"He didn't become a general as soon as he entered the army." Chu Mo said softly: "My grandfather never married a wife in his life. From a small soldier, step by step, he accumulated military achievements to become a general. He dedicated his whole life Given this country, he has made great military exploits and has almost never lost a single battle! Before my grandfather, the Fan family had no celebrities or officials, so he had no background. Among the people, the old man's reputation is not high , because there are not many people who know him."
The emperor was silent.
Fang Mingtong and Xu Zhongliang were also silent, but a touch of emotion flashed in their eyes.
Especially Fang Mingtong, when he was the Generalissimo of the Army and Horses, he stayed under Fan Wudi for a while when he first joined the army.
But his Fang family is a wealthy family in Daxia. Fang Mingtong has practiced in the sect since he was a child. He is powerful and capable. With the help of his family, he was promoted very quickly.
It can be said that he is indeed capable and qualified to be the Generalissimo of Great Xia, no one can doubt this. But the problem is, if Fan Wudi was given the same family background, that stubborn old man, to this day... should never be just a general!
"I once asked my grandpa, why don't you care about your reputation? Grandpa told me, what is fame? Just like the clouds in the sky, they are all floating. When there is a gust of wind, they will disappear. I asked grandpa, then you are What? He told me that he wanted to build a mountain! A mountain across the border... that the enemy cannot cross!"
Chu Mo's eyes were a little red, and he continued, "If it wasn't for me, there might not even be a fan mansion in Yanhuang City. Because of me, Yanhuang City would have one more general's mansion, a dilapidated old mansion." ... The General's Mansion! But even if there is such a grandson as me that he cares about, do you know? From the time my grandfather brought me back to yesterday, for more than ten years, the Fan Mansion didn't even have a maid! Yesterday was still me , brought back a few maids because I felt that there were some things that I couldn’t do by myself. Just like that, I still had to worry about whether grandpa would scold me when he came back.”
Chu Mo raised his head slightly, took a deep breath, and said, "Fan's mansion is very dilapidated, and there are not many decent houses in it. It's also me who came back from the grassland and brought back some materials from Yuan Beasts, which can be exchanged for some money." , let the one-armed housekeeper repair those leaky houses, and then distribute more money to those women and children who were sacrificed on the battlefield and left unattended. Because for so many years, my grandfather …that’s how it’s always been done! But does he get a reputation for it? No!”
Chu Mo's voice was neither loud nor intense. But unfortunately, the three people present all had a deafening feeling.
Even the rough and unrestrained generalissimo Fang Mingtong couldn't help being silent.
Chu Mo looked at the emperor: "Do you know why grandpa has done so many good deeds, but still has no reputation?"
The emperor looked at Chu Mo, remained silent, and did not speak.
"Because, he has never used his own name to do these things!" Chu Mo looked at the emperor seriously: "Grandpa used the name of the country! Grandpa asked people to tell those women and children he helped that the country was helping them The country has never abandoned them! The emperor has never abandoned them! Your Majesty, if you think my grandfather is not qualified to say that, please tell him personally that he did something wrong!"
"He...that's right!" The emperor was silent for a while, and said, "He did a good job."
"Then, such an old man who has experienced many battles, such a soldier who has almost dedicated his life to this country, will he do something like Zhao Yi's dog official to slander him?" Chu Mo looked at the emperor and asked slowly road.
"No." The emperor also took a deep breath, looked at Chu Mo, and said softly: "I... was wrong! I apologize to you!"
"Your Majesty!" Xu Zhongliang and Fang Mingtong both looked at the emperor in horror with a creepy feeling.
What does it mean for the king of a country to personally apologize to a person? No matter what it means, in short... In the eyes of the two of them, 99% of this is not a good thing!
The emperor waved his hand: "You don't need to worry about anything, right is right, wrong is wrong, what I said was wrong. Although, originally, I wanted to test this little guy's temper, but I was a little frivolous. He accidentally injured an admirable person like Old General Fan."
Chu Mo was also a little dazed at the moment, wondering what was going on? Test me? What are you testing me for
The emperor looked at Chu Mo who was puzzled, and said with a smile: "I just want to see what kind of person the boy who saved my daughter is!"
"Ah?" Chu Mo was really surprised at this moment. He stared blankly at the emperor: "Save your daughter? That rumor...is it true? This...how is this possible?"
"You know that rumor?" The emperor looked at Chu Mo with a half-smile.
Chu Mo nodded honestly: "I heard about it after I came back, but I always thought it was fake."
"It's true." The emperor said lightly: "She was not born to my concubine. Her mother is a disciple of a sect. Sixteen years ago, she met me and had her."
Chu Mo's heart was pounding, he didn't expect to know the emperor's secret by accident.
"Later, her mother returned to the sect and gave birth to her there. Therefore, she has been growing up in the sect, until this year, I brought her back to meet me. I feel ashamed and feel that I owe this daughter a lot , so I didn't publicize this incident, and I didn't treat her as strictly as other princesses, I didn't expect that incident to happen later." There was a trace of anger on the emperor's face: "Fortunately, she didn't suffer any harm, otherwise... "
The emperor did not continue to speak, but the murderous look in his eyes was clearly revealed.
But then, the emperor smiled slightly and looked at Chu Mo: "You first saved my daughter once, and then you made great contributions on the grassland, a hero medal... I think it's not enough, you say it yourself Say, what else do you want? Or... your grandpa?"
Chu Mo shook his head, looked at the emperor very seriously and said: "When I rescued her, I didn't know who she was. Even if I was retaliated and forced to leave Yanhuang City because of this incident, I never regretted it." However, I have never complained, nor have I thought about asking for anything in return. On the grassland, I just want to do something for my country. The reason why I use a pseudonym is also to prevent some troubles that may arise in the future, so, I didn’t even think about asking for anything in return.”
"If you have meritorious service, you will naturally be rewarded. Don't you want me to be a person who doesn't distinguish between rewards and punishments?" The emperor looked at Chu Mo: "How about I give your grandfather a promotion?"
"No!" Chu Mo replied simply and neatly: "Grandpa's position today was won by himself. Grandpa taught me since I was a child. Everything must be won by myself."
"Then, how about I marry my daughter to you?" A strange smile appeared on the emperor's face. After so much preparation, he finally expressed his thoughts.
Such a young man with a great background and great achievements, if he can be brought in by his side, it will be a great help!
Xu Zhongliang and Fang Mingtong were slightly taken aback, but then both of them had wry smiles on their faces, looked at each other, and said in their hearts: The emperor seems to really like this young man!
Royal princess, can anyone marry that
Chu Mo frowned, and said, "I already have someone I like."