Chapter 1247 Muchuan's inauguration ceremony officially started, and many officials and forces were present to celebrate
Chapter 1247 Muchuan’s inauguration ceremony officially began, and many officials and forces came to celebrate
Li Chunfeng smiled mysteriously, took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Muchuan, saying: "Captain, this is the letter Liu Yu sent to you."
Muchuan took the letter, opened it and read it.
"Um?"
Muchuan read the letter carefully and his face became uncertain for a while.
"Captain, the Youzhou army outside has begun to mobilize. Shouldn't we also take action?"
Li Chunfeng asked with concern.
Muchuan sighed and said: "This is a result that has been expected for a long time.
But now our strength is not enough to resist the enemy.
We need to bide our time."
Li Chunfeng asked hurriedly: "How long will it take?"
Muchuan said: "It will take at least about half a year."
Li Chunfeng sighed and said: "I'm afraid we won't be able to survive half a year.
Commander, if we don’t take measures again, it will be too late.”
Muchuan said: "In this way, let Fan Lihua and Xue Dingshan's troops hide among the people tomorrow, and arrange for them to hide their guns so that they will not be discovered.
In addition, send someone to find Dou Yihu, I have something to say to him."
"yes!"
Li Chunfeng nodded in agreement.
…
At night, Zhang Zhaoliang slept on the bed, tossing and turning, feeling very agitated.
Today, after listening to Muchuan's words, he felt very confused.
Zhang Zhaoliang didn't believe Muchuan's words, but he was afraid of Muchuan's strength.
"Mu Chuan, Muchuan! What can you do?"
Zhang Zhaoliang thought to himself.
The next morning, the sky was very cool.
Cloudless, blue sky and white clouds, gentle breeze blowing.
Muchuan sat on his horse and looked at the familiar scenery around him, feeling filled with emotion.
"I'm finally back here."
Muchuan had finished washing and looked out the window and said softly.
"Today is a good day. The establishment of my Anton Protectorate and the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Governor are about to begin. This day will be a memory in my life."
Muchuan murmured to himself, his heart full of expectations.
Muchuan came to his handsome tent, sat down, and called for Xue Dingshan and Fan Lihua.
"Captain, you summoned us, do you have any instructions?"
Fan Lihua asked respectfully.
She was also very excited, she finally had the opportunity to see Muchuan's talent and strategy.
"Um!"
Muchuan nodded and said: "Last night, your mission was completed.
You are responsible for protecting my safety during my banquet today."
"yes!"
Xue Dingshan and Fan Lihua agreed in unison.
Muchuan gave a few more instructions, and then left with Fan Lihua and others.
This time the inauguration ceremony was held at the martial arts arena of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and it was quite large in scale.
At this moment, the entire martial arts arena has been set up on a high platform.
Muchuan stood on the high platform and looked at the martial arts field in the distance.
"This turned out to be the school grounds in the late Western Han Dynasty."
Muchuan sighed.
The martial arts arena in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion is very large and can accommodate thousands of people without any pressure.
Moreover, the turf here is hard and thick and can withstand the chop of knives and axes.
A tall wooden archway was erected next to the martial arts arena, with the words "Pinglu General Muchuan" written in six gilded characters on it.
When Muchuan arrived at the martial arts arena, many people and merchants had gathered inside.
There is another high platform in the center of the martial arts arena.
There are wooden boards erected around the high platform, and the Chinese characters for "An Dong Duhufu" are written on the wooden boards.
"Clang clang clang!"
"The auspicious time has come!"
A group of soldiers wearing armor and carrying sabers walked under the high platform and shouted loudly.
A sound of gongs and drums resounded through the sky, deafening.
At this time, all the prefects from the entire Andong Mansion's sphere of influence had arrived.
Including Fu Liqing, the governor of Youzhou, Cui Zhixiang, the governor of Qingzhou, Wang Duo, the governor of Yuzhou, and others.
and other officials from all walks of life in Youzhou.
In addition, there are hundreds of county magistrates.
They saw Muchuan and greeted Muchuan one after another.
Muchuan said with a smile: "Everyone, thank you for your hard work today to attend my inauguration ceremony."
These Youzhou governors all said that this was what they should do, and they only hoped that the governor would treat them well and work for their welfare.
"You, the governors, are serious in your words, how dare I, Muchuan, neglect you."
Muchuan said a few polite words, and then said: "Let's get started!"
"good!"
everyone replied.
Muchuan rode up to the high platform.
In the following time, under the auspices of the master of ceremonies, a tedious but solemn ceremony was held, and the emperor's announcement was made that the emperor canonized Muchuan as the governor of the Andong Protectorate, the commander-in-chief of the Youzhou Military Commission, and in charge of the northern and southeastern areas of Youzhou.
The position of the highest official in the region.
"My lords, common people, and merchants, please be quiet."
Muchuan rode his horse slowly onto the high platform and said loudly.
Muchuan's loud voice spread throughout the martial arts arena.
He looked around and said loudly: "My colleagues, I am Muchuan.
This is the new Grand Governor of the Andong Protectorate, now announcing that starting today, I will take over the post of Grand Governor of the Anton Protectorate."
Muchuan looked around and then said: "Common people and merchants, although I, Muchuan, have just arrived in Youzhou not long ago, I believe you all know me.
I used to make toast in the Hetao area for several years, and also stayed in Luoyang for several years.
I have a bad temper and am a bit violent, but I also hope that the people in Youzhou can live and work in peace and contentment without being bullied, robbed by bandits, or invaded by barbarians."
The people below applauded and cheered loudly.
Muchuan said: "Since everyone supports me, I will announce a few rules.
Article 1: Military control must be strictly implemented within Youzhou.
All thieves and bandits who have liaison with the Turks will be arrested and beheaded in public."
"This second article prohibits people from trading with foreigners.
Anyone who dares to violate this will be implicated in the Nine Clans."
"Article 3: In Youzhou, liaison with foreign enemies is absolutely not allowed.
If anyone dares to commit a crime, he will be executed immediately upon verification."
"Article 4: All those involved in the crime will be beheaded in public.
And confiscate the family and exterminate the clan!"
Next, Muchuan began to read out the canonization documents, and issued the official seal and a series of official positions.
He conferred the title of Deputy Governor Huang Chongyi as Youzhou Biejia and appointed him as Sikong of Youzhou Governor's Office.
As for the other deputies, they are all fifth and sixth grade officials.
Although there are not many of these officials, they only account for 10% of the governor's staff.
However, there are too many officials in Youzhou.
There are more than 50 county magistrates in each county alone.
Including the county magistrate, historian, chief registrar and other official positions in each county, there are almost 100 people in total.
Under normal circumstances, the governor of Youzhou only has 30 people under his command.
But the actual situation is that there are more officials in Youzhou than there are county guards in other areas.
Because Youzhou was the front line for the Northern Expedition to attack the Turks, there must be strong officials to coordinate all matters.
The imperial court also turned a blind eye to this division of power.
