In fact, this is an old question. It was recently seen in WeChat Moments. The link is at
Regarding this issue, I see that some managers who are biased towards technology have chosen to cut Bajie or Sha Seng. My point of view is just the opposite. No matter how you look at it, it must be Sun Wukong.
1. First of all, Tang monks cannot be dismissed. The purpose of fetching scriptures from the west is to let a mortal travel through thousands of mountains and rivers to get them, and then they will cherish them. The text says, "I am going to be sent to the East, and I will bear the stupidity of all beings in that direction and slander the truth. Knowing the gist of my Dharma door, I neglected the authenticity of yoga." After cutting off the Tang monk, how many masters are left, are you willing to walk?
Although Bajie can't beat Sun Wukong, but if there is no Tang Seng, Bajie will definitely not follow Sun Wukong to the West to get scriptures. Sha Seng doesn't know if he will. Without Tang Seng, the existence of Xiaobailong is worthless. In the end, it is very likely that Sun Wukong flew to Lingshan alone, and I wonder if Tathagata would give him the scriptures?
Moreover, Sun has a big temper and is not easy to manage. If he doesn't want to do it, he will not do it. If he doesn't cooperate, he will not cooperate. It is an unstable factor.
Monkey King has great skills, but he can't unite the team. To unite everyone to become a team to accomplish the goal (the strength of Tang Seng), Tang Seng is a must.
2. Sun Wukong
Sun Wukong's ability is high and strong, but the fact is that most of the monsters in Journey to the West are Monkey King's down payment to seek Bodhisattva, Jade Emperor, Tathagata, or the master and nemesis of monsters. Not many are really destroyed by strength. Moreover, many monsters also rely on the arrogance of a treasure. If the Bodhisattva can give the treasure of the arrogance of the old pig and the old sand, it should be able to pass smoothly in most cases.
Sun Wukong's strength is reflected in (1) always running away (2) being able to find the monster nemesis (3) being able to move in to rescue soldiers; the biggest highlight of Sun Wukong is his perseverance, the beginning and the end, and his loyalty to his master.
However, in the cold economic era, loyalty and this kind of thing will be more and more ignored. So to sum up the analysis, the possibility of Sun Wukong being fired is very high.
3. Pig Bajie
Zhu Bajie is the lubricant between Tang Seng and Sun Wukong. The naked eye is mortal and the Tang Seng has many defects. Can be centered. If there is no Bajie, Sun Wukong will definitely be unbearable and leave soon.
It's not like Bajie is just an "entertainment star" in the linked article, but a task that plays an important role in the team. Therefore, Bajie cannot be judged.
4. Sand Monk
Sha Seng is honest, in such a project of learning scriptures, it is impossible to expect Sun Wukong to do trivial things. He is responsible for safety. Bajie itself is lazy, and it only exists as a lubricant, which is also more difficult. But these things always have to be done by someone, which determines that Sha Seng cannot be dismissed.
5. White Dragon Horse
Considering the reality, it is impossible for a mortal Tang Seng to walk to the western sky on his own feet. A horse is necessary, and it must be a relatively built horse. If a horse is cut, Tang Seng will not die on the road. Horses can't be judged either.
Based on the above analysis, it can be seen that from the perspective of Guanyin Bodhisattva, if one person is to be cut, it must be Sun Wukong; if two are cut, it may be Sun and Pig. This is the conclusion of my analysis.
It can also be seen that team organization is a human knowledge. It is necessary to study and analyze people, understand people's personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and the relationship between people, and analyze who and those people can form a strong team. Technicians switch careers to do management, which is actually very lacking.
Looking at it from another angle, Sun Wukong is not in this team, but it is a relief for him. The sea is vast, and there are many places to use his strengths. If you change the place, it may be easier to become famous. It is worth it to stay in such a useless team. The results are the leaders, and the hardships and sufferings are your own. Is it worth it?
Smart readers, when you see this, you also have to make a choice. If it were you, who would you choose to cut?