Chapter 240: Let down the beauty.
Chapter 240: Let down the beauty.
Ye Kun clasped his fists and bowed, thanking the elders, and stepped forward to greet Jiang Yourong, smiling with tears in his eyes:
"Yourong, Yuejuan, I'll be gone for several months. Thank you for your hard work."
The expedition started in the first month of the year, and Chengdu was captured in more than a month. It then took another two months to stabilize Yizhou.
All in all, it has been almost four months since I left Jiang Yourong and the others.
For the sake of the country, I let down the beauty!
Jiang Yourong and Liu Yuejuan both had red eyes: "Husband, you have worked hard, leading troops in battles outside, escaping death by the skin of your teeth..."
"It's not that dangerous. Come on, ma'am. We'll talk about it when we get back."
Ye Kun smiled, brought his son Ye Feng over, and got into the car with Jiang Yourong and Yuejuan.
When they arrived at the Dongba City County Magistrate's Mansion, Ye Kun introduced Xie Baochan to everyone.
Xie Baochan was dignified and beautiful, with graceful manners. She met Jiang Yourong and Liu Yuejuan, and then, accompanied by Jiang Yourong, went to visit her mother-in-law.
After going through a set of red tape procedures, Xie Baochan gave gifts to everyone and spent money lavishly.
Miss Yuejuan was stunned.
She used to be the daughter of a county magistrate, but she was not as rich as Xie Baochan.
At noon, everyone gathered together to talk about their farewell feelings.
Wen Axiu and Liu Hongyu are not here. They are in Jiangzhou, helping Wen Qi and others with large-scale construction.
Yulian and Chunhua are also visiting relatives in Fuling County. Chunhua also gave birth to a daughter two months ago, and both mother and child are safe.
After dinner, Ye Kun asked Xie Baochan to play Landlord with Jiang Yourong and Yuejuan, while he hurried to inspect the defense, construction and production of Dongba City.
My eldest brother-in-law Jiang Youbao is now very powerful. He is the county lieutenant of Dongba County. He is responsible for the defense of Dongba County with two young generals from the Military Advisory Hall.
In fact, Jiang Youbao is illiterate. Recently, he has learned a few hundred words haltingly and also learned some strategies for leading troops.
The main work is still in the charge of the two generals in the Tanbing Hall.
As for the post of governor of Dongba County, it was still held by Ye Kun in name, but the position was actually vacant.
Ye Kun inspected the area and was quite satisfied with the overall situation.
Because Dongba County is Ye Kun's base, the villagers all support him wholeheartedly and there is no difficulty in management.
Aunt Xue, now the wife of the county lieutenant, was also in high spirits. She asked with a smile, "Master Ye, his uncle, you have conquered Chengdu. Is this Chengdu bigger than Dongba City?"
Xue Sangu had no idea how big the world outside was.
To her, Dongba City is a megacity.
"Well, a little bigger." Ye Kun chuckled.
One Chengdu city is more than ten Dongba cities!
"How big is Yizhou?"
"It's about the same size as our Cao Miao Village and your Jiang Hetou." Ye Kun said with a smile.
"That's not big." Xue Sangu was a little disappointed.
"I said that a thatched hut in Yizhou is as big as the distance from Caomiao Village to Jianghetou."
"Ah, such a big toilet?" Xue Sangu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"Yizhou has too many people, and the toilets are not big enough." Ye Kun stopped joking and said to Jiang Youbao:
"Brother-in-law, I am coming back this time to take my whole family to Chengdu. You need to learn more words, read more books, and learn how to lead troops. I am often out on the road, so the task of protecting my whole family and Yourong will be handed over to you."
The rule of foreign relatives is a major drawback of feudal society.
But there are benefits.
For example, Jiang Youbao will do his best to protect Jiang Yourong, and it is also convenient for the brother and sister to communicate with each other.
Jiang Youbao now has two concubines, so he has no time to study. He just smiled and nodded: "I remember, I will study hard."
Ye Kun added: "Sister-in-law, you watch my brother-in-law study. When he knows 3,000 characters and can write and read, I will arrange for him to be a county governor or a general."
Aunt Xue smiled happily: "Don't worry, uncle, I will keep an eye on him every day."
After dinner, Ye Kun accompanied Jiang Yourong and talked about going to Chengdu.
Jiang Yourong sighed quietly: "My dear, after we leave, I don't know when we can return to Caomiao Village, and my mother's home, Jianghetou..."
"In a few days, I will accompany you back to Cao Miao Village and then to Jiang Hetou. I also want to visit Shuangya Mountain Camp." Ye Kun hugged Jiang Yourong.
The next day, Ye Kun asked Yuejuan what she thought again.
Yuejuan felt a little inferior because she had two silly brothers. She smiled and said:
"Husband, you said you want to vigorously develop Jiangzhou, so can I stay in Jiangzhou in the future? My two younger brothers are too naughty, so I will take care of them in Jiangzhou and not cause trouble for you."
Ye Kun held Yue Juan's hand and said thoughtfully:
"That's fine. I'll let your uncle, Lord Hou Qihou, be the governor of Jiangzhou so that he can take care of you. Yulian and Chunhua's parents' home is in Fuling, which is just across the river. They will definitely stay in Jiangzhou and just keep you company. I will come over often to visit you in the future."
"Husband, thank you." Yuejuan was very happy and threw herself into Ye Kun's arms.
Even after more than a year of marriage, Yuejuan still looks like a young lady, pure, gentle, shy and lovely.
A few days later, Ye Kun, along with Jiang Yourong, Liu Yuejuan and others, headed to Xiping Mountain in a mighty manner.
In addition to the accompanying troops, there were Jiang Yourong's entire family, Dai Xi, and Zhou Tielan.
Yan Liuhai was still in charge of the defense of Xiping Mountain, and Tian Xiao'e's father Tian Dalong and second uncle Tian Dahu were in charge.
Ye Kun stayed in Xiping Mountain for two days, inspecting various tasks and appointing Yan Liuhai as General Zhendong, who was fully responsible for the defense of Xiping Mountain, Pingye County and Shuangya Mountain areas.
Yan Liuhai said with a smile: "Brother, who should be given the position of governor of Dongba County?"
Ye Kun sighed: "Guan Yafu is a talented person who can manage Dongba County, but I am in Chengdu and I cannot do without him. So I want to transfer Liu Dongliang back to continue to serve as the governor of Dongba County."
Dongba County originally belonged to Liu Dongliang, but was snatched away by Ye Kun.
Now that the power has been returned to Liu Dongliang, Ye Kun is not afraid, because Liu Dongliang has no military power and can only take care of government affairs honestly.
Liu Dongliang and his entire family have been under house arrest in Xiping Mountain, receiving ideological education.
Now, we can let him out to do something.
Yan Liuhai laughed: "Liu Dongliang is a very honest guy now, so it's okay to let him return to his post."
Ye Kun nodded and went to see Liu Dongliang with Yan Liuhai.
Liu Dongliang also knew that Ye Kun had taken Yizhou, and he nodded and bowed to congratulate him.
"Master Liu, I congratulate you too."
Ye Kun sat down and said with a smile: "I have cleaned up the mess in Dongba County. Now I will hand over the post of county governor to you. In the future, you should work hard to help the villagers get rich and develop production."
"Ah, Lord Ye...you want me to go back and be the county magistrate?"
"Yes." Ye Kun nodded and said:
"Your two sons are already adults. I will take them to Chengdu and let them do something. If they are promising, they may become governors in the future and bring honor to Lord Liu."
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Liu Dongliang knelt down and said, "Master Ye, I will never be able to repay your kindness even if I die..."
Ye Kun helped Liu Dongliang up and comforted him with kind words:
"The way to be an official is to put the people first. When you encounter something difficult to decide, put yourself in the shoes of the people and you will know what to do."
Liu Dongliang wiped his tears and said, "I will do my best to be an official this time and live up to Lord Ye's trust."
“Just don’t let the people down.”
Ye Kun called Liu Dongliang's two sons and asked them to get ready and accompany him to Chengdu later.
By returning the position of Dongba County Magistrate to Liu Dongliang, Ye Kun also washed away the stain of forcibly seizing Dongba County.
On the first day of June, we arrived in Pingye County.
The people of Pingye County also surrounded Ye Kun, asking him questions with tears in their eyes.
The villagers all knew that it would be difficult to see Ye Kun again in the future.
Ye Kun clasped his fists and said with tears in his eyes: "I will come back to visit you all. If you are willing to go with me, I can take you to Jiangzhou and Chengdu. I promise that you will have food, drink, houses and fields..."
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