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Chapter 731 A Country Marquis from the Capital?
Although he was approaching forty, when Yu Tongyuan arrived in Dengzhou Prefecture, he felt that his mind was full of big question marks.
Excuse me, how exactly is this prefecture city, which is smaller in scale than the capital but richer and more prosperous in every other aspect, associated with the phrase "poor and remote place"?
Furthermore, it seems that the superior personally visited Dengzhou Prefecture. Does he just let Yang the Madman lie through his teeth?
While mentally ranting and raving, Yu Tongyuan strolled slowly toward the Dengzhou government office.
Xu Jingyu had already been waiting outside the Dengzhou government office.
When Yu Tongyuan's carriage appeared on the main street in front of the Dengzhou government office, Xu Jingyu went to greet him from afar and bowed to Yu Tongyuan, who was riding on horseback, saying, "Your humble servant, Xu Jingyu, the Executive Deputy Prefect of Dengzhou and Magistrate of Penglai, pays his respects to Your Excellency."
Yu Tongyuan couldn't help but be very curious.
Executive Deputy Prefect and concurrently Magistrate of Penglai County, what kind of damn official position is that?
Yes, our Ming Dynasty lacked officials. In the past few years, it was common for one person to hold multiple positions. For example, a minister of one ministry might also hold the title of vice minister of another ministry.
However, in recent years, the shortage of officials has been much less severe than in previous years, and it is rare to hear of an official holding titles from other government departments.
Especially local officials like this.
How did a prefecture end up with the position of deputy prefect?
Since he is the deputy prefect, how can he concurrently serve as the county magistrate?
And what's more, it's the county magistrate of the prefectural seat!
Yu Tongyuan had a bellyful of questions, but didn't know where to begin. After hesitating for a moment, he simply said, "Vice Prefect Xu, where is my official residence?"
Xu Jingyu immediately cupped his hands and said, "Reporting to the Marquis, the Prefect has already written a letter requesting that I prepare the Naval Commandery and the Marquis's official residence."
After a slight pause, Xu Jingyu continued, "The Prefect also said that since the Marquis has come from the capital to Dengzhou, he should stay at the Dengzhou Sanatorium for a few days to rest before starting to handle official business."
Yu Tongyuan immediately became wary.
Do I really have such a deep friendship with Yang the Madman?
Is this dog planning to betray me?
wrong.
I am now the Grand Admiral of the Navy, and I am a Grand Admiral who will be involved in naval warfare. My garrison and government offices are all in Dengzhou Prefecture, and I am in cahoots with Yang the Madman.
He can't possibly betray his own accomplices, can he?
While pondering the matter in his mind, Yu Tongyuan instructed Xu Jingyu, "Then I'll trouble Vice Prefect Xu to make the arrangements."
Xu Jingyu first said he dared not, then cupped his hands and said, "Please come with me, Your Excellency, to the sanatorium to rest."
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"This courtyard is reserved specifically for His Majesty and His Majesty the Empress. The east wing is reserved for His Highness the Crown Prince and the princes, and the west wing is reserved for the princesses."
"Apart from this specially reserved courtyard, the remaining courtyards are for whoever comes to choose first."
Xu Jingyu smiled and introduced the Dengzhou Sanatorium to Yu Tongyuan, and immediately started by mentioning the Zhu Emperor and Empress Ma.
"The sanatorium has guest rooms with doors, a study, servants' rooms, and each room has its own bathroom and toilet."
"Hot water is available in the bathroom all day long."
"There is a toilet in the bathroom that can replace the urinal. After you finish using the toilet, you just need to pull the cord to flush."
"That is a library, which contains all the books that can be bought on the market now, as well as many rare copies of second-hand copies."
"The courtyard in the west is for leisure; you can play chess, fish, and take a walk there."
"There are shooting ranges, horse farms, and farms to the south."
“Three meals are served every day, morning, noon and evening. The Marquis can choose to sit and eat in the dining hall, or he can have his meals taken back to the courtyard to eat at his leisure.”
Xu Jingyu explained in great detail, and Yu Tongyuan listened even more attentively.
I originally thought that as a noble marquis, I would be quite prestigious in the Nan'an Marquis's mansion in the capital. But when I actually came to Dengzhou Prefecture, I realized that the Nan'an Marquis was nothing.
It's not even comparable to the fur of this sanatorium in front of us!
Especially the unheard-of toilet and the 24-hour hot water supply, it sounds really awesome.
Hmm, I'll try out that toilet thing first.
I'd like to see what exactly can replace the chamber pot.
Ok?
Yu Tongyuan suddenly stopped and asked, "Replace the chamber pot? Flush with the cord?"
Xu Jingyu nodded and replied, "Yes, the Prefect has had two water towers, one for cooling and one for heating, built on the mountain, with water pipes connected to each courtyard."
"The one used to flush the toilet is the water pipe that comes from the cooling tower."
"The filth that was washed down followed the terrain and connected to the river outside the city."
Yu Tongyuan suddenly felt like an ignorant beggar who had entered the palace, and everything he saw was incredibly strange.
After strolling around for quite a while, Yu Tongyuan finally asked, "Which courtyard do I reside in?"
Xu Jingyu said with a smile, "Apart from this courtyard specially reserved for His Majesty and the Empress, you can choose any of the remaining courtyards, and stay in whichever one you choose."
Yu Tongyuan pointed to a small courtyard, slightly lower than the one where the Zhu Emperor was, and said, "Then shall I choose this small courtyard?"
Xu Jingyu gestured with his hand and said with a smile, "Of course, please follow me, my lord."
The Prefect is right. Those who come from the capital are all idiots. Just keep fooling them.
Why did the Marquis choose this small courtyard?
Tsk.
As I just said, apart from the courtyard reserved for His Majesty and the Empress, the rest are first-come, first-served, and you can choose whichever one you like.
Now, the first guest to properly stay at the Dengzhou Prefecture Sanatorium is from Nan'an Prefecture. If you have the ability to stay in two, I dare to grant your request!
Hmm, we'll have to have someone demonstrate how to use the flush toilet to this country bumpkin later.
wrong.
The capital city is not the countryside.
Is that the country lord from the capital?
No, no, I can't think about it anymore. It's his business how the Prefectural Governor complains. Even if he says the capital is the countryside, His Majesty and the Empress might not be angry. But if I accidentally utter the word "countryside," I probably won't see the sun rise tomorrow.
While secretly grumbling to himself, Xu Jingyu led Yu Tongyuan into the courtyard.
As Yu Tongyuan looked around, he asked, "Where is my naval headquarters? Where is the naval base? Yang... does your lord have any other preparations?"
Xu Jingyu answered honestly, "My lord, the Naval Commander's Office is not far to the west of the government office, while the naval base is outside the city."
"In addition to the Naval Commandery and the naval base, my lord also sent a special letter instructing me to take the Marquis to the shipyard to see the new naval warships."
"The Prefect said that if the Marquis is satisfied with the navy's new warships, then... then..."
Yu Tongyuan's heart skipped a beat. He turned to look at Xu Jingyu and asked, "What do you mean?"
Xu Jingyu steeled his resolve and replied, "My lord, my master said that if you are satisfied with the new warships, you must exchange them for the heads of the Japanese pirates."
What the hell?
Yu Tongyuan was so angry that he laughed immediately.
No.
This idiot Yang is crazy. What does he think of the navy's warships?
Are you satisfied?
This lord has experienced countless battles, big and small, and has seen all kinds of warships. You think you can just exchange the heads of Japanese pirates for them?
I bother!
No matter how good your warship is, don't expect me to say a single good word!