Chapter 201 Minglan and Others Go to Guangling to Meet Wei Yuan

When Wei Yuan became the Earl, he discussed the tomb relocation with Wei Shuyi and others.

They believed that Wei Yuan was now the head of the Wei family, and it was his responsibility to make the decision on such a major matter as relocating the tomb for his parents.

While he was in the southeast, he wanted to get this done as soon as possible.

The Liangzhe Wei family also sent people.

However, compared with the Hedong Wei family, their power was still much worse, and their influence in Liangzhe was minimal.

Even if Wei Yuan wanted to support them, he had no other choice.

In the fifth year of Jiayou, in late June.

Wei Yuan received news that Lin Zhaoyuan and officials from the Ministry of Revenue had already arrived in Fujian by water.

On the other hand, Yang Huairen integrated all the warships and temporarily assembled more than a thousand ships.

It seemed quite bluffing, but in fact, there were only six hundred ships that could fight for a long time.

Wei Yuan formally wrote to the court, requesting to transfer Guo Hao, the training envoy of Daizhou, to Fujian to assist him in building a navy.

Hu Yanzhong had also reorganized the soldiers of the Fujian Coastal Defense Camp as the first echelon of the navy, with a number of about 6,000 people, and was training day and night.

Wei Yuan also wrote a letter to Yang Huairen to disperse the anti-Japanese army in the coastal prefectures of Fujian Road to prevent the counterattack of the Japanese pirates.

At the same time, he ordered Cai Xiang, the Fujian Road Transport Commissioner, to plan the Fujian Road families and merchants to go to sea.

Since the pilot project was set in Fuzhou, the first people to eat the cake should be the merchants in Fujian Road.

As for the merchants in other prefectures, Wei Yuan planned to send them to sea in batches.

The second batch of people going to sea includes Wei's merchant ships, Suzhou merchant ships, Hangzhou merchant ships, Haizhou and Chuzhou merchant ships.

The first batch of people going to sea is scheduled for mid-July, and the second batch of people going to sea is scheduled for late July.

The third batch of people going to sea involves a wider range of people, but any well-known merchant families in the country can go to sea as long as they can sign large orders with overseas countries.

But by the time the third batch went out to sea, the shipping was basically finalized, and it would be even more difficult to make huge profits again.

Of course, if enough benefits are given, it is not impossible to jump the queue.

Wei Yuan asked Kou Zhuang to go to Suzhou and inform King Wu,

"Half of the merchants in Suzhou can go to sea with the first batch of Fujian merchants, and the other half will go to sea in the second batch."

The key point between the first and second batches is that the first batch can sign extremely profitable business contracts with overseas countries no matter what.

The second batch is better, and the third batch is worse.

As for the future, there will certainly be profits, but they will definitely not be as big as the first and second batches.

Wei Yuan instructed Jiang Ji again: "Go to Haizhou and tell Hai's ships that they can go to sea with the first batch of Fujian merchants."

"As for the rest of the merchants in Haizhou and Chuzhou, they should be assigned to the second batch."

He then instructed Chai Gong, "Order the scouts to inform the envoys of overseas countries in the southeast to gather in Fuzhou and discuss trade with our merchants in the Great Zhou."

As soon as the voice fell, the three of them left the Wei family's old house.

Soon, Chen Daniu took a report sent by the Imperial City Department and said:

"The noble families in the capital have all sent people to Fujian Road at this moment."

"The noble families headed by Fuchang Bo have also sent representatives to ask to see you."

Wei Yuan nodded, "It's within expectations. If they don't come, it would be a miracle. Let them go to find Fan Chunren."

Hearing this, Wei You, the old man of the Hedong Wei clan, laughed and said:

"In this old house, the shipping matter has been finalized. General Wei is really good at it. He has a deputy to guide the country. "

"You are far away in Yangzhou, pointing to many matters in Fujian Road, and asking those nobles to go to Fujian Road to find Lord Fan"

"Has General Wei already thought about handing over this offending task to Lord Fan?"

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "As expected of an elder, you have a sharp eye, and nothing can escape your eyes."

"If I were in Fuzhou, and opened such a big thing as shipping, those nobles and merchants alone would be enough to overwhelm me."

"It's good for us to make a profit on the trip to the southeast, but if we still want If you want to gain more benefits, I am afraid the government will not allow it. "

"In this case, it is better to give all the offending tasks to Fan Chunren."

Wei You stroked his beard and thought for a while, then slowly said: "This is a good move."

"But my nephew hides in Guangling, Yangzhou in the name of ancestor worship, which is not a long-term solution after all. Can Fan Chunren handle it?"

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "If it is someone else, it will definitely not work, but no one is more suitable than Fan Chunren."

"Mr. Wen Zheng's students and former officials are all over the world, and those who have benefited from him involve both civil and military officials. Party."

"Fan Chunren is the legitimate son of Wen Zhenggong, and his connections are far more than mine. If he can't offend those people, who else can?"

Wei You said: "Fan Chunren is wise but foolish. How could he sit back and watch such things happen?"

Wei Yuan said: "He and I have different goals. We are all ordinary people living in the mud. We can only struggle in this world and dare not relax for a moment."

"But he is the same as Wen Zhenggong. What he wants is eternal fame and he is dedicated to the country and the people. Such people should not be made friends with and should be kept away from."

Wei Yuan can also do the job of offending people, but if the job is done, how can Fan Chunren's value be reflected?

He wants to be a pure, good and loyal minister, and he should be given a chance to perform in front of the emperor.

At first glance, Wei Yuan asked Fan Chunren to offend those nobles, which was a frame-up.

But isn't that what Fan Chunren wanted?

"After the southeast matter is over, my nephew will return to the capital. Can you ask for titles and rewards?"

Wei You asked a sensitive question.

To be honest, since Wei Yuan came to the capital, his promotion speed has been rare in the world.

Even better than Huo Qubing in the Han Dynasty.

A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

Wei Yuan shook his head and said, "Not only can I not ask for titles and rewards, but I also ask Your Majesty to punish me."

Punishment?

Hearing this, Wei You smiled, "My nephew is well versed in the ways of officialdom. In this way, there should be no worries."

As for the reason for the emperor to punish him, it is not important.

The important thing is that the emperor must be given a reason.

Otherwise, Wei Yuan will enter the central government before he reaches the age of thirty, and his status will be comparable to Gu Yankai and Zhang Fu. When he is in a high position and has no more titles to be given, it will be the day of disaster!

"My future and future are not in these few years."

Wei Yuan sighed faintly.

Wei You knew what he meant.

The future of the prince's tutor should be in the new dynasty.

As for Zhao Zhen's dynasty, it is difficult for Wei Yuan to make any progress, otherwise, he may be in trouble in the future.

"I don't know if I can survive until that time."

Wei You said softly.

Wei Yuan did not respond again. If he continued to chat, it would be a taboo.

He believed that he was not the only one waiting for Zhao Zhen to grow old.

Zhao Zhen's prestige among the people was too high, and the people all praised his merits and achievements.

If he did not die, the world would be stable, and it would be difficult for him to make a breakthrough.

At the end of June, everything was ready, and Wei Yuan began to worship his ancestors and move the graves.

Before that, Minglan, Changbai, Pinlan and others had already arrived in Guangling.

After Wei Yuan learned the news, he personally sent someone to pick them up.

Since Minglan and her group arrived in Yangzhou, Wei Yuan has known her whereabouts.

Now, any movement in the entire southeast cannot be hidden from his eyes.

In the past few days, the entire Weijia Village has been strictly controlled and guarded by the personal guards brought by Wei Yuan, just to prevent any officials from visiting and disturbing Wei Yuan's peace.

Originally, Changbai and others were going to meet Wei Yuan with Minglan, and Sheng Wei was also with them.

But how could Wei Yuan not know the purpose of Sheng's visit this time? So he let Changbai and others live in the village first on the grounds that it was inconvenient for the time being.

Wait until he is free to meet them.

As for Minglan, she was personally taken to the old house of the Wei family by Chen Daniu.

Pinlan heard that she couldn't follow Minglan to see Wei Yuan at the first time, and she felt disappointed.

Minglan smiled and said, "My uncle is in this village and can't run away. Why do you need to rush to see him now?"

Pinlan had to nod and said, "Then when you meet your uncle, tell us more about our relationship. It would be a pity if you can't meet such a great hero and say a few words to him."

Minglan smiled and said, "Okay, don't worry."

When she walked into the old house of the Wei family, Chen Daniu was waiting outside the yard.

At first glance, she saw Wei Yuan lying alone in a rocking chair, enjoying the cool under a jujube tree. This scene looked like an old farmer.

This was the first time Minglan saw her uncle since Wei Yuan left the capital.

Suddenly, some feelings came to her mind. It seemed that her uncle was a little old?

As soon as this thought came to her mind, she shook her head and murmured in her heart:

"Uncle is not even thirty yet, how can he be old?"

Then, she came to Wei Yuan and called out, "Uncle".

Wei Yuan nodded gently, pointed to the jujube tree in front of him, and said:

"Your grandfather sat under this jujube tree when he was dying. Your mother and I were still young at that time."

"Your grandfather held our hands and said that he would not be able to taste the jujubes with us until the beginning of autumn."

Speaking of this, for a moment, he and Minglan were a little sad.

The jujube tree in the yard is still there, but in summer, no old people sit under the tree to enjoy the cool, and no one stands by the jujube tree and smiles at their younger generations, talking about some old stories.

Minglan found a bench and sat beside Wei Yuan, holding her chin with both hands, looking a little cute, looking at the jujube tree in front of her, and asked:

"Was it painful when grandpa passed away?"

Wei Yuan thought for a while, "He was suffering from long-term illness and skinny. At that point, how could there be any pain?"

Wei's father didn't want to implicate his children, so he took advantage of his children's absence and suffocated them to death with external force.

When Wei's father passed away, his mouth was full of smiles.

Wei Yuan still remembers the last words his father said to him in his life,

"My brother Yuan will definitely be a promising person in the future."

Wei Shuyi and her sister also heard this sentence.

Later, Wei Shuyi told Minglan this sentence,

"If the spirit of grandpa in heaven knew your current achievements, he would be very happy."

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "You girl, you suddenly came to me today, is it because of the participation of the Sheng family's eldest house in the shipping?"

Minglan said truthfully, "Uncle only guessed half right, Ming'er did come to find uncle for this matter."

"But even if uncle is not in Guangling, Ming'er will always come to pay homage to grandpa and grandmother."

"In addition, Ming'er wants to tell uncle that my uncle wants to participate in the shipping, you don't have to pay attention to it."

Wei Yuan said, "I agreed to this matter and let the Sheng family participate in the third batch of shipping. As for I haven't decided on the date for the third batch of sea transportation. Let him wait for the news. "

Minglan said: "Will this not embarrass you, uncle?"

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if they are less or more. What's the point of embarrassment?"

Minglan said: "Uncle, it's better not to let the Sheng family participate in this sea transportation. They want to get involved in everything, but they don't have the ability. In the end, they can only hurt themselves."

"Before tomorrow's arrival, mother repeatedly warned you not to agree to let the Sheng family's eldest house participate in the sea transportation for tomorrow's sake."

Wei Yuan shook his head, "It doesn't matter."

Originally, the third batch of sea transportation was a matter of natural selection.

If the Sheng family wants to share the cake, let them show their sincerity.

"By the way, before you come tomorrow, I was told by my uncle that the wedding date between you and your aunt will be postponed for the time being, but you will hold the wedding immediately when you return to the capital."

Now, with the help of the Duke of Ying's Mansion, the wedding is basically ready, and we are waiting for Wei Yuan to go back.

Wei Yuan nodded and said, "Okay, there is no rush for the wedding."

Minglan chatted with Wei Yuan for a while.

She hadn't seen her uncle for a long time, and she seemed to have endless things to say.

But seeing that her uncle seemed a little tired, she didn't dare to say much, but just stayed by his side quietly.

After a while, Wei Yuan fell asleep in the rocking chair.

I don't know how long it took, Wei Yuan slowly opened his eyes and found that Minglan had been sitting beside him.

He pointed to a house and said with a smile: "Your mother's room is over there. If you are tired, go and have a rest."

Minglan sat for about an hour or two and was indeed tired. She said:

"My uncle is sleeping soundly. I dare not disturb him tomorrow."

"I will take a nap in the room."

Wei Yuan nodded, "Later, we will go to the village head's house for dinner. Call your uncle along."

He didn't want too many people to come to this old house, for fear of disturbing his parents' peace.

It was the beginning of the hour of Xu.

Minglan was awakened by Wei Yuan and went to the place where Sheng Wei and others were staying. He called them to the village head's house for dinner.

Wei Yuan also went.

When he heard the news, Sheng Wei was very excited. The last time he went to Beijing, he only talked with Wei Yuan for a few words and was driven away by him.

He didn't even have the opportunity to make close friends. Now, he must not miss it.

In addition to him, Pinlan was also very happy.

After all, he could meet the great hero he admired in his heart. How could he not feel happy?

After a while.

At the headman's house.

Wei Yuan sat in the first seat, and Wei You sat beside him.

Sheng Wei, Chang Bai and others walked in slowly, and when they saw Wei Yuan, they bowed one after another and said:

"Youyang Sheng Wei, meeting the Earl of Zhongyong."

"Meeting Uncle Wei."

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Sheng Wei kept his attitude very low, wanting to give Wei Yuan a good impression.

Pinlan, who was always free and easy-going, felt a little unreal when she saw Wei Yuan. After coming to her senses, she bowed to Wei Yuan politely and said:

"Hello, Uncle Wei."

Wei Yuan nodded to them one by one, and saw Changfeng, Molan and others behind Changbai, and smiled:

"You are here too, sit down."

Then, he introduced Wei You to Minglan alone, "This is the elder of the Wei family."

Minglan bowed respectfully and said, "Junior greets Elder Wei."

Wei You smiled and said, "I have heard that my nephew has a good niece. Today I see that she is really beautiful and intelligent. , Not bad, not bad. "

After that, he took off a jade ring from his thumb, looked at Minglan, and said:

"I don't have anything good to give you. This ring has been with me for some years, and it has been kept very shiny. I will give it to you today."

Minglan declined politely, saying, "I didn't bring any gifts when I first met you, so how can I accept your ring."

Wei You smiled, "I dare not refuse the gift from the elder, so accept it."

"Although no woman wears a jade ring, if you play the art of throwing pots and shooting, you can still wear it to prevent hurting your hands."

Minglan looked at Wei Yuan.

The latter nodded.

Minglan couldn't refuse anymore, so she simply accepted it and said with a smile, "Then I will obey your order. Thank you, Grandpa Wei, for the reward."

The name Grandpa Wei touched Wei You's heart. After laughing twice, he said, "If you have nothing to do in the future, go to my place to play."

The implication is that if Minglan went to Hedong Road, she wouldn't have to spend her own money.

The influence of the Wei family in Hedong is no less than that of the so-called Five Surnames and Seven Families in the past.

Wei Yuan looked at Sheng Wei and others, waved his hand and said, "Please take your seats."

As soon as everyone sat down, Wei Yuan got straight to the point:

"Ming girl has told me about the Sheng family's idea of ​​intervening in shipping."

"I can agree to this, but I have to be the third batch to go to sea. Sheng Wei, are you willing?"

What is there that he dare not wish for?

It's a good thing to be able to participate.

There are so many merchants in the whole country, not everyone can participate in shipping.

"Thank you, General Wei."

"I have prepared some small gifts for this visit. I originally wanted to visit you formally tomorrow. It is a great honor to be able to meet you tonight."

Sheng Wei stood up and bowed solemnly.

Before Wei Yuan could say anything, Wei You asked with a smile:

"A few small gifts? What gifts are they? Do you have a gift list? Bring it to me for a look."

Hearing this, Sheng Wei looked embarrassed. Is it really appropriate to ask these questions in front of the younger generation?