To the east of the courtyard is the Jia Family Zhongyi Temple.

Since the completion of the Zhongyi Temple, this place has become a holy place for the servants of the two mansions. Everyone summoned here by Jia Lian, whether they have contributed to the Jia mansion or not, will spontaneously rise up. Three points of solemnity.

Even the most carefree person in the house on weekdays dare not stop being careless when he comes here.

Today, most of the people who were summoned here were elderly people from the two houses. Many of them had even faded out of the sight of the masters of the two houses. They who rarely came here were a little bit uncontrollable. Keep the excitement and tension in your heart.

Suddenly seeing the great steward Lin Zhixiao come in, everyone started asking questions. When they heard that Jia Lian had summoned him, one of them, a rugged old man in his seventies who could only stand up tremblingly with the help of his grandson, couldn't help but said:

Go, I haven't shown up in the house for more than ten years. It's hard for the second master Lian to still remember me. Now that the second master is engaged in martial arts and martial arts, and seeing that the family is going to restore the glory of the old man's time, the old man is deeply concerned. I’m happy for our Jia family and for the second master.

It’s a pity that I, an old man, can’t help the second master.”

Said, the old man Look at the spiritual tablets placed high behind you. Most of the names written on it were simple or even vulgar. Chu Dazhuang, Jia San, Wang Laoyao, he basically knew the characters represented by these names.

He also wanted to put his name on it, but he didn't know whether he was qualified to put his name on it in Jia Lian's mind based on his past achievements.

People say that after Jiao Da dies, he will definitely be able to put it on the table for that old guy to get. He is very impressive when he sees everyone, and he is not as prone to swearing as before. .

The old man felt regretful and uneasy, but when Lin Zhixiao heard this, he quickly supported his other arm and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao, you are so humble. I think you are in good health. Besides, who said? You can't help the second master, now the opportunity has come..."

"Seriously?!"

Lin Zhixiao ignored the pain in his hand that was grabbed by the old man, With a bright smile, he said: "I dare to hide this from you, junior."

Lin Zhixiao waved his hand, faced everyone in the hall, and said loudly in a calm and slightly excited voice: "We are the second generation of the family. Lord, thanks to the love of the saint, I was sent to Tianjin to build a seaport and supervise the construction of sea-going ships. I need to select a group of people from the clan to be at your command.

Most of you are following a few of them. The Duke of Guo has done these things in Lianghuai and other places, so the Second Master ordered me to call you here.

The Second Master said that this trip is all voluntary, and those who are willing to go will wait. When the second son came over, the masterJust sign up. If you don't want to go, the second master won't force you. "

After Lin Zhixiao finished speaking, the venue exploded. Many people reacted. No wonder most of the people here today are the same people who worked together back then.

"Go, you can be at the mercy of the Second Master. It's such a great opportunity, you'd be a fool not to go! "

"That is, the errand that the saint personally entrusted to the second master, can it be taken lightly? Maybe after we go out this time, after we die, we can sit up here and sit there, which will be a great honor for our ancestors..."

"I'm going to go too! ! "

The old man who had just reacted a little slower. Seeing that everyone in the venue had expressed their intention to go, his face turned red with anxiety, and he stamped his feet and shouted.

The crowd shouted: "Zhao Uncle, please don’t rob us of your old bones. You should give the younger generation a chance. "

"Fuck you, even though I am seventy years old, I can still eat three kilograms of rice and five kilograms of meat per meal... Let's not care about the nonsense, just say that we are building sea ships. In terms of accomplishments, whoever among you can match me, I will give this opportunity to him! "

Everyone was speechless. They all shook their heads and said with a smile: "Careful, your old man and his family went up here to sit before they arrived at Tianjin Wei. ”

Everyone’s words made Old Zhao feel quite happy. It seems that many people still think that his spiritual tablets can be put up. However, although the second master did not say it clearly, there are actually rows on top of the Zhongyi Temple. position, and not by seniority, but simply by merit.

So, he not only had to go up, but also got a little ahead. He felt that he could still meet him before he was buried. This matter is an opportunity given by God, so I must seize it even if I risk my life.

While he was arguing with everyone, he heard that Jia Lian had arrived. At this time, the old man, no matter how polite he was to the younger generation, rushed up to Jia Lian, bowed his head, and said: "Old slave Zhao, Zhao..."

Maybe it's because he's old, maybe it's because he's too old I was so excited that I couldn't even tell my name. Fortunately, the second master was as tolerant to his servants as rumored. Not only was he not angry when he saw him, he even bent down and helped him up with one hand, and said with a smile: "Zhao Xiuyuan, right? ? "

"Yes, it's the old slave..."

Old man Zhao became more and more excited, and after finally taking a breath, he couldn't help but choked and said: "No. Thinking that the second master could still remember the old slave's nickname. ”

“I have said long ago that I, Jia Lian, will remember all those who have made meritorious deeds for my Jia family. Not only must they be remembered in my heart, but they must also be engraved on my Jia family in the future. In the Zhongyi Temple of Fufu, descendants visit him.

Besides,This is not a cheap name. I heard people say that the word "cultivation" came from the mouth of the old man, right? "

"Yes, yes, it's a bad name... No, the old slave's name is exactly what the Duke gave him. The old slave is confused and has offended the Duke. Please punish him! "

Zhao Xiuyuan was filled with regret and wanted to kneel down to plead guilty. Jia Lian gave Lin Zhixiao and his grandson a look, asking them to help him, then passed him, slowly came to the top of the ancestral hall, turned and faced Everyone: "Butler Lin should have told you all about this. I will only say one thing. Going to Tianjin Wei will definitely take a long time, and everything will be simple. Those who are willing to go can ask Butler Lin to sign up after the meeting.

Now, please report to me one by one your duties, experiences, and main achievements under the old master. Don't hide it, and don't make it up. Violators will be severely punished. ”

　“Yes! ! ”

…

The preparation work is always tedious and energy-consuming.

After meeting the slaves, Jia Lianshang could not get anything. Rest, but return to the study.

　"Master Hou. "

Hu Yuanyao, who was dressed in a palace dress and looked slightly different from the women of the Jia family, came over holding a stack of files. The file has been roughly selected by the servant. These are the things that the Marquis should first understand, including the size of the Tianjin Guards Navy, its establishment history, and the names and resumes of the officials above and below. "

"Well, put it here. ”

Jia Lian went to the Ministry of War at noon and transferred a piece of information about the Tianjin Guard Navy from his second uncle. Unexpectedly, the Ministry of War sent it to him in the afternoon.

Picking up a piece of observation at random, Jia Lian noticed the gentle hands on his shoulders. Jia Lian didn't care, but quietly changed to a more force-bearing position.

Although the scale of Tianjin Wei Navy was not large, it was There are dozens of officials at the top and bottom, and it is quite boring to read through the resumes of these people.

Perhaps seeing Jia Lian’s difficulty, the beauty behind him suddenly said: "I dare not deceive the prince. Master, I have read this file before. If the Marquis can trust me, let me tell you to him. The Marquis is just recuperating..."

Jia Lian heard this , immediately became more energetic, and looked back at the beauty. He saw that the beauty looked a little uneasy.

"Okay. Jia Lian smiled slightly, took the beauty's bare hand with his backhand, and with her puzzled but extremely obedient attitude, he pulled her to the desk, then gently held her waist and sat in his arms.

Hu Yuanyao’s spirit became tense. AsPrincess Zhaoyang gave Jia Lian a maid, and she was already ready to become Jia Lian's woman.

However, Jia Lian didn’t know whether it was because he disdained her appearance or had some grudge against her identity, so he never hired her, even under the hint of Princess Zhaoyang. .

I didn’t expect that Jin would make such an intimate move towards her.

Turning around, I glanced at Jia Lian quietly and found that Jia Lian was actually leaning on the Taishi chair, closing his eyes and falling asleep. Even with a slightly tired look on his face, he looked so heroic and full of soul-stirring magic power.

Feeling her soft body being held tightly in his arms, Hu Yuanyao felt infinite joy in her heart. Knowing that her silent flattery had finally paid off, she pressed the button With excitement and joy, he whispered the information that he had spent several hours summarizing in Jia Lian's ears.

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