Pawn Crossing the River

In less than half an hour, Qi Xuansu returned to the human world from Guanghan Palace.

This made Zhang Yuelu feel relieved.

However, Zhang Wuhen did not show up and seemed to have left.

Qi Xuansu returned to Zhang Yuelu. Before Zhang Yuelu could ask, Qi Xuansu had already taken the initiative to tell him what happened.

The two are not only husband and wife, but also firm allies. Zhang Yuelu doesn't know how to be a mother-in-law, and Qi Xuansu doesn't know how to be secretive.

After Zhang Yuelu heard this, he was even more shocked than Qi Xuansu.

After all, Qi Xuansu has been looking for the truth and already knew many inside stories, so he was mentally prepared. His feeling was more of a sudden realization that this was the case, rather than shock.

But Zhang Yuelu was different. No matter how close the relationship between the two was, she was not Qi Xuansu himself after all. When she heard such an inside story for the first time, she was naturally shocked.

After being shocked, Zhang Yuelu asked his question: "Have you promised Zhang Wuhen?"

Qi Xuansu said: "I verbally agreed."

Zhang Yuelu clapped his fingers and said: "So many people have bet on you. They don't ask for anything in return. They must ask for something. When you really become the eighth generation master, how are you going to repay it? Take the Taoist sect's assets. Do you want to do a favor to yourself? Or burn a bridge and just refuse to pay?”

This issue is not without its acuteness. Misappropriating Taoist assets is a breach of public morality, and turning one's back and denying others is a breach of private morality. It blocks both sides.

Only Zhang Yuelu dared to ask this question. If it were anyone else, he would never dare to ask. Is he really Qi Xuansu or the seventh-grade Taoist priest back then? Although it can't be compared to the anger of the emperor, the anger of the little headmaster is also very scary and can really kill people.

This also shows from the side that Zhang Yuelu deserves to be Zhang Yuelu, and he did not turn a blind eye just because of the close relationship between the two, nor did he set double standards.

Qi Xuansu once thought about this problem. In essence, this matter is still the same as the dragon's work. It is impossible to burn bridges by crossing the river. Even if we don't talk about morality, there are still constraints of the contract.

Qi Xuansu said: "This matter needs to be looked at separately. People who bet on me can be roughly divided into two types. One is people from the Taoist sect. This group of people is easier to deal with. As is the custom of the Taoist sect, since it is to vote for the great leader. , then it is inevitable to take sides. After the Grand Master takes the position, he will reciprocate the favor and must reuse his own people. This is what the Grand Master has done in the past generations. I don’t intend to change it. Xiao Guicao will just go with it.

"The three great Yin objects have worked for the Taoist sect for many years and have contributed a lot, which can be regarded as a great reward for their hard work. If I can really enter the Zixiao Palace, then I can solve their problems during my tenure. Even if there is an affair involved, I dare to say that I have a clear conscience. .

"There are also Xidaomen and others. They support me, not because they want to seek more. They are mainly worried that the conservatives of the Li family will come to power, as long as they are not from the Li family.

"The key is another kind of people, mainly people who do not have official positions in Taoism, such as He Luo Shen, Zhang Wuhen, and Ziguang Zhenjun. Their appeal is to ascend or transcend. This requires a lot of incense and willpower. Of course, Taoism With this strength, they chose to bet on me because of the strength of the Taoist sect. When I become the Grand Master, with just one order, I will output massive amounts of divine power from the 'Thirty-Three Heavens' to help them ascend. . But as you said, I don’t intend to use the Taoist public property.”

Zhang Yuelu was quite satisfied with this answer, which showed that her efforts to change Qi Xuansu's mind over the years were not in vain. However, she still asked: "Aren't you afraid that He Luo Shen will know?"

Qi Xuansu smiled and said: "So what if you know, can He Luo Shen still get off the ship now? And I don't care, I intend to completely solve the Buddhist problem and make Buddhism harmless, just like the current Confucianism. The Eastern world is guarded by Taoism. That’s enough, why does Buddhism raise so many soldiers?”

Zhang Yuelu understood: "In Western terms, you want to be the guardian of the Eastern world. The divine power saved by disbanding the Buddhist Jialan monk soldiers can be used to solve the problem of the ascension of gods. It does not count as a violation of the contract."

Qi Xuansu said: "There is precedent to follow. Back then, True Monarch Taiyin had outstanding performance in the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism. If the gods want to ascend, they must contribute to Taoism, devote themselves to making Buddhism harmless, and work hard. One point gained. I am imitating Xuan Sheng.”

Zhang Yuelu changed the topic: "Speaking of this senior Zhang family, don't you think it's a little strange?"

Qi Xuansu nodded and said, "Of course there is something fishy. Zhang Wuhen suddenly appeared. Although he seems to be sincere, it is hard to tell if there is someone behind the scenes."

Zhang Yuelu said: "Could it be Emperor Daxuan who was behind the scenes?"

Qi Xuansu pondered for a moment: "This possibility cannot be ruled out, but for me, Emperor Daxuan is not a top priority, so I can leave room for it. And now it is not certain that someone is behind it. There is a possibility that Zhang Wuhen will take the initiative to surrender. Let’s see.”

After this episode, the two lost interest in continuing to visit the Vientiane Taoist Palace and decided to go home.

The Grand Master gave an order for Tiangang Hall to come up with a plan to ensure the safety of trade routes. As the chief deputy head of Tiangang Hall, Zhang Yuelu must be busy with this matter and have no time to spare.

Qi Xuansu has an even heavier burden. Since the Western Region Taoist House is the focus, all aspects will involve the Western Region Taoist House. As the real person in charge of the Western Region Taoist House, Qi Xuansu will only have to do more things.

After the couple returned to Yujing, they separated, each busy with their own affairs.

After the relevant plan came out, it was discussed at the Jinque Forum. Because it was the Grand Master who vigorously promoted the matter and it did not involve the distribution of internal interests, there was basically no objection and it was unanimously passed.

The name of the bank was also decided, it was called Xikunlun Bank, and the plaque was inscribed by the Grand Master himself and then hung.

The Shibo Hall held 30% of the shares, and the Xiyu Daofu held 21% of the shares.

Although it was funded by Taiping Bank, all kinds of Taoist assets were under the name of Shibo Hall, and the assets of Daofu at all levels were also managed by Shibo Hall branches.

The two together held 51% of the shares, ensuring absolute control. The remaining 49% of the shares were publicly offered.

As Yun Qingping and Yao Yi expected, this matter was promoted by the Grand Master and led by the Daomen, so naturally there were many people who responded, and the scale was quite large.

It was finally decided to conduct a public offering in Chiming Palace, which was presided over by Qi Xuansu himself.

There is actually some ambiguity here. Logically speaking, the West Kunlun Bank should be directly under the Nine Halls, and Qi Xuansu, the head of the house, does not have absolute say. However, Qi Xuansu is the junior headmaster, backed by the grand headmaster, and the eighth-generation grand headmaster candidate. He cannot be generalized with ordinary headmasters, so the Shibo Hall cannot be strong, but has to give the right to speak to Qi Xuansu.

If this big thing is accomplished, then the first credit must be the grand headmaster, and Qi Xuansu, the junior headmaster, can at least get a second credit, and then it will be natural for him to enter the Nine Halls and serve as the head of the hall.

Qi Xuansu has experienced a lot of big things, and this kind of thing is just a small scene for him.