The most arrogant in history

Chapter 458 All the palaces turned to dust.

The local official said:

"Tongguan used to be a military stronghold with many troops stationed there. Later, when we came and unified the nine provinces, there was no longer a large army stationed in Tongguan, only a thousand soldiers. We also fought against bandits everywhere, but we had too few men.

We go west, and the bandits move east. We go east, and the bandits move west..."

Ye Kun shook his head and gave the order:

"Order Zhou Xuanwu to dispatch 10,000 Nanyang Farm Reclamation Army soldiers to suppress the bandits. Make sure to conduct a blanket search to completely eliminate the bandit problem on the Loess Plateau. All the captured bandits and those who have colluded with the bandits will be tattooed on their faces and sent to work mining coal!

In addition, mobilize the local people to cooperate with the army to suppress the bandits. The cooperation between the army and the people will make sure that the bandits have no place to hide!"

In fact, the Northwest has already carried out two rounds of anti-bandit campaigns.

However, the Loess Plateau is full of ravines and gullies, and the robbers can hide anywhere, making them difficult to deal with.

The same is true for the southwestern mountainous areas and the southeastern mountainous areas.

Robbers and bandits can never be completely wiped out, there are always sporadic bandits that make a comeback.

Although these small bandits are not very powerful in combat, they are extremely destructive. Moreover, they are good at guerrilla warfare. A group of ten bandits can make a regular army of more than one hundred people run around in circles!

Even in later times, when there were guns and cannons, after the unification of the great country, it still took another twenty years to suppress bandits!

The officials in Tongguan were excited and said one after another: "The King of Han attaches so much importance to this campaign. This time, we will definitely be able to completely wipe out the scattered bandits on the Loess Plateau."

Ye Kun nodded: "I will give you money and people. You must get the job done!"

Arriving at the city wall of Tongguan, Ye Kun looked around and suddenly felt inspired to write poetry. He asked for paper and pen.

Wen Axiu smiled and said, "The King of Han hasn't written a poem for a long time. This time he will definitely write a good poem!"

Everyone flatters him.

Ye Kun thought about it and plagiarized a poem.

"The peaks and ridges are like gathering, the waves are like raging, the mountains and rivers are inside and outside the Tongguan Road. Looking at the Western Capital, I am hesitant.

Sadly, the palaces of the previous dynasty have all turned to dust. When the dynasty prospers, the people suffer; when the dynasty perishes, the people suffer! "

This is a poem by Zhang Yanghao from the Yuan Dynasty, called "Shanpoyang·Reminiscing about the Past in Tongguan".

Ye Kun borrowed it to express his feelings.

The pretentious Liu Ai who was accompanying them was shocked when he saw Ye Kun's poem. He bowed and said:

"People say that the King of Han was quick-witted and had a first-rate literary style. Seeing this today, I know that what they say is true. What's even more rare is that this short song laments the suffering of the people, and it really expresses the heart of a benevolent man."

Ye Kun said: "Mr. Liu Ai is famous for his writing. Today, he has come here. Isn't there any good verse? Why don't you write one to open our eyes?"

Liu Ai smiled bitterly and said, "I am not as good as the King of Han. I cannot write in a moment. If you insist on me writing, I have to find a time."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "That's fine, let's write more articles and poems when we get to Chang'an."

It took Ye Kun and his companions seven or eight days to walk from Tongguan to Chang'an.

Along the way, he gave money and gifts to the people he saw, he was just like the Good Fortune Boy.

Wen Qi, the governor of Chang'an, greeted him outside the city.

Ye Kun dismounted and clasped his fists: "Master Wen, I haven't seen you for a few years. You have grown old. You have worked very hard in Chang'an these two years."

Wen Qi burst into tears: "Thanks to the King of Han's trust, I, an old man, can serve the court. I have no regrets in my death!"

Wen Axiu was even happier when she saw her father and went forward to pay her respects.

Because of Wen Axiu's relationship, everyone is more respectful to Wen Qi.

In the ancient city of Chang'an, everything is ready.

Wen Qi cleaned and repaired the palace and let Ye Kun and others live in it. He also brought clean and sweet well water from outside the city.

The dinner was arranged in the former Weiyang Palace, with six tables in total.

Jiang Yourong and the other ladies did not avoid the group and sat at a separate table in a hall.

Ye Kun looked at the dishes and wine on the table, all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, and complained to Wen Qi:

"Master Wen, this is such a waste. We have been traveling all the way here, and some people are still hungry, while we are eating lavishly. This meal may be a poor family's food ration for a year."

Wen Qi chuckled and said, "We are usually very frugal. Since the King of Han has come this time, we have to show our gratitude."

"Never again. Just simple food and drink will do. We are still in the process of construction and have many expenses."

Ye Kun ordered: "Remove two meat dishes from each table and give them to the accompanying personnel."

Wen Qi had no choice but to do as he was told.

Ye Kun then raised his glass and said, "We won't talk about government affairs tonight. Let's chat and reminisce about the past, the history and stories of Chang'an, the local customs and people, and the various delicacies."

Everyone relaxed and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

It's more lively over there with the ladies.

Wei Caiqin was a straightforward person. After being deceived by Xie Baochan's sweet words, she got drunk and insisted on watching a singing and dancing performance.

Ye Kun didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Chang'an is undergoing a major construction, and there is no song and dance troupe yet."

Unexpectedly, Wen Qi prepared a song and dance, and stood up and said:

"Reporting to the King of Han, I have prepared three singing and dancing troupes. One is from the local music troupe, one is from foreign women from Rome and Daqin, and one is singing and dancing by women from the Western Regions. I wonder which one you would like to watch?"

In the past, the Great Ding Kingdom was called Rome, and both were called Daqin.

Ye Kun changed it a bit and called it Roman Qin.

Wei Caiqin was overjoyed and waved her hand, shouting, "Call them all in. As long as they sing well, I'll reward them!"

Wen Qi clasped his fists and called the singing and dancing troupe inside.

The beauties of Rome and Qin all had exotic looks and exposed their belly buttons.

The songs and dances are unique, and the musical instruments are also different.

Ye Kun watched the performance and nodded:

"Chang'an is the closest to the Western Regions and Rome, and is also considered a cultural exchange center between the East and the West. I built the new capital of Chang'an to promote our Chinese culture and showcase Chinese style.

From the perspective of cultural exchange and trade relations, Chang'an's location is very important, so we must be cautious."

Wei Caiqin walked up to Ye Kun and said, "There is a small Roman city in Xiangyang. We can also build a Roman city or a small city in the Western Regions in Chang'an!"

"Agreed, please handle it as appropriate, Master Wenqi."

Ye Kun chuckled.

Absorb more Romans into China and cultivate a group of local Roman experts. Who knows? Maybe in the future they will be interested in conquering Rome!

Wen Qi smiled and said, "It will take at least another year to complete the first phase of the construction of Chang'an New City. We will have to wait a little longer for this small Roman city and the small Western Region city."

Ye Kun nodded and said, "Let's end the banquet tonight. Tomorrow we will visit the old city of Chang'an first, and the day after tomorrow we will visit the new city."

Everyone stood up and the banquet ended.

Considering that Wei Caiqin drank too much, Ye Kun stayed with her tonight.

"Brother Ye, why don't you stay with me tonight?" Wei Caiqin hugged Ye Kun's waist and began to act coquettishly.

Ye Kun smiled evilly and said, "I know you ate venison tonight, so you must be interested..."

"You're interested, right? Let me take a look."

Wei Caiqin became dishonest and took the initiative, starting to make trouble with Ye Kun.

Fortunately, Ye Kun's waist and horse skills are good, otherwise he would not be able to handle it...

The next morning, it started to drizzle.

Ye Kun asked the ladies to stay in Weiyang Palace and play.

But Jiang Yourong and Xie Baochan insisted on accompanying Ye Kun on the trip.

How can such an important task as winning the hearts of the people be accomplished without the Queen and Lady Baochan?