yang Zhenshan.
Upon reading the contents, Yang Zhenshan let out a soft laugh.
"Renaming ourselves White Jade City?"
"Haha, we all feel the name holds great promise. It will carry far more prestige whenever we venture outside!" Yang Chengmao exclaimed.
Whether it went by Spirit Source Land or White Jade City, the name itself was secondary to the progress they were making.
The reform put forth by the Clan Council involved broad changes, reaching across every level of the organization.
They modeled the new system after the Twelve Floors Five Cities framework.
The Five Cities include Yu Heng City, Longevity City, Changqing City, Changming City, and Changyao City.
Yu Heng City, centered around the existing Clan Hall beneath the Spiritual Spring waterfall, is designated as the primary hub of the Spirit Source Land, containing the twelve floors.
These are Taiwei, Ziwei, Heavenly Market, Tianshu, Merak, Phecda, Tianquan, Yu Heng, Kaiyang, Shaking Light, Heavenly Treasure, and Tianliang.
Taiwei Tower functions as the Elder Hall, split into an Immortal Hall and a Martial Hall, where Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Golden Body Realm Martial Artists serve as elders.
Ziwei Tower acts as the political nerve center, where the Tower Lord holds authority as the City Lord of Yu Heng City, effectively serving as the Sect Master of the Sect.
Heavenly Market Tower manages governance and finances, overseeing the economic life and development of the Spirit Source Land.
Tianshu Tower serves as the intelligence hub, directing the Secret Martial Guards to gather information from outside territories.
Tianquan Tower handles the Commerce Department, responsible for the management of the Spirit Source Land's external holdings.
Yu Heng Tower serves as the Foreign Affairs Department, acting as an intermediary between the Spirit Source Land and external powers.
Tianshu, Tianquan, and Yu Heng Towers together essentially function as the former Foreign Affairs Hall.
Merak Tower serves as the Teaching Hall, Phecda Tower as the Education Department, and Kaiyang Tower as the Law Enforcement Department; these three coordinate with Heavenly Market Tower to maintain internal order.
Shaking Light Tower functions similarly to the old Treasure Hall, managing vital aspects like spirit planting, beast taming, and silk weaving.
Heavenly Treasure Tower takes the place of the former Secret Skill Pavilion, overseeing rune research, the Pill Hall, Instrument Hall, and Arrangement Hall.
Tianliang Tower acts as the Protection Hall, with the former Guardian Army shifting into a Garrison force tasked with security, including guarding the Pocket World Gates.
Furthermore, the Yu Heng Three Guards were formed to serve as the elite military force of the Spirit Source Land.
This arrangement mirrors the structure of typical Sect forces, differing mainly in terminology.
Yang Zhenshan took a quick look and asked, "Where exactly do you intend to established the other three cities?"
"Grandfather, our plan is for four cities, not three," Yang Chengmao corrected.
"Four cities?"
"Correct. We intend to absorb the current Longevity City into Yu Heng City and select four specific sites for new construction. Though work will not start immediately, the long-term vision is set!"
Yang Zhenshan chuckled, "Your ambition is impressive!"
Incorporating Longevity City into Yu Heng City meant that the entire population and infrastructure of the Spirit Source Land would technically fall under Yu Heng City.
In truth, the existing Clan Hall lies less than twenty miles from Longevity City, making them too close to function as distinct urban centers.
Moreover, the Spirit Source Land currently held barely over a hundred thousand people—a population insufficient to populate five distinct cities.
"Haha, we truly believe the future scope of the Spirit Source Land will be massive!" Yang Chengmao laughed.
"Indeed!" the others agreed.
Yang Zhenshan paused to reflect before asking, "And what of the appointment of personnel?"
"That is a decision that requires your direct approval, Grandfather!" Yang Chengmao replied.
Yang Zhenshan scanned the end of the document, reviewing the hierarchy of White Jade City, which remained largely unchanged in its core structure.
The ranks consist of Supreme Elder, Elder, Tower Lord, Vice Tower Lord, Hall Master, Vice Hall Master, six tiers of attendants, and three ranks of hall members.
Compared to the old system, the roles of Supreme Elder, Elder, Tower Lord, and Vice Tower Lord were added, while the title of minister was removed and the attendant levels were expanded.
Supreme Elders and Elders now have cultivation requirements; an Elder must be in the Foundation Establishment or Golden Body Realm, while the Supreme Elder title is restricted to those in the Golden Core or Divine Soul Realm.
Between the Twelve Floors and Five Cities, the City Lord of Yu Heng City also serves as the Ziwei Tower Lord, maintaining supreme control over all affairs in the Spirit Source Land.
Since Yu Heng City is the only one operational, the others remain as vacant titles for now.
Each tower is to be managed by two Vice Tower Lords who oversee their subordinate halls.
For instance, Heavenly Treasure Tower handles the Pill, Instrument, and Arrangement Halls, and so on.
Ziwei Tower hosts an assembly hall serving the function of the former Clan Council, retaining its role in drafting laws and confirming major appointments.
The number of halls created will scale according to need; establishing six or seven is perfectly acceptable if required.
With such revisions, the responsibilities of each tower are clearly defined, making the scope of authority for every position transparent.
"Let it be done. You shall take the position of Tower Lord of Ziwei Tower," Yang Zhenshan ordered Yang Chengmao.
"What, me? Would it not be better if you held that role, Grandfather?" Yang Chengmao asked, startled.
Yang Zhenshan dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand, "There is no need for that. From this point on, you are tasked with leading the growth of White Jade City!"
He did not require an official title for himself; the Spirit Source Land was his domain, and his authority was absolute regardless of his position. Furthermore, he lacked the patience for trivial management, and he intended to stay even further removed from the council's mundane daily tasks.
Yang Chengmao had proven his competence and was well-versed in the workings of the Clan Hall, meaning he could easily adapt to the requirements of White Jade City. Thus, appointing him as the Tower Lord was the most logical choice.
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