Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 73: Great Achievements Are Hard to Be Recognized
Many people have noticed that Huo Xian is not worthy of the title of General of Cavalry.

But even if I could see it, I couldn't say anything because this was the emperor's intention.

Marquis Guanjun immediately took office as Guanglu Xun, in charge of all security and defense work in the palace.

The Jianzhang Camp Cavalry was officially renamed the Yulin Army, and Zhao Anguo was appointed as the General of the Yulin Cavalry. The Yulin Supervisor and the Cavalry Commander jointly led the Yulin Cavalry.

These two important official positions were also filled by people arranged by Liu Che.

Huo Xian also had three Zhonglang Jiangs, namely Wuguan, Zuo and You, under his command, which were also known as the "Three Office Generals".

There is no need to exaggerate to say that the current Weiyang Palace and other places seem to be under the control of Huo Shan.

Many people felt that this was another proof of the emperor's trust in Huo Shan, and Crown Prince Liu Ju and others would naturally feel excited and encouraged.

After all, Wei and Huo were both staunch supporters of the prince, and their stance had never wavered.

Especially considering that Lady Li had given birth to a son for the emperor before, and her intention to support Li Guangli was very obvious, this gave many people reassurance.

There will be no changes in the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, and the prince's position will remain stable.

Huo Xian started to have more things to do. Although he did not seem to be directly in charge of the daily affairs of the army, and he still did not attend court, there were some things that needed his handling.

After carefully looking at the list sent by Zhao Anguo, Huo Xian thought about it and approved it. The Yulin Army needed to be expanded, and soldiers, officers, weapons, etc. needed to be replenished in a timely manner.

"My Lord." Chen Ju said with a shameless face, "Can my second son join the Imperial Guards?"

Huo Xian glanced at Chen Ju and said, "Uncle Chen, don't let the second brother go to Yulin."

"How can that be possible!" Chen Ju immediately retorted, "The eldest brother guarded the lord, and the second brother was sent to join the army. Now we still have the third brother, and the eldest brother has a son too!"

Liu Mo beside him also said, "My Lord, I will follow you next time you go to attack Dayuan!"

Zhao Hexi also nodded repeatedly, "My Lord, please take me with you!"

"You two can stay in the mansion." Huo Xian did not give them a chance to talk more, and said, "Uncle Chen can just follow me. Uncle Feng still needs to train the men in the manor. I will start my duties now. If I go out to fight, someone must stay in the mansion."

Although Liu Mo and Zhao Hexi still wanted to fight for it, they knew the chances were slim.

The last time we took them to fight the Huns, we had already reached our limit. From now on, it will be their descendants who should take over.

"Let the second brother go to Yulin and go directly to Kangda." Huo Xian said with a smile, "Kangda is still quite capable. Who knows, he may become a captain in the future."

Chen Ju said jokingly, "It's his good fortune to be the chief of the imperial guards! It would be so glorious if he really became a lieutenant!"

A guard came over hurriedly and said, "My Lord, the Marquis of Changping's Mansion has sent a visiting card."

Huo Xian picked up the visiting card, looked at it, and said, "Go get the horse."

After seeing Huo Xian, Princess Pingyang jokingly said, "If I didn't send someone to deliver the visiting card, you wouldn't come over?"

"I have just started my duties and am very busy." Huo Xian complained, "Aunt, His Majesty is planning to let me do some work before my uncle comes back. I am a general of the cavalry and have not even been promoted to the Grand Marshal, but I am already doing the work of the Grand Marshal and the General."

Princess Pingyang said, "I'm afraid it's more than that. Now that your uncle is back, it will be difficult for him, the Grand Marshal, to manage military affairs again."

The emperor hurriedly appointed Huo Xian as General of Cavalry, allowed him to lead the Guanglu Xun, and even allowed him to inquire about the affairs of the Southern and Northern Armies. These were obvious attempts to reduce Wei Qing's authority.

In other words, it seems that General Wei Qing, who returned victoriously, is going to be "suspected" again.

But these things were commonplace for Wei Qing. After he had made great contributions in his early years, he had not received any direct rewards.

"My cousin is going to the war soon." Huo Xian looked at Wei Kang beside him and said jokingly, "We go to the war, and my cousin goes to build the city. Let me think about what my cousin's title of marquis should be!"

The current Guanglu Xun Xu Ziwei is about to go to Wuyuan County, and Wei Kang will follow him soon.

Wei Kang smiled and said, "I shouldn't be the Marquis of Yichun anymore. It would be a joke if my title of Marquis was abolished in two years."

The last time Wei Kang was conferred a title of nobility was in the fifth year of Yuanshuo, when he was conferred the title of Marquis of Yichun on the basis of his father's merits. He originally thought that his title would be inherited from him as Marquis of Changping.

But now it is the same as before and he will be conferred the title of nobility for the second time because of his father's merits.

He was considered lucky, as his younger brothers Wei Deng and Wei Buyi were granted the title of marquis while they were still in their infancy.

Huo Xian joked, "Uncle, it would be fine if you could guard the border for a few years, ride horses, and patrol the border. It's better than staying in the capital, where you can't get rid of your title."

"When you were stripped of your title, I should be stripped of my title as well." Wei Kang said half-truthfully, "But it's time for you to do something wrong. Your fiefdom is almost 20,000 households. If you don't have any more children, how do you think His Majesty will reward you after you conquer Dayuan?" This is also a realistic problem. Wei Qing seems to be suspected and idle, but the emperor still attaches great importance to him. The Marquis of Changping is still the most powerful man in the Han Dynasty, with a fiefdom of 20,000 households.

If the merits are too great to be inherited, the title can only be given to descendants.

Huo Xian is almost there now, the next step is the Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry, but this is an official title. In theory, if Huo Xian is given more fiefs, he will surpass Wei Qing.

Especially considering Huo Xian's age, it seems that there is no more title to be given to him, which is not a good thing.

Princess Pingyang was not joking and asked seriously, "Your uncle hasn't come back yet, and Wei Kang is about to station troops there. Shan'er, what do you think your cousin should do this time?"

Huo Xian said without thinking, "My cousin is stationed outside Wuyuan, with Shoujiang City in front and the border behind. If the Xiongnu go south, they will be blocked. My cousin only needs to defend there. Even if Shoujiang City is besieged, my cousin cannot send troops to support it."

Wei Kang immediately asked, "If I sit back and watch Shouxiang City being besieged, I will definitely be convicted."

"Shoujiang City is an isolated city, and it would be difficult for the Xiongnu to take it down." Huo Xian explained, "But the place where my cousin is stationed is the first line of defense of the Han Dynasty in the south of the desert, and it must not be lost. If it is lost, the Xiongnu can go south without taking a detour. If we defend it, my cousin will not be at fault."

Huo Xian continued, "Cousin, you can also ask my uncle. The matter of building the fortress this time must have been discussed by your majesty and my uncle."

Princess Pingyang couldn't help but complain, "Your uncle has always been like this. He never thinks of his own family when good things happen. It's a tough job to be stationed in Mo Nan, but he let Wei Kang go!"

Although she was not Wei Kang's biological mother, Princess Pingyang treated Wei Qing's children as her own.

Huo Xian said, "This matter is also my fault. If I had spoken up, my uncle would have had to go to Mo Nan."

Wei Kang was more open-minded. "I still want to thank you. If you can't win the battle, everyone in Chang'an will be watching me. I know I'm not talented enough, so I'd better not stay here. I always want to see the situation clearly, but I always realize it too late. It's better for me to go to Mo Nan to garrison, so as not to make mistakes and bring disgrace to the family."

As the eldest son of Changping Marquis Wei Qing, Wei Kang has always been under great pressure, especially since his own abilities are average.

Huo Xian smiled and reminded, "Uncle is stationed outside, so he should train his troops diligently and patrol the border more often. If you see any signs of the Xiongnu, immediately retreat to the city and hold on, and never go out to fight."

Wei Kang knew what was going on. "If I see any traces of the Xiongnu, I will immediately hold on and report to the court."

"Well, the Xiongnu didn't come this year, so it's hard to say whether they will come next year or the year after next." Huo Xian continued, "When the time comes, the Xiongnu will definitely attack Shoujiang City. When my cousin arrives in Monan, he should also order the guards of Shoujiang City to prepare more baggage and arrows."

Princess Pingyang asked, "Aren't there Xu Ziwei and Han Shuo?"

"Xu Ziwei is building a city, and Han Shuo is a guerrilla general. Both of them will be under my uncle's command." Huo Xian explained, "Shoujiang City is more than 200 miles away from the fortress and is several hundred miles long. When the time comes, Shoujiang City will be under the jurisdiction of my uncle."

Wei Kang suddenly felt under great pressure. He could only try his best not to make mistakes and be more diligent.

"Don't worry too much, my great uncle will definitely give instructions in person when the time comes." Huo Xian comforted him, "Even if we can't meet, my great uncle will definitely make arrangements in writing. As long as you follow his instructions, you will be fine. If the Xiongnu really go south, the imperial court will naturally send troops, and then you will have made a great contribution."

Wei Kang didn't really care whether he had achieved merit or not, the main thing was not to make mistakes.

Princess Pingyang asked with concern, "So, as long as Wei Kang doesn't make mistakes and works hard, that's all that matters?"

"Yes." Huo Xian said, "As long as my cousin does not leave the city, the Xiongnu will find it difficult to break into the city. As long as we wait for the army to come to our aid, my cousin will be rewarded."

Speaking of rewards, Princess Pingyang couldn't help but complain, "You were rewarded immediately after you came back, but your uncle hasn't returned yet, and there's still no announcement of rewards."

Many people were very enthusiastic about giving Huo Xian military merits, especially since Huo Xian brought back Zuo Xian Wang, which was a real achievement.

While Wei Qing and others were still leading their troops back, the imperial court's troops conducted repeated surveys and inspections, and were very serious about military achievements.

"When my uncle comes back, he will close the door to visitors." Huo Xian said helplessly, "By then, some of my uncle's subordinates will want to join me. He will really leave me no way out."

Princess Pingyang and Wei Kang could not help laughing. Huo Xian had no choice but to make progress now, as almost everyone was pushing him forward.

Not only the emperor, but also the empress, the crown prince, and even Wei Qing were the same.

The Weihuo Group must have a certain level of strength. If Wei Kang cannot take on this responsibility, then Huo Xian will have to do it.

So even if Huo Xian is not happy, many people will continue to push him forward and let him take over some power.

Wei Qing was not at home, and Wei Kang was about to go out to guard the frontier. Princess Pingyang and Wei Kang were also unsure. After discussing some things carefully with Huo Xian, they felt more at ease.

However, it was also necessary to keep in touch with Wei Qing through letters, etc. If time was not tight, he would definitely wait for Wei Qing to come back and explain things to him in person.

As for now, Wei Kang should pack up and get ready to leave.

Perhaps he would receive an imperial edict on his way to the border, and he would have to prepare to be conferred a title of nobility again.

(End of this chapter)