Pawn Crossing the River

From a power struggle standpoint, the truth never matters.

Whether Zhang Kuquan committed suicide depends on the attitudes of both parties.

If both parties think that he died well, then he committed suicide, and I, the King of Heaven, will also commit suicide when he comes.

If one party does not agree with it, then each side will have to use their own methods.

If you want both parties to reach an agreement, communication is important.

Since the dispute between the Three Ways intensified, the communication channels between the Zhang family and the Li family have been almost cut off. Of course, communication here is not as simple as meeting and talking. You can speak official words, clichés, and scene language. The key is whether you can let go of your guard and have sincere and in-depth exchanges about positions, bottom lines, and interests.

If two families want to communicate, they need a middleman.

Since he is a middleman, neither Zhang nor Li is appropriate.

The day after Zhang Kuquan's death, Qi Xuansu began to devote himself to his own errand. As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will be victorious in any battle. He must first understand Suzuka Gozen. In this regard, both Fenglinzhou Daofu and Toyotomi Prime Minister's Palace have a lot of information.

Suzuka Gozen is the ghost girl of Suzuka Mountain. It is said that she had been to Bosuzhou before her death and was good at supernatural powers and swordsmanship. There are different opinions about the life of this ghost girl. In the earliest times, his identity was a thief who robbed royal tributes, and he was called "Liwu Hat". The Fenglinzhou court sent a general to conquer her, and she chose to submit to the Fenglinzhou court and help the general in the crusade against Otakemaru, one of the three great demons. However, she died at the age of only twenty-five. After his death, he became the mountain god of Mount Suzuka and continues to this day.

As for her attitude, it's hard to fathom. It is said that her heart is devoted to the imperial court, and she was once a big thief with a black hat. She was said to have rebelled against the imperial court, and she helped the imperial court defeat Otakemaru, one of the three great demons.

In the end, Daomen decided that she was an object that could be fought for, and her importance was extremely high, second only to Tamamo Mae.

At this moment, Mu Jin came to Qi Xuansu and said, "Deputy Hall Master Qi, someone wants to see you."

Qi Xuansu raised his head and asked: "Who wants to see me? How come you are the one reporting?"

Mu Jin looked around and saw no one else, and then said: "It's from the Zhang family. The other party first contacted the Deputy Hall Master Qingxiao through the 'Zi Mu Mirror', and then the Deputy Hall Master Qingxiao asked me to invite Deputy Qi The hall leader has gone over, the contact with the 'Zi Mu Jing' has not been interrupted, and is waiting for deputy hall master Qi."

Qi Xuansu could only get up and follow Mu Jin to the mirror room, where the "Mother-Mother Mirror" was placed. Because the farther the distance, the larger the size of the "mother-child mirror", and the smaller number, so they are all placed in a centralized manner, and it is not possible to install them in the signed room for the time being.

When they came to the separate mirror room, Zhang Yuelu was waiting here and took the initiative to introduce to Qi Xuansu: "Tianyuan, this is my great-uncle. He has a name that is astonishing. You met him during the Shangyuan Festival."

Zhang Wuliang.

Qi Xuansu was naturally impressed, as he was one of the seven assistant managers of Taiping Bank.

The real God of Wealth.

One can imagine the importance of the two major powers, one is personnel power and the other is financial power. At this point, the Zhang family, Li family, and Yao family are all the same. Only the core and powerful figures in the family can serve.

During the bidding after the Shangyuan Festival, Qi Xuansu had a chance encounter with this unknown old man.

Qi Xuansu saluted the old man on the other side of the "Mother-Mother Mirror": "Xuansu has met Zhang Fuli."

"Tian Yuan, there is no need to be so polite." Zhang Wuliang did not underestimate Qi Xuansu. It was precisely because these old people were very accurate in judging people and saw that Qi Xuansu was not an ordinary person. With the support of Quanzhen Tao, he would definitely have a bright future. Only then would he be worried that he and Zhang Yuelu would take away the bulk position. If Qi Xuansu is just a mediocre person, then there is no need for them to go to such great lengths to support Zhang Yuelu.

In the Taoist environment, there are actually very few people who look down on, ridicule, and provoke others at all times. Even if there are, it is difficult to climb to a high position. Generally speaking, they adhere to the concept that if you don't make enemies easily, once you make enemies, you will never stop fighting.

Qi Xuansu glanced at Zhang Yuelu.

Before Zhang Yuelu could speak, Zhang Wuliang had already said, "Tian Yuan must have heard about Zhang Guquan's case."

Qi Xuansu said: "Yes."

"I heard that Tian Yuan was in charge of the case over at the camp?" Zhang Wuliang asked.

Qi Xuansu was startled for a moment, and then heard Zhang Yuelu whisper: "Tell it like it is."

Qi Xuansu could only say: "I am in charge. All the people involved in the case have been detained. However, after only one trial, something happened to Zhang Guquan, so there was no further trial. The case has been temporarily shelved."

Zhang Wuliang said: "So, Master Qingwei still believes in Tianyuan."

Qi Xuansu was about to defend himself.

Zhang Wuliang raised his hand to stop Qi Xuansu's next words, and said first, "I want to invite Master Qingwei to a banquet. Can you help arrange it?"

Qi Xuansu was taken aback, but after thinking about it, he understood.

This is exactly the situation they want. It seems that Zhang Yuelu has not done anything in vain these days, but it still works. As long as both parties are willing to talk, the situation can be calmed down and the situation will not be aggravated and Feng will not be affected. The situation in Linzhou.

Qi Xuansu asked: "What time does Zhang Fuli think is appropriate?"

Zhang Wuliang said: "I'm already on the way to Fenglinzhou, I can get there tonight, but I can't stay in Fenglinzhou for too long, so I mean tonight is the best, and the location will be decided by Master Qingwei. "

Qi Xuansu said: "Okay, I will go and ask Master Qingwei for instructions now, and then contact Assistant Zhang."

Zhang Wuliang nodded: "That's it."

After finishing the conversation, Qi Xuansu immediately went to the Chinese army's tent and asked to see Master Qingwei.

Master Qingwei probably had a special explanation with his secretary, so his secretary did not let Qi Xuansu wait, but directly led Qi Xuansu to the signing room of Master Qingwei.

Qi Xuansu met Master Qingwei and reported the matter to Master Qingwei in detail.

Master Qingwei didn't say anything after hearing this, and he didn't show any surprise.

Qi Xuansu's heart was a little hung up. If Master Qingwei refused to meet, wouldn't it mean that all his previous guesses were wrong? Then the efforts of the past few days have been in vain.

However, as soon as Master Qingwei opened his mouth, Qi Xuansu knew that his guess was not wrong. Master Qingwei wanted to make peace. The reason why he did not express his position immediately just now was because he was considering the relevant details of the specific arrangements.

Master Qingwei said to his secretary: "Ask Long Chen to make arrangements and prepare a single-family courtyard in Xiujing. He said that I want to entertain distinguished guests, and I want it in the Central Plains style, not the Fenglinzhou style. No matter who is serving at the banquet , or those who are responsible for guarding and guarding outside, all arrange their own people, and be careful not to let the news leak out. "

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The secretary asked: "Do you need to prepare a gift?"

Master Qingwei pondered a little and said: "Fuli Zhang probably won't bring too many people with him. Ask Zhu Yu to prepare some local products from the East China Sea, as well as ceremonial pocket flying swords or sword talismans. I'd like to ask if there are any more. Yes." If so, I’ll prepare a gift for each person with local products and a flying sword.”

The secretary took the order and left.

Master Qingwei said to Qi Xuansu again: "Tianyuan, you and Deputy Hall Master Zhang will come together in the evening."

Qi Xuansu responded: "Yes."

To be honest, Qi Xuansu was a little surprised. As the saying goes, courtesy should be reciprocated, but the importance Master Qingwei attached to this meeting was somewhat beyond his expectation.

Qi Xuansu left the Chinese army's tent, first met with Zhang Yuelu, and then informed Zhang Wuliang of the result.

In the evening, Zhang Wuliang's flying boat arrived.

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu went to greet them, but only Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu came. It wasn't that Zhang Wuliang was light-weighted, but that Zhang Wuliang didn't notify anyone else at all. This was a secret visit. Just as Master Qingwei expected, Zhang Wuliang only brought two followers.

After Zhang Wuliang got off the flying boat, he went directly to Xiujing without stopping.

On Xiujing's side, Li Tiangang has already made arrangements for a single-family courtyard in a relatively remote location. It is very clean inside and out, without any clutter. People etc.

In the recent period, the situation in Xiujing City has been greatly reversed. Most of the Zunban faction has been wiped out, and there are still a few who are deeply hidden and have no influence. Moreover, this meeting is very special. Even within the Taoist sect, few people know about it, not to mention these Zunban sects who are not of my race. In addition, Master Qingwei is personally in charge, so there is no problem in terms of safety.

Master Qingwei had a large round table prepared, and only six people were seated in the end. In addition to the two protagonists, Master Qingwei and Zhang Wuliang, there were also Qi Xuansu, Zhang Yuelu, Li Tiangang, and Li Zhuyu.

Speaking of Li Zhuyu, she is an old acquaintance of Qi Xuansu. The two met for the first time outside Yujing City. They threatened each other about Uncle Feng. At that time, Li Zhuyu claimed to be "the anonymous adopted daughter of the Li family, so she did not "Seniority", he didn't know until today that Li Zhuyu's foster father was Zhenwei Qingwei. As for why there is no character for seniority in her name, it has little to do with the identity of the adopted daughter. The main reason is that Qingwei Zhenren himself does not like this, so naturally he will not add the character for seniority to his adopted daughter. Seriously speaking, she is from the Tianzi generation, the same generation as Li Tianzhen.

Zhang Wuliang's entourage and others were entertained by Master Qingwei's secretary in the side hall.

At the banquet, Qingwei Zhenren and Zhang Wuliang did not talk about the actual content, and did not even mention the three words "Zhang Kuquan". They just said some polite words and scene remarks, and occasionally mentioned the current war in Fenglinzhou.

Half an hour later, Master Qingwei said to Li Zhuyu: "Zhu Yu, you stay with Tianyuan and Qingxiao, while Zhang Fuli and I sit alone for a while."

Li Zhuyu stood up and responded.

Under the guidance of Li Tiangang, Master Qingwei and Zhang Wuliang got up and went to the inner room.

After a while, Li Tiangang also withdrew.

Li Zhuyu asked people to remove the table and replace it with hot tea. A few people sat outside and talked.

Master Qingwei and Zhang Wuliang talked inside for nearly an hour. Qi Xuansu didn't know what they talked about, but Qi Xuansu could probably guess that it was about Zhang Kuquan.

Qi Xuansu was optimistic about this conversation, and Master Qingwei's attitude was one of them. Zhang Wuliang went to Fenglinzhou in person to meet Master Qingwei, which was also an attitude and sincerity in itself.