Sailing from Tongguan to the north along the Yellow River, the envoy will arrive at Shuofang City in just five days.
It has been nearly a month since the war ended.
On this day, it snowed heavily in Monan. Chen Mu stood on the city gate, quietly feeling the desolate cold wind and the snowflakes that kept falling on his shoulders and hair.
Thousands of miles of ice and thousands of miles of snow drifting, and the mountain grass and trees were transformed into white snow overnight. It was so beautiful.
"I haven't seen snow for a long time."
In my previous life in Sichuan, I could see such a beautiful snow scene in Longcun when I was a child. However, after I left my hometown, I had not seen such a beautiful snow scene for a long time.
"Brother Mu, the potatoes are ready."
At that time, Huo Quxie, Marquis Xia, and others gathered in the observation room at the city gate to heat firewood. They saw that Chen Mu had been standing in the snow for half an hour. They really couldn't understand what was so good about the snow.
"Oh, it's finally baked."
It was both beautiful and cold. Chen Mu rubbed his hands and breathed in the cold. He took the potatoes handed over by Qi Zeguang and started to peel them.
Chen Mu didn't think potatoes were very tasty, whether they were fried or deep-fried, but it was the most delicious when they were cooked and eaten with the browned layer of skin.
"Huh! It's really hot on the tongue."
"Mr. Chen...are you really going back to Yizhou tomorrow?"
After Chen Mu took a bite, Wei Qinghong, who was sitting in the middle, asked.
This is actually what Huo Quxie wanted to ask. After this battle, Chen Mu's abilities needless to say. He was able to annihilate 70,000 Tatars. He took the main credit.
The uncle and nephew wanted very much to keep him here and continue to lead the army in the war, but unexpectedly, after nearly a month of insidious persuasion, Chen Mu just refused.
Even though Wei Qinghong had promised him in advance to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Shu Army, Chen Mu remained unmoved. He was really an expert in the mountains and fields who did not care about fame and wealth.
Chen Mu paused, then suddenly looked at the falling snow outside the door, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I have a lovely wife at home, Sima Mo advised me."
The uncle and nephew looked at each other and saw that Chen Mu was still determined to leave. They could only sigh and said: "Sir, you have such ability, but it is rotting in the mountains and fields. What a waste."
After Huo Quxie pondered for a moment, he answered: "Mr. Chen is not willing, but if your friends are willing, the imperial court will surely give all the high-ranking officials generous salaries, glory, wealth, everyone..."
Huo Quxie knew that this was poaching, and he felt a little embarrassed for a moment, but he had no choice. Nowadays, Longxia's military was lacking in talents, and these people under Chen Mu were all good generals.
Especially Han Xin'er. Although this person looked low-key and ordinary, and usually kept a stern expression, it was known that the three tribal kings of Tatar were all eliminated by this person.
In terms of military strategy alone, Huo Quxie had a feeling that he might be even more clever than Chen Mu.
Mainly because of this person, Huo Quxie could not help but shamelessly poach Chen Mu.
As for Chen Mu, he looked at a few people while munching potatoes: "This is an opportunity to reach the sky in one step. You should seize it, especially the old Qi. Don't be embarrassed. In today's imperial court, if you want to climb to the position you want step by step
, it’s difficult.”
Chen Mu was very sincere, and these words were indeed spoken by the three of them sincerely.
Xiahou and Han Xin'er were his close confidants. If they were easily seduced, it wouldn't matter if they were such cronies.
But Qi Zeguang was different. He only had a simple brotherhood with him. Chen Mu really wanted him to rely on Wei Qinghong.
This kid is still an angry young man, and he always feels that as long as he has passion, he can climb up step by step.
Network, money, and the last one is ability.
Without the help of important people, even if this kid wins the martial arts examination in the future, he may only be able to hang out in the middle and lower-level official circles and will never be able to get ahead in his life.
As soon as the words came out, the uncle and nephew looked at the three of them expectantly.
But no one expected that Han Xiner, who had never spoken much, would be the first to respond.
"It's good to work under Brother Mu. We don't care about high-ranking officials and generous salaries."
"Haha, so are we. It's only since I followed Brother Mu that I started to really raise my head and ask me to betray him. I can't do it."
Seeing the two rejecting each other one by one, the uncle and nephew felt regretful, but they also expected it. After such a period of contact, they could clearly feel that Chen Mu was not very young, but he had a very charming personality.
Without his charisma, it would be impossible for those Shu soldiers to listen to his words and be willing to sacrifice their lives.
"If Sima doesn't mind, I, Qi Zeguang...will be willing to follow you."
After finishing speaking, Qi Zeguang did not forget to glance at Chen Musan. There was a sense of shame and timidity in his eyes. He was even more afraid that others would think that he was a person who was greedy for fame and fortune.
But when he saw the three of them nodding to him, he felt relieved instantly.
Seeing Qi Zeguang's willingness, Huo Quxie suddenly became happy: "Haha, okay, Brother Qi fights bravely, and he will definitely become an indispensable general for the dynasty in the future!"
At least in the eyes of Huo Quxie and Huo Quxie, Qi Zeguang is far less useful than Chen Mu and Han Xiner, but he is definitely not a person who is just trying to catch up.
"But... can you allow me to report to Sima again after the next year?"
Wei Qinghong was a little surprised, but now that the Tatars have been beaten away, it is not the time to employ people, so a year will not matter.
"Then... well, we'll report it in a year's time."
Everyone was extremely puzzled, but only Chen Mu smiled and said nothing. That kid had made an oath in front of him that day, no matter whether he succeeded or not, he would stick to Han Meier for one year to prove his sincerity.
I thought this boy would only be popular for seven seconds, but now it seems that the guy who used to love young wives first and second in girls is now really in love.
Scumbag men and scumbag women are like this, but in the end you will eventually meet someone who can take care of you.
After talking for a while, everyone drank a lot of wine, and it was getting dark.
The drunk ones put their arms around each other and helped each other to leave.
Chen Mu was the only one walking alone in the snowy night.
Chen Mu has a very good liquor capacity. Not to mention these ancient low-alcohol liquors, even the Erguotou in his previous life could easily drink two or three kilograms at a time.
"Mr. Chen?"
But at this moment, Wei Qinghong's voice suddenly came from behind.
Chen Mu suddenly turned around and saw Wei Sima slowly following him.
"Haha, Mr. Chen has a great capacity for drinking."
Seeing how Wei Qinghong's eyes flashed and dimmed, Chen Mu knew that something was wrong.
"Wei Sima, we are all friends. Let's talk when we have something to say."
Leng Buding's intentions were revealed. Even though he is now in his fifties or sixties, he felt a little embarrassed for a while.
His eyes hesitated, and then he said slowly: "Ahem, Mr. Chen saw through it. Actually, it's nothing else. I wonder... if Mr. Chen can instantly kill something a hundred steps away..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu immediately understood that he was here for the firecracker.
Wei Qinghong was very cautious at that time. Faced with such a capable and proud person, he did not dare to put on any airs even if he was the Sima of the dynasty.
Seeing Chen Mu frowning slightly, Wei Qinghong hurriedly explained: "Sir, please don't misunderstand me. I am really doing it for the country. If such a powerful weapon can be used in the army on a large scale, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the military strength of Long Xia Army."
, as for the price...you name it."
Wei Qinghong explained very carefully, while Chen Mu stood in the snowy night, stared at him for a long time, and just said something slowly.
"It's okay to leave it to you, but Lord Sima, if you can promise one thing."
Seeing Chen Mu agree, Wei Qinghong looked happy: "Sir, it's just what you said. If you can do it within your ability, you can definitely do it!"
"If my method of smelting refined iron does not spread to the grassland in Japan within three months, I will give it to you for free without taking a penny."