Chapter two hundred and forty-ninth heart transgression has not exceeded
Three days later, Taoist Shen once again sent a petition to Xuanting.
The first time he submitted the petition to Xuan Ting, there were only a few people who signed it. But this time, nearly twenty Xuan Lords signed their names.
However, just two days later, the petition was rejected again by Xuan Ting.
Taoist Shen was not discouraged and continued to lobby other Qianxiu Xuanzun, explaining how powerful this was. Because the petition was rejected twice, some Qianxiu Xuanzun did feel uneasy, and because some of Taoist Shen's exaggerated statements were not originally true. Xuanzun, who was willing to get involved in the matter, also agreed to add his name to the new petition.
So this time, the petition contained the name seals of more than thirty Xuanzuns. Although it did not include all the Qianxiu Xuanzuns, especially Taoist priests and Yan Nudao, two cultivators who had achieved excellent results. No one had commented on it, but it was enough for Xuan Ting to take it seriously.
Taoist Tong looked at the name attached to the petition and said with admiration: "Everything is as Taoist friends expected. Sure enough, two submissions were refuted, and more Taoist friends came to our side."
Taoist Shen picked up the petition and said, "I have to trouble my fellow Taoists to help me send it to the ministers."
"Okay!" Taoist Tong took it solemnly. He hesitated and asked, "What if Xuan Ting still doesn't agree this time?"
Taoist Shen said nonchalantly: "Then just go ahead and hand over the letter. I just need to find more fellow Taoists with their names, and Xuan Ting will approve it." He smiled and said, "Don't worry, fellow Taoist, this is all done according to the regulations." I came here according to the rules of Tianxia." He didn't care whether this matter could be accomplished or not, as long as he was the only one who spoke for all the true practitioners.
Taoist Tong looked at him and probably understood his thoughts. He said: "If my Taoist friend can become a court official in the future, I hope that you can speak for us."
Taoist Shen smiled and said: "This matter has not been decided yet. Besides, Xuan Ting also has Xuan Ting's wishes. Whoever is chosen to be the ruler of the court should also look at the past hard work."
Taoist Tong said sternly: "In terms of past achievements, apart from the court officials, how many people can compare with Taoist friends now? I think Taoist friends are well-deserved when they return."
After saying this, he bowed again and left.
Half a day later, in the Jinting Taoist Palace, Chong Tingzhi looked at the petition in front of him and was very unhappy. He looked at Zhong Tingzhi's shadow on the jade and said: "Don't these people not know? Let them start from where they are cultivating." Coming out, joining the world and assuming power and responsibilities, are all these things done to continue my true Dharma?"
Zhong Tingzhi said in a deep voice: "There are always some people who don't understand the general situation. We are true cultivators, but we rarely respond to arguments so frequently. If no one encourages us from behind, we won't reach this point."
Chongting said in a bad voice: "It's Shen Min again!"
Zhong Tingzhi thought for a moment and said, "It seems that he realized that the emperor might be about to change his position, so he had some ideas." In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see this intention, let alone the emperors like them.
Chong Tingzhi never had a good impression of Shen Min, so he snorted and said without surprise: "It's not surprising that this person is such a person, who is always good at using tricks. Wasn't that the case back then?"
Zhong Ting said: "It goes without saying what happened back then. It has been concluded for a long time. However, with so many Xuan Zun submitting letters, we cannot simply dismiss it. This matter must be discussed at the court to reach a conclusion."
Just one day later, Xuan Ting gave Taoist Tong a reply. This time, he did not directly refute the letter, but asked them to wait for the outcome of the court discussion.
When Taoist Tong saw that Taoist Shen had expected this, he was overjoyed and brought the reply to the latter's Taoist palace, and gave it to him.
After receiving the letter, Taoist Shen did not look very happy. Instead, he looked a little serious and said, "Just wait. There are still five days until the court meeting. As long as there is no trouble during this period, it will be fine."
Taoist Tong felt nervous when he saw his expression and said, "Didn't Fellow Taoist say there won't be any trouble?"
Taoist Shen waved his hand and said: "Xuan Ting will not be in trouble, but there are some people who need to be careful." He seemed to be afraid of something, "I will be in seclusion these days, and no matter who looks for me, I will disappear. Fellow Taoist, just help me block the visitors."
With that said, he hurriedly walked away from the inner hall, as if he was avoiding something.
He is very familiar with Xuan Ting's routine, and there will be no problem, because the rules are there and no one can cross them. But there is a person above Xuan Ting who he is very afraid of. This person is responsible for monitoring and correcting all parties, including Xuan Zun and even Although the court executive does not have the right to dispose of the actions, he also has the right to speak out.
He was afraid that this person would come to him now and specifically pick out some things to pierce. After all, although some of the things he did were in compliance with the rules, some of them were indeed not suitable for speaking openly. But as long as he could avoid it for a few days, it would be fine. .
Taoist Tong seemed to have thought of something at this time, and said loudly: "If fellow Taoist is not here, if Xuan Ting summons me for questioning..."
However, Taoist Shen did not turn around and said, "Then I will go see you in a few days when my achievements are at a critical stage." Unless there is an official order, this kind of thing can just be postponed until the court meeting. One day, of course there is no need to ask him again.
When Tong Taoist saw him hiding, he was also waiting outside anxiously. Fortunately, no one came to the door after that, and he felt a little more at ease.
Five days passed in the blink of an eye. On the 15th day of the month, amidst the long sound of chimes, a court official appeared from the river of light. After greeting the chief official, he sat down on their respective seats.
At the beginning of the court meeting, the first thing to say is that the matter of expanding the Shouzheng station, because it involves the future defense strategy of the inner and outer realms, was drawn up by the five chief ministers, and must be treated seriously.
Chen Tingzhi asked: "Zhang Tingzhi, how has the arrangement of various stations been in the past month?"
Zhang Yudao: "All the arrangements on the inner level have been arranged smoothly. Some minor problems are no problem and can be dealt with quickly. There is just one thing. There are a few true cultivators on the upper level who used to practice in the sea of clouds. They are bound to come. He came into my palace, but no one was seen afterwards. When I went to ask him, he didn't give any explanation. I don't know the reason yet."
Lin Tingzhi said at this time: "Lin was about to talk about this."
He looked at everyone and said: "Everyone in charge of the court should be aware that a few days ago, fellow Taoist Shen Minchen once suggested that our true method sometimes requires a longer period of concentration to practice because of its unique merits. If the upholding is interrupted from time to time and the restraint is too tight, it will not be conducive to meritorious deeds, so I want to ask for some tolerance from the court."
After a pause, he added: "Lin thought about it for a moment. Most of the latent cultivators in Yunhai have been cultivating for a long time. Many of them have been Taoists since Shenxia, and now they suddenly want to change. , but also somewhat unreasonable.
In addition, Xuan Ting did indeed promise to allow them to cultivate in the sea of clouds and not force them to join the world unless necessary. This time they ask for mercy, and we should indeed consider it properly."
None of the court officials spoke at this moment, as they seemed to be thinking about something.
Xuanting actually allowed many true cultivators to cultivate in the sea of clouds because of their special background.
Because at that time, Tian Xia was almost a true cultivator, and even the Hunzhang monks had mostly transformed from the true cultivator. Whether it was mutual recognition or the way of thinking, it was impossible to completely break away from the traces of the original true cultivator.
Therefore, it is natural to set this example.
And now Xuanting suddenly said that they might not be allowed to practice Qing Dynasty freely. In the eyes of many true practitioners, this was clearly a breach of promise, and indeed many people could not accept it.
But Xuan Ting's resolution is actually correct. Ultimately, this is because times have changed, and many things in the past do not adapt to the general trend, so changes have to be made. One of the two always has to make a compromise.
At this time, Zhong Tingzhi struck the chime, stood up, bowed his head, and said: "Chief Executive, fellow court officials, Zhong thinks that whether a true cultivator should join the world can be discussed later. This expansion of the Shou Zheng station has caused several
Comrade Dao entered the main palace to deal with the gods of the previous calendar and to protect the people of Tianxia. How can we not respond? Isn't this treating the edict issued by Xuan Ting as child's play?"
Chong Tingzhi also responded: "If everyone is like this and regards regulations as nothing, then what laws should I establish in Tianxia? This matter must be severely punished!"
Taoist Yusu said coldly: "That's right. This matter must be investigated. Otherwise, where is the majesty of Xuanting?" The other court officials in the seat also spoke one after another and expressed their opinions.
The Feng Taoist looked on with cold eyes and said nothing.
In fact, now that this matter has been carried out, he, a mysterious cultivator, does not care whether the latent cultivator is a true cultivator or not, and does not care about it. On the contrary, Zhong and Chong, who originally protected the true cultivator, are trying their best to ask the true cultivator to join the world.
Why do they do this? Is it not to prevent the true cultivators from being driven to the edge of Tianxia and then decline?
But what Zhong and Chong didn't expect was that it would be the people they defended who would hold them back.
Lin Tingzhi said at this time: "Everyone, those of you who have been cultivating in the sea of clouds for a long time will inevitably be slow to respond to orders. It might as well be like this. You can send people to ask and order them to come quickly. If they don't go again, they will be punished for violating the order."
Discuss."
The court officials discussed it again and approved the proposal. After all, taking people was not the purpose. It would be best if the matter could be resolved properly and safely.
Chen Tingzhi looked at Zhu Tingzhi and said, "I'll trouble Zhu Tingzhi to leave later."
Zhu Ting took charge of the inspection and responded.
At this time, Chong Tingzhi picked up the jade mallet and struck it, making a chime sound. He said: "Tingzhi, there is still someone missing here. Shouldn't Shen Min be investigated?"
Lin Tingzhi said: "What Chongtingzhi and Shen Daoyou did were within the limits of Xuanting's rules and regulations, and there was no violation."
Chongting insisted: "But if he were not instigated, how could those Taoist friends who had already agreed to retreat back? At least ask him for the crime of incitement and instigation!"
Lin Tingzhi thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "But those Taoist friends are not above the petition he submitted. According to legal and ethical standards, we can send people to reprimand him, but we cannot ask him about his crime.
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This is the brilliance of Taoist Shen. He is familiar with the rules and regulations of Xuanting, so he did not let the few true practitioners who originally agreed to go to Shouzheng Palace participate in this petition. Therefore, although everyone knows this
The matter was related to him, but it was difficult to hold him accountable for it.
Zhang Yu raised his head at this time and said softly: "If we go by the usual rules, this Shen Xuanzun has indeed done nothing wrong, but that was during ordinary times, but you ministers, now I, Tianxia, are still in wartime.
There are some restrictions that you don’t have to abide by.”
