Chapter 221 [Enable Rehabilitation, Reform of Four Counties]
As soon as Mu Linfeng arrived at the door of the study, he heard Hou Fangyu say inside: "Brother Mao, Hou has always disapproved of relying on Mu Linfeng. Even if the court doesn't pay attention to us, we can still rely on Li Zicheng in the northwest or Zhang Xianzhong in Sichuan. In the past, Hou
I heard that Brother Mao is also extremely opposed to Mu Linfeng, so why has his attitude suddenly changed completely recently?"
When Mu Linfeng heard them talking about him, he originally stretched out his hand to push the door, but then retracted it.
But I heard Mao Bijiang say: "Brother Hou, haven't you heard? Zhang Xianzhong massacred so many innocent people in a battle. How can such a person be worthy of our restoration to serve him? Then Li Zicheng has always disliked scholars.
If you and I are gone, there will be no use for us... Originally, Mao did not value Mu Linfeng, it was just the teacher who valued him..."
Mu Linfeng cursed in his heart: "It turns out that the fourth young master in the late Ming Dynasty is just a hypocrite who follows the trend and is inconsistent with his appearance. He said one thing in front of me, but now he says another thing...
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But Fang Yizhi suddenly interjected from the side: "Fang learned that there was a village outside Yangzhou City. During the Battle of Fengyang in Yangzhou, all the people in the village disappeared. I don't know if it was Mu Linfeng who did it... If it happened at that time...
Really...then Mu Linfeng is just like Zhang Xianzhong?"
Chen Zhenhui said in agreement: "What Brother Fang said is absolutely true!"
Mao Bijiang was silent for a while and said: "If this is really the case, Mao Bijiang would like to ask Mu Linfeng face to face..."
Mu Linfeng thought to himself: "There really is no airtight wall. The massacre of the village was so top-secret, but they still knew about it. It seems that Liu Liangzuo will be the one to take the blame soon..."
Mu Linfeng thought about it and pushed open the study door. Mao Bijiang and the other four people's expressions immediately changed. They stopped talking and stood up one after another to Mu Linfeng and said, "Mu Shuai!"
Mu Linfeng pretended not to know what they had said before, and laughed loudly: "Four gentlemen, there is no need to be polite. Please sit down!"
Mu Linfeng walked to the desk and sat down, then said: "I invite four of you here this time. I want to tell you that Fengyang and Luzhou are also within our territory from now on! I believe you four
You should know this news!"
Mao Bijiang nodded and said: "Yes, who in Yangzhou doesn't know about this now? Mao also wants to ask Mu Shuai for advice on recruiting friends!"
Mu Linfeng knew that Mao Bijiang wanted to ask about Tucun, but he still pretended to be questioning on his face and said, "Oh? Master Mao, if you have something to do, just say it! Don't you dare ask for advice!"
Mao Bijiang then said seriously: "It is said that during this battle, all the people in a village disappeared. I wonder if Mu Shuai knows about this?"
Mu Linfeng quickly wondered: "All of them disappeared? Is there such a thing?"
Mao Bijiang had been watching Mu Linfeng's face from the side, but couldn't see any clues. Then he said: "That's right, Mu Shuai doesn't know about this?"
Mu Linfeng touched his chin and said, "Mu really doesn't know about this. All the people in this village have disappeared? Where did they go?"
Mao Bijiang and Hou Fangyu kept staring at Mu Linfeng. Mu Linfeng's eyes were full of curiosity, and he didn't seem to be pretending at all. When the two looked at each other, Hou Fangyu said: "This is what we are curious about."
place, but Hou estimated that the people in this village were not missing, but were killed..."
Mu Linfeng blinked his eyes and pretended to think for a long time, then he patted the table and said: "It is very possible what Master Hou said, maybe Liu Liangzuo did it? But it can't be... Mu will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly, so the four young masters can rest assured.
If it is true that the people of this village died in vain, Mu will definitely give them justice..."
Mao Bijiang nodded and said: "Well, under the bright sky, someone actually did such a thing, alas..."
Mu Linfeng knew that if they continued talking, they would scold him as a pig or a dog, so he quickly changed the subject and said: "By the way, Mu invited the four young masters here this time to let them find you and restore the society.
A suitable candidate went to Fengyang. Mu Linfeng was in Fengyang a few days ago and found that the corruption among officials in Fengyang was very serious...
...Young Master, don’t you want to implement reforms? Then start from Fengyang. Regardless of the military and political affairs, after thorough investigation, all officials who are incompetent will be replaced. As for the candidates for replacement, for the time being, they will be selected from your restored society. If they are suitable
Then we can continue doing this for a long time... What do you think, four of you?"
When Mao Bijiang heard what Mu Linfeng said, it meant that they would be useful when they resumed society, and if possible, they could completely control the military and political affairs in Fengyang when they resumed society. Of course, they nodded quickly and said: "Mu Shuai really decided like this?"
Mu Linfeng smiled and said: "You and I made it very clear that day at the Fushe base. What you want is reform, and what Mu wants is reform. It can be said that Mu and your Fushe have the same goals and hit it off right away. I pretended to be a prince to see Mu.
Is this face a face meant for joking?"
Upon hearing this, Mao Bijiang quickly raised his hands and said, "That's not what Mao meant. Since Mu Shuai believes so much in our restoration, our restoration will definitely live up to Mu Shuai's trust... As for the candidates..."
Mu Linfeng glanced at Hou Fangyu who was standing next to Mao Bijiang, and thought to himself: "Li Xiangjun still misses this boy. I might as well send him to Fengyang and let him get busy for the time being. When I return to Jinling, I will have plenty of opportunities."
Li Xiangjun is married, and you...hehe...just watch me pick up your old lover..."
When Mu Linfeng thought of this, he happened to hear Mao Bijiang talking about the selection issue, and immediately said: "As for the selection, Mu hopes that Young Master Hou Fangyu will go to Fengyang to take charge of the overall situation. I don't know if Young Master Hou is willing..."
Hou Fangyu was thinking about other things at the side. Hearing Mu Linfeng mention himself, his face clenched and he didn't know why.
Fang Yizhi reminded Hou Fangyu from the opposite side: "Brother Hou, what are you thinking? Just now Mu Shuai said that you, Brother Hou, will be in charge of the overall reform of Fengyang. I don't know what you mean?"
Hou Fangyu's heart trembled when he heard this, and he quickly stood up and raised his hands: "Mu Shuai really asked Hou to go to Fengyang to preside over the reform?"
Mu Linfeng's eyes changed slightly and said: "Oh, this is just Mu's wish. If Mr. Hou doesn't want to, he doesn't have to go..."
Hou Fangyu, Mao Pijiang and others were all disciples of Fushe. They were deeply influenced by Zhang Pu and Zhang Cai. Their lifelong ambition was to do something for the great ideal of Fushe and reform. Now I have this opportunity to show off my ambition.
There is no reason to give up.
Mu Linfeng recognized this, and he also knew that Hou Fangyu would not let this opportunity pass by.
It was indeed good. Hou Fangyu immediately said: "Go, of course I have to go, Hou Mou wants it..."
Mu Linfeng laughed loudly after hearing this and said: "It's so good, so good. Mr. Shi Kefa Shi has been praising Mr. Hou with Mu for how talented he is and how great he is. I hope Mr. Hou will live up to Mr. Shi's expectations this time.
Thanks to Mu's trust..."
Hou Fangyu immediately held up his hands and said: "Uncle Shi is so complimentary. When Hou Mou goes to Fengyang, he will do his best to repay Commander Mu for his kindness..."
Mu Linfeng smiled slightly and motioned for Hou Fangyu to sit down, but the other three people looked ugly. Mu Linfeng knew that they must also want to show off their talents, so he quickly said: "By the way, although Fengyang is currently the most serious matter, Huai'an
The peace with Luzhou has just been settled, and Mu doesn’t know much about it, so I hope Mr. Fang can go to Huai’an to preside over the overall reform..."
Upon hearing this, Fang Yizhi immediately stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I would like to serve Mu Shuai..."
Mu Linfeng nodded slightly and signaled Fang Yizhi to sit down, then continued: "As for Luzhou, both Luzhou and Fengyang have just been pacified, but the situation in Luzhou is more complicated than in Fengyang. After all, Fengyang
The commander-in-chief is Mu
Mu's cronies were General Wu Sangui and Wu, but the generals in Luzhou were Liu Liangzuo and Huang Degong, Fengyang's surrendered generals. Mu was very worried about these two people... so he wanted to send Mr. Feng to take charge of the overall situation in person, but he didn't know Mr. Feng...
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When Mao Bijiang heard this, he immediately stood up and said: "Mu Shuai thinks highly of Mao and entrusts such an important task to Mao. Mao will do his best..."
Mu Linfeng pretended to be worried and said: "This is indeed an important task, but there is also danger. If Liu Liangzuo and Huang Degong do not sincerely surrender to me, Mu Linfeng, I am afraid that their lives will be in danger if they risk their lives..."
Mao Bijiang sneered and said: "Liu Liangzuo, Huang Degong and Mao have all had a relationship. Mao doesn't care about them. If they lead the army to fight, Mao may not be their opponent, but if they fight alone, Mao Bijiang sneers.
Fight, Mao admits that they are definitely not Mao’s rivals, Mao has no problem in protecting himself, Mu Shuai can rest assured..."
Mu Linfeng smiled and said: "Yes, Mr. Impersonator's swordsmanship is very good. Mu has seen it before. It seems that Mu chose the right person to go to Luzhou..."
Mao Bijiang said: "Mu Shuai gave me the opportunity to resume the company. When I resume the company, I will do my best to serve Mu Shuai..."
Mu Linfeng nodded slightly, motioned for Mao Bijiang to sit down, and said: "The only thing left is Yangzhou. Although Yangzhou is personally controlled by Mu, the corrupt officials who usually suppress the people do not dare to show their feet for the time being, but they must also be rectified and restored.
Those who came up through connections and who have held important positions for several years without doing anything practical must be replaced. Therefore, the reform of Yangzhou is also imminent. This can only be left to Mr. Chen..."
Chen Zhenhui stood up quickly after hearing this and said: "Chen is willing to listen to Mu Shuai's orders..."
Mu Linfeng quickly waved his hand for Chen Zhenhui to sit down, and then said: "Master Chen, please don't think that things will be much easier in Yangzhou. In fact, matters in Yangzhou are more complicated, so Master Chen cannot take it lightly!"
Chen Zhenhui said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Chen knows!"