Muchuan didn't know that he had become the target of Fu Liqing's attack. After eating, he continued to wander around Youzhou City.
"Where have all the people in Youzhou City gone?"
Muchuan asked.
"This... we don't know this!"
Zhao Siyu shook his head and said.
Muchuan said with a smile: "It seems that there is a big secret in Youzhou City. We must investigate carefully, maybe we can find some clues!"
"Your Excellency is wise!"
Zhao Siyu complimented.
"Hahaha!"
Muchuan smiled and continued walking forward with Zhao Siyu.
Fu Liqing was in the distance and saw Muchuan and the others walking towards the depths of Youzhou City, with a sneer on his lips.
"Send an order to the city guards and ask them to strictly guard the various checkpoints in Youzhou City and not allow anyone to enter or exit. In addition, notify the surrounding troops stationed nearby to come immediately for reinforcements!"
Fu Liqing ordered.
"As you command!"
The deputy general next to him took the order and left.
Muchuan continued to wander around Youzhou City with Zhao Siyu.
Muchuan kept observing the situation in Youzhou and found that Youzhou City was indeed not simple and deserted than the other counties he had encountered before.
"Sir, look, that is the Youzhou Jiedushi Palace!"
Zhao Siyu said excitedly: "This is the political core area of Youzhou."
"nice!"
Muchuan said with a smile: "There should be a lot of money hidden here. If we can find all the gold and silver here, I guess it will be enough for us to eat."
When Fu Liqing heard Muchuan's words, he was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Master Mu, don't say that, these things are all given to you by His Majesty."
"We in Youzhou cannot get involved. If you really want gold and silver, I can give you 50 million yuan and two more granaries."
Although the money cannot be touched, it does not affect my ability to win over him.
The money is not yours anyway.
"Five million dollars?
Two granaries?
This is really rich."
Muchuan said with a smile: "Master Fu is indeed rich, so be it, I won't joke with you anymore!"
"Actually, you may have some idea of the purpose of my coming to Youzhou this time, which is to investigate and develop Youzhou to become the deputy capital of our Tang Dynasty!"
Fu Liqing was stunned for a moment, then said: "How come I haven't heard of it? Isn't Luoyang the deputy capital of the Tang Dynasty?"
"hehe!"
Muchuan smiled faintly.
Fu Liqing saw his expression and felt confused.
Is there something hidden in this news?
"You may not know that our Majesty has long planned to develop Youzhou.
It’s just that for so many years, there have been endless debates in the court and no decision has been made.”
Muchuan said.
"Oh I got it.
But I really haven’t heard such news, it seems that I am ignorant, please tell Master Mu, what is going on?”
Fu Liqing humbly asked for advice.
"Okay, let me explain it to you in detail!"
Muchuan said: "Our Majesty has plans to develop Youzhou, so we, the Tang Dynasty, sent troops to conquer the grassland.
Turks and Goguryeo on the grasslands now.”
"Goguryeo is now in decline, so His Majesty plans to destroy this alien race first, and then deal with matters in the Central Plains.
I came to Youzhou on an inspection tour and inspected the customs of Youzhou. Once Your Majesty makes the decision, I will rebuild Youzhou City!"
Muchuan looked enigmatic, and then said, "Your Majesty said that as long as I can complete the pacification of Goguryeo within three years, Your Majesty will establish a new Protectorate! At that time, I will have the right to make suggestions for the post of Governor.
!”
"oh?"
Fu Liqing heard this and raised his eyebrows.
The specifications of the Duhu Mansion are several levels higher than those of Youzhou City!
This is a huge temptation for him.
Fu Liqing rolled his eyes, looked at Muchuan and said, "Sir, this matter cannot be decided casually, do you know?
If Youzhou becomes the deputy capital, the imperial court will definitely increase the budget for construction."
"Hey, Mr. Fu, don't worry, I have a solution, and it will definitely not be a serious problem."
Muchuan said with a smile: "However, I want to exchange a condition with Master Fu!"
Fu Liqing asked doubtfully: "What are the conditions?"
"I need to pay all your men!"
Muchuan said calmly.
"no!"
Fu Liqing flatly refused.
How could he agree to this request? It was impossible. All the people in Youzhou were under his management.
Now that he wants to hand over all the people in Youzhou, doesn't it mean that he has lost his rule over Youzhou.
"Sir, you have to think carefully. If the new Protectorate is established in the future, it will be much better than Youzhou!"
Muchuan said calmly.
Fu Liqing said: "Mu Chuan, you have to know that I will never agree to such a request under any circumstances."
When Muchuan heard this, he was not angry and said: "Since Mr. Fu is unwilling, forget it, but I believe that Mr. Fu will always agree, because this is a matter that benefits the country and the people. As long as Mr. Fu can support me,
I believe we can successfully accomplish this great ideal."
Fu Liqing said: "Sir, you have just arrived in Youzhou, and you may not know much about it. Youzhou was conquered by Zhang Hongxin, the father of the guarding general Zhang Zhen."
"So in the entire Youzhou, except for the Youzhou Jiedushi, all other officials listen to Zhang Hongxin. If you want to develop Youzhou, you must first ask General Zhang for his permission."
"Zhang Hongxin?"
Muchuan frowned.
This is troublesome.
Although Muchuan was the Minister of Household Affairs appointed by the emperor, he was not a real imperial envoy after all.
If he wants to develop Youzhou, he still needs to rely on the imperial court's canonization, and then he can gain a firm foothold in the local area.
But Pei Renji did not deal with the emperor.
"Then let's visit General Zhang and see if we can discuss it with General Zhang. After all, he is also the emperor's right-hand man!"
Muchuan said.
When Fu Liqing heard what Muchuan said, his expression changed and he thought to himself: "It seems that Muchuan has to take over his own Youzhou at all costs. It seems that he has to think of another way."
"Work hard and I will definitely support you when the time comes!"
Seeing that Fu Liqing seemed a little hesitant, Muchuan quickly patted his chest and said in assurance.
"Haha, thank you Master Mu for the compliment!"
Fu Liqing said happily.
Muchuan said with a smile: "You're welcome, let's support each other!"
Muchuan nodded and left.
After Muchuan left, Fu Liqing's face turned gloomy.
"Someone is coming!"
Fu Liqing shouted.
Soon, an aide came in.
"grown ups!"
The staff member said respectfully.
"Go and get me some paper and pen. I want to write a memorial to His Majesty!"
