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Chapter 724: Letter of Deliverance

Huayang County.

The war once again moved back to the small Dinghai Wharf.

Moreover, with Yunchui's continuous and fierce attacks from all sides, large numbers of desperate Japanese pirates would surrender from time to time.

Yunchui’s victory is just around the corner.

Huayang City.

As the war drew to a close, the city regained its former vitality, with people coming and going and laughter everywhere.

The county magistrate's mansion in the center of the city was even more noisy, and even the butler's roar could be heard everywhere.

"You, you, you, what are you still standing there for?"

"Those who need to help pack should do so, and those who need to load the truck should do so as soon as possible. Everyone, hurry up and get moving."

"Yes!" Although the servants did not understand why, they did not dare to delay and hurriedly quickened their steps.

"Sir," after giving the order, the old butler approached Liu Yongchun cautiously, "Tomorrow is Double Ninth Festival, where are we going?"

After saying this, he couldn't help but look towards the west excitedly.

"Are we going to Xingji City?"

His Royal Highness Prince Ning had praised his master several times before the court officials for his courage to be the first in the world and for being a role model for all county governors in the world.

Now that the new king has ascended the throne, he will certainly reward his meritorious officials. Doesn't that mean that his master will soon rise to a high position?

But the butler was a little confused.

Tomorrow is Double Ninth Festival, but they are just packing up now.

The time is too short. Even if I grow wings, I am afraid I won’t be able to make it to the coronation ceremony in Xingji City.

Liu Yongchun also looked towards the west, but smiled and shook his head slightly.

"We're not going to Xingji City, let's go home."

Come back home?

For high-ranking officials like county magistrates, wherever they are posted is their home. Why would they ever go home?

The old butler was a little confused, and when he realized what was happening he opened his eyes wide in disbelief.

"Sir, are we going back to Su Lan's hometown?"

"Yes," Liu Yongchun nodded gently and confirmed again, "It means returning to Sulan City."

Su Lan.

As he recited these familiar words, Liu Yongchun was slightly distracted.

The Su Lan Liu family has made a living by selling cloth since ancient times and is considered a well-known family in the local area.

However, as time goes by, the Liu family's business has become increasingly difficult in recent years, and it was even difficult to sustain at one point.

As the saying goes, when you are poor, you try to change. After careful consideration and research, the family of hundreds of people unanimously decided to continue running the cloth business while working hard to expand outward.

For example, encouraging family members to take part in the imperial examinations.

The most outstanding among them is Liu Yongchun.

He passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar, and eventually went into politics and even became a county magistrate.

For example, let your daughter go to Lianyan.

The one who married the best was naturally Liu Wan.

She married to Xingji City and eventually became the wife of the Earl of Zhongyong.

With the outstanding son and the help of the daughter, the Liu family's business has finally started to pick up...

"My lord, my lord?"

Liu Yongchun came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Wouldn't it be nice to go back to Su Lan? You and I have been officials for quite a few years, it's time to go home and visit."

"It's good to go home." The housekeeper nodded, but there was a bitter taste in his mouth.

However, a light bulb went off in his head soon, and his breathing became a little disordered.

The old butler quickly looked around and then lowered his voice cautiously.

"Sir, are you going back to be... the county magistrate?"

As he spoke, his voice became a little unclear due to excitement.

Liu Yongchun nodded slightly.

The two grew up together, and although they were master and servant, they were like brothers, so he did not hide it.

"Su Lan's Zhang Jun Shou is deeply involved with some people in Xingji City and the Central Army Corps, and is now detained."

"Given your highness's temperament, I estimate that it will be difficult for Old Zhang to come out again in this lifetime, so your highness asked me to go and keep an eye on Su Lan for a while."

Liu Yongchun's words were also vague, but the old housekeeper heard them clearly.

He let out a long sigh and said with a joyful look on his face: "That's great. I haven't been home for a long time and I miss my family." After saying this, he, a man in his forties, still couldn't help but smile.

In fact, although Huayang County and Sulan County are both among the top ten counties in Yunchui, Liu Yongchun's transfer from Huayang County to Sulan does not seem to be a promotion.

But just like there are three top permanent members among the five permanent members of the United Nations in modern times, there are also differences between the top counties and the lower counties in Yunchui.

For example, the administrative capital Xingji City, the economic capital Sulan County, and the Longyuan land Xingluo County are the "top three" among the ten top counties of Yunchui.

If the governors of the ten top counties are promoted, they will most likely become important officials of the six ministries in the future.

The county governors of Xingji City, Sulan County and Xingluo County will most likely rise to the top overnight and become candidates for the six ministers or the chief judge of the Dali Temple.

Therefore, Liu Yongchun transferred from Huayang County to Sulan County. Although his official rank remained unchanged, it was definitely a promotion.

And according to convention, the "county governor" of Xingji City, or more precisely the prefect of Jingzhao, would usually be promoted to the Minister of Personnel, in charge of the promotion of all officials in Yunchui.

The second is Xingluo County in Longyuan. Its governor is the most particular about various etiquette and laws, and usually serves as the Minister of Rites.

As for Sulan City, as the economic center of Yunchui, its county magistrate will also be in charge of the purse strings in the future and will usually be promoted to the Minister of Revenue.

The old butler was calculating in his mind.

The current Minister of Revenue, Qian Liang, is in his prime and very capable. He is also loyal to Your Highness and the empire. There is no reason for him to retire so soon.

In addition, his daughter is the godmother of the future queen mother; as for his son-in-law, he is even more extraordinary, the general of Xingluo's legion.

Therefore, for the time being, Qian Liang's position is absolutely stable.

If the master were to be promoted to the central government now, he would probably be assigned to work as a subordinate of the Ministry of Revenue. It would be better for him to go to Sulan City to govern an area.

Soon, the old butler couldn't help frowning again.

Although money is something that you cannot bring with you when you are born and cannot take with you when you die, countless people are willing to bow their heads and even give up their lives for it.

As the economic center of Yunchui, Sulan City is naturally a popular destination in the hearts of many people, far beyond the reach of Huayang County.

Although their Liu family has a place in Su Lan, it is just a place. It may not be so easy to get others to obey them.

After listening to this, Liu Yongchun nodded slightly, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.

No matter how developed Su Lan City's economy is, it is only relative. They still have to bow down and submit to the many wealthy families in Xingji City.

Even many businesses in Su Lan City are controlled by families from Xingji City.

For example, one of the most profitable fleets in the Su Lan Inner Sea is the Lin Fleet, and behind it is Lin Hanmo’s Annan Marquis Mansion.

Another example is Yanhui Bank, one of the largest banks in Sulan City, which was opened by Tian Hongyan of the Yanhui Legion...

This time the Central Army was defeated and fell, a large number of generals', earls' and even marquisates' mansions were involved. Ren Ning was so murderous that no one dared to raise any objection to him.

With the fall of this group of people, the merchants in Su Lan City who depended on them were naturally at a loss, and some of them were even trafficked or sold as a whole.

For example, the Lin fleet and Yanhui Money House mentioned above have now collectively changed their surnames to Huang, and all their assets have been taken over by the national treasury.

As for other medium and large businesses, there were even more that followed suit and changed their ways.

With so many obedient businesses, even if Liu Yongchun had nothing in his hands when he took office, he would still have a chance to speak up and even intervene.

The housekeeper understood and was even happier.

"I see. I'll help you pack your luggage right away."

After saying that, he ran away excitedly.

However, not long after, the old butler came back jogging, panting.

Behind him were several men in full armor, walking like dragons and tigers.

Liu Yongchun looked up and was speechless.

The one walking in front of him was actually the commander of the East China Sea Fortress, Lu Fuhai.

Others following behind were also the generals who led Huayang County in the siege against the Japanese pirates.

For example, Lu Yulong, Lin Hanmo and Huang Ming.

The two sides are not subordinate to each other and their official ranks are different, but Yunchui's current master is a military general, so Liu Yongchun took the initiative to step forward.

He laughed and bowed.

"A rare guest, a rare guest. I didn't know you generals were coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you."

"Butler, please serve the tea quickly."

Both parties were acquaintances and could even be considered friends for life and death, so there was no need to pay too much attention to formalities.

While the tea was being served, Liu Yongchun became curious.

"I wonder why you generals are here in Huayang City?"

He had read the battle report yesterday, so the battle at Dinghai Wharf should not be over yet.

Lu Fuhai also laughed and responded with a few empty greetings before taking a letter from his subordinate.

"Lord Liu, I actually came here for no reason, but the Japanese pirate emperor suddenly sent me a letter of surrender..."