Chapter 297: Offering Weapons
Mrs. Li and the others collapsed to the ground, their faces were pale, their back molars were clenched, and their bodies were trembling with anger, and everyone could see that Xiao Mohan sent them to pray for blessings, but in fact, he deliberately sent them away.
As soon as Xue Yi left on the front foot, a maid on the back foot sent Mrs. Li to their respective rooms, packed up their things for them, and prayed sincerely, so they couldn't bring their personal maids, they had to go alone, and after three hours, the carriage set off on time.
Xiao Mohan also handed a copy of the fold to the emperor, explaining the reason, and exaggerating his injuries a few points, so that the emperor allowed him to recuperate in the palace and not participate in the affairs of the court.
Although Xiao Mohan asked Mrs. Li and a few people to go to the temple, the emperor was very dissatisfied, but seeing that Xiao Mohan took the initiative not to participate in the court politics, the dissatisfaction in his heart suddenly disappeared, as long as the power in Xiao Mohan's hands was not so strong, then everything was easy to say, so the emperor quickly agreed.
Qian Qianqian accompanies Xiao Mohan every day, as long as Xiao Mohan has a headache and brain fever, she is very worried, and the decoction is also made by her own hands, although the prescription is prescribed by Dr. Zhao, but everything in the follow-up has to be taken care of by her.
"Your pulse is much more stable, and it is stronger than before, it seems that this Dr. Zhao's medicine is really effective."
Qian Qianqian diagnosed Xiao Mohan's pulse as usual, and drew out part of the poison in Xiao Mohan's body, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
Xiao Mohan lightly hooked his thin lips, put on a robe, and covered the bruises on his back, Qian Qianqian tried to attract toxins as much as possible according to what Dr. Zhao taught, so that many toxins accumulated on Xiao Mohan's back, and when those bruises disappeared completely, Xiao Mohan's poison was completely resolved.
"You have really been fortunate during this time, my body is much better now, you can sleep more in the morning in the future, and you don't have to wait for me to rest at night."
Xiao Mohan looked at Qian Qianqian's face, it had always been so pale, not as ruddy as before, Qian Qianqian had already injured her body before, although she was already well, but she still couldn't take it lightly.
"I'm fine, don't worry, my own body knows by myself, the most important thing at the moment is to interpret it for you, this medicine and acupuncture can't go wrong."
Qian Qianqian didn't think so, she was thinking about Xiao Mohan now, no one could take care of her, where could she take care of herself?
Xiao Mohan picked up the military book at hand and looked at it carefully, he didn't go to court these days, and he didn't interfere in the affairs of the court, he was bored in the study all day long reading the military book, and Qian Qianqian was quietly accompanying him on the side.
Qian Qianqian had a pen, ink, paper and inkstone in front of her, there was no TV or computer in ancient times, and she couldn't think of anything to pass the time, so she simply practiced calligraphy, anyway, Xiao Mohan also said that her handwriting was ugly, just take this opportunity to practice more, and when the business becomes bigger in the future, she will not be ashamed as a boss.
Gradually, Qian Qianqian's eyelids became heavy, she was really tired of being so tired all day, and before she knew it, the brush slipped out of her hand, and her head fell suddenly.
Seeing this, Xiao Mohan reached out and took her face with one hand, fixed her head in the palm of her hand, and let her change her comfortable posture.
"Silly girl, she said that she was not tired, but she was already too tired."
Xiao Mohan sneered, got up slowly, picked up Qian Qianqian horizontally, went straight out of the study, and sent Qian Qianqian back to the room, knowing that she was cold, and carefully covered her with a quilt.
After doing all this, when Xiao Mohan returned to the study, he saw Shao Huaigu appear.
"You're here by coincidence." Xiao Mohan said lightly, if Shao Huaigu came a moment earlier, he would definitely wake up Qian Qianqian, and then Qian Qianqian would not be able to sleep well.
"How's your body?" Shao Huaigu turned around and glanced at Xiao Mohan, although there was no superfluous look on his face, but his words were full of concern.
"Much better." Xiao Mohan spit out a few words unhurriedly and sat in front of him.
"That's good, you haven't been to the court for so many days, and Ouyang Kun has not returned from his mission to the central country, and the current court is really different from before."
Shao Huaigu also sat down casually, he was already close to Xiao Mohan, and he had often been in and out of the General's Mansion before, so there was no need to be restrained at this time.
"Oh? What's changed? Although Xiao Mohan had a questioning tone, there was no trace of doubt on his face, what could happen in the court, he could guess without using his brain.
"The emperor has promoted several civil officials and generals below the fourth grade, and has also replaced many old ministers, as if he wants to cultivate his own henchmen and take away the power in the hands of you and Ouyang Kun."
Shao Huaigu explained lightly, thinking in his heart, casually picked up the tea in his hand, raised his head and took a sip, and his every move was very leisurely.
This was completely in Xiao Mohan's expectation, the emperor sent Ouyang Kun to envoy to the central country before, and he didn't even blink an eye, but now Xiao Mohan said that he didn't care about the affairs of the court, and the emperor didn't refuse, which is enough to explain the emperor's thoughts.
"The emperor wants to promote those petty officials to divide power, this is a good idea, but it is also a stupid idea, most of those petty officials are ordinary people with no background, and they can't become a big climate, even if they take away some power now, when Ouyang Kun comes back, everything will be beaten back to its original shape."
Xiao Mohan said very firmly, and the smile on his face was subtle, which made people completely unable to see it and couldn't figure it out.
"Yes, Ouyang Kun will definitely not be able to swallow this breath when he comes back, but what about you, Ouyang Kun has dreamed of taking the military power in your hands for his own use, and when your power is taken away, Ouyang Kun will definitely take the opportunity to make a move, and you will be very passive at that time."
Shao Huaigu put down the tea cup in his hand and explained in a fifteen-ten manner, he thought about this clearly on the way here, Xiao Mohan was really not suitable to be idle in the General's Mansion anymore.
"I understand what you mean, don't worry, I know in my heart, no matter how many petty officials the emperor promotes, the power in their hands and the soldiers and horses they can command are also very limited, as long as the emperor does not openly withdraw my military power, then I am still a general with a heavy army, and military generals are different from civilian officials."
Xiao Mohan said categorically, with a sneer on his face, his expression was subtle, and there was indescribable ridicule in his eyes.
For the imperial court, civil officials and military generals are indeed different, although civil officials can give advice, but it is the military generals who really hold the lifeblood of Xiao Guo, so civil officials are afraid of being decentralized, once they are decentralized, it means that they will be replaced by others at any time in the near future, but military generals are talking about military merits, and real people with outstanding military achievements, no matter how many small fish and shrimp there are below, they will not be taken into account.
"The Qin Li you single-handedly promoted, now that he has been promoted to the deputy commander of the forbidden army, the emperor seems to have intended to leave him in the palace to serve, so you'd better be vigilant and don't trust him easily."
Shao Huaigu suddenly thought of this, his face suddenly became a little ugly, he looked at Qin Li very honestly before, but he didn't expect Qin Li to get closer and closer to the emperor so soon.
"I'm in my own hands." The corners of Xiao Mohan's lips hooked slightly, and he said lightly, from the day he took Qin Li back to Beijing, he expected that there would be today, so he didn't feel strange at all.
"I heard that for the past few days, Miss Qian has been serving by your side without untying her clothes, and now you have finally achieved your wish."
Shao Huaigu didn't talk about the court anymore, but talked about this, fortunately, Qian Qianqian was not there, if she was there, she might be ashamed, and I don't know how to explain it.
"She really cares about me, but she's just hard-mouthed, so she's almost a little hot."
Xiao Mohan's expression was calm and calm, and when he mentioned Qian Qianqian, his eyes softened, and his originally tough and atmospheric facial features became much softer.
"The woman was originally duplicitous, be more patient, she will be your general's wife sooner or later."
Shao Huaigu opened his mouth lightly, his expression was a little subtle, and he said very firmly, since he saw Qian Qianqian for the first time, he felt that this woman was not ordinary, only people like Xiao Mohan were worthy of her, and others could not match it at all.
"It's natural, by the way, how are those weapons improving?"
Xiao Mohan raised his eyes suddenly, and when he said this, his expression became solemn again, he has been sick these days, and if he calculates carefully, those weapons should be almost improved.
"There are still about 100 pieces left, and it will take about three days to complete."
Shao Huaigu has also been paying attention to those weapons, and what Xiao Mohan cares about is something he doesn't dare to take lightly.
"When it is finished, you will present those weapons to the emperor, saying that you personally came up with the drawings and improved all the ordinary weapons in the official mansion."
Xiao Mohan remained silent, which made Shao Huaigu surprised, and he didn't know what he meant.
"Didn't you say okay, these weapons are kept for our people? Why was it suddenly offered to the imperial court? Shao Huaigu was puzzled.
"Now that the emperor has the intention of promoting others, then we must seize this opportunity and take advantage of Ouyang Kun's absence to send you to the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple."
Xiao Mohan's face did not change, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a touch of cunning flashed in his deep eyes, which made people completely unreal.
"But isn't it too cheap for the imperial court to do this? Such a good weapon, although the number is not very large, but it is enough to make many people covet. ”
Shao Huaigu was a little reluctant, he had seen such a novel weapon for the first time, so he didn't want to give others strength.
"It's not in the way, it's just a batch of weapons, anyway, there are a lot of iron mines, we can continue to rebuild, although the official position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple is not high, but the things under his jurisdiction are the most useful, if you miss this time, I don't know who this position will be given to, with a batch of weapons for official positions, it's worth it."
Xiao Mohan didn't care, he has always taken care of the overall situation, and he also knows what should be advanced and what should be retreated, and now is the time when he should retreat.
"Since you have said so, then I have nothing to say, I will present the weapons to the emperor in three days, and I will say that these weapons are all taken from the government, and the word iron ore will not be mentioned."
Shao Huaigu knew that Xiao Mohan had always been far-sighted, so he didn't want to be quick for a while, when he lost such an important thing, some things should be given up when he should be given up, and no one could hold them in his hands for a lifetime.
"The government should also take care of it, don't let the emperor guess something."
Xiao Mohan knew that the emperor was suspicious, and so many weapons appeared out of thin air, if he didn't give him a reasonable explanation, he was afraid that he would not give up.