Chapter 84 Why Worry
Princess Shunde had spoken, and everyone had no choice but to disperse.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Princess Shunde was a little hesitant because of Li An's previous remarks.
In other words, Princess Shunde doesn't care about your identity or background, she only cares about whether you can take on important responsibilities.
After everyone left, Zhu Yuhuan sighed and walked to the map, looking thoughtful.
Huai En saw that she looked troubled, so he brought her some tea and said softly, "Your Highness, please have some tea."
Zhu Yuhuan came back to his senses, took the teacup and took a sip, then said, "Huai En, you heard everything we discussed just now clearly. What do you think of Li An?"
Now that there was no one else in the room, Huai En didn't hesitate and said bluntly: "Lieutenant General Li lacks actual combat experience and has contempt for both Luchuan and Myanmar. Even though General Jiang recommended him to calm his temper and ensure a safe promotion. But judging from his silence just now, I know that he is probably careless."
Zhu Yuhuan chuckled and said, "The most unacceptable thing on the battlefield is variables like this. Even just one person can affect the entire battle situation."
Huai En responded softly and couldn't help asking, "Then who does your Highness think is suitable to be responsible for intercepting Luchuan?"
Zhu Yuhuan lowered his eyelids, turned to look at Huai En, and said, "Who do you think is more suitable?"
Huai En's face showed a bit of embarrassment. After thinking for a long time, he said honestly: "In terms of official title and status, Lieutenant General Li is actually the most suitable..."
Among those present, apart from Wang Ji and Jiang Gui, Li An held the highest official position and was a descendant of a noble family. With these two identities, Li An was undoubtedly the one who could exert greater control. If someone else were to be replaced, consideration would have to be given to whether they had sufficient combat experience and a high enough rank to lead an army.
For example, Tuotuo Boluo was a guerrilla, with a rank of lieutenant general, which was lower than the third rank but higher than the fifth rank. Moreover, he was still young, so such a rank naturally could not suppress others.
Zhu Yuhuan smiled and said, "We were chatting animatedly just now, but we left one person behind."
Huai En was slightly stunned, but soon understood what Zhu Yuhuan meant.
Mu Ang was right next to him at the time. If he had this idea, he would have spoken up long ago. Why did he remain silent like a quail?
On the other side, Mu Ang returned to his mansion and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He is already old and there is no guarantee that he will die in battle any day. He really doesn't want to get involved in it anymore, as it will not end well for him.
Anyway, Mu Ang has already revealed the marching plan, so he might as well stay in the rear and be responsible for supply logistics, which can also be regarded as supporting the battlefield.
Mu Ang had been in the army for many years, but he was far inferior to the Yingguo family, who had only risen to prominence after the Jingnan Rebellion. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart: everyone has their own destiny...
Mu Ang still felt uneasy when he thought that Princess Shunde had not yet decided on the final candidate.
As the saying goes, what you fear will come to you. The next day, Zhu Yuhuan came to the door, but he did not come to Mu Ang's door, but to the Duke of Qian.
The imperial family and the Mu family had a close relationship. Mu Sheng's younger brother, Mu Xin, became the consort of Princess Changning, the daughter of Zhu Di and Empress Xu, and was considered quite influential among the consorts. The daughters of the previous Duke of Qian, Mu Sheng, married Zhu Gaosui, the Prince of Zhao, as concubines, while another married Guo Xuan. Mu Ang's daughter married Zhu Yong, the Duke of Cheng. This demonstrates the close relationship between the Mu family and the imperial family, as well as the nobles of the capital.
Therefore, Mu Yan once begged Princess Shunde to rest in the Duke of Qian's Mansion, but Zhu Yuhuan, considering the urgency of official business, chose to rest in the government office with Wang Ji and others.
Mu Yan didn't expect that Princess Shunde would visit in person. Not only did he hurried out to greet her, he also informed other people in the family to come and greet her together.
Although the Mu family has been operating in Yunnan for a long time and has a high reputation, the imperial court also has a certain control over Yunnan, and there are people like Mu Xin who are left in the capital as hostages. Under the influence of multiple factors, the Mu family is naturally loyal to the imperial court, and is even more humble and polite to royal princesses like Zhu Yuhuan to avoid the emperor's trouble.
"Why are you being so polite, Duke Qian? I just came here to chat with you."
Mu Yan said quickly: "The eldest princess is the emperor's eldest sister, and she also shoulders the important task of assisting in government affairs. We dare not be presumptuous." After that, he quickly asked the maid to serve tea to the eldest princess.
Zhu Yuhuan didn't mind his cautiousness; rather, she admired it.
Zhu Yuhuan asked with a smile, "Why didn't the Duke of Qian come in when we were discussing matters in the military tent earlier?"
Mu Yan hurriedly explained, "I know very little about military affairs. The expedition to Luchuan is a matter of national importance. I dare not speak rashly, so I have already explained the reason to Minister Wang..."
There was no other way, so Zhu Qizhen also launched a heavy attack on the Mu family. Mu Ang was a lesson learned from the previous incident. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Zhu Qizhen was beating everyone around him with punches left and right, just to prove the emperor's authority to everyone.
However, this random punch made it really difficult to guess what Zhu Qizhen was thinking, and people were afraid of making more mistakes.
Zhu Yuhuan saw that he was worried that he would find an excuse to vent his anger on the Mu family. This was obviously because Tuotuo Boluo had delivered the message on his behalf before, which made the people in the Mu family a little wary.
Zhu Yuhuan didn't beat around the bush and said, "The Mu family has been operating in Yunnan for many years. I'm sure they won't disappoint us with their logistics."
Mu Yan was shocked by her straightforwardness. He was dumbfounded for a moment and quickly said, "I dare not..."
"The Mu family was deeply favored by Emperor Taizu, guarding Yunnan and thriving through the reigns of Emperor Taizong, Renzong, and Xuanzong. This is precisely because the Mu family has made contributions to the country." Zhu Yuhuan's expression was exceptionally gentle, his tone calm. He said, "The royal family clearly distinguishes between loyalty and reward and punishment. Merit is rewarded, and error is punished. Could it be that the Mu family has been frightened by a single reward or punishment? Wouldn't this be a disgrace to the prestige of the Prince of Qianning?"
Mu Yan had met the princess several times and knew that she was measured in her words and actions. He had never expected Zhu Yuhuan to be so blunt. He quickly apologized, "The Mu family has absolutely no intention of shirking the responsibility of defending the country, but..."
Zhu Yuhuan saw that he had been saying "just" for a long time without being able to come up with a conclusion, so he said with a half-smile, "Why, are you worried that the Mu family will make great contributions but the court will turn a blind eye?"
Mu Yan was struck by the truth and remained silent for a moment.
Most nobles basically have this idea. Since they already have the title that their ancestors fought hard for, their descendants may be able to live a good life by just lying down. However, if they want to carve out a path for themselves, they have to consider the risks involved.
Everyone knows whether it is better to lie down or to work hard.
"In the second and third years of the Zhengtong reign, the imperial court defeated the Tatars. Wang Ji was awarded the titles of Minister of War and Minister of the Supreme Court. Jiang Guijin was granted the title of Fengtian Yiwei Tuicheng Xuanli Wuchen, Special Advance Ronglu Doctor, Zhuguo, and Dingxi Bo. Ren Li was granted the title of Ningyuan Bo, with an official salary of 1,200 dan. Don't tell me they've never been defeated?" Zhu Yuhuan glanced at Mu Yan and said, "The imperial court isn't afraid of you making mistakes, it's only afraid of you not doing them. If the Mu family does their best, whether it's Mu Ang or you, I will ask the imperial court for a title."
Seeing her determined look, Mu Yan was stunned and asked, "How can Your Highness be so confident..."
Zhu Yuhuan laughed dumbly and said, "If you can do your best, why should I worry about Luchuan being in turmoil?"
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