495: Chapter 495 Processing Membership Certificates

"From now on, those willing to join the Huaxia Pioneer Group should come to Tian Feng to register and pay the membership fee."

Zhao Fusu turned his gaze toward Tian Feng and instructed him, "You are responsible for the registration and record-keeping; ensure that all information is accurate and error-free."

"Understood."

With a serious expression, Tian Feng immediately replied. He knew this task carried great responsibility and dared not slack off in the slightest.

Zhao Fusu scanned the crowd and continued, "Members who successfully join the Huaxia Pioneer Group and obtain a membership card will be eligible to run for management positions."

He deliberately emphasized the words "run for management positions," making his point clear and explicit.

Upon hearing this, everyone instantly understood Zhao Fusu's meaning.

They had left their homes and traveled to the Mauryan Empire precisely to make a name for themselves in that unfamiliar land and carve out a world of their own.

Becoming a member of the management, with power in their hands and subordinates at their command, would undoubtedly provide them with more opportunities to realize their ambitions, which was extremely attractive to everyone.

Once the meeting concluded, the crowd impatiently surged toward Tian Feng, eager to register and pay their membership fees.

Seeing the massive crowd swarming toward him, Tian Feng did not panic.

He found a few individuals with large builds and loud voices to act as his messengers.

"Quiet, everyone, be quiet!"

Tian Feng had everyone form several lines.

He then brought over tables, arranged them in a row, and had those who could write handle the registration, while assigning someone else to collect and safeguard the money.

Zhao Fusu stood to the side, watching as Tian Feng handled the registration process in an orderly manner.

He nodded to himself.

He had assigned Tian Feng the task of collecting money naturally to test him and assess his capabilities.

Now, seeing him handle everything with ease, Zhao Fusu knew that this Tian Feng was a true talent.

Zhao Fusu was very satisfied with Tian Feng. He would further test the man's character later, and if it proved good, he would entrust him with even more important tasks.

Looking at the sheer number of people needing to register, he knew that if there were only one artist drawing sketches, it would take forever.

Zhao Fusu had long anticipated this situation and had made preparations in advance, arranging for a skilled sketch artist to draw portraits of those who had paid their membership fees, to be used as headshots on their membership cards.

They sat upright on chairs with serious expressions, allowing the artist to sketch away with a rhythmic rustling sound.

In this era, people were already accustomed to having their portraits drawn; after all, when they went to the bank to make deposits, they were required to provide a portrait as a form of identification.

At this time, the skill of drawing sketch portraits was extremely popular in society.

It was not only needed for joining the Pioneer Group; many industries had a demand for it.

For example, when some trading firms conducted important transactions, they would require participants to provide sketch portraits to ensure the authenticity of both parties' identities.

Some prominent families would also hire artists to draw portraits of their guests as keepsakes when hosting important events.

Zhao Fusu keenly sensed this demand. To train more professional sketch artists for his own use, he resolutely established an institution specifically for training sketch drawing.

This move was like throwing a massive boulder into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand ripples.

Many people saw the potential to make a fortune in it and spread the word to one another.

Whether in small groups or by pooling resources with friends and family to cover the tuition, they arrived with high expectations to sign up for the training.

For a time, Zhao Fusu's training institution was bustling with activity.

Under careful management, the training institution's business flourished, cultivating a large number of talents skilled in drawing sketch portraits, while also generating a significant amount of profit.

As time passed, by the second day, the number of people registering to join the Huaxia Pioneer Group continued to climb, reaching fifteen thousand.

Based on the standard membership fee of two coins per person, Zhao Fusu collected thirty thousand coins all at once.

For the Huaxia Pioneer Group, this was undoubtedly a substantial amount of startup capital.

Zhao Fusu knew that these funds would play a vital role in the future development of the Pioneer Group; whether used for purchasing supplies, recruiting talent, or conducting various activities, they would lay a solid foundation for their journey in the Mauryan Empire.

And at this moment, they were one step closer to truly setting foot on that land filled with unknowns and challenges.