Chapter 996 997 [Outlining the Beginning of the Country]

When leaving the government office, Pei Yue stopped on the long street and turned around to stare.

Because the incident happened suddenly, no one had time to prepare for Fang Xun's death, so the government office had not yet confessed, but Pei Yue felt that the mournful cries of Fang Xun's relatives were still echoing in his ears.

It is difficult to say good people, bad people, and mediocre officials in one sentence. Because human nature is complex and multifaceted, Pei Yue naturally understands this truth. Until he stepped into that bedroom, his impression of Fang Xun was not a good one.

, but what the other party said before his death shocked him quite a bit.

Even if what Fang Xun did was out of his obsession to return to the center, if he wanted to persevere in a cruel and dangerous situation like last night, he would definitely need the courage and courage to disregard life and death.

Death is like a lamp going out, but the spark born from the brutal fighting will remain in this city for a long time.

Pei Yue sighed softly, and then said to Wei Rui next to him: "Unfortunately, the prefect passed away, and there will definitely be commotion in the city. You will personally lead two thousand people to guard the four cities. Anyone who takes advantage of the situation to rob and commit crimes will commit serious crimes.

Those who are guilty will be beheaded in public, and those who are not guilty will be sent to the mines of Gaotang Mansion to dig coal."

Wei Rui calmly raised his hands and said, "I accept my order from my humble position."

Pei Yue said again: "In my name, please notify Deng Zhihuan, the governor of Yunzhou, and ask him to draft a note. Before the appointment of a new prefect of the East Prefecture, the same prefect of this prefecture will be temporarily in charge of all affairs of the Xing'an Prefecture. In addition, last night will be

A report on the details of the war was drafted and sent to Kyoto, where it was handed over to the Western Palace to be presented to His Majesty."

Wei Rui said: "Yes."

Pei Yue hesitated for a moment, raised his hand and rubbed his eyebrows and said: "The funeral of Fang Zhifu should be simple, but you find a time to meet his relatives and tell them that whether they stay here or return to Kyoto, I will help them solve the problem.

Don’t worry about the future. If someone bullies them for no reason in the future, you can come to me directly at the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion."

Wei Rui nodded and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, I know what to do."

Pei Yue turned to look at him and warned: "The statistics and pensions for the dead and wounded soldiers and civilians in the city must be completed as soon as possible. If the money at the government office is not enough, I will go to the Yunzhou Governor's Office."

Wei Rui said: "I understand, Lord Marquis, how long are we going to stay here?"

A sharp light flashed in Pei Yue's eyes and he said: "Long Fu, you take two thousand cavalry and rush to Jiuliguan early tomorrow morning. Most of the barbarians have withdrawn to the wasteland. Check the specific situation there and see if you can gather some broken troops.

, I don’t believe that the barbarians can kill all the garrison at Jiuliguan.”

Meng Longfu bowed and said: "I humbly accept my order!"

Pei Yue walked towards his mount and said calmly: "We are temporarily stationed in Xing'an City, there is no rush."

Everyone was thoughtful and then followed him.

…

Inside a house in the west of the city.

Xu Mo lay on the bed, not thinking about the thrills and heroics last night. The expression on his face was a little strange, a little embarrassed, and a little embarrassed.

There was a fragrance burning in the room, and a delicate and delicate figure walked to the wall, opened the window, and said cautiously: "Mr. Xu, I asked the doctor that opening the window to ventilate during the day will be good for your injury."

Xu Mo Zhuangruo said calmly: "Thank you Miss Nongyu, but I am not a young master, I am just a person who works around the young master. If you don't mind, you can call me by my name."

"My servant is just a maid, how can I be called a girl?" Nongyu smiled slightly, came to the table with a soup pot, a bowl and a spoon, and said while filling the soup: "This is the supplement that my lady has saved.

The soup stewed with qi medicinal herbs is of great benefit to the young master's health. She said that your actions last night were very respectful, so she specially ordered the maid to prepare the soup and bring it to you. I would like to express my gratitude to you, but please don't refuse, young master."

Although she is just a maid, she has seen a lot of the world over the years, and she has no stage fright when speaking - if you ignore her slightly red cheeks and slightly nervous demeanor at the moment.

Xu Mo had never experienced such a scene. He had grown up in Green Willow Manor since he was a child. When he was a little older, he learned skills from Mr. Xi. Later, he had a little experience in the Xiangyun and was selected to join Pei Yue's team.

The most important team. Not to mention getting close to women, he has never even been to the Land of Love and Moon, so he can be said to be a fake kid.

Facing Nong Yu who walked to the bed and the soup bowl in her hand, Xu Mo showed a rare expression of embarrassment. He struggled to get up and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss. I will do it myself."

Nong Yu smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, I have learned to serve others since I was a child. This is not worth taking. My son is so seriously injured, how can I let you do it by yourself? Just sit still."

Xu Mo looked at the door with a headache. The two companions had long since disappeared. It was obvious that he was very unreliable in this regard.

To be fair, he did not underestimate Nongyu's identity. After all, he was just a domestic servant of Dingguo Mansion, and there was no way to say who was more noble. But he was lucky enough to meet Pei Yue, who not only exempted him from being a slave, but also made him a slave.

He studied martial arts and strategy.

Nongyu sat beside the bed and handed the spoon over gently and carefully.

Xu Mo hesitated for a moment, and finally slowly opened his mouth. After all, the other party had good intentions and his words and demeanor were appropriate. It would be very rude to refuse categorically.

Fortunately, Nongyu didn't do anything out of the ordinary. In fact, the tension in her heart was beating like a drum at the moment, but she just suppressed it and didn't show it.

For Xu Mo, the flow of time seemed to become extremely slow, and he didn't know whether it was suffering or leisure.

After Xu Mo had finished drinking most of the drink, Nong Yu blinked her bright eyes, lowered her head slightly and said, "My young lady also said that although there is no room for escape in a situation like last night, Mr. Xu must cherish his life and stay.

Only by being useful can you do more things.”

Xu Mo was just a little uncomfortable with it, but he didn't lose his usual agility and intelligence because of Nongyu's presence. After hearing this sentence, he couldn't help but take a serious look at Nongyu.

Would Chen Xizhi say such a thing?

Of course he wouldn't believe it.

Whether it was the grudges back then or the contacts after leaving Beijing, Chen Xizhi gave him the impression that he was an extremely cold and unfeeling person. Even if she had a smile on her face, there would be no softness in her heart.

If this sentence was not what Chen Xizhi said, wouldn't it mean that Nong Yu made his own decision?

Thinking of this, Xu Mo suddenly felt a little uneasy, and tried his best to calmly say: "Miss Nongyu——"

The words stopped abruptly, and he turned to look at the door. Looking at the smiling young man, he quickly got out of bed and saluted, and hurriedly shouted: "Master!"

Pei Yue walked in and said with a smile: "You are still like this, why don't you give me a fart salute and just lie down on the bed."

Nong Yu was startled, and quickly stood up and saluted respectfully: "Greetings to the Marquis."

Pei Yue glanced at the soup bowl in her hand, nodded slightly and said, "You are interested."

Nongyu changed her calm attitude when facing Xu Mo, and her thin body started to tremble slightly. She was obviously extremely frightened. This was because she remembered the old events in Lingzhou, when she was still Lin Shuyue's maid, but she betrayed him.

She. Although she acted according to Chen Xizhi's instructions at that time, she betrayed Pei Yue and Lin Shuyue in the end.

Now that she had contacted Xu Mo without permission and was caught by Pei Yue, how could she still remain calm?

Pei Yue said nonchalantly: "Don't be afraid, I trust Xu Mo more than you. Okay, you go back and tell your lady first, I will go find her later."

Nong Yu vaguely felt that Pei Yue seemed to have something to say, but at this moment, her mind was in a blur, so she could only say obediently: "Yes, Lord Marquis."

After she left, Pei Yue turned to look at Xu Mo carefully, and after a moment he said with approval: "Well done."

Xu Mo would only show a slightly honest smile in front of him, but he quickly suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Young Master, there must be some barbarians inside Jiuli Pass!"

Pei Yue raised his hand and patted his shoulder, nodded and said, "I know."

He paused and then said: "Xu Mo, I think I made a mistake. I shouldn't let you do this kind of spying on people."

Xu Mo shook his head and said: "Master, I don't know what I can do. I only know how to do the errands assigned by the master."

Pei Yue smiled and changed the subject: "Have you made any unusual discoveries during your time in Northern Xinjiang?"

Xu Mo thought he was referring to changes in the overall situation. He thought for a while and said, "I think the government here in northern Xinjiang is relatively clean. Whether it's Xing'an Prefecture or Gaotang Prefecture, which has a mine in the east, there is not much concern among the people.

Lots of complaints.”

"That's because they know that Northern Xinjiang is very poor, and if they continue to exploit the people, it will inevitably cause great chaos. Since ancient times, if the people reach the point where they can no longer survive, they will definitely rise up. How can those officials who have read countless history books not understand?

Is this the truth? On the contrary, in the prosperous five southern states, exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes often appear. This is because the local officials know that the people still have food in their homes and will not be exhausted."

Pei Yue seemed extremely patient. Seeing that Xu Mo was listening attentively, he continued: "There are many reasons for poverty in Northern Xinjiang, the most important of which are the cold climate and backward commerce, but there are resources here that ordinary people can't imagine. If it can be effectively

If we take advantage of this advantage, northern Xinjiang may not be weaker than the five southern states in the future."

Xu Mo showed an expression of disbelief.

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Of course, the problem of the barbarians must be solved before that. I think you can fully utilize your abilities and contribute to the prosperity of Northern Xinjiang."

"I...I don't know myself..." Xu Mo looked hesitant and worried.

Pei Yue looked into his eyes and asked, "Do you have the confidence to do this for me?"

After a while, Xu Mo made up his mind and said firmly: "Yes!"

"Very good." Pei Yue smiled happily, and then said: "This matter can't be rushed. I still need to plan it in detail, and I have to wait until the barbarians are destroyed. By then, your injuries will have healed, and you can take over.

My overall plan."

Xu Mo felt a fire suddenly rise in his chest, and said solemnly: "Xu Mo will definitely not let down the young master's appreciation and expectations!"

Pei Yue stood up and said: "While you are recovering from your injuries, I will find you a gentleman to teach you the art of business."

gentlemen?

Xu Mo looked confused, but Pei Yue had already drifted away.
Chapter completed!