The courtyard of the people's house, it is not very simple, but it is exceptionally clean and tidy, the ground is not very flat, there is a jujube tree planted in the corner, there is a deep well next to the wall, which is covered by the manhole cover, and under the eaves, there is a row of bundles of firewood, leaning against the earthen wall. A few free-range chickens pecked in the yard, lingering in the "clucking" sound and the faint smell of, Zhong Mo taught the two children.

In the past half a month, although he still has to go to the city from time to time to support stalls, Zhong Mo's life has been much better, at least his stomach has some protection. The owner's surname is Zhang, although the husband and wife are indispensable to the shrewdness of the small citizens, but they are still relatively kind-hearted, especially the woman, a typical knife mouth tofu heart.

Zhang Laohan is over forty years old, relying on the meat shop to kill people to make money to support his family, getting up early every day and being greedy for darkness, which is very hard. Relying on this work, sometimes he can beg for some meat for his family and open meat.

The eldest son was originally a member of the Tokyo Forbidden Army, with the rank of captain, and was killed in the crusade against Du Chongwei. As soon as the eldest son died, the thickest pillar of the family broke, and for the rest of the family, it was like a thunderbolt.

At that time, the imperial court was financially constrained, and the pensions for the soldiers who died in the war were not much, and they were swallowed up. The only thing to be thankful for is that Liu Chengyou, who was still the king of Zhou at the time, learned about a similar situation and directly dealt with the military officials responsible for the distribution of pensions, the Zhang family, and only then did he get the ten taels of money that his eldest son exchanged for his life.

In the spring of the third year of Qianyou, Liu Chengyou ordered the Privy Council and the two yamen of the Third Division to re-establish the ban on the pension of officers and soldiers, and remembered the soldiers who were killed and wounded in the battle for the country at the beginning of the country, and specially ordered the Privy Council to check the old files of military registration, and double the original pension for the dead and wounded soldiers.

Liu Chengyou's move not only made the military happy, but also benefited families like the Zhang family, which made these people have a little more trust in the emperor and the imperial court. When listening to Zhang Laohan talk about this, Zhong Mo had another feeling in his heart, compared with the emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty, the monarch of the Southern Tang Dynasty, who was indulged in pleasure, although he was more than a round old, but the gap in ability and ability was too great.

Zhang Laohan's family has two children, a son and a daughter, the son is only ten years old, and the woman is not yet nine years old, but they have already begun to help with housework. Zhong Mo has been an official in the Southern Tang Dynasty for many years, but he has not taught and educated people for a long time, and he has picked up his craft again and enlightened teaching, but he also has some fun in it.

Mother Zhang made two simple sand tables as paper, and folded wattles to make a pen, which was simple and durable, which was a method that Zhong Mo had not thought of.

"Heaven and earth are yellow, and the universe is ......"

The person taught by Zhong Mo is a thousand-character text, and during this time, he has taught 200 words.

"That's all for today!" Listening to the two little guys recite a paragraph, Zhong Mo nodded with satisfaction, the poor family is eager to learn, nothing more.

"Thank you, sir!" Seeing this, the two bowed in a proper manner.

The sky gradually darkened, Zhong Mo returned to his room, and noticed at the door that the brother and sister carefully put away the "pen and paper". Then help, chopping wood, fetching water, lighting a fire......

The sound of slamming the door disturbed the tranquility of the courtyard, and the kitchen was already full of smoke, and the aroma of rice was already emanating. Hearing the unusual movement, Zhong Mo walked out and looked at the two men who had almost broken in. Dressed in black, with an embroidered dog on his arm, a knife pinned to his waist, and his eyes sharp.

The boy who opened the door was frightened by the two. The two of them had no scruples, swept the scene in the court, and threw themselves directly on Zhong Mo, who was dressed plainly and neatly: "You are Zhong Mo?" ”

"Exactly! I don't know where the two bad officials came from? Zhong Mo recognized that this was not an official from Kaifeng Mansion, and couldn't help asking.

Wu Desi, although famous, but not yet to the point of swaggering through the market, so only by clothing, Zhong Mo has not been able to recognize, the two martial arts battalion.

Swept Zhong Mo's eyes, saw that he was poor and sour, and said directly: "It's good!" Come with us! ”

"Dare to ask what?" Zhong Mo asked.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, just come with us!"

Feeling helpless, Zhong Mo could only simply pack up, say hello to Zhang's mother, and follow.

......

When he arrived at Wu Desi, Zhong Mo was told that it was the emperor who wanted to summon him. The original peaceful state of mind was suddenly destroyed, Zhong Mo has lived a down-on-earth life for nearly two months since he arrived in Tokyo, if he is really willing to do this, it is obviously impossible.

After settling down, I thought about how to get back up and get out of the predicament, but I haven't made a decision. Now, with the sudden summons of Emperor Han, his mood unconsciously became hot, and he had a hunch that this was a good opportunity for himself and he had to grasp it.

Chongzheng Palace, not the first time Zhong Mo, the previous time was before the Han and Tang Wars, he was ordered to send an envoy, but now, as a prisoner of cloth, he bowed down in front of the Han Emperor.

Liu Chengyou was still so high, holding Wu Desi's information about Zhong Mo's situation in these days, his eyes were full of scrutiny, he looked at him, and asked: "Zhong Mo, you can live in Tokyo, are you still used to it?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, although the porridge and side dishes are clear, hidden in the downtown area, you are at ease!" Zhong Mo's face was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

Hearing his answer, Liu Chengyou said: "Zhong Shilang, quite a wise man's style!" ”

"Your Majesty, Xiaomin is now just a cloth leader, and he will never dare to be called a waiter!" Zhong Mo buried his head.

Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing: "Li Jing's side, but you haven't been dismissed from your official position, you are still an envoy of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and you only live in Kaifeng!" ”

Zhong Mo immediately said: "When Xiaomin comes from the north, he is Hanmin!" ”

"The dignity of a scholar, a high-ranking official, exiled to Tokyo, without food and clothing, poor, writing for a living, and not feeling insulted?" Liu Chengyou said.

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has been studying all the year round, and he boasts of his deep purpose, but with this market experience, he knows that the vision of the past is narrow, and poetry and books govern the government, but the clear talk is misleading. As Mencius said, it is necessary to suffer one's mind, strain one's muscles and bones, starve one's body and skin, and bow down to experience, only to know that in the past it was just pretentious...... Zhong Mo said.

"It seems that Zhong Shilang has had a good experience these days!" Liu Chengyou chuckled: "Hidden in the market, how do you feel?" ”

Zhong Mo replied like a stream: "The small people feel the kindness and good governance of His Majesty the Emperor, and they are subordinate to the people; Second, the law and discipline of the imperial court are strict and measured; Three senses: The people of Tokyo are kind and simple, and it is not easy to make a living......"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhong Mo a few more times, sighed leisurely, and said: "Zhong Shilang, you have added a lot of fireworks to your body compared to before, but I look very comfortable. If you are an official and shepherd one side, you will be a good minister! ”

"Your Majesty has a reputation, and the little people don't dare to be!" Finally, Zhong Mo was moved.

"I don't know what Zhong Shilang thinks about the current situation?" Somewhat abruptly, Liu Chengyou asked again.

Hearing this, Zhong Mo thought seriously for a while, raised his eyes and carefully glanced at the emperor, and said: "Your Majesty, the people think that after the Huainan War, the Han Dynasty took all the land in the north of the Yangtze River, and the national strength increased greatly. With His Majesty's wisdom and strategy, governing the government and using troops, in time, he will be able to dominate the world and recreate the world! ”

"Promise your good words!" Liu Chengyou seemed to be very happy, looked at Zhong Mo, and said: "Your family is in Jinling, and now you are far away from two places, so you miss home very much!" ”

Zhong Mo's face showed a little emotion, sighed, and responded: "People, how can there be people who don't miss their families?" ”

Nodding, Liu Chengyou seemed very satisfied with Zhong Mo's attitude, and said, "I plan to let you go back to Jinling and reunite with your family!" ”

Zhong Mo was a little stunned, his eyes were full of puzzlement, according to his conjecture, if the Han Emperor wanted to use him, it was estimated that he would give him a position in Tokyo for the "Tang Affairs" consultant consultation.

Therefore, when he heard that the Han Emperor was going to release himself back to Jinling, Zhong Mo was very surprised. Obviously aware of his doubts, Liu Chengyou said lightly: "You don't have to be suspicious, I let you go back to Jinling, just so that you can bring a letter to Li Jing." ”

"In addition, if you can continue to be an official in the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it be better to serve the Great Han?" The voice was a little erratic, Liu Chengyou said.

Saying this, Zhong Mo reacted completely, and almost without hesitation, bowed down: "I am willing to serve Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Chengyou used Zhong Mo, deliberately using him as Qin Hui, of course, if he can follow, after the unification, the Qingshi Danshu should be another kind of narrative......