Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

The search for the immortals was fruitless, which was undoubtedly a great disappointment to Liu Che, but he could basically accept it.

The Fengshan event was perfect, which was one of the most important things about this tour. What's more, there was a 'consolation prize', a beautiful woman of his dreams.

In any case, there was no need for Liu Che to be angry about such a result. After all, he went on a tour almost every year, but there was a slight difference between going far and near.

Huo Xian was also quite satisfied. He could basically return now. It had been nearly half a year since he left, so he could go back to Chang'an.

The emperor was happy, and everyone was happy too. After all, the emperor had been moody in recent years, and his temper was becoming more and more difficult to predict. Now that the emperor was not causing trouble, everyone felt more relaxed.

To be honest, some people regarded Liu Che as a lunatic in his later years, and this is not an exaggeration. After all, some of the things he did are really hard to describe.

Now that there is such a trend and such bad signs, Huo Xian naturally needs to be more careful.

Shangguan An rode his horse beside Huo Xian and asked, "Why didn't you go to pay your respects to His Majesty these days?"

Huo Xian glanced at his future brother-in-law and reminded him, "It's fine to go and please His Majesty, but you have to have a prerequisite. You have to know when to go and when not to go."

Shangguan An asked when he didn't understand, and hurriedly asked for advice, "I hope you can give me some advice, I am really stupid."

"When His Majesty is happy, you shouldn't go join in the fun." Huo Xian said his own thoughts, "When His Majesty is in a bad mood or upset, you should go over and ask."

Shangguan An didn't quite understand and said worriedly, "Brother, when His Majesty is happy, shouldn't we go over to greet him?"

Huo Xian reminded him seriously, "When His Majesty is happy, there is no need for you to show up. Remember, unless one day you are His Majesty's favorite minister, don't join in the fun when His Majesty is happy!"

Although Shangguan An felt that what Huo Xian said was not in line with common sense, he still listened carefully. He even told his father about these experiences, because Shangguan Jie was also trying to figure out the emperor's thoughts.

In today's Han Dynasty, Huo Xian considers himself the second best at understanding the emperor's mind, and no one dares to claim to be the first.

Huo Xian has always been a person who is willing to share and impart some of his own experiences.

However, he was unwilling to point out some people's thoughts and ideas. It was normal to want to climb up, but it was possible that some reckless actions would lead to one's own consequences, which was also very likely to happen.

Shangguan An was still young, so it was normal for him to be impatient and unstable. Huo Xian did not take it seriously, because Shangguan An's status and position were not enough to show himself before the emperor.

As Shangguan An's elder brother-in-law, Huo Xian was still willing to give Shangguan An some opportunities to train. For example, on the way back, he often asked him to train soldiers and lead scouts.

In Huo Xian's view, an extremely critical part of fighting a war is marching. Being able to lead a large army on a journey of thousands of miles without any loss is the basic requirement for becoming a good general.

So even though Huo Xian sometimes complained about Li Guangli, he still valued him in his heart, especially when he was planning a decisive battle with the Huns, he had to take Li Guangli with him no matter what.

The bottom line is that generals like Li Guangli are capable and can be very reliable as long as they are not put under too much pressure and proceed step by step.

Sima Qian appeared mysteriously and came to Huo Xian again, "My Lord."

Huo Xian saluted lazily and bowed, "Grand Historian, what do you want to know this time?"

Sima Qian replied, "Sir, your majesty has found a beautiful woman. I heard that this woman has other special qualities."

Huo Xian was used to Sima Qian's curiosity and questioning spirit. "Are you trying to say that I arranged this? Are you trying to please His Majesty?"

Sima Qian said quickly, "Your Excellency is wise. I dare not doubt you. You have been on a cruise with Your Majesty before. This matter has absolutely nothing to do with you."

Although he looked down on Wei Qing, Huo Qubing and Huo Shan, who were lucky ministers, Sima Qian was quite "understanding" of them and knew that they were still unwilling to do some things.

These three great Simas were very enthusiastic about fighting wars, but they were not willing to collect beauties for the emperor.

Even Huo Xian, who was considered by many to be the emperor's favorite, would not do anything to "make a fortune" even though he had bad relations with various aristocratic families. He only cared about fighting or enjoying himself.

"Since you know this, go ask others." Huo Xian smiled and said, "You haven't been on a cruise before, so you know some of the things that happened in Hejian Prefecture."

Sima Qian had nothing to say at this point, because what Huo Xian said was basically true.

There are some things that this champion marquis may not know, and even if he knows some things, he may not tell you.

Not to mention that the current Champion Marquis has been crowned, even when the Champion Marquis was still a child, it was very difficult to get any words out of him.

It would be better to get information about the "Madam Fist" Zhao from other places.

'Madam Quan', this is what some people call her privately. After all, although Zhao is now favored by the emperor, she does not have an official status and has not been included in the harem.

Looking at Sima Qian who was hesitant to speak, Huo Xian said with a cold face, "Grand Historian, remember this. I am the Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry. I will not argue with you about some things that happened when we were young. Don't be so arrogant."

Sima Qian was shocked and asked quickly, "Why do you say that, sir?"

Huo Xian said mockingly, "You don't know now? How many times have you asked me about Fengshan over the years? You can remember it, but have you ever asked me about my situation?"

Sima Qian quickly defended himself, "Sir, I was just recording the historical facts to pass on to future generations. Besides, your majesty only had you with him at the time, so naturally I could only ask you."

Huo Xian was even more sarcastic. "Since His Majesty only brought me with him, should I tell him? When you first asked me, I was only ten years old, right? If I had told him, how would His Majesty deal with me? How old were you then?"

Huo Xian sat on the horse's back and leaned forward slightly. "I used to give in to you and didn't bother to argue with you. It's only because the Queen and the General are in charge of me. Otherwise, if you get hit by a deer someday, don't blame me for not reminding you!"

Sima Qian suddenly felt a little timid, because he believed that the Marquis of Guanjun could do such a thing under impulse. More importantly, even if the Marquis of Guanjun did such a thing, His Majesty might not really punish him.

As for whether there was any attempt to trick Guanjun Hou, Sima Qian didn't care at all. He only had history books in his eyes, and the situations of other people had nothing to do with him.

As long as the history book is compiled and his father's last wish is fulfilled, it is enough for him. This is also his greatest motivation. He is even willing to pay the price of his life for it.

After hearing what Huo Xian said, Zhao Hexi and other subordinates were all furious, wishing to eat Sima Qian alive. They had not expected that this seemingly honest Grand Historian had such evil intentions.

Huo Xian looked at Shangguan An and said, "He is also from Longxi. I will teach you a lesson today. It is important to do your job well, but don't affect others."

Shangguan An lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything more. Usually, the Champion Marquis was always laughing and had no dignity at all, but now, he even dared not breathe in front of this prince.

Huo Xian continued, "The most important thing is that it concerns Your Majesty. What should be said and what should not be said should all be kept to oneself. I understood this when I was ten years old, but some people still don't understand it even when they are older. You keep talking about missions and wills all day long, but what does that have to do with me? If someone really offends you, don't be polite, you are a noble man!"

Sima Qian was a little overwhelmed and bowed, "My Lord, I have no intention of putting you in danger."

"You have done it. Whether it is dangerous or not is not for you to judge." Huo Xian warned, "I was going to give you some face before. If you continue to pester me, there will be no next time."

Then Huo Xian said to Zhao Hexi, "The manuscript I borrowed earlier was burned."

Sima Qian suddenly became anxious, "Sir, that is my father's last work!"

"I'm going to teach you a lesson!" Huo Xian said coldly, "You remember your history, and I do mine. It's best if we don't interfere with each other. You keep crossing the line, do you really think I don't have a temper?"

Zhao Hexi burned some manuscripts in front of him with a grim smile. Sima Qian was angry and anxious, but there was really no other way. Because the followers of Guanjun Hou looked ferocious, Sima Qian was no match for them.

Fortunately, I still have a backup of my posthumous works, and I have already written them down, so it doesn't matter. At most, I was humiliated this time, but even if I am not convinced, I can only endure it.

He didn't even dare to show any resentment, because the difference in status between him and Huo Xian was so great.

Seeing Sima Qian leave, Huo Xian looked at Shangguan An, "What did you learn?"

Shangguan An quickly replied, "My Lord, I am stupid, but I know that as a minister I should abide by my duty and not have any other thoughts."

"That's true." Huo Xian smiled, then said with a straight face, "Whether it's Sima Qian or me, it's actually the same. As long as we do what we should do, we don't mind if it really hurts other people's interests."

Shangguan An actually understood this truth, but when Huo Xian said it directly, it seemed a little awkward, and he really didn't know how to respond.

Huo Xian continued, "Officials don't fight to the death or engage in intrigue, but sometimes when you get promoted, others will be stepped on by you. You have to be careful and don't get fooled without knowing it."

Shangguan An quickly said, "My Lord, I am in the army."

"Is it easy in the army?" Huo Xian asked, "If you have such thoughts, it is better for you to go back. You need to learn how to win military merits and how to make friends with your colleagues. Even I have to bring a familiar army with me before I dare to go out to fight."

Shangguan An didn't know what to say for a moment. He naturally understood that what Huo Xian said was very reasonable. However, for him, who was still a teenager, these topics were a bit too much.

"Learn from your father-in-law, he is cautious." Huo Xian continued to remind him, "Think carefully about everything and serve His Majesty. The first thing is not to make mistakes, instead of thinking about being in the limelight and making achievements."

These are naturally all based on experience. If Shangguan Jie and Shangguan An, father and son, can truly understand them, then it will naturally be of great benefit.

In fact, Shangguan Jie doesn't need to worry too much. He is also a bureaucrat. When it comes to experience in being an official, he is worse than Huo Shan. That is to say, his status is not as prominent as Huo Shan, so it is more difficult for him to stand out.

After all, some trivial matters in Huo Xian's eyes were great matters in the eyes of others. Huo Xian didn't need to worry about his career, but others had to think hard about it.

After all, Huo Xian only has one boss, and he doesn’t need to worry too much about competition from colleagues.

But Shangguan Jie and others are not like that. They definitely need to let their superiors see their excellence, and they also have to worry about competition from colleagues, or being replaced by latecomers, etc.

As for making mistakes, it goes without saying that once they make a mistake, they may never have a chance to recover. They basically have no room for error, but Huo Xian doesn't have to worry.

Many people know that Huo Xian is full of shortcomings, and things that he doesn't care about are huge disasters in the eyes of others.

Some of Sima Qian's affairs were just minor episodes, and Huo Xian didn't take them seriously at all. It was just a coincidence that the timing was right, and it was just the right time to teach her brother-in-law a lesson.

Having some vivid and practical cases can also help him feel some things better.

Since you want to make achievements in officialdom and since you want to climb to a higher position, then there is naturally no problem with that.

This may be something that can bring honor to the family, but it may also involve great risks. It all depends on personal choice.

Cao Zong came over at some point and said jokingly, "You are a great general and a general of cavalry, but you insist on making things difficult for a Grand Historian. Aren't you afraid that others will laugh at you if this gets out?"

"I should make things difficult for the nine ministers and the county governors, so that I can live up to my status. The Grand Historian is nothing in front of me." Huo Xian also teased, "How come I, the Grand Marshal, am embarrassed by the Grand Historian?"

Hearing what Huo Xian said, Cao Zong was also stunned.

It seems that everyone only saw that Huo Shan made things difficult for Sima Qian, but did not see that Sima Qian made things difficult for Huo Shan. Many people even felt sorry for Sima Qian, thinking that this was the Marquis of Guanjun bullying others and taking advantage of his power.

But if you think about it carefully, it doesn't make sense. Everyone says that this champion is domineering, arrogant, and unbridled, but if you think about it carefully, who did he beat? Who did he bully?
Huo Xian looked at Cao Zong with a smile and said, "I just have a very good temper. I used to be too lazy to bother with some people, so now everyone thinks I'm easy to bully! Just wait and see, many people will soon know what kind of person I am!" (End of this chapter)