PFC Chapter 429 Derby Meng Mu.
Chapter 429 Derby Meng Mu.
Lu Kaijiang and Zhou Xuanwu dismounted from their horses and knelt down to pay respect to Wu Guotai:
"The King of Han has issued an order. The Queen Mother is a righteous woman of great virtue. She is as virtuous as Meng Mu's mother. She is a blessing to the soldiers and civilians of Hefei. Please accept my respect!"
Wu Guotai hurriedly helped the two generals up and sighed, "Two years ago, the King of Han released hundreds of my family members, and I am deeply grateful. What happened today is only natural."
Xiao Ruliu looked at her second brother who was tied up, tears welled up in her eyes. She gritted her teeth and said to Zhou Xuanwu, "General Zhou, send my second brother to the King of Han for punishment. Please tell the King of Han to spare my second brother's life."
Zhou Xuanwu nodded and took Xiao Dequan to see Ye Kun.
Ye Kun was still outside the city and had not entered.
Xiao Dequan was brought in front of Ye Kun, and the rag in his mouth was torn open.
Ye Kun looked at Xiao Dequan and sighed: "Xiao Dequan, you are in my hands today, do you have anything to say?"
Xiao Dequan glared and cursed:
"Ye Kun, you are hypocritical and have deceived my mother and sister. If my mother had not opposed me, I would rather die in battle than become your prisoner."
Madam Hongyun was furious and drew her sword, shouting, "How dare you insult my husband? I will kill you with my sword!"
"Madam, calm down."
Ye Kun held Madam Hongyun's hand, shook his head and smiled, "He is Miss Xiao's brother, I can't kill him. I promised Miss Xiao."
Madam Hongyun then put away her sword.
Xiao Dequan sneered, "Ye Kun, you'd better kill me, otherwise I won't let you go. As long as I have a breath, I will fight you to the end!"
“But you have no foundation.”
Ye Kun shook his head: "Even if I let you go back to Jiangdong now, you can't raise a team of 500 people. Jiangdong is now a place where everyone lives and works in peace and prosperity. No one will follow you to make trouble."
"you……"
Ye Kun waved his hand and said, "Take Xiao Dequan away with me. Keep him well fed and well fed. I will make plans after I pay my respects to Mrs. Wu Guo."
The personal guards stepped forward and took Xiao Dequan away.
Ye Kun also returned to the big tent and took a rest.
It was still midnight and the city was in chaos. If we rushed into the city rashly, it would be troublesome if we encountered an assassin.
The next day, at breakfast time.
Ye Kun took off his military uniform, changed into casual clothes, and rode into Hefei city surrounded by a large crowd.
Xiao Ruliu, Lu Kaijiang and others have stabilized the order in the city and taken over all the work.
The common people in the city set up an incense table to welcome Ye Kun.
Because when the army entered the city last night, they did not kill anyone indiscriminately, nor did they harass any civilians.
In ancient times, this was unimaginable.
The common people thanked Ye Kun and praised his moral character and leadership.
Ye Kun got off his horse, clasped his fists on both sides, and said loudly:
"My fellow villagers, the peace and stability of Hefei City today is all due to Wu Guotai's righteousness. So, fellow villagers, don't thank me, Ye Kun, but thank Wu Guotai.
I, Ye Kun, will go and pay my respects to Wu Guotai first, and will come back to pay my respects to all the elders later."
The common people were even more moved, and they all clasped their fists and said, "We have long heard that the King of Han is kind and respectful to the wise and humble. His reputation is indeed well-deserved."
Ye Kun smiled, clasped his fists and said goodbye, then went to meet Wu Guotai.
At Marquis Wu's mansion, Mrs. Wu stood at the door waiting.
Xiao Ruliu stood aside, her eyes full of smiles and bashful expression.
Ye Kun straightened his clothes and stepped forward to Wu Guotai and said, "You are so righteous that you saved Hefei from a catastrophe. I, Ye Kun, am a humble person. On behalf of the soldiers inside and outside the city, and on behalf of the people, I kneel down to thank you, Guotai!"
After saying that, Ye Kun pushed the golden mountain and overturned the jade pillar, then knelt down.
A man's knees are made of gold, but Wu Guotai's righteousness deserves Ye Kun's respect!
"I am not worthy of this. Please help the King of Han to get up." Wu Guotai panicked and shouted to her daughter, "Ruliu, why don't you help the King of Han to get up?"
Xiao Ruliu stepped forward and helped Ye Kun up.
Ye Kun stood up and bowed deeply to Xiao Ruliu again: "Miss Xiao, you have made great contributions to the country and the people. Please accept my greetings."
"I don't dare."
Xiao Ruliu blushed and hurriedly returned the greeting.
Ye Kun raised his hand and invited Mrs. Wu to come in and talk.
The two sides sat down as host and guest, and Wu Guotai sighed, "My son is stupid and doesn't understand the overall situation. If he had surrendered back then, how could this happen? I hope the King of Han will spare my son's life for my contribution in surrendering the city."
"How dare Ye Kun disobey the orders of the Queen Mother?"
Ye Kun smiled and said, "I have ordered people to take good care of Wu Hou Xiao Dequan. Later, I will hand Xiao Dequan over to the Queen Mother, and she will decide what to do. If the Queen Mother and Miss Xiao have any other requests, just let me know. Ye Kun will obey them."
We entered Hefei peacefully, avoided heavy casualties, and spared Xiao Dequan, which was a good deal.
In Ye Kun's eyes, Xiao Dequan is now worthless.
Sent him to dig coal, and still complained that he was clumsy!
Wu Guotai sighed:
"What else can a defeated general and a minister of a fallen country dare to ask for? I just want to return to Jiangnan in my lifetime and die there. As for my son Xiao Dequan, let him be a farmer and guard the tombs of his father and brother."
Xiao Ruliu smiled and said, "Mother, you don't know that King Ye Kun of Han has maintained our family's mausoleum very well. He has sent distant descendants of the Xiao family to guard the mausoleum. He also pays them a monthly salary and allocates them food. He also forbids unrelated people from approaching the mausoleum."
Ye Kun did protect the Xiao family's tomb very well.
The dead are innocent, and Ye Kun would not do such immoral things as digging up graves.
Maintaining the Xiao family tomb is also a way to win over the hearts of old officials in Jiangnan.
Wu Guotai stood up and thanked him, saying with a smile: "I am offering the city today to repay the King of Han's kindness."
Ye Kun returned the greeting: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I will give you all the land within a hundred miles of the Xiao family mausoleum. I will also build a palace and residence for you. You can return to Jiangnan with Marquis Wu and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water town. Marquis Wu Xiao Dequan can also live in peace and study and write in the future."
Wu Guotai was delighted: "The King of Han is so merciful. I thank you again."
Ye Kun looked at Xiao Ruliu, then stood up and said, "Queen, Ye Kun has something else to ask for your help. Miss Ruliu is a beautiful lady with both talent and beauty. Ye Kun admires her very much, so I am bold enough to propose to you. I hope to be with Miss Ruliu forever."
Suddenly, Xiao Ruliu blushed.
She didn't expect that Ye Kun would propose marriage in person, and in front of her.
Guo Tai was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter:
"My son used to rule Jiangdong, and now my son-in-law rules the world. How honored I am! Since the King of Han doesn't mind my daughter's crudeness, I will make the decision and arrange for your marriage in three days."
Ye Kun thanked her and bowed to Xiao Ruliu: "Ye Kun is marrying above his station, I hope Miss Ruliu won't despise me."
"It is a great blessing for me to be able to accompany the King of Han." Xiao Ruliu returned the greeting.
Wu Guotai smiled and said, "In that case, I will set up a wedding room in this mansion and arrange for you to get married."
Ye Kun thanked him and bowed before leaving.
Getting married is a small matter, just do it when you have time.
But there is still a lot of civic work to be done in the city, waiting for Ye Kun.
Xiao Ruliu didn't care about being shy and accompanied Ye Kun to handle matters big and small.
In fact, although Xiao Ruliu was a little shy when she was with Ye Kun, she felt sweet inside.
Ye Kun went to the court and summoned the original civil and military officials of Hefei City to inspect the situation in the city.
There was not much wealth in the city, only enough food and fodder for one month.
Ordinary people's families are all extremely poor.
General Ye Kun allocated a portion of the military rations he brought to help the people so that everyone could produce with peace of mind, and then he resettled the surrendered soldiers and generals.
With more than 30,000 soldiers and generals, it is a considerable number.
Ye Kun listed the original soldiers and generals of Jiangdong separately and said:
"My fellow Jiangdong brothers, the war is almost over. Xiahou Chang is doomed, and I don't have the resources to support so many troops. So, if you want to go home, you can go home. I will provide you with travel expenses, dry food, and organize boats to take you there."