Chapter 148: The Mu Family's Retreat

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As soon as King Lu's excerpt of reporting safety and asking for credit for Zhao Su and Xiao Yu arrived, the counterinsurgency coach Xing Chao's diametrically opposed excerpt was handed to the sage, and the contrast between the two was too dramatic. Even if King Lu's excerpt is a special channel, the speed is faster than Xing Chao's, which is enough to explain that the two things happened at different times but were presented at the same time, but the timing was so accurate, who believes that this is a coincidence?

"Xing Chao......" The acting king tried hard to think of the name of the counterinsurgency commander, but a large part of his memory of the civil and military officials stayed ten years ago, when the military generals Tai Ban were convinced of King Liang, and more or less participated in King Liang's rebellion. Because of this, even if those people can survive the turmoil of ten years ago, they will not have many opportunities to be reused. Nowadays, these generals who have the power of one side and have an important position, except for Jiang Luo, the emperor's henchman from beginning to end, or the Mu family, who was at odds with King Liang from the beginning, the acting king really doesn't know a few.

Since Qin Wan showed his 'exposed' talent and Pei Xi came to his side, His Royal Highness the eldest son of the emperor gradually developed the habit of asking his wife, 'daughter' and Pei Xi directly about things he didn't understand, even national affairs. Therefore, after he couldn't remember who this person was, he was accustomed to looking at Pei Xi 'sexually', and Pei Xi was also very simple: "Xing Chao is also from a powerful family, his father and ancestor are just a county man, and his merits are not big enough to be promoted to Cheng DΓΉ, and the king will not remember." ”

In addition to the prince, the title of Daxia is divided into five ranks, and the duke is divided into the duke, the county duke and the county duke, among them, the duke of the country is equal to the king of the county and the heir king, that is to say, among the ninth rank of the duke of Daxia, the county male is the last one.

From the five grades of the lord and the three hundred households, this number is not bad for officials, but for the title, it is really not enough.

Qin Wan also knew Xing Chao's information, and knew that this was a military general who was quite capable and had a relationship with the Jiang family, but the acting king didn't know! So she frowned slightly, and 'revealed' a puzzled look: "Xing Chao's twists and turns are mainly aimed at Xiao Yu, and Zhao Su is not incidental, could it be that he climbed to the Jiang family?" But this is also too obvious, too off-the-beaten, right? Isn't he afraid of offending Aye? ”

Shen Huai didn't realize that Qin Wan and Pei Xi were singing and harmonizing, and he tried to recall Xing Chao, and he was also a little strange: "Xing Chao looks 'very' indifferent, how dare he be?" ”

"People from lower backgrounds, do you dare to believe that they 'revealed' their 'sexuality' to you? It has long been gnawed to the point that there are no bones left. Pei Xi said angrily, "Wen Tao is slick and Xing Chao is indifferent, it's just a way to protect himself." is so indifferent that he doesn't eat oil and salt or doesn't eat the fireworks in the world, he has long been a feudal official or a general in the Xunyi Mansion, and he will make this joke? ”

Pei Xi is proud and conceited, and he looks down on those who are inferior and cowardly from the bottom of his bones, just like Xing Chao - the sage ordered him to quell the Jiangnan rebellion, it can be seen that he has high hopes for his 'temperament' and ability, it stands to reason that Xing Chao's status is enough, and there are only two people with higher official positions than him in the Jiang family! But he came to this one, and it was really ...... I don't know whether I think the acting king is easy to bully, or do I think that the county officials are not as good as the current management, and those who know the times are handsome?

"This matter ......" Qin Wan held his forehead with his hand, a little distressed, "The four uncles must have made a move, so that today's situation has been made, by the way, if Jiang Luo comes down from the position of the protector of the capital of Annan, who can go up?" ”

She was already keen, and naturally smelled the breath of killing many birds with one stone from this bureau - Jiang Luo's move to detain Xiao Yu and prevent him from fighting had two explanations, saying that it was okay to protect it, and it was okay to say that it was okay to suppress it. Now that Xing Chao's face was crackled by King Lu's fold, and everyone knew about it, how could the saint not find out about it? Do you still need to think about which side he prefers? Xiao Yu is the person who saved the king, and Zhao Su is simply the "life-saving benefactor" of the king, and now these two people have saved King Lu. Under such background and merit, even if their behavior is a little inappropriate, the saints will turn a blind eye, not to mention some "old grudges"?

As soon as this incident came out, even if the sage was not annoyed by the Jiang family, the acting king was also annoyed. The Jiang family has a lot of shame, and they can't afford to abolish the reputation of being a public because of 'private', not only do they have to ask someone to come out to carry the black pot, Jiang Luo, as the person with the highest official position in the Jiang family, has to ask for guilt, so that he, the protector of Annan, may not be able to keep his position.

Jiang Luo and Xing Chao are both the top ranks of the generals, how many people can be blushed by their positions? Not to mention anything else, there are three protectors in Daxia, although there are many miasma in Lingnan, but there are also natural dangers to guard. To put it mildly, it is completely a terrain that can be attacked and defended, and it is not impossible to be an emperor of a land at ease. If this position wasn't for someone trusted by the saint to sit, the territory would be in the middle of nowhere, so Qin Wan squinted his eyes, and his words were a little determined: "Mu family? ”

"The Mu family?" Shen Huai was even more surprised, "No one in the Mu family is qualified to be a big protector!" "The only one who has the ability, one is dying and old, and I don't know how long I can live; One died of illness in the Western Regions, and his children and grandchildren were not successful. As for the others, although they all lead positions in the Jin Wuwei or the government soldiers, there is no one who can take the lead.

Qin Wan also felt that it was unlikely, and overheard Pei Xi say, "Yes." ”

Not only Qin Wan and Shen Huai, but Qin Ke and Shen Man also looked at Pei Xi in puzzlement, and said in their hearts, could it be that the Pei family in Luoyang had received some secret news, such as which powerful general is actually a disciple of the Mu family now, otherwise how could he say it so categorically? I saw Pei Xi Shi Ran and said, "Mu Miao." ”

"Him?" Qin Wan frowned, and immediately understood what Pei Xi meant, "Imitate Jiang Bai's old things? But this is not a long-term solution. ”

Pei Xi smiled lightly and disagreed: "One year may be enough time to operate, but how easy is it to choose a general who can do a lot of protection and have qualifications?" ”

He just said a name, and everyone still felt that he was clueless, but when Qin Wan said this, and listened to his explanation, he suddenly became enlightened.

Isn't it? Jiang Bai is just a civilian official, in charge of trade in the Western Regions, responsible for receiving envoys and communicating with caravans, and the Jiang family has little power in the army. Even so, when the Duke of Wucheng County passed away and the candidate for the protector of Anxi was vacant, the sage did not let anyone take this position, but let Jiang Bai take charge of the Western Regions, if it weren't for Jiang Bai's sudden illness, maybe this period could be extended.

Mu Miao has been a scholar for ten years, although he was suppressed by Wei Tuo due to the holy will, but no one can say conclusively that he lacks means and ability. If he took the position of Protector of Annan Dadu, there would definitely be opposition, but it was definitely not as high as that of others in this position - how much the saint favored the Mu family, the whole world knows; The Mu family has been immersed in the army for many years and has a lot of influence; Mu Miao is the son of Zheng Guogong, but he was raised by Zheng Guogong as a son. That is to say, when old Zheng Guogong is there, he can walk sideways; After the prince of Zheng Guo succeeded to this position, he was still able to walk sideways; When the eyes of the prince of Zheng Guogong are closed, and the son of the son of the new prince succeeds him, he will be the uncle of the new Zheng Guogong, who is orderly and can still walk sideways. This kind of person who is born in the name of "door" or is sure of his lineage, if it is not a deep hatred, who dares to provoke without eyes? Didn't you see that Pei Ximan's magnates in Chang'an had been offended all over again, and they were still alive and well?

"Mu Miao is the ...... of the Zhongshu Chengzhi" The acting king still didn't believe it, "Chang'an is so prosperous, the Zhongshu Chengzhi is in the emperor's heart, Lingnan is full of miasma, humble and wet, Su Rui is stationed in Lingnan, and he doesn't even dare to take his son with him, and the Mu family has not necessarily been able to get the military power in their hands, so they took the risk of offending the Jiang family and let Mu Miao pass?" "Mu Jiaxuanhe, Jiang family is not a fuel-efficient lamp! Not to mention that these two families have always had one or two 'door' in-laws for generations, and the relationship has always been good, although in-laws are nothing in front of power, but ......

Wait, in-laws?

Qin Wan looked at Pei Xi thoughtfully, and after a while, her gaze moved to Shen Huai and asked: "The Mu family is in the same lineage, no, just in terms of the two lineages of Zheng Guogong and Mu Miao, can they be similar in age to the 'daughter' of King Zhao, King Wei, and King Lu, or the second son or third son of the grandson?" No, King Zhao doesn't count! ”

The Mu family has already produced two queens, and no matter how partial the saint is, it is impossible for the Mu family to have another queen every other generation, and the kings and the Mu family know this. But everyone has to admit that although the in-laws basically play no role in the critical period, there is such a layer of guarantee, and the heart can always be at ease, at least there are more reasons to contact. Therefore, whether it is marrying the 'daughter' of the Mu family, making the Mu family the future princess of the Yue family, or asking for the second, third and even youngest sons of the Mu family to marry the 'daughter' of the Mu family, and letting the 'daughter' of the Mu family be the future princess and princess, they have expressed enough sincerity.

Of course, the kings are not so casual people, there are only a few sons and daughters, and the marriage is even more sloppy, the Mu family has a large population, how can you choose the heirs, and you have to choose the most promising father and brother, otherwise wouldn't you lower your style?

Shen Huai didn't think about it, and nodded decisively: "Yes!" Zheng Guogong's eldest grandson is about the same age as the county lord of Lingshou, and the second and third sons of King Lu are also about the same age as Mu Miao's little 'daughter'. "The Mu family......" "The Mu family is planning to bet on both sides." Pei Xi rushed to say the answer before Qin Wan, and said meaningfully, "If King Lu gains power, Mu Miao can return to the capital, he has the identity of Zhongshu Chengzhi, and he has taken the position of protector of the capital, how can he run away from a phase, and he is still the biological father of the princess; If the king of Wei gains power, he can confront Su Rui with his southwestern forces, and if he can't do it, he will retreat to a corner with natural danger. King Wei still has the mess in Jiangnan to clean up, King Han, Turkic, Goguryeo, none of them are not troublesome, and they will not make a move for a while. Wait another three or five years, even if there are enough troops, I am afraid that they will not be able to help them. ”