Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 47 2.24 Don’t forget the scenery of Jiangnan
Volume Two

2.24 Don’t forget the scenery of Jiangnan
I don’t know if it was a coincidence or not, but Xue Tu’s socializing time was a bit long this time. When he finally came back, two days had passed since Zhou Yang’s last medicinal bath. It was already May [-]th. He probably heard Zhou Yang’s request. After hearing the news that he was leaving, he held a banquet in his house that night after his return, and even invited Xue Xun to accompany him.

"Why is Zhou Xianggong in such a hurry to leave? But you feel that the hospitality is not good?" Feel free to ask for anything, but I have heard that Xianggong Zhou has extraordinary powers now, and he scares me a lot about my nephew."

"Second Master Xue is joking. I'm here to take care of you, so I don't dare to ask for anything." Zhou Yang quickly stood up and gave Xue Tu a fist salute. After all, he owed him money. "It's just that autumn is approaching, and I also want to go back and deal with it as soon as possible." , not to mention the training these days, the junior feels that he has made great progress and is more confident in this opportunity."

"That being the case, I have no reason to hinder others' future. Young people should run towards their future." Xue Tu nodded with a smile, and glared at Xue Pan who was as honest as a quail in the corner, "This In terms of martial arts, there is nothing more than bravery, infantry archery and mounted archery, plus a display of martial arts.

I still have some understanding of Brother Zhou's skills. I am no stranger to Jiangnan martial arts. I have seen many martial arts masters and martial arts talents. I am still very confident in your results this time. When we see you again for the first time, I should call you 'Master Zhou', hahahaha! "

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"It's not that I'm talking too much, I just have some thoughts that I don't want to express." , I have seen a lot of them. Compared with the two, they are simply useless snacks.

With Zhou Xianggong's skills, Qiu Wei will be fine, but if it can be used as a reference in Jiangnan, the result will be more reliable. As for some formalities, Zhou Xianggong does not need to worry. Although the Xue family is a merchant, they can still do it in Jiangnan. Say a few words. "

"Thank you Mr. Xue for taking care of me, but it's really not necessary." Zhou Yang quickly dissuaded him. Although "college entrance exam immigration" is easy to get good results, if there is a thunderstorm, the end will not be better. "Not to mention violating the court regulations, junior He will definitely enter an official career, and if he is taken advantage of by someone with intentions, he may not be easy to talk to in the future."

"Second brother, don't think too much. With little brother Zhou's skills, there is no need for these crooked ways." Xue Tu smiled and waved his hand, indicating that Xue Xun didn't need to mention it anymore, "Compared with these things, some external objects are more important. Because it’s useful—someone, bring it over!”

"I don't know what Mr. Xue is doing today." Zhou Yang frowned, unable to think of any plans Xue Tu had.

"It's just some common things, but they are pretty good." But it was a lot of inconvenience, so I asked someone to customize two of them, which was a small help; I have seen Brother Zhou's two treasured bows several times, but I really can't find anything better, so I won't show off my shame anymore."

"This——" Zhou Yang, who originally wanted to refuse, fell silent after seeing the two long swords. Xue Tu is worthy of being a big merchant, and the gift he prepared hit his heart completely, even the shape of the two swords The equipment and proportions are basically the same as the one I brought when I traveled through time.

"These two swords are one long and the other short, the short one is four feet, and the long one is six feet six, but it took a lot of effort to make it by a famous expert." Xue Tu laughed and explained, but he was not lacking in merit. It means, "The short one is worn with me, and the long one is prepared for the future martial arts field. It is made with a lot of black iron. It really cuts gold and cuts jade, and cuts iron like mud!"

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Xue!" Zhou Yang bowed politely, then took the heavy two-handed long sword, or more appropriately called the "horse-breaking sword", and gently unsheathed the sword to observe carefully.

The total length is six feet six (Han ruler, nearly 1.6 meters), the handle is one foot eight, and the widest point is one and a half inches. The sword has a solid spine and an eight-sided Han sword shape. There are blood grooves on the four sides in the middle to reduce weight and increase weight. Strength and adjusting the center of gravity, even so, the total weight reached nearly twenty kilograms.

"A little Panchuan, brother Zhou, don't worry, just take it." While he was observing, a familiar female voice sounded in his ears. Zhou Yang quickly raised his head and saw Mrs. Xue handing over a stack of banknotes with a smile, as if she had never Whatever happens, "It's not easy to live in the capital. I know Brother Zhou doesn't care, but it's not a bad thing if you have more money on hand."

"Thank you, madam!" Zhou Yang thought for a moment and then refused. He bowed and took it with both hands and put it on the wine table. Madam Xue also nodded with a smile and returned to the inner room.

"Haha, okay!" Seeing Zhou Yang accepting the gift, brothers Xue Tu and Xue Xun all smiled. The next time they exchanged cups, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves for a while.

After the banquet was over, the servants removed the remnants of the seats, the three of Xue's family and Zhou Yang divided the host and guests to sit down, and a maid brought tea cups, and then Zhang Dehui stood beside Xue Tu with a tray, and told all the servants to stay away. Obviously there are still things to discuss.

"Mr. Zhou, since you are going back, I happen to have some things to do here and need to go to Beijing, so you might as well come along." Xue Xun said with a smile, "It's just that my main business is at sea, and when I go to Beijing, I plan to use my fleet to take the sea route to Tianjin. Door, I wonder if Xianggong Zhou is used to it? It just so happens that the arrangement on the east island has been sorted out, so we might as well take a look at it together."

"So fast?" This time it was Zhou Yang's turn to be surprised.

"Businessman, that's what I'm talking about." Xue Tu smiled slightly, and waved his hand to signal Zhang Dehui, who was beside him, to put the tray on the tea table beside Zhou Yang, and saw a plate of somewhat yellowed crystals piled up in a conical shape, "What's more, Little brother Zhou has given such a great favor to the Xue family, and you should know it no matter what."

"This is -" Zhou Yang looked at the crystals on the plate seriously, and after a moment's hesitation, he took out a small piece and put it into his mouth. The familiar salty taste spread along his taste buds, shocking him, "Success? "Hahaha, not bad!" Salt, but it is less than ten days, if the salt pond is fully spread on the island, it must be the Jiangnan salt."

"Second brother!" Xue Tu interrupted him lightly, turned his head and said to Zhou Yang, "There are also many things that little brother Zhou said at the beginning, and now we have a clue, when we get to the island, we might as well take a look together— —It just so happens that the day after tomorrow is an auspicious day, and the fleet will go out to sea, and I will let Wenlong go with me when the time comes."

"Me?" Xue Pan was obviously unprepared and raised his head with a confused look on his face.

"Huh?" Xue Tu threw him a stern look.

"Yes, father!" Xue Pan's whole body trembled and his face turned pale as he agreed.

After chatting for a while, seeing that it was getting late, Xue Tu stood up to say goodbye. Xue Tu did not hold back, and signaled Xue Pan to send him off, then turned to look at Zhou Yang.

"I remember little brother Zhou mentioned that this year is nineteen, right?" Xue Tu smiled and spoke softly, but obviously meant something.

"Junior's birthday is on May 30th. If calculated, it should be the [-]th year of Longwu. So far, eighteen years have been wasted." Zhou Yang quickly stood up and bowed, because the next topic obviously needed to be more honest.

"Oh? Isn't it just your birthday? Why didn't you say anything?" Xue Tu then asked, "You're not married yet, right?"

"I'm ashamed. I was ignorant when I was young. After returning to the Great Zhou Dynasty, I was busy with my future. There are no elders in the family to worry about. I have no engagement so far." Zhou Yang said politely.

"Hahaha, it is the right thing for young people to be busy with their future." Xue Tu nodded with satisfaction, "If little brother Zhou is not in a hurry, you might as well postpone it a little. I will have a business to go to Beijing in the spring of next year. By then When we meet again, we will definitely have a good time over wine and talk."

"Don't you dare to obey the order?" Zhou Yang stood up in surprise and bowed respectfully.

After chatting for a while, seeing Xue Tu holding up the teacup with a smile, Zhou Yang hurriedly got up to say goodbye. Xue Pan, who had been in soy sauce all the way, was sent out to give it away again. What a joke.

"Sister Bao, why are you here?" As soon as he returned to the guest room, Zhou Yang was surprised to find that Xue Baochai was already sitting in the living room with Ying'er. Looking at her slightly sleepy expression, it was obvious that she had been waiting for a while. , "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

"Brother Zhou is ready to leave, haven't you mentioned it to your little sister?" Xue Baochai said lightly, making Zhou Yang couldn't help but laugh, "Have you set a time to set off?"

"The day after tomorrow, Mr. Xue's fleet sets off, so I'll hitch a ride on the way." As soon as Zhou Yang finished speaking, he saw a sad look on Xue Baochai's face, and quickly stepped forward to grab Rou Di to comfort him, "I just went to Beijing to take the exam, not If we don’t meet again, what do we have to worry about?”

"Brother Zhou is here for his future. Little sister doesn't dare to say anything. She just hopes that on the day when she is named on the gold medal list, she will not forget the scenery of Jiangnan." Xue Baochai's eyes were a little red, but she still held back her mood, "Little sister, I see that Brother Zhou doesn't have much clothes. , I hurriedly made two pieces, not sure whether they fit or not, so don’t be too picky about it, brother.”

"Fool!" Zhou Yang didn't care about a certain crab claw, and pulled the girl into his arms for the first time with a little force, "I can go further this time, don't worry, when I came here just now, Xue Gong had already Promise, if there is business coming to Beijing next spring, I will naturally propose marriage when the time comes."

"My father has left for business, what does it have to do with me?" Xue Baochai's face turned red, she pushed him away and hurried out, but never looked back.

"Hee hee, since Mr. Zhou has come to Beijing, I wish you to be on the list!" Ying'er deliberately slowed down a few steps. When she saw Xue Baochai going out, she turned around and saluted, but was hugged by Zhou Yang.

"Don't worry, my little matchmaker!"

(End of this chapter)