The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 391 Chief Min is back
From the imperial capital to Bukui, a total of more than 4000 miles.

Because Jia Min and Lichun were the only ones riding horses, and Lichun had also undergone rigorous training, they traveled very fast. It took only 27 days to reach Bukui.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the two arrived at the city gate of Bukuinan.

So far, it has been eight months since Jia Min left Bu Kui.The Battle of North Wendura has also ended for about three months.

Jia Min didn't go back to the barracks immediately, but walked around the city wall first.

The city wall is still under construction, and the current progress is not bad, which is about the same as Jia Min's expected progress.It's three quarters done.

According to the original plan, it will be completed before the end of this year.At present, if there are no accidents, it should be completed according to plan.

At the end of the city wall, Jia Min met Dian Shi Yang Lin, who was leading a few people to inspect the city wall project.

"Hey, Chief Min is back, it's all good now."

After speaking, Yang Lin put it on in two steps, and held Jia Min's hand tightly, as if he was like a long-lost relative, and his eyes were a little blurred.

"Yang Dianshi has worked hard."

"Where, where, it should be, it should be, it's still Chief Min's hard work."

Where did I work so hard? For the past half a year, I have been idle.

"Everyone okay?"

"Everything is fine, everything is fine. We are all looking forward to Chief Min's return. Come on, let me introduce to you, this is our Chief Min. Hehe, these boys are all new here, and Chief Min doesn't know him."

"Hello, Mr. Min."

Several young men greeted each other warmly, their expressions were a little shy, but they showed expressions of surprise and admiration.

This is the legendary Chief Min?Really so young.

"Well, work hard and study hard with Yang Dianshi."

"Officer Min, let's go and see the new city, I just go back to the Yamen from there."

"Okay, let's go and have a look. After walking for so long, I wonder if there will be any changes?"

"There are many changes. It's almost the same every day. If you don't come for a few days, you won't be able to recognize it."

"Was there any influence during the war?"

What Jia Min was most worried about was the impact of the North Wendura War on Bukui's economic construction.

Without a stable environment, it is almost impossible to develop the economy.

"At that time, there were some influences. Fearing that the Tatars would attack, some merchants withdrew and some workers ran away. At that time, Chief of Staff Feng and we called a meeting to ensure that the Tatars would not attack Bu Kuilai."

"They believed it?"

"No, some were still withdrawn. However, they didn't go far. They just waited and watched around Luocheng. After defeating the Tatars at Erdaojiang, they all came back."

There was a sound of hoofbeats, and a group of soldiers overtook Jia Min and the others.All are brown-red horses and neat military uniforms.

This is the patrol team of the Fubing Corps, conducting daily routine patrols.

This kind of patrol is not only to show the presence of the army in Bukui, to deter Xiaoxiao, but also to increase the sense of security for the people.It can also handle various emergencies at any time.

"How is the service system implemented now?"

"It's still the same as before, it's all carried out according to the schedule, and it's raining every day. During the war, the number of patrols was increased, and now it's back to normal."

After a while, I came to the new city.

The so-called Xincheng is actually not entirely accurate, it is just a customary name of the Bukui people.

The new town is just an expansion and extension of the original basis of Bukui Street.However, it is quite large.

The main thing here is the development of real estate, supplemented by various commercial and living service facilities.

Due to the unified planning, the architectural pattern here is very neat. There are already many inns, restaurants, shaving shops, blacksmith shops, carpentry shops and various shops distributed along the street, and many of them have opened.

The houses behind the street are large and small residences.

The street is very wide, four times as wide as the old street in Bukui.This is the original design and construction at the request of Jia Min.

Such a wide street will not need to be widened again in the next few decades.

"Has the gutter on the side of the road been repaired?"

"It's been repaired, and it's all repaired according to the original design. Hehe, when you said to build the gutter, we didn't quite agree. This time, it seems that Chief Min is right. The rain in the rainy season this summer, went smoothly. It’s all been drained out. The old city can’t do it, it’s been flooded for more than ten days, and it’s hard to walk alone.”

As a group of people walked on the road, those who knew Jia Min came up to say hello one after another, and they all enthusiastically shouted "Minister is back" and "Hello, Mr. Min".

Some were more familiar, so they took the reins of Jia Min's horse and insisted on asking Jia Min to come and sit with him.

Yang Lin also shouted to everyone from time to time, "Min Zhang is back", with a proud look on his face, as if he himself was Mr Min.

Along the way, Lichun who accompanied him was a little surprised.

What's going on, Chief Min?
Didn't he fight?We even take care of these things?
Who were those who greeted him?It seems that there are all kinds of teachings and nine streams.

Ordinarily, Chief Min is also Bu Kui's biggest official. How come these people are not afraid at all when they see him?
This Chief Min didn't have a guard of honor when he went out, and he didn't have any entourage to protect him. Would the common people still be afraid when they saw him?Why do you just walk on the street like this, just talk to anyone you want to talk to?

Does this still have the prestige of the government and the dignity of the court?
Jia Min followed Yang Lin and came to a grand courtyard.

Along the high courtyard wall, a row of tall ash trees are planted.

It was dug from the mountain and transplanted here.All the branches and leaves are lush, swaying gently in the breeze.

Next to the imposing gate are several gilt characters: Bu Kui Academy.

The signature below is "Jingdu envoy Wang Ziteng."

This was written by Jia Min when Wang Ziteng came last year.

Standing outside, I heard the noise of children coming from inside.

"This is the most beautiful courtyard in Bukui now, better than our Bukui yamen. Chief Min, go in and have a look?"

Yang Lin said with a look of complacency on his face.

"Okay, go in and have a look."

A gatekeeper opened the door, a few people went in, and saw a hundred or so children playing in the yard, shouting, chasing, and fighting.

"Okay, Yang Dianshi, I am very satisfied with this school."

"The houses, tables and chairs inside are also the best. This is the future of our Bu Kui. In a few years, it may be possible to emerge from here as a scholar, a scholar, a Jinshi, and maybe a champion. Now, every few days, I come to visit. When I see these children, I feel like I’m decades younger.”

"Is Principal Miaoyu okay?"

"Well, he comes early and leaves late every day. He is friendly and knowledgeable."

Speaking of Miaoyu, a door opened inside, and a young woman dressed in white snow, carrying a small hammer, knocked on a gong for a while.

Hearing the sound of the gong, the children ran back to the house.

Under the tall ash tree, only a woman in white was left standing, forming a beautiful scenery.

The woman looked at the people at the door, and the small hammer in her hand fell to the ground unconsciously.After a little hesitation, he walked quickly towards this side.

Jia Min also rushed to meet her, and the two met in the middle of the courtyard, about two meters away, standing facing each other.

If it wasn't Miaoyu, who else could it be?
"Brother Min, is it really you?"

"Miaoyu, it's me, I'm back."

Jia Min walked up and saw Miaoyu's beautiful eyes already filled with tears.

He stretched out his hand and gently wiped away the tears on his white face.

"Miaoyu, don't cry, haven't I come back?"

"Everyone says that the emperor is nothing more than your official son. I'm afraid you won't come back."

"Little fool, you are here, how can I not come back?"

"I knew you would come back. You don't need to be that poor official. You won't have to deal with them all day long. It's a paradise in Bukui, it's very clean."

"This time I come back, I won't leave."

"That's great. Well, you go back first, you haven't gone to the Yamen and the barracks yet? Everyone is looking forward to your return. It's time for me to go back to class. Standing like this, let people see, I'm so embarrassed. Let's talk about it when I get home tonight."

"Okay, I'll just listen to Miaoyu. You go first."

"No, you go first, I want to watch you go."

Jia Min also knew that this was not the time for lingering love, so she smiled at Miaoyu, turned around and left.

Turning around at the door, I saw Miaoyu standing under the big tree again, beckoning to him.

This scene made Jia Min feel quite beautiful.

While walking, Yang Lin introduced the situation to Jia Min.Soon, they came to the Jia Mansion Winery.

"Officer Min, go back and see your family members. I'll take a step first and tell Chief of Staff Feng and them, and I'll meet you later. Then go to the Yamen and tell them that you're back, so that everyone will be happy."

"Alright, I'll be there in a while. Miss Lichun, please arrange to stay at the post house and have wine together in the evening."

Yang Lin took Lichun away, and Jia Min walked towards the winery.

Just about to open the door, the door opened.No one came out, and with a bang, a basin of water was poured out of it.

Jia Min was unprepared, and was thrown half of the basin.

What's the matter, before I entered the door, I splashed water.

Jia Min felt like crying.

"Who, you don't have eyes when you walk, don't you see pouring water? The wine is sold out, so come early tomorrow."

Who could it be if it wasn't Qingwen with this sharp mannerisms and bitter voice?

This dead girl is still so hot-tempered.

Jia Minzhong opened the door again, and there was a girl in the room with a snake waist, who looked quite similar to Daiyu, standing in the middle of the ground with a basin in one hand.

"Qingwen, it's me. Why did you splash me with water?"

The little girl was stunned, and with a bang, the basin in her hand fell to the ground.

"Fourth Master Min? You're back!"

A soft and warm body rushed forward.

(End of this chapter)