"My lord, what about the things he brought?"
After Han Shizhong had taken the person away, Liang Hongyu finally asked with relief.
"Of course, we'll take all the things he brought, do I need to say that?"
Han Mo rolled his eyes directly.
"But won't these things..."
"Don't worry, by returning the person to him, I've already saved the lives of Li Yueyang and his entire family. If he's so unwise as to demand his belongings back, then let him die."
Han Mo had no intention of being polite with these illicit goods. With war imminent, they would need money for many things.
With the constant fighting everywhere, his future endeavors would be a drain on finances, and these items were perfectly suited to be put to use.
"Yes!"
"By the way, have you two set a date for your wedding?"
Seeing Liang Hongyu about to leave, Han Mo suddenly asked.
"This, this how would I know..."
At Han Mo's question, Liang Hongyu's face instantly flushed red up to her neck.
"Hahahaha, how can you, the bride, not know? Alright, alright, I won't ask you anymore. Go to the carriage behind and pick out whatever catches your eye. Take two boxes, consider it the personal money I'm leaving for you as your elder brother!"
Seeing her shy demeanor, Han Mo burst into laughter and returned to his room.
He had been up all night yesterday and was still a bit sleepy. Thinking about having to engage in political maneuvering at noon today, Han Mo felt a headache coming on.
He had initially thought that dealing with the sea merchants of the eight great families would be enough, but he hadn't expected such a complication to arise at this critical juncture.
What was even more outrageous was that Li Yueyang and his ilk had dared to empty the entire arsenal.
With all these peculiar circumstances converging, even Han Mo felt mentally exhausted trying to cope.
After a simple wash, Han Mo simply lay down on the bed fully clothed.
"My lord, it's almost time!"
When it was close to noon, Jiang Yan quietly entered and softly woke Han Mo.
"Prepare the carriage!"
After splashing cold water on his face, Han Mo felt much more invigorated.
Although for various reasons, Han Mo had to protect these corrupt officials this time, he still felt unwilling to let them off the hook.
After all, these individuals had emptied the entire arsenal of Mingzhou, and with their various ill-gotten gains, each of them was surely worth over a hundred thousand strings of cash.
Han Mo knew very well that these dogs who had tasted human flesh, if not beaten until they were sore and afraid, might one day set their sights on their master.
"The carriage is ready. Should we bring more people?"
"I am hosting a banquet today, why would I bring so many people? Just you few will accompany me. Oh, and Han Shizhong doesn't need to come, let him focus on preparing for his wedding."
After giving Jiang Yan a glare, Han Mo turned and walked out of his room.
"My lord, you show exceptional favoritism towards Captain Han!"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Jiang Yan felt a pang of jealousy.
"Can you blame me for this? Look at yourselves, all of you are rough and burly. What young lady would dare to stand with you? If you're not convinced, find a matchmaker and arrange a marriage! And as for your subordinates, every single one of them, if you can find a young lady willing to marry you, I'll buy you houses and land in Mingzhou city one by one!"
"My lord, don't regret this. Although I'm rough and burly, I am your trusted confidant, aren't I? Don't feel bad about the copper coins then!"
"Hahahaha, what are a few copper coins? Go back and tell your brothers, whoever can be the first to have a son, I will take him as my adopted son!"
After hearing Jiang Yan's words, Han Mo couldn't help but burst into laughter, raising the stakes again.
"My lord, do you speak the truth?"
"A gentleman's word is his bond, as reliable as a team of horses."
"Then you'd better watch out!"
Although they had been following Han Mo for less than a year, they had witnessed Han Mo's capabilities firsthand. If their sons could be taken as adopted sons under Han Mo's tutelage, wouldn't glory and wealth be bestowed upon that child?
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Jiang Yan immediately felt a surge of eagerness. If not for the need to escort Han Mo to Wanghai Tower today, he would have wanted to go out immediately to find a matchmaker.
"Hahahaha, good, then I shall await it!"
Han Mo never hesitated to win over the people around him, especially Jiang Yan and his ilk.
After all, Han Mo understood clearly that if anything were to happen in the future, these men would unhesitatingly give their lives to save his.
Compared to such golden hearts, a mere sum of money was nothing.
"Lord Han, you are truly my reborn parents!"
As soon as Han Mo arrived at Wanghai Tower and before he even disembarked from the carriage, Li Yueyang rushed forward, looking as if he was about to break down in tears.
After returning from the arsenal, he had discovered that not only had Liu San not returned, but even Qiu Renjie's family had vanished.
Unlike his other subordinates, Qiu Renjie, despite being physically weak, had been involved in all the sordid affairs Li Yueyang had committed over the years.
If Qiu Renjie were to escape, it would be a catastrophic disaster for Li Yueyang.
Moreover, this thunderbolt would always hang over his head, and when it would strike would depend on Qiu Renjie's own intentions.
While he was in a state of anxious uncertainty, Han Mo had actually sent Qiu Renjie and Liu San back together. This was truly great news for him.
At that moment, he had even forgotten how Han Mo had coerced him the previous night. Instead of resentment towards Han Mo, his heart was filled with gratitude.
"Lord Li, why do you say that? I haven't done anything, do you understand, Lord Li?"
"Your subordinate understands, your subordinate understands. For this life and the next, your subordinate will only follow your lead!"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Li Yueyang immediately realized that he had indeed lost his composure today.
"I see the time is almost up, why don't we go inside?"