Day 2, 7:20 am.
Climbing up the steps along the trail, you will see a gilded roof paved with green glazed tiles, a blue brick sill wall, a small window on top, and the three characters "Mingchen Palace" above the head. The overall architecture is not much different from the Forbidden City, but the doorpost eaves painting has local characteristics: a little ghost and two and a half men, as well as a sharpening saw.
When you arrive at Mingchen Palace, turn east and enter the side room, where you will find a conference room with bright and clean windows. Although the whole Hades is a large area of darkness, it enjoys abundant electricity. Several fluorescent lamps illuminate the place like daylight, which makes the faces of the Hades even more haggard and exhausted.
Several halls of Pluto are in the Pluto conference room. In the middle is a large rectangular conference table. The whiteboard at the end is densely covered with graffiti and symbols, and messy draft papers are spread on the table and floor.
The Plutos were staggering around. They probably discussed it all night yesterday and didn't go back at all.
Seeing Li Jianguo come in, the Plutos became energetic and stood up one after another and said to Li Jianguo: "Master Li, come on, we have discussed some institutional settings of the central bank. Come and help us!"
The institutional setup of the central bank...
I have to encounter my own knowledge blind spot again.
Li Jianguo was not panicked at all.
Love it as you like, anyway, no matter how nervous you are, it won't do any good.
Li Jianguo sat at the end of the long table, took the thick stack of draft paper handed over by Pluto, and glanced at it with squinted eyes.
"Article 4 The governor of the Central Bank shall be appointed by King Yama of the Fifth Palace, and the appointment shall be subject to the unanimous written consent of the other Hades."
"Article 11 The promulgation of any decree by the Central Bank requires the signature of the governor and the unanimous written consent of other Plutos."
"Article 19 The Central Bank is responsible for absorbing all funds from the sacrifices in the underworld, converting them into new Hades coins according to the number of sacrifices each person receives, and distributing them in proportion. This ratio requires the unanimous written consent of all Hades."
"Article 33 The Song Emperor of the Three Palaces is responsible for the central bank's asset acquisition. This matter requires unanimous written authorization from other Hades."
"Article 42 The City King of the Eighth Palace is responsible for the central bank's meal procurement. This matter needs to be unanimously approved in writing by other Hades."
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Unanimous written consent, unanimous written authorization, unanimous written approval...
Li Jianguo flipped through a few pages and found that almost every item required the unanimous consent of all the Plutos. Even the number of stalls in the toilet required unanimous written consent from the Plutos.
Considering the area of Pluto's Palace, even if everyone agrees with everything, it still takes a long round trip to do something, and it will pass in two days.
If one of them had a slightly different opinion, the clerk would probably have to wear off several knee pads.
Li Jianguo raised his head in confusion, glanced at the Hades, and then at Cui Ling who was sighing secretly next to him.
Li Jianguo asked: "Your unanimous written consent...is there really no problem?"
The Prince of the Fourth Palace, the official, immediately responded: "Look, I just said that this unanimous written agreement cannot be done, right? How can anyone do things like this?"
Li Jianguo nodded and thought to himself: It seems that someone among the Plutos has discovered the problem.
The Rogue King then said: "That has to be called unanimous authorization! What does unanimous agreement mean? Nowadays everyone calls it authorization. This is what the modern management system is called!"
King Ping Ping of the Nine Palaces immediately retorted: "Any authorization must be called consent. Doesn't authorization also include the possibility of disagreement? We have not given him the power to disagree, so it is called consent!"
King Chu Jiang of the Second Palace slapped the table: "It must be called Approval! This is what we call it when approving!"
King Taishan of the Seventh Palace: "I agree with what King Chu Jiang said about recognition. No, I agree with what King Chu Jiang said about recognition. I think it is called recognition!"
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The Plutos were like a puddle of water in a frying pan, and suddenly the frying pan started making noise, with crowns and ribbons flying, and spittle flying everywhere.
Li Jianguo watched all this expressionlessly, picked up the tea cup and took a leisurely sip of water.
No wonder Hades is inefficient.
Not to mention the lengthy decision-making process. Now ten decision-makers have to decide on trivial matters together. It is already a blessing to be able to produce a bill that everyone agrees with.
After arguing for a while, they were probably tired of the quarrel. All the Hades turned their eyes to Li Jianguo in unison, with expectant expressions on their faces.
The Rogue King said: "Master Li, do you think it's called consent, authorization, or recognition?"
Is it my time to speak again?
Li Jianguo thought carefully: "How about we disagree?"
All the Hades looked at each other: "Don't agree?"
"Dear Plutos, look at this," Li Jianguo flipped out a few pages and swiped a few times to show them to the Plutos: "You all need to agree to all these things. This is too delayed. Even if we implement the rule of minority submission, it's fine. "
"Absolutely not," King Yama said, "Master Li, you don't know something. We are all Plutos, with the same level, and the same responsibilities. If the minority obeys the majority, if something goes wrong, do you think those minorities are unjust? Besides, we all agree that we are also responsible for Hades."
Li Jianguo smiled and said: "Responsible? According to what you said, isn't it obvious that you don't want to be responsible?"
"Master Li's words are wrong, of course we want to take responsibility," King Pingping waved his hands repeatedly and added to Li Jianguo: "Actually, it is not that we have never tried to obey the majority. At that time, Monkey King, the Monkey King of Monkey King, canceled the book of life and death. King Yama and King Chu Jiang had said beforehand that a backup copy of the Book of Life and Death should be kept. The other Pluto kings thought that the Book of Life and Death was very complicated and would consume a lot of manpower and material resources if re-written, so they did not agree. As a result, the Great Sage came over and ticked the monkey zodiac book twice. We haven’t made up for it in more than five hundred years. Since then, we have not dared to ignore the opinions of a few people. It may not be that there are no real insights.”
The City King also followed up and said: "In our position and to do our own thing, if we are Pluto, of course we have to express our opinions. If we think that our opinions belong to the minority and become a hands-off shopkeeper, isn't this a vegetarian meal in the corpse position?"
The speech of the King of Equality was unanimously recognized by the Plutos:
"That's right!" "It's not advisable to be lazy and lazy in government!" "You still have to devote yourself to the underworld..."
Li Jianguo vaguely felt that what they said was wrong.
But I don't know what's wrong.
Then continue... What is love?
Anyway, I can't handle this myself.
The Rogue King raised his hand again: "Master Li, please help us decide on this matter!"
I'll make the decision?
Li Jianguo waved his hand and declined slightly: "Isn't it inappropriate to let me, an outsider, decide on major events in the underworld?"
"Of course not. You are a high-tech talent in our Hades, an expert in the Hades. Of course you have more say in such professional matters."
Li Jianguo raised his eyebrows: "Do you really listen to me?"
"I really listen to you!"
Li Jianguo frowned for a moment, thinking about what to say.
How else could Mr. Bao say that the Tenth Palace of Hell is the problem in Hades? Isn’t this just arguing with each other under the banner of taking responsibility?
But no matter how much you think about it, agree, approve, and authorize, these words are not even trivial.
Do you really want to worry about countless such things?
Why do you have to run so far every time...
How about... being lazy?
"Really listen to me," Li Jianguo murmured, focusing on King Yama: "Then I will entrust King Yama to act as the sole agent for the approval of the establishment of the central bank."
All the Hades were shocked.
"Moreover, I suggest," Li Jianguo continued, "that all matters requiring the unanimous consent of Pluto be changed to require the consent of King Yama."
All the kings of Hades looked at each other and thought for a long time.
King Pingping asked weakly: "What about us?"
"Simple," Li Jianguo said with a smile, "We lined up in a row. In the past two months, King Yama will decide everything. In the next two months, he will be King Biancheng of the Sixth Palace. In the next two months, he will be King Taishan of Seventh Palace. And so on. Whoever makes the final decision is responsible, and others can make suggestions.”
"This, this..."
It seems that the various kings of hell have some different opinions.
Li Jianguo responded categorically: "This is my judgment!"
I silently added in my heart: No one can try to stop me from being lazy. You can handle your own affairs by yourself. Who can bear the thought of me running a marathon every day to see you?
"Wait a minute," the Eighth Palace City King said, "I understand. Master Li means that we should implement the rotating king of hell system."
Li Jianguo calmly picked up the teacup and took a sip, but he was shocked:
ah? What is the rotation of the king of hell?
Ah... whatever, let him explain himself.
The City King continued: "I've heard of this. It's just like the rotating chairman system of some companies in the world. Several big bosses take turns making decisions to ensure decision-making efficiency and policy continuity."
The other Plutos still felt unsafe: "What if the decision is wrong?"
The City King said: "So Mr. Li asked each of us to serve as the King of Hell for only two months. Even if it is wrong, the King of Hell will have room for fine-tuning later."
All the kings of hell frowned and thought, exchanging their opinions with each other in a low voice.
The rotating king of hell...a path I have never imagined...
Since the establishment of Hades, ten kings of Hell have been ruling the Hades together. Although several Hades have rotated in the meantime, the system of the Ten Palaces of Hell has never changed. It is not that the Plutos are unaware of the problem of inefficiency in the agreed-upon system, but they suffer from the lack of solutions: leading cadres cannot speak for themselves, democracy must be promoted, and minorities must be respected. There seemed to be no other option but to agree to it all.
To this day, the rotating Hades system has been proposed with both efficiency and democracy in mind, so that other Hades will not lose the right to express their opinions.
High, really high!
And Li Jianguo, who can make subtle insinuations and push the Plutos to come up with such countermeasures, is truly worthy of the title of the number one think tank in the three realms!
The brows of the Plutos slowly opened during the exchange, and the gloom that had accumulated on their faces gradually dissipated, replaced by the joy and joy of discovering a new world!
The kings of hell finally understood Li Jianguo's good intentions. He followed the instructions and taught them earnestly. They did not point out the problem face to face, but asked you to realize it yourself.
All the Hades said one after another: "Sir, we have understood."
Hell Kings, I am speechless.
"Then let King Yama take full responsibility for the construction of our central bank."
Li Jianguo suddenly remembered what King Yama said...
"By the way, Lord Yama, I seem to have bumped into your daughter yesterday. I wonder how she is now?"
King Yama was sorting out the messy draft papers on the table. In addition to the joy of taking over the power, he was also worried about how to modify the documents. Hearing Li Jianguo's words, he raised his head and replied: "Ah, yes, just in time. My daughter has a few questions about the solution to Hades. All the Plutos and Mr. Li are here to discuss the crisis and increase revenue and reduce expenditures. Why don’t we call my daughter Qingxian over and let’s discuss it together.”
A moment later, the fifth princess Qingxian walked into the meeting room of Mingchen Palace wearing a smart black suit. It was completely different from the long dress she wore when she met Li Jianguo last night. The arrogance and domineering look in his eyebrows were completely gone, and he was full of tenacity and confidence. His eyes were like a sharp blade, and he was not afraid to confront anyone head-on.
Li Jianguo sighed secretly: It can be seen that he is a ruthless person.
Qingxian rolled her eyes at Li Jianguo, came in and sat down, waved her hand, and ordered the people beside her to distribute the information prepared in advance to Pluto and Cui Ling, but not to Li Jianguo.
"Oops," Qingxian said in a joking tone: "I forgot to prepare materials for Mr. Li. Fortunately, Mr. Li is very smart. He should be able to understand what I said without using materials, right?"
The room was instantly filled with the smell of gunpowder. Cui Ling immediately handed his information to Li Jianguo and smoothed things over by saying, "It's okay, Mr. Li, you can use mine."
Li Jianguo just waved his hand gently: "It's okay, you can tell me."
Everyone admired Li Jianguo's magnanimity, magnanimity and intelligence.
Li Jianguo thought to himself: It’s nothing without materials. Can I understand it if I have materials?
Qingxian quickly spread out the materials and immediately began to state his policy plan. Generally speaking, it can be divided into two levels, namely increasing revenue and reducing expenditure.
Open source initiatives include raising tax standards, developing Hades attractions, collecting Hades tolls, and applying for financial support from heaven.
Cost-cutting measures include laying off government personnel, reducing investment in infrastructure, and reducing transfer payments.
Although Qingxian's discussion is accompanied by detailed data support and complete solutions, it is not difficult to see that many Plutos still have doubts about the operability and subsequent impact of these plans.
"If we reduce investment in infrastructure... the development of the Hades community will be greatly affected. In the long run, it is not wise..."
"If we lower the transfer payment, there will be no one to support the orphans and the elderly who have no relatives in the underworld, and they will not even be able to enter reincarnation..."
The Hades frowned and whispered to each other. King Chu Jiang and King Zhuan Lun shook their heads frequently.
Qingxian cleared his throat, pressed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and said in an unquestionable tone: "My fellow Hades, I know that the current plan is flawed. In the long run, it will not contribute to the development of Hades." Benefits. But we have to solve the existing problems first, and then we can think about long-term planning, right? If the existing problems cannot be solved, what future is there?"
The Plutos didn't seem convinced, but there didn't seem to be a better solution.
After all, Qingxian is a famous talented woman in the underworld. She once went to the Western Hell for inspections, and served as a temporary cadre for a long time in both the earth and the heaven. She holds a doctorate in economics dually certified by the heaven and the Western Hell. Her thesis was published in the Three Realms. Very influential both inside and outside.
From this point of view, Qingxian's plan may be the most scientific and practical?
Once again, all the Hades looked at Li Jianguo in unison.
Li Jianguo's eyes were full of scorn, disdain, confusion, and complete incomprehension.
Once again, Li Jianguo understood nothing.
Therefore, Li Jianguo said: "I didn't understand it at all."
Qingxian raised the corner of his mouth, and the disdain in his eyes poured out: "Of course, you are just a liar, of course you..."
King Yama immediately sternly stopped Qingxian's words: "Daughter, shut up! Don't you understand what Mr. Li means? If Mr. Li doesn't understand your plan, how can you ensure that others can understand and implement it!?"
"What? Father," Qingxian said in surprise: "Li Jianguo is obviously a liar. I have made it so simple and easy to understand. If he still doesn't understand, it's his own problem!"
"No," King Yama slowly shook his head: "Based on my understanding of Mr. Li, of course he knows what you are talking about. His statement like this means that... he does not agree with your point of view."
After saying that, King Yama looked at Li Jianguo expectantly: "Right, Master Li?"
Li Jianguo nodded calmly.
Although he didn't think so, he felt that what King Yama said made sense.
It’s decided, King Yama, you are my best mouthpiece in the underworld!
Qingxian was unhappy. He leaned back on the chair, crossed his hands on his chest, and pouted: "Master Li, could you please tell me your plan?"
King Yama immediately agreed, and bowed down to Li Jianguo and said, "Of course! Mr. Li, please forgive my rudeness. I hope you can give us some pointers, so that I can know that there are people outside the world, and there is a heaven outside the world."
Li Jianguo's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
It's over.
Why did my underworld mouth substitute let me speak?
But Li Jianguo didn't panic at all. Just say a few words and let them realize it.
So Li Jianguo leaned forward and crossed his hands on the table: "Then I will just say a few words."
Everyone's eyes were instantly ignited.
coming soon! Mr. Li’s pearl-like solution in seconds!
The nerves in Li Jianguo's mind began to race rapidly: What should I say...
Li Jianguo's Adam's apple moved up and down with difficulty: "Look, one of our problems now is that we can't pay wages to the underworld. The underworld is unwilling to seduce people, right?"
All the Hades nodded one after another, Qingxian frowned slightly, wondering what could come out of Li Jianguo's dog mouth.
Li Jianguo didn't know what he was going to say. He glanced at all the Hades, but no one understood what he wanted to express.
Why, haven't I finished my mouth substitute yet? The nerve signals running rapidly in my head have been involved in a serious traffic accident, and now my whole brain is almost a mess...
Forget it, just say whatever you want...
Li Jianguo continued: "Is there a possibility that instead of paying money to Ming Chai, we ask Ming Chai to pay money to Hades?"
Li Jianguo regretted saying it: What the hell was he talking about?
How can it be? Beating workers to pay capitalists? The capitalists will cry when they hear this, and the slave owners will call them experts!
Li Jianguo glanced at the people present in a hurry: Come on, come on, can anyone understand what I mean and find a place for me?
The eyes of all the Hades were dead.
Li Jianguo had no choice but to continue explaining: "Well, what I mean is, let people who like to work pay wages to the underworld. This solves the problem of souls having no one to enchant... You see, people who like to work have jobs, and we have wages. , Kill two birds with one stone, right? Think about it carefully."
It’s over, there’s no way it can go back to full circle.
Is there any Pluto who can explain this kind of dead situation with imagination?
Li Jianguo picked up the teacup with trembling hands and took a strategic sip of water. The water in the teacup was very hot, but Li Jianguo swallowed it regardless.
A soundless silence filled the entire venue instantly, like a bubble bursting.
Everyone either looked at each other or thought hard, but no one tried to express any opinions.
Is this the legendary social death?
Li Jianguo felt like he had turned into a pile of weathered yellow sand, gradually disintegrating and dying from the inside out.
It seemed that his journey in Hades had come to an end.
Not only are people dead now, but society is also dead.
The next stop is the Eighteenth Level of Hell... I wonder how the food is there...
A slightly confused but powerful word instantly swept away the silence:
"Master Li means..."
The speaker was King Chu Jiang of the Second Palace: "Change the work of seducing souls into a form of soul hunting?"
Li Jianguo's already dead eyes suddenly lit up.
The mouth substitute is here!
