Daming Junior Scholar

After finishing speaking, Chen Yueying first observed the expression on Tang Lin's face, and then said: "If you agree, I will go to Xiao Zhao to mention it. Let's do the marriage here. As for the house, we can buy a house near here." That's right."

"Yes, I am willing." Tang Lin nodded quickly.

"You agreed quickly." When she heard Tang Lin was willing, Chen Yueying still felt a little reluctant, but after all, Xiao Zhao was getting older, and it was impossible for her to keep her by her side forever. He was planning to let the He family accept Xiao Zhao as a concubine, but as his sisters grew more and more, his thoughts faded away. It was also for the sake of Xiao Zhao's life, so he wanted to take this opportunity to tie him and Tang Lin together. Together.

Seeing Tang Lin's happy look, Chen Yueying couldn't help warning: "Tang Lin, I can warn you, you have to be nicer to Xiao Zhao in the future, if you let me know that you bullied him, you will definitely not have good fruit for you."

"I know Mrs. Mistress." Tang Lin agreed wholeheartedly.

After a while, Xiao Zhao finally carried Xia Xia back to Chen Yueying's side, took Xia Xia and put it beside her, and Chen Yueying said straight to the point: "Xiao Zhao, I want to ask you something, what do you think of Tang Lin? How about it?"

Xiao Zhao didn't understand what Chen Yueying meant. Among the people he knew, Tang Lin was considered a responsible man. If he married him, it wouldn't be considered an insult to him. After thinking about it, Xiao Zhao nodded slightly Said: "Tang Lin is still a good person."

"Then since you are also satisfied with him, and he is also satisfied with you, your marriage is settled in this way, and I will help you with the rest."

Thinking of her marriage being settled so quickly, Xiao Zhao blushed immediately, and murmured: "It's all up to the eldest lady."

Chapter 1249 From Nanjing

Chapter 1249 From Nanjing

Tang Lin, who was far away in the capital, had already become the bridegroom, but at this time He Jiaan was in a state of desperation. It wasn't that there was any major problem with the navy and the cannon, but that a man from Nanjing put him in a state of distress. In the midst of great anxiety.

His surname was Pan and his name was Yuda. He was a minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing.

After arriving in Paju, he directly revealed his identity to He Jiaan, and said that the city defense of Nanjing is extremely important. Although the Japanese pirates just passed by Nanjing and did not attack last time, no one dared to take it lightly, lest these Japanese pirates gather more people to attack Nanjing.

"The bravery of the Japanese pirates is what I have seen in my life, and it cannot be defeated by the defenders of Nanjing. Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. He to take Nanjing as the first, and deploy the Franji warships to guard the mouth of the Yangtze River, so that the Japanese warships cannot easily rush into it. Among the Yangtze River."

No matter in terms of official position or seniority, Pan Shangshu is superior to him, but what he said made He Jiaan extremely embarrassed. It's not that I don't know the importance of the geographical location of Nanjing City, but there are only five Franji warships in total. , one of them was dismantled by Chen Yi, and none of them would be able to set sail for a year or so.

The remaining four ships are now used to practice sailor combat, raising and lowering sails, firing guns and charging ammunition. It will take a long time to train a qualified sailor. Where should I go to practice?

Wouldn't it be too late to train after the new ship was built? You can make people wait for the ship, but you can't make the ship wait for the talent.

Regarding this issue, the two of them have even communicated no less than four or five times, and Pan Yuda's condition has changed from transferring all four ships to the Yangtze River Estuary to only need two ships, but no matter how much he compromises, He Jia'an will There is no plan to send any ships to the mouth of the Yangtze River.

When the ship is sent to the mouth of the Yangtze River, the navy's training must be stopped, so that the time for the navy to form combat effectiveness will be delayed indefinitely. Isn't this picking sesame seeds and losing watermelons?

So He Jiaan shook his head slowly, and said with an apologetic feeling: "Your official understands Mr. Pan's worries, but the naval training must not be delayed. Right now, my official only has these four warships that can be used to train the navy. It’s okay to miss one of them. Please forgive Master Pan. It’s better like this. Right now, Mr. Xu Wen, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, is in charge of the construction of coastal forts. If Mr. Pan thinks Nanjing is dangerous, it’s better to let Mr. Xu be at the mouth of the Yangtze Build two opposing forts here, and use the power of artillery fire to block the mouth of the Yangtze River, which will surely relieve Nanjing's worries."

Pan Yuda didn't believe He Jiaan's words at all, whether it was a coastal fort or not. In his opinion, He Jiaan came up with such a method because he didn't want to transfer the warship to the Yangtze River to guard Nanjing. Fooled again and again, the expression on his face finally couldn't maintain his rationality, he stretched out his hand and slapped the table heavily, then stood up, and said loudly: "Master He, don't you just ignore Nanjing few 10 Is it the death of all people?"

After hearing his words, He Jia'an smiled wryly and said, "Did Mr. Pan make the problem too serious? Regardless of whether the Japanese pirates can reach Nanjing or not, let's just talk about the last time. Although the Japanese pirates rushed to the city of Nanjing, it was just There are only a few hundred people in the area, and there are 10,000+ defenders in Nanjing City, even if you sacrifice your life, you won’t be able to defeat even hundreds of people, right?”

This is what makes He Jiaan feel the most angry. If it was not because of being angered by this incident, Zhengde would not have spent all his money to let He Jiaan rebuild the navy. These warships have been transferred away, isn't it a matter of drawing salary from the bottom of the pot in this business?

So no matter what, I would not send all of Daming's hopes to the mouth of the Yangtze River to defend those fat-headed and big-eared imperial relatives in Nanjing.

After listening to He Jiaan's words, Pan Yuda also felt that his face had nothing to do with it. After all, tens of thousands were blocked in the city by hundreds of people. No matter who heard it, they would think that the combat effectiveness of Nanjing's defenders was really scumbag.

It was precisely because I couldn't trust these subordinates that I asked He Jiaan to ask for warships and artillery to defend myself. Since He Jiaan didn't give it, I would resort to the last resort.

After a pause, Pan Yuda said slowly, "Before coming here, Pan once heard something."

He Jia'an didn't say a word. Judging from Pan Yuda's tone, he was afraid that this matter might have something to do with him.

"Before Pan Mou came, Mr. Xu, the Duke of Wei, once mentioned to Pan that there was a little girl beside Mr. He who had some relationship with the Xu family. If Mr. He could send a warship to defend Nanjing, Mr. Xu said he would consider it." I agree with the little girl returning to Xu's house."

It's okay not to mention Xiaoxiao, but whenever Xiaoxiao is mentioned, He Jia'an will be furious. What happened back then was all Xu Kuibi's fault, and on the premise that he already knew that Xiaoxiao was his biological daughter, not only did he not admit it. Xiaoxiao, and actually used this matter as a bargaining chip for sending troops.

Thinking of this, even He Jiaan couldn't bear such a good temper, and suddenly stood up, and said angrily: "Master Pan, please go back and send a message to Duke Wei, what happened last time was a complete misunderstanding, little Xiao Xiao has no blood relationship with their Xu family, she is just a wild child I picked up in Nanchang, she is living well now, and does not need those who have no blood relationship to disturb her life."

"Master He, this is just your one-sided opinion. Have you really considered for Xiaoxiao?" Pan Yuda stood up slowly, and then quietly added: "What's more...someone has already gone to the Xu family Suzhou."

Living in Baoyue Mountain Villa, accompanied by Yaoqin and poetry every day, the small life is leisurely and comfortable. The operation of the mountain villa is managed by sister Yu'er, and the operation of the mountain villa continues to be stable. , the things I handle every day are less and less, more often I will hold my chin in a daze by the lake, and occasionally some shy scholars will come to me and ask me about my name with a blushing face .

When faced with such things, Xiao Xiao would often say directly: "I already have someone I like."

These scholars have heard it, and most of them will show regretful expressions, but they will turn around and leave without disturbing them. It can scare away all mad bees and butterflies.

On the contrary, Sister Yu'er is always busy every day, and the business at home has become more and more. Sister Yu'er has become one of the most famous people in Suzhou Prefecture, and sometimes she is even invited to certain occasions as a guest. Among them, when she saw that the people sitting next to her were old men with white beards, she always had a smirk on her face, but she was stared back by Sister Yu'er, and warned her next time When the time comes, let yourself sit there for her.

I don't know how to go, looking at those old people, I am almost bored to death.

One time, sister Yu'er was drunk and asked herself why she didn't want to marry. He asked calmly, "Do you also like He Jia'an?"

Chapter 1250 The world is hot and cold

Chapter 1250 The world is hot and cold

Probably because of being drunk, sister Yu'er never mentioned this matter after that time, and Xiao Xiao pretended not to hear it, the two of them continued to live leisurely, occasionally Xiao Xiao sat When I was by the lake, I would be alone in a daze, thinking about the things that sister Yu'er mentioned in my heart, and always thinking in my mind, did I really like my husband?

In all fairness, Mr. is indeed a rare person. He is smart, wise, kind, and strong. These are all things that attract girls, but the biggest problem is the relationship between himself and him. In terms of age, he actually played the role of his father more. If he really made this relationship clear, would he not even be able to be a father and daughter?

Thinking of this possibility, Xiaoxiao suddenly fell into distress, and no one dared to talk about this matter, so she could only hold it in her heart alone.

When Xiao Xiao was sitting alone by the lake thinking, there was a sudden faint sound of footsteps behind her. At this time, Sister Yu'er would definitely not come back, and the maids around her would not bother her. Some self-righteous young masters came over to disturb my purity.

Without even looking back, Xiao Xiao refused in a blunt tone: "I want to be alone, please go away."

"Oh?" The footsteps behind him didn't stop, they came to Xiaoxiao, and then he squatted beside Xiaoxiao alone, raising his eyebrows with a half-smile: "If I just came to bother you, what would you do?" What should I do?" After a pause, an unexpected name came to Xiaoxiao's ear: "My sister."

Xiaoxiao looked at the handsome face in front of her in surprise, but she couldn't hide the excitement in her heart. She was stunned for a long time and didn't know what to say, until Xu Pengju shook her hand in front of her, and she finally responded He came over, but shook his head firmly: "Little prince, you must have misunderstood, I am not your sister."

"I know that your father's refusal makes you a little sad, but you have to understand that my father also has difficulties." Xu Pengju explained with a wry smile: "It's not that my father doesn't want to bring you back to the Xu family, but because Xu The status of your family in Nanjing City will never allow any such thing as an illegitimate daughter. Father Wang has been looking for an opportunity, an opportunity to bring you back to the Xu family, and now, this opportunity has passed Appeared."

As if bewitched by Xu Pengju's voice, the expression on Xiaoxiao's face also changed, she opened her mouth and muttered: "What chance?"

"Xiao Xiaoke, have you ever heard about the Japanese pirates besieging Nanjing a few months ago?"

Xiao Xiao nodded, with disdain on her face: "Of course I heard that you people in Nanjing are really soft. It's really embarrassing for tens of thousands of people to be beaten to death by hundreds of people."

Hearing Xiaoxiao's words, Xu Pengju couldn't help showing a trace of shame, desperately trying to hide his incompetence: "It's not that the Nanjing defenders are useless, but that the Japanese pirates are really too fierce. If Xiaoxiao sees him someday, he will know The Japanese pirates are amazing."

"Tch, Japanese pirates are nothing, of course I have seen them." Indeed, in my little eyes, Japanese pirates are really not as powerful as others say, even the most powerful Japanese pirates are beaten to death by Mr. It seems that the Xu family bears the title of a hereditary Duke for nothing, and they can't even defeat Japanese pirates, so it's better to let Mr. lead the troops.

Being despised by Xiao Xiao again and again, even Xu Pengju couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, so he quickly changed the topic and continued with the topic just now: "Since the Japanese pirates attacked Nanjing, Nanjing's defenses have felt inadequate. The harassment of Japanese pirates..."

"Are you going to fight Japanese pirates?" Xiao Xiao suddenly became excited.

"That's not true." Xu Pengju shook his head in embarrassment.

Hearing no, the expression on Xiaoxiao's face immediately returned to its original state. The resentful look made Xu Pengju feel very disappointed, so he could only bite the bullet and say: "I heard that Mr. He is training troops in Pazhou at this time. There are five powerful Franji warships, if Master He can be persuaded to mobilize the Franji warships to the mouth of the Yangtze River to block the Yangtze River, then Nanjing will definitely have no worries."

Speaking of this, Xiao Xiao seemed to understand something, blinked her eyes, and the smile on her face gradually cooled down: "What does the little prince mean, you want me to go to Paju to persuade my husband to send troops to the mouth of the Yangtze River?"

"I know, this matter is really difficult for you, but considering the safety of the hundreds of thousands of people in Nanjing, Xiao Xiao should also stand up and persuade Mr. He, and the father also agreed, As long as Xiao Xiao can persuade Mr. He to send troops this time, it will be regarded as a great contribution to the Xu family and the city of Nanjing, and then no one will stop the father from mentioning your return home."