17: Imperial Organization

The installation of the smart brains was proceeding smoothly and orderly, with every city's installation site packed to the brim with people.

Even if their names weren't on the list, it didn't stop their curious and enthusiastic desire to watch the spectacle unfold.

Meanwhile, Xia Quan was fully engrossed in studying his own smart brain.

"Smart brain, can I inquire about my specific identity information?"

"Beep... Yes, your identity information will be displayed to you immediately."

Instantly, a series of texts appeared before Xia Quan's eyes, clearly displaying his current identity information.

"Sub-citizen... G7 class?"

"Smart brain, I already asked you about the meaning of 'sub-citizen' after the meeting, and I understand it. But what does this 'G7 class' that suddenly appeared mean?"

As early as after the meeting, Xia Quan had already asked the smart brain about the meaning of 'sub-citizen', but he was genuinely puzzled by the newly appeared 'G7 class' in his identity information.

"Beep... G7 class is your administrative level within the Empire."

Administrative level? Hearing the smart brain's reply, Xia Quan's eyes lit up. This... he actually got a position within an alien civilization?

Of course, Xia Quan wasn't the only one who noticed this; other Blue Star Management Department personnel also discovered that they had entered the Empire's organizational system.

"Hey, Old Xia, what's your level? I just checked the smart brain and found out I'm a G8 administrative level, and some people are even G9."

Trang excitedly burst through the door of Xia Quan's office and eagerly said.

Looking at the irrepressibly excited Trang, Xia Quan cleared his throat and calmly replied.

"Ahem, it's just one level higher than you, I'm G7."

Gazing at Xia Quan's boastful expression, Trang glared at him with extreme disdain.

"Hmph, just one level higher, I'll surpass you sooner or later!"

"Oh, who wasn't at the top of the pyramid back then? Who can surpass whom is still uncertain. Oh... actually, I've already surpassed you now."

"Hmph, how boring, I'm leaving."

Unable to bear Xia Quan's arrogant and boastful demeanor, Trang chose to ignore him, turning his head and running off directly.

Watching Trang's hurried departure, Xia Quan's heart was blooming with joy. You're still far from being able to contend with me.

"Smart brain, what is the highest level in the Empire?"

"The administrative levels of the Xili Empire are divided from highest to lowest into 7 major levels: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Each major level is further subdivided into 9 minor levels."

After listening to the smart brain's detailed explanation, Xia Quan's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly. Just a moment ago, he was showing off to Trang, only to find out that he was merely at the third-to-last level.

However, even if he was at the bottom, what did it matter? He had walked the path of politics before. On Blue Star, he had been able to climb to the highest level step by step, and within this Imperial civilization, he was equally confident that he could reach the peak!

This novel and unique political environment only further ignited Xia Quan's soaring fighting spirit.

As for Li Yang, he was also aware of the relevant matters concerning the Blue Star Management Department, as these administrative levels were what he had applied for on their behalf to the Empire.

After all, they were managing a planet, so they had to be given some kind of official position, especially since he was also a Blue Star native.

Anyway, with the restriction of their sub-citizen status, even if they soared through the ranks, it would be absolutely impossible, and certainly not allowed, for them to exceed his level.

"Oh, by the way, system, why are there so many levels in this Empire? What is my current military rank converted into an administrative level?"

Li Yang inquired with curiosity.

"Beep... According to the Xili Empire Military Officer Transfer Regulations, only Field Grade Officers and above can independently apply for transfer. The lowest rank, a first-level major, transfers to an Imperial D9 level; a first-level Lieutenant colonel to a D6 level, and so on."

After listening to the system's explanation, Li Yang carefully did some calculations. That is to say, every 3 military ranks are equivalent to one level. D class corresponds to colonel rank, C class corresponds to general rank, so what about B class? And the highest A class?

It couldn't be that after a military career, one only ends up with a C class, right? That would be too lame... "Beep... Transfer to B class requires Marshal-level military officers. As for A class, it is military-political integration, with personnel personally selected by His Majesty the Emperor. You currently do not have permission to know their scope of management."

After all that, there's still a level above general rank, Marshal-level? Is it Marshal? Forget it, I won't think so much. Anyway, I'm just a mere Lieutenant now, and the road ahead is still long and arduous... Shaking his head, he cast off those unrealistic thoughts. Now he just had to wait for the construction personnel to arrive to begin the transformation of Blue Star.

"Captain Li Yang, an unknown starship has arrived requesting to dock. They say they're from a construction company and are here to see you."

Speak of the devil and he shall appear. Li Yang, who was about to deal with official business, received the message from Pal and quickly put down the matters in his hands.

"Approve their request, I'll be right there. Oh, and also, have all the Blue Star Management Department personnel come over."

Finally, the construction company personnel have arrived, and the transformation of Blue Star can begin to be planned and advanced... On another starship, Li Yang led a group of Blue Star Management Department personnel, marching grandly towards the construction company's people.

If they hadn't seen the person in charge wearing an Imperial military uniform, the construction company might have actually thought they had run into space pirates.

"Hello, you must be Lieutenant Li Yang, a pleasure to meet you. I am the manager of the Planetary Construction Company. You can just call me Zhang."

Looking at the smiling... to be precise, not a human, but a creature with a head resembling an octopus.

Gazing at the outstretched tentacle, Li Yang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately shook it.

"Hello, Octopus... uh... Zhang, just call me Captain. Let's make a long story short. How about I take you to see the specific situation of Blue Star first?"

"Alright, alright."

Looking at the human military officer who was willing to shake his hand, Zhang was exceptionally pleased.

One must know that in the Empire, due to human supremacy, arrogant humans were everywhere, especially those human military officers and human officials. A human military officer as kind and friendly as Captain Li Yang was truly the first he had ever encountered.

"This is the specific situation of Blue Star. Do you have any questions about the transformation?"

After taking Zhang to observe Blue Star and even temporarily handing over the Star Controller's authority to Zhang, Li Yang couldn't help but ask with a hint of nervousness as he watched Zhang close the light screen.

"No problem, this planet is simply amazing. It's an ideal embryo for transformation, especially the humans on it. This is an extremely rare existence within the Empire. My plan is to transform this planet into a tourism-based planet, and its planetary specialties can also be sold to other planets..."

Watching Zhang speak eloquently and endlessly, Li Yang understood that he had found the right person this time. Zhang's plan would certainly drive the development of Blue Star and also generate profits.

One must know that he now had a fleet to support. Although the Empire provided subsidies and various resources like weapons every month, it was only enough to maintain the status quo and far from enough to expand further.

"Alright, all matters concerning Blue Star's transformation will be led by you. These people are Blue Star's administrators; you can approach them with any needs. Oh, and what's the approximate cost of the transformation?"

Looking at the slightly awkward Li Yang, Zhang was also stunned for a moment. It seemed that this Captain's financial situation was not affluent. Seeing how friendly he was, Zhang decided to charge a smaller fee.

"Captain Li Yang, your attitude is the best among all the humans I've met. If you don't mind, I'd like to befriend you. As for the price, it will naturally be a friend's price."

Hearing Zhang say this, a hint of joy appeared on Li Yang's face, indicating that he was, of course, willing to befriend Zhang.

Towards these alien races, Li Yang was not filled with the same sense of superiority as those humans in the Empire, but treated everyone equally. If you treat me well, I will certainly treat you well too.

Finally, according to Zhang's plan, it would cost approximately 200 million star coins. Li Yang didn't know whether to be glad that he had enough star coins... or to wonder why it just happened to be his exact balance... After paying the deposit, Zhang acted extremely quickly. Within just one day, he brought in starship after starship, preparing to launch a large-scale transformation of Blue Star.