Fugaku looked at the planning diagram on the table and said in a deep voice, "Fertility rewards and unified training can indeed solve the family's future population problem."
"But it takes at least ten years for a child to truly mature from birth."
"Even if we encourage our tribesmen to get married and have children from now on, it will not solve the current employment gap."
Several elders nodded.
Uchiha What is most lacking now is not the ninjas who will be there more than ten years from now, but the talents who can take over the industry and handle affairs immediately.
The top ten Vientiane branches will be established one after another.
The railway project has been fully launched.
Land of Lightning's minerals, trade routes and various industries also require a large number of manpower to manage.
These things cannot be done until the next generation grows up.
An elder frowned and said, "Almost all the current members of the family who can be transferred have been assigned to positions."
"Continuing to transfer people from Military Police Force and Temple will only affect the clan's defense and cultivation."
"But if we hand over all our property to outsiders, we cannot guarantee our loyalty."
Another elder also said, "It also takes time to train Uchiha's own stewards, deacons and industry personnel."
"The number of people is not nearly enough."
The conference room became quiet again.
The long-term population problem has been solved, but the immediate manpower gap is more urgent.
Ren looked at everyone.
"Since there are not enough talents within the clan, we will recruit them from outside."
Fugaku was slightly startled.
"Open recruitment?"
"Not bad."
Ren points to the industrial plan on the table.
"Uchiha is responsible for controlling the most important core positions."
"As for general management, accounting statistics, shop operations, goods dispatching and daily services, there is no need for the clan members to be responsible for them all."
"Openly recruiting housekeepers, deacons, merchants, accountants and various professional talents throughout Land of Fire."
"As long as you are capable enough, have a clean identity, and are willing to accept Uchiha review, you can work for the family."
An elder immediately raised concerns.
"Outsiders are not Uchiha after all."
"What if they steal industrial secrets or secretly work for other forces?"
"Hierarchical management."
Ren has already considered this issue.
"The core secrets are only held by the clan members."
"External employees can only have access to some of the affairs they are responsible for and do not have the right to view the entire industrial system."
"Accounts, goods and personnel movements are independent of each other and are regularly verified by the tribe."
"As long as the system is perfect, even if something goes wrong with one external employee, it will not affect the entire family."
Fugaku quickly understood this arrangement.
"The tribe holds the direction and core power."
"External personnel are responsible for specific matters."
"In this way, one clan member can coordinate dozens or even hundreds of external personnel, and the family's employment pressure will be greatly reduced."
"Exactly."
Ren nodded.
"Uchiha's future industries will be spread all over the world."
"We cannot require that every shop, every warehouse, and every caravan be personally responsible for the clan members."
"A truly strong family does not allow all clan members to be trapped in trivial matters."
"It's about mastering the rules, wealth, force and core resources, and then letting the entire Shinobi World talent be used by us."
Several elders fell into thinking.
In the past, Uchiha lived in groups for a long time and were always wary of outsiders.
But now the family is expanding too fast.
If we continue to insist that all positions must be filled by clan members, the huge industry owned by Uchiha will become a burden.
Fugaku was the first to express his position.
"I agree."
"The family can first recruit a group of professional housekeepers and deacons from Land of Fire, and then select truly reliable talents."
"As long as core powers are not delegated to outsiders, there will be no big problems."
The other elders weighed for a moment and nodded one after another.
The short-term plan was approved, but Ren did not end the meeting.
"Open recruitment can only alleviate the pressure on industrial employment."
"If we want Uchiha to truly become a top family across countries, we have to solve another problem."
One of the elders asked, "What's the problem?"
"Ban on intermarriage."
As soon as the words fell, all the elders in the conference room changed their expressions at the same time.
A white-haired elder suddenly stood up.
"Clan Leader, this is absolutely impossible!"
Another person immediately objected.
"The ban on interracial marriage is a rule Uchiha has lasted for hundreds of years."
"The reason why Sharingan can be passed down to this day is that the family always attaches great importance to the purity of blood."
"If intermarriage among foreign races is allowed, Uchiha Bloodline will inevitably be continuously diluted!"
The elders who had just approved of the fertility rewards and open recruitment, this time almost all of them stood opposite Ren.
Even Fugaku frowned and did not express his position immediately.
The oldest elder was leaning on a cane and speaking in a very serious tone.
"Senju clan is a lesson learned from the past."
"After they established Konoha, they actively integrated into the village and intermarried with all ethnic groups. In the end, even Kekkei Genkai's power almost completely disappeared."
"Senju, who once tied with Uchiha as Shinobi World, now only Tsunade remains as a direct descendant."
"Uchiha must not repeat the same mistakes!"
"As foreign bloodlines continue to mix in, the probability of people opening Sharingan will inevitably decrease."
"In a few generations, it may be difficult for the family to even appear as Three Tomoe."
"No matter how many industries we have at that time, Uchiha will lose the foundation of Shinobi World!"
Opposition is growing.
This time, the elders did not stick to tradition.
Sharingan is the foundation for Uchiha to be strong today.
Any policy that may lead to Kekkei Genkai recession will touch their deepest concerns.
Ren did not interrupt, and did not raise his hand until everyone finished speaking.
"Listen to my plan first."
Silence gradually returned to the conference room.
Ren looked at everyone.
"I am not prepared to allow all tribesmen to intermarry with foreign tribes without distinction."
"Uchiha will create Inner Court and Outer Court in the future."
Fugaku immediately asked, "How to divide?"
"Hidden Dragon Hall Comprehensive Test."
"Outstanding tribesmen who meet the standards in talent, strength, character and family merit will enter Inner Court."
"Inner Court is responsible for training, combat, Secret Technique research, blood potion and Temple core affairs."
"They are the most important strategic force of Uchiha and the guardians of the family's core heritage."
The opposition of several elders weakened slightly.
Ren continued, "Those who failed to enter Inner Court will be unified into Outer Court."
"Outer Court people can serve as ninjas, manage family industries, and learn medical treatment, business, institutions, agriculture, and various skills."
"They don't need to spend all their time fighting."
"The family will arrange the most suitable development path for each person based on his talents."
Fugaku is thoughtful.
"Inner Court focuses on core strength."
"Outer Court is responsible for the industry and family's external affairs."
"Not bad."
Ren looked at the Shinobi World map on the table.
"Outer Court people can freely intermarry with foreigners."
"They will become the bridge connecting Uchiha and Shinobi World parties."
"As the industry spreads across countries, Uchiha must truly integrate everywhere."
"Relying only on shops and interests, the relationship established is not strong enough."
"Marriage, blood and offspring are the bonds that can last for decades or even centuries."
"Outer Court's intermarriage with ninja clans, merchants and local forces from various countries can help Uchiha establish a network of relationships that spans Shinobi World."