Chapter 0114: Where is the Jiang's Tiger Now

On the third day, Ye Qing brought Jiang Zinan and her mother Jiang Qiao with her, and presented the memorial tablet of the deceased Jiang Shu, bringing his soul back to his hometown.

The convoy is not large, just three ox carts and ten family soldiers, but it is a standard spirit delivery form.

Ye Zifan sighed at the door and went back. Along the way, the servants stood with their hands down to make way for him. As he walked, he thought to himself, "I rewarded Lv Shangjing with three hundred acres and appointed the head of Xiangtian Hall. This is a precious gift to buy bones, personally sending my father's followers back to their hometown. This is a demonstration of loyalty and righteousness that will be praised

One is gratitude, and the other is virtue. This is really amazing in attracting people's hearts. At such a young age, how can one understand such a lot of thoughts

However, Ye Qing didn't know this idea. He saw the autumn wind rustling and the black ox cart following the mountain road, gradually deepening into the west. The mountains were piled up and covered in red and yellow, and the howls of monkeys and wolves could be heard from time to time. The mountain was high and the road was dangerous.

It's just a funeral car, there's not much oil and water, and with personal guards, the journey went smoothly without any blind bandits disturbing.

On the evening of the seventh day, a wild goose chirped, and the gray geese formed into human characters, flying over the blue sky from the mountaintop.

Following the Ten Cavalry Family Ding, Ye Qing was dressed in linen and riding on a horse, with a sword bow at his waist. He looked towards the deep mountains in the northwest and saw a faint gap in his sight. Passing through this steep gap, under the bright red sunset, was his destination.

The military's dangerous territory... "Ye Qing sighed.

There are mountain bamboo at the foot of Beimang Mountain, which can be seen in the wild when separated. It is five miles long and has a population of 100000

——According to the county annals, overall the area is vast and sparsely populated, belonging to Xia County, with a total population of less than 100000. The county town is located in a basin surrounded by the Beimang branch, and although the land is fertile, it has formed a settlement of 100000 people. It is not easily accessible to the outside world and is plagued by thieves, resulting in relative geographical and cultural isolation.

This is difficult to consolidate the economy in peacetime, but it is easy to preserve the population in times of war. The radiation effect also controls the hundred mile mountainous area, and the small and large secret passages are fortresses that cannot be bypassed on the front line of war.

In fact, in the past life, Shanzhu County performed far better than other counties in the same county, and once became an important node for Yingzhou to resist Northern Wei. It also trained many excellent generals and strategists on the front line, and became famous and promoted, but at this time it was not obvious.

Now that I am Duke Jieyuan, I have the qualifications to recruit talented individuals, which is a great opportunity for me to plot.

Noticing that the car curtain was slightly lifted, Ye Qing slowed down her horse and looked around, colliding with a pair of peach blossom bright eyes, and quickly withdrew and disappeared.

Ye Qing just smiled and thought to herself, "Of course, there's no need to reveal this purpose. Sending their mother and daughter back to their hometown to pay respects to their ancestors was a promise, and it was also a loyal reward for her fleeing back a thousand miles to report back

Jiang Zinan looked back and whispered a few words to his mother. His young face was flushed, and he held back for a while before turning forward to listen to the sound of horse hooves. Finally, he lifted the car curtain again.

The vegetation is desolate, and the waterfalls are intermittent. It's not particularly beautiful, but it's better when the sky is high and the water is clear.

It's just me. I've been following my hometown since I was young, and I don't have a deep impression of the people there. When my mother saw it, she almost shed tears. They all said it was "leaving my hometown is lowly". However, this area may seem remote and impoverished, but after all, it is the homeland where my mother was born and raised, with relatives she couldn't bear to part with. Not to mention the special significance of this return.

It's been almost ten years... "Qiao sighed hoarsely, but didn't really cry. She just held her daughter's hand tightly and said," When I went back to see Uncle, remember to praise the young master more. This is all the care he gave me

Well, my daughter knows that one should never forget their roots, "Jiang Zinan blinked her eyes, her excited face darkening slightly. The more she read poetry and books, the more she realized that the true glory of returning home in glory can only be found in men in this world.

Of course, she was also aware that there had never been a female top scorer, but a female crown could be obtained. The Great Way does not discriminate against men and women, but unfortunately, human discrimination and constraints are everywhere. The Great Way only excels in the imperial examination, while the Immortal Sect, although numerous in number, stands tall on the cliff, making it difficult to enter.

I arrived at the mountain city before nightfall. The city walls had not been repaired for a long time and appeared mottled in color. There were even thriving weeds on the top of the city gates. Before the war, without the influx of later refuge clans, this county would be poorer than Pingshou County, and it would be difficult to spare the energy to carry out surface decoration.

There is only one main street paved with bluestone in the city, filled with farmers carrying hoes and carts. As the ox cart travels half a mile towards the city of Jindong, it has to slow down. The cart driver wiped his sweat and said, "Young master, there are narrow alleys ahead. When we go home at dusk, there are too many people to pass

Ye Qing nodded slightly, lowered her head and said to the car curtain, asking the convoy to wait for a moment. During this waiting time, standing on horseback and looking out, the layout of the city was a bit too compact. The whole city was filled with smoke from cooking fires. Fortunately, most of the houses were not wooden at this time, otherwise it would be too easy to cause fires.

Gradually, they arrived at a large courtyard in the east of the city, with a courtyard in the front and fruit support in the back. It is said that there were hundreds of households in the Jiang family, including the elderly and the young, with three hundred people crowded inside.

The characteristic of leaving the city in the morning to cultivate and returning to one's home at dusk is due to the practical need of defending against bandits, only in relatively poor living conditions.

The door lintel was relatively bright, but it was left unguarded and open. Inside, there were continuous stone houses, and on the courtyard floor, a bunch of children were playing and frolicking, all with gray heads and dirt faces, unable to distinguish between men and women, all playing happily in the compacted earth and mud.

Ye Qing found it interesting, but refused to break in. He ordered, "Take my letter of worship and gift list and present them to the person in charge inside, and then say we're here

Looking back and smiling, he asked, "Did Zinan do the same when he was young

Jiang Zinan lifted the car curtain and glanced around, his face instantly burning with fever: "At this time, adults are still cooking, so there is no one to control them

Jumping off his horse, he lifted the black curtain of the carriage and helped Qiao Shi, who was dressed in plain clothes, down. This can be said to be a sign of respect for Chang. When he helped Jiang Zinan again, some Jiang surname children had already rushed to the door to watch, and even some children were coaxing.

In front of everyone's eyes, she was so embarrassed that she couldn't lift her head and spoke in a very low voice, 'Do you still want it?'

Having Jie Yuan help you get off the car is an honor, "Ye Qing shamelessly covered half of her body and couldn't hide her smile in her tone." Quick, listen

Qiao stood aside and saw her daughter regain her normal appearance after a brief adjustment. She finally felt relieved and touched the deceased husband's tablet in her hand. While hesitating, she listened to the silence in the courtyard and couldn't help but turn around to look.

The main entrance opened wide, and a middle-aged man led the crowd out. His gaze swept over the solemn convoy, and he was taken aback to see the young man in the hemp clothes leading the way. He quickly buried his surprise in his heart and greeted him with a smile, saying, "Duke Jie Yuan has come to my house, and Jiang Ruisong is not welcoming him far away

I dare not take it. Pingshou Ye Qing has met Uncle Jiang. "Ye Qing bowed, but with the courtesy of a junior, he took the black tablet from Qiao's hand and solemnly held it in front of him." Qing is here to send Uncle Ye's spirit tablet back to its roots

This is... "Jiang Ruisong looked at the name of his younger brother on the card and was very surprised. This matter had already ended a few years ago, and obituaries had been sent to people. The distinction between the main officials was already benevolent and righteous. Why did this come about?

When my father was around, he had a close friendship with Uncle Ye and praised him for his talent in the county. He promised to help him return to his hometown with honor if he achieved success in the future, but unfortunately, heaven envies talented people. He agreed that the two of them would leave one after another, and as sons of man, he would continue to fulfill this promise with the righteousness of his ancestors and send Uncle Ye's spirit tablet back

Qiao Shi was standing on the side, covering her mouth with her hand and shedding tears. She felt both sad and happy in her heart: "My husband, did you hear that although your pursuit of the Middle Way was interrupted back then, it has now been continued

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ruisong looked at Qiao's mother and daughter, who were dressed in filial piety and had a sorrowful expression on their faces. He suddenly realized and quickly put away his smile. He solemnly took the tablet and said, "This is my brother's fortune. Ruisong thanks her here

But he refused to take the position of elder and bowed to the mother and daughter, saying, "Sister in law, niece, you have worked hard

Then he raised the tablet high and loudly announced to the members of the clan, "When the children return to their roots, they should be sent back to the main hall

There was a commotion in the crowd, but under the influence of Jiang Ruisong's solemn expression, everyone quieted down. Crowds of people crowded into the courtyard and the ancestral hall... The water was gentle and silent, but it contained strength.

This is no longer a pure cultural form. When everyone recognizes it, it is a kind of centripetal force and a way to thrive in this poor mountain and treacherous water. The family culture that many noble families have painstakingly managed is actually ubiquitous in these edge mountains.

Ye Qing looked behind and sighed inwardly. This was entirely an instinct of the mountain tribe for survival needs, but the cohesion formed by managing the family like this was enviable even to herself, but she couldn't simply copy it.

As a guest, I watched the ceremony without saying a word. It was only after the ceremony was completed that I stood in front of it, holding incense and saying, "My uncle followed my late father, which is loyalty. He was taught to me in the past, and I still remember it vividly. He is a teacher with these two virtues. May my uncle's spiritual consciousness not be lost, and he may have knowledge under the Nine Springs and enjoy this ceremony every year

As soon as these words were spoken, a spark flew out of my body and landed on this plaque. Originally just an ordinary plaque, it immediately exuded a faint white aura, different from the surroundings.

However, no one here can hope for success, so I don't know. As the only scholar, Jiang Ruisong just sighed and said, "With the sacrifice of Duke Jieyuan, it's worth it for my younger brother to go here

After the ceremony, Jiang Ruisong held a banquet in the living room, leaving only a few core children and Qiao's mother and daughter behind.

This is a tribute to Ye Qing and Gao Yi, but of course he still has a lot to say——

It's rare for a state's Jieyuan to come knocking on the door voluntarily, like a pie falling from the sky. Even if you don't flatter yourself, you should take the opportunity to flatter your family, otherwise you would be a fool.

After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere became lively. To be honest, this is not a new mourning. The grief had already passed a few years ago, and there was not much left at this point. It was more just a formality.

Jiang Ruisong bowed to the mother and daughter, praising their loyalty and filial piety respectively, and comforted them with a few words. He couldn't help but take out the gift list from his sleeve and piled it up with a smile on his face: "A hundred taels of gold and fifty pieces of various colored silk and satin. Duke Jie's gift is too heavy

Ye Qing chuckled and said, "This is my intention, and since this is a family banquet, Uncle, please don't call me Jie Yuan Gong anymore. Just call me by my name

Jiang Ruisong nodded and said, "Since you treat me as an elder, Qingxian nephew, I can't help but tell the truth. My younger brother has been sent back by you for a hundred miles, which is already difficult to bear. Receiving this wealth again is not beneficial but harmful

Speaking of which, as he uncovered the hot gold gift slip, there was no more falsehood on his face, and his eyes were bright: "Is there anything else that Duke Jie Yuan wants my family to do? Whatever we can do, we are duty bound

This old fox... "Ye Qing couldn't help but curse as she looked at him." Unwavering? I'm afraid once it involves your family's interests, we'll have to use excuses to negotiate, right? It's not just a matter of your words

However, what we need is this sentence: the Jiang clan, the future tigers, will dominate Yingzhou, the enemy generals of the past, and still in the mud of this life, how can we let them go?