Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 327: Chapter 317 Yu Tonghai, Xue Ping

Han Zhao glanced at the documents and token of Yu Tonghai, smiling as he said: ”Mr. Yu, please follow me!”

Although he couldn’t verify the authenticity of the documents, he didn’t believe that anyone would come to Tenglong Guard to deceive in this manner, as it was too easy to be exposed.

”It’s no trouble at all, brother!” Yu Tonghai said politely.

Then he handed his horse to a follower behind him and entered Guard City with Han Zhao.

Upon entering Guard City, he was slightly stunned.

Because at that moment, Guard City was in disarray, especially the Western district—it was like a massive construction site. Nearly the entire Western district was devoid of complete houses; everywhere were piles of stone, sand, and wood and other building materials. Hundreds of workers were busily engaged in their tasks, each vigorously at work shirtless.

”What’s this?” Yu Tonghai asked somewhat perplexedly.

Han Zhao explained: ”The old Guard City was too dilapidated, so the General ordered this entire area to be demolished and rebuilt!”

Hearing this, Yu Tonghai’s brow slightly furrowed.

Demolished and rebuilt entirely?

That seemed excessively labor-intensive!

The old garrison he previously resided in was also dilapidated, but who would dare demolish and rebuild it?

Demolishing and rebuilding such a large area required a considerable amount of manpower and resources.

This gave him a not so good impression of Tenglong Guard, but being new here, he held back his opinions, silently following Han Zhao through the chaotic streets to the Guardian Department office.

Viewing the imposing Guardian Department office and then the messy large construction site behind it, Yu Tonghai’s impression of Tenglong Guard worsened.

Naturally, Han Zhao was unaware of his thoughts. He briefly explained the situation to the office guards and then excused himself after the guards went inside to give notice.

Soon afterward, Yang Zhenshan emerged from the office.

”Mr. Yu!”

He looked at Yu Tonghai, his eyes shining.

”I am indeed Yu Tonghai; and who might you be, sir?” Yu Tonghai greeted with a clasped fist.

”Ha ha, I am Yang Zhenshan!”

Yang Zhenshan laughed heartily, reaching out to intimately grasp Yu Tonghai’s arm, saying: ”I have been waiting for Mr. Yu for a long time; you have finally arrived!”

”Please come in, please!”

”Uh, Master Yang!” Yu Tonghai was a bit uncomfortable with Yang Zhenshan’s enthusiasm.

As Yang Zhenshan stepped over the threshold, he suddenly remembered something.

”Right, did Mr. Yu bring your family? Wenhua, Wenhua!”

He shouted into the office, and Lu Wenhua quickly ran out.

”My lord!”

”Is Mr. Yu’s residence ready?” Yang Zhenshan asked.

”It’s all prepared; it’s the Muxiang Pavilion behind the office!” Lu Wenhua replied.

”Did Mr. Yu bring your wife?” Yang Zhenshan asked Yu Tonghai again.

Yu Tonghai was somewhat stunned and nodded, ”Yes, brought her!”

”Then you first take Mrs. Yu over to take a look. If Mrs. Yu finds anything unsuitable, arrange for someone to make the changes!” Yang Zhenshan instructed.

”Yes!” Lu Wenhua quickly responded, glancing at the three carriages outside.

Meanwhile, Yang Zhenshan pulled Yu Tonghai into the office.

Entering the office, Yang Zhenshan, though outwardly enthusiastic, was secretly observing Yu Tonghai.

Yu Tonghai was someone arranged by the old Emperor!

Although the Central Army Commander’s Mansion had already sent over Yu Tonghai’s dossier, and he knew that Yu Tonghai was previously the Commander in Hai State Left Guard, since it was the old Emperor who had arranged his placement, naturally Yang Zhenshan could not treat him lightly.

Upon reaching the main hall of the office, Yang Zhenshan called Yu Tonghai to take a seat, then shouted to a personal follower outside: ”Xiao Shan, go and call Mr. Xue over!”

Mr. Xue, also known as the son of Marquis Haichang, Xue Ping, had arrived from Capital City earlier than Yu Tonghai.

After a moment, Xue Ping appeared in the main hall. He was in his early twenties, fair-skinned and attractive, having a somewhat handsome appearance of a young man. However, Yang Zhenshan had tested him, and this guy was not merely a lucky heir, but genuinely knowledgeable and skilled.

Cultivation-wise, Xue Ping was at the Postnatal Fourth Layer, and insightfully knowledgeable about naval warfare as well.

But this young man had never been out to sea!

Yes, he was a landlubber; his theoretical knowledge was all academic.