Chapter 52: Resourcefulness
Chanda leaned down and nodded frequently.
After the other party finished speaking, he said: "What Elder Ma said is very reasonable, if it weren't for the support of the people, I, the 'Demon Slaying Sect', an external force, would not be able to gain a foothold in the suburbs at all. It is even more unlikely that it will develop into a force that can rival the 'artifact gate'. ”
"It's just that the two elders still have to think about it, now the number of disciples in my sect has exceeded a thousand, and this number is still growing rapidly, if it is not controlled. Under this heavy snowfall, what can I do to feed my disciples? ”
Ma Tao frowned after hearing this, and then said: "In the process of slaying demons and beasts, my 'Demon Slaying Sect' obtained a lot of demon souls and beasts, and sold them to the Fang Market in exchange for some money, isn't it enough for the expenses of the disciples of the whole sect?" ”
Chanda shook his head and said bitterly: "Normally, it is basically enough. It's just that due to the increase in the number of demons and beasts in the market in recent years, its value has also fallen relatively. ”
"In addition, my sect has always played the banner of 'teaching without class', recruiting disciples, so that many casual cultivators with extremely poor qualifications, and even mortals with no cultivation, have also joined the sect one by one. These people don't say that they kill demons and beasts, even if they stand in front of demon beasts and don't shake their legs and feet, it is already difficult for them. ”
"There are also some other sect disciples, they have a great meaning of entering the mountain gate, eating and waiting for death. It is precisely because of this that the Dao issued an order not to accept disciples for the time being. ”
Chanda told the current situation faced by the "Demon Slaying Sect" one by one.
Only then did Su Chen and Ma Tao realize the seriousness of the problem.
It was precisely on the issue of recruiting disciples that the principle of "education without class" was adopted, and a large number of people in the suburbs were recruited to take refuge, thus strengthening the power of the "Demon Slaying Sect".
But it also bred a series of problems because of this, and all kinds of idle people from the three sects and nine streams joined the artifact gate one by one.
As a result, the disciples in the sect are uneven, and some people only consume the materials in the mountain gate, but do not generate income for the mountain gate.
This matter is related to the future development of the "Demon Slaying Sect", and if it is not handled properly, it is likely to destroy the foundation of the sect.
Ma Tao put his hands behind his back, paced and wandered, thinking for a while, before asking, "How much money is left in the sect now?" ”
"It can probably be used for half a month for the entire sect's disciples." Chanda said a conservative number of words, and then said, "If you continue to recruit disciples without restrictions, I am afraid that it will not last for ten days!" ”
"What does Su Daoyou mean?" Ma Tao asked Su Chen.
"The principle of 'education without class' was put forward by the sect master, and he has not left the customs, so we must not change it without authorization." Su Chen said.
"Alas~ This doesn't work, that doesn't work! If this continues, my sect will sit and eat sooner or later! Chanda grumbled.
"Gather all the high-ranking stewards in the sect and come to the council hall. Let's discuss this matter, gather everyone's thoughts, and come up with a solution. ”
Immediately afterwards, all the elders, deacons, worshippers, and others in the sect gathered in the council hall.
Ma Tao and Su Chen sat at opposite ends of the long table.
In fact, Su Chen already had a certain strategy in his heart to solve the problems that the sect was currently facing.
It's just that this kind of strategy is not comprehensive, it needs to be brainstormed, and it needs to be further supplemented by the stewards in the sect.
At Ma Tao's suggestion, Chanda stood up first and told the sect steward present about the dilemma that the "Demon Slaying Sect" is facing now.
When the stewards had heard this, they began to talk about it.
"I can't go on like this, if I continue to recruit disciples like this, my 'Demon Slaying Sect' will be crushed!"
"The rules set by the sect master, how can they be changed privately, according to the old man, everything will be said when the sect master comes out."
"Didn't you listen to Elder Qian? If it continues like this, the remaining wealth in the mountain gate will not last for a month! ”
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"Don't make any more noise!"
Ma Tao tapped the table with the back of his palm, and then said: "The current situation facing the sect, you are all clear now, let's talk about what they have proposed." ”
"Temporarily remove the principle of 'teaching without class', and restore it after the sect master leaves the customs." A deacon stood up and said.
"This move will damage the credibility of my sect, is there a better way?" Ma Tao shook his head and continued to ask.
"Drive out the disciples of the sect who are too poor in qualifications, so that the essential problem can be solved." An elder in a gray robe stood up and spoke.
"I'm afraid that this move will be difficult to convince the public, and wantonly driving the disciples of the sect out of the mountain gate is really not in line with the image of my sect in the past." Ma Tao shook his head again.
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Only then did Su Chen speak: "It's okay to drive out the disciples who have extremely poor qualifications or who are waiting for death to eat and wait for death. ”
"I just have to find a reasonable reason, even if they leave the mountain gate, they can be convinced."
"How...... In order to make them leave the sect willingly? Please also ask Su Daoyou to make it clear. Ma Tao suddenly became interested.
The eyes of everyone present fell on Su Chen.
Su Chen continued unhurriedly: "For those sect disciples who are not badly qualified and have the ability but do not act, they should be eliminated with the point system. ”
"What is the point system, is to give each level of 'demon soul' or 'beast spirit' a certain number of points. It stipulates how many numerical points must be earned per week for disciples of various realms in the sect to stay in the mountain gate. ”
With this kind of restriction, they will inevitably be more diligent than ever to slay demons and beasts, which will also put an end to the phenomenon of disciples in the sect eating and waiting for death. In this way, their strength will also increase, and the surplus wealth of my 'Demon Slaying Gate' will also increase. ”
"Good! Good! Ma Tao said two good words one after another, and he very much agreed with Su Chen's proposal.
Then, he went on to ask, "Then what should we do with disciples with extremely poor qualifications or even no cultivation talent?" ”
"Set a time for each disciple in the sect, and what kind of strength must be reached within that time period in order to stay in the 'Demon Slaying Sect'. If you don't have an inch, you can only leave the mountain gate. Su Chen said slowly.
"Su Daoyou is really thoughtful, these two methods can completely solve the problems that the sect is currently facing!" Ma Tao was greatly appreciative, and his tightly knit eyebrows finally eased.
"But Elder Qian said that at present, the surplus wealth of my sect can only provide half a month's expenses for the disciples of the entire sect. The methods proposed by Elder Su are good, but they are all long-term plans, and I am afraid that it will take at least a few months before they can be effective. How can we sustain this time? A deacon asked.
Su Chen smiled faintly and said: "Once the point system is implemented, there will inevitably be a large number of disciples in the sect who will take the initiative to kill the demon and beast, and the demon soul and beast spirit obtained will be included in the sect, and then the surplus wealth in the sect will be replenished, and the crisis can be solved!" ”
"Elder Su is thoughtful, and I really admire this way." The deacon arched his hand.
"Hahaha...... Su Daoyou was resourceful and resourceful, and in just a few words, he solved the current predicament encountered by my sect! Ma Tao laughed.