Vol V Chapter 44
He chatted with the old man and the Chu Emperor for a long time.
At night,
After having dinner with Emperor Chu, Ning Mo left the palace with the old man.
"Stay at home and rest well for the next few days!”
At the entrance of Duke Ying's Public House, the old man instructed Ning Mo,"
"Finding a beautiful maid or carrying a concubine will vent all the evil qi in your heart. It's not good to be depressed in your heart for a long time! In a few days, come back to your master's place. There are some things I want to have a good chat with you!”
Hearing this.
Ning Mo replied,"
"Yes, don't worry, teacher. I understand!”
After the old master entered the residence,
Ning Mo mounted his White Dragon Warhorse."
"Return to the residence!"
Very quickly.
Ning Mo brought over a hundred personal guards and left the entrance of the Duke of Ying's Public House.
He returned to the residence.
Green Sparrow, Li Yuan, and Zhou Chun:
It was already waiting for him.
In the main hall.
He sat on the main seat.
Ning Mo looked at him.
He looked at Zhou Chun first.
"Zhou Chunxian, tell me about the progress of the workshop!”
Right now, Ning Mo was most concerned about the workshop set up by the 100 skilled craftsmen led by Zhou Chun.
After all, technology was the number one productive force. Only with continuous advancement in technology could he live a better and more elegant life in this world. The quality of life in ancient times was actually not that high!
"Reporting to Lord Marquis."
Hearing Ning Mo's question,
Zhou Chun said excitedly,
"Previously, Lord Marquis had us experiment with the improved method of pouring steel. Other than that, the curved beam plow, hearse, waterwheel, and textile machine had also been successfully built. The methods of firing glass and refining cement had also been developed.”
"The method of making wine has been modified, and the sale of distilled liquor has begun!”
"Previously, Lord Marquis had emphasized the cultivation of penicillin, and it has gradually shown results. The alcohol did not meet Lord Marquis's requirements, but some super strong alcohol can replace it to a certain extent!”
Hearing Zhou Chun's words.
Ning Mo nodded."
"Very good, well done! As for you, I won't reward you. Whatever Fangzheng lacks or wants, as long as you ask, I will definitely get it for you!”
Zhou Chun and the other 100 skilled craftsmen were all summoned by Ning Mo, so Ning Mo basically wouldn't reward them. Whatever they needed, as long as it was within his ability.
Ning Mo wouldn't be stingy!
He reached into his arms.
Ning Mo took out the many blueprints he had obtained from the lottery.
He handed it to Zhou Chun.
"All of you, study these blueprints thoroughly and forge a sample for me!”
He received the blueprint respectfully.
Zhou Chun replied,
"Here!"
He did not care about Zhou Chun anymore.
Ning Mo looked at Li Yuan.
He asked,"
"How's the business?”
As Ning Mo's representative outside, the butler Li Yuan helped Ning Mo check on the progress of all the businesses. As a 100% loyal servant, Li Yuan was completely trusted by Ning Mo.
She stood out.
Li Yuan started to report the business situation. Very quickly, he explained all of Ning Mo's business situation clearly and there were no problems.
There was a pause.
Li Yuan hesitated,"
"Lord Marquis, it's almost spring! After the weather gets warmer, the coal business might drop by a large margin. At that time, the Marquisdom's income would also lack a large pillar industry!”
He smiled.
Ning Mo said confidently,"
"It won't happen! After that, he would work with the imperial palace treasury's steel factory in the coal business. He would use coal to make steel, cast iron, and other metal products. It was much better than using wood and charcoal!”
Hearing this.
Li Yuan nodded, indicating that he understood.
As they spoke.
Ning Mo looked at the green sparrow."
"What about the matters in the residence? Did you give him any gifts during the New Year?”
Hearing the question.
The green sparrow nodded.
"Reporting to Lord Marquis, everything has been done according to Lord Marquis's instructions! However, before the new year, State Duke Ying came to withdraw a large sum of money and donated it to the national treasury for free. As State Duke Ying came personally, this servant made the decision to agree.”
He smiled and nodded.
Ning Mo said,"
"That's good. The old Duke has taught me a lot and is also my elder. A little money doesn't matter at all! Donating is just donating. Without this donation, I wouldn't have been able to get such a big contribution!”
He asked about everything.
Ning Mo didn't plan to look through them one by one. Instead, he acted like a hands-off manager and handed them all over to his loyal subordinates.
After saying these things,
Ning Mo stretched his back and asked Green Sparrow to prepare hot water for him to bathe in.
It was late at night.
Ning Mo returned to his room and looked at Green Sparrow, who was tidying his bed. Her graceful figure ignited the raging flames in Ning Mo's heart.
That night…
There were only the cries of birds and phoenixes, but no words!
……
Two days passed.
Ning Mo stayed in his manor and did not go out to do anything, let alone socialize.
He knew that Marquis Wu An did not like to socialize.
Moreover, he had just returned from the battlefield, so no one came to disturb his leisurely days!
On the third day.
Ning Mo had set up a few tables of banquets in his manor. Those who had received his invitation, including all the distinguished guests from the battle in the Northern Region, had all come to his manor to attend the banquet. No one was absent!
He sat on the main seat.
Ning Mo smiled.
Looking at everyone, he raised the wine bowl in his hand.
"Today's meal will be considered as a feast for me to congratulate each and every one of you on your promotion! In the future, if any of you want to hold a banquet, I won't go over one by one!”
He gestured to everyone.
"Cheers to you! Cheers!"
Hearing this.
Everyone stood up and held their wine bowls.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"
Everyone opened their mouths and drank. After finishing their first bowl of wine, they sat down under Ning Mo's signal. Then, they started eating and chatting. The scene was not cold at all.
Of course.
There were not many rules to speak of!
He did not appear to be reserved and refined just because of Ning Mo's presence.
These people…
Except for a few,
The others were either summoned by Ning Mo or had the template of Ning Mo's subordinates. They respected Ning Mo in their hearts, and those scholars who only paid attention to etiquette didn't care much!
As for those generals who did not have a template, they had also admired Ning Mo and submitted to him.
In addition,
After interacting with Ning Mo for a long time, she naturally knew Ning Mo's personality and knew that he was also open-minded!
Drinking wine.
Ning Mo looked at Shen Zhong, Chen Zhiping, and Dongfang Yun.
He asked,
"The three of you have special identities. Did your families make things difficult for you when you returned after you were conferred the title of Baron?”
The three of them heard this.
They were all stunned.
Then, he smiled and said,
"Many thanks for Lord Marquis 'concern! We are Lord Marquis 'confidants and do many businesses for Lord Marquis. We are the bridge between the family and Lord Marquis. The elders in the family are not stupid, so they naturally won't make things difficult for us!”
Chen Zhiping, who had always been silent,
He also said,
"Besides, we're only illegitimate children!"
"No matter how outstanding he is, he can't threaten the future of the Di son in the family. At most, he will split up in the future and take away some more properties! Now that Lord Marquis has brought us to do business, we earn more than what we will take away in the future!”
Dongfang Yun also said happily,"
"Lord Marquis is like the sun in the sky right now, and the elders in the family do not want to offend Lord Marquis because of us!”
There was a pause.
Dongfang Yun, who had always been shy,
He said somewhat embarrassedly,
"My mother has asked this subordinate to do something. Regarding Lord Marquis…I just don't know how to say it!”
Hearing this.
Ning Mo smiled.
He looked at Dongfang Yun.
"Do you want to ask about my marriage?”
He nodded.
Dongfang Yun smiled and said,"
"Yes, I am! My mother has a young daughter who is talented and good-looking…"
He waved his hand.
Ning Mo smiled and said,"
"Don't! I don't know much about marriage at the moment. Moreover, Duke Ying is considered half a father to me…Moreover, your sister is too young!”
In the bloom of youth.
Wasn't she just thirteen or fourteen years old?
This thirteen or fourteen years old was probably still a virtual age!
To be honest,
Even though Ning Mo didn't think he was a good person, he couldn't bear to lay his hands on such a young girl.
Love is love.
But a man should at least have a bottom line!
At the very least…
Let's raise it for a few more years!
"Speaking of marriage."
Ning Mo had a smile on his face as he swept his gaze across the crowd."
"Are there any of you married? If you have someone you like, you can tell me. I can help you get married!”
"As the saying goes, marry a virtuous woman and take a beautiful woman as a concubine. Since you are a wife, you have to marry someone you like and also like you. There is no need to stare at those daughters of noble families.”
Hearing Ning Mo's words, everyone was stunned for a moment before their lips twitched.
Lord Marquis, this is…
She hadn't even started a family yet, and she was already thinking about them?
Even if you wanted to be a matchmaker, you couldn't do it this way!
Although they were touched by the concern, there was something strange about the situation.
"Shen Zhong."
Ning Mo looked at Shen Zhong and the other two beside him."
"The three of you are familiar with the Imperial Capital. Pay more attention to some good people and help your fellow brothers get married!”
He was stunned for a moment.
The corners of Shen Zhong and the other two's mouths twitched,
Then, he said,
"Here! Lord Marquis, don't worry, we will help our brothers keep an eye out!”
Although the three of them had not married yet, they did not even have a sweetheart.
He had to listen to Ning Mo's orders!
Seeing Shen Zhong and the other two agree,
Ning Mo smiled in satisfaction.
Although Gao Shun, Chen Zhong, Wei Tong, and Li Liang were all generals that he had summoned, they were still living people. Ning Mo was still very concerned about their marriage and was determined to find them a wife!
After all,
They were all on the same side!
The banquet lasted for a long time before it slowly dispersed.
When everyone left,
Ning Mo personally sent them to the entrance of the manor!
It wasn't a show or a prank. It was simply because Ning Mo had always treated his own people very well!
After sending off Gao Shun, Shen Zhong, and the others,
Ning Mo returned to the main hall."
"I'm going to see the old master tomorrow…If nothing goes wrong, I'll be urged to get married again! There should be many women who like me, but the key is that I've never seen many of them before. How can I choose?”
Although Ning Mo said that when others chose their wives, they were talking about marrying a virtuous woman.
But when it was his turn,
Ning Mo only had one thought.
He wanted beautiful ones!
Whether it was a wife or a concubine, Ning Mo wanted to be beautiful!
He shook his head.
Ning Mo's expression was thoughtful."
"I don't care!"
"Tomorrow, I will go to the old master's residence and raise my request. I believe that my teacher's mother and sister-in-law will be able to help me find a suitable wife. After all, sister-in-law…mm, I believe in sister-in-law!”
Xu Liwan's figure flashed across his mind.
It was just a flash, and he did not have any evil thoughts. Ning Mo was a decent person!
In short,
It would be over if he believed in Madam's judgment!
……
Early the next morning.
Ning Mo brought the gift that Green Sparrow had prepared.
He had arrived at the Duke of Ying's Public House!
Li Xuanming was still waiting at the entrance of the Public House.
When he saw Ning Mo bow, he said,"
"Greetings, Little Uncle-Master!"
She reached out and rubbed Li Xuanming's little head.
Ning Mo smiled."
"How obedient! Here, this is a gift from Little Uncle-Master!”
As he spoke.
Ning Mo took out a 30-centimeter-long rectangular box from the gifts held by the guards beside him. After opening it, the gift inside was revealed. It was a rather gorgeous dagger.
Weapon-Pearl Dagger-It can cut through iron like mud. It can kill without being stained with blood.
"Ah!"
The moment he saw the pearl dagger, Li Xuanming's face revealed a look of surprise.
She thanked Ning Mo,"
"Thank you, Little Uncle-Master!"
Hearing this.
Ning Mo smiled."
"As long as you like it! This time, I obtained a few Ferghana Horses on the plains. One of them is even a female horse. I'll give it to the old man later. When it gives birth to a pony, it'll be yours!”
Hearing this.
Li Xuanming's eyes sparkled.
He said,"
"Thank you, Little Uncle-Master!"
He shook his head.
Ning Mo walked straight into the Duke of Ying's Public House.
Very quickly,
In the main hall, he saw the old master waiting for him!
"Old Master."
She sat in front of the old man with a smile.
Ning Mo smiled."
"You're getting fatter and fatter recently!"
The old man was still very strong and muscular before, but he had obviously started to put on weight recently.
After hearing Ning Mo's words, she said,
The old man did not mind at all.
"After you return from this expedition, prepare well for the matter of the Great Chu Valiant Army.”
"If there's any more war, don't stand out! It's not good to be too sharp. The recent war is all about you becoming famous. You have to learn to give other colleagues a chance!”
Hearing the old man's words.
Ning Mo nodded.
He said,"
"Don't worry, Old Master. I understand! Next, I don't plan to go out to war. I just want to train the army and do business!”
If he continues to go out,
Perhaps even the Chu Emperor was beginning to fear his reputation in the army.
After all,
Ning Mo had won many battles, and he was like an invincible god of war.
After chatting with Ning Mo about the Great Chu Valiant Army,
The old man's tone changed.
"Mo 'er, you've been in the Imperial City for a long time and have participated in the Late Autumn Poetry Meet before…Do you have any suitable candidates in mind? Taking advantage of your free time, it's time to put your marriage on the agenda.”
Hearing this.
Ning Mo's mouth twitched."
"Old Master, you know me! With my personality, let alone being in love with someone, even the daughter of a wealthy family might not like me! Even if it was a friend, he would only give it to Shen Zhong!”
Many people liked his power and family business.
However, there might not be many people who liked him.
Hearing Ning Mo's words.
The old man smiled.
"That might not be the case!"
He raised his eyebrows.
Ning Mo looked at the old man with a questioning look in his eyes.
Could it be?
Was there any other special situation?
He stroked his beard.
The old man smiled.
"Recently, the daughter of the Minister of Official Personnel Affairs has been learning needlework from Li Wan. According to your master's wife and Li Wan's deduction…this little girl has probably fallen in love with you.”
The daughter of the Minister of Personnel?
Ning Mo was a little confused.
Then, he remembered,"
"That Li Qingxuan who's only famous in the capital? This disciple's first encounter with her was not very pleasant!”
He stood up.
The old man said casually,
"Feelings are very strange! Let's go to the inner hall. Your master's wife and sister-in-law should be the ones to tell you about these things. This old man doesn't quite understand either!”
Hearing this.
Ning Mo responded and followed the old man.
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