At night, some elite disciples of Jiange came to the pavilion. After being notified, they came to Lin Ze and Hu Hai. They saluted the two and said: "The master of the pavilion has asked me to inform the two distinguished guests that tomorrow at midnight, Jiange will hold a ceremony for the new pavilion master.
The grand ceremony, I hope you two distinguished guests will go and watch the ceremony."
"The Pavilion Master also said that if Mr. Hu Hai doesn't mind, he would like to invite him to be a witness for this passing ceremony."
Hu Hai turned to look at Lin Ze, as if asking for his opinion.
Lin Ze nodded slightly and replied: "Please reply to the master of your pavilion. My young master and I will arrive on time tomorrow. In addition, my young master is very happy to be a witness."
The elite disciple of Jiange looked slightly happy when he heard this, and saluted Hu Hai and the two of them again: "On behalf of the master of the pavilion, I thank you both for your compliments, and I take my leave." After that, he slowly left.
After the Jiange disciples left, Hu Hai asked in confusion: "Lin Ze, why do you think Luo Shan wants me to be a witness?"
Lin Ze said calmly: "Why else? I just want to use the young master's reputation to overcome the objections of the elders and successfully support Jingmeng to the throne. To the young master, it is just a small matter and a piece of cake, so I will accept it on my behalf."
Already."
Hu Hai said proudly after hearing this: "I didn't expect that my master's reputation would be so useful, haha."
Lin Ze...
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In the early morning, in order to prevent Hu Hai from sleeping in and missing time, Luoshan arranged for his disciples to come over early and bring a bamboo chair to invite him.
The sleepy-eyed Hu Hai was served by his entourage. After washing, he was pulled to a bamboo chair and several people carried him away.
If Hu Hai hadn't remembered that he agreed to watch the ceremony and be a witness, he would have greeted the four black-clothed guards long ago, otherwise he would have thought he was kidnapped.
Lin Ze was already prepared. He had already finished his morning training in martial arts, washed up, and followed him calmly.
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When Lin Ze and Hu Hai arrived at the Jiange Hall, the passing ceremony had not yet begun. Lin Ze was sitting in the audience seat, a little bored, and couldn't help but take a look at the surrounding arrangements.
According to ancient rituals, there are different altars inside and outside the entire hall. Jingmeng needs to first worship the heaven and earth, and then worship the ancestors, and then he can receive the crown ceremony, wear the high crown symbolizing the master of the sword pavilion, and receive the sword of the pavilion master.
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The auspicious time has not yet arrived, but Jingmeng and Luoshan have already made preparations, waiting for the time to come.
Immediately afterwards, Ben Lei and other eleven sword pavilion elders were invited to witness the ceremony. Elder Ben Lei, who was the leader, had a gloomy face. When he saw Luo Shan, his first sentence was: "What does this mean, master of the pavilion? I will not talk to you before passing on the throne."
We, the elders, will discuss it and hold a ceremony to pass the throne. Are we, the elders, so insignificant in the eyes of the Pavilion Master?"
A trace of anger flashed across Luoshan's face. Hu Hai and others were present. Elder Benlei, relying on his tolerance for him, actually showed no mercy at all. Instead, he committed the crime and questioned himself. A pavilion master had come. How presumptuous he was.
He said coldly:
"Elder Ben Lei, please pay attention to your attitude. I have never remembered any of the rules of Jiange. The succession of the Pavilion Master to the recognized next Pavilion Master requires the consent of the elders. Could it be that Elder Ben Lei thinks that he is the ancestor of all generations?
, can you change the ancestral system without authorization?"
Elder Ben Lei was at a loss for words on the spot, and his face was extremely ugly. According to Jiange's rules, when selecting a successor, the Pavilion Master and the other elders should select the successor together. However, when the throne is passed on, it is the current Pavilion Master who decides.
Therefore, Jing Meng officially succeeded as the head of Jiange Pavilion, and all he needed was Luo Shan's nod. Elder Ben Lei had been opposed to Jing Meng's succession for a long time, and he always got what he wanted. However, he forgot about it for a while and was scolded by Luo Shan.
There was no words to refute.
Luoshan glanced at Ben Lei indifferently and further said: "Besides, Young Master Hu Hai is a witness to this ceremony of passing the throne. Elder Ben Lei, you'd better not make trouble, otherwise Young Master will look ugly, both to you and me, and to Jiange."
It’s no good.”
Lin Ze heard this and added: "Yes, the master of Luoshan Pavilion specially invited the young master to be a witness. No one is allowed to destroy it, otherwise he will be the enemy of the young master."
These words have different meanings in different ears. When Jingmeng heard this, he couldn't help but be moved: Mr. Hu Hai is indeed a trustworthy person. He said that he would help him rise to the top. Not only did he do what he said, but he also showed that he had a strong attitude.
Myself, it’s really touching.
When Elder Ben Lei heard this, he had a different feeling: Damn Luo Shan, in order to help Jing Meng ascend to the throne, he did not hesitate to secretly ask Young Master Hu Hai to take action, suppressing himself and others from objecting. He must be a cunning old man.
At this time, even if Ben Lei and others want to object, they have no choice. Let alone the disciples, Jingmeng's succession is in line with the Jiange sect's rules and is justifiable. With Hu Hai's attitude, he may not be able to make waves.
Come.
As soon as the auspicious time came, Jingmeng followed the ancient rituals, starting from offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, and finally worshiping Luoshan. Luoshan personally crowned Jingmeng, handed him the ancient sword that represented the identity of the pavilion master, and led him to the pavilion master.
He sat down in his seat, and after all the disciples paid homage to the new Pavilion Master, the throne passing ceremony came to an end.
Then the new pavilion master hosted a banquet for everyone. Jingmeng was so happy that she got extremely drunk.
However, after the banquet, Elder Ben Lei secretly took Hu Hai to his mountain.
After Elder Ben Lei poured tea for Hu Hai, he immediately vomited his bitterness and said: "Young Master, that Jing Meng is rebellious and treacherous. He should not succeed as the Pavilion Master. You don't know what the Young Master is, and that's why I and other elders oppose his succession."
Bit, let him hold a grudge.
Now that the young master has testified for him, he has fulfilled his wish and assumed the position of the Pavilion Master. He will definitely take revenge on us and other elders, and eventually involve ordinary disciples, which will probably destroy the Sword Pavilion."
Hu Hai had long listened to Lin Ze's words, so he said with an innocent face: "I have been in Jiange for a few days, and the master of Mengjiange, Luoshan, warmly entertained me. Therefore, as soon as he opened his mouth, I agreed. What you said, I
I didn’t think so much.”
Ben Lei suddenly realized in his heart: Huh, it is indeed the plan of the old guy Luo Shan.
Hu Hai sighed and said, "Don't worry, Elder Ben Lei. For the sake of teaching me swordsmanship, I will go back to find Jing Meng and tell him not to cause trouble to you."
After hearing this, Ben Lei's face was overjoyed: "Thank you, Master, for your understanding."
Then he said with a look of embarrassment: "I'm not worried anymore, but other elders..."
Hu Hai frowned slightly and said: "The other elders are not easy to deal with. After all, I am not a member of Jiange, so I cannot interfere too much."
Elder Ben Lei quickly prostrated himself in front of Hu Hai and begged, "Master, please have mercy on me."
Hu Hai gritted his teeth and said, "Tell the other elders to be honest and not to commit any crimes. I will also beg for this favor on their behalf."
Elder Ben Lei bowed several times: "Thank you very much, Master."
Hu Hai just sighed silently: "You should thank Lin Ze. After all, he taught me, but I still don't understand what checks and balances are, what is the conflict between the snipe and the clam, and the fishermen benefit. I still don't understand."
"Oh, no matter what, Lin Ze has already considered it anyway. Let him figure it out alone. I can just live a comfortable life. After all, no one will care about me after I leave Chang'an, haha."
Ben Lei was greatly relieved. Fortunately, he was resourceful and hooked up with Mr. Hu Hai. Jingmeng, hum, don't think that you can do whatever you want after you ascend the position of Pavilion Master.
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On the other side, Lin Ze took Chen Ping to Jingmeng's residence, stood in the courtyard, smiled and shouted: "Master Jingmeng Pavilion, are you drunk so easily?"