Wishing You Eternal Happiness - Chapter 72

At sunset, under the **** of the two navy lines, the shadow of the sail slowly entered the port and appeared in the sight of everyone.

The shore was already crowded with people coming to meet the boat. Seeing the shadow of the boat, there was a commotion in the crowd at first, and when it gradually became clear, cheers were everywhere. Those with family members on the boat were even more nervous and excited. They squeezed to the front and waited anxiously. .

Jia Fu and Meng Shi had also come here long ago. At this moment, before the pier, with his eyes wide open, the ship gradually approached. Jia Fu finally saw the figure of his brother Zhen Yaoting, crowded with a bunch of people on the bow, and some were excited. In tears, someone desperately waved and jumped toward the shore.

You know, if a merchant ship falls into the hands of ordinary pirates, and the family pays the ransom, people may return. However, if you encounter Japanese pirates, there is usually only one possibility, and that is the shipwreck and death. So even though the tall man sent a navy to rescue him, almost everyone couldn’t believe that he could really be rescued. The hope was too slim.

But the most unlikely thing actually happened.

Seeing his son’s figure, Meng couldn’t help crying with joy again. Jia Fu supported her with red eyes.

Zhen Yaoting had seen Meng Shi and Jia Fu beside her a long time ago. He was ecstatic. When the boat stopped, put on the walking board, and quickly landed ashore, called the sound mother at Meng Shi, and turned to Jia Fu. Called “Sister” and asked her why she would return to Quanzhou at this time. After hearing what Jiafu had said, he opened his hand hurriedly, turned around, and said, “I’m fine! I’m worrying you!”

Meng’s grabbed his son’s arm and looked up and down, and saw that he looked okay except that he was a little thinner and had a few more scars on his neck and forehead. Wiping away the tears, I asked Zhang Dahe and the rest of the people again. They learned that the ship and the cargo were all lost during this distress, and one person died. Fortunately, Zhang Dahe and the rest of the people on the ship were not in serious trouble. He was injured, and his injuries were not serious. After going ashore, he would be able to heal for a while. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, and prayed a few times in the direction of the Matsu Temple.

Zhen Yaoting said: “Mother, you have to worship, and don’t forget to worship the Golden Face Dragon King too. If it weren’t for the Golden Face Dragon King this time, my son might not be able to come back!”

Meng hurriedly asked why, there was another person who had disembarked from the boat already telling his family about what happened.

It turned out that a few days ago, when they were sailing at sea, they encountered Japanese pirates on their way back and were overtaken by Japanese pirates. The Japanese pirate ships were built differently from ordinary merchant ships. They were suitable for chasing at sea. They were flexible and fast. The Japanese pirates were extremely vicious. How could these ordinary merchant ships fight against them? When the personnel resisted, they were killed on the spot and thrown into the sea. This time these Japanese pirates seemed to want to arrest people and build fortifications in their old nest. They were lucky enough to survive. A total of more than a dozen ships were robbed, and valuable goods were robbed. The remaining ships smashed the sinking sea and arrested hundreds of people. They were all locked in the cargo hold, and when they were about to escape, they met on a narrow road with the Golden Faced Dragon King’s warship. After a fierce battle, the Japanese pirates were lost. Many people inside escorted them back, and met the officer navy division again on the way. The two sides met each other. Due to the special circumstances, the commander general did not fight the Golden Face Dragon King. He picked up all the people and left on both sides.

During this tragedy, the shipowners lost a lot, and some of them died unfortunately. At this moment, there were cries coming from nearby, but the population of the story was quite good. It was like a storyteller, which was thrilling and thrilling. , The golden-faced dragon king was even more majestic by him.

Zhen Yaoting said a few words, then looked around: “Sister, can you come with Master Pei?”

Although he is the eldest brother-in-law in name, he is younger than Pei Youan. As for his confidence, he is even more inadequate, so he is called Master Pei and dare not call him brother-in-law.

Gaffer turned his head, the bank was crowded with people, and saw him standing on the bow of a naval warship. Nearby were the tall man and other local officials, a middle-aged man with the appearance of a military commander. It must be the general Li. , Led a line of guerrillas and participating generals behind him, and was seeing him, with a respectful expression. Pei Youan seemed to have been paying attention to this side, turned his head and glanced, and said something to the general soldier, seeming to tell him to wait, and then he went on. On the shore, came to Jia Fu’s side.

Zhen Yaoting has always been a little restrained towards Pei Youan. He listened to him asking his own good, and he said that it was all right. In order to show that he was really good, he also stretched his arms.

Pei Youan smiled, nodded, and turned to Meng Shi and Jiafu: “Mother-in-law, Fuer, there are still some things on my side. It is best for Yaoting to be fine. I can rest assured. I will ask someone to take you home first. I’ll be back later.”

Although Pei Youan is dressed in casual clothes today, he is very angry and jade mountain is bright. In the crowd, he is really out of the ordinary. The people nearby have noticed him early and saw that he is young, but even the governor Gao Dao treats him respectfully. There have been rumors in Quanzhou that the Zhen family’s daughter had been married before, and the Zhen family had received the emperor’s grace, and the old lady had her fate. It was all because the son-in-law was a high official in Beijing. The tall and young man, presumably the son-in-law of the Zhen family, looked at him in awe, and when he saw him getting off the boat, his surroundings quickly became quiet.

Meng knew that he was here, the official entertainment was indispensable, not to mention this time it was unfortunate. When he first arrived, he would be more busy and nodded hurriedly.

Pei Youan personally sent a few people into the carriage. Upon seeing this, Master Gao also hurried over to see him off. When the Zhen family’s carriage was gone, Fang boarded back to the battleship and entered the cabin, then Chief Li immediately followed, and Master Gao also Not daring to enter, only waiting outside with the remaining officials.

Pei Youan smiled and said, “This time about the Zhen family, the officer would like to thank you for not only protecting the house, but also bringing people back safely today.”

Chief Li hurriedly saluted: “Master Pei has said that he is serious, he is the first to be humble and negligent. If he is desperate, he must first protect the Zhen family.

Pei Youan said: “Although you have neglected your duty this time, you are considered to have responded in a timely manner and did not cause any greater losses, so you have lost your merits. The officials will give you all the suggestions just now. You need to keep in mind that you Guarding here, not just one family, but tens of thousands of people. Don’t let your guard down at all times, and never allow such incidents to happen again!”

This Chief Li has guarded Quanzhou for many years. Only when we met, he proposed the establishment of an inspection department, an expansion of troops, an increase in battleships, and a replacement of weapons. He said that he had been asking him for these requirements in the past few years, but because there were no big Japanese pirates for many years. The troubles were always perfunctory and evasive, so that the hearts of the people were uneven, the defense was lax, and there was collusion between the inside and outside of the Guangdong thieves, and this was the fault. Hearing Pei Youan’s reply like this, he was overjoyed and immediately knelt to thank him.

Pei Youan asked him to get up, and then asked the thief in eastern Guangdong and the situation of coastal defenses in detail, and asked him to retreat when he planned to inspect the terrain tomorrow. The commander retreated a few steps, hesitated, and then went forward and bowed again. : “Master Pei, there is another thing about a humble job, I don’t know if it should be said or not?”

Pei Youan said: “If it’s about the people’s livelihood of the imperial court, that’s it.”

Chief Li said in a low voice, “My lord, this time Young Master Zhen and others can return safely. The golden-faced dragon king is the gold-faced dragon king, and he dare not take his humble position. This dragon king was ordered to arrest and suppress his humble position two years ago, but he was hidden. Jinlong Island has a secret location and a strong defense. Because he never harassed the coast, he passed by in general, so the humble position was left to him. This time the Japanese pirates attacked Quanzhou, and there was another Pinghai. The Japanese pirates on that road were besieged at sea before they had time to land. According to the officers and soldiers, it seemed that they were also the work of the Golden Face Dragon King…”

He paused for a moment: “The Golden Face Dragon King helped the government to suppress the invaders. It was a great achievement, but in the past few years of his humble position, he has been paying attention to this person secretly. He always feels that his origin is not simple. , Thinking of the individual.”

“who?”

“It’s General Dong Chengzhu of the Tianxi Dynasty!”

“Why are you so sure?”

“My lord doesn’t know. The humble post had been a guerrilla under General Dong at the time. Later, General Dong was convicted and disappeared. After the humble post went to Quanzhou, he finally met with the golden-faced dragon king this time. Seeing that this person is really as rumored, his face is covered with a mask, but he always feels that he has seen it somewhere, and he is also familiar with his banners and banners, so I have a bold speculation. If this dragon king is really the general Dong of the year, he would have been a man. The man, who has been wronged first, plus this meritorious service, if he goes to the court, Long live today will be able to use it.”

Pei Youan stared at Chief Li: “Have you ever told others about this?”

“This matter is all humble speculation, which may not be true, so I didn’t dare to tell others. Because I knew that the adults are the close ministers of the emperor, I dared to tell them. I ask the adults to decide.”

Pei Youan groaned for a moment and nodded: “You are loyal and cautious. The officer will recommend you to the emperor. The officer will pay more attention to this matter. You must not disclose it to others.”

President Li was so overjoyed, overjoyed, and extremely grateful, he once again bowed to his thanks, got up, and quit as ordered.

…

Jia Fu went home with his mother and brother, first went to see his grandmother, and then checked the property. The paper said that the warehouse was burned and a large ship full of goods was damaged. The loss was heavy, and after this incident, the court will surely return soon. Once the maritime ban is ordered, it is not known how long and how long will the ship pass. Merchants like the Zhen family who use fleets to sail through the sea will be greatly injured, such as being cut off.

But these were all external matters, and fortunately most of the people on the ship returned safely. That night, the Zhen family set up a meal in front of the hall to appease those who were frightened on the ship, and distributed pensions to the families of the wounded and the unfortunate deceased. There was also a separate family banquet in the inner house. Pei Youan pushed the banquet of Gao Dao and returned. Zhen family dinner. That night, Meng cleaned up the house for his daughter and son-in-law. The two stayed there. The next day, Pei Youan went out. Under the company of Master Gao and Chief Li, he inspected coastal defenses, increased or decreased defense forces, and urged all over the country. Jointly dispatched troops to encircle and suppress the thief in Guangdong. He was so busy that he left early and returned late. Finally, on this day, news came that the thief who had been suffering from Guangdong and Fujian for many years was arrested and decapitated. The people of Quanzhou heard the news and all ran away. I told you that on the day Pei Youan returned to the city, the city was full of celebrations, and the people rushed out to see the rumored style of Pei Xiang. There were also officials of all sizes and local gentlemen. Almost filled the Zhenjia Tie box.

That night, Pei Youan accompanied Jiafu, came out of his grandmother Hu’s room, and went back to the two people’s room. He changed his clothes and said that he still had something to do. He might not be able to come back tonight, so she didn’t have to wait any longer. Own, rested earlier.

Jiafu clasped his arm tightly, pouting: “What is so unwilling to let go, have to go out all night, and go all night? Could it be that those people have arranged a flower banquet again, please invite you to make you a lamp? Appreciating the beauty, appreciating and appreciating?”

Those banquets were rejected by Pei Youan on the grounds of mourning, and Jiafu naturally knew that after seeing him here, he finally got free today, and he was going out again in the evening. Having been with him for so long day and night, she felt that he seemed to be pregnant tonight, which was different from the things he was busy with before. Listening to the tone, he had to go out for the night, and was distressed and unhappy, knowing that he always pampered herself. He wouldn’t be really angry no matter how much he made trouble, so he simply had a small temper with him.

Pei Youan smiled, squeezed her small mouth that looked like a morning glory, then hugged the person, whispered comfort, and coaxed for a while. Finally, Jiafu released his arm, but instead hugged her waist. Looking up at him, he solemnly said: “Big cousin, I know you should have something, and I also know that I am useless and cannot help you. But I want you to know that your business is mine, even if I can’t help. I’m busy, I also hope you don’t hide everything from me. I’m really not a child, I’m your wife.”

Pei Youan looked down at her, the two looked at each other for a moment, and he said softly: “I’ll be back tomorrow, you go to bed earlier.”

Gaffer suppressed the disappointment in her heart, slowly released her arm, smiled and said: “I know, then you will be careful, and I will wait for you to come back.”

Pei Youan raised his hand to support her head, lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, then turned and went out.

How much burden is there on his shoulders? And in his heart, how many secrets did he lose alone?

Gaffer watched him go out, a trace of frustration slowly poured in his heart, and guessed what was going on with him tonight, but he couldn’t tell himself. When sitting there in a daze, he suddenly heard a sound of footsteps approaching, raised his eyes, and saw Pei Youan. Actually came back.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you with you.”

Pei Youan smiled at her and said.