Chapter 117 Afterwards

This matter has come to an end for the time being.

In fact, this is a moral issue. Regardless of immortal arts and various firearms, even the most backward army is overwhelming against unarmed civilians.

But the problem cannot be handled in this way.

Just like the various restraints of the Taoist army in Fenglinzhou, it is very satisfying to solve the problem with force, but the series of hidden dangers it brings will make people very unhappy. If you don't distinguish right from wrong and just push forward, it will definitely bury a greater disaster.

So Qi Xuansu's strategy is roughly divided into several steps. The first step is to lower your posture and reason, and lift the siege of Tianfu Palace. The second step is to issue a martial law order, and order you to return home or leave Lion City within one hour.

These two steps are like filtering, distinguishing those ordinary people who are incited and coerced, and finally using force.

In fact, most people understand this problem, and this is also where they hesitate. Take Qin Hengjun for example, what's so difficult about ordering suppression? It's not the Zunyang faction of Fenglinzhou, so there is no possibility of losing the war. Let alone using the men in black, even if he went alone, killing from the east to the west of the city, and then from the south to the north, it would not be a big problem.

The key is that he cannot predict the final result. If he really hurts civilians by mistake and intensifies the conflict, all kinds of troubles are like mines, and he doesn't know when he will be blown to death, which is related to his own interests, so he can't make a decision.

Because of this, Qin Hengjun came late after Qi Xuansu successfully solved the siege of Tianfu Palace. In fact, he was just watching before, not watching the joke, because he couldn't escape the responsibility for the incident in Lion City, and he didn't know where to start. In essence, he is a warrior and is really not good at these things.

It was not until Qi Xuansu opened a gap that Qin Hengjun saw the hope of solving the problem, so he came to see Qi Xuansu and obeyed Qi Xuansu's command.

As for manipulating people's hearts, this method does exist, and Qi Xuansu can do it. But this method is too delicate and unlikely to be used on a large scale, otherwise the ancient immortals would not have to preach, and could just deceive people on a large scale.

In addition, even if the Taoist sect can manipulate people's hearts on a large scale, it cannot be used easily. This will undoubtedly greatly damage the credibility of the Taoist sect and destroy the foundation of trust. Whenever there is a problem, people will doubt whether they are manipulated by the Taoist sect. In the long run, it can be said that the disadvantages are serious.

[Given the general environment,

The concept of Taoism is now very different from that of Confucianism in the past. It is not denied that some Taoists still have quite a lot of old habits, but overall, they are still rising in a spiral and moving forward steadily.

The situation has calmed down, but it does not mean that the matter is over.

Qi Xuansu convened another temporary meeting. Whether it was the Taoist government or the Great Xuan court, all the people who could manage things in Lion City were present.

Xie Jiaofeng spoke on behalf of the Taoist government and told all the Taoists that it was a task to solve various aftermath problems, such as calculating various losses in the city and holding some of the fish that slipped through the net accountable. If anyone did not complete it well, the file would be frozen directly. Although I could not promote you, it would not be difficult to hold you down. If anyone made any mistakes, there was nothing to say. He would be demoted or dismissed. In serious cases, he would even consider lowering the Taoist rank.

Qin Hengjun targeted the people in the court. The content was similar. If they did not do well, they would be held accountable. If there were problems, they would be held accountable.

This was like the sword of Damocles in the mouths of Westerners, hanging high above their heads.

These threats may not be a big deal for some Taoists. For example, when Qi Xuansu was a wandering Taoist in the past, he had no position and even no silver. Who would be afraid of you? But these people in charge are different. They have enjoyed the taste of power and are naturally unwilling to give up power easily. Some people have a bright future, which is even more so.

Their response was also very simple. They were put under pressure from above, and when they returned, they gave it to each of their subordinates, and even exaggerated it, and finally it became a layer of escalation.

This is a big meeting.

In the small meeting behind closed doors, Qi Xuansu severely criticized Xie Jiaofeng and Qin Hengjun, and pointed out mercilessly that the two were typical people who were not prepared for danger in peace, were indifferent to the infiltration of the Holy Court, and were suspected of dereliction of duty. The two, as the direct responsible persons, were inseparable from the bad situation in Lion City.

Both of them admitted their mistakes very sincerely and made profound reflections and self-examinations on the spot. Xie?????????????????? Deputy Palace Master was so moved that he almost cried. On the other hand, Qin Deputy Protector General was a warrior after all, so he was a little bit stiff, far less vivid than Xie Deputy Palace Master.

In fact, both of them understood that they had responsibilities. Did Jiayin Lingguan and the Grand Protector General have any responsibilities? Did the Grand Master of the Palace have any responsibilities? But no one can say that. Subordinates do not have the power to hold their superiors accountable. That would be asking for trouble. Only the superiors of their superiors can hold them accountable.

Qi Xuansu naturally understood this truth, but it was not unfair to the two of them. They, one civil and one military, were the two "city lords" of Lion City. People were connecting right under their noses, but they didn't notice it at all. The three-foot-thick ice did not form overnight. This kind of layout could not be completed in two or three days. It must have been planned and laid out for a long time. They were responsible for not noticing it in time.

Generally speaking, the great master, the great protector, and the Jiayin Lingguan are all in charge of military affairs. As long as there is no large-scale rebellion like the Zunbang faction, their responsibilities are really not that big. It cannot be said that this responsibility should be placed on Qi Xuansu just a few days after arriving in Lion City.

As for why Qi Xuansu could accuse Qin Hengjun, it was because not long after the riots occurred, the Great Protector in the Imperial Capital sent an order to the Nanting Protectorate to fully cooperate with Qi Zhenren. During his absence, Qi Zhenren was asked to preside over the Lion City on his behalf. The big picture.

The reason is very simple. Messing up the Lion City will certainly hit Qi Xuansu and put huge pressure on Qi Xuansu, but it will also damage the interests of the Nanting Protectorate and even affect the official career of the Protectorate.

If the chaos in the Lion City gets beyond control, Qi Xuansu will certainly have to leave Nanyang in embarrassment. What will His Majesty the Emperor think of the Protector? Do you think that the Protector General has neglected his duty? Do you even think that the guardian of the capital is not worthy of his responsibilities? Therefore, one can imagine the irritation of the Great Protector, which made him side with Qi Xuansu without hesitation. Qi Xuansu's ability to quickly resolve the budding chaos also allowed the Great Protector to safely hand over the power to Qi Xuansu.

This means that everything that brings advantages and disadvantages must always be a double-edged sword.

Then Qi Xuansu announced in the name of the Jiutang Joint Council that he would conduct a comprehensive investigation into the internal and external collusion within the Taoist government. He warned those Taoist priests involved that it is best to

It is important to wake up early and take the initiative to explain, so that you can be dealt with lightly. If you wait until you are found out before crying and wiping away your tears, it will be too late.

The next day, the manpower promised by Zhang Yuelu from the Lingnan Taoist Prefecture arrived by flying boat, and Qi Xuansu sent all these manpower to Lu Yuting. Wang Jiaohe used this method to put pressure on him, so he put pressure on Nanyang United Company to see who could not stand it first.

Everyone could see clearly that Master Wang and Master Qi had already begun to fight each other, going back and forth. Now it seems that Zhenren Qi is slightly better. After all, Zhenren Qi defused the riot in Lion City, but no one dares to say that Zhenren Wang will lose. After all, this is the first round. From Zhenren Wang’s moves From the looks of it, it was a very powerful attack, and Qi Zhenren would be seriously injured if he was not careful.

Qi Xuansu's biggest problem now is the shortage of manpower. The men in black in the Nanting Protectorate and the spiritual officers of the Xuanwei Department in Jiugang all obey his orders, but he cannot use the men in black and the spiritual officers to investigate internal Taoist issues. The two had no problem suppressing the riots, but their investigation was rough.

Xu Jiaorong is now the second deputy head of the palace, and she should be responsible for this matter. However, considering that she has just taken office, her foundation is insufficient, and she is under Qi Xuansu. In the previous term, the role of the second deputy palace master was basically ruined, and it was difficult to say that he was reliable. After Qi Xuansu came to Borneo, he still relied on Lu Yuting and Han Yongfeng whom he brought with him for the main affairs.

Nowadays, manpower is stretched thin, and this is because Zhang Yuelu partially supported him. He had no choice but to communicate with his prospective mother-in-law, Cihang Zhenren.

This is different from the previous thing, this

Not only for matters within the Taoist government, but also for external forces such as the Holy Court, it is most appropriate for Beichen Hall, which specializes in eliminating traitors, to come forward. Logically speaking, Beichen Hall should be leading the joint discussion of the Nine Halls. It was only Master Qingwei who had no time to do it, so Master Cihang presided over the joint meeting of the Nine Halls. Since it was a joint meeting of the Nine Halls, it was natural that the Nine Halls would take the lead. The Taoist government was only assisting, but it was correct to report it to Jinque.

As the most important Taoist palace after She Ji Palace, Thian Hock Temple naturally has a "Mother-in-Chief Mirror" that leads directly to Yujing.

Qi Xuansu easily contacted Master Cihang. Master Cihang first congratulated Qi Xuansu on his promotion to Master, and then Qi Xuansu began to report the specific situation.

After listening to Qi Xuansu's report, Master Cihang said, "Your place is indeed the hardest-hit area infiltrated by Westerners, and it does need manpower support. How many people do you need?"

Qi Xuansu didn't dare to speak loudly. He hesitated and said, "One hundred people."

Master Cihang laughed and scolded: "You are so rude, do you think you are a spiritual officer? You don't know how many people you and Qingxiao's Yaoguang Division had back then, right? Now you want more than half of the division in one mouthful, with such a tone It’s really not small.”

Qi Xuansu was used to being humble in front of his elders and said, "Isn't this asking for high prices and sitting down to pay back the money?"

"Do you think it's a business? You're still bargaining." Master Cihang said, "I can only give you fifty people, half from Beichen Hall and half from Fengxian Hall. If you still want more, you might as well Ask Master Qingwei, he is the leader of Beichen Hall, and his name is correct."

Qi Xuansu said: "Fifty people, let's be fifty. It's just a soldier, and there is a nest of generals. You have to arrange a capable general for me. There is no quantity, but there must be quality."

Master Cihang did not refuse: "I will consider it and give you a reply within three days."