What Zhao Ran mentioned was not that there was anything wrong with the plan itself, but that it would probably not pass the Zhenshi Hall. Taoist Mingyue immediately began to think deeply.
Taoist Mingyue belongs to the "technical school" monk. He is good at textual research and research on magic treasures, talismans, scriptures and documents. He has no experience in the above twists and turns. It is only because of his excellent writing skills that he was valued by the Eastern Heavenly Master and caught him.
Came on a business trip.
He was also self-aware and knew that he still had to listen to experts when making policies, so he was not unhappy at all. Who was the expert? Of course it was Abbot Zhao in front of him! So he put aside his status as a teacher and said humbly: "Please also ask Abbot Zhao.
Guidance.”
Zhao Ran hurriedly said: "If we can't talk about giving advice, let's discuss it together. What I mean is that if we want to formulate a plan that is acceptable to the True Master Hall, we need to first analyze why the original plan cannot be passed."
Taoist Mingyue immediately said: "The Heavenly Master told me to formulate a plan based on the principle of balance. The day before yesterday, I was also present at the court meeting in Zichen Hall. I listened to the speeches of many true masters and felt that I had gained something. This plan will
The various agencies and offices of the Daolu Department were originally assigned to have their various responsibilities dispersed, and I felt that they were already well balanced. But the Heavenly Master said that it was still not enough."
Zhao Ran said: "Balance is definitely correct. This is the fundamental reason why Zhenshitang rejected the original proposal, but what kind of balance method needs to be carefully discussed."
Taoist Mingyue asked in confusion: "What Zhiran means, how can it be considered balanced?"
Zhao Ran thought about the wording and decided to explain from the opposite side: "Let's put it this way, don't look at the Zhenshitang's rejection of Sima Tianshi's proposal yesterday..."
Taoist Mingyue smiled: "Actually, it was Zhiran's suggestion. Everyone knows it."
Zhao Ran said helplessly: "That's because I'm too young... Let's get back to the topic. I heard that Master Guo, Master Yu, Xu Tianshi, and Wu Tianshi all voted to support Dongfang Tianshi, but the plan was not well drafted and could not convince them.
If they are satisfied, they will vote against it in the next meeting of the True Master Hall."
Taoist Mingyue suddenly realized: "What Zhiran means is to satisfy the interests of each of them?" He then said distressedly: "But this is really difficult. Can't everyone consider it as a whole?"
Zhao Ran said: "If it is a major matter related to the rise and fall of the Taoist sect, of course there is no problem, but the essence of this plan can be regarded as a banquet. There is no question of the life and death of the Taoist sect. What needs to be considered is to try to satisfy everyone's wishes.
This is the essence of balance."
As he said that, Zhao Ran took a piece of paper, tore it into nine parts, and wrote down Jiuzhou Pavilion, Qifu Pavilion, Baojing Pavilion, Leixiao Pavilion, Sanqing Pavilion, Dongji Pavilion, Maoshan, Qixia Mountain, Xiaguan, etc.
The words said: "Let's take a look first. These are the places that have the right to say how to share the meal. Who among them wants to be on the table?"
Taoist Mingyue stared at the nine pieces of paper and thought hard. He first took out Qi Fu Pavilion and said, "This plan has nothing to do with Qi Fu Pavilion. It should be eliminated?"
Zhao Ran nodded and encouraged: "Senior hit the mark. It has nothing to do with the Qifu Pavilion itself, but it has to do with the two real masters sitting in the hall. We can divide it into two. Sima Tianshi will be placed in Maoshan, and Yang Zhenren will be placed in Qixia Mountain.
"As he said that, he tore the piece of paper with Qi Fu Pavilion written on it into two halves and placed them respectively on Maoshan and Qixia Mountains.
Mingyue said: "Sima Tianshi is from Maoshan. I can understand this. What is the connection between Master Yang and Qixia Mountain?"
Zhao Ran said: "Because I will ask Zhenren Yang to vote on the side of Qixia Mountain."
Taoist Mingyue was startled by these words, and when he looked at Zhao Ran again, he felt a sense of awe.
Zhao Ran continued: "Senior, what do you think of Baojing Pavilion?"
With Zhao Ran's previous analysis, Taoist Mingyue said: "Baojing Pavilion seems to have nothing to do with these restructuring contents... Guo Zhenren, well, has a close relationship with Qixia Mountain, so he will definitely side with Qixia Mountain. Dongfang
Heavenly Master..."
Zhao Ran said: "Dongfang Celestial Master will side with Xu Zhenren this time, and what Dongfang Celestial Master is seeking is not the authority in the plan. He only hopes that this plan can be passed and implemented smoothly."
Taoist Mingyue nodded: "That makes sense." He tore Baojing Pavilion into two halves and added them to Leixiao Pavilion and Qixia Mountain respectively.
Now there are seven pieces of paper left on the table: Jiuzhou Pavilion, Leixiao Pavilion, Sanqing Pavilion, Dongji Pavilion, Xiaguan, Maoshan and Qixia Mountains.
Zhao Ran said: "Now let's divide the powers and responsibilities. The seniors have already mentioned many responsibilities in the draft plan. We can list them one by one and write a note for each item."
Taoist Mingyue explored some ideas and methods and began to list them with great interest:
First, issue, register, and manage practice certificates.
Second, supervise and manage overseas monks.
Third, establish a force that can deter and punish overseas monks who violate the rules.
Fourth, supervise the court.
Fifth, supervise lottery issuance.
Sixth, train monks and abbots.
After Taoist Mingyue finished writing, Zhao Ran said: "Senior, you can give it a try and see where the powers are allocated."
Taoist Mingyue weighed the relationship between the seven pieces of paper and the six pieces of paper. He was scratching his head for a while, especially the second and third items. It seemed that there was no way to balance the Leixiao Pavilion, Dongji Pavilion and Sanqing Pavilion.
relationship between.
If we follow the most efficient and current distribution method of the responsibilities of each cabinet, the first three items should be allocated to the Sanqing Pavilion, Dongji Pavilion and Leixiao Pavilion in Shangguan, and the last three items should be allocated to Xiaguan Pavilion. This can be done in this way
, what about Qixia Mountain, which has a heavy support? What about Jiuzhou Pavilion of Zhou Zhenren and Song Tianshi? What about Maoshan Mountain of Sima Tianshi?
Without considering the next three places, it would be difficult to pass the Zhenshi Hall.
So he continued to ask Zhao Ran humbly: "Abbot Zhao, what should we do? The distribution is uneven..."
Zhao Ran followed the temptation: "Then try to continue splitting functions."
Taoist Mingyue shook his head. He felt that it would be too ugly to dismantle it again. It would be in pieces and would be quite uncomfortable. However, he could not think of a better way, so he had to bite the bullet and try to dismantle it.
While he was splitting it up, Zhao Ran was giving guidance, and eventually seven organizations and fifteen functions were dismantled.
The Daolu Division has two functions: responsible for the identification and review of the emperor's succession; and supervising the court by participating in court discussions.
One of the functions of the lecture hall is to be responsible for the training of monks and abbots.
Yuanfu Palace has two functions: it is responsible for the management and supervision of spiritual entertainment projects, and it is responsible for the supervision of spiritual lottery.
Chicken Cing Temple has three functions: it is responsible for issuing and managing practice certificates, educating and guiding overseas monks to believe in Taoism, and issuing maritime trade licenses.
Chaotian Palace has three functions: responsible for teaching the imperial monks, responsible for guarding the imperial city, and establishing a rapid response force to quickly respond to surrounding threats.
Lingji Palace has two functions: to manage various cases that occur on land and involve overseas monks, and to build a land law enforcement force.
The Apparition Palace has two functions: it is responsible for managing overseas affairs (excluding matters that occur on land) and building a force of monks that can be sent overseas.
Looking at the split results, Taoist Mingyue sighed: "It's really...so messy..."