Today is a happy day for the Gu family. It is the sixtieth birthday of Gu Shifan, the water transport envoy. It also happens to be that Gu Fengjie has just become a scholar, so the Gu family treats it seriously.
At this moment, the door of Gu's house was already crowded with guests. Gu Shifan was standing at the door to greet the guests, cupping his hands and thanking them. The guests only felt that Gu Shifan's face was a little red today, and he was extremely happy, thinking it was because of this birthday banquet.
But only Gu Shifan knew that today's birthday banquet was nothing compared to the return of a good son-in-law.
Song Mu, who had been rumored to be dead for five years, has now returned and has reached the level of Hanlin.
It was a blessing to find it again, let alone go one step further, which made Gu Shifan even more surprised.
In the inner courtyard of Gu Zhai, Gu Chengxiu was even more happy. He was happy that the so-called bad news about his grandson-in-law was just a rumor, and he was even more happy that the pain of being alone and widowed by Gu Qingqing and his two great-grandsons in recent years was not in vain.
Naturally, Song Mu also had a sincere talk with the boss. He roughly talked about his experiences in the northwest, which also made Gu Qingqing on the side look distressed.
Gu Chengxiu hugged Song Chengming, nodded this time, and spoke to Song Mu.
"That's all, it's good that you come back, Jingzhao. Today is a happy event for our Gu family. You will also show up when the time comes. My son-in-law of the Gu family is back."
Gu Chengxiu also expressed emotion when he said this, and Song Mu nodded quickly, knowing that at this time, he would have to reveal his identity.
At this moment, in the Guzhai, the front yard was filled with banquets, and many guests were already seated, including wealthy businessmen and nobles. The scene was a little noisy, but the banquet had not yet started, and everyone was whispering.
"Today's birthday banquet, there are not many officials here, and most of them are minor officials. Is there something strange about this Gu family's birthday banquet?"
"Yes, it stands to reason that as for the Gu Water Transport Envoy, officials from all over the country have to show their respect. It seems that only a few of them are on good terms with the Gu family."
"Alas, you just don't know about this matter. Even though Mr. Gu has a high official position, he can't deal with big things."
At a banquet table in the corner of the courtyard, several wealthy businessmen were chatting.
"Brother Qi, you are well-informed, but you don't know the reason for this?"
A businessman said to a well-dressed businessman next to him. The businessman named Qi was a famous grain merchant in Jinling. He was quite familiar with water transportation and had dealt with many people.
"It's not because of the major changes in water transportation. Now, except for salt, iron, grain, wood and other official ships under the jurisdiction of the government, they can go to the water as usual. The government orders, and the other civilian ships are divided by size. Large ships need to be transported by sea, and small ships carry orders.
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"After this, the water transport merchant ships are almost in chaos, and many people are complaining."
Hearing this, several businessmen nodded, obviously knowing something about this, but they still frowned.
"But this decree was issued by Chang'an. Besides, shipping is pretty good now, so why are there so many complaints?"
As he said this, a strange look flashed across everyone's faces, and then the businessman surnamed Qi said carefully.
"But you can't tell the difference. Although sea transportation has its advantages, it can be said that it has eliminated the livelihood of water transportation. On this water transportation road, how many people are involved in water transportation, and the common people and the government still have a share of accommodation. Those big aristocratic families, but
Just make tens of thousands of taels less a year."
"The Sima family, the leader of Northern Xinjiang, has many boats on the water transportation road. How many people are there, relying on them to travel from south to north, that's us..."
The businessman surnamed Qi said this and immediately fell silent. Everyone knew it well, but the businessman surnamed Qi also sighed and said.
"Well, because water transportation has declined, natural authority has declined, and with this family's tit-for-tat confrontation, I think many people are afraid to come here."
Several people nodded, and someone sighed and said.
"However, the world is still in a turbulent state. Mr. Gu, who is a Jinshi, naturally does not dare to rush in and compete with the Hanlin family. He originally had a son-in-law that attracted much attention. Who would have thought..."
Everyone knew about Song Mu. When the bad news came, the old man of the Gu family almost lost his temper. There was an uproar in Jinling City, and even now there are many comments.
"It's a pity for those people, but at least the Shiyang family is still standing, and Mrs. Song is also very capable. The eldest son of Song is only nine years old, and he passed the county examination."
"Perhaps I can inherit this top talent."
Everyone inevitably sighed again and murmured a few words at this moment.
"It would be better if the number one scholar of the Song Dynasty is still alive. Don't say anything. My boy usually studies hard because of the poems written by the number one scholar of the Song Dynasty. Although he has joined some kind of practice society in the past few years, he is now being made things difficult by the government."
As the few people were talking, the topic changed, and naturally it turned to the past of Song Dynasty Zhuangyuan. When they were sighing, they suddenly saw a large number of people pouring in at the door of Guzhai.
The person walking in front turned out to be Sun Qinghe, and there were many young students who were all rushing in at this moment.
At first, everyone thought they were classmates invited by the Young Master of the Gu family, but they did not expect that several famous people from Jinling would also follow them. Each of them looked in a hurry and headed towards the backyard under the guidance of the Young Master of the Gu family.
The guests were naturally a little surprised when they saw this situation, and at this time a servant shouted loudly at the door.
"The Governor is here!"
After hearing this, everyone stood up quickly. They never expected that the governor would come to congratulate him on his birthday. But when they saw Na Lai hurried inside, they hurriedly smiled at Na Gu Shifan and said
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"Master Gu, congratulations. I heard that the number one scholar has arrived here. I wonder where he is now?"
Gu Shifan hurriedly led him inside, but everyone who heard this suddenly stopped, with surprised looks on their faces. At that moment, someone said in utter disbelief.
"What the governor just said was the champion of Song Dynasty?"
"Song Zhuangyuan? Here? Here..."
Several people had surprised looks on their faces, and even thought they had heard wrongly, but the next moment, they heard another sonorous and powerful voice coming from the courtyard.
"Song Mu pays homage to the Governor!"
After the words fell, everyone only saw a tall man in a green shirt coming out from the corner door of the courtyard. When they saw his face clearly, some people suddenly exclaimed.
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"How can this be?!"
Those who had the chance to meet him immediately nodded wildly and shook their heads desperately, thinking about the news that had already spread, and for a moment they were extremely confused.
But at this moment, Song Mu had already arrived in front of Gu Shifan and Governor Lai, and he raised his hands and said in a deep voice.
"Song Mu has been practicing in the northwest for many years and encountered dangerous situations several times. When he returned like this, things have changed."
"I also heard the news about Chang'an. Now that the number one scholar has returned, I think your majesty and the literati and common people in the world are very happy!"
When Governor Lai said this, there was a complete silence in the place, but he figured out the meaning behind it. The return of Song Mu had been verified by the imperial court.
Song Zhuangyuan is really back!
The next moment, a shout of approval came from somewhere, and then there was cheering. Song Mu had already raised his hands to everyone, but this time he said to everyone.
"Thanks to everyone's love, today is Taishan's birthday. I came back in a hurry, almost missing it, and then did such a tragic thing, which made Taishan and Zhuojing extremely sad. It is really Song Mu's fault."
After saying that, Song Mu looked at Gu Shifan again, bowed deeply and said.
"My son-in-law is reckless and writes a poem to congratulate Taishan."
As soon as these words came out, everyone around them raised their eyebrows. Fang felt that this was indeed a behavior that should be expected of a champion of the Song Dynasty, and Gu Shifan also smiled and nodded.
So in the crowd gathered around, Song Mu took the pen and wrote it in front of everyone.
"Thousands of miles of fertile land, the name of the emperor's family. On the same day, Jin Luan played the grass, and wrote thousands of dragons and snakes. It brought boundless spring, waiting for the country to grow old, and taught him how to watch the crows on the temples. Don't worry about money flowing to the land, and pretending to be drunk with yellow flowers.
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"Calling the two to become perfect, singing jade, dancing green flowers. Drinking a thousand years old in one cup, the rivers and seas absorb the flowing clouds. I heard that the emperor of the Qing Dynasty wanted to wave the fairy waves of the Milky Way, and wash the sand in the northwest. Looking back to the sun, I saw the flying car in the clouds.
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After the completion of "Shui Tiao Ge Tou", originally composed by Xin Qiji for Zhao Jie'an in the Song Dynasty, the astonishing literary power suddenly soared into the sky, and everyone was in an uproar. At this moment, everyone showed excitement and looked at each other.
With such tremendous literary power, they could no longer believe that the person in front of them was none other than Song Mu, who was famous all over the world in the past!
But at this moment, Song Mu suddenly knelt down and raised his hands towards Gu Shifan, speaking with utmost sincerity.
"Old Taishan, my son-in-law is ashamed to be Qingqing and Taishan Taishui in this life. From now on, let Song Mu and Ruiying share their filial piety!"
"I will not give up until I die!"
Rui Ying was Gu Fengjie's name. These words expressed Song Mu's intentions. Gu Shifan was stunned for a moment, and Song Mu suddenly felt a surge of coercion.
In an instant, the news of the safe return of the number one son-in-law of the Gu family spread throughout Jinling.
But some people remember Song Mu's terrifying Hanlin pressure.