The most arrogant in history

Chapter 322: Rich in support and simple in burial.

The old lady took a breath and said:

"You have more and more women and children now. I want you to promise me that no matter what, Yourong and Yourong are both the principal wives. And my grandson Ye Feng, no matter what, he is the eldest son..."

Originally said this.

Ye Kun agreed immediately: "Mom, don't worry, even if I become the emperor in the future, Yourong will be the queen, and Feng'er will be the prince."

"Good, good, good..."

A smile appeared on my face, my voice became lower and lower, and then I passed away.

"Oh my god——!" Ye Kun couldn't help but howl.

Jiang Yourong and others were outside. When they heard the noise, they rushed in and knelt beside the bed crying.

From the newly built Hanzhong Palace, there was a cry of weeping that reached the sky.

In fact, except Jiang Yourong and Hua Daixi, the people here don’t have much affection for the old lady.

But you have to cry even if you have no emotions, and you have to cry loudly, harder than others.

For example, Xie Baochan rubbed her eyes hard while crying, until her eyes turned red.

"Yourong, ladies, please accept my condolences." Ye Kun wiped his tears and helped Jiang Yourong up:

"Mother, in the past few years, has received your filial piety and care, and your company day and night, so she has enjoyed a few years of peace and happiness. But I, your son, am unfilial and have been fighting all over the place, causing the old lady to worry.

Everyone, stop crying, put on mourning clothes, and take care of your mother's funeral. You are indispensable in welcoming and seeing off guests, and thanking guests at the funeral hall."

Only then did everyone stop crying and put on mourning clothes.

The death of King Hanzhong's mother was a big event.

The city of Chengdu became tense.

However, Ye Kun sent a pigeon message, asking Huangfu Lin, Wang Meng, Qin Erwu, Yan Liuhai, He Zhongshu, as well as Wu Xuan, Xue Ju and others in the south to guard the border passes respectively and not to come to pay their respects.

Other Yizhou officials don't need to come if they don't have time.

Ma Zhao, Xie Tong, Guan Yafu and others all persuaded Ye Kun:

"Lord Ye, you are now the King of Hanzhong, and the old lady is also a high-ranking official. The funeral ceremony cannot be neglected. All the necessary procedures must be followed, and only then will Yizhou be a role model."

Ye Kun shook his head:

"My mother was just an ordinary person, just like everyone else in the world. There is no need to waste money or have so many formalities at her funeral. The filial piety of the world is to cherish the deceased and bury him simply. Since I am the King of Hanzhong, I must set an example and promote the simple burial system.

The people of the world are suffering too much. If we save some money for the people, my mother in heaven will also be pleased."

Everyone was impressed by Ye Kun's sincerity.

Ye Kun ordered:

"Three days later, my mother was buried. Then we observed mourning for 21 days, received condolences, and then the funeral was over. My mother was buried in an ordinary coffin, with her clothes. Other bronze tripods and ritual vessels were omitted. The grave was built on flat ground, with only a three-foot grave mound, without a shroud or trees. In short, everything was no different from that of an ordinary family."

As soon as the news came out, people in Chengdu were talking about it.

Some people say that Ye Kun is frugal and sets an example for the people.

Some people say that Ye Kun must have secretly chosen a Feng Shui treasured site to bury his mother.

In order to dispel people's speculation, Ye Kun allowed the people of Chengdu to watch his mother's funeral.

On the day of the funeral, hundreds of thousands of Chengdu residents gathered on the high ground in the west of the city to watch and see the old lady off.

Ye Kun buried his mother and said to the people at the scene:

"The tradition of lavish burials in the Dading Kingdom has a long history. When parents pass away, it is not uncommon for children to compete with each other and spend all their money to handle their parents' funerals. Some even sell their children and even themselves to bury their fathers.

However, burying parents with great ceremony often attracts tomb robbers who dig up graves, turn over bodies and bones, making the deceased unable to rest in peace.

I declare today that the whole territory of Yizhou shall implement the policy of "rich support and simple burial". It is not considered unfilial for children to bury their parents simply. All officials in Yizhou shall take the lead in implementing the policy of "rich support and simple burial". Those who violate the policy shall be severely punished!"

The people of Chengdu witnessed the burial of the old lady with their own eyes. Only then did they believe Ye Kun's sincerity and bowed in respect.

Ye Kun clasped his fists in return, and ordered his personal soldiers to build a hut in front of his mother's grave, while he stayed behind to keep vigil.

Jiang Yourong was the principal wife, so naturally she brought her son Ye Feng with her to observe mourning with Ye Kun.

Dozens of huts were built here, and Ye Kun and Jiang Yourong lived and ate here for a full twenty days.

Ye Kun handles government and military affairs here.

The ancients observed filial piety with great concentration.

Logically speaking, Ye Kun was not allowed to interfere in military or government affairs during the period of mourning.

Ye Kun, however, was dismissive of this regulation, and denounced it as the pedantic dregs of Confucianism.

During the mourning period, officials from all over Yizhou came to offer condolences and presented gold, silk, cattle, sheep, and wine.

Ye Kun accepted it without hesitation, and then distributed the wine and meat to the farmers living around the cemetery, asking them to farm here and guard his mother's grave at the same time.

This funeral deeply moved the people of Yizhou.

From officials at all levels to peddlers, fishermen, woodcutters and farmers, all praised Ye Kun's moral character and his heart that was dedicated to serving the people.

After taking care of his mother's funeral, Ye Kun finally had time to pay tribute to Ganmama Wang.

Sisters Cao Duoduo and Jasmine accompanied them.

New grass has grown on Aunt Wang’s grave, making it look green and lush.

Ye Kun offered wine to pay tribute, then took Duoduo and Jasmine to pick many wild flowers and put them on Ganma Wang's grave.

The setting sun is blood-red and the autumn wind is bleak.

Ye Kun stood there for a long time, and asked Duoduo: "Duoduo, what did Aunt Wang say before she died?"

"My godmother said that her life was worth it after she met Uncle Ye."

Duoduo hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "My godmother also told me and Jasmine to serve Uncle Ye wholeheartedly in the future."

"I am sorry for her." Ye Kun couldn't help but sigh.

These days, medical conditions are still too poor.

Although I vigorously promote drinking boiled water, washing hands and maintaining hygiene, I am still helpless when facing diseases.

For example, simple appendicitis cannot be treated.

Jasmine took Ye Kun's hand, looked up and said, "Uncle, you have done nothing wrong to godmother. Godmother also knows that you are fighting outside and cannot come back."

"Thank you for your comfort, Jasmine."

Ye Kun touched Jasmine's head and said, "Jasmine, you are eleven years old this year, right?"

"Yes uncle, I am eleven years old and my sister is sixteen."

"So how many words do you know now?"

"I don't know either. Anyway, I know a lot of the characters."

"Uncle, don't listen to Jasmine's bragging. She can only recognize a thousand words at most." Duoduo smiled.

Ye Kun nodded and said with a smile: "How many words can Duoduo recognize now?"

"I know all the characters in the school and can write them."

"Duoduo is still smart."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Come on, come home with me. I'll check your homework when I'm free."

After returning to the newly built Hanzhong Palace, Ye Kun called the old He father and daughter, as well as his junior fellow apprentice Pang Jiasun Yi, and asked about the recent technological developments in various aspects and workshops.

Lao He and his daughter prepared detailed materials and reported to Ye Kun.

Steel smelting and ironmaking technology has basically been finalized. It is currently difficult to develop it further and we can only strive for excellence on this basis.

There has been progress in porcelain, and even blue and white porcelain has been produced, but it is still not perfect.

Glass manufacturing has made the greatest progress. According to the current situation, mass production of transparent glass will be achieved soon!

Ye Kun was very satisfied and told Lao He:

"Call the heads and technical masters of various departments and industries to hold a meeting in your laboratory tomorrow morning. By the way, ask them to bring their latest products over."

Lao He clasped his fists and accepted the order.

He Tiantian mustered up his courage and asked in a low voice: "Master Ye, now that you have come back this time... will you go out to fight again in the future?"