Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 141 A Reliable Person
Catching thieves, fighting against tyrants, etc., these are naturally not the job of the Grand Marshal and the General of Cavalry. But he did these things anyway, and even if some people think that this is overstepping his authority, there is no way to stop him.

We captured the bandits over four days and interrogated some people who were hiding criminals, which had some effect.

We caught about a dozen fugitives and prisoners, so the trip wasn't in vain.

After returning to Chang'an City, Huo Xian handed the fugitives and others over to the Chief Justice. Naturally, this was considered a successful retirement, and everything went very smoothly.

After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Huo Xian made arrangements, "Go to the manor tomorrow and have someone prepare it."

Chen Ju and others immediately started to get busy. It was a bit unreasonable that Huo Xian had been back in Chang'an for more than 20 days and had never visited the farm.

However, the soldiers on Zhuangtian's side could understand it, because the prince was now the Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry. He was in a high position and had a lot of power, so he was naturally busy with official duties. It was normal that he couldn't spare the time.

What's more, the prince is very good to these troops, which naturally means that there is nothing to be dissatisfied about.

"I don't know how my silage is doing?" Huo Xian was both worried and excited. "If the silage experiment is successful, it will be a great achievement!"

After thinking for a while, Huo Xian started to write a letter. Zhao Po Nu in Shousu City didn't know whether he had opened the silo in advance, nor did he know what the situation was like over there.

Huo Xian thought that if the experiment was successful, Zhao Po Nu would definitely send someone to Chang'an. If it failed, then there would be no news without a word, so as not to worry everyone.

Or simply forget about the incident and think it was just children playing around. Some things don't need to be taken seriously at all, and once they are over, they are over.

Zhao Po Nu may not care about this matter particularly, but Huo Xian cannot possibly not care about it. He takes it very seriously.

Regardless of success or failure, some arrangements need to be made for the future. There are preparations for success and ways to deal with failure.

After stamping it with his own private seal, Huo Xian shouted, "Sanlang, arrange for someone to deliver this letter to the surrender city."

Chen Sanlang took the letter immediately. Although he seemed a little out of place, he was Chen Ju's son after all. He had been brought up in a military way since childhood and was very capable in doing things.

There was no need for Huo Xian to arrange anything. This matter could only be done by his own troops, not the messenger of the post station. Because the prince wrote a private letter, it was naturally more reliable to let his own family deliver the letter.

Han Yunniang came to the study room with a fruit plate, "My Lord, the Princess called me to her mansion yesterday, and I met several children of the rich and powerful."

Huo Xian patted his thigh and said with a smile, "My cousin likes to stir up trouble. She holds a banquet, and you should go if she asks you to go. But if she mentions me, don't say anything."

Han Yunniang gently sat on Huo Xian's lap and said with a smile, "I have always been like this. I just listened to the elders' words. When they mentioned the Lord, I just declined and didn't dare to say anything more."

Huo Xian reached out and touched around, feeling very happy. "That's how it should be. If they really catch me, I'll have a headache in the future. It's better like this now. I'm happy and free!"

At some point, the door of the study was closed by Chen Ju and others. Huo Xian didn't even notice when a bed appeared in his study, which made it more convenient for him to do things.

It’s better to be powerful. There are some things that you don’t need to worry about or think too much. The people under you will consider everything carefully and handle it very properly.

Huo Xian woke up naturally after sleeping, and got up. After a simple wash and breakfast, he asked, "Have you and Sanlang got married?"

Jiang Xiaoniang complained, "Your Majesty was away for most of last year, and it was originally agreed that Your Majesty would preside over the event."

"As long as Uncle Chen is here, it's fine." Huo Xian didn't feel guilty and said calmly, "I'm on official business and there's really nothing I can do. When Chen Wan grows up, I'll give him a good horse."

Jiang Xiaoniang, who had been in the Marquis of Guanjun Mansion for more than six years, also knew Huo Xian's character. "Uncle Zhao and Uncle Liu both followed the Marquis. Besides, other people don't know, how can the people in the mansion not know whether the Marquis was on official business last year?"

Huo Xian chuckled and tasted it. "Next time, fry the tofu a little harder. That will suit my taste. Sprinkle some chopped green onions on it and it will taste even better."

Jiang Xiaoniang quickly took over. Tofu was previously made by King Huainan Liu An, but he added some minerals. After all, he worked with alchemists to make the tofu.

Huo Xian spent a lot of effort to improve the method of making tofu of Liu An, King of Huainan, and formed the so-called "ancient tofu", which is real food.

Not to mention the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion, even places like the General's Mansion now have tofu pudding or soy milk, and there is already a debate between the salty party and the sweet party.

As the founder of cooking, although his cooking skills have been surpassed by many chefs today, it cannot be denied that some of Huo Xian’s creative ideas did have a lot of effects.

Huo Xian suddenly remembered something and said to Chen Ju, "Go to the palace and ask for two people, two skilled castrators."

Chen Ju was stunned for a moment, then asked awkwardly, "If there is really someone who is so blind as to offend the Lord, I will give him a good beating, or even just kill him. This castration is really humiliating." People like Chen Ju were bold and close to Huo Shan, so they would sometimes raise their own objections.

"What are you thinking?" Huo Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said, "Find me ten more piglets and bring them to the farm tomorrow. The pork here is smelly and must be changed!"

Huo Xian was not a breeding expert, but he had heard a little about some things and had some impression of them.

Pork is not considered presentable nowadays. Some people think that pigs are too dirty. The main reason is that the taste of pork is very ordinary and the cost of raising it is relatively high.

Pigs seem to be not picky about food, but now many people only eat coarse grains, and where does the bran come from if they don’t even peel the shells?
In addition, the pigs are not castrated, so not to mention the bad taste of the pork, these pigs are also very active and lively and are reluctant to grow meat.

Only by castration can they become more docile and less greedy. Then they can grow meat faster and the taste of pork can be improved.

What's more, a lot of lard is needed. Nowadays, there are fewer vegetable oils, such as lard, sheep oil, etc. However, soybean oil, sesame oil, etc. are also used by a small number of dignitaries because they don't need to consider too much cost.

Although I don't understand what my lord is going to do, now that I know it's a misunderstanding, I will just do my best to get things done.

It is obviously impossible to engage in inventions and improve productivity without some family background. Huo Xian has put in a lot of effort and has indeed spent a lot of money.

Whether it was cooking or horseshoes, etc., all the things he made had a certain cost, and then the emperor and others took away the technology with peace of mind, and patents were not a concern at that time.

Moreover, many things, even if Huo Xian did something, in the eyes of some people were just his unexpected gains, and it was because of his greed for pleasure that he had some ideas and efforts, and he succeeded by accident.

This is not a bad thing. Obviously, for Huo Xian, there is nothing bad. After all, he has done some good things.

For example, the Tianhan plow was obviously a curved plow and it consumed a lot of effort, but now many officials and people were praising the emperor.

This credit is really too great, so it’s better not to take it. Not all the credit should be taken by yourself, and not all the fame should fall on yourself.

A new day began. Huo Xian once again rode out of the Guanjun Mansion, this time heading straight for Guanjun Village.

Huo Xian's arrival still made his troops very happy. Those troops living in the farmland were either veterans or children who had not grown up, and they could live and work here in peace and contentment.

"Let's distribute the things first." Huo Xian was in a good mood and said to Feng Xu, "Uncle Feng, where is the second boy? Let him come over."

Feng Dan is still in the Western Regions, and Huo Shan is planning to promote Feng Xu's second son.

A sturdy young man stepped forward, looking very tough, "Feng Jiusheng greets you, my Lord!"

"Practice for another two years!" Huo Xian said with a smile, "You are still a little young, come with me to fight in two years. If you haven't married yet, I will find a good match for you."

Feng Jiusheng said unconvincedly, "My Lord, I am already seventeen years old and can join the army!"

"Seventeen is too young. Let him train in the village first, and then go to the army for a year or two." Huo Xian said without question, "Uncle Feng, is this child married?"

Feng Xu said, "No, this kid is very ambitious and martial. He always wants to follow you to build a career and become like his elder brother."

"What kind of woman do you want?" Huo Xian asked directly, "Tell me, if she's suitable, I'll arrange a marriage for you."

Feng Jiusheng answered without thinking, "Of course she has to be good-looking!"

It was because Feng Xu was unable to move around, otherwise he would have really chased and beaten him. "My Lord, look at what this child looks like now! I wanted to tell him about the one in the village, but he thought it was ugly!"

"After all, they are my followers!" Huo Xian laughed loudly and said to Feng Jiusheng, "I will go to Chang'an City to choose for you later. But it's not enough to just look good, you also have to pay attention to your character."

Chen Ju, Feng Xu and others had nothing to say. They knew best what their own lord was like. And who of the young men in the village didn't want to be like the lord?
Huo Xian smiled and said to Feng Xu, "Uncle Feng, take me to see those cellars."

Feng Xu immediately became serious, "My Lord, I will personally watch over those dozens of cellars. I will take a look at them a few times every day. I will definitely not let them interfere with your important task!"

Huo Xian had no doubt about this. Some officials might pretend to obey his instructions but these soldiers would carry them out without hesitation. This was the difference between family members and outsiders.

(End of this chapter)