In early December, the army that had suppressed the rebellion returned in triumph. Mu Tianbo personally hosted a banquet within the Mu Wang Residence to entertain the various chieftains. Everyone was in high spirits. Mu Tianbo was pleased that the rebellion had been quelled and the situation in Yunnan stabilized, while the chieftains were happy to have been awarded a share of the population, wealth, and provisions.
As soon as everyone had taken their seats, Mu Tianbo stood up, holding his wine cup aloft. The chieftains, not daring to be negligent, scrambled to pick up their own cups and rose to their feet. Mu Tianbo looked around with satisfaction and began, "Wu Bikui rose in rebellion, seized our Great Ming cities, and harmed our Great Ming subjects! It is only through your assistance that this insurrection could be put down. I, Mu, propose this toast to you all."
With that, he raised his cup high. The chieftains all lifted their cups in turn, saying, "Duke Mu is too kind; this was merely our duty."
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