Chapter 78: Drawing Cakes

When Xuansheng built the Golden Palace, there were four sects in total, namely: Taiping Dao, Quanzhen Dao, Zhengyi Dao, and the direct line of the Grand Master, corresponding to the three deputy masters and the Grand Master respectively.

The so-called direct line of the Grand Master can also be called the neutral faction, for example, Wanxiang Dao Palace belongs to the neutral faction. The main function is to prevent the Grand Master from being sidelined by the three sects. When it was at its most powerful, there was a Grand Master, and the Nine Halls were all controlled by the neutral faction, and the three sects could only control the local Taoist government. However, the neutral faction was looser than the three sects, and eventually did not develop into the fourth sect.

Of course, whether the Grand Masters of all generations can control the neutral faction depends on their own abilities. The Sixth Grand Master dissolved the Zixiao Palace, which greatly lost the hearts of the neutral faction, and eventually suffered the consequences, was completely sidelined, and the government orders did not leave the Zixiao Palace. On the contrary, the five generations of the Grand Master firmly grasped the neutral faction and made it his base. He also cleverly used the contradictions between the three sects to win over one faction and suppress another, and instigated internal strife, making it impossible for them to work together to fight against him. He used the balance of the emperor's mind to perfection, and finally even replaced the deputy Grand Master.

This is also the reason why the Zhengyi Dao and Quanzhen Dao have joined forces but still cannot ensure the ownership of the Grand Master. One is that Zhengyi Dao and Quanzhen Dao have their own reservations and are on guard against each other, which is human nature. The second is the existence of the neutral faction. If Taiping Dao obtains the support of the neutral faction, it can still seize the position of the Grand Master, so the Li family must ensure the victory of the Fenglinzhou war.

There is an unwritten rule for whether the Canzhi Zhenren can be promoted to Pingzhang Da Zhenren. In addition to the fact that the immortals must be promoted to Pingzhang Da Zhenren, if they come from a neutral faction, it is easier to be promoted, and if they come from the three sects, it is a little more difficult. In comparison, although both are pseudo-immortals, the assistant chastity masters of the neutral faction can be promoted almost immediately after reaching the age and qualifications, while the assistant chastity masters from the three sects must have sufficient achievements to convince the public because the three parties are mutually restrained.

Of course, there are pros and cons. When competing for the Grand Master, the three sects have a great advantage, and the neutral faction almost stands aside and waits for the result, so this promotion method is equivalent to a compensation.

In name, the thirty-six assistant chastity masters voted to elect the Grand Master of Jinque, but in order to prevent a deadlock and tie, the Pingzhang Grand Master also has the right to vote. In order to ensure their transcendent status, the Pingzhang Grand Masters are difficult to be bribed and won over, which is relatively fair.

If the neutral faction is the most loose, not a system at all, without a clear leader like the three masters, only a few Pingzhang Grand Masters at the head, and the people below do not have such a strong sense of belonging, then Quanzhen Dao is the second loosest faction.

This is also a problem left by Xuansheng.

When Xuansheng re-divided the three sects, Taiping Dao and Zhengyi Dao were both very simple. Taiping Dao was based on the Li family, Zhengyi Dao was based on the Zhang family, and then some other factions were added, such as the Cihang lineage, the Qingqiu Mountain lineage, etc. But it was not easy for Quanzhen Dao to do so, because there was no concept of the Yao family and the Pei family at that time. At that time, these two families were just a few people, and they could not even be called families. The other major factions were evenly matched and evenly matched, which was a congenital deficiency. Xuansheng felt that Quanzhen Dao was too loose and it was not good to be on a par with the other two sects. In order to prevent Quanzhen Dao from being oppressed by the other two sects, the size of Quanzhen Dao had to be increased. So after Xuansheng divided the direct lineage of the Grand Master, he stuffed all the remaining people into Quanzhen Dao, and later various orphans also defaulted to Quanzhen Dao.

In this way, Quanzhen Dao is indeed the largest among the three sects, but it is more loose inside and has far less cohesion than the other two sects.

In this case, the internal struggles of Quanzhen Taoists are also the most intense.

After the establishment of the Borneo Dao Mansion, the faction of the Great Master of the Mansion belonged to the direct line of the Great Master. After the Sixth Great Master dissolved the Zixiao Palace, it became increasingly weak. The faction of the Great Master of the Mansion was assigned to the Quanzhen Dao according to the old rules, and has become increasingly powerful over the years.

The Wang family belongs to the Quanzhen Dao, but it is hard to say how much sense of belonging they have to the Quanzhen Dao.

For the Quanzhen Dao, which is accustomed to internal fighting and is known as a small sect, there is no psychological burden to deal with the Wang family.

Due to various in-law relationships, even if a family loses power, it is still a rich man, such as the Yan family. But the Quanzhen Dao is not so tender and warm. In many cases, the losers will disappear directly.

There are quite a few Quanzhen Dao families that have disappeared over the years, which can be called the most among the three sects, and this one is not bad. In particular, there is hostility from the old families to the emerging families. The Yao family and the Pei family decided to take action, and the Qi family, the Shangguan family, and the Ji family would not only not stop them, but would even take a share of the spoils.

Qi Xuansu immediately thought of a question: "If the Wang family falls, what will happen to the Borneo Daofu?"

Qiniang smiled and said: "Of course we won't give it to others. What we Quanzhen Dao lacks the most is people. If the Wang family doesn't do it, there are plenty of people who can do it. At worst, we two mothers can take over, which is not impossible."

Qi Xuansu looked at Qiniang, not knowing what to say.

Qiniang said: "You are now the deputy hall master of Ziwei Hall. Don't think that the deputy hall master and the head of the hall are only one level apart, but there are several invisible steps. There is a rule in Taoism. The Taoist name and important tools have always been set up to select people, rather than queuing up to take over. Therefore, it is difficult for this hall, this palace, and this palace to produce a head of the hall, the head of the palace, and the head of the palace. Ninety percent of the top figures are not from this hall, this palace, and this palace. Most of them are transferred from other places. Therefore, the deputy hall master and the head of the hall seem to be one step away, but in fact, there is a world of difference."

"If you want to be promoted to the head hall, you must first go to the local Taoist government office to be the top deputy headmaster, then be promoted to the second deputy headmaster, and then be transferred back to Yujing to be the chief deputy headmaster of another hall, and then go to the local Taoist temple. As the head of the first house, you can finally return to Yujing as the head of the first hall. Count yourself, how many steps are there? Although after you become the second deputy head of the palace, you will probably be promoted to the second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest. But you have to wait until you become the head of a palace before you can be promoted to a real person."

"Thirty-six Master Shenzhi, one carrot and one pit, cannot be shaken. Except for the situation where someone is promoted to Pingzhang Daren, if you want to go up, someone has to come down. There won't be many such opportunities. By then, I will go out of my way to find the Earth Master in person, find a position for you as the real person in charge of the Borneo Taoist government, and also solve the problem of the rank of the real person, what do you think? "

Qi Xuansu opened his mouth wide.

If this thing really comes to fruition, it will be an overwhelming kindness. Many second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests who have been wasting their time for many years are willing to kneel down and become their godmother.

If Qiniang stayed in the Taoist sect to develop, she would now be at the level of the Lord of the Nine Halls. She gave up this resource, and now she pushes Qi Xuansu up. She really wants to ask the Yao family for her share.

Of course, in a broad sense, these are all Taoist sect's prestigious and important weapons. They are not anyone's private property.

But the righteousness is the righteousness, and it is correct. However, for so many aristocratic families, everyone knows what is going on when it is actually implemented.

Qiniang was furious when she saw Qi Xuansu like this: "You look like you have never seen the world. Don't say you are my son when you go out from now on. Just say you are Qi Haoran's son and Zhang Yuelu's man. Follow me." It doesn’t matter at all.”

Qi Xuansu coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment, while at the same time displaying the majesty that a third-grade Youyi Taoist should have.

Qiniang looked her up and down and said with satisfaction: "That's what you say. The key is that you live up to your expectations. With so many solid achievements as a foundation, I have the confidence to help pave the way for you to speak, so that others can't even say 'no'." . If you are like that Wang Danqing, you know how to be jealous and wait for death, even if I want to promote you, you have no shame to ask the Earth Master."

Qi Xuansu didn't dare to be complacent.

Despite Qiniang's understatement, Qi Xuansu knew exactly what was going on. Without Qiniang, no matter how great Qi Xuansu's achievements were, he would not be able to win the "Earth-Character Skill" or the "Tian-Character Skill" by himself, and others would definitely take away a large part of it. For example, the person who promoted Qi Xuansu had a keen eye for recognizing talents, and the person who directed Qi Xuansu was well-organized. Most of them went to other people's homes. Qi Xuansu could only follow the soup even if he risked his life. Then he was at most a fourth-grade sacrificial wine. Taoist priest.

It is precisely because of Qiniang's protection that no one can share the credit. All the credit goes to Qi Xuansu himself. Qi Xuansu was able to rise so quickly and so reasonably that no one could fault him. After all, Qiniang is a character that gives Pei Xuan City a headache. Most people really don't dare to be enemies with her easily, except Wang Danqing.

In the same way, the Taoist Three Shows are roughly the same way. If there are enough resources, a larger background, strong enough abilities, and enough trial and error costs, it will be easy to achieve success. Once you have achieved meritorious service, every bit of it will be attributed to you personally, and you will not be forced to train for a few more years, so you will naturally rise quickly. If we really want to check, it is all reasonable, reasonable, legal and compliant, and there is no fraud at all.

This is also the reason why Zhang Yuelu can win people's hearts despite being difficult to get along with, because Zhang Yuelu never deducts the rewards and contributions that others deserve. Whoever deserves it belongs to him, and as much as he deserves. Even if there is a personal grudge, Zhang Yuelu will not seek revenge for personal gain. For example, Xu Kou openly provoked Zhang Yuelu, but Zhang Yuelu still promoted him to chief. Xu Kou is now convinced by Zhang Yuelu. This even includes Qi Xuansu.

The clear distinction between rewards and punishments is enough to make many people think that Zhang Yuelu is a rare good boss. In the face of this, the so-called hard to get along with or harshness are just minutiae. Many people who are just trying to get along will naturally take a detour, but many people who are really willing to work hard will gather around Zhang Yuelu.

Qiniang said: "Of course, the prospects are very good, but the premise is that we have to overthrow the Wang family, and we must do it reasonably, legally and in accordance with the rules. The aristocratic families in these places have a habit of separatist rule like a local emperor and domineering. No one’s bottom is clean, it just depends on whether they check it or not.”

Qi Xuansu sighed: "Qiniang, you made a big cake for me, but to be honest, this cake is really delicious."