Mu Wanqing was very familiar with the process of receiving the imperial edict, and she led everyone to kneel down to receive the order.
The eunuchs began to issue imperial edicts, and the content shocked everyone. What? Promotion to the capital? Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue? Did I hear that correctly?
Mu Wanqing had heard the news long ago, and she thanked the emperor calmly and arranged a banquet to entertain the group.
In the eyes of everyone, he is a general who is not easily affected by fame or disgrace.
The guests went wild.
"Congratulations, County Lady. Congratulations, County Lady."
Mu Wanqing looked at the people with different expressions and bowed, "Thank you."
The Xiliang officials had particularly complicated feelings. They had become accustomed to working under Mu Wanqing and following her arrangements.
Although I am very busy every day, I feel filled with a sense of accomplishment when I see the city changing day by day.
She had great ambitions and outstanding abilities. She not only boosted the economy of Xiliang, but also promoted the formation of an industrial chain for cotton. People's livelihood was greatly improved, and people gradually lived a good life.
She was fair and generous, and established a series of systems to maintain integrity through high salaries, provide good welfare to officials, and clearly define rewards and punishments.
Her contribution to Xiliang is obvious to all and she deserves respect from everyone.
Sun Tongzhi's eyes were red. "County Lady, Xiliang cannot live without you. Please don't leave."
"County Master, please stay."
She has become the backbone of Xiliang, and everyone panics at the thought of her leaving.
But, now that the order has been issued, the matter is set in stone and there is no room for maneuver.
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly and said, "Everything is on the right track in Xiliang, and it will get better and better."
As long as those in power do not mess around and act within the framework she sets, there will be no problems.
Miss Du was very surprised, "Sister Wanqing, I really don't want you to leave."
Mu Wanqing patted her arm and smiled, "You can come to Beijing to play with me."
Can it be the same? Miss Du opened her mouth, feeling a mixture of emotions.
What she was more worried about was her brother's marriage. Once Mu Wanqing returned to the capital, they would be thousands of miles apart. Would there still be a chance?
The Mu family reacted greatly, "Clan leader, are you really going back to the capital?" Why does it seem like a dream?
"right."
Everyone looked at each other, half happy and half sad.
The good news is that as the patriarch of the Mu family, the higher the official position Mu Wanqing holds, the more beneficial it will be for them.
They were looking forward to her rising to a higher position.
What makes them sad is that they had already made preparations to settle down at the border and take root in Liangcheng, but suddenly they had the opportunity to return to Beijing, and they were eager to do so.
The capital is their homeland that they miss deeply, and the conditions in the capital are better than those in Xiliang in all aspects.
But they can't give up everything in Liangcheng.
"If you leave, what will happen to Xiliang? Where should we go?"
Mu Wanqing could understand their feelings at the moment, "Xiliang's foundation has been laid, and the framework has been set up. As long as my ten-year plan is strictly implemented, Xiliang will usher in tremendous development."
"I will find a way to select a successor who can inherit my governing philosophy. Mu's Snack Street will not be affected. You can stay if you want, or you can follow me back to the capital."
The tribesmen were struggling internally. To be honest, they had houses and shops in Xiliang, and they lived and worked in peace and contentment, and everything was good for them.
But all this was under Mu Wanqing's protection.
If the ruler changes, with a new emperor and new ministers, can it really not be affected over time?
Mu Wanqing let them make their own choice. "I will face numerous attacks when I return to the capital this time. If you want to go back, wait until the situation stabilizes. Think about it carefully first. Don't be in a hurry. There is plenty of time."
She temporarily calmed the tribesmen and asked them to go back and discuss the matter properly.
After the guests had left and the family had closed the door, Master Mu couldn't wait to ask, "Qing'er, did you know this a long time ago?"
Mu Wanqing looked at her family; they were all very nervous.
"Du Shaoxuan mentioned it in his letter, but anything can happen before the decree is issued. So, I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would worry about it and not be able to sleep at night."
Master Mu could understand her thoughts. He had already started to worry about the outcome. "What on earth does the emperor think?"
Mu Wanqing pursed her lips and said, "The current situation is unstable. The emperor urgently needs someone who is good at economics to be responsible for the reconstruction of this area. For the sake of the people of the world, I have no choice but to do it."
For her, Xiliang was her first stage to perform and she accumulated original experience here.
But this is just her starting point, not the end.
She aspires to serve in the imperial court and to a higher position.
Looking at his shining daughter, Master Mu's heart was filled with pride. What more could a husband ask for when he had a daughter?
Madam Mu was not calm, "But those officials can't tolerate you. They can do anything for the sake of interests. Qing'er, why don't you resign?"
Master Mu glared at his wife angrily, "Don't talk nonsense, do you want your daughter to disobey the order?"
Mu Wanqing took back Madam Mu's arm and said softly, "If they do it on the first day, I will do it on the fifteenth. What's there to be afraid of? Besides, the emperor will protect me. When the time comes, I will ask the emperor to assign me a few top masters to protect me in secret."
This still didn't make Madam Mu feel at ease. "I'm still worried, Qing'er. You're still young and haven't been exposed to much darkness in human nature. Those unscrupulous people are very scary. You should submit a letter to resign from the post of Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and live a stable life in Xiliang. I believe that the emperor will not blame you for your previous achievements."
"But I want to do it." Mu Wanqing made no secret of her ambition. "I want to do something spectacular in my lifetime. I don't want to be remembered in history, but I want to leave my own mark in this era."
"Live, struggle, and shine."
The Mu family looked at her in shock. She actually had such an ambition.
“I support my sister.”
"I also support my sister. One should not be content with mediocrity in life and should not regret his or her choices."
Madam Mu sighed helplessly. They had no way to deal with her. "So we should transfer all our assets?"
She took a deep breath with heartache. The snack street was a hen that laid golden eggs, and Shuimu Farm was a money-making machine.
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly. "That's what I think. My parents will stay in Xiliang to look after this family business. This is also my way out. If things don't go well for me, I still have a place to go back to."
In fact, she didn't want to bring her parents back to the turbulent capital city. It was too unsafe.
Mr. Mu and his wife looked at each other and thought that what he said made sense. Xiliang was their territory and they could come back at any time.
"Then bring your eldest and second brothers, all the outstanding graduates of the academy, and the Qingping Army."
Qingping Army is the name Mu Wanqing gave to her female army, which is easier to remember.
Mu Wanqing had already thought about it. "My eldest brother is going to take the imperial examination, so it's a good opportunity for us to go back together. I'll leave my second brother behind as a liaison. If anything happens, he won't have to travel back and forth."
"Okay. It's decided."
The family business remained the same, but official business became much more troublesome.
Mu Wanqing specially visited Coach Du to discuss the list of successors.
She is qualified to nominate a successor, and Du Shuai also has one vote. If the two reach an agreement, they will submit a joint recommendation and the court will approve it.
Mu Wanqing has always been a man of action, and she does what she says. "Master Du, what do you have for me?"
Du Shuai looked at the elegant girl in front of him with complicated feelings. The waves behind pushed the waves in front, and the waves in front died on the beach.
"Sun Tongzhi was in charge of city affairs before. After becoming your subordinate, he did not make trouble. He assisted you diligently and had good character. Although his ability is far inferior to yours, there is no better general than him."
Before Mu Wanqing took over, Sun Tongzhi had done a good job in this area, keeping Xiliang safe and stable, which was commendable. But people's livelihood was declining and business was lonely.
"He can't handle such a large amount of work by himself. He is too busy to handle it. Moreover, he believes in the doctrine of the mean in his work style. He is good at maintaining the status quo, but he is not decisive enough when encountering problems."
Sun Tongzhi's strengths and weaknesses are very obvious. He is an old minister who has participated in various construction projects and is a good executor.
Mu Wanqing set up a framework and needed a gentle person to execute it. Sun Tongzhi was actually quite suitable.
If an ambitious person takes over, he might overturn everything that his predecessor has done.
But as a helmsman, his mind and ability are still lacking, and he is not decisive enough to kill.
Du Shuai frowned slightly, "Do you have any good suggestions?"
Mu Wanqing hopes more than anyone else that her efforts will not be in vain and that Xiliang can develop smoothly.
"Let's set up a think tank of three or five people. Each of them will be in charge of a task. When something happens, we will discuss it collectively and vote by raising our hands."
Three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang.
Coach Du had no objection. "Okay, five people. There is strength in numbers. You decide the list."
Mu Wanqing tapped the table lightly and opened her red lips slightly, "Sun Tongzhi is in charge of the overall management, Miss Du is in charge of business, Jiang Donglai is in charge of agriculture, Qian Dayou is in charge of industry..."
The Dusifu originally had three departments: the Experience Department, the Judgement Department, and the Prison Department, which were responsible for all official documents and criminal justice.
Now with the addition of industrial commerce and the cotton industry, the workload has increased a lot, but the number of departments has not increased, so we can take this opportunity to expand.
She simply divided the tasks at hand into five major parts, and that should be enough.
She took all aspects into consideration, giving Sun Tongzhi enough dignity while also bringing the Du family in, increasing women's voice.
Jiang Donglai was an official she promoted herself. He was good at farming and a down-to-earth person.
Qian Dayou is now helping her manage Fufeng City, and can be transferred back to take charge of industry.
Du Shuai thought about it carefully and thought it was feasible, "We still need one more person."
The most important thing for Xiliang is cotton, so Mu Wanqing naturally handed it over to someone she trusted.
"I will submit a petition to establish Kapok Promotion Offices in various places, and Mu Zicheng will be in charge of the Xiliang Kapok Promotion Office."
Du Shuai: …
"Does your elder brother know that you have arranged everything for him so clearly?"
Before Mu Zicheng even passed the exam, she had already planned his life.
Mu Wanqing promoted people regardless of their relationship with him. "He knows everything about cotton and has gained enough experience in the past two years. Let him try it out."
She built up the cotton business single-handedly, and everyone only recognized her, so it made sense for Mu Zicheng to be her spokesperson.
What's more, the special nature of Shuimu Farm is destined to not be able to bypass the Mu family.
As long as Mu Zicheng can firmly control cotton, the Mu family will remain invincible in Xiliang, and their property will not be coveted and taken away by others.
Du Shuai looked at her deeply and said, "You have played a big game of chess. These moves are extremely ingenious. You have carefully planned it from the beginning."
If I'm not mistaken, she started planning and taking every step carefully when she built Shuimu Farm.
Arranging for Mu Zicheng to take the imperial examination and enter officialdom is the most crucial step, and can be regarded as Mu Wanqing's other hand.
In the past two years, she has been ordering her family around, pushing them madly, and throwing them into various positions to train, all for today.
Mu Wanqing did not deny it, "I never put my hopes on others."
The only way to be reliable is to rely on yourself. If the Mu family wants to prosper, they cannot rely on her efforts alone.
Du Shuai was silent. Such scheming was frightening. Fortunately, her character was fine.
He is old and can't outsmart these young people.
"Aren't you afraid that Mu Zicheng will fail? The capital is not like Xiliang. There are so many talented people. He may not be able to beat them. Besides, the imperial examination requires not only the right time, place and people, but also a bit of luck."
It was not always smooth sailing for those child prodigies to take the imperial examinations; some of them never passed in their entire lives.
Mu Wanqing smiled and waved her hand, "It's okay, I have several backup plans."
There is more than one Mu Zicheng among the Mu family members who go to Beijing to take the imperial examination. So who is in the open and who is in the dark? The matter can be readjusted.
Du Shuai: …
Mu Wanqing suddenly came over slyly, "Du Shuai, I want to ask you for a favor. Only you can help me."
Du Shuai: …
I always feel that she doesn't seem to be doing good things. Can I refuse?
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