Huan Rong

Taihe three years, April, Dingmao

In Jiankang City, it rained heavily for days, and the river surged, almost approaching the stone-built river bank.There were no boats and sampans on the river, only large merchant ships traveling north and south.

On the pier, more than a dozen healthy servants were wearing coir raincoats and gathered under the only pavilion that could keep out the rain, waiting for the merchant ships to dock.

"Have all the Hepu merchant ships arrived?" A healthy servant said, "I saw two large ships that day, and I heard that they were all pearls and corals, one of which is enough for an ordinary family to live for several years."

"I don't know." A healthy servant wiped the rain from his face and said in a muffled voice, "It doesn't matter how expensive the pearls are, it doesn't matter to us. If you have that kind of leisure, you might as well work hard. It's only half a month, and the price of corn has risen again."

"Yes, I will just unload the cargo, regardless of what is loaded on the ship."

While speaking, the first merchant ship docked at the pier.

A wooden ladder was erected from the hull, and when they saw Hu merchants appearing on the deck, the healthy servants all said "unlucky" in unison!

"It's Xianbeihu again!"

"Is this the seventh ship this year?"

"I heard that something happened in the north, why are there more Xianbei Hus here?"

"Who knows if it's true or not? Let me tell you, they'll fight to the death! At that time, Da Sima will lead the Northern Expedition, and they will regain the lost ground in one fell swoop!"

"Hey, where did you hear that?"

"Can't it be my own idea?"

"Forget it." A healthy servant sarcastically said, "You don't even know your own name, how can you say such a thing? Don't make people laugh!"

Boom, there was a burst of laughter on the pier.

The health servant who was teased was not angry, but scratched the back of his neck, admitting that he heard it from the passing Lang Jun.

"It's the gentleman in Qingxi, I can see it clearly!"

Hu merchants have Hu slaves on board, each of them is strong and healthy, and one can be used as two.Even if the servants on the shore are hired, the wages are quite stingy.

Most of the health servants knew the basics, they didn't rush forward, and they were still joking on the pier.It wasn't until the first Han Chinese merchant ship arrived that everyone got up one after another, negotiated the price with the ship owner, and carried the goods ashore neatly.

An ox cart passed by the bank of the river. The soap cloth cover was propped up on the carriage.

The heavy rain poured down, and Jianfu impatiently tore off his coir raincoat, and even tore off his jacket casually, allowing the rain to wash his strong chest.

Jiankang people are well-informed and not surprised.It's just open to the rain, so it's not worth taking a second look.Some people eat too much cold food, and they do things a hundred times more strange than this.

The expression of the Xianbei businessman on the pier changed suddenly, as if he recognized the Jian servant who was driving the car.It's a pity that due to the heavy rain, I can't be sure. If I want to take another look, the bullock cart has penetrated the rain curtain and is out of everyone's sight.

The healthy servant raised his long whip, and the ox cart passed through the whole street and alley, and came straight to the gate of Huanfu.

The healthy servant jumped off the shaft and called for the door.

Voices came from behind the door, and when they learned that it was Mr. Qin's visit, they immediately went to report to Huan Wen.In less than a moment, the door of the mansion opened wide, and Qin Jing was welcomed into the mansion.

"My lord, please."

At that time, Xi Chaozheng suggested to Sima Huan to use the "fine" handed in by Yu Xi to supplement the military salary of Xifu.

The government army was the most important combat force in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Most of the Xifu army is composed of Tiannong, and it is in the hands of Huan Wen; the refugees in the Beifu army are in the majority, and they are temporarily led by Xi Yin.Compared with ruthlessness, the Beifu army is obviously better.

"Murong Xianbei is going to war with the Di people. It is impossible to tell the winner in the short term. It is very likely that both sides will suffer. You can take this opportunity to go to the court and lead the Northern Expedition again."

"With the merit of recovering the lost land, why not worry about the failure of great things."

In fact, Xi Chao really wanted to persuade Huan Wen to abolish the emperor directly, sit on the throne himself, and then organize his forces to advance northward.It's a pity that there are a lot of obstacles in the court, and Huan Wen still cares about his reputation, so he has to make some "merit" before he can do it.

The Xianbei people and the Di people broke out in war, and Xi Chao thought the time had come.Both sides in the war have shortcomings, and they cannot swallow their opponents in the short term, which happens to be convenient for Sima Huan to move.

However, he only had a five-point grasp of the situation in the north. He never imagined that this time the Di people came prepared, and Murong Xianbei was strong on the outside and doing nothing, which was not much better than empty airs.

The result of this war was not only unexpected, but also changed the situation in the north overnight.Di Ren jumped up, and Murong Xianbei was knocked into the dust.The one who played a key role was Wang Meng, who was once disliked by Huan Wen.

"There's a lot to be done about it."

Huan Wen nodded, already thinking about how to present to the emperor and when to transfer the army to the north.After the army set off, whether to make a show or really do it, snatched back a few counties from the Di people and Xianbei people.

If you want to do it, you must know the actual situation of the two warring parties.Ultimately, it is obviously easier to grab territory from the loser.

Jian Servant reported Qin Jing's visit, Huan Wen was overjoyed immediately, and said, "Please!"

Zheng worried that he didn't know the details of the north, Qin Jing took the initiative to send it to his door.This made Sima Huan even more certain that he was destined to do something.

Immediately after the ox cart entered the mansion, a maid came forward with an umbrella.

The door was pushed open, and Qin Jing stepped out of the carriage.She was dressed in black dark clothes, a jade belt around her waist, and a Ge scarf tied up her hair.It is less of the romantic and unruly style of the nobles in the south, and more like the strong Han scholars who are outstanding and outstanding.

The healthy servant stayed outside the corridor, and the servant servant stepped forward to lead the way.Seeing such a gentleman, he couldn't help but blushed slightly, turned his eyes away and didn't dare to look more.

Huan Rong happened to return it from Princess Nankang, and the following healthy servants carried it on their shoulders, all of which were "necessities" prepared by Princess Nankang for her son.

Two boxes of gold, ten boxes of pearls, and five boxes of colored treasures.There are also fifty bolts of silk, which are inconvenient to carry back and forth, so they are all ready in the warehouse, and they will be loaded directly into the car when they leave.In addition, Princess Nankang also prepared a large area of ​​land, as well as 300 field slaves and more than ten skillful slaves.

According to the words of Her Royal Highness: Yandu County is several hundred miles away from Jiankang, and it is not a rich county. All these must be prepared early.

"I don't think so much."

Thinking of his mother's expression at that time, Huan Rong couldn't help shaking his head.Thinking about Mrs. Li who almost doubled the number, she suddenly felt powerless.

"Where is this going?"

Mrs. Li smiled kindly, and forcibly blocked Huan Rong's words.Then he called his servants to bring some jade and gold and silver wares. The workmanship is extremely exquisite, they can be assembled and disassembled, and they can also play music, saying that they are to relieve Huan Rong's boredom on the road.

"I brought them all from Sichuan. It's a bit of a coincidence. You should take it with you."

Is this coaxing him like a child?

Watching the servants unpacking and packing the boxes, Huan Rong finally remembered that both his mother and Aunt Li were born as princesses, and in their eyes, these were really inconspicuous "gadgets".

Huan Rong was about to get up to leave, but Mrs. Li stopped him, and she took out a delicate wooden box, opened the lid, and inside were more than a dozen wax-sealed porcelain vases and jars.

"These are the ones I adjust when I have nothing to do. Some are calming, some are lavender, and some can be used for other purposes."

While speaking, she took out a booklet and compared it with the label on the bottle, Mrs. Li continued: "The usage is all written in it, sir, please read it carefully."

Huan Rong turned a page curiously, and five seconds later sweat broke out on his forehead.

Two breaths can cause fainting?Can five bets make people fascinated?Can people be paralyzed if they are placed in the inner room all year round?

Is it spice or poison?

"Spices, of course." Mrs. Li's eyebrows were slightly curved, and she smiled very gently, "I'm a little rushed, and the materials are not enough, so I don't have time to prepare. When I settle down in Yandu, I will prepare some more and send them to him. .”

Thinking of Huan Rong's upcoming trip, it was impossible to learn how to make incense, Madam Li felt quite regretful.

Huan Rong picked up the wooden box carefully, with only one thought in mind: Does Sima Huan know what kind of beauty he snatched back?

With something on his mind, Huan Rong left with big and small packages.When passing through the corridor, I met Qin Jing who was visiting the mansion head-on.

Huan Da Sima specially chose to meet guests in the main room to pay attention.By chance, the two met directly in the corridor.

Huan Rong was very impressed with Qin Jing, so he was the first to salute.

The first time I saw him on the Shangsi Festival, I was amazed, and Xie Xuan was surprised to present the gift. Now that I know his identity, Huan Rong is full of admiration.Only such a family is worthy of being called a noble family, and such a gentleman is worthy of being called a "hero"!

"My name is Xuanmin, and Brother Rong can call me by name." Qin Jing returned the salute with an unexpectedly gentle smile, "Jing admires Brother Rong very much when he hears that Brother Rong is about to become an official. With Brother Rong's talent, he will definitely be able to accomplish something."

"Brother Qin's reputation is too high, I'm ashamed to be worthy of it." Huan Rong cupped his hands.

Huanda Sima personally submitted a letter to ask for an official for his son, and the court had already spread the word.Qin Jing and the Xie family are on good terms, so it's not surprising to know the news.

Sima Huan was still waiting, and the two of them could only exchange a few words, not much to say.

Huan Rong stepped aside, Qin Jing took two steps and stopped suddenly, took out a silk bag from his sleeve and handed it to Huan Rong.

"I got this thing when I was young, and I carried it with me for many years. Brother Rong and I hit it off immediately, so I gave it to Brother Rong."

The thing was handed to him, and Huan Rong subconsciously reached out to take it.When she was about to ask, Qin Jing had already turned around and walked away.

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the cold wind swirled across the corridor.

Huan Rong couldn't help but sneezed, Xiao Tong and A Gu felt like they were on the verge of a formidable enemy, they almost carried him back to the inner room.

"It's windy under the corridor, Mr. Lang may catch a cold."

Just as Huan Rong was about to speak, the wind direction suddenly changed, and a dead leaf blew directly on his face.

"Lang Jun!"

"It's okay." Huan Rong picked off the dead leaves, but found it interesting.

The group of people quickened their pace, and when they returned to the residence, the boy immediately took the cloth towel.Ah Gu went to get the ginger soup in person, and at the same time told the servant to send the pearl and gold to the side room, so don't open the box for now.

Hearing the word "ginger soup", Huan Rong's teeth ached.When changing the outer robe, the silk bag rolled to the ground.Huan Rong bent down to pick it up, untied the bag, and poured out a small bronze sword.

The blade is less than the length of a palm and has no edge.The hilt of the sword is a crouching tiger, which is perfectly done.Carefully identifying the seal characters on the sword, and thinking of the background of the Qin family, Huan Rong's eyebrows twitched. Could this be another "antique", right?

Putting away the suspected antique bronze sword, Huan Rong pinched his nose and drank the ginger soup, then ordered the boy to fetch the brazier, tore open the map that had been hidden on his body, and threw it all into the fire.

There is no danger this time, and there is no guarantee that there will be no problems next time.

Before there is no self-protection ability, these things that may cause trouble must not appear.And some "unstable factors" around him must be removed as soon as possible.

Looking at the soaring flames, Huan Rong bit his cheek, his eyes were firmer than ever before.