Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

Chapter 282 Hot Pot

Zhang He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Only then did he remember how ruthless Chen Mo was at the beginning, killing people without blinking an eye. When he heard the laws and military disciplines in his words, he thought that Chen Mo wanted to engage in military law. His face suddenly turned pale, and he kowtowed again and begged for mercy.

Chen Mo sighed when he saw him scared like this, but he still said calmly: "Tell me, how much dirty money was collected in total."

"There are more than 800 guans in total. The people below divided them into more than 300 guans, and I got more than 500 guan." Zhang He did not dare to lie anymore, and explained clearly.

Hearing this, Chen Mo's face darkened a little more. There were more than 800 yuan, which was more than 800,000 yuan. Obviously this was no longer a day or two. He drank heavily: "Well, you Zhang He, how much should I deduct from this?" People, how come you don’t die on the battlefield after accepting so many bribes?”

Zhang He was too scared to speak.

After Chen Mo pondered for a while, he said: "I think you have been following me for a long time. For the sake of hard work and no credit, I will spare your life, but you can avoid the death penalty, but you cannot escape the living penalty.

Send your dirty money to the Yamen, remove you from the post of school captain, and demote you to an ordinary soldier of the brave guard, with twenty sticks. "

Zhang He's heart sank again. What he was sinking about was not that he was dismissed from his official position, but that he no longer had more than 800 yuan in his hands.

Although his salary is high, his expenses are also high. First of all, he paid for Miyuan's concubine's house, as well as daily expenses. Secondly, the Qin family also has to spend money.

In addition, he has to send money to Pingting County every month. In addition to his wife, he also has to support his parents and children.

After all these expenses, he wouldn't have any money left.

But he is not stupid. If the dirty money cannot be refunded, there will be more than just this simple punishment.

"Why, do you have any objection?" Seeing Zhang He didn't speak, Chen Mo's eyes flashed.

"I dare not." Zhang He kowtowed heavily again and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your life."

Chen Mo snorted coldly and then said: "You have stayed in Yuzhou long enough. It's time to go back to spend time with your wife and children. After the punishment with the rod is over, go back to Pingting County to reflect on it."

Zhang He's eyes dimmed, and he understood that he had fallen out of favor.

Before he could speak, Chen Mo raised his hand to Sun Meng: "Drag him out."

……

Soon, news about Zhang He's conviction spread throughout Longmen County.

Chen Mo also had people report the crime committed by Zhang He within the army.

As soon as the news spread, everyone was shocked.

Who is Zhang He?

He was the first one to follow Mr. Hou, and he was from the same village as Mr. Hou.

Putting aside his achievements, with this qualification alone, at least no one in Qing, Yu and Lin states would dare to offend him.

Relying on this relationship, some people who had known about Zhang He's crimes for a long time thought that even if something happened and was exposed, they would be suppressed and would not be punished. However, the current result is exactly the opposite of what they thought.

Chen Mo originally thought that when the news spread, his reputation for treating the hero and the old man would be spread, but it did not happen. On the contrary, the three soldiers were even more in awe of him.

Zhang He's punishment also frightened some old men in the military who were about to degenerate and want to be corrupted.

On the second day, there were originally some soldiers on duty who would be late or leave early, but now they all arrived on time.

At the same time, those who paid bribes were removed from their original posts and reduced to ordinary soldiers.

Not only those who accept bribes must be punished, but those who give bribes must also be punished, otherwise it will not be effective.

The New Year is approaching, and most of the Shenyong Guards and Shenwu Guards soldiers in Yuzhou have their families in Pingting County.

So Chen Mo discussed with Sun Meng and others to give them a long vacation in batches and allow them to go home and see their families.

Chen Mo then summoned the generals of the three armies and asked them to work out the order of the holidays in batches so as not to cause chaos.

If you can't go back during the Chinese New Year, you can also plan to make a lot of dumplings in advance, cook them and distribute them to the entire army during the Chinese New Year.

Although these dumplings may not be worth much, they are a piece of your heart. People are all emotional. There is only a little difference between men and women. Eating a warm dumpling during the Chinese New Year will make the soldiers below give birth. There was a feeling that the prince was thinking about us.

And even if there is no such idea, the cohesion of the army will be enhanced.

At the same time, Chen Mo also made a list to purchase cotton-padded clothes for the army and improve the accommodation environment in the barracks.

Of course, it will definitely be too late for these this year. Chen Mo thinks that he must buy them next year.

At the same time, Sanzhou was asked to search for saltpeter mines. Although he didn't know how to increase the power of gunpowder except adding sugar, he could win with the right amount.

If enough fire bombs are produced and used on the battlefield, they will have the same effect.

……

December 25th. There are only a few days left before the Chinese New Year.

Han Aniang had already bought new year's goods with Yi Shiyan, Song Min and the others.

Backyard yard.

Chen Mo took a pot and put the butter that he had made some time ago into the pot. He didn't add anything and just boiled it.

After the butter boils, add a pot of chopped dried chilies.

The dried chili peppers were rolled into the hot oil, making a sizzling sound and hot oil splashing out. Soon, a pungent smell also came out, making Chen Mo cough a few times.

It wasn't over yet. After putting in a pot of dried chili peppers, it wasn't enough. Then Chen Mo put in another pot, then took an iron spoon and stirred it.

Such movement naturally attracted Han Anniang and others to watch.

The improvement of living conditions has allowed them to dress in colorful clothes. The figures of several girls are graceful and graceful. Standing together is a feast for the eyes.

Yi Shiyan already had a very good relationship with Han Aniang. The two women walked over hand in hand. Yi Shiyan's big eyes sparkled and she covered her nose and looked into the pot: "Husband, are you copying the vegetables? ?Why did you put so much oil and chili?"

Han Anniang didn't understand and asked in confusion: "Erlang, is this for eating? But is it really edible?"

"An Niang, Xiaolu, my husband is making hot pot base again. I plan to have hot pot on the New Year's Day." Chen Mo said.

"What is hot pot?" Yi Shiyan's big eyes were full of doubts.

There was no hot pot in the Song Dynasty, so Yi Shiyan didn't understand what Chen Mo Bang said.

"You'll know when the Chinese New Year comes." Chen Mo decided to play it off. His hands were full of oil, so he didn't rub the deer's head. He immediately said: "You just need to know that it's for food. Stay away. , don’t splash the oil.”

"Eat?" Yi Shiyan had a scary expression on her face and took a few steps back.

"Eat, so much chili pepper, so much oil, are you going to eat a dead person?"

Xia Zhining and Xia Zhiqing walked up to each other, they were ladies after all, their steps were light and elegant, with a sense of beauty.

Although they didn't understand what Chen Mo meant by hot pot, looking at such a big pot of oil and so many chili peppers in front of them, they couldn't imagine how delicious this thing could be?

But it wasn't over yet. Then Chen Mo put another pot in and said with a smile: "When the time comes to eat, you won't be able to stop using your chopsticks because it's so delicious."

After stirring, Chen Mo added garlic, ginger, and various cooking spices wrapped in cloth.

After the fragrance of these spices is integrated into the hot oil, Chen Mo takes out the cloth bag.

Seeing that Chen Mo had put out all the spices, Xia Zhining thought that what was in the pot was a plate of food, and frowned unconsciously, saying: "It's so delicious that I can't even stop eating it. If I pick up one chopstick by then, it'll count." You win."

"Okay, this is what you said, I'll wait and see." Glancing at Xia Zhining's beautiful face, Chen Mo said with a smile.

Liang Xue stood behind the girls. No one was accompanying her. Looking at the people talking, she tightened her tight coats and skirts, making her look a little alone.

A woman who is too charming is destined not to be liked by women.

Especially since they are all Chen Mo's women.

Liang Xue's temperament makes people feel hostile and disgusted. In addition, Liang Xue has not adapted to this kind of life and talks little, which is even more so.

Chen Mo noticed this, waved to Liang Xue, and said: "Xue'er, come here."

Han Aniang and Xia Zhining looked towards Liang Xue.

Liang Xue walked up to Chen Mo with a slight blush on her face.

Chen Mo put out the fire, handed the iron spoon to Liang Xue, and said, "Xue'er, help me stir it for a while, and I'll go and relieve myself."

After saying that, he handed the iron spoon to Liang Xue's hand without explanation, and said to Han Anniang: "Anniang, Xue'er may not be very quick with her hands and feet. Please help me. If I don't come over in a quarter of an hour, there is no need to stir. Just put a lid on it and wait for it to cool.”

Hearing Chen Mo's words, Liang Xue's face turned even redder.

Han Aniang nodded, knowing that Chen Mo saw that Liang Xue was lonely and helped her blend in.

After that, Chen Mo left the yamen and started preparing the ingredients for hot pot.

As for the method of cooking hot pot base, Chen Mo had seen it online before, so he tried it. From the current point of view, it is relatively reliable.

In terms of ingredients, meat is definitely essential. He cuts all the mutton rolls and beef rolls himself. No matter how he cuts it, it can't reach the level of a hot pot restaurant, but Bo Chenmo can cut it thin enough. .

(End of this chapter)