Autumn is approaching. If Changbai failed to pass the imperial examination in Yangzhou, it would be difficult to leave. But now Changbai has passed the imperial examination, and Changbai feels that his studies are still lacking and is not fully sure. He is not ready to participate in the spring examination of the coming year. Study hard for three more years, and after three years, I will be more confident before participating in the next Spring Festival.

The last time Hua Lan got married, Sheng Wei and his wife brought several of their children with them. However, Sheng Hong usually took his family to work as an official abroad, and now he is in Tokyo. He has not returned to Youyang for a long time, and Sheng Wei is busy with business again. Moreover, ancient times were no different than modern times. Transportation was a big problem. If the distance was a little further, a letter would have to be delayed for ten days and a half on the road. This was still a small amount. Sometimes it would take a month or two. possible.

Changbai is the eldest son of the second room, and will be in charge of the second room of the Sheng family in the future. Mrs. Sheng regards Sheng Wei as her nephew. Sheng Wei's children are naturally her grandchildren, and the inheritance of a family can only depend on one person. Human strength is far from enough. It requires the concerted efforts of the whole family, brothers and sisters, so Mrs. Sheng agreed to Sheng Hong's suggestion.

Old Mrs. Sheng was also a resolute person. After she decided to go south with Wang Zhong, she immediately ordered people to pack their bags and prepare things.

Originally, Sheng Hong wanted to persuade Mrs. Sheng to leave Changdong behind. After all, it was a long way back to Youyang, and the return date had not yet been set. Traveling for a long time, taking Changdong with a baby less than two years old, was somewhat uncomfortable. convenient.

However, Mrs. Sheng said that it was precisely because the return date of this trip was undecided that she had to take Changdong with her. Wei was Changdong's biological mother. Mother and son had been separated for two years. Wei's body had not fully recovered. If she could see Maybe things will get better faster when we get to Minglan and Changdong.

On the morning of August 17, Wang Zhong and others boarded the boat from the Bianhe River Pier and took the boat all the way south. Because it was downstream and there was abundant rain this year, although it was already autumn, the river water was still abundant and the river channel was unobstructed. It only took one day to leave the capital.

At dusk three days later, the big ship entered the Huaiyin territory and was on the shore of Hongze Lake. The lights were lit in the cabin and smoke rose from the kitchen. Wang Zhong, Chang Bai and Minglan were sitting on the bow of the ship, holding fishing rods, fishing. Next to them were people who were fishing. Xiao Tao standing in a stance with his fists.

"Breathe slowly, don't be too quick." Wang Zhong gave instructions without looking, only listening to the voice.

Xiao Tao immediately acted in accordance with the law, but Wang Zhong's voice sounded again: "Slower!"

Xiaotao said nothing and continued to adjust her breathing.

Wang Zhong nodded with satisfaction. Suddenly, the fishing rod in his hand trembled. Wang Zhong pulled it with lightning speed, and the fishing rod in his hand was immediately drawn to full length.

"Did you catch a fish?" Minglan immediately approached Wang Zhong with a curious look on her face.

Even Changbai couldn't help but look sideways.

The three of them had been sitting on the bow of the boat fishing for a while, but still had no harvest. Wang Zhong's shot was the first fish for the three of them.

The fishing line made a whining sound as it was pulled, and the position of the rod head kept changing. Even Changbai couldn't help but sigh: "This fish is so strong!"

Fortunately, the material of the fishing rod was pretty good and full of toughness. Feeling the force coming from the fishing rod, Wang Zhong was a little worried about the fishing line.

"Bring the harpoon!" Wang Zhong ordered calmly, and Yu Chuer immediately handed the prepared harpoon to Wang Zhong's hand.

Wang Zhong held the pole in his left hand, motionless, and raised the harpoon high with his right hand, pointing the fork head at the river. After a dozen breaths, a big wave suddenly appeared on the river. Wang Zhong's eyes also focused on it. The harpoon in his right hand was already gone.

Throw it out immediately.

The waves that were still surging just now disappeared in an instant. Yu Chuer was seen quickly retracting the string tied to the tail of the harpoon. After a moment, the silver carp that had been splashing in the water was pulled out by Yu Chuer.

On the surface of the water, the harpoon passed across its back, but the fish's vitality was tenacious. Even if it was pierced by a sharp weapon, it would be completely killed, but the hemp rope as thick as a little finger was not as tough as that of a small fishing line.

Comparable.

"What a big fish!" Minglan couldn't help but exclaimed as she looked at the big fish emerging from the water.

Yu Chuer smiled and explained: "This is silver carp, as big as this, and the meat is the most delicious!"

Yu Chuer pulled the silver carp, which weighed about seven or eight kilograms, onto the boat and took out the hook and harpoon. The silver carp jumped immediately.

"It's a good meal today!" Looking at such a big fish, Changbai's face was also full of smiles.

It's not that the brother and sister have never eaten big fish before, but the ones they eat on a daily basis are completely different from seeing them fished out of the river with their own eyes.

"This fish must be processed quickly, otherwise the taste will not be so fresh over time!"

"I'll go pick up the fish. On the second day of the new year, you stay with Zicheng and Sixth Sister!" Wang Zhong said.

"Don't worry, Third Master!" Yu Chuer said with a smile.

"Brother Zihou, I also want to catch a big fish!" Minglan said, clenching her fists.

"Then I'll wait to cook fish for Sixth Sister!" Wang Zhong said with a smile. Minglan, a girl like this, is a typical food addict. Especially after seeing Wang Zhong catch such a big fish, she found fishing even more fun.

, eager to hook up a big fish.

Changbai didn't say anything, turned around and continued fishing intently.

Wang Zhong carried the silver carp to the table eucalyptus next to him, flicked the fish on the head with his finger, knocking the fish unconscious, and then began to cut the fish, scrape off the scales, disembowel it, take out the internal organs, and after repeated cleaning, began to separate the fish meat.

and fish bones.

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After Wang Zhong's fish is ready, dinner in the kitchen is almost ready.

The sky was gradually shrouded in night, and Minglan and Changbai, who had found nothing, returned to the cabin.

"This fish is too difficult to catch! Even though the hook has been bitten, I just can't pull it in!" Minglan said angrily.

Although Changbai didn't speak, his mood was similar to Minglan's.

"The most important thing to avoid when fishing is impatientness!" Wang Zhong smiled and served Minglan a bowl of fish soup: "Come on, it's windy and cold on the river at night, so drink a bowl of fish soup to warm yourself first!"

"Thank you, brother Zihou!" Minglan took the fish soup and gave Wang Zhong a sweet smile.

Mrs. Sheng was holding the soup bowl and tasting it: "This fish soup is very delicious, Bai'er, you should try it too!"

“Really delicious!”

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Early the next morning, the ship continued southward along the canal. There was nothing going on on the ship. Wang Zhong was on the deck, teaching Minglan and Xiaotao martial arts. Old Mrs. Sheng and Changdong were watching the excitement, which was quite lively.

Changbai didn't just stay in the cabin reading all day long. In his free time, he would also walk on the cabin, go fishing with Wang Zhong and Minglan, and practice boxing and swordsmanship.

Changbai's swordsmanship was different from Minglan's. In addition to a set of health-preserving Tai Chi swords, Wang Zhong also specially taught Changbai a set of two-handed swords. Although Changbai didn't practice much every day, he still insisted on practicing every day.

, several years later, some results have been achieved.

Minglan is still practicing the rather fancy sword dance. In the past few days on the ship, under Wang Zhong's supervision, she has made remarkable progress. Xiao Tao, who has a solid foundation, started to learn grappling techniques with Wang Zhong. Due to the lack of time,

However, Wang Zhong could only start a cramming education. After Xiao Tao initially mastered the grappling techniques, he was ready to start teaching Xiao Tao weapons.
Chapter completed!