Although he asked everyone's opinions, Guo Kang himself felt that he was thinking too much. Grand Lama Wang brought him here, probably because he could convince a few people here, paving the way for the plan to be officially recognized.

The idea was a bit unexpected, but it wasn't impossible. Although looking at the performance of Tuohuan and the Queen Mother and others, it seems that this is a "strange plan", but in fact, its idea is very simple and simple, and it is often used, which is not a new idea.

The reason why it seems strange is that everyone is limited in their thinking, and they can't think of the Crusaders joining Jihad on the spot.

Therefore, although Tuhuan and others are touting him vigorously, Guo Kang himself has always maintained a modest and calm mentality. He felt that his level was still far from the strategies that were really worth learning in history.

Of course, then again, it is up to the opponent to strategize.

For example, the now popular Three Kingdoms script has taken shape, and there is a passage in which Zhuge Liang scares Sima Yi with an empty city plan. But if the French attack Zhuge Liang, then this method is probably useless. And Zhuge Liang, of course, will not use this trick.

Therefore, it is not so much that a strategy is brilliant, but that the user is the most powerful - the ability to figure out the mentality of all parties, find out where they are most concerned, and then arrange it in a targeted manner, which is the reason for the success of the strategy.

After all, there are so many routines that humans can play. There is not much difference between civilizations. Some people use it as a trick, and some people use it as if it's funny. The gap is probably here.

However, this time is a very simple situation after all, and Guo Kang can still deal with it himself.

"At present, this is only a preliminary plan, and there are still many issues to be discussed with you." Guo Kang reminded them: "The father of the day before yesterday said that the Great Khan and the Danube Army should be back in the next few days, and when the time comes, according to the process, a meeting of all the elders will be held to decide on these arrangements." If you think the plan is feasible, we have to prepare a report in advance and finalize the details first. ”

Both the Grand Lama and the Queen Mother nodded.

The Purple Horde made decisions in a way that was more like Venice than France, the HRE, and the Ottomans. Particularly critical matters are evaluated by the Khan's highest "Council of Thirteen" before making decisions. What was deemed feasible was voted on by 300 senators at the Kurultai Congress. Of course, the real decision is usually negotiated by the senators before the congress. The vote itself is more symbolic.

The "Council of Thirteen" originated from the system known as the "Thirteen Pillars Republic" created by the Marquis of Nanya, who exiled the Empress Dowager Mary. Although it didn't last very long, it also had a great impact on later on.

- Because before that, the Purple Horde did not even have a formal meeting procedure. The so-called decision-making is actually the Great Khan Boyan Timur, the Prime Minister Guo Gai or the Taishi Yebu and other prestigious people who convene everyone for a meeting. The leaders sat together, chatted a few words, and generally settled the matter, and it was done.

As a result, there were even cases where decisions were made while drinking, and as a result, the paperwork was too much to drink, resulting in unclear planning details.

In that year, in order to make the decision to abolish the tribes and set up 10,000 households passed at the conference, the first Khan Boyan Timur did not hesitate to personally fight with his relatives in the steppe at the venue. It took three Khans in a row to force the tribal leaders to accept the proposal.

Compared to this wrestling decision-making method, the decision-making of the Pillar Nations through a formal meeting process and a well-documented vote is already a great improvement.

Later, because Li Yinglin, the strongest pillar state, was defeated by the Empress Dowager Helena in the political struggle, and the republican system of the pillar country also collapsed. However, in order to appease Guo Gai and others who cooperated with her in this process, the Queen Mother did not directly dissolve the Thirteen-Person Conference, but proposed to adjust it and determine the process before and after and various subsidiary institutions.

Before, the meeting of thirteen people was all composed of the marquis of Nanya, and if you think about it, you know that it cannot last for a long time, but after the Civil War, their advantages are unmatched for a while, and the resulting temporary phenomenon.

It is certainly not possible to rule a country without allowing other forces to participate in decision-making. Guo Gai, a veteran of the Khanate, and others also understand this. Therefore, the restructuring proposal was adopted with their support.

Under the new system, the fixed seat of the Nanya Shihou was reduced from thirteen to five. Two co-rulers of Baseleus occupy two seats, the Northern Yawan households occupy three seats, the representatives of the Church occupy one seat, the officials of Shangshu Province occupy one seat, and the Chancellor occupies one seat. In addition to bringing the Great Khan in and balancing the various forces, it also gave other institutions a voice.

Although the Greeks always find this number unlucky, everyone has become accustomed to it, and they are too lazy to change it.

The Queen Mother Helena is very good at these operations such as winning over allies and isolating enemies within the rules, and through the constant exchange of interests, she can basically ensure that she has always gained an advantage in meetings. But her basic power comes from the two voices she holds as the guardian of the Great Khan, so after John VIII came to power, it is likely that she will be completely expelled from the highest level of power by replacing the co-ruler. That's why the Queen Mother's reaction was so intense.

Later, Basil III, with the support of his important ministers, expelled the empress dowager and seized power. As he continued to gain military merit and authority, he also began to make adjustments to the system.

By this time, the administrative apparatus of the Purple Horde was relatively well-established. After three or four generations of inheritance, some hereditary families have declined or even collapsed.

When the adjustment of the provinces and military districts was completed, the princes no longer had territories in the strict sense of the word, and the agricultural and pastoral areas under the direct jurisdiction of the Great Khan were also split into military governments. Whether it was the marquis of the Southern Ya or the Wanhu of the Northern Ya, they began to exist more as officials, rather than the lords and tribal leaders of the original.

In this case, Basir has again adjusted the seats and awarded them according to their positions. Two Baseleus and one representative of the Church, unchanged, and the other positions were significantly revised.

The Central Committee of the Khanate, which had been imitating Seris, had set up six ministries to administer the state, and had made some changes to the name and jurisdiction in accordance with Eastern Roman customs.

Due to the habits left over from the early years, there was no official department under the Purple Horde Court, but the Prime Minister's Office directly managed the day-to-day affairs, and the officials were approved and appointed by the Council of Elders of Kuriltai. The "Prime Minister of Rome" himself was also one of the thirteen.

And the leaders of the other five major ministries, namely the Treasurer Scholar, the Rite Minister, the Military Affairs Minister, the Chief Justice, and the Water Ministry Chief, although they are usually under the prime minister, each person also occupies one seat.

In addition, the military secretary was only responsible for military and political work such as recruitment, training, and supply on weekdays. Commanding in wartime is the job of the generals. The immediate bosses of these generals, or their representatives in the imperial court, were Marshal Nanya and Marshal Beiya, respectively. These two men, plus the Grand Duke of the Navy, also occupy a seat each.

The last seat is flexible. According to the agreement, every six years, the Khan would choose a high-ranking official and grant him this position. Most of the time, it was given to the post post or the governor of the court, and sometimes it was reserved for other officials, or provincial governors of important regions.

For example, on Antioch's side, when it was just recovered, Li Huawen, who served as the governor, was unexpectedly elected by Basil into the Council of Thirteen. But then, before six years had passed, he was promoted and transferred back to Dadu, only to be kicked out of the parliament instead......

The intention of this is probably to leave room for the balance between the various forces. Judging from the results, it should also have the effect of encouraging other departments to actively work.

The current "thirteenth person" is Guo Kang's father-in-law. The reason for this appointment was that Prime Minister Wang Heng, Marshal Zhang Gongliang of Nanya, and others all followed the Great Khan on the expedition.

Goldaeus had just stepped down from his post in the Ministry of War, and it was supposed that he should have left the council to await his next appointment, but everyone was in a hurry to have someone in charge. So, while he was still holding the honorary title of war commander, he was temporarily awarded a seat.

For Guo Kang, theoretically, if he can convince seven of the thirteen people, his plan will have the possibility of being realized.

(End of chapter)