Pawn Crossing the River

Dayeon Port is not just a port, strictly speaking, it is a port city.

In order to welcome the mission from Xidaomen, the entire Dayuan Port carried out a comprehensive and thorough cleaning activity in advance.

Under the call of the real person in charge, Ye Qingshuang, the entire Dayuan Port launched a special offensive battle without any sight of swords or swords.

Ye Qingshuang pointed out that this special battle must be given top priority, and all departments and departments must create conditions for its smooth development and ensure that all tasks are implemented. In accordance with the principle of who is in charge and who is responsible, leadership supervision must be strengthened and the indicators must be followed. , refine work tasks, clarify the time limit for rectification, strengthen the implementation of responsibilities, and ensure that measures are in place. At the same time, establish a complete inspection and supervision accounting mechanism to track feedback in a timely manner, identify problems, and deal with them in a timely manner. Ensure that Dayuan Port can welcome the arrival of the Xidaomen Mission with a new look.

This was not the first time Qi Xuansu came here. Under normal circumstances, he would not be treated like this. After all, he could come here seven or eight times a year in the past few years, and Ye Qingshuang did not have that much energy to serve him. Huangfu Ji is different. The future core figure of Xidaomen, when he comes to Daomen for the first time, he must show his best side and leave a good impression.

Along the way from the port, the green grass and flowers are in bloom. The crowns of the trees on both sides of the street have been trimmed neatly, like arches. The streets paved with bluestones are spotless, and even sprinkled with water, revealing the green color. The original color of the slate.

Spiritual officials responsible for maintaining order have also been arranged on both sides of the street in advance to ensure that no unexpected incidents occur. In principle, people are allowed to watch, but they have to pay attention to their mental appearance. The miners are even distributed new clothes and are required to change into them. If they don't change, they are not allowed to go out on the streets. The food has also been significantly improved in recent days.

The miners were still very happy. They all hoped that the big shots from Xidaomen would come to play more often, so that they could get more new clothes and improve their food.

Of course, the lower-level Taoist priests are not happy. This kind of thing is very tiring for them. They may not be rewarded if they do well. If they make mistakes, they will definitely be scolded and punished. The great gods of Xidaomen should not come here in the future.

The butt determines the head.

Tawanting did not have such conditions, let alone such organizational capabilities. This was the first time for Huangfuji to see such a scene, and he truly experienced a small Taoist shock.

"The Celestial Kingdom deserves to be the Celestial Kingdom, and our border areas are far stronger than those of the New World, both north and south." Huangfu did not hesitate to praise him, and at the same time cleverly used the word "we" to show that the roots of Xidaomen are still in Central Plains.

When it came time to clean up the dust, the word "frugal" was still on the surface, and the standard for each person was controlled within three peace coins. However, the labor cost has definitely been removed. The cooks work for free, and each person is provided with three taiping yuan of ingredients, and based on the lowest price of origin, without any intermediate markups, it is different.

This time, a round table was used for the reception. Ye Qingshuang, Qi Xuansu, Huangfuji and others were at the same table. As a foreign friend, Audrey was also able to attend.

This is not because Qi Xuansu has selfish motives, but because he wants to take advantage of Audrey and turn her into a propaganda banner out of consideration for the overall situation.

Audrey had long heard how civilized the Eastern Dao Sect was, which was completely different from that of the Western Dao Sect. When she saw it today, she knew it was true.

This is just the border area of ​​Daomen. If it were Yujing, I really don’t know what it would be like.

Although the Steam Gospel has always claimed that Saint York is a city on the top of a mountain, it is well known that the White Jade Palace in the Sky, built on the Yuxu Peak of Kunlun Mountain, is the city on the top of a mountain in every sense.

It’s fascinating to think about.

After the reception banquet, Ye Qingshuang led the delegation to visit Dayuan Port as usual. If the delegation did not visit Dayuan Port, wouldn't it be in vain? It is necessary to show all the results of the hard work to the guests.

It's just that in Luo Suozhou, apart from the mines and the seaport, the things that can be visited are quite limited. It was also difficult for Ye Qingshuang. After arranging a seaport and a model mine, he finally arranged a prison. After all, this was a famous place of exile.

Qi Xuansu also accompanied the whole process.

There was nothing unusual about the port and the mine. Qi Xuansu had visited it before when he was the chief deputy palace master. However, this was the first time Qi Xuansu visited the prison in the place of exile. This place is obviously also within the scope of the offensive. Anyway, they are prison inmates, so they are not used in vain. As far as the eye can see, it is cleaner than the military camps of some small countries and weak brigades.

When the group visited, all the prisoners had removed their prison gear and stood respectfully at the door of their respective cells wearing brand new prison uniforms. The spiritual officers responsible for guarding the prisoners were waiting attentively. If any prisoner dared to make the slightest move, they would be captured immediately.

After all, all the big shots are here today, not only the real person in charge of the government, but also Chief Qi from Beichen Hall and Zhenren Huangfu from Xidaomen. It’s not that they are afraid that these prisoners will hurt a few real people. If they really have such ability, they won’t The key to being locked up here is a matter of face. If anyone makes the owner, the master in charge, unhappy in front of the guests, then the master in charge will definitely make him unhappy as well.

Of course, the real person in charge of the palace will not directly make things difficult for her subordinates. She will only hold accountable a few deputy palace masters, who will then hold them accountable.

I just tried to take every precaution, but I still failed to prevent it.

Just as the group was about to leave, a thin prisoner knelt down in front of the three real men without any warning and shouted that he was wronged.

There was nothing wrong with the three of them, but the other people accompanying him had changed their minds. Without any instructions, a spiritual officer rushed forward, held the person down, and then dragged him away.

Huangfu smiled very playfully and said nothing.

Ye Qingshuang's face was calm: "If you don't cover your mouth, you might as well listen to what kind of grievances there are."

Several spiritual officers immediately stopped their movements, neither advancing nor retreating. They were embarrassed where they were and could only glance at their immediate superiors.

One of the principals accompanying him said sternly: "Bring this person over quickly."

The spiritual officials carried this person in front of the three of them like a chicken.

Ye Qingshuang said: "Today is also a coincidence. This Master Qi is the chief deputy master of Beichen Hall, and this Master Huangfu is the master of Xidao Sect's Juesheng Hall. You should know the specific responsibilities of these two halls. You If there is a real injustice, the two real people will not sit idly by and ignore it, but if you talk nonsense, then the two real people will not be deceived by you."

The man was a young man. Hearing the words, he said: "The real people know clearly that the villain is indeed wronged. If the villain dares to deceive some real people, let the villain go to the Demon Suppressing Platform and ask Tian Lei to kill the villain. , my soul is gone, I will die badly!

One of the chief officials said: "Who do you think you are, worthy of a demon-suppressing platform?"

This is true. At the very least, he must be an important criminal at the level of a real person to be executed on the Demon Suppressing Platform. Others are not qualified.

Ye Qingshuang waved her hand and said, "Okay, you go ahead."

The young man said: "Master Qi, my surname is Li."

Hearing this surname, Qi Xuansu, who was just watching a good show, suddenly became energetic. He couldn't help but glance at Ye Qingshuang, thinking to himself that there must be a monster if something goes wrong.

This was not the first day that this young man was imprisoned here. Would Ye Qingshuang have known the inside story for a long time? It was a little unusual for Ye Qingshuang to specially arrange a visit to the prison today. The young man knelt down and cried out for injustice. Ye Qingshuang's reaction was also very strange. He didn't even have the slightest hint of anger, and he specifically wanted the young man to speak.

How can there be such a coincidence in the world? Could it be that Ye Qingshuang deliberately arranged this young man? Could it be that Ye Qingshuang was afraid of offending the Li family and deliberately arranged such a drama?

This makes sense.

Qi Xuansu did not think carefully and said, "I see that you are a good talker and you also know about the Demon Suppression Platform. Could it be that you are from the Li family of Donghai?"

The young man said: "Back to the real person, the villain Li Ping was born in the Li family of Donghai, but he has been removed from the genealogy and the character of seniority has been removed."

Qi Xuansu asked again: "What was your seniority before you were expelled from your clan?"

The young man replied: "Hui Qi Zhenren is the generation with the character of 'ming'."

Qi Xuansu said: "I follow the law and have destiny. You are not old, but your seniority is quite high. Why are you being imprisoned here?"

The young man gritted his teeth and said, "Force your stepmother to be raped."

Qi Xuansu became more and more interested: "Since you are claiming injustice, that is to say, you think you did not force your stepmother to rape you. Who is your father?"

The young man clenched his hands into fists: "Li Tianlan."

Generally speaking, a son cannot call his father or master by his first name. For example, when Qi Xuansu used to call Qi Haoran, he would say Shang Hao and Xia Ran. Li Ping obviously hated Li Tianlan so much at this time that he couldn't care less about it.

Qi Xuansu said: "Isn't this right? I have met Li Cixi several times. He is already seventy years old. I see that you are not yet old enough. It is possible to say that you are grandparents and grandchildren. How can you be father and son?"

Li Ping said: "Li...Although my father is old, his wife died early, and my mother has taken over the marriage to fill the house."

That's right.

Li Tianlan's wife must have been about the same age as him, but her first wife died early. When Li Tianlan got old, he married a younger wife, and the son he gave birth to was naturally very different in age from him, just like his grandparents.

Ordinary old men naturally cannot have any more children in their seventies, but heavenly beings are another matter.

Although Taoism does not advocate this kind of thing, there is no explicit rule that does not allow it.

But generally speaking, no one does this. This kind of thing is not a plus, but a minus. Not only are the top officials dissatisfied, but Ziweitang will make a mark during the evaluation, and the people below are also dissatisfied.

Take Qi Xuansu as an example. If Qi Xuansu becomes a disciple of Master Donghua, and then Master Donghua finds a 20-year-old girl to be a Taoist companion, and asks Qi Xuansu to call this woman who is younger than himself, Shi Niang, will Qi Xuansu feel like eating? As uncomfortable as a fly?

Qi Xuansu can accept his wife. If Master Donghua marries Master Cihang, there is nothing unacceptable. They are both elders. Qi Xuansu doesn't bother to care about the grudges of their generation. But if a little mistress comes, Qi Xuansu will never accept it. Even if Master Donghua is powerful, Qi Xuansu will not do anything on the surface. When Master Donghua passes away and Qi Xuansu takes over, he will not have an inexplicable little master wife on his head.

Judging from the current situation, Li Ping's mother should not be a person with advanced cultivation, and may even be an ordinary person with no cultivation. This can neutralize Li Tianlan and increase the probability of giving birth to an heir. It was precisely because of her lack of cultivation that she could not avoid birth, old age, illness, or death, or she died or reconciled with Li Tianlan. Then Li Tianlan married another wife, who was Li Ping's stepmother.

Ye Qingshuang was quite suspicious of knowingly asking: "Is that what happened?"

One of the chief officials hesitated for a moment: "Back to the real person in charge, this person is indeed Li Cixi's son."