The autumn breeze cools and the trees wither. With the falling leaves flying all over the city, the late autumn of Lin'an City is coming to an end, and the breath of winter has come to the face.

In October, the people on the streets of Lin'an have put on jackets, and the light and flowing kaftans and skirts have been replaced by bloated winter clothes. When you wake up early in the morning, you can see that the roof tiles of the house and the dead grass on the ground are beginning to be covered with a layer of hoarfrost. The cake shops and noodle stalls on the streets are steaming hot and white mist, making people really realize that the weather is really cold.

Lin'an City, which is as beautiful as a young woman, has also become old-fashioned. The hue of the entire city changed from colorful and bright to dull and obscure.

In the past ten days, Fang Zi'an has been very busy. Running inside and outside the city, checking the progress of ship repairs, discussing the matters of going to sea, and began to buy a large number of supplies and commodities for going to sea, preparing for the upcoming voyage.

Qian Kang's joining has helped Fang Zi'an a lot, Qian Kang has done things quickly, and he has to handle all such things as buying goods and materials. Fang Zi'an spent more time going to the old boss to drink Wandafaucet to discuss with them to solve various problems before and after going to sea, and he rarely participated in specific purchases. If it weren't for Qian Kang, even with Fang Zi'an's physical strength, he was afraid that he would not be able to lie down tired.

However, although they were very tired, doing a big thing by themselves still made Fang Zi'an and Qian Kang full of excitement. For Fang Zi'an, this is the first time he has personally run a business in this era, and Fang Zi'an has invested great enthusiasm and energy. Although Fang Zi'an also participated in the opening of a small noodle restaurant last time, that incident can't be regarded as a big deal in Fang Zi'an's opinion, not to mention that the noodle restaurant is actually dominated by Lao Zhangtou's father and daughter, and Fang Zi'an is shaking his hands on the side most of the time.

Qian Kang's mental outlook has also changed, and after devoting himself to one thing, his mood has improved a lot, and he has gradually recovered his previous cheerful personality. And Fang Zi'an let him take the lead in the purchase of materials and commodities gave Qian Kang a lot of confidence. He seriously compared the price and quality, and even tried to find a way to ask for information from all the merchants who had been to Fanguo, find out the types of goods that Fanguo people liked the most, and find out a lot of useful information. These were all greatly appreciated by Fang Zi'an. Facts have proved that Qian Kang is by no means a person who has more than enough success and more than failure, he just didn't seriously think about doing something. He firmly remembered the advice given to him by Fang Zi'an, was bold and careful, and thought twice about things, so that he was very compatible with Fang Zi'an.

Although busy, Fang Zi'an was still very happy and excited. There's nothing more rewarding and rewarding than putting your heart and soul into something. Even if it wasn't for the sake of having silver to create a lot of things that he wanted to create and things he experimented with, even if it was for the sake of doing one thing, this feeling made Fang Zi'an very satisfied.

Fang Zi'an was so busy that he didn't have time to go to Qingyuan to see Qin Xiqing, Qin Xiqing took the initiative to come twice, but he passed by Fang Zi'an. Although he was a little disappointed, it was rare to see Fang Zi'an take this matter so seriously, Qin Xiqing thought that Fang Zi'an was just a momentary move, but now he understood that he was real. Qin Xiqing could only tell Fang Zi'an through Lao Huang's mouth, asking him to pay attention to rest and find himself when he was free.

Chunni was there, and Fang Zi'an took the time to go once. Lao Zhangtou complained that Fang Zi'an didn't take care of his face for ten days and half a month, regardless of the business of the noodle shop, Fang Zi'an just smiled and apologized, and he was right to turn a deaf ear. Fang Zi'an's only apology is for Chunni. Chunni was obedient, she went to Fang Zi'an's residence, but she never took the initiative to find it. At some point, she became quiet. Fang Zi'an was actually aware of this, and he knew that since he took the test and lived in the big mansion, Chunni's heart was experiencing some kind of change. At this time, I should actually take the initiative to meet her. But at this time, Fang Zi'an really didn't have time, so he could only take the time to come and comfort Chunni.

Time was pressing, and Fang Zi'an had to put down other things. As we enter October, the date of sailing is approaching. If Fang Zi'an wants to make a quick profit by making a time difference, then he can't delay.

In the early morning of the fifth day of October, the ship was finally renovated. The whole big ship was newly repaired, and after the hull was painted, it was as handsome as a newly built big ship. When the big boat with side fins fell into the tide of the river bay from the tire frame, Fang Zi'an was so excited that he almost shed tears. On the ship, Liu Lao Commander and more than a dozen apprentices who repaired the ship, as well as Wan Dahai, who came to officially take over the big ship, and more than 20 shipwrights recruited by him witnessed this scene.

Wan Dahai stood on the deck with his chest upright, holding the rudder and giving orders in a stack, and the boatmen controlled the ship in an orderly manner, raised the sails, and moved the big ship out of the bay to the Qiantang River according to Wan Dahai's instructions. Generally speaking, both new and repaired ships need to go to sea for sea trials ranging from 10 days to half a month, but this time this link is exempted. Wan Dahai only ordered a one-day test on the waterway of more than 20 miles between the Qiantang River and the mouth of the sea. It is essential to familiarize the boatmen with the operation of large ships. It's rushed, but it's better than nothing.

From early morning to sunset, Fang Zi'an and Qian Kang participated in the day's test on board the whole way. Witness the boatmen raising and lowering the sails, turning the sails, lowering the mast, turning large and small angles, and switching forward and backward at full speed. Wan Dae even used the tide that pours into the river when the tide rises and falls. Although the time was very tight and the practice was relatively hurried, at the end of the day, Wan Dahai still raised his fingers on the performance of this big ship.

"Good boat, like an arm, agile and free, this is the best boat I have ever practiced in so many years. Although many things cannot be tested for the time being, and must be made at sea, at least for now, I can say that this is a qualified sea vessel. There is no problem when going to sea. Fuye's brother Baodao is not old, admire and admire. ”

Liu Lao waited for this sentence, laughed when he heard the words, stroked his beard and said: "Each other, Brother Wan is also a treasure knife." You make such a stop at the bow of the ship, and the ship comes to life at once. Brother Wan, I didn't expect that when we were old, the two of us old guys would still be able to work together. And it's such a risky thing. ”

Wan Dahai laughed and said, "That's not Fang Gongzi's means?" We're two old guys on this kid's thief ship. ”

Liu Lao laughed, and Fang Zi'an also laughed: "As the saying goes, there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure." I have two treasures here at this moment, what else is there to say? Uncle Wan, Mr. Liu, in my opinion, this is not a thief ship, this is a ship of hope and a ship of dreams. The dreams of both of them must be realized on this ship, and the dreams of our Zi'an must also be realized on this ship. So, I decided to name the ship 'Dream'. What do you think? ”

"Dream? Okay, good, it's a bit awkward, but I think it's good. People have to have dreams all their lives, even if we are old, our dreams are never old. Wan Dahai actually said these words.

Fang Zi'an laughed, he stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the rolling waves of the river in the twilight, his good mood was indescribable, he smiled and said loudly to Wan Dahai: "Wan Da Faucet, so we should be able to load the goods and go to sea tomorrow." ”

Wan Dahai nodded and said: "Load the goods on the ship tomorrow, and in the early morning of the day after tomorrow, go to sea when the sea fog has not dispersed, and you can also avoid the inspection of the naval vessels." I know the reefs and the shoals of the islands at the mouth of the sea with my eyes closed, but they don't. ”

Fang Zi'an nodded and said, "Okay, it's decided." Tomorrow I will transport the goods to Wantou Village for loading, and tomorrow night I will set up a banquet for you to practice. ”

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When Fang Zi'an and Qian Kang returned to Lin'an City, it was already the first shift. Both were excited. After bathing and changing, drink in the hall. Talking excitedly about today's ship trial and how to arrange for hundreds of truckloads of goods to be loaded into Wantou Village tomorrow without attracting attention.

"Brother Zi'an, I've already arranged it. Tomorrow, we will transport grain, rice, vegetables, wine and other things stored on the ship. These things will be loaded with twenty carts, and I have agreed with the shopkeeper Li of the Li family car dealership that these twenty carts will go out of the city from Houchaomen and Genshanmen respectively after loading the goods at the two grain and rice stores, so that the convoy will not be too large. Others will think that they are going to the two piers of Canal Pier and Qiantang Pier. After that, the goods were loaded in the same way, separated out of the city and then converged, and the porcelain and cloth were transported to Wantou Village for loading. I guess it's slower, but it's sure to be all done by the afternoon. I also greeted several commercial houses and car dealers, and pressed some of their silver taels. If anything goes wrong, or if they don't listen to me, they won't get the rest of the money. When all the goods are on board, they can settle the silver. Qian Kang explained in a deep voice the plan for tomorrow's shipment.

Fang Zi'an picked his fingers and praised: "Brother Qian arranged it very properly, everything is done according to your arrangement." If it weren't for Brother Qian to help me during this time, I would be anxious. Brother Qian is becoming more and more sophisticated and confident, and I am very happy. Brother Qian, now you know your ability. You've always been so good. ”

Qian Kang smiled and said, "Brother Zi'an, you don't praise me." I have really felt a lot of emotion during this time, and I should thank Brother Zi'an, so that I can appreciate and understand something. Brother Zi'an, I have a request. ”

Fang Zi'an said: "But it doesn't hurt to say it. ”

Qian Kang said: "I want to follow the Dream to go to sea, as soon as I come to the ship, I need someone to keep an eye on it, after all, this is your business, we can't have no one to follow and take care of things, and leave it all to Wan Dahai and them." I'll go along, but I have full authority on your behalf, and there is a constraint. Also, I want to go out to sea and see outside. Grow your knowledge. You once told me that overseas exotic lands are strange and magnificent, as the so-called mountains and rivers are exotic, the sun and the moon are the same day, and I really want to see the outside world, the life and customs of those exotic people. I think it will help me a lot. ”

Fang Zi'an frowned and said, "But this trip is risky and extremely risky. I don't even know if this trip will be successful. I can't let you go on an adventure. ”

Qian Kang smiled: "Brother Zi'an, don't lie to me. If you really think that you will not succeed, will you still do it so seriously? The danger is there, but not as serious as you say. I really want to go. ”

Fang Zi'an thought for a while: "If you really want to go, I won't stop you." But you have to promise me one condition. ”

Qian Kang said: "What conditions? ”

Fang Zi'an said: "After I come back, I will immediately collect my heart and warm my books, and obediently participate in the Spring Festival Examination with me next year." Making money is making money, and the future is the future. You have to work hard in everything and don't give up. I'm a little greedy, but I'm a greedy person. If you really don't succeed in your efforts, that's another story. ”

Qian Kang nodded slowly, raised his glass and said, "Okay, I promise you." ”

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