Chapter 1339 The Aftermath
With the wisdom of Meng Zhang and Xiao Liang, they were able to understand each other's meanings without saying anything explicitly.
There were historical reasons why Taiyi Sect, as a sect under the Dali Dynasty, was able to maintain a semi-independent status.
Jiuqu Province is far away from the mainland of the Dali Dynasty. When the Dali Dynasty conquered the Jiuqu League, in order to quell the resistance as soon as possible...
According to the practice of the Dali Dynasty, after the situation is completely stabilized, various means will be used to slowly bring semi-independent sects like Taiyi Sect into its own governance system.
However, due to the struggle with Ziyang Shengzong, the Dali Dynasty never bothered to do this, but it gave the Taiyi Sect an advantage.
After the previous battle, Taiyi Sect had completely broken away from the Dali Dynasty and completely surrendered to the Purple Sun Sect.
From now on, the Taiyi Sect will be a member of the Purple Sun Sect.
As a high-ranking Holy Land sect, the Purple Sun Sect may not bother to inquire about the internal affairs of the Taiyi Sect, and generally does not compete for any interests with the Taiyi Sect.
But the Taiyi Sect must have a minimum attitude when facing the Purple Sun Sect.
The Ziyang Holy Sect itself must also ensure control over the Taiyi Sect.
Since the Taiyi Sect has taken refuge in the Purple Sun Sect, it must be loyal to the Purple Sun Sect. It is absolutely impossible to sway back and forth like before.
As the superior, Ziyang Shengzong must have at least minimum defense and control over Taiyi Sect.
The Shui Tribe's seizure of the Jiuqu Province's territory can be regarded as a blow to the Taiyi Sect from the Purple Sun Sect.
If Meng Zhang couldn't bear this and showed double-mindedness, how could he gain further trust from the Purple Sun Sect?
Of course, as a superior, in order to control his subordinates, using big sticks and sweet dates is a common method.
Since Ziyang Shengzong used the Shui Tribe to give Taiyi Sect a warning, he should then offer some benefits as sweet dates.
Xiao Liang shifted the responsibility to the enemy family in order to save some face for Meng Zhang and leave some room for everyone.
He also told Meng Zhang almost clearly that the future status of Taiyi Sect would depend on its performance in quelling the demon disaster.
As long as Meng Zhang is not stupid, he will not betray the Ziyang Holy Sect again after betraying the Dali Dynasty.
The stance of a sect is not a child's play and cannot be changed at will.
If the Taiyi Sect wants to make a living under the Purple Sun Sect in the future, they must make enough contributions.
Meng Zhang accompanied Xiao Liang in the performance for a long time. The atmosphere was very friendly and both parties were enjoying themselves. Amidst the laughter, the two parties reached an agreement in a vague way.
Taiyi Sect continues to serve Ziyang Holy Sect and tries its best to quell the evil disaster. Xiao Liang will work hard to gain benefits for Taiyi Sect.
There are quite a few Yuanshen sects of this level like Taiyi Sect under the control of Ziyang Shengzong. Taiyi Sect does not have many surprises.
For Ziyang Shengzong, if it weren't for the special situation and the timing was really unlucky, there really would be no need to turn to the Taiyi Sect for help.
For Taiyi Sect, it is a good thing if it can be used by Ziyang Holy Sect.
Does a child who makes trouble get milk? Knowing that it is useless to complain to Xiao Liang? Meng Zhang still made a special trip like this.
Now that his goal was achieved, Meng Zhang didn't stay in Tiangong for a long time. He hurried back to Jiuqu Province.
In just a few days since Meng Zhang left? There have been many conflicts between the Taiyi Sect and the Shui Tribe in order to seize territory and resources.
From time to time, small-scale battles broke out between the lower-level monks on both sides? Except that no one was killed, it was already a commotion.
In addition to seizing the official territory that originally belonged to the Dali Dynasty, the Shui Tribe also began to encroach on the interests of the local cultivation forces in Jiuqu Province.
Of course? The Shui Tribe can't help but use some coercion and inducement methods to get the surrounding cultivation forces to join them, but it has no effect.
Between the Shui Tribe and the Human Tribe, as long as there is no interest-related relationship, or just from feelings, there are not many cultivators who are willing to take refuge in a foreign race like the Shui Tribe.
No matter how powerful the water tribe appears, they are always outsiders.
As the leader of Jiuqu Province, Taiyimen has a very high prestige here.
After Meng Zhang left, Niu Dawei resolutely carried out the plan left by Meng Zhang.
When Meng Zhang came back, he saw that Niu Dawei was executing the plan very well, so he did not interfere.
Meng Zhang looked for an opportunity and had several more troubles with the Mermaid King.
It’s not that he really wants to have trouble with the Mermaid King? But he knows that the more discord between himself and the Mermaid King, the more relieved the Ziyang Holy Sect will be.
Meng Zhang knew that the dispute with the Shui Tribe would not last long. In the end, both parties had to compromise.
The top priority now is to lead the army to Daheng Cultivation World as soon as possible to quell the demonic disaster there.
Before that, there is not much time left for yourself.
In the south of Jiuqu Province, although there were many battles between the Shui Tribe and the Taiyi Sect, in the end the two sides still had a tacit understanding to carve up the territory and delineate their respective spheres of influence.
The Shui tribe mainly controls the Jiuqu River and some important tributaries, as well as both sides.
These places were originally the sacred lands of Jiuqu Province, and Meng Zhang was very reluctant to give them to the Shui Tribe.
But there is no way, now is not the time to settle accounts with the Shui Tribe.
The local cultivation forces in the south of Jiuqu Province basically retained their original territory as long as they took the initiative to join the Taiyi Sect.
In the official territory directly under the Dali Dynasty, apart from the Shui Tribe, which occupied part of it, the Taiyi Sect received the bulk.
The influence of the Dali Dynasty in Jiuqu Province was at least apparently removed.
A few diehards were also wiped out by the Taiyi Sect.
Datong Merchant Alliance and other large merchants finally agreed to Meng Zhang's proposal.
They clung to their own territory and bowed to Taiyimen on the surface.
Meng Zhang knew that Taiyi Sect had only become the controller of Jiuqu Province on the surface, but there were many troubles secretly, and such a rule was not stable.
Not to mention anything else, there are still many remnants of the Dali Dynasty operating in Jiuqu Province and its surrounding areas.
There were quite a few cultivators who broke out from Zhang Weineng's camp alone.
Although the Taiyi Sect has released rumors, it offers extremely high conditions to recruit these cultivators.
As long as they join the Taiyi Sect, all the past problems will be wiped out.
If they don't want to serve Taiyi Sect, that's fine. As long as they don't continue to fight against Taiyi Sect, Taiyi Sect can give them a generous gift and send them out of the country, allowing them to leave Jiuqu Province far away.
Unfortunately, very few responded to Taiyi Sect’s proposal.
Most of these cultivators lurked and became the thorns hidden in Jiuqu Province.
Those cultivation forces that have taken refuge in Taiyi Sect are even more unreliable.
They were forced by the situation and had to take refuge temporarily.
If the situation changes, these cultivation forces may rebel again and find another owner.
Meng Zhang himself had done this kind of thing between Qin and Mu Chu, so he especially understood the virtues of these cultivation forces.
In short, Taiyi Sect's rule over Jiuqu Province is completely superficial.
Chapter completed!