The most arrogant in history

Chapter 162 Embarrassing others.

The veterans shouted together: "Don't worry, Lord Ye, if there is a war, as long as we are still alive, we will come!"

In fact, Ye Kun has implemented the integration of farming and warfare in his jurisdiction. If there is a war, you have no choice but to come.

Ye Kun was very satisfied and raised his glass and said:

"Today, we use the sky as our curtain and the earth as our mat. Ye Kun offers a toast to everyone. When the world is at peace, we will drink and have fun together again!"

The veterans stood up, raised their glasses, and drank them all.

Ye Kun drank the wine in his glass and clapped his hands three times toward the outside world.

Eight young ladies in military uniforms, looking heroic, walked into the circle, surrounded by drummers and musicians.

Ye Kun introduces to you:

"This is my latest military-civilian song and dance consolation group, which is here to cheer you up. Now, please ask the female soldiers in the consolation group to sing a song for our veterans who are about to leave. I hope you will always remember the friendship between our comrades in arms and the feelings of parting today."

These young ladies were transferred from the brothels in Pingye County.

Letting them form an art troupe and teach everyone to sing can also enhance the cohesion and unity of the troops.

For the young ladies, it can be considered as a way out.

It is better to live in the sun than in the shadows.

The veterans were all very happy to see the beautiful young lady.

Guan Yafu, on the other side, was so angry that he was puffing his beard and glaring.

Bringing women into the military camp is simply nonsense!

Ye Kun ignored Yafu and directed the young ladies to form a battle formation, with drums, flutes and harps playing as accompaniment.

The young ladies looked at the veterans and sang affectionately:

"Seeing off my comrades, I set off on my journey, with tears in my eyes, thinking of our friendship... The road is long, the fog is thick, we often part in our military life, but I will never forget our brotherhood today. Comrades, comrades, dear brothers, beware of the cold north wind at midnight, take care of yourself along the way... When the spring breeze brings good news, we will meet again..."

It is indeed a bit awkward to adapt songs from later generations to the Dading Kingdom.

But Ye Kun had no choice but to use this method to build the psychological and cultural foundation of the troops.

Music can communicate human emotions, mobilize individual emotions, and enable them to quickly integrate into the collective.

Teaching everyone to sing is also a good way to enhance cohesion and enrich military life.

The veterans tonight will remember today’s farewell and Ye Kun’s friendship for the rest of their lives, and that is enough.

Anyway, as long as you are not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed.

Guan Yafu over there was already embarrassed and was fuming.

Guan Bao, however, was enjoying it very much and clapped his hands along with Ye Kun.

At the end of the song, Ye Kun read the lyrics to everyone, and then instructed the young ladies: "Sing this song a few more times and teach everyone. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

Then, Ye Kun bid farewell to the veterans and handed the stage over to the young ladies.

As soon as he left the East Camp, Guan Yafu glared:

"Master Ye, you are simply making a fuss. How can you train troops like this and bring women into the barracks? Our Great Ding Kingdom has never had such a precedent in the 400 years since its founding!"

Although he was angry, he gave Ye Kun face by not calling him "Ye Zei" this time.

"Master Guan, I asked the female soldiers to sing, and I didn't ask them to do anything else."

Ye Kun explained seriously, "Singing is a collective activity that increases collective cohesion, enriches the cultural life of soldiers, and boosts their courage. You can understand the lyrics I wrote, so there's nothing you can't say, right?"

Guan Yafu sneered: "I'm afraid that if you do this, the soldiers will have no heart to fight!"

"Wrong, they will be even more powerful when they fight!"

The two of them carried the pole as they walked, and even broke the pole, but there was no winner.

It was quite lively at the East Camp, however. It was said that the singing went on until midnight and the veterans all cried.

Humans are collective animals and are susceptible to emotional contagion.

The veterans had served in the military and trained together, and had developed a brotherly bond. Of course they cried after being moved by Ye Kun's words.

The next day, Guan Yafu brought his son Guan Bao to the county magistrate's office to attend government affairs.

However, it was already time for breakfast and the gate of the county magistrate's mansion was still not open.

The guard at the gate and the gatekeeper said, "Lord Ye has ordered that all the lords wait in front of the gate."

Thirty or forty county officials of all levels were waiting in front of the door.

There were clerks from the Household Department, clerks from the Farm Department, clerks from the Water Department, clerks from the Comparison Department, clerks from the Warehouse Department, clerks from the Gold Department, clerks from the Accounting Department, clerks from the Market Department, clerks from the Military Department, clerks from the Lieutenant Department, clerks from the Thief Department, clerks from the Border Department, clerks from the Thief Catching Department, clerks from the Execution Department, clerks from the Resignation Department... They were all standing there in a crowd.

Guan Yafu sneered and asked the gatekeeper, "I guess Lord Ye is still with his wife right now?"

The gatekeeper, who was in charge of the security of the prefectural government, glared and said:

"I am only responsible for the protection of the county governor's mansion. I have no other responsibility."

Guan Yafu laughed and said to everyone, "I think Lord Ye's efforts to govern the country are just a temporary novelty. It's only been a few days, and he can't get up in the morning."

The other officials didn't dare to say anything more and just laughed awkwardly.

Guan Bao complained to his father: "Father, Lord Ye works hard day and night, and occasionally gets tired and sleepy, why do you have to..."

Guan Yafu glared and said, "Working day and night can delay the important affairs of the county?"

As he was speaking, the gate of the county magistrate's mansion opened.

It's brightly lit inside.

Everyone entered the house together and were all shocked, suspecting that they had come to the wrong place.

The hall has undergone major changes.

The county magistrate's original high bed and large chair were gone, leaving only a desk and a small chair behind it.

There are two rows of tables and chairs with backrests on both sides of the hall, with about forty seats.

In front of each seat, there is a small wooden sign with the name of the corresponding position written on it. On each table, there is also a white porcelain teacup with a lid.

Ye Kun stood up, clasped his fists and said:

"My Lords, I was just helping to arrange the tables and chairs, so I was late in opening the door. Please forgive me. Now, please take your seats. From now on, when we hold meetings, everyone should sit down so that it is convenient to take notes. Some of you are already old, and I feel uneasy when you have to stand for an hour or two."

The former County Hall only had two seats.

One belonged to the county magistrate, who had a wide, high bed and wooden chair, just like the emperor’s dragon throne.

To the left of the county magistrate's seat, there is a high table placed diagonally with a drum stool, which is the seat of the county magistrate.

Other officials at all levels were standing.

Some old guys stood for two hours at a time, their calves shaking and their faces turning pale.

Ye Kun is quite humane and considerate of officials at all levels.

The officials at all levels were very moved. They all clasped their fists to express their gratitude, then found their seats and sat down.

Guan Yafu also had a seat, just to Ye Kun's right.

There were a few other officials from the county government who sat on both sides behind Ye Kun.

Wen Axiu and Liu Hongyu, one was the chief clerk and the other was the recorder of the county magistrate's office, both followed Ye Kun to discuss matters.

After everyone sat down, Jia Xinghua and He Tiantian brought copper kettles and poured tea for everyone.

This is the spring tea that Ye Kun had people pick recently. It was made according to the tea-frying method of later generations. It is not the tea leaves from the Dading Kingdom.

Hot water rushed into the teacup, and the fragrance of tea immediately filled the air.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Gentlemen, please cover the teacups for a while. When the tea leaves are juiced, you can taste it. This is the spring tea produced under my guidance. After drinking it, you can add boiling water and continue to taste it."

The officials all stood up to express their gratitude.

Ye Kun waved his hand: "Everyone, sit down, no need to be polite."

Guan Yafu opened the lid of the teacup and took a look.

The tea leaves are crisp and pure green, and they complement the white porcelain cup, which really has a unique charm.

But Guan Yafu didn't appreciate it and sneered:

"Master Ye, you made this kind of tea, is it for the people of Dongba County?"