Board the boat from Dongxi Wharf, not far from Tiantai County, sail to the northwest, the river flows into the Cao'e River, and then goes north to Shangyu County.

All the way down the river, the speed of the boat is quite fast, last night and prepared dry food, the group did not get off the boat to rest, turned into the Yao River to Ningbo direction.

Lifting the curtains, Xiao Qi, who was gnawing on the last wave of watermelons this summer, mouthed Nunu, a tributary not far away, "That's the Tongming River." ”

"Oh, this is Tongmingjiang." Qian Xiaomei looked out with emotion, although she was young and had not experienced the battle, there were many guards at home, and there were many discussions among the female dependents.

More than two months ago, two hundred soldiers from the Tongming River, two quarters of an hour to defeat more than 1,000 siege of the city, to protect the county of Shangyu is not lost, this is the Shangyu victory, both in terms of military merit and legend are second only to Qi Jiguang's battle.

However, the 200 armor soldiers with the Qian family's guards as the core died 57 on the spot, 21 were seriously wounded and died, and 16 were disabled.

It was almost autumn, the strong wind on the river was blowing, and Qian Xiaomei, who was standing by the window, shivered, she seemed to see six or seven ships passing by herself, and the boats were full of armor soldiers wearing iron armor and carrying two knives, with the heart of death, forcing people to kill and permeate the river.

Since the 32nd year of Jiajing, Qian Yuan formed an escort team in Songjiang Huating, this was the battle with the heaviest casualties, and even if Xiao Qi went to Shangyu in person, it was difficult to save so many seriously wounded.

However, this battle was also the most eye-catching battle in the southeast in recent years, with 200 armor soldiers defeating more than five times the number of Japanese invaders, beheading hundreds, and greatly demoralizing the enemy's morale.

Qi Jiguang, who arrived, took advantage of the situation to attack, so that he could defeat Xu Hai in a short time, achieve a great victory in Shangyu, and set the general trend of Zhejiang's coastal area in a war.

The Tan family, the Huang family, and Qian Xiaomei are all female dependents, either widows or young ladies who have not left the cabinet, and they all stay in the inner courtyard on weekdays, but after all, Qian Yuan often leads the army into battle, so it is inevitable to inquire more.

Seeing this Tongming River, I can't help but recall the days when I was worried day by day and couldn't sleep at night more than two months ago.

Xiao Qi didn't have this kind of emotion, after all, he was a doctor...... Although cannibalism is inevitable, it is inevitable to have seven emotions and six desires, but after all, he was used to seeing life and death in his previous life.

Well, she was carefully nibbling on the watermelon, and she didn't have any red flesh on the skin before dropping it.

In this era, there is no refrigerator, and there is no cold storage, don't even think about out-of-season fruits, all fruits are eaten in season, this watermelon is gnawed, and you have to wait for next year if you want to eat it...... Xiao Qi sighed, I don't know if I will be in the southeast next year, I remember that I was in the capital the summer before last, but I didn't have watermelons to eat.

On the same day, the group arrived at Yuyao along the Yao River, set off the next day, arrived at Yin County through Cixi, turned into the Yongjiang River, went down the river, and arrived at Zhenhai in the afternoon.

"Young grandma, watch your step." The attacker helped Xiao Qi, his hand was slightly forced, and he whispered: "Miss, there are so many people, don't be rude, turn around and ...... young master"

"Does he care if I walk or run?" Xiao Qi grumbled, but still slowed down his pace, pointing to the dense crowd two or three miles in front of him, "What's that?" ”

"That's the dock." Ke Qing rushed over and said: "I asked Escort Peng just now, now the dock can only dock merchant ships, and passenger ships can only drop off passengers here, well, there is also a ship in the back, which is also docked here." ”

Peng Feng, who was sweating profusely, roared hoarsely, and asked the guards who had been waiting for a long time to load the furniture and boxes into the carriage and send them to Zhenhai County.

"Be careful, bump your head and turn around, the young master doesn't say, Wang Tou'er will fine you with monthly money, don't expect me to help you speak!"

"Oops, it's shaking now!" He Qi pointed at Peng Feng, "It's still Lao Tzu who teaches you how to use a knife, Wang Tou'er will fine you with monthly money, and Lao Tzu will take it out of your pocket!" ”

There was a burst of laughter around, and Peng Feng couldn't help but say a few soft words, although now the escort Wang Yi is the leader, Liang Sheng is second, and Peng Feng is again...... It was only two months after Zhou Ji's return, and he was sent by Qian Yuan to follow Tan Wei.

But He Qi has deep qualifications, is an old man in Huating, last year's Tongxiang victory in the left hand was cut off four fingers, quit the guard, at the beginning of this year in Yiwu to teach, is half of Peng Feng's master.

Horse-drawn carts and ox-carts loaded with goods slowly drove along the road towards the city, and two other carriages were parked outside the dock for Tan and other ladies to ride, and it took a while before they were arranged.

He Qi glanced at Peng Feng, who was running non-stop in front of him and behind him, thinking that when this guy first joined the escort team, everyone said that he came in through the back door, after all, he was from Pengxi Town, and he didn't expect that he would stand out before he arrived a year.

This guy's martial arts are so-so, but he still has some ability in command, which may have something to do with having read books, He Qi pondered in his heart, that kid from his own family should also be sent to study, and the last time the young master was at home, he said that he wanted to open a private school.

At this time, a group of people who came not far away attracted He Qi's attention, it should be the ship that was docked together just now, all of them were strong and strong, and they kept turning their heads and looking around, and their eyes turned on the Qian family's freight carriage that had just left.

He Qi's hands were clenched, his back hunched and turned in a circle, the corners of his eyes swept away, and he was immediately shocked, several people were bulging around their waists, or carrying long strips wrapped in cloth, obviously carrying sharp blades.

"I heard that some time ago there was already a fleet back." A slightly shorter, but extremely stout man whispered, "Just this trip has made a lot of money!" ”

"Yes, this Yongjiang River should also be renamed Yinjiang!"

A tall and thin man said in a loud voice: "Oh, look at that convoy, I don't know how many good things are loaded!" ”

The group did not enter Zhenhai County, and walked straight along the river bank in the direction of Hou Taoshan, but they didn't know that the tail was followed behind the buttocks.

The pier in front was crowded with people, and ships of all sizes docked on the shore in an orderly manner.

There are small boats shuttling back and forth on the river, some people on board from time to time raise flags and command loudly, the ships carrying goods slowly move towards the direction of the dock, and the empty boats leave from the other direction.

Although the wharf was lively, shouting, shouting, and the neighing of cows and horses, it was orderly.

The whip waved in the air, exploding a loud flower, and the carriage full of goods slowly drove towards Hou Taoshan.

The tall and thin man on the side of the road glanced at the carriage and whispered, "It's all porcelain." ”

"I'm not afraid of bumping into it." The stout man pouted and scolded: "It's good to crush everything into slag!" ”

"Don't look at the road either!" The middle-aged man who had not spoken all this time snorted, "All of them are paved with such gravel, I don't know how much labor is consumed, not to mention smoothing, it won't turn over the slurry when it rains." ”

"That's a lot of money." The tall and thin man snorted twice, and bumped his elbow against the young man on the side, "Sample, aren't you from Zhenhai County, it wasn't so lively here before, right?" ”

That Xiao Yang looked less than twenty, and he didn't have a beard yet, looking left and right in confusion, and suddenly stretched out his hand and pointed to a row of buildings not far away, "What is that......"

"It was supposed to be a resting place." The passers-by on the side enthusiastically pointed out: "Later, everyone was too lazy to go to Zhenhai County, and they got off the boat to see the goods there, which was convenient, and the county government released the news that it would build several rows." ”

Another passer-by said disdainfully: "It was cut off and tossed out of money, and now it is not collected...... It's hard to say later! ”

"That's it, I heard that the Zhao family in Cixi and the Zhang family in Yinxian County have to set up shops there!"

"Don't take cash? How can it be! ”

"Money and stones have to be squeezed out of oil, and the treasury has to collect money, how can the shop not accept it?!"

"Well, it's always a good thing...... Besides, don't you need silver to repair the dock? ”

"That is, this road does not require silver?"

"And the top of the mountain...... It's not done yet! ”

The more passers-by talked, the middle-aged man walked out with a smile and glanced at the faintly visible mountaintop, "That's Weiyuan City?" ”

Xiao Yang followed behind, looking at the neat houses at the foot of the mountain, which had already divided into three streets, and then looked at the smooth stone road, the lively wharf, and the endless fleet of boats on the Yongjiang River, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"But I haven't returned to my hometown for a year, and I don't want to fly to a city!"

Peng Feng, who had been following behind, was anxious, "It must be a widow...... I came here twice a few days ago! ”

"What are you doing here?" He Qi was surprised.

"There are many merchants, and there are so many goods in the warehouse, so I don't want to grab it." Peng Feng took out the whistle from his pocket and was about to blow it, and the people on duty nearby were all under Qi Jimei.

"Don't blow it, look at it again!" He Qiyi snatched the whistle and said with a smile: "Don't worry, it's not a widow, an old acquaintance." ”

"Old acquaintances?"

"Hmm."