Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!

Chapter 267 - 259: A Different Management Model

They can only put all their eggs in one basket and find a way to break this deadlock, then there is a glimmer of hope.

"There’s one more thing, our team is temporarily assembled for battle, and we’ve never worked together, let alone built any rapport, so the leader should only make the battle plan, allocate personnel, and issue the general orders.

Each team should still be arranged by its own leader, this way we can avoid accidental injuries or killings during battle."

Everyone understood this without saying it out loud. Although the entire refugee team had been together for half a month and had some exchanges like trading materials, they were not willing to entrust their backs to each other, nor did they feel secure about it.

Niu Lizheng still thought he could join the 132th Regiment, only to find out it was just a temporary assembly. He was very disappointed and didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

So he asked, "Can we join your team then?"

They were all ordinary folks, and the difference between their own team and someone else’s team was worlds apart. How could he not be tempted!

Cheng Xiaoxiao looked at this tall, thin man, who was gazing at her with anticipation.

She originally didn’t want to accept, but given her mission, she had to make some concessions.

The situation in the city was complex; to rescue the citizens entirely and unscathed was a significant challenge with just her 100-plus people. So she could only expand the team size, enhance her strength, leverage external forces to maximize strength, and try not to lose people if possible. After all, training loyal people who can be entrusted with their backs is not easy.

After observing for half a month, this group of over 200 civilians frequently had incidents of fighting for food due to hunger, and they would blame each other for unequal division of labor, leading to constant squabbling, though it was mostly trivial family squabbles.

As long as they weren’t too malicious, Cheng Xiaoxiao could reluctantly accept them, and after some training, they could barely fit in as auxiliary personnel responsible for logistics.

If she saw someone pleasing to the eye with good potential, recruiting them into the team for cultivation as seeds wasn’t bad either.

It seemed her management model needed to be revised, and she would make a detailed plan later.

After some thoughts, Cheng Xiaoxiao solemnly replied, "It’s not easy to join my 132th Regiment. You’ll need to understand our regiment’s rules and regulations first. If you can accept them, there will be a one-month probation period. After passing, you can start as auxiliary personnel, and only when your Contribution Points reach a certain level can you become a regular member."

The other team leaders looked at Cheng Xiaoxiao in disbelief, thinking she must be delusional.

They had an illusion that joining the 132th Regiment was harder than taking the imperial exams to become an official.

Niu Lizheng had been educated for a few years and even became a child student, but some of Cheng Xiaoxiao’s words were truly beyond his comprehension. However, it didn’t hinder him from understanding the core content: after a one-month probation period, they could become auxiliary personnel.

So there was still hope, and he asked again, "Can auxiliary personnel be with you too?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao gave a brilliant smile, "Of course, as long as you’re my team member, whether regular or auxiliary personnel, you’ll live and eat together. Although auxiliary personnel won’t have excellent treatment, there will be no problem ensuring you’re well-fed and clothed.

Once you become regular members, you can join various technical departments according to your specialties."

"What’s a technical department?"

Niu Lizheng felt his thoughts couldn’t keep up with this young lady.

"It’s simple, it means that once you become a regular member, your children can study literature or martial arts based on their talents. You might also find a job within the team, like those good at carpentry can join the production department. For example, women skilled in embroidery can join the clothing department, and men good at martial arts can join the Patrol Team. In short, whatever skill you have, you can showcase it. I will assign suitable positions according to your strengths and abilities, and the contribution you make during employment will earn you points to exchange for materials."

Niu Lizheng nodded repeatedly, feeling delighted. So this is how Miss Cheng manages her team; as long as they work hard and become regular members, the prospects are limitless!

At that time, the kids in the village can learn to read, and no longer have to be illiterate bumpkins like their parents. He had heard that the 132th Regiment had a remarkable scholar, very knowledgeable, and by judging how well they educate their team’s children, it’s evident these kids will grow into significant figures in the future. Once in the team, their children could become all-rounders in both literature and martial arts, just the thought of it made his blood boil with excitement.

The others were also inwardly shocked, hearing about the 132th Regiment’s management model openly for the first time. It was something unheard of, never seen before. Although it seemed unbelievable initially, upon reflection, they realized that not only did the system make the best use of everything, but it also allowed everyone to shine, and most importantly, under this model, while competing against each other, they also mutually restrained each other. The cohesion of the people was strong and exceptionally efficient.

They couldn’t help but praise the woman before them again, shrewd, decisive, and so original. Only the promise of ensuring new members would be well-fed and clothed seemed too much!

In this frozen world, it’s already fortunate for ordinary folks to have a bowl of thin porridge and a bun without frequently going hungry. Expecting to be well-fed and clothed seemed nothing but a pipe dream.

Han Xifeng couldn’t help but think of his family, who had already started cutting back on food and clothing to ensure enough grain to get the entire family through the winter.

After all, in these times, money couldn’t buy grain.

He should be regarded as the wealthiest among the teams, yet he didn’t dare promise to fill the bellies of several hundred extra people. Where did this young girl get her confidence?

At this point, the few exchanged glances, thinking Cheng Xiaoxiao was bragging and painting a grand vision.

Inside, they secretly laughed at Niu Lizheng for being foolish enough to believe whatever he was told.

What they did not consider was that in the near future, they wouldn’t even have such an opportunity.

They would only regret not joining the 132th Regiment back then, despite having the chance...

A single misstep can lead to a lifetime of regret!

However, Fang Zheng and Lu Jingtian were somewhat moved; they felt much more deeply than the others.

With a team of 200 people now, they’ve entirely drifted away from the 132th Regiment. But without food, even with Lu Jingtian’s wealth and extra grain, it couldn’t withstand the good appetite of so many men.

His mother had already complained too many times, even though he repeatedly explained that his brothers were strong in combat and could protect the family when facing danger, the panic brought by a lack of grain was overwhelming.

He initially thought it would be better once reaching Yuan Yang City and being able to replenish supplies, but he hadn’t envisioned the current situation — not only was grain impossible to buy, but there’s also a threat to life.

Sister Xiao was quite capable, and since she could promise that those who joined could be well-fed and clothed, there must be some backing or reliance. Perhaps joining the 132th Regiment was a good way out after all.