As Fu Ming said, the army to pacify the chaos started as scheduled in the days of wind and rain.
The north wind is howling, and the big fish is hunting. Although the road is muddy, the army is clean.
Jin Yi is leading the follow-up reinforcements. There are already troops in front of them resisting the enemy. After the reinforcements arrive, they can start a comprehensive encirclement and suppression.
From Kyoto to the south, the weather gradually became clear, and the army finally entered the southern border. However, in Tanzhou, which is only a few hundred miles away from the troubled area, it has encountered an ice and snow disaster that has not been seen in the area for decades.
A heavy snow will melt, the temperature will drop again, and thick snow will be covered again, and so on, gradually accumulating into ice. However, there are many mountains in the south of Tanzhou, and some official roads were dug in the mountains. The front line is tight, and several letters of request for aid have reached Jin Yi.
Jin Yi deduced the progress of the war, knowing that it should not be delayed for too long, and sent troops from all directions to explore and reconnaissance if there were other paths, and ordered the soldiers to cut ice to open the way.
The people dispatched have not yet received a definite response, and the ice cutting cannot be done overnight. Just when the generals and advisors were all overwhelmed and unable to do anything, a low-ranking officer offered himself.
Those who volunteered were put into Jin Yi's tent.
"Who is coming? What's the plan?" Jin Yi asked in person.
"Reporting to General Jin, the humble post of Jiang Yisun, his ancestral home is in the local area. He used to go with the elders of his family to trade goods here. He is quite familiar with the terrain and knows that there are several roads that should be passable. Yes, it will not delay the rescue front line."
Jin Yi ordered someone to stand up and take a seat, only to realize that although the voice of the visitor was like a bell, he looked very young. Jiang Yisun took out the map he drew from his arms and spread it out on the table.
"General Jin, please see, this is where the army is currently camping, and the official road circles south from here. These are the mountains we must climb when we walk along the official road. But apart from the official road, in this canyon, there are Another road that shepherds often take, and this place is the ancient tea-horse road that has been abolished, but it is still feasible for people. , the southern ice and snow did not cause a disaster, so the three roads are parallel, which can solve the urgent needs of the army."
Jin Yi took a closer look at the map and asked, "How do you know that the road in the gorge hasn't been frozen yet?"
Jiang Yisun replied: "Three years ago, the climate was also colder, but the way of shepherding was warmer than other places. I have carefully inquired about it. The mountain range here is rather peculiar, which can block the north wind, and there is geothermal evaporation and spring water. After the winter, there is still residual temperature, so it is speculated that the road should not be frozen at the moment."
Jin Yi immediately ordered someone to back up the map, and asked several cavalrymen to quickly go to explore the road with the map, while the army was ready to start again.
A few days later, Jiang Yisun's words were confirmed, and the army set off again, marching forward in three routes, and gathered at Fucheng in the south of Tanzhou.
In the southern border, there are still soldiers and iron horses, but Kyoto has entered a lively year.
Reciprocal exchanges, New Year's goods are in abundance, in front of the gates of various prefectures and courtyards, and in the busy streets, there are horses and horses like dragons, and people like weaving.
Aunt Wang brought the New Year's gift list to be sent to Fu's house, and let Fu Ming look at it.
Although Fu Ming was born in Fu's house, over the past year, Jin's house and Fu's house have not had much contact. Fu Ming only went to Fu's house with Jin Yi on the day he returned home. The elders treated him a little bit. A little more respect, but still indifferent, and later, he never went back. During festivals, the two governments are just free to pass away, and it's just that they don't look ugly. The Chinese New Year is different after all, it is too casual, the superficial skills are scribbled, and outsiders want to see jokes.
Fu Ming read Aunt Wang's original gift list from beginning to end, and pointed to a few of them, "Remove these, and halve the rest."
"This..." Concubine Wang smiled, "I have checked the records of the mansion in previous years. Before the first lady passed away, these things were sent to the Zhou mansion by the mansion. Even after the first lady passed away, seven points were still kept. Now it's less than half sent to Fu's house, and it doesn't match the ceremony."
Fu Mingdao: "Whether the Zhou Mansion and Fu Mansion are the same, you and I know it well. You don't have to use these rules to prevaricate me, I know what you think. That's my opinion. If you don't agree, You can ask the old lady for advice. If you want to make an assertion, you will be responsible for any follow-up questions."
"You..." Concubine Wang didn't expect Fu Ming to be so frank and irritating, and she lost her temper and sneered, "You're a good son of Fu, when his family was away, he used his identity to oppress the concubine. I, Wang Ningxue, have urinated since childhood. When I entered the Jin residence, the old lady had blue eyes, and she was by my side. Even the old man in the residence would respect me three points. The former madam never spoke to me like that, so who are you? I won't wipe your broken mirror. Clean and see clearly!"
Fu Ming threw down the gift list and said to Xiang Lan, "Seeing off the guest." Without turning his head, he turned to the back of the screen to bake and read a book.
Qianlan half-invited and half-pushed Auntie Wang out the door, and immediately closed the courtyard door with force.
In the afternoon, Ren Lan came to Fang Man Ting. After entering the door, she saw a lot of fabrics piled up on Fu Mingshu's desk. He was carefully looking at the fabrics while writing a few words on the paper from time to time.
Ren Lan asked, "What is Brother Ming doing?"
Fu Ming replied: "Brother Lexu has opened a new cloth shop. These are the cloths he bought from various places, which were rare in Kyoto before. He felt that the names given to these cloths by the production area were not good, so he let them go. I'll help with some names."
After hearing this, Ren Lan stepped forward to pick up the fabric and looked closely, "It's really rare, and the colors are quite novel!" She picked out one of them, "This green is lighter than I've seen before, but It's not the kind of shallow, how to put it, it's like the budding spring grass in the courtyard, tender, full of spring, and cute."
Fu Ming thought for a while and smiled, "In this way, this color can be called a new grass color, and this material can be called Mengchun."
Ren Lan nodded again and again and said with a smile: "It's so good, Brother Ming is really quick. Looking at this material, thinking about the color and cloth name, I want to buy some clothes as soon as possible!"
The two discussed the fabrics for a long time, and they talked in high spirits, and they actually studied all the fabrics one by one.
Fu Ming put down his pen and said, "Sure enough, the girl's family is more ingenious in this way. Sister Renlan has made a great contribution. I will let Brother Le Xu make clothes with these kinds of materials you like and send them to thank my sister."
Ren Lan lowered her head and replied softly, "Brother Ming's words are serious, I'm just playing around for a while. How can it be considered meritorious? It's not even possible to receive rewards for nothing."
Fu Ming smiled and stopped playing. The two chatted for a while, and then Ren Lan said, "Brother Ming, you know, I saw a good show at the old lady's place today!"
"Oh?"
"Before the meal, Aunt Wang went to the old lady's place and cried and said that she had prepared a gift list for you to see, brother Ming, she didn't save the new year gift for her in-laws because you were a continuation of the string, but brother Ming, you said that she was hiding her selfishness and gave her life. The maid chased her out, and she said a lot of things, and I felt both angry and funny when I heard it."
Fu Ming asked, "What did the old lady say?"
"The old lady is also a little annoying to her, so she didn't tell her more about you, she just made a list by herself and asked her to send gifts to Fu's house according to the list. I watched it next to me, and it was reduced by nearly 50%, brother Ming. you… "
Fu Ming smiled and said, "That's good, I mean the same thing."
"Do not you mind?"
Fu Ming shook his head, "Etiquette must always be commensurate with human feelings. You must be clear about my relationship with the man over there. That's enough."
Ren Lan smiled and said, "I've always thought you are a transparent person, Brother Ming. However, my sister still has a few words to say. I hope you don't blame me for talking too much."
"How? You tell me."
"A letter from the south said that the march was smooth and the battle situation was very optimistic. I think I will be back in two or three months. Aunt Wang... In theory, I shouldn't talk about her, but her temperament has changed over the years, and she has learned to be flattering. Jealousy, when the time comes, I will serve my elder brother comfortably. I will arrange your bad words in front of him. My elder brother does not know the truth, which will be very unfavorable to Ming elder brother. Although Ming elder brother is transparent, your temper is also a little stubborn. I'd like to say that I kept my mouth shut in front of my eldest brother, so if there is any misunderstanding between you, can't I explain it clearly? It's not good after all."
Hearing this, Fu Ming smiled and said, "I understand. Thank you Sister Renlan for your concern."
"Brother Ming, don't mind me talking too much. I'm a daughter in the boudoir. It's really beyond the norm to say this, but I'm really worried. Today, Aunt Wang is making irresponsible remarks in front of the old lady. How shrewd the old lady is. She will be fooled by her. But my eldest brother doesn't understand this, so I can't guarantee that he will not listen to partiality." At this point, Ren Lan covered her mouth with her fingertips again, and inadvertently said disrespectful words about her eldest brother. She was a little ashamed.
Fu Ming was moved, and after a long silence he said, "I remember what my sister said. As a man, I don't want to worry about these right and wrong, but I will live up to my sister's kindness, and I will pay more attention in the future. of."
Ren Lan calmed down her emotions and smiled, "I know that Brother Ming is a reasonable person, so I don't care about it. Besides, I have a little idea."
"Sister, please speak."
"When my eldest brother comes back, Wang's and others have naturally thought of a way to take care of him. Brother Ming, you are nothing more than plain. I also want you to... invite pets." Ren Lan's cheeks were slightly red, and she was still Yes continued, "But it's a family anyway, and it's human nature to be close and considerate."
Fu Ming smiled and said: "I know, if this is the case, I have some ideas. I have to ask my sister for a favor then."
"Oh? What are you helping?" Ren Lan was a little curious.
"I'll talk to my sister in a few days."
Renlan nodded and agreed; "Okay, I'll be on call at any time."
The two talked and laughed for a few more words, and Ren Lan smiled and left.
A few years ago, several sets of new winter and spring clothes were sent to Jin's house and delivered to Renlan.