Talking about Chen Mo, after resolving matters on Liang Xue's side, Chen Mo immediately shifted his focus to his work.

He didn't intend to spend as much effort on Liang Xue as he did with the Xia Sisters. As long as he had her body, that was enough. As for her heart, he didn't place much importance on it. Of course, having it would be best.

First, they must swiftly build a workshop for the Divine Arm Crossbow in Jiapin County, along with several weapon workshops, specifically for forging battle armor.

Currently, Chen Mo has only two factories for manufacturing battle armor, one in Pingting County and another in Xia Lin.

The factory in Pingting County primarily manufactures Bright Armor, while Xia Lin's factory forges both Bright Armor and Iron Armor.

On a fast track, if a factory can produce one hundred sets of battle armor a month, that's just over two thousand a year. Currently, the military, including defectors, has already reached thirty thousand, yet the armor coverage rate is less than half.

At this rate, it would take four to five years for everyone to be armored. In this chaotic world, a time of great contention, waiting four to five years would be too late.

Therefore, several workshops must be built specifically for forging battle armor.

Additionally, the military reformation work must be expedited to be completed by the end of this month.

The Xianzhen Guard and the defectors from Longmen County, according to Chen Mo's previous instructions, were led by Sun Meng to Sanyuan early this morning, transporting a large amount of grain from the granary in Longmen County.

To enhance the military's combat power, Chen Mo has already distributed the Blood Nourishing Technique and Celestial Harmony Saber Technique to the entire army.

Of course, this cultivation technique and martial arts do not conflict with the ones Chen Mo rewarded Luo Yong, as Luo Yong's technique includes the Qi Refining Chapter.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo quickly drafted a recruitment announcement, planning to recruit twenty thousand soldiers across the state, offering three solid meals a day, one with meat, an initial monthly salary of five hundred cents, and upon completing training, those who qualify will receive eight hundred cents a month...

At first, they certainly cannot have the same treatment as the Three Guards; otherwise, the old soldiers would feel uncomfortable.

Furthermore, the establishment of the Brave Cavalry Guard is necessary.

Chen Mo sought out Wen Heng to ask if he had any recommended talents in this area.

"The Profound Leopard Cavalry was an elite force organized by Liang... Song, where every soldier was skilled in battle and excellent in riding and shooting. Among the defectors captured by Marshal Chen, many are Profound Leopard Cavalry soldiers, and they can be appointed," said Wen Heng.

Chen Mo knew this, of course, even Shao Jinneng, whom he had previously captured, was from the Profound Leopard Cavalry. But he didn't bring Shao Jinneng during the campaign in Yu State, and Wei Qing had other matters to attend to, so Chen Mo had to find someone else and said, "I'm referring to commanders who can lead cavalry."

Wen Heng understood and said, "Could Marshal Chen allow me to look at the name list of the Profound Leopard Cavalry defectors?"

Chen Mo called Xia Zhining over to bring the name list.

Soon, Xia Zhining delivered the name list.

Liang Song had only organized five thousand Profound Leopard Cavalry, and after many battles, they suffered severe casualties. Now, less than a thousand were left in Chen Mo's hands.

Wen Heng glanced through it and soon found a name, "Marshal Chen, Xu Mu could work. I heard from Shi Meng that among the soldiers of the Profound Leopard Cavalry, Xu Mu's skills in riding and shooting were always among the best in training, and he comes from a lower-class family but has attended a private school."

"Xu Mu?" Chen Mo murmured, recalling the name. He soon remembered that this was the person who was commended at the award ceremony yesterday, for his accomplishments in the Battle of Wei Yang Slope, where he beheaded a Level 8 target and shot a Centurion.

"Agreed." Having been just recruited and already able to turn his blade against his former companions and make military achievements shows that this person is not only ruthless but also ambitious. That's exactly what Chen Mo needs.

Chen Mo called in his personal soldier, Luo Yong—yes, Chen Mo had already transferred this Divine Brave Guard who earned the merit of Xian Deng to his personal guard battalion—and then took a scroll detailing the preparation method for the Profound Leopard Cavalry and wrote a personal letter, handing both over to Luo Yong:

"I instruct you to immediately catch up with Captain Sun and deliver these two items to him. Once he arrives at Sanyuan, he need not return immediately; he should only return after the Brave Cavalry Guard is established."

"Yes." Luo Yong accepted the items and turned to leave.

After Luo Yong left and Wen Heng was about to take his leave, Xia Zhining entered and whispered a few words in Chen Mo's ear.

Chen Mo waved to Wen Heng to dismiss him, and the latter hurriedly withdrew.

Soon, Liang Xue, dressed in a purple dress that accentuated her enchanting allure, came in.

Liang Xue was unsure of how to define herself or how much weight she held in this young man's heart, making her appear somewhat reserved.

Perhaps due to having been cherished, Chen Mo felt an impulsive sensation like the first encounter when they reunited after a short separation.

The purple dress tightly wrapped around her graceful figure, emitting a sensual and gentle aura that became even more alluring as she became a woman. Just by standing there, she beckoned those around her to explore further.

Han Anniang was the gentle and virtuous type.

Xia Zhiqing was a dignified and elegant literary woman.

Yi Shiyin was lively and cute.

Xia Zhining was haughty and charming, with a touch of willfulness and aloofness.

Only Liang Xue had this type of enchanting allure, seductive yet not vulgar, resembling a high-class courtesan from a brothel, but with the status of a Liang Family girl.

She might not be the ideal wife, but she's certainly someone who can instantly spark a man's desire.

Chen Mo beckoned to Liang Xue, and seeing his gesture, she hesitantly walked over.

Chen Mo grabbed her slender, fair hand and swiftly pulled her into his embrace, letting her sit on his lap. Liang Xue let out a coquettish cry.

Xia Zhining stomped her foot but still went out to keep watch.

"I've hardly been gone, and now Xue'Er is missing me." Chen Mo laughed.

This kind of intimacy from Chen Mo made Liang Xue quite uncomfortable. She gently resisted and said, "I... have something to discuss with you."

"About my father-in-law." Chen Mo could more or less guess.

"And... Aunt Ning."

Chen Mo paused for a moment: "The Aunt Ning you mentioned, is she's your aunt?"

Liang Xue nodded: "I... hope you let them leave."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo became slightly serious. Letting Liang Song leave now is certainly not feasible. He hasn't completely stabilized Yu State, plus Liang Song is resourceful and knows Yu State quite well. If he lets Liang Song go and invites King Chong to come after him, it would increase the pressure.

But Chen Mo obviously can't say this directly to Liang Xue.

"What are you saying, Xue'Er?" he said. "What do you mean I should let them leave? You're my woman now, so they're like my father-in-law and Aunt Ning. I don't restrain them; they can leave if they want. No one will stop them."

Liang Xue was taken aback. She thought she would have to argue more, not expecting him to agree so easily.

But Chen Mo had more to say to her.

He picked a snow pear and said softly: "Is your father-in-law planning to return to Hedong?"

Liang Xue nodded.

"I heard there's war over in Hedong, chaos everywhere, and it's far from Yu State. Even if going west through Longyou Land, an ordinary person would take over half a year to get there. Now that your father-in-law has lost his cultivation, and Aunt Ning is so beautiful, if anything were to happen..." Chen Mo did not continue.

Liang Xue's heart skipped a beat; of course, she hadn't thought of that.

Because of the chaos, even her wedding date was postponed.

If her father and Aunt Ning went alone, it would be too dangerous.

Moreover, her father's identity is sensitive.

Liang Xue couldn't help but look up at Chen Mo, her gaze deep and contemplative.

Looking at that charming, mysterious face, Chen Mo silently exclaimed in resistance, pretending to ponder, then softly said, "Ultimately, I'm also responsible. How about this: even though I need to recapture Linzhou and my forces are not convenient, for you, I've decided to deploy three hundred men from my Personal Guard Battalion to escort your father-in-law and Aunt Ning back to Hedong.

In the end, Chen Mo still said: "Even if they have to die, my personal soldiers will not let anything happen to the two of them."

Liang Xue felt a flutter in her heart, but it quickly sank again; the journey is long, what can three hundred men do? It's still very dangerous.

But she could see that the young man was doing his best.

Liang Xue fell silent.

Chen Mo continued: "Actually, I'm thinking of the worst possible scenario. Though the world is chaotic, your father-in-law is only traveling and may not be affected. Moreover, the Liang Family has been noble for generations; if trouble arises, as long as your father-in-law reveals his identity, surely the people across the land will give face to the Liang Family and let him pass.

The only concern is bandits; they follow no rules and dare to rob anyone. However, the three hundred personal soldiers I send should be enough to handle them, so Xue'Er need not worry."

"Should be?"

After listening to Chen Mo, Liang Xue felt even more uneasy.

Chen Mo knew he had almost talked it over, saying: "If Xue'Er still doesn't feel safe, perhaps father-in-law should wait a bit longer before returning. Let things settle down first, and it may be better."

"But..." Liang Xue glanced at the young man, hesitating.

Catching her concern that he might do something to Liang Song or become suspicious, Chen Mo quickly responded, "Of course, I'm just suggesting. Your father-in-law can go whenever he wants; I can still deploy the three hundred personal soldiers."

"Thank... thank you." Liang Xue softly replied, "Then it's better to wait a little longer before going."

"Suit yourself." Chen Mo knew he had convinced her, stopped talking, leaned in closer, and pressed his lips onto hers. Having only experienced it once last night, Liang Xue didn't know what to do at all, her cheeks flushing red, staring blankly at the boy's invasion.

Outside, Xia Zhining heard everything, wishing she could rush in to remind Liang Xue.

It's happening again, that familiar trick is happening again.

She thought of how she was tricked by a bastard with similar words at the time, and when she gradually realized later, it was too late; she had already been trapped.

She pressed her ear to the door, and when she heard the bastard telling Liang Xue to bow her head, Xia Zhining's face flushed and heated up.

This bastard, playing that degrading game again.

But thinking that someone else had done the same thing with her.

Xia Zhining's resentment towards such matters eased, making them less difficult to accept...

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