The next day, Zhou Bai officially moved into Qunshi Hall, and the office of the inner government was set up in the side hall next to the main hall.

There is also an extra desk in the exclusive room of clan leader Zhou Mingxuan. Zhou Bai and him are separated by a passage, sitting opposite each other, each handling clan affairs.

Of course, Zhou Bai's current title in the Qunshi Hall is just to co-organize family affairs. After each approval document is processed, Zhou Mingxuan's name must be attached to it before it can take effect.

Many clan elders and stewards who were stationed at the Qunshi Hall were prepared to watch Zhou Bai's jokes and secretly bet that he would be scolded by the clan leader several times.

However, to everyone's surprise, Zhou Bai was still a little unfamiliar except for the first few things. Zhou Mingxuan would add a few strokes to the approval document, and then he became more and more proficient, as if he had been immersed in these chores for more than ten years.

For three whole days, the clan leader didn't get angry with Zhou Bai once, and he didn't even feel that there was anything he didn't handle well.

Some clan elders did not believe in evil and deliberately checked the approval documents that were passed down, trying to find faults, but they found that there were no flaws.

"…The West Valley branch is in dire straits and is requesting support from the clan."

"Steward Zhou Qi will consult the branch's files to get a thorough understanding of its resources and living expenses; and the elders of the Zhoushan clan will go to the branch to express condolences, check on-the-spot the difficult situation, and make payments according to regulations as needed."

"The steward of Heshatsui Manor has retired and returned to his hometown. Please send someone from the clan to take over."

"The family treasury will sow pension funds, and there will be no shortage of comfort materials. Deacon Zhou Youcai has been rated as top in the evaluation for three consecutive years, and can serve as the steward of the manor. Another person will be sent to ask the old steward if there is anyone he trusts who can recommend him. If so, he can be promoted as appropriate."

…

The handling methods are sophisticated and impeccable, and they are more sophisticated than old guys like them who have lived for most of their lives.

To describe it, it is to understand the contingency without losing the decisiveness of a young man. In addition to the cases outside and the reputation of poetry and prose, Zhou Bai showed his "talent in managing the world" to his tribe for the first time.

But even so, many of Zhou Bai's major policies still made them feel a little aggressive, and they were unwilling to firmly support them.

Another half month has passed, March is coming to an end, and the busy season of spring planting has come to an end.

The internal affairs of the clan were greatly reduced, and Zhou Bai was able to devote more energy to the internal affairs.

Of course, the so-called reduction is only relative, and it is still very heavy for those with insufficient abilities.

On this day, Zhou Bai only spent an hour to finish the paperwork that was piled on his desk, which made Zhou Mingxuan feel very complicated.

Specifically, there is a bit of disappointment mixed in with the happiness. I am glad that Qilin'er belongs to his Zhou family, but the disappointment is that Qilin'er is too good and makes him seem a bit redundant.

Moreover, during this period, the clan policies promoted by Zhou Baili aroused dissatisfaction and opposition from many people, which made him even more hesitant.

At first Zhou Mingxuan would help Zhou Bai speak up, but later Zhou Bai managed the clan affairs with ease, and his status in the hearts of the middle and lower-level deacons and even many young clan members became higher and higher, and Zhou Mingxuan also became silent.

He watched the confrontation between Zhou Bai and some elder stewards with a cold eye, maybe to train Zhou Bai, or maybe he had a complicated mentality in his heart that did not want to lose power, who can say for sure.

"I don't know how he dares to cooperate with Qi's store without fear of being eaten until his bones are left."

"That is, if the villagers and county magnates can still cooperate and cooperate with the county magistrate, that is not a gain, but an imbalance."

"You are too young and energetic. You still have to work hard for two more years."

Zhou Bai just came out of the main hall and wanted to go to the inner palace next to him, but some gossip from the clan elders and stewards came over.

He didn't say anything, but quietly stood by the pillar to see what these senior officials wanted to say.

"I heard that this man wants to reclaim Cangshan Mountain and grow sweet potatoes brought from Haizhou. How good can things from overseas countries be?"

"Growing food in Cangshan is a waste of manpower and material resources..."

"Also, and also, do you think that the wooden county magistrate is worthy of our Zhou family's support?"

"We have been in peace for almost a year now and have not accomplished anything. Now we are introducing a new policy that no one likes. Which family will agree to it?"

"I just said that the clan leader should not agree to side with the county magistrate, because he is not afraid that we will be used as gunmen."

"It's really too young, we must stop it..."

Sure enough, if you don't like something, then you won't be willing to accept anything.

Zhou Bai shook his head, smiled, and strode out. His whispers suddenly stopped.

On the way to the inner palace, he seemed to see the unwilling eyes of the clan elders. There were many uncertain emotions in them, just like the clan leaders.

Even considering the family, it is difficult to suddenly accept a young boy standing above his head, unless this young boy has enough achievements and prestige.

"Master, you don't have to take it to heart. You will always be in charge in the future." Zhou Yuan has been following Zhou Bai during this period, and the relationship between his master and his minister has become much deeper.

"Have you seen the sky and mountains?" Zhou Bai smiled lightly and pointed to the north beyond the eaves.

Zhou Yuan touched his head and said without knowing why: "The sky is above our heads, and Cangshan Mountain is towering. Of course we can see it."

"Then since I can see the greatness of Cangshan Mountain and the vast sky outside, then why should I be angry with them? They have just been stuck in this land for too long." Zhou Bai values ​​Zhou Yuan very much, and sometimes he will Teach him patiently.

Zhou Yuan seemed to understand, but also seemed a little confused, so he could only smile awkwardly.

"It's okay. You will understand when you lead more soldiers. Starting tomorrow, you don't have to follow me anymore. I have also given you the training skills and the training regulations for the village guard team. I will study the military manual in private. I don't understand. Just come and ask." Zhou Bai patted Zhou Yuan's shoulder and explained.

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan's face lit up and he said, "Yes, I will definitely train an elite team for the young master."

The side hall of the inner palace is different from the main hall. It is much deserted here, with only five or six people coming and going.

"Lord." Chen Zhongbang saw Zhou Bai coming in and quickly stood up to greet him.

"Master Bai." Others such as Yan Lie and Zhong Wei also stood up and saluted.

Although most of them, like Zhou Yuan, have sworn to be Zhou Bai's retainers, in order to avoid suspicion within the clan, only Chen Zhongbang still insists on the title of lord.

"Let me report on the progress of various matters." Zhou Bai was not polite and sat directly on the main seat, which was completely his territory.

"It is difficult to purchase sweet potatoes. I spent a lot of money to buy some from a traveling merchant a few days ago. Now I have given it to Wang Liangtian to try planting in your manor." Yan Lie was the first to report.

He is a boy from a farming family, so he is now responsible for related farming matters.

"Your Suihan Collection has been officially printed by the Qi family. It will be available for sale in the county and major counties in a few days. The initial price is 300 words for the general edition, 600 words for the hardcover version, and the collector's edition. One volume costs two taels of silver."

The next person to report was Zhong Wei. Zhou Bai believed that he was more flexible, so he put him in charge of business.

"Well, send me the sample first." Zhou Bai nodded.

Then several children who were subsequently recruited reported some minor matters. Zhou Baidu responded to the arrangements one by one and recorded comments for these people in his heart.

"Lord, the resistance within the clan to the internal government's advancement of affairs is somewhat obvious now. It is not as smooth as it was in the first few days. Do you think?" Finally, Chen Zhongbang naturally reported the most important situation at present.

"Hmm... As for the funds and materials, we will close the family account after the sales at Suihanji. For other things, wait a little longer. Everything will be settled when I win the election." Zhou Bai pondered for a moment and said.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door, and a deacon rushed in full of surprise.
Chapter completed!