Session 2 Report
Drums were beating as the councilmen exited the palace to meet the crowds. Zhao Li Cheng was the first to exit, followed by Ma Tu, Han Zhi, Chow Bo, Hou Xu Chao, Wong Zan Guo, Kwok Ah Bo and Lam Tu.
The drums stopped rolling and the air was silent. The steward of the palace stepped forward, cleared his throat, and announced to the crowds.
“Fellow Chinese! The council has convened for many days and is now ready to announce its final decision. Please bow to the new Lord of Beijing, the distinguished Lam Tu!” at this the steward bowed, followed by the other councilmen and the rest of the assembled crowd.
“I thank you all for your recognition. I must now announce the names of the men who will compose my council. Yet before I do so, I would like to first begin by a proclamation. Called the Public Office Proclamation, it composes in adding specificity to certain council positions who will have a more honorary role and a clear responsibility of their functions. These honorary seats are the following:
Grand Secretariat: Headed by a Grand-Secretary reporting to the Lord in Council (Lord of China and Council together), the grand-secretariat would be responsible for overseeing the ministries of state, as well as drafting and reviewing decrees for the consideration of Council and the Lord of China.
Kwok Ah Bo shall occupy this position.
Minister of Foreign Peoples: Minister responsible for foreign relations and other discussions between China and the lands beyond the horizon.
This position shall be occupied by Hou Xu Chao
Minister of Rites: he is responsible of state ceremonies, religion and examinations (education).
This position shall be occupied by Shu Wei as he was rituals master of the newly built shrine.
Minister of Revenue: responsible for tax collection, the state budget and the handling of state revenues.
This position shall be occupied by Zhao Li Cheng
Minister of Works: responsible for public works, the hiring of artisans for state service, the transport system, and the state corvee.
This position shall be occupied by Fei Lee.
Minister of War: responsible for appointments, promotions and demotions of military officers, grand military strategy, and general management of the national military and military fortifications.
This position shall be occupied by Chow Bo
Minister of Justice: Headed by a Minister, responsible for the judicial process.
This position shall be occupied by Han Zhi
Minister of the Interior: Responsible for public order, counterintelligence, oversight of civic administrations, immigration and domestic national security.
This position shall be occupied by Wong Zan Guo
People’s Champion: Responsible for representing the common Chinese citizen and speaking for them in the council. An honorary position given to the man most loved by the people.
I shall refrain from making this decision to see whom the people support for their Champion.
The other councilmembers shall be: Ma Tu, Sun Chih, and Wu Tang. I hope we can work towards improving the lives of all citizens, and towards the glory of China!”
The people cheered and roared Lam Tu’s name. It took a while for them to quiet down, but once they did Kwok Ah Bo stepped forward and said.
“I would like to congratulate Lam Tu once again. He has the full confidence of this council. As we celebrate this day we shall not forget the issues to be attended to. We shall soon provide the decisions to:
What shall we research?
What Social Policy shall we decide?
What shall we produce in Beijing?
What shall we produce in Shanghai?
Shall our warriors keep exploring the lands around Ur and Ulundi?
What shall our Archers do?
What shall our workers do?
And we will like to welcome the new members to the council. May they give wise advice to our new lord.”
The day ended with celebrations throughout the city, meat and mead available to most to rejoice on a new era that had begun in the capital of China.
Deaths
None
Session 2 Turn 3 has now begun.