The Nameless of the Common Clans

"Don't worry about me." Under the afterglow of the setting sun, Cai Yong stood outside the car. The air was still filled with the smell of blood. He looked at the mountains in front of him with slightly turbid eyes. Finally, his eyes fell on Chen Mo and said: " A good nephew."

Chen Mo looked at Cai Yong in confusion, what happened to him?

"Hedong is now under the control of my nephew, right?" Cai Yong asked.

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm: "Why did Duke Bozhe say this?"

"The person next to you... named Wu Yi, I think he is your confidant. I haven't seen him for a long time. In addition, a few days ago, the Wei family also sent a letter to him, which seemed to have the intention of wiping away the grudges." Cai Yong said with a smile.

Chen Mo nodded. It was not easy to completely hide many things.

"How do you think Dong Zhuo is, my nephew?" Cai Yong asked.

"From a strategic point of view, if we retreat to Guanzhong now, one can stabilize the situation in Guanzhong without worrying about chaos in the rear. Guanzhong is easier to defend than Luoyang, and giving up Luoyang will also give the Kanto princes a step forward. When Dong Zhuo retreats, After Guanzhong, the alliance of the Guandong princes will inevitably collapse, and the three fronts will be shortened, which will be more conducive to Dong Zhuo's governance. "Chen Mo sighed and said, "It's just that Dong Zhuo is old."

Dong Zhuo is about the same age as Cai Yong. Chen Mo doesn't mean to look down on him. In fact, judging from Dong Zhuo's actions after entering Luoyang, both his courage and means are more than a little stronger than those of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, but he is old. , ambition will gradually disappear, especially since entering the capital, Dong Zhuo has been sparing no effort to win over scholars, but all he got were betrayals and calculations. When meeting Dong Zhuo these two times, Chen Mo could clearly feel that Dong Zhuo was much older than before. I'm also a lot more irritable, I'm afraid I won't last long.

Even tigers will be bullied by jackals when they grow old.

If Dong Zhuo dies, no one under his command will be able to inherit Dong Zhuo's legacy. Even if Wang Yun and others gain power, they will not be able to frighten the powerful generals under Dong Zhuo's command, and Guanzhong will be in chaos.

Cai Yong sighed after hearing this and did not say anything more. Instead, he changed the topic and said, "Yuanzhi is very talented. This time he enters Guanzhong with me. I will teach him well, but Zhaoji hopes his nephew can arrange for him to go to Hedong." "

Although Chen Mo didn't say anything, Cai Yong was not stupid and naturally understood what Chen Mo meant.

"Mo also has this intention." Chen Mo nodded and said: "But Mo hopes that Duke Bo will also go to Hedong, Chang'an, a place of right and wrong after all."

Chen Mo has been secretly sending the families of his soldiers to Hedong for the past two days. Most of his elite soldiers who stayed in Hedong were recruited from the Luoyang area. Chen Mo naturally had to protect their family members.

"I understand my nephew's intentions, but I am a Han official after all. Your Majesty needs someone to protect you." Cai Yong shook his head and smiled: "Don't worry, nephew, no matter what happens in the future, the Guanzhong family and I also have a good relationship. , it’ll be okay.”

If nothing happens, how can he entrust Cai Yan to him?

Chen Mo sighed, Cai Yong wanted to protect the emperor, but for this kind of thing, Cai Yong had no soldiers or power, and only his reputation. How could he protect it?

But after all, this is Cai Yong's decision and his belief. Chen Mo can probably understand that Chen Mo has given up on some things, but how can he give up his lifelong belief?

At that moment, he bowed to Cai Yong and said, "After this matter is over, I will bring my mother to Hedong. When Mo and Zhaoji get married, the teacher will need to come."

His marriage to Cai Yan has been decided, and there is a reply from his mother. Not only does his mother agree with this marriage, but the Chen family is also very supportive. When the time comes, they can use the wedding to invite Cai Yong here to persuade Cai Yong.

Cai Yong smiled and nodded: "This is natural."

Cai Yong took Chen Mo to Cai Yan's car and told Cai Yan his decision again. The future of going to Guanzhong this time is uncertain. Things like today may happen in the future. It is difficult for him to protect his daughter if she stays with him. His safety lies in staying with Chen Mo, who has the ability to protect Cai Yan.

Although it was inconsistent with etiquette, the old man still hoped that his daughter would be safe.

After a long time, Cai Yan followed Cai Yong out of the car and gave Chen Mo a gentle salute.

"Serious words." Chen Mo returned the favor and signaled Cai Yan to get into the car. After bidding farewell to Cai Yong, he personally took Dian Wei and others to deliver Cai Yan to Hongnong County overnight, and then boarded a small boat to cross the river to Hedong. , Dalang is already waiting there with his troops.

"Don't worry, little lady. After I went to Hedong, the Wei family didn't dare to embarrass my little lady. I have ordered people to build a mansion in Anyi, which is regarded as the property of the Cai family. After you and I get married, if my father-in-law is willing to stay, he can live there." Over there." Chen Mo looked at Cai Yan and said with a smile.

Having just said goodbye to his father, Cai Yan felt a little sad. When he heard this, a blush appeared on his fair face, and he spat softly: "Frivolous~"

The tone was not harsh, and coupled with the shy look at the moment, it made people's hearts itch. Chen Mo quickly gave up his evil thoughts and saluted Cai Yan: "Get on the boat, I will go back soon."

"General, take care!" Cai Yan returned the salute gently.

The night was dark, and the lights at the ferry flickered on and off in the night wind. Chen Mo watched the boat arrive at the other side before leading the men and horses back to Luoyang.

The entire Luoyang was empty, like a dead city. Walking in this ancient capital, Chen Mo's heart felt as empty as this city.

Although he has not been in Luoyang for a long time, this city has too many memories. Now that the city is empty, Chen Mo feels as if his heart is empty too.

"General Chen, stay!" Amidst the rapid footsteps, Wang Yun was seen walking towards him. After seeing Chen Mo, his face lit up and he hurried up.

"Chen Mo greets Lord Situ." Seeing Wang Yun, Chen Mo bowed slightly.

"General Chen!" Wang Yun said anxiously, "Bo Qiu's life is at stake. I beg you to help me."

Chen Mo looked at Wang Yun with a smile and said, "Lord Situ, He Yong secretly instigated Yu Fuluo to rob the ministers. Are you making me an enemy of all the ministers?"

In the crowd yesterday, there were not only Cai Yong, but almost all the ministers were there. At that time, Yu Fuluo sold He Yong without hesitation. Everyone heard about it. Not to mention that Chen Mo and He Yong didn't have much friendship. Even if there was, they would lose all friendship if the army was poached from his hands.

"General Chen, Yun knows that there were some misunderstandings with the general in the past, but as long as the general is willing to come forward to save Bo Qiu, Yun is willing to help General Chen wash away his bad reputation now." Wang Yun said to Chen Mo sincerely.

Chen Mo was somewhat amused. Wang Yun had definitely contributed greatly to his current reputation. Now he wanted to help him wash away his bad reputation? Perhaps he wanted to pull him into the group.

"Situ Gong." Chen Mo shook his head and looked at Wang Yun and said, "Listen to my advice. You are narrow-minded and only know how to plot, but you don't have the courage to accomplish anything. You will never accomplish anything great. Your calculations are useless to me. I will not save He Yong, and I can't save him. As for the so-called bad reputation, do you believe that I can wash it away soon?"

A sinister look flashed in Wang Yun's eyes. He looked at Chen Mo and said grimly, "The matter of Hedong..."

"Do you really think that Dong Gong doesn't know?" Chen Mo looked at Wang Yun and said, "You really arranged for the Wei family to embarrass me at the beginning."

Wang Yun was speechless when he heard this. Who knew that the Wei family was so useless, but was firmly established in Hedong by Chen Mo.

Looking at Wang Yun like this, Chen Mo suddenly had the urge to chop him with a knife. In Chen Mo's memory, he and Wang Yun had no grudges at all, but this old man had been making trouble for him since he came to Beijing. It was inexplicable.

"Your rescue of He Yong was just an excuse. There is no one around you. You really want me to help you, right?" Chen Mo looked at Wang Yun and roughly understood Wang Yun's thoughts. Chen Mo shook his head. Wu Qiong, Zhou Se, and Zheng Tai were executed one after another. Ci Ming Gong died of illness last year. There was indeed no one around Wang Yun. Not to mention that the grudges between the two sides were not small, even if there were no grudges, Chen Mo would not stand by Wang Yun at this time.

"Some things are better if everyone knows them. I know you have something on me, but you have been plotting against me for so long. Do you really think I will just let you do it? Some things, once revealed, will do no good to you or me. Lord Situ, listen to me. With your ability, you will never accomplish anything great. If you force yourself to do it, you may not die well." Chen Mo patted his shoulder, ignored him, and continued to move forward.

Wang Yun looked at Chen Mo's back with an ugly face, opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. In the end, he could only turn around and rub his temples with a headache. How could he be a 16-year-old boy?

Chen Mo didn't care much about Wang Yun. Wang Yun was not a stupid person. He knew what he meant. He had evidence that he actually controlled Hedong. But Chen Mo also collected many of Wang Yun's dirty deeds. It's just that these things involved too many things, even including Lord Ciming and the Xun family. Chen Mo didn't want to fight to the death. He just threatened and feared each other. It would be bad for everyone if he really exposed them.

Back at the Zang Mansion, the stewards and servants of the Zang Mansion had been sent away. In the empty house, Chen Mo asked Dian Wei and others to move in, as he had to go to court tomorrow.

"My Lord, I will go and make some food for you." Dian Wei touched his belly and looked at Chen Mo.

"Can you cook?" Chen Mo looked at Dian Wei and said.

"I know a little." Dian Wei nodded. Cooking is a must-have skill for bachelors.

"It's hard for you. After we understand this matter, we will find a wife for you after we return to Hedong." Chen Mo looked at Dian Wei with some pity. Although his life was hard from childhood to adulthood, he had his mother cooking when he was a child. Later, he followed his teacher and didn't have to worry about this. When he arrived in Luoyang, Juan'er served him with food and daily life. Although there was training on cooking in the dream training camp, just like Qin, Chen Mo never thought about learning it. What's the use of men learning these things? Could it be that he would have to cook for his wife in the future?

"Thank you, my Lord!" Dian Wei said happily.

"Go ahead and do it. Let me have a taste of your cooking skills." Chen Mo said with a smile. The relocation of people was still in progress. The problem of food would depend on Dian Wei for some time to come. So he encouraged him.