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Chapter 172 Pushing the Heart

Yuanjue was stunned at first, then met Li Xuandu's gaze. His lips moved slightly, but in the end he did not dare to speak out, so he had to retreat unwillingly.

Li Xuandu looked around for another time, and no one spoke again.

Zhang Jingxiu has already paid too much. At this time, Li Xuan always had to share a lot of burden for him and be the evil man for him. Otherwise, everything would be over Zhang Jingxiu alone, even the immortal immortal could not bear it.

Zhang Jingxiu glanced at Li Xuan, and was both appreciative and grateful. At this moment, he suddenly thought that Li Xuan could be appreciated and valued by Li Daoxu, Zhang Suqing, and Xu Wugui. Of course, Zhang Jingxiu's name must be added to the list now. Of course, appreciation is one thing, and it is another thing for each to have different positions.

Zhang Jingxiu spoke again: "I wonder if you have any questions or objections?"

Zuo Yuhan said softly: "Zuo has no objection, but he has a question. Who are the three leaders?"

Li Xuandu replied on behalf of him: "Of course, the Great Sword Immortal, and the 'Sky Sword' of Liaodong, the Sect Master Qin."

Zuo Yuhan was silent for a moment, nodded and said, "I understand."

At this moment, someone quickly walked in and whispered a few words to Su Rang. Su Rang nodded, waved his hand to ask him to retreat, and then said to both Zhang Jingxiu and Li Xuan: "There is news from outside that the people are coming soon. Please move forward for the time being."

Zhang Jingxiu said: "The last time I came to this Dabaoen Temple was twenty years ago. Now I am revisiting my hometown and just stroll around. How about you accompany me to walk around with you?"

Everyone knew that Zhang Jingxiu wanted to take the opportunity to have a close conversation with Li Xuandu alone, so naturally he would not come forward to join in the fun. Wuzhen said, "Okay, when Shen Shin-shi, we will meet here again."

After saying that, the sect masters dispersed. This Dabaoen Temple was a good place to enjoy the scenery. There were also gentry from Jinling Prefecture headed by Money and Su families, so they didn't have to worry about nothing to do during this period.

Qin Su hesitated a little and looked at Li Xuandu, not knowing whether he should stay. At this moment, Bai Xiushang said, "Su Su, this is your first time to come to Dabaoen Temple? I am a regular here. I come here almost once a year. This time I will accompany you around and see the scenery in Dabaoen Temple. How about it?"

Li Xuandu nodded to Qin Su, and Qin Su whispered: "Then it's time for Master Bai."

Sect Master Bai chuckled and said, "Is it still called Sect Master Bai? I am your elder, can you always afford the word "aunt"?"

Qin Su's face turned slightly red, and I don't know if it was shy or something else, so she said softly: "Aunt Bai."

Bai Xiushang took the initiative to step forward and grabbed her hand, and pulled her out the door.

Qin Su looked back at Li Xuandu, looking like a poor woman who was sold to someone by her cruel husband, which made Li Xuan laugh.

After only Li Xuandu and Zhang Jingxiu were left, Zhang Jingxiu led Li Xuandu away from the side door and headed towards the Summer River.

This is not the first time Li Xuan has been here, but he used to be a quick walk, so this is the first time he has strolled in it.

Zhang Jingxiu glanced at the sparkling perfume river and said, "Some things are hard to say in front of others, but in front of Zifu, I said it bluntly."

Li Xuan nodded.

Zhang Jingxiu said: "After the Battle of Beim Mountain last year, Nuo met with Dan Taiyun and agreed on some things."

Li Xuandu's heart moved slightly, but his face was not revealed, "Master, please speak."

Zhang Jingxiu pondered his words and said, "You must know that it is not advisable to make too many enemies. We reintegrate the Taoist sect and make the Taoist sect unified, which has made the Confucian sect extremely unhappy. If it weren't for the fact that there was no leader in the Confucian sect today, I was afraid that the Confucian sect had taken action, just like the sage of the mind-study suppressed the rebellion of King Ning, you and I would not be spared by then. Now, God has given you a good opportunity, and the hope of integrating the Taoist sect is in the past. At this time, we must distinguish the main and the secondary."

Li Xuandu said: "I dare to ask the great master, what is the main and what is the second?"

"With the talent of Zi Mansion, I should have understood it for a long time. But since I asked the Zi Mansion to say it in person, I will just say it again." Zhang Jingxiu glanced at Li Xuandu, "The 'master' is the unity of Taoism, the main opponent is the Confucianism, and the 'second' is the division of good and evil, and the world is divided and unification. This rise and fall are both temporary, but the inheritance of Taoism has been for thousands of years. Now, for the unification of Taoism, the previous division of good and evil can be put aside for the time being."

Li Xuandu sighed, "The seven most sinful and evil sects listed by the Great Heavenly Master just now should be wiped out, and they are all scenes."

Zhang Jingxiu also sighed casually, "Some things, even if everyone knows them, cannot be said, and can only be hidden in his heart. This is called tacit understanding. If you put them into words and give them a truth, you will be punished for your words. Zifu should understand this principle."

Of course, Li Xuan understood this truth, but was a little disappointed. He was silent for a moment, adjusted his mood slightly, and then asked, "I wonder what the Great Master and the Holy Lord agreed on?"

Zhang Jingxiu said: "The Northwest Sects led by Wudao Sect are deeply rooted and have strong strength. If they want to completely wipe out them, I don't know how many people will die. If the three families join forces, who will fight with the Northwest Taoist Sect head-on? If the losses in the Northwest War are too heavy, the voice in the Taoist Sect will be weak in the future, and there will be even the danger of being annexed by the other two families. So if you really fight, it is almost inevitable that each will preserve your strength. This is just a monk carrying water to eat, two monks carrying water to eat, and three monks have no water to eat, and they will not be able to completely eliminate the Northwest Sects before a great master appears."

Li Xuan knew that Zhang Jingxiu was talking about the truth, but he was still helpless and said, "So the great master and the saint are secretly discussing peace. On the surface, they are still incompatible, but in fact they are in peace. We integrate the Taoist sect and the saint lord compete for the grassland."

Zhang Jingxiu said: "The things in this world are not about what you want. It is easy to say. When you touch your upper and lower lips, you just need to do it. But if you really want to do it, you don't know how long it takes and how much effort it takes. Each generation has the responsibility of another generation. Our generation is the name of the Taoist sect. As for how to select a great master sect, how to recover the northwest sects and make the Taoist sect essentially unified, that is the matter of your generation, what we have not done, I hope your generation can complete it."

Li Xuan nodded silently.

Zhang Jingxiu continued: "Of course people have to look at the long term, but the important thing is the present. If you can't get through the present, there will be no future. Without future, what's the use of seeing farther away?"

Li Xuandu asked again: "But the great master has already said it, so we can't do nothing."

Zhang Jingxiu smiled and said, "Of course there is something to do, but to slowly draw it, you can completely eliminate the half-dead Zaoge Sect, as well as the Zhenchuan Sect and Huntian Sect hidden in the imperial capital. I think Brother Li should be happy to uproot these two sects, because this is the power that the Empress Dowager can directly mobilize. If they are gone, the Empress Dowager will only rely more on Mr. Li, then Brother Li's power and influence in the imperial capital will be further improved. Of course, Mr. Qin from Liaodong will also be happy to see it, and no one likes traitors."

Li Xuandu nodded: "Seven and third, there are still four left, which are the core forces of the Northwest Sects. Although reasonably, we will not continue to attack due to the many internal conflicts, but we are not afraid of ten thousand, but we are afraid of one thing. If this happens, Dan Taiyun is likely to form an alliance with the Earth Master again to protect each other."

Zhang Jingxiu said: "When we reach our position, we can only talk about profit and harm, not human feelings. I can make peace with Mr. Li, and of course the saint can also make peace with the earth master. Sometimes, we cannot be divided or harmonious. If we have benefits, we will gather together, and if we don't have benefits, we will disperse. Don't think that the word "profit" is ugly. What are you saying for the sake of the people of the world?"

Li Xuandu didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Zhang Jingxiu said: "What is the government? The key lies in finance. There is a huge contradiction. As long as you have money, you can cover up the past and whitewash the peace. But without money, the disease of tinea scabies will turn into a serious illness in Chen Ke. What is the matter involving finance? Corvée, taxes, people's livelihood, military service, and various expenses. Take the raising of soldiers as an example. For every extra soldier, there is a less farmer, a less tax, and a more military salary. It is twice as many times as possible. In addition, some places have suffered disasters and countless grains. There are only those who cook rice in a pot, but no reason to cook with a pot.

Yes, can it be eaten? Can it be filled? But the grain and rice for disaster relief are not born out of thin air. When money is required, where does the money come from? Is it a local vassal treasury or a treasury of the Ministry of Revenue? Or a local tyrant? Or a local tyrant? After the disaster relief, should we exempt taxes from the next year? If the deficit is lost, where should we make up for it? Where does the money come from? Which of these are not related to 'profit'? If the scholars say, put aside the word 'profit' and talk about the people all over the world, then the so-called 'people in the world' is an empty slogan, and the so-called saving the people from water and fire is just a castle in the air."

Zhang Jingxiu slowed down and said softly: "There is no derogatory or positive meaning in fighting for fame and fortune. "Profit" will not fall out of thin air. You have to fight for yourself. For the people of the world, it is actually a struggle for profit for the people. Some people are greedy for profit and some are greedy for fame. In fact, fame is also invisible profit. Fighting for fame and fortune, the word "profit". If you fight for your own selfish interests, you will be scolded, but you will compete for profit for the country, the people, and the people, and the people will compete for profit. That is the good thing where righteousness lies. So whether I am or Brother Li, it represents not only us. We cannot do whatever we want, nor can we do whatever we want, and let whoever we want to die. The Zifu should also understand this principle. It is precisely because of this that I will say that sometimes, whether it is division or harmony, we cannot help us. The so-called avenge of grudges has nothing to do with us for a long time."
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