Zhong Tingzhi looked over and saw that it was indeed Chao Huan.
If it was in the past, he wouldn't be willing to argue with this person. However, he couldn't do so now. There were some things that he couldn't back down from.
He said slowly in a low voice, "Elder Chao Tingzhi, what do you think I'm wrong about?"
Chao Huan said, "What we're discussing right now is Zhang Shouzheng's merits and whether he can be promoted to court administrator. What does that have to do with his previous duties?
In the past, when my fellow Daoists were promoted to court administrator, they never said that they had to remove their titles first. How could they use that as a condition?
Could it be that my Xuanting title can be exchanged?
I think that even if Zhong Tingzhi has objections to Zhang Shouzheng's title, it should be after Zhang Shouzheng is promoted to court administrator. There's no need to mix the two together. "
Daoist Feng agreed wholeheartedly, "Elder Chao Tingzhi's words are reasonable!"
Zhong Tingzhi's expression sank.
The reason why he wanted Zhang Yu to relinquish these two positions was because the position of Chief Regent held the authority to conquer both internal and external affairs. On the other hand, Chief Xuan was responsible for guarding a region. It was fine if they were separated. However, now that they were combined into one person, if Zhang Yu were to become a court administrator, he would be able to link up all the authorities from top to bottom and from inside to outside.
Not to mention, the Shouzheng Palace was where the Shouzheng resided and had part of the authority to supervise. Once Zhang Yu became court administrator, he didn't even need to go through Xuanting to directly extend his Dao intent to a continent or even a wider area.
Not to mention, the authority and influence he held here was too great.
This could easily affect the balance of the court. He had to think of a way to remove these two titles before Zhang Yu became court administrator.
If he did as Chao Huan said and waited until after Zhang Yu became court administrator, it would be very troublesome. At that time, if Zhang Yu himself objected, would it still be possible?
If there were two other court enforcers who shared the same opinion as him, he might not even be able to pass the court hearing.
From the looks of it, there were quite a few people in the court who supported Zhang Yu, so it was very likely that something like this would happen.
However, he could not say this out loud. He could only hold on to one point and said, "Chao Tingzhi, what I said is not unreasonable. In the past, when the Head of Xuan was promoted to Tingzhi, they took the initiative to hand over their titles. Therefore, it has nothing to do with an exchange. It follows the etiquette of Xuanting."
When Xuan Zun came to Xuanting to take up the post of court administrator, he took the initiative to step down. This was because it was a promotion. If Xuan Zun, who came out to take up the post, could go to Xuanting to wield the authority and oversee the overall situation, very few people would be willing to stay in one of the continents. Naturally, they would not be reluctant to go. Even those who were unwilling to go to Xuanting would not be allowed to stay in one continent for too long. They would also step down.
There was nothing much to say about this, but Zhang Yu's position as Guardian was rather unique. He was only holding on to this position for a few years. If the court considered the safety of the prefectures, it was possible for Zhang Yu to hold on to this position for a few more years, or even decades. This was not in line with his wishes.
Chao Huan said, "Just as Zhong Tingzhi said, in the past, when the Head of Xuan Zun was promoted to Court Administrator, stepping down from his old position was a matter of etiquette. This matter was not worth mentioning. Why did Zhong Tingzhi bring it up to the court when it was Zhang Shouzheng's turn?"
He looked at Zhong Tingzhi and suddenly understood. He nodded playfully and said, "I understand now. It seems that Zhong Tingzhi's intention to step down from Zhang Shouzheng's position as Guardian is fake. His real intention is to take the position as Guardian of Shouzheng. Zhong Tingzhi, you have a plan. No wonder you are so good at calculation."
Zhong Tingzhi did not say anything.
He did have such a plan.
The Guardian of the Eastern Court and the position of Shouzheng had nothing to do with each other. Chao Huan had mentioned these two positions together because he wanted Zhang Yu to step down of his own accord.
However, the position of Guardian of Shouzheng was given to him by the five administrators. Even the Xuanting could not snatch it away. However, if he used the name of righteousness to pressure Zhang Yu, he might be able to step down of his own accord.
Chao Tingzhi looked at the scene and said, "Chao Tingzhi, Zhong Tingzhi said this because Zhang Shouzheng is different from the previous Head of Xuan. His position as Guardian of the Eastern Court is somewhat special, so this matter needs to be sorted out first. Chao Tingzhi, are you saying this to ensure that Zhang Shouzheng will step down from his position as Head of Xuan?"
Chao Huan glanced at him and said, "This Chao has already said that this discussion of merit is not a transaction. How can it be used as an exchange? This Chao does not have such authority.
He smiled again and said, "If this is possible, Chao Tingzhi, you will step down from your position. This Chao will definitely guarantee that Zhang Shouzheng will give up his position as Guardian of the Eastern Court as an exchange. What do you think, Chao Tingzhi?"
Chao Tingzhi said, "Ridiculous! How can this be treated the same? "
Chao Huan said leisurely, "Yes, how can this be treated the same?"
Chen Tingzhi had been silent all this while. At this point, he looked towards his seat and said to the Daoist seated at the head of the table, "Head Deacon, since we are discussing merits today, let's not talk about other matters. There are some matters that can be discussed at a later time. However, since Zhong Tingzhi has brought up the matter of taking up a position, I would like to give you a suggestion."
The Daoist sitting at the head seat nodded and said, "Chen Tingzhi, please speak."
Chen Tingzhi looked at everyone and said, "Based on everyone's words just now, all of you agree with Zhang Shouzheng's suggestion of Guardian of the Eastern Court. You only have doubts about Zhang Shouzheng's other positions.
In my opinion, all the Guardians of the Eastern Court have their own positions. Normally, each of them will take care of a region. If Zhang Shouzheng becomes the Guardian of the Eastern Court, he will also need to take care of a region.
As for my Xuanting, when fighting against internal and external enemies, it has always been Shouzheng who takes care of matters. Shouzheng does not take care of each other and do their own things. In the past, Tianxia's territory was vast and its internal and external affairs were complicated. In addition, it was not easy to communicate. Therefore, once there was a matter, they would immediately go and report it. There was no time to report it to the Imperial Court or other Daoists.
However, things were different now. Zhang Shouzheng established the Heaven Admonishing Dao Chapter, and he could inform the Xuan Court at any time. This obstacle no longer existed, and they could merge into one a long time ago.
Therefore, I think that the matter of Shouzheng should be changed. Why don't we use this opportunity to set it up as a position? If Zhang Shouzheng becomes the Guardian of the Eastern Court, then we can temporarily let him take care of it. "
The Guardians of the Eastern Court thought about it and felt that this idea was feasible.
This solution was very clever. It did not mean that the two positions held by Zhang Yu would no longer conflict with each other. Instead, they would be merged. If Zhang Yu took over this position, then Shouzheng's authority and responsibility would naturally be included. This was not something that was worth debating.
This conflict was resolved.
Chen Tingzhi continued, "As for the Guardian of the Eastern Court, I would like to say something. Everyone can trust the previous Head Xuan, why can't you trust Zhang Shouzheng?"
Everyone nodded.
Chen Tingzhi's advice was like cutting the bones and cutting the flesh, the knife cutting through the flesh, immediately separating the matter clearly. There was no need to think about it like before.
Zhong Tingzhi remained silent.
He felt that there was still a problem here. If Zhang Yu really took over Shouzheng's position, it would seem appropriate at the moment. But what about after that? If the Guardians of the Eastern Court were to exchange their positions, what would happen to Shouzheng? Wouldn't it leave behind future troubles?
But when Chen Tingzhi spoke, he knew that he had no chance. Because this suggestion would not encroach on the other Guardians of the Eastern Court, it would even straighten out the matter of Shouzheng. This was something that many Guardians of the Eastern Court were willing to see.
Fortunately, according to this suggestion, it was extremely likely that Zhang Shouzheng would be stripped of his position as the Head Xuan of the Eastern Court. In this aspect, he had already made a move. This could be considered a gain.
Chen Tingzhi saw that no one in the Imperial Court refuted. He cupped his hands and said, "Head Guardian, regarding the matter of Zhang Shouzheng's promotion to Guardian of the Eastern Court, why don't we follow the previous rules and decide it?"
The Daoist Priest nodded and said, "This is a serious matter. Let's follow the rules."
Daoist Yu Su was the first to suggest this matter. She immediately picked up a jade mallet and knocked on the jade chime on the table. The long chime of the chime instantly spread throughout the sea of clouds.
Daoist Feng was not as apologetic as before. He was the second to pick up the jade mallet and knock on the jade chime. Then, Dai Tingzhi, Zhu Tingzhi and the others knocked on the jade chime in succession.
Chen Tingzhi also knocked on the jade chime steadily. Chao Huan and Wei Tingzhi both followed behind.
Zhong Tingzhi and the others did not object. Just based on the matter of Zhang Yu becoming the Head Guardian of the Eastern Court, his achievements were sufficient. They had no reason to stop him. Hence, they also knocked on the jade chime.
When the Daoist Priest saw this, he also extended his hand and placed the jade mallet on the chime. When Lin Tingzhi and Wu Tingzhi saw this, they also knocked on the chime one after another.
At this point, the thirteen Xuanting Court Guardians all agreed to appoint Zhang Yu as the Head Guardian of the Eastern Court.
The Daoist at the head of the table said slowly, "Since there are no objections, this proposal shall be decided."
In the Shouzheng Palace, after Zhang Yu ended his conversation with Jin Zhixing, he was trying to rearrange the visualization diagram in the inner hall. This required him to first disperse the Mysterious Cicada before he could rearrange it.
If it was in the past, this matter would have taken a long time. However, after plucking the superior merit fruit, even if the visualization map was destroyed in the battle, it could return in an instant without any damage. Therefore, when his "Life Seal" was merged into it, the entire process did not encounter the slightest bit of obstruction.
The moment the visualization diagram was rearranged, his heart was slightly moved. Before the battle, he had felt that a mystery was being born. Because the "mystery" was born by chance, it could appear or not appear. It could even continue like this. Hence, he did not pay much attention to it.
However, he did not expect that the moment the visualization diagram was rearranged, the mystery would be born.
Just as he was trying to identify the mystery in detail, he felt the entire Shouzheng Palace rumble. He saw a golden light fall from the sky and landed directly in the main hall of the Shouzheng Palace.
His eyes moved slightly, he stood up from his seat and walked out. He raised his head and saw Daoist Yu Su standing there. She held a long ruler and jade tablet in one hand and a golden imperial decree in the other. She wore a black robe and a jade crown on her head. She said solemnly, "Zhang Shouzheng, Xuanting summons an imperial decree. Please come forward and listen to it."
Zhang Yu saw that the imperial decree was his arrival and not Daoist Ming Zhou's. Furthermore, it was such a scene. His heart was slightly moved and he faintly felt something. He raised his hand and closed his sleeves. He bowed and said, "I receive the imperial decree."
Daoist Yu Su opened the imperial decree and said, "Xuanting Shouzheng, Zhang Yu, has made a name for himself and spread the Dao. He has enlightened the gods and established etiquette in Yuandu. Today, in the face of danger, he has broken the chaos in the void and killed the mysterious enemy in the outer realm. He has rendered great service to Tianxia! Today, he is bestowed with a golden book and a black robe. He is bestowed with a heavenly jade tablet and a summer yin. He is requested to be Ren Tingzhi. He upholds the righteousness of the order and will always be a virtuous witness! Year 389 of the Great Xuan calendar, 15th of the eleventh month. "
After reading, he closed the imperial decree and held it forward with both hands. He said, "Zhang Tingzhi, please receive the imperial decree."
After Zhang Yu bowed, he straightened his body. He shook his sleeves and walked forward slowly. He raised his sleeves and took the imperial decree into his hands!
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