The most arrogant in history

Chapter 349 It’s my brother-in-law again!

The villagers all gathered around Ye Kun, chattering and expressing their gratitude from the bottom of their hearts.

There were also ordinary people who sent eggs and salted fish from their homes, asking Ye Kun to take them back to eat.

Ye Kun was also moved, clasped his fists and said:

"My fellow countrymen, I am usually very busy and it is inevitable that I cannot take care of you. But no matter what difficulties you have, you can come to the Hanzhong Palace to find me. Those soldiers who died in the battle are all my brothers, Ye Kun. The families of the soldiers are my family, Ye Kun!

As long as I, Ye Kun, live, I will ensure that every parent and child of a soldier who died for the country have food to eat, clothes to wear, and a good life to live!

Anyone who dares to be mean and bully the families of our soldiers will be severely punished! "

The villagers laughed and said, "King of Hanzhong, we have everything we need now. Our lives are a hundred times better than before."

An old man came over tremblingly and bowed to Ye Kun:

"King of Hanzhong, my lord, my son died in the battle against the Xiongnu. But my two grandsons have grown up. Please pick one to take to the army and let him serve the King of Hanzhong. I have lived for seventy years and have never seen a righteous ruler like the King of Hanzhong! It is worth it to fight with you, even if I die on the battlefield!"

Ye Kun burst into tears and hurriedly supported the old man, smiling and saying:

"Old man, your son has died in battle. I will leave my two grandsons with you to take care of you. Yizhou now has 300,000 strong soldiers and powerful horses. I don't think there will be any war at the moment."

The old man was very stubborn and called his two grandsons over: "King of Hanzhong, you must take one of my grandsons with you. I hope they will become great generals in the future, bring honor to their family, and serve the King of Hanzhong!"

"Well, I'll obey your orders. Give me a grandson, old man, and I'll give you a general!"

Ye Kun had no choice but to agree. He looked at the old man's eldest grandson and asked, "Little brother, what's your name?"

"My original name was Yang Jun. After my father died in battle, my grandfather changed my name to Yang Junwei. He hopes that I can become a mighty soldier like my father!"

"Very good. I will send you to the recruit camp for training, and then to the military academy for study. After you finish your studies, you will follow me."

Ye Kun patted Yang Junwei on the shoulder: "He's a good man, I like him!"

"Thank you, King Hanzhong!"

Yang Junwei saluted with his fists clasped.

There were also some young people at the scene who were asked to raise their hands and sign up to join the army.

Ye Kun nodded and sighed:

"As expected, a good father will have a good son! How about this, we will recruit a group of new soldiers in the Gonglie Village and set up the Gonglie Camp. Let everyone inherit the will of their fathers, conquer the world, and revive the might of China!"

The Chengdu officials who followed Ye Kun were both happy and disappointed.

The good news is that Yizhou has a strong army and the people are loyal to it, so they are no longer afraid of attacks from Xiahou Chang or Xiao Dequan.

Unfortunately, Ye Kun has completely won over the hearts of the people of Yizhou, and the space for the gentry has been further compressed.

Ye Kun's base now includes not only the army, but also Baihu Village, Gonglie Village, major factories and mines, and major workshops. The tentacles of power have penetrated deeply into the grassroots.

If the landlords want to do something again, it is completely impossible and they have no mass support!

When returning from Gonglie Village, Zhuge Feng said with a smile:

"My lord, today's events show that the people of Shu have completely surrendered. I think that now that we have sufficient food and grass, and a strong army, we can use our troops next year to take Xiangyang and Chang'an and fight Xiahou Chang to the death!"

"Wait a little longer. Wait a little longer."

Ye Kun shook his head and said, "I don't want the soldiers to suffer heavy casualties. So I'd rather spend more money to make more gunpowder, equip muskets and cannons, and use gunpowder to consume Xiahou Chang's troops."

In large-scale wars, the number of casualties is in the tens of thousands.

Ye Kun really couldn't bear to see this scene.

Moreover, too many soldiers were killed or wounded, and the subsequent relief work was a bottomless pit.

Not only Chengdu, Chongqing and Hanzhong, but also Yongliang Prefectures have Gonglie Villages, which are all economic burdens for Ye Kun.

Zhuge Feng smiled bitterly and said, "War is a war without casualties. I am worried that Xiahou Chang will steal our technology and become stronger in the future, and will swallow us up. By then, it will be too late to regret."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Xiahou Chang secretly learned from us, but he didn't do it so quickly. Let's see the situation after the new year and then talk about this matter."

Zhuge Feng shrugged and had to shut up.

When Ye Kun returned to the palace, he found that his elder brother-in-law Jiang Youbao and elder sister-in-law Xue Sangu were both there.

Seeing Ye Kun, Jiang Youbao and his wife bowed together.

"Brother, please don't be polite when we are family."

Ye Kun returned the greeting with a fist and said with a smile: "Brother-in-law is busy with official business, how can you find time to come here? Are you here to visit your sister Yourong?"

Jiang Youbao cried and complained, "His brother-in-law, help me, Ma Zhao has set his sights on me. He has wronged me, framed me with a bunch of crimes, and even said he wants to arrest me!"

Ye Kun couldn't help but frown: "Ma Zhao is staring at you, why?"

Jiang Youbao is now the county lieutenant of Chengdu City, responsible for public security inside and outside the city. He leads more than 3,000 soldiers and belongs to the internal security force.

The military’s finances are a separate system that is not supervised or controlled by Wu Qiong.

All military affairs and promotions of military personnel were not under the management and supervision of Ma Zhao.

Logically speaking, Ma Zhao and Jiang Youbao have nothing in common!

Jiang Youbao cried and complained: "I just bought a house in Chengdu, hoping to give my parents a better life. But Ma Zhao framed me and accused me of forcing the purchase and sale."

"Nonsense!"

Ye Kun glared: "I have already given you a large courtyard with three entrances and dozens of rooms. Is it not enough? Ma Zhao said that you forced the sale, and I will definitely not wrongly accuse you. I choose to believe Ma Zhao!"

Ma Zhao is indeed stubborn and ruthless.

But he was able to be honest and upright and stick to his moral principles.

Ye Kun was impressed by Ma Zhao's character and therefore made important use of him.

Only by having principled people like Ma Zhao, Guan Yafu and Sang Buzhi around you can you listen to different opinions and restrain your power.

If you are surrounded by flatterers who obey your orders, your country will soon be destroyed!

Jiang Youbao was stunned: "But I gave the money, really, there is a document signed by both parties..."

"Really? Wait until I invite Ma Zhao over and ask him and you'll know."

Ye Kun sneered and ordered the Qing soldiers to go and invite Ma Zhao immediately.

Jiang Youbao was scared and whispered, "Forget it. I'll return the house and not buy it..."

"No, this matter must be clarified."

Ye Kun waved his hand and ordered, "The kitchen will cook two dishes, and keep Lord Jiang and his wife here for dinner, and have a drink with Ma Zhao."

Jiang Youbao had no choice but to stay.

Not long after, Ma Zhao arrived.

Seeing this situation, Ma Zhao was about to lose his temper and saluted Ye Kun:

"Master Ye, we agreed at the beginning that no one is allowed to interfere in criminal proceedings. If you want to plead for Master Jiang Youbao, please kill me first."

Ye Kun's heart skipped a beat!

Judging from Ma Zhao's expression and tone, the trouble Jiang Youbao has caused this time is no small matter!

So Ye Kun remained calm and said with a smile: "Master Ma, I still say what I said before. I will never interfere with your normal work, let alone intervene in criminal lawsuits. I will also assure you again that if the governor breaks the law, he will be punished the same as the people."

"Thank you, King Hanzhong!"

Ma Zhao cheered up and clasped his fists towards Jiang Youbao: "Master Jiang, I'm afraid you will have to go to my lobby!"