Chapter 318: A Bitao Spring Water Road (II)
PS: The second update is 18 o'clock
Dai Zhitai, the governor of Pingjiang Prefecture, stood on the canal embankment with his hands in his hands, followed by more than a dozen officials of Pingjiang Prefecture. Since Ye Yingwu made a big fuss in Jiangnan last time, Jia Rudao sent Weng Yinglong to rectify all parts of Huzhou and Pingjiang, so that all these places were replaced by Jia Nidao's cronies, and the officials below have all been changed, all with new faces.
Although Dai Zhitai is on Jia Yidao's side, he has been stumbling because of his cowardly personality and not much achievement. It is more or less ambitious for a person, and it is naturally impossible to say that Dai Zhitai intends to live like this, so when Weng Yinglong promoted Dai Zhitai to the prefect of Pingjiang Mansion because no one was available, Dai Zhitai seemed to see the dawn of the future.
Pingjiang Mansion is a Lin'an barrier, although it is not yet a Beijing official, but at the foot of the Son of Heaven, if he can make any merits, it will naturally be easier to attract attention.
And Dai Zhitai also learned to be obedient this time, just took office, and prepared a generous gift to all the parties in Lin'an, maybe it was really Jia Xianggong who took a fancy to him as a talent, and several of the ministers and Chen Xianggong in the court had a reply, asking him to work hard, who didn't know that Chen Xianggong and Liuxianggong already had a faint posture of becoming Jia Xiangdao's left arm and right arm, and it was an honor to be able to let these two bigwigs reply at the same time.
Especially Chen Yizhong and Chen Xianggong, not only exchanged letters and words with peers, but also gave Dai Zhitai a lot of suggestions, so that Dai Zhitai could take over Pingjiang Mansion more smoothly and make some achievements. Dai Zhitai is naturally grateful to Dai De, there are such good people in the world, and he really lived in vain before.
So when Chen Yizhong proposed that one of his most relied on clan brothers would temporarily rest in Pingjiang Mansion, Dai Zhitai hurriedly ran to the dock to greet him. After all, Chen Yizhong said very clearly that his brother is a wealthy maritime businessman, and as soon as the word "businessman" came out, Dai Zhitai already understood something.
Although the officials are rich in oil and water, they are still inferior to businessmen in the final analysis, so it is a normal thing to use their positions to cover the children of the clan to do business, and only in this way can they gain both power and wealth. In Dai Zhitai's eyes, Chen Yizhong's clan brother obviously plays such a role, on the surface, he only has a slight blood relationship with Chen Xianggong in the court, but in fact, he is responsible for the Chen family's task of collecting money, and he is definitely a top priority.
If it weren't for such an identity, Chen Yizhong would never have written a letter to ask Dai Zhitai to take care of it.
For such a person, Dai Zhitai doesn't dare to slack off at all, after all, if the knot is good, when the time comes, the Chen family's housekeeper will say a few more good words in front of Chen Yizhong, isn't it equivalent to hugging Chen Xianggong's thigh, Chen Xianggong is now rising step by step, and he has just been reused, and there are few cronies under him who can serve, so if there is a chance, it is naturally indispensable to promote Dai Zhitai as a role model for others.
"It's all up to the official, and it's comfortable to serve this God of Wealth, and your benefits are indispensable." Dai Zhitai saw the officials behind him and hurriedly scolded.
Fortunately, these are all new officials who have just been replaced, and they are not familiar with the place, and they are still obediently obeying Dai Zhitai's orders.
The two big ships slowly appeared in sight, Dai Zhitai and the others couldn't help but take a breath of cool air, it was not that there were no officials crossing the border before, and they rested in this Pingjiang Mansion, but even when Weng Xianggong returned to Lin'an, he did not put on such a pomp.
These businessmen are really crazy to make money.
Dai Zhitai's eyes were hot, and he couldn't help but cinch the things in his sleeves, the other party's wealthy appearance, I don't know if his little meeting gift can make the other party happy. If you come up and slap the horse's leg, it will be difficult in the future.
It's just that to the surprise of these people standing on the pier outside Fengqiao, the big boat flying the blue flag of the Chen family did not mean to stop, but slowly sailed past the pier before going up and down the canal. And the big boat behind also stopped before it reached the dock, and when he looked closely, Dai Zhitai saw that between the two big ships, there was actually a flat boat.
There are two men supporting the boat at the bow and stern of the boat, shirtless, extremely burly, and what is frightening is that the two men who are supporting the boat are the same with hideous scars on their chests, obviously not the veterans who are crawling on the battlefield, or the warriors who are in front of the gangsters, in short, Dai Zhitai subconsciously looked at his thin wrists, and felt that there were not enough ten of them to fight.
In the end, it is Wenzhou Chenmen, although Chen Yizhong has risen with the strength of his father-in-law, and has only risen for a few years, but with the merchant trade has occupied a place in the Great Song Dynasty sea trade, it is said that the fleet has been leading to the Zhancheng side, I am afraid that only such a family can have such a formidable attendant.
It's just that I don't know what kind of sacredness is on this small boat, so maverick, using two big boats in front and behind to open the way, but I sit in this small boat safely.
Although he vaguely felt that this Chen Yizhong's clan brother was not the big-bellied businessman he imagined and exuded a coppery smell all over his body, Dai Zhitai still stubbornly greeted him.
When the boat landed, the two men jumped down from the boat, looking at Dai Zhitai, who bowed slightly to meet him, one of them frowned, but said reluctantly and respectfully: "Dare to ask, but is it the Dai Governor of Pingjiang Mansion?" ”
"It's the contemptible, it's the contemptible!" Dai Zhitai hurriedly laughed twice, although these two people could hardly be said to be tall, but the cold eyes standing in front of him still made Dai Zhitai shiver, and the two boat men gave him a feeling of being ready to hit people at any time.
"Chen Cai, Chen Tie, step aside." A clear voice sounded in the boat, and the two men took a step back at the same time without saying a word, and then respectfully moved out of the way.
A young man in Tsing Yi held a fan in his left hand and fanned it gently, but his right hand was cautiously stretched out to the cabin. A slender jade hand stretched out from the cabin, and the girl slowly stood up, although covered with a layer of tulle, the grace of the lake-green dress outlining the posture, and the faintly visible outline of the wind blowing through the tulle on the cheeks, as well as the eyes that seemed to contain a pool of spring water, all made the hearts of all those who saw this scene be stabbed hard.
Even if it is veiled, this can definitely be a fairy-like person, especially the appearance of this weak willow supporting the wind, it is even more unbearable to step forward and gently hug the small waist, carefully support, if you have to compare, I am afraid that only the warm and jade Yue kiln celadon can be compared, holding in the hand are afraid of such a treasure breaking.
"Look at what, look!" Chen Cai and Chen Tie snorted at the same time.
Dai Zhitai was clever, and then he realized what he was here for, and he stepped forward two steps at the moment, and just as he wanted to speak, the young man had already smiled and arched his hand: "Contemptible Chen Yiliang, I have seen Dai Zhifu, I am really fortunate to have met!" However, a grass people, how can they afford to be greeted by Governor Dai's mansion when he goes out of the city. ”
While returning the salute, Dai Zhitai said: "I have admired Mr. Chen's name for a long time, Mr. Chen is rich, and it is really an honor for this official to be able to pass by this Pingjiang Mansion." A talent like Mr. Chen can make friends, Dai is fortunate to have three lives, and three lives are lucky! Please also ask Mr. Chen to enter the city first, let's talk about it. In addition, if Mr. Chen does not dislike it, he is commensurate with brothers, and the three words Dai Zhifu are really unfamiliar. ”
Chen Yiliang smiled and nodded: "Since the prefect Dai has said so politely, the prefect is old, he thinks he is a brother, the elder brother has a life, how can the younger brother obey, please also ask Brother Dai to call him Yu, Mr. Chen is a teacher no matter how you look at these three words." I just don't know if Brother Dai has ever prepared to get off the carriage? ”
Seeing that Chen Yiliang was young and spoke funny, Dai Zhitai suddenly had a good impression in his heart, and said with a slight smile at the moment: "How can you say this, when you come to this Pingjiang Mansion, you naturally can't take a carriage, Dai has already prepared a boat, I don't know if the virtuous brother plans to change boats, or the foolish brother leads the way in front, and the virtuous brother will take this ship directly?" ”
"The younger brother likes to be plain by nature, this Ye Bian Zhou, two servants, and the clumsy Jing talk about history and Taoism, and drink elixir, but it is also fast, but I don't like to change to a big ship." Chen Yiliang said solemnly, "If the ship is not too small, I should also invite my brother to come." So I can only grieve my brother to lead the way in front. ”
As soon as he heard the word "clumsy", Dai Zhitai couldn't help but secretly speak, this guy is quite handsome, not to mention, it is really a good blessing. However, although Dai Zhitai has not done anything to rob the people on weekdays, and even bullied men and women, but in front of him this is an existence that he can't provoke if he kills himself, although Dai Zhitai is mediocre and incompetent, he still has a little self-knowledge.
"Brother Xian is really a strange person." Dai Zhitai said with a smile, his hand twitched in his sleeve, and handed it to Chen Yiliang, "Brother Yu specially bought the Han Garden in this city and gave it to Brother Xian, Han Garden was originally the garden of King Han Qi of my Song Dynasty, although it is small, but it is better than exquisite, and there is fun in the change of scenery, and I also ask Brother Xian to smile, and then go to Pingjiang Mansion, you can rest in this garden." ”
Chen Yiliang hesitated for a moment, looked at the title deed in Dai Zhitai's hand, his eyes showed a fine light, and finally made up his mind to accept it: "Then it is better to be respectful than to obey your fate, thank you Brother Dai for your kindness." ”
Dai Zhitai breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and secretly sighed that God blessed, just happened to meet this Mr. Chen who likes such poetic things, if he comes to a master who only has money, I am afraid that this garden will not be able to impress him.
"Foolish brother, go to the boat in front, and the virtuous brother will follow closely, and you can see the style of Pingjiang Mansion from the waterway." Dai Zhitai felt comfortable, and there was obviously a smile on his face.
Chen Yiliang arched his hand and dragged the girl back into the cabin.
The boat set off slowly again, and the girl who had not said a word just now lifted her veil and said softly, "You will take two people into the city?" Isn't it a bit too big, if this Dai Zhitai notices something, he wants to kill it with two personal guards? ”
Chen Yiliang leaned comfortably on the bulkhead of the ship, stretched out his hand and patted the title deed casually: "How are there two people, count them yourself, Jiang Tie at the bow of the ship, Wu Chucai at the stern, plus a certain Ye Yingwu, and yourself, these are obviously four people, do you think that the two of us are not people, or do you think that the two outside are not so much people as killing embryos?" ”
"You know the jokes." Zhao Yunshu said aggrievedly, "Have you already arranged it?" ”
"Silly girl, it's not stupid to rush into the Longtan Tiger's Den with a few people." Ye Yingwu smiled calmly, "I can tell you clearly, this Han Yuan was originally so-and-so, in order to let Dai Zhitai have a little capital to honor so-and-so, he deliberately sold it to him at a low price, and in the end, he lost a certain amount." ”
Zhao Yunshu was angry, and generally didn't turn his head and ignored Ye Yingwu.
The boat has swayed into the city, as if entering another world, small bridges and flowing water, white walls and black tiles, Pingjiang Mansion unfolded in front of you, just like unfolding a beautiful and beautiful picture with the smell of smoke and rain in the south of the Yangtze River. The Jiangnan woman gently patting her clothes on the bank of the river smiled gently, the smoke of the cooking stove near and far rose in the wind, and the shadow of the small bridge in front of her was reflected in the river, and the boat gently cut through the water, as if the shadow was also broken.
"When you go to Gusu to see you, everyone sleeps on the river." Zhao Yunshu was so stunned that he couldn't help but mutter.
Ye Yingwu gently picked up the wine glass and poured himself a glass of wine: "This kind of scene of a small water town in the south of the Yangtze River can't be seen in Lin'an. ”
"Tick tock" outside the canopy sounded the sound of rain, the rain in the south of the Yangtze River has always been like this, it will fall, but the spring rain is fine and dense but always not heavy, gently rendering the mountains and rivers outside the boat. The people of the city who were coming and going by the river did not panic, and took out their hats or oil-paper umbrellas from their baskets, and continued to move forward slowly.
"In front of it is Bao'en Temple." Ye Yingwu pointed to the tallest tower in the city, "From here, follow the river in the city all the way south to the Han Garden." ”
"You're familiar with it." Zhao Yunshu said with a chuckle.
Ye Yingwu shook his fan proudly, and there was a whispering song along the riverbank, accompanied by the wind and rain, and the rocking boat, as if he was going to be intoxicated in it for the rest of his life.
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It is raining in the south of the Yangtze River, and Huaibei is also raining in spring, so that the sun that is about to set is completely gone, and the sky and the earth are dimmed, leaving only the whistling wind and rain.
Unlike the sound of rain singing in the middle of the white walls and black tiles, the rain on this field was even more grandiose, and after a while, the river beach was already flowing with rain and mud. The non-commissioned officers of the town navy ran back and forth, and they didn't care about sheltering themselves from the rain, so they hurriedly covered the tarpaulin on the bow and crossbow and flying thunder cannons, and the naval warships were also cautiously and cautiously laid down on the shore, that is, to prevent being washed downstream by the surging and tumbling Huai water, and to avoid being swept ashore, which is also a science.
But fortunately, Zhang Shun and Xia Song, who commanded the sailors, were tempered several times on the water, and this matter may seem very difficult to others, but in their eyes, it is just a trivial matter.
Zhang Shijie walked slowly along the camp with a sword in his hand, because the rain was heavy, so except for a few sentries, the officers and men of the town navy had already hid in the camp tent to rest, after all, after a bloody battle during the day, they were all exhausted, and naturally no one would be willing to walk around in the rain without anything.
"The spring rain knows the season, and this year's spring rain is coming quickly and urgently, which is a good sign." Wang Dayong saw Zhang Shijie coming, wiped the rain on his face, and said with a smile.
"I hope for a good harvest." Zhang Shijie nodded, but looked at the upper reaches of Huaishui with some concern, "But I'm still afraid that at such a time, the Mongolian Tartars will have any wrists." If you change to someone else, you may not have to worry about it, but a cunning guy like Shi Tianze should not be taken lightly. ”
Wang Dayong responded: "Marquis Yu, you can relax, there is a certain person who is watching here, and the Mongolian Tartars can still make any moths, even if they come to our town, the navy is not a vegetarian." ”
"Don't talk big." Zhang Shijie glared at him, and was about to say something, but he was stunned and looked straight at Huaishui.
"How?" Wang Dayong looked at him in surprise, and then his face changed, and he shouted loudly, "Enemy attack, enemy attack!" ”
Zhang Shijie slammed the drum hammer of the war drum next to him and beat the war drum fiercely!
On such a rainy day, I didn't expect the Mongolian Tatars to come, and it was from the waterway.
Although they were prepared, it was still enough to catch the Song army off guard, especially since they were not opening the way with warships, but countless thick logs, which happened to roll along the majestic and turbulent Huai River because of the rain, and rampage!
"Mongolian Tartar!" A sentry in front shouted in the wind and rain.
Zhang Shijie and Wang Dayong didn't care about the sailor, they hurriedly turned their heads to look, along the line of the Mongolian infantry to launch the impact during the day, and they didn't know how many figures there were, getting closer and closer! (To be continued.) )