Chronicles of Celestial Origins

Wei Xian was silent for a while: "I wonder if there is any other solution to this matter? Can we discuss the spirit stone distribution plan again?"

"Junior Brother Wei, what suggestions do you have?"

Wei Xian said: "Perhaps we can each take a step back. For example, we can use 40,000 spirit stones to pay the salaries and rewards of the disciples in the department. The other 60,000 spirit stones can be used through the four-three-three method. Senior Brother Lu will get 40%, and Senior Brother Tang will get 30%. 30% for other managers.”

"What do you think, Senior Brother Tang, of this plan? It can not only solve the department's problems, but our income will not be much different from before."

"If Senior Brother Tang agrees, I will be responsible for talking to Senior Brother Lu and asking him to make some concessions."

Tang Ning said: "Can 40,000 spirit stones ensure the normal operation of the department? According to the financial usage standards I proposed, I think 40,000 spirit stones may not be enough."

Wei Xian said: "If it's enough, you can try it first! If it doesn't work, it won't be too late to discuss this plan next year."

Tang Ning said: "If that's the case, then we might as well just use this plan. Why do we need to do it once and twice?"

When Wei Xian saw that he refused to agree, he stopped talking. After chatting for a few words, he said goodbye and left.

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Xu Yuan sat cross-legged on the futon and meditated with his eyes closed. The storage bag around his waist shook. He took out the formation disk and pointed it at it, taking the talisman into his hand. Then he sighed slightly, flashed out of the room.

Outside the thick fog, there stood a man with a fair face and a thin figure. He was Lu Guang's disciple Zhang Qian. When he saw Xu Yuan's sudden light falling in front of him, he quickly bowed and saluted: "Disciple pays homage to Master Xu. My master invites Master Uncle to come over and have a talk."

Xu Yuan nodded slightly: "Let's go!"

The two came to Lu Guangdong Mansion. After a conversation, Xu Yuan said goodbye and returned to his own home. Within two hours, another talisman was handed in.

He controlled the formation disk to frighten the talisman, and exited the cave. A burly man outside bowed and saluted: "Disciple pays homage to Master Uncle. Master Tang invites you to come over and pay a visit."

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A few days passed by, and it was time for the ministry to discuss matters. Tang Ning came to the meeting hall. Xu Yuan, Wei Xian, and Zhao Liheng were already sitting inside. Tang Ning nodded to them and sat down at her usual seat.

After about a stick of incense, Lu Guang came in from the outside, went to the main seat and sat down and said: "There are two things to discuss this time. First, the Beiyuan Intelligence Station found several people with suspicious identities, suspected of being members of the Blood and Bone Sect. Disciple, they don’t have enough manpower and ask the sect to send personnel to investigate.”

"I intend for the disciples from the third team to go there. If you junior fellow apprentices have no objections, Junior Brother Tang, please announce this later!"

"The second thing is, regarding the ministry funding issue raised by Junior Brother Tang last time, let's discuss it today! What are your opinions, Junior Brother?"

Zhao Liheng, Wei Xian and Xu Yuan were all silent.

Tang Ning said: "This case should be implemented sooner rather than later. I propose to implement it immediately."

Lu Guang said: "I think this matter should be slowed down for a while. Firstly, the department's funds have been exhausted. Even if it is implemented, there is no funding support. Funds will not be allocated until at least next year."

"Both, some of the provisions of this case are not very reasonable. Disciples' financial resources have always been distributed by the stewards responsible for departmental affairs. This involves a question of how much effort should be made."

"Junior Brother Tang said that some teams have two hundred, some five hundred, and some even none. These problems do exist, but they do not appear only in recent years."

"Some tasks are more difficult, so the funding is 500, and some are less difficult, so the funding is 200."

"Funds are not released randomly, but after comprehensive consideration. Some disciples' magical instruments were damaged during the execution of tasks, so we will give more."

"Now the unified distribution of three hundred spirit stones seems to be standardized, but it is actually unreasonable."

"In addition, there is also a lack of consideration regarding the rewards and punishments of the tasks. Whether the tasks can be completed depends largely on luck. I don't agree with denying the disciples' efforts and even deducting their salaries just because of this."

"Could it be that the disciples made a mistake in executing the department's instructions, and instead their salaries were deducted? Even if they fail to complete the task, there is still hard work without credit!"

"All of you junior fellow apprentices have been through this before. Who dares to say that he has done every task perfectly?"

"Therefore, I think this plan is inappropriate and needs to be changed and discussed again."

"Besides, the three-three-two-two system has been our sect's rule for many years. It's not just our Intelligence Department, it's true for all departments. We don't need to be unique, as if changing the distribution plan will make a big difference."

"If we say that ministries and departments have been short of funds in recent years, this is not the only situation in our Intelligence Department. Since the sect cut its funding, most ministries and departments have been in deficit. Aren't they still running?"

"I don't agree with the immediate implementation of this plan. Let's discuss it next year!"

Tang Ning said, "I have written down all the points that Senior Brother Lu just mentioned."

"First of all, there is no question of whether the funds for three hundred spirit stones are distributed uniformly. The disciples will suffer some losses when performing the mission, but the spoils they obtain will belong entirely to themselves. This is all based on their own abilities."

"As for the difficulty of the task, it is not a reason to treat them differently. The ministry will never give them impossible tasks."

"Furthermore, the rewards and punishments of the mission must be implemented. I will only reduce the funds for their actions, but everyone's rewards will still be paid. If the mission is completed, there will be financial rewards, and if the mission is not completed, there will be no. It's a very simple thing "

"If Senior Brother Lu feels that it is unreasonable to deduct their salary, then it will not be deducted. They will only be rewarded and not deducted. That's okay!"

"As for the problem that funds have been exhausted this year, we can first implement fund usage regulations and a reward and punishment system, and then issue spiritual stones next year."

Lu Guang said slowly and expressionlessly: "I don't agree with this plan."

The hall fell into silence for a while, and you could hear a pin drop.

After a while, Tangning said, "I request an internal decision within the department."

Lu Guang's expression remained unchanged and he nodded.

Tangning shouted, "Here comes someone."

As soon as he finished speaking, two disciples on duty outside pushed the door open and entered, bowed and said, "Master, what are your orders?"

Tangning said, "Now let's start the internal decision-making process. You can record it here."

"Yes." The two of them looked at each other and replied. They walked to the desks on both sides. One of them took out a dark green talisman and pointed it at it, emitting a faint light.

One person took out the paper and ink and started recording.

Lu Guang said: "Now let's vote on the financial plan proposed by Junior Brother Tang Ning. All junior brothers, please express your position! Agree or disagree, or abstain from voting."

"I agree." Zhao Liheng said first.

"I disagree." Wei Xian continued.

After the two expressed their opinions, Xu Yuan was the only one who remained silent. Everyone in the hall looked at him sideways.

Xu Yuan was silent, his eyes flickered slightly, and he was obviously having an ideological struggle. After a while, he slowly said: "I agree."

"Two votes in favor and one vote against, the resolution is passed." Lu Guang remained expressionless.

The two disciples on both sides of the desk put away the talisman and the file and walked over quickly. One gave the talisman to Tang Ning, and the other gave the file to Lu Guang, and then the two of them left.

Lu Guang put away the file without saying a word, stood up and walked away, leaving the hall.

Tang Ning said: "This discussion is over. Let's disperse! Junior Brother Wei, please wait a moment."

Zhao Liheng and Xu Yuan didn't say much, they got up and walked out of the main hall. Seeing a few people walking away, Wei Xian said, "Senior Brother Tang, what do you want me to do?"

Tang Ning said, "You are in charge of the department's finances. All the disciples' salaries and rewards come from you. The implementation of this plan requires your efforts."

Wei Xian said: "Since the resolution has been passed, Senior Brother Lu does not exercise the veto power of the deacon and let the sect make a decision. Naturally, it should be implemented immediately. I will all distribute the funds and spirit stones according to this plan."

"How many spiritual stones has Ministry Ke lost so far?"

"The deficit is not big, only more than two thousand spiritual stones."

"How many spiritual stones do you estimate will be needed to complete the exam by the end of the year?"

"At least ten thousand spiritual stones are needed!"

Tang Ning took out a hundred medium-grade spirit stones from her storage bag and handed them to him: "The department's finances are undergoing reform and rectification. We can't just talk empty words, especially at the beginning. I will advance these ten thousand spirit stones first." , the spirit stone funds will be distributed in the coming year, and you will return them to me from the funds you kept."

Wei Xian nodded and said hello, took the spirit stone, took out a pen and paper, and wrote an "IOU", which they both signed and stamped.

Wei Xian hesitated and said: "Senior Brother Tang, I had to take action on the matter just now. I hope you don't mind. In fact, I am not against you in my heart."

Tang Ning waved her hands and said, "It's a decision! Let's each express our opinions. Junior Brother Wei, don't worry about these trivial matters. I know you have your difficulties."

"Senior Brother Tang is very kind and generous. I'll take my leave now." Wei Xian said and left the hall.

"Come here," Tangning shouted.

Two disciples from outside came in and saluted: "Master, what are your orders?"

"Go and call the captains of each action team here. I have something to give you."

"Yes." The two responded and left the hall.

Tang Ning sat there, waiting for them. Lu Guang did not exercise his veto power, as he expected.

Because even if the high-level officials of the sect were asked to make a decision, Lu Guang would not be able to change the outcome of the decision.

First of all, this plan cannot be seen in the light. Although the three-three-two-two system is an open secret, once it is put on the table, it is always a bit unjustifiable, let alone such a trivial matter, brought to the attention of the senior officials of the three palaces and three courtyards.

Furthermore, the sect is currently reducing the funding of various ministries and departments. This plan will not only damage Lu Guang's income, but will not cause any harm to all parties. On the contrary, it will be beneficial to the operation of the ministries and departments.

Luo Qingshui, Peng Wanli, and Yin Qingyuan definitely support him, plus Tong Quan'an, with at least four votes, he has no chance of winning.

If he really wants to cause trouble with the sect, he can only bring humiliation to himself. He will be looked down upon by others and think that he is not capable enough. He can't even solve the internal affairs of the Intelligence Department, and he has to alarm the sect.