"On the Yangtze River, we are really racing with thousands of sails. Have you seen those big ships? Our ship can be loaded directly into it. I heard that the food loaded into one ship is enough for tens of millions of dollars.
You can eat it for three days!"
The sun is shining high, the blue waves are rippling, and the waves on the broad Yangtze River are ringing with the chirping of birds. Countless ships are taking advantage of the good weather to go down the river. Countless tall masts stand among the ships on the river, and you can't see the edge at a glance.
At this moment, Song Mu and his wife Gu Qingqing were standing on the bow of the boat, looking into the distance. The river breeze was blowing, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
"Madam, it was quite a while last time we crossed the Yangtze River together."
"Yes, I may not be able to walk with my husband for a long time."
After Song Mu settled various affairs in the academy, he took Gu Qingqing and his daughter Song Yiqing to visit relatives.
Song Mu also happened to take advantage of this visit to relatives to go all the way north and travel around to see the current scene of the Wen Dynasty.
This time Song Mu was on the boat from Yuzhang City to Jinling. In Yuzhang City for several days, Song Mu went to visit Fang Mingyuan's in-laws and exchanged experiences with some scholars. This shocked the whole city and stayed for a few more days.
He gave lectures every day, and then finally boarded the ship and headed east.
Although the Song family in Shiyang had already lost their property in Yuzhang City, Song Mu actually had some merits in this. Most of the scholars who had been baptized by Song Mu have now passed the imperial examination. It can even be said that because of Song Mu's original
With the vision and blessings, a large number of talented people have emerged in Yuzhang City year after year, and they have become famous all over the world.
Song Mu revisited his old place, visited Tengwang Pavilion again, and gave lectures in the academy, which naturally attracted many students to watch. After the "Preface to Xuanyuan Scholars" written by Song Mu in Xuanyuan Academy spread, it became very popular for a while.
He also vaguely has the demeanor of a famous teacher, so he is even more surrounded by students.
Until this moment, Song Mu's ears were finally clear. Standing with his wife and overlooking the surging river, Song Mu suddenly remembered the song "Water Melody Song Tou" that he once wrote.
The song that can be used to survey the sky on behalf of the moon is still in the hands of the East China Sea Monster Clan, and Song Mu is also planning to get it back.
In addition to this matter, Song Mu also wanted to inquire about some things about the demon sect. Song Liwen had always been a knot in his heart. If he could not eradicate him as soon as possible, there would be endless troubles.
However, its traces have never been known, and Song Mu also hoped to find clues during this trip.
In addition, he also has to make a plan for Ji Zezhu, whose promised land has not been found yet.
Therefore, Song Mu also had many plans for this trip, but he did not go on his own, but took his wife and daughter for fun. Firstly, he wanted to make up for the companionship he had lost in the past ten years. Secondly, he also traveled around to pave the way for his next plan.
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At this moment, the scholars on the passenger ship were still chatting, and the civilian merchants who boarded the ship seemed to be very interested in the current situation of the Wen Dynasty.
Song Mu didn't entirely think that what the man said was empty talk. Nowadays, due to the prosperity of shipping, there are gradually more and more ships on the Yangtze River. These ships load goods at various docks and then go down the river all the way to the offshore
By driving, you can reach various places along the coast in a few days, and then distribute the goods through rivers.
The reason is mostly related to the agreement between Song Mu and the Black Dragon King. The East China Sea Monster Clan reluctantly abided by this agreement to not violate the hundred-mile offshore boundary for twenty years.
It is precisely because of this that maritime transport developed rapidly, injecting vitality into the prosperity of the Wen Dynasty.
But Song Mu knew that there was not much left in twenty years. Time passed in the blink of an eye. By then, what would happen to the East China Sea Monster Clan?
Song Mu lowered his eyes slightly at this moment, and he was also worried about this. Gu Qingqing next to him seemed to see Song Mu's thoughtful expression at this moment, and he just leaned lightly on Song Mu's shoulder.
"Husband, why are you still frowning like this when we go to Jinling today?"
Song Mu raised his head slightly, and at this moment he quickly put away the expression on his face, breathed out gently, and spoke harmoniously.
"Just thought of something."
"I haven't seen you for many years. I wonder how my pregnancy is going now."
Gu Qingqing immediately raised her eyes and looked at Song Mu, but smiled.
"We will go see him soon, but the grandchildren didn't come with us. I wonder if Yan'er will feel a little disappointed by then."
Song Mu didn't speak anymore, he just looked at the water of the Yangtze River and hid his plan deep in his heart.
The boat headed east and arrived at Jinling in one day. Song Mu and his wife and daughter boarded the Jinling Pier and looked at the majestic city from a distance. At this moment, everyone's faces showed a bit of joy.
Seeing that Gu Qingqing was in a lively mood, Song Mu immediately drove a carriage into the city. The noise was heard, and Gu Qingqing led Song Yiqing to walk on the street. The mother and daughter stopped and walked along the way, and soon they bought more.
Less stuff.
Song Mu looked at the already packed carriages and just shook his head helplessly, driving behind him.
On the way, Song Mu passed by a blacksmith's shop, and his heart suddenly moved.
Kawaze was destroyed in the hands of Nabal in the battle that year. Song Mu was also very worried about this matter, but he didn't have the skills to repair it, so he waited for opportunities to repair it in the future.
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Now that he had arrived in Jinling again, Song Mu suddenly thought of the Tianjia blacksmith shop and the home of the national craftsmen where he and his master had gone, thinking that there might be a way to reforge Chuanze.
Soon, Song Mu's family arrived in front of the Gu's house again. When the servants saw Song Mu and others returning, they hurriedly welcomed them in. Mr. Gu Chengxiu also heard the commotion and actually stood in the courtyard to entertain Song Mu and the others.
Thirty years have passed now, and Gu Chengxiu is already a hundred years old. His cultivation as a Jinshi has given him a longer life span than ordinary people, but his face is a little less energetic and a little more senile.
Moreover, since the old lady passed away, Gu Chengxiu has been a lot lonely. Gu Shifan even promoted him to be an official in Jinling City, just to make the old man less lonely.
At this moment, Gu Chengxiu saw Song Mu's family, looked at it carefully and laughed several times.
"Yes, yes, Jingzhao, you are indeed not what I expected."
"At this age, university is the only state, and all the talents in the world are incomparable. Those old guys should all be envious that I, Gu, have chosen such a good grandson-in-law."
At that moment, Gu Chengxiu took Song Mu to sit down in the courtyard, asked about the current situation of the elders at home, and also talked about the two children Huai Tong and Cheng Ming. At this moment, the old man smiled happily and bluntly said that the Song family was in trouble with Song Mu and Gu Qingqing.
It's getting better and better with some management.
Song Mu also smiled and sat next to him to chat, but Song Mu could feel the declining literary power in Gu Chengxiu's body, but he also knew that the other person's condition was not good.
Song Mu did not reveal it, but only asked about Lao Taishan's situation. Gu Chengxiu hurriedly urged his family to inform Song Mu of the situation, and then talked to Song Mu.
"Of course everything is fine now. It's good to see you all. This old man like me is very happy."
"I heard that you built Xuanyuan Academy in my hometown. If I were a few years younger, I might as well go a little higher and give lectures to the students."