Pawn Crossing the River

With Qi Xuansu away, Chen Jianchou also had some free time.

Someone asked Chen Jianchou to have tea today.

This is a custom from Lingnan that spread to Nanyang.

Probably because he was used to being a secretary, Chen Jian didn't like being late, let alone being stuck in time to get in. Instead, he was used to arriving early - to stand in front of his boss.

So even if someone else invited Chen Jianchou to have tea, Chen Jianchou would have arrived an hour early.

This teahouse is located in the northwest district of Lion City. It is a mixed bag. Chen Jianqiu did not rush to the private dining room on the second floor. Instead, he found a seat in the lobby on the first floor, ordered a bowl of weak tea, and drank it leisurely. .

Today's Chen Jianchou is no longer what he used to be. In the eyes of others, he is also a big shot. He is Chief Qi's secretary and Xu Cixi's adopted son. He can talk to both sides. He even got involved in the investigation of the ancient immortal. He has some connection with Master Landa. In the eyes of others, this means that his hands and eyes can reach the sky.

When Qi Xuansu was away, Chen Jianchou also had a graceful and calm aura. However, when around Qi Xuansu, Chen Jianchou was as taciturn as ever and did not have much sense of presence.

This is not surprising, Qi Xuansu looks different in front of Master Donghua and Qiniang, and Qi Xuansu looks different in front of Taoist subordinates. Qi Xuansu looks another in front of Master Pingzhang.

In front of the elders who belong to them, the position of the younger generation must be corrected and cannot be exceeded.

This is a traditional Eastern relationship, and no one can escape from this cage.

Chen Jianqiu's mind was a little confused. Others didn't know about Qi Xuansu's report, but he knew it. As the saying goes, both prosper and lose, and he was Qi Xuansu's side. If Qi Xuansu fell, everyone could run away, but He alone can't run away. Just look at Wang Jiaohe, Wang Jiaoying, Zheng Jiao and others and you will know that none of their secretaries escaped.

Fortunately, Chief Qi was not around, and Second Chief Zhang took over the matter without making too much splash. Chen Jianqiu had to admire him. No wonder people like Chief Qi never dare to underestimate him. Zhang takes the second seat.

Recently, his adoptive mother and Zhang Cixi have been investigating the person behind this incident. There are some clues, but there are not many clues. Because tracing the source, they went all the way to Yujing.

When it comes to Yu Jing, it's complicated.

That was where the big shots gathered. As powerful as Wang Jiaohe was in the past, he was not considered the top figure in Yujing. At least he was not qualified to sit in the front row when Jinque was discussing matters.

On the surface, it was Chief Qi who overthrew Wang Jiaohe, but everyone knew that Chief Qi was only the person who carried out the execution, and the real person who gave the order was Donghua Zhenren, the man behind Chief Qi. To overthrow a Nanyang emperor, Master Donghua didn't even take the stand himself, but just stayed behind the scenes. How powerful is this?

There are three Masters of Shenzhi like Master Donghua.

Just when Chen Jianchou's thoughts were drifting away, the guests who invited him to tea arrived.

The visitor was obviously startled when he saw Chen Jianchou - he had come half an hour early on purpose, but he didn't expect Chen Jianchou to be earlier.

Since both of them had arrived early, there was no need to stick to the scheduled time to talk about things and go directly to the private seats upstairs.

This man's surname was Deng, and his nickname was "Yu Master". He was as famous as Feng Bo, who was punched to death by Master Wan.

Among the factions of the "Tianting", Master Deng Yu belonged to no one. He only obeyed the orders of Patriarch Jin Gong and acted alone.

After the two sat down, Deng Yushi poured the tea himself and then got straight to the point: "I have made several appointments with you through Assistant Tang. It is not easy to meet you."

Chen Jianqiu picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and answered the question: "This tea is good, it should be the first new tea this year, drink tea."

Deng Yushi held the tea cup but did not drink: "I won't beat around the bush anymore, it's all business matters."

Chen Jianqiu put down his tea cup and said with a smile: "How many years have you been in Nanyang? It's not the first day that you come out to do business. You have bowed to all the docks that should be worshiped and burned all the incense that should be burned. There is no need for me to go any further. Once here.”

"Master Chen's words have gone unnoticed." Master Deng Yu deliberately lowered his attitude, "We might as well open the skylight and speak openly. Nanyang has finally changed. The old relationships have changed. We enter the new temple and worship the new Buddha."

The smile on Chen Jianchou's face gradually faded: "Not to mention other things, Chief Qi has been in Nanyang for three years, and neither the temple nor the Buddha can be said to be 'new'. What have you done in the past two years? What will happen in the future?" Just do whatever you want.”

Master Deng Yu said: "Master Chen is joking. Isn't this the beginning of the war in West Posuo? With so many refugees pouring in, many places have begun wartime controls. Business is difficult to do, especially for customs clearance. You have to report it to the Taoist government. ”

Chen Jianqiu waved his hand and said: "I can report it however I want. I can't represent the Taoist government."

Deng Yushi helped Chen Jianchou fill up the tea again: "Master Chen is too modest. Who doesn't know that you are the junior chief and the most trusted person by Chief Qi? As long as you say something, this matter will be settled."

"Promote me." Chen Jianqiu covered the tea cup with his hand, "Not to mention that I don't have such great ability, even if I did, I wouldn't dare to talk nonsense. If you ask me, my answer must be to follow the rules. . However, the wartime control will not last long. It mainly targets various firearms and food. There are even some things that I am not sure about. I still say that my main and only mission is to serve the Chief Deputy Palace Master well. Besides, I am not directly involved in any Taoist affairs. Since you mentioned Tang Fuli, please continue to contact Tang Fuli. Tang Fuli knows what to do."

Master Deng Yu was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Understood. We just got straight to the point and didn't introduce ourselves. Master Chen should know who I represent."

Chen Jianchou raised his hand to hold the hairpin, nodded and said: "I know, of course I know. But you should also know who is in charge of the Taoist government now."

Deng Yushi said: "That's why I say that today is different from the past."

Chen Jianqiu smiled slightly: "I am a man of little words, but I can't handle your affairs. Your Excellency, you won't blame me, right?"

Master Deng Yu managed a smile and said, "Master Chen is joking."

Chen Jianchou raised his tea cup again: "Drink tea."

Jianghu is not about fighting and killing; Jianghu is about human relations.

Chen Jianchou took the initiative to get up and leave, and also took the initiative to pay for the tea.

Deng Yushi sat alone in the elegant seat, gently rotating the thin and translucent tea cup with two fingers, and remained silent for a long time.

Now, he was not qualified to directly ask Qi Xuansu, Chief Qi, so he could only invite Secretary Chen in a roundabout way, but in the end he suffered a setback.

If the secretary is like this, one can imagine how high Chief Qi's threshold must be.

The level of the threshold is closely related to the power base.

It is said that Chief Qi is currently in retreat and is up to no good.

In Deng Yushi's view, Chief Qi cherishes his wings a little too much and is a little scary.

Before a man becomes successful, others will often use women to measure his value. For example, when measuring a man's family background at the bottom level, the simplest and most direct criterion is often whether he can marry a wife. If a man can frequently change the women around him, although he must be morally condemned, many people will subconsciously admit that he is very capable.

But after a man becomes successful, he can't measure it like this. On the other hand, it would be a bit scary to be able to be clean with women.

Because after occupying a high position, the offensive and defensive momentum is different. Instead, women who want to complete the class jump begin to hunt these high-ranking men. In other words, there are too many temptations around. Indulging yourself and having dozens or hundreds of lovers is not a skill, because as long as you are in this position, it is not difficult to do it. On the other hand, restraining yourself and resisting temptation is the real skill.

Chasing money and men chasing women are instinctive. Going against instinct, suppressing nature, is self-control.

A person has given up both "money" and "sex". How cruel must this person be? Being cruel to others is nothing, being cruel to yourself is the real cruelty.

This often means the person has something greater to pursue.

Either idealistic or ambitious.

What kind of person is this Chief Qi?

Want to revitalize Taoism? Or are you simply seeking to seize the power of the Taoist sect?

Deng Yushi didn't know, but he was certain that Qi Xuansu would not be satisfied with the position of chief deputy palace master, or even the position of the real person in charge of the palace.

If you want to gain a foothold in Nanyang, you cannot avoid Qi Xuansu.