Pawn Crossing the River

Early the next morning, Qi Xuansu had sobered up and went to Ziweitang to report, where he happened to meet Lei Xiaohuan.

Qi Xuansu was really close to his former boss and current colleague, so he naturally wanted to congratulate Lei Xiaohuan on his promotion to the chief deputy master of Jiangnan Daofu.

The news that Lei Xiaohuan succeeded Bai Yingqiong as the chief deputy head of Jiangnan Province has been announced. In a few days, Lei Xiaohuan will officially take up the post and form a formal partner with the new head of the house. She is busy cleaning up her affairs these days. You have to bring many things with you to Ziweitang's signature room.

This appointment is also reasonable. Lei Xiaohuan actually represents the power of the Pei family of Master Donghua. It is really Pei Xiaolou who is not living up to expectations. He is doing nothing all day long and cannot improve his realm. No matter how much Master Donghua helps, it will be in vain. , can only be an assistant. On the contrary, Lei Xiaohuan has been working hard over the years and has stayed in the Infinite Stage for quite some time. With accumulated experience, he thinks he will be able to reach the Creation Stage in a few years.

Like Bai Yingqiong, she dare not say that there is hope for immortality in this life, and it is not difficult to eventually reach the stage of pseudo-immortal. Master Donghua had no choice but to support his sister-in-law and let Pei Xiaolou live a happy life.

This is a rigid rule within the Taoist sect. If the cultivation level is not high enough to convince the public, it will be difficult to climb to a high position. The principles are also universal, let alone Taoism. Even those who work in workshops and are literate and knowledgeable are more likely to be promoted. As for strategy and ability, the Dao Sect's Golden Que system is essentially determined by everyone's discussion. Except for the position of the Grand Master, which is particularly important, the other positions actually have relatively low requirements for these.

To put it bluntly, the primary issue is hiring people. If you can’t convince the public, then there’s no point in hiring people. If you can't even control people, your great strategy will be in vain. It can only be rhetoric or giving advice, or at most it will serve as a staff.

Lei Xiaohuan was not happy, and sighed: "It's a good thing, but it's not a good thing. When the seven-person group went to Jiangnan, you also participated. You should know the specific situation of Jiangnan Daofu. You should be the chief in that place. It’s not an easy job.”

Qi Xuansu said: "It is precisely because the job is not simple that the earth master ordered Master Lei's general. It is also because Jinque saw that Jiangnan Daofu is not simple, so he made a big change. Not only the master of the palace, but also the chief executive were changed. Yes, the deputy palace masters have also changed."

Lei Xiaohuan finally laughed: "You kid is telling lies with your eyes open. Why on earth have the master and chief of the palace been changed? Others don't know, but don't you know? Haven't you heard about Zhang Kuquan?"

Of course Qi Xuansu knew that, and he personally arrested the relevant people involved in the case, but it was really difficult to talk about it openly.

So Qi Xuansu changed the subject and said: "Jiangnan is rich, and money and food are the most important thing in the world. With more money, there will naturally be more disputes and more fights. In addition, now there are three factions...the differences are getting bigger. Master Lei is really going to leave." Be careful."

Lei Xiaohuan sighed: "I don't know, so I feel uneasy."

She paused and then said, "Don't just talk about me, let's talk about you."

Qi Xuansu pretended to be dumb and said, "Do I have anything to say?"

"You don't have anything to say?" Lei Xiaohuan raised his hand and nodded a few times, "Now who doesn't know that you have made many military exploits in Fenglinzhou, and the Earth Master has instructed the Quanzhen Taoists to build momentum for you, making it clear that you want to I heard that you are being used as the second deputy palace master. You are already the second deputy palace master. If you ask me, in thirty years, even the chief master will be able to compete for it. A fight."

Qi Xuansu said humbly: "Zhenren Lei has been rewarded. What kind of headmaster doesn't dare to think about it? It's just the second deputy palace master, but do you really mean it?"

"I thought you were indifferent to fame and fortune." Lei Xiaohuan smiled, "Now it seems that you still care."

Qi Xuansu said: "The bustling world is all for profit; the bustling world is all for profit. Fame and fortune touch people's hearts. I am just a mortal, how can I not stop thinking about it?"

Lei Xiaohuan said: "I just heard, but I can't keep it true. I heard that there are some personnel changes in Lingnan and Borneo."

Qi Xuansu was not surprised. In other words, this was what he expected. Judging from the words revealed by Qiniang and others, Quanzhen Dao and Zhengyi planned to move Nanyang.

Nanyang cannot be equated with the South China Sea. It is a concept similar to the Western Ocean, but it cannot be mentioned as the Southern Continent. Because there are many islands in this area, it is like a continent broken into countless pieces.

Within the scope of Nanyang under the command of Daomen, there are mainly three major forces, one is Lingnan Daofu, the second is Borneo Daofu, and the third is various local snake forces, including large and small maritime merchants and pirates, headed by "Tianting". Although there are also Western caravans, they are just caravans and not a major phenomenon.

These three forces respectively represent the three Taoist sects. Needless to say, "Heavenly Court" has Taiping Tao behind it.

Behind Lingnan Daofu is Zhengyiyi. The Feng family of Lingnan is a local wealthy family. They moved to Lingnan during the Northern Dynasties and have taken root in Lingnan since then. Because the mountains in Lingnan were high and the emperor was far away, the Feng family seldom participated in the disputes in the Central Plains, which was different from other powerful families.

Before the Taoist sect was integrated, Xu Zu wanted to start a rebellion and sought help from the Feng family, but was flatly rejected by the Feng family. From this, Xu Zu came up with the idea of ​​​​taking over the Feng family. The Feng family was not Xu Zu's opponent, so they could only ask the Zhang family in Wuzhou for help. In the end, the Zhang family took action and forced Xu Zu to withdraw from Lingnan. After that, the two families kept in touch. After the Taoist sect was integrated, most of the Feng clan members entered the Lingnan Taoist Prefecture. Their trees were big and their roots were deep, so the Lingnan Taoist Prefecture was regarded as the sphere of influence of Zhengyi Yiyi.

As for the Taoist government in Borneo, it is naturally the sphere of influence of Quanzhen Taoism, headed by the emerging aristocratic family Wang Family, and the rise of the Wang family can be traced back to the war between the Taoist sect and the Holy Court in West Borneo.

Now the Wang family has the idea of ​​changing the family, or in other words, under the banner of changing the family, they can seek a certain degree of independence, drive away wolves and tigers, and escape from the control of Quanzhen Tao. This is a big no-no and extremely risky. Naturally, Taipingdao will not take action easily. Not to mention all kinds of resistance, let's talk about the lessons learned from the past. A bitter trick that is willing to play and one is willing to endure is always memorable, so both sides still need a process of gaining mutual trust. This matter was known to Quanzhen Dao. Since good words can't persuade the damned ghost, they must take action first and disturb the Wang family. That's why Qiniang proposed to seek revenge from the Wang family. Without this, Qiniang and Qi Xuansu, mother and son alone, would not be able to move the huge mountain of the Wang family.

As for why Quanzhen Taoism touches the Wang family, it must fall on the master of the master. This special Taoist house will have a master of the master, and above the master, he is also the direct superior of the first-grade spiritual officer stationed there. Zhang Qihan, the great master in charge of Fenglinzhou Taoist House, is from the Taiping Tao, and the great master of the Borneo Taoist House is naturally from the Quanzhen Tao.

However, having only one Grand Master is not enough, because both the Master and the Chief Deputy Palace Master are from the Wang family, so another person is needed to cooperate with the Grand Master.

Qi Xuansu probably had some concerns in his mind.

What Lei Xiaohuan said was not groundless, but it was true. To take action against the Borneo Province, one had to either directly land in Borneo and penetrate the vital points, or make a roundabout way from the Lingnan Province and do it through sea trade. article.

Saying goodbye to Lei Xiaohuan, Qi Xuansu went to Donghua Zhenren's signature room.

Donghua Zhenren's secretary Gong Jiaojun was very enthusiastic when he saw Qi Xuansu. There are many people with backgrounds in the world, but not many people can successfully rise to the top. This Deputy Hall Master Qi is one of them, with a truly promising future.

Qi Xuansu is still very polite and does not be arrogant. Don't underestimate these secretaries. After all, they are close to the big shot. They spend more time with the big shot than the big shot's family and disciples. They may not be able to achieve good things, but bad things are very simple. If you want to Knowing what real people think, what they plan to do, or their specific itinerary, and who they meet, it is inevitable to follow the path of these people.

Gong Jiaojun sat with Qi Xuansu for a while. Master Donghua walked into the signing room, and Qi Xuansu hurriedly stood up to greet him.

No matter how powerful Master Qingwei is, he is not in the same camp. He belongs to an outsider and has little to do with Qi Xuansu. As long as he doesn't break his skin, the most he can do is kick Qi Xuansu back to Yujing. If Qi Xuansu is to be touched, someone else will stand up for Qi Xuansu.

Master Donghua is his immediate superior. After a hundred years of Earth Master, Master Donghua will have the final say in Quanzhen Dao. He holds Qi Xuansu’s lifeline. If he wants to touch Qi Xuansu, Master Qingwei will not stand up for Qi Xuansu.

In short, it is up to you to take care of your own children, and it is not the turn of others to take care of them. If a child is bullied by outsiders, his parents will come forward to protect him. But when parents spank their children, the spanking is in vain.

When you choose to take sides, friends and enemies are determined and will not change due to personal will. As for taking sides, you don't just stand on whichever side you want, you can't help it at all.

Master Donghua motioned Qi Xuansu to sit down and speak: "You did a good job in Fenglinzhou this time. Both the Earth Master and the Heavenly Master are very satisfied with you."

This was expected. With the support and instruction of these two people, Qi Xuansu faced off against Master Qingwei head-on. If he was still dissatisfied, Master Donghua would have no choice but to end it himself.

Master Donghua paused for a moment and continued: "After you have made such a great contribution, it would be inappropriate for you to be the deputy hall master at the end of Ziwei Hall. What the Earth Master means is to take this opportunity to let you go Give it a try, what do you think?”

Qi Xuansu replied: "Everything will be subject to the arrangements of the Earth Master and the Master. I have no objection."

A standard answer that leaves no room for error. In fact, most of the time, asking for opinions from your boss is just a routine matter. So what if you have opinions? Can you still make a fuss?

Furthermore, Qi Xuansu's situation is that he "doesn't dare to ask for help".

Master Donghua nodded slightly: "This matter has not been finalized yet. I just want to say hello to you in advance so that you can be mentally prepared."

Qi Xuansu hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked: "Zhangtang Zhenren, is he related to Nanyang?"

Master Donghua glanced at him and smiled: "You are quite well-informed."

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