All Hail Cousin Brother

His father acted like he was afraid that he would not be able to find a wife in the future, and taught him earnestly: "Do you know what attitude is? Be upright, serious, don't evade, be vague, don't dodge, express your care for her, you know No!"

Yin Huaixi cracked the melon seeds and ignored him.

His father raised his head: "You brat, you dare to laugh at your father. Things are changing, and it may be your turn one day. Just wait and see. Your mother will come over and pull me up in two-quarters of an hour at most."

In less than two quarters of an hour, her mother came over in person and pulled her father up.

So, is Yu Youyao angry or not?

Is it still too late for him to buy a washboard and kneel there?

Yin Huaixi took a step forward and hugged Yu Youyao to his chest: "We used to call each other cousins, but I know in my heart that we are not cousins. We can never treat you as a cousin, and we are not satisfied with being in love and being polite. Since I have gone beyond the limits of etiquette in the relationship between cousins, I have no intention of letting go."

He spoke frankly to each other, and through the thick cotton armor, Yu Youyao heard his heartbeat: "Okay! When my period of filial piety is over, you can go and discuss marriage with your great-grandfather."

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Due to etiquette, Yin Huaixi restrained his excitement and went with Yu Youyao to meet his elders.

Yin Huaixi's thoughts about Yu Youyao were no longer a secret after the Xie Mansion withdrew from Quanzhou. The last time he was in Quanzhou, he borrowed Zhou Linghuai's identity to visit, and it was on the Xie Mansion's territory, so the Xie Mansion could still take care of it.

This time, that time.

When Xie Mansion learned that Yin Huaixi had boarded the ship, how could he still dare to neglect him?

Seeing Yin Huaixi coming, Mr. Xie brought his whole family over to pay homage.

"The old man has broken me." How could Yin Huaixi dare to accept such a great gift? He quickly stepped forward to support Mr. , but there are still many refugees gathering to make trouble, and many bandits have gathered in Anshan area to rob travelers and merchants. These people go up the mountain to be bandits and come down to work for the people, and they are still rampant in Anshan area."

The government is busy resettling the refugees to prevent them from causing trouble, and they are also somewhat incapable of suppressing the bandits.

The robbers used their identities as refugees as cover, and even the government was helpless.

King Wu Mu was a vassal king, mainly for external defense. Without the will of the court, he could not send troops internally, otherwise he would be guilty of conspiracy.

Most of these robbers also had spies at the dock, and they cooperated inside and outside. Xie Mansion had brought a lot of supplies with him on this trip. I think they had already spotted them as soon as they entered the dock.

Yin Huaixi changed the subject: "Earlier, the Xie Mansion evacuated Quanzhou, and I got the news in the northern border. It was under the pretext of patrolling the border and inspecting the disaster situation that I patrolled various places in the northern border. It was also estimated that you, old man, would arrive in Liancheng in the near future, so I moved around. When we arrive at Liancheng, I will come to pick you up and escort you to Xiangping City together."

Mr. Xie understood right away that these words were very flattering.

King Wu Mu was guarding the Liaodong area and could not easily leave his station. The name of patrol inspection was suitable, but in this way, he would inevitably have to travel all the way.

It's considered well-intentioned.

Holding out his hand to avoid hitting the smiling man, Mr. Xie bowed and bowed: "The Xie Mansion was able to successfully evacuate Quanzhou because of His Highness's care. I would like to thank His Highness for your kindness. The Xie Mansion owes His Highness a favor. In the future, wherever it is useful, Xie Mansion is willing to do your best for His Highness."

The rest of the Xie family also followed Mr. Xie and bowed down.

Even Yu Youyao is no exception.

Yin Huaixi looked helpless: "The old man is too polite, I..."

Mr. Xie knew what he was going to say and interrupted him: "The Xie Mansion has clear grievances and grudges. Your Highness has been kind to the Xie Mansion. No matter what the reason is, the Xie Mansion should repay the favor."

Xie Mansion kept the relationship between Yaoyao and him very separate.

We only talk about kindness with him, not about friendship, and we don't involve Yaoyao. No matter what interests are involved between the Xie family and him, it is a matter between the Xie family and him, and has nothing to do with Yaoyao.

It can be said to be well-intentioned.

Thinking of this, Yin Huaixi had no choice but to say: "This matter can be discussed later. I have arranged a yard at Liancheng Station. Why don't you go there and rest for a while?"

He had made arrangements in advance for the checkpoints from Quanzhou to Liancheng. After leaving Fujian, he occasionally went ashore to rest for a day or two without any hindrance.

It's just that Xie Mansion was too cautious. Apart from stopping at the pier for supplies and inquiring about news, he never went ashore. He arrived two or three days earlier than he expected.

Fortunately, he set off for Liancheng in advance. He received the merchant ship from Xie Mansion and arrived at Liancheng. He rushed all the way in two days.

The post station was a place for the imperial court to convey military information, court affairs, and officials to board and lodging on the way, and to exchange horses.

Emperor Gaozu attached great importance to postal delivery. Post stations were set up in all major prefectures and counties across the country. They were divided into three post stations: land, water, and both land and water. They were directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War.

News from various places passed through the inn, and even the far-distance southeast region could be sent to Beijing in four or five days at the fastest. This kind of speed has never been seen in the past dynasties.

The inn is heavily guarded and is much safer than an inn. Mr. Xie naturally wishes for it: "King Lao Wu Mu."

Yin Huaixi wanted to stay in Liancheng for a few days in the name of inspection. The Xie Mansion had purchased a lot of properties in Liancheng, and it was his first time in the northern border. He also wanted to find out more information.

It's a coincidence.

After sitting on the boat for too long, Yu Youyao rested for three or four days before she finally recovered and asked Yin Shi and Chunxiao to accompany them to visit Lian City for a while.

Most of the shops sell fruits, seafood, medicinal materials, silk and other local specialties. The products in the shops are not the most fashionable. From this, it can be seen that Liancheng's business is not prosperous.

Chunxiao was a little curious: "Miss, Liancheng and Quanzhou have similar climates, and presumably they are rich in products. Why are there so few merchants coming and going?"

Yu Youyao said: "Liancheng is located in the far north. It is the gateway to the three regions of Beijing. It is adjacent to Goguryeo, Fusang and other countries. It is close to the outer sea. It is very dangerous to travel by water. Very few businessmen can afford the risk. The three northeastern provinces are mountainous and difficult to travel by water." The land route is also very dangerous.”

Liancheng's resources are not irreplaceable, so no one will take risks.

"Moreover, Liao Province is an important military area, and the coastal docks are strictly controlled and inspected. When the imperial court purchases military supplies, it is purchased from the local area first. Local materials must first meet the military needs before they can be used for trade. Therefore, the imperial court has no control over local commerce. The control is very strict.”

This also resulted in most resources being in the hands of local wealthy families and gentry, and the economy becoming solidified to a certain extent, even leading to a situation where the people bullied the officials.

It is the imperial court that purchases military supplies, not Youjun. The people who benefit the local gentry are the people in charge of purchasing the military supplies, not Youjun.

Therefore, the local gentry only needs to satisfy the appetite of certain people in the court and see the faces of those people.