The elder brother who travels through is hard to do

When Wan Qiushi, Zhang Meng and his party came to Yanzhou City, they happened to meet a panic-stricken convoy head-on, and the clothes of those servants should be of a very well-known family, but the big and small cars did not go out like usual. The appearance of visiting relatives, the curtains of the carriage in the middle were opened, revealing a haggard woman. When she looked back at the tall city wall behind, her expression looked depressed and extremely sad.

Wan Qiushi, who was riding on a tall horse, vaguely heard the whispers of passers-by on the side of the road. It turned out that they were members of the Song family. Most of the men of the Song family were accused and sent to prison. After leaving Yanzhou and returning to the ancestral land of the Song family, it's no wonder that they are in such a hurry that even the servants are terrified and look lucky. You must know that some of the servants of the master's family are even guarded by the servants, waiting for the master to be convicted. Those servants will also be sold.

Wan Qiushi sighed after hearing this, he knew the reputation of the Song family in the Northland even in the capital, and the Wan family wanted to use the Song family's relationship to expand their business in the Northland, but the Song family's appetite was too great, which made Wan The family had to rest their minds, but such a behemoth could only wave their hands in front of Xiao Wang's mansion, and it disappeared. It was because the Song family's greed was not enough, and they violated the bottom line of Xiao Wang's mansion.

After all, Prince Xiao’s House has the final say in the North, not the Song family or the Lu family. These aristocratic families are self-defeating, but they give other families the opportunity to expand their power. Presumably, Prince Xiao’s House will also support and be loyal to the Prince’s House. family and power.

"Old Zhang," Wan Qiushi said to Zhang Meng, who was also riding beside him, "after we settle down, we will send someone to deliver the greetings to Prince Xiao's mansion," he said worriedly, "Old Zhang, depending on the situation, the fourth son should be very busy." Very, I don’t know if I can see the Fourth Young Master before going to the exchange market.”

"This..." Zhang Meng couldn't say it well, but thinking that the Fourth Young Master Xiao could boldly use someone like his brother Xu Bei, it must not be because of his status and would not refuse him, "Jiu Shao, worry too much, Fourth Young Master I have a very shallow friendship with Jiu Shao, knowing that Jiu Shao will definitely meet when he comes to Beidi."

Wan Qiushi smiled smugly, it was true that he had misunderstood, although at first he got acquainted with the Fourth Young Master for a purpose, but later he exchanged a lot of letters, he also thought that they were more bosom friends, but for some reason, he came to Yanzhou, Being close by his side, he felt uneasy instead.

What the Fourth Young Master did made him admire him, and he was really ashamed to think that he lived so innocently in his two lifetimes.

The Wan family settled a house in Yanzhou. After the group settled down here, Wan Qiushi began to wait anxiously, while Zhang Meng was worried that the things he brought would go bad if they were stored for too long, so he asked someone to follow the instructions of Xu. The address that Bei gave him was sent to him, and it was not far from their house.

After the mutual market was opened, there were rules and regulations, and everything gradually entered the right track. Xu Bei and Yang Zhen took turns to rest, and they could rush back to Yanzhou City after half a day's effort. When Zhang Meng's things were delivered to Jiang's house, Xu Bei Bei happened to rush back the day before, and this time they met their younger brother's rest time, and the two heard that Zhang Meng sent someone to send them, so they immediately came out to have a look.

It was a good look, Xu Bei didn't even know what the servants of the Wan family said in his ears, he just looked at the things in the baskets they brought and was very happy.

Xu Minqing had no choice but to let him greet the visitors and ask about Wanjia's affairs. I heard elder brother mention Wanjia's entry into the exchange market before, but I don't know who Wanjia came from, and what happened to Brother Zhang Meng.When Chuli Shangpo Village was in a difficult situation, Xu Minqing, like his brother, was especially grateful to those who helped them.

The servants of the Wan family were not only told that the two brothers had a good friendship with Zhang Meng, but also that the elder brother was now the Master of Hushi, and the Wan family still needed to rely on the care of Mr. Xu in the Hushi, so it was polite to Questions must be answered, only then did Xu Minqing know that the Nine Young Masters of the Wan family came to be in charge of Beidi's business in person, and Brother Zhang Meng also just entered Yanzhou today.

"Brother Zhang has come to Yanzhou too? He didn't even send a letter to my brother, otherwise I would have picked up Brother Zhang and Young Master Jiu in advance." Xu Bei grabbed a lump of dirt with one hand, and heard the last words of the servants of the Wan family. If he said that, he immediately put down the things in his hand, clapped his hands, and said, "Minqing, let's go, let's go see Brother Zhang, I have to thank Brother Zhang personally, I didn't expect Brother Zhang to find the things ,Very good."

"Okay, brother, change your clothes." Xu Minqing showed a tolerant smile that did not belong to his age, and said to the servants of the Wan family, "Wait a moment, brother and I will follow you to visit Jiu Shao and Zhang Brother go."

The servants of the Wan family were flattered, the relationship between Mr. Xu and Zhang Meng was even better than he thought. Although most people would not come to visit on the first day, it can be seen that Mr. Xu did not regard Zhang Meng as an outsider.

When the two brothers arrived at Wanjiazhai, Zhang Meng who received the notification was also very pleasantly surprised. He thought that his brother was still on duty in the exchange market, and it would take a few days for him to see him. Unexpectedly, he was at home. Zhang Meng was not The Wan family's servants are only attached to the Wan family, so they still have the freedom to meet guests, so they hurried to the door after talking to Jiu Shao.

"Haha, Bei boy, you are more energetic than the last time we met. This is Qing boy, Brother Zhang almost doesn't know each other." The two brothers have changed a lot, but Zhang Meng knows from Xu Bei's joyful eyes. This little brother has not changed because of the change of status.

The two met each other and patted each other's shoulders, then laughed and hugged each other vigorously. Xu Bei blamed: "Brother Zhang didn't send a message when he came here. I still have time to pick you up." Complacently, he put his hand on Min Qing's shoulder and pulled him over, "The last time you saw Min Qing was in town, how long has it been since, it's no wonder you recognize Min Qing, I haven't Have you mentioned it to Brother Zhang, Minqing is studying in Yanyang Academy now, not like you and me, haha..."

Min Qing at that time was similar to when he first came to this world, a skinny child with thin arms and legs who was malnourished, unlike the white and tender child raised by him now, Xu Bei unceremoniously thought that it was all his elder brother's. credit.

The corner of Xu Minqing's mouth twitched, fortunately Big Brother Zhang knew him very well, otherwise people would think that Big Brother looked down on vulgar people after hearing this. By the way, there is no one who is as self-deprecating as Big Brother.Blinking his eyes, he clasped his fists and bowed to Zhang Meng. He ate well and insisted on exercising. He grew a lot taller. With the influence of the academy, he looked like a handsome young man. Zhang Meng had seen a lot and had to admit that Well, Xu Bei's brother's complacency is somewhat justified, any elder brother who has such a younger brother will feel honored.

"Okay," Zhang Meng thumped Xu Bei's shoulder, "You are not here to see my brother, but to show off my brother."

"Haha, don't blame Brother Zhang." Xu Bei still couldn't close his mouth.

Wan Qiushi heard people say that Xu Bei brothers came to the door, Xu Bei's status is very different from the past, and his younger brother studied with Lu Gongzi who was next to the fourth son, so Wan Qiushi ordered people to greet the Xu family brothers, and at the same time Went to meet with them again, after a few pleasantries, they still handed over to Zhang Meng for entertainment.

Xu Bei heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Young Master Jiu had left. Dealing with such nobles is always very restrained, so it’s not as easy as being with brother Zhang Meng. He was right when he said he was a vulgar person, and Zhang Meng smiled Xu Minqing was helpless, but his elder brother was born with such a nature, and he was not willing to let his elder brother force himself.

"By the way, what is the use of the things you asked me to find? Two of them don't look very good. I heard that the farmer's family in the far south is for food, and the golden stick is handed down from outsiders." Zhang Meng took the tasks entrusted to him very seriously, so he was very curious about why his brother valued him so much.

Xu Bei said mysteriously: "I can't say it, but I will definitely tell Brother Zhang when the result comes out, and you will have a share of the credit at that time."

Xu Minqing had heard his elder brother muttering about it before, but he had never thought that the real thing was so ordinary when he saw it before. If it was true as what his elder brother said, Xu Minqing would also be a little excited. He felt that the few things that his elder brother did were not as meritorious as those high-ranking officials. Little, he also hoped that his elder brother would really succeed in cultivating it.

"I think even Minqing knows about it, so you should keep it from me, kid." Zhang Meng scolded with a smile.

Xu Bei chuckled, looked at Min Qing, but didn't tell Zhang Meng.

"By the way," Zhang Meng remembered something again, "I heard about the cement thing in the capital, and demoted a few adults for the sake of the court. After entering the Northland, the story became even more miraculous. I heard that yours The mutual market was the first to use cement, tell me honestly, is it really that amazing?"

"Amazing?" Xu Bei was surprised. He just ran around the house and didn't pay much attention to the rumors outside, but he knew that the fourth son used cement for the river defense. "Isn't it just cement? It's just a building material. Of course it is stronger than the original one, what happened to the capital? Did you demote officials for the sake of cement?"

"Brother," Xu Minqing obviously knew that his elder brother didn't realize the impact and influence brought by cement. Of course, this did not rule out the deliberate propaganda of Xiao Wangfu, "You underestimate the use and influence of cement. It has become a fetish, especially in some places affected by spring floods in the past. The snowfall was relatively heavy last winter, and this year’s spring floods are worse than in previous years, but this year because of the cement-reinforced dams, almost no fields suffered.”

"You boy!" Zhang Meng slapped Xu Bei. How could he have imagined that cement is too common and taken for granted for Xu Bei. Although it can strengthen dams, it is not to the point of deification, otherwise modern society Not every year there are floods in some areas.

"You don't know that in the eyes of those dignitaries in the capital, the word cement is equivalent to mud, and it is a cheap thing. They don't think it is a rare thing. The saying that spreads to the capital seems to them to be something different in the north. With intentions, those adults who wrote a letter to send officials to inspect it were considered to have ulterior motives and seized their official positions on the spot. Now that I heard what Min Qing said, I want to go and see for myself.” The people who take the river transport are naturally the same for the river defense. He valued it, and Jiu Shao mentioned it several times on the way here, obviously he also valued it and believed it a little bit, Zhang Meng's face changed a few times, and finally sighed, it is not a blessing for the court to be so stubborn, and Beidi power is growing.

"Okay, Brother Zhang, tell me if you want to see it, and I will let Lao Qiu and the others take you to see it." Xu Bei pretended not to see the disappointment shown by Brother Zhang. The land must have a deeper affection for the imperial court, just like most people in the north now only have Prince Xiao's mansion in their hearts and no imperial court.

He and Min Qing can live a stable life today, thanks to the Xiao family army defending the border and preventing foreigners from invading, and the fourth son who managed the Beidi in an orderly manner. The fourth son is also very kind to him. The young master is also willing to believe, instead of thinking that he is pretending to be a ghost, so he is willing to contribute to the fourth young master.

He still doesn't know the Wan family's choice, so he can't say more about some things to Brother Zhang. Talking too much will only damage the relationship with Brother Zhang.

After chatting for a while, Xu Bei took Min Qing to leave. They must have been exhausted all the way and needed to rest. The left and right now live close to each other, and Wan's family has business in the mutual market again, so they will meet for a long time in the future.When Zhang Meng sent Xu Bei outside the door, Xu Bei told the location of his new house and was about to choose a date to move in, so that Zhang Meng could go to the lively scene together. I have the ability.

When I met Xu Bei at the pier of the small town, I felt that he was different from ordinary farmers, and he had a free and easy atmosphere.

The sender of the Wan family came back, and after telling Wan Qiushi the situation, the latter was overjoyed. Unexpectedly, the Fourth Young Master met the people who went there in person, asked them about their journey with concern, and finally decided on the time, which is tomorrow It's time.

Zhang Meng, who had just sent Xu Bei away, also heard it, and hurriedly said: "Congratulations, Young Master Jiu, now Young Master Jiu can feel at ease, Fourth Young Master really values ​​Young Master Jiu."

"Where, that is the Fourth Young Master who praised me. The Fourth Young Master is indeed different from the princes in Beijing and the young masters of those powerful families." If Xu Bei knew the situation at this time, he would definitely say that the ninth young master of the Wan family had become The fourth son is a fan of brains.

In fact, he himself was quite disabled, and he almost put the Fourth Young Master on the altar. There were almost no affairs in the world that the Fourth Young Master could not solve.

"Jiu Shao, I just learned from my little brother that cement is indeed a very important thing. This year's spring flood in the north is more severe than previous years, but it is this cement that allows the area along the river to survive safely." Zhang Meng said.

Wan Qiushi sighed. He had never heard of such a thing in his previous life. Maybe it was because the situation in the North Land was not as clear as it is now, and there was no time to implement any novelty. Now those people in the capital don't pay much attention to it.

"But why did you choose such a name? No wonder those people take it lightly." Wan Qiushi wondered.

Only the Fourth Young Master can answer this question, because Xu Bei said so, and it was taken for granted. It seemed that it should be called this way, so he copied it. In fact, it is elegant and vulgar. The essence of a new thing.

Regarding the fact that some people in the imperial court regard it as a cheap thing just because of such a name, the fourth son was speechless after hearing the news from there. He thought there would be doubts, but he didn't expect this. Hit and miss.

He also saw the blueprint of the underground drainage system on the exchange market, which is very meaningful for promotion. The dirty and messy areas in the civilian areas have always been a problem. In addition, if the weather is hot, the probability of plague is extremely high, but the renovation project cannot be realized in a short time. The fourth young master secretly calculated in his heart, and then collected the blueprints and important documents together.

"Young Master, the Wan Family Nine Young Masters are here."

Fourth Young Master's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "Please hurry up."

When Wan Qiushi was brought in, what he saw was the young man standing there. He was no longer the sickly and thin man he had seen at the beginning. Only the unique calm demeanor and the gentle smile in his eyes still made Wan Qiushi feel ashamed. Qiu Shi knew at a glance that the gentle young man in front of him was the Fourth Young Master.

"Fourth son, long time no see."

"Ninth Young Master, sit down!" After the two parties sat down, the fourth son asked again, "How is your father?" He received some news about the Wan family, and many people felt very sorry. It also quickly declined.

"My father is very good. Thank you for your concern, Fourth Young Master. My father has no regrets about the current situation of the Wan family."

At first Wan Qiushi was still a little cautious, always felt that he couldn't let go of his hands and feet, and was very different from his previous self, but under the gaze of that gentle gaze, Wan Qiushi seemed to have forgotten the difference in identity, and the atmosphere in the study gradually became harmonious After a while, Wan Qiushi's hearty laughter came out.

Wan Qiushi came back to his senses belatedly after getting in the carriage going back, a blush gradually appeared on his fair cheeks, and he was secretly annoyed that the Fourth Young Master was not much older than him, so why did he forget about it in front of the Fourth Young Master? With his own identity, he got carried away after being praised by the fourth son, and his previous performance must have been extremely stupid.

Wan Qiushi covered his face.

The appearance of the Wanjia Nine Young Masters in Yanzhou and their entry and exit from Prince Xiao's Mansion quickly attracted the attention of all parties, and some local merchants also came to ask for an interview. It made them unable to underestimate it. The fourth young master's personal interview seemed to give them a signal that the fourth young master would reuse Wanjia.

But they didn't even see Wan Jiushao's face. After meeting the fourth son, Jiu Shao took his men and horses to the exchange market. Although there was an experienced shopkeeper arranged for him by his father, Wan Jiushao is now working hard to learn Becoming the son of a qualified merchant, this part of the transaction in the mutual market is very important to Wanjia.

Compared with other merchants, Wanjia has a very obvious advantage. They have better quality goods in their hands. Whether it is tea or fine silk and fine porcelain, they can be exchanged for more expensive goods from the nobles of those tribes. furs and gems, as well as spices loved by the dignitaries of the capital.

Zhang Meng was very relieved to see Jiu Shao carefully inspecting every item to avoid items prohibited by the palace from being mixed in.

Wan Qiushi stood up straight and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves, with a bright smile on his face: "Old Zhang, these goods should be registered and put into storage. Let's go for a walk too. I didn't expect that the exchange market is really different." In just a short period of time, it has reached such a scale.” When I came in, I met many people from other races along the way. Some people were very different from the people from the Central Plains. very.

"Okay, Young Master Jiu." Although the order of the exchange market was better than expected, Zhang Meng still devoted himself to his duty and brought a few people with him to protect the safety of Young Master Jiu.

Walking on the street, Wan Qiushi said: "Old Zhang doesn't need to be so nervous. I heard that these people are afraid of being beaten by the prince, so they dare not do anything. During the transaction just now, Beidi was lying in ambush outside and tried to attack the exchange market. As a result, he was hit head-on by the well-prepared princes, and several of these tribes were included in the list of prohibition from entering the exchange market."

Zhang Meng also said with a smile: "Your Majesty is ruthless enough to make other tribes hate them and let them watch other tribes get richer and richer. This is to completely isolate them."