Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

In Liu Che's eyes, Huo Shan was indeed a rash and careless person who didn't care about the consequences. Apart from fighting, he didn't really care about anything else.

Therefore, if Huo Xian went to catch thieves and robbers, it was just because he was interested in it, and there was nothing strange about it.

If someone impeached Marquis Guanjun in front of Emperor Liu Che, saying that he wanted to do something in the name of catching thieves, such as eliminating dissidents, suppressing political enemies, deploying troops, etc., not to mention that Emperor Liu Che would not believe it, most people would not believe it.

Catching thieves was Huo Xian's habit, and it was a hobby that he had pursued for several years. There was no need to make a fuss about it. Moreover, those so-called heroes were indeed unstable factors.

Just arrest the thief, no one will say anything about it. As long as Marquis Guanjun does not come to court, it will be a good thing for many people.

Wei Huo is already strong enough. If Huo Xian gets involved in the court at this time, then there will be nothing the others can do. By then, the emperor will start to worry.

Seeing Huo Xian walking towards him with his head held high, Gongsun He laughed, "Why, you still dare to come to me now?"

"I went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to pay respects to my great aunt." Huo Xian said seriously, "Although my relationship with my cousin uncle is not harmonious, I still have to acknowledge my great aunt."

Gongsun He sighed and said, "How could that bastard cause so many troubles? Fortunately, it has been suppressed now, otherwise it would definitely implicate you and me."

Huo Xian also joked, "I was thinking of asking His Majesty to dismiss the Prime Minister so that we can go to war together next year. If we really do that, we can easily find a lot of charges against him."

Gongsun He was so angry at Huo Xian's words that he rolled his eyes, but he didn't have the confidence to refute at this time. It was because his son Gongsun Jingsheng was really a good-for-nothing and always did shameful things.

It's really hard to say what Gongsun Jingsheng did. He is a real pig teammate and there is no need to doubt him at all.

Huo Xian stopped joking and said, "I am here to catch thieves, but this is a little different from fighting a war."

"What's the difference?" Gongsun He said jokingly, "You have caught many rangers and bad boys over the years. Can these things still stump you?"

This statement was actually correct. In the past, many people had indeed been arrested, and sometimes their homes had even been searched. But the situation was special. They led the troops to arrest people directly, and there was no question of fighting wits or courage.

Huo Xian told the truth, "It's because some of the fugitives are too difficult to catch this time. If I really knew where they were hiding, I wouldn't have to ask for help. None of my subordinates are good at this."

Gongsun He looked at Huo Xian with a smile, and then asked seriously, "What did your majesty say?"

He really is worthy of being the prime minister appointed by Emperor Liu Che. While in office, he did not think about making any achievements in political affairs. The main thing was that he must never disobey the emperor and would always do what the emperor ordered.

Huo Xian continued to speak the truth, "I said I would ask the Crown Prince, but His Majesty didn't allow me to do so. Then I said I would ask the Prime Minister, and His Majesty agreed. His Majesty also said that my foundation in the court was too shallow, and I would not associate with the powerful and the court officials."

Gongsun He smiled and said, "Now you don't have to interact with the court officials. After we are gone, all these things will be entrusted to you."

Huo Xian and Gongsun Jingsheng broke up, which was something Gongsun He certainly didn't want to see. He was also a member of Wei Huo, and everyone's interests were generally the same.

But there was nothing he could do. His son was useless and had made so many mistakes. Now he could no longer count on Gongsun Jingsheng. He could just stay in the mansion and be a rich and idle person. There was nothing wrong with that.

But we still have to have expectations for the future. If our sons are unreliable, we can still count on our grandsons. At that time, the importance of Huo Xian will naturally be reflected. After all, he is the Grand Marshal in his early twenties.

Huo Xian naturally understood this and said proudly, "Your Majesty always thinks that I don't understand state affairs, but I actually know everything in my heart!"

Looking at Huo Shan's smug look, Gongsun He was a little confused for a moment. He didn't understand whether this was a cover-up by Huo Shan, or he said it on purpose for the emperor to hear.

It's better not to think too much about it. Gongsun He said neatly, "Give the case and the suspect to my people, and I will investigate the case. Once it's clear, you can arrest the person."

Huo Xian nodded immediately and said, "We have to keep this matter low-key. People outside know that I am the one arresting people. If they really knew that you were the one who found out, I would not be able to see anyone!"

Gongsun He instantly retracted his previous doubts. Shan'er was still Shan'er. She couldn't hide her thoughts at all and was always so flamboyant and confident.

I don't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. Such a character naturally makes the emperor very fond of him. But with such a character, how can he gain a foothold in the court in the future?
Although he was a little worried, Gongsun He still said, "Don't worry, no one outside will know that I tried the case, and you are the only one who can arrest people."

This puts us at ease. I believe that with the resources and means of the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, Zhu Anshi will not be able to escape even if he wants to.

Huo Xian didn't even have any doubts about the fact that he had caught the person. What he was more concerned about now was what would happen after Zhu Anshi was caught. This was also what made him most worried and suspicious.

In history, he started the witchcraft scandal, saying that he exposed the affair between Gongsun Jingsheng and Princess Yangshi, and that he cast a witchcraft curse on the emperor, which also triggered a lot of subsequent events.

Whether this is a false accusation, or is it true, or someone is fanning the flames, etc., these are naturally things that Huo Xian needs to be concerned about.

Huo Shan couldn't help but feel a little worried about the current emperor. Emperor Wu of Han was too suspicious in his later years. Huo Shan even felt that he needed to learn from his uncles Huo Guang and Jin Midi.

Being able to still gain enough trust in the later years of Emperor Wu of Han is not something that ordinary people can do. This may also be related to their resumes. After all, it is hard to imagine not making a single mistake in the twenty or thirty years before the emperor!
After discussing the matter of arresting people with Gongsun He, Huo Xian could rest assured. He was the one who started the matter, so he didn't necessarily have to handle all the issues.

What we need to do now is to see if there is any so-called behind-the-scenes pusher, or if there is someone manipulating the situation, or if it was just an accident, the ultimate explosion caused by the continuous accumulation of contradictions!

These are not just about saving Crown Prince Liu Ju, they are also about saving Wei Huo. This is directly related to Huo Shan, and if he doesn't take it seriously, he will be implicated.

Although Huo Xian was somewhat worried inside, he still looked high-spirited on the surface. When he returned to the Marquis' Mansion, he continued to eat and drink as usual.

Fortunately, he did not forget his job, such as going to the military camp for a visit.

"My Lord, these guys are better than the previous ones." Zhao Anguo said happily, "Many of them are selected veterans who have fought in wars and killed people."

Huo Xian also smiled and nodded in agreement, "After fighting many battles, we will naturally know how to survive and how to kill better. These elite veterans will naturally be of great use in our hands."

Zhao Anguo couldn't agree more with this view. Every officer who led troops hoped that the soldiers under his command would be more sturdy. The stronger the combat effectiveness of the army, the more proud and special it would be in the army.

"Cao Zong will definitely talk about us. In the past few years, he has always drawn elite veterans from the Southern Army and the Northern Army." Huo Xian said jokingly, "We are just picking up ready-made ones now, and he is helping us train the soldiers." This statement is a bit exaggerated. Different armies have different functions, and the training of alchemists is naturally different.

There are huge differences between light cavalry, infantry, archers, etc. Even if they are all cavalry, they are divided into light cavalry and heavy cavalry.

Therefore, even if they arrive at Yulin or Qimen, they still need to be trained. It is not necessarily the case that veterans who have fought in wars will be able to thrive in the two most elite armies of the Han Dynasty. It is not that easy.

Zhao Anguo then said with some concern, “Sir, the army is not as strong as it was a few years ago.”

When he was training with Huo Xian, Zhao Anguo knew that the baggage was not lacking, and the weapons and horses were all first-class. It was the same now, and Qimen and Yulin never had to worry about these things.

However, the treatment of the Southern and Northern Armies is declining, and there are some signs that the current court is not as wealthy as before. Not only do the people feel the pressure of survival is increasing, but there is also pressure in the army.

Huo Xian nodded slightly and said, "I have also noticed the situation you mentioned. These are the things I have been afraid of in the past two years."

Zhao Anguo became even more worried, "So if we go to fight the Huns, we only have one chance?"

"It would be best if we wipe them out all at once. After that, we can rest in peace." Huo Xian thought for a moment and said, "If you ask me, the best way to fight the Xiongnu is to wipe them out all at once."

The Han Dynasty today is indeed somewhat militaristic. Fighting the Huns should be the last chance for a large-scale decisive battle, and Huo Xian knows this very well.

Even though his existence means that the current Han Dynasty has suffered fewer casualties than in history, it does not mean that the Han Dynasty has the energy to fight another decisive battle involving more than 100,000 people.

To achieve success in one battle, this is what Huo Xian requires of himself, because if he misses it, it may be difficult to wait for such an opportunity again.

After all, even if Liu Ju ascended the throne, he would definitely choose to recuperate and stabilize this dynasty which was beginning to be shaky.

Therefore, a general like Huo Shan could only have a better chance when he was in Emperor Wu of Han's hands.

After chatting with Zhao Anguo for a while, he was also carefully observing the army's training situation. There was nothing to worry about. After all, Zhao Anguo was a general who had fought in three battles and had elite veterans under his command.

When Huo Xian returned to the Guanjun Marquis's residence, Han Yunniang appeared, "My Lord."

Huo Xian was stunned for a moment, then smiled happily, "Aunt is willing to let you leave the palace? Bring Wuyou here, I will play with my son."

Han Yunniang chuckled and said, "Her Majesty the Queen took pity on me for missing you, so she specially let me leave the palace to serve you for a few days."

Lin Mei's eyes were almost red. She still couldn't get pregnant. She thought that by accompanying the prince on tours and patrols for a long time, she would be favored by him, but the prince was still the same as before.

As for what it is like, it seems that she is very nice to everyone, but don't expect to really tie his heart. As for Han Yunniang, she has the heir of the prince, so her position is naturally stable.

Huo Xian was also happy. He was used to being a scumbag, so he naturally didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Moreover, with his current status, this was absolutely a clean and self-disciplined behavior.

Lin Mei naturally knew what was going on. Even if she wanted to win the prince's favor, she couldn't cling to him at this time, otherwise she would only annoy the prince.

After Lin Mei left, Han Yunniang whispered, "My Lord, His Majesty has appointed Zhao as a concubine."

"Madam Gou Ge?" Huo Xian understood immediately, "I didn't know about this. Is she restless in the palace?"

Han Yunniang quickly explained, "Your Majesty has allowed her to live in Gou Ge, and now she is quite favored. She has never been domineering or arrogant, and she even went to pay her respects to Her Majesty the Queen a few days ago."

Huo Xian nodded, and that’s how she got the name Madam Gou Ge.

Zhao Shi was right to be so dutiful. She was only a concubine now, far from being the queen. Even though Wei Zifu had been out of favor for many years, her position was still stable, so the concubines naturally had to show respect to her.

If he starts to become arrogant and domineering shortly after entering the palace, even if Wei Zifu doesn't mind, it won't last long.

Although the emperor dotes on her now, it doesn't mean that he likes some domineering women.

Han Yunniang said nervously, "My Lord, yesterday a eunuch came on her orders to give me some rouge and other things."

Huo Xian did not comment, and asked lazily, "If it's just some rewards, then you go on, have you told Her Majesty the Queen about these things?"

Han Yunniang said quickly, "Of course I dare not hide it. I informed Her Royal Highness the Queen yesterday, and Her Royal Highness asked me to accept it."

It was just some simple gestures of goodwill, and there was really no need to treat it as a major enemy. Wei Zifu didn't care about these things, so Huo Xian was even less likely to care about them.

After all, with Han Yunniang's status and situation, sometimes when nobles gave her rewards, no matter whether they were sincere or false, she would be grateful and accept the rewards without any room for refusal.

Huo Xian smiled and said, "From now on, you just need to follow the Queen's orders on matters in the palace. She thinks things through more comprehensively and prudently than I do."

Han Yunniang asked cautiously, "Zhao Jieyu invited me to appreciate the flowers. Should I go?"

Huo Xian was the first to laugh, "What did the Queen say?"

"Her Majesty the Queen asked me to go," Han Yunniang answered carefully, "How could I not inform the Lord of such a major event?"

Huo Xian said, "Go, why not? This is really interesting."

The hyped-up Madam Gou Ge turns out not to be such a calm and indifferent person! (End of this chapter)