The most arrogant in history

Chapter 255: Three strategies: good, medium and bad.

Wei Caiqin drank half a glass, pushed the glass back, and said with a smile:

"Brother Ye, this half cup is yours. I hope you and I will never let down our hearts today."

Ye Kun drank the remaining half glass of wine and told the maid:

"Tell Tan Bamao to set off all the fireworks we brought. Miss Caiqin and I will enjoy them together."

This time, Ye Kun brought the latest continuous fireworks and high-altitude fireworks.

Wei Caiqin was very happy. She held Ye Kun's hand and watched in the garden.

Fireworks exploded in the sky, brilliant and colorful.

The entire city of Changsha was shocked and amazed.

After watching the fireworks, the two of them entered the bridal chamber hand in hand and made love together.

After making love, Wei Caiqin hugged Ye Kun's neck and asked, "My father said that after we get married, he will announce something big. Brother Ye, what do you think it will be?"

"It should be a matter of succession. Other than that, I can't think of anything else."

"Successor?" Wei Caiqin thought for a moment and suddenly said:

"Brother Ye, will my father pass on the position of Jingzhou Mu to you?"

"Qin'er, don't even think about this good thing." Ye Kun shook his head and smiled.

If his new son-in-law became Wei Dingshan's successor, he would probably be killed by Wei Kang and Wei Ning within three days!

Wei Caiqin curled her lips: "Then, Brother Ye, do you think my father will choose my eldest brother or my second brother?"

Ye Kun hugged Wei Caiqin: "Girl, you will know in two days, why bother to guess?"

Spring nights are short, and autumn nights are short too.

It felt like this night passed very quickly.

Early the next morning, Ye Kun took Wei Caiqin to visit Wei Dingshan and his two brothers-in-law.

Wei Dingshan said with a smile, "According to etiquette, newlyweds should return home after three days. Then let's do it the day after tomorrow. I will host a banquet for you and your wife, as well as officials and gentry from various departments, and announce an important event in public."

Wei Caiqin asked in a low voice: "Father, the big thing you are talking about is it about the successor?"

"You'll know when the time comes. No need to ask now."

Wei Dingshan laughed and took his daughter's hand: "Just spend the next few days with your husband. Girls don't need to worry too much about family and national affairs."

Wei Caiqin curled her lips and took Ye Kun away.

Panshui Pavilion is very big, and the young couple has plenty of space to play.

Wei Caiqin had no influence on her father regarding the issue of succession, so she could only let it go and leave everything to fate.

On the fifth day of September, Wei Dingshan held a grand banquet to welcome his daughter and son-in-law home.

Fifty or sixty officials and gentry at all levels came.

After three rounds of drinking, Wei Dingshan signaled for everyone to be quiet and said loudly:

"I am old and my health is getting worse day by day. The question of who will take over Jingzhou has been undecided. I invited you all here today to announce the future ownership of Jingzhou."

The hall was silent, and everyone was looking at Wei Dingshan.

Wei Ning and Wei Kang looked even more nervous.

Wei Dingshan glanced around and said:

"We in Jingzhou lost the Jingxiang area. Fortunately, with the help of Ye Kun and Shangguan Jifu, we were able to defend the territory in the south of the Yangtze River. However, Xiahou Chang in the north of the Yangtze River and Xiao Dequan in the east of the Yangtze River are both eyeing us covetously. I hope that all the adults can work together in the future to recapture Jingxiang, report to the court, and save the people... As long as we unite with Yizhou, I believe that restoring the country will be just around the corner."

When everyone in the hall heard this, they suspected that Wei Dingshan was going to pass the throne to Ye Kun, and they all secretly looked at Ye Kun's expression.

Ye Kun knew that there was no such good thing, so he took it calmly.

Sure enough, Wei Dingshan changed the subject and pointed at the eldest son Wei Ning and said:

"Young Master Wei Ning, you are forgiving and self-disciplined, and you are kind-hearted. You are worthy of great responsibility. I have made a decision and will submit a petition to the court. Ning'er will take over as the governor of Jingzhou from now on."

Ye Kun breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

This result meets Ye Kun's expectations.

The second son, Wei Kang, was depressed and sighed deeply.

Upon hearing this, Wei Ning was overjoyed and immediately stepped forward to kowtow, then pretended to decline:

"Although my father is a little unwell, he will surely recover. I am still young and I dare not take on such a big responsibility..."

"Ning'er, you can't refuse." Wei Dingshan waved his hand and said:

"In the next few days, I will hand over all matters to you. Remember, be kind and loving to the people, and be careful and prudent in doing things. If a strong enemy attacks, Ye Kun and General Shangguan Jifu will naturally not stand idly by."

Ye Kun stood up, clasped his fists and said:

"Ye Kun and Miss Caiqin, since you are married, you will be the sons-in-law of Jingzhou for life. From now on, you will work with the eldest son to retake the Jingxiang area and support the country together. If a strong enemy attacks, my Yizhou army of 200,000 will never stand idly by!"

In fact, Yizhou did not have an army of 200,000, but it was not illegal to brag.

Wei Dingshan was very satisfied and raised his glass again, saying, "This glass is for all the gentlemen. I hope you will assist Ning'er in the future, just as you have assisted me."

Everyone present stood up and raised their glasses, saying, "From now on, Dingdang will assist the eldest master, and we will never regret it even if we die!"

But Ye Kun saw that several generals and officials present at the meeting blinked frequently at the Second Young Master, as if signaling him to be patient.

It seems that it will not be easy for the eldest son Wei Ning to take over smoothly.

The banquet ended and everyone left.

Wei Dingshan kept Ye Kun and the eldest son Wei Ning and asked Ye Kun: "My dear son-in-law, what do you think of my arrangement today?"

The arrangement is like a pile of shit, but he is still very proud of it!

Ye Kun had no choice but to remind Wei Dingshan: "Father-in-law's arrangement is naturally good. But I don't know who holds the military power at the moment?"

Letting the eldest son take over but not giving him military power is like sending him to his death!

Wei Dingshan said: "Generals Kuai Qu and Cai Tao are in charge of the left and right armies, stationed outside the city, each with 15,000 soldiers and horses. The 10,000 soldiers and horses in the city are under my personal control. Prince Ning'er controls 5,000 naval forces and 3,000 Iron Guards..."

Wei Ning whispered, "Kuai Qu is my second brother's father-in-law. I think his military power should be restricted."

"I know. Let me arrange it slowly." Wei Dingshan glared at his son and taught him a lesson:

"A real man should act calmly and with courtesy. I declare in public today that I will hand over Jingzhou to you. Do you think Kuai Qu dares to rebel?"

Wei Ning didn't dare to say anything more, and nodded: "Father is right."

Ye Kun wanted to say a few words, but seeing Wei Dingshan was so confident, he simply stopped talking and bowed to say goodbye.

The eldest son saw the guest off and went to Panshui Pavilion on the way.

Ye Kun brought the eldest son to the highest attic, which was neither sky nor ground, and whispered:

"My Lord, if Kuai Qu's military power is not removed, you will be in big trouble soon! I think the Second Lord is dissatisfied with you and will soon join forces with Kuai Qu to start a rebellion."

Wei Ning was shocked: "I also know that the situation today is very dangerous, my dear brother, save me!"

Ye Kun took a few steps and sighed, "I really don't dare to talk about your brothers' affairs."

"Brother, since you married my sister, you are not an outsider, why can't you tell me?"

Wei Ning grabbed Ye Kun's hand and swore, "I swear, I will never reveal our conversation today, or I will be struck by lightning."

Ye Kun looked around and lowered his voice and said, "I have three plans, one for the best, the other for the worst. I hope you will consider them carefully."

"Please give me some advice, my dear brother!"

"The best plan is to strike first and gain the upper hand. Before Kuai Qu has made up his mind, you can lead your troops directly into his mansion, kill him, and then imprison the second young master.

The trick is to immediately strengthen the city defense and take control of Changsha City in our own hands, while making good arrangements for the periphery and then wait and see what happens.

The next plan is to listen to Lord Wei and wait for Lord Wei's arrangements."