Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 18 Enjoyment
Huo Xian left the palace again and returned to the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion. This was something to be happy about.

Seeing Huo Xian return home, Chen Ju and others were naturally very happy.

In the past two years or so, Huo Xian would occasionally return home to stay for a few days. It seemed that this was much better than in previous years, and he would not be rarely seen throughout the year.

Chen Ju asked curiously, "My Lord, why are you back when it's not time for rest yet?"

"It will be better in the future. I will live in the mansion permanently." Huo Xian said with a smile, "The rules in the mansion need to be rectified. We can't let it be the same as before!"

Chen Ju's joy was beyond words. "Your Excellency, rest assured. We have been paying attention over the past two years. There are many people available in the palace."

This is not bragging. In the past few years, when Huo Xian basically lived in the palace, the four generals stayed in the Guanjun Marquis' Mansion and were basically left alone.

They just make do with what they can get by themselves, and are too lazy to discipline some of the servants, so there is a lax atmosphere in the mansion.

However, in the past two years, Huo Xian occasionally came back to stay for a short time, which meant that some rules in the mansion gradually became stricter, and the servants in the Guanjun Marquis's mansion were no longer the most unruly in Chang'an City.

Huo Xian was in a good mood. He chatted with the four generals for a while and then went back to his room to rest.

"Now that we have our freedom, even if it is limited, we can consider making some changes." Huo Xian rubbed his hands, eager to try, "I need to change the kneeling sitting position, I'm still not used to it."

Even the Huchuang can be considered, which is not a real bed. In fact, the Huchuang is a small portable stool.

"Become a carpenter first, and then consider other things." Huo Xian looked forward to it. "I am a playboy and I like to enjoy life. This is no secret."

It was not Huo Xian who was making fun of himself, but many people in Chang'an City knew about this matter. Not to mention the palace, even some ordinary people had heard about it.

But this is not a black spot. The current trend in the Han Dynasty is not thriftiness, but enjoyment.

In addition, the Han Dynasty also advocated the idea of ​​treating death as life, which means that lavish burials were advocated. In order to lavishly bury their elders, some families would sell off their property and other household items, as a simple burial would be laughed at.

Huo Xian thought about it carefully and felt that he should train some carpenters.

Fortunately, there were quite a few carpenters in the Han Dynasty. In the Spring and Autumn Period, there was Lu Ban, the ancestor of carpenters, who was said to be a good friend of Mozi.

"We still need to pay attention to productivity. Now that I have invented an iron pan and cooking, no one will be suspicious. It's mainly because I love to have fun." Huo Xian thought about it carefully and felt that the problem was not serious. "My hobbies and my enjoyment continue. It's not surprising that some tools and inventions have appeared."

Thinking about these things, Huo Xian also breathed a sigh of relief. If he could come up with a series of inventions all at once, it would probably shock and amaze people.

However, it might also arouse suspicion, especially in the Han Dynasty where the belief in ghosts and gods was prevalent. Huo Xian did not want to cause too much trouble for himself, and needed a process of gaining everyone's continuous recognition.

Therefore, even if he did some "wasteful things", it didn't matter, because he was a marquis and a close minister favored by the emperor.

In addition, we have the advantage of being young. Even if we do some naughty things, many people will complain and worry in their hearts, but they can basically understand.

These can naturally be considered as Huo Xian’s advantages, and of course he can make good use of them.

Thinking about these things, Huo Xian became happy and fell asleep peacefully.

Huo Xian, who got up early, was used to some situations in this era. Not having a toothbrush did not mean that people did not pay attention to dental hygiene. Especially the rich and powerful, now there is a method of gargling with salt water, strong tea, vinegar, wine, etc.

However, Huo Xian was even more extravagant. He had people boil willow twigs, locust twigs, and mulberry twigs in water to make a paste, then added ginger juice, and then rinsed the mouth and rubbed the teeth.

I looked carefully at the bronze mirror. Although it was not particularly clear, it was good enough and definitely better than taking a photo with water.

Nowadays, most people are lucky to have two meals a day.

Huo Xian naturally did not have such a problem. Not only did he have at least three meals a day, but the combination of meat and vegetables was also relatively balanced.

While eating breakfast, Huo Xian asked, "Was this made by Old Lady Jiang?" Old Lady Jiang was the maid that Huo Xian asked Chen Ju and others to buy two years ago. She could be considered the cook of the Marquis Guanjun's Mansion.

Chen Ju immediately complained, "My Lord, first the General's Mansion borrowed Old Lady Jiang, and then lent her to the Gongsun Mansion for a year. She finally came back a few days ago, and Doctor Huo's wife came to borrow someone again. We couldn't refuse. I'm afraid Old Lady Jiang won't come back, and these are all cooked by Miss Jiang. Other mansions came to ask for people, but we stopped them all."

This Jiang Xiaoniang was the daughter of Jiang Yu. They had entered the Guanjun Marquis's residence together. They were both somewhat skilled in cooking, and were later entrusted by Huo Xian with the important task of becoming a cook.

Huo Xian also laughed in silence. As the founder of cooking, the cooks from his house were in great demand. It was not enough for the rich and powerful to invite him. Only those who were close to him would have a chance.

Jiang Yu had trained quite a few apprentices. She went to the homes of the rich and powerful to teach them cooking secrets, but she seldom did the cooking herself, but instead gave instructions.

Although from Huo Xian's point of view, the chefs in the palace quickly surpassed their masters after mastering the principles of cooking. However, it did not affect the popularity of the chefs in Guanjun Marquis's Mansion, which represented the most authentic cooking!
Huo Xian smiled and said, "I've been free these days, so I'll research new dishes when I have nothing to do."

Chen Ju and others had no doubt that Huo Xian could do this. The magical skill of cooking was created by Shao Junhou. Now there are two restaurants in Chang'an City with guests queuing up to taste the cooking.

It’s heartbreaking to think about it. It was clearly a method that was devised by Young Lord, but it became the property of Tai Guan.

The Imperial Household was in charge of the emperor's meals and banquets.

Those two restaurants were the emperor’s private property. The pleasure-loving emperor was no longer satisfied with living in the Weiyang Palace.

He had a grand plan to build a palace larger than the Weiyang Palace. By then, a flying pavilion chariot road would be built across the city, leading directly from the Weiyang Palace.

This is the Jianzhang Palace, and Liu Che had this plan long ago. The so-called Three Palaces of the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty Palaces, refer to the Weiyang Palace, Changle Palace, and Jianzhang Palace. Historically, these huge palace complexes were not destroyed until the Sui Dynasty.

It was naturally impossible for Huo Xian to compare himself with the emperor. This was the social trend today, and he didn't intend to put himself in a difficult position.

As long as it is not too extravagant, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating and drinking better now, and having some pursuits in life is not a bad thing at all.

As they were talking, Zhao Hexi came hurriedly, "My Lord, the boy from the Xuye Marquis family is here."

"We can't block An Guo from entering the door, right?" Huo Xian said with a smile, "Whenever he comes, he can just come in directly. He won't be an outsider."

Chen Ju smiled and said, "An Guo is polite. He looks carefree, but he is also thoughtful."

Zhao Po Nu was restored to his title, but now he became the Marquis of Xuye. Conquering Gushi, capturing the King of Loulan, and shocking the Western Regions all made Huo Qubing's former subordinates feel very proud.

But who could have imagined that a few years later, Zhao Po Nu led 20,000 cavalrymen to attack the Xiongnu Zuo Xian King, but was surrounded by 80,000 cavalrymen. Not only was the entire army destroyed, but Zhao Po Nu and Zhao Anguo were also captured alive. They were imprisoned for three years before escaping back to the Han Dynasty after untold hardships.

The result was that they were involved in the witchcraft scandal and their entire family was exterminated.

Zhao Anguo obviously didn't know what was going to happen in the future. He was in a good mood. "Lord, I heard that you left the palace, and our troops were also transferred out."

Huo Xian said jokingly, "Don't talk nonsense. You all have military positions, so how can you be considered my troops?"

Chen Ju and others' eyes lit up. Everyone knew that Zhao Anguo and others had accompanied Huo Xian in the palace to practice riding and shooting. But there was a big difference between being a sparring partner and being a real soldier.

Zhao Anguo said directly, "Even if we are not a vassal, we are still serving under you. How do you plan to accommodate us?"

Huo Xian thought about it carefully before saying, "Your Majesty has allowed me to train the troops, but he has not yet granted me a title. You are just soldiers and guards now, so don't move for now."

Zhao Anguo suddenly became excited, "Sir, how many people are there in my army?"

Huo Xian said proudly, "Eight hundred!"

Chen Ju and others were as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood. Eight hundred cavalrymen, the young prince is going to train eight hundred cavalrymen now!
(End of this chapter)