After time travel, I became a talented lady

Dark clouds rolled in the sky, covering half of the sky in Qiantang County. It was dark and dark even though it was early morning.

On the Qiantang Pier, in the Cheng family dock, Mr. Cheng looked at Cai Gensheng, who was wearing the uniform of a ship commander, and was so shocked that he could not speak.

Cai Gensheng's expression changed several times, and finally he simply stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Mr. Cheng, it's not that we are in trouble with you. These ships have been inspected. From the drawing review, construction process, and assembly process, there are actually some problems. We Shipbuilders must check carefully, otherwise if a ship's cargo falls into the sea, it will cause huge losses, not to mention human life is at stake. I just opened a small path for you to launch the ship, and your ship cannot get out. After ten years, it has become rusty and dilapidated, which is no longer worthy of my inspection work, don’t you think?”

The officer next to him who was also wearing a shipbuilding department reluctantly agreed, his eyes wandering and he didn't dare to look at anyone.

The chief steward was dissatisfied and said with a stiff smile, "Master Cai, you see, our shipyard has been producing ships for more than ten years, and there has never been any major problems. Even the cannons built for the government are not once or twice." Well, you didn’t say there was anything wrong with it. Besides, the drawings were reviewed by you and are good. Not to mention the construction process and assembly process. You suddenly said that there are problems with this batch of ships and they can’t be launched into the water. , how can you say this~"

"You know the cost of a boat. If there is no approval document for launching it, it is useless. How can we explain this to the buyer? Master Cai, you see~ everything else is easy to say," the big steward said, quietly poking at it. Look at Cai Gensheng.

Cai Gensheng's face turned red. He didn't dare to look at Mr. Cheng. He just stared at the big housekeeper and said, "You and I have been working together for many years. Could it be that I deliberately tricked you? I have inspected these ships and they did not pass. There is nothing the government can do. I’m the one who gave you the approval, so I have something to do, so I’ll take the first step!”

"Master Cai, please stay~" The butler hurriedly grabbed Cai Gensheng.

Cai Gensheng was about to rush out when Old Master Cheng suddenly shouted, "Mr. Cai, I don't know where our Cheng family has offended you. If you tell me, I will definitely apologize and apologize. It's easy to talk about money, but our Cheng family's dock Don’t smash the sign!”

Cai Gensheng stood still, without looking back, and whispered, "Mr. Cheng, we have known each other for so many years, please tell me. How could I suddenly get into trouble? Am I not able to get along with Yinzi? You'd better ask if this is Did you offend someone?"

He paused for a moment, thinking about their friendship over the years, and then said, "The approval slips for this batch of boats launched by Wangjia Shipyard are also pressed, saying that they will be postponed." After saying that, he left without looking back.

The officer who was traveling with him hurriedly followed him, fearing that he would be detained if he left late.

The chief steward walked up to the old man and asked doubtfully, "Old man, what do you mean this time? If you want to target our Cheng family alone, then if we are not criticized, then the Wang family is also suppressing it. Although it is only temporary, it is also strange. , our two are the largest shipbuilding companies in Qiantang, could it be that the government wants to take back this shipbuilding business?"

Mr. Cheng guessed that he might have offended someone this time, so he thought of Dong Ruzan in the county government office. However, a prince from the state government had no right to suppress the shipbuilding department from issuing approval. Could it be that he was instigated by the state government?

But he has never offended the governor of the state capital, and he has rarely been to the government offices of the state capital.

Besides, the Wang family is one of the richest families in Qiantang. There are several cargo ships worth dan going to be launched this time. They also have a stake of at least taels of silver. Why is there no approval?

The chief steward whispered again, "The shipyard was also strange last night. The account books are usually locked in the accounting room, and the old slave has three locks. But in the middle of the night, he suddenly felt urgent and found that the lock had been picked open. The old slave hurriedly shouted The man got up to catch the thief, but the man covered his face and was very agile, but he ran away. The old slave checked it and found that the account book was damp, so he moved it to the attic, and the thief was not found for a while."

"However, Zhang Da said that the thief looked similar to Lin Gou'er, and Lin Gou'er didn't come to work the next day. I sent someone to ask his mother-in-law, and she said that I don't know where he went to gamble, drink, and whore. How many days ago? Not going home.”

Old Mrs. Cheng frowned, knowing that the Cheng family was being targeted. He wanted to celebrate the New Year and celebrate the festival, and manage the government. He has never been lenient. Now, not to mention the shipping department, he found the county magistrate Zhang a few days ago. The county magistrate Zhang Zhang He hesitated and refused to tell the truth.

There is also the Wang family, they are all locals. In the past, there was friction and competition in business. This is normal. Unexpectedly, this time, the Cheng family is also targeted at a loss. Similar goods are better than The Cheng family sells it at a discount, so the people are not blind. There is a mournful voice on the Cheng family's cabinet.

That Mr. Wang was not as friendly as before, he actually got angry, which had never happened before.

Mr. Cheng thought that after all, Mr. Dong had changed after he came to Qiantang. He had no other choice but to go to the county government office and walk around.

Old Mrs. Cheng prepared another generous gift and was about to pay homage to Young Master Dong. He didn't want to go out when he met a young man from the Yamen. The young man held a letter and said with a smile, "Old Master, what a coincidence. Mr. Dong has posted a message to let you know." The little one is here. Tomorrow is winter and I want you to be a guest at my house."

The big butler smiled hurriedly and took the envelope, and stuffed a bulging purse into his hand. The young man smiled so hard that he didn't open his eyes and repeatedly handed over his hands, "God is so kind to me, so is the big butler. I still want to go." The Wang family and Li family are delivering the letter, and the younger one is leaving first."

After saying that, he left with a smile.

Mr. Cheng sat down on the Eight Immortals chair, opened the envelope, and read it carefully. The butler brought a cup of tea over to him with great care. Seeing that the old man's brows were getting tighter and tighter, he also frowned when he put down the letter.

"Old Master, what happened?" the butler asked.

"I remember Mr. Yan from the Cabinet of Ministers has not been to Shi'an for many years. Why did he suddenly want to hold a banquet? Or is this a post sent by Dong Ruzan?" the old man asked doubtfully.

The chief steward rolled his eyes a few times and said with a sneer, "He is a prince from the state government. He invites merchants like us, not for money. Wealth is the key to everything."

Old Mrs. Cheng sighed when he thought of the many troubles he had suffered during this period, "It's not a bad thing to ask for money. We are willing to give it to those who can afford it, but don't ask for the foundation of the Cheng family. "

Tomorrow is the winter moon. In previous years, the winter moon was a big day. The Cheng family was full of joy and lanterns, and the shop and dock were full of laughter and bustle. This year was different from the past, everything was lifeless.

The goods on the cabinet could not be sold, and the shopkeeper was in a bad mood.

New ships cannot be launched in the dock, and a year's work has been wasted. Although wages are paid as usual, the things that have been worked hard for a year are piled in the dock waiting to be discarded, like a child who has been raised suddenly suffering from a serious illness. The sight of it made the boatman's boy miserable.

The farm is also in a recession, and bad luck has come. Even when I drink water, my teeth are stuck in my teeth, and my heels are broken when I walk. The Wang family is running on people, the Li family is also pulling their hips, and the government even comes to the door and offers to buy tea gardens and restaurants at low prices. He also goes out every now and then to pick fights and cause trouble.

Cheng Decai raised his butt in Yueyingxuan every day and never left the door. The only few times he visited the old man, he saw the old man frowning and looking solemn. He also vaguely sensed that something was wrong with the business. He spoke honestly. They didn't dare to speak loudly, for fear of arousing the old man's anger and making him a punching bag.

Cheng Deqing went out to study in the academy every day, and he felt that this year was different from previous years. Zhang Xiulin also said that Dong Ruzan was targeting the Cheng family, and Magistrate Zhang did not dare to object. After school that day, he went to the study room of Yi'an Yuan, He knelt down to the old man and said, "My son is unfilial and has caused trouble for the Cheng family!"

Seeing Cheng Deqing's talent, Mr. Cheng sighed deeply, "On the surface, this matter seems to be related to you and him competing for prostitutes, but in fact it is not. I have met with the county magistrate in the past few days, and he quietly revealed to me that the state capital There is a shortage of silver, so Dong Ruzan came to Qiantang to raise money and make up for the shortfall. I am afraid that none of the wealthy businessmen in Qiantang will be able to escape."

"It's funny that the Wang family thought they were clinging to a big tree and were about to die without knowing it. The old man of the Li family has figured out the secret. Recently, he is secretly transferring money to go to Beijing. Their aunt married to Shangjing, which is also a way out."

Cheng Deqing was in disbelief, "Isn't there no king's method?!"

Mr. Cheng smiled bitterly, "What kind of royal law is there? The emperor is addicted to painting and does not care about state affairs. The government is controlled by Mr. Yan Ge. The Lord of the Prefecture is his student. The whole Shi'an Mansion is not what he says! Not to mention the small Qiantang.”

Then he handed the envelope to Cheng Deqing to read.

Cheng Deqing said angrily, "This is simply a robbery, using Mr. Yan Ge's name to ask for money."

Mr. Cheng looked at Cheng Deqing with rare kindness and said, "You are the hope of my Cheng family. Your grandfather loves you. You must take the imperial examination and become an official so that my Cheng family can have something to rely on. This county magistrate and county magistrate, It's fine on weekdays, but if something goes wrong, no matter how much money you spend, it will just be thrown into the water without seeing the splash."

He comforted Cheng Deqing and said, "Don't worry too much. If you want money, just give it to him. It won't hurt our lives."

Cheng Deqing left Yi'an Courtyard in silence, looking at the dark curtain-like night sky, speechless.

Besides, Dong Ruzan couldn't help but sneer after hearing the report from the boy that the woman must have escaped from the county government office!

"Hahaha, I didn't know that everyone in this county government office could come and go at will. A weak woman who was tied up tightly could just fly away!" He slammed the tea cup on the table.

The boy licked his face and whispered, "Sir, why don't I go to various courtyards and look for her? She's so beautiful, maybe she's been adopted by some man in the backyard!"

Dong Ruzan waved the boy over and whispered something in a low voice. The boy laughed evilly and went out.

Dong Ruzan stood up and walked to the door, looking towards the pavilion in the backyard of the county government office, with a sneer at the corner of his mouth!

He wanted to see who could be brave enough to steal a woman from him!

Lin Wanwan hid in Zhang Xiulin's courtyard and was panicked at first. When Zhang Xiulin sent Cheng Deqing's letter, she felt relieved after seeing the letter.

These days, she reads books and paintings, writes lyrics and composes music, which is quite like the scene in the Lin Mansion when she was in the capital. At that time, she was the eldest lady, living a carefree life, with a loving father and a gentle mother. Song Qi often came to visit and talked with her father. Discussing Taoism and reading famous paintings, the two are childhood sweethearts.

But in the blink of an eye, her father committed suicide, her mother died of illness, and she ended up in a brothel, drifting away...

"Knock knock knock..." There was a knock on the door, and Zhang Xiulin said softly at the door, "Miss Lin, I went to the book store yesterday and selected some books for you."

Lin Wanwan came to her senses from the past, hurriedly walked to the door, opened the door, and said softly, "You're welcome, Mr. Zhang, please come in~"

Zhang Xiulin saw that she had icy muscles and jade bones, and was extremely elegant. He also saw that the table was covered with rice paper, and on the paper was a picture of "Jinghu Mountains", which was lifelike.