Taiping Inn

The reason why Qing Wei Sect was able to stand out among the twelve sects of righteousness and become a rising star who can compete with Zhengyi sect is that the old sect leader Li Daoxue valued rules, ruled the sect with law, and established various sect rules, which made Qing Wei Sect in many rivers and lakes. The sects stand out from the crowd, which makes other sects look like grass-roots teams. They are far less strict than the Qing Weizong division of labor, and are like the difference between official troops and bandits. Therefore, the Qing Weizong is called the "small court" by people in the world.

However, "Zuo Zhuan" says: You will prosper with this, and you will die with this. Qing Weizong was called the "small court", so naturally it was also infected with many government habits. Everyone was utilitarian, everyone fought for power, and everyone moved within the scope of the rules. Rules became a weapon for both sides to attack each other, and then The biggest disadvantage is to put party struggles above the sect, just like the current monarchy of the emperor and empress in the court.

Compared with the current court, the only advantage of the Qingwei Sect is that it has a former sect leader Li Daoxu who can suppress the overall situation. As long as Li Daoxu is alive for one day, the Qingwei Sect will not be completely out of control. However, this is also a treatment of symptoms but not root causes. There is another biggest problem. There is no one in the world who can truly live forever. Even the so-called realm of immortality will eventually ascend to the ground. If the old sect leader Li Daoxue is gone, the situation in the Qingwei Sect will deteriorate immediately, and all the hidden ills will break out. Li Yuanying alone will definitely not be able to integrate into the sect. Even if he can barely integrate, he will definitely have great vitality. Injury, the dispute between the two parties will drag the entire Qingwei Sect into a state of doom.

This is what Li Xuandu said about the beginning of decline and demise.

Whether this truth is deep or shallow, it is not only Li Xuandu who can tell that, but Li Xuandu is the only one who has the qualifications and courage to speak out in person to the old sect leader.

Li Xuandu did not just pay attention to benevolence and righteousness, and wanted Qingwei Sect to give up the position of the leader of the Zhengdao Alliance. However, the Qingwei Sect has not completely overwhelmed the strength of Zhengyi Sect, and Zhengyi Sect has not completely overwhelmed the strength of Qingwei Sect. In the case of foreign enemies, it is the best choice for both sides to join forces to fight against foreign enemies. If internal struggle continues, the Qingwei Sect may reach the top of the world and may fall into a state of doom. But even if it reached the top of the world, what about the Zaoge Sect back then? Prosperity and decline are the same principle that has not changed throughout the ages. Li Xuandu’s idea cannot be said to be completely correct, but it is the safest way. The next step is to rest and recuperate, build high walls, accumulate grain, and be king slowly.

It’s not that Li Daoxu didn’t understand this truth, but Li Daoxu did not think that the Qingwei Sect is weaker than the Zhengyi Sect, and Li Daoxu was not satisfied with this. He wanted to reach the top of the world before he passed away, so Li Xuandu This statement is undoubtedly contrary to his ideas, and it is reasonable to be unacceptable. As for others, they naturally have to cater to the ambition of the old sect leader. This is why Li Xuandu said, "The master is wrong, and the disciples are wrong, and none of them are right to speak for the master. Du Yu's style of swearing, and Chen Shan is in a state of evil. The meaning of the word is unknown; it is very flattering. However, he is ashamed and discouraged, and retreats to follow his master. He is obsessed with his original intention and praises his master. What is the crime of deceiving?”

Which of the thirty-six hall masters is not a master. There is no need to repeat many principles. They understand better than anyone else. It is just one thing to understand, but another thing to do. This is what is called "it is easy to know and difficult to do" .

Hearing Li Xuandu's rhetoric, most of the hall masters bowed their heads slightly, not because they were guilty, but because they could conceal their reactions and expressions. However, the hall masters sitting in the front, Zhang Haishi, Gu Yusheng, Qin Su and others I can't hide, I can only look straight and take it seriously.

Li Rushi said in a deep voice: "Don't take care of him, but the deputy sect leader asked if there were any instructions from others, but you asked us if we doubt you. Could it be that you would be able to judge us today?"

Li Xuandu shook his head: "I don't understand what Master Li said."

Li Rushi slapped the handrail and said, "What's wrong with me?" You said you were giving advice to the old sect leader, so what's wrong with the old sect leader? What qualifications do you have to blame the old sect leader? He actually dares to talk nonsense to the old sect leader and speak rudely. Looking at the entire world, is there any disciple like you? "

"I understand what Master Li said." Li Xuan smiled.

Zhang Haishi kept watching the conversation between Li Rushi and Li Ruyi coldly. At this time, he realized Li Xuandu's intention. The tacit understanding of his fellow brothers for many years made Zhang Haishi immediately respond, "Li Xuandu."

Li Xuandu immediately said, "Here."

Zhang Haishi asked, "Why are you laughing?"

Li Xuandu said, "I laugh at Master Li as a judge of a gentleman's ambition with a villain."

"Rareless!" Li Rushi was immediately angry: "You who insult your master dare to regard yourself as a gentleman?"

Li Xuandu said calmly: "Of course I am not a gentleman, but Lord Li is a real villain. Since the second year of Tianbao, I have not been qualified to participate in the internal affairs of Qingweizong, and I didn't want to participate anymore. The sage said: "If a father fights for his son, he will not fall into unrighteousness. Therefore, if he should be unrighteous, the son should not fight against his father, and the ministers should not fight against the king. Therefore, if he should be unrighteous, he will fight against him. "The second year of Tianbao" The four-sixth battle, we were defeated, and although we could still compete with Zhengyi Sect, it was just to protect ourselves. Now the old sect leader is determined to take revenge and must overwhelm Zhengyi Sect. Lord Li, ask yourself, we can really win Is Zhengyi Sect? What if the war starts rashly, what should I do if I lose? On weekdays, the old sect leader is devoted to his cultivation and does not see the hall master. Only Master Li is the one who can often see the old sect leader. Has Master Li advised the old sect leader to be half apart? "" "

Many of the hall masters who had their heads lowered their heads and looked at Li Xuandu.

Li Rushi couldn't hold back his face and suddenly stood up: "You are exaggerating and making others angry and destroying your own might! How could our Qingwei Sect be worse than the Zhengyi Sect?"

Li Xuandu raised his voice and said, "Everyone said 'The 'Four and Six', then do you know that the sect leader of the Shenxiao Sect has surrendered to the sect leader of Zhengyi Sect Yan Feiqing. This is my Fenglei in Jiangling Prefecture, Jingzhou. Sect saw it with his own eyes.”

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was silent.

The so-called "Four and Six Controversy" refers to the Qingwei Sect, Donghua Sect, Miaozhen Sect, and Shenxiao Sect. If the Shenxiao Sect turns to the Zhengyi Sect, it will undoubtedly be a great loss to the Qingwei Sect.

Situ Xuanliu, who had been half-closing his eyes suddenly opened his eyes, and a light flashed in his eyes.

This matter was also reported to him. Now there are two factions within the Shenxiao Sect, one is inclined to the Zheng and the other is inclined to the Qingwei Sect, and the two are inclined to the stalemate. This matter is confidential and only a few people know about it, but they didn't expect that Li Xuandu also knew about it.

Li Rushi obviously didn't know about this and was stunned.

If this matter is true, it will not be a good thing for them. It is one thing to obey the old sect leader, and it is another thing to die.

Li Xuandu continued: "Taiping Sect and Jingchan Sect closed the mountains and temples, and there are only ten sects left in the twelve sects of the righteous path. If the Shenxiao Sect also turns to the righteous one sect, it will be the "Sanqi Fight". One thing, don’t forget that in the second year of Tianbao, Shuzhou had not yet fallen. Now it is the seventh year of Tianbao. Shuzhou has long fallen into the hands of the five northwest sects. Miaozhen Sect lives in Shuzhou, except for protecting itself. In addition, there is still some extra strength, which is also worth discussing. In this way, it is the "Fight of Two Seven". With the strength of the Qing Weizong and Donghuazong, it is certainly safe to protect itself, and with the spirit of the Qing Weizong The old man of Shangzheng is not impossible to defeat Zhengzheng. But if you want to completely crush Zhengzheng, it is not a battle to defeat Zhengzheng. It is not a matter of fighting. It is a matter of fighting the foundation of two sects and the hearts of the two sects. This is a protracted and prolonged period. In the battle, by then, will our Qingwei Sect still be able to defeat Zhengyi Sect?”

Li Xuandu looked around for a while and said, "I will ask you, can you fight against me? If you fight against me, I am willing to take the blame. If you fight against me, then what's wrong with me? Everyone If I don’t say anything, is it a sin for me to say it alone?”

No one can answer Li Xuandu's words, and no one dares to make a promise.

Li Xuandu said loudly: "The Supreme Taoist Ancestor said: "The sage has no perseverance, but takes the heart of all people as his heart." Our ordinary disciples of Qingwei Sect have no deep hatred with Zhengyi Sect, and do not avenge them or avenge them. , just to dominate the world, is it willing to sacrifice his life to die for the sect? "

Li Xuan didn't give the Lord a breath, and then said, "Not mentioning those ordinary disciples, just talk about the Lords here today, and the Seventy-Two Island Masters who did not come, and how many of them are willing to do it for Qingwei. Sect sacrifices his life?”