Everyone held their breath and was extremely nervous.
Mu Wanqing, however, looked calm and raised her right hand slightly. At this moment, three long arrows flew from the sky and hit the three people closest to Mu Wanqing. The arrows were fast, fierce and accurate, killing them all.
Three people fell down immediately, and the others were stunned. Before they could react, thousands of arrows shot towards them.
The masked men fell one by one at Mu Wanqing's feet, and none of them escaped.
Patriarch Lu's eyes widened as he looked at the young man coming against the light in disbelief, "Young Marshal."
It’s over. It’s all over now.
Du Shaoxuan rushed over, pulled Mu Wanqing in front of him, touched her face with trembling hands, and checked anxiously, "Are you injured?"
Behind him, a team of soldiers armed with bows and arrows were ready to fight, shooting the masked men into a hornet's nest one by one.
Mu Wanqing silently retracted her right hand. That was all. It was useless. "I'm fine. I'm really fine. Don't be nervous."
"You..." Du Shaoxuan's face was as pale as paper. He couldn't imagine what would happen to her if he had come a step later.
When he saw someone attacking her with a sword, his heart almost stopped beating, his internal organs were burning, and he just wanted to destroy the world.
"How dare you? A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and a son of a wealthy family does not sit in a hall. Don't you understand this principle?"
His voice changed, showing how nervous he was. Mu Wanqing promised obediently, "I promise I won't do it so big next time."
There is no other way. Since she has done it, she must uproot the Lu family.
Otherwise, the Lu family will take revenge madly afterwards, and the people who got the silver will be in trouble.
Families like the Lu family don't reflect on themselves, but only blame others for their mistakes.
The family that only knows how to exploit the people should be destroyed.
Du Shaoxuan was furious, "There will be a next time? Huh?"
Mu Wanqing couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be a next time, as there were always bad guys causing trouble for her.
"If someone bullies me, I have to fight back, right? I can't guarantee that everyone will like me."
"You..." Du Shaoxuan was angry and helpless. She had courage and bravery that ordinary people did not have, but with such talent, why would she use herself as bait?
"I will send more people to you in the future. You must remember that you are not just you, but also the Lord of Qingping Township and the patriarch of the Mu family. You carry the hopes of countless people. You must not get into any trouble."
"I have done everything..." Mu Wanqing saw Du Shaoxuan's face darken and curled her lips, "You also lead by example."
"Can we be the same? I am a soldier, and you..." Du Shaoxuan's chest was filled with inexplicable emotions, and he couldn't bear to see her get hurt in the slightest.
"You are a wise man and a counselor, let me do the fighting and killing."
"Okay, I get it. I will never take risks again." Seeing that he was in a bad mood, Mu Wanqing looked at him worriedly, "I'll bake caramel egg pudding later and give you two, okay?"
Food has the power to soothe the heart.
Du Shaoxuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He was not angry. He was not angry. "...I still want to eat beef patties and spicy hot pot."
Mu Wanqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled brilliantly, "Okay, okay, I'll do it all for you."
Commander Ji who followed behind watched silently and sighed silently.
Well, the young general has someone in his heart, and the Ji family’s plan has completely failed.
Master Lu Er looked at his private soldiers who were as stiff as hedgehogs, then looked at his brother who was lying motionless in a pool of blood, and his heart was in turmoil.
How did things come to this?
He was ruthless and said, "Young General, she stabbed my eldest brother. She deliberately framed our Lu family."
At this point, he still wanted to confuse right and wrong and make a living for his family.
Unfortunately, Du Shaoxuan did not give him this opportunity. "The Lu family raised private soldiers with the intention of rebellion. Come, search the Lu family and put everyone in jail. I want to investigate this case thoroughly."
"Yes." The subordinates immediately took the order, blasted open the door of Lu's house and rushed in. It was a mess inside, with screams and exclamations heard frequently.
Master Lu Er felt dizzy all over his eyes. He didn't expect things to be so serious.
"Young General, no, these private soldiers are not mine, and I don't know where they came from..."
Du Shaoxuan didn't listen to his excuses. Things had come to this point and the evil had to be eradicated, otherwise the people of Ganzhou City would suffer.
"Take them all."
He kicked the head of the Lu family on the ground and said, "Let the doctor treat him. Don't let him die. Let him live to face the punishment of the law."
He gave orders one by one, "Send all the relevant witnesses and evidence to me."
"yes."
Commander Ji hesitated for a moment, "Young Marshal, isn't this a bit hasty? As far as I know, the Lu family has more private armed forces than these."
If you don't kill the tiger, you will suffer from it.
Du Shaoxuan raised his eyebrows, "Spread the word and let those people surrender voluntarily, otherwise...let all those they are loyal to die."
This is called cutting off the firewood from under the cauldron. Who will the private soldiers without a master listen to?
"yes."
Commander Ji looked at Du Shaoxuan deeply. The young marshal has really grown up and acted more and more maturely.
Since Du Shaoxuan took over the matter, Mu Wanqing didn't care anymore. After all, he was the most legitimate person.
Mu Wanqing happily distributed money to the people, handing it out to each household. The people who received the money were overjoyed, and the whole place was filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year.
On the other hand, the Lu family was in a bleak situation, caught in the fear of the collapse of their family.
All we can say is that human beings’ sorrows and joys are not the same.
Du Shaoxuan was sitting at the gate of the Lu family, with physical evidence appearing around him.
People from the brothel and casino were also brought in, and they all knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.
In the chaos, Captain He rushed over and said, "Sir, Sir, you have to help our He family this time. Now anyone dares to bully our He family."
Mu Wanqing looked up and raised her eyebrows. Oh, Captain He, an old acquaintance.
Commander Ji didn't like him very much. Every time he saw him, he would think of the letter. The image of the He brothers and sisters as stupid and bad had completely taken root in his heart.
"What happened again?"
He Qianhu ran with sweat all over his forehead, pointing at the gold, silver and jewelry that had just been delivered, "Someone smashed my family's property and robbed my property. How audacious!"
Ji Cheng was cleaning up the newly arrived goods. Hearing this, he looked up and said, "So, your He family also runs a brothel and casino."
Mu Wanqing's wave swept through the entire brothel and casino street, and every one of them was cleaned out.
Captain He frowned as he looked at the disobedient eldest daughter of the Ji family. Was she also one of the main messengers?
He knew that she couldn't stand seeing the He family doing well.
"Which well-known family in the city hasn't opened one? Why can't our He family do the same? We run an honest business and work hard to make money. Why do you want to rob us of our hard-earned money?"
Mu Wanqing's hands were numb from handing out money, so she decided to take a break.
"This is the first time I've heard that the brothel and casino business is upright."
Captain He did not see Mu Wanqing's face clearly last time. He only knew that she was the mastermind of this raid, the head of Qingping Township.
He was angry and pretended not to know her identity. He did not step forward to greet her and glared at her fiercely.
"What do you know? Ganzhou City's prosperity depends on that one romantic street. If it is closed down, Ganzhou City will collapse. Who will be held responsible?"
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh. "This is the first time I've heard of a city that is supported by the romance business. So let's just call it Fengyue City."
These words made countless people embarrassed, "Master Qingping, don't believe his lies, he... is the best at fooling people."
Out of respect for Commander Ji, everyone spoke very reservedly.
Captain He was furious, but he couldn't show it, so he just secretly took note of the people who spoke out.
Seeing him standing still, Ji Cheng couldn't help but say, "Isn't it too rude not to bow to the village chief?"
Commander Ji also looked over with an unhappy expression.
Captain He's chest ached from holding it in, and he still had to bow to a woman who had cheated him?
But, rules are rules, and he has to hold it in no matter how unwilling he is.
"Greetings, Lord Qingping. You made such a big fuss in someone else's territory. Have you ever considered other people's feelings? This is also extremely rude."
Mu Wanqing looked at the defeated general, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, "Commander Ji, I am rude. I should have said hello to you before I took action, but this happened suddenly, so please forgive me."
Commander Ji looked at her calm and composed appearance, then at her eldest daughter who was in high spirits beside her. What could he say?
What's the difference between his daughter joining her in trouble and joining him in trouble?
Alas, his steady and generous daughter was led astray.
"You are too polite, Village Master. You have already informed my daughter. I represent the Ji family."
No matter how angry you are, you have to stand up for your daughter.
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes and said, "Miss Ji, who is in charge of the trade? Isn't it profitable?"
Before Ji Cheng opened his mouth, Captain He said angrily, "What kind of money is this? It's good enough that we don't have to pay for it. Only our He family is willing to pay a lot of money just to make our brother-in-law look good."
After the Lu family fell, the management rights of the trade naturally returned to the He family.
Mu Wanqing laughed, "It turns out that Commander Ji's reputation is given by the He family."
He Qianhu was startled, then realized that he had said something wrong, and hurried to make amends. "Sir, I didn't mean anything else. You know that I am strong in body but simple in mind, and sometimes I speak without thinking."
"Idiot." Mu Wanqing gave him two words. Commander Ji looked over subconsciously. This evaluation... was exactly the same as that person's.
Mu Wanqing said with a smile, "Du Shaoxuan, then don't make things difficult for Ganzhou Guards. They have worked so hard over the years, and this burden should be shouldered by the Dusi Mansion. How about this, take back the management rights of the mutual market and set up another department to manage it personally."
As long as she opened her mouth, Du Shaoxuan had no reason to refute, "Okay, I didn't know it was so difficult before, but now that I know, I can't just sit back and watch. Uncle Ji, thank you for your hard work over the years."
According to the traditional rules of the court, the management of prefectures, counties and towns at all levels will never allow anyone to cross the level to handle things without authorization. Otherwise, if everyone did this, wouldn't the place be in chaos?
The garrisons also acted in the same way. The Du family never interfered in the daily affairs of the garrisons under their command.
This puts a great test on the administrative capabilities of each garrison. For example, Ganzhou City is a buffer zone among the Three Kingdoms, and the situation is extremely complicated. Commander Ji basically only handles military affairs, firmly controls the army, and closely monitors the developments of neighboring countries.
The army is the foundation and the sword that defends the city.
As for civil affairs, they are not the most important.
Some of his men are good at fighting, but they are not very good at managing city affairs.
Because of being located at the border, the people are tough and martial, but literary style is not popular, which leads to a shortage of talented people in civil affairs.
Since ancient times, countries have been pacified by military force and governed by culture. To conquer the world, one needs military force, but to govern the world, one needs cultural talent.
Without outstanding governance talents, he can only focus on the big issues and ignore the small ones.
Upon hearing what Du Shaoxuan said, Commander Ji felt a little uncomfortable, as it seemed that he was incompetent.
However, mutual consultation is really useless. Not only can he decide all the matters, but the three countries jointly manage it, and any resolution will be a matter of wrangling back and forth. It may not be possible to reach an agreement after months of discussions. How can he have the patience to take care of it personally?
Before, he had always entrusted it to Captain He to manage. There was money, but not much.
"OK……"
A voice spoke first, "No."
As expected, it was Captain He.
Mu Wanqing smiled playfully, "Why not?"
Captain He was nervous under the gazes of the crowd, but he could not give in. "There is no need to set up another department. It is a waste of manpower and resources, and adds unnecessary expenses to the court."
Du Shaoxuan looked at him deeply and said, "All expenses will be borne by Xiliang Dusi Mansion. That's it."
He is not only the young commander of the Du family army, but also the second in command of the military and political power of Xiliang. His decisions are orders.
Captain He did not dare to confront him, so he could only attack Commander Ji, "Sir, I think this is not a good idea. It is too close to Ganzhou City, and it may be intended to check and balance you."
Mu Wanqing smiled coldly, "Listen, this is provocation."
Du Shaoxuan said softly, "Uncle Ji, don't worry. Father and I both trust you very much. This trade..."
Commander Ji had realized that Captain He was too selfish, and he absolutely could not hand over the trade to Captain He again.
Forget it, since the young marshal has spoken, we must obey.
"I understand. You don't need to say anything. Just make your decision."
Du Shaoxuan was not interested in the trade, but he would come because Mu Wanqing wanted it.
"Wanqing, there is no one available right now. I wonder if you can help take over the trade?"
He believed in Mu Wanqing's character and her abilities.
Commander Ji frowned slightly. This was against the rules. He was about to say something when Mu Wanqing chuckled, "Okay, I am quite experienced in making money. However, I can't handle it alone, so I want to find a helper."
She looked at Ji Cheng and stretched out her right hand. "Miss Ji, are you willing to help me? Let's start the trade together and try to make a million taels of silver a year."
Captain He laughed loudly, "One million taels of silver? Hahaha, this is the funniest thing I have ever heard."
Ji Cheng's heart was beating like crazy, and her eyes were surprisingly bright. "Father, is it okay?" She also wanted to live a life of excitement!
Commander Ji suddenly turned his head and looked at Mu Wanqing, with surprise, shock, and disbelief in his eyes.
Did she think of getting Ji Cheng to join the game early in the morning? This is a game where one person gets another person.
Perhaps this was the result of her careful planning?
She didn't just attack the Lu family rashly, but she had planned it in advance and arranged everything long ago? She was using this wave of cleansing to reshuffle the cards?
She won the hearts of the people, gained power, and appeased the Ji family, killing three birds with one stone.
If it is true, then this person is so smart that he is almost a demon. It's terrible.
He Qianhu secretly cried out that it was not good, and hurriedly said, "You are all women. Women should stay at home and enjoy a life of luxury. Besides, there is no precedent for women intervening in politics..."
Mu Wanqing didn't even look at him, she smiled slightly and said, "Ji Zhishihui, instead of supporting those idiots to get promoted and cause trouble for yourself, it's better to let your daughter get promoted. Blood is thicker than water, what do you think?"
Others look three steps ahead when they take one step, but she looks ten steps ahead when she takes one step.
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