The situation mentioned by Xie Ming was something that should be considered only after the Suzaku City was actually defended. Mu Qing did not intend to promise anything to the other party in advance, but he did not expect Xing Fei beside him to say: "The exchanges between Dacheng and Dacheng are not going to happen." It will be interrupted. If the caravan is worried about something happening on the road, it can be escorted by the army."
The power of the Mugung Dynasty is basically the army. This falls to the states and cities, which is the loyalty of the army in the city. Under such system constraints, many places have already formed a situation where the sky is high and the emperor is far away. This has long been the case after many years of the dynasty's existence. of stubborn illness.
Therefore, even if Suzaku City becomes an isolated city separated from the dynasty's territory, the surrounding forces have their own agendas, and Baidi City is far away in Zhongzhou, the connection between Suzaku City and the outside world will not be greatly affected.
In the past, long-distance caravans owned by Xie Ming and other family forces would lose a lot on the road every year. After knowing that they were caravans from Suzaku City, the pass stations in various states were like flies smelling the smell of carrion. Shine has always charged tolls more harshly than other places.
In addition to official oppression, they also encountered banditry from time to time, and they had to spend a lot of money on security.
If the army can escort the caravan in the future, I don't know how much losses will be reduced. Moreover, who doesn't want to have a good relationship with the armed army?
Almost immediately after Xing Fei gave this answer, these people were all excited, and some people could not help but sigh: "This is simply something we dare not think about."
Someone agreed: "I remember someone mentioned this to Bai Hao before, but it turned out that this guy only cared about himself."
Mu Qing was a little surprised. Although he knew it was Geshan's support, in Mu Qing's eyes, Geshan was a man of strict military discipline, so how could he set such a precedent.
Luo Kai asked directly: "Brother Xing, do you want our personal guards to escort the caravan? Well, although I am here on behalf of the Luo family, I still feel that something is wrong."
Xing Fei replied: "It's not the personal guards, it's the city defense army. There are a hundred thousand people in the city defense army. It is also a good thing for them to let some people leave the army early."
Luo Kai's expression changed, he didn't expect Xing Fei to crush the city defense army into pieces.
Those who were still overjoyed immediately put away their emotions. Some people hesitated and said: "Commander Xing, is there something wrong, or are you a little anxious?"
Xing Fei asked calmly: "What's wrong? Haven't you already established good relations with some generals in the city defense army? What's wrong with letting them become your private soldiers?"
"Commander Xing, we have never thought about it this way." The man quickly assured.
Xing Fei was noncommittal and said: "My abilities are limited and I am not qualified to be a city lord, but when it comes to running the army, I don't have any say in it. Unless I, Xing Fei, am willing to leave my current position, the reduction of the number of city defense troops will never be completed. There’s no rush at all, it’s just that the time is right.”
Xing Fei's eyes fell on two or three of them and reminded: "After you go back, you can talk to those guys who are no longer worthy of being soldiers and tell them to make plans in advance. I will not stop them no matter how many people are willing to leave with them. On."
Mu Qing vaguely guessed that the group of people Xing Fei was targeting should be the guys who provided military siege equipment two days ago. This kind of thing obviously broke Xing Fei's bottom line.
Mu Qing looked at these people who were speechless by Xing Fei's momentum and said: "From now on, the military affairs in the city will be managed by Commander Xing."
This is the result that everyone has known for a long time, but in addition to the most basic military, a big city with a population of over one million also needs many institutions that feed the government. Seeing that Mu Qing has already mentioned this, These people, who represent the interests of their respective families, immediately became forceful.
Mu Qing ignored their suddenly flattering looks and said, "Business matters will be handled jointly by Shopkeeper Chen and Mrs. Wang."
Chen Zhuo nodded with satisfaction. After working hard for so many days, he finally had a more formal status. But Wang Yeqing, who had always seemed very quiet on the side, shook his head and said: "It is almost all shopkeeper Chen who is trying to contact every house in the city. I haven't been able to help much. I don't need a formal identity."
Chen Zhuo suddenly said excitedly: "Mrs. Wang's vision and wisdom are far superior to mine, and she is also more delicate than me. How can I withdraw directly?"
Mu Qing glanced at Chen Zhuo in surprise, but quickly agreed with Wang Yeqing's idea and said, "The business will be handled by shopkeeper Chen."
The time was short, and the people around him probably didn't want Mu Qing to misunderstand, and they didn't introduce him to the yamen and official positions in Zhuque City. Mu Qing could only grasp a general direction. When it came to the civil affairs, Mu Qing was a little confused for a while. .
Although Chen Zhuo regretted that there would be fewer opportunities to find Wang Yeqing in the future, he still did not forget the business. Chao Muqing said: "Military, commercial, civil, security and prosperity all serve the people. My suggestion is that the government offices should go ahead as usual. , and then streamline the staff bit by bit, you can first identify someone who can deal with all parties on your behalf.”
Mu Qing nodded, Chen Zhuo's suggestion was exactly what he wanted.
His main focus will still be on spiritual practice. So he really had to first identify someone who could handle various general affairs well.
Mu Qing actually has a good candidate in mind.
He looked at Wang Yeqing, who also looked over at this time.
If Suzaku City could settle down, this position would actually be the real leader, but Wang Yeqing shook his head gently and refused directly.
Everyone in the field also noticed this scene, and at the same time they looked at Wang Yeqing with complicated hearts.
Wang Yeqing pondered for a moment, and then explained softly: "I help you as a real junior. Now that this matter is over, I will focus my energy on cultivation again."
Mu Qing was helpless. Thinking about it carefully, he already regarded Wang Yeqing as a green-veined elder like Huai Fenghua. To repay her in this way was indeed a bit strange. He simply looked at Qinglong and asked: "What are your opinions?"
Mu Qing knew that although he contributed the most, everyone in Hidden Valley was not idle in some invisible places, especially as the main force of the "Heavenly Change Plan", Qinglong and Baihu also contributed a lot.
Qinglong didn't expect Mu Qing to ask questions on his head, and stared at Mu Qing quietly. It wasn't until Mu Qing saw some clues in his eyes that he said with a hint of complicated emotions: "Bai Hu and I have been together for a long time." Although you may say something powerful, you and Chen Zhuo are the ones who really paid, so I don’t have much opinion."
Mu Qing nodded, glanced at Xuanwu beside Qinglong, and asked subconsciously: "What recommendations does Xuanwu have?"
Xuanwu said to everyone's surprise: "If you want Suzaku City to truly settle down, you can't divide positions based on merit alone, you must also require ability adaptation."
Mu Qing glanced at Murong Xiu Ming who was beside Xuan Wu, and said calmly: "It seems you have someone chosen?"
Xuanwu nodded and said: "Jiang Shangxiu, who is in the same lineage as you, Deacon Jiang, is a person who even appreciates palm music. He is quite calm when dealing with things."
This is really a surprising choice.
Before Mu Qing could think of anything, Huaifenghua and Wang Yeqing, who were next to each other, glanced at each other and could see a hint of coldness in their eyes.
Mu Qing subconsciously searched the hall, and finally found Jiang Shangxiu, who was calm and composed beside Dugu Wei.
When everyone looked at him, Jiang Shangxiu opened his eyes calmly and said: "As for the way of dealing with things, who is as powerful as Xuanwu who has always been with Zhang Lu, please don't deliberately bury me, Mr. Jiang."
Jiang Shangxiu's words reminded Mu Qing that if this was Murong Yin's opinion, then Xuanwu's intention was obvious - he was protecting some people and giving up some at the same time.
Mu Qing simply refused to do anything and asked directly: "Mr. Murong, I wonder if you are interested in this position?"
Murong Xiu Ming had obviously been severely punished by Murong Yin. Faced with Mu Qing's deliberate behavior, he forced a smile and said, "I have done many wrong things, and I really have no shame to sit in this position."
Looking at the faces of Xie Ming and others across from him, Xuanwu knew that the discord within Hidden Valley had been put on the table. He said in a deep voice: "Everyone needs to know one thing. Zhang Lu has already said that he must do his best to ensure that Mu Qing becomes the leader. City Lord, we will never do anything to burn bridges across the river at this time, please rest assured."
Mu Qing couldn't understand Xuanwu's statement.
Xuanwu seemed to sincerely support him as the city lord, but various signs showed that Xuanwu had turned him and Jiang Shangxiu into abandoned sons.
Maybe Xuanwu thinks that supporting him as the city lord is the same thing as treating him as an outcast? If so, why do you work so hard and take the initiative to eliminate the doubts of people like Xie Ming for him?
Mu Qing glanced at the silent Dugu Wei and subconsciously ignored him.
Huai Fenghua said at this time: "I have a candidate."
Mu Qing immediately looked at Huaifenghua.
Huaifenghua smiled and said: "Yue Shan is overqualified as your housekeeper."
"Sister Yueshan?" Xing Fei expressed his surprise one step ahead.
Most of the people present did not know who Liu Yueshan was, but when Xing Fei said Sister Yueshan, they subconsciously felt that Yueshan, who had heard her name before meeting her, would not be weaker than Wang Yeqing. exist.
Mu Qing glanced at Huai Fenghua and Wang Yeqing, and saw that both women had serious faces. He suddenly understood that what he needed was someone he could trust completely. Even if his abilities were lacking, with the two in front of him, he could not do anything. Not a big deal.
Mu Qing nodded, looked around the people in the hall, and said: "The reason why there is this negotiation today has only one purpose, and that is to make Suzaku City settle down as soon as possible. I, the city lord, have already determined the outcome before sitting down at the table. For the remaining three important positions, the military affairs are fully managed by Xing Fei, and the commercial affairs are managed by Chen Zhuo. The yamen official positions left before remain unchanged. Above these, a deputy city lord has been confirmed."
"Do you have any objections?"
Mu Qing mainly looked at the people on Xie Ming's side. Although it seemed that no one from the Yamen organization had arrived, these family forces that had been entrenched in the local area for many years had already infiltrated those places, so when Mu Qing asked them this time, he was They regarded them as representatives of the yamen.
Zhu Cang, who had always been a bit awkward before, calmed down, straightened his back and said: "No objection. I just don't know that this deputy city lord is Miss Yueshan?"
Mu Qing nodded and said: "Yes, you will call her City Lord Liu from now on. If she is harmed in the slightest, I will blame it on you."
After Mu Qing quickly decided on the candidates for the main positions, there were more details left to be perfected.
Perhaps sensing the changes and adaptations Mu Qing had made, in the following conversation, Wang Yeqing replaced Liu Yueshan, who did not come here, and perfectly handled a lot of difficulties, which also made those people stop making things difficult. heart of.
At the end of the entire negotiation, although they knew that there was still a huge test waiting ahead, everyone's faces also showed some sincere relief.
After the priorities of some things were determined, Xie Ming and the others walked away, leaving only the Hidden Valley people behind.
Xing Fei originally wanted to chat with Mu Qing about the underground situation again, but after looking around him, he took the initiative to leave and completely gave up the space to everyone in Hidden Valley.
Mu Qing experienced the verbal battle just now. Although his character cannot become mature all of a sudden, he has become a lot more stable. He looked at Xuanwu who was also about to leave and asked: "How long will it take for you to return to Hidden Valley?"
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