NFBE Chapter 164 Phantom Guard Symposium
Chapter 164 Phantom Guard Symposium
Since they couldn't leave for a while anyway, Ruan Haoyu and Mu Xiaoqiao stayed in the inn and sorted out their current affairs, such as the industries in Fengshui City and the management of the Phantom Guards.
On the second day after arriving in Fengshui City, Nishang summoned the leaders of the seven Phantom Guard teams.
Ruan Haoyu did not go out to meet them. Before the situation became clear, he had to maintain the demeanor of a prince and not reveal too much in front of his subordinates, so as to remain mysterious.
Mu Xiaoqiao was in charge of the task of making contact. Early in the morning, she put two nanmu tables together and asked the waiter to bring some good tea, preparing to hold a symposium.
Around ten o'clock in the morning, which was the Si hour in ancient times, Nishang brought seven team leaders to Room No. 1 to meet Mu Xiaoqiao and Ruan Haoyu.
Mu Xiaoqiao said with a smile: "Everyone, get up and sit down."
The team leaders looked at each other, wondering why the commander was different today than before?
Mu Xiaoqiao knew their doubts and she didn't intend to explain. After the eight of them sat down, she picked up the tea and took a sip.
"The best Da Hong Pao has a rich aroma and is sweet in the mouth. It is indeed top quality. Please try it."
Except for Nichang who has recently gotten used to Mu Xiaoqiao's changes, the other seven are seeing each other for the first time since they traveled through time, so they don't know what's wrong with the commander today or what he's up to.
In the past, she was extremely strict and never smiled in front of them, let alone invited them to tea.
So they looked at each other and didn't dare to pick up the teacup.
Mu Xiaoqiao put down the teacup and said calmly, "Why, you guys don't dare to drink?"
A team leader asked, "I wonder what the commander wants us to do today?"
Mu Xiaoqiao gently turned the cup, looked at the leader, and said slowly: "Ruonan, the captain of the Phantom Guard Team 5, is mainly responsible for the punishment of the Phantom Guard. No matter who makes a mistake in the Phantom Guard, you are impartial and strict. All the interrogation work of the Phantom Guard is also done by you Team 5. It is said that there is no mouth that you can't pry open, right?"
Ruonan nodded. "Yes, Commander, what's the problem? Is there anyone who needs to be interrogated?"
Mu Xiaoqiao shook her head. "No, Ruonan, you have worked hard and made great contributions. This commander really appreciates you. I will use tea instead of wine to toast you. The Phantom Guard will rely on you more in the future."
Mu Xiaoqiao picked up the teacup, took a sip, and raised it to Ruonan. Ruonan quickly picked up the tea and said loudly, "This is my duty. Thank you for being polite, Commander."
Mu Xiaoqiao had done her homework yesterday. Nichang had already compiled a report on the situations of each leader and handed it to her. She took the effort to memorize each person's physical characteristics and their scope of responsibilities.
Now that they have been praised one by one, every leader has been recognized and everyone is very happy. People always like to be recognized.
After the praise, the whole atmosphere became much more relaxed. Mu Xiaoqiao asked all the leaders to talk about the problems and difficulties they had encountered recently, and everyone discussed solutions together.
In the past, leaders were used to following orders from above and would not speak out about difficulties unless it was absolutely necessary, as that would make them appear incompetent. So as soon as Mu Xiaoqiao asked someone to talk about the problem, the lively atmosphere instantly became silent again.
Mu Xiaoqiao looked around and finally landed on Nichang's face. "Nichang, you speak first."
Nichang hesitated for a moment and said, "I feel that in terms of business, the standards of different places are somewhat uneven. For example, the shops in Chu have an annual profit of about one million taels of gold, but the number of shops in Da Rui is not less than that of Chu, but the annual profit is only 700,000 taels, a difference of 300,000 taels. I have discussed this with the leader of the seventh team, Ruxuan, several times, and have been troubled and have no solution."
Mu Xiaoqiao pondered and said, "Have you ever investigated how many permanent residents there are in Chu and Da Rui respectively? And how many floating populations there are respectively?"
“This… has never been investigated.”
"Send someone to investigate. If the population difference is not too big, then there is a problem with the business. We can dispatch a group of shopkeepers from the Great Rui Kingdom to learn from the best-run stores in the Chu Kingdom. If the population difference ratio is almost the same as the income difference ratio, then it is a normal phenomenon and we don't need to pay attention to it."
Ruxuan, the captain of Team 7, was in charge of business affairs. She suddenly realized what was going on. "Commander, I understand. We will start investigating tomorrow! Commander, you are wise!"
"Anyone else have any questions?"
When everyone saw that their problem was not only not questioned by the commander but also solved, they stopped hiding their problems and spoke out one after another.
The discussion lasted until the evening of You, when all the leaders were filled with admiration for Mu Xiaoqiao.
Mu Xiaoqiao stood up with the help of the table, his eyes swept over everyone's happy faces, and said: "No matter what I asked of you before, from today on, our Phantom Guard will be reorganized, and all leaders' salaries will be increased by 30%. On weekdays, the news will still be summarized here with Nichang. On the first day of every month, I will organize such a meeting, and everyone will get together to solve the problem. If there is anything that cannot be solved in the middle, you can come to me at any time. I will let Nichang inform you of my location at any time. Don't be afraid of communication. Only communication can make us progress and make us stronger and stronger. Do you understand?"
"Understood! Thank you, Commander!"
The sound is loud and uniform.
Who wouldn’t be happy if the salary was increased by 30%?
Mu Xiaoqiao nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, we've finished discussing the business, now let's move on..."
Several leaders pricked up their ears, afraid of missing anything.
Mu Xiaoqiao slowly stood up and clapped his hands. The door was pushed open and a burst of fragrant aroma immediately wafted in.
The leaders had not eaten lunch and were already hungry. When they smelled the aroma, they felt their appetites aroused, but they did not dare to show it too much.
Mu Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "It's time to eat next. Everyone, eat and drink as much as you want tonight. It's my treat."
After a round of cheers, everyone no longer had any scruples and picked up their chopsticks to eat heartily. Mu Xiaoqiao looked at them with a smile. In fact, whether in ancient times or modern times, corporate management is almost the same, people-oriented!
Back in the room, Ruan Haoyu was already bored of waiting. When he saw Mu Xiaoqiao coming back, he immediately pulled her into his arms and gave her a lot of kisses on her neck.
"My wife is so amazing. I, your husband, am willing to admit she is better than me."
He had just been listening to Mu Xiaoqiao's calm, decisive and ease in handling the problem. In her hands, the Phantom Guard would only become more powerful than before.
"It's inevitable that he's awesome. Do I need you to tell me that?" Mu Xiaoqiao hooked her arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek. "But, you'd better go out and have a drink with them later. This will show that you're approachable and will help win their hearts."