The heavy rain poured down like a torrential downpour, even though it was late spring, it already had a feeling of summer. Clouds occasionally flashed through lightning, illuminating a convoy on the official road, with people, cars, cows, and horses all dressed in raincoats.
A rider rushed in from the front, holding a rural patrol signal, but was still blocked and inspected by cavalry. The messenger was Zhou Feng, who approached the ox cart and only glanced at his sister before reporting to Ye Qing, "My lord, I have been ordered by the clan leader to come and report the news
You say it, "Ye Qing opened the window and said.
"Yes, a few days ago, the Cao family sent an alarm that some of their children were missing. Some village patrols and eyeliner ran into some people coming from the east and just got a report from the Jiang family. There are all these missing cases in Shanzhu County. The news is both different and consistent, that is, the area around the south foot of Beimang has circled about half a circle!"
There shouldn't have been many problems from the county to Zhuangzi, but the clan leader is still worried and sent me to pick him up
Ye Qing narrowed her eyes and looked at the dark night outside. Even the glass lanterns couldn't be lit at this moment. She asked, "What do you think personally
My subordinates didn't think much about it. There are suspicions from both the Yu family and the grassland tribe. This is the main source of the conflict of interests, and it has also mixed in many old bandits. It's difficult to distinguish between real and fake branches at this time. If there is an attack, it will be dealt with together
Being able to see this is enough to demonstrate that in times of crisis, their weapons are less aggressive than the army, but they are the strong shields of the Guardian Clan.
Looking back from the pitch black foothills of Beimang Mountain, Ye Qing sneered slightly and said, "You're right. I'm afraid it's not these two families who are envious of their interests. The alliance of 34 families has formed a network. What kind of information can be hidden on the ground of Yingzhou's northern border? But only the Cao and Jiang families have sent messages... It seems that this year's abundant profits have been so delicious that they have fed the dogs into hungry white eyed wolves
If you're smart enough to know how to plot, I don't know how to kill
Ye Qing said lightly, "You are from the public gate. I won't make things too difficult for you. Come, block the wind and rain, and light up the lamp
Jiang Zinan quickly called for someone to shelter him from the wind and rain, and handed over the official documents with seals at the county and prefecture levels to Zhou Feng, saying, "Look, I have a clear idea in my heart
The cold wind blew in through the cracks, but Zhou Feng was sweating profusely, reflecting the flickering candlelight, and his eyes were shining brightly... This is a license to kill.
Revered and excited, this is Zhou Feng's reaction. Zhou Feng is a member of the public family, and although he has joined Ye Qing, he is not yet unconditionally affected and has psychological barriers.
With this official document, there are no obstacles, it should be awe inspiring.
In his past life, Ye Qing had experienced numerous battles, and now he is not afraid to use the worst malice to speculate on his enemies, but he is also not afraid of being a coward.
You don't need to be on guard now. There was a problem in the past when I didn't pass the imperial examination. As soon as the news of me passing the imperial examination spread, many people had to change their attitudes and positions
Secondly, with such a heavy thunderstorm, even the Dao Fa Fei Xun is disrupted by the tides of heaven and earth, which is even more disastrous for ordinary team communication. These people are outsiders, can they grasp my itinerary
If you catch up, don't go back. I am a Jinshi with a registered heavenly status, and I'm afraid of making a big deal out of it. "Ye Qing smiled and said," I'm afraid I won't be able to stir up trouble
The reaction to the court in my heart is very clear.
This kind of strong liquor invention is a luxury item in the south. For the country, agriculture is the foundation, followed by industry. What is valued is not only money and profit, but also material and technological changes, which benefit the country's fortunes. Therefore, the benefits are limited and the prospects are limited, far inferior to the steel and iron process improvements that are praised by the county king.
For the nomadic and bottom level slaves in the northern desert, this strong liquor tastes like marrow after use, a necessity in the cold and bitter land. They have cows and sheep, and can even find iron and gold mines.
These naturally grown things are not as important as strong liquor.
Ye Qing thought about it and sighed: "The Northern Wei Dynasty is a vassal state in name, but it has tens of millions of people. In the Song Dynasty, when Liao had a population of 10 million, he dared to call himself the Son of Heaven of China. From top to bottom, he regarded himself as authentic."
And in this world, the vast northern desert is somewhat similar to the territory of Mongolia and Russia. Adhering to the White Emperor's killing and struggling to survive in the cold, the power of tens of millions of people gathering may be underestimated. Am I still underestimating this flood of demand
Reminder in my heart: "At this time, the production and sales of strong liquor are expanding, and if individuals continue to hold on, it will collapse or even shatter into pieces. In fact, there is already a crisis that must be taken over by the court... No wonder the court and the local government are silent about this fat meat of mine, thinking it is a small profit, but the court has always been hungry and not selective, so why care about these
Along the way, the young scholar passed the imperial examination and went straight to the top two ranks. There is reason for some hesitation, but it is not enough to explain the root cause
From what I see now, it's nothing more than a lesson from history. Either I have to obediently spit it out, or I will fall apart. This mentality is what allows me, as a jinshi, to enjoy myself for a period of time
Now it's up to me to deal with them. These undercurrents all have the shadow of Northern Wei. If I can crack them cleanly, I can control this Zhuyeqing for a few more years
If not, I will take over on my own, or do I have to plead before taking over? At that time, there will be no profit left
With this realization, I saw the situation clearly and didn't care, continuing to give orders to move forward.
The road in front of us is half funded by the county and the tribe, passing through Nanlian Mountain. At this point, the rain has already subsided. In order to prevent the danger of slippery roads at night, the tribe sent a village patrol to welcome the road, holding torches and reflecting every detail of the road with the blazing oil fire.
Ye Qing took a torch, flicked it a few times, and saw that the gravel was stable. He was very satisfied and said, "These gravel roads have been paved like this, which shows that you have not cut corners or cut materials. Even the Taiping flatbed truck with a load capacity of no more than a thousand pounds will not be damaged when driving on them
This is because the clan contributed a considerable amount of money, materials, and manpower, and also used the grey cement you mentioned last time to build it. Thus, the original Yejiazhuang is now connected to Nanlian Mountain. Zhou Feng has already felt a sense of pride among some of his retainers, considering himself a part of the Ye family.
The road, water diversion channel, and stone embankment will cost 100000 taels of silver in total. I heard that there were some objections from the clan, but the lord ranked second and no one had any objections
These have little to do with Zhou Feng, but he still proudly said, "My lord, once this is built, it will become a huge foundation. My family is not much different from the Prince of Jinian County at once
There is still some gap! "Ye Qingzheng said, and a burst of surprise came from the traveling team.
It turns out that the rain is getting less and less, and torches have been lit on both sides of the roads and ditches, ten steps at a time, in rows and columns, extending from the main road to both sides. This is a gathering of thousands of people!
This grandeur, combined with the thousands of acres of land presented by the torch, resembles a huge maple leaf growing on the Nanyu River, spreading flat at the foot of the mountain, creating a huge visual impact.
This leaves an unparalleled and awe inspiring impression on newcomers who come here for the first time.
The welcoming tribe members introduced, "This is ten thousand acres of farmland, with three thousand acres of water to the south and four thousand acres of dry land, totaling seventeen thousand acres
The newcomers looked at each other with fear and surprise in their hearts, only to see Ji Caizhu sigh and say, "This is the strength of the Junwang Family
Hong Zhou couldn't help but mutter softly, "Who else said that the Second Rank Duke comes from a small clan in the county? This kind of foundation is also considered a small clan. How many big clans are there in the world
It was drizzling in the night, with mixed thoughts. The wind blew through each raincoat and crossed the carriage shaft.
Ye Qing heard it all, and even Jiang Zinan could distinguish it clearly. At this moment, he pursed his lips and smiled, saying, "They don't know that this is the foundation that the young master only has when he rises up. If it were someone else, they would probably have to accumulate it for many years
Indeed, even if someone becomes a jinshi, it would take at least one million taels of silver to purchase ten thousand acres of fertile land normally. This huge sum of money cannot be raised in twenty years.
Not to mention other constructions, they all rely on Ye Qing buying thousands of acres of fertile land in Nanlian Mountain at the price of cabbage, and also have a huge income from bamboo and Ye Qing.
Jiang Zinan looked again and said, "Young master, the rules of following and seeking refuge along the way are truly wonderful. How did the court come up with them, and how did they bring out the customs
Along the way, there were no need for us to specifically recruit anyone, and people kept joining us. Now that the team has reached three hundred people, the young master will be at ease in using people
This is indeed a rule. Even if they return to their hometowns as fellow jinshi, there are also people who join along the way, serving as retainers and guests.
Ye Qing's income is still very strict, or he can pull out a thousand people. However, if there are a thousand people, it will be too large and will affect the relationships within the clan.
Just as he was thinking about it, Zhou Feng suddenly pointed and said, "Master, in the pavilion ahead, it's Mr. San welcoming him personally
At night, amidst the wind and rain, one can see a pavilion.
This pavilion is not a garden pavilion, but actually a guard pavilion. It covers a wide area behind and has a five room wing. At this moment, under the eaves, a group of people were waiting and could vaguely see Uncle San.
Stop, I'll get off the car and walk away! "The elders greeted me personally. Is it really like taking a big ride over here? Ye Qing spoke decisively and ordered.
Zhou Feng responded loudly and saw Ye Qing get off the car. He hurriedly walked about a hundred steps and bowed deeply, saying, "My nephew has seen Uncle San, and Uncle San personally welcomed him from ten miles away. He really killed me
I saw my third uncle Ye Zifan, dressed in a raincoat. The gloom left behind by his wife and children had dissipated much of his brows and eyes. Time is the best medicine, and at this moment, he was radiant and supported, saying, "I can bear it, I can bear it. You have passed the imperial examination twice, and our Ye family has benefited and elevated our family status. What is this welcome
Just now, the township patrol kept coming and going, and reported Ye Qing's location at every moment. Ye Mengqiu was old and it was inconvenient to welcome him out in the rain, so Ye Zifan had to do it for him. He also brought several of Ye Qing's uncles who had been guarding this pavilion for a long time.
After waiting for half an hour, although it was cold and rainy, it couldn't extinguish the flames in the hearts of several middle-aged people. At this moment, when Ye Qing stepped forward to bow, they all looked at each other and helped each other up repeatedly.
Big nephew, let me take a closer look! "A uncle choked up and lit a torch to scrutinize Ye Qing carefully. After a moment, he suddenly knelt on the ground and cried," Ancestors and ancestors, have you seen that our Ye family finally has a two rank Jinshi
Crying hoarsely, but not causing sorrow, even if the past was a bit dirty, it is now forgotten all over!
Two successful candidates, one second place winner, longevity and longevity, and a place in the heavenly realm!
This is a blessing that the Ye family dare not even dream of, with a radiant expression on their face, all sincere and genuine, not just pretending.
Ye Qing felt inexplicable and quickly helped up the uncle, wanting to say something. At this moment, he couldn't speak and finally let out a long sigh.