"The Turks were so arrogant that they actually used smallpox to poison the Empress Dowager."
"The sage was furious and wanted to personally lead the army into battle. You must have heard about this."
Xie Yuan didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly to Mu Jialuo.
Mugalo nodded.
The Mu family had been military heroes for generations, and had prospered for one or two hundred years.
When the Turkic prince invaded, his cousin Mugalan did not come to the rescue in time, but instead secretly colluded with the Turks.
The sage decisively defeated the Turkic cavalry and captured the young prince Ashina He alive. Although Mugalan was not directly punished, the sage used the pretext of "building a new city" to send him and tens of thousands of troops to Chang'an.
On the surface, it seems that the Mu family has offended the new emperor and is showing signs of losing power.
However, the head of the Mu family knew perfectly well that the Sage intended to let the Mu family off the hook.
He only punished Mu Jialan and did not implicate too many others.
Moreover, even the "punishment" is not carried out in accordance with the law and is not a strict punishment.
They even retained Mu Jialan's official position and didn't take away his military power; they just moved him to another place.
This is already extremely generous and kind.
The head of the Mu family was not an ungrateful or ignorant person; he remembered the saint's grace.
The Mu family was the first among the eight old noble families to side with Helian Jue.
The Mu family did not fall because of Mu Jialan.
The men in the family, those who should lead troops, those who should hold official positions, are still in the center of power.
Therefore, even as a daughter in the family, a young girl, Mugaluo could hear about things in the court from her father, uncles, and others.
For example, the sage wanted to personally lead an expedition against the Turks!
As for the crimes committed by the Turks, well, those who know, know.
But the reason is not important; what matters is the result.
As a result, the sage decided to launch a military campaign.
The Mu family were military families. Not to mention the others, Mu Jialuo's father alone was one of the commanders of the Sixteen Guards.
Six years ago, the late emperor defeated the Turks, and Mugalo's father was one of the generals who led the troops in the battle.
Thinking of these things, Mugalo's eyes shone even brighter.
Seeing Mu Jialuo's excited appearance, Xie Yuan's eyes flashed with a smile.
She continued, "If nothing unexpected happens, I will take over the administration of the country after the Sage goes on his campaign!"
What?
Mugalo's eyes widened in surprise.
Helian Jue proposed that the Empress oversee the country during a grand court assembly, but the civil and military officials were full of resistance.
Although they failed to change Helian Jue's mind, the officials still held onto hope until the very last moment, when they did not see Empress Xie in the main hall of the capital.
"Perhaps it was just a sage's momentary whim."
"A woman ruling the court? That's absolutely outrageous!"
"Although the sage was willful and eccentric in his youth, he had grown up after all and had spent several years honing his skills in Lingnan. He should have been better at weighing the pros and cons and knowing what was important!"
The three prime ministers, including Wang, Cui, and Zheng, all thought that the "empress overseeing the country" was just a joke.
If they didn't even take it seriously themselves, how could they possibly speak carelessly after court?
Therefore, Mugaluo only heard that Helian Jue was going to send troops to the Turks, but he did not know that there was also the matter of the Empress overseeing the country.
Hearing these words from Xie Yuan, Mu Jialuo felt utterly incredulous.
"real?"
She was so shocked that she forgot her manners and blurted out the question.
Xie Yuan, being rather reserved, said tactfully, "Barring any unforeseen circumstances!"
"..." Mugalo's heart pounded wildly.
It's no exaggeration to say that she could hear the sound of her blood flowing through her body.
"Your Majesty, you, you—" can really oversee the country and walk into the main hall of the previous dynasty?
"I, I—" can actually get involved in important political affairs?
Mugalo was so excited that he could hardly speak.
She even wondered if her "imagination" was too far-fetched.
Throughout history, although there have been instances of empress dowagers ruling as regents, even among the Xianbei people, there have been precedents of women handling state affairs.
However, this was mostly because the emperor was young, and the empress dowager, as his mother, had to sit behind a screen to listen to the government.
And "regency"!
This is clearly not a case of a regency behind the scenes!
She is someone who can replace the emperor and exercise power.
Mugaluo was the queen's lady-in-waiting and her capable general.
They should also be qualified to handle those national affairs that were previously only for men!
Thinking about all this, Mugalo felt a sense of unreality, as if he were in a dream.
She couldn't help but scold herself: What kind of dream is this in broad daylight?
You are a woman!
How could that be?
"The sage trusts me and is willing to entrust me with the affairs of the state!"
"And I also trust you ladies-in-waiting."
Xie Yuan observed all of Mu Jialuo's reactions.
Xie Yuan was very understanding of Mugalo's excited and incoherent reaction.
Not to mention this fictional feudal dynasty, even in later generations, it was rare for women to hold power.
"Therefore, whether it is me or you ladies-in-waiting, we must all do our utmost!"
Xie Yuan didn't let Mu Jialuo continue her excitement. She said seriously, "For example, if the Sage is going to war against the Turks this time, then we need to understand the court's military campaigns over the past thirty, or even fifty years!"
"The men, horses, weapons, provisions, military pay, logistics, and the losses from each troop deployment and battle, etc., I can't say I know everything, but I must have a clear understanding of them!"
Once you have the opportunity to engage with the government, you must seize it.
We can't just get excited and think about the glory of standing in the court, but forget about the basic preparations!
Those old foxes in the imperial court are no pushovers.
They were unwilling to let women get involved in politics, and subconsciously believed that national affairs should be the responsibility of men.
Women, they say, have long hair but short wits!
Managing a household, raising children, and being filial to one's elders is enough; how could one possibly have the ability to handle state affairs?
Those court officials dared not confront Helian Jue directly, but instead turned to cause trouble for Xie Yuan and her female officials.
Is this a deliberate attempt to cause trouble?
nitpicking and finding fault with something?
These are definitely the most basic ones.
What Xie Yuan needs to do is prepare in advance, be thorough and cautious, and go all out!
By carefully studying and thoroughly researching these political affairs, one can easily retaliate even when faced with difficulties!
Mu Jialuo was a clever woman, and she understood what Xie Yuan meant after hearing his words.
The opportunity has been given, but whether you can seize it and prove yourself depends on your own efforts!
A surge of boundless pride welled up within Mugalo.
She raised her head and said firmly to Xie Yuan, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I understand!"
Since becoming a lady-in-waiting, Mugala has always referred to herself as "your subject".
She had no title or official position; her only honor came from her father and family.
She was merely a "subject's daughter".
At this moment, whether by some strange impulse or out of overwhelming emotion, Mugalo referred to herself as "your subject."
Mugaluo stared intently at Xie Yuan.
Xie Yuan did not refute, but instead smiled with satisfaction, "Good! Minister Mu, I believe you!"
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