Feudal scholar-bureaucrats reborn: marrying a husband and marrying a virtuous

High willows and new cicadas, rice-scented frogs singing.

Yarn kitchen rattan mat, Luo fan light shirt.

The early summer in Ningbo is warmer than that in the north, and the southern country is like summer in the northern country. Jiang Shiyun was still wearing a thin spring shirt as usual, but at this time his face was already flushed with heat.

Xu Jianye returned to the Zhejiang Navy Camp on the second day after Kang's family paid the tax.

After he went back, not long after, Qi Chengzu, Marquis of Weiyuan, the admiral of the navy, came to Ningbo privately to meet the prince, what the two talked about secretly is unknown to outsiders.

Lin Fangxu estimated that Qi Chengzu probably came to surrender to the prince, because before Qi Chengzu returned, the He family in Quanzhou, Fujian Province had paid back the city ship tax, which was said to be much more than that of the Kang family.

The He family was just the beginning, and then the six families successively made up the amount according to the Kang family.

The other small and medium-sized sea merchants did not dare to procrastinate seeing the behavior of the six masters, so even Lin Fangxu, a non-staff member, has been busy until now.

On the wharf outside Ningbo City, several warships from the Navy Battalion were docked, and a group of soldiers from the Navy Battalion patrolled the wharf from time to time.

Such a posture did not affect Lin Fangxu's good mood at this time.

While holding a folding fan, he fanned Jiang Shiyun, whose face was a little reddish, and said happily: "Brother came to Ningbo this time, and I guess he also wants to participate in the fair."

The news of the fair had already been released when the crown prince came to Ningbo. At that time, Lin Fangxu was still taking a break in Linjiacun, and several of his uncles and uncles wanted to attend.

But at that time, Kang Ziqi hadn't committed any crime, and there was no progress in reorganizing Shibo. Lin Fangxu felt that the timing was not good.

It is said that there are people in the court who are good at doing things and know the thoughts of the tribe. When Lin Fangxu set off for Ningbo, he promised to pay attention to this matter.

So when Kang Ziqi was arrested, Lin Fangxu secretly wrote a letter to his family, probably telling the clan that if he wanted to participate in the city fair, he had to start preparing.

Lin Chengbing looked curiously at a group of Japanese warriors wearing long knives, guarding several Japanese businessmen as they passed by.

"Brother Xu, look at these people... aren't they afraid of making trouble?"

Lin Chengbing leaned next to Lin Fangxu, and when he asked in a low voice, he glanced cautiously. Not far away, a group of blond Europeans got off the boat talking and laughing, followed by a dozen strong men carrying firecrackers. With several big boxes.

Lin Fangxu is not surprised by this, the date of the fair is approaching, and businessmen from various countries have already gathered in Ningbo.

However, seeing the elder was so worried, Lin Fangxu still relieved and said: "Uncle Bing, are you also a member of the naval battalion to participate in the city ship meeting? Don't worry, there will be no trouble."

For the safety of this fair, the three major navy battalions have already started clearing the sea two months ago. Even now, there are patrol fleets on the sea every day.

Lin Fangxu guessed that Marquis Weiyuan probably had to do his best to cooperate because he had received a military order from the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies not only because he wanted to surrender.

So some people can only be a counselor, at least for now, even if they have a lot of hills and valleys in their chests and have great strategies, such as Lin Fangxu himself.

He does not have the status of a prince, nor does he have an emperor, nor does his uncle take charge of the soldiers and horses of the world, let alone command these princes and magistrates.

But Lin Fangxu didn't mean to be hard-pressed, take your time, life is still very long, you still have to take it step by step.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Lin? Kang and Mr. Lin always meet unexpectedly, it's really a fate!"

The voice of feigned surprise cleared Lin Fangxu's mind of distracting thoughts.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet each other. Of course, this refers to ordinary people. Lin Fangxu doesn't think he is an ordinary person, and Kang Ziyou certainly thinks so.

So the two greeted happily like friends they haven't seen for many years.

"It is indeed destined, Mr. Kang has come back from the sea, so the time is right!" Lin Fangxu said

The face said with emotion.

Kang Ziyou pretended not to understand the deep meaning, and said with yearning on his face, "I really came back in time, Ningbo City is going to hold a fair, so I have to come back to join in the fun!"

This time it was Lin Fangxu who pretended to be surprised and said: "So that's the case. I thought that Mr. Kang came back after seeing the matter was settled, but it was Lin who misunderstood Mr. Kang."

Ever since Kang Ziyou appeared, Jiang Shiyun was attracted by the person behind him, just because he knew this person.

The bandit leader who wields ebony swords on Hexin Island is currently wearing Silla clothes and standing behind Kang Ziyou.

The Kang family matter has been settled, and all forces, including the imperial court, do not want to get entangled with the pirates. Jiang Shiyun knows that now is not the time to attack.

Just hearing Kang Ziyou and Lin Fangxu pretending to be there, Jiang Shiyun was a little speechless and a little irritable, and couldn't help but interrupted: "The two Xinluo guests are Mr. Kang's friends?"

Jiang Shiyun asked directly, and Kang Ziyou answered directly: "Those two are businessmen from Silla, and they are indeed my friends. They are also here to participate in the fair."

Jiang Shiyun's face darkened, and when he saw the bandit leader looking at him with a smile that was not a smile, he felt very aggrieved, and said in a firm tone: "The Silla businessman on the left looks familiar! I'm afraid this is the first time you have come to Ningbo, right? !"

There was a glint in Kang Ziyou's eyes, and he said with a smile, "It's the first time I'm here, probably because they are similar."

Lin Fangxu was still smiling and calm, but Kang Ziyou felt that his aura seemed to be a little more aggressive.

The reason why they are so sharp is probably because everyone is of the same kind.

Kang Ziyou didn't want to get entangled anymore, he still had a lot of things to arrange, so he said modestly and politely: "Lord Lin, Kang hasn't been home for a long time, and he's worried about it, so he's leaving first, if there's a chance, I'll visit another day. "

When the wanderer returns home, he misses his relatives eagerly.

Lin Fangxu was very understanding and said: "Naturally, naturally... Mr. Kang should go back to the mansion earlier. I heard that your father has been bedridden since the second Mr. Kang left. Mr. Kang will be filial when he comes back."

At this time, Kang Ziyou's face was changed again, but he didn't say anything, and only left with the two "Silla merchants".

Seeing Kang Ziyou's depressed face, Jiang Shiyun was very satisfied, and gave Lin Fangxu an appreciative look, "Good job..., pissed him off!" '

Lin Fangxu gave him a humble look, "It's not bad, he runs fast!" '

Lin Fangqin watched the two winking, secretly amused, and felt a little sympathetic to Kang Ziyou. In terms of words, brother Xu from his family is the best, and he doesn't know who he learned from.

Lin Chengbing and Lin Chenggui were confused about what they heard, but they also knew that most of it had something to do with the imperial court, so they didn't ask much.

The place where Lin Fangqin and his party stayed was the private courtyard that Lin Fangxu had rented early in the morning.

At this time, the gate of the small courtyard was closed tightly, and a small charcoal stove was burning in the main hall. The kettle on the charcoal stove was humming, and white mist was lingering.

Jiang Shiyun, Lin Fangxu, including Lin Chengbing and Lin Chenggui were all gathered around the mahogany round table at this time, watching Lin Fangqin pour boiling water into the large blue and white tureen on the table.

A small handful of dark green tea leaves at the bottom of the bowl, with the water flow, rolls and wanders down the mountain like a spirit fish, exuding a burst of strange fragrance in a playful and lovely way.

Jiang Shiyun unconsciously took two deep breaths, only to feel refreshed, thinking that if he used this tea to participate in the fair, he would have a place in it.

It's just that the next scene made him completely overturn the previous conclusion.

Inside the white jade-like tureen, the curly tea leaves are slowly stretched out, and every time it stretches a little, it seems that golden light shoots out, radiant and colorful, and it is too beautiful to behold.

Like the full moon in the sky covered by black clouds, the breeze blows, and the clouds slowly recede, revealing the bright and clean face.

Like in the early morning, behind the layers of mountains, the sun rises slowly, first with a few rays of golden light, and finally revealing its dazzling true face.

Jiang Shiyun looked at the golden spirit fish in the bowl and was speechless.

Lin Fangqin glanced at Lin Chenggui and Lin Chenggui who were also shocked

, and said to Lin Fangxu: "This golden silk tea was cultivated by Yueyue by accident. I have already discussed with my uncle when I came here. In the future, [-]% of the tea profits will belong to the family. Brother Xu still needs to figure out how to arrange it when the tea arrives."

Lin Fangqin's remarks were actually discussed with Lin Fangxu. Jinsi tea is really too rare, and people with the same surname will inevitably feel dissatisfied, so not only Zhao Shiyue, who is good at growing and making tea, but also divided into four Into the clan.

Inside the Yamen of the Shibo Department, Wang Xiaowen led Shen Mao to register the products that were going to compete for the royal booth.

It's not too much to say, there are only dozens of them, but all of them are high-quality goods, many of which even Wang Xiaowen, the crown prince, has never seen before.

Lin Fangxu and Jiang Shiyun came to the door at this time, and Jiang Shiyun was still holding a small mahogany box carefully in his arms.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaowen was a little surprised and said: "Why..., the Lin family actually has something to show?"

No wonder he was so surprised, after all, those who competed for the royal booth were the Six Families, or aristocratic families like the Luo family.

Lin Fangxu was fine with Wang Xiaowen's obvious expression, but Jiang Shiyun was a little unconvinced and said: "The Lin family master made a unique and unique tea, and ordinary booths are not worthy of it."

Jiang Shiyun thought about the refreshing taste of the nectar that he drank into his mouth before, and the feeling of smoothness all over his body, and he just felt that Mr. Wang looked down on people too much.

"Xiaoyun speaks so bluntly, the adults laughed at him, but what Xiaoyun said is true."

Seeing his angry look, Lin Fangxu smiled and apologized: "If it is only placed in the ordinary booth, it will be buried. If it is a special booth, the booth fee is too high. The Lin family can't afford it, so I sent it to His Royal Highness. Taste it, maybe you can get a blue eye."

The fact is also as Lin Fangxu said, the fair is held for five days, and the cheapest booth costs 600 taels a day.

The premium booth costs 3000 taels a day. The place is conspicuous and the decoration is luxurious and elegant, which is suitable, but the Lin family can't afford the money.

The royal booth was in the very center of the venue. Just by hearing the name, one could tell how good it was, and by the same name, one could tell that it was specially used by His Royal Highness to win people over.

Of course, these are not important. What Lin Fangxu cares most about is that it is suitable for serving golden silk tea, and it does not cost money. The most important thing is that he can get the protection of the prince.

Seeing that the two were so confident, Wang Xiaowen aroused his curiosity, mainly because he had worked together for so long, and he also knew that Lin Fangxu was not a person who talked freely, so he actually looked forward to it.