Chapter 184 Meeting at the Golden Palace
The meeting place was set up with a Sumeru throne, on which there was only a simple red sandalwood chair with armrests. That was the seat of the Grand Master, which was now empty.
Behind the chair was a huge three-legged copper incense burner with a lid. The lid was hollowed out according to the eight trigrams. At this time, the hollows continued to emit faint smoke. In the center of the north wall just above the copper incense burner, there was a very plain white central hall with four big characters written on it: "Peace in the World".
This Grand Master's chair faced north and south. There was a place for people to stand in front of the Sumeru throne, and a high table three feet high and more than a foot square, where speech manuscripts and other things could be placed. That was the place for speaking.
Facing the Grand Master were the chairs of the twelve members of the meeting, which were arranged in a crescent shape. Because of the existence of the Sumeru throne, the position of these chairs was obviously lower than that of the Grand Master, and they would be looked down upon by the Grand Master.
There are four positions on the left and right of the Grand Master, which are slightly lower than the Grand Master and slightly higher than the positions of the Grand Master and the Grand Master, corresponding to the three Deputy Grand Masters and the Grand Master's wife.
At this time, only the position of the National Master was marked with a name among the four positions, and the positions of the Heavenly Master and the Earth Master were empty, indicating that these two would not attend this meeting.
Not long after, the eight Grand Masters and the three Grand Masters arrived at the meeting place one after another. There were many who greeted Qi Xuansu, and they were not light, such as Donghua Zhenren, Jiang Da Zhenren, and even Qingwei Zhenren.
It seemed that Qi Xuansu was not coming to Jinque for the first time, but an old face here.
As a new face who came to Jinque for the first time, this treatment made many people who listened secretly stunned.
The National Master was the second to last to enter the venue. After the National Master, it was Cihang Zhenren who entered the venue last according to convention. Then Cihang Zhenren ordered the venue to be closed, and the professional spiritual officer closed the venue door from the outside.
Everyone sat down, except for the Imperial Master, who stood beside the chair of the Grand Master, holding the back of the chair with his hand, indicating his identity as the rotating Grand Master.
The Golden Palace deacons began to prepare to record the content of the meeting, including images, sounds, and text.
As the second-in-command, the Qingwei Master came to the speaking position in front of the Grand Master's Xumi Seat, facing other participants and listeners, and presided over the meeting.
The first topic of today's meeting was not about the mistakes of the Western Dao Gate, but a seemingly insignificant issue.
Recently, at the junction of Lingnan Daofu and Borneo Daofu, such a group of people appeared, with short hair, like monks but not monks, like monks who had just returned to secular life. In terms of clothing, men wear small jackets with double-breasted breasts, and women wear knee-length skirts. In summary, their clothing is more open and bold than that of Westerners, and their hair is shaved shorter than that of the grassland golden tent.
The locals call these people thieves who shaved their hair. They are called sea merchants, but they look like pirates. They claim to be the survivors of the Great Jin Dynasty who have drifted overseas. They believe in the Holy Court and worship the Supreme Will. They have also set up a new Taoist sect to capture natives and ordinary people. They shave their heads and change their clothes, and plot against the law. They are suspected to be a new secret society. The local government once wanted to wipe them out, but failed. Later, they reported to the government and asked the government to send troops for support.
The Lingnan Daofu first asked the "Heavenly Court" through the Borneo Daofu. The "Heavenly Court" denied that this group of people was their branch at the first time, but they just had some business dealings. Considering that it involves overseas issues, the Lingnan Daofu did not take the initiative, but chose to report to Yujing and ask Jinque for instructions on how to deal with these people who claim to be the survivors of the Great Jin Dynasty who have drifted overseas, whether to wipe them out or to appease them.
There were a total of three Pingzhang Dazhenren participating in the meeting. In addition to Dazhenren Jiang, the other two were Shi Hesheng and Tang Fengxian.
Hearing the name "Tang Fengxian", we know that this is the ancestor of the Tang family. This ancestor is not false. The generation of the Tang family is "Mu Ru Qing Feng". This "Ru" generation corresponds to the "Ru" generation of the Li family's "Jin Dao Ru Fa". Therefore, the "Qing" generation of the Tang family corresponds to the "Fa" generation of the Li family, and the "Feng" generation corresponds to the "Chang" generation.
In other words, even if Tang Fengxian and the national teacher Li Changgeng are not considered in terms of the generation of the Taoist sect, they are also of the same generation in terms of the generation of family friendship.
This Great Master Pingzhang had a hot temper and slammed the table directly: "Is it necessary to discuss this matter in Jinque? What is the Lingnan Daofu for? Can't you just handle it yourself?"
Master Qingwei smiled slightly, signaled Tang Fengxian to calm down, and then said: "Please ask the Taoist friends from Lingnan Daofu to tell us the details."
After that, he left the speaking position, and a deputy master of Lingnan Daofu walked up. He was much older than Qi Xuansu, but he was obviously more nervous than Qi Xuansu. Jinque is Jinque, not the auditorium of Daofu. He is not like Qi Xuansu, who doesn't have so many acquaintances, so he has to be nervous.
The deputy palace master unfolded his speech: "Dear masters, I am here to make the following report on behalf of Lingnan Daofu."
"According to what we know, these so-called survivors of the Great Jin Dynasty are not just a mob. They have a strict internal organization system. They cannot be said to have the initial form of a secret society, but are very mature. Their system has certain similarities with our Taoist Jinque and Western cardinals, but their core members are not elected by vote, but are hereditary aristocrats."
"They claimed that their ancestors were exiled overseas when the Golden Tent went south to the Central Plains. Now for some reason, they have returned to their homeland and settled under the jurisdiction of Lingnan Daofu. Unlike the secret societies that mainly focus on preaching, they There is a very strong tendency to separatist rule, and they even send out officials to evacuate the government. Unlike ordinary people who occupy mountains and become kings, they also have to convert the people, that is, shave their hair and change their clothes. As for whether they want to restore the Jin Dynasty, it is still doubtful. "
Qi Xuansu was bored. When he was in charge of Borneo, he vaguely heard about such a group of people, but he just thought they were maritime merchants and didn't pay attention to them. Unexpectedly, it has become a trend.
As for the remnants of the Jin Dynasty, so what? The Imperial Master of the Jin Dynasty is helping him take care of his children.
Even if the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty comes back to life, he still has to be an ordinary Taoist citizen under the glory of the Taoist sect, and he is not as good as the Imperial Master of the Jin Dynasty.
Soon, the deputy head of Lingnan Daofu finished his speech. After bowing, he retreated to the auditorium.
"The survivors of the Jin Dynasty, I think they are like the fishing and hunting people of Liaodong. They all like to shave their hair and change clothes." Tang Fengxian spoke first, "My opinion is to kill them all."
Shi Hesheng expressed his objection: "I don't think it's appropriate to punish without teaching. It's better to treat illnesses and save people. As long as they are willing to repent and serve the Taoist sect, they should be compassionate. After all, Taishang Taoist ancestors have something to say, which is called compassion, which is called frugality, and which is said to not dare. First for the world."
Because it was not about fundamental interests, the two Pingzhang masters did not have a heated debate. After expressing their opinions, they said nothing more.
Others didn't even bother to discuss it, just waiting for the final vote.
The fate of a group of people will be decided in a few words from a big shot.
Pitiful? Perhaps even more deplorable.
Jiang Dazhen proposed a compromise plan: "Let's fight first, and then only capture the leaders of the thieves. The Lingnan Province will interrogate first, and the ordinary people will be repatriated to their original places, and those with unknown origins will be handed over to Borneo."
Master Qingwei said: "Then let's vote."
In the end, Jiang Dazhen's plan received the most votes and was passed as a resolution. Deacon Jinque formed a paper order and issued it to Lingnan Daofu.
Then came two more issues, neither big nor small.
It was calm and even rarely spoke. It quickly entered the voting process and was passed quickly.
Master Qingwei said: "The last topic of this discussion is a summary of the merits and demerits of this New World War. First, Taoist Qi Xuansu from Beichen Hall will report the specific situation to Jinque."
Everyone was refreshed and the real highlight was coming.
Qi Xuansu stood up and walked to the Xumizuo. Master Qingwei had already moved away.
Qi Xuansu took out the report manuscript that had been revised for several pages and looked around at everyone.
Pressure is coming. This pressure is not only caused by power, but also the pressure of realm cultivation. After all, there are as many as five immortals who can sit here. No wonder the deputy master of Lingnan Daofu was so nervous just now.
Qi Xuansu withdrew his gaze and lowered his head to read the manuscript: "Dear great masters, great masters, and fellow Taoists,
"The main content of the report is some inherent problems that were exposed in the New World War that just ended not long ago. For example, the rapid development of Xidaomen in recent years has led to the problem that the stalls are too large, such as the internal organization of Xidaomen and Tawanting The problem of unreasonable structure, as well as the problems of combat methods exposed by the Tawanting army in this war, the problems of radicalization, risk-taking, blind action, etc. in terms of strategy.”
The Imperial Master was sitting on the Xumizuo behind Qi Xuansu, showing a slight smile. ..
This report is still very satisfactory.
At this moment, Master Cihang slammed the table and interrupted Qi Xuansu's speech: "Since it is a summary of merits and demerits, why are there only faults and no merits, only losses and no gains? Is this a summary? This is a criticism."
Master Cihang is the one who maintains order. Naturally, no one will accuse her at this time. She is very unscrupulous.
Master Donghua also spoke: "The resolution to assist Xidaomen was passed by Jinque. We are not overjoyed, nor are we incapable of listening to other opinions, nor are we unwilling to admit the various mistakes we made in our strategy. but."
Master Donghua paused for a moment, and then emphasized his tone: "I think that many of the recent criticisms, discussions and suspicions are not realistic, and are even very abnormal. I don't know if you have heard of it, but there are always Some people are chattering, saying that Xidaomen must draw a clear line with Daomen, break away from Daomen, and stand on its own. They also say that there are a group of filial sons and grandsons of Xidaomen within Daomen, and they use Daomen’s money to feed the unfamiliar ones in Xidaomen. White-eyed wolf, etc. Its intensity is obvious to all, and its intention is also obvious."
Master Donghua looked around: "I emphasize again that we must face up to our mistakes, but merits and demerits always go hand in hand. If we only focus on the mistakes and ignore the good things, we will not be able to move forward."
"Fellow Taoists, Xidaomen has made great sacrifices in order to glue the fragmented Tawanting together bit by bit and put it together into the complete Southern Continent. In order to save the people of the Southern Continent from being enslaved and scalped by the Westerners, I must say that a fair evaluation of Xidaomen and Tawanting is not only related to the fate of the Southern Continent and the New World, but also the major direction of our subsequent development. There is no room for sloppiness and bias. of."