Qi Xuansu couldn't help but take a breath of cold air and feel 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 not be able to clean himself up even if he jumps into a long river in the future, and will be labeled as a traitor, a spy, or even lose his life. It's not impossible.
One step in vain and you will be doomed.
Qi Xuansu continued to ask for advice: "May I 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 and expose, 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 what Jiang Dazhen meant. If someone wants to preserve Qi Xuansu, he must have something to say. What does it mean to say something meaningful? That means Qi Xuansu took some specific actions to respond to and support the people above, or to put it more clearly, Qi Xuansu cooperated with those who protected him and provided material with practical actions.
In this way, those 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, and we cannot wrongly accuse this good Taoist friend. It's logically clear.
There is a saying in Taoism called "long-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 from an emotional point of view, it is very difficult to accept. But once you enter the officialdom, 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'd better pick chrysanthemums at the foot of Nanshan Mountain earlier. Don't mention any great masters, unparalleled achievements, fame in future generations, and eternal karma.
Just like Li Taizong, if you can't bear to kill your brothers and imprison your father, then just wait for death.
When it comes to politics and position, morality is important, but it is not fundamental. The most important thing is ability. As long as the results are achieved, everything else is just trivial matters. Or is it still the case of Li Taizong? Is it still a thing to become the Khan of Heaven, dominate the world, have all nations come to court, and just kill his brother and imprison his father?
Qi Xuansu looked at Master Jiang Da. He was accustomed to being humble and humble, and never showed his arrogance in front of his elders. It just so happens that he is capable, capable, and accomplished. Young people who do not rely on their talents and are arrogant, who can position themselves correctly, respect their elders and love them will always be favored by some elders.
Master Jiang Da said with a smile: "Of course I can speak for you, but I'm not enough on my own."
A smile suddenly appeared on Qi Xuansu's face: "With Da Zhenren's words, Xuansu's heart can be put back into his stomach again."
Master Jiang Dazhen changed the subject: "Before Li Zu ascended to the throne, Xuansheng wanted to change his destiny. Li Zu was the only one who could stop Xuansheng. It was a test of Xuansheng, and it also helped him get on the horse and send him off. Li Zu had a relationship with Xuansheng. Let’s have a conversation.”
"Li Zu said: 'Can you wait another ten years? When my father ascends and dies, the world will be as big as yours, and you can do whatever you want. Xuan Sheng said resolutely: 'I can't wait.' Li Zu asked again: 'Can't you wait ten years?' Xuansheng remained unwavering: "Don't talk about ten years, even one year, I can't wait."
"Li Zu smiled instead of getting angry: 'Then where will you place me?' Xuan Sheng replied: 'No one can place my father. Only my father can decide where he is. Could it be that someone else has put me here today? Was father kidnapped here?"
"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 truth?" Xuan Sheng said: "If the father does something unjust, the son will sincerely advise him. If the advice fails, he will speak up and fight." "
Jiang Daren’s final summary
He 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 approve of the rules of kings, ministers, ministers, fathers, fathers and sons. , This laid the foundation for the future equality of the Taoist sect. Now, it has become the framework of our Taoist sect. The Confucian sect advocates hiding from each other. Although our Taoist sect does not oppose it in principle, it does not advocate it either. In essence, it is avoidance."
"What is the concealment of relatives? Considering human nature, one should protect and conceal one's relatives, and not report the crimes of relatives. In order to maintain clan principles and family systems, Confucianism has made concealment of relatives a part of the criminal law. According to this principle, relatives who are guilty should conceal each other's crimes, 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 could be concealed under this tolerant system. Among them, unforgivable crimes such as treason and treason were not within the scope of tolerant, because the king of heaven and earth is his teacher, and the king is his superior. It can be seen that the king is his master. Tolerance is not absolute. Taoist sects have also made detailed regulations on the tolerant system, mainly two articles: For crimes that endanger the safety and major interests of Taoism, no concealment is allowed. Crimes within the family, such as parents abusing their children, children killing their parents, brothers committing crimes, etc. The disabled, etc., must not hide from each other. Master and disciple, like father and son, are also within this category."
Qi Xuansu's expression became serious.
Master Jiang Dazhen tapped with his finger: "The key here is whether the safety of the Taoist sect is endangered? If the safety of the Taoist sect is endangered, 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 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 the requirements With these conditions, no one can question your morality at the Golden Que level."
Qi Xuansu stood up and saluted solemnly: "Thank you so much for your teaching."
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. .
Jiang Dazhen has stood firm for many years and has become the fourth Pingzhang Dazhen after the Third Division. His reputation is 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 say it in such detail.
As for Zhang Yuelu, he was young after all. He had touched the edges, but he was not so thorough.
This is answering without answering. I believe Qi Xuansu already has the answer. If Qi Xuansu doesn't even have this bit of judgment or decisiveness, then there's 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 die. They are just running 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 great Masters Pingzhang occupied three seats. Master Zhongtian of the Third Division took the initiative to help Qi Xuansu uncover this matter, and he should be on Qi Xuansu's side. Coupled with Master Donghua and Master Cihang, it is more than enough to save 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 the direct disciples of Xuansheng. They were 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. The relationship with the Earth Master is ordinary.
The Wanxiang Taoist Palace represented by Master Shi Da 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 can't
It is said that the Wanxiang Taoist Palace belongs to the Quanzhen Tao, and the Wanxiang Taoist Palace is essentially of the lineage of the Great Master.
It is not a coincidence that these people come together, 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 intend to make a 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. .
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 Donghua Zhenren is not afraid of a showdown. This is actually forcing me to go to the palace. If you don’t support me, Earth Master, who else can you support? Real person Cihang? Or support the Li family?
If you support the Li family and make such a sudden and rapid U-turn, are you really not afraid of capsizing? Are you really afraid of the Quanzhen Tao split? 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 plan.
Grand Patriarch, I want to do it, and I will not be the second Grand Patriarch of the Sixth Generation. You want to blackmail me and let me act as a transitional person. That is 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 and kind old man?
