Chapter 287

"Old Wei, don't be in a hurry! Isn't it being built right now?" Jiang Jinshi thought Wei Xikang wanted to talk about the construction of the academy.

Wei Xikang shook his head, his expression becoming somewhat solemn. "There are not many books circulating in Beijiang. I heard that the Xinyue Chamber of Commerce knows many merchants, perhaps we can spend a lot of money to buy some."

Although the books of famous masters were held in the hands of the scholar-gentry, perhaps they could collect some relatively good rare editions with a lot of money. In Wei Xikang's heart, these were all books that could be passed down through the ages.

Jiang Jinshi didn't care. "Don't worry about this, I've already arranged it. The books I bring out will definitely be the only ones in the world."

"Really?" Wei Xikang's eyes lit up, and he didn't feel at all that Jiang Jinshi was joking.

"Naturally!"

Jiang Jinshi wasn't joking. He was prepared to let Li Xinyue buy them from the system—math, physics, chemistry, all of them. Given the cultural level of this era, he and Li Xinyue would join forces to refine them in their spare time, and then they could be used.

That little girl Jiang Li was idle all day, and he felt uncomfortable watching it; he had to "give her a lesson"!

"Can I take a look first?" Wei Xikang was somewhat excited, and then he found an excuse for himself. "As a teacher, I naturally have to read the books thoroughly before I can teach students!"

"That makes sense!" Jiang Jinshi nodded seriously. With Wei Xikang's assistance, those knowledge points that were not easy to accept could be removed in advance!

The two hit it off, and Wei Xikang got up, prepared to leave with Jiang Jinshi.

Jiang Jinshi looked at Yan Wu beside him. "Don't be idle either. I remember you can read too, come and help!"

"Got it!" Yan Wu responded and followed Jiang Jinshi lightly.

Time quickly reached the last day of the year. Guangwu City was full of joy, the streets were decorated with lanterns, and the people were laughing.

Although Lin City was a military camp and there was no time for those flashy things, it was still full of joy.

This year, they finally didn't have to guard against Xiongnu raids. During this period, Luo Feng constantly led the cavalry to train.

Seeing the Xiongnu, they would go up and fight, not seeking to wipe them out, mainly to train the troops.

The Xiongnu were miserable. Now when they met the Ming Army, they were like mice seeing a cat, hiding as far away as possible!

This also led to the Xiongnu tribes constantly migrating deeper, living even harder lives than before.

On the contrary, the people of the Lan tribe lived under the nose of the Ming Army, and their lives began to become more and more prosperous.

They exchanged cattle, sheep, and horses with the Ming Army for whatever supplies they needed, and the prices given by the Ming Army were fair, with no deductions!

Many tribes saw this and requested to join the Lan tribe, but Su Lei was a clear-headed person. He himself was living under someone else's roof, so what qualifications did he have to agree to such a thing?!

Whenever there was such a thing, it would be reported to the Ming Army in time, and only after the Ming Army inspected it and confirmed that the other tribe had no able-bodied men and no iron tools would they agree.

Luo Feng stood on the city wall, behind him were the spirited soldiers. "Brothers! The commander sent people to send wine and meat in advance, let's get drunk today!"

Of course, Luo Feng didn't let his guard down and arranged the city defense and guard changes.

At this time, a soldier came to report. "Captain Luo, a woman came outside the South Gate and wants to see you!"

"Yo yo yo yo!" The scene was full of booing, watching the fun and not fearing the big deal.

Luo Feng was still wondering who was looking for him. After going to the South Gate, he saw Luo Jin waiting on her horse.

"Sister! Why did you come?"

Luo Jin dismounted carefully and walked up with a small run. "If I didn't come, you'd probably have forgotten you still have a sister!"

This vigorous man became at a loss at this moment. "I... how could I?"

"I won't argue with you!" Luo Jin untied the luggage on her back and said boastfully, "I made meat pies, try them!"

Luo Feng remembered that when he was a child, he looked forward to the New Year the most, because only on that day could he eat the meat pies made by his mother.

"Why don't you stay in Guangwu City? This military camp is full of rough men!" Luo Feng took the meat pie and held it carefully.

Luo Jin rolled her eyes at him. "It's New Year! Naturally, we should be with family. Since you can't go back, then only I can come!!"

Luo Feng didn't ask any more questions, picked up the meat pie that had already gone cold, and took a bite. "Delicious!"

Han Xiao watched from the side and felt his teeth ache. "Old Luo, give me a piece to taste too!"

"That won't do! This was made for me by my sister!" Luo Feng protected his food.

"You have so much, aren't you afraid of choking to death? Give me a piece!"

In Guangwu City, Tang Lin was writing couplets. Although he couldn't speak, his handwriting was good!

Tang Xiao Yu was heating up rice paste, preparing to paste the couplets.

"Brother, this year we are the only two left for the New Year!"

Tang Lin's hand paused, he put down his brush and used sign language to Tang Xiao Yu.

【Brother is here!】

Last year, the whole family was together, spending the New Year happily, but this year it was much colder.

Tang Xiao Yu forced a smile. "It's okay! We will get better and better!"

Tang Lin nodded heavily, lowered his head, and looked at the couplets he had written, not knowing what he was thinking.

At this time, a knock on the door suddenly came. Tang Xiao Yu was somewhat puzzled; why would anyone visit at the end of the year?

Opening the door, she saw Zhang Honghong carrying a large pig knuckle. She asked somewhat embarrassedly: "I'm bored alone, why don't we be together?"

Seeing her, Tang Lin suddenly got his spirit back, first smoothing his cuffs, then tidying up the wrinkles on the corner of his clothes.

Tang Xiao Yu smiled. "Of course! I welcome Sister Zhang very much, I just don't know if my brother agrees!"

Having said this, Tang Xiao Yu didn't forget to turn her head and wink at Tang Lin!

"If he dares not to agree, I'll tear his arm off!" Zhang Honghong returned to her usual heroic manner and was no longer polite.

In another residence, Wang Hou looked at the sky alone. He had spent the New Year alone for so many years. In previous years, he looked forward to the New Year, because once the end of the year arrived, the rich people on the street would increase.

He could naturally steal more silver and eat a good meal.

But now he was somewhat lonely, feeling empty in his heart.

At this time, Nie Fengyun walked by and shouted at Wang Hou: "What are you still stunned for? Let's go!"

"Where to?" Wang Hou was stunned; he hadn't heard that there was a mission today!

"Of course to Big Brother's place! Let's have a drink together!"

"Big Brother said so? How come I don't know?" Wang Hou walked out of the courtyard, still confused.

Nie Fengyun smiled awkwardly. "Big Brother asked me to notify you, but I forgot!"

"You fool, don't ruin Big Brother's good deeds, I'll go call people!" Wang Hou was speechless, but his feet were not slow.

When Wang Hou walked into the Governor's residence, he only saw Feng Chunsheng, Xiao Chunqiu, Xiao Hu, Wei Xikang, Yan Wu, Jiang Ze, Xiexiezi, Huang Yan, and others.

Tang Lin, Tang Xiao Yu, and Zhang Honghong, who received the notice later, arrived late!

The tables full of dishes had clearly been prepared for a long time, and Jiang Li's drool was almost flowing out!

Jiang Jinshi carried several jars of wine out of the room. "Happy New Year! Let's not go home until we're drunk today!"