Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu couldn't help but take a breath of cold air and feel a chill running down his spine.

At the beginning, he was still struggling with emotional issues and considering moral dilemmas. Today, when Master Jiang Daren did this, he was shocked to realize the dangers involved.

If no one speaks for him, or if he makes a mistake and wants to cover up the matter, then he will not be able to clean himself up even if he jumps into a long river. He will be labeled as a traitor, a spy, or even lose his life. Possible things.

One step in vain and you will be doomed.

Qi Xuansu continued to ask for advice, "I dare to ask the great master, regarding the second and third points, what should be done specifically?" .??.

Jiang Dazhen said, "Actually, whether you draw a clear line or report something, it doesn't matter what you say. Someone with enough weight must speak for you and approve your behavior. You might as well think about it, who will speak for you?"

Qi Xuansu immediately understood the implication of Jiang Dazhen's words. If someone wants to preserve Qi Xuansu, he must have something to say. What does it mean to say something meaningful? That means Qi Xuansu took some specific actions to respond to and support the people above, or to put it more clearly, Qi Xuansu cooperated with those who protected him and used actual action materials.

In this way, those who protect Qi Xuansu can talk about what Qi Xuansu did, such as how Xiao Qi drew a clear line and how he took the initiative to report and expose. This is a fact, and we cannot wrongly accuse this good Taoist friend. It's logically clear.

There is a saying in Taoism called "long-tested". What is a test? Difficulties and obstacles are tests, and this situation is also a test.

If done properly, not only can danger be averted, but this disaster can also become an honor on Qi Xuansu's resume.

Although emotionally it is very difficult to accept. But once you enter the officialdom, it involves a power struggle. Doesn't the word "politics" mean that you have to give up some emotions?

If you can't accept it, then you'd better pick chrysanthemums at the foot of Nanshan Mountain earlier. Don't mention anything about great masters, unparalleled achievements, fame in future generations, and eternal karma.

Just like Li Taizong, if you can't bear to kill your brothers and imprison your father, then just wait for death.

When it comes to politics and position, morality is important, but it is not fundamental. The most important thing is ability. As long as the results are achieved, everything else is just trivial matters. Or is it still the case of Li Taizong? Is it still a thing to become the Khan of Heaven, dominate the world, have all nations come to court, and just kill his brother and imprison his father?

Qi Xuansu looked at Master Jiang Da. He was always willing to keep a low profile and never show his arrogance in front of his elders. But he is capable, capable, and accomplished. Young people who do not rely on their talents and are arrogant, who can position themselves correctly, respect their elders and love them will always be favored by some elders.

Jiang Daren smiled and said, "Of course I can help you

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Speaking, it's not enough for me alone. "

A smile suddenly appeared on Qi Xuansu's face, "With these words from Da Zhenren, Xuansu's heart can be put back into his stomach again."

Master Jiang Dazhen changed the topic, "Before Li Zu ascended to the throne, Xuansheng wanted to change his fate. Li Zu was the only one who could stop Xuansheng. It was a test for Xuansheng, but it also helped him get on the horse and send him off. Li Zu had an affair with Xuansheng. A conversation.”

"Li Zu said, 'Can you wait another ten years? When my father ascends and dies, the world is so big that you can do whatever you want.' Xuan Sheng said firmly, 'I can't wait.' Li Zu asked again, 'You can't wait even ten years?' Xuan Sheng remained unwavering, "Don't say ten years, even one year, I can't wait."

"Li Zu was not angry but smiled, 'Then where will you put me?' Xuan Sheng replied, 'No one can put his father. Only the father himself can decide where he is. Could it be that someone else has put his father today?" Tie to this place? '"

"Li Zu sighed, 'You have made up your mind.' Xuan Sheng said, 'Please give in, father, and the world will become wider.'

Li Zu said, "A father and his son meet on a narrow road, but they ask the father to give way to his son. What's the point?" ’ Xuan Sheng said, ‘If the father does something unjust, the son will sincerely advise him. If his advice fails, he will speak up and fight. ’”

Jiang Dazhen finally concluded, "At that time, it was still the framework of Confucianism, so Xuansheng still used Confucianism to explain what he said and did. However, it can be seen that Xuansheng did not recognize the relationship between kings, ministers, fathers and sons. This has laid the foundation for the future equality of Taoism. Now, it has become the framework of our Taoism. The Confucianism advocates mutual privacy. Although our Taoism does not oppose it in principle, it does not advocate it. In essence, it is. avoid."

"What is relative concealment? Considering human nature, one should protect and conceal one's relatives, and not report the crime of one's relatives. In order to maintain the patriarchal ethics and family system, Confucianism has become a principle of criminal law. Relatives who are guilty should hide from each other, and those who do not report or testify will not be guilty, but those who do not will be prosecuted. "

"But even in the era of Confucianism, not all crimes could be concealed under this tolerant system. Among them, unforgivable crimes such as treason and treason are not within the scope of tolerant, because the king of heaven and earth is his teacher, and the king is his superior. It can be seen that the king is his master. Tolerance is not absolute. The Taoist sect has also made detailed regulations on the tolerant system. The main two are that crimes within the family that endanger the safety and vital interests of the Taoist family must not be concealed, such as parents abusing their children, children killing their parents, and brothers killing each other. Wait, you can’t hide from each other. Master and disciple are like father and son, they are also in this category.”

Qi Xuansu's expression became serious.

Jiang Dazhen tapped with his finger, "The key here is, does it endanger the safety of the Taoist sect? If it endangers the safety of the Taoist sect, such as Chen Shuhua, then you must report and expose it. This is your obligation. It will not work if you don't expose it. The fundamental reason is The Taoist sect is more important than the master and the family. This is a great righteousness, and it is to eliminate relatives for the righteousness. And because the master-disciple relationship is not a blood relationship, but a relationship established after tomorrow, it is not irreversible, so the Taoist sect also allows you to sever the master-disciple relationship if it meets these requirements. Conditions, then no one can raise moral questions against you at the Jinque level.”

Qi Xuansu stood up and saluted solemnly, "Thank you so much for your teachings."

I have to admit that Jiang is very old. Master Jiang saw the essence of this matter at a glance. He not only gave solutions, but also analyzed from all levels why this was the case, and even found legal basis. .

Jiang Dazhen has stood firm for many years and has become the fourth Pingzhang Dazhen after the Third Division. His reputation is by no means in vain.

From beginning to end, Master Jiang Dazhen did not directly answer Qi Xuansu's question of whether he should become a disciple. This was just an introduction. Master Jiang Dazhen mainly pointed out the root causes to Qi Xuansu and analyzed the situation.

Master Donghua must have also seen this, but he didn't say it in such detail.

As for Zhang Yuelu, he was young after all. He had touched the edges, but he was not so thorough.

This is an answer without answering. I believe Qi Xuansu already has the answer. If Qi Xuansu doesn't even have this bit of judgment or decisiveness, then there's no need to do it and he should continue to be a wild Taoist priest.

Jiang Dazhen said in the end, "In fact, all problems will eventually turn into a question of one's side. When the situation is peaceful, the centrists are the greatest common denominator, but once the struggle becomes fierce, the first to die will be those who die first. Others will stick together, and those who die first will be It’s a gang that runs orders, so you have to assess the situation.”

Qi Xuansu was shocked and almost broke into a cold sweat.

After leaving Master Jiang Da's residence, Qi Xuansu returned to his home in Taishangfang, called Zhang Yuelu, and prepared to go to Master Cihang's family banquet in the evening.

Master Jiang Da, Master Lan, Master Shi, and seven great Masters Pingzhang occupied three seats. Master Zhongtian of the Third Division took the initiative to help Qi Xuansu uncover this matter, and he should be on Qi Xuansu's side. Coupled with Master Donghua and Master Cihang, it is more than enough to save Qi Xuansu.

There is also a hidden thread here.

Tianshi and Master Cihang are in-laws and allies, let’s not talk about it for now.

Donghua Zhenren was born in the Xuansheng sect, and the ancestors of the Pei family were direct disciples of Xuansheng.

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, essentially an extension of the Grand Master’s lineage. Lei Xiaohuan calls "that person" directly, which actually shows that the attitude of the Pei family towards the Yao family is not as harmonious as it seems on the surface.

According to Xu Jiaorong, Master Lan Da has become very close to the Xuansheng faction and the Grand Master in recent years. The relationship with the Earth Master is ordinary.

The Wanxiang Taoist Palace represented by Master Shi Da is closely related to Quanzhen Taoism because most of the Taoist priests who came from Wanxiang Taoist Palace went to Quanzhen Taoism, and Wanxiang Taoist Palace is within the territory of Quanzhen Taoism. However, it cannot be said that the Wanxiang Taoist Palace belongs to the Quanzhen Taoism. The Wanxiang Taoist Palace is essentially of the lineage of the Great Master.

The coming together of these people is not a coincidence, nor is it a forced mixture. There is a basis for it.

Of course, Qi Xuansu is not the key figure to maintain these people, he is not qualified yet.

The real key figure is Pei Xuanzhi, the real person of Donghua.

If he can become the Grand Master, and does not plan to transition to the Yao family, or even break with the Yao family, he cannot fully rely on Quanzhen Tao, then the Grand Master's lineage can take this opportunity to return to the glory of the Five Dynasties Grand Master period. .

Qi Xuansu realized that the great leader's lineage had actually made a bet.

So why did Zhengyi form an alliance with Donghua Zhenren?

Qi Xuansu's key role is here.

The Zhang family supports Master Donghua to be the Grand Master. It is difficult for Master Donghua to pass on the position of Grand Master to his disciples. The next time he chooses the Grand Master, his group will not choose it and will instead fully support Zhang Yuelu. The Zhang family is not at a loss if they become the head master. They just get back the reward for supporting Master Donghua. Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu are husband and wife. Even if the head master is replaced, they will not deny Master Donghua or damage the sect of Master Donghua. Interests.

Qi Xuansu can't be considered a loss either. After all, husband and wife are one body, and no one can do it.

No wonder Donghua Zhenren is not afraid of a showdown. This is actually forcing the palace. If you don’t support me, Earth Master, who else can you support? Real person Cihang? Or support the Li family?

If you support the Li family and make such a sudden and sudden U-turn, are you really not afraid of capsizing? Are you really afraid of the Quanzhen Tao split? What price can the Li family offer?

Qi Xuansu had to sigh, he was worthy of being the Chief Counselor and the most popular candidate for the Grand Master.

What a good plan.

Grand Master, I want to do it, and I won’t be the second Grand Master of the Sixth Generation. You want to blackmail me and let me act as a transitional person. That’s nonsense.

In this way, Qi Xuansu also understood a little bit why the Heavenly Master wanted him to know the truth. He was essentially stabbing the Earth Master in the back.

Is the Heavenly Master really a kind-hearted old man?

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