The younger brother of the Red Chamber is a fighter

When Song Qingming talked about Shunchang Shipping, he did not reveal such an obvious bias towards hatred, which made Lin Mingyu very curious.If it was something else, Lin Mingyu could still respect other people's desires and not inquire about it, but these circles of influence were what he planned to unite, and it was a matter of interests, so he had no choice but to ask.

Song Qingming still showed an expression of unwillingness to say more, so Lin Mingyu had no choice but to tell her plan, but he didn't believe it, and the old man was not moved.

Song Qingming raised his brows and didn't speak, but Song Wenning beside him was moved, and stepped forward and said, "Grandpa, it's been so many years, and there are quite a few people in Fujian who know about it, so why not talk about it. I think Brother Lin Xian Great idea, this is our chance and we should try it."

Song Wenning is the grandson of Song Qingming who attaches great importance to him.His heirs are thin, only two sons and one daughter, but both sons are capable, and they gave birth to six grandsons and two granddaughters in one go.Among the six grandsons, there is another one with outstanding talent, who revealed his talent in writing at a young age.Others say that the Song family is a golden phoenix from a chicken coop, but this is nothing like it.But Song Qingming didn't think so. He always felt that only this grandson was the most like him.When I was a child, my essays and homework were good, but my family was in decline and it was delayed.Song Wenning's talent is not that God compensated him by passing on his literary talent to him.Therefore, not arranging practical affairs for him is not because he looks down on him, but because he doesn't want these to distract him.

In his heart, this family's property will be given to Song Wenning in the future.Give him a Jinshi examination, make him an official, and let him rise to the top.Therefore, on the one hand, he valued this grandson and did not let him take charge of things, but on the other hand, he took him to observe the family property, and did not avoid him when making important decisions, letting him know how much bargaining chip he had in hand.The Song family knew what Song Qingming was thinking, but no one dared to say anything.

Therefore, when Song Wenning said these words, Song Qingming was not angry, but seriously thought about it.

When Song Qingming showed a look of relief, Lin Mingyu cheered up and heard him say: "Speaking of it, it has indeed been a long time. These three families are old families in Fujian. Together with our Song family, they were also famous in Fujian back then. Qian's shipping is good at selling tea, Changchun shipping silk is the best, and Huang's shipping porcelain has a unique market. My Song shipping is involved in both, and the route is the widest, so the power has expanded to the interior. Originally, the four of us entered The water does not interfere with the river, and each conducts its own business. The Song family has cooperated with the other three families, and they all live in peace. Since that incident, the four of us have cut off contact and become enemies."

Song Qingming had a look of remorse on his face, and looked far away, recalling: "The old man has a daughter, her boudoir name is Huiniang, she is an old woman, and she is the most loved by my wife and me. She has been very courageous since she was a child, and loves her the most Making a living at sea, she often pretends to be a man and runs around with her brothers. The old man loves his daughter dearly, and is never willing to discipline him harshly. Every day, Hui Niang rises like a hibiscus flower, bright and charming, and her temper is even more refreshing. It is us The girl who is the favorite of those who run the boat. Her mother and I looked at many families, picked and chose, and chose the eldest son of Changchun Haiyun. The Chang family also liked Hui Niang's appearance, so they came to propose marriage. We made an appointment At that time, the dowry had already been passed through the door, and Chang's eldest son was not young, and he just waited for Hui Niang to marry. Because Hui Niang was traveling with the eldest brother and did not return, we made an appointment to wait for her to come back, and then we got married. Our two families were happily preparing, but when Hui Niang came back and heard about the arranged marriage, she resisted excitedly."

A soft sound interrupted Song Qingming's narration. Song Lianggong supported the spinning teacup with both hands, with a gloomy expression on his face, "I made a mistake."

Song Qingming glanced at him, shook his head, and continued: "We don't know why, but we thought that she was too self-willed and didn't want to get married. So we severely reprimanded her, and then locked her up for her to reflect. When a woman marries, she will marry herself. It turned out to be the order of her parents, and she would always figure it out. Who would have thought that she would sneak out, and we searched for it quietly for a few days, but to no avail. When she reappeared, she was escorted to the door by a kid from the Qian family .”

Song Qingming's face was ashen, as if he had returned to the day when his precious daughter Huiniang, snuggled up to the Qian family boy like a bird, told them in a firm and gentle tone that she had never had before, that she was going to divorce, and that she To marry the Qian family boy as his wife.And said that they already have skin relatives.At that time, he was angry and angry, not only annoyed that his daughter was so shameless, but also resented that the Qian family boy conspired to seduce his daughter.Regardless of the kid from the Qian family begging on his knees to marry him, he was determined to separate them.In that fierce quarrel, the kid from the Qian family injured his leg in a fit of anger, leaving him permanently disabled, and his daughter also broke up with him.

"What happened later? Did the Qian family break with the Song family because of this?"

"Qian Hua is the only son of the Qian family. If he is disabled, the Qian family will not let it go. Hui Niang insisted on entering Qian's family to take care of him for the rest of his life, and she didn't listen to my advice at all. The old man had a bad temper that day, so he severed his father-daughter relationship with her on the spot. Tell her that if she leaves the Song family, she will never come back for the rest of her life. Hui Niang is so hot that she never came back. The Chang family also heard the news. , and lost her beloved daughter, she fell into the water and drowned when she went out to sea accidentally. Ever since the Chang family treated me like an enemy of the Song family, no matter how much I came to ask for forgiveness, I couldn't ask for their forgiveness. The old man also has no face Come to the door."

When Song Qingming said this, the corners of his eyes were astringent, and a burst of complicated emotions surged in his heart.Nearly 20 years have passed, and Hui Niang is now a woman in her late forties. The father and daughter are clearly in Fujian, but they never see each other again.Song Qingming's heart was cut like a knife, and he had already regretted it, but he couldn't say it.

Seeing that Song Qingming was so sad, Lin Mingyu couldn't bear to ask any more.Fortunately, Song Wenning has already continued: "Grandfather, it has been so many years, the old master Chang has also retired, and now Chang Bainian, who is in charge of the family, has a gentle temperament and doesn't have too much malice towards us. Maybe this is what the Chang family also wants. It's open." He thought for a while, but it was useless to talk about the little aunt Song Huiniang, but he said tactfully: "Everyone was angry about the things back then, but now after so many years, no amount of resentment will follow. Time is running out, maybe God just gave us this opportunity to bring the four families back together."

Song Qingming's expression changed, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief: "I hope so. Huang's shipping has no old grievances with Song's. It's just that the competition for shipping sites has been fierce these years, and conflicts of interest will inevitably touch both of us. Kuang, due to the old affairs between the Song family and the other two families, the four families are no longer the same as before, and our relationship with the Huang family is affected by this. As time goes by, it will naturally fade away, and there will only be competition."

Lin Mingyu thought for a while, and said, "What is the relationship between the four companies and Shunchang Shipping?"

Song Qingming said: "Shipping can make huge profits. Since the imperial court settled down, the management of shipping has become more and more relaxed, and the demand for shipping has become smaller and smaller. Recently, there are quite rumors that the sea will be banned. Today's shipping , the government is no longer in operation, but the rich and powerful have stepped in. Shunchang is the fastest growing among them, and has annexed countless small maritime merchants. The suppression of us old Fujian families is particularly severe, and now is the time for them to eradicate us The relationship between the Qian family and the imperial court is the most talkative among the four families. They may be less affected, but Changchun and my Song family must not be much different. As for Huang Zongci, an old guy, he is used to meeting with wind and wind. , although I heard that he is showing his favor to Shunchang Shipping, but I guess he will not be so obedient to send his ancestral family business. If we want to unite these four companies, it is most likely to start with Huang's Shipping Successful choice."

Lin Mingyu's spirit was shaken, he was right, Song Qingming was indeed a smart and experienced person.As soon as he mentioned it, he already understood what he meant, and obviously had a plan.

"I also have this intention, so it turns out that Duke Song also has this intention."

Song Qingming smiled and said: "Shunchang Shipping's heart is Sima Zhao's heart, and everyone knows it. I have never thought of a way to crack it. It's just that although I have this plan and have tried it with Huang Zongci several times, this old man Things are very shrewd, he is a master who does not see the rabbit and does not scatter the eagle, we still have to plan carefully."

"Of course, Mr. Song please tell me about Huang's shipping in detail, so that I can think of a way."

Song Qingming revealed all the details of Huang's shipping for many years in detail.Lin Mingyu listened carefully. It was also the first time Song Wenning heard his grandfather mention these things, so he was also very interested.But when he turned his head by chance, he saw his second uncle Song Lianggong absent-mindedly playing with a piece of white jade in his hand, with an indescribably sinister look in his eyes.He was startled, and turned his eyes away as if nothing had happened, but doubts arose in his heart.

Lin Mingyu returned to the General's Mansion after having dinner at Song's house. At that time, it was already dark and lanterns were lit inside the General's Mansion. However, Tu Lingguang hadn't returned yet.

From the first day Lin Mingyu lived in the General's Mansion, Tu Lingguang went back to the manor to rest every day, and there was never a single day that was vacant.So Lin Mingyu changed her clothes to freshen up, didn't go to sleep, just picked up a book indiscriminately, lit the lamp in the courtyard, and read slowly.

The weather in Fujian is warm, but the sea breeze is quite strong at night.Lin Mingyu was letting his hair dry, reading books casually to pass the time, but the book he picked up unintentionally was a book that explained the manufacture of instruments like Tiangong Kaiwu. After reading it, he gradually became fascinated, and Tu Lingguang didn't know it when he returned home.

Tu Lingguang came down from the banquet, drank a little wine, and was in a slightly tipsy state.When I got off my horse and went back to the mansion, I saw a few lamps lit in the yard, illuminating the pavilion in the middle brightly.Under such a bright light, Lin Mingyu's slender body was lying on a bench, propping her head in one hand, holding a book in the other, her black hair cascading down from her back, scattered all over the bed.He was fascinated by it, his white jade-like face was full of obsession and concentration, and his neck was thin and white, which made people feel a little affectionate.

The night wind blew, and Tu Lingguang's alcohol smell dissipated a little.Seeing that Lin Mingyu was only wearing two thin single clothes, he frowned his thick and handsome eyebrows, took off the cloak from his body, and gently covered Lin Mingyu's shoulders.

"Brother?" Lin Mingyu was startled, and hadn't recovered from the book, so she called out in a daze.

After smelling the alcohol smell on Tu Lingguang's body, he woke up, closed the book, and sat up: "Brother, you've been drinking. Don't blow the wind, let's go in."

Tu Lingguang looked at him silently for a while, then nodded: "Well, let's go in."

Lin Mingyu looked at his turning back strangely, frowned, and followed him, thinking to himself: Eldest brother seems to have something on his mind.