Taiping Inn

The twenty-two sects of good and evil have all experienced ups and downs. The most well-known is of course the rise and fall of Zaoge Sect, but going back a little, there is another sect that was also prosperous for a time, that is Zhenchuan Sect.

Zhenchuan Sect, as the name suggests, is the direct lineage among the ten sects. It once possessed the ten volumes of heavenly books left by the founder Yang Zhu, and the successive sect masters of Zhenchuan Sect were all amazingly talented people, and it was said that one person was half of the sect. Therefore, the inheritance of Zhenchuan Sect is very strange. There are very few disciples, and they do not branch out. Moreover, disciples are encouraged to challenge the master on their own initiative, especially for the position of the sect master, where the capable ones are promoted and the mediocre ones are demoted. Either the disciple challenges the master to seize the position of the sect master, or if the disciple cannot defeat the master, and the master is about to ascend, the disciples will duel each other to decide who will be the sect master.

These actions that can be considered as treasonous in other sects are reasonable in Zhenchuan Sect, because this is the rule passed down from generation to generation in Zhenchuan Sect.

In this way, there are both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the competition within the Zhenchuan Sect is fierce, and there are few mediocre people. The disadvantage is that the inheritance of the Zhenchuan Sect is unstable.

Take the Qingwei Sect for example, it has many branches and leaves, and many disciples. Even if a brilliant Situ Xuance died, there are still Zhang Haishi, Li Xuandu, Li Yuanying and others, so the inheritance and safety of the sect will not be tied to one person. But the Zhenchuan Sect will use the power of the whole sect to train one person, and then one person will represent the inheritance of the sect and then command the ten sects. Therefore, before the Wudao Sect, most of the saints of the past dynasties came from the Zhenchuan Sect. But if this person has an accident, the inheritance of the Zhenchuan Sect may be cut off.

In addition, the Zhenchuan Sect advocates that disciples challenge their masters, which also makes the inheritance of the Zhenchuan Sect completely unprotected. Take Zhengyi Sect as an example. When the 29th generation Grand Master Zhang Xianyun died unexpectedly, the 28th generation Grand Master Zhang Qingyan, who had retired, came out of retirement to take charge of Zhengyi Sect. It was not until the 30th generation Grand Master Zhang Jingxiu could take over Zhengyi Sect that he ascended and left. This allowed Zhengyi Sect to maintain its stability despite the loss of a Grand Master.

On the other hand, in Zhenchuan Sect, disciples challenging their masters and fellow disciples fighting for the position of the Sect Master would make the Sect Master a lonely man. If the Sect Master suddenly met with misfortune, there would be no one in Zhenchuan Sect who could stabilize the situation within the sect. The sect would also fall into civil strife due to the struggle for the position of the Sect Master, which would in turn aggravate the loss of the sect.

All these laid the groundwork for the decline of Zhenchuan Sect in the future.

Today, Zhenchuan Sect has become the last of the ten sects. Not only is its population small, but many of its techniques have also been lost. It has fallen from a major sect that once commanded the ten sects to a sect that is not as good as the Shushan Sword Sect. Chen Guhong, who had repaid Li Xuandu with ingratitude, was from the Zhenchuan Sect. However, with his cultivation level at the Guizhen Realm, he was already one of the best masters in the sect, which shows the weakness of the Zhenchuan Sect.

For this situation, the Zhenchuan Sect also had some reflections, gradually abolished the rules of competing for the position of the sect master, and began to imitate other sects and emphasize the unity of fellow disciples.

Whenever the external pressure is great, the internal pressure will decrease. Whenever the external pressure is small, the internal pressure will increase. If you live in the deep mountains and old forests with a bitter and cold climate, fighting against the sky, the earth, and the beasts, the relationship between people will become simple and honest. If you live in a prosperous town, without the threat of severe cold, beasts, and famine, there will be more intrigues and fights between people. Therefore, the Khan of the Golden Horde believed that the people of the Central Plains were very difficult to control, cunning and hypocritical.

When the Zhenchuan Sect was gradually heading towards extinction,

it finally stopped the endless internal fighting. The last generation of the Zhenchuan Sect leader accepted three disciples, all of whom were women, the eldest disciple Xie Zhi, the second disciple Gu Yusheng, and the third disciple Lou Xinqing. The three disciples grew up together and had a deep relationship, just like real sisters.

The eldest sister Xie Zhi was good at dancing and had always been scheming. Through her master, she met the geomancer Xu Wugui. With the help of the geomancer, she entered the palace through the King of Yan and became the concubine of Emperor Muzong of Wei. Emperor Muzong liked Xie Zhi very much and soon promoted her to a noble concubine. After Xie Zhi gave birth to Emperor Tianbao, she was canonized as a royal concubine.

Before Xuanzong, only the queen had a book, a treasure and a seal, the concubine had a book, a seal but no treasure, and the concubines and below only had a book. The queen's book, seal and treasure were made of gold, the concubine's seal was made of gold, the book was plated with gold and silver, and the concubine's book was made of silver. Xuanzong made a gold treasure and gave it to the royal concubine Sun because he favored her. From then on, the Imperial Noble Consort of the Wei Dynasty had the same gold seal, gold book and gold seal as the Empress. The Imperial Noble Consort also became a "vice empress". When there was an Empress, there was no Imperial Noble Consort. When the Empress position was vacant, the Imperial Noble Consort was appointed to lead the harem.

Emperor Muzong's wife died early, and the Empress position was vacant. The intention of Emperor Muzong's move was very obvious. Sure enough, when Emperor Tianbao was six years old, Emperor Muzong appointed Emperor Tianbao as the crown prince and appointed Xie Zhi as the Empress. People called her Empress Xie.

Later, Emperor Muzong passed away. Before his death, he handed over the six seals of the emperor to Xie Zhi, and Empress Xie became today's Empress Dowager Xie. In a change in the imperial capital, Xie Zhi eliminated the four ministers and used the power of Emperor Qingwei to maintain his position. To show their sincerity, Li Daoxu instructed his disciple Lu Yanbing to be Xie Zhi's guard first, and then to enter the Qingluan Guard Commander's Mansion, while Xie Zhi married his second sister Gu Yusheng to Li Yuanying.

From the second year of Tianbao to the sixth year of Tianbao, Xie Zhi had always had a close relationship with Qingwei Sect, until Li Xuandu made a comeback and broke this situation.

Facing the aggressive Li Xuandu, Xie Zhi considered several times and sent his third sister Lou Xinqing to make peace with Li Xuandu. Xie Zhi had high hopes for this third sister, hoping that she could inherit the Taoist tradition of Zhenchuan Sect and carry it forward, so as to be worthy of her deceased master.

At this time, the three sisters gathered in Xie Zhi's bedroom.

Xie Zhi, who was dressed in plain clothes, leaned on a soft collapse and supported her forehead with her hands.

To be fair, it is naturally extremely beautiful that Xie Zhi was able to become the imperial concubine in just a few years. Now that she is old, she still shows her charm in every move.

Gu Yusheng and Lou Xinqing sat opposite each other, with different expressions.

After a moment of silence, Xie Zhi said, "Li Xuan is going to Beijing, this is a troublesome."

Lou Xinqing said, "Trouble."

Xie Zhi glanced at Gu Yusheng with a serious expression, "Second sister, what do you think?"

Gu Yusheng shook his head and said, "The offense and defense are now different."

Lou Xinqing said, "The offense and defense are different."

Xie Zhi said helplessly: "Three sister, you are discussing things, don't smile."

Lou Xinqing stuck out his tongue, looking at his eyes, nose, nose and heart.

Xie Zhi looked at Gu Yusheng again and said, "Second sister, please continue."

Gu Yusheng sighed, "I talked about this with Mingxin a few days ago, and Mingxin kept shaking his head. The Earth Master can deal with Li Xuandu, but the Earth Master ascended and passed the robe and bowl to Li Xuandu. Song Zheng and Zhang Jingchen can also deal with Li Xuandu, but the two of them

He missed a move and then died at the hands of Li Xuandu. Now even Zhengyi Sect has turned to Li Xuandu. Now that Li Xuandu has achieved great momentum, it is difficult to deal with him. ”

Lou Xinqing interrupted, "Big sister, second sister, don't there still be a Great Sword Immortal?"

Gu Yusheng smiled bitterly and said, "The Great Sword Immortal... Who knows what the Great Sword Immortal thinks? Li Xuan can have today, and the old sect leader's will be left alone is a big reason."

Xie Zhi said, "There is nothing I can't understand. Eggs cannot be placed in one basket. Back then, the Great Sword Immortal bets on both ends. He himself supports us and asked Li Xuan to support Zhang Suqing. No matter who wins, Qingweizong will be It's the winner."

Lou Xinqing said, "That's right. When the world was divided into three parts, Wu Hou and his clan brothers and clan brothers went to the Three Kingdoms respectively, and each was his master. However, the three brothers Wu Hou were all loyal."

Xie Zhi sighed, "Maybe the Great Sword Immortal did not expect that Li Xuan could reach this point today. Not to mention the Great Sword Immortal, it was you and me. When I heard that Zhang Haishi rescued Li Xuan from that day, Just laughing it off, who could have thought that a young man who was determined to die would make a comeback?”

Gu Yusheng was silent.

Lou Xinqing said, "Then let's just discuss peace."

Xie Zhi frowned and pondered without saying a word.

Gu Yusheng said, "There is a problem here. The deaths of Zhang Suqing, Zhang Baigui and Zhang Baiyue must be explained to Li Xuan. This is not something that Li Xuan is willing or not. Even if Li Xuan doesn't want to take revenge, he will still want to do it for Zhang. Revenge is his explanation to the world, and the reputation of the people who uphold his righteousness. So who will take on this guilt? Is it you? Is it me? Or my elder sister? "

Lou Xinqing opened her mouth silently, and the word "King of Jin" was clearly seen.

Gu Yusheng looked at Xie Zhi.

Xie Zhi fell into a long silence.

Lou Xinqing didn't urge him, but just waited quietly for his elder sister to make a decision. This is also the routine between the three sisters. The eldest sister is the backbone of the three, just like the old man Long is the backbone of the seven hermits.

After a long time, Xie Zhi shook her head.

Although Lou Xinqing did not object to the elder sister's decision, she still asked, "Sister, why can't it be?"

Xie Zhi sighed, "Today, we will cut five cities, tomorrow we will be able to sleep peacefully. We will look at the four realms, and the Qin soldiers will arrive again. However, the land of the princes is limited, and the desires of the tyrannical Qin are endless, and the desires of the tyrannical Qin are endless, and we will be able to worship it. The complexity of the invasion becomes more urgent. Therefore, the strength and weakness are judged without fighting. As for subversion, the principle is appropriate. The ancients said: "When the land serves Qin, we still hold firewood to put out fires. The fire cannot be exhausted, and the fire cannot be extinguished." This is what I can say.”

Gu Yusheng nodded and said, "My elder sister is still looking at the long term. Even if we give Li Xuandu an explanation today, we will just have to sleep peacefully overnight. When tomorrow, Li Xuandu will explain again, how should we deal with it? On the contrary, the young man was just in vain. He put one arm in his arms. This is really putting firewood in hand."

Lou Xinqing said, "It's not true that we should discuss peace, nor is it true that we don't discuss peace. Do we have to ask people from Confucianism? But people from Confucianism have made up their minds to take advantage of the situation and must ask their elder sister to hand over power. It's easy to hand over this power. , it would be difficult to take it back. "

Xie Zhi glanced at Gu Yusheng and said, "Please please write a letter to the Great Sword Immortal in the name of greeting you, and explore the Great Sword Immortal's tone."

Gu Yusheng nodded and said, "I have to do this."