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Chapter 192: Top-Level Goals
The senior management of the entire Brilliant Star Group gathered together. Factory managers of all levels and workshop directors were whispering among themselves.
Yesterday, Li Xian conveyed the relevant matters through flyers: Today, we will discuss the issue of group reform, mainly focusing on the group’s split.
The small Qingyun Valley can no longer accommodate the large Brilliant Star Group. A split is now inevitable. But who will be relocated from Qingyun Valley?
Most of the middle and senior management do not want to be moved out. Everyone understands that the ones being relocated will definitely be the least important, and so their benefits and other aspects will surely change.
It could be said that the split of Brilliant Star Group has already happened once, with the textile branch factory. Although the textile branch is doing well now, it no longer enjoys the rich spiritual energy environment. Although Li Xian made a lot of compensation, for cultivators, cultivation is the most important thing.
Therefore, when Li Xian and Fang Shijing walked in, all eyes were on them, afraid that their own departments would be the ones split off.
Seeing this, Li Xian couldn’t help but sigh slightly. Standing in the center, he slowly looked around. “Everyone, people always grow, and so will the group. The current Brilliant Star Group has developed to a sufficient scale, and we must make changes.
I know, everyone wants to stay here, but don’t you want to become a powerful official with your own domain?
From now on, Qingyun Valley will become a purely research center. All the production factories will gradually move out of Qingyun Valley. This is inevitable, it is the result of both the group’s and the technological development’s progression.
Alright, now I announce that the factories to be split are the Colored Lamp Branch Factory, the Basic Smelting Branch Factory, and the Cold Weapon Production Branch Factory.
I will give you two months to complete the relocation. Additionally, you will have six months to consolidate, recruit, and train new employees. After eight months, once the relocation is completed, those who want to return to the valley can still do so.
But be aware, from now on, only researchers will remain in the valley. You must strengthen your abilities.
Since ancient times, those who are capable rise, and those who are not fall. This is true for officials, for cultivation, and here as well.
Of course, you are all veterans of Brilliant Star Group, so you will receive the care you deserve, but don’t give up on yourselves.”
Li Xian made his intentions clear, and the crowd exchanged glances. Finally, someone spoke up: “I guarantee I won’t disappoint the young master. I, Ma Xiaoliang, will always stay close to the young master.”
“Me too…”
“Me too…”
One person took the lead, and the rest followed suit.
Seeing this, Li Xian finally smiled with satisfaction.
It could be said that Li Xian has always been clear about rewards and punishments. He never handed out rewards or punishments recklessly. Compared to punishment, his rewards were often “generous.” This management style indeed allowed Li Xian to win the hearts of his people.
The rapid development of Brilliant Star Group, aside from technology and other factors, is also significantly attributed to Li Xian’s management methods. Even Xu Ren has praised Li Xian’s management style without end.
After a while, Li Xian slowly raised his hand, calming the lively meeting. “Everyone, next, I will explain the relevant rules and regulations for the factories that will be split off.
Firstly, the factories that are split off will still be directly managed by the group, but the branch factories will have more autonomy. We have made this very clear in the past, and now you can directly refer to the current textile branch as an example.
Second, there is one point that must be clearly stated. Everyone has family members, and once you have enough autonomy, it will be hard to refuse the various requests from relatives. Family ties are always difficult to sever.
Here, I am making it clear to everyone that you can arrange for your family and friends. But one thing, if something happens to anyone you’ve arranged, I will hold you accountable and bear all the losses and responsibilities. Does anyone have any objections to this?”
How could anyone have objections—if there were any, they couldn’t express them! Being able to arrange for their relatives and friends was already a great benefit. As for if something were to happen to a relative, it would be right for the person who arranged them to take responsibility. So, everyone immediately became excited, promising to do their best.
Li Xian paused briefly before continuing, “The third point is confidentiality. The factories that are split off will still need to maintain confidentiality. There can be some relaxation, but the core issues must not be leaked.
Fourth, the financial and sales issues. In theory, since the branch factories will be autonomous, they must bear their own profits and losses. The group will make adjustments based on actual circumstances, including funding injections and technical upgrades. But overall, you will need to take full responsibility on your own.
Fifth, compensation. For those working outside, daily rewards will range from one or two silver taels to ten gold taels, depending on the situation.
Sixth, any issues encountered during production, or technological advancements, and so on, must be reported to the headquarters. This will also be generously rewarded. The headquarters will send technical inspectors every three to six months.”
Next, Brilliant Star Group began an unprecedented period of busyness. Several branch factory managers who were about to be relocated were very happy; this could be considered as taking charge in a different way. There’s a saying, a great man cannot be without power for a day. Now that they had power, at least they could arrange for their family members—before, they had been afraid to stretch out their hands, fearing reprimands from Li Xian.
On top of the research department building, Xu Ren looked at the busy scene below and smiled at Fang Shijing, saying, “Young Master handled this very well. Since ancient times, arranging for family members and appointing people based on kinship has always been an unavoidable hurdle, but the young master made this clear, and that was very well done. Just this point has brought everyone’s hearts together.”
“Appointing family members isn’t wrong, but if something happens, someone has to take responsibility.”
Fang Shijing looked around, “Old Xu, I really have to thank you for giving me this opportunity. I never imagined that being a scholar could be so carefree.”
“I used to think that being a scholar meant retreating behind the scenes or engaging in intrigue, but I didn’t expect that I could also lead a group forward.”
“Of course, I never expected that what others look down on—so-called menial work—could have such a bright future.”
“Do you know, the oil department has already selected several strains of fungi and started cultivating them? One of the strains grows very similarly to Purple Lingzhi, and the current medicinal effect already exceeds that of a century-old elixir.”
“In addition, the advent of computers and even recruiting a Nascent Soul stage expert to conduct research has given me even more confidence.”
Xu Ren gazed into the distance, “I also have confidence. Who would have thought that such an opportunity would arise from a moment of impulsiveness?”
Fang Shijing became lost in thought for a moment before suddenly speaking, “Old Xu, do you know what the young master’s biggest plan is? He discussed it with me, but I don’t know if he’s talked to you about it?”
“Isn’t it the flying machine? The young master said he wanted to build some kind of aerospace carrier.”
“No! It’s not that. It’s even more unexpected!” Fang Shijing smiled with pride. “The young master’s biggest plan is to launch a rocket! As soon as the internal combustion engine and jet engine research are successful, and we have enough technological accumulation, the young master is ready to start.”
“Launch a rocket, and see the world beyond! The young master even wonders if we could use a powerful aircraft to directly send people to the Immortal Realm!”