Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 222: Boosting Momentum

Everyone is very busy nowadays, and there are ways to deal with social interactions. If you are not careful, these things may cause some trouble.

For Huo Xian, this was the first time he invited so many guests, and he was quite busy. Although he had a special status and didn't seem to need to pay much attention to some social etiquette, he didn't seem to be particularly afraid of offending people.

But it would definitely be best if you could offend as few people as possible, or avoid offending people because of trivial things. After all, the people offended by Huo Xian were of some status.

Some things don't seem to require special concern, so Huo Xian can still continue to do some important work.

Riding a horse to Jianzhang Palace, Huo Xian jumped off the horse and asked, "Are there any deployments of Yulin?"

The guard immediately replied, "Reporting to the Grand Marshal, a group of imperial guards were dispatched yesterday."

Huo Xian was naturally quite satisfied when he heard this. There must have been some transfers where necessary. Especially since some of the transfers of troops were arranged by him, this was even more worthy of attention.

For the things he arranged, he needed to see if the emperor approved of them and if the officers under him would execute them. These were naturally very important and meaningful to Huo Xian.

Huo Xian, who was in a good mood, did not immediately go to the emperor, but carefully checked the palace defenses, the defenses on the city walls, the status of the soldiers, their weapons, and so on.

After carefully looking at it for a long time, Huo Xian also felt that there was nothing wrong. When it comes to fighting a war, he may have some experience, but when it comes to guarding the palace walls, etc., some people are far more professional than Huo Xian.

Since there was no problem with the palace defense, Huo Xian, the Jianzhang Weiwei, felt relieved. There was also a disadvantage to holding many official positions, which was that one had to bear more responsibilities, and this was no small matter.

When Huo Xian saw Liu Che, he said, "Your Majesty, why don't you dismiss me from my position as the Jianzhang Weiwei? I just looked at him for a long time, and I couldn't see any shortcomings."

Liu Che asked with great interest, "Why? Seeing that Jianzhang Palace is impregnable, you think this is not a good thing?"

"Your Majesty, I, the Jianzhang Weiwei, have become a mere idler." Huo Xian said dissatisfiedly, "I originally wanted to have experience in battle and be able to command, but these people did a better job than me. I am so embarrassed!"

Liu Che laughed out loud. He felt that this was something Huo Shan could do and he could understand some of Huo Shan's ideas.

In the final analysis, this child cares about his reputation, but he also knows his limits. He naturally knows the importance of palace defense and often pays attention to and checks on it.

However, no problems were found and there was no room for improvement, which made him feel very embarrassed. So he wanted to quit again and again. He really couldn't continue to do this job as the Jianzhang Weiwei.

Although Liu Che understood Huo Xian's depression, he still said, "I still want you to be the Weiwei, so that I can feel at ease. If you check it often, I will feel at ease."

This was also what Liu Che was thinking. Although Huo Shan was often not in Chang'an and seemed impatient at times, the emperor believed that only Huo Shan could be appointed to the post of Jianzhang Weiwei.

Huo Xian might not be good at arranging palace defenses, but after all, he had learned military tactics since he was a child and had led his troops to victory several times, so there was no doubt that he had some basic military qualities.

Even though it was rather difficult to arrange the palace defense personally, as long as Huo Xian checked it from time to time, it would make others more vigilant and they would not dare to slack off at all.

Look at Huo Shan's performance. He seems unable to do anything in the position of Weiwei and seems very incompetent, but he often checks on things. This is what a confidant should be like and this is what a good minister is like.

"Your Majesty, I have too many official positions." Huo Xian suddenly said, "Your Majesty, please give me the Grand Marshal's seal in a few days. I want to hold a banquet."

Liu Che understood instantly that Huo Xian did not really want to resign from the post of Jianzhang Weiwei. Even if the post of Weiwei was dismissed, he would continue to inspect the palace defenses with his style, and he did not care about overstepping the boundaries.

After going in circles, they now come to ask for the seal of the Grand Marshal, which is the important object that the emperor and Huo Shan have been fighting for.

Liu Che asked with a smile, "It is enough for you to be wearing the seal of Champion Marquis. Everyone in this world knows that you are the third Grand Marshal of the Han Dynasty. You have military merits. Who else dares to compete with you except the general?"

"You can't just wear the seal of the Marquis of Guanjun. You should also wear the seal of the Grand Marshal." Huo Xian immediately said dissatisfiedly, "I have been the Grand Marshal for more than three years. When have I ever been given a seal?"

Liu Che was even more dissatisfied. "You have the seals of the Marquis of Guanjun and the General of the Cavalry. Isn't that enough? Look at the court yourself. Apart from the Grand Marshal, who else has as many seals as you, and as valuable as yours?"

Liu Che suddenly remembered something and looked at Huo Guang and asked, "I remember that he asked someone to make a few private seals last time?"

Huo Guang immediately replied, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Guanjun made three seals privately. One is engraved with the words General Pingwan, one is engraved with the words General Pingxi, and one is engraved with the words General Pingxi."

Huo Xian was even more embarrassed. In fact, the Han Dynasty did not have many generals. The general he gave himself was just a miscellaneous general.

Huo Xian immediately stopped his actions. In the Western Han Dynasty, many people also made private seals. There was nothing wrong with such private seals. Simply put, they were just for their own amusement and had no authority. They were just for fun.

It can also be said that such private seals are only used privately. Private seals cannot be used for official documents, etc.

Under such circumstances, there is naturally no such thing as usurpation of authority, and no one will think that there is any ill intention.

Even if there is a "General of Pingxi" now, it is a general of miscellaneous titles given during wartime. The so-called important generals now are the general, the general of the cavalry, the general of the chariot and the general of the front, back, left, right, and rear, and the general of the guard.

But then Huo Xian quickly explained, "I asked, and the court doesn't have these generals now, so I asked someone to carve a seal. I didn't take it out, I sent it to Wuyou."

Liu Che just laughed it off and said, "I don't mean to blame you. You don't need to wear a seal when you hold a banquet. It's no good for you to wear three seals. Just wear a champion seal."

Then Liu Che said, "General Ping Xiong, you haven't destroyed the Xiongnu for me yet, so you can't count. You just don't have enough literary talent."

No, Liu Che was very confident in his literary talent. But looking at the general title given to him by Huo Xian, there is no beauty at all, and it does not reflect the beauty of the text. It is so straightforward that it is hard to read.

Huo Xian didn't quite understand. "Your Majesty, why can't I have more seals? Besides, everyone says that I am so noble that the whole world will be shocked. Only when I am equipped with the Grand Marshal's Seal can I be truly vigorous and majestic!"

"You are young, but it will be fine, right?" Liu Che said directly, "You are different from your grandfather. He can be given the seal of the Grand Marshal. You need to wait a little longer. Your military achievements and prestige are not as good as his. You were promoted by me!" Although this was straightforward, it seemed that others also agreed. Even if Huo Xian had good military achievements now, there was no one except Wei Qing who could suppress him.

Needless to say, its value is high, but compared with Huo Qubing back then, Huo Shan, the Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry, is obviously still a bit watered down.

However, Huo Xian obviously did not think so. "Your Majesty, I just think that you are afraid that I will use the Grand Marshal's seal to issue military orders, and that I will use the Grand Marshal's seal to take charge of military affairs."

"Since you have already guessed it, why are you still asking?" Liu Che looked at Huo Xian with amusement, "You are too bold, I am worried. The seal of the General of Cavalry is enough for your daily use, and I will keep the seal of the Grand Marshal for you."

As if thinking that this would hurt Huo Xian, Liu Che added, "Let's talk about it in two years. Whether you are more cautious or wait until you are older, the seal of the Grand Marshal should be given to you."

Huo Xian asked, "Your Majesty, how should I get my crown? The day before yesterday, I was talking about this matter. The palace is hosting a banquet, but I don't know what crown to wear to welcome the guests."

Huo Xian's words made Liu Che laugh out loud. Huo Guang, Jin Midi and others also lowered their heads and pursed their lips. They absolutely could not laugh out loud, otherwise the Marquis of Guanjun would be unhappy.

"You ran out to play with me in anger, and now you regret it?" Liu Che said jokingly, "You are almost 22 years old, and you have children, but now there is no elder to crown you, and you are anxious?"

This is true. Theoretically, when you reach a certain age, if you really have no other options, you can just wear a crown that suits your identity and class. That's enough.

But the rich and powerful have their own rules of the game. If Huo Xian wore a crown without permission, others would really laugh at him. At that time, it would not just be him who would be laughed at, but many people.

Huo Guang could crown Huo Shan, because he was his uncle. Even more extreme, the four great generals could crown Huo Shan, because they were his subordinates and elders.

It’s just that Huo Shan’s situation is special, and no one dares to take the initiative to preside over Huo Shan’s coming-of-age ceremony. This is the reality.

Without the emperor's approval, who would dare to take over? Not to mention that Huo Xian no longer wore a crown, even if he ran around with his hair disheveled, others would only talk about it, instead of asking him to wear a crown.

Huo Xian was even more embarrassed and tried to explain, "Your Majesty, I am not just running around outside. I have something important to do. Your Majesty, can you please crown me?"

Liu Che nodded and said, "I have an idea in mind. You just need to prepare yourself. I will crown you when the time comes."

Huo Xian quickly asked, "Your Majesty, when will you crown me? I'll go back and pack up, and then I need to make some preparations. Your Majesty, why don't you crown me in the palace? That way I can save face!"

"Face?" Liu Che was really angry and amused. "You have a good idea. Do you want me to take you to the Gao Emperor Temple to crown you?"

Huo Xian immediately laughed awkwardly. This was definitely not possible. Although this would be extremely honorable, the prince did not have such treatment, let alone a minister like Huo Xian.

Although it is true that he loves face, sometimes too much is as bad as too little. He still needs to have some identity and class of his own, otherwise it would be a disaster rather than a blessing, which is not a good thing.

Liu Che then said, "Just tell the general about this matter. Forget it. I will take care of this matter. If I really ask you to do these things, you won't be able to do them well."

Huo Xian cared about face, and Liu Che knew this. Even some of Huo Xian's caring about face was something the emperor couldn't understand at all. It seemed that he cared about face in some small details, and the face that the powerful and wealthy cared about was not worth mentioning.

Moreover, Huo Shan's private engraving of these things was not really a taboo, but in Liu Che's eyes, Huo Shan was a child who really never grew up and was always very childish.

Naturally, Liu Che also visited Huo Wuyou, which was also a manifestation of loving the family. However, it was far from being a love for Huo Qubing and Huo Shan, after all, they were not his own children.

What's more, Huo Shan is still alive and well, so Liu Che naturally doesn't need any emotional comfort.

But he knew what Huo Xian had done. Although Huo Wuyou was in the Pepper Room, Huo Xian had sent him a lot of things. The private seals were fine, but there were also a lot of wooden swords and wooden spears.

There were also wobbly wooden horses, and even some wooden carvings of piglets, puppies, and ponies, all with wheels underneath that could be dragged around.

This was not a problem at first, but Wuyou was only a little old, and he was still in her arms. The things Huo Xian sent were only for children of at least one or two years old.

He seemed to have no sense of propriety and always sent everything he liked. Liu Che naturally knew what Huo Xian was doing and knew that the carpenters employed by the Marquis of Guanjun's mansion were busy now.

Huo Shan talked with the emperor for a while, and then was driven to the Pepper Room. Although Liu Che did not like other ministers to visit the prince and the queen, he definitely did not mind Huo Shan going there.

Even if Huo Xian did not visit the crown prince or the queen for a while, Liu Che would be unhappy.

As soon as Huo Xian arrived at the Pepper Palace, Han Yunniang came with Huo Wuyou in her arms and handed the baby swaddling clothes to him with a happy smile.

Huo Xian took Huo Wuyou with a smile on his face. This time, the child opened his eyes, looking at people with his black eyes full of curiosity.

"I am better behaved than when you were little. I don't cry or make a fuss at night." Wei Zifu said with a smile, "The only thing I am not as good as you is that I can't eat as much. You could eat a lot when you were little."

Huo Xian couldn't help laughing, "I can eat and drink, so I am strong and powerful. Aunt, I am the most courageous in the army. Few people can beat me in a fight!"

Seeing Huo Xian full of confidence, Wei Zifu was worried. "Your Majesty once said that we wish you were not so powerful and strong. You like to charge into battle because you rely on your strong martial arts!"

Huo Xian just smiled at this. It was exciting and exciting to charge into battle, and it was indeed easy to get addicted. But then again, if he was not a martial arts expert, he would not dare to do so.

To charge into a formation, one also needs to have a good foundation. Obviously, Huo Xian now has such a foundation, so he appears to be particularly bold.

"Your Majesty is preparing to crown me." Huo Xian said proudly while holding Huo Wuyou in his arms, "The grace I just asked for will probably be granted in a few days. My aunt will also go to watch the ceremony, and the general will definitely go as well."

Wei Zifu immediately agreed with a smile, "Okay, I'll bring some people over there to help you!"

(End of this chapter)