The most powerful patriarch in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 154

Chapter 152

"Miss and uncle are back"

"Hurry up, report to Mrs. Madam, Miss and Uncle are back."

As the group favorite of the Yang family, Yang Xuan received a warm welcome as soon as she came back.
Several old people in the Yang family wiped away tears when they saw Yang Xuan.

Soon, Yang Lin came out jogging, and hugged his daughter tightly in his arms as soon as they met.

"My son-in-law has met his mother-in-law." Lu Changle found a gap to say hello to Yang Lin.

Yang Lin, who is nearly forty years old, looks like a frozen age, with a beautiful face and a ruddy complexion.
Years seem to have no effect in front of this woman. They cannot take away her stunning beauty, but instead add a bit of charm to her, like a ripe peach in the world,
The father-in-law, Yang Zhengbao, was very lucky. He married such a beautiful wife. No wonder he only had one daughter and did not take concubines.
It must be prostrating under the pomegranate skirt of the mother-in-law.

The two girls stood together, not like a mother and daughter at all, but like a pair of sisters.

"Okay, okay, okay" Yang Linshi said happily: "The family member complained in the morning, saying that she was married so close and hadn't seen each other for so long, that Xuan'er was abducted by you."

Before Lu Changle opened his mouth, Yang Xuan pouted and said, "Daughter came back, but daddy didn't come out to pick her up, it's obviously duplicity."

Usually when I go home, my father is always the first to run out.
It's been so long since I've been back, but I haven't seen him come out yet.

Yang Lin quickly explained: "You can't blame your father for this matter. There are guests at home, and he is accompanying the guests. He can't leave, otherwise he will come to pick you up."

"Guests? Why are guests so important?" Yang Xuan asked curiously.

I just want to see what guests are more important than myself.

"Song Changgeng of the Fengxin Song Clan, he is a very famous man, not only learned profoundly, but also served as a lecturer and manager, he is recognized as a great Confucianism." Yang Lin said with admiration.

"Great Confucianism? How does Dad know such a character?" Yang Xuan asked curiously.

Yang Linshi patiently explained: "Song Da Confucianism is profound and has published many books, most of which were printed and distributed by our Moxiang Study on his behalf. Xiangshuzhai is used as a tent. By the way, the second son of the Song family married our daughter from the Yang family in Fuzhou. The couple came to visit their natal family and invited Song Daru to relax. When Song Daru arrived in Shurong Village, he came to visit your father. gone."

Lu Changle's heart was agitated, and he quickly asked: "My lord, is Song Daru called Song Yingxing?"

"That's right, Song Daru is Song Yingxing, son-in-law, do you know Song Daru?"

"I don't know him, I've admired his name for a long time."

"Don't stand still, let's go to the backyard. It's rare for you young couple to come back. I'll ask someone to cook more delicious dishes." Yang Lin said with a smile on his face.

The daughter is a heart and soul, and the son-in-law is half, the more he looks the more satisfied.

"Xuan'er, you have a good chat with your mother-in-law. That Confucian Song is a big man, I'll go get acquainted."

Song Yingxing, that was a great man in the Ming Dynasty.

Song Yingxing, who devoted his life to the investigation and research of agricultural and handicraft production, has collected a wealth of scientific data and has excellent insights in biology, physics, chemistry, nature, and philosophy.

His works include "Tiangong Kaiwu", "Wild Discussion", "On Qi", "Chatting the Sky", "Poetry of Thought and Pity", etc.

Among them, the most outstanding work "Tiangong Kaiwu" is known as "the encyclopedia of Chinese crafts in the 17th century".

In the Ming Dynasty, when technology was still very backward, Song Yingxing had many advanced insights and concepts in chemistry, and summarized many separation and compound methods of metals and compounds.

Recently, he has been busy expanding his territory and strengthening his strength, Lu Changle forgot about this talented person from the neighboring province.

The current Song Yingxing should have retired from a manager in Tingzhou, Fujian, and retired in his hometown in Fengxin, Jiangxi.

If there is no major change in history, next year Song Yingxing will be appointed by the imperial court and go to Bozhou, Fengyang Prefecture, South Zhili Province, as the magistrate. However, due to the war and the destruction of bandits, Bozhou is a majestic fifth-rank magistrate, and there is not even a place for promotion.

Yang Lin took Yang Xuan back to the backyard to whisper, and Lu Changle went straight to the lobby of the Yang family.

Soon, Lu Changle bowed to Song Yingxing under the introduction of Yang Zhengbao, and then sat down to accompany the drink.

The son-in-law is only half, and Yang Zhengbao was very happy to see Lu Changle take the initiative to drink with him.

After sitting down, Lu Changle raised a glass of wine and said, "I never expected to meet the famous Song Daru here. It's a great honor. I respect Song Daru."

Calculate the age, Song Yingxing is 55 years old today, he was considered an old man in ancient times,
Song Yingxing's hair and beard are gray, but he looks good, his eyes are piercing, and his speech is full of air.
It should be well maintained.

"Don't dare..." Song Yingxing quickly stood up: "General Lu is not afraid of power, and he is dedicated to serving the people. I admire him. I should respect the general."

Song Yingxing is an official of the imperial court. Chongzhen retired from the position of manager of Fujian Tingzhou Prefecture in 13 years. He retired, but the relationship is still there. He is also clear about what happened in Fujian. He also knows that Lu Changle formed a militia to suppress bandits and Rong Shengping general thing.

Daring to oppose the Zheng family is even more courageous, and this is what Song Yingxing admires the most.

Zheng Zhilong was originally a pirate who did everything he could and turned into the general soldier of Fujian. Song Yingxing was very opposed to this, but he was too humble to stop him.

While working as a manager in Tingzhou, I witnessed Zheng's lawlessness in Fujian, and also knew that Zheng's use of the sea trade to enrich himself and harm the company,
The status is too disparate, but dare not speak out,

For the daring Lu Changle, Song Yingxing admired him from the bottom of his heart.

A son of an official family who was dismissed from his official position dared to lead his private soldiers to attack the general who was personally appointed by the emperor to suppress the bandits. This is no different from rebellion.

"Song Daru praised you, acquaintance is fate, let's respect fate."

"A good acquaintance is fate, come, this cup, I want to drink."

After the toast, the atmosphere became much more harmonious.

After sitting down, Lu Changle took the initiative to pour wine for the two elders, picked up some happy topics, and quickly shortened the distance with Song Yingxing.

Under the ingenious leadership of Lu Changle, the topic was Song Yingxing's visit to Fuzhou.

Song Yingxing suddenly sighed and said: "It is said that there is no official, and the old man returns to his hometown to take care of himself. Every day, he is doing nothing. It's like waiting to be buried in the loess. It's better to be a manager and live a fulfilling life. It's a natural toil. Seeing that the old man is depressed, I strongly invite him to visit relatives in Fuzhou, so I can relax."

After being out of work for more than a year, Song Yingxing is still not used to the life of retirement.

Lu Changle had been waiting for this sentence for a long time, and immediately said: "Song Confucianism is profound and knowledgeable, and he is strong when he is old. I don't mind, I want to ask Song Daru as my deputy to put down the rebellion in Fujian together."

"At that time, I will report to the emperor and ask for credit for Song Daru. This will take some time. As for the treatment, please rest assured that Song Daru will never treat you badly."

A talented person is right in front of him, so recruiting is a must.

Song Yingxing was obviously moved, hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head: "General Lu is so respectful of the old man, I am very grateful, but a friend wrote a letter a few years ago, saying that he would recommend the old man to serve again. The general is disappointed."

I appreciate Lu Changle's ability very much, and I hope to contribute to the people of Fujian,

It's just that everything has its own precedence. The friend who is in a high position and appreciates him wrote a letter, recommending himself to be the magistrate of Haozhou. This official position has regained the glory of the Song family, and Song Yingxing was very moved.

Great-grandfather Song Jing was an important cabinet minister in the mid-Ming Dynasty. He was transferred from Minister of Industry to Minister of Military Affairs. He entered Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate of the Capital Division (the second grade), and was gifted to Prince Shaobao and Minister of Officials when he died. He was posthumously named Zhuangjing. proud.

It's a pity that later generations failed to inherit this glory.
Grandfather Song Chengqing died young without fulfilling his ambition;
His father, Song Guolin, studied in the county for 40 years and was a scholar all his life, but never became an official;
The few brothers were doing nothing, and Song Yingxing, the most accomplished, managed to pass the Juren examination. He also served as a teacher in Fenyi County, Jiangxi Province, and then transferred to Tingzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province.

The qualifications of the two sons are mediocre, and they can't even pass the exam as a scholar. Seeing that the Song family is about to fall completely, even at the age of 55, Song Yingxing has to work harder.

Lu Changle rolled his eyes, and said with some regret: "Although it's a pity, I still congratulate Song Daru."

Song Yingxing didn't even dare to say.

Lu Changle turned his head and said loudly: "My lord father-in-law, this time my son-in-law is here, I have something new for you."

(End of this chapter)