288 219. Distribution of Ministries. (1/2)
John turned to his Secretary Quill and spoke, ”Meanwhile, Call Tornwall, Grey and Arlen from their Research, military and Intelligence departments.”
Quill nodded and spoke as he returned to his duties, ”Yes, Milord.”
After a few hours, All the three department heads were at John's office.
Tornwall, Grey and Arlen all were quite surprised to be summoned at the same time and understood that it was an important matter and hence the immediate summon from John.
John immediately spoke and asked Tornwall, ”Tornwall, I am sure you got the Blueprints of the Agricultural Machines from Taylor today in the morning. I am sure you understand the significance of those machines and also their functions. How much time would you take for making the production lines?”
Tornwall nodded and gave some documents in which he had written some of his plans, ”Your Majesty, we actually have most of the production lines for the parts required to make the machines and only need 43% of the production lines to fully make the Agricultural Machines. My men too can make these machines as most of them currently have enough knowledge and experience to make them. So they should be able to start production in 10 days if we also use the high-grade magicians. This will increase the pace of work in making the production lines. But equipping all the farmers in Sky will require a lot of Iron ore and other rare earth metals. I expect this order to increase the manufacturing of steel and other alloys and also a need for expanding the factories because of the big order and short time. We can maybe order some non-essential spares from other workshops and assemble it at our Factory.”
John nodded and spoke gravely, ”There should be no problem with it as this would be my flagship project that would be paid from my own pocket to increase the prestige when I officially get crowned as the King next month. This machinery will be made by my company John Engineering Works and no corners should be missed when making the machines. I am also doing this to reduce the bureaucratic procedures and rent it to the farmers at minimal costs with their identification cards after the production starts. The thing is I want to keep this under wraps until I officially announce it. Okay, apart from political works I will come to the main point, I want you guys to immediately form a secret base for Department of Sky Defense Research (DSDR) for experimentation and innovation of future Military weapons hidden from the eyes of other countries if possible you guys should make an underground base. Currently, I want you to make some advanced sensor mines and time bombs that can be used in future battlefields or assassination missions. I will, later on, give other projects so you shouldn't worry. As for documentation from the Parliament, you will get it in a few days, this will not be discussed in public and the bill will be passed in a discreet manner since it is related to national security so only top ministers and I will be involved in passing the bill. You can start the works soon and apply for funds from Quill, here is my take decree, take it as It will be useful when you encounter problems from the civil administration. Even though we are at peace currently, we should be careful of other countries and not slack off or we would be caught napping. You guys can later on contact Arlen after he finishes his important projects.”
Both Arlen and Grey immediately understood the intention and nodded quickly as they kneeled to take the decree as this was related to the country's security. Meanwhile, Tornwall too nodded and understood as he kneeled.
John nodded seriously and spoke immediately, ”Tornwall, you are appointed as the head of Military Research at DSDR. Grey, you will be appointed as the National Security Advisor of Sky and will gain control of the National Security Bureau after my Crowning ceremony. Arlen, you will become the Marshal General of Sky.”
All three of them accepted the decree and roared in unison, ”This subject accepts the decree and faith shown by his Majesty.”
Arlen was stunned for a bit but immediately understood, he spoke as he was quite concerned about one matter, ”Milord, there will be quite some resistance in the Military because of your reputation as Anak as they don't know about you.”
John smiled as Arlen immediately guessed his identity and nodded as he spoke, ”Ok, you can spread the rumor of me being Anak via Blue paradise Magazine in the gossip column. Dearil will co-operate with you as he and Master know about my identity as Anak. Diana too will help as I will personally tell her. So this shall reduce the resistance in Military as they should understand that I have other duties to manage as a sovereign.”
John nodded and thought, 'I guess I should announce the ministries and division of powers now. Anyway, I have evaluated most of them so there shouldn't be any problem.'
John this time used a forceful tone and spoke very seriously to be heard by everyone, ”Quill, write my decree for all the relevant department heads, Billy under Taylor will be appointed as the President of Sky Central Bank. Joseph Morgan will be appointed as head at the Ministries of Chambers of Commerce. Gordon and Arnold will be appointed as Head and Deputy in Logistics and Transport Ministry as they have gained quite some experience, Arnold can, later on, take the Ministry of Railways to divide the work. Wilson will as usually handle the Agricultural ministry of Sky. Blake will be the Appointed as a Fleet Admiral of the Navy, while Eric will be a Great Admiral at Aurora under Blake. Sam will continue his appointment as the Mayor of North-frontier City. Jean will be appointed as the Mayor of Golden Spring City after capital is built and it will require his energy to work the capital ministers to the bone.”
John continued, ”Jay will be Transferred to Centre as a Minister of Internal Affairs. Glenn will officially head the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting i.e he will be handling all forms of media. Currently, I am quite satisfied with Bruce's work for now so I intend to appoint him in the Ministry of Planning and as a chief strategist for Sky. While Taylor will be appointed as a Prime Minister and he will also be handling the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs. There are also other ministries but they will be discussed later on after I get reports on their evaluation. Most of the important Ministries have been decided. The only Important Ministries left are Ministry of Education which I will be watching as well, Well I anyway intend to recruit Professor Will in education since he won't resist this post, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Magic, Ministry of Technology, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Power after we popularize electrical and magical machines, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure development will be appointed later on according to the achievements of Officials and ministers in their various fields. While Ministry of Railways will be given after it is completed to Arnold.”