The night of the Chinese New Year's Eve lasted for a long time in bursts of cheers and noise, which can be regarded as the longest day of the year, Jiang Ning and Wang Yanran said goodbye to their uncle and the elders of the clan, and went straight back to the courtyard, although it was Chinese New Year's Eve, but it was already the second half of the night when they fell asleep, Wang Ruoyan's light was covered by the morning sun, it should have been a night without sleeping......

From the first day of the first lunar month to the fifteenth day of the first month, there are large and small gatherings every day, poetry meetings, and large and small invitations will be sent to the small courtyard. For example, Donglin Academy held a banquet in the banquet building, and the four talents of Donglin arrived, and Miss Su Yuner also wrote lyrics and composed music, singing Jiang Ning's "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night"; There are also a few businessmen who have business dealings with Wang Ruoyan, and the next post invites the two of them to come over.

Jiang Ning refused without exception, no matter what the outside world said, what fake talents, plagiarism of everyone, hypocrites, etc., but as Jiang Ning refused more and more, Jiang Ning didn't care at all.

But every morning, when the talented and beautiful woman in Hangzhou was still in Zhougong, Jiang Ning had already run back and forth along the Yudai River, accompanied by an increasingly strong smell, and knew that the mouth-watering dish should be about to come out.

Liu Sisi was still at that time, waiting for Jiang Ning to either come to the house or at the door, talk about the recent events, or talk about any difficulties in the dishes, but Jiang Ning took a hundred taels of silver, saying that he wanted to buy shares, but Liu Sisi was stubborn, so he had to accept it.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, it is the Lantern Festival, and it is also the first festival of the new year, people who walk the streets and alleys at home for five days walk to the street early, with the snow under their feet, a dazzling array of snacks in front of them, and the hearty laughter of children around their waists, full of fireworks.

The lantern exhibition at night is the most interesting, and then the Lantern Festival will have the Oiran Contest of the Four Green Buildings, which is the most important thing, but one is the participation of civilians, the other is the game of the rich, and naturally the former has a wider mass base.

Jiang Ning originally wanted to have dinner with Wang Ruoyan, Crescent Moon and Xing'er at home, so he went to the Lantern Festival for a walk, but in the morning, he was directly blocked by Ah San at the door, saying that Bi Lao and Xia Lao had made an appointment, and Jiang Ning would go to the house to sit down no matter what.

Before he had time to refuse, Ah San's words made Jiang Ning dispel the idea of just playing chess.

"The master said that there is something important and I want to hear Ning Gongzi's opinion, and the eldest prince has rushed back overnight."

The eldest son mentioned in Ah San's mouth is Xia Kang's eldest son, Xia Qiangjun, it is said that he is serving in the army, and I don't know the specifics, after all, Jiang Ning and Xia and Bi met in the chess game.

The arrival of this Xia Qiangjun must be related to the army, is it internal or external? Why Xia Kang wanted to find him to listen to his opinion, maybe it was because the relationship between the two was familiar, and he was sometimes unrestrained and had a lot of whimsical ideas......

went out, but it was Xiafu's carriage parked at the door, Jiang Ning recognized that the carriage was ridden by Xia Kang, and it was Ah San who was driving, and there was no one else.

The noise on the street was still the same, but Jiang Ning suddenly felt that this noise was a bit excessive.

Ah San didn't say what it was, and Jiang Ning wouldn't ask, in short, it shouldn't be a trivial matter.

When they arrived at the house, Xia Kang and Bi Chengan sat at the Go table, and there was a man standing beside him, with extraordinary weapons, wearing jujube red leather armor, a tiger head belt around his waist, and a long knife pinned to it, with bandages wrapped around the tiger's mouth, and blood faintly oozing out.

"This is Jiang Ning, Jiang Zichuan." When Xia Lao saw Jiang Ning coming in, he raised his hand and introduced to the man beside him. Then he pointed to the person next to him: "This is the dog Xia Qiangjun, who is the captain of the Kyoto Cavalry." ”

As soon as Jiang Ning entered the room, he could feel that the situation was wrong, Ah San closed the door with his backhand, and in the hall of Nuoda, there were only two people sitting in the side hall and a line of soldiers standing upright in armor, which should be Xia Qiangjun.

"In Xiajiang Zichuan, I have seen the major general." Jiang Ning gave up.

Xia Qiangjun looked at Jiang Ning and greeted him politely, but he didn't care in his heart, he really didn't understand why his father would bring a weak scholar and listen to his opinion.

"On the fifth day of today's first month, I shouldn't have disturbed Zichuan's leisure, but after discussing with Bi Lao, I felt that maybe Zichuan would have some insight in this regard, so I asked Ah San to invite you." Xia Kang glanced at the sunlight shining in from the window, and was a little worried.

Jiang Ning said: "If there is anything that can help the two of you, it is naturally incumbent, just fight and kill or something, I really can't help it, if you have an idea, maybe you can still have some opinions, but it's just opinions." ”

Before Xia Kang could speak, Jiang Ning made it clear what he could and couldn't do, both agreeing and refusing. As soon as the words fell, Xia Kang and Bi Chengan glanced at each other, and immediately laughed loudly: "Haha, what do I say, is it different from what others think?" Before I could speak, he made a request. ”

Although the three of them are chess friends, it is inevitable that some national events will be mentioned between pushing the cup and changing the lamp, what the Dayuan Dynasty endured humiliation and separation, separated from the Turks, Empress Dowager Xiao killed decisively, and pushed the Dayuan Dynasty to the peak with the power of one person, and even talked about the Blackwater Alliance ten years ago, and talked about the current Xiao Yunshuang and the thousands of miles of fertile soil in the Hexi Corridor......

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Jiang Ning's words about this pattern always make the two of them feel refreshed, but Jiang Ning's identity as a son-in-law is destined to make him unable to show his strength in politics, otherwise, these two people may also recommend it, and over time, they also have a new view of Jiang Ning.

Xia Qiangjun entered Hangzhou last night, but he didn't know that his father had such a little friend of his age, the two old men in front of him, one was a rich and rival country, and the other was an iron hat prince who inherited the shadow, how could he be so courteous to this white-faced scholar?

"Jiangning Jiang Zichuan? Who the hell is it? Xia Qiangjun wanted to know, although he was a soldier in the army, but the education he received since he was a child, and the study of the art of war, told him that this person must not be simple, otherwise even if Bi Lao approves, his father will not approve, since both of them agree that they should listen to his opinion, then this person must be good.

It can be seen that Jiang Ning is a little disappointed and weak, this word should not belong to men, but it is the first word that pops up.

Immediately, the two of them restrained their smiles, and Bi Chengan sighed slowly and said, "Qiangjun, let's talk about it......"

Xia Qiangjun pulled his thoughts back to his eyes, and arched his hand: "Yes......"

Xia Kang signaled, Ah San moved the bench and hand warmer, although the house was burning with good charcoal fire, and the doors and windows were closed, which also means that maybe this conversation will last for a long time......

"I don't know how much Brother Zichuan knows about being an official in the court? In other words, how much do I know about today's situation, and I know where to start......"

According to his thoughts, who doesn't care about national affairs?

"I don't know anything about ......"