Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 11 Students and Old Friends
As soon as Huo Shan returned to the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion, Huo Guang came over. He wanted to teach Huo Shan some etiquette to avoid making a fool of himself.

Huo Guang also understood the attitude of Chen Ju and others towards him, and he did not care about these things. He was always grateful to Huo Qubing and never thought of replacing Huo Shan to gain more benefits.

While Huo Guang was teaching carefully, Gongsun Jingsheng also hurried over. He was Gongsun He's son and Huo Qubing's cousin.

It's just that Gongsun Jingsheng had a bad reputation in history. As the queen's nephew, Gongsun Jingsheng lived an extravagant life, did not abide by the law, and even embezzled 19 million yuan of military funds from the Northern Army!
During the witchcraft incident, the so-called Yangling hero Zhu Anshi exposed Gongsun Jingsheng's affair with Princess Yangshi and their use of witchcraft to curse Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, which caused a huge case.

Gongsun Jingsheng was still well behaved now. When he saw Huo Xian, he immediately asked, "What happened? The Crown Prince asked me to ask, why did you leave the palace when you were fine?"

"I have to go visit Marquis Muqiu, so I will leave the palace first." Huo Xian explained, "Uncle, go back and tell the Crown Prince that if he wants to go to Bowang Garden, I will go with him."

Gongsun Jingsheng immediately perked up when he heard this, "Then I'll report to the Crown Prince when I get back and see if we can arrange a trip to Bowang Garden in the next few days."

Huo Xian naturally would not object and said, "Well, I will make some arrangements to give the Crown Prince some momentum."

Huo Guang was a little worried. "Xian'er, you can only leave the palace for ten days. If you go to Bowang Garden, it might not be a good idea, right?"

There was nothing wrong with what Huo Guang said. After all, Huo Xian was a close minister of the emperor, and it was not appropriate for him to have too much contact with other people.

As for the position of Crown Prince Liu Ju, there is no need to worry. Liu Ju has been appointed as the Crown Prince since he was seven years old, and his position has been stable. Liu Ju's first teacher was Shi Jian, the eldest son of Shi Fen, the most filial of Wan Shijun. And the current Prime Minister Shi Qing is also the Crown Prince's tutor.

In addition, Yan Qingzhai and Shi Qing's son Shi De served as the Prince's Junior Tutors, and the former Prime Minister Zhao Zhou, Zhou Bo's grandson Zhou Jiande, and Bu Shi served as the Prince's Grand Tutors.

These are all important ministers, and all of this is evidence that makes people feel that although Wei Zifu has fallen out of favor, Crown Prince Liu Ju's position is still stable.

Although Bowang Garden was used by the crown prince to socialize with guests, many of the guests there were "heretics" with different political views from the mainstream. Therefore, Liu Ju made friends in the same way as his father, who did not care about the background of his people. He made friends with common people who wore straw sandals, and also had knights who dared to imitate Zhu Hai as his guests.

Huo Xian said carelessly, "Don't worry, uncle. I know what to do. If His Majesty really didn't want me to go, he would have told me long ago."

Gongsun Jingsheng immediately said, "Then I will go back and report to the Crown Prince immediately. You should also make arrangements as soon as possible. We will go to Bowang Garden within ten days."

Huo Guang could not help but frown at Gongsun Jingsheng's actions. If the occasion was not inappropriate, he would have directly refuted him.

Gongsun Jingsheng was so rude. He only thought about the prince's affairs and didn't consider whether doing so would make Huo Shan embarrassed.

When Gongsun Jingsheng left in a hurry, Huo Xian asked with a smile, "I have not been in the mansion for the past few years. Have those princes and nobles who had old ties with Aweng come back to visit?"

Chen Ju immediately replied, "Zhao Po Nu often comes here, and even if it is inconvenient for him to come, he often asks An Guo to offer sacrifices."

Zhao Po Nu was Huo Qubing's deputy general. He was previously granted the title of Congpu Marquis, but he had just lost his title. He was one of the more than 100 marquises who lost their title during the Zhujin War. He also wandered in the Xiongnu when he was young, and later returned to the Han Dynasty and became a Sima of the General of the Cavalry.

Chen Ju continued, "Lei Dian, the son of Huiquhou, never interacts with others, just like Gao Bushi. After all, he is a Xiongnu and does not respect etiquette and laws!"

Huiqu Hou Pupeng and Gao Bushi were both kings of the Xiongnu in the past. There were many kings in the Xiongnu, and kings from every tribe were all kings.

Chen Ju continued to explain the situation, "Before Fuli Hou went south to pacify Nanyue last year, he went to pay tribute to the general. However, his son Lu Mi is really unruly. He is arrogant and domineering in Chang'an City all day long and never goes to pay tribute to the general."

In the fourth year of Yuanshou, Lu Bode, the prefect of Youbeiping, followed Huo Qubing in the northern expedition against the Xiongnu, made great military achievements, and was named Fuli Hou.

Chen Ju talked incessantly, "Zhongli Hou Yi Jixuan went to pay homage to the general, and his son Yi was even more sincere at the time and often paid homage to the general."

Zhongli Hou Yi Jixuan was originally the Xiongnu King Louzai. In his heart, he regarded Huo Qubing as a god and always respected him utmost.

Huo Guang also added, "Du Hou is also good, he often pays homage to my elder brother."

Du Hou Fu Lu Zhi was originally the Xiongnu Yin Chun Wang, and was granted a title of nobility after his surrender. It has been four years since his death, and the current Du Hou is Fu Lu Yan.

Huo Qubing was like this, and there were many Xiongnu among his subordinates. Huo Xian nodded slightly, took note and said, "Okay, let's have a banquet in the mansion in five days. If you are still in Chang'an, you can have a banquet. Uncle Chen will personally deliver the invitation the day after tomorrow."

Chen Ju immediately became excited when he heard this. "My Lord, I will deliver the invitations when I return from the banquet tomorrow! If they don't come, I will immediately smash down their door!"

Huo Xian looked at the irritable general and tried to stop him with a smile, "There's no need to do this. If they don't want to come, then don't worry about it."

Feng Xu immediately started to curse, "My Lord, they were granted the title of nobility because they were attached to the general. If they dare not come, I will crawl over and spit in their faces!"

"Uncle Feng, it really doesn't have to be that serious!" Huo Xian said with a smile, "If they don't come, that would be a good thing. I can't explain this to you, so just listen to me."

Zhao Hexi looked at Chen Ju and Feng Xu with dissatisfaction, "What ideas do you have? Just listen to your Excellency!"

Liu Mo also chimed in, "The fighting men know nothing. Your Excellency is the blood of the general, and is no better than you! Giving blind advice will only mess up your plans!"

Feng Xu and Chen Ju could not help but curse. These four generals could defend each other on the battlefield. They could drink together without any rules, but when they didn't agree with each other, they would point at each other's noses and curse, and often despised each other.

Huo Guang couldn't help but worry when he saw the mess. These people in Xian'er's mansion were too unruly.

Huo Xian didn't care. He smiled and said to Huo Guang, "When we host a banquet in a few days, if you have time, come over. If you really don't have time, it doesn't matter. I will visit you in your house in a few days."

Huo Guang said, "Xian'er, it doesn't matter to me. After the banquet at Marquis Muqiu's place, it's time to go to the General's Mansion. There's also the Left General's Mansion. I really can't miss it."

The Left General, also known as Gongsun He, was also one of the 106 unlucky guys and lost the Marquis of Nanhuan.

Huo Xian nodded and said, "It's time to go. It would be unreasonable not to go and see my aunt."

Huo Guang continued, "We should also go to the Princess's Mansion."

This princess was Princess Wei, the eldest daughter of Emperor Wu. During the reign of Emperor Wu, she was given the title of Princess Wei because she was the daughter of the emperor. She was the daughter of Emperor Wu and Wei Zifu.

Huo Guang, a man who sticks to his duty, continued, "We should also go to the Zhuyi Princess's mansion. The princess is newly married, and it would be bad if Shan'er didn't go."

Wei Zifu had one son and three daughters. Her eldest daughter Princess Wei Chang's first husband was Cao Xiang, the great-great-grandson of Cao Shen, Marquis of Pingyang Yi. He also had many military achievements, but unfortunately he died of illness four years ago. Her second husband was the alchemist Luan Da, who was beheaded the year before last and is now a widow.

Although Princess Zhuyi, the second daughter of Wei Zifu, has a low sense of presence, she is still Huo Xian's cousin. The youngest daughter, Princess Shiyi, has not yet married and is still choosing a husband.

Huo Xian was worried and asked, "Uncle, can a marquis marry a lord?"

Huo Guang asked, "That's basically what it means, but sometimes people can be granted a title of nobility because of it."

It's very simple. If you want to marry a princess, you must have a title. If you really don't have a title, then you can temporarily confer one.

Huo Xian immediately said, "Then I have to think of a way. I don't want to be the Lord."

Huo Guang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "This is not up to you. You are still young now, think about these things later."

The princesses of the Western Han Dynasty were really too tough, and some of them were too much for people to handle. So it was better to be quiet. Being a relative of the emperor was enough, but you couldn't have the identity of a "son-in-law". Otherwise, it would not only be a "powerful official" and a relative of the emperor. The most important thing was to worry about wearing a green hat for no reason.

Huo Guang reminded, "Xian'er, although my elder brother did not accept guests when he was alive, he did have some old friends. I can't remember clearly, but if some people come to visit, you must be polite. But for some people who want to serve, you'd better think twice."

Huo Xian smiled and said, "Don't worry, uncle. I know what's going on. Aung's old friend is an honored guest of the mansion. If anyone wants to cheat us, drag him in and beat him up before letting him go."

Huo Guang nodded slightly, but suddenly realized that something was wrong. Why did his nephew always want to drag those people with ulterior motives into the mansion and beat them up?

(End of this chapter)