The rich land of Luoyang, Henan Province, has existed for many years, and it depends on the rise and fall of the dynasty, please look at the statement of Luoyang City, and there are few officials in Beijing who do not want to come to Luoyang to work, and Han Qi is no exception. Although he was not in it for money, but for political ideals and fame. Take this time as an example, in the second year of Baoyuan (1039), the drought in Sichuan was severe, and the number of hungry people increased greatly. After he arrived in Sichuan, he first reduced or exempted taxes, "expelled the corrupt and unemployed officials, and eliminated hundreds of redundant laborers", and then distributed all the grain in the local government's regular liquidation to the poor people, and added thick porridge in various places, which is known in history as "1.9 million people living and starving." [8] The people of Shu all said gratefully: "The messenger has come, and I have been reborn." As soon as he finished the affairs of the victims of Shudi, there was an open confrontation between Western Xia and the Great Song Dynasty. As soon as Han Qi returned to the capital from Sichuan, he analyzed the border situation in Shaanxi to the imperial court in detail, and was immediately appointed as the pacification envoy of Shaanxi. Although he knew that the takeover of Shaanxi this time was a hot potato, he still ran around, which shows this person's loyalty to the court and his strong sense of fame and fortune. So it's no surprise that I came to Luoyang this time.

Who knew that after coming, Ye Sheng gave him a bigger surprise, those exquisite mirrors showed the slightest hint, and they could see the beauty of the woman at a glance, and the ladies from all over the Great Song Dynasty would definitely like it. Although Ye Sheng said that five taels of silver each, the capital didn't know it after all, and it was a moment to be fooled. In this way, he can get an extra three and five hundred thousand taels of silver, after all, the landlord's family has no grain in stock. With these three or five hundred thousand taels of silver, it will be much more calm to go to Shaanxi by yourself, not to mention that there is also the Imperial City Division mixed in, which will eliminate the troubles after returning to the dynasty in the future, which is really a double win.

Thinking of this, Han Qi was in a good mood, standing in the color shed, looking at the canal wharf, the green river was gurgling, a lot of willows were transplanted on the bank, and the tender green branches were drawn, the grass grew and the warbler flew, the peach and willow were green, and more than a dozen merchant ships were docked at the wharf, fluttering colorful flags in dense turns, festive and lively.

After reading it, Han Qi couldn't help but nod his head in praise. "It's really amazing that a canal can be built in a few months!" Han Qi looked at Fan Zhongyan with a smile and said, "Brother Xiwen, you have accepted a good apprentice!" ”

Fan Zhongyan's face turned red, but he remembered that Ye Sheng said that he was unwilling to join his disciple clearly, and he later relied on his imperial examination knowledge to lure him into the bait, but the two of them only had the reality of a teacher and a student, and did not have the name of a teacher and a student. It was embarrassing to say it, and the others begged to worship under his door, but in the face of Ye Sheng, Fan Zhong, who had been asked by the world, drowned his confidence.

"Childish Guigong, there is a ...... between me and Ye Sheng"

Without waiting for Fan Zhongyan to finish speaking, suddenly Ye Sheng lifted his robe and hurriedly knelt in front of Fan Zhongyan.

"Mr. Xiwen, the late life admires Mr. character and knowledge for a long time, in the past year, Mr. taught by word and deed, and the late life has benefited a lot, and now Mr. is about to rush to Shaanxi to work for the country, I am afraid that there will be no more opportunities to mention his life, and please accept Mr. Later as an apprentice!"

After speaking, Ye Sheng bowed cleanly and knelt in front of Fan Zhongyan.

At this time, Sima Guang, who had not spoken, walked over with a smile.

"Mr. Xiwen, the child is sincere, take it."

Fan Zhongyan was stunned for a moment, and said puzzledly: "Junshi, aren't you afraid that I will rob the students?" ”

"Hahaha, you ask this kid, will he recognize me as a master?"

Ye Sheng hurriedly said: "The kid doesn't dare, the two gentlemen are the kid's teachers." ”

Bao Xian Ling also stroked his palms and smiled: "I have long heard that Ye Jieyuan's name, a famous teacher and a high apprentice, is a good story for the ages. Isn't even Confucius a lot of apprentices, so Mr. Xiwen should not refuse. ”

Fan Zhongyan didn't nod in a hurry, but leaned over and lowered his head, stared at Ye Sheng, and said slowly, "Are you willing?" Only they understand these four words, not only to apprentice, but also to join the reform line, from then on, Ye Sheng is an organized person, of course, he must also undertake the mission of reforming the Great Song Dynasty, and in the future, he will correct Fan Zhongyan's name and establish a life for the people.

Ye Sheng gritted his teeth and said solemnly: "There is no end to learning, Gou is new every day, every day is new, and every day is new." The descendants may not be inferior to the predecessors, and the predecessors may not want the descendants to surpass themselves. ”

A few words were heard in the ears of others, only when Ye Sheng was young and vigorous, holding back his strength to surpass the teacher. But Fan Zhongyan and Sima Guang understood that the person this kid wanted to surpass was Fan Zhongyan, and he wanted to correct the current transformation situation! In the end, he still doesn't agree with the current reform measures, so it depends on how far you can change!

"Junshi, since that's the case, let's accept this disciple!" Fan Zhongyan readily agreed.

Sima Guang said with a smile: "It's okay, since you have become my apprentice, Mr. I hope you still remember that the word Zhongzhi is for you, Ye Sheng said: "Remember and forget!" ”

Fan Zhongyan also smiled: "Junshi's expectations for you are so high, as a teacher, I only hope that you will really do things, and you will be able to do a good job.

Han Qi smiled happily: "Brother Xiwen is happy to be a disciple, congratulations, by the way, is there any wine?" ”

Master Bao hurriedly stood up and said, "My lord, I have prepared a good wine, and I invite you to taste it." ”

There was a maid who came up with a tray, all the same glass wine utensils, crystal clear glasses, and bright red grape wine, far away, the aroma made people drunk.

"Hahaha, I have long heard that there is fine wine in Luoyang, Central Plains, and when I saw it today, it was true!"

Han Qi picked up the wine glass and took a full sip, the mellow taste bloomed on the tip of his tongue, and suddenly the pores of his whole body opened, he had drunk a lot of wine, but there was never such a mellow taste.

"Bao County Order, such an immortal brewing elixir, I'm afraid it's not easy to come by, right?"

"Returning to Lord Qincha, this wine does need to be made with the best grapes and carefully brewed, but it is still on the barrel, and the humble duty has prepared two barrels of wine for the adults to taste slowly. If you like, there will be more wines this autumn, after the grape harvest. ”

"Okay, I'm waiting to taste it!"

Drinking here, bands singing in unison over there, melodious sounds like heavenly sounds. The chef's knives and spoons that have been prepared for a long time move together, and soon the dishes are full of color and flavor. Today's dishes are a bit unusual, each dish is extremely exquisite, not to mention, there is only a small bite, one per person, which makes people have a long aftertaste and full of freshness.

From the bottom of his heart, Ye Sheng prefers a big table that is lively and lively, but everyone has a desire to hunt for curiosity, so in order to make Han Qi happy, he can only do this. Of course, he also considered getting a few beautiful women and putting them on a delicious meal.

The food is beautiful, it is estimated that Han Qi must like it, but it is difficult for other people to say, even if Sima Guang and Fan Zhong can't do it, Bao County Commander can throw him into the salt iron pond and drown himself!

When the wine was drunk, Han Qi updated the river and happily recited: "The bridge is low and red, the water in the south of the Yangtze River is long, and the green poplars are fluttering." The spring breeze accompanied the dancing swallow, and said goodbye with dew. The smoke is soft and the pear blossoms are soft, the rain is delicate and the sun is shining, and the grass is urging the season. Draw the boat flute and drum, and the singing is wide and wide.

In the end, the Grand Canal, is there less in the world, and the color and art are called unique? A wisp of red silk is biased to the left, and the boudoir is almost buried. If Yiguang and Ramie will grow old, who will be the philosopher? Qing song song, Qianqiu Yan said Jiang Ji. ”

The song "Nian Nujiao" is indeed done well, it provokes constant sycophants, shoots flowers, shoots height, but Ye Sheng has a bit of a taste of Yanyu Yingsheng no matter how he listens, do you still want a girl?

Seeing that the day was passing, Han Qi was drunk and reluctant, and boarded the boat. At the same time, Fan Zhongyan patted Ye Sheng's shoulder vigorously and didn't say anything. In fact, from Ye Sheng's actions today, Fan Zhongyan has already seen that maybe this kid is not something he can see through, but he attaches great importance to love and righteousness, especially when he apprentices in public, and he also reveals his heart, which means that he has not hidden it from himself, such a good boy will never become a big traitor, and he still has nothing to worry about.

"Okay, I won't be able to go to Shaanxi for long, and I have to return to the Central Plains as an official, and our master and apprentice will be able to meet soon!"

Fan Zhongyan didn't look back on the boat after speaking, leaving a dashing back, and the moment he turned around, a tear flowed from the corner of his eye.

"It's over!"

With the shouts of the boatmen, firecrackers on both sides of the strait rang out in unison, cheers continued, and the Grand Canal, which directly connected to Luoyang, Beijing-Hangzhou, and Ningxia, was finally launched, carrying wealth and dreams, and sailing into the distance.