Chapter 197: Flowers in Disarray

After the banquet, Lei Xiaohuan specifically found Qi Xuansu and apologized to him.

If Qi Xuansu didn't know Lei Xiaohuan's character, he would have thought that Lei Xiaohuan had prepared it long ago.

Qi Xuansu naturally wouldn't blame Lei Xiaohuan for anything. In fact, even if there was no Lei Xiaohuan, Qi Muyu would have come to him through other channels, sooner or later.

Lei Xiaohuan told Qi Xuansu that although Quanzhen Dao was mainly responsible for the land trade route in the Western Regions, with the prosperity of sea trade, the trade on the land trade route declined, so Quanzhen Dao also did sea trade business.

Qi Muyu naturally also got involved in this area, focusing on the South China Sea direction, and had been doing business with the Wang family in the past. However, it may be that he heard some rumors and found Qi Xuansu.

This is very interesting. I don't know what internal information Qi Muyu heard. If it was just the news that Qi Xuansu was going to serve as the second deputy lord of the Borneo Daofu, then this was an ordinary cooperation. But if he heard the news that Quanzhen Dao was going to take action against the Wang family, then he was betting on Qi Xuansu.

In fact, Qi Xuansu didn't want to have anything to do with Qi Muyu, but Qi Jiaozheng was standing behind Qi Muyu. They were both members of Quanzhen Dao, and Qi Jiaozheng was a local power. He couldn't offend Qi Jiaozheng for no reason, so he had to be polite to Qi Muyu.

Although it can't be assumed that Qi Jiaozheng must promote this matter, or even that this must be Qi Jiaozheng's intention, but Qi Niang taught Qi Xuansu a truth: what is said may not be a matter, but what is not said is really a matter. In any case, Qi Muyu played the sign of Qi Jiaozheng, and Qi Xuansu must give Qi Jiaozheng face. As for how to give it, he had to weigh it carefully. It must be reasonable, legal, and not let people catch the pigtail. He also had to give an explanation to the Qi family and let them accept the favor. It was not easy.

As for the grievances between the master and the Qi family, now is not the time to delve into it. Qi Xuansu rose too fast and his foundation was unstable. He had offended the Li family. It was not good to make enemies rashly. He must keep his own people stable.

And judging from Qi Muyu's attitude, it seems that there is no deep hatred. If the master really has a life-and-death hatred with the Qi family, then the Qi family would have killed him long ago, and would not wait until Shen Yuqi hired a killer. The Qi family's attitude towards Qi Xuansu would not be to actively cooperate with them, but to not let this child stay.

So Qi Xuansu speculated that it was probably a dispute of will, and the master left the Qi family in anger, and even Qi Jiaozheng was unaware of it. The last time he met Qi Jiaozheng, the head of the Qi family had never heard of the name Qi Haoran, which seemed to be a side proof of this.

Qi Xuansu sent Lei Xiaohuan away, but was blocked by Qi Muyu again, and invited him to a private banquet. The so-called private banquet is actually just two people, avoiding other irrelevant people to talk about some substantive content. At the same time, this is also a way to get closer, strike while the iron is hot.

Qi Xuansu had to agree and attend the private banquet. This time, Qi Muyu was much more serious. Although he still had peach blossoms in his eyes and was coquettish and seductive, it was more of a natural thing, not deliberate. At this time, she was more like a businessman, talking about business matters.

As expected, Qi Muyu already knew that Qi Xuansu was going to be sent to Borneo, and they were talking about business in Nanyang. In words and deeds, she asked Qi Xuansu to take care of her, and she could also give Qi Xuansu some appropriate compensation.

As for what this compensation is, it depends on one's opinion. It can be money, sex, or even both. As Qi Muyu said, with a handsome man like Qi Xuansu, it is still unknown who will take advantage of whom.

Qi Xuansu naturally did not want to get involved in a mess, but he also had a shield. As long as it was in line with the laws of Taoism, he would definitely handle it impartially and would never embarrass "his own people". If there was any trouble, he would definitely try his best to help. This was the answer on the surface. As for some specific business matters, he did not understand, so he asked Qi Muyu to talk to Qi Niang or Huan Ji.

Because Qi Xuansu had not yet taken office, Qi Muyu could not talk about specific business, and he was satisfied to get such an answer from Qi Xuansu.

After Qi Xuansu left, he felt a little tired. This is the situation when he is in charge of a place. Before he takes office, well-informed people have come to him. When he officially takes office, I don’t know how many people will want to "hunt" him.

It is not in accordance with the law to do it, and it will offend people if you don’t do it.

If you are in a key position and block other people’s money, others will pull you down and replace you with someone who is willing to cooperate. So many times, people without backgrounds know that this matter is unreasonable and illegal, but for their own future, they still have to "be in harmony with the world".

I don’t know how many Taoists were dragged into the water. Qi Xuansu returned to his signing room and asked Ke Qingqing to prepare the pen and ink. He wrote the word "alert" and stared at it for a long time.

The flowers are so beautiful that they are dazzling.

Women are flowers, Taiping money is also flowers, and power is the most beautiful flower.

Finally, Qi Xuansu asked Ke Qingqing to frame these two words.

Of course, there are many banquets every day that Qi Xuansu hopes to attend. If he agrees to every one of them, Qi Xuansu doesn't have to do anything that day. He just drinks and eats, and there are various "fates". Usually, unless he must attend, he will let Ke Qingqing refuse for him. As for what he must attend, seeing Lei Xiaohuan off is a must.

Entering mid-April. The situation in Fenglinzhou has been generally stable and gradually on the right track.

The second step of the "three-step plan" is finally no longer suspended in the air, but has landed on the ground, and the dust has settled.

Before the official announcement, as usual, Donghua Master will have a conversation with Qi Xuansu on behalf of Jin Que as the Master of Ziweitang.

Qi Xuansu was in Ziweitang, and it only took a few steps to reach the signing room of Master Donghua.

At this time, Master Donghua is presiding over the discussion and has not come over yet.

Qi Xuansu was accompanied by Donghua Zhenren's secretary Gong Jiaojun.

During the few days Qiniang was in Yujing, she taught Qi Xuansu many practical principles.

In the past, Qi Xuansu always took it for granted that when it came to the Taoist sect's internal vanity fair, there must be intersecting interests. If you asked someone to do things, you would not have to cede some real interests.

Qiniang said, this idea is not entirely correct. In the past, you had a low status, so there was nothing wrong with you. But now that you have risen in status and become a second-ranking officer, especially a second-ranking one at a local level, with only two or three people above you, you will come into contact with many people who are at the same level or even lower than you. If you still stick to this, then It means lowering oneself. But if you don’t cede your interests, they will have no friendship with you, and they won’t be under your control, so why should they help you? When encountering this situation, we need to take a detour. The key is not money and interests, but connections.

Networking is also a benefit, but it is a debt of gratitude, not so real, and somewhat ethereal.

Establishing a complete network system is essential, but it cannot be achieved overnight. Each relationship requires time to accumulate and settle. Qi Xuansu's rise was too short, so this aspect is a weakness.

Why is it easy for secretaries to become successful? It is because of their location that they can easily build a complete network of people.

At this time, Gong Jiaojun had only been with Master Donghua for a short period of time and had not yet been promoted to assistant minister. He was at a lower level than Qi Xuansu, but Qi Xuansu could not be underestimated in the slightest. The two chatted for a while, and Qi Xuansu said casually: "Brother Gong Dao is with Master Donghua. Master Donghua also trusts and relies on Brother Zhong. I heard that many people secretly call Brother Gong Dao "Second Brother". "

Gong Jiaojun waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Don't dare to talk nonsense."

Qi Xuansu deliberately joked: "It's rare to be alone with Brother Gong Dao today, so I have to make good use of Brother Gong Dao."

Gong Jiaojun smiled and said, "If Vice Hall Master Qi needs anything, just ask."

Qi Xuansu said: "Since Brother Gongdao said so, I will speak out shamelessly. Brother Gongdao has been in Yujing for a long time and has a wide network of contacts. Can you introduce me to a few trustworthy friends, preferably from Borneo?" ”

Gong Jiaojun couldn't help but look at Qi Xuansu in the bottom of his heart. He didn't directly say what he wanted, but only said to introduce a few friends. It was a bit easy, and he was worthy of being a young underachiever valued by Master Donghua. And compared to those three people from aristocratic families, they are more able to put down their arrogance and are capable of bending and stretching.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Speaking of this, I really have some good friends."

In fact, this kind of communication is mutual. Now Qi Xuansu seeks help from Gong Jiaojun, but Gong Jiaojun cannot stay with Master Donghua for a lifetime. He will eventually be released. By then, Qi Xuansu will have risen to a higher position. , and then repaying the favor is to support Gong Jiaojun in turn. This is what comes and goes. It can also be said that Gong Jiaojun is investing in the future.

Of course, if Qi Xuansu died midway, everything would be lost and this investment would be in vain.

Gong Jiaojun mentioned a few names, but did not specify the specific positions of these people. He only mentioned how they met, what kind of friendship they had, and highlighted their preferences and temperaments.

Qi Xuansu didn't ask deeply, he would naturally do his homework afterwards.

In addition, Gong Jiaojun will also say hello in advance. Even though Gong Jiaojun is just the boss, he represents Donghua Zhenren in a sense. Few people dare to visit Qi Xuansu again without selling face. Times are much simpler, and some people will even take the initiative to come to see Qi Xuansu. It's not about specific levels, it's just about power.

After some small talk, at first glance, Qi Xuansu did not promise Gong Jiaojun anything, and Gong Jiaojun did not ask for anything. It was like chatting behind someone's back.

Only those who have been in Taoism for a long time can understand the subtle meaning.

Qi Xuansu is no longer the rough and tumble man. After these few years of experience, he has not only learned the superficial official accent. In Qiniang's words, he can speak the same language when seeing people and speak nonsense when seeing ghosts. How to deal with Qi Muyu and how to deal with Gong Jiaojun are two completely different ways.

While the two were talking, Master Donghua ended the discussion and walked over.

The two stood up at the same time and faced Master Donghua.

Some people died, but not completely...