The Nameless of the Common Clans

Yesterday, after Chen Mo settled down in the government office, he mentioned to his mother about becoming a disciple. Chen Mo naturally supported this. Although Zang Hong is only the county magistrate, not to mention that for people like them, this county magistrate is already a very high figure. Zang Hong's demeanor in conversation alone is so heartwarming that Chen Mo can worship him as his teacher. It was definitely Chen Mo's luck.

So today is a big day for Chen Mo, as he has to officially establish his master-disciple relationship with Zang Hong.

The clothes sent by the maid were a bit complicated. Chen Mo studied them for a long time before dressing them neatly. Although he didn't take a shower, he scrubbed himself carefully.

"Woof woof~" As he pushed the door open, he saw a black circle rushing towards Chen Mo happily.

"Heizi!" Chen Mo leaned over excitedly and picked up Heizi who rushed towards him. He hadn't seen him for a few days and really missed him.

"Sir, the master of the house is waiting in the front hall." When the maid saw Chen Mo coming out, she quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Sister, please lead the way!" Chen Mo touched Heizi's head, put it on the ground, and said to the maid.

"My servant's status is low. Master, just call me Juan'er." The servant girl was startled, took a step back and bowed.

Ordinary families have to have elders and juniors, let alone such a large family. Chen Mo is a person that Zang Hong is very optimistic about. Although he has not officially become a disciple, there should be no suspense. His identity is naturally at the level of the head of the family. Chen Mo If you are ignorant, you can yell randomly, but she cannot respond randomly.

Chen Mo thought of Aweng Li Zheng, and the servants in his family seemed to be the same way. However, Aweng was not very particular about the villagers. Thinking of Aweng Li Zheng, Chen Mo couldn't help feeling a little sad. He nodded and said, "Excuse me, then." Lead the way."

Juaner nodded and took Chen Mo to the front hall. Quyang Yamen was not too big, but for Chen Mo, such a courtyard was already very big. Chen Mo looked at the surrounding scenery curiously and asked: "Sister Juan'er, have you seen the three people who came with my mother?"

Aunt Cai, Ah-Dai and Dalang came together with their mother, so they should be here too, right?

"Go back to the young master, we have arranged some things at the government office." Juan'er saluted Chen Mo again, which made Chen Mo a little uncomfortable.

In these troubled times, being taken in by such a wealthy family is actually a good thing.

Under the leadership of the maid Juan'er, they came to a main hall. Zang Hong and Zhang Chao sat side by side facing the door, while Mother Chen sat beside them.

"Mom." Chen Mo said happily when he saw his mother.

"If you don't have any etiquette, I should pay homage to the two county magistrates first." Mother Chen had already figured out the identities of the two of them these days, and she understood these rules of respect and inferiority.

"I have met two county magistrates." Chen Mo bowed quickly.

Mother Chen didn't say much. It was not appropriate for her to say much on such an occasion. Besides, today was also about her son's future, so Mother Chen seemed a little reserved.

"Is there any result from what I asked you yesterday?" Zang Hong knelt down on the right side and looked at Chen Mo with a smile.

Chen Mo looked at his mother subconsciously.

"Don't look at your mother, you should have discussed it last night." The smile on Zang Hong's face was replaced by seriousness: "I learned a lot about you from your mother and Mr. Cai. You are quite filial. This is very good, and I lost my father when I was young and have a tough temperament. I want to know what you think? "

In fact, when accepting disciples these days, it is rare to ask for their opinions, but Zang Hong is very curious about this half-grown child. He is different from other children from aristocratic families or poor families. He has been tortured since childhood. Although he is only ten years old, he has the characteristics of ordinary people. It is rare for people like Zang Hong and Zhang Chao to have the courage to grow up in such an environment.

Of course, after the previous exchanges, it was clear that Chen Mo's mother's manner of speaking was from a noble family or from a poor family. Her tutoring should be better than other children, but it was definitely limited. He was very curious about how Chen Mo grew up to be the character he is today.

"Disciple is willing!" Chen Mo didn't waste any words. If he hadn't considered this matter and discussed it with his mother yesterday, he would have become a disciple yesterday. Now that he has received his mother's permission, there is no need to resist.

"I'm asking you what you think of this matter." Zang Hong did not accept it. He just looked at Chen Mo and asked with a smile: "Do you think this is an assessment for you?"

Chen Mo thought for a while and said: "I grew up in the countryside and don't know the rules very well. My father's family fell into decline and when I came to me, he was already down and out. I didn't want to be stained by the dust of my ancestors, so I wanted to learn from him. Unfortunately, there was no way to do it." Come on, it’s a disciple’s luck to be valued by the teacher now.”

To put it simply, Chen Mo wanted to revitalize his own team.

Zang Hong smiled and nodded: "You are honest. Now that there is war, the apprenticeship ceremony has been simplified. Today, Brother Meng Gao witnessed it. From today on, you are my disciple. I see that you are literate. I wonder what books you have read?"

"My mother taught me the Analects of Confucius. In the past, I was lent a copy of Mencius in the countryside. I wanted to copy it and call it to Aweng, but a rebellion broke out and Aweng was killed by the thieves." Chen Mo bowed and said.

"A person from the countryside?" Zang Hong looked at Chen Mo in surprise. Generally speaking, in the countryside, those who have a book collector at home are not from a very low background.

It's a pity that Chen Mo is only called Aweng. As for his correct name, he doesn't know. However, his son is the magistrate of Xiao County, which is not difficult to find out.

"The teachings of Confucius and Mencius are all works of Confucianism. Since you have learned the Analects of Confucius, from today on, I will start teaching you from Mencius."

"Thank you, teacher." Chen Mo was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly bowed.

"I'm taking leave to go back home now, but now that there's a big chaos, this leave naturally doesn't count. Now that the siege of Quyang has been lifted, I need to rush back to Donglai to report on my work as soon as possible. Will you go with me, or stay here to study? After the Taiping Rebellion is quelled, I'll send someone back to pick you up." Zang Hong asked with a smile.

"Of course I'll go with the teacher."

"It's very dangerous in the chaos of war." Zang Hong smiled.

"Disciple is not afraid!" Chen Mo shook his head.

Zang Hong admired this disciple a little more, but think about it, this disciple of his has protected his mother all the way from Xiaqiu to Quyang, and even helped him break the Taiping bandits. This courage and tenacity are really incomparable to ordinary children, and he is overthinking.

"Madam Chen, I don't know..." Zang Hong turned his head and looked at Chen's mother and asked.

"I am a woman. If I go out, I can't help you, and I will be a burden to my son. So let Moer go with you, and I can find a living on my own." Chen's mother shook her head. She was worried that if she was there, her son would not be able to concentrate on his studies.

Zang Hong's face flashed with respect, and then shook his head and said: "Since Madam is unwilling, I can't force it. However, it is wrong that Moer has made great contributions this time and cannot be rewarded. If his mother is left to wander the streets and let the world know, wouldn't it ruin our reputation? Besides, if Madam has no hope of making a living, how can Moer feel at ease to go with me?"

"It just so happens that there is an idle manor in Quyang City. How about you take care of it for me?"

"This..." Chen's mother hesitated a little. This favor was too great. Just looking at her son's eyes, Chen's mother sighed and nodded: "As you say, you are so kind. My mother and I can't repay you for this kindness."

"You are too kind."