Pawn Crossing the River

This matter has come to an end for now.

In fact, this is a moral issue. Not talking about immortal magic, Taoism, or various firearms, even the most backward army is still one-sided in crushing the unarmed civilians.

But the problem cannot be solved this way.

Just like the various restraints of the Taoist army in Fenglinzhou, it is very satisfying to use force to solve problems, but it can bring a series of hidden dangers that will make people very unhappy. If you just push them all the way through indiscriminately, you will definitely plant greater disasters.

Therefore, Qi Xuansu's strategy was roughly divided into several steps. The first step was to lower his posture and be reasonable to relieve the siege of Tianfu Palace. The second step was to issue a martial law order and order him to return home or leave the Lion City within an hour.

These two steps are like a filter, distinguishing ordinary people who are incited and threatened, and finally use force.

In fact, most people understand this problem, and this is where they hesitate. Take Qin Hengjun as an example, what is so difficult about ordering suppression? It's not like the Zunban faction in Fenglinzhou, so there is no possibility of losing the battle. Not to mention using the men in black, even if he single-handedly killed from the east of the city to the west of the city, and then from the south of the city to the north of the city, it would not be a big problem.

The key is that he can't predict the final result. If he accidentally injures civilians and intensifies conflicts, all kinds of consequences are like thunder. He doesn't know when he will be blown up half to death. It concerns his own personal interests, so He was still unable to make a decision.

Because of this, Qin Hengjun arrived late after Qi Xuansu successfully solved the siege of Tianfu Palace. In fact, he was waiting and watching before, not watching the joke, because if something happened in Lion City, he could not escape responsibility. He didn't know where to start. Essentially, he's a warrior and really isn't good at these things.

It wasn't until Qi Xuansu opened a gap that Qin Hengjun saw hope of solving the problem, so he came to see Qi Xuansu and obeyed Qi Xuansu's command.

As for manipulating people's hearts, this method does exist, and Qi Xuansu knows it. However, this method is too sophisticated and unlikely to be used on a large scale. Otherwise, the ancient immortals would not have to preach and could just directly confuse people's hearts on a large scale.

Furthermore, even if Taoism can control people's hearts on a large scale, it cannot be used easily. This will undoubtedly greatly damage the credibility of Taoism and destroy the foundation of trust. Every time a problem occurs, people will doubt whether they have been manipulated by Taoism. In the long run, it can be said to be a serious drawback.

[In view of the general environment,

Nowadays, the philosophy of Taoism is very different from that of Confucianism in the past. There is no denying that some Taoist priests still have quite a lot of old habits, but overall, they are spiraling upward and making steady progress.

Just because the situation has calmed down does not mean that the matter is over.

Qi Xuansu held another temporary meeting. Whether it was the Taoist government or the Daxuan court, all the people in the Lion City who could manage matters were present.

Xie Jiaofeng spoke on behalf of the Taoist government and clearly told the Taoist priests that solving various aftermath problems, such as accounting for various losses in the city and holding accountable some fish that slipped through the net, was a task. If anyone did not complete it well, he would be punished directly. Freeze the file. Although I can't promote you, it's still not difficult to hold you down. If someone makes any mistakes, there is nothing to say. They can choose between demotion or dismissal. In serious cases, they may even consider lowering the rank of Taoist priests.

Qin Hengjun was targeting people in the imperial court, and the content was similar. If you don't do well, you should be held accountable. If there is a problem, you should be held accountable.

This is like what Westerners call the Sword of Damocles, hanging high above their heads.

To some Taoist priests, these threats may not matter. For example, when Qi Xuansu was a wandering Taoist priest in the past, he had no position at all, and he didn't even have regular money. Who is afraid of you? But these people in charge are different. They enjoy the taste of power, and naturally they are not willing to give up power easily. This is especially true for some people who still have a bright future.

Their response is also very simple. The superiors put pressure on them, and after they return, they will give it to every subordinate, and even add fuel and jealousy to it. In the end, it becomes layer upon layer of pressure.

This is a big deal.

In a small discussion behind closed doors, Qi Xuansu severely criticized Xie Jiaofeng and Qin Hengjun, pointing out mercilessly that they were typical people who did not think about danger in times of peace and were indifferent to the infiltration of the Holy Court. There is a suspicion of dereliction of duty. The reason why such a bad situation occurred in Lion City is that the two people are directly responsible and cannot be separated.

Both of them admitted their mistakes very sincerely and made deep reflection and review on the spot. Thank you????????????????The Deputy Palace Master once mentioned something touching and almost shed tears. On the other hand, Deputy Protector Qin was a martial artist after all, he was a bit stiff, not as lively as Deputy Palace Master Xie.

In fact, both of them also understand that they have responsibilities. Do Jiayin Lingguan and Da Duhu have responsibilities? Does the real person in charge have any responsibility? But no one can say that. If subordinates don’t have the right to hold their bosses accountable, they are asking for trouble. Only their bosses’ bosses can hold them accountable.

Qi Xuansu naturally understands this truth, but it is not an injustice to the two of them. They are the two "city lords" of the Lion City. They are connecting under their noses, and they are not aware of it. They are frozen three feet apart. This kind of layout cannot be completed in a hurry in two or three days. There must be long-term planning and layout. They must be responsible for failing to detect it in time in the past.

Generally speaking, the great master, the great protector, and the Jiayin Lingguan are all in charge of military affairs. As long as there is no large-scale rebellion like the Zunbang faction, their responsibilities are really not that big. It cannot be said that this responsibility should be placed on Qi Xuansu just a few days after arriving in Lion City.

As for why Qi Xuansu could accuse Qin Hengjun, it was because not long after the riots occurred, the Great Protector in the Imperial Capital sent an order to the Nanting Protectorate to fully cooperate with Qi Zhenren. During his absence, Qi Zhenren was asked to preside over the Lion City on his behalf. The big picture.

The reason is very simple. Messing up the Lion City will certainly hit Qi Xuansu and put huge pressure on Qi Xuansu, but it will also damage the interests of the Nanting Protectorate and even affect the official career of the Protectorate.

If the chaos in the Lion City gets beyond control, Qi Xuansu will certainly want to leave Nanyang in embarrassment. What will His Majesty the Emperor think of the Protector? Do you think that the Protector General has neglected his duty? Do you even think that the guardian of the capital is not worthy of his responsibilities? Therefore, one can imagine the irritation of the Great Protector, which made him side with Qi Xuansu without hesitation. Qi Xuansu's ability to quickly resolve the budding chaos also allowed the Great Protector to safely hand over the power to Qi Xuansu.

This means that everything that brings advantages and disadvantages must always be a double-edged sword.

Then Qi Xuansu announced in the name of the Jiutang Joint Council that he would conduct a comprehensive investigation into the internal and external collusion within the Taoist government. He warned those Taoist priests involved that it is best to

It is important to wake up early and take the initiative to explain, so that you can be dealt with lightly. If you wait until you are found out before crying and wiping away your tears, it will be too late.

The next day, the manpower promised by Zhang Yuelu from the Lingnan Taoist Prefecture arrived by flying boat, and Qi Xuansu sent all these manpower to Lu Yuting. Wang Jiaohe used this method to put pressure on him, so he put pressure on Nanyang United Company to see who could not stand it first.

Everyone could see clearly that Master Wang and Master Qi had already begun to fight each other, going back and forth. Now it seems that Zhenren Qi is slightly better. After all, Zhenren Qi defused the riot in Lion City, but no one dares to say that Zhenren Wang will lose. After all, this is the first round. From Zhenren Wang’s moves, From the looks of it, it was a very powerful attack, and Qi Zhenren would be seriously injured if he was not careful.

Qi Xuansu's biggest problem now is the shortage of manpower. The men in black in the Nanting Protectorate and the spiritual officers of the Xuanwei Department in Jiugang all obey his orders, but he cannot use the men in black and the spiritual officers to investigate internal Taoist issues. The two had no problem suppressing the riots, but their investigation was rough.

Xu Jiaorong is now the second deputy head of the palace, and she should be responsible for this matter. However, considering that she has just taken office, her foundation is insufficient, and she is under Qi Xuansu. In the previous term, the role of the second deputy palace master was basically ruined, and it was difficult to say that he was reliable. After Qi Xuansu came to Borneo, he still relied on Lu Yuting and Han Yongfeng whom he brought with him for the main affairs.

Nowadays, manpower is stretched thin, and this is because Zhang Yuelu partially supported him. He had no choice but to communicate with his prospective mother-in-law, Cihang Zhenren.

This is different from the previous thing, this

Not only for matters within the Taoist government, but also for external forces such as the Holy Court, it is most appropriate for Beichen Hall, which specializes in eliminating traitors, to come forward. Logically speaking, Beichen Hall should be leading the joint discussion of the Nine Halls. It was only Master Qingwei who had no time to do it, so Master Cihang presided over the joint meeting of the Nine Halls. Since it was a joint meeting of the Nine Halls, it was natural that the Nine Halls would take the lead. The Taoist government was only assisting, but it was correct to report it to Jinque.

As the most important Taoist palace after She Ji Palace, Thian Hock Temple naturally has a "Mother-in-Chief Mirror" that leads directly to Yujing.

Qi Xuansu easily contacted Master Cihang. Master Cihang first congratulated Qi Xuansu on his promotion to Master, and then Qi Xuansu began to report the specific situation.

After listening to Qi Xuansu's report, Master Cihang said, "Your place is indeed the hardest-hit area infiltrated by Westerners, and it does need manpower support. How many people do you need?"

Qi Xuansu didn't dare to speak loudly. He hesitated and said, "One hundred people."

Master Cihang laughed and scolded: "You are so rude, do you think you are a spiritual official? You don't know how many people you and Qingxiao's Yaoguang Division had back then, right? Now you want half of the division in one mouthful, with such a tone It’s really not small.”

Qi Xuansu was used to being humble in front of his elders and said, "Isn't this asking for high prices and sitting down to pay back the money?"

"Do you think it's a business? You're still bargaining." Master Cihang said, "I can only give you fifty people, half from Beichen Hall and half from Fengxian Hall. If you still want more, you might as well Ask Master Qingwei, he is the leader of Beichen Hall, and his name is correct."

Qi Xuansu said: "Fifty people, let's be fifty. It's just a soldier, and there is a nest of generals. You have to arrange a capable general for me. There is no quantity, but there must be quality."

Master Cihang did not refuse: "I will consider it and give you a reply within three days."