Don't worry when you return, it's already dusk when you arrive in Jiangzhu County.
Jiang Ruisong, the head of the Jiang family, personally welcomed them, and everyone was arranged to station in the field outside the city. The group entered the city, and before entering the city, they had a thought in their hearts and looked back.
Lingxi's reflection, not to mention the patrol cavalry camp, the team training camp has a hint of luck, gradually boiling and solidifying, but becoming even thicker and deeper.
War training, the effect is really amazing! "Ye Qing thought to herself and arrived at the Jiang Family Courtyard.
Last time I came, the Jiang family courtyard still showed a hint of coldness, with hundreds of households and three hundred people crowded together. This time, when I went over, I saw that the door lintel had been repaired and all the rooms inside had been repaired. I couldn't help but smile knowingly.
Jiang's participation in the liquor alliance has expanded her influence and gained some tangible benefits in the past year and a half.
Please, Second Rank Master! "Jiang Ruisong saw Ye Qing looking at him, his face slightly turning red. He reached out to guide him, but Ye Qing didn't look too much and was able to enter the hall.
Jiang Chen led the team behind, and a row of personal soldiers followed him with swords. Especially Jiang Chen's imposing demeanor and graceful steps immediately showed solemnity. When Jiang Ruisong saw him, he secretly sighed in his heart, "Jiang Chen, this nephew, has changed a lot after not seeing him for a year and a half, but it's his fate
Just as the tea was served and the sweet melon from the well was brought, Ye Qing said, "Jiang Chen, you're home now. Aren't you going to see your mother? I don't need you to accompany me here anymore
Jiang Chen loudly agreed, bowed to the lord and the clan leader, and went out, shouting, "Two people, help me get out
The following few people couldn't help but look at each other. They were just a few steps away from home, so they still needed to find someone?
Upon seeing Jiang Ruisong's astonishment, Ye Qing smiled and said, "In two battles, Jiang Chen has made significant contributions. He was rewarded with a hundred acres of land, three hundred taels of gold, and two households of slaves and maidservants
Ah! "Jiang Ruisong stood up in shock, and only then did he realize that he had lost his composure:" So much? Isn't it too thick
Not thick, everything is rewarded according to family and military laws. After this experience, Jiang Chen wants to take his mother away. As the clan leader, what do you think
Should, should! "Jiang Ruisong immediately reevaluated Ye Qing's harvest this time. The gold was enough to build a spacious courtyard, and a hint of regret couldn't help but appear in his heart. He had nothing to talk to Ye Qing about and asked about the situation.
In just a moment, a ox cart arrived at the door and announced. After a while, Ye Qing and Jiang Ruisong welcomed it, and it was the county chief clerk who came over.
The chief clerk wore official eyes, but his face was full of laughter. He bowed and bowed first, saying, "I have met the second ranked official
Ye Qing bowed in return, and the chief clerk was ranked eighth grade, with the rank below the county magistrate and above the county captain. In fact, he was the second in command of the county and played an irreplaceable role in the county.
The county director had met once before. His surname was Chen, and he smiled: "Sir Supervisor of the County, when he heard that the Lord had come back from a great victory, he invited him to a special banquet. Will the Lord come?"
The junior officials at the grass-roots level spoke frankly. Ye Qing liked this, and smiled: "I want to see you. I didn't have time to see you last time when I went on an expedition. It's just a matter of not passing by this time when I came back. I can't pass without meeting the Supervisor of the County, which is a proper meaning."
This is about thanking the county magistrate for escorting the first batch of spoils of war. The chief clerk felt a little embarrassed and shook his hand, saying, "The observation officer has defeated the Eight Thieves and cleared all the nearby bandits. We are terrified to hear this, but we haven't thanked him yet
It's all part of the job! "Ye Qing smiled and agreed to go to the county office. He was supposed to bring Jiang Chen with him, but Jiang Chen visited his mother, so he didn't have to go.
The group either rode horses or got on a ox cart and rushed over.
Jiang Ruisong looked at the ox cart that was far away and couldn't help but sigh, "Please, Master, let me help you
It is said that when Ye Qing arrived at the county government office, the county magistrate personally welcomed him, while the personal soldiers and officials stayed outside and had their own seats. Only the chief clerk accompanied him into the inner courtyard.
There were not many people, and the atmosphere at the banquet was relatively casual. After finishing, the county magistrate ordered people to withdraw from the banquet and replaced it with Zhengrong. Wen asked about the battle this time and said, "I heard that the second ranked Duke won a big victory this time and won a lot of cattle and sheep
Ye Qing responded with a voice, "There are quite a few. What, do you have some ideas for your county
Seeing Ye Qing's gentle attitude, the county magistrate smiled and said, "Second place Duke, to be honest, my Jiangzhu County is a poor county. After taking office, I wanted to do something, but I was struggling due to insufficient conditions, and it was also difficult to purchase a large number of oxen. Old Chen helped me manage civil affairs. Are you telling the truth
Chen Zhushu bowed in response, and the county magistrate turned his gaze to Ye Qing: "I heard that many of the cattle and sheep obtained were plowed cattle. The second ranked Duke said a price, and I want to exchange them for mountain potatoes
Ye Qing was taken aback when he saw Chen Zhubu say, "Your Excellency has mobilized the people of the county to harvest wild mountain potatoes, which have piled up like mountains, probably weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds
Ye Qing couldn't help but applaud and laugh, "Guixian really has the heart. How about this? My family needs about 300 oxen for personal use. Besides these, let's calculate based on the market price. How about you exchange as many wild sweet potatoes as you have for the oxen
Originally, there were no oxen raised on the grasslands, but after the Northern Wei Dynasty took over, in order to trade with the Central Plains, oxen were raised and sold to the inland every year. This time, there were many plunders, probably 2000 oxen.
The county magistrate burst into laughter and said, "Second place Duke, you're so grateful! This county is truly grateful
After saying a few more words, seeing that Ye Qing's face was a bit tired, I didn't disturb him much and sent him out later.
The banquet for the personal soldiers was almost over. When the lord came out, they quickly followed him. Not to mention, there were also arrangements for killing cows and sheep in the camp outside the city.
The blood and dark side of killing must always be released, but the current regulations during military campaigns do not allow the use of camp prostitutes. This time, some personal guards were left in the camp for special inspections, and some private kiln services were banned. Ye Qing always believed that camp prostitutes were a serious damage to morale and combat effectiveness, only for drinking and eating.
When the night breeze blows outside, the alcohol is a bit strong. Looking up, the night sky is dark and transparent, with stars shining brightly, stretching for eternity and following its inherent trajectory. It has existed for a long time, or perhaps will continue to exist forever
Ye Qing won't let go of his drunkenness, soothe his nerves, and enjoy the taste of victory.
Zhou Ling silently followed and squatted down in front of the horse stake tied at the door, with long reins wrapped around them in circles. This marble low pillar had become smooth under constant friction, and it was easy to untie.
A pair of black dragon horses in the herd were particularly tall and eye-catching. They had been waiting impatiently for a long time. At this moment, as soon as they freed themselves from their restraints, they happily began to flap their hooves and neigh, affectionately rubbing against the necks of the male and female masters, urging them to set out.
Zhou Ling humorously touched the large horse's head that had come over and helped Ye Qing onto the horse, saying, "Is the young master going back to the military camp or staying overnight at the Jiang family
Stay at the Jiang family, it's rare to come here once. In the future, you may be a loyal vassal and cannot be separated... "Ye Qing rubbed her eyebrows. At this moment, there were no outsiders, so she couldn't help but complain," Tomorrow I'll probably have to drink alcohol again, and it's all strong liquor. I'll vomit from it. I know what it means to be trapped in a cocoon
The night breeze blows quietly, and in early autumn, there is already some coolness.
The hooves of 'dada' stepped over the bluestone, and the sound echoed on the empty street, mixed with casual conversations, with a hint of warmth in the loneliness.
Then, young master, please don't drink it... "Zhou Ling said seriously
Let's limit it to three cups. Lingling really cares about your young master. Just exercise your tolerance and help me block the alcohol
Sitting at the back, the girl in black blushed and shook her head, saying, "I can't drink, I feel dizzy. Qianqian has been exercising a bit
She said so, but her tone was not as calm as usual, and she hesitated for a moment: "How about I try drinking a little on a regular basis
Ha, you're serious too. You're another silly girl
Young master, you're teasing people again
Speaking of which, Lingling, do you know what the stars in the sky are
I know, it's a great god in the sky
Under the starry sky, voices gradually drifted away in the streets and alleys, chatting casually. In the night breeze, they scattered into fragments and finally disappeared without a sound.
At this time, the light was still on at the door of Jiang's house, waiting for Ye Qing to come over. Since the banquet had already been served, they held a tea party, which was hosted by Jiang Ruisong himself and accompanied by several core children. Jiang Chen had not gone to the Supervisor of the County County's banquet just now, so they all came out to accompany him.
After exchanging pleasantries, the person asked was Jiang Zinan, who was the continuation of the initial bond between the two families.
Moreover, since he was adopted into the family of the clan leader, according to strict clan laws in the mountains, the legitimate daughter of the same clan who was adopted by Jiang Ruisong was more valued than the illegitimate daughter of Jiang Ruisong. Jiang Ruisong would inevitably ask about his current situation, otherwise the clan would think he was ungrateful.
At this moment, when Jiang Ruisong spoke up, his expression was somewhat uneasy. Ye Qing chuckled and patiently answered, "Zinan is now the steward of my family, and she is very busy with management matters. I feel relieved about her, but in the past... sometimes she was too particular, and it was easy to overthink... I'll go back and tell her what to avoid when contacting her own family. Just ask her to write to you more in the future
Where, where... "Jiang Ruisong felt a mix of fear and joy.
At this moment, the gap in status between the two families continued to widen, and there was a growing sense of subordination. Jiang Ruisong's attitude was naturally different. Jiang Chen saw this and had a somewhat embarrassed expression on his face. He had gone out to see the world and was slandering the clan leader for being somewhat rustic.
Ye Qing chuckles. From the contact between two generations, it can be seen that this small ethnic group in the mountains has the characteristics of heavy alliance and faith. It is reassuring to use it. It is more ground beetle than the Ye family. Many of them are stubborn to the ridiculous side. In the past, they would not give a good face when they were enemies. Now, as their own people, they have to be more tolerant.
After talking about Jiang Zinan, Ye Qing drank two more glasses of wine and asked about the current situation of the Jiang family. It's all small matters, but it's necessary to connect with emotions. When people get close to each other, it's impossible to have pure benefits, or it can be very boring.
Like all political scenes, what is said seems like nonsense, but it's not enough not to say it. Fortunately, most of these things are left to the Xiangtian Department.
Ye Qing is still very patient and reiterated her promise: "Our two families have known each other for two generations. If there is anything, we can contact the Ye family. Even when I am not around, it is the same. The Xiangtian Hall system will handle it. Your daughter is a formal deacon, so there is no need to worry. Many things cannot be guaranteed to be resolved, but we will give a sincere answer
Okay, okay. "Jiang Ruisong responded in unison, feeling overjoyed. The people in the mountains are strong willed, and he dare not say much about his troubles. Ye Qing made it clear that many things are much more convenient at home, and there is no need to be constrained in expanding in Shanzhu County.
Cheers to the good relationship between the two families of Qin and Jin! "Ye Qing toasted and saluted everyone, and the atmosphere at the banquet suddenly melted.