In the seventeenth year of Yuanheng, on the seventeenth day of February in the year of Renwu, the city gate of Bukuinan.

Ping'er, Shen Bingyi, Jia Yun, Thrush and others are waiting here to greet Fang Xiucai and his party.

After nearly three months of traveling, Fang Xiucai will arrive in Bukui today with more than 200 women recruited from Zhili.

Two days ago, Liu Fushan had already arrived here first, contacted Ping'er, and made preparations for the reception of this group in advance.

Due to the large number of people, these people were arranged in the original barracks of the government corps.

Accommodation and canteen facilities are available there, and it has become an important transit point for people from the mainland.

Every time there is a large number of people, they will arrange to eat and stay here.

There are two barracks in Bukui, one of which is the current barracks. This was the barracks of the Bukui Yamen.

When Jia Min first led the government corps to Bukui, he lived in this barracks.

At that time, Zhao Dahai was still Bu Kui's garrison office. They also lived here at the time.

Later, the government corps expanded the army, and the Beida camp was newly built.

Because of the shortage of silver at that time, when the North Camp was repaired, Jia Min gave out some money. This part of the money was later offset by the real estate of the old barracks.

Therefore, this veteran barracks is actually Jia Min's property.

After the abolition of the Provincial Corps, the veterans of the Provincial Corps who remained in Bukui have been living here. It wasn't until they arrived in the North Sea that it gradually became empty.

However, there are still dozens of people who currently live here.

Because the people who came back this time were all women, Ping'er was very attentive, and the preparation of food and accommodation was handled by herself, and she checked it several times before she arrived at the South City Gate.

Now, Ping'er is very excited. Not only because the people who came were women, but also because of the people who came back and their old friends.

The three of Ning'er, Fenghua, and Xueyue who came this time, plus Jiao/Li, who was already in Beihai at this time, Nan'er, who was still in the imperial capital, plus Ping'er himself, the six of them were the first to follow Jia Min to start a business in Yeduju.

At that time, Jia Min had just come out of Jia's mansion, with 600 taels of silver forcibly "borrowed" from Wang Xifeng and Jia Rong, and started their entrepreneurial career by hitting pressure wells for people.

"Sister Ping'er, I always listen to you, Ning'er, Nan'er, Fenghua, Xueyue and Jiao Quartermaster. Now I know Quartermaster Jiao, and I've never seen these people what they look like, but I'm looking forward to it. ”

Shen Bingyi was dressed in white, which contrasted with the snow remaining on the ground outside the city.

"Sister Shen, these people are the first people to start a business with the fourth master, even in the house, they looked down on us, but they didn't think about it, and the last one was out. It's me, I haven't seen them for years, and I don't know what has become of them. ”

"The first person to follow the fourth master will naturally not be bad. It's a pity that when I was in the imperial capital, I didn't see each other. ”

However, they all know about Sister Shen. When my sister and the fourth master first met, we knew about it, but at that time, we never thought that my sister would come here. ”

"Isn't this fate? When you were in Nodo House, you probably never thought that you would meet here one day, right? ”

"Where would you have thought of it? Even Fang Xiucai and them never thought they would come here. In fact, Liu Cheng, Liu Tieshan, Wu Hongmei, Fang Xiucai, Feng Sanniang and Cong Xiucai were also the first people to follow the fourth master, but they were only slightly later than us. ”

In the distance, a convoy appeared in view.

"They're coming, let's meet them."

Ping'er said, and the group walked forward to greet him.

Gradually, the two teams got closer and closer. A horse on the opposite side came running head-on, and before it could reach it, the visitor shouted.

"Sister Ping'er, it's me, I'm Ning'er, I'm Ning'er."

When she arrived, Ning Er turned over and dismounted, and stood in front of her a little stupidly, but she couldn't speak, and unconsciously, tears flowed out.

"Ning'er, is it really you?"

Ping'er took two steps and grabbed Ning'er's arm.

"It's really Ning'er, Ning'er is an adult. Come, Sister Shen, this is Ning'er. At the beginning, when Ning Er was only fourteen years old, she went to Zhili by herself to do business for the fourth master. ”

Ping'er said, but she couldn't hold back it, so she burst into tears.

"Ning'er, Sister Ping'er always praises you."

"Sister Ping'er and Fourth Master are here? I'd love to meet him. ”

"The fourth master is not here, he is in Beihai, but he will see him soon. The fourth master is also very worried about you. ”

While he was talking, he saw two people stumbling over, and before they could reach him, they began to cry.

"Sister Ping'er, we're here."

It's Fenghua and Xueyue.

Ping'er took a few steps closer and greeted him. When several people arrived, they hugged each other and cried without speaking.

After a while, Shen Bingyi came over.

"Okay, don't cry yet, you should be happy when you meet. So many people are waiting, don't make people laugh at us. ”

Only then did the people separate.

"They've grown taller, they're big girls. Two little hooves, cry as soon as they meet, make me cry too, go back in a while, and see how I clean you up. ”

"Sister Ping'er, are you willing to clean us up?"

"If you are reluctant, if you are disobedient in the future, I will clean you up as well."

"Sister Ping'er, we are also people with heads and faces now, in front of so many people, you can save us face, okay?"

"Okay, it's going to be cheaper for you two today."

Then, Fang Xiucai, Feng Sanniang, Liu Tieshan, and Wu Hongmei came up to meet, and naturally they sighed again.

Wu Hongmei cried when she made a mistake, and no matter how much others persuaded her, she couldn't persuade her. In the end, Liu Tieshan roared twice, and he barely stopped.

Feng Sanniang was more restrained, although she was not as presumptuous as Wu Hongmei cried, she also cried for a while.

Several people and Ping'er were very familiar with each other, and they had a close relationship with each other and had a deep relationship.

"Fang Xiucai, is it going well along the way? Are the girls injured? ”

"Miss Ping'er, don't worry, it's okay all the way. When it snowed and when it was too cold, we stopped and didn't rush to the road, but luckily there were no injuries. and there is no one who freezes his hands or feet. ”

"Then I'm relieved. On the road for the New Year, are you still satisfied? ”

"I am very satisfied, the Sun family is very enthusiastic, and everyone says that it is better than celebrating the New Year at home."

It turned out that according to the arrangement in Jia Min's letter to Fang Xiucai, if there were any difficulties on the road, he could ask Yang Dezhan, the commander of the Yangmingbao Military Command, or Sun Yuanfei's family for help.

When he arrived at Yangmingbao, it was already the twenty-sixth day of the lunar month, so Fang Xiucai decided not to leave for the time being, and divided the people into two groups, one to Sun's house, and the other to celebrate the New Year in Yangmingbao Military Station.

Unexpectedly, the Sun family heard that there was still a group of people behind the military platform, so they called this group of people to the Sun family.

The Sun family couldn't live there, so they mobilized other families in the village to settle more than 200 people in this group.

It wasn't until the eighth day of the first lunar month that these people were released on the road.

During the entire Chinese New Year, the food was all arranged by the Sun family, and chicken, duck, fish and meat were readily available, which was indeed much more abundant than many people's New Year.

Fang Xiucai wanted to give money, but the Sun family resolutely didn't want it. Or when he was leaving, he secretly left a sum of money. As a result, after being discovered by the Sun family, they caught up halfway and sent them back. So far, Fang Xiucai still feels uncomfortable.

Fang Xiucai doesn't have to worry about this. Sun Yuanfei and the fourth master were the same scholars back then, and now they are also the confidants of the fourth master in Beihai, and the business there is also very large. ”

Seeing Ping'er say this, Fang Xiucai felt a little relieved.

In the past few years, the people in Bukui City have become accustomed to seeing people from the mainland. Seeing so many women here today, I still feel a little curious. When I saw them along the way, I couldn't help but point fingers, which made these women very shy.

After a short time they arrived at the barracks, and after arranging for them to stay, they asked the women to take a bath in the bathhouse.

These women, wherever they see such a scene, are embarrassed to go.

In the end, under the demonstration of Feng Sanniang, Wu Hongmei, Fenghua, and Xueyue, they went to take a bath one after another.

After taking a bath, they set the meal, and then they went back to the house to rest.

On Fang Xiucai and the others' side, Ping'er, Shen Bingyi and Jia Yun were the hosts to pick up the wind and wash the dust for them.

When I drank wine and talked about the past, I couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

He Jialin, Zhao Dahai, Feng Kui, and Xu Mingtao rushed over when they heard the news, and when they saw the ceremony, they sat down to eat and drink together.

"Miss Ping'er, are these ladies going to Beihai?"

He Jialin's tone was a little serious.

"Yes, but what's wrong?"

When Ping'er saw that He Jialin said seriously, she felt that there was something in her words, and she immediately aroused vigilance.

"When are you going to let them go to the North Sea?"

He Jialin did not answer Ping'er directly.

"I'm going to let them rest here for half a month before leaving."

"Don't rest here for half a month, leave in three days."

"But what's changed?"

"I'm about to be transferred out of Bu Kui, and in seven days, the new General Bu Kui will take office, so while I'm still here, you can get out of here as soon as possible."

"How so?"

"Alas, it's hard to put into words."

"Yes, Miss Ping'er, the imperial court has been aware of the large number of people flowing to Beihai, and two days ago it sent a document to inquire about this matter, and it is not appropriate to stay here for a long time. While we are all in office, you should go to Beihai as soon as possible. If a new official takes office, I am afraid that there will be changes. ”

Zhao Dahai gave a more detailed explanation.

"Yes, Miss Ping'er, just listen to General He, and set off in three days. If a new official takes office, he may be detained. ”

Feng Kui and Xu Mingtao also persuaded Ping'er one after another.

"Thank you for the reminder, and we'll be on our way in three days."

"Miss Ping'er doesn't have to be polite, we are all our own family. If you should contribute, you will naturally contribute. ”

"Alas, this court is also true. They can't give the people a way to live, and they can't find a way for the people to live on their own. ”

After drinking for a while, they took their leave.

Ping'er and Jia Yun came out to see each other, and He Jialin fell behind.

"Miss Ping'er, Battalion Commander Jia, you should also go to Beihai for the time being, and after the new official arrives in the future, see what the situation is, and then decide whether to come back. The soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp will also be transferred out of Bukui, and it is likely that the soldiers and horses of Ningguta will be stationed in Bukui in the future. If you stay here rashly, you may not be surprised. ”

The next day, Ping'er and Shen Bingyi sorted out their own business and handed it over to their subordinates to run here, and at the same time entrusted Zhao Dahai, Feng Kui, and Xu Mingtao to help take care of it.

Three days later, Ping'er, Shen Bingyi, Jia Yun, Fang Xiucai, Ning Er and others set off for Beihai with more than 200 women.

Zhao Dahai, Feng Kui, and Xu Mingtao went to the North City Gate to see them off.

"Miss Ping'er, when you arrive in Beihai, please tell Chief Min that we will always be members of the Fu Corps. Maybe one day, we will also go to Beihae and serve under Chief Min. ”

Zhao Dahai's expression was a little lonely. Ping'er knew that it would be useless to say more, so she nodded and got on the horse.

"Take care, everyone, if you don't like staying here in the future, go to Beihai,"

After saying that, he patted the horse and left.

Looking at the convoy that was gradually moving away, Zhao Dahai couldn't help but sigh.

"I really miss the days with Chief Min, what a hearty time it was."