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Six or seven years have passed since the imperial court banned the sea. Quanzhou, an ancient city that prospered because of the sea, has now completely declined because of the sea. The two closed doors at the entrance of the Shipping Department have peeling paint and mottled iron locks. The old ships moored in the port cannot withstand the wind and rain and are decaying day by day.
From the high hopes back then to the loss of hope now, no one has mentioned the topic of reopening the sea ban anymore. The population of the city has dropped sharply. In these years, except for the old Quanzhou people who have lived here for generations, others have left one after another in order to make a living. The streets and alleys are no longer as bustling as they were when the sea market was booming.
Spring passes and autumn comes, but the Erythrina flowers bloom and the Erythrina flowers fall, year after year, the cycle begins again and again.
Along with the decline of the ancient city, the once prosperous Zhen family also fell into silence.
In the past, when it came to the Zhen family, it was said that they were extremely wealthy in Quanzhou. Their daughter even got married to the emperor¡¯s golden son-in-law. Even the old lady was given a royal title, and her family was full of splendor. Who wouldn¡¯t envy her? People in Quanzhou still remember the lively scene of the auspicious auspiciousness descending from the sky from the Zhenjia Shipyard, and everyone was beating gongs and drums to present it. The scenery at that time shocked the whole city. Speaking of it now, old Quanzhou people still remember it fresh.
Ironically, that scene that day seemed to be the pinnacle of the Zhen family's prosperity, and it came to an abrupt end after that.
For a while, people all over Quanzhou were spreading rumors that the son-in-law of the Zhen family had been convicted by the emperor and was sent to a foreign country. From then on, the Zhen family became deserted, and no official sedans could be seen coming and going at the door. Although in the past two years, news has gradually spread that the son-in-law named Pei has been appointed by the imperial court again, but his official position is far less than the glory he had in the capital before. He was guarding the border town outside the pass to resist Beihu, The daughter of the Zhen family also followed. The sadness passed away, and slowly, no one mentioned it anymore.
The Zhen family, on the other hand, has experienced several honors and disgrace over the years. They have experienced the icing on the cake of local officials flocking to their homes to make friends. They have also experienced the icing on the cake, and their faces that they are afraid of avoiding others when they meet others on the road. In the ups and downs, they are still able to keep their true feelings. The many servants and helpers who were no longer needed at home and in the dock were dismissed. Once the door was closed, it became a unit of its own. It was not opened again for several years. Family members came in and out through the corner door. Nowadays, because the old lady is old and frail, the head of the house, Mrs. Meng, although she is a widow and has a weak temperament, she still manages the house very well. Zhang Da takes care of the farm outside, and his daughter-in-law takes care of the domestic affairs at home. Although his son is incompetent and occasionally acts a fool, he is very filial. In the past few years, he has also had a son and a daughter. What is even more rare is that those who were in the dock back then The orphans and widowers are still cared for by the Zhen family. When mentioning this matter, the old Quanzhou people all give thumbs up and praise the Zhen family for their kindness.
That afternoon, a fast horse galloped from the direction of Fujian Road, along the yellow mud road of Guandao, towards the gate of Quanzhou City.
The person who came was a messenger from the Fujian Dao Yamen. After entering the city gate, he rushed towards the state capital and shouted loudly: "The imperial court has issued an order, and the sea ban has been lifted! The imperial court has issued an order, and the sea ban has been lifted!"
As if the stagnant water had been stirred up, passers-by stopped one after another. The drowsy cloth shop owner who was sitting behind the counter ran out. Several women who were sitting at the door basking in the sun and picking up the soles of their shoes stood up and rolled hoops. The little boy fell off the iron ring, and the two were quarreling over driving the donkey cart, and the handlebars who were about to start fighting also stopped.
Everyone stared at the back of the courier riding Juechen in front, eyes wide open, showing expressions of disbelief.
Gradually, more and more people ran out of their homes, passing the words to each other, with expressions of ecstasy and disbelief on their faces. Some people began to chase the messenger, passing it to ten, and then to hundreds. It didn't take long. , the whole city was in a sensation. People put down what they were doing and rushed towards the government office. They gathered at the door, looked up and talked, waiting for the exact news.
In the evening, government notices with bright red government seals were posted on the wind and rain pavilion in front of the state government office all night long. The government officials beat gongs and drums and patrolled the streets while loudly announcing the government notices. The door of the City Shipping Department had been closed for many years. The gate was opened overnight with the squeaking sound after the door hinge had been attacked by insect beetles. Before it got dark, word spread throughout the city that the imperial court would soon reopen the shipping department and resume operations at the southeastern ports, including Quanzhou. Overseas transactions.
People were smiling happily, beating gongs and drums, and poured into the streets one after another. In the night sky in the southeast of the city, there was a sudden chirp, and a firework flew up. The firework exploded in the air, and a gorgeous firework burst out. I don¡¯t know which family it was. The fireworks prepared for the New Year were set off early, and then more and more fireworks rose into the night sky, lighting up the harbor outside the city that had been lonely for many years.
It was night, and the whole city of Quanzhou was boiling and immersed in a sea of ??joy. Even the city gates were opened as an exception. Many people couldn't wait and rushed to the beach with lanterns to check out their houses that had been idle for many years. There were large and small ships, and the government followed the people's sentiments and opened the city gate overnight.
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He looked at Jia Fu who had gotten off the boat, walked closer, stopped aside, and looked at him with a smile. He stared at Jia Fu for a moment, smiled at her, nodded, and then took Pei Youan's hand and led him to The lucky ship strode away.
"Young Master, look, this is the lucky ship that I have built with my own hands one by one over the years! Young Master, you know astronomy and geography, but no matter how much you know, I guess you won't know. , what kind of wood is used for the hull! Beams and rafters can be made of cypress wood or camphor wood. However, if camphor wood is used, it cannot be cut down in spring and summer. Otherwise, it will be eaten away by dust over time. It does not matter what wood is used for the pallet. , then you need elm and nut wood, and the oars and oars can be made of fir, cypress, or catalpa wood, as well as the keel and mainmast"
Xiao Yu took Pei Youan and quickly boarded the cabin deck.
"It needs to be made of precious teak! It is not afraid of the sun, rain, fire, or eaten by ants. Master, the keel and mainmast of my lucky ship are extremely strong. Just a few days ago, I just It¡¯s built! In the future, if this lucky ship of mine can enter the sea, it will not be afraid of wind and waves, and it will never decay even after decades of travel!"
Xiao Yu touched the thick mast and turned to look at Pei You'an, his eyes sparkling and his face showing pride.
"Young Master¡ª¡ª"
Dong Chengmiao, who came with him, also quickly stepped onto the deck. When he was about to kneel down to Xiao Yu, he was already holding him up.
Xiao Yu looked Dong Chengmao over and laughed heartily: "General Dong, are you here too? How was the fight against the Japanese pirates? Do you know that my only regret in the past few years is that I can no longer fight against the Japanese pirates with you!" "
Dong Chengmao said with tears in his eyes: "Thanks to the young master, the Japanese invasion has been eliminated, and the imperial court has also re-instated the sea ban. The people along the coast are all happy."
Xiao Yu laughed and said, "Okay!" After saying that, he looked at Li Yuangui, who was standing aside without saying a word, with a slightly puzzled look on his face.
Li Yuangui said: "Young Master, Long Live has a purpose. Back then, Long Live made a promise to the world. If the young emperor is found one day, he will be welcomed back to the capital. Long Live ordered the old slave to come with the two adults to fulfill the promise of the year. Please invite the young emperor." The young master will return to the capital immediately. Long live the young master will personally welcome the young master in the suburbs. He will choose a day to worship the ancestral temple, tell the world, ascend the throne and restore the throne, in order to rectify the way of heaven."
"Young Master!"
Dong Chengmao knelt down with excitement on his face.
Xiao Yu's figure froze, and the expression on his face gradually turned solemn. He suddenly looked at Pei You'an and said, "Young Master, I want to say a few words to you."
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In the early morning of the next day, the sun was rising over the sea. The brand-new lucky boat went into the sea with the rising tide. Xiao Yu and Uncle An raised the sails and gradually moved away on the sea with the help of the wind.
Xiao Yu stood high on the bow of the ship, waving his arms towards Pei You'an and Jia Fu who were watching him, and said loudly: "Young master, master! I will travel all over the world in the future, and one day, I will definitely come back to visit you!"
Li Yuangui knelt down, bowed respectfully towards the direction Xiao Yu was leaving, and then stood up.
Jia Fu looked at Xiao Yu's gradually shrinking figure, and what he said to Pei You'an came to mind.
He said, Young Master, although I have been unable to leave this place for even half a step over the years, my heart has never been imprisoned, and my heart has never been so peaceful.
Young Master, I am a selfish person. When I returned to the capital, all I wanted was peace of mind. Now, my heart cannot hold all the people in the world.
"Young master, even if there are seven or eight things in this world that are not as desired, only two or three parts of them are good, which is enough to make people yearn for them." Please help me. From now on, if the wind breaks the waves and the clouds sail across the sea, then my life will not be in vain!
She thought of Ci'er who was far away in the capital again, and the uneasiness in her heart became stronger and stronger.
At this moment, where is Ci'er and what has she done?
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Spring is gradually approaching in the southern country, and in the capital city thousands of miles away, winter is still lingering, with white snow falling.
The emperor had withdrawn from the court for nearly a month on the pretext of recuperating from illness. No one could be seen by the ministers, and they were very anxious. Finally, he showed up again a month ago, and the ministers were relieved.
But since then, the emperor's health has declined rapidly, and it is difficult to walk. He has to use a cane. He no longer attends court meetings every day. If something happens, he only summons people to discuss matters in the imperial study.
On this day, Xiao Lie finished his discussion and after the ministers left, he called out Ci'er who was sitting quietly behind the screen.
Ci'er sat in her seat, reading and writing. The emperor approved the memorial. Cui Yinshui carefully added a few pieces of silver charcoal to the stove. The room was warm and very quiet.
"Grandpa Huang, 'In ancient times, those who were good for the world planned big things but not small things. They cared about virtue but not punishment. If they wanted to make things safe, they would consider the dangers. If they wanted to make profits, they would think of the harms. Then they could enjoy happiness and wealth for a long time.' This is What's the meaning?"
Ci'er took a book she had taken from the imperial study, came to the emperor's side, and asked.
Xiao Lie took a look and explained with a smile.
Ci'er seemed to understand, nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked: "Grandpa Huang, I often hear ministers talk about the world. What is this world?"
Xiao Lie thought for a moment, put down his pen, and ordered someone to bring him ordinary clothes for going out. After being served and dressed properly, he personally put a cloak on Ci'er and put on a furry bunny hat.
"Grandpa Huang, my father and mother have returned. Do you want to go out of the palace to pick them up?" Ci'er looked happy.
Xiao Lie touched his head: "Grandpa Huang will take you out of the palace to see what the world is like." (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)Thoughts? "
Ci'er took a book she had taken from the imperial study, came to the emperor's side, and asked.
Xiao Lie took a look and explained with a smile.
Ci'er seemed to understand, nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked: "Grandpa Huang, I often hear ministers talk about the world. What is this world?"
Xiao Lie thought for a moment, put down his pen, and ordered someone to bring him ordinary clothes for going out. After being served and dressed properly, he personally put a cloak on Ci'er and put on a furry bunny hat.
"Grandpa Huang, my father and mother have returned. Do you want to go out of the palace to pick them up?" Ci'er looked happy.
Xiao Lie touched his head: "Grandpa Huang will take you out of the palace to see what the world is like." (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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