On the seventh day of the first month, Jia Min went to Scholar Ji's house and met Scholar Ji.

Now, the family of Scholar Ji has arrived in the imperial capital. Therefore, I will not go to Nodoju for the New Year this year.

After staying at Scholar Ji's house for a while, the two went out together and arrived at Xiawazi.

Xia Wazi was obtained from Shuntianfu by Jia Min when he was handling a bus and carriage errand the year before last, and now it is his land.

Previously, he had planned to develop this place. Later, because of the training of the government soldiers, he went to Bukui again, so he was delayed.

At present, there are only two industries here, one is the bus and carriage depot in Jia Province, and the other is the original firearms workshop.

After the military products workshop was moved to Bukui, only the workshop for the production of civilian products remained, and Liu Tieshan and Wu Hongmei were in charge here.

Jia Min and Ji Daxue came here because Nan'er was here for a treat.

Nan'er was originally a scholar of Ji University, but now that she is developed, she has never forgotten Ji University. So as soon as Nan'er asked, Scholar Ji agreed.

Because Liu Tieshan was also here, Jia Min asked him to make a place with Nan'er, and the two of them had a meal together, which also saved them from drinking all the time.

By the time Jia Min arrived, Ping'er, Fenghua and Xueyue had already arrived, and several people were chattering together, laughing from time to time.

After Ping'er arrived at Bukui, the business of Jiafu Supermarket fell on the two little girls Fenghua and Xueyue. Although they are not very old, the two of them have seen some of the world in Jiafu, and they have learned a lot from doing business with Jia Min the year before last. So business is still doing very well.

Jiafu Supermarket is a partnership between Ping'er, Fenghua, Xueyue, Ning'er and Jiao Li. Now that others don't have time, the two of them are taking care of it.

"Heh, I haven't seen you for a year, and you two seem to have grown taller again."

"Fourth Master Min has a good New Year."

"Fourth Master Min is auspicious."

As she spoke, the two little girls were about to kneel down and kowtow. Jia Min hurriedly stopped it.

"Don't kowtow to me in the future, I've already redeemed myself, and I can't change this habit."

"It's a lifetime of redemption, and the fourth master is also our fourth master."

"Call the fourth master, you don't have to kowtow. Otherwise, I will ask you Sister Ping'er to scold you in the future. ”

"It's too late for Sister Ping'er to like us, how can she be willing to scold us?"

"Yes, if Sister Ping'er dares to scold us, she won't give her any money she earns in the future."

"Little dead hoof, against you, dare not give me money, see if I don't tear your mouths."

Ping'er made a gesture to scare the two, and the two hurriedly pretended to dodge, and laughed again.

Seeing a few people fighting like this, Jia Min couldn't help but think of the time when he led them to start a business in Yeduju. There was a surge of warmth in my heart.

I remembered that Ning Er was only sixteen years old, and now he was struggling alone in Zhili, and Jiao Li was working diligently as a quartermaster in Bukui, sometimes in order to purchase raw materials, he would spend several months as soon as he went out, and he was always so hardworking and tireless. Jia Min's heart couldn't help but feel a little sad.

Alas, if Jiao Li and Ning Er are also there, they will be complete. In this world, there are always unsatisfactory things.

In the midst of the noise, Nan'er, Liu Tieshan and Wu Hongmei came over and invited everyone to sit down.

This place is relatively remote, and there are no outsiders, and Scholar Ji is also a free and easy person, so regardless of men, women, and children, they all sit at the same table, eat and drink.

During the banquet, Scholar Ji talked to Jia Min about the war, and he was also very emotional. When asked about the reasons for Jia Min's opposition to the war, Jia Min also told the truth one by one.

In fact, the imperial court already knows his views and reasons, and there is nothing to hide from Scholar Ji.

When Scholar Ji heard this, he was also helpless.

Although his position is high now, his main energy is on compiling the "Yuanheng Dictionary", and he doesn't have much say in the matter of starting a war, so he has to let it go and persuade Jia Min to think about it.

After drinking until six o'clock in the evening, the city gates were closed, and it was impossible to enter the city. Fortunately, there are many places to live here, and everyone stays here.

On the eighth day of the first month, the yamen was opened, and Jia Min went to the military department.

According to the practice of previous years, although the government was opened on the eighth day of the first lunar month, there were not many people working in the yamen seriously, and basically waited for the fifteenth day of the first month to be regarded as the end of the year.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived at the military headquarters today, I saw a busy scene inside, which seemed to be more lively than usual.

Only then did I remember that it was going to war, and I was making pre-war preparations, so I naturally had to be busy.

When he came back a year ago, Jia Min used to come here, so he came here again. The receptionist didn't know how to answer him, but after knowing that he was Jia Min of South Ventura, he was still more polite, saying that he was looking for someone to ask.

After a while, the man came back, saying that Li Shangshu had said it, and told him to go back and wait for the letter. If there is any news, I will take the initiative to inform him.

In this case, Jia Min didn't want to find himself bored, so he left.

When he went out to lead the horse, he saw Shou'er standing in front of his horse, and when he saw Jia Min, Shou'er greeted him.

"Finally waited for the fourth master, my grandmother asked me to come and pass a message to the fourth master."

Jia Min knew that as soon as Shou'er came, it must have something to do with Keqing.

"My grandmother said, in order to thank Fourth Master Min for taking care of Young Master Qin Zhong, Master Qin is going to invite Fourth Master Min to eat and drink tonight, and please be sure to appreciate the light. The eldest grandmother has returned to Qinjiazhuang, and she will come forward to thank her. ”

"I know, you go back and tell your grandmother, I'll be there on time."

"Then thank you Fourth Master, I'll go back and tell Grandma."

Shou'er got on the horse and left, Jia Min's heart immediately became happy, and all the depression before was swept away.

This is Keqing asking herself to meet her.

Throughout the Chinese New Year, Qin Keqing has been busy with the New Year's affairs of Ning Guofu. The two of them could only look at each other from a distance when they were having a meal and drinking. Every time it is in public, so, in order to avoid suspicion, except for meeting and saying hello and meeting on the first day of the new year, I rarely even say anything.

However, this also makes the two of them satisfied enough.

A plain word, a look, is enough to convey everything.

Finally, today, the two can be together.

Jia Min's heart is full of expectations.

However, at noon today, I still got to Liujiazhuang, and today it was Fang Xiucai and Tong Xiucai who had a treat. It was decided a year ago, and people have already prepared it, so it's not good not to go.

When he came to the door of the Wei Mansion, Wei Ruolan was already waiting for him in the flower hall. First, the two of them went to Liujiazhuang for a banquet together.

It's only nine in the morning, and there is still plenty of time, so I let the horse go slowly on the road, and study while walking.

"The matter of starting a war is a fait accompli, and there is no way to change it, and it will start on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month."

"I've heard it too, alas, I used to say that you were eager for quick success, but now what are they? Wait until the day of defeat to see how they justify themselves. ”

"Forget it, Ruolan, we can't care so much. The top priority now is how to keep Bukui. As long as Bu Kui is saved, there is still room for redemption in the future. If Bu Kui loses, he will lose everything, and even we will be unlucky. ”

"Then let's go back as soon as possible."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to go back for a while."

Why is that? If you don't go back, how will you cope? ”

Jia Min introduced the situation to Wei Ruolan, and Wei Ruolan listened to it, both angry and helpless.

"Don't worry, even if I don't go back, it's okay. I also know what you are capable of. I have also taught you everything that should be taught to you, as long as you think about it carefully, judge the situation, and protect Bu Kui, I don't think the problem is still big. ”

"I reckon that the Tatars, once they gain power, will not be satisfied with North Ventura. When the time comes, we will definitely take advantage of the victory and pursue and occupy South Windura. ”

"It's both good and bad for them. The good thing is that they can take control of South Ventura and fulfill their dream for years. The bad thing is that their battle lines are stretched, their forces are scattered, and their fighting spirit may also be reduced. In order to compete for new interests, there may also be internal rifts. ”

"So, when you go back, tell Ziying and Yejun that you must pay attention to the following."

"You say."

"First, the officials sent by the imperial court to South Windura, I estimate that they will go to set up a prefecture next month. As soon as they are stationed, our men are resolutely withdrawn, trained, and left no one there, lest they have to make unnecessary sacrifices. ”

"Second, the newly recruited soldiers, hurry up training tactics against the Tatars. However, it is resolute not to participate in this war. If someone orders us to participate, we will resolutely refuse. Our task is to defend Bukui, and if they force you, tell them to come up with the Holy Decree. Even if the crown prince himself ordered it, it would not work. This, remember, remember! ”

"Okay, no one can command us unless we are sir."

"Third, go back and tell Liu Cheng and Dai Zhi to hurry up the production of firearms and reserve a large amount of ammunition. The firearms factory must be resolutely protected, and this is the foundation for our future survival, and no one else will be allowed to get involved in the firearms factory. The matter of the serial guns should be kept strictly confidential. Even the army of the imperial court could not let them know. ”

"Okay, I see."

"And the most important one, be prepared for a battle with the Tatars. Closely monitor the movements of the Tatars, and if they are only in the South Windula steppe, we will leave them alone. Once they wanted to cross the Erdao River and break through the traditional boundaries between the original four tribes and Bukui, they had to resolutely fight them back. ”

"In this battle, we must focus on firearms, be steady, ruthless, and accurate, strike with all our might, do not be afraid of wasting ammunition, and kill as many enemies as possible."

"You're saying that you're going to beat them out through this battle?"

"Yes, that's what it means. When we fight, we show the identity of our government corps and let them know that we are not those wastes. Let them completely die to Bu Kui. When necessary, call Ruoshui to attack, carry out a decapitation operation, kill several of his generals, and deter them. ”

"Tomorrow, you give me the information about the Xinyou Kechang case, and when I'm okay at home, I'll check it out. You arrange things at home, and you can leave on the tenth day of the new year. ”

"Okay, there's nothing going on at home, I'll leave on the tenth day of the new year."

Jia Min arranged Bu Kui's affairs with Wei Ruolan all the way, and when he arrived at Fang Xiucai's house, it happened to be eleven, and after waiting for about 20 minutes, the banquet began.

Because he was going to see Keqing at night, Jia Min didn't drink much. At one o'clock, the banquet ended. After chatting for a while, Jia Min said goodbye to Wei Ruolan. Along the way, we are studying countermeasures. The two then broke up.

Fourth, that is, Shen Shizheng, Jia Min arrived at Qin Keqing's maiden home Qinjiazhuang.

He's about to see Keqing.