Then several representatives raised some issues related to culture, education, medical and health care, etc., but Wu Feng dealt with them easily. Seeing that the time had come, Wu Feng stood up and made the final speech: "Everyone, just now The questions everyone raised are very important. I believe everyone’s purpose is to make the future of our Vito City area brighter. I have also consulted with some representatives on some issues some time ago and achieved satisfactory results. , now I will give a brief explanation on the future structure of local self-government.”
Seeing Wu Feng talking about the most important point, all the representatives pricked up their ears and listened carefully to Wu Feng's final conclusion: "I have decided to temporarily appoint Mu Haoran, the former deputy director of the Northwest Administrative Department, to take charge of the daily local government affairs in Vito City on my behalf. He also took the lead in establishing the autonomous government, and he also decided who would enter the government agencies. The administrative departments followed the example of the northwest county governments and established the Administrative Department, the Finance Department, the Interior Department, the War Preparedness Department, the Economic Development Department, the Culture, Education and Health Department, and the Agricultural Affairs Department. The candidates for the Water Resources Department, the Information Department, the Construction Department, the chief and deputy directors of each department, and the town guards will be appointed by Mu Haoran after consultation with representatives from all parties, and they will take office after my approval. As for other officials, it is up to you to decide on your own. In addition, the former Gao Yue The areas inhabited by ethnic groups and the nearby plain areas are divided into six administrative towns and placed under the jurisdiction of the autonomous government. The rest of the relevant matters will be decided after I report them to the central government of the empire."
These words had been discussed with Ling Tianfang and Mu Haoran the day before by Wu Feng, and they were just waiting for the announcement. Of course, the specific candidates had already been drafted, but they still had to go through final consultations before submitting them to Wu Feng for approval.
After another pause, Wu Feng talked about the issue of military defense again: "As for the issue of the army and defense, I am prepared to ``````"
Before Wu Feng could say anything, two people had already stood up. One was the representative of the Tang people and the other was the representative of the Andes. They both said in unison: "Master Li, please wait a moment!"
Wu Feng was a little surprised. Could it be that the two of them still had any doubts about their defense
Seeing Wu Feng's eyes wandering across their faces, the representative of the Tang clan coughed and said bravely: "We heard that your Excellency intends to ask the Gaoyue clan's militia to form a local security division. Is it true?"
Another representative of the Andean tribe also quickly echoed: "Yes, we have heard this rumor, but we hope that all of our ethnic groups will form a police force. This will better reflect the people of all ethnic groups in the Northeast Luzon region who firmly support you, sir." leadership.”
Wufeng secretly found it funny. Since Shanzhu led the Gaoyue militia to Vito City, he had made a big announcement that Wufeng would use this force to form a local security force in Vito City. This news immediately caused uneasiness among the Andean people in the city. Originally, They were dissatisfied with the participation of the Gaoyue people in the management of the local self-government. At this time, they heard that pure Gaoyue people would be used to form a security force. They were even more frightened. They were deeply afraid that the Gaoyue people would have greater power in the future local self-government, so they He quickly contacted the Tang people and the Indian people and negotiated with the representatives of these two ethnic groups to request the establishment of a separate guard force with members of all ethnic groups to avoid the situation where the Gaoyue people were the only ones to excel. This also won the hearts of the Tang people and the Indian people. Agree. This news has been known to Wu Feng for a long time, but Wu Feng has kept silent.
Wu Feng was secretly happy, so he acted awkwardly, "I have that intention, but the current autonomous government is facing financial difficulties. If we set up another security force, I'm afraid it would be difficult to afford it."
"Sir, you don't have to worry about this. It is everyone's responsibility to protect our home and country. Now Northeast Luzon is your territory, and it is also the basis for the survival of our various ethnic groups. In order to show our respect and admiration for you, we maintain The Tocheng Federation of Industrial and Commercial Owners has raised two million gold coins and hopes to use the money to form a security force composed of soldiers from all ethnic groups. I hope your permission will be granted." The Andean representative looked at Wu Feng with a smile on his face.
"Oh, that's it. Li is deeply gratified by everyone's determination to serve the country. If that's the case, then let's set up another security force. The required funds will be drawn from these two million gold coins. We will control the government's financial situation in the future. After things get better, the government finances will bear the burden." Wu Feng looked touched by everyone's desire to serve the country, and reluctantly agreed to the two people's proposals.
Wufeng finally agreed to the proposal of the Andes and Tang people, which made the representatives of the two tribes, who had always been uneasy, smile. If the local government's army soldiers were entirely composed of Gaoyue barbarians, they would really not be able to feel at ease. After all, the Gaoyue tribe had grown up in the past decades or hundreds of years. Throughout its history, it has always been at odds with the Andes and Tang people who are in power in the region.
The meeting finally ended in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere. Representatives from all parties basically achieved their goals. Although some were unsatisfactory, considering that the power is now in the hands of others, it is commendable that Wu Feng can be so broad-minded and benevolent. If you push too far, you will be too ignorant of current affairs, so all the representatives unanimously expressed their support for Wu Feng's opinion. The affairs of Northeast Luzon have finally come to an end, and the remaining work is for Mu Haoran to make his debut.
"Brother Ninth, I heard that you actively spoke out in support of that guy from the northwest at the court meeting?" Situ Yushuang's face was as dark as water, and her beautiful dimples were also covered with frost.
"Oh, Thirteenth Sister, why are you also interested in this guy Li Wufeng?" Situ Lang replied while teasing the maid next to him.
"I'm asking you, why are you helping that guy?!" Situ Yushuang broke into Situ Lang's study without any scruples. The charcoal fire was blazing in the room and it was as warm as spring. She saw her own brother's devilish hands unscrupulously in the room. The foreign girl next to him was wandering around in the forbidden area. Seeing this scene, Situ Yushuang couldn't help but frown.
"Thirteenth sister, haven't you seen that I'm busy right now?" Seeing his sister's ugly face, Situ Lang restrained himself a little, but still pinched the foreign girl's fat butt twice, and then slapped her The girl's butt said "Go ahead", the girl stared at Situ Lang with a resentful look, then reluctantly stood up, bowed, and left.
"Hmph! You are obsessed with sex all day long, be careful to die on a woman's belly!" Situ Yushuang's face looked better now.
"Don't worry, your Ninth Brother is not the kind of person who doesn't know the rules. As a woman, it is also very useful to change the boring life. Why, who provoked you today?" Situ Lang straightened his clothes and asked himself with a smile. Qunfang's sister. The two siblings have always had a good relationship because they were born from the same mother.
"Let me ask you, why did you go out of your way to defend this guy Li Wufeng in today's court meeting? Don't you know that this guy will be a scourge to the empire?" Situ Yushuang did not go around and asked Situ directly. Lang.
Situ Lang did not answer his sister's question immediately. Instead, he opened the wine cabinet and took out a bottle of red wine that seemed to have been stored for a long time. He poured himself a glass and then sloshed it gently for a while. The red wine circled the wall of the glass. Rotating, a few waves splashed from time to time, and a faint mellow fragrance slowly penetrated into the air.
"I don't agree with your view. Li Wufeng cannot be said to be a disaster yet. At least for now, he is still a major contributor to the empire. As for what will happen in the future, no one can predict. Unpredictable things have never been considered by me. But I know that I am helping him now for no other reason than mutual benefit." Situ Lang took a sip of wine, and the mellow wine stimulated him to smack his lips, with a relaxed smile on his face. .
"But do you know that you are raising a tiger's legacy!" Situ Yushuang couldn't help but remind him, "When the time comes, once his wings are full, will you be able to control him?"
"I know this better than you, but think about it. I have not supported Li Wufeng until he has reached this point. In other words, he can still get through this difficulty without my support. Don't underestimate him. He, who knows how many of his allies are hidden in this court? What's more, my father has no intention to deal with him at the moment. I am just complying with his wishes." Situ Langzhizhu was in hand and analyzed in an orderly manner.
"Oh? Why are you so sure?" Situ Yushuang did not attend the court meeting and did not understand the situation at that time. He was surprised when he heard this.
"You were not present at that time. So many ministers advocated severe punishment for Li Wufeng, but my father never expressed his position. If it had been anyone else, I am afraid that my father would have agreed with the ministers' opinions. Tian Yi was smart and figured out his father's thoughts right away. , and then a compromise plan was proposed. Even without my words, I believe that the emperor would adopt Tian Yi's opinion and do it as a favor, why not?" Situ Lang did not say that Li Wufeng sent him a letter to invite him. Speaking on behalf of others, girls are outgoing, and Situ Lang never trusts women, even his own sister.
After listening to Situ Lang's explanation, Situ Yushuang became more worried. If even his father was partial to this Li Wufeng, it would be difficult for the opposition forces in the court to suppress Li Wufeng. Wouldn't this ambitious guy be even more rampant? Once he becomes a leader, no one will be able to check him.
Seeing that his sister, who had always been extremely intelligent, had a worried look on her face, Situ Lang also felt that she was making a fuss, "Thirteenth sister, I think you pay too much attention to this Li Wufeng? Yes, this guy is a disaster, but is it a disaster for the empire? Not enough? Let’s not talk about our court, but those two guys in the south are not a greater threat than Li Wufeng?" Situ Lang shook his head and said.
"Brother, you underestimate Li Wufeng too much. The two families in the south have now passed their peak period. The Lang family has no successors. It is difficult for Lang Yongquan alone to do anything big. As for the Lin family, the situation is also different. Much the same, Lin Guoxiong's two sons, the words tiger father and dog son are not overstated. Lin Yuexin, although talented, it is really difficult for a girl to stand out in a world dominated by men. . And Li Wufeng was very ambitious. He heard that there were many civilized and military talents under his command. The timing was just right, and he was allowed to establish a foothold in the northwest. The local people's hearts and minds were attached to him. He was at home there like a fish in water. In time, his power would surely surpass that of the two families in the south. above."
Situ Yushuang does not agree with Situ Lang's view. In her opinion, the Linlang family in the south has basically been finalized. Although the current power is stronger than Li Wufeng, Li Wufeng's development momentum is still in the ascendant at this time, and he is doing everything possible to use various opportunities to enrich and strengthen himself. Everything may confuse the surrounding situation, and he takes the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and reap huge benefits. The Luzon Incident is a typical example, which is enough to make people who are aware of the situation aware of his ambitions. However, several of his brothers seem to turn a blind eye to this and only think about it. Using Li Wufeng's power for his own benefit, is Li Wufeng someone who has lived under others for a long time? Maybe they have other ways to deal with Li Wufeng, but they are afraid that they will be too weak to lose it by then.
"Thirteenth sister, you are exaggerating. Even if you give it ten years to develop in the northwest barren land, I don't think it will have much climate. As for its expansion to the west, it will just move the disaster to the west. We can't ask for it. It's not an empire anyway. territory. As long as he is firmly stuck in the throat of his eastward march, I don’t think he will be able to make big waves. You don’t have to worry about this. You have your elder brother and three brothers to do it for you. I think they are more worried about this than me. .”
Situ Lang's words made sense, but there was another thought he didn't say. If he could make good friends with Li Wufeng, in the future battle for the throne, the strength of his Northwest Corps would be enough to pose a great threat to his eldest brother and third brother, even if If his army does not advance eastward, it will be enough to contain the considerable military strength of his eldest brother and third brother. This is particularly important because his own military strength is already weak.