Pawn Crossing the River

If the election of the Grand Master is the main event, then the election of the Grand Master Election Committee is the finale. It can also be said to be the foreplay of the election of the Grand Master.

In fact, the rules are not complicated. The candidates of the committee must be first-grade innocent Taoist priests or second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests, excluding Pingzhang Dazhenren and Canzhi Zhenren.

The candidates are nominated by Jinque and voted by high-grade Taoist priests.

There are four constituencies in total, namely Yujing, Taiping Dao, Zhengyi Dao, and Quanzhen Dao. Candidates who do not belong to the three Daos are elected in the Yujing constituency.

Qi Xuansu roughly looked through the list of candidates and found many familiar faces.

For example, Zhang Wuchang among the elders of the Zhang family. He is the oldest among the elders of the Zhang family. He used to be Canzhi Zhenren and Zhangtang Zhenren. However, because of his old age and the fact that the seven generations of disciples have taken over, he retired and was promoted to a first-grade innocent Taoist priest by the Taoist sect.

There are also Li Changshi and Li Changsheng among the elders of the Li family. They have just dealt with Qi Xuansu and are also first-grade innocent Taoist priests.

The election committee is mainly composed of first-grade Tianzhen Taoist priests, but there will also be some second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests.

The gap between second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests and second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests may be greater than the gap between fourth-grade Jijiu Taoist priests and ninth-grade Taoist priests. Even if we leave aside the Canzhi Zhenren, there are also differences in positions. The past Nanyang Three Friends plus a non-staff member Xiao Yin is an example, with only ranks but no positions. Of course, the current Nanyang Three Friends are different from the past. They all have positions and are real Zhenren with real power.

However, even so, the Nanyang Three Friends cannot be elected as members of the committee. Pei Xiaolou and Ji Jiaozhen are a little bit inferior in cultivation. Lin Yuanmiao's cultivation is enough, but there are some problems with his qualifications. After all, from the time of officially obtaining the status of Taoist priests, he and Xiao Yin are about the same, and the old almanac cannot be counted in. Moreover, Lin Yuanmiao has an important task to escort Zhang Yuelu, so it is impossible for him to participate in this election.

There are only a handful of second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests who are truly qualified to participate in the election and can be elected as members of the election committee, and all of them are people of great background.

Qi Xuansu took a look and found that Zhang Wuyong of the Zhang family, Sun Hewu of the Wanxiang Taoist Palace, Li Tianqing of the Taiping Dao, Pei Shenfu of the Quanzhen Dao, etc. were all on the list.

In addition, Yao Yi, Li Changsheng, and Zhang Wuliang are also popular candidates for the committee, because the three of them are similar to the three masters and do not participate in the final vote of the election of the Grand Master, so they can become members of the election committee.

For people like Yao Yi, there is basically no suspense, so he doesn't even have to go to the constituency, just wait in Yujing. If you feel it is not stable, you have to go to the constituency in person.

The reason why Cihang Zhenren hopes to have an advantage in the Grand Master Election Committee is that after the Grand Master Election Committee is elected, the election committee will have to elect a chief and two second seats. These three positions must belong to the three masters, and others cannot compete for them. The key lies in who is the chief among the three masters.

If you can gain an advantage in the election committee, then you will have an advantage when running for the chief of the committee.

The election committee of the Grand Master will certainly affect the final election results. Imagine if the committee is full of other people's people, there is no need to elect them. What result is not a matter of their words? It's like the emperor's enthronement edict. As long as the whole court supports me, it doesn't matter if there is no will. Just write one now.

After all, the final vote is a secret ballot, which is a double-edged sword. It was originally intended to prevent the Grand Master from liquidating after taking office, but it also provides room for secret operations.

The Grand Master Election Committee led by the Three Masters successfully allowed the Sixth Grand Master, who had no foundation, to take office.

Only by achieving a certain balance can there be fairness and justice.

In fact, when Taoism was first established, many systems were temporary and not perfect. They needed to be continuously improved and perfected in the future. It was just that the massive attack of Buddhism interrupted this process, causing many problems to become historical legacy issues. Later generations either did not want to change, had no motivation to change, or did not have enough prestige to change.

After Xuansheng, the most powerful Grand Master should be the Fifth Grand Master, but he is different from Xuansheng.

Before Xuansheng became the Grand Master, he liked to teach others, and after he became the Grand Master, he liked it even more, and others dared not disobey him. Xuansheng always liked to educate others, reason, and distinguish right from wrong. As long as they can correct themselves, Xuansheng would often forgive them and be very tolerant. Donghuang is an example, and Yaozu is also an example. Yaozu corrected himself on the surface at the beginning.

Therefore, Xuansheng prefers to discuss human hearts, rules, and principles.

The Fifth Grand Master is different. He has no interest in being a teacher and does not like to educate others. In his opinion, you are not a child. If you can contact the Grand Master, you must be at least a real person. Do you still need me to educate you? What have you been doing before? Have you read all your books?

Therefore, the Fifth Grand Master does not like to discuss metaphysical issues too much, but prefers to solve practical problems. Give you the power and the task. If you can do it, you are a good Taoist friend. If you can't do it, then change someone else.

To put it bluntly, if you can do it, do it. If you can't do it, get out of the way.

Therefore, the five generations of great masters did not solve these problems left over, and they have continued to this day. As for whether others will change after becoming great masters, it is hard to say. One thing is certain, if Zhang Yuelu can take the position, given her temperament, she will definitely change the ancestral law.

In theory, Qi Xuansu has nothing to do after participating in the nomination of Jinque, and only waits for the final vote of the general election on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

The next two votes were matters between ordinary high-quality Taoist priests and the committee, and had nothing to do with him. If he still wants to do something, it is to ensure that there are no problems in the election and everything goes smoothly at the provincial level.

To put it bluntly, it is to ensure that those nominated by Quanzhen Tao in the Western Region Taoist Government will be elected, and avoid the embarrassing situation of insufficient votes or even defeat.

Qi Xuansu felt that the problem was not big, so he did not make a special trip. He just let Hu Jiaochong take care of it. He should say hello and do his work, and he must ensure that this election is completed smoothly.

Hu Jiaochong issued a military order and promised to complete the mission.

With so many things intertwined, Yujing suddenly became lively.

Another reason is that the New Year is coming soon. Although the Taoist sect does not attach great importance to this festival, due to the influence of the secular world, it will not despise it too much, but it will not hold a grand celebration at the official level.

Of course Qi Xuansu wanted to have a reunion year, but Zhang Yuelu had to leave Yujing and go to the Western Region Taoist House. It would be a bit too late to wait until the first day of the first lunar month to go to the Western Region Taoist House. For such a big event, the more prepared you are, the better, sooner rather than later.

So Zhang Yuelu will leave today, while Xiao Yin will stay with Qi Xuansu.

Due to both emotion and reason, Qi Xuansu wanted to give Zhang Yuelu a gift.

Because Zhang Yuelu was performing official duties for Tiangangtang this time, he did not go to the port on the Yuxu Peak side, but to the dedicated port on the Yuzhu Peak side.

Yuzhu Peak does not have a large array that looks like spring all year round. It is the twelfth lunar month of winter, and we are on the top of Kunlun. The cold wind is howling and the snow is flying. Looking around, we can see a vast expanse of white, the iron ropes are covered with frost, and the dripping water turns into ice. Before the airship can take off, there is still a long way to go. Break the ice first.

A family of three stood in front of the glacial lake, with the flying boat preparing to set off behind them.

Qi Xuansu held Xiao Yin's hand and looked at Zhang Yuelu: "I still said what I said. Although it seems a bit low-key, I don't intend to change my point of view, that is, leaving green hills without worrying about having no firewood. This is not The matter of life and death is to subjugate the country and the world, but it is an internal struggle, which is neither noble nor sacred. If something unexpected happens and nothing can be done, then you must put your own safety first and consider everything in the long term. "

Zhang Yuelu deliberately kept a straight face: "That's a long way to go! I'm not a fool."

Qi Xuansu stretched out his hand to hold Zhang Yuelu's shoulders: "I'm afraid that your arrogance is getting stronger. Don't I know you yet? If you are persistent, you are not afraid of anything. Even nine oxen can't pull you back."

Zhang Yuelu said: "Who said that they trust me the most in front of these two real people, and now they come to the mother-in-law and mother-in-law? Does this mean they believe it?"

Qi Xuansu smiled and said: "One code is another code, trust is trust, concern is concern, how can we generalize?"

Zhang Yuelu said: "Don't worry, there is still Lao Lin here. He is not Xiao Yin, he is mature and prudent."

Xiao Yin protested loudly: "What's wrong with Xiao Yin! Am I terrible?"

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu looked at each other, smiled, and comforted: "Of course you are not bad, you dare to fight and charge, but you are a little impatient."

Xiao Yin hummed: "Wu Niang is like this too, why didn't you say anything?"

Qi Xuansu said: "Can it be the same? I think you want to copy the book."

Xiao Yin is not afraid at all: "My strategy has been completed, I have graduated, I don't need to copy books anymore."

Qi Xuansu ignored Xiao Yin and opened his hands towards Zhang Yuelu: "Give me a hug."

Zhang Yuelu's eyes wandered: "In the public, someone is watching."

Qi Xuansu said: "Then let them watch. We are an upright husband and wife. What are we afraid of? Who dares to say anything?"

Zhang Yuelu finally did not refuse this time and hugged Qi Xuansu deeply.

Xiao Yin grinned beside him, as if goosebumps were about to fall off his skin.

Strictly speaking, Xiao Yin is somewhat related to the tree demon and has no concept of love and love. Her body structure does not support this kind of thing, and her mind does not support it. She is still a child and does not understand this.

For her, the happiest thing is to thrive.

After a while, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu separated.

"I'm fine over there, but Yu Jing is the one who's most difficult to control. Your burden will only be heavier than mine, so I'll give you those words you said." Zhang Yuelu said seriously, "I'm leaving. ”

Qi Xuansu nodded and watched Zhang Yuelu leave.

Xiao Yin followed Qi Xuansu and waved vigorously.

The flying boat took off and quickly disappeared into the wind and snow.

Qi Xuansu took a deep breath, this would never be the last time they met.