Seeing that Yingzhou City was already in front of him, Song Mu immediately got off the carriage and walked forward. He met some farmers along the way and asked a few questions.
When the common people saw this tall and elegant middle-aged man, knowing that he was a scholar, they naturally opened their mouths to respond. Song Mu also knew something about Yingzhou.
The land of Yingzhou here is located in the south of Huainan Road. It was originally the land of Jingzhou. However, Jingzhou still existed in the Wen Dynasty, and Yingzhou was just a state beside it.
Among them, there is another place that is thought-provoking, called Huangzhou.
This is the location of Red Cliff, which is quite famous.
Song Mu also wanted to visit this time to see what this famous ancient and modern place was like.
"We in Yingzhou have had good weather these past few years. We will have another bumper harvest this year, and it will also be a good year!"
"The weather has been bad these past few days. If there is an autumn rain at night, it will be a big trouble."
Song Mu exchanged a few words with several farmers in the field. Their faces were mixed with joy and sorrow. Song Mu nodded. Looking at the weather with floating white clouds, returning the grains to the warehouse is the most important thing during the harvest. Heavy.
However, Song Mu didn't say anything at the moment and just continued to drive the carriage forward, while Gu Qingqing and Song Yiqing were organizing the things they wanted to bring to Song Huaitong.
Along the way, the two parties also exchanged letters. Song Huaitong seemed to be very busy, and his wife Fang Yaner was more concerned about the arrival of Song Mu and others. However, Song Mu's family had to go back and forth in Zhongzhou, so the other party could not prepare to receive them.
And now Song Mu's family also arrived under the city. This rather majestic city stood tall, and Song Mu nodded slightly.
Song Mu also thought that this place was not far from Xiangyang, and sighed slightly at the moment, planning to go there another day to clean his master's tomb.
Gu Qingqing sighed when she saw Song Mu, and asked this time.
"What did you think of, husband?"
Song Mu glanced at the other party, then just shook his head slightly and said softly.
"Nothing, just thinking about other things. This place is not far from Xiangyang."
After hearing this, Gu Qingqing's face paused slightly, and then she stretched out her hand to hold Song Mu's hand and said softly.
"Then let's go there after we see that the baby has passed. I haven't gone to worship the master for many years."
Song Mu nodded and immediately cleared up these emotions. He immediately asked mother and daughter to put on their makeup and prepare to meet Song Huaitong.
On the way, I asked about the location of Tixue's residence, and Song Mu also drove there.
Song Mu soon arrived in front of the academy. He just revealed his identity, and a woman with her servants immediately came out to greet him.
"Yan'er didn't know that her parents were coming today, but she couldn't welcome her from afar. Please forgive me."
When Song Mu saw the strange and beautiful woman, he now knew that she was Song Huai Tong's wife Fang Yan'er, and he just waved and comforted her. Gu Qing had already walked up early in the morning, and this time he held her hand and spoke. Song Yiqing said this The brother and sister-in-law seemed to be very familiar with each other, and they also talked to each other this time.
Song Mu was preparing to send the carriage and the gifts into the house, but at this time, he heard Gu Qingqing suddenly say something loudly.
"Why didn't Huai Tong tell me about this? How come I have to work so hard to study?"
After hearing this, Song Mu also stepped forward, only then did he know the current situation of Song Huaitong.
The other party just filled the vacancy a few months ago and was promoted to the Yingzhou Tiexue School. Logically speaking, he was already the head of the party. However, it coincided with the autumn provincial examination, but he encountered the monster chaos in the Qinling Mountains. He had trouble sleeping and eating for the rest of the month and was running around.
"Yes, mother, not only that, these days coincide with the autumn harvest, and there is talk of heavy rain in the city. Officials have come to ask for help in the past few days. But in the past few months, my husband has lost a lot of weight."
Gu Qingqing looked even more distressed after hearing this. She immediately wanted to look for Song Huaitong. Fang Yaner urged her servants to report to Song Huaitong and arranged for a few people to drink tea in the courtyard.
Song Mu was sitting there, drinking tea, and looking around. Fang Yan'er and other servants were waiting carefully beside him, and they were all very reserved.
Maybe you already know the identity of Song Mu's academician. After all, this kind of scholar may be the only one in Yingzhou. He is a big shot that the Wen Dynasty looks up to. Naturally, he is cautious, for fear of making Song Mu uncomfortable.
Song Mu was peaceful and let everyone go and do their own things. They just drank tea in the courtyard and waited for Song Huaitong to return.
Soon Song Huaitong came in a hurry.
Song Huaitong, who was as tall as Song Mu, looked a little thin today, and his skin had become dark. The red official robe looked a little out of place on him, and there were even mud spots on the trouser legs. If he took off the official robe, , rather like an old farmer in the field.
At this moment, Song Huaitong saw Song Mu and quickly stepped forward to offer his hand.
"Father, you have come a long way. It would be disrespectful for Shu'er not to go to greet you."
Song Mu immediately stood up, stepped forward to help him up, looked at him carefully, sighed softly, and said with some emotion.
"Huai Tong, I haven't seen you for many years, and now my father is a little surprised. It's just that you don't feel like a tixue anymore."
Hearing Song Mu's words, Song Huaitong's face turned slightly red, and he raised his hands towards Song Mu again and spoke slowly.
"I can't care about such superficial things now. The matter in Yingzhou is already giving me a huge headache."
Saying this, Gu Qingqing also came out of the house. Seeing his son in this state, he felt distressed at the moment. However, when the family was reunited, Song Huaitong had a smile on his face.
Gu Qingqing was about to prepare dinner for Song Huaitong, and Fang Yan'er quickly followed. Song Yiqing was talking to his eldest brother, while Song Mu sat down, poured tea with him, and then asked.
"Huai Tong, what happened to Yingzhou now, and Zhizhou can't solve it?"
Song Huaitong took the tea with both hands and looked at Song Mu at the moment and said.
"Father, this time there are several major events happening at the same time. After the provincial examination, the examination papers and the unveiling of the results need supervision. It also coincides with the beast tide of the year. Monsters are shaking in the Qinling Mountains. In addition, the autumn rain is coming, and It is estimated that it will cause a catastrophe, so the magistrate asked me to organize a rain-dispelling literary meeting in Luona."
"My predecessor, Mr. Huang, became ill due to overwork and returned home to recuperate."
Song Huai Tong said this with a bit of helplessness on his face, but at the same time he also raised his hand towards Song Mu.
"However, my son has no complaints. He is pursuing his own affairs in his position. Now that his son is in charge of studying, he cannot refuse."
"It's just that things like this are much more difficult than when I was a water transport officer."
The expression on Song Mu's face was calm when he heard this. He nodded slightly and looked at the other person again.
"What's going on with this beast tide?"
"This seems to be a common thing in Huainan Road. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the monsters in the mountains will become manic and often attack human cities."
"This year, there seems to be water monsters involved, making the beast wave even worse. It has already affected several states and counties. Yingzhou is far away, so the impact is still huge."
"In the past few days, there has been discussion about holding another cultural gathering to exorcise demons and pray for blessings."
Song Huaitong said this, but his eyes lit up at this moment, he looked at Song Mu, grinned slightly at this moment, and then said with a smile.
"My father came here at the right time. The academic style in Yingzhou is now booming. It would be better for my father to be invited to participate in this literary meeting. I think it will have miraculous effects."
Song Mu also smiled slightly, looking at Huai Tong's exhausted appearance, he nodded slowly.
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