The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

The long carriage was swaying outside the city, and it was particularly eye-catching in this uninhabited desert.

Although until the time of the Mu family, the cities and lands here had been incorporated into the territory of the Great Chu.

But there were almost no people who walked around like this in a swaggering manner, except for the troops on the march preparing for war.

A closer look revealed that the escort team was huge in number, with four or five guards surrounding almost every carriage. They were all fully equipped, had serious expressions, and showed no signs of slackness.

"Dean Liao, there are still ten miles to go to Mu's City."

The curtain of the carriage in the middle moved slightly, revealing a pair of jade-like, snow-white fingertips.

Then appeared the face of a middle-aged woman with dignified features and a pair of bright eyes.

"Thank you for the journey, Chief Escort Li. Once we get to the city, I will definitely treat you all to a drink."

"President Liao, you're welcome."

Chief Escort Li did not refuse. The brothers were really tired after the journey, and they must relax when they arrived at Mu's City.

Their Shunyou Escort Agency has had long-term business dealings with Xunlu Women's School, and they are very familiar with each other.

"I wonder if Chief Escort Li knows what the current situation is like in Mu's City?"

The carriage was swaying, and Dean Liao looked at the surrounding scenery through the carriage window.

Hearing Dean Liao's voice, Chief Li always felt a sense of fear. It was an indescribable feeling, like an invisible majesty conveyed by his words.

This aura doesn't sound like that of an ordinary female dean, but rather like... someone who came out of the palace.

Therefore, whenever he spoke to her, he couldn't help but lower his posture.

Before arriving at each place, their escorts would send a small team to gather information in order to understand the situation ahead.

Now in Mu's city, after stabilizing the people's hearts, the army expanded its camp to the outside of Mu's city and stationed there in a U-shape surrounding Mu's city.

Firstly, the army was too large in number, and if all of them stayed in the city, they might disturb the people in Mushi City, so only 5,000 soldiers were left as reserve to defend the city; secondly, they were approaching Nubu City, which showed their threat and intimidation.

"Now, there is one main general and two deputy generals left in Nubu City. The remaining three main generals and their deputy generals are stationed outside Mu City, each guarding one side."

In addition to the main force of 80,000 soldiers guarding the front line, the remaining four generals each led 20,000 soldiers to garrison in scattered areas, occupying important strategic terrain and playing a role of mutual assistance.

"Most of the people in the city are from Mosheng, but there are also refugees from the border who have been relocated here. They are just waiting for the officials from the imperial court to arrive so that they can issue household registration."

Dean Liao nodded. She had heard about this in Beijing.

Before leaving the capital, the imperial court had issued an imperial decree. When the news of the capture of Mu City came back, His Majesty was overjoyed and issued several imperial decrees to celebrate the event.

After the battle at the border town, the area was desolate and sparsely populated, with land but no people. To expand the population, someone proposed converting the refugees into civilians. This goal was achieved while also demonstrating Your Majesty's grace.

As soon as this was proposed, His Majesty agreed without even thinking.

Then, an imperial edict came down, and the refugees in Xiyang moved to Fulai, Maocheng and Mushi.

"but……"

Dean Liao noticed the hesitation in his tone and asked.

"what happened?"

Although everyone around him was his own people, it was difficult to say this, so he lowered his voice.

"It's nothing serious. The court officials haven't arrived yet. Although Mushi City is guarded by a general named He, the main affairs are still managed by two deputy generals. The city has four governors in the east, south, west and north, so on the surface, everything is relatively harmonious."

Harmony on the surface...

Dean Liao pondered for a moment, this was normal. In a new place, power was like meat left in an open space, and everyone wanted to take a bite.

"Has Chief Escort Li not finished speaking?"

Riding on a horse, Chief Escort Li felt a little embarrassed and stroked the horse's mane soothingly with his hand.

"Well, the southeast and northwest are respectively managed by two deputy generals. It's said that there's some disagreement between these two, so the captains under them are constantly fighting with each other. Before the magistrate of the Mu family arrived, this place was like a tiger without a tiger..."

The monkey is king.

hiss!

Dean Liao, who had been prepared for a long time, still frowned when he heard it. Not to mention what happened now, even when the imperial official appointed as the county magistrate took office, it would be a troublesome matter how to deal with this local tyrant who was about to mature.

If nothing unexpected happens, this so-called captain must have a certain interest relationship with the two deputy generals above. These people are tied to the army, and the county magistrate behind them will have a headache.

The situation of the girls in the school is not very good either. When they get here, they have to hold umbrellas in the strong wind and have no one to rely on.

Yes, there is one person.

"Thank you, Chief Escort Li, for telling me this, but there is one thing I would like you to inquire about."

Shunyou Escort Agency accepted the escort of the girls' school. Not only did they have to escort them to Mu's City, but they also had to stay and guard them until the girls' school settled down and established themselves. Only then would the mission of this escort be considered completed.

"Hey, Dean Liao, you're too polite. Just tell me what you have to say."

Dean Liao didn't mince words. "Any news about General Duan at the border?"

Their girls' school is not without support.

Xunlu Girls' School was built by Madam Duan Hou, and now the person behind it is Princess Chun. One is General Duan's grandmother, and the other is his cousin. No matter from which level, with him around, others dare not look down on the girls' school.

Having someone to back you up doesn't mean everything will go smoothly, but it can save you a lot of trouble, like being blocked by villains...

Dean Liao was a little worried, but she didn't know that she would meet her backer soon.

"I previously sent someone to inquire about General Duan, but his whereabouts are still unknown."

Chief Escort Li also had a mission on this trip. While guarding the teachers of the female school, he also had to inquire about the whereabouts of General Duan. Once he got any news, he would send a letter back immediately.

"Okay, then I'll have to trouble Chief Escort Li to keep an eye on it. If you have any news, please let me know."

"Of course."

While the two were talking, Duan He came running over on horseback.

"Oh, it's Manager Duan."

Chief Escort Li is an old acquaintance of his.

"Chief Escort, you are here too."

Duan He rode his horse closer, and Chief Escort Li tactfully made way for the carriage.