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(Happy Mid-autumn Festival!)
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However, it was different now. Because they had already arrived at their destination, Mrs. Sheng asked, wanting to know what Sheng Changquan was doing now.
"grandmother."
Minglan knew very well about Sheng Changquan's movements. She gently stepped on the wooden board under her feet and said, "My brother went to the next floor and was handing over matters to Uncle Wang and the others. He will probably be there after we disembark." Only then can we keep up.”
"He told me before that he asked me to take you back to Sheng Mansion first. He will go back by himself later!"
Sheng Changquan had already expected these things before, so he had already told Minglan.
"That's right!"
Mrs. Sheng suddenly nodded, indicating that she understood.
However, if that's the case, then she simply doesn't care. Mrs. Sheng waved her hand and said directly: "In that case, let's go back first!"
With that said, she took the lead and walked outside.
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"Uncle Wang, if that's the case, then the next thing will be troublesome for you!"
When he found out that the trip had arrived successfully, Sheng Changquan had already arrived on the second floor of the ship ahead of others and handed over matters to Uncle Wang.
"Haha, Mr. Lang, you're welcome!"
With a sincere smile on his face, Uncle Wang said, "Now that we have arrived at the Capital Pier, you can do whatever you want next!"
"Our shipping company will take over the rest."
Uncle Wang changed his voice and continued: "As for the things I met on this trip, when the old man returns to the headquarters and explains to his employer, he will naturally give Lang Jun an answer!"
"When that time comes, I hope you, Mr. Lang, can be more generous and forgive our boat company for this mistake!"
Because there were indeed a lot of things happening on the road this time, especially Liang San and the others who deliberately raised the tolls, which led to the subsequent series of water bandit attacks.
Although this incident was just a coincidence and had nothing to do with the shipping company, it seemed even more innocent to the customer.
Moreover, if we really count it strictly, the boat company will indeed be blamed for this matter.
After all, this is what they do. If you don’t blame him, who should blame him?
In addition, because this dynasty intended to improve the status of merchants and attach importance to commercial development, it also formulated a series of laws restricting commercial matters. Among them, many express provisions were made for this situation. Restrict merchants to prevent them from doing illegal things.
To put it simply, the imperial court limited a lot of obligations and responsibilities for merchants, and most of them were biased towards customers. Therefore, it is natural for Fulai Shipyard to say this.
"It doesn't matter!"
Sheng Changquan waved his hand, but he didn't care about it.
Uncle Wang had tried his best along the way, so there was no need to criticize him harshly. Moreover, as long as their group could reach Bianjing safely in the end, everything else would not matter.
However, Sheng Changquan didn't care about those things, but it didn't mean that he would push out those benefits. Therefore, Sheng Changquan then said: "Uncle Wang, you can handle this matter yourself. Our Sheng family There’s no objection to that.”
Sheng Changquan did not specify what compensation he wanted, but he believed that the more reasonable he and others were, the more respectful they would be!
Judging from Fulai Boating's size, they will definitely not lose their status. When the time comes, the compensation will probably not be small.
Sheng Changquan squinted his eyes and looked at Uncle Wang happily, with a look of trust on his face.
"Then thank you for your understanding, Mr. Lang!"
Seeing that Sheng Changquan was so talkative, Uncle Wang's face became much better. Even his eyes when he looked at Sheng Changquan became softer and gentler. His eyes were as kind as if he were looking at his own grandson.
Very "loving"!
"but!"
Wang Bo suddenly glanced at the warehouse not far away and asked, "I just saw that your house seems to have a lot of items that need to be moved. Do you have enough manpower?"
"If it's not enough, there are still a lot of people on our ship, so we can do our best for Mr. Lang!"
Sheng Changquan knew that the other party was reciprocating the favor, but this was indeed what he needed urgently right now.
After all, in addition to the boxes and cages of the Sheng family that need to be moved, the He family also has a lot of things that need to be transported.
Especially for the He family, almost the entire ship is filled with precious medicinal materials. Not only is it difficult to move, but it is also very particular and cannot be moved at will. If there are enough people to help, Sheng Changquan will not refuse.
"It's what you wish for!"
Sheng Changquan did not refuse, but agreed smoothly.
"Uncle Wang, could you please send some people over? My family does have a lot of things this time!"
Sheng Changquan bowed to Uncle Wang and thanked him: "Moreover, I, the elder brother of the He family, also need your help to prevent their family from being short of manpower."
"You're welcome, Mr. Lang!"
Uncle Wang hurriedly stepped aside to avoid the gift: "These are just trivial matters!"
Uncle Wang did not refuse this, but just said: "Actually, our boat company also deeply apologizes to Mr. He Xiaolang, and we will naturally give them an explanation when the time comes!"
Sheng Changquan was not surprised by this.
After all, if you count it all, the two painted boats this time are actually two pieces of business for Fulai Boat Company.
"Then I'll trouble you!"
"..."
After Sheng Changquan continued to be polite to Uncle Wang, he saw someone looking for him. He knew that he had a lot of things to do here, so he took his leave.
After Sheng Changquan handed over these matters, he did not get off the boat or join Mrs. Sheng and the others. Instead, he came to another small boat alone.
This small boat is not big, just a awning boat, and can only carry five or six people.
Obviously, this boat was not the one rented by the Sheng and He families this time, but a cargo boat belonging to the Caobang.
At this moment, Gu Tingye, Shitou and others were standing on it.
"Chang Quan, you're here!"
Seeing Sheng Changquan approaching, Gu Tingye immediately waved to him.
"Second Uncle Gu!"
Sheng Changquan stood on the ten-foot-high ship, jumped easily, and came to Gu Tingye conveniently.
After saying hello to Gu Tingye, Sheng Changquan asked directly: "Are you going back?"
"good!"
Gu Tingye made a double entendre and praised Sheng Changquan's skills while answering the questions.
To be honest, Gu Tingye was a little surprised, especially when he saw Sheng Changquan's agility, he was even more surprised!
"This boy Chang Quan's martial arts skills are impressive!"
As the legitimate son of the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, Gu Tingye has a strong family background. In addition, he has traveled extensively with the Cao Gang for many years, so he has developed a pair of piercing eyes.
At this time, he saw that Sheng Changquan could leap a distance of one to two feet so easily without any abnormality, and he immediately knew some details about the other party.
Of course, for Sheng Changquan, who seemed to be a dick, this was just a basic exercise, and what appeared in Gu Tingye's mind was just superficial.
Gu Tingye knew that Sheng Changquan usually only showed his face as a scholar, so he did not point it out. He just smiled and nodded at him, and then said: "Since you have arrived safely, my escort mission is over. .”
"If you don't leave now, when will you stay?"
At this time, Gu Tingye actually changed from his previous decadence, with a hint of sunshine on his face.
"Besides, I don't plan to return to Bianjing now, so I'd better leave directly!"
Gu Tingye smiled self-deprecatingly and added the last sentence.
Sheng Changquan expressed his understanding for Gu Tingye's decision.
After all, if you haven't achieved success yet, going back will only make you more depressed, so it's better to just leave.
"But, Second Uncle Gu, won't you go back and see my second brother?"
"In a while, my second sister-in-law is probably going to give birth. Don't you even want to see your little nephew?"
Sheng Changquan wanted to keep Gu Tingye, at least, until he met Sheng Changbai before leaving.
"Haha, no need!"
Gu Tingye shook his head and refused: "Changbai is busy right now, so I'd better not disturb him!"
"Anyway, we are still young and we will meet each other in the future."
"But, second uncle, you..."
"well!"
Gu Tingye stretched out his hand to interrupt Sheng Changquan and said, "Changquan, don't worry about your second brother and me!"
"You, you'd better take care of yourself and prepare for the provincial examination as soon as possible!"
Gu Tingye patted Sheng Changquan on the shoulder, took out a booklet from his arms, and said: "Changquan, this booklet is a record I made before, and it is my experience in the scientific examination."
"Right now, I have no chance to take the scientific examination again. I will give this experience to you!"
"What do you think?"
Sheng Changquan looked at the thick booklet with some emotion on his face.
"Second uncle, I didn't expect that you still carry these things with you?"
"Haha, this is natural!"
Gu Tingye laughed loudly: "No matter what, this is my hard work for more than ten years. How can I let it go?"
"However, now that I have given this book to you, I feel relieved!"
"From now on, I will never dwell on this matter again!"
It is obvious that Gu Tingye finally let go of his inability to continue the imperial examination at this time and began to face a new life.
"correct!"
Gu Tingye suddenly shouted, then took out a mutton-fat white jade pendant from his arms and said: "Chang Quan, this is the gift I prepared for the boy from your second brother's family. When the time comes, you can give it to me directly. Your second brother!"
"This can be regarded as a little bit of my thoughts as an uncle!"
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(Happy Mid-autumn Festival!)
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Sheng Changquan took the jade pendant and looked at it under the sun.
I saw that in the sunlight, this square jade pendant was all milky white, and its tentacles were warm, as if it were a ball of cotton, giving people a soft and warm texture.
The material of mutton-fat white jade sparkles with crystals in the sunlight, as if it is as ethereal as a beauty or a fairy.
Especially the carving on it is even more impressive. The lifelike fat doll is obviously made by everyone.
"What a jade pendant!"
Sheng Changquan admired, and then thanked his nephew: "For such a beautiful jade, I have to say thank you to Second Uncle Gu!"
Although this jade pendant was given to Sheng Changbai's soon-to-be-born child, Sheng Changbai was not here, so Sheng Changquan, as his biological uncle, naturally wanted to express his gratitude to Gu Tingye on behalf of the Sheng family.
"Haha, no need!"
Gu Tingye smiled heartily: "This favor must be repaid by your second brother in person!"
"Not to mention that my sister Rong and brother Chang also received gifts from your second brother. From now on, if I have another child, your second brother will have to bleed heavily!"
"Speaking of which, I took advantage!" Gu Tingye joked, with a smile on his face.
Sheng Changquan also smiled, but did not say anything more. He just said: "Second Uncle Gu, this is a matter between you and my second brother. I will not get involved. However, this matter is really serious." Thank you!"
"If you hadn't helped us, Caobang wouldn't have agreed to escort us and let us have a smooth journey to Beijing!"
"Therefore, I would like to ask Second Uncle Gu to accept my respects!"
As Sheng Changquan said this, he leaned down to worship Gu Tingye. It seemed that he really wanted to express his gratitude.
As for what Sheng Changquan said, it was actually the second half of the trip to the Han River.
After repelling the first wave of water bandit attacks, Sheng Changquan and the others met the Cao Gang. At that time, Uncle Wang and Sheng Changquan asked Shi Qiang and others for help, hoping that the other party could help.
However, Shi Qiang and others were unwilling to get involved because they were concerned that the situation was different this time.
After all, it is the collective action of the entire Han River water bandits. Even if the Cao Gang is not small, it is impossible to resist the entire trend with one person against a hundred. Therefore, no matter what conditions Uncle Wang and the others put forward, the Cao Gang will not promise.
And just when Sheng Changquan and others were about to return disappointed, they happened to meet Gu Tingye.
Because Gu Tingye had a close relationship with the Caobang, for his sake, Shi Qiang and others finally backed down on this matter and were willing to help.
However, there are conditions for this.
Not to mention Fulai Shipping Co., Ltd. had to pay a sum of money for this, they also owed Caobang a favor from then on. Even Sheng and He had to think of Caobang's good deeds, and there would be generous rewards in the future. .
As for the escort method of the Cao Gang, it is also very simple, because Shi Qiang and the others still need to continue transporting goods and do not have time to accompany Sheng Changquan and the others to Beijing. Therefore, they thought of a way, that is, let Sheng Changquan and the others go to Beijing along the way. They planted the flag of the Cao Gang on their own fleet to resist the water bandits.
The flag was raised, which meant that their trip was affiliated with the Caobang. Therefore, even if Sheng Changquan and the others arrived in Bianliang, it would not be considered a passenger ship passing the customs and would not affect the struggle between bandits and merchants on the Han River.
In this way, for the sake of the Cao Gang, the water bandits headed by Liang San naturally turned a blind eye and let Sheng Changquan and the others go.
Therefore, Sheng Changquan said this.
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