Chapter 657 Seeking common ground while reserving differences
"But your subordinates killed people and used magic to kill people. This is intolerable."
After a long time, Li Xiuyuan suddenly said in a condensed voice, and thunder and lightning popped up on his palm again.
The national master immediately smiled and said: "There is no good or bad magic, it depends on whether the person who uses it is good or bad. If it can kill one evil person and bring peace to all the people, then this person can be killed. Does the saint think so? The ancients once said: Don't be petty.
Evil cannot lead to great good. Tolerating some small crimes can lead to greater goodness and
Is there anything wrong with being beautiful?"
"There is nothing perfect in this world. The saints killed ghosts and gods in the south, went to the heavenly palace, and went to the underworld several times. Aren't they doing evil and promoting good? What I do is no different."
The national master's ability is not only powerful in Taoism, but also very powerful in his thoughts and ideas, which can persuade people's hearts and make people think that his approach is correct.
It is correct to cast a spell to kill someone, it is correct to revive a corpse, and it is correct to control the direction of the court.
As long as it is for the sake of the stability and prosperity of the world, all this can be tolerated.
Li Xiuyuan knew that the conversation between him and the Imperial Master was not just a conversation in a simple sense, but a discussion on Taoism.
It was the same as the last time I discussed Tao with Dongyue Shenjun in the Heavenly Palace.
It's just a little less hostile and a little more kind.
"If this is your philosophy, Imperial Master, then I cannot agree with it." Li Xiuyuan waited for him to finish and then suddenly said.
"I am willing to hear the sage's advice." The imperial master smiled slightly and gave a salute because he also wanted to hear the sage's advice.
Li Xiuyuan walked to the window, looked at the dim sky outside and said: "Your philosophy seems familiar. I discussed it with Dongyue Shenjun when I was in the Heavenly Palace. He upholds the divine way and controls humans, demons, and ghosts.
Immortals are the same for thousands of years and remain unchanged forever. They control thousands of creatures with their divine ways and the world is in turmoil.
,Prosperity, peace, and stability are all within the reach of Shinto."
"I think he is just using the name of Shinto to maintain his superior status, and the facts prove that this is also true. His Shinto lacks justice. If Shinto is supreme, then millions of living beings will be enslaved. This is the future I see.
So he was cut down from the heavenly palace by me."
"As for your philosophy, Imperial Master, if I were to judge, you, Imperial Master, practice the demon way and control the court with the demon's ability and conduct. But as your demonic power continues to expand, sooner or later the court will no longer be able to
This is the imperial court, but the demon court. The officials are no longer human beings, but demons. They are controlled by demons.
The path of man, this is not much different from the concept of Shinto."
"Demons are still demons. They have no humanity and cannot understand human emotions. The result of such governance is still slavery, because the people are unarmed and cannot fight against you monsters because they don't know magic. Once the Demon Court is established, the people will never stand up again.
He doesn’t even have the qualifications to call for a change of government.
Deprived of it.”
"So I don't agree with your philosophy. Although I agree with what you are doing now, there will always be forks on the same road. At that time, I felt that there was only one way for me and you to go down."
Li Xiuyuan turned around and stared at the Imperial Master with burning eyes.
"Since you, Shengren Li, think that my way is the way of demons, then let's call it the way of demons. It's just that Li Shengren, your concept of co-governance of humans and gods, can it be implemented? Your way is to follow the way of humanity, and use humanity to defeat the way of demons.
, Shinto, if your way is successful, humanity will flourish in the future, and there will be no demons anywhere in the world.
Tao, the place where Shinto lives?”
"Dongyue Shenjun knows this, and some spirits also know this, so they are blocking you from achieving enlightenment. The only ones who can recognize you are those ghosts and gods who were born out of humans. There are endless obstacles to this path, and it will be difficult to achieve it in your lifetime."
The Imperial Master shook his head and sighed: "Your lifespan is limited, and you will definitely not be able to live more than a hundred years. Enlightenment is so elusive."
"You are wrong. My Tao is humane, but it also gives space for ghosts and spirits to live. Because I have never thought about letting people control ghosts and spirits, but ghosts and gods to govern ghosts and spirits to govern spirits. My Tao has a kind of
The meaning of tolerance is in it, and the divine way of Dongyue Shenjun, and the national master you
The demonic path lacks tolerance."
"But I don't think you are wrong, because one of you is a god and the other is a demon. It is normal to practice the divine way and the demon way. But similarly, I am a human and there is nothing wrong with practicing the human way." Li Xiuyuan said.
"So in your opinion today, Li Shengren, should Du Ze be killed?" The Imperial Master pondered for a moment, then pointed at Du Ze and said.
Li Xiuyuan's eyes moved slightly, but he understood the meaning of the Imperial Master's words.
The Imperial Preceptor's layout in the capital has just begun, and the monsters under his command have just captured a minister of the Ministry of Justice. Other ministers of the court may not have succeeded yet. If they do it themselves today, it is certain that the Imperial Preceptor will never stop him.
But it also means that they have lost the possibility of cooperation and become enemies.
"Sooner or later, this centipede spirit will be a serious problem for me. His ideal seems to be for the people of the world. In fact, when the ideal is realized, this world will no longer be a human world, but a demon world. In his eyes,
The beautiful world is hell in my eyes." Li Xiuyuan's eyes flashed.
: "It's just that the situation in the capital is unpredictable at the moment. The ghosts and gods in my south will still need some time to go north. Now he has to first manage the government and clear up the government. This is also a good thing."
"And what he said is not wrong. Without doing small evils, it is difficult to achieve great good deeds."
As soon as he thought this, his murderous intention calmed down, and the thunder in his hand disappeared.
"Seek common ground while reserving differences. The capital is in chaos. Do you think it can be brought under control?" Li Xiuyuan turned around and said.
The Imperial Master squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "Great kindness."
At this moment, the two reached an agreement.
The saint and the great demon are preparing to join forces to govern the capital.
As for which of the two will become enlightened in the future, it depends on their abilities.
Now is not the time to fall out.
Li Xiuyuan didn't want to waste time, and the Imperial Master didn't want to have another powerful enemy for no reason.
"In this case, I won't disturb the Imperial Master today. I'll take my leave." Li Xiuyuan saluted, turned and left. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said, "By the way, I hate centipedes. If the Imperial Majesty
If you have time, you might as well urge the Ministry of Civil Affairs. My schedule seems to be blocked by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Delayed."
"I don't like roosters either, but I have to hear the roosters crow in the capital every day, right? I heard that the saint went north to Beijing and brought a big rooster with him, which is very extraordinary."
The Imperial Master smiled and said: "Because Zhang Yuan of the Ministry of Civil Affairs sent people to assassinate you, his luck and blessings have been exhausted. It's time to take action. Please wait a few more days. I believe it won't be too long."
of."
Li Xiuyuan's heart trembled.
Is this Imperial Master going to take action against Zhang Yuan of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?
He looked back and with a flick of his finger, a bolt of thunder flew out and hit Du Ze.
"Ah~!"
Du Ze screamed, twitched and fell to the ground. His breath was weak, but he was not dead.
"The poisonous insects he raised in captivity offended me and should be punished." Li Xiuyuan said.
"This is what it should be." The Imperial Master smiled even more kindly.
This is a saint showing his majesty, and also warning himself not to cross the line.
Li Xiuyuan left.
He didn't kill Du Ze, not because he couldn't kill him, but because the national master behind him didn't want to fall out so quickly just yet.
Because whatever this national teacher is doing so far is not excessive.
Shouldn't Du Ze be killed for taking bribes and bending the law?
Zhang Yuan sent someone to assassinate him. Is this something that the Minister of Civil Affairs could do?
Isn't that a serious crime of beheading?
For Li Xiuyuan, the death of these corrupt officials would not be a pity, but even if he wanted to take action, he would not be able to use magic to kill people, but would only use political fighting methods.
But he didn't want to waste time on intrigues.
It just so happened that the appearance of the national master could be used by him. Of course, the same national master was also using his own ability to deal with the big monster in the capital.
"Seek common ground while reserving differences? This Imperial Master is more capable of dealing with Dongyue Shenjun." Li Xiuyuan sighed in his heart.
At this moment, in the study room.
"Ahem. Ancestor, this Li Xiuyuan is so arrogant. Even if he is a saint, how can he do it with Ancestor's ability?" Du Ze coughed up blood and was seriously injured, not his body, but his soul.
The Imperial Master glared at him coldly: "If he ruins my plan, I will kill you if he doesn't kill you. Falling out with Li Xiuyuan now is the stupidest thing. He saw this clearly, so he didn't kill you."
You, from now on, when you see Li Xiuyuan, you will serve me respectfully. What does he have?
Just try your best to do what I tell you. Follow him for all the little things. First, stabilize this saint. The white lotus of the Wutong Sect has fallen into his hands. The ghost foreman’s ghost third general was also beheaded by him and flew away.
Get out."
"These two parties will not let it go. They are both my serious concerns. It would be best if I could use Li Xiuyuan's hand to kill them."
"Yes, Ancestor." Facing that sharp look, Du Ze couldn't help but trembled and hurriedly responded.
The Imperial Master then returned to his kind and compassionate demeanor, like a good old man: "Work well, do more good deeds and accumulate virtue, it will be good for you."
After saying that, golden light appeared behind him, forming a Buddha seal. He turned around and walked into the golden light and disappeared.