Pawn Crossing the River

Chen Jianchou found that there were too many things that he couldn't figure out, and the inside story involved was too horrifying, so after thinking about it several times, although it was not half a month old, he still contacted his adoptive mother Xu Jiaorong through special channels. .

The two still met in that tavern.

Chen Jianqiu arrived first, staying in a private room on the second floor. He ordered a pot of wine and drank it himself.

The stairs creaked softly, and an undisguised footsteps sounded. Chen Jianchou slowly stood up.

The person who came was wearing a black cloak, with a hood that covered his face, and only his chin was exposed. He gently pressed his hand on Chen Jianchou, and Chen Jianchou sat down again.

The visitor sat down opposite Chen Jianchou: "Time is limited, let's talk about the key points."

Chen Jianchou nodded and immediately explained all his speculations and questions.

The person who came was none other than Xu Jiaorong. After hearing this, she asked something unexpected: "Do you know what Qi Cixi came to Borneo for?"

Chen Jianchou hesitated for a moment and replied: "I heard that Qi Cixi has a special mission for Jinque."

Xu Jiaorong asked again: "Then do you know what the so-called 'Jinque Special Mission' specifically refers to?"

Chen Jianchou was silent for a moment and said cautiously: "It is said that Jinque is not satisfied with the current Borneo Taoist government and wants to take action, so they say that Qi Cixi is actually an angel sent by Jinque."

Xu Jiaorong didn't say he was right or wrong, and then asked: "Do you think Jinque is bigger or Borneo Taofu is bigger?"

Chen Jianchou did not hesitate this time and immediately replied: "Of course it's Jin Que."

Xu Jiaorong said: "If Jinque wants to take action against the Borneo Taoist Government, does the Borneo Taoist Government have room to resist?"

Chen Jianqiu Tou

He glanced at Xu Jiaorong but said nothing.

"What do you want me to do? Just say whatever you want." Xu Jiaorong tapped his fingers on the table pointlessly.

Chen Jianchou then replied: "There are nine halls under the Golden Tower, and there are dozens of Taoist palaces and Taoist palaces. The Borneo Taoist Temple is just one of them, so I think the Borneo Taoist Temple has no ability to resist."

Xu Jiaorong said: "That's it. Jinque is very dissatisfied with the Borneo Taoist government. Jinque can easily defeat the Borneo Taoist government, but Jinque does not take action directly. Instead, he sends Qi Ci to come down. What? Is this unnecessary?"

Chen Jianchou was startled, and then said: "Of course this is not an unnecessary move, but a necessary move, because Jinque wants to maintain the Taoist laws and convince others. Only by clarifying the canonical punishment can it serve as a warning to others. Since we must clarify the canonical punishment , there must be enough solid evidence. If there is no evidence, it will be easy to accuse him, and he will be infamy for thousands of generations. So Jinque sent Qi to investigate all kinds of things. Evidence of guilt is for the sake of fairness.”

Xu Jiaorong smiled and said: "What an 'upright' person. Since you understand this truth, why do you think the Borneo Taoist government wants to deliberately kill the leader of Dayu?"

Chen Jianchou was stunned again.

Xu Jiaorong restrained his smile: "The Taoist sect has been consistent in its behavior. Since the Xuansheng era, it has tried its best to avoid such shabby methods for people with certain influence. If you want to kill people, you can kill them openly and do not engage in assassinations. . The leader of the Dayu Kingdom secretly converted to Buddhism. The Taoist government is dissatisfied, but they will not kill him, let alone let a chief

The deputy palace master took matters into his own hands. "

"In any case, the Lord of Dayu still believes in Taoism on the surface, and he does not praise Buddhism. He just talks about masturbation in private. He has not crossed the red line of Taoism, so Taoism will not do anything to him. If he crosses the red line, then Taoism will He will be deposed publicly rather than through assassination."

"Of course there can be conspiracy theories, but don't interpret everything according to this theory. You have to understand that conspiracy is the only way to win over the small, and conspiracy is the only way to suppress the small with the big."

"Then...Chief Chen..." Chen Jianchou fell into confusion again.

Xu Jiaorong said: "The common people don't know what Taoist sect is. In their hearts, Taoist sect is us Taoist priests. Can Chief Chen represent Taoist sect? As far as this matter is concerned, of course she can represent Taoist sect. If she really killed her If she killed the Lord of Dayu, then in the minds of the people, regardless of whether the Taoist sect agreed or not, and whether the Taoist sect had instructed her to do this or not, it was the Taoist sect who killed the Lord of Dayu. This kind of impact is extremely bad and will greatly damage the reputation of the Taoist sect, so The Taoist government will never do this, nor will it allow her to do this. Once she does this, she will definitely be severely punished, and she will not turn the page lightly like you said. "

"In addition, the Taoist government will not ignore the leader of the Dayu Kingdom. You have already read the medical records of Huashengtang. If the Taoist government really does not care about him, it will not let Huashengtang diagnose and treat him. Even if Huashengtang no longer cares about this matter. , also because Chief Chen took over.”

"As for those eunuchs who died suddenly, I can tell you clearly that it was not the Taoist government that did anything, at least there was no one inside the Taoist government.

Such an order. Of course, this does not mean that this matter must have nothing to do with the Taoist government. Even if someone from the Taoist sect really took action, it would be using some private power rather than the Taoist sect's public weapon. "

Chen Jianchou hesitated and said, "Is Chief Chen making his own decision behind the Taoist sect's back? Or is Princess Furui overthinking it?"

Xu Jiaorong still did not answer directly: "If we knew everything, there would be no need to investigate."

Chen Jianqiu smiled.

Xu Jiaorong said: "I didn't expect that about the Lingshan Witch Cult you mentioned. If Chief Chen is really secretly colluding with the Lingshan Witch Cult, it will be a big deal and the entire Borneo Taoist Prefecture will be shaken." Yao, Qi Cixi’s mission is half accomplished, but I think this possibility is very slim, it’s too stupid.”

"What the foster mother said is true, but I don't think it's possible either." Chen Jianchou said.

Xu Jiaorong thought for a moment and suddenly said: "Also, the words of Princess Furui must not be disbelieved, nor must they be fully believed."

Chen Jianchou looked at Xu Jiaorong in confusion.

Xu Jiaorong said: "Princess Furui's mother is a Western woman. Although the Taoist government has checked her background and found no obvious problems, you have to remember one sentence, just because there were no problems in the past does not mean that there are no problems now. A problem doesn’t mean there will be no problem in the future.”

Chen Jianchou said nothing.

Xu Jiaorong said: "You are still young and have ideals. There are many young people like you. Now you can be honest and self-responsible. In another twenty years, will you still be who you are now? The principle is the same. Before that Western woman married the Lord of Dayu, she might have had nothing to do with the Holy Court, but after she married the Lord of Dayu, there was no guarantee that the Holy Court would not

Find her through various means. "

Chen Jianchou suddenly asked: "How did this queen die?"

Xu Jiaorong's face was indifferent: "It's a good year, and a beauty is destined to die."

Chen Jianqiu originally expected Xu Jiaorong to show him a clear path, but he found that he had more doubts. The current situation was not only a matter between Chief Chen and the Lord of Dayu, but also involved Taoism, Buddhism, Lingshan witchcraft, and the Holy Spirit. Ting is also involved.

Xu Jiaorong glanced at him and softened his tone: "If this matter is so simple that if you just check it out, you will know that Chief Chen is up to something, then I won't leave it to you. Just because it is difficult to investigate, after the investigation, It’s considered a meritorious service. If you do this well, I’m 80% sure to find a future for you.”

Chen Jianchou asked: "Seventh grade Taoist priest?"

Xu Jiaorong smiled and said: "What kind of future is a seventh-grade Taoist priest? If you just want to be a seventh-grade Taoist priest, then I can arrange for you to enter the Taoist mansion now, but in this case, your future will end here. "

Chen Jianchou hurriedly said: "That's not necessary."

The Taoist sect is quite similar to the imperial court in this regard. The imperial court has always said that the imperial examination is the right path. In addition to the imperial examination, it also means achieving military merit. In addition, others who relied on the kindness of their ancestors or relatives to become officials were considered lucky and looked down upon by others. The same thing applies to Taoism. Those who enter Taoism seriously are considered to be on the right path. Entering Taoism on the recommendation of others is a side sect.

Strictly speaking, Qi Xuansu also passed the Taoist examination.

Wanxiang Taoist Palace will teach children the most basic breathing and breathing techniques, as well as literacy, arithmetic and other courses before they are ten years old. After the age of ten, there will be an assessment, and children who pass the assessment will receive

After gaining the identity of a Taoist boy, he began to study hundreds of classics including Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Mohism, and Dharma, and added elementary courses in astronomy, geography, organs, and talismans, as well as being taught more advanced cultivation methods. Children who fail to pass the assessment will become Taoists and begin to learn various craftsmanship skills. When they reach the age of eighteen, there will be a second assessment. After the Taoist boys pass the assessment, they will leave the Wanxiang Taoist Palace, enter the Taoist sect, and become ninth-grade Taoist priests from Taoist boys.

Qi Xuansu is a leader who has fought his way through countless Taoist people and Taoist boys. His starting point is naturally not worth mentioning compared to Zhang Yuelu, Li Changge, Yao Pei and others, but compared to ordinary people, he is already very good.

The person who really stuck Qi Xuansu was the seventh-grade Taoist priest.

The gap between those with background and those without background lies in the word "can". For example, Qi Xuansu's job grade. Taoist regulations state that job grades can be granted under certain special circumstances. This "can be granted" is not the same as "must be granted". Instead, In short, even if the conditions are met, the job grade may not be granted, mainly depending on the meaning above.

To put it simply, as long as it complies with the rules, it is possible to be upgraded or transferred to another position, but "can" is not "must". This "can" is not equally enjoyed by all Taoist priests.

It is absolutely reasonable, reasonable and legal for Qi Xuansu to serve as the second deputy palace master under the age of thirty. It is completely acceptable. There is nothing wrong with it, but it is definitely not fair.

This is just "okay", not "exceptional".

Li Changge and others are out of the norm, and the reason is easy to find. If you reach a certain level of cultivation within a certain age, you can be promoted out of the norm. And the advantages of age and cultivation are behind

The family used countless resources to build it.

The key to claiming to be equal is to think of yourself.

Qi Xuansu knows this very well, so he will not attribute everything he is today to his own abilities, but is grateful to Qiniang from the bottom of his heart.

Qiniang changed his destiny.

Xu Jiaorong also changed Chen Jianchou's fate.

Xu Jiaorong finally said with sincerity: "At this point, you have to learn from Qi Ci Xi. Although I heard Master Landa say that Qi Ci Xi also has a foster mother, but Qi Ci Xi can reach this point today, it is absolutely incredible. Not only with the help of his adoptive mother, Qi Cixi was able to make great contributions in the Jiangnan case, the 'Calming Ape', and even the later Fenglinzhou war. This is why he was less than thirty years old. Your age becomes the key to your success.”

"I had a deep talk with Qi Cixi once. He plans to let his current secretary work for Deputy Hall Master Zhang. After all, he is not as old and virtuous as Master Landa. After all, he is still young. There are many conflicts between male bosses and female subordinates. It’s inconvenient, so I want a male secretary. If you can do this well and catch Qi Cixi’s eye, I will recommend you to be Qi Cixi’s secretary.”