With the sincere support of the Pharmacy Chamber of Commerce, Mu Qing and Wang Yeqing established a satisfactory team of personnel in Jiuyou Building in less than half a day.
Although yesterday's exchange has laid the foundation, only by actually reaching this step and establishing the temporary city lord's palace can the floating hearts finally settle down.
Mu Qing, dressed in white, sat at the top, and sitting on his left was Xing Fei.
Although the strength of the city defense army was far inferior to that of the Guards, their huge number still caused a lot of trouble for subsequent rectification.
In fact, Xing Fei is not necessarily required to solve these troubles when he is singled out, but it will become much easier because of his existence. Therefore, after leaving yesterday, the big man who fully controls the military power of Suzaku City The general has been staying in the army to deal with various matters.
Mu Qing looked at Xing Fei, who couldn't hide his tiredness, and couldn't help but said: "Brother Xing's injury has not fully recovered. You running back and forth like this will only make Sister-in-law Chu Chun worried."
Xing Fei's eyes have been resting on the group of elite soldiers he brought. These soldiers will stay here as the guards of the city lord's palace. Hearing Mu Qing's words at this time, he was stunned for a moment. His original serious expression finally changed. With a little more smile, he said sincerely: "Que Chun has been by my side these past two days. Such days are beyond my imagination before. If you are in a good mood, your injuries will naturally recover faster."
Xing Fei saw Mu Qing glance at the soldiers and shake his head slightly. He hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "Does the city lord think it is unnecessary to let these people act as guards?"
When facing Xing Fei, Mu Qing had a much more easy-going attitude and said whatever came to his mind, "I think these people have the lowest strength. With such personal strength, they should be middle- and high-level generals even in the Guards. Rather than letting them wait for If you're wasting time here, you might as well take them back. After all, there are many people in the city defense army, and you need them more."
"They can indeed help me a lot over there, but in my eyes, their role here is even greater." Xing Fei saw Mu Qing frowning thoughtfully and looked at him Wang Yeqing, who was beside him, said with a smile: "The city lord is very powerful personally, and he doesn't like this kind of superficial display. Mrs. Wang can help me explain it, and it should be clearer."
Wang Yeqing nodded and said calmly: "Mu Qing, you are not used to the status of City Lord yet. This is normal. However, a qualified City Lord's Mansion in the eyes of outsiders needs some standards. Such standards seem to make sense. It’s not big, but as long as it appears at the right time, it will deepen those people’s impression of the City Lord’s Mansion.”
"This kind of detailed regulation has an impact that is difficult to ignore. After all, for those who can still notice this aspect, it is a subtle influence."
Mu Qing's eyes were clear, he nodded slightly, and sighed: "Everything is for the stability of Suzaku City."
Xing Fei looked solemn, put his hand on his chest, and said in a deep voice: "For the stability of Suzaku City."
Several people were now staying on the second floor of Jiuyou Building. As soon as Xing Fei finished speaking, two figures appeared at the stairs.
Mu Qing stood up, nodded to Murong Xing as a greeting, then turned his eyes to Cao Jin and said with some surprise: "The way you are dressed now is a bit surprising."
In Mu Qing's impression of Cao Jin, he always wore a red python robe, for fear that others would not know his noble identity. But Cao Jin who appeared here today not only changed out of that noble robe, but also wore Extremely simple and restrained.
Wearing a comfortable black cotton robe, with gray hair draped casually on her shoulders, she does not look like a dignitary from Baidi City with an imperial mandate, but rather like a counselor coming out of a dark room. It gives people a free and uninhibited attitude.
Facing Mu Qing's scrutiny, Cao Jin smiled calmly, bent slightly and said, "People always hesitate before making a decision, calculating how to get the maximum benefit, but once a decision is made, they will eventually become much calmer. "
"For a long time to come, I will all be members of the City Lord's Mansion. I hope the City Lord can slowly figure this out."
Mu Qing nodded and shifted his gaze to Murong Xing, "So, the Baidi City already has accurate information?"
Murong Xing's eyebrows moved slightly. In fact, the communication between Cao Jin and the person in the palace was not smooth, but there was a sentence that was very suitable for the Suzaku City at this time. The sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the three of them in the Gu family are still in trouble.
After returning, recognizing Mu Qing's identity as city lord was the easiest and least expensive thing to do.
Murong Xing's thoughts were quickly suppressed by him. He glanced at Cao Jin and said, "It may take some time for the official canonization decree to be finalized, but this is what we lack most here."
Cao Jin quickly took out two things from his sleeves, "Since I came to Zhuque City, I have always carried a blank imperial edict that has not been written down, and there is also a royal seal. Although the Suzaku Seal of Zhuque City follows the white Everything disappeared in the ruins, but having this thing is enough to reassure those who are coming soon."
Sometimes people are so strange. When Cao Jin and the others came to talk about orthodox approval on behalf of the White Emperor, Mu Qing really didn't care about these things. But when he understood that Cao Jin and the others were now acting beyond the White Emperor, Mu Qing accepted it. received so-called orthodox recognition.
Mu Qing nodded lightly and said calmly: "In addition to the position of City Lord, the candidate for Deputy City Lord can also be announced."
Cao Jin's gray eyebrows moved slightly, with a bit of a smile on his face: "Since the City Lord is interested, I will thank you again."
Mu Qing glanced at Cao Jin and said, "After you become the deputy city lord, your main responsibility will be external liaison, so you also need a deputy city lord internally."
After hearing Mu Qing's words, Murong Xing and Cao Jin's eyes became more serious. Their eyes swept over the bodies next to Mu Qing and soon fell on Wang Yeqing.
Wang Yeqing was a little helpless. She still remembered that when she left Jinguan City, she wanted a peaceful and stable life. However, after meeting Mu Qing, such a life seemed to be getting further and further away from her.
Mu Qing did not let Murong Xing and the others guess any more. He looked at Cao Jin and asked directly: "Will there be any problems with Mrs. Wang being the deputy city lord?"
Cao Jin moved his lips, shook his head and said, "No problem."
Mu Qing smiled, looked at him and said: "Actually, you should have guessed that I, the city lord, will not be able to take care of things in the future. So I want to make my words clearer. When you face Mrs. Wang, you must be careful enough. respect."
Cao Jin's expression was a little unnatural. Not only Bai Emperor but Bai Hao were both deep and cold people in the city. Some things were just understandable, but the young man in front of him didn't follow the rules at all.
"What? Do you have any objections?" Mu Qing half-smiled, his voice seemed calm, but his eyes had turned cold.
Cao Jin breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and quickly explained: "The city lord misunderstood, I just didn't expect you to be so straightforward. But please don't worry, when I see Mrs. Wang in the future, I will treat her as you."
Wang Yeqing frowned slightly, but Mu Qing shook his head and reminded: "I don't treat her as me. Mrs. Wang has always been a very respected senior in my heart. I'm not asking you to respect her like me. But I hope you can understand. , if one day you have other thoughts, you can come to me, not to Mrs. Wang or anyone else."
Cao Jin was horrified. What he was doing now was, to put it harshly, the behavior of a fool. Both he and Mu Qing knew that each other wanted what they wanted. As for whether he would have second thoughts one day in the future, this was really a question. Something worth noting.
And even if he pats his chest and promises that he will never betray Mu Qing, will he believe it?
Cao Jin had a straight face and looked at Mu Qing with complicated eyes. After a long silence, he said leisurely: "The city lord is indeed very different. I'm afraid my guarantee won't have any effect on you, so I can only Say, I hope you’re alive.”
Mu Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Cao Jin with half-squinted eyes, and said with a smile: "I am impressed by your candor today. I hope you can always remember what you have said now."
"The city lord seems to have forgotten me today." Murong Xing looked at Mu Qing and said with a smile: "It seems that you have finally changed your mind about me."
Mu Qing was stunned, looked at Murong Xing and said, "I hope you don't misunderstand."
The smile on Murong Jing's face was a little stiff, but this somewhat stagnant atmosphere did not last. After Cao Jin and the others arrived, the number of people outside Jiuyou Tower gradually became louder.
At this point, it was time to face those outside in a legal and orthodox capacity.
Mu Qing nodded towards Xing Fei. Xing Fei's expression became solemn and he said to the soldiers who were already in formation not far away: "Let's set out in formation."
After the soldiers listened to the order
, marching like the wind, soon left the building and lined up in front of the square.
Xing Fei waited until the people outside gradually stopped, then stood in front of Mu Qing and said solemnly: "The city lord's inauguration ceremony is ready. Please give the city lord's instructions."
Mu Qing blinked. In fact, he was still a little uncomfortable with this so-called norm, but many things had come to this point. Mu Qing would no longer resist anything awkwardly. He exhaled softly and said in a deep voice. Said: "Let our City Lord's Mansion go meet them."
The first floor of Jiuyou Building is actually wide enough to fully accommodate those people in front of it.
But the sun is very bright today, and there is a water channel like a silver belt surrounding the high-rise buildings shining in the sun. Looking around, you can also see the wide square connected by the jade bridge, which gives people a sense of vastness and solemnity. .
Therefore, even though the inauguration ceremony of the city lord seemed a bit weak in the eyes of the senior elders present, with Cao Jin reading the imperial edict loudly and the powerful and tall guards, no one felt that participating was a slight.
Some of them, such as President Huang, actually appreciate Mu Qing's straightforward style of acting more and more.
Cao Jin recited the imperial edict in a loud and vigorous tone, which was completely different from the shrill tone of his usual speech. After announcing Mu Qing's appointment as city lord in front of these people who were "protected" by the imperial guards, he began to read out the candidates for deputy city lord.
In fact, the people who came here today were not here to hear Cao Jin announce Mu Qing as the city lord. After all, this was already a consensus. What they care about now is who will become the deputy city lord.
When Cao Jin announced that he would serve as the deputy city lord, although everyone was slightly surprised at first, they breathed a sigh of relief after reacting. However, when they heard that Wang Yeqing would serve as the deputy city lord, the crowd suddenly started talking more.
Many people even set their sights on President Huang of the Pharmaceutical Merchant Association.
The family forces in the city understood very early that even if there were two deputy city lords, they would not be able to take their turn, so they did not have too many expectations at the beginning. However, when the deputy city lord's position did not fall to what they thought. When it comes to someone else, it makes the most noise.
During the chaotic discussion, the meaning revealed was very clear. If Mu Qing broke some stereotypes, then wealthy families like them should also have a chance, instead of falling into the hands of a girl with a poor background.
Mu Qing had been listening to those discussions, looking at Wang Yeqing who was standing next to him with unconcealed remorse in his eyes. He still thought of some things simply.
When Wang Yeqing saw Mu Qing's eyes, he comforted Mu Qing: "You don't have to think too much. These people who are making trouble now are actually fully aware of the ability of their eyebrows to change the outcome. The reason why they became so excited is just because I want you to understand something."
Mu Qing's eyes were a little tired and he said in a deep voice: "They made me think that they gave in on this matter, so they will make up for it in the future."
Wang Yeqing nodded lightly: "That's right, the world has always been so complicated. Sometimes using emotions can make people feel that things are much simpler, but once emotions are removed, many things are just an exchange of interests."
"Exchange of interests..."
Mu Qing recited this sentence softly. He looked at Wang Yeqing's indifferent side face, and suddenly felt more guilt in his heart. It was obvious that the reason why Wang Yeqing helped him so much was because it contained feelings, but he didn't. Always think about repaying the other person in some realistic way.
But now it seems that this realistic approach is an unnecessary burden for Wang Yeqing.
"Mrs. Wang..."
Wang Yeqing seemed to have guessed what Mu Qing wanted to say, and turned to look at him with a smile, "There are some things that don't need to be said. This can completely regard what I am doing now as a bet for you. When you grow up, In fact, this is my reward.”
The communication between Mu Qing and Wang Yeqing did not mean to avoid the people around them. Murong Xing gave Wang Yeqing a deep look.
Wang Yeqing's words were actually his inner thoughts. If Mu Qing could grow according to the talent he showed now, in less than ten years, he would have grown to a point where everyone could only look up to him.
"President Huang, don't you have any objections?"
In front of Jiuyou Building, someone shouted to President Huang
In this sentence, the atmosphere that had accumulated before seemed to have found a breakthrough, and many people began to ask Chairman Huang.
President Huang listened to the quarrels of the people behind him and wanted to rush forward and tear their mouths to pieces. However, after thinking about it, he followed the malicious provocation of these people and looked at Mu Qing and said: "City Lord, can I Would you like to verify the authenticity of the imperial edict on behalf of those present?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the people who had been fighting the fire a moment ago immediately shut up. They all looked at President Huang with expressions of incredible shock.
Everyone knows what's going on with this kind of thing. President Huang usually plots against others, so why did he say such extremely offensive words when he opened his mouth today?
Mu Qing probably guessed President Huang's good intentions. He glanced around the crowd indifferently and nodded: "Then come and take a look."
President Huang smiled and nodded, and ran to Cao Jin with unusually agile steps. He took the imperial edict from Cao Jin with a serious look on his face, and looked at the shiny and new imperial edict in his hand, which did not have a word written on it. This member of the Pharmacy Association The conference president almost laughed out loud.
These stupid guys in front of him probably wouldn't have imagined that it was precisely because of their Gonghuo that he had a chance to get closer to the people in the City Lord's Mansion.
So President Huang frowned and scanned the imperial edict line by line. After a moment, he raised his head and said to everyone: "This edict is true. If any of you have any objections, you can come and take a look at it together."
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