Chapter Ninety-Three: The New Town
Chen Wenlin and Mei Ying spent a month in the capital. However, this month has not been completely idle. Mei Ying has to learn to manage family affairs with the Bai family every day, especially to learn to manage business.
Chen Wenlin visited those officials in the imperial court every day, and often entered the palace to be summoned by the emperor. The emperor is very concerned about the affairs of Nanyang, and often asks Chen Wenlin.
Chen Wenlin also took the opportunity to put forward some powerful things for Nanyang. For example, those victims of the disaster have settled well in Nanyang, and from the beginning of the migration, the court does not need to take care of the carriage and horse expenses, clothes, and meals along the way. The imperial court saved a lot of money for this.
Chen Wenlin took the opportunity to propose that the migration of disaster victims to Nanyang become a normal thing. In the future, as long as there is a disaster in Dachu, the disaster victims will be sent to Nanyang, which will save trouble, save money, and be good to the people. They were originally poor and white, but when they arrived in Nanyang, they worked hard for a few years, and they could still make a fortune, and maybe they could buy a piece of industry, isn't it a good thing?
The emperor was a little moved. Chen Wenlin went to the prince again to talk about this matter. The prince was very supportive, but the prince said, "Wen Lin, I am happy to hand over these victims to you. However, it cannot be completely handed over to you now. Some time ago, I handed over those disaster victims to you, and your eldest brother Wenjun came to play a fold, saying that the Wa Kingdom also needs the people, or the newly acquired territory of the Wa Kingdom will be unstable. Moreover, the Wa Kingdom is closer than the South Seas. How do you say? ”
Chen Wenlin couldn't help but widen his eyes and said, "My eldest brother still dares to rob me and my sister? I don't have an opinion, I'm afraid that my eldest brother will face my sister's anger. ”
Liu Yan immediately thought of Chen Wenhui. With Chen Wenhui's temperament, she will definitely not let go of Chen Wenjun, Liu Yan couldn't help laughing.
Chen Wenlin said: "Anyway, whether it is for Luzon Island, or Yizhou Island, or for the Japanese State, in short, these victims are beneficial." It's better than being hit by a disaster in Dachu, because the officials are not doing well, and they starve to death. ”
As soon as I said that. Liu Jingyuan glanced at Chen Wenlin.
Liu Yan said: "Ah Yuan. You don't have to blink anymore, be careful that your eyes blink badly. Can I still not know about Da Chu's situation? Jiangnan was hit by the disaster that year, how many officials were corrupt? How many officials have ignored the victims, and how many officials have we dealt with with ourselves? It's enough to steal the house and copy it for disaster relief. Have you forgotten? I can't forget it. ”
Liu Jingyuan was silent.
Liu Yan said: "The rule of our Great Chu is corrupted. It's not broken for a day or two. Wait until one day in the future I made that position. Be sure to think of something to deal with this. When the time comes. You're going to have to help me. ”
Liu Jingyuan looked at Chen Wenlin. Chen Wenlin smiled and said, "I will definitely fully support Your Highness." ”
Liu Jingyuan scolded in his heart, Chen Wenlin, a villain with no conscience. Of course you supported it. You are far away in the South Seas, and the bloody storm set off by Da Chu has nothing to do with you. This is not yet supported. Pity. He can't escape, as the prince's henchman, he will definitely rush to the front line in the future. In the face of the entire Dachu official class, the aristocratic class, and the families, what a great courage this is.
Hey, I'll talk about that later.
Liu Yan didn't realize Liu Jingyuan's silence, but said happily: "I have you brothers, why worry about big things? This is probably where I am stronger than the eldest brother and the third brother. By the way, Wenlin, this matter of yours is on me. I'll go tell my father about this in a moment. ”
Chen Wenlin was very happy and quickly thanked Liu Yan.
Time flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it is October, and the capital has begun to get cold. Chen Wenlin is also going to Nanyang with his wife. After a while, the north will freeze, and when the time comes, although it can also reach Shanghai, it will be necessary to choose to take the land route, Chen Wenlin is afraid that Mei Ying will work hard, so he can only leave early, rush to Shanghai City before freezing, and take a sea boat from Shanghai City to Xinguang City on Yizhou Island, and then go to Tianshui City.
The separation is imminent, and Bai is very sad. Chen Yuanheng comforted her and said, "Don't worry so much. We will also go to Nanyang together in two months, and we will see each other again when the time comes. ”
Bai Shi thought about it, but it was just two months apart, which was nothing, and it was much better than before, often for one or two years.
Mei Ying is a little difficult to part with her younger siblings and father. Seeing that parting was imminent, Bai specially instructed Chen Wenlin to take Mei Ying back to her parents' house. Mei Ying is just indifferent to Mrs. Mei, just keep a polite face. After doing it for a while, Chen Wenlin went to talk to Mei Jizu and others, and Mei Ying followed Mei Hanlin to Mei Hanlin's study. Mei Hanlin looked at his daughter with tears in his eyes, thinking that the separation was imminent, and he was also a little teary-eyed, but after all, he was a man and was not used to such a mother-in-law, so he cheered up and comforted his daughter and said, "You married a good man." The husband is good to you, promising, and your mother-in-law is prosperous, and you will be blessed in the future. As for me, don't worry either. I'm not the same now. Soon an appointment will come, and I will go to take office, and I will not be in the capital. In the future, my journey will only get better and better. Your brothers and sisters will be blessed with me. As for your brothers-in-law, when you are gone, they will go to live in your house. I sent all the men left behind by your mother. They are all faithful. In addition, the in-laws also sent people over. Even if I take my whole family to work in the future, won't there still be my in-laws to take care of them? You can rest assured. When they are a few years older and more educated, they will go to Nanyang to look for you. Isn't it good for your brothers and sisters to be together? ”
Mei Ying thought about it too, and she was not so sad.
Thinking about it in a blink of an eye, thanks to my mother-in-law for treating me well. Not only does she not have to serve herself, but she also has to help take care of her two younger brothers. It's really hard for my parents-in-law.
When he came back from Mei's house and arrived at his own house, he first asked Bai to say goodbye. Bai Shi looked at Mei Ying's crying red eyes, a little distressed, and said to her: "Mei Ying, you first go to Xinguang City on Yizhou Island to study with your sister-in-law for a month, and then go to Tianshui City to study with your sister for a month." With your cleverness, you'll be able to get started. You will work harder in the future, and you will have to take care of the affairs of Tianshui City more. Wenlin has other things, and when the time comes, you have to support more. As for things at home, you can rest assured. Your Mei family has sent so many people to follow you, and there are people around you to take care of you. The father-in-law is going to take your stepmother and those brothers and sisters who are not your mother. As for your own brother. Your father-in-law has found them a good seat to teach them in your house. I also sent a housekeeper to take care of the affairs of the house. Wait until your brothers are a few years older and understand the truth when they read. I'll give you a good daughter-in-law, can you trust my vision? ”
Mei Ying hurriedly said: "Mother's vision is the best. Of course I believe in my mother's vision. ”
Bai smiled and said, "Just trust me." In the future, I will marry all of them daughters-in-law, and then send them to Tianshui City to reunite with you. You can rest assured. ”
At this time, where does Mei Ying still have worries?
happily followed Chen Wenlin to Nanyang. When they arrived in Shanghai City, they only stayed in the princess's city lord's mansion for two days, and Princess Lichuan and Mei Ying hit it off at first sight and gave Mei Ying a lot of things. Of course, when he was in the capital, the Bai family instructed Mei Ying and helped Mei Ying prepare a lot of gifts for Princess Lichuan. Princess Lichuan liked these gifts very much. The couple spent two days at Princess Lichuan's place, and by the way, they enjoyed the scenery of Shanghai City, and two days later, Chen Wenlin took Mei Ying to sail to Yizhou Island on a huge sea boat. This sea ship is very huge, not only inhabited by Chen Wenlin and his wife, but also the Mei family, including Mei Jizu and other three families. There are also some descendants of the Mei family, children of the Mei family.
These people will be Chen Wenlin's right and left hands in the future, Chen Wenlin is also very happy, treat them very well, take advantage of the fact that they have nothing to do at sea, often communicate with them, slowly understand each person's personality, strengths, and calculate, after arriving in Tianshui City, how to distribute their official positions, those people are suitable for managing those places.
Mei Ying saw the sea for the first time, and she couldn't help but be very surprised. Fortunately, Mei Ying did not get seasick. This made the doctor Chen Wenlin had prepared long ago useless. However, it is not used here in Mei Ying, but it is very popular in the Mei family. Most of the people in the Mei family are from Qingzhou, and the northerners don't have access to water, let alone the sea. There are a lot of seasicknesses. Fahrenheit, in particular, was vomiting and diarrhea, and it wasn't until Shin Kong City that it was good.
On this day, the wind and the sun are beautiful, and the glow is spread on the sea, and the weather is magnificent. Chen Wenlin took Mei Ying to stand on the deck and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the sea. Mei Ying suddenly remembered something and asked Chen Wenlin: "Why does my mother want me to manage the affairs of Tianshui City more?" Why are you going? ”
"At the southern tip of Luzon there is a big island called Mindanao. That island is also very rich in products, and if you can manage Tianshui City for me, I will go with my sister Wen Hui to develop Mindanao, and we will build a new city there. No, it should be said that it is the construction of two new cities. One sister, one me. The emperor has already agreed to this matter. And gave a name to our new city. One of my sister's city is called Suzaku City, and my city is called Yingzi City. ”
Mei Ying asked, "Why is it called Yingzi City?" ”
Chen Wenlin said: "How do I know? It seems to say, my city is further east, and the emperor said that the east is the first to see the sun and welcome the purple qi. That's why it's called Purple City. ”
Mei Ying frowned and asked, "Why do we want so many cities?" Can't finish it? ”
Chen Wenlin smiled evilly and said, "So, we have to have a few more sons, and in the future, each son will guard a city." ”
Mei Ying's face suddenly turned red with shame, and she hurriedly ran back to the cabin. (To be continued......)
ps: Thank you for seeing the moon and not yesterday's pink ticket.