Rebirth of the Great Power

In addition to serving as a post post, Daqi’s post station also provided board and lodging facilities for passing officials at all levels. It radiated from the capital to the outside, and there was a post station almost every [-] kilometers.

It was getting late at this time, and even if they arrived at the gate of the capital, it would fall. Within a radius of ten miles, there was no better place to rest than this post station.Because it is the nearest station to the capital, there are a lot of officials who come to Beijing every year to report their duties, and those who return to Beijing to wait for their posts. When Cheng arrived at the post house, there were dozens of officials, big and small.

Ling Wei drove the carriage into the post station, and a post house greeted him, he cupped his hands and said, "Which Shangguan is driving?"

Ling Wei handed over his waist badge, and raised his chin slightly: "We are passing by for private reasons, can we arrange a room?" He said and handed over a piece of silver.

Although the post station provides board and lodging for passing officials at all levels, it is also divided into business and private.Naturally, the official business is free of charge, but the official documents must be presented, and the post house will make a registration record; if it is for private purposes, as long as the house is spare, the post house is generally willing to arrange, but some fees will be charged according to the grade.These expenses are not registered in the register, and are basically regarded as extra income for the posthouses.

The post houses are stationed in the post all the year round, arranging contacts, working hard, but the salary is not high.Although this kind of thing can't be made public, the court still turns a blind eye and closes one eye, as long as there is no trouble, it will be tacit.Therefore, for the posthouses, these officials who moved in for personal reasons are naturally welcome, and even when there is no important military information to pass on, some of the vacant rooms in the posthouse will be opened to merchants who can afford money to increase some income.

Therefore, when the posthouse saw the silver handed over by Ling Wei, it immediately frowned, handed back the waist card respectfully, took the silver, and said with a smile: "Commander, you are welcome, there is a room, please commander and the officials in the car Follow the officials, and someone will take care of the carriage."

As he said that, he waved his hand in the other direction, and a post house at the next level came trotting over, bent down and stretched out his hand to take the whip.

Ling Wei jumped out of the car and handed over the whip.Mu Yuan also took Tian Yuan with him, and Yan Yu lifted the curtain and got out of the car.

The post house saw that Mu Yuan was dressed in casual clothes, but he was tall and tall, with an extraordinary bearing, and the driver for him was the leader of the fifth-rank guards, so he thought he was some noble person in Beijing, so he dared not neglect him.

Mu Yuan smiled and cupped his hands at the posthouse, and said, "Thank you."

The post house hurriedly responded with a heavier gift.

Mu Yuan didn't know why, showing a little confusion.Although Yan Yu is young, has a lot of experience, and is already clever, seeing the respectful attitude of the post house, and then seeing the demeanor of the teacher around him, and Commander Ling standing beside the teacher who is as silent as a sharp sword, his eyes After turning around, he understood.

Yan Yu smiled secretly in his heart, stood up straight, walked to Mu Yuan's side, and said respectfully, "Teacher, please first."

Mu Yuan glanced at him, nodded, and stepped forward without further investigation.

The post house seemed to be more sure of his inner guess, and became more respectful.

With the special arrangement of the post house, the night passed comfortably and peacefully. The sounds of people in the huge post house were neighing, but not a single sound could be transmitted into the room where the few people were resting.

The next day was bright, and Mu Yuan and the others, who had a good night's sleep, were ready to go.Ling Wei drove directly to the stable, Mu Yuan brought Yan Yu, and Tian Yuan was going to wait at the front door.Fang went to the yard, but didn't want to see an acquaintance.

To say that they are acquaintances is not really acquaintance, but they just met each other and played a game of chess, but this game of chess is a very important game in Yangzhou Lunping.

When he saw Su Yuzhi, he was watching with his hands behind his back as the steward ordered the men to load boxes of goods onto the truck.The morning breeze blew his clothes and hair, just like in Mu Yuan's impression, this big merchant in the most affluent place in the south of the Yangtze River was as cold and arrogant as a lonely pine tree standing outside the world.

As if sensing the gaze from here, Su Yuzhi turned his head to look over, Mu Yuan smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Su, don't come here without any harm."

Su Yuzhi nodded lightly, and replied, "Brother Mu, long time no see."

Mu Yuan was not a sociable person at first, and Su Yuzhi didn't seem to be a warm person either. After exchanging pleasantries, the scene became a bit cold for a while.Fortunately, the person in charge happened to step forward and broke the delicate silence on the scene.

"Master, the goods are ready and ready to go."

Su Yuzhi nodded: "Check it again carefully, make sure you don't miss anything."

"Yes."

After the manager retreated, Su Yuzhi walked a few steps forward to Mu Yuan, and asked casually, "Brother Mu, are you going to Beijing?"

Mu Yuan smiled and nodded.

"Chess waiting for an edict?"

Mu Yuan smiled lightly and said, "That's what I wish."

Su Yuzhi nodded and said: "Brother Mu's chess skills will surely make his wish come true." After a pause, he continued, "It's a pity that Brother Mu missed the last battle of Lunping and failed to win the crown. If you need someone to recommend , Su knows a few people in Beijing..."

Mu Yuan cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, Brother Su, for your kindness. I don't need to trouble you for now. If there is a need in the future, I will definitely talk to Brother Su."

Su Yuzhi suddenly thought of the young man who was inseparable from Mu Yuan when he was in Yangzhou on the same day, and thought of the demeanor and demeanor of that man... Su Yuzhi has traveled all over the world and has been in business for many years. After all, he has seen countless people , I didn't care about it at the time, but now that I think about it, the identity of that person must be unusual, and I understand it in my heart.

"This time, Mr. Su will stay in Beijing for a while. If Brother Mu has time, you can meet him at Suji Silk and Satin Shop on West Street. I hope you can learn Brother Mu's chess skills again."

"I don't dare to be taught. As long as Brother Su has time, Yun Zhi will definitely go to visit him."

"Then we will meet again in Beijing."

"See you again in Beijing."

That's all for now.Just at this time, Ling Wei approached in a carriage, and the person in charge came forward again to report that the count was correct, and the two of them bowed their hands to say goodbye.

Before noon, the carriage had arrived at the east gate of Kyoto.

Through the opened curtains of the car, one can see the bustling scene of people coming and going at the gate of the city.The city wall of the capital is more majestic and majestic than any state capital along the way, like a superior who has read the vicissitudes of life and vicissitudes of life, staring at it for a while, he feels an indescribable sense of oppression. , People can't help but bow their heads in fear.The guards of the city gates in tough clothes are also extraordinarily energetic, all of them look serious, and the voices of maintaining order are high and majestic, which makes people not have the slightest desire to resist.Therefore, there are a large number of people entering and leaving the city gate, and the horses neigh and the carts scream, but it is orderly.

Mu Yuan's heart became more and more relaxed, and a slight smile appeared between his brows and eyes.All the way from Qiantang, to Yangzhou, to Bianzhou, and then to the capital, all the places you pass are prosperous and prosperous. Even if there are occasional nights and nights, it is undeniable that this is a peaceful and prosperous age.Only in his prosperous age can he have the opportunity to show his talents and realize his ambitions.

The carriage lined up at the end of the queue for a short while before several guards greeted them. When they walked up to the carriage, the leading soldier who looked like a corporal rushed to Ling Wei who was driving the carriage and said, "Commander Ling, there is an urgent matter." ? Do you want to enter the city first?"

Ling Wei clapped his hands and bowed back, saying: "It's not an official business, and there's no rush, just wait."

The corporal chief cupped his hands again, led the rest of the guards and walked away.

As soon as the soldiers left, the people lined up in front of and behind the carriage started whispering.

"Hey, the generals in Beijing really have no airs at all. They can enter the city with a word, but they are standing here with us." Judging from the tone, they should be from other places.

Someone next to him replied: "You can't do this as an official in Beijing? Don't even look, whose carriage is that!"

"Oh, whose family is it?"

The voice of the answer was a little proud and showing off, pointing to a sign on the outer carriage: "Did you see that? That's the carriage of our Xinwangfu."

"Oh... no wonder, no wonder. I have long heard that Prince Xin treats others with humility, treats virtuous corporals, and never bullies others; he is strict with himself, and is the most fair. Just looking at the generals in this house today, you can see that this statement is true."

"That's natural. If you say we believe in the prince..."

The next step was to count all kinds of deeds about King Xin, and the stranger nodded frequently, and responded with "ah... oh... that's all, that's how it is".

Because they were not far away and the wind was blowing, the three people in the carriage naturally heard them clearly.

Tian Yuan smiled all over his face, and whispered in Mu Yuan's ear: "Young master, the prince's reputation is really high!" He looked proud.

Mu Yuan forced a smile, but what he thought of was the conversation with Master Mu in the study that night.Such a status, such a great authority, and such a prestige, I'm afraid it's not all a blessing!I couldn't help feeling faintly worried about that person.

Yan Yu looked at the two masters and servants who were biting their ears, thinking about a few thoughts, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, but he didn't make a sound.

After queuing for about half an hour, the carriage entered the city, and the guard in charge of inspection only glanced outside through the slightly raised curtain, and waved his hand to let it go.

Not far from the carriage into the city, they saw a person waving at them in front of them.

After Tian Yuan saw the man, he immediately tugged at Mu Yuan's sleeve excitedly and said, "Master, it's Brother Moyan, brother Moyan is here to pick us up."

Mu Yuan smiled and nodded, feeling warm in his heart.

Mo Yan got into the car, immediately bowed to Mu Yuan, and said with a smile: "We finally hoped for Master Mu to come. Originally, the master was going to pick up Master Mu in person, but there was an urgent matter early in the morning, so we had to let the little one alone Come here, I hope Master Mu will forgive me for my negligence."

Not being able to see Ji Jin for the first time, Mu Yuan felt a little bit lost in his heart.Along the way, he also thought about what it would be like when the two met again.Today, at the feet of the emperor, in this hierarchical capital, the identities of the two of them are as if they are worlds apart.One is a high-ranking prince, and the other is an unknown commoner. I am afraid that they will never be as close as they were in Yangzhou.And if they haven't seen each other for so many days, will the relationship between the two become more divided?

Mu Yuan is not a sentimental person, on the contrary, he is open-minded and accustomed to going with the situation, so he can quickly adapt to this completely strange era and take it calmly.As for the relationship between people, he has always embraced the mentality of resignation.If they meet each other by fate, he will cherish them, and when it comes time to separate, he will face it calmly.Occasionally, when he thinks of those warm encounters, he will smile slightly, but that's all, and then wait for the next encounter that may or may not happen again.

However, Ji Jin is different.

Whether it is Wang Zheng or Mu Yuan, apart from his parents, Ji Jin is the first friend he has just separated and looks forward to reuniting, and the first person he is unwilling to leave the reunion to fate.This feeling is a bit subtle, even for Mu Yuan, this is the first person he really cares about.Not by nature as a blood relative, but simply because of this person.

The feeling of loss just passed by in a flash, and Mu Yuan smiled slightly: "Moyan is serious. Brother Ji's arrangements along the way were very appropriate, and Commander Ling took care of him all the way, and now Moyan is there to greet him in person, which is even greater It's an honor, why would you be negligent?"

Mo Yan rubbed the back of his head, showing a bit of embarrassment, and said: "Master Mu's words are really petty. Master ordered the younger one to arrange a residence for Master Mu. Master Mu should go and see if he is satisfied."

Mu Yuan smiled and said, "I'm tired of the inkstone."

Mo Yan poked his head and spoke to Ling Wei who was driving, and then raised his voice to order the carriage that had just brought him to go back home first.