Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 144 Birth
Liu Che and others were very happy. The importance of silage is self-evident. This will be another killer weapon for the Han Dynasty to deal with the Huns. It is also the current secret weapon.

He carefully checked the feed in the cellar and saw the livestock feasting on it.

Liu Che and others were even happier, but they also knew that they still needed to continue observing the effects for a while.

After issuing a strict gag order and carefully asking about some technical details, Huo Xian was taken back to the palace again. However, before leaving, he did not forget the main business, which was to castrate the ten piglets he brought.

Liu Che and others were used to Huo Xian's "unemployment". Ten piglets were nothing, not worth mentioning. It was more important to care about the big things, such as silage.

Huo Xian didn't feel depressed. He was used to it. After experiencing such things many times, he would be able to remain calm.

"Han'er, your brain is really useful!" Liu Che was very happy. The more he looked at Huo Han, the more he liked her. "You dare to think more than us, so you can get things done!"

Liu Ju and Wei Qing also nodded with a smile, thinking that there was nothing wrong with the emperor's evaluation. Because if we infer from the results of some things, it is really Huo Xian who dares to think and do.

Everyone knew that horseshoes were Huo Xian's idea, but Liu Ju was given most of the credit. Who would be willing to use iron to shoe a horse?

Iron is indeed expensive, but horses are even more expensive, and most people would not part with even a poor horse. However, Huo Xian not only did it, but also succeeded, which reduced the loss of many war horses.

Huo Xian said with a playful smile, "Your Majesty, I have thought about it carefully. I am really brave to accomplish these things! Your Majesty, please stop caring about me in the future. I may be able to accomplish other great things!"

At this moment, Liu Che and others felt complicated. What Huo Xian said was reasonable. If this Marquis of Guanjun acted as obediently as other ministers, he might lose his spirituality and become mediocre.

But this child is so bold now. If he is not restrained, who knows how big a trouble he will cause!
We must supervise him, but obviously we can't be too strict. It's good enough like it is now. At most, we can allow him to be a little more arrogant and flamboyant, and hope that he will continue to make contributions.

Wei Qing suddenly said, "Xian'er, it is not appropriate to talk about war this year. War will not happen until next year at the earliest. Do you understand this?"

Huo Xian was speechless for a moment, and then said sullenly, "I understand. I know that the overall situation is more important. If silage is really successful, it will not happen overnight. It will take effect next year at the earliest."

Liu Che and Liu Ju also laughed. It was not that they felt happy to see Huo Shan in such a bad mood, but Huo Shan was a man who really knew the big picture. Even when he was focused on fighting, he was still thinking about the court.

If silage is really effective and powerful, we will have to wait until this winter or next spring to see the effect. If Huo Xian had hidden something, he would not have mentioned it now, or simply not said it.

But Huo Xian not only said it out loud, he also organized these methods carefully.

This is obviously intended to be promoted in Dahan, and the goal is to buy time to build more silage pits. This year, the plan is to stockpile a large amount of silage during the summer and autumn.

Although Huo Xian was a little depressed, he continued, "I will not mention the war this year, but Your Majesty, we have to make an agreement that I must be the general when we fight the Xiongnu in the future."

"You are the Grand Marshal and the General of Cavalry. Who else can I send except you?" Liu Che said with a smile, "Don't worry. If there is a real war, you can choose the soldiers and generals!"

Huo Xian looked at Wei Qing, then at Liu Che, "The general will definitely not be able to fight anymore. So the next time we go back to fight the Xiongnu, Cao Zong will have to go."

Liu Che replied, "Of course. Cao Zong is the Marquis of Pingyang after all, and he has military merits. The next battle against the Xiongnu will be a big one, and we will have to send several armies into Mobei. Cao Zong can lead one of them."

"I don't care what the others do. I will lead at least 50,000 cavalrymen." Huo Xian said, "I will train the cavalry in the past two years. Everyone else must attract and squeeze the Xiongnu head-on."

Liu Che looked at Wei Qing, and Wei Qing also had a smile on his face. Everyone did not think that Huo Shan was greedy for credit, but that this kid knew the true meaning of fighting the Huns.

Liu Ju said, "When that time comes, you should follow your cousin's example and seal the Wolf's Lair. Last time you captured Zuo Xian Wang, this time you should also capture Lian'er Chanyu, You Xian Wang and others."

"I thought so too. When the time comes, the several armies in front will attract the Huns, and then I can capture them and kill them." Huo Xian was looking forward to it. "After all, I have to destroy the Huns!"

Liu Ju suddenly asked, "If we really destroy the Xiongnu, we should start a family. Do you have a girl in mind?"

Huo Xian, who had been beaming with joy, suddenly became like a frost-bitten eggplant. He began to keep silent, talking about other things, trying to get away with it.

Liu Ju, in a good mood, continued to tease Huo Xian, "Xian'er, I know you have a family motto, 'If the Xiongnu is not destroyed, how can you have a family! But if the Xiongnu is really destroyed by you, it is time to start a family."

Seeing Huo Xian's embarrassed look, Liu Che and Wei Qing felt happy. This little bastard pretended to be confused when it came to getting married, and used Huo Qubing's words as a shield, so others couldn't do anything to him.

But now, it seems that there is no way to take care of this child. The family motto is just an excuse. In the final analysis, he just doesn't want to get married. "If you are really worried that you can't take care of the child, send him to the palace." Liu Che said with a smile, "With your personality, I'm afraid you can't take care of the child. It's no big deal to let your aunt take care of the child for you."

Liu Ju also advised, "If it really doesn't work, send it to me. I have several children now. It would be a good thing to let your children live with the emperor's grandchildren."

The elders thought that Huo Xian was impatient and didn't want to be bound by a woman. If he didn't want offspring, it would be troublesome, so they were all helping him to make plans.

"Let's talk about it later." Huo Xian suddenly had a headache. It was clearly silage, how did it become an induction of labor? "I just don't have the chance. If I really have an heir, I will definitely be able to raise him well!"

Liu Che became serious and said, "It's time for you to have a child. It doesn't matter whether you send him to the palace or raise him yourself. Don't think it's difficult to raise a child. There are people to help you."

He only cares about giving birth but not raising the child. However, if Huo Xian really did this, no one would think he was a scumbag and would think that all this was natural.

Huo Xian is a man who handles big things, so it is completely understandable that he has no time to take care of the children.

As for getting married and having children, Huo Xian felt that he could wait a little longer, and he was not particularly anxious at the moment.

The most important thing now is to carefully discuss how to build silage pits in various horse farms and how to store more silage without affecting the storage of hay in autumn.

This includes the construction of various silage pits and various confidentiality issues, etc. These are indeed the key points that everyone needs to pay attention to now.

Although he did not attend court, Huo Xian spoke freely about all the important matters.

Even if some of the opinions did not satisfy the emperor, they were still constructive. However, the emperor, the crown prince, and the generals were still the ones to discuss more basic construction issues.

Huo Xian should just listen, because in everyone's opinion, he can be trusted in military affairs. But when it comes to understanding and implementing some policies and political affairs, he lacks some skills.

Huo Xian, who is self-aware, will not say too much. He will just listen and occasionally express his own opinions.

After talking about some serious matters, Liu Che asked with a smile, "When are you planning to move to Shanglin Garden?"

"It will probably take ten days or half a month. We have already asked the people in the mansion to prepare the new residence." Huo Xian said with a smile, "Shanglin Garden is more comfortable. It will be closer to the military camp in the future."

Liu Che joked, "From now on, you should ride less in Chang'an City and hunt more often in Shanglin Garden."

Liu Ju said with some confusion, "Although Shanglin Garden is also nice, the scenery is better. But Chang'an City is prosperous and lively, and most people want to stay in Chang'an, but you just want to go to Shanglin Garden."

This is true. Now many people do want to live in Chang'an City. This will make the capital more prosperous and bring a lot of convenience to life.

"Hunting, he doesn't look like he can sit idle." Liu Che said, "Even if he really goes to Shanglin Garden, he will get into trouble in Chang'an sooner or later. But don't give this mansion to anyone else now, it will be useful in the future."

Huo Xian didn't know what to say, but having one more house was not a bad thing. The Champion Marquis Mansion in Chang'an City could be used as a backup. He still had to have a place to stay in Chang'an City.

Huo Xian was in a very good mood because he had accomplished something new that would be helpful in the future fight against the Huns.

Liu Che and others found it very simple to be happy. Silage was not only useful in fighting the Huns, but also could bring considerable help to the people's livelihood of the Han Dynasty.

As for some things that were accomplished by Huo Xian, they seemed to be things that made everyone happy.

Liu Che was eager for Huo Xian to grow up earlier and have greater prestige. This was not only because he had high expectations for his young apprentice, but also because the Han Dynasty needed a prestigious Sima.

Liu Ju and Wei Qing were also very happy because Huo Xian's growth had given Wei and Huo a successor, a core figure who could stabilize the situation. Even though Wei Qing was now fading from the court and his health was getting worse, they didn't have to worry too much.

Huo Xian has grown up and now he shoulders more responsibilities.

All of this has given many people a sense of psychological security, and he truly lives up to everyone's expectations!
No matter how great Huo Xian’s contributions are, no one will think it’s too much!

(End of this chapter)