For a period of time after that, Fang Zian was preoccupied with yamen affairs and was very busy. In early September, Lei Hu and Zhao Gang returned. Although their bodies had not fully recovered, they were basically fine. After learning the news about the establishment of the new yamen, these two

He couldn't stay any longer and couldn't wait to come back. Half of Lei Hu's face was completely ruined, and the flames burned half of his face to a mess, which even gods would be hard-pressed to recover from. He looked ferocious and terrifying. Everyone else felt sorry for him.

Worrying and sighing, he looked indifferent and didn't care at all. Zhao Gang's burn condition was better, the scars on his face were not that serious, there were just some more bumps and bumps. The injuries on his shoulders and arms were more serious, but these

There was room for cover, and he didn't care.

The two returned early, just in time for their new appointments. On the second day of September, Li Dalong, Lei Hu, and Zhao Gang's applications for promotion to deputy generals were approved. Although their ranks were only seventh-grade military positions, this

The three of them were already overjoyed. These three were all ordinary soldiers, and no one in their family had been an official in their eight lifetimes. They even came to join the Fangyu Army just to earn a living. Who would have expected that they would be able to work in the army?

Although the deputy general is the most junior general, it is enough to make them feel proud and happy. The three of them are even more grateful to Fang Zian. If Master Fang hadn't come here, how could they be where they are today.

With the return of Lei Hu and Zhao Gang, and the addition of a chief official named Li Nian from the waiting list of officials, the human resources structure of the yamen has completely become complete. The chief officer named Li Nian is a nerd, and he is a senior official.

A Jinshi in the first subject waited for more than three years but did not receive a formal award because he did not know how to be flattery. Yang Cunzhong obviously did not want other people to mix into his army, so he rejected many

At the request of the official, he just found this person from among the candidate officials to be the chief secretary for Fang Zian. As for Fang Zian, he didn't care. In his own yamen, he was not worried about who would be the chief secretary. No matter.

Whether it was an informant who came in or someone who came here to deliberately cause trouble, Fang Zian was able to identify it and make him unable to stay any longer.

The operation of the yamen has gradually returned to normal, and what Fang Zian was most worried about, the people's reluctance to take the initiative to ask for help, has gradually improved. In the areas under the jurisdiction of the three major camps, people have dared to ask the yamen for help. Fang Zian

He was very pleased. He knew that as long as he helped them in emergencies, this kind of thing would become normal soon. Therefore, he reminded the three lieutenants many times that rescuing people in emergencies must be regarded as a fire or water disaster.

Every major issue needs to be addressed. Moreover, every request for help needs to be recorded, the results evaluated, and even used as an important basis for evaluation.

Of course, building a reputation cannot be achieved overnight. If you work hard and work hard all the time, you will always be rewarded.

On September 16th, Fang Zian got up early, dressed up, and together with the matchmaker Li invited from Sanyuanfang, he went to the Shi family with a large number of gifts to propose marriage. This matter happened in September.

Something that has always been planned. Before this, the two parties had actually communicated. Among the six rites, the ritual of asking for names has been decided. Matchmaker Li has actually gone to Shi's house several times. Today, Matchmaker Li's goal is to

The three etiquettes for the next three Najina recruitment periods were all decided because Fang Zian hoped to resolve the matter as soon as possible to prevent Shi Hao from making any trouble again.

When they were about to arrive at Shi's house, Shi Hao and his wife were already waiting in the hall. Matchmaker Li was very eloquent, saying that Shi Hao and his wife were no match. Originally, Shi Hao and his wife were thinking of all sorts of things, but matchmaker Li's remarks made the Shi Hao and his wife happy.

There was no power to resist. In the end, it seemed that it was impossible to comply with Matchmaker Li's request. In addition, the Shi family already knew that the marriage was finalized and urgent. Because Mrs. Shi had met Fang twice.

The way Zian and Shi Ningyue were together, he had seen his daughter disheveled and her hair disheveled, and knew

The two are actually very close. Mrs. Shi was also young and knew the consequences of this kind of friction. If she is not careful, she will do something outrageous. If the girl is not staying in the university, it is better to solve it as soon as possible. Otherwise, something will happen.

It's a scandal, that's bad.

The only thing that the Shijia couple insists on is the wedding date. Fang Zian hopes to marry Ningyue as soon as possible, but the Shijia couple insists on setting it in the twelfth lunar month. On the one hand, they hope to keep their daughter with them for a little longer, on the other hand,

They should also prepare the dowry in a leisurely manner. At the same time, they also made it clear that Fang Zian must make the wedding more grand and graceful. Shi Haoming said that it is impossible to rush into a marriage. The marriage of the Shi family's daughter must be grand and grand.

It was lively, grand, and prestigious. His daughter did not get married casually. Fang Zian understood their mood, so he discussed it with Matchmaker Li and made a compromise.

As a result, the application period for Najina was completed in one day. In fact, the betrothal gift and the wedding date were all settled in one day. At the lunch banquet, Fang Zian had already started licking his face and calling his father-in-law and mother-in-law, claiming to be his son-in-law.

Mrs. Shi is very happy, because she has always had a good impression of Fang Zian. Except for the incident where Shi Ningyue was almost injured, she is actually very satisfied with Fang Zian. The key is that her daughter likes Fang Zian, and Fang Zian himself also likes him.

Zhengqi, although he is of low origin, is already a fifth-rank official and has a bright future. His husband also often praises Fang Zian. So what else is wrong?

But Shi Hao felt complicated. On the one hand, he knew that Fang Zian was a very good person and absolutely worthy of his daughter, but on the other hand, looking at Fang Zian's smiling face, he was a little angry. He had raised the daughter of his daughter for many years.

, I want to take advantage of this guy, so I feel quite complicated. This is understandable, maybe all fathers in the world feel this complicated when they marry their daughters.

After hearing the news that the wedding date had been set and everything was going well, Shi Ningyue in the boudoir finally felt a stone fall in her heart, and her eyes filled with excitement. The maids around her congratulated her one after another, congratulating the young lady on her dream coming true and her long-cherished wish coming true.

Fang Zian did not come to see Shi Ningyue. He asked someone to bring in a letter saying that his prospective father-in-law was in a bad mood and he did not want to irritate him, so he came to visit another day. He asked Shi Ningyue to comfort her father. Shi Ningyue again

Funny and touching.

Time flies, and suddenly it is mid-October. The weather is getting colder day by day, and winter has arrived.

On the morning of October 17th, Fang Zian received the news from Qian Kang who returned to the city in person. The Dream had returned this morning. Fang Zian's heart suddenly dropped. During this period, the Dream's departure to sea had been pressing in his heart.

, not only worried about the safety of Wan Dalongtou and the others, but also worried about whether the steam engine could withstand such a long voyage and the rough sea. Now it seems that everything is fine.

Because in terms of time, the time from departure to return is only two and a half months, and the voyage is one month shorter than last year's voyage. Such a shortened time can only be achieved when the steam engine is operating normally. This is the time.

It is when the winter monsoon is blowing hard, and you have to face the wind when you come back. Unless the steam engine is running normally, it is impossible to save so much time.

Fang Zian immediately rushed to the Wantou Village Pier. When he arrived at the pier at noon, the Dream was unloading cargo. Wan Dahai and a group of crew members were resting in the newly built house on the pier. Seeing Fang Zian's arrival, Wan Dahai and others rushed to the pier.

Stand up and bow your hands.

"Da Longtou, is everything going well?" Fang Zian asked impatiently.

"Can it not be smooth? This is the most comfortable sea trip I have ever had in my life. The trip back and forth only took more than two months, and it was like going out to sea to catch fish. The iron bumps are really powerful. The return journey was against the wind.

With a ship full of cargo, we can still travel more than a hundred miles a day, but it saves us worry." Wan Dahai said continuously.

Fang Zian took a long breath and said: "Brothers, all

Are you okay? Are you in good health?"

"Everything is fine, everything is fine. Mr. Fang, don't worry. I was just telling everyone, hurry up and prepare to unload the goods. We will go there again before the year. Taking advantage of the north wind, we may be able to come back before the year." Wan Dahai said.

Qian Kang said with a smile: "Da Longtou, this can't be done. We have made regulations before. We can't go to sea continuously. People need to rest and the ship needs to be repaired. You can't risk your money or your life. Another ship went to sea years ago, but you, Da Longtou,

It’s time to rest. Besides, we agreed that this trip will be your last. Even if we go to sea, it won’t be your turn."

Fang Zian smiled and nodded: "Yes, Dalongtou will not be able to go to sea in the future."

Wan Dahai smacked his lips and said: "Master Fang, let's discuss it. I'm very strong. I can still work for a few more years. Can..."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Big dragon head, it's not that you are not healthy, but there is no need for you to go there in person. You are responsible for training the next generation of big dragon heads. Give young people a chance. If you don't want to let go, we

Doesn’t the manufacturing bureau have no successors? Young people don’t have the opportunity to show off their skills, right? You just need to teach them, that is the greatest contribution.”

Wan Dahai sighed and said: "That's all, I understand this."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Don't be too sad, Big Dragon Head. When I need you, you still have to step in."

Wan Dalongtou then smiled and said: "Master Fang's words are reasonable. I don't want to die at home. On the day I die, I want to die on the boat."

After detailed understanding, this trip to sea was not as smooth as Wan Dalongtou said. The steam engine broke down many times on the way. Thanks to Su Lei and the others, they were able to make timely repairs and ensure normal sailing. Especially on the way home, a

When the storm at sea was about to hit, the ship collapsed. Su Lei and his people repaired the ship in the turbulent cabin for three hours. The ship escaped from the storm area in time and was safe. Su Lei hit his head on the machine and broke a big hole.

The cut caused a lot of blood, but he still gritted his teeth and repaired the machine.

After learning about this, Fang Zian found Su Lei and sighed deeply in his heart when he saw the scar on the young man's forehead and the skin that had been blown black by the sea breeze.

"Su Lei, well done. You lived up to your father's expectations, and you also lived up to my expectations." Fang Zian praised.

"Brother Fang, my father even scolded me, saying that I didn't hear something strange in time. That's true, the sound of the machine was wrong, and I didn't hear it, which almost caused a bad thing." Su Lei smiled with his small white teeth.

Fang Zian was speechless. Su Heng was really strict with his son, and Su Lei was scolded when he came back. "Your father is not scolding, that is actually a compliment. Su Lei, your father hopes you can do better. Do you understand?" ?Don’t misunderstand him.”

"No, it's true that I didn't hear it. I missed my mother a little bit the night before, so I couldn't sleep. The next day, my mind was a little confused, so I didn't hear it." Su Lei scratched his head and laughed.

Fang Zian laughed loudly when he heard this. Su Lei was still young, just a half-grown child.

During lunch, everyone agreed to go to sea on another new ship that had been installed with another set of steam engines and had completed its trial voyage. The crew was fully equipped and it would be ready to sail in a few days. Of course Fang Zian had no objection.

In fact, in the past two months, although Fang Zian did not pay much attention, various affairs in the manufacturing bureau were also progressing in an orderly manner. Another old ship that was newly purchased is being repaired, and soon the manufacturing bureau will have a third ship. The ship has arrived. In the future, new ships will continue to join, and a huge fleet is not a dream. Infrastructure construction everywhere is also in full swing. Everything is going on in an orderly manner. Fang Zian knows that he no longer needs to worry as much as he did at the beginning. Already.
Chapter completed!