Wu Xi never dreamed that he would become chieftain. He has been in the clouds and dreaming these past few days.
His wife, concubines, children and grandchildren couldn't restrain their surprise and discussed how to celebrate, but he felt that all this was so unreal, as if he hadn't woken up. He was at a loss and didn't know what to do. After thinking about it, he came to see Mu Shizi and asked him for advice.
An idea.
Mu Yan smiled and said, "I don't have any ideas for you. You are more familiar with Pingzhao than I am, and you must know more about the connections within your family and the old in-laws you can draw on. How to run the business, please wait.
Think about it slowly. Since the emperor has chosen you, he must think that you are outstanding, so just go ahead and do it boldly, and don't let the emperor's favor and the court's regard for you go down."
Wu Xi saluted Mu Yan again, "Xi thanks the Crown Prince for his words."
Mu Yan nodded, "The most important thing now is to quell the unrest in Pingzhao. Since you have assumed the position of chieftain of Pingzhao, you need to put more thought into taking back the manpower from all over the place to maintain stability in Pingzhao. In addition, for
You need to pay more attention to the matters rebuked by the imperial edict. You can dig silver mines privately and make weapons privately. The emperor cannot tolerate these two things."
"Yes, Xi Shen feels that the matter is serious and has ordered people to deal with it."
"Very good. As I said before, don't let the Emperor's favor go down."
Wu Xi handed over his hand: "The emperor's grace is so great that Xi will never bear it!"
After Wu Xi left, Li Yikan and Er came in to report on the gathering of troops everywhere. "Two thousand troops have been sent from each of the five guard posts near Pingzhao, and their placement has been completed."
"Your Majesty, do you still need reinforcements? I'm afraid these troops are not enough."
Mu Yan nodded to express his understanding, "We have controlled Uday, but his influence is weakening. These more than 10,000 troops are enough."
Chieftains, big and small, were involved in mergers and vendettas, and there were many conflicts. However, chieftains were married to each other, and the relationship network was complicated.
Udai has more than 20 children. His daughters are married to various chieftains and the families of various aristocratic families, and their sons are married to the daughters of various chieftains and aristocratic families. The network of relationships is densely woven. Udai went to attack, but he was unwilling to marry him.
Those who have close contacts will also lend a helping hand.
These days, in addition to Udai ordering thousands of Tusi Mansion troops to fight fiercely with Mu Yan's men, Udai's in-laws also brought troops to reinforce them, and Mu Yan led his troops to capture them one by one.
A fierce battle broke out between the Tusi Mansion and the soldiers of the imperial court. Everyone in Pingzhao Mansion and nearby Zhou County was in danger. Mu Yan led his people to sit in Pingzhao to stabilize the people.
Seeing that the prince knows what he is doing, he will not say more about it.
"Your Majesty, why didn't you ask the Emperor for an order to remove the Wushi Chieftains, but instead retained their hereditary titles?"
Although Wuxi and the eldest son are separated by several layers, they are still relatives. The eldest lady still wants to call Wuxi her uncle. If Wuxi takes the eldest son's side in the future, the prince's work will be in vain.
Why did Mu Yan retain the hereditary title of Wushi after many considerations?
Pingzhao is one of the most populous places in the surrounding states and counties. The imperial court is about to move the capital. In order to avoid turmoil in the people's livelihood, it is not appropriate to make too big a move. Stabilizing the border is the first priority. It is better to replace Wushi with another person in charge.
Tusi rule is more beneficial to the court.
Mu Yan was well aware of this. In addition to presenting various evidence of Uday's crimes, Mu Yan also recommended new chieftain candidates to the emperor and listed the biographical information of several new chieftain candidates, including Wuxi.
In the end, the emperor chose Wuxi, who liked Han culture.
"Udai will not survive. After seeing his fate, Wuxi would be really stupid if he still dares to collude with Mu Zhan. Moreover, Wuxi has replaced Udai's position, and his team is in ruins.
I'm afraid I won't be able to get close to Xi."
Of course, Mu Zhan and his wife might endure the humiliation and make use of their friendship with Wu Xi, but when did he become afraid of them again?
"No," Kan Er nodded in agreement, "I would not be close to Wu Xi. Furthermore, the prince has recommended Wu Xi. With this great favor, Wu Xiruo will turn to the eldest son's side.
, that’s really a white-eyed wolf.”
Mu Yan raised his eyebrows, "He just said that he would be sent by my son."
"That's good. We don't expect him to be the crown prince's help. We only hope that he can manage Pingzhao well and unite the surrounding chieftains well. That is the best help to the crown prince."
Within two days, Mu Zhan and his wife rushed to Pingzhao and went to Mu Yan's tent to question and plead for mercy.
"The messengers haven't left yet. You can ask them. Based on what Udai did, is there still room for change? He despised the emperor's favor, cursed the royal family, used his troops to fight fiercely with the imperial officers, and blocked the road himself."
And the road for all the children and grandchildren was also blocked.
He would not have been confiscated and his family property was confiscated, but now it is better. His family has become a side branch, and the property of the branch family is gone. Who is to blame? Is it because I am too arrogant? I think I can turn things around on my own.
The official messenger was still there, and although Mu Zhan and his wife were filled with hatred, they did not dare to make a fuss in Mu Yan's handsome tent. In the end, they had to get permission and went to see Uday.
Mu Yan didn't stop him.
As for what funeral arrangements the father-in-law wants to make with his daughter and son-in-law, and what connections he wants to leave behind, it's all up to them.
When they met Uday, Usu and Mu Zhan had calm faces and nothing could be seen. The couple quietly arranged for Uday's wives, concubines and descendants, and left together with the soldiers who escorted Uday to Kuncheng.
Half a month later, something happened in Udai, the surrounding counties were pacified, and Mu Yan returned to Kuncheng.
He came back in the afternoon and settled down. When he came out of the meeting hall the next day, Aunt Jun's people came to him. He said that the Yu family was in her hands. If he didn't want to have a reputation of being ruthless and unreasonable, and abandoning his mother-in-law, he would personally
Go up the mountain to meet her.
Mu Yan couldn't help but sneer, wondering how long Jun could endure it. He just came back and immediately took action.
Mu Jun walked with him and heard what Aunt Jun had said. He was very surprised. Aunt Jun was so bold that she dared to threaten her eldest aunt with her life and ask her second brother to go up the mountain to meet her!
"Second brother, I'm afraid there's a trap here." Mu Jun was a little worried.
"Even if there is a trap, I have to follow it. After all, I can't afford the reputation of being an abandoned mother."
The emperor's messengers have just started on their way, but they can't go far. If this news reaches their ears and then reaches the emperor, he may think that he is ruthless and unworthy of much use.
This Jun has always known his weakness.
And he was quite good at picking the time. Mu Zhan happened to be away, so he and Usu sent Uday back to Pingzhao for burial. Uday was proud all his life, and committed suicide on the way before being sent to Kuncheng for trial.
Otherwise, he could still drag Mu Zhan up the mountain with him. Tsk tsk.
But it was boring for him to go alone. Didn't his biological father always treat Jun as a talkative flower and a sweetheart? It was just a good time to see the other side of Jun's hysteria.
He said in a bad way: "Go and tell the Duke, and I'll invite him to go up the mountain to view the scenery."