In fact, this is a moral issue. Not talking about immortal magic, Taoism, or various firearms, even the most backward army is still in a one-sided crushing situation against unarmed civilians.
But the problem cannot be solved this way.
Just like the various restraints of the Taoist army in Fenglinzhou, it is fun to solve problems with force, but it will bring a series of hidden dangers that will make people very unhappy. If you just push them all the way indiscriminately, then you will definitely lay the groundwork.
A greater disaster.
Therefore, Qi Xuansu's strategy was roughly divided into several steps. The first step was to lower his posture and reason, and relieve the siege of Tianfu Palace. The second step was to issue a martial law order and order him to return home or leave the Lion City within one hour.
These two steps are like a filter, distinguishing ordinary people who are incited and threatened, and finally use force.
In fact, most people understand this problem, and this is where they hesitate. Take Qin Hengjun as an example, what's the difficulty in ordering a suppression? It's not like the Zunbang faction in Fenglinzhou, so there is no possibility of defeating the battle. Let alone using black clothes.
Even if he were to fight alone, killing from the east of the city to the west of the city, and then from the south of the city to the north, it wouldn't be a big problem.
The key is that he can't predict the final result. If he accidentally injures civilians and intensifies conflicts, all kinds of consequences are like thunder. He doesn't know when he will be blown up half to death. It concerns his own personal interests, so
He has been unable to make a decision.
Because of this, after Qi Xuansu successfully solved the siege of Tianfu Palace, Qin Hengjun arrived belatedly. In fact, he was waiting and watching before, not watching the joke, because if something happened to Lion City, he could not escape responsibility. He didn't know
Where to start. Essentially, he is a warrior and really not good at these things.
It wasn't until Qi Xuansu opened a gap that Qin Hengjun saw hope of solving the problem, so he came to see Qi Xuansu and obeyed Qi Xuansu's command.
As for manipulating people's hearts, this method does exist, and Qi Xuansu knows how to do it. However, this method is too sophisticated and unlikely to be used on a large scale. Otherwise, the ancient immortals would not have to preach and just directly confuse people's hearts on a large scale.
Furthermore, even if Taoism can manipulate people's hearts on a large scale, it cannot be used easily. This will undoubtedly greatly damage the credibility of Taoism and destroy the foundation of trust. Whenever problems arise, people will wonder whether they have been manipulated by Taoism. In the long run,
From a glance, it can be said that it has serious disadvantages.
Nowadays, the philosophy of Taoism is very different from that of Confucianism in the past. There is no denying that some Taoists still have quite a lot of old habits, but overall, they are still spiraling upward and making steady progress.
The situation has calmed down, which does not mean
It's over with this.
Qi Xuansu convened another temporary meeting. Whether it was the Taoist government or the Daxuan court, all the people in the Lion City who could manage affairs were present.
Xie Jiaofeng spoke on behalf of the Taoist government and clearly told the Taoist priests to solve various aftermath problems, such as accounting for various losses in the city and holding accountable some fish that slipped through the net. This is a task. If anyone does not complete it well, he will be punished directly.
Freeze the file. Although I can't promote you, it's not difficult to hold you down. If someone makes any mistakes, there's nothing to say. You can choose between demotion or dismissal. In serious cases, you may even consider lowering the rank of a Taoist priest.
Qin Hengjun was targeting people in the imperial court, and the content was similar. If you don't do well, you should be held accountable. If there is a problem, you should be held accountable.
This is like what Westerners call the Sword of Damocles, hanging high above their heads.
These threats may not matter to some Taoist priests. For example, when Qi Xuansu was a wandering Taoist priest in the past, he had no position at all, and he didn't even have any money. Who is afraid of you? But these people in charge are different.
They enjoy the taste of power, and naturally they are not willing to give up power easily. This is especially true for some people who still have a bright future.
Their response is also very simple. The top puts pressure on them, and after they return, they put pressure on the bottom, hanging the sharp sword above the heads of the people below, releasing the cold air to every subordinate, and even adding fuel and jealousy. Finally,
It becomes layer upon layer of coding.
This was a big discussion. In the small discussion behind closed doors, Qi Xuansu severely criticized Xie Jiaofeng and Qin Hengjun, pointing out mercilessly that the two of them were typical people who did not think about danger in times of peace.
The infiltration of the imperial court was insensitive and suspected of dereliction of duty. As the people directly responsible for such a bad situation in the Lion City, the two men are inseparable from each other.
Both of them admitted their mistakes very sincerely and made deep reflections and reviews on the spot. Deputy Palace Master Xie almost cried when he said something emotional. On the other hand, Deputy Protector Qin, who is a warrior after all, almost didn't mean it.
A little stiff, not as lively as Deputy Palace Master Xie.
In fact, both of them also understand that they have responsibilities. Do the Jiayin Lingguan and Daduhu have responsibilities? Does the great master in charge have responsibilities? But no one can say that. If there are no subordinates who have the right to hold their superiors accountable, they are asking for it.
It's boring. The only way to hold the boss accountable is the boss's boss.
Qi Xuansu naturally understands this truth, but this is not an injustice to the two of them.
Wen and Yiwu are considered the two "city lords" of the Lion City. They are connected in series under their noses without even realizing it. Three feet of ice did not freeze in a day. This kind of layout cannot be completed in a hurry in two or three days. It must be done in a hurry.
There is a long-term plan and layout. They must be responsible for not being aware of it in time in the past.
Generally speaking, the Da Zhenren in charge, the Protector General, and the Jiayin Lingguan are all in charge of military affairs. As long as there is no large-scale rebellion like the Zunbang faction, their responsibilities are not really big. It cannot be said that Qi Xuansu has just arrived.
Within a few days of the Lion City, this responsibility would fall on Qi Xuansu.
As for why Qi Xuansu could accuse Qin Hengjun, it was because not long after the riots occurred, the Great Protector in the Imperial Capital sent an order to ask the Nanting Protectorate to fully cooperate with Qi Zhenren. During his absence, Qi Zhenren was asked to preside over the Lion City on his behalf.
The big picture.
The reason is very simple. Messing up the Lion City will certainly hit Qi Xuansu and put huge pressure on Qi Xuansu, but it will also damage the interests of the Nanting Protectorate and even affect the official career of the Protectorate.
If the chaos in the Lion City gets beyond control, Qi Xuansu will certainly want to leave Nanyang in embarrassment. What will His Majesty the Emperor think of the Protector? Will he think that the Protector has neglected his duty? Or even thinks that the Protector is unworthy of his responsibilities? So the Protector's anger can be
This made him unhesitatingly side with Qi Xuansu. Qi Xuansu quickly solved the budding chaos, and the ability he showed allowed the Protector-General to safely hand over the power to Qi Xuansu.
This means that everything that brings advantages and disadvantages must always be a double-edged sword.
Then Qi Xuansu announced in the name of the Jiutang Joint Council that a comprehensive investigation into the internal and external collusion within the Taoist government would be conducted. He warned the Taoist priests involved that it is best to wake up early and take the initiative to confess, so that they can be punished lightly. If you wait until
If you find out and wipe your tears, it will be too late.
The next day, the manpower from the Lingnan Daofu promised by Zhang Yuelu arrived by flying boat. Qi Xuansu sent all the manpower to Lu Yuting. Wang Jiaohe used this method to put pressure on him, so he put pressure on Nanyang United Company to see who could support him first.
Can't live.
Everyone can see clearly that Zhenren Wang and Zhenren Qi have already begun to fight each other, back and forth. Now it seems that Zhenren Qi is slightly better. After all, Zhenren Qi defused the riot in Lion City, but no one dares to say
Master Wang will definitely lose. After all, this is the first round. Judging from Master Wang's moves, they are powerful and heavy. Master Qi will be seriously injured if he is not careful.
Qi Xuansu's biggest problem now is the shortage of manpower. The men in black from the Nanting Protectorate and the spiritual officers from the Xuanwei Department in Jiugang all listened.
His dispatch was true, but he could not use men in black and spiritual officials to investigate internal Taoist priest issues. They had no problem suppressing the riots, but the investigation was rough.
Xu Jiaorong is now the second deputy palace head, and she should be responsible for this matter. However, considering that she has just taken office and has insufficient foundation, and in the previous term before Qi Xuansu, this part of the second deputy palace head was basically ruined.
It's hard to say that it's reliable. After Qi Xuansu came to Borneo, he still relied on Lu Yuting and Han Yongfeng whom he brought with him for the main affairs.
Nowadays, manpower is stretched thin, and this is because Zhang Yuelu partially supported him. He had no choice but to communicate with his prospective mother-in-law, Cihang.
This is different from the previous matter. This is not just an internal matter within the Taoist government. It involves external forces such as the Holy Court. It is most appropriate for Beichen Hall, which specializes in eliminating traitors, to come forward. Logically speaking, the person who leads the joint discussion of the Nine Halls should
It was Beichen Hall. It was only Master Qingwei who had no time to clone himself, so Master Cihang presided over the joint meeting of Jiutang. Since it was a joint meeting of Jiutang, it was natural that Jiutang would be the main one, and the Taoist government would only assist. It would be correct to report it to Jinque.
As the important Taoist palace next to She Ji Palace, Tianfu Palace naturally has a "Mother-in-Chief Mirror" that leads directly to Yujing.
Qi Xuansu easily contacted Master Cihang. Master Cihang first congratulated Qi Xuansu on his promotion to Master, and then Qi Xuansu began to report the specific situation.
After listening to Qi Xuansu's report, Master Cihang said, "Your place is indeed the hardest-hit area infiltrated by Westerners, and it does need manpower support. How many people do you need?"
Qi Xuansu didn't dare to speak loudly. He hesitated and said, "One hundred people."
Master Cihang laughed and scolded, "You are so rude, do you think you are a spiritual officer? You don't know how many people you and Qingxiao's Yaoguang Division had back then, right? Now you want half of the division in one bite, your tone is really
Not small."
Qi Xuansu was used to being humble in front of his elders and said, "Isn't this asking for high prices and sitting down to pay back the money?"
"Do you think it's a business? You're still bargaining." Master Cihang said, "I can only give you fifty people, half from Beichen Hall and half from Fengxian Hall. If you still want more, you might as well
Ask Master Qingwei, he is the leader of Beichen Hall, and his name is justifiable."
Qi Xuansu said, "Fifty people are fifty people. It's just a soldier and a nest of generals. You have to arrange a capable general for me. There is no quantity, but there must be quality."
Master Cihang did not refuse, "I will consider it and give you a reply within three days."