In the winter of the 10th year of Jiaqing, Ruan Yuan also temporarily bid farewell to his family and went to Leitang to guard his father's tomb. At this time, Ruan Yuan had no official business. Thinking of his father's dying instructions, he also asked Li Rui, Zang Yong and others to ask Li Rui, Zang Yong, etc. when he was in Hangzhou.

The manuscripts of "Commentaries on the Thirteen Classics" edited by others were moved to Leitang, and combined with the commentaries on ancient copies at home, the final collation and summary of the content of the collation were made.

On this day, Kong Luhua unexpectedly arrived at Leitang Tomb. Seeing that most of Ruan Yuan's small tomb was filled with manuscripts, she smiled at Ruan Yuan and said, "Master, he looks much more relaxed now than when he returned to Yangzhou."

.But Master, it’s true that as a governor, you are busy every day. Now when you get home, you have to do the compilation of books yourself. Master, don’t tire yourself out?”

"Don't worry, madam." Ruan Yuan couldn't help but smile and said: "When my father was dying, he told me that after returning home, I should not give up on studying books. Now that I think about it, it is indeed the case. I have tried my best these days, and my mood is worse than

I feel much more stable before returning to Yang. Also, I study books by myself, but I am different from outsiders. There are many students who are not talented and knowledgeable, and it is because of me, so some students regard studying as a chore, and I also

I can understand it. But if I study by myself, it’s my own business. How can I be tired if I do my own business?”

"That's right... But I heard you say that when you were in Hangzhou, your student friends had already revised 80% to 90% of the thirteen classics. Even so, you still have to do this one by one.

Do you want to read it? Isn’t this a waste of time?” Kong Luhua asked again.

"Madam, why is this a waste of time? This is also the way to strive for excellence." Ruan Yuandao: "I, students and friends, I still know very well that it is rare for those who have studied one classic well enough to master all the classics, so although

They have already edited more than half of it, but in the end, I am the only one who can do the coordinating work of the whole article. When I was in Hangzhou, there were too many official matters, and my academic studies were somewhat neglected. Now is the best time to pick up this path again.

?”

"Hehe, Daddy told me back then that Master, you are the most proud person in the world. Looking at it this way, Daddy understands you best?" Kong Luhua couldn't help teasing. She just thought about Ruan Chengxin's usual kindness, so she entered the Ruan Mansion.

After that, she actually regarded her as her own daughter for ten years. The words of the past were still there, but she no longer existed, but she couldn't help but sigh.

Ruan Yuan looked at his wife's expression and saw that her eyes were clear but still a bit red and swollen. It seemed that Kong Luhua had already paid homage to Ruan Chengxin's tomb before arriving at her own tomb. As expected, she could no longer hide her feelings.

She cried bitterly for her father. Thinking of this, she felt indescribable pity for her in her heart. She just said: "Madam, you have worked hard all the way here. Why not just rest for a while and go back when it is still early."

"Go back, I don't want to go back today?" Kong Luhua suddenly said: "I have agreed with my family today that I will stay here with you for a few days so that I can show my filial piety. Do you agree?"

"Madam, this..." Hearing the sincerity of her words, Ruan Yuan actually took the initiative to come here to accompany her. Naturally, he felt a little regretful, and hurriedly comforted him: "Madam, why are you suffering? This Leitang Tomb is the coldest in winter.

, I just live here temporarily to fulfill my filial piety, and I have prepared a lot of clothes myself. Madam comes here suddenly, what if she catches a cold at night? Besides, Kong Hou still needs you as a mother at home.

, Madam, please stop being so stubborn and go back quickly?"

"Master, my father is in my heart, but he is no different from my biological father?" Kong Luhua said: "Master, I thought that I had prepared extra clothes so that I could live in this tomb. Then go out and have a look. Madam wanted to stay here temporarily.

I have prepared a lot of things in the past few days. As for Kong Hou, since he has Shu’s sister and Yuezhuang at home, it will be no problem. Why, only the master can perform this filial piety, but not the madam?"

"This..." Ruan Yuan looked at his wife, but he was sincerely willing to guard the tomb with him, and was embarrassed to refuse for a while. However, he knew much better than Kong Luhua about the conditions of the tomb in winter. After thinking about it again and again, he had to compromise.

Said: "In this case, it's okay for Madam to stay here for a day. However, Madam, when I was nineteen years old, I came to stay in Leitang for a few days because of the rules. The situation during that time was much better than yours.

It's too painful to think about. Madam's body can't bear such cold and hardship. Stop insisting like this. After living here for one day, Madam should go back to Yangzhou. After all, I need you as my dear to take care of Kong Hou.

Is your mother going to do it?"

"Hmm... Okay, but you have to stay with me well today." Kong Luhua knew her husband's love, so she agreed to this suggestion.

"Okay, I'll spend more time with my wife today."

The winter of the 10th year of Jiaqing was as cold as an ordinary year, but Ruan Yuan and his wife, who lived in a cold cottage at this time, felt infinitely warm under each other's care. Soon, Qing Antai's letter also arrived in Yangzhou, talking about this year's autumn grain.

It was also a great harvest. Hangzhou, which had been hit by rain disasters for two years, finally stabilized. Ruan Yuan felt relieved when he learned that Hangzhou was gradually returning to peace.

But at this time, the East China Sea was once again caught in the flames of war.

In the autumn of the 10th year of Jiaqing, Cai Qian was overjoyed when he heard that Ruan Yuan had resigned due to mourning. He quickly regrouped and headed north to Fujian, where he began to plunder merchant ships on the Taiwan Strait. By winter, Cai Qian had captured more than ten grain ships in a row.

The ship suddenly gained momentum. Seeing that Cai Qian had food on board, Zhu Xun had no choice but to rely on Cai Qian again. Cai Qian gathered various ships and there were more than a hundred ships. At the same time, Cai Qian also intensified his efforts on passing merchant ships.

, tried their best to blackmail each large ship crossing the Taiwan Strait, and if it was hijacked by Cai Qian, he had to pay 400 taels of silver. Cai Qian used the money to smuggle ship cannons and recruit escapees. Soon, a huge ship appeared on the Taiwan Strait.

pirate fleet.

Even Grandma Lu couldn't understand Cai Qian's crazy behavior of expanding her momentum.

"Cai Qian, in the past few months, you have been like this, but you are much bolder than before." That day, Grandma Lu couldn't help but ask Cai Qian: "These days, we have handled tens of thousands of dollars in money."

Two, each big ship has a cash register of four hundred, what on earth are you thinking?"

"Mom, isn't it a good thing to have money? When we were in Hue last year, how could our life be as happy as it is today? I said last year that sooner or later Zhu Xin would come to my boat to beg for food, but it turned out

Oh, hahahaha! How interesting it is to see him begging for food?" Cai Qian said with a smile.

"Stop talking about these jokes. I know that when you prepared so much money this time, you were definitely not just thinking about making Zhu Xun beg for food." Grandma Lu said: "Two days ago, I saw that you sent Cai Lin.

When he goes to Taiwan, it seems that the people he contacts are not like those from the sea. What is your next plan?"

"Haha, Mom has good eyesight." Cai Qian laughed and said: "Yes, I have thought about it this time. When Cai Lin comes back, as long as the situation on the other side is as I expected, we will go north to Tamsui and land, and then... kill

Enter Taiwan!”

"Entering Taiwan? Cai Qian, you..." Of course Grandma Lu knew that although Cai Qian had taken the initiative to fight with the government many times over the years, he had never taken the initiative to attack the prefectures and counties of the Qing Dynasty. This time, Cai Qian looked like he wanted to

He was at a loss to attack the city of Taiwan for a while.

"Mom, I've figured it out this year." Cai Qian said: "It's not a long-term solution for us to stay at sea and rely on merchants and fish markets for food. After all, the government has a strong foundation and wants to restrict us. They have a lot of money.

So, why don’t I do something big this time and invade Taiwan directly to attack the imperial capital and counties! If we can do it well, we can simply become the king. From now on, we will have the entire island of Taiwan in our hands.

I'm worried. No matter what happens, as long as we capture Taiwan's capital city, the money and food will be enough for us to live for a while! So I sent Cai Lin to Taiwan to contact Hong Laosi, a bandit in the mountains.

He has a strong reputation and knows the terrain of Taiwan. If he can join forces with us... Haha, now that Ruan Yuan has returned to his hometown, Yu De is a waste. The number of soldiers in Taiwan that can fight is only one or two thousand. You say, this food, rice and wood

Is the hometown about to change its owner?"

"Haha, this is a good idea, isn't it? I spend my whole day playing hide-and-seek with the imperial court on the sea. I don't want to live this kind of life anymore. I just listen to you. If the Bodhisattva really bless us, let us seize Taiwan. From now on, we can fight with the imperial court.

Let's fight against each other!" After all, Grandma Lu also has a pirate temperament, putting profits first and not willing to risk her life. After hearing Cai Qian's words, they hit it off immediately.

"Hahahaha, this time, I will make a big bet with them!" Cai Qian laughed unscrupulously.

In December of the 10th year of Jiaqing, Cai Qian's fleet suddenly landed in Tamsui, and then went all the way south. He joined Hong Laosi's gang in the mountains of Taichung and began to attack Taiwanese villages. In order to expand his momentum, this time Cai Qian simply established himself as the king.

He was called the King of Zhenhai. In mid-December, Cai Qian's troops arrived in Tainan. Tainan's Fengshan County was attacked by Cai Qian's tens of thousands of men and was unable to resist it. It quickly fell. The Battle of Fengshan was also the first time Cai Qian captured a county in the Qing Dynasty.

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Immediately afterwards, Cai Qian marched northward and surrounded Taiwan's capital city. Seeing that Taiwan was in danger, Yu De had to go to Shu to ask for help. When Jiaqing learned that Fengshan had been captured by Cai Qian, he was furious and ordered Taiwan's General Ai Xintai to defend it.

In the capital of Taiwan, he mobilized the Eight Banners of Guangzhou to advance eastward, and at the same time ordered Delengtai to lead his army south to support Fujian. At sea, Li Changgeng also received the order to encircle and suppress Cai Qian, ordered the Zhejiang Navy, and marched south to Penghu, only to wait for the Fujian Navy
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