Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Sometimes Huo Xian felt a little tired. As a junior, he shouldn't worry about some things.

Just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. With his identity and status, he doesn't have to worry about too many things.

But this was just a thought, he had a lot of things to worry about. Not to mention now, he had also considered some things that seemed irrelevant to his age before.

Huo Xian, who did not want to lead troops in battles or learn military strategies, seemed to have no interest in the struggle for imperial power, but he was actually busy with some things since he was very young.

He was busy passing messages between the emperor and the empress, busy advising the prince on certain things, or helping to plead for mercy, etc.

We had to worry about Liu Ju further angering the emperor, about the emperor really hating the crown prince, and about some stupid teammates doing something inexplicably that would implicate others.

I, a champion marquis who seemed to be concentrating on fighting, actually did a lot of things. I, a young man in my twenties, had already made countless efforts to consolidate the position of the crown prince.

Logically speaking, Huo Xian, a junior, should be protected and should not need to worry about certain things.

It's a pity that the reality is very cruel. As the expedition is approaching, he has to be vigilant because of Gongsun He's "ambitions".

Now that Gongsun He was here, Huo Xian obviously couldn't sit still. Even if Gongsun He went to clean up the mess right now, it seemed like there was nothing to worry about, but there were still some things he had to remind him of.

Huo Shan's first stop was naturally the General's Mansion. Some things were most reassuring with Wei Qing, and it was always Wei Qing who helped Huo Shan. This was the true image of an elder supporting a younger generation, taking care of almost every detail.

Princess Pingyang saw Huo Xian and subconsciously asked, "Are you going to go to war so soon? Why not wait another month or two?"

Look, these are the elders who are thinking about Huo Xian. They also understand what his main job is during this period, and what situations he may need to face next.

Huo Xian smiled and said, "I may have to wait a while before I set off. I will let the troops in the palace go ahead to serve as the vanguard. I will eat and drink as needed. I will definitely be able to lead the troops comfortably when I arrive in Shuofang."

Princess Pingyang smiled and said, "This is the right arrangement. It is a big deal for you to go to war, but don't put yourself in a difficult position. You have never suffered hardship since you were a child."

Huo Xian smiled and said, "I went out to fight, not to enjoy myself. When you mention going out to fight, you are asking me about food and drink on the way."

Princess Pingyang couldn't help laughing, "If you enjoy yourself less, no one will mention these things."

There is some truth in this statement, and many people believe that Huo Xian loves pleasure. Of course, this is also because he has never suffered from hardship since he was a child, so the elders are subconsciously worried about his quality of life after going to war.

Since they were discussing military matters, Princess Pingyang didn't say much, "Go find your uncle. I can't help you with these matters."

This was also Princess Pingyang's usual style. She naturally understood that Huo Xian would not talk about military affairs every time he came to the General's Mansion. Occasionally, she would discuss state affairs with him.

After all, she was a member of the Liu family, and the desire for power was in her genes. But she also knew that if someone didn't want to tell her something, she shouldn't be too curious.

This time she would not have any doubts, mainly because Huo Xian was about to go to war, so even if Huo Xian came to her house frequently, she would only think that he was preparing to discuss the war.

Princess Pingyang was not the only one who thought so. Liu Che and others also thought so. Even though Huo Xian had a good record, everyone thought it was the right choice to ask Wei Qing for advice on some matters.

Seeing Huo Xian, Wei Qing also laughed, "It's a good thing you're here. I've been thinking about the formation the Xiongnu might deploy these days, so I can talk to you about it."

Many people are considering Huo Xian's upcoming expedition, and Wei Qing's thoughts are now basically focused on military aspects.

Even though we have mentioned many possibilities before and thought of some countermeasures for the Huns, which seem to be relatively complete, we will continue to think about it. Having more plans and more thorough preparations will only benefit us and will not cause any harm.

Huo Xian immediately became serious, "I have some thoughts now. The main thing is that once the Xiongnu are heavily guarded, how can I cross the river? It's a big deal."

There are rivers on the grassland. Some of them are quite large and have more water flow. These are naturally things that Huo Xian needs to consider.

From a military perspective, crossing a river is a huge challenge in itself. Moreover, some rivers on the grassland are different, and a series of problems such as swamps need to be considered. Even if the land looks flat or the river is narrow, it is difficult for war horses to cross.

For example, when it came to crossing the river, Liu Che and Wei Qing also considered many possible reactions of the Huns for Huo Shan. At first glance, it seemed that crossing the river was no longer a problem.

But who knows if there will be some changes on the battlefield, so Wei Qing has been continuing to improve his plan these days and thinking about some things more carefully.

Huo Xian seemed to have forgotten the purpose of his visit and was seriously chatting with Wei Qing about a series of issues including tactics, which were indeed serious matters.

These are the most urgent matters, and Huo Xian must be aware of this. He has always been clear about the priorities.

After discussing these things seriously, Huo Xian said, "The Prime Minister went to my place and talked about some things."

Huo Xian continued, "Wasn't I hunting down thieves before? That person is probably making random accusations and has exposed some people behind Madam Gou Ge. The Prime Minister wants to use this to bring her down."

After hearing what Huo Xian said, Wei Qing's face obviously turned ugly, because this matter was beyond his expectations, and it was indeed a bit absurd.

Wei Qing looked at Huo Xian and asked, "What's your response? What do you think about this matter?"

"Of course I don't want him to do anything because of this matter." Huo Xian said directly, "I will arrange for someone to deal with Zhu Anshi. Anyway, he has committed many crimes, so just execute him directly."

Hearing what Huo Shan said, Wei Qing nodded in satisfaction. There were indeed some things that Huo Shan could see clearly, but Gongsun He, the prime minister who had been immersed in the court for many years, could not see them.

What is even more speechless is that Gongsun He, who usually seems to be cautious, is very amazing once he becomes bold, as if there is nothing he dare not do.

Wei Qing then sighed and said, "He even went to discuss this matter with you. He still values ​​you."

Huo Xian complained, "It's a good thing he came to discuss it with me, I was afraid that he would take action directly. If he really did that, there would be no room for maneuver." Wei Qing glanced at Huo Xian and immediately understood what Huo Xian meant. If Gongsun He really did something in private, there would be no room for maneuver.

The bottom line is that sometimes, Gongsun He, who seems to be one of the members of Wei Huo, is a little "out of control". His enterprising spirit is too strong, so strong that the entire Wei Huo may be in danger.

Wei Qing then said helplessly, "No wonder you wanted him to go with you. I thought you just felt that the army was short of generals."

This was even though Wei Qing had over-interpreted the situation. He had initially instigated Gongsun He to go to war simply because the army was short of generals and he hoped that former generals like Gongsun He could regain some of their abilities.

Huo Xian smiled and said, "It's difficult to get him to join the army now, and His Majesty won't allow it."

The idea of ​​letting Gongsun He rejoin the army was just something Huo Xian thought about. He just wanted to give it a try. If it worked, it would be the best. If it didn't, there would be no actual loss.

It still seems to be the case now. Although some problems have arisen, Huo Xian does not feel that he must let Gongsun He go to the army to feel at ease. The main reason is that this matter cannot be accomplished.

Wei Qing could only say, "He never wanted to be the prime minister, and always felt it was not stable enough. Now look, it may not be the case."

For a moment, Huo Xian didn't know how to respond, because some situations did seem to be true. It can only be said that time and status can constantly change a person's mind.

At first, Liu Che wanted Gongsun He to be the prime minister. At that time, Gongsun He tried every means to refuse, but he had no choice but to take the position. At that time, he still thought that the prime minister was a high-risk position and wanted to protect himself.

Perhaps Gongsun He now also wants to get away with it unscathed. After all, the prime minister did not leave a good impression on everyone. He did not achieve any results in this position and was just constantly laughed at by people in the court and the country.

Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, Gongsun He could even be regarded as one of the prime ministers with the least achievements, but also the prime minister who was most obedient to the emperor.

It is these labels that seem to allow Gongsun He to live a good life and secure his position, but he is not completely unaware of some of the jokes people make about him.

Huo Xian also continued, "I mentioned some things, and the Prime Minister might have listened to them. At least he said in front of me that he would not bring up this matter, and he was also planning to deal with Zhu Anshi."

Wei Qing also understood what Huo Shan meant. In fact, he was worried that Gongsun He would insist on having his own way and say one thing in public and another in private. After all, Huo Shan was the junior.

It's not just the younger generation. Perhaps Gongsun He also thinks that even though Huo Shan is the emperor's confidant, he does not have a deep understanding of some things in the court.

"I will also go and persuade him about this matter, and arrange for the personnel earlier." Wei Qing said calmly, "You are calm and steady, so you don't need to worry. This matter will not affect your expedition."

I have to say that it is easy to talk to smart people. Huo Xian just expressed some of his concerns, and Wei Qing knew what to do.

This is naturally the best, and this is indeed what Huo Xian came for.

There will be some effects if he steps in on some things, and if Wei Qing steps in, it will be something that will most likely be accomplished, so there is no need to worry too much.

Huo Xian looked at Wei Qing and asked worriedly, "Uncle, I didn't feel this way before, but now I feel that the Prime Minister seems to be a little eager for quick success."

Wei Qing was silent for a moment before he said, "He has no other choice now. Jingsheng has no official position now, and it will be difficult for him to inherit the title in the future. He can only try to please the prince, fearing that the prince will have a prejudice against him."

Huo Xian couldn't help but laugh at himself and said, "In this case, it's all my own fault. If it weren't for me, my cousin Jingsheng would still be a minister and the father and son would still be in great glory."

It sounds like that is indeed the case. Gongsun He is now a little eager for quick success and has lost his composure. This is really because Gongsun Jingsheng's career has been completely ruined, and the impressions of father and son have plummeted in the eyes of Wei Zifu and Liu Ju.

As Wei Zifu's brother-in-law and the prince's cousin, Gongsun He and Gongsun Jingsheng naturally wanted to seize the opportunity, otherwise they would really be completely away from the center in the future.

Although it was true that he did not want to be the prime minister before, it did not mean that Gongsun He wanted to leave the court. Having had the glory and status of holding great power, he obviously would not accept the treatment of being away from the center and becoming an idle marquis.

There are quite a few idle marquises in Chang'an City who have no soldiers and no power. Apart from the title of marquis, they really have nothing.

Gongsun He obviously did not want to lose power and status, not only because he needed to consider the status of his family, but also because he really saw a lot of opportunities.

He is the uncle of the Crown Prince and the current Prime Minister. If he works hard, he can pass on the title. His descendants will also enjoy long-term wealth and he will have the opportunity to be on par with the powerful people who founded the country.

On the other hand, in contrast, everyone mentions Wei and Huo. Wei Qing is his brother-in-law, Huo Qubing is his nephew, and Huo Shan is his great-nephew.

No one cared about Gongsun He at all. No one even remembered that this prime minister was powerful and had been granted a title and appointed as a general, as if he was not worthy of being compared with Wei Huo.

Since there are no more opportunities now, let's try our best. Maybe under the current crown prince's hands, the Gongsun family can be given more important positions in the future.

To please the Queen and consolidate her position is the best way to show goodwill to the Prince.

Wei Qing looked at Huo Xian and said, "You can't be blamed for that. Fortunately, the things he did were suppressed, otherwise we would be in trouble sooner or later."

It can only be said that Gongsun Jingsheng is too useless. Not only did he almost ruin Huo Shan's life, but he also had the audacity to embezzle military funds. If he had been given more time, he would have committed more crimes and embezzled an astronomical amount of military funds.

With such a close relative, Wei Qing and Huo Shan could not relax. In the eyes of Wei Zifu and Liu Ju, having such a close relative probably made them tremble with fear.

You are busy but you can't help at all, and who knows when something might go wrong and implicate you. Just thinking about these things is enough to make you depressed.

Huo Xian looked at Wei Qing and said, "I will go to the palace again tomorrow. There are some things I can only remind you of now."

Wei Qing nodded in understanding, and Huo Shan could only remind him that the decision was up to Wei Zifu and Liu Ju.

But one thing is certain, we really need to keep an eye on Gongsun He to prevent him from seeking medical help in a hurry. (End of this chapter)