Elder Zhuque immediately asked: "Is there any other reason?"
Lu Shanghe said calmly: "Eight gangs and sixteen factions attacked Qianwu Ridge and almost wiped out the Black Lotus Sect. Although the success fell short, it also allowed the Black Lotus Sect to see the strength of the eight gangs and sixteen factions. To put it bluntly, , if the eight gangs and sixteen factions join forces to attack the Black Lotus Sect again, it will be easy to wipe them out, and the Black Lotus Sect will naturally be afraid of this."
When everyone heard this, some people disagreed. They thought that if the Black Lotus Sect hadn't been negligent in their previous attack on the Black Lotus Sect, you, Lu Shanghe, would lead a surprise attack from the foot of the mountain. Otherwise, if you wanted to attack the Black Stone Palace, then It is really more difficult than reaching the sky.
After the last ceasefire, the Black Lotus Sect would definitely not make the same mistake if it came back. It would be a fool's errand to easily annihilate the Black Lotus Sect.
Elder Baihu nodded and said: "Yes, the Black Lotus Sect was beaten by us once, so naturally we are afraid."
"The eight gangs and sixteen factions, headed by the Beggar Clan." Lu Shanghe said loudly: "With all due respect, if it were not for the Beggar Clan, even if the eight gangs and sixteen factions join forces, they may not be able to compete with the Black Lotus Sect."
When everyone present heard this, the Beggar Clan disciples were filled with joy. They felt that Lu Shanghe's words were really insightful. However, when the other sects heard this, their faces became a little ugly.
Qi Ning sneered in his heart, thinking that Lu Shanghe was a cunning and cunning person, and his words should be flawless. Although these words would please the Beggar Clan, they would offend other sects. It was obviously not in line with Lu Shanghe's personality, but since he said it like this, There must be a reason, but I don't know what the intention is.
Elder Zhuque's expression also softened slightly, and he said: "The Beggar Clan is advancing and retreating together with all the sects in the Jianghu, and we don't dare to be arrogant."
Lu Shanghe smiled slightly before continuing: "Elder Zhuque, once the leader of the Beggar Clan is killed, the Beggar Clan will inevitably fall into turmoil. Now that the world is divided into three points, due to the geographical relationship, the Beggar Clan will never be able to stabilize in a short period of time. , but I don’t know if what I said makes sense?”
His words stopped short, but everyone present could understand them.
The world is divided into three parts, with Han, Chu and Qi each occupying one side, and the situation of the Beggar Clan is just like the situation in the world.
The leader of the Beggar Clan is like the king of a country, while the four elders of the Beggar Clan are just like the princes from all directions. Each elder is responsible for the Qisu Branch and has his own inner circle, influence and territory.
In fact, the power of the elders of the Beggar Clan has been increasing day by day over the years. When the world was unified, the authority of the leader was naturally supreme and he had absolute decision-making power over all matters in the gang. Several elders only assisted the leader in discussing and handling matters within the gang. The helmsmen of the twenty-year-old branch also have their own affairs in charge of all matters big and small. Whenever the helmsman hall leaders touch the gang rules, they have discovered that a word from the gang leader can determine his life or death.
But after the world was torn into pieces, the Three Kingdoms were divided, and the Twenty-Eight Rudders of the Beggar Gang spread all over the world were also cut apart.
The former leader of the Beggar Clan assigned the four elders to the four directions, each supervising the seven branches. Over the past few decades, the four elders have become increasingly powerful in all parties and have become the actual controllers.
Fortunately, the gang leader's prestige has not diminished. Before Xiang Baiying succeeded to the throne, he had made countless contributions to the Beggar Clan, and his martial arts skills were excellent enough to suppress the elders from all directions. However, compared to previous gang leaders, Xiang Baiying's control Obviously a little weaker, but still enough to suppress the Beggar Clan.
But everyone knows that once Xiang Baiying passes away, it will not be easy for the Beggar Clan to elect a powerful new leader. Huge conflicts will inevitably arise surrounding the position of leader of the Beggar Clan.
Everyone is well aware of what Lu Shanghe said. If Xiang Baiying dies, the cohesion of the Beggar Gang will quickly weaken, and its status in the world will probably decline quickly.
Elder Zhuque didn't say anything, and Elder Baihu just sighed and said, "What Master Lu said is absolutely true."
"Once the Beggar Gang falls into chaos, the strength of the eight gangs and sixteen factions will be greatly reduced." Lu Shanghe said with a bitter smile: "If we want to attack Qianwu Ridge again, it will not be easy. The purpose of the Black Lotus leader killing brother Xiang The original purpose is to make the Beggar Clan leaderless so that the Black Lotus Sect can get rid of its biggest threat."
Everyone present felt that Lu Shanghe's words were not unreasonable.
Elder Baihu sneered and said: "If the Black Lotus Cult wants to make such an idea, it is a miscalculation. Although the Black Lotus Cult leader killed the gang leader, he didn't know that the gang leader could still persist until Xinping. arrange."
Lu Shanghe circled around and cupped his hands and said: "Everyone, Xiang Gang leader is Mr. Lu's sworn brother. Mr. Lu is not qualified to interfere with the affairs of the Beggar Gang. However, the Beggar Gang is the leader of the eight gangs and sixteen factions. The rise and fall of the Beggar Gang's honor and disgrace. They are closely related to our eight gangs and sixteen factions, so Lu has to say that in this Qingmu Conference, we also ask the Beggar Gang to decide on the position of gang leader early to stabilize people's hearts, and then they can continue to lead the group. They will shed a lot of blood to avenge the gang leader. Let those with evil intentions be beheaded as soon as possible."
Elder Baihu immediately said: "Master Lu spoke frankly, and everyone in the Beggar Clan is very grateful." He raised his voice and said: "Brothers, everyone has heard it. If the Beggar Clan wants to take revenge, it must work together and never be divided. Each other, otherwise we will be nothing but a piece of loose sand." He sighed and said, "To be honest with you brothers, before his death, the leader was most worried about our own beggar sect causing chaos. For this reason, he repeatedly told me that no matter what, we must let the beggars Everyone in the gang is united. Our Beggar Gang has been standing in the Jianghu for hundreds of years, and has experienced ups and downs. Now, thanks to the favor of our colleagues in the Jianghu, we are recognized as the number one gang in the Jianghu. This is the result of the hard work of our ancestors. The beggar gang must not be dispersed in our hands."
These words made everyone in the Beggar Clan excited, and everyone shouted in unison: "We, the Beggar Clan, must work together and we must not be underestimated."
"Over the years that Gang Leader Xiang has been in office, our Beggar Clan has become so powerful that naturally we cannot let Gang Leader and his old man die in peace."
Elder Baihu nodded and said: "That's right. Brothers, since the world was divided into the Three Kingdoms, our Beggar Gang has also been separated. Although we are still part of the Beggar Gang, sometimes we are like four gangs. Before the death of the gang leader, I asked this question I also sigh in my heart, and I only hope that one day, the Beggar Clan will be able to enforce laws and prohibitions, regardless of north, south, west, or east."
Everyone present naturally understood the actual situation of the Beggar Clan, but Elder Baihu suddenly said these words, which was a bit surprising. Some people thought, if this is the case, what can happen if there is no distinction between north, south, west and east
Elder Suzaku had already said: "Elder Baihu, what you said is a bit serious. The Beggar Gang is a Beggar Gang, so why are there four factions? We are all under the orders of the gang leader. Who dares to disobey the gang leader's orders?"
Elder Baihu nodded and said: "This is certainly true, but as we all know, in the early years, the leaders of each branch of the Beggar Clan were promoted and established by the leader of the Beggar Clan. Now, the four elders have promoted themselves. This is really bad. Rules. I had never thought about these issues before, but when the gang leader mentioned this before his death, I suddenly thought that this is indeed a huge problem."
"Oh?" Elder Zhuque frowned and said, "What does Elder Baihu think?"
Elder Baihu immediately said: "If you don't break it, you can't establish it. I have thought about it for a long time and feel that if the Beggar Gang wants to work together, it should be like before. The leaders of each branch should still be appointed by the gang leader. The four elders can still only assist the gang leader in handling affairs, but There is no right to appoint or remove the helmsman.”
Many people think that you, Bai Hu, are one of the four elders. If you say this, you are handing over the power in your hands.
Someone in the audience shouted loudly: "Elder Baihu, are you saying that from now on, all the helmsmen of our Beggar Clan will be dismissed by the gang director? Does it mean that you, Elder Baihu, do not have the right to appoint or remove the helmsmen of the Western Qisu Branch?"
Bai Hu said loudly: "Yes, that's what I mean. If the Beggar Clan wants to be united, it should focus on one place. The leader is like the head of our Beggar Clan, and the twenty-eight rudders are the hands and feet of the Beggar Clan. Only Only when the gang leader personally appoints and removes the helmsman can he move his hands and feet freely, and only then can the Beggar Gang prosper."
Qi Ning had been staring at Bai Hu on the high platform from beginning to end. Hearing this, a sneer appeared on his lips. At this time, he already understood that Bai Hu not only wanted to seize the position of gang leader, but also wanted to take this opportunity to seize the Beggar Gang. The real real power, once you control the appointment and dismissal of the Twenty-eight Helmsmen, will naturally be equivalent to controlling the entire Beggar Gang. If the Twenty-Eight Helmsmen trust their relatives, it will not take long before the entire Beggar Gang is completely in their hands.
Bai Hu made this suggestion because he was determined to win the position of gang leader.
"Elder Suzaku, what do you think?" Elder Baihu asked, staring at Elder Suzaku.
Elder Zhuque frowned slightly. Of course he knew in his heart that if he refused in public, it would make people think that he was greedy for the power in his hands. But if he really wanted to agree, he always felt that this matter was a bit strange. He thought for a moment and then said: "Can All the brothers are naturally happy to see the Beggar Clan work together. However, we still need to ask the two elders Qinglong and Xuanwu to discuss this matter."
Elder Baihu said with a smile: "This is a major matter for the Beggar Clan. I don't think a decision can be made by just three or five people discussing it. It needs to be decided jointly by all the brothers present."
"What Elder Baihu said is absolutely true. To make everyone in the Beggar Gang work together, everyone should support the leader." Many people in the audience had already shouted.
But Bai Hu had already said loudly: "Where are the two elders Qinglong and Xuanwu?"
There was silence in the audience for a while. After a while, Mao Huer glanced at Qining and saw Qining nodded slightly, then stood up and said: "Elder Qinglong is ill and cannot come to attend the conference this time. Kang Jinlong will take the helm. Chief Wei, Chief Wei, will discuss matters on behalf of Elder Qinglong."
Elder Baihu sighed and said: "Brothers, as far as I know, the helmsman of Kang Jinlong branch should be helmsman Gongsun Jian, but today he has become helmsman Wei. I didn't know about this until now. I It's the elder of the Beggar Clan. I know nothing about the change of helmsman in the Beggar Clan. How can we, the whole Beggar Clan, be united in such a situation?" At this point, he shook his head with a sigh on his face.
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