Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 297 The Arrival of a New Ship
After more than 25 days of sea voyage, the first fleet of the Song Dynasty New Year finally arrived at Kunnan Bay on March [-]. When the fleet just landed, the whole fleet cheered, together with the little The county town is also boiling.

In particular, more than [-] Song Dynasty immigrants from [-] households arrived, so that Kunzhou finally had people from the Song Dynasty, which means that Kunzhou officially became a state of the Great Song Dynasty.

On the pier, Di Qing and Fan Ning brought the officials and generals to set up the incense table, knelt in front of the incense table, and listened to the middle official Pang Zhong who came with the boat read out the edict of the emperor's reward.

"Di Qing granted Xu Guogong, Feng Taiwei, and overseas economic and strategic envoys to control the military affairs of Dan, Kun, Jing, Liuqiu, and other overseas state capitals, and shaded his second son as an official.

Fan Ning was awarded Jiangdu County Duke, Chaosan Doctor, Deputy Envoy of Overseas Economic Strategy, Secretary, Shaojian, Zhikunzhou Affairs, and temporarily led Jingzhou to prepare for military and political affairs. The rest of the generals and officials were promoted to a higher level, their salaries were doubled, and the soldiers of the three armies were rewarded 50 guan and 20 pieces of silk. "

Everyone shouted long live, and after the imperial decree was read out, the Zhongguan gathered a group of about forty young officials and introduced them to Fan Ning with a smile: "These are 43 officials who voluntarily came to Kunzhou and Jingzhou to take office. He is a young and promising talented person, and I hope that under the leadership of Governor Fan, Kunzhou and Jingzhou can be built into the wealth of the Song Dynasty as soon as possible!"

All the young officials saluted Fan Ning. Fan Ning saw Li Dashou, Su Liang, and Cao Shi in the crowd. Although in terms of age, Fan Ning was the youngest of them all, but in terms of experience And qualifications, he is enough to be the boss of everyone.

Fan Ning nodded and said to everyone: "Everyone should be mentally prepared. Coming to Kunzhou is to endure hardships, and to suffer all kinds of hardships that you can't imagine. This place is not like the Central Plains. It has its own roots. Everything here is new. Like the Han and Tang Dynasties in the Western Regions, but enduring hardships is a kind of training in itself, I believe that three years of official career will make you more experienced and capable than officials of the same level, and will lay a solid foundation for your official career.”

Fan Ning's words made everyone excited, and they couldn't help applauding.

Fan Ning waved his hand, and continued: "According to the rules of the Central Plains, I should buy wine for you to welcome the wind, but Kunzhou does not have this rule. Starting from me, all the rules on the wine table are not here. Everyone works diligently as an official. Doing things in a down-to-earth manner is better than anything else, go to the dormitory today and tomorrow to have a good rest, and report to the government office the next morning, go!"

At this time, an official shouted: "Everyone follow me!"

The officials headed for the county with their own luggage, and their large luggage would naturally be delivered by soldiers.

Fan Ning went to appease the people again, and soon, thousands of people were led to the city by several officials.

After being busy for nearly half an hour, Fan Ning finally came to Zhu Pei. Zhu Pei's pretty face was flushed, and she seemed a little reserved, her beautiful eyes did not dare to look at Fan Ning.

Fan Ning said with a smile: "I really didn't expect Ape to come? Is it like Mingren Mingli, let's see if there is any chance to make a fortune here?"

Fan Ning's joke made Zhu Pei feel less shy, and returned to her usual playful and cunning, she said with a smile: "Those two guys brag to me, saying that the floor is full of beads, and you can pick up ambergris easily, Let this girl be tempted, so come and see if you can make a fortune."

Fan Ning laughed, "Did the result disappoint you?"

"Exactly! I'm extremely disappointed, where are the beads and ambergris all over the floor? It's obvious that I lied to this girl."

Fan Ning smiled slightly, "It's hard to make a fortune now, but it's still possible to make a small fortune. I'll take you for a walk tomorrow."

Joyful in his heart, Zhu Pei whispered: "Are you busy, I will affect you."

"It's okay, I'm also on patrol, and I'll take you around by the way."

Zhu Pei pouted, "It turned out that I was just taking me for a walk, not taking me specially, and I have no sincerity at all!"

Pretending to be unhappy, in fact, Zhu Pei burst into laughter.

"Then where do I live?" Jupe asked again.

"Of course I live in my wooden house. I still have a room in the government office, so it doesn't matter."

Fan Ning wanted to carry her luggage, but found that she had no luggage. He was stunned for a moment, "Ape, where is your luggage?"

Zhu Pei patted a cloth bag on his arm and said with a smile: "I left in a hurry this time. I didn't bring too much luggage, I just brought a few changes of clothes. Mr. Fan, I need to trouble you!"

"Ah! It doesn't matter, everything is there, it's just a little rough, just don't dislike it."

Fan Ning smiled at Jian Meizi again, "Hello, Sister Jian!"

Jian Meizi said with a cold face: "A Pei sneaked out this time, you'd better think about how to explain to the old man?"

Embarrassed and angry, Zhu Pei stomped his feet and said softly, "Sister Jian, who told you to say this!"

A rare smile appeared on Jianmeizi's face, "I'm reminding him to be responsible for your reputation, Ape, do you understand?"

Jian Meizi told Zhu Pei clearly, but actually reminded Fan Ning, don't really think that Zhu Pei is here to play.

Zhu Pei was even more ashamed and blushed. She took a sneak look at Fan Ning, but saw him looking at her with complacency. It was obvious that he knew why he came here.

She was filled with hatred, stepped forward and pinched Fan Ning's arm, gritted her teeth and said, "You stupid idiot, stop laughing at me!"

Fan Ning chuckled, "Let's go! Let's go to the city."

Zhu Pei was full of curiosity and followed Fan Ning into this newly built county. After a winter, Tang County has already been filled with wooden houses of all sizes, and the whole county has become full. It is no longer as empty as before. a feeling of.

Fan Ning introduced them while walking: "The county has only two main roads, the north-south and the east-west. This north-south street is called Jinyang Street, and the east-west street is called Guangling Street."

"Why these two names?" Zhu Pei asked puzzled.

"Drawn by lottery!"

Fan Ning explained with a smile: "We wrote a lot of county names, and we picked two of them, so everyone has nothing to say. I thought it was called Pingjiang Street."

"So that's the case!" Only then did Zhu Pei understand the reason.

Fan Ning continued: "The most important thing in the county is fire prevention. You have also discovered that they are basically wooden houses. Once they are burned, they will be one piece. Therefore, there are many fire prevention rules in the county, which must be strictly enforced. I will tell you later. .”

Zhu Pei nodded, and suddenly she saw a few restaurants and a few colorful shops beside them, but she didn't know what kind of shops they were?She pointed and asked, "Ah Ning, what do those shops sell? The doors and windows are pasted in colorful patterns."

Fan Ning was a little embarrassed, "Those are... brothels!"

Hearing that it was a brothel, Zhu Pei blushed, and then gave Fan Ning a hard look, "Are you a regular visitor here?"

"no!"

Fan Ning shook his head resolutely, "I've never been in these shops, neither Di Shuai nor I, God testifies!"

Zhu Pei snorted, "God knows!"

At this time, Xu Qing ran over, bowed to Zhu Pei, and said apologetically: "I just heard that the young master is coming, I am guilty of the crime!"

"I'll just say it! Why didn't I see you, but even if I didn't come, you should follow Aning, what if someone attacks him?"

Xu Qing glanced at Fan Ning in embarrassment, and Fan Ning smiled and said, "I didn't let him follow. He doesn't need to follow me in Tang County. He only needs to follow me when he goes to other places. Besides, Xu Qing is now the instructor of the army. He has his own business."

Since Fan Ning meant it, Zhu Pei didn't want to say more about Xu Ning. At this moment, she suddenly found that there was a little lady behind Xu Qing, and she was stunned, "Xu Qing, who is she?"

Xu Qing pulled the little lady forward and said with a smile: "She is the foster daughter I recognize, a little Japanese lady, she has no name, and the restaurant calls her Xiaoya, so I named her Xu Ya."

This little lady is the wine concubine who was almost raped by Qin Wu. She is only 15 years old and looks very delicate and elegant. Because Xu Qing feels guilty that he did not stop Qin Wu from committing evil in time, he often visits her. made her own daughter.

Zhu Pei was surprised that Xu Qing was interested in girls, this was the first time he heard of it.

Both Fan Ning and Jian Meizi knew that Xu Qing was practicing Tong Zi Gong, so it was impossible for him to be interested in women.

The little lady stepped forward to give Zhu Pei a blessing, "Aya sees the girl!"

Hearing that she spoke correctly, Zhu Pei asked with a smile, "Xu Qing, did you teach her to speak Chinese?"

Xu Qing shook his head, "She learned it by herself. She has to take Chinese classes in the evening, and someone specially teaches her to speak Chinese with a group of other Japanese girls. Besides, she is now working as a wine girl in a restaurant, and she has learned a lot in normal times."

Fan Ning suddenly said from the side: "Ape, let her follow you while you are in Kunzhou!"

Zhu Pei left home in a hurry this time without even taking her maid with her. Fan Ning knew that she was spoiled and spoiled since she was a child, and it must be unrealistic to ask her to take care of herself. The conditions in Kunzhou are relatively bad, so it would be much more convenient to have a young lady with her.

Fan Ning said to Xu Qing again: "I hired Aya, five taels of silver a month, okay?"

Xu Qing smiled and said, "As long as she wants, I have no objection."

Zhu Pei thought for a while, and she really needed a maid who was familiar with the situation here, so she nodded and agreed.

As for Aya, she has always been docile, and seeing that Zhu Pei is as beautiful as a flower and jade, she is envious in her heart, not to mention five taels of silver a month, even five hundred Wen, she is willing.

She hurriedly stepped forward to carry the burden for Zhu Pei. Seeing that she was sensible and well-behaved, Zhu Pei also liked her, so he introduced Jianmeizi to her.

Xu Qing was going to the restaurant to handle Aya's resignation, so he said goodbye and left. Fan Ning led them to his big wooden house, which was the largest wooden house in the county, surrounded by high wooden walls. The yard covers an area of ​​two acres.

Fan Ning said with a smile: "This is my official residence. It is very big. There are five or six rooms inside. I will send you the daily necessities you need right away."

Fan Ning led them into the room, and Zhu Pei saw that although the decoration was simple, it had a different flavor, and she didn't dislike it. The key was that she was happy to be with Ailang no matter how simple it was.

She suddenly discovered that there was a big wooden barrel in another room, and she couldn't help being surprised and delighted and said, "Is it possible to take a bath here?"

"Of course! There are two hot springs in the county town, one of which is behind the government office, less than a hundred steps away from here, with a large amount of water, and it lasts all seasons. Everyone goes there to carry water for bathing. I will carry water for you later. .”

Jian Meizi interjected: "I'm going to fetch hot water, please ask the little official to find some new clothes for the girl, both men and women are welcome. By the way, help me also get a piece of cloth. I will cut the clothes myself. Thank you!"

Fan Ning knew that they still lacked a lot of things, but the government had prepared in advance. Considering that many new officials would come to take office, the government specially prepared dozens of daily necessities.

Including toiletries, clothes and cloths, copper basins for toilets, bedding and pillows, etc. Basically, all kinds of needs have been taken into account. If not complete, you can also go to the grocery store to buy them.

Since there are three women, I will take three copies.

Thinking of this, Fan Ning said with a smile: "You guys rest for a while, I will come as soon as I go."

(End of this chapter)