Wan Daoren took a few glances and found that Zhang Yu's talisman scroll contained a total of more than twenty requirements. Although there were many conditions, most of them were just minor issues, and the most important of them could be counted as four.
First, Zhang Yu requested a large batch of monastic supplies, various arrays, and various secret medicines and pills, and also required Yuan Xia to grant multiple permission orders for rituals to avoid disasters.
There are good reasons for this. If you want to divide Tianxia's internal affairs, then naturally you need him to convince others. Some comrades who are closely related to him can be directly attracted, but some of the comrades who are more closely related can't be persuaded by empty words.
, always need to show enough strength and sincerity.
At that time, these qualifications and permissions will be effective. If you don't have these, even if you can convince others, on the one hand, it will take a long time, and on the other hand, you don't know when the other party will regret it.
Wan Dao people thought for a moment, and in fact, things like cultivation supplies and formation weapons are definitely not too important to Yuan Shang Palace. If they can directly use these to disintegrate Tianxia without the need for conquest, the various ministers in the Upper Palace will definitely be happy.
Do this.
The key is to be able to completely kick the lower palace out of the game. As for the escape edict, the same principle applies. If it can avoid trouble, it doesn't hurt to give out more.
Zhang Yu's second point seemed to be planned for himself. He insisted that he did not need the ritual to avoid calamity, but asked the upper realm monks to directly give him the spell to avoid calamity, and use this to avoid the calamity.
Great calamity.
This condition made Wan Daoren frown slightly, but after that Zhang Yu said again that he did not require Yuan Xia to honor it on the spot. He could do it after the situation was completed, but he needed a promise from Yuan Xia.
The next one is more demanding, saying that you must ensure that you have a share in enjoying the final path, and you should not exclude others.
The last one, which is also a very important one, is that the matters mentioned above must not be determined by a legal oath, but only by a covenant.
After looking at it, he raised his head and said: "Dear Sirs, this person seems to have many demands, but in fact, it is the matter of giving the ritual of avoiding calamity and picking up the ultimate path that are slightly more difficult. This is also the case for this person.
The things you care about the most involve the vital interests of others, so that’s not too much.”
One of the councilors said dissatisfiedly: "Isn't this too much?"
Wan Daoren looked at the crowd and said: "You must see that what this person wants is not to be fulfilled now, but that all he needs now is a promise. If he can't do it, just pay it back.
If he can really do it, why should we begrudge him this?"
Lan Siyi immediately followed up and said, "What did Wan Siyi say? If we attack Tianxia by force, the price we pay will really be small. And once we attack Tianxia by force, we will let your Highness take the initiative and share it with me."
Authority, even in the end, must be divided even more. If Zhang Zhengshi can do this, we only need to share the benefits of one person, so what's wrong with that?"
All the ministers thought about it carefully. Indeed, if Zhang Yu can do this, he can destroy Tianxia by going to the palace to strategize. Given this, it is not too much.
One of the directors said: "This person proposes not to make a contract. Is this because he is afraid that Tianxia will notice it?"
Lan Si discussed: "That should be the case. As Tianxia's envoy, Tianxia must be prepared to prevent him from betraying Tianxia's interests. After returning, there will be strict inspections, and perhaps the superiors will be invited to take action. But if he
If you have a Dharma oath on your body, you can tell it immediately."
Another judge said: "Wouldn't it be better this way? If he can do it, it doesn't matter if we give him the conditions. If he can't do it, we don't have to worry about it."
Someone objected: "But if there is no oath, how can we bind the person? How can we ensure that the person can abide by the agreement?"
Lan Siyi laughed and said: "Chai, that's why we have to give him more benefits. Now I, Yuan Xia, am about to leave my last life. Tian Xia is a boat leaking everywhere. Who is willing to stay with him?"
Up there? This person has already reached our place, how can he jump back again?
Besides, we can ask him to leave an oath as proof. If he fails to do so, he will no longer be trusted by Tianxia."
The old Taoist who had just bluntly reprimanded Zhang Yu for being too greedy once again said: "Giving material, ways to avoid disasters, and not making covenants and oaths are all promises that can be made, but sharing the ultimate goal with this person cannot be done."
promise.
Giving him the opportunity to join us in Yuanxia and making him a member of our Yuanxia is already the greatest sincerity. How can we allow him to push further?"
Lan Si discussed: "Can we communicate with him again about this matter? I guess he doesn't expect us to agree to all the conditions in one go."
"No, I should agree."
The ministers couldn't help but look over and saw that the person who said this was Wan Taoist. He is one of the few people standing here who seeks the whole Taoist Dharma, so it is more important for him to speak.
The old Taoist asked in confusion: "Wan Siyi, why do you say that?"
Wan Daoren looked at the crowd and said: "Don't forget, all the things we ask for can only be done by relying on this person. After entrusting it to us, we are completely unable to intervene, so the only thing that can restrain this person is
If someone is in a high position, then there is only reward. The more generous the reward we give this person, the harder this person will work.
Especially the matter of enjoying the final destination should not be removed. If we agree to it, then he will be fighting for his own interests. There is no need to push him, he will try his best to do it.
Also, since the previous conditions are all agreed, then if you don't agree to this point, then what's the use of agreeing to it? On the contrary, it left a knot in his heart, so it's better to simply do it and make the situation bigger.
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After what he said, everyone was lost in thought, but there was still no response.
At this time, Wan Daoren said again: "Besides, don't forget, even if we don't agree, the matter will not end here, because now it is not just our Yuan Shangdian who is trying to use this person, Fu Qing Shidao, Dongshi Shidao,
Even Laihara Shidao might be able to cooperate with him.
As long as there is someone in the Dao of the World who is willing to comply with his conditions, then it is natural for him to lean towards the Dao of the World. And this must be something I would like to see."
All the ministers were trembling in their hearts. Would the Taoists of this world do such a thing? That is very possible, and as long as they can take away the authority from Yuan Shang Palace, they will be happy even if their own interests are harmed.
What's more, this matter is not without profit. If Tianxia's envoys turn to the worlds, if the progress goes smoothly, then the disintegration of Tianxia will be the credit of the worlds. Your Highness is also happy to watch them fight with each other.
Lan Siyi cooperated and said: "Lan agrees with Wan Siyi. Either he doesn't agree, or he agrees."
At this time, another councilor who was seeking the full Taoist law also said: "Just agree to him on this matter. After all, if you don't make a contract, you can only get more benefits. And our condition is the Tao of the World."
No matter how hard you try to win over, you can't possibly increase your leverage."
The ministers discussed it for a while, and finally relented one by one. Especially since they had spent so much effort on Zhang Yu before, if they didn't agree and had to start all over again, their previous efforts would be in vain.
Lan Si discussed: "Gentlemen, let me go and have a talk with the Tianxia envoy."
Wan Daoren said: "Okay, I'll trouble Lan Si to discuss it." As he said that, he flicked his sleeves, a ray of light fell, and put his own seal on the talisman handed over by Zhang Yu.
As soon as he started, the other Si Yi present no longer hesitated and put their seals on it one after another. Finally, the scroll floated to Lan Si Yi.
Lan Siyi also put down his own seal. After putting it away, he bowed to all the Siyizhi and was about to leave. Wan Taoist said again: "Also, don't let the people from the lower palace disturb you anymore, so as not to
No more details."
Lan Siyi's mind changed and he said hello. After leaving the main hall, he immediately arrived in front of Zhang Yuju Hall, and then said to Yan Yuming who was guarding the door: "I want to see Zhang Zhengshi."
When Yan Yuming heard this, he said: "Lan Shangzhen, please wait a moment." He went in to report, and after a while he came out, saluting: "Lan Shangzhen, the teacher has invited you."
Lan Siyi nodded, walked in, and entered the inner hall. When he saw Zhang Yu standing there, he stood still, bowed, and said, "Zhang Zhengshi, you are polite."
Zhang Yu returned the courtesy and said, "Sir Lan is polite," he stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."
Lan Siyi responded. He came to one side and sat down on the couch. After Zhang Yu also sat down, he said: "You guys have already seen the talisman scroll sent up by Zhang Zhengshi."
Zhang Yudao: "Then what do you think, sir?"
Lan Siyi raised his head and looked at him and said: "You, Siyi, have decided to agree to all the conditions proposed by you."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly.
Seeing his calm expression, Lan Siyi couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Zhang Zhengzhi surprised?"
Zhang Yudao: "Since I made such a request, I have naturally weighed it and it is not unreasonable. However, your ability to fully accept it shows that you are indeed worthy of my trust."
These words made Lan Siyi feel a little better.
Zhang Yudao: "It's just that I still need a letter of promise to ensure this. I wonder if Lan Siyi has brought it?"
Lan Si said: "That's natural. Lan has already brought this book." He stretched out his hand and took out the scroll. "Zhang Zhengshi might as well take a look."
Zhang Yu took it over and glanced at it. On it were the seals of all the chief ministers of the upper hall of the Yuan Shang Palace. He asked again: "There are no seals of the chief ministers of the lower hall on this. Isn't that a hindrance?"
Lan Si discussed: "It doesn't hinder me. I'm afraid Zhang Zhengshi doesn't know. All the decisions of Yuan Shangdian come from the upper hall, while the lower hall just follows the policy. Zhang Zhengshi doesn't have to worry that the lower hall will come looking for him again."
Please, come down and I will go to the temple and I will restrain you."
Zhang Yu said calmly: "If that's the case, that would be the best."