Chapter 209 News from the Capital
Jiang Hongyu paused for a moment while picking up the food. "He's just a small official of the seventh rank. Is it worth your congratulations?"
Yu Jiaming said cheerfully, "Just be content. If it weren't for the clash of forces in the capital, you might not have been able to capture this captain. Besides, except for the military supervisor, all the others who came this time obey you. You can train your troops from them."
"From what I know, there aren't many people coming this time. You can act as you see fit. You can recruit soldiers locally. Although the number cannot be large, this is a unique opportunity."
Jiang Hongyu had already received the secret letter from the capital, but the letter did not contain as many details as Yu Jiaming knew. He looked up and said, "From what you said, you have a good relationship with the military supervisor?"
Yu Jiaming smiled. The person who came was a relative from his mother's side, and it was his family who took it with great effort.
After all, he was the local county magistrate. If the military supervisor came and did not get along with him, it would affect his political achievements, and his family would definitely not allow such a situation.
It was just that I didn't want to make it too obvious, so I found such a distant relative.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Jiang Hongyu asked the original question again: "You could have brought people here in two days, why did you have to come with me in advance?"
Yu Jiaming looked at him: "Then why don't you wait with me in the county?"
"How can we be the same?" Jiang Hongyu rolled his eyes at him. "I'm just an ordinary citizen. How can I live in the county government office all the time?"
Yu Jiaming put away the smile on his face. "How many ordinary people can be promoted to the rank of captain in one step, and it is appointed by the current emperor? Well, let's not talk about each other anymore. The news I received is this..."
After the two of them finished sharing their respective news, Yu Jiaming showed a trace of worry on his face: "It's just a small gold mine, but it has attracted so much attention."
Jiang Hongyu was no longer anxious: "Is this a small gold mine? It hasn't been excavated yet, and no one knows how much gold can be dug out from below."
Both the private treasury and the national treasury are waiting to be filled with this gold. The reason why Jiang Hongyu was chosen as the captain is because he has no background and wants to return to the capital with his political achievements in gold mining.
The current emperor appointed Jiang Hongyu as a captain, but did not pardon the Jiang family's exile. They still have to stay here, so the value of his captaincy is not very great.
Jiang Hongyu knows this, and Yu Jiaming knows it even better.
"Anyway, the current result is similar to what we imagined. It can be said that we got what we wanted. Maybe in a few years, we can go back to the capital together." Yu Jiaming raised his teacup and said with anticipation.
Jiang Hongyu didn't know whether it was okay or not, but he picked up his teacup and clinked it with Yu Jiaming's.
"Tomorrow, you come with me to the village. Let's go to the island first. It's been so long, I wonder if there are any changes." Yu Jiaming's main purpose of coming here was to go to the island again to take a look, so as not to wait for people from the capital to come. If there is any problem here, he will be in a passive position.
"If we want to get to the island, I'm afraid we need Mingzhu's help. Those reefs are not so easy to avoid." Jiang Hongyu privately didn't want Ye Mingzhu to go. He always felt that every time Ye Mingzhu went to the sea, there would be something different. Once someone discovered these differences, it would likely bring danger to her.
In Yu Jiaming's heart, Ye Mingzhu was like his own sister. He thought for a moment and said, "Find two reliable people in the village and have them go to the island with us tomorrow. When the people from the capital arrive, they will take us to the island."
Jiang Hongyu nodded. "Mingzhu's two cousins are both good. They have been following Xiaowu for a while. They grew up by the sea and are good at swimming. They have no problem driving a boat. Let them go to the island with us tomorrow."
The two of them thought of more details, and it was almost 3 p.m.
Jiang Hongyu called Yunniang to clean up the table and went to the backyard.
Ye Mingzhu was sleeping soundly in the room. Jiang Hongyu did not disturb her and went to find Aunt Jiang. Aunt Jiang was wiping her tears.
Jiang Hongyu was shocked: "Mom, what's wrong with you?"
Aunt Jiang quickly wiped the tears from her face: "I'm fine."
Afraid Jiang Hongyu wouldn't believe her, Aunt Jiang added, "Now that we've found our wet nurse, I don't have any regrets."
"Your wet nurse doesn't want to live here. She wants to live with her child. Let her go back in a few days." Aunt Jiang said with emotion, "Children are close to whoever raised them. Let her go back."
Jiang Hongyu couldn't help but shout out: "Mom..."
Aunt Jiang waved her hand: "Mom is fine. Now that I see everyone is fine, that's enough."
Jiang Hongyu sat down next to Aunt Jiang and said sincerely, "Mom, when Mingzhu and I have a baby next year, I will definitely let you hold your grandson."
Aunt Jiang looked at him with a smile, but her eyes were a little dazed: "Back then, you were so young, but now you are old enough to be a father. Brother Yu, I am not that obsessed with having a grandson. As long as you and Mingzhu are doing well, I will be fine like this."
Jiang Hongyu was particularly touched. His mother had loved him very much since he was a child. As long as it was good for him, she would do anything. Now, for Mingzhu's health, she said she didn't want to have a grandson. He swore that he would be filial to her in the future.
The mother and son were talking about their childhood, and the atmosphere in the main hall was particularly good.
Yunniang walked to the door and then backed out. Aunt Jiang saw her and called her.
"Madam, Mr. Lin from next door sent an invitation and wants to come over for a visit tomorrow." Yunniang handed the invitation in her hand to Aunt Jiang.
Ever since Yunniang learned the etiquette from the nanny of Lin Dongjia, she has behaved like a servant of a wealthy family, from her address to her manners.
"Well, put it down. Have you packed up the snacks for Mingzhu and Mr. Lin's family later?" Aunt Jiang asked.
Yunniang nodded: "Everything has been packed up and put into the snack box and sent over."
Aunt Jiang was relieved and let Yunniang go down.
Jiang Hongyu frowned: "Brother Yu and I have something to do and need to go back to Yuanshan Village tomorrow, and we need Mingzhu to go with us."
Aunt Jiang shook her head. "I'm afraid you'll be leaving a little later. Mingzhu has a good relationship with the Lin family. The Lin family sent an invitation, so Mingzhu will definitely want to meet the Lin family before leaving."
Jiang Hongyu had no other choice but to tell Yu Jiaming to wait until Ye Mingzhu and Lin Dongjia met before going to Yuanshan Village.
Fortunately, Mrs. Lin was pregnant and not in good spirits. Although she was happy to see Ye Mingzhu, she did not stay long. She just asked Aunt Jiang for a jar of pickled vegetables and went back.
This time she came, she brought some not-so-good news, that is, the young man in brocade robe who bought their house almost demolished the entire house, but did not find any news. He was very angry over there, and it was said that he wanted to find out the news of all the people who had lived in the house in the past.
The other families who had lived there had already left, but Ye Mingzhu and her family lived in the town, so they would definitely be the first ones she would look for.
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