Before leaving, what Qin Dewei wanted to say to Magistrate Feng the most was, if a comet appears in November this year, Mr. Feng, please calm down and don't be cannon fodder!
But he couldn't say it. After all, his character was a child prodigy rather than a magic stick. He couldn't scientifically explain why he could predict the appearance of comets.
Under Qin Dewei's reluctant eyes, Feng En and Wang Tingxiang both left Longjiang Pass and took a boat north to the capital.
The key positions of Nanjing Minister of War and Counselor of Machinery Affairs were taken over by Liu Longlai, Minister of Civil Affairs of Nanjing. As for who the new magistrate of Jiangning County is, it is not yet known. County affairs are temporarily handled by the county magistrate.
Life is like this, there are always people leaving, temporarily or permanently, and there are always people appearing.
Yan Song, the current governor of Yingtian Prefecture, has just finished reading today's official documents and is thinking about inviting a few local officials to have a party.
Now is March, the best time for spring flowers to bloom, and it is also the peak period for gatherings of literati. The whole year begins with spring, and most of the literati’s appearance and reputation depend on these months in March and April.
Thinking of this, Yan Song also felt a little sad. He remembered that he was also a proud child prodigy. He passed the county examination at the age of ten, passed the national examination at the age of nineteen, and won the Jinshi at the age of twenty-five.
Now, another twenty-five years have passed, and at the age of fifty, I can't even get through the main gate of the ministry hall.
He still has to go to Nanjing to improve his qualifications, but Xia Yan, a fellow at the same age, is starting to think about how to join the cabinet...
Suddenly, a slave from his hometown reported to Yan Song: "Uncle Qing is here! He's just outside the Yamen!"
Uncle Qing is talking about Yan Shifan, the son of Yan Song. He is eighteen years old this year. His nickname is Qing'er, and his family calls him Uncle Qing. In the original historical time and space, more than 20 years later, he was known as Xiao Ge Lao and the best son in the world...
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Yan Song was shocked. Before leaving the capital last year, he arranged for his son to study in the Imperial College. Why did he suddenly appear in Nanjing again?
Yan Shifan walked in with a smile and said to his father: "Surprise or not? Unexpected or not."
Yan Song also had a headache when he looked at his son.
Although this son is smart, he is disabled and has little hope for an official career. Therefore, there is no point in taking the imperial examination. We might as well let him study in the Imperial College and have a random background.
Unexpectedly, he was still so restless that he didn't even say hello to him. He ran over from the capital privately as soon as the Northern Canal thawed.
"If you don't want to sit in prison and study, why did you come to Nanjing?" Yan Song asked helplessly.
Yan Shifan replied: "Give me a helping hand and make a difference in Nandu!"
Although he is disabled, he is conceited and smart. He is also a proud and arrogant person who is unwilling to be lonely.
After so many years, my father finally became a powerful official. In a colorful world like Nanjing, how could he continue to endure the tedium of studying in prison?
Yan Song shook his head and said, "Come as you please. You can also go to Nanguozi Prison to study."
Why did Yan Shifan come to study? He thought he had a strategy in mind, so he suggested to his father: "My son has already thought about it for his father. The characteristic of Fu Yin Bi Yuan is that he has real power over the people, so we must take advantage of it! Arrange for your son to go first
The arresting officer helps with the work.
Then he will take heavy action against idle villains, ban gangsters on the streets, clean up the streets of Nandu, and gain fame for his father! At the same time, he will secretly collect money for the future!
At the same time, practice more elegant gatherings, take full advantage of the large number of famous people and officials in Nandu, make friends with celebrities and scholars, and gain reputation.
When his fame spreads across the two capitals, it will only be a matter of time before my father joins the ministry, and it is not hopeless to try to join the cabinet again!"
Yan Song: "..."
Yan Shifan was very surprised. What was his father's reaction? Did he agree or disagree?
Yan Song sighed: "Do you know that these things you mentioned are all leftovers from other people's play?"
The chat between father and son ended up just like that.
From her father's mouth, Qing'er learned about a man named Qin Dewei, and she realized all her assumptions.
"I'm here for the first time. My son is walking around the city today to see how beautiful the capital is." Yan Shifan was full of energy. Although he just got off the boat today, he still couldn't restrain his excitement.
There is always no shortage of people in the government office to please Mr. Fu Yin. Immediately, the governor arranged for two local officers who were familiar with the situation to accompany Yan Shifan on the streets.
After leaving the government office and walking a few steps south, you will find Sanshan Street, the famous commercial center of the city.
Yan Qing'er was like a ferocious beast patrolling his own territory, scanning the streets on both sides with one eye. Since his father is Fu Yin, then the territory under the jurisdiction of Yingtian Mansion is his territory.
After so many years, my father has always been an idle official, but now he has real power. If he doesn't hurry up and make money now, how can he wait?
If I am transferred to a more secluded position as a minister in the future, I am afraid it will not be so easy to make money again.
"Where else do you want to see, Master?" the attendant asked in a flattering manner. Nanjing is a huge city, and there are too many places to go. It would be difficult to lead the way without giving an accurate number.
Yan Shifan said: "I have heard about the name of Qinhuai River for a long time, so I will go there to have a look today!"
The attendant then led Young Master Yan southward to Wuding Bridge on the river, and then pointed out the directions to nearby scenic spots to Young Master Yan.
So he turned back and headed east. Yan Shifan saw the grand scene of cruise ships on the river being crowded, and then he saw the red flowers and green willows in the riverbanks, the orchestras and the music, and suddenly he felt a sense of pride in his heart.
I come, I see, I conquer! From now on, Yan Qing'er will be the most handsome boy here!
So Mr. Yan asked the attendant again: "Who is the most famous among the people in the old courtyard today?"
The attendants introduced it with numerous treasures: "The most famous one in the first two years was the Four Beauties of Qinhuai, but the one who became famous in the past two years is Jinling Chunmeng Wang Lianqing.
Originally, some people wanted to sum it up as one of the five beauties, but Wang Lianqing was unique and refused to be called the same as others, which made her name even more famous."
Mr. Yan then said, "How about spending the night at Wang Lianqing's place tonight?"
The attendant shook his head: "Wang Lianqing is the kind of person who sells his art but not his body. He only has friends with the primary school student Qin Dewei and doesn't stay with anyone else."
Hearing this name again, Yan Qing'er snorted and continued walking forward. When he reached the eastern end, he saw Qingxi.
Standing at the intersection of Qingxi River and Qinhuai River, the guard introduced: "This is the ancient Taoye Ferry. I heard it is very famous among scholars."
Mr. Yan looked around, then went up to the Huaiqing Bridge on the Qingxi River, and praised: "This is a good place, and it is also the place where Huan Yi invites the flute! We should ask for land to build a garden and build the Jiaodi Pavilion!"
The attendant said: "Nowadays, there are houses and mansions here. It is difficult to have any spare space to build a garden."
Young Master Yan pointed to a locked gate not far from the other side of Qingxi River: "Isn't there a deserted place here? Why is there no open space? Can you find a way to get it?"
This place has something to do with the former government official, how could the servants not know about it?
He quickly introduced: "This place was originally Mr. Gu Dongqiao's garden. Before it was built, it was given to the primary school student Qin Dewei because of a disastrous defeat in the rally. Then it was left to be abandoned and was only used by the primary school students' servants to grow vegetables.
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Hearing the name Qin Dewei unexpectedly again, Mr. Yan was very unhappy. He was really a troublesome person. Why could he be heard everywhere? Is the surname of Nanjing City Yan or Qin?
"To the east is Tongjimen. Where to go next?" the attendant asked again.
Mr. Yan turned around and walked south: "Go to the old courtyard and meet that Jinling Chunmeng!"
The attendant sighed secretly, with your appearance, Mr. Yan, Wang Lianqing probably doesn't like you either.