Chapter 109 Wang's great prosperity! All parties come to court
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To the west of Changning Acropolis, at the angle of a delta near the intersection of Jinsha River and Anjiang River, it is called Ningxi Town.
The terrain of Ningxi Town is mostly gentle, with large and small rivers crisscrossing the territory. The soil is fertile and the fish and rice are abundant. It is one of the important granaries of Changningwei.
There have been two aristocratic families sitting in this town for generations, one is the Ningxi Dang family and the other is the Ningxi Liang family.
The Ningxi Dang family is a dignified eighth-rank family, occupying most of the high-quality land resources in Ningxi Town. The Ningxi Liang family is a small ninth-rank family. They have been living cautiously for many years, that is, they have to compete with the Dang family.
A "beast" has been dealing with it for a long time, and it always wants to develop and grow to get out of trouble.
Eighteen or nineteen years ago.
The Liang family in Ningxi once mistakenly participated in an action between the Wang family and the Liu family, and as a result was severely chopped by the Wang family. A lot of resources accumulated by their ancestors were consumed.
It stands to reason.
The Liang family in Ningxi was most likely to be devastated by this trauma, and would gradually be unable to withstand the overt or covert embezzlement by the Dang family, and would eventually be lost in the "long river of history."
But today, instead of declining, the Liang family has become more and more prosperous with life. In just eighteen or nineteen years, the second ancestor of the Lingtai realm has been cultivated, forming a two-spirited platform pattern, which is vaguely related to the powerful Ning.
The Western Party clan is divided into different groups to resist the rites.
The biggest project that caused such a miraculous situation was Liang Haofeng, the ancestor of the Liang family. Although he suffered a big loss at the hands of the Wang family, he could still see the strength of the Wang family and the momentum of future development.
While actively making compensation, relying on his past relationship with Lu Mingsheng, he tried every means to build a relationship with the Wang family to mend the rift. Over time, he gradually gained some of the Wang family's trust.
Some core farms were granted the right to grow and produce grains such as Wang's No. 7. While Wang's sent people to supervise, they also offered a good price to purchase these grains.
By helping the Wang family "work", the "family income" of the Liang family in Ningxi has been rising steadily. With money, they also followed the Wang family's example in expanding family property, mainly through purchasing and expansion and meticulous land reclamation.
The so-called precision land reclamation is the practice of transforming some land that originally cost huge investment in land reclamation into fertile farmland after transforming the topography and landforms.
For example, some rocky slopes, swampy depressions, etc. are usually not cost-effective to open up wasteland because of the huge investment. But as the income per mu increases, those uneconomical areas gradually become more cost-effective.
With the careful development in the area under its jurisdiction, a small and deeply buried copper vein was unexpectedly discovered through some bad luck. In this way, Liang's development has reached a new level.
This day.
Several carriages left Liang's main residence and headed east.
The last two carriages were loaded with some fresh melons and fruits produced in the spiritual fields, pickled spiritual fish caught in Anjiang and Jinsha rivers, white jade spiritual rice wine produced and brewed by the family farm, and hundreds of pieces of high-quality cloth.
, and thousands of catties of fine copper ingots.
The total value of all the various materials is probably tens of thousands of gold.
In the first carriage, there were two men, an old man, a young man, and a young girl who looked like fourteen or fifteen years old.
The old man has a gaunt appearance and a pair of old eyes that are gleaming and restrained. He sits on the carriage and remains motionless as a mountain.
The young man was about seventeen or eighteen years old. He wore a jade crown on his head, a brocade robe, a mutton-fat jade brocade belt around his waist, and black sword boots. He also held an exquisitely crafted sword in his hand.
It is made of fierce python leather, inlaid with green jewels.
This young man has a handsome face and a jade-like face. He is really a handsome and proud man with extraordinary appearance.
As for the cardamom girl, her eyes were clean and clear, and her skin was as white and tender as if she pinched it to get water. She was blinking her big watery eyes and asked curiously: "Old ancestor, you have been idle and bored all the way. Will you talk to me again?"
Let me tell you the story of the ancestor of the Wang family Longyan."
"Sister, you have listened to the story of Patriarch Longyan so many times that your ears are almost calloused." The handsome young man said with a smile, "In my opinion, the reason why the Wang family of Heavenly Man can develop so fast is because of
Relying on the merits of the head of the family, Mr. Wang Shouzhe, Mr. Shouzhe’s creativity is unconstrained and eclectic, and he is also far-sighted and meticulous in his layout. He is truly a model for my younger generation to learn from.”
"Brother, I know that you admire Senior Shouzhe because Senior Shouzhe also had a low-grade first-class qualification and passed the preliminary examination for admission to Zifu Academy. Last time someone praised you for being like Shouzhe, so you
Keep it in mind." The cardamom girl pouted and said, "In my opinion, the reason why the Heavenly Man Wang family is in this situation is because of the strange woman Longyan Ancestor who held up the sky."
The handsome young man did not give in, and the two of them began to argue about their idols.
Seeing the two juniors arguing, the old man glanced majestically: "Hongxuan, Mu Qing, don't argue anymore. The Wang family of Heavenly Man can start from a small ninth-grade family and become famous in Longzuonan.
In Liuwei’s Celestial Family, Patriarch Longyan and Patriarch Shouzhe are indispensable to each other. Let’s just discuss the past of these two seniors in a small carriage.”
"Once you are outside, especially after arriving in Ping'an Town, don't speak carelessly, or you may cause trouble."
"Yes, Ancestor Haofeng, we should be careful in our words and deeds." The two juniors shut their mouths respectfully and obediently. After all, they are the legitimate sons and daughters of the Liang family, and they have received very strict education since childhood.
The three people in this group are the ancestor of the Liang family, Haofeng, as well as the current eldest son Liang Hongxuan and the second daughter Liang Muqing. They have prepared enough supplies for this trip, naturally in order to rush to Ping'an Town to participate in the Heavenly Man Wang Long as promised
Smoke's promotion feast.
This "Wang Family Banquet" is a good time for the Liang Family to please the Wang Family. Bringing the eldest son is to see the world. But bringing the second daughter is Liang's little idea. I want to see if there is any
Chance's "relationship" with the Wang family has gone a step further.
Liang's motorcade went around the south side of the Acropolis of Changning and headed east along the Anjiang River until it reached Guandu, Changning.
Today's Guandu in Changning has changed a lot compared to more than ten years ago. The original ferry has been demolished and rebuilt, and the area has been expanded several times. The building materials used are strong and durable cement mortar and a kind of hollow brick.
New Building Materials.
Hollow bricks are large bricks that are fired at one time. The construction speed is fast, and there is a lot of cement in them, so the structure is strong and the sound insulation effect is very good.
This hollow brick and new frame structure construction method was pioneered by the Tianren Wang family. It is said that there are many new structure buildings in Pingan Town.
However, it is still relatively rare north of Anjiang.
"It is said that the Wang family of Heavenly Man couldn't stand the inefficiency of Guandu in Changning a few years ago." Liang Haofeng got off the carriage with his juniors and visited the new ferry road, "So after several negotiations and entanglements between the Shouzhe family and the city governor, they finally
We spent a lot of money to capture Changning Ferry and expanded it a lot. Tsk tsk, being able to capture Guandu shows how powerful the Shouzhe family master is."
"These floors are made of flat cement." Liang Hongxuan was also full of praise. "In this way, even if it rains, it will not be muddy and it will be very clean when you step on it."
When the Liang family and others were talking.
Suddenly, a rich old man's voice not far away sounded: "Isn't this the ancestor of the Liang family, Haofeng? You actually came to participate in the Wang family's feast of gods and humans more than ten days in advance?"
Liang Haofeng looked back and saw that he was indeed an old acquaintance. He immediately laughed and said, "Isn't this the Yunfei ancestor of the Sun family in Xing'an? Are you going to participate in the feast of heaven and man in advance?"
He glanced at Sun Yunfei and saw that he was leading a few young tribesmen, followed by several carriages. When he came to Changning Ferry, he was naturally going to participate in the feast of heaven and man.
Xing'an Town is located in the middle of Shanyang and Donggang. Due to its low-lying terrain and many lakes and few fertile fields, its development is not very good. Even so, there are three ninth-grade aristocratic families crowded in that poor place.
Sun Yunfei smiled heartily and said: "Thanks to the care of the Tianren Wang Family Alliance, we have vigorously promoted reed planting technology in our Xing'an area, allowing our three poor families in Xing'an to live a good life."
"Can you make money by planting reeds?" Liang Haofeng was slightly surprised, "Reed catkins cannot keep you warm, and the roots are tasteless when eaten..."
"Ordinary varieties will not work. It's just a high-yielding reed species brought by Donggang Chen from overseas. They have developed root systems and are more suitable for swampy areas. They grow very quickly. Only a small amount of manpower and material resources are invested to utilize all the swampy areas."
While Sun Yunfei was excited, he said with a look of helplessness, "It's just that the swampy tidal flats that no one cared about before have now become popular, and our poor families have accumulated more grudges over the years."
"I came earlier this time because I wanted to discuss with the head of the Shouzhe family and see if I could mediate..."
Liang Haofeng glanced at their carriage filled with gifts and the two beautiful girls among the younger generation, and sneered secretly in his heart. Why did you come to the head of the Shouzhe family to discuss it in advance? You clearly came in advance to curry favor with the Wang family. It's a good excuse.
Mr. Wang, please suppress your two old rivals.
However, seeing through does not tell the truth.
Firstly, Liang Haofeng and Sun Yunfei have no grievances. Secondly, Liang Haofeng came here in advance to curry favor with the Wang family and let the juniors get closer to the Wang family.
The two old guys, who have lived for more than a hundred years, chatted with each other like old friends reunited after a long separation. The juniors on both sides also greeted each other and were familiar with each other.
We all belong to the last family of Changningwei, so it would be a good thing to get to know each other more.
"Old friend Haofeng, I heard that your little friend Hongxuan passed the preliminary examination for the academy's admissions this time?" Sun Yunfei looked at Liang Hongxuan with some envy, "This boy is good-looking. If he has a chance to enter the Zifu Academy
If so, no one in the Lingtai realm will be able to escape in the future. By then, your Ningxi Liang family will be an eighth-grade family with three Lingtai realms."
"Haha, I just passed the preliminary test. Whether I can pass the final test when I go to the academy remains to be seen." Liang Haofeng said modestly, but the pride and pride in his eyes could not be concealed. Of course, with such a retest,
Those who go in will basically be ordinary students from the academy in the future. Most of them will watch the seniors and brothers from the academy fighting in the ring, and then cheer crazily below with admiration on their faces.
But even so, for a ninth-grade family, this kind of opportunity is rare even in hundreds of years. The probability for an eighth-grade family is much higher, let alone a seventh-grade family. If they are willing, every generation can get it together.
Enter alone and become an ordinary disciple.
At this time, Liang Hongxuan, because of his outstanding appearance and the fact that he had passed the preliminary examination of the Academy, had become a minor leader among the young people after interacting with each other. He was quite arrogant in his chatting and laughing.
At this moment.
The large ferry has arrived, and people are getting on board in an orderly manner. The carriages also have corresponding places to stop. Now that the ferry has been expanded, the throughput on both sides has become greater. There are ferries coming and going in less than half an hour, but now it only carries half of its capacity.
appearance.
Just after the two small families of Liang Haofeng got on the boat, suddenly, another huge convoy appeared outside the ferry. One of them, a middle-aged knight, rode up to the ferry and shouted: "Ferry"
Wait a moment, I am Gongsun Qiang, and our Shanyang Gongsun clan is going to board the ship."
The steward in charge of this large ferry was excited and hurriedly replied: "I obey the order of Patriarch Qiang." These ferries are now managed by the Wang family.
Shanyang Gongsun Qiang was not an ordinary person. Even the head of the Shouzhe family had to politely call him uncle when he met him.
The other ferry passengers naturally had no objections. Today, the Gongsun family of Shanyang is already an eighth-grade family, and is the mother family of the head of the Shouzhe family. Its status is extraordinary.
Carriages one after another drove into the ferry.
Since people and vehicles had to be separated before boarding the ship, everyone in the Gongsun family got off the carriage and boarded the ship on foot according to the rules.
"That's the ancestor of the Gongsun family." Liang Haofeng narrowed his eyes and said, "I haven't seen it in eighteen years. Gongsun Jian's strength has reached such an unfathomable level? I can't see through it at all. I'm afraid it's already...
It’s the fifth or sixth level of the Lingtai realm.”
"Ancestor Anni is only about a hundred years old now." Sun Yunfei also said with envy, "At such an age and with such cultivation, plus Gongsun's wealth now, Ancestor Anniu is very promising to reach the realm of heaven and human."
When the two of them were about to come forward to greet each other.
Suddenly, in a carriage, an old lady was helped down by two middle-aged women. Her hair was already gray, but she looked like a graceful and luxurious grandmother from a wealthy family who was surrounded by people.
She raised her eyes and looked at Guandu in Changning and the surging water of Anjiang. She burst into tears for a while: "I remember the last time I went back to my parents' home, it was the day Shouzhe got married. It's been eighteen or nineteen years. I didn't expect that I could still be alive.
I saw Aunt Longyan promoted to the Heavenly Realm. I’m afraid this is the last time I will return to my parents’ home.”
"Third Grandma." Gongsun Yan, the current head of the Gongsun clan, was now a mature man in his thirties. He personally helped the old lady walk to the boat and said with a smile, "You are only eighty-two years old this year.
Your body is still strong. Not only did cousin Shouzhe ask for some immortality pills from the academy last time, but he also personally delivered one to you."
"You have a lot of things to do when you return to your parents' home in the future. Zong An's nephew will get married in a few years. Your boss will have to come back in person, right? Besides, cousin Shouzhe said that you should wait until he ascends to heaven."
As soon as Wang Shouzhe was mentioned, the old lady smiled happily: "Shouzhe is a good kid, but he doesn't know how to save money. Brother Xiaohui, Brother Xiaozhi, I are all so old..."
Another woman who was somewhat elderly but well-maintained also supported the old lady and said: "That's Shouzhe's filial piety. He said that you are the only fifth generation of the Wang family. How much can he do?"
You can do whatever you can with your heart. That boy Shouzhe always sends people to give me all kinds of beauty products."
Seeing this, Liang Haofeng on the side knew who these two women were after just a little thought.
One is Wang Zhenrong, the fifth generation of the Wang family, and the other is Wang Liuyu, who is from the Liu family. Although they were all married in the direct lineage of the Gongsun family, as the Wang family has become more and more powerful, they have been married to Gongsun.
The family's internal status is also rising.
After all, Liang Haofeng now relies on the Wang family for survival, so how could he not study the Wang family genealogy? He immediately greeted him with a smile: "Haofeng has met all the Gongsun family members."
If you should flatter, you still have to flatter, and leave a good impression on Patriarch Shouzhe later. After all, Patriarch Shouzhe seems to be the kind of person who attaches great importance to the elders in the family.
While talking.
Suddenly!
A man on the river is flying across the river. Every time he falls, he will be a little bit on the river, just like a roc spreading its wings and soaring towards him. In the surging river, his seemingly small body looks so majestic.
"That's Ancestor Xiaohan..." Gongsun Qiang said with sharp eyes.
"Why did you alert Brother Xiaohan to come and pick him up?" Wang Zhenrong was both relieved and sad at the same time.