Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Huo Xian felt that there was nothing to be nervous about regarding Mrs. Gou Ge's good intentions and that he could just take it easy.

In the final analysis, Madam Gou Ge is just a concubine favored by the emperor recently. She doesn't have much foundation in the palace, so there is naturally no need to worry too much.

Mrs. Gou Ge is now busy trying to please Han Yunniang, only because she knows that she is Huo Shan's concubine and that she has given birth to a son for Huo Shan.

Han Yunniang had a plan in mind. After all, she had been in the palace for many years and knew very well that some things were extremely sensitive and one could be doomed if not careful.

Since the prince and the queen agree, then they can naturally accept the show of goodwill. But all this needs to be done with moderation. If they are really bought, then it will obviously not be good.

After the new day began, Han Yunniang was reluctant to leave, but she still had to go back to the Pepper Palace. In the short term, she could only leave the palace occasionally, and her main task was to take care of Huo Wuyou.

Chen Ju was a bit like an old man, but he was still young and wild. "My Lord, should we go to Yangling?"

"No need. Let them take it easy for the next two days." Huo Xian said with a smile, "I'm still waiting to see some people get impatient. How can I alert the enemy?"

Chen Ju had no objection to this. He did not understand some things, so he did not make any suggestions. As long as the prince knew what to do, there was no need to consider other things.

"I'll go see the craftsman later. Why is it that I still don't have a clue about the paper I made?" Huo Xian looked at Chen Sanlang next to him and asked in confusion, "I've said everything I should say, why can't they make it?"

Chen Sanlang also said aggrievedly, "Sir, we haven't been lazy in the past two or three years. We soaked grass and bark, made it into paste, filtered it again, and then dried it in the shade. That's how we do it, but it can't be made!"

It was because Huo Xian's family was wealthy and powerful that he was able to continue to invent and create.

Some things are very easy to say and the principles seem simple, but the breakthroughs in processes and technologies required to do them are not that simple.

You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. You can only continue to accumulate technology and strive for some breakthroughs through constant trial and error. It seems that this is the only way now.

Although we are anxious, there is nothing we can do. We can only hope that continuous accumulation will bring about some changes. Maybe the craftsmen will get inspiration during their constant experiments.

Chen Sanlang also said at this time, "Sir, I'm afraid the output from the farm this year won't be much."

Huo Xian understood what he meant, "We can't let our family starve. Just make the arrangements as you see fit. Our expenses aren't that high anyway."

The Han Dynasty is now exhausted, and many people have gone bankrupt and become homeless. Chang'an seems to be stable, but many places are already in chaos, and Huo Xian is naturally aware of this.

Even in the vicinity of Chang'an, the burden on the people is becoming heavier and heavier. These are facts, and many people are anxious about it, but it seems that there is no other way.

He also tried to improve farming tools and avoid losses to the Han army as much as possible. He also tried hard to make some changes, etc.

But some situations are not so optimistic. The entire country is a high-speed war machine. The current level of productivity is limited, and it is difficult to solve many fundamental problems at once.

Huo Xian felt that it was not good to be idle, so he said, "Go to the Prince's Mansion and tell him that I invite the Emperor's grandson to go hunting."

Chen Ju went to arrange these things without saying a word. Huo Xian was also not idle. He packed up his equipment and strung his bow. All of this was in preparation for the upcoming hunt.

Huo Xian was still busy preparing for hunting and had specially changed into military uniform, but then Liu Ju arrived.

"Xian'er, catching thieves and arresting robbers is not enough, you also want to go hunting?" Liu Ju couldn't help but joked when he saw Huo Xian, "If you say in this Chang'an city, you are the most restless, you always have to find something to do!"

Huo Xian said with a smile, "Uncle, you are joking. I am not that kind of person. I am just looking for some entertainment."

Liu Jucai didn't believe it and joked, "You are like this. Others think it's a big move, but you think it's just for fun. If you move a little, you will be watched by so many people."

Huo Xian could only say, "It's not my fault. It's just other people's speculation. If I really made a big fuss, it obviously wouldn't be like this now."

It would be fine if other people said so, but if Huo Xian said so, it would be the fact, and it was also a consensus among the government and the public, because he was indeed capable of making trouble.

Liu Ju smiled and said, "Jin'er is in school today. Let him go hunting with you in a few days."

Huo Xian naturally had no objection to this, and immediately said, "My cousin is here, so we must entertain him. Otherwise, let's go to Bowang Garden. I think there are more people and it will be lively there."

"Since you like Bowang Garden so much, let's go there next time." Liu Ju agreed directly and said, "But forget it this time. I just came here to take a look."

Huo Xian felt that he had been cheated and had shot himself in the foot. He shouldn't have said that.

In recent years, one of Liu Ju's favorite things to do was to ask Huo Xian to go to Bowang Garden. Even if he dozed off there, he had to doze off in front of his guests.

Liu Ju looked at Huo Xian with a smile and said jokingly, "Your mansion is quite unique. It is somewhat different from the mansions of other marquises."

"I like it this way. It's true that I like to move around, but I don't like living in a busy city." Huo Xian smiled and said, "It's so good now. If I want to be lively, I can go to Chang'an. If I want to live in Shanglinyuan, I can live there."

Liu Ju naturally would not find it strange that Huo Xian liked to enjoy himself. He learned all this from the emperor, but most of the marquises also lived a luxurious life.

Huo Xian was still considered good, at least he did not have too many dancers, concubines, etc.

After everyone else left, Liu Ju asked directly, "Why do you want to catch thieves this time?"

Huo Xian smiled and replied, "I used to catch bandits and train soldiers in the same way. I have nothing to do this time, and I don't like those knights-errant and bad boys the most."

Liu Ju was a little surprised. "Why do you just like to pick on those people? If you really want to find something to do, there are still many evil tyrants and some corrupt officials."

This is not just something that Liu Ju is puzzled about. Many people also feel puzzled and curious about this.

Groups like gamers are nothing to Huo Xian, and even unattractive. But over the years, Huo Xian seems to like to target this kind of group. If you think about it carefully, it is impossible for Rangers to provoke Huo Xian, so why does he like to suppress them for no reason?
Huo Xian smiled and said, "I am just angry at them for not fighting. These people are brave and aggressive, and they are full of passion. But they don't need to follow the right path. It would be great if they could join the army!"

Liu Ju could not believe this reason. Although those knights did seem to have some martial arts skills, they might not be of much use in the army.

The most important thing is that the soldiers in Huo Xian's hands have always been the best. How could he be angry because these rangers went astray?

However, Liu Ju was too lazy to be serious about these things and just regarded it as a hobby of Huo Xian.

Although there were some "oddballs" among Liu Ju's followers, they were only scholars, and their schools are now regarded as other oddballs by the mainstream Confucian school of thought.

Groups like knights and the like were actually a lower-class class in Liu Ju's eyes, and he looked down on them.

Liu Ju didn't argue with the truth, but just asked curiously, "I heard that Zhao is now showing her affection to your concubine?"

"Yes." Huo Xian admitted directly. There was nothing to hide. "I want to see how she shows her kindness. With my aunt helping to watch, I don't worry about Yunniang making mistakes."

Liu Ju smiled and said, "I think it's just because she has just entered the palace, and you are a close minister to His Majesty. Besides, you recommended her to the palace, so naturally you have to show your good will."

Huo Xian disagreed with this statement and said quickly, "Uncle, you are wrongly accusing me. I have stopped countless people from offering beauties along the way. How come it has become that I am the one offering beauties to Your Majesty now?"

Liu Ju said with a gloating look, "If you didn't know how to fight, you would have become a treacherous minister long ago! What you did yourself is not what a wise minister should do!"

"I have done a lot of things. In addition to fighting, I also care about people's livelihood!" Huo Xian said, "My cousin knows what the Tianhan plow is. Silage is not only useful for war horses."

Liu Ju looked at Huo Xian seriously and said with a smile, "You have quite a few wonderful ideas. The Tianhan Plow is indeed a good thing."

Of course, the curved plow, which has been tested by history, naturally has a great effect. It's a pity that the liberation of productivity at present is still difficult to bring about a qualitative change to the Han Dynasty all at once.

Huo Xian also accepted the compliment calmly, "I think so too. I have many wonderful ideas, but I don't know why I can't do them."

Liu Ju did not find it strange to face Huo Xian's lack of modesty.

When other people are praised, they will be happy but still speak modestly. But Huo Xian has always been able to accept compliments calmly no matter who praises him.

There is no such thing as modesty. Guan Guanhou is just as confident as ever. What makes people happy is that he is just confident, not conceited.

"Think more about horseshoes and Tianhan plows, and less about castrating pigs and eating meat." Liu Ju looked at Huo Xian and said with some regret, "The horseshoe made me famous, the Tianhan plow belongs to Your Majesty, and you are left with only a fondness for pork."

Huo Xian was so touched, "Uncle, I can't stand the sight of pork now! Next time if someone sends me some pork, I will drag him into the mansion and beat him up."

There is no way around it. The Champion Marquis is good at fighting and likes to enjoy himself, which is something everyone likes to see and thinks is reasonable.

But the fact that Guanjun Hou was good at making tools was obviously beyond some people's expectations. Moreover, the curved plow and horseshoes were more politically significant to Liu Che and Liu Ju.

So there is no need to feel aggrieved. Even if he is not the inventor, it doesn’t matter. He is the Grand Marshal and the General of Cavalry.

Liu Ju looked at Huo Xian and asked seriously, "Xian'er, have you noticed that His Majesty is dissatisfied with me?"

"I have told the Queen before that His Royal Highness has offended someone?" Huo Xian also became serious. "During the tour, I could feel that His Majesty was dissatisfied with His Royal Highness."

It is a great sin for a son to be unlike his father, and Liu Ju was well aware of this, but overall things had been good in recent years, and he had not done anything to disobey the emperor.

Liu Ju thought about it carefully before saying, "I have never really liked those eunuchs or those treacherous people."

"Then there's no need to worry too much. I'll check it out carefully." Huo Xian said with a smile, "I'm running towards His Majesty intentionally or unintentionally. I naturally know who is around His Majesty."

Liu Ju said worriedly, "But you are often away on expeditions. According to speculation, His Majesty's dissatisfaction with me must have occurred when you were away on expeditions to the Western Regions. If you hadn't told us, we would have no idea."

These are not just things that Liu Ju is worried about, but also things that make Wei Zifu feel terrified when she thinks about them.

If Huo Xian hadn't sent the news privately, Wei Zifu and Liu Ju wouldn't have known about the emperor's attitude. If Huo Xian was by the emperor's side, how could such a thing happen!
Huo Xian nodded repeatedly and said, "Don't worry, uncle. I will definitely find out the reason. Even though His Majesty has said a few words, he didn't mean to blame me. And you did a good job this time."

Liu Ju could only sigh. He really didn't know what the emperor was thinking, nor did he know why the emperor was dissatisfied.

But fortunately, we still have Huo Shan to help gather information, and also because Liu Ju himself has good character and ability, the position of the prince is still very stable.

This is certainly something to be happy about, but we must not be too complacent, because the emperor's mind is becoming more and more difficult to figure out, and no one can take it lightly at this time.

The same goes for Huo Xian. He is indeed a close minister to the emperor now, but who knows what will happen next.

As for the fact that Huo Xian and Liu Ju were having a "secret conversation", there was nothing to hide. The emperor would know it if he knew about it, because Huo Xian had been traveling around since he was a child and had good relationships with everyone.

What's more, the current emperor is not confident, but extremely conceited. He thinks that all people and everything in the world are under his control, so naturally he has nothing to worry about.

If he was really worried, he would have signaled Liu Ju or Huo Xian to be more restrained and not let his close ministers keep a distance from the prince, because the emperor was conceited and thought he was in control of everything.

Huo Xian understood this principle, and Liu Ju also understood this principle, so there was no need to deliberately keep a distance, as that would only make things more obvious.

After chatting with Liu Ju, I got a clearer idea of ​​what happened during my time away from Beijing. This way, I could prepare for what might happen, or plan and arrange some things. (End of this chapter)