The road in front of Hanfu is paved with bluestone.

There are verdant pine and cypress trees on both sides of the road, and the bluestone road is clean and deserted, getting closer to the Han Mansion, Han Mo's mood is becoming more and more dull, and he mutters in a low voice: "Twenty thousand taels? It's not a small amount. ”

Han Qing leaned in and whispered, "Young Master, are you short of silver?" ”

Han Mo glanced at him and said, "I'm short of silver, what's the matter, can you conjure up silver for the young master?" ”

Han Qing grinned and said in a low voice, "Young Master, why did you forget, we still have silver!" ”

Han Mo was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood that what Han Qing was referring to was the hidden batch of official silver, frowned slightly, and then said in a calm voice: "You mean the batch of silver in Weiming Lake?" ”

"Yes, young master." Han Qing nodded.

Although only a part of the tax silver was transported away due to time and manpower, there were nearly 200,000 taels of silver, hidden at the bottom of Weiming Lake in the wilderness, which was a lot of wealth.

"Han Qing, remember, that batch of silver, don't pop out a word in the future, otherwise don't blame the young master for being polite." Han Mo said senran.

Seeing that the young master's face was cold, Han Qing shuddered and said in a low voice, "Yes, it's a little nonsense." ”

Han Mo said softly: "That batch of silver is not trivial, once it leaks out, it will be to poke a hole in the sky." ”

"Young master, the little one is also in a hurry, I know it's wrong." Han Qing said cautiously: "The silver in the duke, if the young master wants to take it out and do things, I'm afraid that the great sect master and the elders won't agree." ”

Han Mo frowned, but finally didn't say anything.

The source of the silver in the Han Gong is the land rent, part of the tax and the profits of some small merchants of the Han branch, as well as the rewards of the imperial court. A large group of people in the direct side branch of the Han clan rely on the silver of these gongzhongs to live, and according to their status and number, they will be given to the elders at a certain time, and the elders will distribute them to their own clansmen in turn.

This silver can be said to be the common property of the Han clan, if the silver is used for major events in the clan, it is to convene a clan meeting, the great suzerain presides, and the elders jointly agree, but it is not just anyone who says to take it, even the great suzerain does not have so much authority.

Thinking of pulling out their silver from the hands of those old antiques and using it to engage in maritime trade, Han Mo had only one word in his heart: "Difficult!" ”

……

Han Mo arrived at the East Courtyard, Han Xuanchang had not yet returned home, Mrs. Han was playing guessing with a few little maids, Han Mo naturally disdained to participate in this kind of woman's game, and after talking casually, he left the East Courtyard and returned to the back garden.

After seeing the natural beauty of Immortal Island, and then looking at the artificial and natural beauty of his garden at this time, Han Mo always felt that there was a little less taste, and walked along the bluestone path, through the grove, past a few flower beds, and even looked inside through the grape trellis, there was no figure of the second sect master, and then he got on the wooden bridge on the small stream.

Hearing the sound of the piano in his ears, it was like a heavenly sound, which made people leisurely and fascinated, and he knew that this was Liu Rumeng playing the piano.

Although the sound of the piano is beautiful, the penetrating power is not strong, it only stretches around the small building, and the people outside the courtyard naturally can't hear it, Han Mo slowly walked to the bamboo door of the small building, and looked inside, only to see Liu Rumeng sitting in front of the phantom phoenix qin, with sandalwood, playing the strings elegantly to the extreme, the two arms are as bright as jade, white and plump, every movement of playing the piano is like being designed, without the slightest hurry, nor slow, but always maintains the most elegant and beautiful posture.

Han Mo knew that this was something that could only be done after countless times of practice and even with some talent, and being able to know the origin of the Phantom Phoenix Qin and being able to play such beautiful music, he was now more interested in Liu Rumeng's origin.

Liu Rumeng's piano sound is soft, but there is a trace of sadness, Rao is Han Mo doesn't know anything about the rhythm, but he can also hear the faint sadness in the piano sound.

Han Mo stood in front of the door, listening quietly, and when the song was over, he stepped in and sighed lightly: "My heart is already mixed, and I have added a piano sound to the hurt...... Hey, it's better to fall asleep to relieve your worries! ”

He was not polite, but went straight to his bed, and lay down down.

Closing his eyes, he only listened to Liu Rumeng say softly: "Fifth Young Master can hear the sad sound in the piano?" ”

Han Mo closed his eyes and said "um", and didn't say much.

Although I haven't seen Liu Rumeng for a few days, such a weak woman is a little lonely in the huge garden alone, and I wanted to comfort a few words, but when I thought of such a huge amount of 20,000 taels of silver, my heart became upset for no reason.

In a daze, I heard Liu Rumeng's footsteps leaving, and after a while, I heard her footsteps sound, and I heard her say lightly: "Fifth young master, wash it first!" ”

Han Mo opened his eyes, only to see that Liu Rumeng had actually fetched water and placed it next to the dressing table, and even the towel was prepared, while Liu Rumeng bit her lip and stood next to her, looking elegant and refined.

"Thank you, Sister Rumeng." Han Mo stood up and smiled.

Such a big beauty fetched water for herself, although she was a nominal maid, Han Mo was still very comfortable in her heart.

"I'm a maid, and it's the right thing to do." Liu Rumeng said softly: "And...... And you took care of me when I was sick! ”

Han Mo smiled and said, "Then I still have to thank you, I am a polite young master!" ”

After washing up, Han Mocai smiled and asked, "Sister Rumeng, how are you doing these days?" "This woman's origin is too mysterious, and her identity is not clear, although Han Mo is also very impressed by her beauty, and there are occasional ripples in his heart, but at this time, he will not have any real thoughts.

Since he lived under the same roof, Liu Rumeng was alone and helpless, as a responsible crossing man, Han Mo still felt that he should be given a little care.

"There are books sent by Han Bo to read, which can be used for pastime." Liu Rumeng said softly, she opened her mouth, stopped talking, lowered her mantis, and said slowly: "I heard that you entered the barracks and became an official?" ”

Han Mo was stunned for a moment, and immediately knew that Han Bo didn't hide this matter from her, so he nodded and said, "Well, I entered the barracks." But it's not like being an official, it's just a practice in the past. ”

"That'...... Do you often not come back? Liu Rumeng's voice was as low as a mosquito ant.

In the first few days, he got along with Han Mo, although Han Mo is very different from ordinary children of the family, but he doesn't have any special feelings, but in the past few days, Han Mo has not come back, the long night is lonely, there is no half a figure in the huge garden, and it is indescribably lonely and lonely, if it is not for the responsibility that must be borne, Liu Rumeng really doesn't want to live this kind of sneaky life, she would rather die than give up her dignity.

She used to be proud, dignified, and surrounded by countless people, but after those people and things, she suddenly realized that everything had changed, including herself.

She wanted to survive until that day, for a responsibility.

But in the past few days since Han Mo left, she suddenly realized that no matter how strong she looked, when it came to the lonely long night, she was an inconspicuous woman in Hongchen's history after all, alone in the cold window, endless loneliness and despair came to her heart.

She felt forgotten, abandoned, and she didn't know who could really protect herself, who would help her through this.

……

The piano music row was not sad, but the moment she saw Han Mo coming in just now, Liu Rumeng felt a sense of warmth and intimacy in her heart that even she hadn't thought of.

It's like something you lost suddenly comes back to you, it's more like suddenly realizing that you still have someone to rely on, or even someone who cares about you.

After a few days of lonely life, her feeling became more and more intense, this was an emotion that she couldn't figure out herself, she couldn't tell why she would be happy to see Han Mo come back, and the sadness in her heart seemed to have disappeared a lot, perhaps...... Old friends who have been reunited for a long time will also be in this mood, Liu Rumeng can only think like this.

Han Mo smiled and said, "I won't go to the barracks for a while, I have something to do." He suddenly understood something and asked, "Sister Rumeng, you are here alone, will you ...... at night?" Scared? ”

Liu Rumeng naturally didn't show the cowardice in his heart, his expression was calm, and he said lightly: "What are you afraid of?" Afraid of the ghosts in your story? ”

Han Mo laughed and said, "It's good not to be afraid." After washing my face, I felt a lot refreshed, and when I saw Liu Rumeng's beautiful face, I also felt that my depressed mood was much better, and said: "I haven't practiced the piano for several days, come, Sister Rumeng, teach me to practice." ”

Liu Rumeng smiled slightly and said, "You haven't dreamed for a few days!" ”

Han Mo was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood that she was referring to the story of "Liao Zhai".

Soon, there was an extremely strange sound of the piano in the small building, the sound of the piano was urgent and slow, there was no half of the rules, let alone half of the beauty, and I heard Han Mo smile and say: "Sister Rumeng, my piano skills have greatly improved?" ”

Liu Rumeng said very softly: "Yes, you were a one-year-old child's piano skills a few days ago, and today you already have the ability of a two-year-old child." ”

……

Han Mo originally wanted to wait for Han Xuanchang to return to his home and discuss maritime trade with him, but Han Xuanchang came back very late on this day, so Han Mo did not bother.

Xiao Muzan, the former county warden of Donghai County, has been dismissed from his post and returned to Yanjing, and the new county warden has not arrived for a while, so Han Xuanchang not only has to manage the tax affairs of Donghai County, but also temporarily manages the political affairs of Donghai County, so that he will work even harder.

For three days in a row, Han Mo failed to talk to his father, and Mrs. Han saw Han Mo running to the East Courtyard several times to find his father, and asked what was going on, but Han Mo was just sloppy.

In the past three days, Han Mo practiced eight stick techniques in the morning, and discussed piano skills with Liu Rumeng in the afternoon, but he also lived a very fulfilling life, but he also went to see Zhu Xiaoyan twice, that kid was at least content with the status quo on the surface, and helped clean and feed the horses in the stable every day, and he was idle to cut steamed buns to make snacks to eat, but he was also very quiet.

Late at night on the fourth day, when Han Mo was about to go to bed, Han Bo hurriedly came over and only said that Han Xuanchang wanted him to go to the study to talk.

Han Mo knew that his father had taken time to talk to him, and he didn't delay, he trotted all the way to the study, Han Xuanchang was writing something inside, and when he saw Han Mo coming over, he signaled to wait for a while, and when he finished doing things, he motioned for Han Mo to sit down, and said: "Things have been complicated for my father these days, and you haven't had time to talk to you when you come back, this will be the dead of night, let's talk about it well." Yes, the pirates, there is no difficulty for you, right? ”

Although he was calm, his bloodshot eyes were full of concern and love, which made Han Mo's heart warm, and he didn't hide it at the moment, he talked about everything after the robbery, and even said that he was going to do business at sea, he knew that his father was overtired and in poor health these days, so he said it urgently.

Han Xuanchang smiled and said: "It's good that my son can think twice and lure the enemy to restrain the cold photo." I think too, this sea friend has a relationship with our Han family, how can he attack us easily, I think there are some ambitious people who are making waves, since those fierce people have been dealt with, and you are fine, I will not pursue the others on Immortal Island. He immediately frowned, and said earnestly: "Mo'er, you are an adult, and you have the heart to do great things and make a career, so my father can understand and be very gratified." But you know, our Han family is a family, the family does not do business, this is the rule, but also face, you have to do business, your grandfather and the elders of the clan are afraid that they will not agree. And if they had to risk 20,000 taels of silver from the government, they would not agree to it. ”

Han Mo stood in front of the case and said respectfully but calmly: "What Daddy said is that it's just that my Han family has such a geographical advantage, if I don't make good use of it, it will really be a tyrannical thing." The child also thought that if the family does not engage in business, the child will not come forward, and will choose someone to open a trading house, and all business will be carried out in the name of the trading house, and the child will only command behind the scenes. My child also knew that he was inexperienced in the mall, so he would secretly select some shrewd businessmen to help me. ”

"It would be a great thing to let all the friends at sea do this, because it would give them a spacious way to go, and it would also better restrain them." Han Xuanchang held his chin and pondered, and then he sighed slightly, and then said: "It is natural to find some knowledgeable businessmen to help you, you are young and have little knowledge, such a big thing, you can only command it alone, and do it arbitrarily, it will not work." But in the end, this matter still needs the consent of your grandfather and the elders. In this way, the father still can't be the master of this matter, so I'll go and talk to your grandfather first in the next two days to see if he can convene the elders to discuss it! ”

"Thank you, Daddy!" Han Mo bowed: "Dad, it's late at night, you go to bed early." ”

Han Xuanchang got up, patted Han Mo's shoulder, and said warmly: "Mo'er, the children of the Han family have ambitions, that's a good thing, but everything has twists and turns, you have to be mentally prepared, and you must not lose your motivation because of a temporary setback." I'm glad that you were able to get out of a bad situation like Immortal Island, and that proves that you can take care of yourself, and I'm glad that you're able to take care of yourself. ”

"Daddy!" Han Mo saw that Han Xuanchang looked haggard, his eyes were bloodshot, thinking that he was busy with things and had not rested well, his heart was slightly sour, and said, "You ...... Take care of yourself. ”

Han Xuanchang smiled and patted Han Mo's face, and said softly, "Go and rest!" ”

Han Mo nodded and retreated.

Han Xuanchang looked at the background of Han Mo's departure, his eyes flashed with relief, and he muttered, "The man of the Han family should be ambitious. Turning around, looking at the big characters on the wall of the study, which read: "Bow to the end of your efforts and die" Eight big characters of dragons and phoenixes danced, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "How difficult it is to win the hearts of the people, only these eight characters are a way!" ”

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