The sycamore tree has been planted.

The birds and finches that fell on the plane tree, since they have eaten the king's fortune, are naturally loyal to the king.

After returning from the courtyard of Nanliujing, Qi Mingxu and the others began to wake up earlier than the chickens and sleep later than the dogs every day.

They spend almost all of their time reading books, except for necessary activities.

Jiang Ding was the most painful of the four.

Several other people have a certain foundation, only he is really illiterate.

But after surviving the initial pain and gradually being able to calm down and read books, they found that the books that Nanliujing gave them were really unusual.

Especially the set of military books that Qi Mingxu obtained, which General Yao had read when he was young.

It is full of General Yao's reading experience, as well as a lot of military insights and war experience, and even the beginning and end of General Yao's famous battle.

This was a great inspiration for Qi Mingxu.

When the four of them were busy studying, Nan Liujing was not idle.

He used most of his savings to buy shops, hire craftsmen, and make preliminary preparations in advance.

It was busy until Chinese New Year's Eve, and a few people were finally able to stop and take a breath.

But after resting until the second day of the Lunar New Year, several people resumed their original rhythm of life again.

Between the opening and closing of the pages, the seasons quietly flow.

Removing the snow from the plane trees, new green shoots quietly emerge.

Nan Liujing put down the scroll in his hand, and heard the magpie singing on the branches, and the next moment, Qi Mingxu and the four of them walked into his courtyard together, with a radiant look between their eyebrows.

Without waiting for the four of them to speak, Nan Liujing had already guessed their intentions and welcomed them to the pavilion.

"No wonder I just heard the magpie call, it seems that the brothers have read the book in advance."

Qi Mingxu clenched his fists: "Little Brother Nan, fortunately, I am not dishonored." ”

Li Guanqi said with emotion: "You gave me such a big gift, I am embarrassed to appear in front of you if I don't finish learning the content of the book." ”

Jiang Ding complained: "But I'm tired, I haven't slept a day in these three months." ”

Qi Si's eyebrows fluttered: "The book recommended by Lord Qu is really extraordinary. After three months of hard study, if I were asked to make a plan to assassinate Ji Yushan, I would definitely be able to make it even better. ”

As soon as the words fell, everyone looked at Qi Si.

Qi Si blinked and explained, "I'm just joking and livening up the atmosphere." ”

Jiang Ding: "...... Your tone doesn't look like you're joking. ”

What has the fourth child learned in the past three months?

In the past, he dared to exchange a few words with the fourth child, but now......

I can't afford to provoke it, I really can't afford to provoke it.

Nan Liujing smiled and congratulated everyone: "No matter what, I am here to congratulate a few brothers first." After learning the contents of those books thoroughly, the brothers will definitely be able to rise like Dapeng in the future. ”

"Dapeng has to borrow the wind to go straight to the clouds. I don't know if I'm waiting for a big peng yet-" Qi Mingxu laughed heartily, "But there is no doubt that Little Brother Nan is the one we have to wait for." ”

Li Guanqi couldn't hold back the eagerness in his heart: "Little Brother Nan, if you have any orders, just say it, I can't wait to develop things like soap and sell them all over the country." ”

Nan Liujing smiled helplessly and took the four of them to his study.

During this time, he acquired a total of four shops, and Nan Liujing directly handed over the management of the four shops to Li Guanqi: "I'm not good at businessmen, and these shops have to be taken care of by Second Brother Li." ”

Subsequently, Nanliujing gave Li Guanqi another 2,000 taels of silver tickets as the starting capital.

"I don't ask about the process, just the result. Half a year later, the four shops were expanded to eight, and the trade roads were paved from the north to the south. ”

Li Guanqi solemnly took these things: "I want it." ”

Nan Liujing handed the two letters of appointment to Qi Mingxu and Qi Si respectively.

Qi Mingxu and Qi Si had already been mentally prepared, but when they really saw the letter of appointment, they still felt their hearts surge.

It's just that when Qi Si took the letter of appointment, he noticed that his own was not the same as Qi Mingxu's.

"It's ......"

Qi Si looked at the handwriting on it carefully, and exclaimed, "The letter of appointment of the Dark Pavilion!?" ”

The Dark Pavilion is very mysterious, but Qi Si still knows about this special institution.

He didn't expect that he would be favored by the Dark Pavilion.

In fact, according to Nanliujing's plan, he wanted to put Qi Mingxu and Qi Si in the Praetorian Guard.

But Yao Rong told him that Qi Mingxu had the style of a famous general, and it was perfect for him to stay in the Praetorian Guard for training, but Qi Si was not suitable for the Praetorian Guard.

The rules of the Praetorian Guard are too rigid and rigid, and Qi Si will definitely be restrained when he enters it.

In contrast, Qi Si is more suitable to stay in the Dark Pavilion.

His talent and talent can make him like a fish in water in the dark chamber.

It was also at this time that Nan Liujing learned that in addition to being the deputy commander of the Praetorian Guard, Master Liang was also the second-in-command of the Dark Pavilion.

"After entering the Praetorian Guard, it is not so easy to return to this courtyard. I prepared a small courtyard for Brother Qi and Fourth Brother Qi, where the two brothers can usually rest and settle down. ”

Nan Liujing handed over the key.

"Deputy Commander Liang knows that you are my people, and he will take care of you. No matter what happens in the palace, the two brothers must take care of themselves. ”

In the end, only Jiang Ding remained.

Jiang Ding walked up to Nan Liujing nervously: "Little Brother Nan, what arrangements do you have for me?" ”

Nan Liujing said with a smile: "I have a farm with many old farmers and ten craftsmen who are good at farming. I don't know if Jiang Sange is interested in going there to study agricultural planting and develop farm tools. ”

"This is good, this is good." Jiang Ding said repeatedly, "If you arrange too troublesome work for me, I may not be able to do it well." ”

At noon the next day, Nan Liujing asked the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous lunch for Qi Mingxu and the four of them to practice.

After lunch, Qi Mingxu, Li Guanqi, Jiang Ding and Qi Si carried their bags, bid farewell to Nanliujing, and embarked on their own journey.

The first to make achievements was Jiang Ding's side.

The two agricultural tools, the quyuan plow and the seeder, came in handy during spring ploughing, and although they were not popularized throughout the capital, they were basically used in the villages near the farm.

The second person to make achievements was Li Guanqi's side.

The northern shop he ran quickly became popular throughout Kyoto in a very short period of time with soaps, lipsticks, and high-purity glass.

In addition to the news that can be heard in these streets and alleys, Nanliujing also learned about Qi Mingxu and Qi Si's recent situation from Liang Guangyu.

Qi Mingxu is bold and generous, and he is very popular in the Praetorian Guard, and he made a small contribution some time ago, and has been promoted from a third-class janissary to a second-class Praetorian Guard.

Qi Si passed a special test and is now undergoing secret training.

"Those stinky boys asked me to deliver you a letter." Liang Guangyu took out a few letters from his arms.

Nan Liujing thanked him: "Trouble Master Liang to run away." ”

Liang Guangyu said: "Something along the way. ”

Nan Liujing climbed up the pole: "Then trouble Master Liang to bring them some clothes along the way." It was all done by Gui Sheng and instructed the embroiderer. ”

Liang Guangyu: "......"

Get.

He's really an errand runner.

What's even more infuriating is that he ran back and forth and got nothing.

"—Knowing that Master Liang is coming, I ordered the kitchen to make a table of your favorite dishes. At that time, Mr. Qu and I will have dinner with Master Liang. ”

Liang Guangyu suddenly smiled.

That's pretty much it.

After lunch, Nanliujing planned to go out for a walk.

Liang Guangyu and Qu Jianbai sat in the courtyard and drank tea.

The rain outside the pavilion is endless, and Qu Jianbai's tea making technique is exquisite, and every move can be included in the painting.

Picking up a piece of pastry next to him, Liang Guangyu asked, "Have you been in Kyoto for a year?" ”

Qu Jianbai poured tea for Liang Guangyu: "It's been one year and three months." ”

Liang Guangyu sighed: "You have been teaching Your Highness for so long, and you haven't made a decision yet?" ”

Qu Jianbai said softly: "I have to take another look." ”

Liang Guangyu asked: "In this year, hasn't His Highness's performance been enough to impress you?" ”

"No, Your Highness is doing very well."

"Then do you think Your Highness is too young?"

Qu Jianbai picked up the teacup with his bony hand.

The azure twig teacup lined his fingers as white as jade.

"When I got the comment from the governor of Jiangnan, I was only a few months older than His Highness."

Liang Guangyu was confused by him: "It's not because of His Highness's performance, it's not because of His Highness's age." So what are you hesitating about? ”

Qu Jianbai turned his head.

It had just rained, the clouds had not dispersed, and the sky was still a little dark.

A ray of sunlight shines through the dense clouds, passes through the edge of the hexagonal pavilion, sprinkles over the railings, and then spreads all the way from the railings to the courtyard.

Suddenly, the whole world brightened.

"I have always wanted to find out the case of the Yao family, give the old general Yao a justice, and let Ji Yushan and the Ji family be punished. In the past ten years, when I dreamed back at midnight, I always felt that I couldn't wait for hope. Maybe until I die, I won't see the fall of the Ji family, and I won't see Ji Yushan die. ”

"Until that day, I received a letter from you. It was the first time since the Yao family's case that I had slept peacefully. ”

"So I put aside the layout of Jiangnan for the time being, and went to Kyoto at your invitation because I wanted to see with my own eyes whether the third prince could become the master of my heart."

"For more than a year, everything the Third Prince has done is very much in line with my heart, but I found a problem."

Liang Guangyu frowned: "You have confused me." ”

Qu Jianbai sighed softly: "The third prince has the talent and mind of a monarch, but he still lacks the consciousness of a monarch. ”

At the same time, Nan Liujing took a carriage and came to a village with persimmon trees planted at the entrance of the village.

He had been here before, had seen the persimmon fields that had been cultivated here, and had given the little boy a bag of candy and a bag of preserves.

When he left here, Mr. Qu and his teacher each gave him a question.

——What kind of Daye looks like in your eyes?

- If you see Daye, there is no way to satisfy you. Then what do you want to turn Daye into?

After a year, he returned to the place to find the real answer to his question. ：，，