Xia Duolai had expected this scene before his eyes, but what he didn't expect was that there were so many supporters!
In addition to the dozen or so people who initiated the issue with Gibson, there were actually a dozen or so people who made such a choice without being reminded in advance and risking being liquidated afterwards.
In comparison, the more than 30 people who clearly opposed it stood out. Whether they were deliberately speculative or ignorant, they all had poor ideological awareness.
To put it bluntly, they may not agree with the concept of joining the society, or even if they do, they may not dare to pay for it at the critical moment!
As for those who abstained from voting, it was still difficult for Xia Duo to judge their true thoughts. Perhaps they believed that the conditions for building a branch at this time were not yet mature, or perhaps they had other ideas.
For example, Dean, although he had received from himself in advance his attitude towards the establishment of a territorial branch of the society, he neither agreed nor opposed the vote at this time. It was obvious that he had his own judgment.
Xia Duo decided to talk to these people alone after the meeting.
As for now, let the meeting continue.
Before coming, Xia Duo had already thought about it. If the issues proposed by Gibson and others can be passed, it means that the ideas of the Jin Society have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Then let the Jin Society take the initiative to enter the territory and actively participate in various affairs of the territory, so as to spread quickly.
Influence.
If not, the plan to bring the concept of the Society into the territory cannot stop there. Instead, the territory invites members of the Society to join the territory and hold important positions.
The difference between the two lies in their positions and authority, with the former being much greater than the latter.
Although Xia Duo wanted to move his territory into a new realm of thought all at once, he also understood the principle that "the economic base determines the superstructure" and "the etiquette is known only through practical experience." The spread of an idea must have its material foundation.
What's more, this kind of thinking is based on objective reality, and it must be consistent with the actual situation of reality.
If it is promoted forcefully, it will inevitably turn into empty preaching and turn into a farce of alternative preaching.
Entering the Academy is not a role-playing game created by Xia Duo out of boredom, but the cradle of his thoughts that he truly hopes to use to change the world.
Today, four years later, the conference is gradually becoming mature, and it may not think more shallowly than he did on many issues.
Therefore, as long as the original intention of the Association remains unchanged and the ideals do not change, Chateau is not prepared to interfere too much in the internal decision-making of the Association.
Even at this moment, as long as he objects to the result of the vote on the issue just now, it will be easy to re-vote for a completely opposite result, but he will not do that.
On the one hand, it may be that the objective conditions for actively spreading Jin Xue Xue's ideas are not yet mature. On the other hand, and perhaps more importantly, he does not want to treat Jin Xin Xue as a puppet under his command who only obeys orders.
What he needs is a group, a large group, of a steady stream of like-minded people whose thoughts and practices are sufficiently advanced. Only in this way can the ideal of creating a new era and a new civilization not be an empty talk.
Xia Duo is also looking forward to the so-called "ideal country"!
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After a moment of commotion, Dean quickly announced the next item on the agenda:
"As the Enlightenment Book is approaching completion and the Tower of Time is about to expand, the Academic Affairs Office is currently in urgent need of teaching staff. At the invitation of Master Jose, the head of the Academic Affairs Office, the Institute will send more members to the Academic Affairs Office to become
Full-time teachers, do you have any opinions?"
"I have an opinion." This is the first time someone has spoken during the discussion stage of this meeting.
Many people turned their attention to Xia Duo, which also affected Dean to a certain extent. In this regard, Xia Duo did not say anything, but only summoned Dean to pay attention to controlling the atmosphere of the venue.
Dean received Xia Duo's clear instructions and immediately said: "Everyone can speak freely in the group meeting without any worries!"
"I know that there is a shortage of staff in the Academic Affairs Office. Many of us also serve as full-time teachers in the Academic Affairs Office, but everyone else has their own affairs to be busy with. I am afraid that a hasty adjustment will cause a lot of chaos."
After this person finished speaking, someone else immediately stood up and expressed different opinions, "Everyone else has their own things to be busy with. I believe this, but I don't believe it if work adjustments cause chaos.
"Like many people, I will set up my own independent research laboratory as my first choice after obtaining the first-level formal professional title, but you must know that not everyone has the talent like Tilak and David.
"During this period, I worked part-time in the Magic Technology Department, and occasionally went to the Academic Affairs Office to help teach. I also worked in multiple independent research laboratories. I clearly saw that part-time staff is more likely to cause problems than staff shortages.
confusion.
“Furthermore, I have become deeply aware of the gap between myself, Tilak and David, and I also realize the importance of being down-to-earth.
"Originally, I had decided to end my part-time job recently and work full-time in the Magic Art Department, but now there is a shortage of people in the Academic Affairs Office. I am willing to join the Academic Affairs Office and become a full-time teacher.
"After working stably in this way, I can get more time to participate in study classes. If I work hard to enrich myself at this stage, I may not have the opportunity to catch up with David and the others in the future."
These words contain both his own compromise with reality and his expectations for the future, and to a great extent express the sentiments of many people present.
Although they are already the best among the Tower of Time mages, there are still more powerful ones among the strong. It is also wise to realize that you do not choose blindly.
As the new mage named "Seth" said, only by working hard to enrich yourself can you truly catch up.
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Next, many people expressed their opinions. Dean summarized these views and opinions, combined them with the issues, and came up with a new issue that most people recognized:
"Part-time jobs are preferential treatment given to new mages by the Tower of Time, but the problem of part-time jobs has caused many problems. As progressive members of the Society, we need to fully consider the purpose of our part-time jobs and its impact, and not do meaningless part-time jobs.
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Most of these issues discussed in group meetings have no clear approach, only guidance in the general direction, because the clear approach largely falls within the purview of the Tower of Time.
At present, the Institute of Advancement has not yet fully integrated with the Tower of Time management system.
"For this issue, if you are in favor, please raise your hands!"
There was a huge uproar. Except for a few people who still insisted on their opinions, the vast majority of people had reached a consensus in the discussion just now. This vote was more like a formality.
But form is sometimes important, especially in a normally functioning organization, where form is order.
The so-called "teacher has a reputation" and "don't say it is unexpected" refers to the importance of this form.
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Next, Dean read out a number of topics one after another. Except for the first two sensitive topics, these latter topics all triggered heated discussions among the people.
Seeking common ground while reserving differences is an important principle within the society, but this does not mean unlimited tolerance. Before seeking common ground while reserving differences, there is often another sentence -
Stick to your ideals and beliefs and stick to the basic line!
This also gave rise to important principles of criticism and self-criticism.