Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 732: Welcoming and Refreshing

Yang Yuan traveled all the way south from the north.

The winter is getting deeper, but the weather is getting warmer.

Two pieces of news spread throughout Tongchuan Prefecture earlier than Yang Yuan's steps, and then spread to Chengdu Prefecture Road and Kuizhou Road.

The first piece of news was that Yang Yuan was the highest military and political commander of Tongchuan Prefecture and Lizhou Central Route.

Nearly a year and a half after he was "exiled" to Sichuan, everyone finally realized the truth.

Yang Yuan had never fallen out of favor.

Some of the powerful and wealthy family heads who did not make their stance clear and get closer to Yang Yuan in time after he took office were quite upset.

Fortunately, they did not do anything to offend Yang Yuan.

It's too late, everything is still too late.

Wait until he returns to Tongchuan Prefecture and then slowly make amends.

Soon, the second news came.

This news is a major historical event that will have a significant mark in history books in the future.

Key points: Future students will take exams.

That is: Pengzhou Yaji.

Because of this incident, the Bashu culture was revived again, and the new Shu studies flourished throughout the world.

The establishment of the four major academies in central Sichuan provided a large reserve of talents for Yang Yuan.

In the future world, I wonder how many famous civil officials, military generals, famous craftsmen, and scholars will come from the four major academies.

After the details of the Pengzhou Elegant Gathering spread, and the news that Yang Yuan was going to build a series of major projects such as repairing the highway, relocating the government seat, building a school, and establishing an academy spread, those powerful and wealthy families could no longer sit still.

Yang Yuan, you should make plans quickly!
Before Yang Yuan arrived at Tongchuan City, wealthy and powerful people from all over Tongchuan had already flocked to the city.

The reason why no one tried to intercept Yang Yuan halfway and have an "accidental encounter" with him was because Yang Yuan had already let it be known that he would rush back to Tongchuan Prefecture to celebrate the New Year and would not be delayed on the road any further.

Therefore, the prefectures and counties along the way only needed to provide inns and refuse all banquets and visits.

Yang Yuan also understands the principle of hunger marketing.

Fan Qing was a diligent and responsible bodyguard. Every night she would go out for a patrol and search the area around Yang Yuan's residence carefully using her unique Zen skills.

However, except for the night at Wu's house when Mei Zhen pestered her and delayed her for a while, every time she went out for patrol and inspection, Mei Zhen smiled and did not stop her.

Not only did he not stop her, but every time she left and came back, Mei Zhen looked at her with strange eyes, as if hesitant to say something.

That’s right, Meizhen came with her aunt.

The excuse is: broaden your horizons by following your aunt.

That night, they stayed in an inn in a big city. There were soldiers sent by the prefect to guard outside the inn, and Yang Yuan's personal soldiers were inside the inn.

Therefore, Fan Qing felt more at ease and the patrol inspection was relatively fast, returning in just fifteen minutes.

Mei Zhen was wearing a small top and pants, lying on the bed, with her hair loose, her cheeks supported by her hands, and her almond-shaped eyes were blurred, and no one knew what she was thinking about.

Her two little feet were suspended in the air, swaying gently back and forth.

The snow-white gauze trousers with rolled silk legs were gathered several times at the knees, looking very comfortable.

Suddenly, she saw Fan Qing flash in, and Mei Zhen's eyes widened in surprise: "So fast?"

Fan Qing said: "Well, this inn is heavily guarded inside and outside, so there is not much I need to worry about."

"Come on, we are no match for each other, why are you still pretending?"

Mei Zhen snorted, suddenly became nervous, sat up, and pulled her sleeve: "Auntie, is it because the novelty of Fu Shuai has worn off that you don't like you that much anymore?"

"what?"

Fan Qing looked confused: "What are you talking about? What about Yang Yuan likes it or not?"

"Tsk! You're not done yet, are you? Are you really going to be a bodyguard? Who are you trying to fool?"

Mei Zhen crossed her legs and said seriously, "Aunt, we are a family. As the saying goes, when aunt and niece are of one mind, they can break metal. Don't you..."

Suddenly, Mei Zhen suddenly realized something and pointed at Fan Qing and said, "Oh, I understand. You have lived in the mountains since you were a child and were raised by a group of old nuns. What do you know? You are like a piece of wood. No wonder people don't like you."

"What?"

Young Nun Fanqing was even more confused.

Mei Zhen suddenly showed a shy and curious look, and said shyly: "Aunt, we are not strangers, and in the future... we will not be strangers.

Then...then tell me how you guys did that."

Mei Zhen puffed out his chest and said, "Don't look at me because I'm younger than you. There are so many sisters-in-law in the mansion, and I've heard them talk about many tricks. I'll just teach you a few tricks, and you'll benefit a lot, okay?"

Fan Qing was shocked when he heard this. Mei Zhen's niece turned out to be a hidden master?

Why don’t I feel that she knows martial arts?
Could it be that she has reached the supreme realm of returning to nature?
Meizhen is no longer hostile to her aunt.

Because she insisted on sleeping in her aunt's room the next day, her father and mother called her over.

Daddy said a few words and then left. The mother and daughter whispered in the room for nearly an hour.

When she came out again, Mei Zhen was puffing out her little chest, like a proud little hen, strolling leisurely in the Wu family's yard.

Whenever someone from any room mocked her with weapons, Mei Zhen's tone and wording changed.

Bitch!

Bold!

Blind bastard!

A bunch of unsophisticated guys who are not up to the standard!
……

Since her aunt is not an obstacle for her to enter the Yang family, she will be her future support.

This little aunt must be treated well.

Therefore, Meizhen's attitude towards Fanqing changed drastically.

Fan Qing listened to Mei Zhen's words in a daze, and then he realized that she still thought he left at night to accompany Yang Yuan.

Fan Qing's nose was almost crooked with anger, and her aggrieved voice that was about to cry came from the room: "I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Fan Qing couldn't explain it and he became angrier and angrier the more he spoke. His voice became more and more sorrowful and he couldn't help but call out "Buddha".

As a result, he was interrupted immediately by Mei Zhen.

Mei Zhen's voice, coaxing a child, came from the room: "Okay, okay, don't cry, I won't say anything, it's okay, if you say no, then there is no, I won't cry, ah..."

……

In the evening, the sky is full of colorful clouds and the west is gorgeous.

Yang Yuan's carriage slowly drove towards Tongchuan City.

Yang Yuan was anxious to return to Tongchuan before the New Year. By the end of the year, there must be a lot of things piled up in Tongchuan City.

Therefore, Yang Yuan hurried on his way, not caring about controlling his speed, to ensure that he arrived at Tongchuan Prefecture before noon, so as to leave time for the civil and military officials of Tongchuan to welcome him.

He wanted to return to the city quietly, so he didn't even send anyone to report the news.

As a result, when we arrived at Shili Pavilion, we saw that the place was already crowded with people.

The two armies of the first general of Tongchuan each sent 300 soldiers.

Three hundred men each, which is exactly the upper limit of the number of troops that can be mobilized without authorization.

They drew their arrows and swords, flashed their helmets and armor, and looked mighty and brave, welcoming the return of their commander.

The First General Commander Zhou Cheng and Gan Jinjun, who is currently serving in the First General's First Army, both wore helmets and armor and stood in the front.

Gan Jinjun was a group of people brought by Yang Yuan from Lin'an. They had fought with him in Lingbi and had survived the battles amidst the mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

When he left Lin'an, he was a general and has now been promoted to commander-in-chief.

Moreover, Yang Yuan personally changed his name to Ganquan.

It is a great honor for a superior to give you a name, and it is a sign that he regards you as a confidant.

Gan Jinjun attached great importance to this. On the day he was given the name, he went to change his "Military Registration Yellow Book".

He also wrote a letter to inform his parents about this.

This is his honor. Among all the generals in Tongchuan Prefecture, he is the only one who can do it.

Officials from the Tongchuan Jinglüe Anfusi Yamen and the Tongchuan Prefectural Yamen were also dressed neatly in hats and robes, waiting to greet them.

The most eye-catching were the representatives of wealthy families who came from the Sixteen Prefectures of Tongchuan.

Their joining more than doubled the number of welcoming gentry.

Yang Yuan was quite surprised by this. He didn't expect that they had been paying attention to his itinerary. Now it was already dusk, and they were still coming to meet him ten miles away.

Among the crowd, Xu Ziwei, the Tongpan of Tongchuan Prefecture, had the most complicated feelings.

He already knew the news that Yang Yuan had requested permission to move the government seat.

He is different from the county magistrate in Fukuo. He is the Tongpan of the prefectural yamen and the prefect's deputy.

However, Yang Yuan, the prefect, also served as the governor and pacification commissioner of Tongchuan Road, and was unable to take care of both.

Therefore, he was the de facto prefect of Tongchuan.

There is a powerful boss above him. He is the second-in-command in name but the one in fact. He feels very uncomfortable in this position.

Now, Yang Yuan wants to move the government seat to Jianzhou, and I have no choice but to take over.

The rank was promoted to a higher level, but the workload and responsibilities became heavier.

The good days of salted fish are gone forever.

Da Zhuang lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, and Yang Yuan slowly walked out, straightened his back, and stood on the carriage.

In front of him, hundreds of elite soldiers, many civil and military officials, and local wealthy people shouted in unison: "Welcome back, Marshal Fu!"

Countless local dignitaries all bowed down.

In the team behind Yang Yuan, Dao Feifei lifted the curtain of the car and saw this shocking scene. Her bright big eyes sparkled.

Yang Liangao's eyes were brighter than hers: A real man should be like this!
Dao Feifei subconsciously touched her waist.

Her purse has been embroidered.

In the other car, Mei Zhen had already run out.

She stood at the front of the car, looking up at the tall figure in the sunset. The man had a layer of golden edges on his body.

It turns out that he is so majestic!

Mei Zhen licked her lips and smiled sweetly.

Inside the carriage, Fan Qing sat calmly.

Seeing this, she shook her head slightly, twisted her rosary beads, and said in a very mature manner: "All appearances are false. If you see that all appearances are not appearances, you will see the Tathagata."

Mei Zhen turned his head, wrinkled his nose towards the car, and said loudly: "He is my Tathagata!"

……

After some lively greetings, local gentry finally got the chance to rush to the front.

Yang Yuan said gently: "It is getting dark, and there are many elderly people among the gentry and celebrities.

I think we should go into the city first. If you don't have anything important to do, you can stay in Tongchuan for a few more days.

Yang will meet with all the wise men one by one."

After hearing Yang Yuan's words, everyone felt relieved.

So Yang Yuan returned to the city surrounded by countless people, like the moon surrounded by stars.

When they arrived at the city, it was already dark.

Fortunately, Chen Lijia, the prosecutor of the Tongchuan Pacification Office, was well prepared and ordered 600 soldiers to light torches together.

For a moment, the fire dragon twisted and turned, which was very spectacular.

Naturally, there were some sensible officials in the pacification envoy's residence who sent express horses to report the news early on.

Liu Yanran and Fujiwara Tako got the news and immediately started to make arrangements.

Yanran happily went to find the housekeeper and asked him to prepare fine wine and delicious food for her husband.

Tonight, she and Duozi are going to welcome their husband.

Duozi instructed the housekeeper to have a bathtub prepared as soon as possible in the new bathroom which had just been built at the beginning of the month.

Tonight, she and Yanran are going to "welcome" their husband...

(End of this chapter)