Pawn Crossing the River

During the few days that Qi Xuansu was in the camp, in addition to being busy with his own errands, he also took some time to finally get in touch with Yao Qi, a fourth-grade wine-sacrifice Taoist priest, through the Taoist communication method.

In fact, to this day, Qiniang has not quit the Taoist sect and still retains her identity as a Taoist priest. She also gave her avatar the clothes of a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, but she no longer develops in the Taoist sect. Then it is natural and reasonable for Qi Xuansu to contact a Taoist priest of the fourth grade wine ceremony.

Qi Xuansu mainly asked Qiniang to do two things. The first thing was about the case of the so-called classmate slandering him, and the second thing was about Fan Ji. He has given Fan Ji a fellow Taoist priest, and Fan Ji is preparing to reorganize a fleet to go to sea. Regarding trade, she naturally needs Master Yao to take care of her. As a reward, Qi Xuansu gave Qiniang 40% of the shares and Fanji 60%. Qi Xuansu did not take any money and only asked Fanji to follow his orders when necessary.

This kind of cooperation is also normal in Taoist sects. The leading figures of the family develop within the Taoist sect and support the sect. Some of the side disciples with average qualifications do not become Taoist priests and turn to business to support the family. Otherwise, what do those wealthy families rely on to survive? Do you support a large family on regular money?

As long as there is money to be made, Qiniang will not embarrass Qi Xuansu. So Qi Xuansu wanted to get some of the discounts from Qibaofang for free, but that was not possible because Qiniang had already quit and was not the rotating owner of the shop, so talking would not work. But if you give her 40% of the shares, there will be no problem. Although Qiniang has withdrawn, her feelings are still there, and her words are still listened to. All she needs to do is give her instructions on such trivial matters.

Whether Qiniang's words are effective now is an unsolved mystery.

In fact, Qiniang is also quite interested in Fan Ji.

She has personally gone to sea and is familiar with the situation at sea. In today's world, very few women wander on the sea, because after going to sea, during the long sailing journey, a relatively closed and isolated environment was formed on the ship, where men and women coexisted. There is no guarantee that something will not happen that is not conducive to unity.

The situation when Qiniang went to sea was different. She was disguised as a man.

So looking at the entire Eastern world, there are not many female captains. This is like a female emperor. She does not need to have outstanding political achievements. She can be famous in history just by becoming an emperor as a woman. The same is true for female captains, whose existence itself is fame and can easily spread.

Under such circumstances, it is not difficult for Qiniang to find out the details of Fan Ji.

After investigation, Qiniang is quite satisfied with Fan Ji. She is an independent and self-reliant woman who is ambitious, capable, knows how to advance and retreat, and understands propriety. There are too many people with outstanding abilities who are burned alive by the fire of their own ambitions. Although Qiniang doesn't care whether such people live or die, it is easy for such people to leave a mess. If he dies, others will He still has to clean up his mess, so Fan Ji is particularly valuable and a malleable talent.

As an old-timer, Qiniang doesn't mind supporting this underachiever.

Although Qiniang looks young, she doesn’t seem to be much older than Fan Ji, but in fact, Qiniang is the same age as Master Cihang, Master Donghua, and Master Qingwei, and in terms of seniority, she is the same as the three deputy masters. Da Zhenren's peers, there is no problem in saying that they are old-timers.

However, Qiniang, as a veteran in the business world, will also use some methods, such as adding sand to Fan Ji's fleet and arranging her own people to ensure that she will not lose control of the fleet. At the same time, she will also arrange people to go deep into the details. Investigate Fan Ji’s past experience to ensure that she is not a spy from another force.

As for Qi Xuansu, if he wants to pursue an official career in Daomen, he wants to save face and cannot be stained with dust, so he does not need to be involved in specific matters or even know about them. He only needs to know a general result.

Of course, Qi Xuansu is not just a decoration. He will provide official protection, open up some connections, and learn some inside information, such as the latest decree of Shibotang and so on.

These are not free. At critical moments, Fan Ji even has to lose money to help Qi Xuansu solve some problems. After Qi Xuansu went to work in the local government, he needed Taiping money to make a difference. Especially when the government was in financial shortage or had no budget, who could legally and reasonably get the money to accomplish this? , whoever stands out immediately, and future promotion is guaranteed.

When the Fenglinzhou war is over, Qi Xuansu can even give Fanji a noble status in Fenglinzhou through Toyotomi Prime Minister's Palace, such as a viscount, and Toyotomi Hidemo will still give her this face.

A Fenglinzhou female maritime merchant who is wealthy, comes from an aristocratic family, and is friendly with the Taoist sect can be put on the table openly. How did she meet Deputy Palace Master Qi? Naturally, a strong friendship was established during the Fenglinzhou War, which can withstand scrutiny. After all, if it involves war, it means death and chaos, and there will be many things that cannot be explained or investigated clearly. It can only be a confused account.

Qiniang can hide behind the scenes and avoid unnecessary troubles.

As for Zhang Yuelu, he will most likely work in Wuzhou and Jiangnan. He is at his doorstep and has the support of the Zhang family and the Cihang lineage. This is not a problem at all and Qi Xuansu does not have to worry about it.

Qiniang is even more satisfied that after several years of experience, Qi Xuansu has clearly "enlightened" and initially understands how to play within the rules of the Taoist sect. Every place and every organization has its own rules, whether they are explicit or implicit, you must first be familiar with them and learn them. Then find a thread among these messy rules, and move around to seek the greatest benefit without touching the red line of the rules.

And one thing must be understood. Different positions have different responsibilities, and the division of labor is also different. As a person of face, you can't do Lizi's things, otherwise you will get your hands dirty. As a lining, you can't try to become a face, because no matter how you wash it, the lining will not be clean.

Cooperation is a long-term thing and should not be rushed. The top priority is to resolve another matter, the matter of slandering Qi Xuansu from beginning to end.

The face should be smooth and not stained with dust. If the blood bleeds, it must be contained. If it cannot be contained and it leaks to the face, it will be a serious matter.

Face was tarnished, and someone had to be eliminated.

This matter is not big or small.

It is easy to spread rumors, but difficult to refute them.

Fortunately, this matter was suppressed by the Heavenly Master before it was fermented. If spread, whether it is true or false, it will cause irreparable damage to Qi Xuansu's reputation. In particular, many women like "empathy" and hold the idea that if I don't speak for her today, no one will speak for me when I encounter similar things in the future. They will definitely denounce Qi Xuansu regardless of right or wrong.

By the time Qi Xuansu refuted the rumors, the heat of the matter had passed and no one cared about it. In most people's minds, Qi Xuansu has been labeled as a heartless person, and it will be difficult to change it throughout his life. When others talk about him, it's like abandoning his wife and children, which may even affect his future.

Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents.

So what's the point of cutting off a person's official career?

This is nothing more than murder and heart-wrenching.

Qi Xuansu's anger can be imagined.

Qiniang naturally had to stand up to protect the calf at this time.

Furthermore, if Qi Xuansu is destroyed, then all her years of hard work and investment will be in vain. As a miser, wouldn't Qiniang be angry?

So before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Qiniang had already found and controlled the woman.

Qi Xuansu must follow the rules, but Qiniang doesn't follow the rules. If she wants to follow the rules, she will form a secret society. Besides, aren’t the rules set by humans? It's not some heavenly rule.

Qiniang could make this woman disappear without a trace without causing any ripples, but Qiniang didn't do that. She wanted to follow the clues and dig out the person behind the scenes.

She wanted to see who dared to disturb Tai Sui.

So Qiniang took the person to Bohai Mansion and placed him in Wutong Courtyard.

This place is almost regarded as Li Qingnu's private property. Qiniang always treats everyone equally, and even if she takes advantage of Qi Xuansu, she will not let Li Qingnu go. She often stays here for a few days, and arranges her own people, gradually turning this place into her own. a stronghold.

According to Qiniang's opinion, if the Li family was responsible for this trick of raping women, it would most likely be related to Li Tianyue. Li Qingnu was the successor trained by Li Tianyue, so he should have heard about it.

But what disappoints Qiniang is that this matter has nothing to do with the Li family.

It can't be the work of the Zhang family or the Yao family.

But if you think about it carefully, it's really possible. It makes sense that the Zhang family is afraid of Zhang Yuelu, and the Yao family is afraid of Qiniang, so they finally fall on Qi Xuansu.

Now things get complicated.

So Qiniang began to slowly interrogate and interrogate, and she must dig out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Just as Qi Xuansu was attending a gathering of Taoist patriots in Yizhi County, Qiniang was leaning on Concubine Xiang's couch. She was holding a cigarette rod filled with fine tobacco leaves and a little maid beating her legs. She was exactly like the old feudal monarch. The style.

After a while, Li Qingnu walked in, carrying a bit of the bloody smell that had not completely dissipated.

The struggle within the Taoist sect has always been cruel, and no one is exempt from vulgarity, let alone a perfect moral person. Qiniang would not do this kind of thing herself, she mainly wanted to train Li Qingnu - since Li Qingnu couldn't have a career in Taomen and gain face, naturally he could only be a lizi.

As for that woman, how could she go back intact after doing such a heartbreaking thing? Do you really not regard Qiniang as a ruthless and ruthless boss of a secret society?

Qiniang didn't wear sunglasses and raised her eyelids: "What's the result?"

Li Qingnu replied: "I told her that if she didn't tell me, then I would have to use the soul search method. This was her last chance, so she finally did it."

Qiniang sat upright: "Recruiting a little bit every day, squeezing in bit by bit, it's such a waste of time, what did she say?"

Li Qingnu said: "According to her confession, they are a gang. She feels that Tianyuan is a poor boy with no background. He has just started to gain influence. He has not yet had in-depth contact with the upper echelons of the Dao Sect. His vision is not broad, his foundation is not deep, and he does not know some methods." , I want to use this matter to force Tianyuan to bow his head and make a fortune. "

Qiniang snorted coldly: "This kind of nonsense can only deceive ghosts. Does she think I am a fool? It's so shameless. There is no need to wait. Search the soul immediately."

Li Qingnu's face turned solemn: "Yes."