Pawn Crossing the River

After all the immortals left the Golden Palace, Qi Xuansu went to meet with Donghua and Cihang to discuss the matters related to the enthronement ceremony tomorrow.

The enthronement ceremony was arranged in Zixiao Palace.

Everyone knows that Zixiao Palace is the residence of the Grand Master, but in the context of the Taoists, there are actually three different Zixiao Palaces.

First of all, there is Zixiao Palace in a broad sense. This is a fairly large area. It is essentially a palace complex, which includes the residence of the Grand Master, the residences of the three deputy masters, and a Kunlun Yaochi.

The so-called residences of the three deputy masters are Biyou Palace, Bajing Palace, and Yuxu Palace. The Heavenly Master lives in Biyou Palace, the National Master lives in Bajing Palace, and the Earth Master lives in Yuxu Palace. The Yuxu Palace here is not the Yuxu Palace where the celebration is held. The two are considered to have the same name, so in order to distinguish them, the Taoists call the place where the celebration is held the Big Yuxu Palace and the place where the Earth Master lives the Small Yuxu Palace.

The Grand Master of Zixiao Palace is mainly responsible for assisting the Grand Master in handling government affairs and acting as the Grand Steward of Zixiao Palace. Therefore, the Zixiao Palace in a broad sense also falls under the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of Zixiao Palace. This is the only Taoist palace higher than the Nine Halls.

The Zixiao Palace in a narrow sense refers specifically to the Zixiao Palace where the Grand Master lives. This is also the largest palace in the entire palace complex. Not only does the Grand Master and his wife live here, but it also has official functions. The Grand Master of Zixiao Palace and a group of assistants also work here.

Therefore, the Zixiao Palace in a narrow sense is divided into five areas, namely: the daily life area, the signing room and study area where the Grand Master and his wife handle official affairs, the area for meetings and receptions, the area for holding ceremonies, and the area where the Taoist Palace of Zixiao Palace is located.

If you look down from above, the five areas roughly form a five-element diagram, with the ceremony area in the middle, the living area in the upper left corner, the area for handling official affairs in the upper right corner, the area for meeting and discussing in the lower left corner, and the Taoist Palace area in the lower right corner.

This enthronement ceremony was arranged in the ceremony area.

Jiang Dazhenren usually "goes to work" in the Taoist Palace area.

As for the third meaning of Zixiao Palace, it is very magical. Some people say that this Zixiao Palace is located in the depths of Kunlun Cave Heaven, while others say that it only exists between the visualization of reality and existence, and can only be entered by spiritual travel. Anyway, it is not detailed, and Taoism has never made a clear statement.

Think about it, the territory of the Grand Master must be the highest secret of Taoism, and ordinary people naturally cannot know it. In fact, let alone ordinary people, even Qi Xuansu, who has become a high-level Taoist, does not know it.

Qi Xuansu has been to the Biyou Palace of the Heavenly Master and the Yuxu Palace of the Earth Master, which is the Zixiao Palace in a broad sense, but has never been to the Zixiao Palace in a narrow sense.

In fact, when the Grand Master was in power in the past, when he reached the level of Master of the Mansion, he had more or less been to the Zixiao Palace and accepted the summons of the Grand Master. The reception area, official area, Taoist Palace area, and even the ceremony area in the five areas of Zixiao Palace can always be touched, but only the living area cannot be entered. If you meet a Grand Master without a wife, it is not uncommon for him to occasionally meet his trusted subordinates in the living area without distinguishing between work and life.

Qi Xuansu happened to catch up with the special period when the Grand Master's position was vacant. Even if he was promoted to the position of the Supreme Master, he had never been to the Purple Sky Palace.

However, it can be predicted that after Donghua Zhenren became the Grand Master, Qi Xuansu would become a frequent visitor here, just like going home.

Although Qi Xuansu was not responsible for the specific arrangements of the enthronement ceremony, he was not idle. He was still responsible for security work. The six first-grade spiritual officials still obeyed his dispatch, but compared with the previous controversy, this time it was legitimate. Even without the "Three Treasures Ruyi", it was actually the Grand Master's decree.

From the standpoint of Quanzhen Dao and Zhengyi Dao, how pleasant the word "decree" is. How long have you not heard these two words?

What is "decree"? It specifically refers to the orders of the leaders of Taoism, Buddhism, gods, and immortals. The Grand Master is the leader of the group of immortals, so it is most appropriate to use these two words, and it is even above the emperor's edict.

In fact, the development of Taoism today is such that even if it calls itself the Heaven on Earth, it is worthy of it, at least better than the Zulong of the past.

Qi Xuansu summoned six first-rank spiritual officials again. First, he highly affirmed the firmness and loyalty shown by the six spiritual officials at the critical moment, and then praised them on behalf of Donghua Zhenren and Cihang Zhenren, no, it should be on behalf of the Grand Master and the Grand Master's wife.

Although the six first-rank spiritual officials have no room for promotion, they can be rewarded in material terms. Even if they have no desires, they still have their children and family, so there is no room for reward.

As for whether Qi Xuansu's promise counts, it certainly counts.

The title of the Little Master is not called for nothing. Even if Qi Xuansu's position remains unchanged, he is still the Master of the Western Region Dao Mansion. Before and after Donghua Zhenren was elected as the Grand Master, he was already in a different situation.

In fact, whether to reward or not, and what to reward, these are all minor details.

Qi Xuansu remembered the proposal given by Yao Yi, to open up the land trade route and revitalize the Western Region Daofu.

In the past, Qi Xuansu did not have the ability to promote such a huge project. Now that Donghua Zhenren has become the Grand Master, this matter can be put on the agenda.

In public terms, revitalizing the Western Region will benefit the people of the Western Region and increase the financial income of the Daoist sect. In private terms, this is Qi Xuansu's achievement, which will allow him to move to a higher level.

It's a good thing no matter how you look at it.

Qi Xuansu retracted his thoughts and continued, "We have to work harder for a few more people to stand the last shift."

The six first-grade spiritual officials immediately expressed their opinions: "It is our duty, please rest assured, Zhenren Qi."

Qi Xuansu added: "Tomorrow there will be many guests, and safety is the top priority. I will lead the Grand Master to maintain order and authorize you to transfer a team of spiritual officials from the Spiritual Officials' Mansion to be stationed in Zifu and Zixiao Palace."

Don't underestimate this spiritual official team. Not to mention the six first-grade spiritual officials, there are also many second-grade and third-grade spiritual officials. If they really fight, the immortals can suppress them.

After that, Qi Xuansu took out the official letter of mobilization given to him by Cihang Zhenren. There was not only the seal of Cihang Zhenren, but also the seal of Donghua Zhenren. The Tiangang Hall Master had no right to mobilize troops to Yujing. If they wanted to mobilize troops on a large scale, they had to either get permission from Jinque or get the permission of the Grand Master. In the past, there was no Grand Master, so there was only one way to Jinque, but now there is a Grand Master.

Jiazi Lingguan took the thin piece of paper respectfully, as if it was a thousand pounds heavy, and then responded: "Yes."

This response was very loud, completely different from the previous one. It can be seen that whether or not there is a legitimate reason for the master to come is completely different.

Qi Xuansu waved his hand: "Go."

The six spiritual officials said goodbye to Qi Xuansu, and then turned and left.

Xiao Yin yawned: "It's time to go home, right?"

Qi Xuansu said: "You go to play with Wu Niang, I have something else to do."

Xiao Yin didn't ask much, and went to have fun.

Qi Xuansu went to the Zixiao Palace in a broad sense.

The spiritual officials temporarily transferred by Qi Xuansu were additional transfers. There were also spiritual officials on duty here at ordinary times, and no unrelated people were allowed to enter. Zhang Yuelu, Yao Pei and others had applied for relevant entry and exit certificates, but Qi Xuansu was rarely in Yujing, so he had never applied for it. If he really wanted to apply for it, Jiang Da Zhenren would not embarrass him.

As for now, it is not necessary.

When Qi Xuansu came to the main gate of Zixiao Palace, the spiritual officials guarding here saluted one after another, and no one checked Qi Xuansu's documents.

After all, not long ago, Zhenren Donghua and Zhenren Cihang had just entered Zixiao Palace. The spiritual officials were stationed, and the headmaster and his wife were living there. This is the status that has been determined.

The gatekeeper spiritual officer is not stupid. The little headmaster will definitely be able to enter the Zixiao Palace. It is just a matter of a word from the headmaster. There is no need to make things difficult for the little headmaster at this time.

The Jiazi spiritual officer is known as the great spiritual officer for inspection. There are also special spiritual officers for inspection in the spiritual officer's mansion.

There was such a story. There was a newly appointed spiritual officer for inspection. He was very arrogant. When he was patrolling, he saw a first-grade spiritual officer who came to Beijing to report on his work carrying a weapon. He walked up to the first-grade spiritual officer and said: If you are not a spiritual officer on duty, you are not allowed to carry a weapon.

He thought that as the story said, the first-grade spiritual officer would hand over the weapon, and pat him on the shoulder with satisfaction, praising him for enforcing the law impartially, abiding by rules and principles. As a result, the first-grade spiritual officer completely ignored him and walked away. He was left standing there alone, feeling very embarrassed.

This kind of thing depends on the mood of the big shots. When the big shots are in a good mood, of course they don't mind playing a play with them to promote the spirit of the rule of law. But if the big shot is in a bad mood, he will be ignored, or even get into trouble.

This is human nature.

If you don't hit the diligent, don't hit the lazy, just hit the blind.

Of course, if this patrolling spiritual officer is stubborn to the end, sticks to the principle, chases after the first-grade spiritual officer and forces him to disarm, the first-grade spiritual officer may look up to him, but he didn't chase after him, but stood where he was.

In life, if you want to be upright, be upright to the end, then you can also get a realm that others dare not look down on. If you want to be smooth, then don't put yourself on the moral high ground. If you are in power, don't stand up, and if you are in power, don't be in power, for fear of being in power and standing up again, and becoming a four-legged beast.

These gatekeeper spiritual officers have been in Yujing for a long time, so naturally they can't be upright to the end. They are all more smooth and good at observing words and expressions. Seeing the little headmaster coming over with a face full of lawsuits, who dares to stop him? Who dares to ask? Of course, they let him go.

After watching Zhou Mengyao leave, Qi Xuansu found that he was not as happy as he thought. Of course, there was a reason. Although Donghua Zhenren was successfully elected as the Grand Master, Qi Xuansu's own problems were not solved, and the sword was still hanging over his head.

These are two different things.

Qi Xuansu thought about it and felt that Zhou Mengyao had some truth.

Zhou Mengyao asked him to ask the Earth Master directly.

At first glance, it seemed that Zhou Mengyao was talking nonsense, but after thinking about it carefully, this was also a solution.

It happened that the new Grand Master, the new Grand Master's wife, the Heavenly Master, the National Master, Jiang Da Zhenren, and Qingwei Zhenren were all in Zixiao Palace, and their safety could be guaranteed. It was a rare opportunity, so Qi Xuansu decided to take this opportunity to meet the Earth Master directly.

Straight to the point.

This was also his first audience.