Chapter 1055: Official Ship
At the same time, he asked Mrs. Wu to call the Wang family.
was coaxed by Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin's good words, and only said that it was not bad for a day and a half, and when I said it tomorrow, the luggage would not be packed for a while, and it was getting late, so let's talk about it tomorrow.
How the Wang family tossed and turned in a few rooms at night, how they couldn't sleep at night, and how they talked at night with husband and wife, father and son.
On the second day, I woke up and was called to the backyard, and then Mrs. Zhang said that she would go back to the county tomorrow, this time, it is estimated that she will not come back for the New Year, because next year's spring will be in February, this Jing County will travel thousands of miles to the capital, and I am afraid that I will have to rush to the capital before the end of the year.
When the brothers of the Wang family heard this, they were dumbfounded.
Wang Yongfu reacted first: "Mother, are you going with your sister?" ”
Mrs. Zhang's eyes rolled: "What?" Now I have the opportunity to follow your brother-in-law and sister-in-law to the capital to have a look, maybe you can see the house where the emperor lives, and you are going to see the world, are you still holding back? ”
Wang Yongfu hurriedly waved his hand: "Mother, my son didn't mean that." But your old man is going to be old this year, this-"
"What do you do? Can you live a long life? You honestly don't get into trouble, don't be angry with me, I'm afraid that I can live a few more years. Mrs. Zhang grabbed the white.
Wang Yongfu was not good at words, and he was dumbfounded by Mrs. Zhang's two sentences.
Wang Yonggui was beaten yesterday, and when he came in today, he didn't even dare to sit, his whole body hurt, so naturally he didn't dare to speak.
Wang Yongping hesitated and said, "Mother, when will you come back?" My son is not at ease, why don't my son go with your old man? ”
As soon as he said this, not only Wang Yonggui's eyes lit up, but everyone else looked at Mrs. Zhang with blank eyes.
Mrs. Zhang threw the soles of her shoes away: "Let go of your mother's fart!" Mother, I will follow your brother-in-law and sister-in-law, it is only right. What are you making a fuss about? Don't do business at home? Don't you want to live a long time? Do you want to bring your daughter-in-law with you? ”
Wang Yongping scratched his head: "This business will fade after November, and I won't make a lot of money." Besides, aren't there still the eldest brother and the third brother at home? It is better for your old man to bring a small bridge and let her serve your old man. ”
"Whew!" Mrs. Zhang squirted: "It's beautiful to think of!" Why? Your wife and I lack someone to serve? Your sister bought two mothers-in-law and a girl to serve me! Besides, when the time comes to go to the capital, naturally your uncle will follow, he is not older than you? Bring you guys, what do you know? It's nice not to mess up! ”
"Your brother-in-law and sister-in-law are going to take the exam, not to be officials, there are a lot to worry about, and you are not messy enough? I was dismissed as soon as possible! ”
Mrs. Zhang categorically vetoed.
The brothers of the Wang family all showed disappointment, the capital, that is the place where the emperor and the dignitaries live, if they can go to the capital, this cow can blow for a lifetime.
Wang Yongzhu watched it from the side and thought for a while: "We haven't been to the capital, because of the spring of next year, I'm afraid that even a place to live will be in short supply." There are too many people, and it's not easy to settle down. When we settle down in the capital, if Brother Song can be promoted to the Jinshi and stay in the capital as an official, then we will take a few brothers and sisters-in-law to the capital to go shopping. ”
"But although this year's mother's birthday is not big, I don't want to alarm the villagers, I think about doing it in the county. When the time comes, my brothers and sisters-in-law, with the children, will go to the county seat, and we will celebrate my mother's birthday and set off for the capital. Although I can't let my brothers and sisters-in-law see the capital for the time being, it's still okay to visit the county. ”
As soon as these words were spoken, not only the Wang brothers were overjoyed, but the Jiang family and Liu Xiaoqiao couldn't help it, not to mention a few children, who had already cheered.
Going to the town is already a rare experience for them, and to be able to go to the county seat, among these people, except for Wang Yonggui, no one has really been there.
Everyone was excited, the capital was too far away, and it was also excellent to be able to go to the county seat.
At the moment, everyone's thoughts are almost on going to the county seat, and the idea of parting has long been washed away.
On the second day, it was Wang Yongping who drove the carriage to send Song Chongjin and them to the town, and this time, except for the Wang family, almost the entire village came out to send them.
After greeting each other for a long time, they were put into the carriage and watched them leave.
Walking out of the distance, Wang Yongzhu lifted the curtain and looked back, Qilidun had been left far behind, getting smaller and smaller......
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The canal in November is the busiest time of the year, and you have to rush to your destination before the canal freezes in the cold winter.
In the spring of next year, the whole world will rush to the capital, and if there is that remote, it is natural to go on the road early.
If the conditions are good, they will make an appointment together, simply charter a passenger boat, and live with peace of mind.
If the conditions do not allow it, you can only take a downwind boat, the conditions are simple, and it is impossible to live in the bilge.
Song Chongjin and the others now have plenty of money, and they originally planned to charter a passenger ship with other people in Jing County who went to Beijing to take the exam.
However, after receiving a letter from the capital, Imperial Physician Du directly told them that there happened to be a team of official ships that were going to enter Beijing at the end of the year, and there were still a few vacant seats on the ship, so Imperial Physician Du directly set them up.
This official ship is naturally better than a civilian ship, not only is it large, it has a deep draft, it runs smoothly, and the most important thing is safety.
When traveling thousands of miles to the capital, there are always some places where there are many beaches and waters, and naturally there are some bandits who make a living by robbing passing ships.
These bandits also know that persimmons are soft and pinched, and it is impossible for official ships or large fleets to meet, and those lone civilian ships are naturally their first choice.
Every year, there is news that some ships have been robbed, or even entire ships have been scuttled.
Therefore, ordinary civilian ships will dock at large docks, and then make an appointment to go together and take care of each other.
Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu originally planned to charter the civilian boat, which was a well-known fleet under the dart bureau, and they had walked this waterway for many years, so they naturally had their own set of methods to avoid water bandits.
However, the official ship is naturally the safest, if it is peaceful today, if these people dare to do anything to the official ship, I am afraid that they will be completely wiped out in the near future.
Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu naturally would not refuse such a good thing, this can be on the official ship, and it is still the face of Imperial Doctor Du.
Under the arrangement of Imperial Physician Du, when the official ship passed through Jing County, it also stopped for a while, and Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu took Mrs. Zhang, Yang Zongbao and two mothers-in-law and a girl, and quietly got on the last ship of the fleet.
After Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu got on the boat, they saw the captain of the boat standing on the deck, and when they saw them coming up, they only nodded slightly, and then saluted with their fists at Imperial Doctor Du on the dock.
When he turned around, he ordered someone to take Song Chongjin and his family to the cabin, and he turned around and left.