Li Chi knew that this powerful employer disliked those well-behaved, privileged families.

Especially last time, they even summoned the prefect of Huaizhou.

They felt even more that the owner's identity was mysterious.

I even discussed it secretly with Li Daniu.

But Li Daniu said, "My master said, don't worry about it, don't ask questions."

"Be careful, or you might lose your head."

Therefore, Li Chi became increasingly attentive to his work.

The courtyard we found this time belongs to a family named Jiao Baiqiu in Jiao County.

This is the surname almost everyone here.

Jiao Baiqiu's family was not extremely wealthy; they were considered middle-class and well-off in this area.

Ah Hao continued his introduction.

“The host said that a friend of his had an elderly father and mother who were both sick.”

"Chronic medication use".

“That friend is a very nice person. He won the fishpond, so he didn’t want to give the money to his friend.”

Murong Yue nodded.

"He is indeed a very good person."

The Imperial Tutor mentioned this when he was giving her a lesson.

Stories of adding flowers to brocade and providing charcoal in snowy weather.

Murong Yue expressed her complete agreement.

People can only see things clearly when they are at their lowest point.

"What did you say his name was again?"

"Jiao Baiqiu, Master."

The rain is getting heavier.

Dragon boat training is also complete.

People tied up their boats and went ashore to go home.

As they passed by Murong Yue's side, they heard whispers and murmurs.

"Why are the Red Lions so strong this year?"

"Sigh, it's all because of those three acres of fishponds."

"They only care about those things; the Black Lions are much more generous."

That's what they say.

"Their team isn't as rich as ours, so it's only right that they work harder."

"Effort is useless; we can't compare to them..."

"Shh..."

Their voices were soft, and they were even less noticeable in the crowd.

However, Murong Yue and Qi Yuan still overheard it.

Is something fishy going on?

Murong Yue stroked her chin.

"Hey, little girls, what are you doing standing there?"

"Come back quickly, don't get wet in the rain."

Jiao Baiqiu waved to several people at the door of his house.

Even if Murong Yue didn't say anything, Qi Yuan would still investigate what the Black Lion Team was up to.

Judging from His Majesty's expression, he seems quite interested in dragon boat racing.

I might go watch it in a couple of days.

In case something unexpected happens...

Haha, with him around, nothing unexpected can happen.

Therefore, it's better to check in advance.

The continuous rain did not stop the news from the capital.

"Really?" She didn't want to look at the document and asked Ah Hao to read it to her.

Hearing what Ah Hao said.

General Huo Cheng has captured the capital of Yun Kingdom and taken 280 members of the Yun royal family prisoner.

One hundred and sixty people were from the collateral relatives.

He controlled 700 officials in the Yun Kingdom court.

Three thousand catties of millet from Yun Kingdom were destroyed.

It went even more smoothly than she had expected.

"Huo Cheng is quite capable."

"Good, here's a reward!"

"Those soldiers should also be rewarded."

"Yes, Master. The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War can handle the rewards for the soldiers."

"But what reward will the general bestow?"

Huo Cheng was a high-ranking official and a general.

What can we reward again?

Murong Yue's eyes darted over Ahao. "Has Huo Cheng gotten married yet?"

A-Kai glanced at Qi Yuan at the door, and her face turned red again.

"General Huo is naturally married."

"The two great generals of the Qing Kingdom are General Yan Qinghe and General Huo Cheng."

"General Huo Cheng is married, while General Yan Qinghe is unmarried."

oh.

But why are you mentioning Yan Qinghe's unmarried status when you speak so politely?

"They're already married, so what should they reward them with?"

"What did the teachers and ministers say?" At this moment, Murong Yue remembered that she still had a think tank.

Ah-hao then took out another folded booklet and handed it over.

"Master, over here."

"Oh, read it."

"yes."

Ah-hao has always been very cautious about these kinds of things.

She would only read the memorial when Murong Yue gave her instructions.

"These are memorials from Prime Minister Shen Zhifeng and Lord Yuan Tianyun."

"General Huo Cheng is only responsible for conquering the world; the governance of Yun Kingdom still needs to be decided by His Majesty."

ah?

Murong Yue stared blankly.

She simply disliked the Yun Kingdom, feeling they were like rats lurking in dark corners, ready to ambush at any moment.

That's why they attacked Yun Kingdom.

General Huo Cheng is truly capable.

But how should the newly added base be managed?

Murong Yue scratched her head.

"My lord, the Prime Minister inquired about the name of Yun Kingdom." Ahao asked, looking at the memorial.

With the capital city captured, the country's name could not be preserved.

"Yunzhou".

Murong Yue took a bite of the fresh plum.

"Let's call it Yunzhou."

"My Qing Kingdom base has 21 states, and with one more, it will become 22 states."

Ah Hao and Qi Yuan both knelt down and bowed silently.

"Get up."

"If you have the energy, help me think of someone to be the prefect of Yunzhou."

"Then let Huo Cheng station his troops there for now."

Murong Yue knew that with an additional base, she had to take it seriously.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of time?

She tried hard to recall the people she knew in the court.

As a result, everyone had their own position.

Unwilling to give up, he took the document again and looked through the names inside.

In such cases, those who can send over memorials are generally capable of governing a prefecture.

Those who lacked ability had their memorials rejected by the ministers and prime ministers.

Suddenly, she saw a familiar name.

Cen Hongxue.

This was the female champion she personally selected, and I was deeply impressed.

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