Pawn Crossing the River

Finally, after nearly two years of delay, Qi Xuansu formally put forward his own program, ideas and slogans.

This means that Qi Xuansu has officially entered the early stage of competing for the eighth generation master.

The slogan put forward by Qi Xuansu is the longest among the four: bold innovation, equality and mutual assistance, and harmonious development. There are twelve words in total.

This is undoubtedly not conducive to publicity. And the theme is so banal.

Mediocrity is not bad. When it comes to internal unity, mediocrity also means moderation, which can unite the majority. However, at a time when internal struggles are intensifying and ideological differences are widening, only extremes can gain sufficient support.

It’s either this or that, black or white.

In this case, mediocrity becomes a disadvantage and a disservice to both ends.

Compared with others, such as Zhang Yuelu's "Change Tao Sect", the word "change" will greatly stimulate the enthusiasm of some people who are dissatisfied with the status quo. They believe that change is always good, and will naturally support Zhang Yuelu. And Li Changge's "Use the Sword of Dao Sect to fight for more for Dao Sect" is even more inspiring. It is very consistent with the traditional concept of "a man carrying a three-foot sword to achieve immortal achievements". It is not only driven by huge interests, but also means Ambition.

At first glance, Qi Xuansu's twelve-character slogan seems to be somewhat repetitive or similar to Yao Pei's. It seems to be a further elaboration of Yao Pei's slogan. This also reflects the current status of Qi Xuansu's foundation in Quanzhen Taoism. But if you look carefully, you will find that Qi Xuansu and Yao Pei are still different. The key lies in the four words "equality and mutual assistance".

This will undoubtedly arouse the dissatisfaction of many Taoist people. We are number one in the world, and they want to look up to us. Why should we be equal? What kind of mutual assistance is this? It’s not us who give them alms! How can this be harmonious?

After Chen Jianqiu learned about this slogan, he also felt it was too mediocre. If he is not Qi Xuansu's secretary, then he must think Qi Xuansu is an incompetent person.

Chen Jianchou still had deep feelings for Qi Xuansu. They both prospered and suffered losses. He also hoped that Qi Xuansu could go further, but Qi Xuansu had established this slogan and there was nothing he could do.

Many times, Chen Jianchou wanted to give Qi Xuansu some advice, but he always felt that Qi Xuansu had some deep meaning, and since the two of them were not on the same level, he did not have enough weight. In this case, it was not his place to speak.

For this reason, Chen Jianchou also talked to his foster mother Xu Jiaorong. He didn't understand that the always courageous Chief Qi would put forward such a mediocre and prudent slogan. Xu Jiaorong did not discuss the matter in depth and just asked Chen Jianchou to go back. Think it over carefully.

Qi Xuansu certainly did not put forward this slogan impulsively, let alone perfunctorily, but after careful consideration. I even specifically consulted Master Donghua, Master Lan, Master Jiang, and Master Shi, and finally came up with these twelve words.

In fact, among these twelve words, there are primary and secondary ones. Bold innovation actually corresponds to the first method. However, Qi Xuansu does not have high hopes for this. Even if he mentions it symbolically, harmonious development is the result rather than the process. The key is It lies in the four words "equality and mutual assistance" in the middle. Who are you equal to? Naturally, it is Nanyang, Fenglinzhou, the New World and even the West. Equality is the core foundation of Taoism, and it is also the difference between Taoism and the Holy Court.

This is the moral archway built by the Taoist sect for several generations. It is the credibility of the Taoist sect and has invisible appeal. Why can the Taoist sect quickly pacify Fenglinzhou? Because many people in Fenglinzhou have their hearts set on Taoism. Taoism and the Holy Court are equally powerful. After excluding Mu Qiang's factor, why should we choose Taoism? This is the advantage of Moral Archway.

This slogan of Qi Xuansu is very suitable to the taste of some "old-school elites". The voices of these old-school people are not loud, but their energy is not small. Representatives of them are Jiang Dazhen and Shi Dazhen.

Qi Xuansu's strategy is to use slogans and ideas to cater to the upper class of the Taoist sect, and to cater to the lower class of the Taoist sect through his background in the Wanxiang Taoist Palace. Instead, his background has become his biggest advantage over the other three talents of the Taoist sect.

So if you think about it carefully, Qi Xuansu's slogan is still somewhat attractive.

To put it bluntly, the first and second methods have almost no shortcomings except that they are difficult to implement. Everyone is better, civilians do not need to be squeezed, vested interests do not need to cut off their flesh and blood, and they do not need to smash their own moral arches.

The key is how to achieve it.

This is a bit like bragging.

In terms of implementation difficulty, Zhang Yuelu is the most down-to-earth. Next is Li Changge.

When talking about Li Changge, we have to mention Fenglinzhou Taoist Office. After the Fenglinzhou War ended, Fenglinzhou Taoist Office also made a personnel change. Li Tiangang, the former second deputy palace master, was promoted to chief deputy palace master, and Li Changge took over as the second deputy palace master.

On the other side, Yao Pei was sent to the Western Region Taoist Palace as the second deputy palace master. In this way, the two of them, like Zhang Yuelu, are one of the three pillars of the Taoist House.

To put it bluntly, Qingwei Zhenren and Taiping Dao took the lead in the Fenglinzhou war, and Li Changge entered Fenglinzhou Taoist Mansion. Donghua Zhenren and Quanzhen Taoism dominated the war in the Western Regions, and Yao Pei entered the Western Regions Taoist House. There are traces to follow.

But for now, Qi Xuansu has the highest position and is the most likely to be the first to "enter Beijing". And Qi Xuansu's additional chief experience is his biggest advantage. Of course, he also has a disadvantage, that is, he does not have a very reliable family backer.

After Qi Xuansu was the last to put forward his slogan, it meant that the competition among the four had officially begun.

Qi Xuansu solved this matter and was temporarily relieved of a burden. After the deal of 9.1 million peace money was completed, Qi Xuansu could finally start the "retreat" matter.

First, Qi Xuansu had to write an application.

Yes, you need to apply for retreat in advance. After all, he holds an important position. Unless there is an emergency like the master of Landa, he must apply in advance and start the retreat after getting approval. When applying, in addition to stating the specific reasons for retreat, such as healing, breakthrough, stabilizing one's realm, etc., one must also state the start and end times, and handle the temporary handover. Otherwise, if something goes wrong and no one can be found, the sin will be huge.

Generally speaking, high-quality Taoist priests have a retreat holiday ranging from one month to three months every year. Qi Xuansu has never used it, so it is relatively easy to apply.

Qi Xuansu has to write two applications, one to the master in charge, Yao Shu, and the other to the master in charge, the great master Lan Da. After both of them approve, they can start arranging the retreat matters. During this period, others will not disturb Qi Xuansu. If Qi Xuansu is Shenzhi Zhenren or Pingzhang Dazhen and has no superior, he will apply to Jinque.

Soon, both Master Lan Da and Yao Shu approved Qi Xuansu's application. Qi Xuansu handed over the errands, partly to Xu Jiaorong and partly to Yao Shu. Then Qi Xuansu temporarily borrowed Tongzhen Palace from Zhang Yuelu.

After Chen Shuhua's death, both the "Shuntian Sword" and the "Eternal Life Stone" were brought back to Yujing by Master Jiang Da, but Tongzhen Palace could not be taken away. In the end, Master Lan Da made the decision and handed over Tongzhen Palace to Lingnan Taoist Prefecture. . Considering that Lin Yuanmiao was the former owner of Tongzhen Palace and Zhang Yuelu was the second deputy palace owner, Tongzhen Palace has always been under Zhang Yuelu's management.

Naturally, Zhang Yuelu would not embarrass Qi Xuansu and agreed directly. He also appointed Lin Yuanmiao to be Qi Xuansu's "protector". After all, Xiao Yin was unreliable. It would be better to kill her if she was left alone for a month. Lin Yuanmiao, on the other hand, was very able to endure loneliness. Two people can also be a companion.

Qi Xuansu was ready to start "retreat" in Tongzhen Palace. In fact, he is going to perform a false ascension here, go to the Lingshan Cave Heaven, and place the "Guizang Lamp" here, so that when he returns from the Lingshan Cave Heaven through the "Guizang Lamp", he will still be in Tongzhen Palace. Unconsciously.

After Zhang Yuelu's arrangements were completed, Qi Xuansu took Xiao Yin to Dongdu Mansion, where he met Lin Yuanmiao and then went to Tongzhen Palace.

This is the first time Qi Xuansu has come to Tongzhen Palace.

From the outside, Tongzhen Palace is not very big, just the size of a normal single-family palace. It can be held in the "palm" of Jiang Daren with his great supernatural powers. In fact, there is a cave inside.

Under the guidance of Lin Yuanmiao, Qi Xuansu and Xiao Yin walked towards the gate of Tongzhen Palace on rolling blue waves. The whole palace had a strong Jin style. The closer they got to Tongzhen Palace, the more Qi Xuansu could truly understand He felt that Tongzhen Palace was almost integrated with the entire sea and closely connected, so it could be hidden among the rolling blue waves, making it difficult for even immortals to find it. Fortunately, with Lin Yuanmiao leading the way, we wouldn't be able to get in without permission.

After entering Tongzhen Palace, Qi Xuansu found that the layout inside was very similar to the Queen's Sea Dragon Palace. It seemed that Lin Lingsu had also entered the Sea Dragon Palace back then and intended to imitate it.

As a result, the internal space of Tongzhen Palace is countless times larger and resembles a maze.

Fortunately, Lin Yuanmiao felt like going home when he arrived here. He led Qi Xuansu through the same long corridor and entered an extremely wide and empty hall. The floor was paved with sapphire, and the star map was created by human power on the dome above. After so many years, The stars are still changing.

There are twelve huge pillars around it supporting the dome. Each pillar is as thick as four people hugging each other. It is actually made of gold, forming the meaning of "gold and jade" with the sapphire ground.

In the middle of the hall, there is a Bagua roulette that covers an area of ​​several acres and can be rotated. Above it is a bronze alchemy furnace with various talismans inscribed on it. The alchemy furnace is three feet high, almost as high as the iron-making furnace in the workshop. A futon was placed in front of the alchemy furnace. The surrounding smoke was misty and flowing slowly, like a Taoist fairyland.

Lin Yuanmiao introduced: "This is Lin Lingsu's alchemy room. Chen Shuhua has also used it. It can also be used for retreat."

"After you officially start seclusion, I will ask Tongzhen Palace to stop and stop drifting with the crowd. The specific location is near the Lion City, and safety should be guaranteed."

"The alchemy room can also be closed. Xiao Yin and I will wait for you in the area outside the alchemy room."

Qi Xuansu thought about it seriously, nodded and said, "That's it."