latelenovela Chapter 621: Getting married.
Chapter 621: Getting married.
Guan Bao smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I am also fifty years old. It is an honor to serve the court."
"I knew you would help me."
Ye Kun laughed and reminisced with Guan Bao: "We have known each other in Dongba County for nearly 20 years, right? You and your son have made outstanding contributions to the court and the country. I dare not forget it all the time."
Guan Bao and his father Guan Yafu did make great contributions to Ye Kun.
Especially Guan Yafu, who died of overwork like Zhuge Feng, which made Ye Kun sad for a long time.
Guan Bao was terrified and said, "Your Majesty, it's not twenty years, it's only seventeen years."
"Seventeen years, that's a long time. Seventeen years of love between the ruler and his subjects, between friends and brothers, cannot be exchanged for ten thousand ounces of gold."
Ye Kun nodded repeatedly and asked, "By the way, Master Guan's son seems to be sixteen years old, right?"
Guan Bao was startled: "Your Majesty, my youngest son was born in Chongqing, named Guan Qing, and he is exactly sixteen years old this year."
"Guan Qing... isn't he engaged yet?"
"not yet."
"That's great, my Princess Mingzhu, you are also sixteen this year."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "When I have time, I will arrange for the two children to meet. If the children have no objection, we can become in-laws and strengthen our relationship."
"emperor!"
Guan Bao was so excited that he burst into tears and bowed on the bed to express his gratitude: "Your Majesty, this is my supreme honor. I am afraid that Guan Qing is dull and unworthy of a princess of a golden branch and jade leaf."
"What a joke! Lord Guan's son is not even worthy of the princess. Does the princess need to find a god-like husband?"
Ye Kun smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, I will take care of this matter."
In fact, Dai Xi told Ye Kun that Princess Mingzhu had a good impression of Guan Bao's youngest son Guan Qing.
Guan Qing is not very handsome, but he has a good family background. He is mature, steady and calm.
It is also the most suitable choice for Ye Kun and Guan Bao to become relatives.
It can not only win people's hearts, but also find a good husband for your daughter. Why not do it?
Guan Bao's spirits improved a lot. He sat on the bed and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the affairs of Jiangdong. I think it will only take three years to completely solve the problem of the aristocracy."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "So, you already have a mature idea?"
"Your Majesty, don't forget, we still have militia."
Guan Bao nodded: "In the past, we vigorously developed militias in Dongba County and Yizhou to cultivate grassroots forces. Then, we used grassroots forces to overthrow the gentry and gentry, and the effect was remarkable.
In the Jiangdong region, we also have a complete militia organization. When the time comes, we can expand the militia organization, unite with Mohist disciples, mobilize the people, and overthrow the local tycoons. It will be easy."
Ye Kun laughed: "Master Guan, you and I have similar views and we think alike."
The common people would be most willing to overthrow the local gentry and divide up their wealth, including real estate, land, cattle and sheep!
Ye Kun has a powerful military force and can mobilize the people. How can he not be able to get rid of the gentry?
However, such a large-scale operation is bound to result in bloodshed and murder.
Guan Bao smiled and said, "After I rest for two days, I will go to Jiangdong to take up my post. However, I want to take two people with me."
"Who are you going to take?"
"Lu Kaijiang, Yao Caidie. The couple have presided over militia affairs before. They can quickly launch activities in Jiangdong and cooperate with me in governing."
"No problem, I promise you."
Ye Kun agreed readily.
Lu Kaijiang is now the general stationed outside the capital, responsible for defending the capital.
In the past few years, Yao Caidie has been taking care of her husband and children and has basically retired.
In the past, Yao Caidie was in charge of the military hospital and medical soldiers, but she felt that she was not educated enough, so she took the initiative to resign and return to her family.
But Lu Kaijiang and Yao Caidie are indeed outstanding, with strong execution ability and able to complete the assigned tasks.
Guan Bao smiled and said, "As long as Lu Kaijiang leads a few thousand soldiers and cooperates with my actions, I can completely eradicate the aristocratic families in Jiangdong and let the court's tentacles penetrate deep into the village level."
"There's no need to rush this matter. Let me first finalize the marriage between Princess Mingzhu and Guan Qing."
Ye Kun chatted for a while longer and then said goodbye to Tan Bamao.
After returning to the palace, Ye Kun summoned Dai Xi and his daughter Mingzhu to Fengyi Palace.
Princess Mingzhu has grown into a graceful and beautiful girl, and is even more lovely and bright.
Ye Kun smiled and said, "The prince's wedding has just been held, but there is another happy event right now. Guan Bao's youngest son, Guan Qing, is handsome and talented, and is about the same age as Princess Mingzhu. I plan to marry Guan Bao to me. Do the Empress, Concubine Xi, and Mingzhu have any objections?"
Mingzhu blushed and squinted her eyes and said, "Father, if I don't marry, I will stay in the palace all my life to accompany you. Anyway, there is no shortage of food in the palace."
Ye Kun laughed and said, "Do you want to eat your father for the rest of your life?"
Dai Xi was very happy and said with a smile: "Master Guan is in a high position and has three generations of loyal people. Guan Qing is also honest and a good candidate. Besides, apart from the housekeeper, there are really few good families."
Jiang Yourong also approved of this marriage and said with a smile: "I have no objection, but I just can't bear to see our daughter get married."
Mingzhu hugged Jiang Yourong and said coquettishly, "Mother, since you are reluctant to let me get married, please let father take back his order. I am willing to stay in the palace and serve you for the rest of my life."
Jiang Yourong smiled: "I have so many people around me, why do I need you to serve me? Good child, men should get married when they are old enough and women should get married when they are old enough. You have your own life to live, don't worry about the Queen Mother and your mother."
Ye Kun nodded: "The Queen is right. The children are grown up and need to be arranged for marriage. Only with marriage and family can life be complete."
Princess Mingzhu was shy and kept her head down without saying a word.
Ye Kun said to Jiang Yourong again: "Your Majesty, please arrange a date for Guan Bao and his wife to bring Guan Qing to the palace for a meal and chat with Mingzhu to deepen their impression."
Jiang Yourong smiled and nodded: "I'll take care of it."
Mingzhu turned around and ran away.
Ye Kun and the other two looked at each other and smiled.
That evening, Ye Kun took Wen Axiu and others to the conference hall of the Grand Theater to host a literary and cultural conference.
This conference was rather rushed.
Those attending the meeting included artistic staff from the Grand Theater, teachers from the University's Department of Culture and Art, outstanding students, and of course, officials in charge of cultural work.
Ye Kun announced the opening of the conference and asked Wen Axiu to deliver the opening speech.
Wen Axiu spoke into the microphone, congratulated the opening of the conference, gave a brief report, and reviewed the development of culture and art in recent years:
"In the past year, our cultural and artistic work has achieved tremendous results... The number of university graduates has exceeded 20,000. The number of high school graduates is 370,000. The number of primary school graduates has reached more than one million.
Jinling, Chang'an, Chongqing, Chengdu, Luoyang, and Xiangyang have all established newspapers and radio stations, and are building large theaters. Last year, more than two million copies of newspapers were issued. More than 700 songs, dances, and other literary and artistic repertoires have been created, and more than 20 high-level dramas have been created, which has greatly enriched the entertainment life of the people across the country..."
Next, each department gave a brief report.
After listening to the report, Ye Kun announced the work goals for the next year:
"Culture is the soul of a nation and the embodiment of its spirit. Our Chinese nation has a long history and culture, and the innovative spirit of the descendants of Yan and Huang is endless... In the coming year, we must make persistent efforts to continue to develop the national cultural cause and the national literary and artistic cause.
Next year, we will pilot the construction of small theaters in small cities with a population of more than 100,000, pilot the construction of cultural relics museums in the five major capitals, and pilot the construction of libraries in various places.
We will also set up a separate Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Literature and Art, vigorously train literary and artistic backbones, and make a group of literary and artistic stars famous..."
After proposing the general direction and goals, Ye Kun asked everyone to discuss and implement them one by one.
He Kangju came to Ye Kun and whispered, "Your Majesty, please set up a separate Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Literature and Art. Please assign someone else to be in charge. I, an old minister... am afraid I am not up to the task."