The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 265, Setting the Benchmark
After leading the retired Demon Suppression Army to the summit of Danyuan Peak, Hua Changxi watched more than ten people take their oaths. Seeing that there were still hundreds of people behind them, and not wanting to spend the whole day on this, he called over Eunuch Zhao, who was in charge of the Hall of Merit.

"Take these hundreds of identity tokens. You'll supervise them taking their oaths later."

Eunuch Zhao solemnly accepted the document: "Don't worry, Master, I will definitely complete the task well."

There are restrictions on Danyuan Peak. If Hua Changxi doesn't open them, no outsider can come up. By leaving her identity token with Eunuch Zhao, she doesn't worry about any trouble.

Afterwards, Hua Changxi summoned Eunuch Zhou and Eunuch Jia, and led the two into the secret realm.

Upon entering the secret realm, Eunuch Zhou and Eunuch Jia were astonished to find an endless expanse of spiritual herbs as far as the eye could see.

At this moment, both of them felt incredibly fortunate that they had chosen to follow Hua Changxi.

The first level of the secret realm is divided into four areas: northwest, southwest, northeast, and southeast, by two spiritual rivers running north-south and east-west.

Hua Changxi led Eunuch Zhou and Eunuch Jia on a quick tour of the first level of the secret realm, and then led the two of them to explore the southeast area.

"There aren't many apprentices now, so we'll start developing the southeast region first."

"The first step is to harvest the medicinal herbs. After harvesting, the herbs need to be cleaned and processed."

"The second step is the allocation of medicinal fields, their management, and the planting of the next batch of medicinal herbs."

Hua Changxi looked at Eunuch Zhou and said as they walked, "You are in charge of the Mission Hall, so you must know these things. Also, you need to give me a plan as soon as possible on how to manage the Mission Hall and how to allocate missions."

Eunuch Zhou quickly replied, "Don't worry, Master. I've managed quite a large medicine shop before, so I'm quite familiar with these things. I've already started drafting the articles of association, and I'll hand them over to you as soon as they're done."

Hua Changxi hummed in agreement: "Remember, you must be fair and impartial when assigning tasks. Once the Task Hall's rules are finalized, they must be posted so that everyone can see them."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Zhou began to feel pressured, and even Eunuch Jia's expression changed.

When they were in charge of the servants' quarters, they concealed many of the orders from above, and the servants below could only obey their orders.

As long as the task is completed and the result is good, the higher-ups will not investigate the process.

Those below know nothing, making them easy to manipulate.

The managers, positioned in the middle, can reap most of the benefits, and if anything goes wrong, the people below will naturally take the blame.

Deceiving superiors and subordinates is their survival rule.

These survival rules no longer work with their masters.

If those below them really knew everything, the pressure on those in charge would be immense. They would not only be subject to supervision from their subordinates, but also bear even greater responsibility.

Hua Changxi then looked at Eunuch Jia: "In the future, there will be more and more apprentices in the secret realm, and there will definitely be friction between them. You also need to give me a set of rules as soon as possible on how to maintain order in the secret realm."

Eunuch Jia readily agreed.

As Hua Changxi strolled around, he said, "The newly recruited apprentices will start working in the southeastern area we are currently exploring after entering the secret realm."

"After the southeast region is taken care of, we will move on to the southwest, northwest and northeast regions."

Eunuch Zhou and Eunuch Jia nodded, indicating that they had made a note of it.

Hua Changxi added, "Once the recruited apprentices enter the secret realm, you can choose some helpers."

Eunuch Zhou: "My lord, is there a limit to the number of people?"

Hua Changxi: "The Enforcement Hall, Mission Hall, Logistics Department, and Merit Hall are all tentatively set at fifty people. If we need to increase manpower in the future, you need to draft a charter for me and explain the reasons. I will make a decision based on the situation."

Afterwards, the three continued to explore the secret realm, discussing some details of managing it as they went.

Since Dan Yuan Peak appeared, the Medicine Department Square has been bustling with people. After Hua Changxi led a group of retired Demon Suppression Army soldiers to the summit of Dan Yuan Peak, the masters of various secret realms, the head of the Qihuang Hall, as well as Prince Shou, Xia Zhen, and others also arrived at the square one after another.

At this moment, all of these people are gazing at Danyuan Peak.

The foot of Danyuan Peak is not level with the square; it is at least a thousand meters lower than the square. Standing in the square and looking down at the foot of Danyuan Peak, it looks like standing on a cliff.

Prince Shou and Xia Zhen both sent cultivators down to investigate the situation at Dan Yuan Peak, but they could only circle around at the foot of the mountain and couldn't climb up at all.

Upon seeing this, Xia Zhen said in a deep voice, "Dan Yuan Peak is protected by restrictions, and outsiders cannot ascend the mountain."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Eunuch Yu and his entourage, who were carving a mountain road on Danyuan Peak.

Prince Shou frowned slightly and looked at Huo Yunxiao: "I heard that everyone who successfully entered the Dan Yuan Secret Realm yesterday received an identity token?"

Huo Yunxiao nodded: "Yes."

Xia Zhen laughed upon hearing this, "It seems that the identity token can not only be used to enter and exit the Dan Yuan Secret Realm, but also to enter and exit Dan Yuan Peak."

As soon as he said this, Huo Yunxiao noticed that many people's expressions changed.

As the member of the Demon Suppression Army who had handled the most cases involving cultivators, he knew all too well that some cultivators had committed numerous acts of murder and robbery in order to seize opportunities.

Although those who joined the Dan Yuan Secret Realm were no longer part of the Demon Suppression Army, he did not want to see them targeted by those with ulterior motives. He immediately said, "The identity token is bound to the person on a one-to-one basis. Even if you accidentally obtain the token, you cannot activate it if you are not the right person."

Xia Ziyang looked over and smiled, "How does Fellow Daoist Huo know so much?"

Huo Yunxiao replied calmly, "I've tried it."

No one knew whether he was telling the truth or not, but they could guess that simply taking the identity token of a Dan Yuan Secret Realm apprentice would probably be of little use.

Unable to explore Dan Yuan Peak, the group didn't linger in the plaza. Xia Zhen led Xia Ziyang and the others back to Lingjing Pavilion, while Prince Shou led Chu Junhao and the others to find Gu Xing.

“Senior Gu, I think we should have Hua Changxi open the restrictions on Dan Yuan Peak and allow others to enter and exit freely.”

Gu Xing glanced at Prince Shou, but didn't bother to pay him any attention.

Upon seeing this, Prince Shou was furious, but he held back: "Senior Gu, my suggestion is entirely for the sake of the Holy Land's revival."

"Think about it, the Holy Land must have more than one mountain peak. After Danyuan Peak is opened, it might allow people to discover the opportunity to open other mountains."

Gu Xing looked at Prince Shou and said, "I am just a gatekeeper, with a position like a guard at the palace gate; Hua Changxi, on the other hand, is like an official with real power in the Six Ministries."

"Does Your Highness really think that court officials would listen to a gatekeeper?"

Seeing that Prince Shou still wanted to say something, Gu Xing waved his hand: "Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for this old man. Back then, when you wouldn't let Hua Changxi recruit apprentices, I could only watch helplessly."

Prince Shou secretly resented Gu Xing's lack of tact, but there was nothing he could do about it. He could only leave with a sullen face. As soon as he stepped out of the old courtyard, he said in a harsh voice, "Let's go to the Spirit Realm Pavilion."

Since the old man is unwilling to show his face, then he will go find Xia Zhen. He refuses to believe that Xia Zhen doesn't want to go up Dan Yuan Peak to investigate the situation.

Watching the Prince of Shou return empty-handed and walk angrily toward the Spirit Realm Pavilion, Chu Junhao felt a heavy weight in his heart.

The Royal Family's control over the Department of Medicine is decreasing, and nowadays, to accomplish anything, they have to join forces with the Guardian Families.

Meanwhile, inside the Dan Yuan Secret Realm, Hua Changxi led Eunuch Zhou and Eunuch Jia on a tour of the southeastern area of ​​the first level of the secret realm.

After Zhou Gonggong and Jia Gonggong had a general idea of ​​the situation on the first level of the secret realm, they left the secret realm to draft the operation and management regulations for the Mission Hall and the Law Enforcement Hall.

As for Hua Changxi, she didn't leave the secret realm, but instead went to clean and process the first-grade Yuanling Grass she picked last night.