At this moment,
others also understood—
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Zhu Mo likely intended for Meng Shao to turn against his brother, thereby undermining Mang Yinglong's power. If the various chieftains then rose up, Mang Yinglong would be finished. This was certainly a good plan, and the best part was that the Lushan people were excluded. Otherwise, being trampled underfoot by Si Hong again would be the most unacceptable outcome.
Some people shouted—
"Yes! Scholar Zhu is right!"
"I think Meng Shao should be made the pacification commissioner!"
"Meng Shao has abandoned darkness and embraced the light, what's not to agree with!"
"Isn't Meng Shao also from the Ava royal lineage? What's the problem!"
"..."
As the crowd clamored, they observed Si Hong's expression. He remained expressionless, but his eyes were already shooting forth venomous glares.
Everyone knew that the Lushan people were fierce and swift, and none present were their match; for a hundred years, they had been beaten and forced to flee. This time, the Lushan people's scheme was obvious—
The Ming army would eventually withdraw. Who would control Ava then was the key issue. The Lushan people had been routed from Ava four years ago, and Meng Shao, being crude and simple, had not purged the Lushan influence within the city. Currently, the officials, garrisons, and influential families were still predominantly Lushan people. Si Hong naturally wanted to kill Meng Shao, firstly to avenge past grievances and secondly to seize the opportunity to purge opposing forces and firmly control Ava. It didn't matter to the Lushan people who the Ming army supported as the pacification commissioner, because once the Ming army left, it would be self-evident who controlled Ava.
This way,
the Lushan people would become powerful again. How could those present accept that? It would mean endless exploitation and enslavement, which was worse than Meng Shao being in power.
Zhu Mo naturally saw all of this. His concern was that the Lushan people would become too powerful, making border issues unsolvable. However, publicly suppressing the Lushan people would be difficult to justify, as they were still the best fighters in the region. Without these fierce warriors, the northern Myanmars truly couldn't be kept in check.
This,
was naturally a dilemma, which was why he thought of using the chieftain conference to suppress them. After all, no matter how overbearing the Lushan people were, they couldn't offend all the chieftains. With this setback, Si Hong had no choice but to endure it. However, reassurance was also necessary; this was what was called combining power with benevolence!
Zhu Mo paced a few steps and said calmly,
"Since everyone believes it is reasonable, I shall elaborate. Hmm, my intention is that the overall situation in Myanmar is a millennial change, and the arrangements cannot be small-minded...
In the past, Kublai Khan established the Myanmar Xing Sheng, controlling all military and political affairs in Myanmar. The King of Ava was enfeoffed by him, handling general affairs, and the Xing Sheng did not interfere. This approach, broad and decisive, was naturally brilliant. However, our army will withdraw sooner or later, making this difficult to implement. Emperor Taizu established the Myanmar Xuanweisi, with the King of Ava as the hereditary pacification commissioner, making it a vassal state. The situation there is much like your own positions as local officials, which you are all familiar with.
But this method is also not feasible now. Why? Everyone, consider this: the cause of the current great chaos was the Frankish people. Bai Gu was a small city. Mang Yinglong, though a hero, would not have been a match for any of you without the Frankish people. Now, Mang Yinglong has retreated to Bai Gu. If he is allowed to re-establish his footing, then no matter who becomes the pacification commissioner of Ava, they will not be able to secure their position... Do you all understand?
Therefore, the current plan is still to defeat Mang Yinglong. My intention is to first appoint Meng Shao as the pacification commissioner, and concurrently grant him the title of King of Bagan, to guard Myanmar for the Great Ming. All of you shall provide full assistance and must not disobey!"
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Hiss!
Hiss!
Wow!
What the hell?
King of Bagan?
The entire hall was filled with shock!
This?
It was simply beyond expectation!
Meng Shao had practically received a pie from heaven!
Most people whispered to each other, completely stunned by Zhu Mo's strategy...
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But there were a few particularly clever ones who had already grasped the underlying strategy—
This was to have Meng Shao oppose his brother...
When the entire Myanmar heard Meng Shao proclaim himself King of Bagan and then be enfeoffed by the Ming Dynasty as the Pacification Commissioner of Myanmar, it would be a devastating blow to the hearts of all Myanmars, instantaneous and destructive. No matter how capable Mang Yinglong was, he would be helpless. The opposition forces within Bai Gu city would surely erupt, and the Mang clan would have no peace...
However,
everyone also understood—
Whether this strategy could succeed depended entirely on the attitude of the Lushan people.
After all, the Lushan people were still indispensable in Ava city, and their strength was sufficient to restrain Meng Shao and coerce him into accepting Zhu Mo's strategy. If he refused, the Lushan people would naturally kill him. For Meng Shao, there were truly no other options left...
With this thought,
all eyes turned to Si Hong.
Si Hong snorted lightly, stood up, cupped his hands to everyone, and then bowed to Zhu Mo, saying—
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"Scholar Zhu, Duke Mu, since this is the strategy of the superior country, I naturally have no objections! Furthermore, as Scholar Zhu mentioned earlier, my ancestors acted rashly and offended the superior country. The Pacification Commissioner of Mengyang and the Prefecture of Tuzhou have not paid tribute for forty years... My grandfather conquered Ava city and also caused considerable slaughter. Scholar Zhu has not blamed me for these causes and effects. For such great kindness, I am deeply grateful...
Now that the superior country's army is campaigning south, and Scholar Zhu handles matters justly, we Lushan people will only serve wholeheartedly! Hmm, I am here now, in front of everyone, to swear allegiance to my Great Ming, to be a loyal subject thereafter, without any disloyalty! As for the matters in Ava, the cause is with me, and we Lushan people will bear the responsibility ourselves..."
Wow!
Good!
This is what we want!
The Lushan people are heroes after all!
Seeing him yield, the various chieftains all cheered.
Zhu Mo let out a long sigh, slowly walked in front of Si Hong, paced a few more steps, and said in a leisurely manner,
"Si Hong, just as everyone discussed, who can be the pacification commissioner to win over the masses? It is truly difficult to decide. I have been thinking about it all the way, but I still cannot make up my mind... Imagine, if the chosen candidate is not suitable, how can the great chaos be ended? When our army withdraws, border troubles will arise again, can this not be foreseen?
Si Hong, since you have revealed your true intentions, I naturally cannot hide anything from you... To be frank, I have always believed that you are the suitable candidate for the Pacification Commissioner of Myanmar. But as you have seen, there are always causes and effects in the world, and heaven's way always repays. What your ancestors did is the reason for your current predicament. Think carefully about the reasons behind this...
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Today, if you are willing to do your best for the overall situation, after Mang Yinglong is beheaded, and the people of Myanmar live in peace and contentment, and all the chieftains live in harmony, how can the court forget your merits? Si Hong, your thinking needs to change too. Now the Great Ming is enacting reforms, reiterating the path of Yao and Shun to establish the nation. You must think carefully about this, refrain from the slaughter of your ancestors, do not blindly engage in power struggles, and care for the common people. If you act righteously, blessings will surely descend from heaven..."
Si Hong was stunned for a moment, and he already understood—
Did he mean that Meng Shao was only being used temporarily? After the Mang clan collapsed, he would still be the pacification commissioner?
With this thought,
he looked at Zhu Mo anxiously.
Zhu Mo smiled faintly and said,
"The great treasures of the world have always been possessed by the virtuous. If you are virtuous, how can heaven's will be mistaken in the slightest? Si Hong, you can inquire about my character..."
Having said this,
Zhu Mo no longer wanted to waste words. He immediately said loudly,
"At today's alliance meeting, it is fortunate that everyone understands righteousness. I will personally write a letter to Meng Shao tonight. If he agrees, then everyone must provide full assistance. After our army withdraws, Myanmar must not have any more wars! Everyone must also deeply understand the purpose of my reforms, recall the way Emperor Taizu established the nation with Yao and Shun, and only then can you be valued by the court! Everyone is reasonable and will understand, so I will not waste any more words."
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After speaking,
he cupped his hands to Mu Chaobi and said,
"Please give your instructions, Duke."
Mu Chaobi had seen him handle matters with such flow and that his plans were all appropriate. However, there was only one point he was unsure of, and that was the enfeoffment of Meng Shao as King of Bagan.
Doing so, of course, had its reasons. After all, the Ava dynasty's luck had run out, and the Mang clan was a puppet of the Frankish people. To control all of Myanmar, it was only necessary to bring out the Bagan dynasty...
On this point, as the Duke of Qian, he was naturally very clear that there were many in Myanmar who wanted to restore the power of the Bagan dynasty. Meng Shao's self-proclamation as King of Bagan had been for a day or two, so this strategy was likely to succeed...
But what about the imperial court?
The imperial court had no decree, and Zhu Mo dared to do this?
If the imperial court blamed him, it would not be a trivial matter. The Yan family might even say that Zhu Mo wanted to declare himself king...
Thinking of this.
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Mu Chaobi decided to distance himself and immediately smiled,
"Zi Xuan, the court has its laws, and I, the Duke of Qian, do not meddle in political affairs... Since I have to speak, I will speak a few words about military matters..."
He cleared his throat and said loudly,
"Our army's southern campaign this time is primarily against the Mang clan. As long as everyone holds firm loyalty and strives for the king's cause, everything will be well!"
The crowd cheered briefly, and the meeting ended summarily.