After Chu Fan finished dealing with a series of busy affairs, he suddenly realized that he still had one important thing to complete, which was to formally appoint Mu Yundian as the Minister of War.

So Chu Fan summoned Chu Anping, the head of the Royal Government Affairs Office, to discuss the matter.

When Chu Anping arrived at the handicraft department, he found Chu Fan, Mu Xi and some other people busy making some items he had never seen before. Chu Anping did not interrupt their work, but watched quietly from the side.

Chu Anping thought to himself that although other emperors might neglect state affairs because of their addiction to entertainment, his own emperor would never do that. He believed that what his emperor was making at this moment must be some innovative item.

When Chu Fan noticed Chu Anping's arrival, he stopped what he was doing and turned to Chu Anping and said, "Sixth Master, I only want to see you for one thing. Cao Mengde has written a letter requesting to retire and return to his hometown. He will no longer serve as the Minister of War. I have decided to let Mu Yundian take over this position."

Chu Anping was at a loss for words when he heard Chu Fan's words. If Mu Yundian really became the Minister of War, then the entire Wei army would actually fall completely under the control of the Mu family.

Chu Anping knew that Mu Yundian's ability and loyalty were unquestionable, but he was also aware of the potential risks of excessive concentration of power. After careful consideration, he cautiously offered his advice to Chu Fan:

"Your Majesty, General Mu Yundian is indeed a rare talent, but this matter is of great importance. Could you consider allowing other generals to participate in the competition for the Minister of War to ensure fairness?"

Chu Fan heard Chu Anping's concerns. Chu Anping was worried that the Mu family's complete control of the military might have a negative impact on the imperial family. Although Mu Yunfeng and Mu Yundian couldn't capture the Wei imperial palace even if they assembled all their forces, the imperial family would also be unable to reclaim their lost territory, ultimately leaving them without any support.

After all, there was an unwritten rule on this continent that warriors above the fourth rank were forbidden from participating in ordinary wars. Without the intervention of high-end combat power, even the eunuchs and maids in the palace, all skilled in martial arts, would be unable to withstand the sustained onslaught of a vast army.

However, this was exactly what Chu Fan had hoped to see. Once Mu Yunfeng and Mu Yundian rebelled, he could immediately surrender. This way, the Wei Kingdom could complete the change of dynasty with minimal casualties, and his own system mission would be completed.

Chu Fan smiled faintly and said to Chu Anping in a soothing tone, "Sixth Master, I understand your concerns. But I chose Mu Yundian because he is not only talented, but also has noble character. I believe he can properly handle the relationship between the Mu family and the country. You can rest assured."

After hearing this, Chu Anping was still confused and didn't understand why His Majesty was so insistent on letting Mu Yundian serve as the Minister of War. Although Mu Yundian was indeed capable of this position, it seemed too rash to hand over all military power to one family.

However, Chu Anping did not question Chu Fan's decisions. Although he was much older than His Majesty, and many of His Majesty's orders were often difficult for him to understand, he firmly believed that there were profound considerations behind every decision His Majesty made. He only needed to trust His Majesty and carry out His Majesty's orders.

When this thought came to Chu Anping's mind, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief. He turned to Chu Fan and said with a hint of respect: "Your Majesty, I already understand how to act. Do you have any other instructions?"

Chu Fan felt a little relieved when he saw that Chu Anping no longer raised any questions, because he knew that if he continued to debate, he would probably not be able to find any more reasons to justify his behavior.

Chu Fan waved his hand gently and said calmly, "There is nothing else for you to do at the moment. Please go and properly handle the matter I just mentioned."

However, Chu Fan did not notice that Mu Xi's face had turned as pale as paper. Even if Chu Fan saw it, he would not think that the panic was caused by himself, but would blame it on the cold weather.

In fact, Chu Fan and Chu Anping both fell into a thinking trap, that is, they habitually examined Chu Fan's decision to reward Mu Yundian as the Minister of War from the standpoint of the royal family.

But if we consider it from the perspective of a minister, a wise minister should learn to delegate power at this time, and Mu Xi is such a smart girl who has learned many ways of "governing the country" from Chu Fan.

In fact, there was a person like this in the history of Blue Star, but this person did not know how to restrain himself. He always believed that the emperor would not kill him, but he was framed and died tragically on the way to the palace.

This person is Han Xin, who was granted the title of King of a different surname in the early years of the Western Han Dynasty. He possessed great military talent and commanded many soldiers. However, he did not know that when one's achievements surpassed those of his master, they would be abandoned.

So, after helping Liu Bang establish the Western Han Dynasty, the EQ-defying Han Xin, who had only a few years of peace and tranquility, was killed by Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, out of suspicion. (There are various theories about Han Xin's death, so this is for reference only.)

Mu Xi knew that great rewards often lead to great punishments. After his father gained control of six or seven out of ten Wei's armies, many people in the court and the royal family became suspicious of him. His Majesty had suppressed these people, so his father did not suffer any substantial harm.

But now that the war with the Xiongnu in the north has been settled, if his father still holds such great power, it will inevitably make the royal family and ministers extremely suspicious and fearful.

His father was already a general, and now he had made such great contributions that he had reached the point where there was no more title or reward for him. If His Majesty were to award merits this time, would he also make his father a prince?

Obviously, this was impossible, and now His Majesty had rewarded Mu Yundian with the title of Minister of War, which was to share his father's merits with the Mu family. This also solved the problem of his father having no other title to offer.

Of course, his father also had to hand over some of the military power in his hands. Now that there was no war, he could just be an idle general. As long as the Mu family did not control so many troops, the royal family and ministers would not be so suspicious of the Mu family.

Of course, resigning from the position of Grand General was out of the question. If he did so rashly, it would not only be a betrayal of His Majesty's trust in the Mu family, but if the Mu family did not have a powerful figure in the court, his family might also face retaliation from some political enemies.

Mu Xi decided in his heart that when he returned today, he would immediately send someone to tell his father the news. He believed that his father would know what to do after hearing the news from him.