Once you have enough people in the group, you need to train.
However, most of the team members are from the military. Even Ren Rong, who was born in the Grand Master's Mansion, has strong kung fu skills.
Therefore, there is no need to strengthen your physical fitness. Basically, you are just adjusting to the rhythm of paddling.
It's just that the imperial capital never has any secrets.
News gradually spread that Ren Ning and the others had formed a dragon boat team with the crown prince Zhen Guo and were preparing to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival.
In recent times, the biggest news in the imperial capital is the subjugation and triumphal ceremony of Nanfeng. The names of soldiers like Ren Ning who returned from victory have become known to everyone.
The Zhenguo Palace was originally a glorious banner, but now I heard that Ren Ning and the others had joined in. Not only were the people optimistic about it, but even the major casinos had changed their odds.
It was in the limelight for a while.
That evening, after the training, Ren Ning and the others returned home laughing.
There were a few more unfamiliar and familiar people in the main hall.
Gu Shengnan of the Gu Family Caravan.
The female business leader was happily chatting with Yingpan. Her skin was a little darker, and her eyes showed the exhaustion after a long journey.
Behind her stood two short and thin children, a boy and a girl.
Yo.
Everyone exclaimed and walked over.
"Rare visitor, rare visitor! It turns out to be an ancient merchant. I haven't seen you for more than half a year. How are you?"
They were all old friends, and Lei Er and the others started joking.
"The ancient merchant leader was in high spirits. It seems that he made a fortune this time when he went west?"
"Did the caravan bring back any sauced lamb legs from the Baiya tribe? Their sauced lamb legs have the most authentic taste. I was lucky enough to eat a few last time, and my mouth is still watering just thinking about it..."
The moment a few men walked into the main hall, Gu Shengnan had already stood up with a wide smile.
"Sheng Nan has met the second young master, General Ren, General Lei and..." She didn't know Li Hebai, so she could only smile vaguely: "And this general."
"Thank you for your concern, generals. The caravan's trip... went smoothly, everything is fine."
"Come! Let me introduce you," Ren Ning smiled and patted Li Hebai beside him: "The ancient business leader, this is General Li Hebai from Zhennanguan. Have you heard of it?"
Gu Shengnan suddenly realized, "It turns out that he is a general who has made great achievements and has been admired for a long time."
Traveling thousands of miles to do business, a leader must have a sharp eye and ears. She had already received the news of the great victory in the south.
Although I don’t know the details, Li Hebai was one of the generals who was imprisoned in triumph, and Gu Shengnan had certainly heard of it.
Li Hebai laughed loudly: "So you are the ancient merchant leader, and I am the one who has really admired your name for a long time."
The two boasted to each other.
Ren Ning smiled and looked at the two children behind Gu Shengnan.
He looked vaguely familiar, his heart moved, and he blurted out: "The ancient business leader, could it be these two children?"
thump!
The two children were already very excited. At this time, they knelt down in unison and ate a few times without making a sound.
"Sijin and your sister, right? Get up quickly."
Ren Ning was overjoyed and pulled them up from the ground without any explanation.
After looking up and down, I saw that the two children were just malnourished and had no other problems, and I couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's them." Gu Shengnan said with a smile: "When I passed through Laigu County last year, I was looked for. Fortunately, I did not disgrace my mission, and finally got the news on my return trip."
"Hello Uncle Ren, hello Uncle Lei."
Because of the dragon boat training, Ren Ning and Lei Er were wearing casual clothes, and the two children did not dare to recognize each other. After confirming at this time, they all said hello to the two saviors obediently.
"We are all of the same age, don't stand around, sit down and chat." Yingpan smiled and asked the servants to serve tea.
She asked curiously: "What savior? What's going on?"
Lei Er always had a big mouth, and even the snacks and fruits on the table couldn't fill his mouth. He told the story of how he met the Sijin brother and sister when he passed by Laigu County when he was sending the spirit back to his hometown. The others were stunned.
Gu Shengnan hesitated for a moment and said, "Laigu County seems to be in chaos."
"What's going on?" Several people were shocked, "I haven't heard any news here in Xingji City."
"It's so normal." Gu Shengnan looked at them deeply.
The mountain is high and the emperor is far away. For the sake of their own lives and future, local officials must cover up this kind of thing as much as possible. Only when they can't cover it up will they be exposed.
She said: "Fortunately, our caravan came back early and gained some good reputation last year when we sent the spirits back to their hometown. We only sent more than fifty cattle and sheep along the way and passed through Laigu County safely."
Speaking of this, Gu Shengnan shook his head and looked very ugly.
"The next few small and medium-sized caravans were not as lucky as us. I heard that they were robbed completely by the hungry people. I don't know if the caravan members are okay..."
Everyone was in an uproar, except Ren Ning who remained unmoved.
When he passed through those counties last year, he knew that sooner or later such a day would come.
But I guess Laigu County won’t be able to cover it up for long.
Firstly, the backstage members of the robbed caravan will definitely not give up. Secondly, the doctors and herbs sent to support the Yancheng Fortress are preparing to set off.
I hope the doctor and the medicinal materials can arrive at Yancheng Fortress smoothly.
"How is the fortress doing now?" Ren Ning asked.
"Fortress? What will happen to the fortress?" Gu Shengnan was confused.
She shook her head, "I'm not sure. The caravan came back after bypassing the fortress."
Ren Ning nodded and asked no more questions.
He comforted the two children, "Now that you brothers and sisters have arrived in Star City, don't think about anything. Just treat this place as your home. Live a good life with us from now on. Do you understand?"
"Thank you, Uncle Ren." The two children nodded repeatedly.
Ren Ning nodded with satisfaction: "Yes. I remember your surname is Miao, what is your name now?"
hey-hey!
Sijin scratched his head: "Uncle, after following the caravan for more than two months, I realized that the name Sijin was very unpleasant. So I changed it myself."
"I was born in summer, so I changed my name to Miao Xia!"
"I was born in winter," the little girl said with a bright smile, "that's why I'm called Miao Dong!"
"What a good name!" Ren Ning laughed and rubbed their heads, "Grain seedlings grow vigorously in summer, and wheat seedlings in winter are not afraid of the cold. What a good name."
Yingpan quickly asked Jixiang to arrange the brother and sister's yard.
She smiled and said, "Your uncle has been away as a soldier for most of the year, and aunt is worried that there is no one at home to talk to. In the future, with you brothers and sisters here, the family will be more popular. Don't see your aunt outside, you know?"
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Miao Xia's eyes suddenly lit up: "Auntie, I want to learn to ride a horse. When I grow up, I will be a general like several of my uncles, specializing in fighting those bad guys who bully the people..."
After all, they were two children who were already tired after traveling for such a long time. After chatting for a few more words, Jixiang took them to rest.
Xiao Gang personally held a cup of tea and handed it to Gu Shengnan. The female business leader was so frightened that she jumped up and took it.
"Shang Gushang, you and the caravan should have a good rest first. Since we can't take the east-west route, we can take the north-south route from now on."
He told Gu Shengnan about Nanbian Rubber.
"Both the north and south lines are within the empire, and the routes are relatively safe. Moreover, Zhennanguan and General Li's Mansion are watching in the south, and Zhenguo Gongfu and our Zhongyongbo Mansion are watching in the north. I believe the local officials do not dare to be too embarrassed. Maybe you
You can recruit more old family members and develop the Gu family caravan into a large caravan."
Developing the caravan into a first-class large-scale caravan has been the lifelong wish of the Gu family.
The female business leader was surprised and happy, but after thinking about it, she didn't agree immediately.
Although I knew Xiao Gang before, now that Uncle Zhongyong Xiao Zheng is not in the mansion, theoretically the Gu family caravan should listen to Uncle Zhongyong's son Xiao Rui.
"Don't worry about my brother." Xiao Gang chuckled. Now he had long ignored Xiao Rui. "When the four companies cooperated to develop rubber, his grandfather Yongchang Houfu wanted to get involved. However,
No one paid any attention to him."
Gu Shengnan's eyes flashed.
The Gu family caravan is a subordinate caravan of Zhongyong Bofu. After arriving in the imperial capital, she naturally had to visit the Bofu as soon as possible.
However, after entering the house and chatting with Xiao Rui for a few words about the current situation of the caravan, she was kicked out impatiently. In the end, she had no choice but to bring the Miao Xia brothers and sisters to Ren's house.
Despite this, Gu Shengnan still erred on the side of caution.
"Second Young Master, whether you want to change your trading route or expand the size of your caravan, you need to think carefully."
"Shengnan needs to go back and study this rubber first. No matter what the result is, I will definitely give you an answer within May."