Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 512 The first sight of the moon like smoke

When Chen Mo looked at Yue Ruyan, the latter was also looking at him.

He is tall, wearing gold and red armor, with a "long sword" hanging on his waist. His face is fair and cold, with sharp edges, highlighting his heroic appearance, and a pair of sharp eyes that look like swords. The ax is sharp and sharp when used to chop.

He has a good appearance and the ability to expel foreign enemies and regain lost ground. Apart from anything else during this meeting, Yue Ruyan had a pretty good impact on him in terms of senses.

"Mr. An Guo, this is General Yue whom I mentioned to you in my letter." Zuo Lianglun knew how to read people's words. He wanted to talk to Chen Mo about business first, but when he saw that the two of them were already sizing each other up, he quickly introduced him. .

A smile appeared on Chen Mo's stern face, and he stepped forward and said with a smile: "I have long heard of the name of General Yue. He is a female prostitute, but not inferior to the men. He led his people to fight against the Xirong Kingdoms and Jinxia in Longyou. He praised me. The majesty of the Song Dynasty is admirable. Now I finally see the general's style. He is indeed a hero among women and a hero of the world."

Hearing this, Yue Ruyan felt a little embarrassed. Although she had heard this kind of flattery and polite words many times before, different people would have different feelings when they said it. After all, the so-called achievements she had achieved, Compared to the man in front of him, he was nothing.

"An Guo Gong was ridiculous. Ruyan was just a general of a defeated army. Thanks to the Duke's shelter, he was able to survive. This time, An Guo Gong went north to destroy Jin Xia's conspiracy, defeated the Jin Xia East Route Army, and regained the north. , The horse stepped on the sea and feasted at the pass, killed Timur under the horse, and was victorious in every battle, this is the real hero, Ruyan admired him.

Her voice is not as melodious as that of a Jiangnan woman, but it is crisp and firm, with a unique flavor.

"General Yue, what are you talking about? I don't want to take you in. It's my honor that General Yue trusts me and is willing to take refuge in me. I should thank General Yue. And we will be a family from now on, so General Yue doesn't need to be polite anymore." ." Chen Mo said with a smile.

Although Yue Ruyan's expression didn't change much, her heart became a little flustered, her heart beat faster, and she finally let out a light hum.

Xia Zhining, who was standing behind Chen Mo, flattened her mouth and secretly spat at the two of them.

After talking to Yue Ruyan, Chen Mo and Zuo Lianglun came to the temporary military tent and chatted about official matters.

Zuo Lianglun mainly reported on his work.

For example, this year’s autumn harvest situation, as well as the tax situation.

Well, after Yuzhou regained stability, the Yamen also began to collect taxes, but compared to before, they collected 30% less.

After all, Chen Mo controls such a large territory and needs money everywhere. If he does not collect taxes, just relying on businesses such as Fuze Restaurant, coal, and perfume, as well as the support of the Wu and Xiao families, is not enough.

Zuo Lianglun also said that now that Li County and Shuofei County were burned like this, the people who were injured were undoubtedly the people of the two counties. At this time, the Yamen should provide compensation and help the people rebuild.

"I'll leave these to you, Mr. Zuo. Just report to me in the end." Chen Mo said.

"Nuo." Feeling that Chen Mo valued him so much, Zuo Lianglun became more loyal to him, and immediately said: "I wonder if Duke An Guo knows what happened in Huaizhou?"

"I heard something."

Such a big thing happened in Huaizhou. Geng Songfu and the supervisory guard reported it to Chen Mo. However, he was busy with matters in the north at that time and had no time to take care of it. Moreover, he saw the latest news from the supervisory guard. King Huai After experiencing this great defeat, he was reduced to withered bones in the grave, and there was no threat to him at all.

Of course, if there is no threat, there is no threat. This account still needs to be settled with King Huai.

But what Zuo Lianglun wanted to say was obviously not this, but: "Mrs. Xiao came to Linzhou?"

"Which Mrs. Xiao?" Chen Mo didn't react for a moment.

After all, he was just playing with Mrs. Xiao.

After all, there is no shortage of women around him, and Mrs. Xiao is not the kind of stunning beauty who can conquer the country. If it weren't for her status, Chen Mo might not touch her.

It's been so long since she left. To be honest, Chen Mo couldn't even remember her without reminding her.

"Mrs. Xiao from Prince Huai's Mansion," Zuo Lianglun said.

Hearing this, Chen Mo finally remembered and said, "Why did she come to Linzhou?"

"The Xiao family took refuge with us. They were probably afraid that the matter would be exposed and that King Huai and his wife would settle accounts, so they sneaked over here. Previously, the Xiao family sent people to find the official and ask him to do it." Before Zuo Lianglun finished speaking, Chen Mo He interrupted him and said, "Why would the Xiao family come to you?"

"After all, I was an official in the past and had dealings with each other, but the relationship between Xiaguan and the Xiao family is not deep. The reason why Xiaguan agreed to help the Xiao family was because the Xiao family told Xiaguan that Mrs. Xiao and Duke An Guo. Very close relationship.”

"Ahem." Chen Mo coughed a few times and then said: "I know, I will handle this matter myself. Is there anything else?"

"Nothing."

"Then tell me about Yuezhi's situation."

After Zuo Lianglun retreated, Xia Zhining walked in, folded her arms and said coldly: "Mrs. Xiao can't escape your grasp in the end. Prince Huai offended you. It was really the worst choice in his life."

Chen Mo knew that she was eavesdropping. He spread his hands and said, "You heard it too. She came here on her own. It has nothing to do with me."

Xia Zhining rolled her eyes at him, and then said helplessly: "Forget it, I'm too lazy to talk to you. But that's all Xiao Yunxi, Mrs. Xiao, don't take this home."

"I know it well."

It just so happens that Tongque Garden is not full yet, so let Mrs. Xiao live in Tongque Garden.

After saying that, Chen Mo went to hold Xia Zhining's delicate hand and said: "Zhining, go get a basin of hot water to soak your feet."

Xia Zhining hid and said, "Go find your General Yue."

Chen Mo: "..."

Xia Zhining said so. After a while, she still brought Chen Mo a basin of hot water, but this time she did not serve Chen Mo to soak his feet.

Night falls.

On New Year's Eve, the army provided extra meals and wine for the soldiers.

On a cold windy night, there was cheering in the military camp.

Chen Mo walked towards Yue Ruyan's military tent.

There are so many people during the day, and some things can only be said alone.

When he was about to arrive at Yue Ruyan's military tent, Chen Mo saw a maid carrying a plate walking towards the military tent.

Chen Mo stopped the maid and asked her what was on the plate.

The maid said it was a replacement medicine for Yue Ruyan.

Chen Mo said: "I can do this, you go down."

Although the maid is from the Yue family.

But she also knew that the head of the family would soon become a family with An Guogong.

Besides, given the other party's status as a slave, she didn't dare to say no, so she gave Chen Mo the tray in her hand.

Outside the military tent, there were soldiers guarding Yue Ruyan. When they saw Chen Mo coming, they immediately asked Chen Mo to wait so that he could go in and report. However, Chen Mo waved his hand and walked in directly.

(End of this chapter)