On March 20, Qian Yuan, Wang Shimao, and dozens of entourages and guards boarded a boat from the Qiantang River, turned into the Xixing Canal to Shaoxing, and then turned into the Yao River to reach Yuyao.

It was the first time for Wang Shimao to go out without the escort of his elders, so he was quite excited, but he couldn't help but feel bored when he saw the scenery along the way.

Looking at it fixedly, the young man in front of him, who was only one year older than him, had a resolute face, and his slightly narrowed eyes revealed a faint light, Wang Shimao couldn't help but think of the words that his father's staff explained last night.

"This son has insight into people's hearts, is thoughtful, and anticipates things in advance, not to be underestimated."

On the morning of Qian Yuan's visit to Zhang Siwei, he sent a letter to Xingshi, directly requesting that an additional officialdom be sent to carry the goods, and the destination was Ningbo.

In the case that the troops have not been fully deployed, how could Xingshi refuse this request, let alone Wang Shimao with him.

That night, the news had spread all over Hangzhou, and fortunately began to speculate that this Songjiang Xiucai might have known it by heart.

There were a lot of people in the Ming army who had direct contacts with maritime merchants, but senior generals often had no direct contacts with maritime merchants, after all, they were all direct commanders against the Japanese invaders, and many middle-level generals and maritime merchants even had direct contacts with the Japanese invaders, the most typical being Zhang Siwei.

At that time, Wang Zhi and the Ming army worked together to exterminate the pirate Chen Sipan, and it was inconvenient for the senior generals of the Ming army to come forward, and the general who led the troops was Zhang Siwei.

In this case, Qian Yuan, who has a close relationship with the governor's yamen, stepped forward to attract the attention of the outside world, and you must know that he was accompanied by the governor's second son Wang Shimao.

There is such a person who has a deep hatred with the Japanese and the Japanese who is like the sea to take the initiative to come forward, how can Wang Chen not be willing?

However, Wang Chen and Xingshi must also have some inexplicable emotions in their hearts...... Why is that Matsue Hidecai doing exactly what we need?

Qian Yuan, who was standing on the bow of the boat and possed, trembled, it is March now, it should be the end of March in the solar calendar, why is it still so cold.

But thinking about what he saw when he visited the Jin family yesterday afternoon, Qian Yuan didn't feel cold, although the house only had three courtyards, the layout was reasonable, the garden area was not large but the setting was exquisite......

Qian Yuan said that he was very satisfied, so he refused Jin Hong to help him choose a house in Hangzhou City, this one is good......

"Second son." Qian Yuan turned around and saluted, he didn't know much about Wang Shimao, and there was nothing useful in the later plans, just don't offend.

Wang Shimao returned the salute, turned his head to look at the other official ship, and couldn't help asking, "Why did Brother Qian go to Ningbo?" ”

Qian Yuan turned his head to stare at the bank of the river, his narrowed eyes became slender, and he said casually: "On the day of Qingming, I can only worship in the city from afar, and I hope to go to Ningbo to worship my father and brother by the sea." ”

"I see." Wang Shimao nodded, but he was puzzled in his heart, and after hesitating for a moment, he asked again: "That ship is said to be foreign sugar, will Brother Qian make a living in business in the future?" ”

"Of course, it's important to focus on karma, and I don't know if I can get my best in two years." Qian Yuan is a little weak-hearted, the memory of his predecessor is still there, but his thinking mode has changed, and he really doesn't know if he can enter the department.

"This time I went to Yuyao, and my father wrote a letter to Ji Quangong ......"

Qian Yuan couldn't help but complain in his heart, why are there so many things in this house, Wang Chen is really shameless, this is to let himself drain the favor cleanly!

"Do your best, I hope it can be as Lord Zhongcheng wishes." Qian Yuan sighed and stretched out his hand to point ahead, "Look, it's already here." ”

In later generations, Yuyao belonged to Ningbo City, but now it belongs to Shaoxing Mansion, and the two official ships are unimpeded, and the speed of going down the river is extremely fast, and they arrive at Yuyao at dusk.

Staying at the inn that night, a group of people set off to Sunjiajing the next day after bathing and changing clothes, Yuyao Sun's family moved here from the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, there is no other surname mixed within ten miles, so the villagers call it "Sunjiajing".

Going out to greet Sun Sheng's eldest son Sun Ling, Wang Shimao and Qian Yuan both saluted, this is the 28th year of Jiajing Shuntianfu Township trial Xie Yuan, is their predecessor in the field.

"People are invited in, and gifts are brought back." Sun Ling was a gentle and elegant gentleman, and explained softly: "My grandmother died at the beginning of the year, and my father refused all gifts, and as a son of man, I dare not exceed the rules. ”

Qian Yuan's expression was indifferent, and after bowing, he nodded to the left and right, and Wang Shimao said hesitantly: "It's just some money to buy silk......

"Then incinerate the silk before the spirit." The young man who walked over next to him said in a rough voice: "I heard that the Taicang royal family is also a family of poetry and books, do you want to force us to bear the reputation of asking for bribes?" ”

Wang Shimao's face was flushed, Sun Ling frowned and glanced at the young man, and explained softly: "This is my second brother Sun Yan. ”

Qian Yuan coughed and saluted, and the helpless Wang Shimao hurriedly followed, this Sun Yan was also the middle of the Shuntianfu Township Examination in the 28th year of Jiajing, and he was also ranked one of the top five, and his brother Sun Ling was bright for a while.

The Sun family is really good enough, three generations have produced two jinshi, two lifters, and one martial champion.

In fact, Qian Yuan didn't know that the three generations of Yuyao's Sun family had eight jinshi, one champion, one leader, two Xie Yuan, and four scholars, which was simply a cow.

The more prosperous the Sun family in front of him, the more dissatisfied Qian Yuan was in his heart, such a favor was actually used so casually, if he couldn't resist, he really wanted to smack the governor of Zhejiang!

Leaving the entourage and gifts outside the door, Qian Yuan and Wang Shimao entered the mourning hall under the leadership of Sun Ling, burned incense and bowed, Sun Kan's only son Sun Yu knelt down and bowed back, this is also a jinshi, but a martial artist.

Sun Ling, who was in charge, left in a hurry, leaving Sun Yan to talk, and Wang Shimao didn't take long to propose that he wanted to see Sun Sheng.

"My father is sick." Sun Yan refused expressionlessly, but turned around and saluted Qian Yuan with a smile, "Thank you for the Suzhou wharf that day." ”

"Just a casual remark." The corners of Qian Yuan's mouth twitched, "Wait a minute, I will ask Brother Wen to show me the way, Qian wants to worship Mrs. Tai." ”

What a stark contrast, Qian Yuan really wants to thank Wang Shimao, there are no green leaves, how to set off the red flowers.

Sun Yan immediately nodded in response, "It's not far outside the city, let someone guide you after lunch." ”

Seeing Wang Shimao frowning, Qian Yuan coughed twice and continued: "Lord Zhongcheng has a letter, and I hope that Brother Wen will hand it over." ”

Sun Yan regained his expressionless demeanor, took the letter from Wang Shimao's hand, and said in a strange manner: "There is nothing in the world, and mediocrity disturbs itself." ”

Glancing at Wang Shimao, who was flushed again, Qian Yuan sighed and continued: "A reply. ”

Sun Yan was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look at Wang Shimao who was retracting in his footsteps, and then looked at Qian Yuan, who was also expressionless, and turned around and left without saying a word after a while.

……

"Wang Min should be so famous at a young age, do you think that my Sun Jiquan is that kind of person?"

In the study, Sun Sheng, who had lost his relatives again and again, was already quite old, dropped the letter paper and snorted coldly, "What about the Qian family?" ”

"He was very cautious and very sophisticated, and he also proposed to go to his grandmother's grave to worship." Sun Yan paused and continued: "I don't think he really wants to come here, and it's not ......."

"I understand." Sun Sheng nodded slightly, "Presumably Wang Min should force him to come." ”

"His father and brother died at the hands of the Japanese last year, and he was doing business alone in Hangzhou, and it was too simple for the governor Yamen to take care of him." Sun Yan pursed his lips disdainfully, "Wang Min should be a person who is so happy and has the heart to take responsibility, but he has no ability to take responsibility." ”

"It's not easy...... I mean, it's not easy for Qian Yuan. Sun Sheng leaned back in his chair and sighed, "Everything only depends on the heart......

Sun Yan waited for a while before asking, "What about reply?" ”

"You ghostwrite." Sun Sheng said slowly: "You personally take the Qian family to the cemetery outside the city." ”

Sun Yan immediately studied ink with a stroke of the pen, looked at his father and went out of the backyard, handing the letter to the overjoyed Wang Shimao.

"You can go back to Hangzhou." Sun Yan said unceremoniously to Wang Shimao: "Money...... He's going to stay a few more days. ”

Without waiting for Wang Shimao to reply, Sun Yan turned his head and said: "You have all made a name for yourself, haven't you taken the word yet?" ”

"Nope." Qian Yuan laughed dryly, "Why don't you pick one for me?" ”

"Don't you dare, my father is qualified."

"I don't dare this time it's my turn." Qian Yuan waved his hand again and again, turned to Wang Shimao and said, "Shaomei, Master Xing once mentioned that you will leave for Hangzhou immediately after worshipping, and I will go to Ningbo for a trip, so let's break up." ”

Sun Yan on the side nodded approvingly and secretly, he could get the words from the right attendant of the ministry, and if he was replaced by someone else, he didn't climb up the pole, this Qian family really had a bit of a pure heart.

Qian Yuan, who sent Wang Shimao out of the door, thought in his heart, and he didn't know if this favor was exhausted, and he was unwilling...... The Sun family is not stupid.

In Qian Yuan's mode of thinking, it is natural to climb up the pole, but beware of whether you will fall into the abyss once you miss, it is really not a good choice to climb up at this time.

All in all, consider the costs, benefits, and risks.