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 Taishi Mansion, has strong kung fu under his command.
So there is no need to strengthen your physical fitness. Basically, it’s all about adjusting to the rhythm of paddling.
It's just that there are no secrets in the imperial capital.
News gradually spread that Ren Ning and the others formed a dragon boat team with the Crown Prince Zhenguo and were preparing to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival dragon boat race.
In recent times, the biggest news in the imperial capital is the subjugation and triumphal ceremony of Nanfeng. The names of the soldiers who returned from victory like Ren Ning are well known to everyone.
The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion was originally a glorious banner, but now I heard that Ren Ning and the others had joined in. Not only are people optimistic about it, but even major casinos have changed their odds.
It was in the limelight for a while.
That evening, after 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 Haha came over.
"Rare visitor, rare visitor! It turns out to be an ancient merchant leader. I haven't seen you for half a year. Are you okay?"
They were all old friends, 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 of Zhennanguan. Have you heard of it?"
Gu Shengnan suddenly realized, "It turns out he is a general who has made great achievements and has been admired for a long time."
When traveling thousands of miles to do business, the 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 imprisoned him 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: "Gu Shang Chief, 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.
"Si Jin 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: "I was looking for them when I passed through Laigu County last year. 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 happened?"
Lei Er has always had a big mouth, and even the snacks and fruits on the table can't fill his mouth. Then he told the story of how he met the Sijin brother and sister when passing by Laigu County when 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 too normal." Gu Shengnan took a deep look at them.
The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. For the sake of their own lives and future, the local government must cover up this kind of thing as much as possible. Only when it can't be covered up will it 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.
It's just that Laigu County won't be able to cover it up for long.
The backstage people of the robbed caravan will definitely not give up. The doctors and medicinal herbs sent to the Rock Frontier Fortress to support them were preparing to set off.
I hope the doctor and the medicinal materials can arrive at the Rock Frontier Fortress smoothly.
"How is the fortress doing now?" Ren Ning asked.
"Fortress? What will happen to the fortress?" Gu Shengnan was suspicious.
She shook her head, "I'm not sure. The caravan came back from 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?"
"Auntie can't do anything else. At least she can teach you how to ride a horse to settle accounts."
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 are two children, and they are already tired after traveling for so long. 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 the east-west route cannot be used, 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 is watching in the south, and the Zhenguo government is watching in the north. I believe the local officials do not dare to make it too difficult. You can recruit more old family members and take care of the Gu family. The caravan developed into a large caravan.”
The female business leader was surprised and happy, but she did not agree immediately.
Although I knew Xiao Gang before, now that Zhongyong Bo Xiao Zheng is not in the mansion, theoretically the Gu family caravan should listen to Xiao Rui, the son of Zhongyong Bo.
"Don't worry about my brother." Xiao Gang chuckled. Now he had long ignored Xiao Rui. "When the four companies cooperated to develop rubber, the Yongchang Houfu wanted to get involved, but no one was there at all. Ignore him."
Gu Shengnan's eyes flashed.
The Gu family caravan is a subordinate caravan of Zhongyong Bo Mansion. After arriving in the imperial capital, she naturally had to visit the uncle's mansion as soon as possible.
However, after entering the house and chatting with Xiao Rui about the current situation of the caravan, she was kicked out impatiently. In the end, he had no choice but to bring Miao Xia and his sister 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. Regardless of the result, I will definitely give you an answer within May."
