Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Abolish the authority of Peak Masters and establish a system with stewardship halls.

Zhou Chun's reform had unexpectedly brought relief to Clan Leader Zhou Daoyi, who had not been consulted by Zhou Chun beforehand.

Regarding this particular reform, however, he had discussed it with Zhou Chun earlier and fundamentally agreed to these reforms.

Furthermore, this internal management structure wasn't unique to the Zhou Family but was instead a framework implemented by many sects, so it wasn't likely to cause any significant harm and was more easily accepted by the Family Cultivators.

Indeed, after hearing Zhou Chun's words, even the Second Elder, Zhou Chongshan, did not show any signs of opposition.

All he did was look at Zhou Chun and say, "This system is not new, it just seems a bit too elaborate for our family with just over a hundred cultivators, making so many halls—it might be somewhat laughable."

Zhou Chun heard this but simply shook his head and replied, "Even a sparrow is small but has all the vital parts. A good system does not concern itself with the size of the force, it can be universally applied."

"Moreover, this is also for making long-term plans for the future, there's nothing laughable about that."

Upon hearing his words, Zhou Chongshan couldn't help but shake his head, though he did not argue anymore.

"Then how should the stewards for each hall be selected?"

Elder Zhou Jiarui suddenly interjected, asking a question that he was more concerned about.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun responded without hesitation, "The steward should be someone outstanding in managerial capabilities, not necessarily high in cultivation level. Therefore, anyone from the ordinary clan members, elite clan members, core clan members, and even Elders, can all assume the role of a steward!"

Hearing his response, Zhou Jiarui immediately commented, "That might be somewhat inappropriate."

"According to what you've said, Zhengchun, the stewards of each hall would surely possess considerable authority. If ordinary clan members can also be appointed, wouldn't the elite and core clan members find themselves inferior in terms of treatment? How would that be acceptable to everyone?"

The Peak Masters of the Zhou Family used to be chosen only from core clan members to assure their acceptability to all.

The power of the newly reformed stewards was going to be even greater than that of the Peak Masters, yet even ordinary clan members could be appointed.

No wonder Zhou Jiarui considered this inappropriate.

However, at this moment, Zhou Chun's tone was firm as he said, "There are always exceptions. Since the number of steward positions is limited, if an ordinary clan member is indeed capable of assuming the steward role through competition with elite and core clan members, it proves that they truly have exceptional abilities. By appointing the right talent and giving these talented individuals the necessary authority and position, we can inspire their enthusiasm for work and motivate the wider clan!"

Continuing, he also looked at the Elders with a solemn tone, "As Cultivators, we do believe in the supremacy of strength, and that is correct. However, we must also acknowledge that strength alone cannot solve all problems, at least the Zhou Family currently doesn't possess such overwhelming strength to solve every issue!"

"So if someone can resolve difficulties through their wisdom and abilities, that strength alone cannot overcome, why can't we grant them the appropriate authority and status?" Your next chapter is on empire

After listening to his speech, everyone couldn't help but show a contemplative expression, seriously pondering his words.

After a while, Zhou Daoyi was the first to speak, "I think it's feasible. If stewards are meant to be competent, then the incapable should step aside."

"The elite clan members became elites because they are outstanding in strength; isn't wisdom also a form of strength?"

"If anyone feels inadequate and does not get selected as a steward, and also resents others for becoming stewards, let them come to me. I will make them understand."

With these words, the Elders suddenly had nothing more to say.

After all, these matters were internal family affairs, which in the past could be decided by the Clan Leader alone.

Now that Zhou Chun had brought it up for discussion, it was already a great show of respect for them.

They needed to appreciate that.

So, after approving Zhou Chun's proposal for reform, the topic went back to the original issue at hand.

"So, regarding the increase in the number of cultivators in the family, do you have any good suggestions, Zhengchun?"

Zhou Daoyi looked at Zhou Chun with a hint of expectation, inquiring about a solution for the population issue.

"Regarding this matter, this junior has indeed conducted quite a few investigations!"

Zhou Chun nodded and began to talk about the results of his investigations.

"Based on this junior's inquiries of many clan members, although there are quite a number who prefer cultivating alone, there are also not a few who are willing to leave descendants. Those who hesitate mainly worry that raising children will affect their own cultivation."

"Hence, this junior believes we can tackle the issue from three aspects."

"For one, the family should provide opportunities for clan members who wish to find partners, based on their criteria for selecting a spouse. They could even be granted special leave, and be given material rewards after marriage as an incentive."

"On the other hand, for those concerned that raising offspring might affect their cultivation, the family can establish a nursery within the sect's grounds."

"We could then select experienced carers from the mundane clansmen to act as nannies, solely responsible for caring for the offspring of the cultivator clan members, until the children are able to live independently."

"Lastly, for the very few who adhere to celibacy but do not reject the notion of having offspring, just not the childcare, we can encourage them to extensively take concubines and have children. For every child born with Spirit Root Aptitude, we could provide varying levels of birth subsidies depending on the aptitude of the offspring!"