Wang Zhi's diligence has been rewarded, after all, how many people in this world don't love money?

Even if you are honest, you will like antiques, jade, and ancient books...... There are too few things in this world that silver can't buy.

Of course, Hu Yingjia did not accept it...... It's not that he doesn't love money, after returning the heavy gift on the first night, Wang Zhizai had a secret conversation with Qian Yuan and didn't send it a second time.

In addition to inspecting the sweet potato production in Pengxi Town, Huang Maoguan also inspected Linhai County and Tiantai County in Taizhou, Xinchang County and Shangyu County in Shaoxing, all of which were planted slightly later this year.

It was not until the end of October that Huang Maoguan finally determined that the yield of sweet potatoes and artichoke was about 10 to 15 stones, which could replace five grains, and was drought-tolerant and easy to live.

From Shangyu to the east by boat, Qian Yuan pointed to the Tongming River and said: "Shangyu is a great victory, two hundred armor soldiers are from this river raid, within a quarter of an hour to sweep away the siege of the two thousand Japanese robbers, Ding'an brother with a double blade, bravely fighting for the first, unstoppable." ”

"I heard Uncle Xiao say it in detail." Chen Younian praised: "The city will be broken, the main force of the Japanese Invaders has not moved, if it were not for these two hundred armor soldiers, Shangyu would have been sacked by the Wolves." ”

Last year, Hu Zongxian did not have this paragraph in the military report, and Huang Maoguan asked in detail, sighing: "It is only half a month to go south, what you see in your eyes and what you hear in your ears are all said to be in the southeast of Qianlongquan Town, and you will have a peaceful and prosperous era." ”

Lu Yipeng pointed to Shangyu County, which was already unable to see the outline clearly, "Linhai, Xinchang, Tiantai, Shangyu, there are rich ancestral halls everywhere, and the incense is enviable." ”

"You're too famous." Qian Yuan said with a smile: "It is not something that one person can do to sweep away the troubles, although Hu Ruzhen has climbed to the Yan Party and gained power, and the amount of merit is narrow, but he is really the first hero in the southeast." ”

Chen Younian turned his head to look at it, Hu Yingjia was still in the cabin, and if he heard it, it would be a battle of words.

Although the sweet potato and artichoke have been confirmed, Huang Maoguan and his entourage still have to go to Zhenhai, of course, Hu Yingjia and Lu Yipeng, the two officials of the Taoist language, have nothing to do, mainly the household officials headed by Huang Maoguan and Chen Younian inspect Zhenhai's commercial affairs.

All the way to the water, Yao River, Cixi and then turn into the Yongjiang River, the river is mighty and mighty, Huang Maoguan looks at it, the sail is like a cloud covering the sky, and a loud horn can be heard from time to time.

Chen Younian and Lu Yipeng are both southeastern people, Jiajing entered Beijing in advance at the end of the 34th year to catch the exam, and saw with his own eyes that there were Japanese invaders everywhere in the southeast, the people's livelihood withered, and the tragic situation was everywhere.

Chen Younian couldn't help but pinch Qian Yuan's shoulder, "Zhancai has done a great job in the southeast!" ”

"It's not the work of one person." Qian Yuan replied sincerely: "If there were no many heroes to help, if there were no gentlemen in Beijing to mediate, how could we be today?" ”

The ship slowly docked on the wharf, and hundreds of military soldiers on the shore lined up in two rows, headed by Tang Shunzhi, the prefect of Ningbo, and civil and military officials came to greet them.

Qian Yuan said in a low voice: "Merchant ships, war ships, and passenger ships dock at different docks, and getting off from here can be regarded as within Zhenhai County." ”

Chen Younian is a native of Yuyao, not far from Zhenhai, and has been here several times, looking at it from afar, dumbfounded, "Last year's letter said that he flew to a city, which is true." ”

"Jing Chuan Gong." Huang Maoguan walked a few steps and took the lead in saluting, although he was a household servant, Tang Shunzhi's reputation was too high, and he was a scholar in the eighth year of Jiajing.

"You discern, don't come to harm." Tang Shunzhi's expression was radiant, and he didn't see his old age when he walked, "This time, I went south on the order of Dasi Nong, and the accounts of the government and county government have been prepared. ”

Jing Chuan Gong laughed. Huang Maoguan said with a smile: "This time I went south for sweet potatoes, but I was invited by Zhancai to come to Zhenhai and his party...... It's worth the trip, such a grand occasion, Jingchuan Gong has made great contributions to the country. ”

Tang Shunzhi smiled faintly and introduced Huang Maoguan to everyone behind him, in addition to Yang Wen, who had already seen him, there were also Taizhou Tongzhi Song Jizu, Taizhou Governor Wu Chengqi, and Hou Jigao, a guerrilla general who had just been transferred to Ningbo.

The group got into the carriage after a moment of greeting, and arrived in the city after two quarters of an hour, but Qian Yuan did not enter the carriage, and Yang Wen brought the horse he was used to riding.

"Brother Longquan, has you been transferred to Ningbo? Where to station? Qian Yuan asked casually, this was negotiated between him and Tan Lun in Hangzhou.

"Brother Lu is still in Ninghai, and I am stationed in Dinghai with a thousand and five soldiers." Hou Jigao said with a smile: "It just so happens that the camp left by General Qi in the south has not been demolished, but it is a bargain." ”

Qian Yuan nodded, "Although the war has ended, it is not yet the time for Ma Fang Nanshan to put the swords and guns into storage...... Did you mention it? ”

"Yes, Lord Zhongcheng ordered to recruit another 1,000 soldiers in the name of Xiangyong." Hou Jigao said softly: "And more firearms, warships...... Keeping the enemy out? ”

Qian Yuan said with a smile: "Not only that, merchant ships also need to be escorted when they go to sea. ”

Speaking of which, Lu Bin and Hou Jigao are a bit miserable, they have been stationed in Taizhou Mansion for the past two years, but they are different from history, several major battles have occurred in Jiaxing Mansion and Shaoxing Mansion, so that these two are a little aggrieved.

After the victory in Shangyu, Lu Bin and Hou Jigao were temporarily commanded by Qi Jiguang, then the deputy commander-in-chief of Zhejiang, and attacked the Japanese in Taizhou, Shaoxing, and Wenzhou several times, and also went to sea several times, and had many military exploits.

Qi Jiguang has been promoted to chief military officer, Qi Jimei has also been promoted to general, Lu Bin is still Ning Shaotai's general, and Hou Jigao is still a guerrilla general.

In fact, this is also deliberately done by Qian Yuan, after all, the Qi brothers were transferred to Fujian and Jiangxi, while Lu Bin and Hou Jigao are still in Zhejiang, and their positions are not high, which means that they may stay for a long time...... Qian Yuan had already begun to prepare for leaving Zhejiang.

Huang Maoguan, as a household servant, naturally lived in the backyard of the temporary government where Tang Shunzhi was located, Chen Younian and Lu Yipeng must have lived in the Qian Mansion, Hu Yingjia was arranged to live in the county office, and the other officials lived in the post station.

But the county government is now Sun Ling's territory...... A few months ago, the bridge of Hu Yingjia's nose was broken by Sun Ling, so he naturally refused to live in it, and also lived in the post station.

"Count him as acquaintances!" Sun Ling crooked his mouth and whispered.

"You still want to kick him?" Qian Yuan snorted, "It's been half a month, and the county government has straightened it out?" ”

"Of course, Brother Shu Xiao has already explained, and this time he brought two more staff, both of whom were introduced by his father, and Brother Shu Xiao also left two masters who are familiar with trade affairs." Sun Ling said clearly, but the circles under his eyes were all black, and it was obviously not easy during this time.

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"Alright, you get busy first...... You still have to be busy, you have to thoroughly understand the trade matter, and you have to select manpower, next month Ninghai County, Taizhou will start preparations for the opening of the sea trade, and we will draw manpower from you. ”

Sun Ling's head immediately drooped, "Wait, wait......"

"Anyway, if something happens, Gong Jing Chuan won't save face for you...... It's useless for me to say it myself! Qian Yuan turned his head and said: "Brother Deng, Brother Zizhi, let's go, this time has been hard, cook in person tonight, a table of good dishes, a pot of wine......"

"Don't be a sweet potato feast or an artichoke feast, I'll get tired of eating it for more than ten days."

"Naturally not, there are also local delicacies in Ningbo."

Sun Ling sneered in the back: "Zhancai is afraid that he won't have time to cook tonight!" ”

Qian Yuan looked back at Sun Ling who was leaving in surprise, and then turned his head to look at the inexplicable Yang Wen, if something happened at home, the guards would have reported it a long time ago.

A quarter of an hour later, Qian Yuan, who had returned home, stared at Tan Lun with a dark face...... You are the governor of Zhejiang, not the prefect of Ningbo, and not the prefect of Zhenhai, why haven't you left yet!