At this moment, the generals looked at Mo Jiazi with a confused expression. Mo Jiazi was even more ruthless than them. They could imagine that once Mo Jiazi stole the secret techniques of the textile and wine industry of the Gao Chang Kingdom, he was like a hen that laid golden eggs. It was much more valuable than killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.
However, even if Mo Jiazi was much more profitable than them, they could only be envious. They did not have the strong industrial foundation of the Mo Family Village, so they could only stare at the secret techniques helplessly.
"Merton's heart is in the field of craftsmanship. The craftsmen of Gao Chang will definitely be grateful." Xue Wanjun was the first to support.
Niu Jinda continued, "These two secret techniques are only useful in the hands of Merton. Even if they are given to us, we can't make grape wine! But let's make a deal. If Merton makes grape wine in the Tang dynasty in the future, don't forget to let us have a taste. "
"No problem! No problem! When the time comes, I will provide you with enough grape wine. "Meton said straightforwardly.
"We have no objections!" The other generals also echoed.
Moreover, they were not disgusted with Mo Jiazi taking away the secret techniques. Firstly, Mo Jiazi did not take any of the money from them. Secondly, Mo Jiazi had taken the secret techniques, which meant that he was on the same side as them. Even if the sky fell, Mo Jiazi would be there to support it. They did not believe that Li Shimin would punish his son-in-law.
When Hou Junji saw that the generals had expressed their opinions, he immediately understood that if he rejected Mo Jiazi's request, he would not only offend Mo Jiazi, but also all the generals. When the time came, once the matter of them plundering was exposed, no one would benefit.
"In that case, Mo Jiu can do as he pleases!" Hou Junji waved his hand indifferently. Letting Mo Jiazi get some benefits could also cover up his matter and appease the anger of the generals. Wasn't it the best of both worlds?
"Mo Jiazi, at least you know what's good for you and escaped!" Xin Yaoer snorted coldly.
"General, thank you for your help!" Meton cupped his hands and said.
Immediately, the atmosphere in the command tent relaxed. The generals were harmonious and began to talk about the results of the western expedition.
Meton sat down and secretly exchanged a glance with Qixin Heli. Everyone thought that among the generals, Niu Jinda, who had just returned from war, should be the closest to Mo Jiazi. However, when Mo Jiazi arrived at Jade Gate Pass, the one who had warned Mo Jiazi was the most unexpected of all, Qixin Heli.
Speaking of Qixin Heli and Mo Jiazi, Qixin Heli and Mo Jiazi hadn't interacted much. During the western expedition to Tuyuhun, Mo Jiazi had suddenly risen up and snatched away the credit of Qixin Heli pursuing Fu Yun and returning with Fu Yun's head. Out of compensation, Meton had interacted with Qixin Heli once and did not look down on him because he was a foreign general.
But to his surprise, when he had braved the snow to rush to Jade Gate Pass, Hou Junji had made things difficult for him, Qixin Heli had immediately warned him. Later on, when they had crossed two thousand li of the Gobi Desert, Mo Jiazi had even recommended Qixin Heli to search for a water source for the entire army, allowing Qixin Heli to make a significant contribution. The two of them had become even closer.
Qixin Heli had been the first to return, and Meton had returned the favor by warning Qixin Heli.
"General Qixin! The plundering of Gao Chang by the army is a scandal that will be exposed sooner or later. General Qixin, please don't get involved in this mess. "Meton advised directly.
Qixin Heli frowned and said, "What do you mean by that, Merton?"
Meton said earnestly, "In the workshops of the Mo Family Village, every time a product is produced, the cost of labor and profit will be calculated. Isn't the imperial court the same? In this western expedition, the Tang dynasty had spent an uncountable amount of money, but this time, the Tang dynasty had seized very little. With such a huge loss, how can it not arouse the suspicion of the imperial court?"
"Merton, you worry too much. War is not calculated like this. Now that the Tang dynasty has taken over Gao Chang, they will control the Silk Road. What's the big deal about the little profit that the army has seized?" Qixin Heli said indifferently.
Meton smiled bitterly and said, "General Qixin, you are right. It's just that the Mo Family Village and Gao Chang have been doing business for many years. Naturally, they have a rough estimate of the wealth of Gao Chang. The imperial court has also studied Gao Chang for many years. How can they not know how rich Gao Chang, who controls the Silk Road, is?"
Qixin Heli suddenly fell silent and said in a low voice, "Merton's heart, Qixin's heart. However, Merton only calculated the wealth, but not the people's hearts."
"The people's hearts?" Meton could not help but frown.
Qixin Heli nodded and said, "When I went with Merton to the west to conquer Tuyuhun, we chased after them for thousands of miles. That battle was the happiest battle in my life. However, I was never afraid of any enemy in battle. However, after the battle, I was extremely aggrieved."
Meton could not help but be stunned. Thinking of Qixin Heli's experience, he could not help but sigh.
During the expedition to the west to conquer Tuyuhun, Qixin Heli, Xue Wanjun, and Li Daliang were one army. However, in the battle with the Tuyuhun, Xue Wanjun was even more rash and rashly advanced alone. He was ambushed by the Tuyuhun and almost lost his way out. Fortunately, Qixin Heli led his troops and bravely fought into the encirclement and rescued Xue Wanjun. After that, Qixin Heli bravely killed the enemy again and again and made countless contributions.
However, after returning to the court in victory, the Imperial Court decided to reward Qixin Heli based on merit. Because Qixin Heli's merit was ranked above Xue Wanjun's, he was slandered and slandered by Xue Wanjun. In his fury, Qixin Heli almost wanted to fight Xue Wanjun. Fortunately, he was stopped by the generals and was punished by Li Shimin.
Fortunately, Qixin Heli later explained to Li Shimin clearly and explained the misunderstanding. When Li Shimin wanted to punish Xue Wanjun in turn, Qixin Heli let Xue Wanjun go. In order to compensate, Li Shimin entrusted Qixin Heli with an important task and even married Lintao County Princess to him. When the two married, Meton and Princess Changle also sent a gift.
"Now that the Tang Army is plundered in every division, if Qixin is innocent, I'm afraid it won't be as simple as being isolated." Qixin Heli said.
Meton immediately understood that Qixin Heli was trying to defame himself. He knew that the plundering would be exposed, but he still wallowed in the mire.
"General Qixin Heli has been wronged." Meton sighed.
"Qixin, this is nothing. It is said that when General Li Jing conquered the Turks in the north, he also allowed his subordinates to plunder. Wasn't it the same? However, Merton, you have to be careful. "Qixin Heli looked deeply at Meton and said.
Modun's heart skipped a beat. He immediately understood Qixin He Li's warning. He had only seen the disadvantages of participating in the plundering, but had not seen the risks of not being in the same boat. That was why he had decided to make the request to plunder Gao Chang's two secret techniques at the ceremony. He wanted the generals to believe that he had his own selfish motives.
Of course, Meton also had selfish motives. This time, he plundered Gao Chang's craftsmen to let the world see that craftsmen were the strong pillars of a country. Once the craftsmen were lost, they would be like Gao Chang, no longer have the capital and ability to resist the Tang Dynasty. In contrast, the role of the Mo Family would be magnified again.
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