The Endeavour was apparently modified specifically for the wedding, and it was supposed to carry hundreds of sailors, gunners and marines, so the ship, although large, was actually quite crowded inside. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info but now there are only enough sailors on this ship, and the other gunners and marines don't have much, so a lot of space is freed up. This kind of Western-style warship was not divided into compartments when it was built, and later compartments were only randomly partitioned, and it is easy to adjust them nowadays. As a result, Zheng Sen's originally spacious living room on the stern of the ship became more and more spacious, and it turned into a three-room living room. And also at the stern, opposite Zheng Sen's suite, there was also an identical set of bedrooms, which was intended for the bride and her maid.

At this time, it was early in the morning, and the "Endeavour" did not spread its sails in the slight morning breeze, but pressed the speed, and slowly sailed towards the north with those lucky ships. At noon, the sunlight shining from the south through the carved windows at the stern of the ship shone in, and it was warm and comfortable.

From Anping to Yongning, at the speed of the "Endeavour", it could have been reached in half a day, but because there were still those lucky ships behind, the speed was naturally not fast, so it was not until the evening, when the red sun was slanting westward, that the fleet approached the wharf of Yongning.

Yongning is not a large commercial port, usually only a few fishing boats, or smaller cargo ships dock, its wharf is naturally limited in scale. Originally, not to mention the berthing of a giant ship like the "Endeavour", even an ordinary fortune ship with hundreds of materials going to the sea, could not dock here. However, after the Zheng family and the Dong family made a marriage, in order to welcome the convenience of the time (it is very inconvenient to cross the mountains and mountains by land, and if the bride is greeted by sea, it is not safe and not to mention, it is too much to lose the image of the dragon king of the Zheng family in the East China Sea), the Zheng family sent personnel to expand this wharf, and now several trestle bridges have been built on this wharf, one of which is enough for a big ship like "Endeavour" to dock.

In the red glow, the "Endeavour" stopped on the trestle. The sailors set up the springboard, and Zheng Sen disembarked with his entourage. The Zheng family had already bought a courtyard in Yongning, but they didn't need to spend the night on the ship.

At this time, it was already dusk, and if it was in the Han Dynasty or even earlier, it would be a good time to greet you. In ancient times, weddings were held at dusk, so they were called weddings. However, after the Song Dynasty, at dusk, the custom of carrying torches and setting up ink carts to greet relatives with a little aftertaste of more ancient times gradually changed. Nowadays, the greeting is carried out during the day. So Zheng Sen had to wait another night and go the next day.

"Brother Bangui, tomorrow's business, you have to work a lot more. You know, there's some etiquette in there, and I don't really know about it, and if you make a mistake, you're going to be laughed at. After staying in the courtyard, Zheng Sen smiled at Kong Zhang, who came to make him a courtier. If the rules of the wedding are exactly the same as in the "Book of Rites", then Zheng Sen will not be wrong, but after all, today's customs are completely different from the era of the "Book of Rites".

"Don't worry, Damu, although I don't have much ability and can't do big things, but this Duan Zhangfu is still doing it for the sake of Xiaoxiang." Kong Zhang also replied with a smile.

Zheng Sen listened, shook his head with a smile and said, "Brother Bangui is still too modest, Brother Bangui is so small, who can be big?" ”

When Kong Zhang heard this, he just smiled, but stopped talking. But he knew in his heart that Zheng Sen had already regarded him as the most reliable team at this time. In these few words just now, Kong Zhang called himself "Duan Zhangfu, for the little minister", which is what Gong Xihua said when Confucius asked his students about their aspirations. "Xiaoxiang" refers to the prime minister, and it is also the role that Kong Zhang will play tomorrow. At that time, Confucius said: "Red is also small, who can be big?" In other words, Gong Xihua is too modest, and his talent is not just to be able to serve as a concubine. Today, Zheng Sen replied with these words, and naturally there are hints in it.

"Ah You, go to bed early, the Zheng family has arrived in Yongning, and they will come over tomorrow to marry you, there are many things tomorrow, let's rest early." Chen picked out the wick of the whale oil lamp with the pick in his hand, and said to Dong You, who was sitting on the side.

"Mother, I want to sit with you a little longer." Dong You suddenly left tears.

"Hey, you kid!" Chen Shi hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears and said, "You went, it's not far from home, but you will return in a few days, and there will be a time to return to Ning in the future, why are you crying?" And the day before yesterday, your brother sent a dowry, and also met your husband, saying that he was a talent, and he was also very kind, although he was a child of a military general's family, he was a humble gentleman who was as gentle as jade. What do you have to worry about? ”

"Mother, I know, but ......," Dong You said.

Chen stretched out his hand, pulled Dong You into his arms, gently stroked her back and said, "Mother knows that when my mother married your father, it was the same. After all, if you want to leave your father and mother and go to a place where you are born, how can you not worry. Mother knows. But Ah You, you see, isn't my mother also living well. Women, they all have that day. If you look at your mother, you will know that there is nothing to worry about. And your husband is the best choice for learning and morality, and our Ah You is also both virtuous and beautiful, so what else is there to worry about? If you want me to say, this is a real match made in heaven, and no one can find such a ...... with a lantern."

"Mother, what are you talking about......" Dong You shyly twisted his body.

The next day was still a sunny day, just a little windy, and in the early morning, it was really cold.

Zheng Sen got up before dawn according to his own habits, washed his face first, and danced his sword in the courtyard for a while, and then a servant sent a basin of towels. Zheng Sen scrubbed again, and someone brought breakfast, and at this time, Kong Zhang had already walked in in a dress.

"Brother Bangui, have you changed your clothes?" Zheng Sen said, "Have you had breakfast?" ”

"Of course I've eaten it, otherwise how would I have changed into this dress? I'm not like you, I have to dance a sword or something when I get up in the morning, I go looking for food as soon as I open my eyes. Kong Zhang said with a smile.

"Then I won't let you." Zheng Sen said as he picked up the bowl and ate it. After a while, when the meal was finished, another servant brought the bridegroom's official robes. Zheng Sen changed his clothes and walked out of the courtyard accompanied by Kong Zhang. At this time, the carriage was already waiting at the door.

At the time of the Han Dynasty, it should have been the groom who set up the carriage himself. However, by this time, the custom had become that the bridegroom rode a horse and brought a carriage or sedan chair to greet the bride. The Zheng family chose a four-wheeled carriage with four heavy horses. The carriage has also been painted with a bright red background according to the rules, and the carriage is carved with all kinds of flowers and birds, as well as some auspicious stories of the ancients.

At this time, the streets were already crowded with onlookers, and for people in this era of lack of entertainment, watching people marry their daughters-in-law is also a kind of entertainment. Everyone craned their necks to watch the excitement. And Zheng Sen found that it seemed that the focus of these people was not on themselves, but on those heavy horses. Zheng Sen could even hear what they were talking about.

"God, there are such big horses in this world!" One man shouted.

"Scared the hell out of me! I'm afraid this is the horse raised by Grandpa Jade Emperor, Grandpa Dasheng back then, right? Another person also sighed.

"I used to be in Nanjing, and I saw Grandpa Xu's Maxima, and it doesn't seem to be so big. I'm afraid this horse can run 10,000 miles, right? Another man sighed.

The four horses that pull the carriage are all Shire horses, the largest horses in the world, and can often reach a height of 1.6 to 1.9 meters at the shoulder. The weight is as high as 600 to 800 kilograms, which is more than 1,000 catties! Compared to the Mongolian horses seen more by Chinese in this era, with a shoulder height of one meter and two to one meter and a weight of no more than six hundred pounds, these Shire horses look almost like giant beasts. However, Sharma is not very good at running. In fact, the running ability can't catch up with those little Mongolian horses, let alone travel thousands of miles a day, and five hundred miles a day is enough for these big guys to breathe.

When Zheng Sen went out, a soldier came with a snow-white Andalusian horse with a golden saddle. Naturally, the horse was also selected, with a snow-white mane hanging from its neck and almost dragging it to the ground. Andalusia is one of the most beautiful horse breeds, and this one, after being selected, has been carefully dressed up. Naturally, it became more and more beautiful, and Zheng Sen couldn't help but think that if he put a long horn on the horse's forehead, he could pretend to be a unicorn. The soldier handed over the reins, Zheng Sen nodded, took the reins, and turned over on his horse.

The sound of drums also sounded, and the people in front of them began to clear the road, and then the convoy began to move in the direction of Dong's house.

According to the rules, the prime minister rode a horse to lead in front, and Zheng Sen also rode a horse and followed beside the carriage. Behind them were several carriages. These wagons are no longer shire horses, but other breeds of horses sent from Jeju Island. These horses are actually much larger than the Mongolian horses that everyone is used to, but there are exaggerated Shire horses in front of them, so these horses did not cause any sensation. The wagons were filled with all kinds of snacks, fruits, and copper coins. As the convoy moved forward. The people in these cars also kept throwing candy and copper wires on the cars to the onlookers on both sides. The people around also gathered around and followed the convoy towards the Dong family. However, those tall Sharma still played an obvious deterrent effect, and those people were a little afraid of this giant beast, so they naturally did not dare to get too close, so these tall and powerful guys alone ensured that the road was clear.

Kong Zhang slowed down and let Zheng Sen follow.

"It's almost there." Kong Zhang said.