After the meeting was dismissed, everyone walked outside the meeting hall.
Originally, I only heard that there was a prince in the capital, but I didn't know much about Mu Yan. After this discussion, I really understood him.
Before leaving, they all nodded to Mu Yan and said goodbye. Mu Yan, with one hand behind his back and a posture like a green pine, nodded to the officials and staff and watched them leave.
Mu Zhan walked behind, feeling a little dazzled by this scene. Mu Xi on the side comforted him: "He can't stay long, why don't he have to continue returning to Beijing as a hostage?" From now on, the whole of Yunnan will not be the eldest son of the Mu family next to him.
Director?
I still understand how to hold him with these thighs.
"Brother, are you going to have a drink? There is a new tavern on West Street. Not only is the wine good, but they also have kabuki performers. I heard it was brought here from Jiangnan. Do you want to go?"
Mu Zhan shook his head, "Let's do it another day. I still have something to do."
"What's the matter? How about I come with you?"
Before Mu Zhan could speak, Mu Ang glared at this stupid son and raised his voice: "Xi'er, my father has something to do with you!"
"Ah? What's the matter? Or at night?"
Mu Ang choked with blood in his throat. "You should come here quickly!"
"Ah? Oh." Mu Xi responded and walked towards his old father, not forgetting to say hello to Mu Zhan: "Brother, let's make an appointment another day."
The father and son walked away side by side. Mu Jun smiled lightly but did not follow. He nodded to Mu Yan and left too.
Mu Zhan saw that people were walking around, and his father strode over as if he wanted to talk to Mu Yan for some thoughtful words: "Father, I have something to discuss with you."
"What's the matter?"
Mu Zhan looked at Mu Yan, who glanced at him lightly, turned around and walked away without even saying hello to Duke Qian.
Duke Qian looked at his back and felt a little... lonely?
No, no, he must have seen it wrong. His biological son, who was adopted out, was in the council hall just now, acting vigorously and decisively, how could he be... lonely?
But he still turned around to glare at Mu Zhan and raised his leg.
"Father, wait for me!" Mu Zhan raised his legs to follow.
A group of subordinate officials left Mu's mansion and were discussing Mu Yan.
"I didn't expect that the crown prince would be so outstanding. Yunnan is blessed."
"Yes, yes. The prince is like the old marquis. He is vigorous and resolute, and does not do things sloppily. This is the blessing of my land in Yunnan."
"No, we have decided on several major things today. As usual, there will be no results so quickly."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Some officials and staff also had different voices, "The Crown Prince seems to know us very well." They felt somewhat frightened.
Some people were silent, while others turned to glare at him: "What do you mean by this? The prince is our future ruler in Yunnan, and he doesn't understand all of his subordinates. Is this ridiculous?"
That's right. But... "I heard that the Crown Prince works in Jinyiwei in the capital."
"So what!" someone retorted to him, "Anyway, I am not afraid of shadows. I wholeheartedly serve the people of Yunnan. I have nothing to hide and am afraid of being investigated."
"Me too." "Me too." They all responded.
But there are also many people who are silent.
It was not until lunch time that Huo Xi waited to reply to Mu Yan, who was smiling.
"Not going out?" Mu Yan pecked her lips.
Huo Xi held his face with both hands: "You have a good day today? Did you have anything happy?" Nothing happened on the first day of joining politics? She thought he was going to come back with a dark face.
"Let someone prepare the food. I'll tell you slowly."
The couple finished their meal quickly and ate in the courtyard while listening to Mu Yan talk about the morning's political discussion...
Huo Xi was dumbfounded.
"Don't you say that Mu Zhan is quite smart? Officials from all over Yunnan, as well as chieftains from all over the country, respect him. He didn't make him the crown prince, and many people fought against him?"
At this level? His IQ seems to be insufficient.
"He was too eager to show off, so he made too many mistakes. And he was too eager to step on me, so he showed his flaws everywhere." Mu Yan smiled.
Just like Mu Zhan, that is, he did not live in Yunnan for a long time, otherwise there would still be room for Mu Zhan to perform?
"But Mu Zhan should not be underestimated. He has been operating in Yunnan for many years, and the relationships behind it are intricate. In these years, he has played the role of an obedient and sensible son next to the Duke of Guo. He has the support of the Duke of Guo and is better than me.
Now, we are somewhat alone. And...we cannot stay in Yunnan, which is our biggest disadvantage."
At this time, the good son in Mu Yan's mouth was trying to convince the Duke of Guizhou to let him go to the guard station to recruit people.
Thinking that he had helped Mu Yan, Mu Zhan's heart ached and he wanted to beat himself to death.
With that proud look on Mu Yan's face, if he hadn't mentioned it himself, he would probably have continued to use his private money to support his soldiers.
Now he was left to seize the opportunity and reach out for silver and money.
"Father, Mu Yan already has a lot of people, do you still want him to go to the guard station to select people?"
"Do you know how many men he has?"
Uh...you can't say anything even if you know it. Otherwise, it would be bad if his father suspects his purpose of marking people.
"What else should I say? Who doesn't know that he has many people? Even the horses are probably better than the war horses in the army."
"You know it again."
"He didn't avoid people either. Last time he went all out to find someone named Zhang, and no one knew about it!"
Mu Sheng scolded: "Pay attention to your wording. He is younger than you, but he is the crown prince. That is not Zhang and Huang. She is the crown prince's wife personally named by the emperor."
Mu Zhan gritted his teeth and secretly resented that he was born early and was the eldest brother, but now he was suppressed by his younger brother who was in prison in Beijing.
"Father, you can't let him take all the benefits."
"What benefit does he take? In these years, the prince's share is the share that the descendants should have. The government has not allocated a single cent to the capital. What benefit does he take? Your grandfather appointed the escort army for the prince and grandson.
Come down, he has not chosen anyone in these years, nor has he received a penny of money. The people in his village are his own, and you have a lot of people, do you think I don't know? And you still use Gongzhong.
Has he ever used any of his money to raise money?"
Mu Zhan was so angry after hearing this. Look at what his father said. Every word was said for him? They were all talking for Mu Yan.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! All these years, he has been the only one who stayed by his father's side and acted as an obedient and sensible son. Will he be worthless once Mu Yan comes back?
"My mother said that he held all the property in the capital and didn't send any of it to Yunnan. Didn't it all fall into his pocket?"
"Shut up! How many properties can be bought in the capital? Your grandfather has been fighting with Taizu in the early years. When the dynasty was settled, he was knighted and sent to the border to guard the border. What kind of property can be purchased in the capital? Even if
There are some meager properties that were left to the eldest family by your grandfather and uncle, and you still dare to covet them!"
His parents died when his father was young. As a wandering orphan, he was adopted by Taizu. What assets could he have? What kind of property could he buy under the eyes of others in the capital?
Those industries are nothing compared to those in Yunnan.
Staring at the eldest son, he felt somewhat disappointed.
Mu Zhan's heart skipped a beat, and he suppressed the turbid air in his heart again and again.
He handed over to the Duke of Guizhou and said: "Father, it's my son who is so narrow-minded. These days, my father has never left his second brother in his eyes, in his heart, and even in his words. As the eldest brother, I feel uncomfortable and have inappropriate words and deeds. Please forgive me for this."
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Mu Sheng looked at his son and sighed.
"It's not easy for your second brother. He lives in the capital and lives under the eyes of the superiors. How can he have a better life than you? The capital looks prosperous, but the mountains in Yunnan are high and the emperor is far away. Are you not as comfortable as him? In addition to your status as a prince, you also have
What is missing? What is missing from you as a father? I don’t know when your second brother will be recalled to the capital by the emperor again. Why don’t you help my father in managing political affairs in Yunnan?"
Mu Zhan lowered his eyes with a respectful attitude: "Yes, my son realizes his mistake."
The Duke of Guizhou admitted his mistakes and told many past stories about fathers' kindness and son's filial piety. The Duke of Guizhou was very emotional after hearing this. He had some intimate words with his son, and the father and son recalled some of the warmth of the past together.
past.
Seeing that the servants were about to serve food, Mu Zhan took his leave and said, "I won't delay father's meal."
"Aren't you going to have dinner with your father?"
"No. Several stewards are still waiting to deal with my son."
Mu Sheng nodded, "Forget it, go ahead. Don't get tired."
"Yes." He cupped his hands and walked out of the study.