Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 137 Not ready yet

Huo Xian was very self-aware. He knew that if he went to the General's Mansion, he would definitely be scolded. But if he didn't go, it would not just be a simple matter of being scolded, so he didn't need to consider how to make a choice.

The reputation of the General's Mansion is indeed better than that of the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion. Wei Deng and Wei Buyi were both waiting outside the mansion, even though Huo Xian was a junior.

Because he was the Grand Marshal, General of the Cavalry, and Marquis of Guanjun, he was the second most important minister after Wei Qing.

"Mother is a little angry." Wei Deng did not hide his gloating, "You will definitely be scolded!"

Huo Xian was thick-skinned and said with a smile, "Uncle, please help me plead for mercy when the time comes. If I can get through this safely today, I will take you to Shanglinyuan to hunt. If that doesn't work, I will take you to Mobei!"

Wei Deng and Wei Buyi immediately distanced themselves from each other. This cousin was really too bold. Don't think this is a joke, because you might take it seriously someday, and then it will be too late to regret.

Huo Xian bowed deeply, his movements were exaggerated and his voice was loud, "Nephew pays homage to uncle and aunt!"

Wei Qing frowned and reprimanded, "You are the Grand Marshal and the General of Cavalry, and you are saluting like this?"

Huo Xian said with a playful smile, "Isn't this at my uncle's place? Outside, I always accept courtesy from others."

Wei Qing was both angry and amused. "Even if someone is saluting you, you should have learned how to salute after seeing so many of them."

Princess Pingyang smiled and said, "Okay, the child bowed properly. Privately, he is not as close to you as before. He deliberately teased you to be filial, but he is not. Shan'er is the Grand Marshal and the General of the Cavalry. He is just playing tricks in front of you and me."

Wei Deng and Wei Buyi were about to cry. Usually, their family education was very strict, and etiquette was not to be neglected. But now, the cane and other things were placed next to them, and they felt that they were prepared for Huo Xian.

But now there has been no formal scolding or criticism, so this matter is over?

"Aunt, I have a very good reputation outside!" Huo Xian sat down and boasted, "When the powerful people outside see me, they all say that I am majestic. When I have a stern face, others are trembling with fear and trying to guess what I am thinking."

Wei Qing was speechless for a moment. Although what Huo Xian said was a bit exaggerated, it was also true.

After a while, Wei Qingcai said, "What happened last year must not happen again. How can a minister be angry with the king?"

Huo Xian became serious, and seemed a little embarrassed. "I was young and impetuous. After I ran away, I wanted to come back, but I couldn't face it. My uncle didn't send anyone to chase me. He just persuaded me a little so that I could step down! This is really not my fault. You didn't let anyone take me back. It would be so embarrassing if I came back by myself. It would be a joke."

Wei Deng and Wei Buyi were even more speechless. Last year they rushed all the way to chase and persuade him, but Huo Xian just didn't come back.

Now, he is turning the tables, saying that he is the innocent victim and others have made mistakes.

Wei Qing and Princess Pingyang both felt like their brains were about to explode. Once some people become shameless, they didn't know what to say.

Princess Pingyang smiled and asked, "How did you feel about going out to relax last year?"

"I went to the border fortress and found that if we were to send troops, we would first go from Jilu Pass to Shoujiang City." Huo Xian said, "I'm still choosing another route. I think it should be one of Dingxiang and Daijun."

Wei Qing waved his hand and said, "Don't mention this matter. We'll talk about it when His Majesty asks about it in the palace."

Princess Pingyang rolled her eyes at Wei Qing. Her husband was good in every way except that he was too modest and cautious.

As for Huo Xian's running out for a walk, everyone knew that he must be selecting soldiers and generals, investigating some routes for sending troops, etc. Now that Huo Xian himself has admitted it, there is nothing to say.

Especially since the emperor didn't care about this matter, other people naturally shouldn't say anything, otherwise it would be considered as meddling in other people's business, which is not a good thing.

Wei Qing and Princess Pingyang also understood that although Huo Shan behaved well in front of them, it was because he still cared about Wei and Huo in his heart.

After all, Huo Shan was raised by the emperor and the empress, unlike Huo Qubing who often followed Wei Qing.

"You've been away for half a year, and the capital has been peaceful." Wei Qing said to Huo Xian earnestly, "But you are the Grand Marshal after all, it's not good for you to be away all year round. Tell me yourself, when have you ever been in charge of military affairs?"

Huo Xian couldn't help but complain, "I want to be in charge, but His Majesty won't allow me. This time when I'm away from home, I only have the seal of the Marquis of Guanjun in my hand. If I go to His Majesty to ask for the seal of the Grand Marshal, I will definitely be scolded."

Wei Qing was not fooled at all. "What do you want the seal for? Go and see the Southern Army and the Northern Army. Can anyone stop us?"

This is also true. As long as Huo Xian is not mobilizing troops, he does not need a seal. For some daily military training and management, his face is much more useful than a seal.

Princess Pingyang looked at Huo Xian, who was smiling awkwardly, and said, "You don't have to think too much about some things. We are all happy that you can make a difference."

Huo Xian nodded and said, "In a few days I will gather the Qimen Army and Yulin Army and go to various places to suppress the bandits."

Princess Pingyang and Wei Qing's faces immediately changed. In fact, there had been some uprisings in Guanzhong in the past two years. The emperor's excessive tours, frequent conscriptions, and cruel officials had caused many people to revolt because they could not bear the heavy oppression and exploitation of the court.

The large ones had thousands of people, and the small ones had hundreds of people. They attacked cities, seized arsenals, released prisoners, killed officials, and cut off traffic. So Liu Che was very angry now and ordered officials at all levels to suppress the uprising.

Princess Pingyang said, "Your Majesty intends to tour the East China Sea. You must accompany him on this trip no matter what."

The emperor went out for a tour last year, and he will do the same this year. Although some places have erupted in uprisings, they are not large in scale, which is not enough to make Liu Che feel any urgency.

The Han Dynasty was still strong and its rule was stable, so he continued to enjoy himself when he should and touring when he should. Most importantly, the emperor was already fifty-eight years old, and he was increasingly eager to live forever.

Huo Xian said, "If Your Majesty allows me to go with you, I will definitely go this time."

Although you can be willful, you also need to be careful about the limit. If you leave in anger again and again, then even if you were favored before, this favor will fade away.

Liu Che's character is that he loves someone to the core, but once he no longer loves them, he will turn against them without mercy.

Huo Xian was naturally aware of this, so he could be a little willful, but not too much.

"Your Majesty the Queen and His Majesty the Crown Prince will stay in Chang'an, and your uncle will assist them." Princess Pingyang said with a smile, "It's still the same as usual. Your Majesty has made many tours in recent years, and he knows how to deal with these matters."

Huo Xian asked with concern, "Uncle, aunt, have you seen any noble families, or some great thieves or heroes recently?"

Wei Qing suddenly had a headache, and even Princess Pingyang felt a severe headache.

Many people knew that Huo Xian didn't like the so-called "heroes". However, many powerful people liked to associate with the so-called heroes, which was also one of the best ways to spread their reputation.

Even Wei Qing was not immune to this, as he had friendships with some so-called heroes.

Ji Bu, Zhu Jia, Ju Meng and others can be considered chivalrous knights, but in Huo Xian's eyes, other so-called heroes are just active social destabilizers, bullies who bully the weak and the good.

Although this is a bit of a generalization, most of the people here are definitely not good people.

"Are you really going out to suppress the bandits?" Wei Qing had a headache. "When the rich and powerful people in Changling, Anling, Baling, Yangling, and Maoling heard that Guanjun Hou was going, they were all trembling with fear?"

This was a reputation he gained through fighting. Before he fought against the Xiongnu and Dayuan, Huo Xian often led the cavalry of the Jianzhang Camp to capture people.

Many of the local tyrants who were moved to the mausoleums were punished.

"I haven't dealt with them in the past three or four years. I guess the bad boys have grown up." Huo Xian said with a smile, "I'll go and clean them up again later. My uncle also knows that I handle cases with discretion and will not kill people without reason."

Wei Qing was even more troubled because Huo Shan had a very complicated reputation.

On the one hand, some people think that he is the descendant of a champion, some people think that he got there by luck, and on the other hand, some people praise him as a young hero.

At the same time, some people accused him of being too noble and too unrefined, criticizing him for being too indulgent and believing that he only knew how to oppress the good.
Huo Xian naturally knew these things, but he really didn't care much, just because "no one is perfect". If he acted perfect and like a saint, the emperor would be suspicious.

When that time really comes, the crown prince will start to worry.

The Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry, who has all kinds of problems, is the Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry that the Emperor and the Crown Prince like the most.

There is no need to deliberately defile oneself. In everyone's opinion, this is Huo Xian's character and he doesn't know how to restrain himself at all.

It was definitely useless to persuade them, but I just hoped that Huo Xian would show some mercy this time and not send so many wealthy people to jail at once. However, if they really caught some criminals, it would not be a bad thing.

The leeks have already grown and it's time to harvest them. Huo Xian will not show any mercy to those evil boys and heroes.

It just so happens that I've been idle recently and have nothing to do. It would be a bit inappropriate if I don't find something to do. I can't just think about moving or something like that.

First go and suppress the bandits, then accompany the emperor on a tour of the local areas. Now it seems that this is all there is to it.

However, Huo Xian suddenly realized that something was wrong. Why was there some things he hadn't made up his mind about yet, but the elders had already made clear arrangements for him and had no intention of leaving him idle.

If we really follow this schedule, after we finish our work during this period, summer will be over. If that happens, we will miss the best time to fight the Huns!

After going around in circles, it seems that some opportunities are not yet ripe, unless a war breaks out suddenly. Otherwise, Huo Xian can only stay in Chang'an honestly.

Fighting a war, especially a strategic war, is not easy to start!
The right time, right place and right people are indispensable!

(End of this chapter)