Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 203 Model Student

Neither the Weiyang Palace nor the Jianzhang Palace could trap Huo Shan.

Probably no one wanted to trap him in the palace. At most, they felt that the time was not right, and it was more reassuring to keep him around.

In the spring when the grass is green and the birds are singing and the weather is warm, Huo Xian, dressed in brocade and a scarlet cloak, is riding a majestic white horse and galloping quickly on Chang'an Street.

If he was caught by the censor, he would definitely be impeached. In fact, there is no need for the censor to catch the criminal red-handed on the spot. It is estimated that the impeachment memorial would have reached the emperor by now.

Huo Xian jumped off the horse and said happily, "Don't feed the horse too thin, add some egg white."

The guards of the General's Mansion were stunned, and they were both excited and complaining, "Your Excellency didn't tell anyone in advance, so others thought that the General's Mansion had no rules."

Huo Xian smiled and gently hit the guard's shoulder with his whip. "People will only say that I am rude, and will they also say that I am my uncle? That's enough!"

Just as he was about to enter the mansion, Huo Xian remembered, "You look familiar. Who is the guard from before?"

"He is my eldest son, and he is now stationed at the border with the young marquis." The guard said proudly, "He is now the head of a garrison!"

Huo Xian was also happy, and then joked, "That's not enough. Several of my generals are promising, and one of them will soon become a Guannei Marquis. Stop working here and come with me to fight!"

"You are such a jerk, Huo Xian!" Wei Deng's voice of laughter and scolding came, "The people in the mansion said in a hurry that you were here, are you here to rob my troops!"

Huo Xian smiled and said, "Uncle, I just feel that his talent is being wasted. He is obviously a veteran soldier, and his descendants must be good too. Look at those in my family, the father is a hero and the sons are also heroes, they are all going to be made marquises!"

Wei Deng continued to laugh and scold, "Alright, I know your troops are going to be made marquises! I am not jealous of you in the General's Mansion, so there is no need to show off in front of my troops!"

Seeing Wei Deng and Huo Xian joking, the guards of the General's Mansion just laughed along. Envy is certain, but there is no need to be jealous.

Everyone knows what happens on the battlefield. To be promoted to a marquis or a general is to risk one's life. The Marquis of Guanjun's subordinates were promoted to marquis or a general. This was indeed the Marquis of Guanjun's promotion. But if one has no ability or capability, promotion alone will not do.

It was very good to work under the general, who was much calmer in temperament, unlike the champion marquis who was a little jumpy. The two generations of champion marquis were the same, too flamboyant and too high-spirited.

Huo Xian came to the general's mansion empty-handed without blushing, "Nephew greets uncle and aunt!"

Princess Changping complained, "Child, I thought you would stay in the palace for a few more days, but you didn't even let anyone come to tell you before you came!"

"I have nothing to do, and it's boring in the palace, so I came out for a walk." Huo Xian said with a smile, "I wanted to go back to the mansion to take a look, but I thought there was nothing to do in the mansion, so I came here first."

Huo Xian did not even go back to his own Guanjun Marquis Mansion, but went to the General's Mansion to pay a visit to his elders. If anyone dared to say that Wei and Huo had a grudge, Wei Deng and Wei Buyi would slap them in the face.

Princess Changping asked curiously, "Can you see Wuyou? She looks just like you, especially her eyes!"

Huo Xian said bitterly, "My aunt didn't let me see the child, so how could I know what he looks like! My aunt is really mean, she always thinks I'm rough, how could I not cherish my own offspring!"

Wei Qing said directly, "It's a good thing that I don't let you see the child. It's only the beginning of spring and the child hasn't grown up yet. You are so careless. It's better to see the child later."

It was only natural for Huo Xian to see Huo Wuyou. But it would be okay to wait a little longer. The child was too young, so it was better to wait a month or so.

Huo Xian was even more speechless. He could only sigh that preconceived prejudices were really harmful. He didn't know since when the elders who were closer to him only believed in his ability to fight and trusted his stance.

The elders probably all unanimously don't trust him when it comes to many things in life, and they are always worrying about him.

"I've seen Wuyou, he's really a lovely child." Princess Changping looked at Wei Deng and Wei Buyi and said, "Shan'er is really promising. He has a child at such a young age!"

Huo Xian immediately began to add fuel to the fire, "That's right, I have been worried before, I am the only child in the Guanjun Marquis's mansion! It's not that I am in a hurry to take a concubine just after reaching the age, it's because I just want to have an heir!"

Now that no one is urging her to get married or have children, Huo Xian has naturally become more "arrogant" and has nothing to worry about or be afraid of.

Even at this time, I can tease others as a person who has experienced it, such as Wei Deng and Wei Buyi.

Now that there was no pressure, Huo Xian could just watch the fire from afar and not be afraid of any big trouble. The life and death of Wei Deng and Wei Buyi was not something he needed to care about.

Wei Deng and Wei Buyi were under tremendous pressure. Ever since they found out that Huo Shan had a child, their good days were over.

Not to mention Princess Changping's occasional inquiries and her occasional thoughts of adding concubines to their affairs. Even Wei Qing, who was usually cautious, supported his sons taking more concubines, as having grandchildren sooner was the most important thing.

Wei Qing coughed repeatedly and asked, "When will the army return?"

"They are supposed to have started to come back. I arranged for people to build the city before I came back, so there is no need for too many soldiers to garrison there." Huo Xian said, "But I think we need to transfer some garrison troops there. I have set up two passes there."

Wei Qing nodded slightly, and then said, "The Western Region is unstable after all, and the garrison troops at Yumen Pass cannot be moved lightly. If you want to transfer garrison troops, transfer them from other places, and arrange garrison troops in Loulan and Cheshi."

Huo Xian said with a smile, "Uncle, this matter is not my responsibility. But if I were in charge, I wouldn't have to transfer soldiers from Yumen Pass and other places. After all, that place is the northwest gateway of our Han Dynasty."

Although there needs to be a garrison in the Western Regions and a large number of garrison soldiers, etc., there is no need to worry too much about this.

The garrison troops at Yumen Pass or the northern border cannot be moved, but some people can be transferred from other places and deployed in front of Loulan. This can serve as a barrier for Yumen Pass and support Cheshi.

Wei Qing smiled and said, "It's good that you can think of these things. It's better to use troops steadily. Especially the border defense of the imperial court requires stability, not risk or novelty. It's different from fighting a war."

Huo Xian nodded repeatedly. During a war, one could use surprise attacks to seek victory, which might lead to great success.

But things like border defense are another matter. Stability and safety are still the top priority.

Huo Xian naturally understood this principle, so he smiled and said, "This is the reason why I don't take care of things. If I really do something, I might be a little rash. I will leave Li Guangli at Yumen Pass, and he will be a good helper." Wei Qing smiled but said nothing. Li Guangli's ability was indeed average, but it could not be said that he was completely useless.

If it is about taking each step carefully, or doing something that is not too difficult, Li Guangli can still do it.

Wei Qing then asked with concern, "How is Marquis Yiqu now?"

"It's fine, the old tree is about to bloom new flowers!" Huo Xian said sarcastically, "He likes to go out to fight with me. I'm afraid he will bring back two or three children when he returns to Chang'an. If that happens, his house will be bustling!"

Wei Qing looked at Huo Xian with some dissatisfaction, "You, you should control your mouth. How can you tease people like this? After all, Yiqu Hou is your elder. How can you say that?"

Huo Xian winked at Wei Deng and Wei Buyi, which made his two cousins ​​feel even more pressured.

He is not a human being. This Huo Xian is not a human being. He is so proud of himself that he really doesn't care about other people's lives at all!
Huo Xian didn't have a high level of awareness about this. Anyway, he wasn't in a difficult situation right now, and no one else would put pressure on him. So it was fun to just watch the fun from the sidelines.

For example, seeing Wei Deng and Wei Buyi fidgeting now, it feels very happy and interesting!
Huo Xian does not think that he lacks virtue. He is now arrogant and has reasons to show off. He really has the capital to do so, rather than bragging.

There are many people who come from powerful and noble families, but not every descendant of a powerful and noble family can achieve great success on the battlefield. He is the son of a general and the most shining pillar of the Han Dynasty's military. No one thinks that his status will be in problem in the short term.

It would be fine if she was still young and had made great achievements on the battlefield, but now she has a child in her early twenties. She is simply a model student in the eyes of her elders.

It doesn't matter if you're a little flamboyant. If young people aren't passionate, what are they called young people?

If he wasn't a bit domineering and overbearing, how could he be worthy of the title of General Huqi, who at such a young age had expanded the territory and captured the powerful enemies?

Even though Wei Qing sometimes felt that Huo Shan was too flamboyant, he would not deliberately ask for some changes. He knew that Huo Shan's personality was like that, and there was no need to ask the 20-year-old Huo Shan to learn the steadiness of people in their 50s and 60s.

As for Princess Changping and others, it goes without saying that they think Huo Xian is good in every way and is really someone else's child. Then they look at their own children, and they would really beat them if it wasn't raining.

Huo Xian asked with great concern, "Uncle, how is the silage preparation going?"

"We prepared quite a lot last year. Although the horses of the northern and southern armies lost some weight in the winter, they are much stronger than before." Wei Qing said with a smile, "We must prepare more silage this year, and we will use it all."

Hearing this, Huo Xian was even happier. "So, if we really go to fight the Xiongnu next year, I will be able to lead tens of thousands of fat and strong war horses!"

Wei Qing smiled and reminded, "It's fine if I just say this, no one said we're going to fight the Huns next year. Whether we fight or not depends on your majesty's will and whether the time is ripe."

Huo Xian chuckled, everyone was just trying to cover up their own mistakes. However, some things really couldn't be said outside, after all, fighting the Huns was no small matter, and some confidentiality work in the early stages was also very important.

After finishing his meal and chatting at the Marquis of Changping's Mansion, Huo Shan returned to Jianzhang Palace in a leisurely manner. It was not that he had passed by his home three times without entering, but that his Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion was now empty.

The Guanjun Marquis Mansion in Chang'an City has been emptied and now has moved to Shanglinyuan.

Huo Xian still managed to return to Jianzhang Palace in time. He finally managed to get back before the palace gates were locked, otherwise it would have been embarrassing.

Huo Xian, who had nothing to do, carefully checked the palace defense. After all, he was the Jianzhang Weiwei, nominally the first person in charge of the defense of the Jianzhang Palace.

Seeing that everything was fine, Huo Xian was naturally happy. He was just a title holder, and everyone generally knew what to do and usually didn't bother him.

As soon as he arrived at the bedroom, Huo Shan was about to turn around because Liu Che was lazily watching Lady Xing dancing.

"Come here!" Liu Che waved his hand and said, "You didn't know how to avoid suspicion before, but now you have learned to be polite?"

Huo Xian was not embarrassed at all. "Your Majesty, I have children now. I was young before, and no one regarded me as an adult."

Liu Che didn't care and said, "It is said that you, Marquis Guanjun, are the best critic of Chu dance in Chang'an. Just take a good look and tell us what you think."

Huo Xian cried out that he was wronged, "Your Majesty, when did I get this title? I don't have that ability!"

Madam Xing smiled sweetly and said, "Marquis Guanjun is too modest. Let's not talk about Chang'an. Even in the palace, the dancers all know that Marquis Guanjun has a sharp eye. He can tell who dances the Chu dance well at a glance."

Liu Che also smiled and nodded, "I have also heard about this. It is also said that some powerful families keep dancers. I am waiting for your comments. If it can catch your eye, then it can be considered a success in Chu dance."

Huo Xian felt even more wronged. Perhaps because of his identity, some things naturally got extra points, and he seemed to have become the so-called authority.

But what is this? Other people are like Zhou Lang Gu, but when it comes to me, I can only appreciate the Chu dance!
This is really an insult to one's innocence. Huo Xian does not consider himself an expert in appreciating Chu dance. No matter how good he is, he cannot compare to those dancers or instructors who make a living from this.

Ultimately it's because of his status. With the recognition of the champion, he seems to have a certain status. If others don't know how to appreciate it, they are not good enough.

Huo Xian was no longer modest and sat down loudly, "Then I will take a look, submit poems and compose essays, ring the bells and tune the chimes. Your Majesty, how can the King of Chu be without joy?"

There are many types of Chu dance, and the Chu people in history were also good at music.

What Huo Xian wanted now was to watch a large-scale dance music with a grand and gorgeous scene, and it had to be the court music and dance among the Chu dances.

Liu Che smiled and nodded, saying, "Well, I haven't seen Chu Wu for a long time."

Huo Xian said to Liu Che, "When I was in the Western Regions, I saw a lot of Hu dances, which were quite interesting. Next time I will bring some people here, it will be a different experience!"

Liu Che was not immune to pleasure, and immediately said, "Well, there are some people from the Western Regions in Chang'an now, but their dances look ordinary. If they catch your eye, they must be extraordinary."

Huo Xian said with great joy, "Your Majesty, I actually prefer to look at a graceful figure. It is better to look at the waist than the face. Common people only look at the face when they watch the dance!"

(End of this chapter)