Diao Chan's etiquette is very strict, which makes Cai Wenji feel greatly respected, which is very important for women in this era, and they will empathize with their husbands while they are respected.

It's just that Yuan Yun really doesn't care, he even rejects those complicated etiquette, the only thing that is commendable is the dress of Diao Chan, the peerless beauty with incomparably luxurious clothes can immediately go to the next level in terms of bearing, which almost makes Yuan Yun, who is used to seeing beautiful women, unable to take his eyes off.

The palace does not have any titles now, so when receiving a marquis like Yuan Yun, even if it is grand, it is understandable, and after the whole palace is running, it will naturally become very lively.

Diao Chan did not invite the nearby squires, which was more like an unusually grand family banquet for her, so it was basically the participation of the Wang family, Wang Liu, who had not been seen for a long time, was also allowed to participate with Yun Niang, and like Uncle Wang and the shopkeeper Wang were even more guests, and everyone in the house who knew Yuan Yun was basically there.

When Wang Liu fled to the palace in Yuan Yun, the two often corresponded, and they naturally knew each other well at the moment, but Wang Liu's brain was more sincere, and he didn't know what he was explained by the people in the palace, so he was very restrained, and every word he said had to think about it for a long time before he spoke, and his wife Yun Niang only dared to lower her head and didn't dare to raise her head.

Looking at such a scene, Yuan Yun looked helpless, and simply asked directly: "Sixth Brother Wang, how do you talk today, are you stumbling, is it because you are unwell?" ”

At this moment, a group of people met in the front yard of the palace, and the venue for the banquet was still being prepared in the front hall, so everyone was here to greet Yuan Yun.

Diao Chan saw that Yuan Yun asked Wang Liu, and Wang Liuzhi couldn't answer half a sentence for a long time, and immediately said with some displeasure: "You and Yuan Hou have also gotten along day and night, even if there is anything, why hide it like this, lest others think that I, the head of the family, am sorry for you." ”

Wang Liu immediately touched the back of his head, and then said with a smile: "I don't know, Uncle Wang specially explained just now, let the little one don't talk nonsense, Yuan ...... Uh, Yuan Hou asked even though he nodded, it was better not to speak, so the little one was a little embarrassed. ”

Looking at Wang Liu's straightforward appearance, Diao Chan instantly felt a little embarrassed, no one in the mansion now doesn't know Yuan Yun's identity, so everyone no longer dares to be as contemptuous as in the past, but this Wang Liu is indeed not smart enough, how can this kind of thing be said in front of the parties?

Yuan Yun smiled disapprerovingly, and then patted Wang Liu's shoulder and said, "The two of us had a difficult friendship back then, so we can say whatever we want, but we don't need to pay too much attention to etiquette." ”

After Yuan Yuncai finished speaking, Cai Wenji immediately took a step forward, then bowed slightly, and said: "My family Langjun was in trouble back then, thanks to the sixth brother Wang who took care of him, and the concubine is here to thank you." ”

Wang Liu suddenly panicked, and quickly shook his hand and smirked, he really couldn't say a word now, but his wife Yun Niang secretly looked at Cai Wenji a few times, and then he regretted it in his heart, and said that he would introduce some good sisters in the Qinglou to Yuan Yun back then, no wonder people don't look down on this fairy-like woman in front of him, there are indeed few people in the world who can compare.

Uncle Wang is now the most embarrassing one in the group, because he explained that Wang Liu must be treated with caution today, but he didn't expect to make a big joke, fortunately, he saw that Yuan Yun really didn't have any, and he could not leave a subordinate like Wang Liu, which was still a blessing for the palace, because at least it could prove that Yuan Yun was not a philistine.

After a few words of greeting each other, they were led into the front hall by Diao Chan, and at this moment they were already full of wine and meat, and the maids in the palace were also neatly accompanied on one side, and the banquet could begin.

Yuan Yun really wanted to give up the main seat to Senior Sister Diao Chan, but seeing such a grand scene, he also knew that if he didn't sit in, then everyone wouldn't want to sit down tonight, so he could only accept it calmly.

Cai Wenji and Qing'er naturally accompanied them on the left and right, Diao Chan sat first on the left hand, and opposite her sat Uncle Wang, the current chief steward of the palace, and Gan Ning sat in the position of Uncle Wang's hand.

Although Wang Liu's mouth was explained before that he could not enter the table, he was brought in by Yuan Yun, and he could only sit at the end at the moment, but even so, it also turned Yun Niang's heart over, she never thought that her husband Wang Liu could have such a day, and he could dine with the head of the family and even a marquis, which was enough for her to brag for a long time.

Wang Liu was straightforward, Yuan Yun called him to join the table, and he felt that it was a matter of course, so he sat down without any burden at all, and found nothing about his wife Yun Niang's many careful thoughts.

"The back house has cleared out a courtyard, and the maids are also complete, since Brother Yun is here, why should he stay longer." Diao Chan spoke first.

Yuan Yun said with a shallow salute when he heard this, and said: "I really have to bother for a little more time when I come this time, because there are really a lot of things to deal with, and I even plan to go to sea with Brother Xingba once." ”

Diao Chan was taken aback, shook his hand and said: "Brother Yun's current identity is no longer the young man he was back then, since you became the Luoyang Order, and after winning consecutive battles, you are already a hot figure in the imperial court, and you can't allow you to go to the sea in person, in case of an accident, even if the palace is full of suicides, you can't apologize, so don't mention this matter again." ”

Yuan Yun saw Diao Chan so opposed, and wanted to explain again, but was stopped by Cai Wenji, only to hear Cai Wenji shake his head and say: "Since you have come to Beihai, you are busy on land, didn't you also say it this time, the main thing is to see the shipyard of the palace." ”

Yuan Yun saw that the two women said this, and knew that it was useless to explain it, and it seemed that the matter of going to sea could only be considered slowly.

Immediately, Yuan Yun smiled and said: "Let's talk about going to sea, the shipyard is really very anxious, now the Sun family in the south is rising rapidly, if our warships can't keep up with the innovation, I'm afraid we will really suffer a big loss later." ”

Diao Chan saw that Yuan Yun no longer insisted on going to sea, so he let go of a piece of his heart, nodded and continued: "Brother Yun and his younger siblings will rest for two days first, the shipyard is on the edge of the North Sea, you can go to see it at any time if you want to see it, I will order you to go down and let those shipbuilders get ready, they know that you are here this time, but they are quite excited, they have only seen the drawings you drew before, and now they can see the deity, and several old guys have come to me a few times." ”

Uncle Wang also interjected at this moment and smiled: "Now the scale of our shipyard is one of the best in the north, Yuan Hou will definitely not be disappointed this time, but the rationing of steel and gunpowder is still very lacking, I don't know if Yuan Hou can think of some way?" ”

As soon as Uncle Wang finished speaking, Diao Chan immediately frowned, and said with some displeasure: "Uncle Wang, I have already said earlier that Brother Yun is our own family, and he has given a lot of things, and because of the existence of Brother Yun, our Wang clan can develop to the current scale, what are you doing with these now?" ”

Uncle Wang was immediately a little ashamed, but he didn't regret what he said just now, there are some things that Diao Chan can't mention as Yuan Yun's senior sister, so he can only say it himself, even if Yuan Yun is angry about it, he will blame him for being the big steward at most, and he won't anger Diao Chan, but once he can really get more rations, it will bring greater benefits to the Wang family, and this middle choice, Uncle Wang naturally thinks clearly.

Yuan Yun was not unhappy, the matter of increasing the ration for the Wang family had already been discussed with Cao Ang, and now the rise of the Sun family was too fast, and the waterway could no longer be restricted, I was afraid that a huge evil beast would soon start eating people.

Smiling slightly, Yuan Yun replied briskly: "What Uncle Wang said is indeed true, you can't build a better ship without steel, and you can't deal with a larger number of Sun family fleets without gunpowder, so although these two materials can rest assured, they will give a satisfactory amount, and not only that, this time I also specially got Cao Sikong's permission, and artillery and other sharp weapons can also be supplied in limited quantities, and I am afraid that the future naval war will be completely changed." ”

Uncle Wang didn't know what artillery was, he was just happy that he could get more steel and gunpowder, so that Wang's warships would become more powerful and more secure, and he would be able to control the sea lanes more securely in the future.

However, two months later, when Uncle Wang saw the power of the cannon for the first time, he realized that his knowledge was too short-sighted, and he was really frightened by the cannon designed by Yuan Yun.

It was also at that time that Uncle Wang really understood Diao Chan's cleverness, because as long as Yuan Yun randomly found two things for the Wang family, he could greatly improve the hard power of the Wang family, so blindly asking for disgust to the other party, it was better to tie the other party well with sincerity.

Now that the shipping route of the South China Sea has been opened, the Wang family finally understands what Yuan Yun said, the value that can be generated over there is really outrageous, and a place that has been considered wild for a thousand years is simply a huge treasure trove, and it is inexhaustible.

The Sun family also saw the benefits that the Wang family obtained from South Vietnam, so they began to vigorously develop maritime affairs, and now the fat is just such a piece, and the two sides are naturally let go of the competition.

Diao Chan was still a little worried, so he asked Yuan Yun: "Increasing our rations, will it cause pressure on Brother Yun, after all, I heard that many people in the court want to be unfavorable to Brother Yun, you must not cause any trouble because of the relationship between the Wang family." ”

Yuan Yun was very grateful for Diao Chan's concern, at least the other party put him Yuan Yun above the interests of the Wang family, which is indeed very precious under the premise that all the family is the first consideration.

"Senior sister, don't worry about me, regarding the matter of providing funding to the Wang family, Cao Sikong has endorsed us, and those old officials in the court can't make any waves."

After Yuan Yun finished speaking, he gratefully arched his hand to Diao Chan, and then continued: "Now we should be more worried about the Sun family in the south, they have developed so rapidly that they have become a big trouble for the imperial court, and if you want to enter the Sun family by land, but there is a big river across it, I am afraid it will be very difficult."

Speaking of the separation of the river, then it is necessary to develop the strength of the waterway, the development of the Wang family to put it bluntly, in fact, has become the key to containing the Sun family in the future, this must be Cao Sikong also very clear, so the funding for the Wang family will only be more in the future. ”

Although Diao Chan was a little stunned, but thinking of the growing Sun family, he faintly felt that the war between the north and the south was inevitable, and to conquer the south, it was necessary to cross this barrier of the river, and Cao Cao, who was not good at water warfare, really needed a strong naval army.

"Although it is a good thing that the funding has increased, but the Wang family does not want to participate in the conquest of the imperial court now, the senior sister must make it clear to the junior brother that our Wang family has experienced too many wars, and as the head of the family, I really don't want to get involved again." Even if Diao Chan is willing to pay unconditionally for Yuan Yun, it is only for Yuan Yun personally, once it involves the imperial court, she will naturally resist.

Yuan Yun nodded, and then said with a smile: "Senior sister, don't worry, even if Cao Sikong really plans to crusade against Sun Ce, I won't let the Wang family get involved again, I naturally know the experience of the Wang family, for the imperial court, you have paid enough, and I don't want to see it if you shed blood for this, so this time I just came to see the Wang family's shipyard, and my future plan is just to hope that the Wang family can provide excellent warships." ”

When Diao Chan heard Yuan Yun say this, he let go of a worry in his heart, so he quickly turned his smile and said: "We will discuss these things slowly in the future, and it is a big deal to take over the wind for Brother Yun now." ”

With Diao Chan's words, the banquet finally opened, and the singers of the Wang family performed separately during the banquet, and the chefs who made the food were also sent from the Yuan Mansion, so the guests of honor were naturally very satisfied after a banquet.

As the evening sun gradually set, Yuan Yun finally came to the courtyard arranged by Diao Chan under the leadership of several maids, but Cai Wenji was invited by Diao Chan to go to the inner house at this time, which suddenly made Yuan Yun a little nervous.

Qing'er happened to return from the inner house at this time, and when she saw her young master, she immediately jumped to her side, and then said with a smile: "Sister Wen Ji just invited Sister Diao Chan to live in Xudu, and Sister Diao Chan immediately agreed, but complained that Sister Zhen was ungrateful, and she didn't come to Beihai to see her for such a long time. ”

Hearing Qing'er say this, Yuan Yun instantly relieved his heart, only felt that good things continued, and coming to Beihai was really the most correct choice.

When Yuan Yun was happy, he saw Shi Shen take a step forward from behind, and then hugged his fists and said, "Lord, Xiaoliu asked me to take leave from you, saying that he has some personal matters to deal with tonight." ”

After saying this, Shi Shen immediately frowned and said to himself: "Xiao Liu is not familiar with Beihai, and he doesn't know what private matters are, so it's really strangely tight." ”

Yuan Yun immediately had a headache at this time, Xiao Liu could have any personal affairs, he must have secretly run to date Juan'er, no wonder he saw almost all the old stories of the Wang family at today's banquet, the only one he didn't see was Juan'er, presumably she had already rolled with Xiao Liu at that time, unlucky!