The Cornflower Witch

Vol 2 Chapter 158: Kingdom Scholar - Sylutia

Sylutia had swapped out the White Flower Battle Armor she often wore before for comfortable robes, living in the palace of White Cliff City. Since the newly established Regas was still unstable, she needed to stay to maintain order.

Considering future unified planning and development, the new Regas did not confer traditional hereditary nobility with real power. Instead, it adopted a bureaucratic management system. As for the selection of officials, it was divided into recommendation and examination. Currently, due to a severe shortage of bureaucrats, most personnel were directly recommended. They were originally locally influential people of some repute with a certain sway in their areas. Next were those who had made contributions during the revival and independence process; a large number of these people were also granted official positions.

"Although their professional competence might be insufficient, this can be compensated for by recruiting advisors," Sylutia discussed with Mursa.

"However, when a nation is first founded, the core power must be firmly grasped in one's own hands. This is the most suitable time for sweeping reforms and the period to set the overall tone."

"If substantial power is given to opportunists and those who are not loyal, it will be very difficult to reclaim it later or to command them to handle affairs."

Although Princess Mursa was familiar with the specifics of kingdom governance, in terms of overall strategic direction and foresight, Sylutia was stronger.

Even though both were feudal-era state systems, Sylutia still preferred a centralized state. This could mobilize collective strength to the greatest extent and allow the nation the will and capability to accomplish many major undertakings.

During this period, Sylutia often discussed matters with Mursa late into the night before returning to her room to sleep.