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Chapter 410 Gift-giving is also involved

By the Xunyang River, there is a pier that has been specially designed to leave a large area of ​​​​empty space, and a large wave of officials are waiting.

There were many people coming and going outside to watch the excitement, and the officials in Jiangzhou who had been waiting for a long time began to whisper.

At the front of the group of officials, there are roughly three groups standing, vaguely distinct.

Wang Lengran and his officials; Ouyang Rong and Wang Xunyang's family; Rong Zhen, Miaozhen and other female officials stood in the middle.

"Someone is coming."

In the bleak autumn wind, Wang Lengran was the first to wait impatiently:

"Chen Canjun, why hasn't Mr. Qin's ship arrived yet? Didn't your department report that it was from two quarters in the morning to two quarters in the afternoon? What time is it now? Why did the prince and the female historian wait for so long?"

Chen You, who was behind, took a step forward, cupped his hands towards Xunyang Wang Lixian, Rong Zhen and Miaozhen, then faced Wang Lengre and said with a bitter face:

"The messenger from Yangzhou said so in the letter the day before yesterday. Xiaguanchao confirmed their itinerary again and again before notifying the adults... It should logically come. It's strange."

Wang Lengran was a little restless: "Maybe something happened on the road... Why is it so late?"

After speaking, he glanced at Ouyang Lianghan, who was standing with Prince Xunyang and his son not far away, with a somewhat unhappy look on his face.

In order to welcome Qin Jingqin today and leave a good impression on him, Wang Lengran spent a lot of money, spent a lot of effort, and prepared for a long time.

Wine, food, and beautiful scenery are all available.

In particular, Wang Lengran learned from Wei's source that Qin Jingqin was a gourmet who loved food very much. He was recuperating in the prosperous Yangzhou, which may be the reason why he tasted all the Jiangnan delicacies.

The average life span of the Zhou Dynasty was no more than fifty years old, but those who could live to seventy or eighty years old were considered to have a long life.

Other old men in their 70s and 80s have either lost all their teeth or walk with a cane. This Qin Jingqin is better. It is even more outrageous than "Can the old man Lian Po still eat?" Big, tall and strong body.

This time, after the Empress discussed with the Political Affairs Hall, she dared to use this veteran with confidence. This was also because he was an old man and his condition was very different from that of an ordinary old man.

Since you like to eat, you should do what you like. Wang Lengran sent people to harvest special delicacies from various places in Jiangzhou.

As long as he waits for Qin Jingqin to get off the ship, all the arrangements will be made to ensure that he can eat enough and not bring anything heavy for ten days in a row.

Wang Lengran felt that he was full of sincerity this time.

In particular, all of his actions were relatively low-key and concealed from Ouyang Lianghan and Prince Xunyang's Mansion. Moreover, just a few days ago, Ouyang Lianghan took the new Jiangzhou Bijia Li Fusu on an inspection tour and was not in the city.

When everyone gathered at the dock just this morning, Wang Lengran glanced at them calmly and immediately became happy.

Sure enough, Ouyang Lianghan and the Prince of Xunyang arrived at the scene except for people and carriages, but did not prepare much to entertain Qin Jingqin. Prince Xunyang Lixian should have followed the path of a polite corporal, and only brought his son, wife and daughter to greet him.

Wang Lengran sneered in his heart.

Qin Jingqin is not just a poor scholar with mud-legged legs, he is the son of an upright duke and a noble of Guanlong.

Now that Qin Jingqin has won the post of general manager of the march in Jiangnan Road, even the King of Wei has to retreat voluntarily, give up military power, and greet him with a smile.

Nowadays, the Qin family is very popular in both the government and the public.

If you don't come up with something substantial, Corporal Li Xian is useless. Why do you still want to win over poor people like Ouyang Lianghan and just rely on the name of King Xunyang to make a big cake?

The ancestors of the powerful people in Guanlong were tired of eating these blueprint cakes since the Dragon Age.

Today is different from the past. Now the big cake eaten by their ancestors has been successfully fulfilled and they have been fattened. They are sitting on the chessboard. They can vote and bet among the candidates for the imperial heir such as the Wei family, the Prime Minister's Palace, the Xunyang Palace, etc., or sit on the chessboard. Watch the tiger fight, whoever wins will follow.

If you don't provide some actual benefits and delicacies, why should others help you?

Or are you fooling yourself with sincerity, feelings and other bland cakes?

When people eat cakes and eat cakes, are they stunned?

Moreover, if we really want to talk about sincerity, Wang Lengran feels that the sincerity of their Wei family is no worse than that of Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

As early as the first time Qin Jingqin, who was idle in Yangzhou, was activated by the empress, the Wei Palace had already sent people to Yangzhou. In the name of sending a message to the Wei King to hand over the military power of the conquest army, they contacted the Qin family in Yangzhou, vaguely showing goodwill.

In addition, the Wei family also found out that Qin Jingqin's eldest granddaughter, Qin Ying, was not yet married, but she was in the process of getting married recently.

After King Wei learned about it, the letter specifically mentioned a certain outstanding young master in the palace who was just the right age and was in need of a good match as a topic, hinting at the Qin family.

In order to broker this matter, the Wei Palace also sent a letter to Wang Lengran, asking him to act as a matchmaker in Xunyang City this time...

With all this, Wang Lengran was fully prepared for today. Especially when I came here this morning to take a look, Prince Xunyang’s Mansion was indeed unprepared.

If both parties who come to greet you are unprepared or both are prepared, forget it.

But now the green leaves are lined with red flowers.

First, the delicacies and gifts were fully prepared and welcomed warmly.

On the other hand, there were no gifts or ceremonial pomp.

Compare two to one.

From the perspective of the guests, it is obvious which party seems to attach importance to it and which party seems to despise it, whether it is warm or cold, far or near.

However, Wang Lengran did not take it completely lightly.

The last time at the birthday party organized by Xie Xue'e, he still vividly remembered how Ouyang Lianghan had given a broken umbrella as a gift and was slapped in the face in turn.

In order to prevent Ouyang Lianghan from secretly preparing the painting saint's legacy to please Qin Jingqin, Wei also spent a lot of money to purchase a painting by Wu Taoist in Chang'an and sent it to Wang Lengran as a meeting gift this morning. It was both elegant and expensive... …

Wang Lengran's preparations were naturally seen by Li Xian and Li Dalang, who came lightly dressed. The father and son figured out the connection and were naturally very anxious.

Roll, this Wei family actually gave a roll as a gift!

They hurriedly asked Princess Wei Mei to bring people back to the palace to prepare a large gift. Although it may not be as good as the Wei family who had a lot of money and devoted herself to their own needs and carefully prepared for many days, at least the attitude was indispensable. The original small gift for meeting was not accepted at all. No more action.

Originally, it was too late for Li Xian and his son to wake up.

But who would have thought that Qin Jingqin's boat would be delayed. After a quarter of noon, it was still delayed.

Seeing that the meal was over and it was almost afternoon, there was still no trace of Yangzhou boats on the Xunyang River.

Then the Xunyang Prince's Mansion, who realized later, took advantage of this time and endured the pain and bleeding, and almost prepared the gifts and lavish arrangements.

This made Wang Lengre frown more and more, becoming irritable and unhappy.

"Hurry up, don't be stupid, send someone to inquire quickly and see if there is any urgent message delivered to Jiangzhou Hall... If Mr. Qin has a problem on the road and delays the court's counterinsurgency, we will not be able to bear it. Let’s go!”

His tone was urging.

"Yes." Chen You took the order and retreated, sending someone back to the Jiangzhou lobby to investigate.

Ouyang Rong turned a deaf ear to Wang Lengre's little thoughts today.

Just now, Li Xian and Li Fusu asked Wei Mei to replenish the gifts and ostentation, but he thought about it and didn't stop them.

Ouyang Rong is wearing a snow-white cloak and a fox-white fur shawl today, both of which were given by the Prince of Xunyang. He is standing in the cold wind, looking at the river view, his long sleeves waiting quietly.

Ouyang Rong didn't speak, but Li Xian and Li Fusu exchanged glances next to him.

They looked back and saw Princess Wei Mei returning after taking care of herself, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Lengran shook his official sleeves, snorted coldly, and wandered around with his hands behind his back.

On the other side, Rong Zhen and Miaozhen looked at each other without saying anything, but Miaozhen turned around and left with several female officials.

While everyone at the dock was either frowning or waiting in worry.

Chen You hurried back:

"We found someone!

"Your Majesty, Governor Wang, Chief Ouyang, Marshal Qin... he has arrived at Jiangzhou Hall and asked me to call you back to discuss the matter of suppressing the rebellion."

Li Xian, Li Dalang, and Wang Lengran were all stunned.

Miaozhen stopped to investigate and looked at Rong Zhen in surprise.

Ouyang Rong raised his eyebrows slightly:

“Why is there no boat in Xunyang Ferry?”

"Marshal Qin seems to have disembarked at Shuangfeng Peak and has already entered the city."

Chen You sighed and everyone was speechless.

　Woohoo, it's a little late... There will be a big chapter at 12 o'clock. I won't be confused. I will celebrate the New Year with my brothers.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)