Chen Mu did not directly answer Yu Linglong's question, but said:

"Brother Arita and I are old friends, and the friendship we have established on the battlefield is especially worth cherishing.

We often talked about things in private, and he mentioned you and your daughter many times. I can see that Brother Arita cares about you very much. Whenever he talks about you, it is his happiest moment, but also his most painful and vulnerable moment. He often says that he is responsible for you both. Speaking of the sad past, he cried bitterly. As a viewer, I feel as if I can empathize.

Brother Arita thanked the emperor for his grace and redoubled his efforts after the amnesty of the world, in order for you and your daughter to get out of the sea of suffering, he endured all the hardships, marched forward bravely on the battlefield, fought bravely, how many times was in danger, and finally won the general's appreciation and was promoted.

But he also has his difficulties. As a border general, he has a heavy responsibility, and he can't help himself, and he can't come back if he wants to. Especially now, a tragic war has just taken place in Hexi, and the troops urgently need to rest after the war. I think you should also know the importance of the four towns in Hexi. And the reason why I was able to come back was because of the gate valve's request, not my personal request. ”

"That's what the Captain said. The slave family understands. Yu Linglong burst into tears and smiled, looking comforted.

Good words are warm in three winters, and bad words are hurtful and cold in June.

Deception is despicable, but sometimes it is a virtue.

Chen Mu was in a sad mood and hoped that after Zhang Youtian's death, he could leave a good impression on the mother. Whether it is for Zhang Youtian or the two of them, it is a warm comfort and a good memory. This is also the cripple's greatest wish when he is dying.

Yu Linglong couldn't help crying for a while, Chen Mu didn't say a word, and waited quietly for her to finish crying.

She cried very well-mannered, her body trembling uncontrollably, but she did not make a loud noise.

The crying gradually stopped, and Chen Mu asked kindly, "What about your daughter?" ”

Yu Linglong said with a strong smile: "In the back, study with the students." ”

"Oh..."Chen Mu frowned slightly: "What is that child's origin?" ”

Yu Linglong was ashamed, turned her head and said, "Cheap slave." ”

Hearing this, Chen Mu's mood became even heavier.

The Liang dynasty had a strict hierarchy, and although it was a little more concise than its predecessors, it was more severe in its execution.

At the top are the aristocratic household registration, commonly known as noble titles, such as princely generals or meritorious descendants, who have titles - duke, marquis, uncle, son, male. Some titles are hereditary, some titles are prescribed to be passed down for several generations, and some titles are reduced from generation to generation until there are none. If a person with a title is violated by an inferior person, the offender is guilty of one more degree. On the contrary, if they violate an inferior person, the sentence is very light. If you take the money and walk around, many times it is a big thing that is turned into a small thing, a small thing is turned into a small thing, and in the end, it is over. Half of the unjust, false and wrongful convictions are caused by them. Most of the people who tried the case were smart people, how could they easily make a mistake, and there must be a reason behind it.

Below the household registration of the nobles are the common people, and the household registration of the common people is complex, such as agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, workers, soldiers, merchants, etc., collectively referred to as good people, that is, good people.

Then there are slaves, whose masters can buy and sell them as if they were commodities without breaking the law. But it is a felony to sell good people. If you dare to sell noble people, the consequences will be more serious, and the three ethnic groups will be punished.

Under the strict hierarchy, it is by no means easy for a slave to turn over. For example, the lame man could not turn over for twenty years, and even if he established the credit, it was not on his head, and it was not until the new emperor ascended the throne and granted amnesty to the world that he was rescued.

Ordinary slaves have not yet had such an opportunity as a lame, and even if they are amnesty to the world, they will not be pardoned.

If a slave wants to get rid of slavery, he needs his master to take him to the government to pay the "slave tax", and the slave tax is clearly marked, and "the child is not bullied", which is 1,000 taels.

Converted, it's about a million texts.

It is difficult for slaves to make money, and a million Wen is already a sky-high price for them. This price kept them in slavery.

Moreover, even if they have money, they need the consent of the master, and if the master does not take him to the government to go through the formalities, he still cannot get rid of the slavery. If the original master dies, they will become the inheritance of the master and become the slaves of the next master. If the master does not have an heir, they are more troublesome. Even if they find a new master, they are still the masters of the mouth, and they cannot sign for them to get rid of slavery.

This is the reason why there are many loyal slaves, and if the master fights with others, they will definitely not stand idly by. Many cunning masters will say something like this: You do it well, as long as you behave well, I will give you money in the future to help you get rid of slavery.

This kind of legal system is nothing more than to maintain the aristocracy, deter the good people, and control the slave status. What is even more tragic is that the children born of slavery are still slaves. One of the husband and wife is a slave, and the child born is a slave.

Under this hierarchy, it is even more necessary to consider the right person when getting married. This is also why, the maids of large families like to be close to the lord or son, in case they give birth to a baby, the sons and masters will definitely go to the government to pay slave tax, so that the maid can get rid of slavery, otherwise it will affect the child's household registration.

Therefore, when Chen Mu heard that the lame's daughter was a slave, his heart was very heavy.

Chen Mu nodded and said, "Brother Arita still has a private collection, I don't know how much it is, I hope to take your daughter to find that money." I have urgent matters on my side, and I hope this matter will be done tonight, and I will leave early tomorrow morning when the night curfew is lifted. ”

Hearing this, Yu Linglong was quite embarrassed, and thought for a moment and said: "The little female slave is a slave, and you need the consent of the bustard to take it out." ”

"I'll go talk to the bustard."

"Go and tell the bustard, I'm afraid it's more troublesome." Yu Linglong frowned and smiled: "The little girl is a Qing Qi seedling, or a virgin body, if the little girl becomes a Qing Qi on the eighth and ninth floors in the future, the value is immeasurable." If you want to take her out for the night now, you will definitely ruin your reputation, and Wanhualou will not agree. ”

"Oh, I see what you mean." Chen Mu smiled ashamedly: "I said to take the girl out to run errands, but who else will believe it." It was my negligence. Well, you go out with me. ”

"Zhang Youtian trusts you so much, I trust you even more, why don't you go by yourself, the slave family can rest assured." Yu Linglong refused very tactfully.

Chen Mu smiled: "The reason why I want to take one of you with me is to let you witness that I haven't touched a penny. ”

Yu Linglong smiled silently.

Chen Mu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Okay, since it's not convenient for you, then I have to go by myself." ”

Yu Linglong stood up and saluted: "It's really too troublesome for you." ”

The note in Chen Mu's hand read, "Pingkangfang, No. 17, East 1st Lane, under the east tree in the courtyard, two feet south and three feet deep." ”

The cripple didn't write anything, Chen Mu was a little anxious when he left, and he didn't read the note.

Chen Mu was suddenly bold and cautious. Zhang Han couldn't understand it, and even felt that Chen Mu was a little too cautious this time. Zhang Han thinks: One person is private, two people are public, can't I prove it to you? Why bring someone with you?

Chen Mu is not a perfect person, and naturally has his own character shortcomings, and sometimes he pursues perfection too much. But it may also be a positive quality. People who usually seem to be big and arrogant are also successful, but if you look closely, their degree of sincerity in the field of success is not low at all.

When I walked out of Wanhualou and passed by the door, I was surrounded by the group of pavilion girls and teased.

Chen Mu was in a hurry to do things, and he didn't talk to them, otherwise he would have a "tongue war", and he might not lose to a group of them Nizi.

Hurry to East 1st Lane, turn left, and find No. 17.

Chen Mu stood still and looked into the yard, the yard was not big, only two trees, some flowers and plants in the yard, and some small cabbage, green onions, and leeks were planted.

Zhang Han was a little embarrassed: "This is someone's yard, let's go in and dig the soil, this..."

Chen Mu rubbed his nose: "Salute first and then soldier." ”

"Whoa!"

Zhang Han knocked on the door: "Hey! Someone doesn't! Open the door! ”

"Oops, it doesn't have to be so loud." Chen Mu smiled bitterly: "You have such a loud voice, do you want to fight with others?" In the middle of the night, someone who doesn't know you dares to open the door for you. ”

Zhang Han scratched his head in shame.

"I'll do it anyway." Chen Mu smiled and shouted in a friendly voice: "A friend introduced me to Pingkangfang to play, but I accidentally missed the night ban hour, so I came here to disturb, may I ask this family, do you know Zhang Youtian?" ”

"Zhang Youtian is a soldier in Hexi, who are you?" A woman, with a timid voice, deliberately said that Zhang Youtian was a soldier in Hexi, as if she was emboldening herself. The Liang Dynasty is still very optimistic about the protection of the families of soldiers.

"I am the commander of Zhang Youtian's unit, and I have a standard waist card here to prove it."