Yu Qishi looked at his father, hoping to get the answer.
"Yan'er is the chief registrar of a camp and the shopkeeper of Jingyan Salt House and workshop," Yu Jihan asked rhetorically. "Isn't this military power and financial power?"
"Father, Jingyan has only a hundred soldiers and horses, the salt workshop is owned by the government, and the remaining workshops are not large in scale." Yu Qishi had initially become more confident, but now he became discouraged again.
"We don't have enough troops, so we can recruit more troops." Yu Jixian was full of confidence in this. "The security regiment of Xixian County is fighting fiercely with the barbarians. This is an opportunity to recruit more troops."
Yu Qishi agreed with this and couldn't help but nod.
"The more Yan'er recruits troops, the more Ping'er pays more attention to Yan'er." Yu Jihan analyzed.
Yu Qishi still lacked confidence and shook his head and said: "How many soldiers can Yan'er recruit? Since those who work in the salt factory have income, there may not be many people who want to join the army."
"It's true that there aren't many people in Yanfang, but there are many in Jingyan, so we need Bian Zhi's help." Yu Jihan unknowingly included Yun Wuya in his calculations.
Yu Qishi nodded, and suddenly thought of another question: "Such a small number of soldiers and horses are still too few."
"Taoyuan Town can still send some troops. Chi'er advises your wife's eldest brother," Yu Jixuan taught his son, "Don't have any dreams of being a village leader. Only by following Ping'er can you have a bright future."
"This is not difficult. Ping'er has completely scared his father and son. Now he and his son are too idle." Yu Qishi nodded, "I guess my eldest brother is looking for something to do."
"Okay, we in Taoyuan Town are trying to recruit 500 troops, and Jingyan is trying to recruit 2,000 troops," Yu Jihan continued to plan for Yu Mohua's future son, "Your eldest brother and his son are both good soldiers, and this will be your future grandson's general. foundation."
Yu Qishi nodded, seeming to think it was becoming more and more possible, and couldn't help but ask: "Where is Wen Chen?"
"The Yu family, Bianzhi and my in-laws are all literati. This is the foundation of civil servants." Yu Jihan worked hard to organize a team of civil servants.
Yu Qishi thought for a while and couldn't help but said: "Father, except for Bian Zhi, who is a Jinshi, the rest of the Yu family and Taoyuan Town are at most Juren."
"Although there are no talented people, this is not the key. In the past, the founding Prime Minister Zhao did not rule the world with half of the Analects." Yu Jihan said patiently.
Yu Qishi couldn't help but remind: "Father, at this time and at that time, the Song Dynasty was conquering the country and there were very few Jinshi."
"This is not difficult. Everyone in Taoyuan Town will take the imperial examination." Yu Jihan gave the order.
Yu Qishi had some embarrassment on his face and said, "Father, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the child to lose his books for many years. Let Yan'er go."
"It's unreasonable. Not only are you going, but my father is also going." Yu Jihan's eyes widened and he was really angry, "What are you afraid of? There are many people in Chengdu Prefecture just like you."
"Okay, the kid will start reading right away." Yu Qishi was still a little unsure, "There are many places in Sichuan that have not been invaded by barbarians, and their reading has not been affected."
"What are you afraid of? Sichuan will take the exam alone and not with the rest of the Song Dynasty. Show your courage." Yu Jihan continued to encourage his son.
"Okay, my father has the courage," Yu Qishi almost passed the exam back then, and now he was full of confidence, "My son also wants to take the exam."
"Yan'er is being cultivated by Ping'er now. If you are admitted to the Jinshi, it will be easy to enter and leave the court in the future." Yu Jihan stroked his beard and couldn't help but be proud of his grandson, "As long as you are admitted to the Jinshi, you will also be put in high regard by Ping'er. "
Yu Qishi thought for a while, nodded, and felt that this plan was feasible. They had already received inspiration from relatives like Li Zhihao and Yu Moyan like Zhao Ping.
"Father, but the current financial resources cannot support these troops?" Yu Qishuang asked a question.
"Several workshops in Taoyuan Town can be considered for the time being." Yu Jihan thought for a moment and said, "Let's try our best to win the winery at the foot of the mountain and see if we can win it."
Yu Qishi also thought for a while, nodded, and asked: "How to deal with this person on the side?"
"Yun Wuya is a talented person, and he also has connections in the officialdom." Yu Jihan analyzed, "Although he is temporarily the chief secretary, with the support of Ping'er and others, I believe he will be able to make a comeback soon."
"I'm afraid it will be difficult to restore the judge for a while. This time he fell really hard." Yu Qishi shook his head when he mentioned this.
"This is not difficult. With Ping'er's support, political achievements will be achieved quickly," Yu Jihan was full of confidence in Zhao Ping. "Not only will he be a judge, but he will also be the magistrate and transportation department. Only in this way will your future grandson have a way out. .”
Yu Qishi couldn't help but look at his father in shock. Zhao Ping was still a deputy envoy, and Yu Jihan had already considered letting Yun Wuya be the transfer envoy.
However, the surprise was yet to come, because Yu Jihan said: "Our Yu family must have Jinshi, preferably both father and son, so that we can gain a firm foothold in the future."
Yu Qishi couldn't help but secretly lamented, Father, you are really trying to force Jackie Chan, is it so easy to pass the Jinshi exam?
Seeing the bitterness on Yu Qishi's face, Yu Jihan didn't know what he was thinking.
"This is not as difficult as the others, it can be leveled." Yu Jihan reminded.
Yu Qishi felt that his father had gone crazy and reminded him: "Father, Ping'er is not the examiner. Besides, he will never miss questions."
"Of course my father knows this," Yu Jihan nodded and changed the topic, "Although Ping'er is not the examiner, he knows the general direction of the exam questions and comes up with some relevant questions."
"Indeed, it was the same in the last imperial examination. Thank you father for reminding me." Yu Qishi saluted his father, gaining more confidence in the imperial examination.
Although it is early winter weather in Jingyan Yanfang Public House, the indoor atmosphere is warm.
Yu Moyan is very annoyed. These days, Tang Zucai, Luo Anhui, and Hou Wanping come to sell their granddaughters or great-granddaughters door-to-door all day long.
He was extremely busy, but when these elders came to visit, he had to make time to receive them.
Tang Zucai looked at the official documents and maps in the entire room of the public house and nodded.
He sincerely admired him and said: "Yuguan people worked hard for the people of Jingyan, and the people of Jingyan should repay the favor. Yuguan people might as well take a look at the beautiful appearance of the old great-granddaughter."
After saying that, he unfolded a portrait and asked Yu Mo Yan to look at it.
"Master Yu, my granddaughter is as beautiful as a fairy." Just as Yu Moyan was patiently looking at the portrait of Tang Zucai's granddaughter, Luo An's voice sounded next to his ears.
Another elder, Hou Wanping, was not to be outdone and said: "My granddaughter is even more outstanding in appearance."
The three of them kept promoting their granddaughter and almost got into a fight.
"Son-in-law, why are so many people surrounding you?" A very discordant voice echoed in the room.
Tang Zucai and Luo An couldn't help but be furious. We were just promoting our own granddaughter. Why did you directly choose your virtuous son-in-law?
Aren't you afraid of embarrassing yourself and making a joke? They all turned their heads to look at the person who had spoken, to see who was so bold? They looked at the person who made the sound, and found that this person was none other than Chief Bookkeeper Jing Yan.
Seeing that it was Yun Wuya, they couldn't help but secretly laugh. They all had the guts to challenge the county magistrate, let alone a chief clerk.
This chief registrar was even more unlucky not long ago, having just been demoted from salt magistrate to chief registrar.
"I've met Master Yun." Although the three of them despised the Master in their hearts, they still looked good.
Yun Wuya didn't care about the sarcastic tone in their mouths. While returning the courtesy, he asked: "What is the good son-in-law doing?"
Seeing Yun Wuya's virtuous son-in-law on his left and his virtuous son-in-law on his right, Yu Moyan felt puzzled.
Tang Zucai and the others thought that Yun Wuya had already taken the Yu Mo Inkstone, and when they saw Yu Mo Yan's expression, they couldn't help but sneered.
Unexpectedly, Yun Wuya was even more anxious than the three of them. This was obviously a burden for him to have his head shaved.
Yun Wuya looked at the three of them, then calmly took out a letter and handed it to Yu Mo Yan.
When Yu Moyan saw it, it turned out to be a letter written by Yu Qishi himself. He immediately bowed and respectfully tore off the inkstone.
"Your Majesty Taishan, please accept your respects from my son-in-law." Yu Moyan looked at it, his face was shocked, he respectfully came to Yun Wuya and bowed deeply.
Tang Zucai and the other three were extremely embarrassed. They were standing here, either leaving or not leaving.
After all, the owner here hasn't spoken yet, so it would be very rude to leave rashly.
Yu Moyan saluted Yun Wuya while recalling the contents of the letter.
"The name is Fu Yan'er. After serious consideration by Weng Weng, my mother-in-law (grandmother), my father, and Ru Niang's family, we decided that Yan'er and the two mothers of the Yun family should marry Qin and Jin. This girl is both talented and beautiful, and is a good match for his son. . I hope you can take care of yourself. Father’s name.”
Yu Moyan focused on planning the town in Jingyan, but he did not expect that his life-long affairs had already been decided by his family.
Not only did the parents agree, but Weng Weng and the empress also agreed.
Marriage in the Song Dynasty rarely considered the individual entirely, but combined the family and the individual, especially for large families.
Yu Moyan's marriage came about under such circumstances, and it was of no use even if he objected.
Yu Moyan couldn't help but feel a little confused. His sister married Zhao Ping, which was completely different from him.
Not only willingly, but also willingly.
Isn't it? I would rather sacrifice than marry Zhao Ping.
But as for me, I was determined by my family.
I have no idea what the other person looks like or what his character is.
At this time, he looked at Yun Wuya carefully and saw that he had dignified features, three long beards, good skin, and good looks.
Yun Wuya has a good appearance, so he expects his daughter to be good too, not to mention there is Weng Weng, the empress, who is there to look after him.
After Yun Wuya accepted Yu Moyan's bow, he looked at Tang Zucai and the others lightly, and asked softly: "What else do you and the other three have to do?"
The three of them looked at each other. They originally thought that Yun Wuya was the redundant person, but now it seems that the redundant people are the three of them.
Hearing this, the three of them wiped away their cold sweat and retreated one after another when they encountered Dahe.
The three of them were talking and laughing as they walked.
Although the three of them were fighting over their grandson-in-law just now, it seemed as if it had never happened at all now.
"I didn't expect Yun Wuya to easily take down the Yu family without saying a word." Luo An looked at the two of them and said blankly.
Tang Zucai also looked at the two of them and sighed: "Jing Yan has changed."
