Shi Lang checked on his disciples and became busy with Yang Niao. The selected heads of departments were all called for a meeting. These people did not know what Shi Lang was up to but knew he would not harm them. In the past few months, the ranks of the hall members have risen a lot.
Shi Lang watched everyone arrive and asked, "Why do I see changes in the heads of departments?"
Yang Niao replied, "These people have risen through ranks, and they bested the previous heads of departments, and so unanimously they were promoted."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "It is fine to entertain the idea of internal competition, but ensure that no bad blood will develop in this hall. If I find anyone disrupting the unity and harmony of the hall members, I will personally skin the culprit and hang it on the gate. Understood?"
The people stiffened and replied, "Yes, hall master!"