Chapter 78: Discussion
A good or bad person has something to do with his background, but has no direct relationship.
Li Minghuang came from a poor family, so it did not affect him as a bad person, and Zhang Yuelu came from a noble family, so it did not affect her as a good person.
Qi Xuansu once read a very meaningful story.
It is said that two sheep are discussing the future direction.
A sheep thinks that it should go to places with lush water and grass, have more food, and can give birth to more lambs.
Another sheep believed that places with lush water and grass would also attract other beasts, which was more dangerous. Going to a relatively barren but safer place can ensure that more lambs survive.
In the end, they didn't go anywhere, but went all to the slaughterhouse and became meat on the chopping board.
Why are there prediction errors? Is it because its logic is wrong? No, it is because they misjudged their relationship with decision makers.
They mistakenly believe that they are the relationship between the flock and the leader of the decision makers, but in fact, the relationship between the flock and the shepherd.
The leader is responsible for the flock, and the shepherd is responsible only for his own interests.
If you make a mistake in relationships, you will inevitably make a mistake in the ultimate goal of the core interest group.
So Zhang Yuelu is a good person. Her goodness is not how to uphold justice, but that she puts herself in the position of the leader, always thinking about the future of the flock, rather than putting herself in the position of the shepherd and thinking about the so-called overall situation.
But it is hard to say to others. There are countless people who regard themselves as shepherds in the Taoist sect.
As for Qi Xuansu, he was swaying.
The selfish desires of human nature drove him to be a shepherd, achieve great achievements for all eternity, and do not care about life and death of the people. However, the principles of the predecessors, the influence of Zhang Yuelu, moral discipline, his own conscience and other factors constantly told him that he should be a leader, and he should focus on Taoism and the people as his thoughts.
So Qi Xuansu always thought that it would be better if he could take a dilemma.
How can I obtain both Dharmas in the world, and live up to the Tathagata and you.
But there is no good thing in the world that can solve the problem of one's own difficulties.
After thinking about it, Qi Xuansu still had no way to achieve the best of both worlds, so he could only waver.
This is manifested in that on the one hand, Qi Xuansu is becoming more and more like a big man who is obsessed with power in the traditional sense, and on the other hand, he advocates moral construction and wants to change the Taoist sect, and his whole body seems to be fragmented and contradictory.
If you are poor, you will be able to protect yourself; if you are prosperous, you will help the world.
At this point, either be a free and scattered immortal, without getting involved in these things, and you will naturally be at your disposal. Since you want to be a great master, you can no longer say anything like just wanting to take good care of your family. You must be in the world, otherwise you will be virtuous and unworthy.
In fact, Qi Xuansu's attitude towards the law can be seen in his ideological transformation.
At the beginning, Qi Xuansu was still very simple. Although he had done a lot of things to break through the law, such as killing Wan Xiuwu, he still respected the law in his heart and was entangled in the so-called procedural justice.
Gradually, Qi Xuansu lost his awe of the law and knew that the law was just a rule set by the upper rulers, not a great law of nature.
Then Qi Xuansu began to abide by the law, which was a bit strange. Why did he start to abide by the law when he was not awe? Because Qi Xuansu gradually found the "line" in the game and began to learn how to avoid fouls and know how to play in the rules to save his life.
However, as Qi Xuansu reached a high position, he saw more and more acting in the upper class, and his concept changed again. Is it a person who violated the law? Or is it a person who violated the law? All kinds of facts tell Qi Xuansu that the law is not sacred and inviolable. As long as you are willing to pay and can afford a sufficient price, you can even choose not to abide by it.
In the end, Qi Xuansu became a true man in Shenzhi and thoroughly understood the true meaning of the law. The law is the embodiment of the will of the ruling class and is a tool for maintaining rule. The law must be maintained by force, and its function can also be costly. Therefore, there is a saying of cost justice. The essence of separating appearances such as sacred and solemn is a tool. What role can the law play or the person who uses the tool?
At this time, you can define "extraordinary things at extraordinary times", "things can be followed by scriptures and power", etc.
Therefore, Qi Xuansu did not believe in the power of rules. He never thought that everything would be fine if Donghua became a great master, nor did he think that Taipingdao would wait for death with the command of the master.
At this moment, what he was most worried about was that the difference in Donghua Zhenren was just a matter of thought, and wanted to take this seemingly excellent opportunity to put Qingwei Zhenren to death at the level of rules and laws.
If you pass the normal election and defeat Zhenren Qingwei, perhaps Zhenren Qingwei and Taipingdao behind him will be willing to accept the loss. At worst, you will make a comeback when you elect the eighth generation of master sects. But if you fall into the Buddhist plan and want to be in one step and break the last bit of consensus, it will be really out of control.
Qi Xuansu paved back and forth, his face dark, and he murmured to himself: "His heart can be punished, but his heart can be punished!"
Of course, Zhang Yuelu understood that Qi Xuansu was saying that Buddhism is deprived of its heart, and she had to admit that Buddhism is indeed powerful. She grasped the essence of party struggles. It has always been party struggles and more on state affairs. If she could take this opportunity to defeat her opponent, what would it be like to die a true person in charge of the knowledge? Looking at all dynasties, are there few such things?
But at this time, the two of them had no choice. Because the incident happened suddenly, they started discussing things directly, without any preparation, and the two of them didn't even have time to communicate with their respective masters, so they could only passively wait for the result.
At this time, the discussion of Jinque had reached a critical moment. As Qi Xuansu expected, Jinque had indeed unified its opinions and had to fight back. No one opposed it. Moreover, Taiping Dou was particularly radical and wanted to start a war immediately.
However, the most urgent task is to determine the candidate to replace Chen Zhengxian and stabilize the situation in the Western Regions Taoist Prefecture first.
Because Wu Niang is the new leader of the Dazhen Mansion of the Western Regions, her opinions are very important, so she participated in the discussion instead of Shi Dazhen Man who did not arrive in Yujing.
Before discussing the specific candidate, Donghua Zhenren said something: "Today we discuss the candidates for the Master of the Western Regions, which is different from the usual. Because the Western Regions are not peaceful, it is not enough to maintain achievements. Whether it is to start a war directly or eliminate internal traitors, it is not a simple matter. If you are entrusted to be unmanned and unable to bear the great responsibility, it is serious irresponsible to the Taoist sect. Therefore, I hope that the candidate for the Jinque nomination must be cautious and then report it to the rotating master."
The real person Cihang cooperated with the real person Donghua, and then said: "True Pei, in the war in the Western Regions, you were the real person in charge of the army and personally led the army. You are more familiar with the situation in the Western Regions. My opinion is that you will propose a candidate."
As soon as these words were said, the Master Qingwei became very difficult to speak. Although he had also been a real person in charge of the army, he went to Fenglinzhou. One was in the west and the other was in the east, which was more than ten thousand miles apart. One was on the land and Gobi, a large sea island, and the geography and humanities were even more different. In addition, the Western Regions have always been the territory of Quanzhendao, so his voice in the Western Regions is not easy to compare with the Master Donghua.
Donghua Zhenren said with the flow: "I have indeed considered the issue of candidates. To be honest, this candidate is not easy to grasp. If Yujing is compared to imperial capital, Kunlun Taoist Mansion is Zhili, then the Taoist Mansion of the Western Regions is Liaodong and the gateway to the capital. The Western Regions is the gate of Yujing, and a tiger general should be sent to the commander. A pig or a dog should never be sent. Although the pig's tactics are repeatedly used, and when it encounters an attack, it will snuggle up against the wall, leaving the enemy helpless. Maybe it can even bite with sharp teeth, but this is a defensive method. We are taking the initiative this time and we must go down the mountain to achieve success with one blow."
Xu Dacheng interrupted: "The military affairs have always been the responsibility of the Dazhenren, the Dazhenren of Qi is a senior of the Taoist sect, with rich experience and no problems."
Donghua Zhenren said: "That's true, of course I am not worried about Qi Da Zhenren, but the use of military forces in the Western Regions cannot be separated from food and grass support. The one who assists in the allocation of food and grass support is the Zhenren of the Western Regions Daofu, so this person is crucial."
Tang Dazhenren said: "My opinion is that one should be sent to a mature and polite person. I think I will choose one of the seven generations of disciples."
True Man Cihang opposed: "That's not necessarily the case. I think a young and powerful person should be sent to the place, young and promising, and full of spirit. Throughout history, those who have made achievements in the battlefield have been dominated by young people under the age of fifty. If you say that you are mature and persistent, you already have a true master Qi Da Zhenren, and she should control the general direction, and choose a young person to reconcile it so that you won't be too angry."
Speaking of this, everyone in the congregation knew it very well.
True Man Cihang rejected the proposal of the seven generations of disciples, which was to promote the eight generations of disciples and look at the eight generations of disciples. Who is qualified to be the real person in the hands of the house? Zhang Yuelu, Li Changge, Yao Pei, or Bai Yingqiong and others? They are not.
There is only one person, who is the son-in-law of Zhenren Cihang and the high-level football player of Zhenren Donghua, Qi Xuansu.
Wu Niang, who had not spoken, finally said, "Su Zhenren's proposal is good. I think Taiwei Zhenren Qi Tianyuan is more suitable. When we went to the New World, we were partners, and we cooperated well and had a tacit understanding. If we were replaced by other real people, we would have to re-run."
Zhenren Donghua was not in a hurry to express his opinion and looked at Zhenren Qingwei: "Minister Li, you are the old boss of Zhenren Taiwei. During the war in Fenglinzhou, he was under your account. Later, he went to Beichentang as the chief and was your deputy. I wonder what you think?"
Zhenren Qingwei pondered for a moment and said, "Tianyuan participated in the Fenglinzhou War and the Northern and Southern Wars of the New World. He is also a man of knowledgeable soldiers. Apart from being too young, he has no other shortcomings."
Chapter completed!