Chapter 43 Settlement in Jingjiang
Mrs. Lin walked to the side of the car and thanked her with a complicated feeling: "Zhao Rui, this time it's really thanks to you, if you don't come, our Zhou family won't be able to leave!" β
"Haha, auntie, seeing what you said is so serious, I will never leave ...... no matter who I am."
When Zhao Rui said this, his eyes looked at Lin Mengyao, Lin Mengyao blinked mischievously, and then bowed his head shyly and rejoiced.
"Huh?" Mrs. Lin seemed to be aware of Zhao Rui's gaze.
"Leave ...... behind Yes...... Shizhao's! β
Zhao Rui Lao Niu gasped and said: "Shizhao is my good brother, good brother is angry!" β
Lin Shizhao cooperated: "Of course, we are a family!" β
Now, Mrs. Lin has no choice but to recognize Zhao Rui, the future son-in-law.
When Zhao Rui's bandits suffered a heavy blow before, Mrs. Lin still thought about repenting of her marriage, but in fact, she was not very powerful, but just for the sake of her daughter's happiness.
But not only did he not get depressed, but he made a lot of money by selling new goods.
Especially if he can drive two ox carts today, his ability alone is enough to surpass most people, Mrs. Lin also believes that even if Zhao Rui falls in the future, he will tenaciously get up and make a comeback, and his daughter Lin Mengyao follows him, and he is relieved to be a mother!
The porcelain was all placed properly, and the Lin family got into the car driven by Zhao Rui with a smile and headed towards Jingjiang Mansion.
"Brother Zhao, you can also drive an ox cart!"
Lin Mengyao deliberately got into the car last, so that she could sit down next to Zhao Rui and talk from time to time.
"yes, it's easy, would you like to try it?"
Zhao Rui looked at Lin Mengyao's smile as gorgeous as a summer flower, and he liked it very much.
"Hee-hee, okay!"
Lin Mengyao was lively and active by nature, stood up directly, and walked to Zhao Rui's side carefully.
"Come, sit in front of me!"
Lin Mengyao was the first time she had leaned so close to Zhao Rui since she grew up, and she couldn't help but blush on her pretty face.
Zhao Rui moved back and let Lin Mengyao sit down in front, but Zhao Rui was still holding the reins, so his movements were like hugging Lin Mengyao, and the fragrant smell also made Zhao Rui in a trance.
Feeling Zhao Rui's hot breath spraying on his neck, Lin Mengyao was so ashamed that she felt uncomfortable.
At this time, Mrs. Lin couldn't stand it, although the two had a marriage contract, but after all, they had never been there, how could they be so close?
"Meng Yao, come back quickly! Don't delay Zhao Rui's drive! β
Although Mrs. Lin didn't say it directly, it also made Lin Mengyao ashamed, and quickly got up and fled as if returning to the carriage.
Lin Mengyao looked at Zhao Rui's broad shoulders and back stupidly, and had a particularly down-to-earth sense of security.
After walking for a few hours, I finally came to Jingjiang Mansion, and the migrants outside the gate gathered in piles, slowly accepting the inspection of the officers and soldiers before entering the city.
This is a big city, and it is never allowed to infiltrate with the strength of the Tartars.
Zhao Rui drove to the door and directly said Liang Dong's name, and the guards at the door were in awe, and directly let Zhao Rui's two ox carts pass in advance.
Entering the city so easily made the surrounding people envious, shouting that the same people would not die, but they were helpless.
Zhao Gong was already waiting at the gate of the city, and when he saw Zhao Rui's arrival safe and sound, he jumped into the ox cart and showed Zhao Rui the way.
Jingjiang Mansion is really a big city, with wide roads, towering high-rise buildings, and countless businesses on the side of the road.
The prosperity here is no less than five times that of Lingshan County!
Because the Lin family had no place to stay in Jingjiang Mansion, Zhao Rui directly took them to the martial arts hall to settle down temporarily.
"Wow! Brother Zhao, the house you are looking for is so big! β
Lin Mengya was amazed as soon as she got out of the car, and Mrs. Zhou was also secretly shocked by Zhao Rui's strength.
This wall feels like it's a little too wide, isn't it?
All of Zhao Rui's subordinates were gathered together, more than sixty people, and when they unloaded the car for the Lin family, Old Man Lin was also surprised that Zhao Rui's house slaves had died a lot, and when were there so many people?
After settling down simply, the first thing Zhao Rui did was to visit Liang Dong, so he changed his clothes and hurriedly took Zhao Gong out.
According to the agreed address, Zhao Rui walked to the door of a particularly heroic mansion, which was as high as two ordinary doors, and the white jade lions on both sides were polished.
knocked on the door, and it turned out to be Chen Changyuan who came out to open the door.
"Haha, Brother Zhao, I guessed that you were coming, and I really made me wait!"
Chen Changyuan smiled and exchanged a few words with Zhao Rui, and invited Zhao Rui and the others to the main hall, and after sitting down, his own family served tea to Zhao Rui.
A moment later, Liang Dong came from the backyard in civilian clothes.
"Haha, Zhao Gongzi, don't come unharmed!"
"Lord Liang, the villain is here to thank you today!"
Zhao Rui saw Liang Dong and hurriedly got up and saluted.
"Hehe, you and I don't have to be so polite, sit down!"
Liang Dong sat on the main seat and stretched out his hand to let Zhao Rui sit down.
"Thanks to Lord Liang's early warning, the villain can leave calmly, please accept this little gift and talk about it."
Zhao Rui took out a lighter and handed it over.
"Hey, what's this strange thing?"
Even though Liang Dong has been an official for many years and has seen all the treasures in the world, he was also aroused by the gadgets in Zhao Rui's hands.
After playing with it in his hand for a while, Liang Dong still couldn't figure out what this thing was, and looked at Zhao Rui suspiciously.
Zhao Rui smiled apologetically, took the lighter, and pressed his thumb lightly.
"Smack!"
With a crisp sound, a bright red flame appeared in Zhao Rui's hand out of thin air.
"Wow! So magical! Is this a new type of fire excerpt? β
Liang Dong looked at the lighter in surprise, and felt that this thing was much more convenient than the fire fold, although the current fire fold was also easy to carry, but there was always an unpleasant smell of smoke, especially in his arms, the taste was unbearable.
"This is a Huren lighter, very aspect, don't look at its small, enough to be used thousands of times!"
What a good thing!
Liang Dong's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly took it again, and he successfully lit the flame a few times, smiling very happily.
Zhao Rui then chatted about the details of the cooperation in selling goods, Liang Dong didn't want to worry more, so he handed over this matter to Chen Changyuan, and it would be good to be a hands-off shopkeeper who collects money.
Then Zhao Rui proposed the idea of building a martial arts club, which made Liang Dong feel a little surprised.
Although Liang Dong is a military general, the Central Plains has been emphasizing literature and light martial arts for a long time, and he couldn't imagine that people like scholars in Zhao Rui's faction would want to establish a martial arts club.
Zhao Rui saw Liang Dong's doubts, and directly expressed his desire to gather civil forces and kill the enemy for the country. This made Liang Dong greatly appreciate it and expressed special support.
Zhao Rui simply licked his face and asked Lord Liang to write an inscription for the Martial Arts Society.
Liang Dong has not been on the front line in recent years, and he has nothing to do to practice calligraphy, but as a military attachΓ©, he never imagined that someone would ask him for an inscription one day, so he readily agreed.
According to Zhao Rui's name, Liang Dong splashed ink and wrote down the three big characters of "Jingzhong Society", and then stamped his own private seal.
Zhao Rui's eyes lit up, haha, what I want is this private seal, which will be engraved on the plaque when the time comes, see who else in Jingjiang Mansion dares to trouble himself? With Liang Dong's support, there is no need to worry about the development of the upright.
After some exchanges, the guests and hosts were happy, Zhao Rui said goodbye and left, and Liang Dong instructed Chen Changyuan to send Zhao Rui out.
Zhao Rui walked to the door and patted his head, originally thinking about asking for a shop for the Lin family, but he was so happy just now that he forgot about it.
Chen Changyuan asked about the situation and smiled indifferently.
"Brother Zhao, why bother, I am now the steward of the Liang Mansion, there are more than a dozen shops and courtyards at home, and there is still time to spare, I will choose a good one for you!"
"Hey, thank you, Brother Chen, you've helped me a lot." Zhao Rui hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
Chen Changyuan asked Zhao Rui's current address and said that he would find someone to notify him after it was decided.
Zhao Rui thanked him again before walking back.
After the four members of the Lin family entered the door, they found that the house was even bigger than it looked, and there were two courtyards connected to the left and right in the backyard, and it would take a long time to walk around.
That's too big, isn't it......
Mrs. Lin felt more and more that this son-in-law was not simple.
After Zhao Rui came back, he handed over the words to the housekeeper and asked him to find the one who made the plaque to engrave it as soon as possible, and then hang it up and open it.
Then I called Xiaoyi, gave her a handful, and asked her to take someone to buy a lot of ingredients, tonight is a housewarming, and she has to celebrate.
Zhao Gong's side is scheduled to buy furniture, but the bed of the house slave does not have to worry about it, and it is enough to put together some earth, stone and wood boards to make a few chase shops.
His subordinates each received a task and went out, while Zhao Rui was wandering around the courtyard, thinking about the planning of various functional areas.
The front yard has a large space, which is used as a martial arts training area, and the backyard is more private, so the fitness equipment is set up for the core personnel.
Then there is the need for some targets......
Zhao Rui recorded on a piece of paper as he walked.
Zhao Rui's thinking was recorded, and the house slaves saw it in their eyes, and they all felt that as long as Zhao Rui was there, they would have a feeling of being the backbone.
Before you know it, the aroma of the food fills the cool air in the evening, making people smell and have an appetite.
The dinner has officially begun!
The ingredients in Jingjiang Mansion are much richer than those in Lingshan County, and for a while, everything that flies in the sky, runs on the ground, and swims in the water is all brought up.
Especially mutton is also precious in the Southern Song Dynasty, but at this time, it was a full pot, and everyone enjoyed it.
After asking Xiaoyi, I found out that I bought a whole sheep and stewed two large pots.
Zhao Rui himself only occasionally drank some beer, and in order to keep the house slaves vigilant here, he specially ordered everyone not to drink, and the current green ant wine has not been distilled, and there are many impurities, so there is really nothing to drink.
The next day, the plaque with gold paint on a black background was completed, and the slaves of the Zhao family hung it happily, with a red silk cloth tied on it, which looked particularly festive.
However, what made Zhao Rui more embarrassed was that no one in Jingjiang City seemed to be interested, and there was no one to come in and inquire for two days.