Qi Xuansu couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, feeling a chill running down his spine.
At the beginning, he was still struggling with emotional issues and considering moral dilemmas. Today, when Master Jiang Daren did this, he was shocked to realize the dangers involved.
If no one speaks for him, or if he makes a mistake and tries to cover up the matter, then he will be labeled a traitor, a spy, and even lose his life.
Possible things.
If you take one step in vain, you will be doomed.
Qi Xuansu continued to ask for advice, "I dare to ask the great master, regarding the second and third points, what should be done specifically?" .??.
Jiang Dazhen said, "Actually, whether you draw a clear line or report something, it doesn't matter what you say. Someone with enough weight must speak for you and approve your behavior. You might as well think about it, who will speak for you?"
Qi Xuansu immediately understood the implication of Jiang Da Zhenren's words. If someone wants to protect Qi Xuansu, they must have something to say. What is something to say? That means Qi Xuansu takes some specific actions to respond to support the words of the person above, or
To put it more clearly, Qi Xuansu cooperates with those who protect him and uses practical action materials.
In this way, the people who protect Qi Xuansu can talk about what Qi Xuansu did, such as how Xiao Qi drew a clear line and how he took the initiative to report and expose. This is a fact. We cannot wrongly accuse this good Taoist friend. Logically speaking,
It will be smooth.
There is a saying in Taoism called "time-tested". What is a test? Difficulties and obstacles are tests, and this situation is also a test.
If done properly, not only can danger be averted, but this disaster can also become an honor on Qi Xuansu's resume.
Although it is very difficult to accept it emotionally. But once you enter the public sector, it involves a power struggle. Doesn't the word "politics" mean that you have to give up some emotions?
If you can't accept it, then you should pick chrysanthemums at the foot of Nanshan Mountain earlier. Don't mention any great sects, immortal achievements, fame in future generations, and eternal achievements.
Just like Li Taizong, if you can't bear to kill your brother and imprison your father, then just wait for death.
When it comes to political planning and position, morality is important, but it is not fundamental. The most important thing is ability. As long as you make achievements, everything else is just a trivial matter. It is still the example of Li Taizong, who became the Khan of Heaven and conquered the world.
When all nations come to court, is it still a matter of just killing your brother and imprisoning your father?
Qi Xuansu looked at Master Jiang Da. He was used to being humble and humble, and never showed arrogance in front of his elders. But he was also capable, capable, and accomplished. He was not arrogant, could position himself correctly, and respected others.
Young people who love their elders will always be favored by some elders.
Jiang Daren smiled and said, "Of course I can help you
Speaking, it’s not enough for me alone.”
A smile suddenly appeared on Qi Xuansu's face, "With these words from Da Zhenren, Xuansu's heart can be put back into his belly again."
Master Jiang Dazhen changed the topic, "Before Li Zu ascended to the throne, Xuansheng wanted to change his fate. Li Zu was the only one who could stop Xuansheng. It was a test of Xuansheng, but it also helped him get on the horse and send him off. Li Zu had an affair with Xuansheng.
A conversation.”
"Li Zu said, 'Can you wait another ten years? When my father ascends and dies, the world is so big that you can do whatever you want.' Xuan Sheng said firmly, 'I can't wait.' Li Zu asked again, 'You can't wait even ten years?'
Xuan Sheng remained unwavering, "Don't say ten years, even one year, I can't wait.""
"Li Zu was not angry but smiled, 'Then where will you put me?' Xuan Sheng replied, 'No one can put my father. Only the father can decide where he is. Could it be that someone else has put my father today?"
Tie to this place?'"
"Li Zu sighed, 'You have made up your mind.' Xuan Sheng said, 'Please give in, father, and the world will become wider.'
Li Zu said, "A father and his son meet on a narrow road, but they ask the father to give way to his son. What's the point?" Xuan Sheng said, "When a father does something unjust, the son sincerely tries to persuade him. If his advice fails, he will speak out and fight."
Jiang Dazhen finally concluded, “At that time, it was still the framework of Confucianism, so Xuansheng still used Confucian principles to explain what he said and did. However, it can be seen that Xuansheng did not quite recognize the relationship between king, king, minister, father, father and son.
This has laid the foundation for the future equality of Taoism. Now, it has become the framework of our Taoism. Confucianism advocates the concealment of relatives. Although our Taoism does not oppose it in principle, it does not advocate it. In essence, it is
avoid."
"What is the concealment of relatives? Considering human nature, one should protect, conceal, and not report the crimes of relatives. In order to maintain the patriarchal ethics and family system, Confucianism has become a principle of criminal law.
Relatives who are guilty should hide each other's guilt, and those who do not report or testify will not be guilty, but those who do not will be prosecuted."
"But even in the era of Confucianism, not all crimes can be concealed under this tolerance system. Among them, unforgivable crimes such as treason and treason are not within the scope of tolerance, because the king of heaven and earth is his teacher, and the king is his superior. It can be seen that
Tolerance is not absolute. Taoist sects have also made detailed regulations on the tolerant system. The main two are that for crimes that endanger Taoist safety, major interests, etc., no concealment is allowed. Crimes within the family, such as parents abusing their children, children killing their parents, and brothers killing each other.
Wait, we must not hide from each other. Master and disciple are like father and son, they are also within this category."
Qi Xuansu's expression became serious.
Jiang Dazhen tapped with his finger, "The key here is, does it endanger the safety of the Taoist sect? If it endangers the safety of the Taoist sect, such as Chen Shuhua, then you must report and expose it. This is your obligation. It will not work if you don't expose it. The fundamental reason is
The Taoist sect is more important than the master and the family. This is a great righteousness, and it is to eliminate relatives for the righteousness. And because the master-disciple relationship is not blood related, but a relationship established the day after tomorrow, it is not irreversible, so the Taoist sect also allows you to sever the master-disciple relationship. If it meets these conditions
Conditions, then no one can raise moral questions against you at the Jinque level."
Qi Xuansu stood up and saluted solemnly, "Thank you so much for your teachings."
I have to admit that Jiang is very old. Master Jiang saw the essence of this matter at a glance. He not only gave solutions, but also analyzed from all levels why this was the case, and even found legal basis.
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Jiang Da Zhenren has stood firm for many years and has become the fourth Pingzhang Da Zhenren after the Third Division. His reputation is definitely not in vain.
From beginning to end, Master Jiang Dazhen did not directly answer Qi Xuansu's question of whether he should become a disciple. This was just an introduction. Master Jiang Dazhen mainly pointed out the root causes to Qi Xuansu and analyzed the situation.
Master Donghua must have also seen this, but he didn't explain it in such detail.
As for Zhang Yuelu, he was still young and had touched the edges, but he was not so thorough.
This is an answer without answering. I believe Qi Xuansu already has the answer. If Qi Xuansu doesn't even have this judgment and decisiveness, then there is no need to do it and he should continue to be a wild Taoist priest.
Jiang Dazhen finally said, "In fact, all problems will eventually turn into a question of one's side. When the situation is peaceful, the centrists are the greatest common denominator, but once the struggle becomes fierce, the first to die will be those who die first. Others will stick together, and those who die first will be the ones who die first."
It’s a gang that runs orders, so you have to judge the situation carefully.”
Qi Xuansu was shocked and almost broke into a cold sweat.
After leaving Master Jiang Da's residence, Qi Xuansu returned to his home in Taishangfang, called Zhang Yuelu, and prepared to go to Master Cihang's family banquet in the evening.
Master Jiang Da, Master Lan, Master Shi, and seven Masters Pingzhang occupied three seats. Master Zhongtian of the third division took the initiative to help Qi Xuansu uncover this matter. He should be on Qi Xuansu's side. In addition, Dong
For Master Hua and Master Cihang, it is more than enough to protect Qi Xuansu.
There is also a hidden thread here.
Tianshi and Master Cihang are in-laws and allies, let’s not talk about it for now.
Donghua Zhenren was born in the Xuansheng sect, and the ancestors of the Pei family were direct disciples of Xuansheng.
, is essentially an extension of the Grand Master's lineage. Lei Xiaohuan calls "that person" directly, which actually shows that the attitude of the Pei family towards the Yao family is not as harmonious as it seems on the surface.
According to Xu Jiaorong, Master Lan Da has become very close to the Xuansheng faction and the Grand Master in recent years. His relationship with the Earth Master is actually ordinary.
The Wanxiang Taoist Palace represented by Shi Daren is closely related to Quanzhen Taoism, because most of the Taoist priests who came from Wanxiang Taoist Palace went to Quanzhen Taoism, and Wanxiang Taoist Palace is within the territory of Quanzhen Taoism. But it cannot be said that Wanxiang Taoist Palace is within the borders of Quanzhen Taoism.
The Taoist Palace belongs to Quanzhen Taoism, and the Wanxiang Taoist Palace is essentially the lineage of the Great Master.
The coming together of these people is not a coincidence, nor is it a forced mixture. There is a basis for it.
Of course, Qi Xuansu is not the key figure to maintain these people, he is not qualified yet.
The real key figure is Pei Xuanzhi, the real person of Donghua.
If he can become the Grand Master, and does not plan to transition to the Yao family, or even break with the Yao family, he cannot fully rely on Quanzhen Tao, then the Grand Master's lineage can take this opportunity to return to the glory of the Five Dynasties Grand Master period.
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Qi Xuansu realized that the great leader's lineage had actually made a bet.
So why did Zhengyi form an alliance with Donghua Zhenren?
The key role of Qi Xuansu is here.
The Zhang family supports Master Donghua to be the Grand Master. It is difficult for Master Donghua to pass on the position of Grand Master to his disciples. The next time he chooses the Grand Master, his group will not choose it and will instead fully support Zhang Yuelu.
The Zhang family is not at a loss if they become the head master. They just get back the reward for supporting Master Donghua. Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu are husband and wife. Even if the head master is replaced, they will not deny Master Donghua or damage the sect of Master Donghua.
Interests.
Qi Xuansu can't be considered a loss either. After all, husband and wife are one body, and no one can do it.
No wonder Master Donghua is not afraid of a showdown. This is actually forcing the palace. If you don’t support me, Earth Master, who else can you support? Master Cihang? Or support the Li family?
If you support the Li family and make such a drastic U-turn, are you really not afraid of capsizing? Are you really afraid of Quanzhen Taoism splitting? What price can the Li family offer?
Qi Xuansu had to sigh, he was worthy of being the Chief Counselor and the most popular candidate for the Grand Master.
What a good calculation.
I want to be the Grand Master, and I will not be the second Grand Master of the Sixth Generation. If you want to blackmail me and ask me to act as a transitional person, that is just nonsense.
In this way, Qi Xuansu also understood a little bit why the Heavenly Master wanted him to know the truth. He was essentially stabbing the Earth Master in the back.
Is the Heavenly Master really a kind-hearted old man?