Chapter 140 137: Grand Ceremony, Division of Labor (please give me a vote!)
What if Chu Zhou was asked to evaluate this apprenticeship ceremony?
He could only say: one word, chaos.
Two words, too confusing.
Five words, so fucking confusing!
First of all, as the master of the temple, he seriously underestimated the influence of Xuanzhen Temple and the shock that he brought to outsiders as a martial artist with no talent, but who killed the talent like a dog.
Then, there is still a full month of fermentation time.
As a result, more and more people are coming. Not to mention those from Baisha County, almost everyone in the family who has the right age has come to try it.
Further away, all the powerful families and forces in Tianquan County are more or less involved.
Even outside Tianquan County, various counties within Chishui Prefecture also sent many people after receiving the news.
No one knows how much water is mixed in it.
Furthermore, Xuanzhen Temple’s preparations were seriously inadequate. Almost nothing in terms of manpower, supplies, buildings, food, screening, etc. was complete.
In fact, the screening model prepared by Xuanzhen Guan actually has no model at all!
According to Chu Zhou's plan of "letting go", that is, to touch the bones, check the physique, and do some simple thinking and logic questions. It is best to be literate and able to read.
Almost passed!
You have to ask about the standard, what standard?
In fact, there is no standard?
As a result, this lack of standards leads to greater confusion.
There was a quota of 300 people, and more than 3,000 young people of the right age poured in. This did not include those who continued to arrive, trying their luck, and some who played a single shot.
So far, it’s still not over!
According to the division of Wenxiang Temple, Xuanzhen Temple is now in charge of the martial arts sects in two counties. In the local area, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a 'local snake'.
Then, if the martial arts sects nearby come to visit, that’s no problem, right?
It’s no problem if the forces you’ve made good friends with send someone to congratulate you!
When these people come and send greetings, they must be entertained.
If the reception is not good and others murmur a few words outside, it will be a loss to the image of Xuanzhen Guan.
Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Chu Zhou directly asked the county lord Ji Mingqian for help. In addition, the county captain Wang's family, the county's prime minister Zhao's family, and the chief bookkeeper's Gu family were all brought in to intervene at the same time.
Of course, even if they join, command and dispatch will still be a big problem.
Fan Zhong is loyal enough, but he has never experienced this big scene, so naturally he has no experience!
Simply, at this time, Hao Songqing, the chief steward of Wenxiangguan, came to visit.
Regarding the issues he raised about cooperation in the flesh and blood of spirit beasts, the production of the 'Calming Soul Requiem Incense', and the issue of a 40-60 split between both parties, Chu Zhou agreed without any hesitation.
The only request was that Hao Songqing help and make arrangements. Chu Zhou was deeply impressed by this person's internal affairs abilities.
Hao Songqing did not refuse, but he did not do it himself. Instead, he followed Fan Zhong and asked Fan Zhong to coordinate and check for deficiencies.
Fan Zhong was familiar with the people and things here, and he had rich experience. The combination of the two was able to maintain the ceremony that was about to collapse.
As a result, Wei Jinkuiding had stopped moving at the mountain gate and was doing the work of diversion.
Those who are apprentices should all register on the left and follow the procedures; those who want to visit should all register on the right and follow the mountain path into Xuanzhen Temple.
As for Xu Cheng, he was specifically responsible for the food aspect. He maintained dozens of large pots and dealt with all kinds of food, vegetables, and cooks for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
Yi Huai was sitting in the backyard, arranging check-in issues, distributing toiletries, and solving the messy affairs of a group of teenagers.
As for Fan Tiehu, he is taciturn and has strong intimidation. He is responsible for the selection of outer disciples.
It is worth mentioning that because there are too many people, the previously decided plan can only be regarded as a preliminary election.
In other words, as long as they are in good condition, all of them will stay and be provided with food and drink and accommodation arrangements.
But this is not the final result!
As long as the ceremony is over, Xuanzhen Guan will provide corresponding training and instruction in the follow-up, but this training adopts an elimination system.
Tentatively, the assessment will be conducted at the end of each month. By this time next year, only those who can stay will be regarded as the official outer disciples of Xuanzhen Temple.
This plan was Chu Zhou's idea, which was to extend the matters that needed to be solved in a short period of time to one year, which could also greatly relieve the pressure on Xuan Zhen Guan at this stage.
Based on this policy, it is estimated that in the next year, these young people will not dare to relax for a moment, and they will be involved in life and death.
Then there is Wei Fangjie, he is the most agile and dexterous among the four. He is mainly responsible for welcoming guests, running around on the mountain roads every day, or arranging for people to stay in Baisha City.
As for Chu Zhou, he never left the living room, receiving waves of visitors.
Hearing them introduce themselves, chatting with them, exchanging business favors, and occasionally having to resolve some of their almost unreasonable demands.
For example, divide some viper flesh and blood.
In fact, Chu Zhou really didn't remember a few people's names. The only thing he remembered was his stomach full of tea and his face that was frozen in laughter.
The original plan was for the apprenticeship ceremony to end in three days, but in fact, it took three days to get on track, and it took until the eighth day for the ceremony to be completed.
Those who should be sent away were sent away, and those who should be kept were kept. However, the number of disciples recruited by Xuanzhen Temple was as many as two thousand six hundred.
If only 300 are left in the end, then nearly 80% to 90% will have to be eliminated, which can definitely be regarded as the best of the best.
……
Xuanzhen Guan,
In the reception room.
A group of people all slumped on their chairs. Chu Zhou, Xu Cheng, Yi Huai, Fan Tiehu and Wei Fangjie had completely indulged themselves and no longer cared about their image.
Fan Zhong and Wei Jinkui, on the other hand, looked exhausted, but they still maintained their sitting postures.
Just because there is an outsider here, the chief steward of Wenxiangguan, Hao Songqing.
This person is quite leisurely, and it seems that such tedious things have little impact on him.
"It's finally over. The Sanqing Taoist ancestor is on top. How can he be so tired?"
This is a complaint from Yi Huai, which expresses everyone's feelings.
Xu Cheng answered: "The problem is that this is only the first time. From now on, if it comes again..."
Yi Huai was shocked: "Will you come again in the future?" Wei Fangjie said: "As the sect grows, it will always have to accept disciples. In the future, won't we have to come once a year?"
Fan Tiehu looked at Chu Zhou and asked, "Elder brother, do we really have to come here once a year?"
Chu Zhou paused for a moment and said, "Let's talk about the future later!"
Hao Songqing smiled and said in a gentle voice: "Xuanzhen Temple mainly has no experience in holding such large-scale celebrations and has not estimated the scale.
With this experience, I won’t be so busy next time.
Of course, the prerequisite is that the patron still insists on recruiting disciples in this way? ”
His words were somewhat probing, but it was Chu Zhou's method of recruiting disciples that was incompatible with this world.
In fact, according to Chu Zhou's understanding, the disciple selection method of martial arts sects in this world can be regarded as a combination of the recommendation system and the assessment system.
Starting from martial arts schools, they would send their best disciples to the Shangzong, and then they would be assessed by the Shangzong. After passing the examination, they would stay in the Shangzong to further their studies.
In this way, while not being as busy as Xuanzhenguan, the loyalty of the disciples will be ensured as much as possible.
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Of course, there is also a certain boy who has good qualifications and is accepted as a disciple by a wandering master and brought into the sect.
But this is a very lucky few, not the mainstream.
However, Chu Zhou actually still likes the current method, not because it is good, but because he gives everyone an equal opportunity.
Whether it is a young master from a rich family, a young man from a martial arts school, or a boy from a farm family,
Once here, we are almost all on the same starting line. How far you can go depends on your own efforts.
This may not change the world, but this fairness is important to him.
However, facing the allusion in Hao Songqing's words, he repeated what he just said: "Let's talk about the future later!"
Turning his head slightly, Chu Zhou looked at Hao Songqing and said, "This time, I am really grateful to Butler Hao for his help. Otherwise, my Xuanzhen Temple would have made a fool of myself."
"Nothing, as it should be!"
Hao Songqing said this, and then said: "But now that things here are over, it's time for me to go back."
When Chu Zhou heard this, he sat up straight and looked a little more serious, saying: "It is true that I delayed Butler Hao's schedule this time, I'm sorry!
I have asked people to prepare ten jars of the blood of the viper, totaling about one hundred kilograms, and hundreds of kilograms of snake meat. Please take it back with you.
As for the distribution method, as you said, I will observe the six main directions in all directions, but I only want the 'Calming Soul Requiem Incense', that's great! ”
“Of course it’s possible!”
In that case, I'll take my leave now.
"I'll give it to you."
Chu Zhou stood up, and naturally the others also took action. They didn't stop until they sent Hao Songqing to the entrance of the hall!
It has to be said that although this person is just a butler, during this time, he has been really respected by Xuanzhen Guan, and his abilities are indeed extraordinary.
When everyone returned to Xuanzhen Temple again, Chu Zhou took the seat. He asked everyone else to sit down, including Fan Zhong, and asked Tie Hu to push him down on the chair.
After a pause, Chu Zhou spoke again: "Okay, while everyone is here now, I will assign what to do next."
In one word, everyone was in high spirits.
"Uncle Wei?"
"I'm here."
"You are an old man and are familiar with the world. From now on, you will be responsible for all the trivial matters of Xuan Zhen Guan's external affairs. If you are unsure about anything, come back to me."
"Okay!"
"Uncle Fan?"
"Master Guan, what are your orders?"
"You have to help manage the food, drink, and various internal affairs of thousands of people. You can find a few more people and raise a few more stewards to help you share the expenses.
Don't be afraid of spending money, and don't be afraid of having too many people. You have to believe that my Xuanzhen Guan will only continue to grow. ”
"Yes, Master!"
"Xu Cheng?"
"Elder brother, what are your orders?"
"Two things, one is to learn medicine and medicine refining from Taoist Qingjing, and the other is that I, Xuan Zhen Guan, have to start planning my own medicine field.
This is something you must do in addition to practicing in the future. Is it possible to do it? ”
Xu Cheng solemnly said: "I will try my best!"
"Yi Huai, Tie Hu, and Fang Jie, the three of you will work with me to set up the framework for these disciples' cultivation and let them enter the state."
"Yes!!!"
After looking around for another week, Chu Zhou added: "Of course, the sect's affairs must be dealt with, and personal cultivation cannot be compromised.
After the situation stabilizes a little, I will teach you the true secret of Xuanzhen Temple? ”
"The real secret?"
As soon as this statement came out, it caused a commotion, but Yi Huai was bolder and asked directly: "Elder brother, what is the real secret you are talking about?
It was always mysterious before. Can you tell us what exactly we want to learn? ”
In fact, more than one person had asked this question before, including Wei Jinkui, who sometimes couldn't bear it anymore.
But at that time, Chu Zhou was dismissed with only a few words.
Until this time, Chu Zhou faced everyone's questions and said: "The true inheritance of Xuanzhen Temple is to cultivate immortality!!!"
Today I wrote and rewritten, rewritten and rewritten, it took too long!
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