In Donglai County, Jingyue Sect, in the cave, a man pushed open the door and entered, bowed to the old man sitting cross-legged inside and said, "Meet the master."

"What's up?"

"Sun Rongxuan is here. He said he wanted to visit you and is waiting outside the sect."

"Invite him to wait for you in the meeting hall!"

The man left in response, and before it was time to have a cup of tea, he returned to the mansion: "Master, we have been received in the meeting hall."

"Yes." The old man nodded slightly, and after a while he slowly stood up and walked out.

In the solemn hall, there was a thin middle-aged man sitting. When he saw the old man coming in from the outside, the man stood up and bowed his head: "Fellow Daoist Peng, I have taken the liberty to disturb you."

"You are so polite, Taoist friend Sun. We haven't seen you for many years. My Taoist friend Sun is even more handsome than before. Come on, please take a seat."

After the two exchanged greetings, the guests and hosts took their seats.

Sun Rongxuan said: "Fellow Daoist Peng, I came here today to bother you because there is something that I need to discuss with your sect. I heard that the tax your sect is going to pay to our sect is not fully prepared yet. That's what happened."

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"Yes, your subordinate Duan Qiyi came to inquire about this matter last month. Due to some changes that have occurred in recent years, our sect's finances are under great pressure because of the lack of revenue and expenditure, so we are temporarily unable to collect the taxes and contributions to your sect."

"I don't know how long it will take your sect."

"Our sect is indeed in financial difficulties. Brother Daoist Sun, you also know that in recent years, the Chamber of Commerce has cooperated with Nether Sea and squeezed out many of our industries. As early as the Qinghai War, in order to prevent the invasion of Mubei demons, our sect had already put Lao Di

After all, it has become worse every year over the years. Now, the sect’s finances can only pay salaries to the disciples, and we really can’t afford any more.”

Sun Rongxuan frowned slightly: "What does Peng Daoyou mean by this? Could it be that your sect wants to imitate the Hunyuan, Tai Chi, and Xingyi sects, and will establish its own school in Donglai County?"

"No." The old man said with a smile: "Don't get me wrong, Taoist friend Sun. Our sect has absolutely no intention of doing this. It's just that the sect's finances are really tight. Can your sect be a little accommodating?"

"Accommodation? Is it possible that Fellow Daoist Peng is asking this sect to exempt your sect from paying taxes for the past hundred years?"

"I also ask your sect to be considerate of our sect's difficulties. Our sect does not dare to ask for a complete exemption from the tax. Can we charge a little less appropriately? Fellow Taoist Sun, you think this is good. Our sect will first hand over 10% of the tax.

Tax, and the rest will be recorded in writing, and will be handed over to your lord in the future when you have more money and the financial pressure is relieved."

Sun Rongxuan sneered: "Young Daoist Peng, aren't you just looking for me to be happy? Yicheng, are you sending beggars away?"

"Our sect does have financial difficulties. We also ask fellow Taoists to report this matter to the head of your sect and ask your sect to be accommodating."

"Fellow Daoist Peng, why doesn't your sect directly declare to establish its own branch? Wouldn't it be more justified?"

"Don't be angry, fellow Daoist Sun. Our sect has no intention of establishing itself. However, the sect's finances have been in decline recently. I sincerely ask your sect for your understanding."

"I was sincere and hoped to have a good discussion with your lord before I came to visit you in person. I didn't expect your lord's attitude to be like this. It seems that I was wasting my time. In that case, I won't disturb Daoist Peng's purity anymore, and Sun will take his leave.

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………

In Xuantang City, Huajian Pavilion, Fengwei Mountain, a wind spirit ship passed through the light curtain and slowly sailed into the inner room. In the meeting hall, everyone gathered together.

Above the main seat, Xie Minghua, the chief of the First Brigade, and Huang Yuan, the chief of the directly-affiliated brigade, sat side by side, and below sat the stewards of the first brigade and the directly-affiliated brigade.

It is another century-old tax collection period. As usual, the regiment dispatched its directly affiliated brigades to the subordinate pavilion cities to collect taxes from the Xuanmen sect stationed there.

It's just that this time it's different from the past. The specifications have been slightly raised. In the past, the team was led by the deputy captain directly, but this time Huang Yuan personally led the team to collect.

Due to the recent instability in the situation, some sects in Donglai County have been preparing to move under the influence of other counties in Qingzhou.

Before this, the Alliance had heard a lot of rumors. It was rumored that many sects in Xuantang City were privately discussing not to continue paying taxes to Taixuan Sect. The Alliance attached great importance to this tax collection and sent Huang Yuan to personally supervise it.

In addition to a large amount of financial revenue, the collection of taxes and goods also symbolized the stability of Taixuanzong's ruling position.

Nowadays, most Xuanmen in the three counties of Beihai, Le'an, and Pingyuan have changed their banners and established their own branches. The large and small Xuanmen in Donglai County are still waiting to be seen, so the collection of taxes this time is particularly important.

This represents whether the large and small Xuanmen in Donglai County are still willing to submit to the rule of Taixuanzong. It is not an exaggeration to say that if it is not handled well, this tax collection may even directly cause the rebellion of Xuanmen in Donglai County.

On the main seat, Huang Yuan spoke in a low tone: "I won't go into details about the importance of this tax collection. Not only our regiment, but also the columns and legions have received corresponding news. Many sects have already received some information.

I am ready to make a fuss about this matter."

"Now is the time to test the abilities of the disciples of each department. The alliance requires that the tax collection in Xuantang City must be completed properly. You all need to act with care and persuade those sects who are ready to move. No matter what means you use, you must collect the taxes you deserve.

Come up for collection."

Xie Minghua then continued: "According to the information we have, the Qianjia Sect is causing the most trouble in this city. They are the leaders of many of the following sects who are secretly contacting each other and preparing to fight against this sect on the issue of taxes and contributions."

"However, the Qianjia Sect doesn't need us to worry too much. The head of the headquarters and Inspector Hao will find a way to deal with them. What we need to deal with are the sects within the jurisdiction of the headquarters."

"Since the area under the jurisdiction of this headquarters belongs to the Qianjia Sect's sphere of influence, the sects stationed here are closely related to the Qianjia Sect. If we can properly deal with these sects and collect taxes, the Qianjia Sect will fall into a situation of fighting alone.

Naturally, we can't afford to cause any trouble and will obediently pay the taxes we owe."

"On the other hand, if Chief Fang and Inspector Hao can convince the Qianjia Sect, and if the leader is taken down, the other sects will definitely become a mess."

"This is a two-pronged strategy. No matter which end succeeds, it can disintegrate them. But if both ends fail, the consequences will be serious."

"In addition to Qianjia Sect, there are three Class C Mysterious Sects in this city. The other two Mysterious Sects, Liuyun Sect and Huayuan Sect, although they have not joined Qianjia Sect, it does not mean that they will pay the taxes obediently. To be precise,

They said they are still waiting and watching."

"If the tax collection goes smoothly, they will naturally pay the taxes one after another. If it does not go so well, they are likely to follow the example of the Qianjia Sect. By then, the headquarters may fall into the same taxation position as one sect.

The situation of not being able to collect taxes.”

"So this time the alliance dispatched a direct brigade to first collect taxes from the sects within the jurisdiction of the headquarters. As long as the tax collection for the Qianjia Sect and the powerful sects under its jurisdiction is successfully completed, then other sects will be collected.

The tax collection will be much smoother."

"The difficulty in this matter is that we must try to avoid direct conflict with them, otherwise it is likely to cause an unimaginable situation. We must make them willing to pay the tax, so the method is very important."

"Now let me introduce the specific situation of the sects within the jurisdiction of this headquarters. There are ten sects in this headquarters. The String String Sect stationed in this pavilion and the Tianya Sect in Xinyi Pavilion are the most powerful. There are monks at the level of gods in each sect. Among these sects

Among them, the second party is the most active in this matter."

"After discussion with Senior Brother Huang, these two sects will be left to me, Senior Brother Huang, Junior Brother Ren Quan and He Lian to be responsible for settling matters."

"The Tiance Sect is in charge of Xu Ziyi and Yu Qingxiao."

"The founder of Xuanyan Sect......"

Xie Minghua assigned tasks to everyone one by one, and explained in detail the differences and key points of each sect. The discussion lasted for most of the day, and everyone took their orders and left.

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In Chuyuan Mountain, in front of a huge cyan light curtain, two rays of light shot down, revealing two figures, one with a handsome face, it was Tang Ning.

The other person is a tall and burly man, Ma Long, the newly promoted captain of the Fifth Squadron of the First Battalion. He was originally a disciple of the Brigade's Guard Hall.

The two had had many interactions before. When he was detained in the brigade for interrogation due to the Lin Quan case, it was Ma Long who took his place. This man was a close aide of Xie Minghua, the brigade leader, and he was originally a disciple of Xie Minghua.

Therefore, when he was transferred to the direct brigade as a steward, with the support of Xie Minghua, he successfully took over the post of steward of Jingyuan Pavilion.

This time, the two of them were ordered to come to Xuanye Sect to collect taxes. Not long after waiting outside the formation, they saw a gap in the light curtain, and a figure flashed out from inside, and a Jindan disciple wearing Xuanye Sect uniforms bowed his head.

Salute: "Junior has met the two seniors. The master invites the two seniors to come in."

The two of them followed him into the inner room and arrived at the meeting hall. After waiting for about a stick of incense, Chen Jin, the headmaster of the Xuanye Sect, came in with a smile on his face and saluted: "Two Taoist friends are here, and you are welcome from afar."

, forgive me, forgive me."

"Master Chen, you don't have to be polite. We are all old friends. To tell you the truth, when I came to Jingyuan Pavilion this time, Mr. Tang felt quite timid about returning home."

"This must be the first time that fellow Taoist Tang has returned to Jingyuan Pavilion since he was promoted to the steward of your ministry!"

"That's right. Why don't you come to visit an old friend?"

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few words, and then the guests and hosts took their seats.

"The two Taoist friends came to our sect together this time. They must not have come to chat with Chen. We are all old friends. If you have any questions, let's talk straight to the point! Our sect will do our best to do what we can."

Ma Long said: "Fellow Daoist Chen is so open and forthright, I won't hide it anymore. This time, Senior Brother Tang and I were ordered to come to collect the tax payable by your sect. I wonder if your sect is ready?"

"How come your lord came to collect the tax so far in advance this time? In the past, you had to wait until June or July before it was time to pay the tax."

Tang Ning said: "Two or three months in advance, so that all parties can be prepared. Master Chen won't tell me that just because it was a few months in advance, your sect didn't have time to prepare, right? I remember Master Chen and I
Chapter completed!