"I heard that Lei Juetian was also attacked in the Nanyang Alliance? Why is this guy as unlucky as me? He seems to be even more hurt than me. It seems that some people have used any means." Qin Mu smiled and said another topic.

"Yes, sir, who can do it?"

Song Tianxiong was also very interested in this issue, and the imperial media also reported on this incident in large quantities.

"Well, it's hard to say. Lei Juetian, like me, offended too many people. It's not surprising that any side attacks him. There are only a handful of people who can mobilize such powerful forces. Both Lin Lang's family are possible, and the possibility of the empire is not ruled out, and even the Milanese people are possible." Qin Mu couldn't see this point.

"However, the spirit of killing the Maqi Khan is good. They performed too prominently. With the restraint of the Lin Lang family from the side, the Maqi Khan may not have been so easy. The empire's methods this time are really extraordinary." Qin Mu easily saw through Gao Pinglong's strategy.

When Qin Mu went to court to thank him after he recovered, the Emperor's cordial comfort made Qin Mu feel that it was already a fantasy to leave the imperial capital under normal circumstances. Giving him a year's leave and a five-star medal may be a great gift for anyone, but Qin Mu knew that there were countless people behind him cheering and excited.

As the hustle and bustle of the festival gradually faded, everything returned to normal. In fact, Qin Mu, who was already unemployed, seemed to be more idle than ever before. He quickly became a regular visitor in various places in the upper class in the imperial capital. Apart from strengthening his own safety, he seemed to have no other actions. Even when he went to court occasionally, he would have a relationship with the officials, discussing that those beautiful women would attend the dance or party at night, and everything became so calm.

The nobles of the imperial capital with a keen sense of smell seemed to have noticed this change. The statement that Duke Qin Mu had lost his power and even that His Majesty the Emperor intended to let him enter the Consultative Yuan to retire is quietly circulating in the upper society of the imperial capital.

The saying that His Majesty the Emperor intends to marry a princess is gone, and the aristocrats who have been flocking to propose marriage in the past have long disappeared. In addition to continuing to participate in daily social activities of the nobles of the upper class, Qin Mu seems to have been completely expelled from the center of power. In just over a month, the situation has changed like this. But this does not mean that everyone thinks so.

May time passed so dullly. On the surface, Qin Mu was more relaxed and comfortable than ever. In the morning, he was invited by some groups and individuals, such as going to Fenghua Poetry Garden to listen to the students' discussions, going to the Imperial Academy of Calligraphy and Painting to see the masters' strokes, going to Baima Temple and Baiyun Temple to preach with Master Huineng and Xuan Qingxian, and his life became so colorful.

In the afternoon, I took a leisurely nap, and then happily went to the Qingye Sect's headquarters to talk about the pursuit of martial arts with the elders of the Qingye Sect, and then went to Qingyue Xuan to taste tea and listen to the piano. Feel the life of the hermit, go to the Sihai Club to drink coffee, play with women, and many noble ladies and ignorant girls who want to integrate into the upper class are conquered by Qin Mu's demeanor, and lay obediently under Qin Mu.

As for the night life, it was even more colorful. The invitations from the nobles and merchants who took turns to serve as the local government made Qin Mu have a constant banquet almost every night. After drinking and eating, he lingered in countless places in the imperial capital. The women of various styles seemed to be completely intoxicated by Qin Mu.

But all this seems not to be the case. History is both like a horse following the track and stumbles in the established direction.

The news from Kansai is very worrying. Before the fifteenth day, Gu Dengyun led people from the northwest to return to the Kansai area. With the original good foundation of the Gu family and Gu Dengyun's extraordinary ability, he and his friends quickly gained a foothold in the Kansai area. Various intelligence in the Kansai area was reported to Qin Mu continuously. The rapid development momentum of the Taiping Cult in the area shocked Qin Mu. Moreover, behind their rapid increase in armed forces, there was obviously a shadow of foreign interference forces, and perhaps more than one.

The situation reflected from Beiyuan, Yanyun and even Heshuo counties is not optimistic. The power of Taiping Cult in these counties has been deeply rooted, especially in Beiyuan and Yanyun counties, which is extraordinary. Its power has penetrated deeply into all classes. It has a considerable influence and appeal in the two counties, which also makes Qin Mu feel a lot of pressure.

The news from the northwest is satisfactory. As the economies of the four northwest counties entered a period of stable and rapid development, especially the two Tokugawa County and Tokugawa County, the situation was even more gratifying. Since the tax reduction and exemption policy promised in the early stage of construction has expired, this has not affected the investment enthusiasm of merchants, the enthusiastic reception of local governments, the stability and stability of local public security, sufficient cheap labor, a huge consumer market, good geographical location, and rich material resources, all of which attract businessmen who seek profit. As the tax reduction and loan periods of Tokugawa and Tokugawa County gradually expired, the finances of the two counties improved rapidly and showed explosive growth, and the fiscal revenue of the two governments has already been in a high return stage.

The economy of Meishan and Longdong counties has also grown rapidly. The well salt production in Meishan County has entered the stage of large-scale development. Merchants with a large amount of funds have cooperated with local governments to continuously expand their scale and began to conduct large-scale exploration, hoping to expand the scope of well salt production. The number of vineyards in the south has also grown rapidly, and the output and quality of wine have reached a new level. The ceramic industry in Longdong County has become a pillar industry, and many foreign craftsmen have poured in, which has continuously improved the quality of local ceramics. Most of the products are exported to the Central and Western mainland, earning rich income.

After receiving huge support from the empire, Beiloulan's economy began to start. The start of many basic projects absorbed a large amount of surplus labor. A large number of Gaoyue people began to move out of the Hengduan Mountains and entered areas outside the mountainous areas to settle down, and joined the team to build Beiloulan. The urban construction plan of Shuangdui Prefecture attracted the attention of all local merchants. The planned city scale was grand and unique, which made the local people more confident. This plan also attracted the migration of a large number of immigrants in the neighboring Indian Kingdom.
Chapter completed!