After discussing the things that needed to be done next with Mr. Song, Song Laibao went to gather all the Song Family mbers as arranged by Mr. Song.
The largest hall of the Song Family, which originally had Mr. Song’s ashes, had been cleared, and any items related to mourning had been thoroughly cleaned up.
Several grand armchairs were placed in the hall once again.
The 108 authorities of the Song Family all appeared in the hall, while many Song Family mbers gathered outside, only able to listen to those inside without having much say themselves.
Supported by Song Yun, Mr. Song ca into the hall, and Song ifeng was the first to greet him.
"Brother, although iqin made a mistake, she doesn’t deserve to die for it," Song ifeng said, "You could just confine her sowhere, why let her die?"
"I already gave them a chance," Mr. Song said, "If I keep giving chances, then where do I place my principles as Song Wu?"
"Alas!"
Song iqin sighed and said no more.
Mr. Song slowly walked to the central seat and sat down. Song Ergou and Ye Qingsi sat next to him, followed by Song ifeng and Song Chun.
"I assu everyone is aware of today’s matters!"
Seated at the top, Mr. Song said, "Song Kunlun, Song iqin, and Song Dong are implicated in defaming and harming fellow kin. Song iqin and Song Dong have already gone to et our ancestors, and as for Song Kunlun, he has already fled Beijing!"
As soon as these words were spoken, an uproar ensued among the Song Family mbers.
Song iqin and Song Dong were dead.
Although the rumor had circulated, many were still skeptical. Why?
Song iqin and Song Dong were leaders, akin to a branch leader in the entire Song Family, ranking just below the Family Head in terms of power and position. In ancient tis, they were like feudal governors, such figures suddenly dead — it was too shocking.
"You didn’t hear wrong; Song iqin and Song Dong are dead," Mr. Song’s face bore a trace of viciousness, "Anyone who harms the kin will et such an end. Take this as a lesson; Song iqin’s branch will be managed by Qingsi, and Song Dong’s branch by Xia Tian. Does anyone object?"
No objections could be made; these decisions were made by Mr. Song, Song Yun, and Song Ergou together. With Song iqin and Song Dong dead, their branches lacked leaders, requiring soone to manage regular affairs. If Song ifeng and Song Chun led, their power would be too centralized, impeding main branch work. Thus, Mr. Song decided that Ye Qingsi and Xia Tian would manage the branches temporarily, until Qing Yan and Song Yuxue returned to take over. Then, a few loyal and promising individuals would be selected from the branches for training, and when the ti was right, the branches would be handed over to them.
"Of course, Qingsi and Xia Tian are temporarily managing, so next, I will have Ergou begin the selection process for branch leaders. Anyone over 40 with descendants can register, and of course, loyalty to the Song Family is a must. Ability can be cultivated later. This will involve selection and assessnt, and the two with the best scores will directly beco branch leaders. Rember, this is your greatest chance to rise, so those interested can sign up with Tie Niu!"
Mr. Song said.
With these words, even more excitent filled the hall, including among the 108 authorities. While being an authority is good, it pales compared to being a leader, thus many deeply coveted the leader position. Mr. Song’s selection announcent stirred many hearts, alleviating the oppressive mood that had ford from the execution of the two traitorous leaders.
This was how Mr. Song planned to divert the tribe’s negative emotions.
After all, Song iqin and Song Dong had each cented loyalty in the family, and their death had broken many hearts, possibly destabilizing junior mbers. So, Mr. Song devised this thod, not only stabilizing hearts but also encouraging ambition — a win-win.
"Additionally, Song iqin and Song Dong’s personal assets will all be handed over to the family," Mr. Song stated lastly, but this was not widely noted.
"Now, I’ll announce the punishnt for Song Kunlun!"
Mr. Song suddenly declared.
The entire hall fell silent.
"Song Kunlun, implicated in harming kin: after deliberation, it’s unanimously decided that Song Kunlun should be eliminated!"
Mr. Song’s words carried a ruthless edge that sent chills down everyone’s spine.
This is the aura of a formidable leader.
"From today, the Song Family will deploy all forces to eliminate Song Kunlun. If anyone can personally get rid of Song Kunlun, I will create a new branch for them and appoint them as its leader!"
Mr. Song’s second statent spurred another wave of excitent in the hall.
Creating a new branch independently.
This hadn’t happened in ages.
Previously, when Old Master Song was still around, two branches were created for Song iqin and Song ifeng. Each branch is akin to a great cake; once you beco its leader, your position and identity will be on par with people like Song ifeng, and the enormous benefits the branch brings are yours.
It’s like suddenly being appointed as a feudal governor.
This offer was even more attractive than the previous one, as it involved creating an independent branch. You would be the first leader in the family’s records, akin to being the first Family Head, which is even more impressive than leading other branches.
Many hearts beca ardently interested, and Song Kunlun suddenly symbolized glittering gold coins and vast resources.
Initially, so showed friendliness towards Song Kunlun, but now all regarded him as a life-or-death enemy.
For betraying the Song Family and due to Mr. Song’s promise that killing him earns a new branch leadership — no hard feelings, but Song Kunlun was too unbelievably valuable!
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