Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 76 Look, he’s anxious again!

Hunting experience is something that varies from person to person. Some people like the process of searching for prey, while others enjoy the moment of hunting.

There are many wild animals in Shanglin Garden, including tigers, leopards, bears, wolves, etc.

At this moment, dozens of guards were constantly shuttling back and forth, searching and driving some wild beasts for the powerful to hunt.

Gongsun Jingsheng was very tactful, "Xian'er, someone has chased out the wolves ahead!"

Huo Xian was not modest either, and immediately urged his horse forward. Chen Ju and others hurriedly followed, preparing to replenish their arrows while protecting Huo Xian.

Other powerful families were watching nearby, and everyone came together to hunt, thinking only of having a good time.

But these people know better that if the champion marquis is happy hunting, then everyone will be happy. We are not hunters, and we do not live by hunting. This hunting is for socializing and to get closer.

In the Guanzhong hinterland, known for the 800-li Qinchuan Plain, there are many records about wolves.

At this moment, six wolves were driven out. They were about one meter long and sixty centimeters tall at the shoulder. These were the Chinese wolves that are widely distributed in China.

Huo Xian quickly pulled out an arrow and continued chasing on his horse. He was not in a hurry to put the arrow on the target. He was more patient and waited for the opportunity to make a fatal blow.

"Go forward!" Liu Mo cursed, pointing at the wolves, "Idiots, whose idiots are you!"

Even if the guards who were driving the prey were unhappy, they had to seize the time to drive the wolves away. They could not let them escape and at the same time, they had to force them to run to the open space ahead.

The speed and rhythm must also be controlled so that it will be easier for those nobles to shoot.

When the wolves started to flee forward, Huo Xian drew his bow and shot arrows, which were as fast as meteors.

A wolf fell to the ground while running wildly, and its four legs were shaking constantly.

"Not bad." Huo Xian slowed down and said to Chen Ju with a smile, "We agreed to come here to hunt bears and tigers, but in the end, a group of wolves came out for me!"

Chen Ju said, "If you want to hunt tigers, just take us with you next time. Those people are unreliable and will only cause trouble!"

Zhao Hexi, Liu Mo and others also hold the same view. They all know how dangerous hunting tigers and bears is and how difficult it is.

However, the consistent style of these family generals is that as long as the prince wants to do something, it is correct, and they will try their best to complete it without considering the difficulty.

Huo Xian turned around and said to Gongsun Jingsheng and others who were cheering, "You guys should go hunting too. I've had a great time."

Gongsun Jingsheng rode over and said, "There is a pavilion ahead. Let's go there and take a rest."

Shanglin Garden is really a large imperial garden. Pavilions and towers may not be everywhere, but there are certainly some.

As soon as we arrived at the pavilion, someone brought us hot water. Hunting doesn't necessarily mean hardship, especially for those rich and powerful people, it's a real pleasure.

Huo Xian looked at them and asked, "Is there anyone who wants to join the army?"

Han Xing immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Sir, I am a humble man, but I am willing to join the army."

Huo Xian looked at Han Xing and asked, "Where is An Daohou now?"

Han Xing replied, "My father made great contributions in pacifying Dongyue a few years ago. He was stationed in Dongyue before and has been back in Chang'an for two years."

Huo Xian thought about it carefully before saying, "I asked your grandfather to come to me, so you should stop talking."

Han Xing's father, Han Shuo, was not only Han Yan's younger brother, but also participated in the search of the Eastern Palace and the uncovering of witchcraft during the Witchcraft Persecution in history. When Liu Ju sent guests disguised as messengers to forge an imperial edict to arrest Jiang Chong, Han Shuo suspected a fraud and refused to obey the edict, so Liu Ju killed Han Shuo.

Han Xing was not unhappy. He came here just to build relationships.

His father was awarded a title for his achievements following the general. Even though they were not particularly close, there was still some ties of kinship between them.

The general has been idle for many years, and many people dare not approach him too closely. However, the Marquis of Guanjun has been very popular in the past two years, especially this year when he captured Zuo Xian Wang.

So even if Dao Hou Han said so, he would send his son over at this time to try to improve the relationship.

After all, he was once a subordinate of the general, and this relationship cannot be severed now!
Li Yu also gritted his teeth and bowed, "Sir, I am willing to join the army!"

Huo Xian asked calmly, "Your sister is the prince's daughter, and you are the only heir in your family. Will she allow you to join the army?"

Li Yu replied, "I have cousins, not to mention that you are the only heir!"

"You want to compete with me?" Huo Xian laughed and said, "Li Ling can go into battle. You can practice more in Chang'an first."

It is customary not to let the only son go into battle.

But things are not absolute. Senior generals like Huo Xian have to go into battle when encountering war and have no reason to retreat.

The Li family was particularly obsessed with being crowned a marquis and a general, not to mention that Li Yu's sister was now the crown prince's concubine. Although she was just a concubine without a title, if she gave birth to a child in the future, there might be a chance. After all, many people now knew that the champion marquis was unwilling to marry. And the crown prince was also unwilling to establish a crown princess.

If the Li family works hard, there might still be some chances.

Li Ji said flatteringly with a shameless face, "I am of humble origin and have no military power. I am the only one who can serve Your Majesty."

Huo Xian smiled and didn't care about Li Ji.

Whether it is Lady Li or Li Guangli, they cannot pose much threat to Wei Zifu, Liu Ju and Wei Huo for the time being.

As long as it is suppressed, fighting without breaking is what the emperor wants to see.

Gongsun Jingsheng, who organized the hunt, was undoubtedly the happiest person, as the goal of this hunting trip was achieved.

It was true that Huo Xian was the protagonist, and the others were just trying to please him. But no matter what, the others couldn't call Huo Xian out, let alone get him to give them face.

But Gongsun Jingsheng was able to do all this because he had the general, the general of cavalry, the queen, and the prince behind him. With such a background, he could live a glorious life in Chang'an City.

Although he is not as good as those few, he is still one of the most prominent figures, and even some marquises have to give him some face.

To say that Gongsun Jingsheng is a fox relying on the power of another, he also needs a background and a backer!
After a hunt, Gongsun Jingsheng came back to the Guanjun Marquis's residence and said, "Xian'er, I have no other options."

"Uncle, that's too formal." Huo Xian said with a smile, "Family members know their own business. I'm a little lazy."

Gongsun Jingsheng saw that there were no outsiders, so he told the truth, "It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's idea. Her Royal Highness the Queen also often asked you who you met. You have been back for a long time, and you haven't seen your cousin's old men, nor have you seen the general's old men."

Huo Xian was even more troubled. There were some things that he was not anxious about, but many people were anxious about them.

Huo Shan needed to carry the banner of Wei and Huo. Everyone could see that although Wei Qing had a high status, the emperor would not use him again.

Huo Xian was in a special situation at this time. Many people were trying to get him to take over the various resources of the Wei Huo Group as soon as possible.

Gongsun Jingsheng continued, "Before this, many of the general's old men had come to test us, and they all wanted to join you. I've written down their names."

"Uncle, I know my limits." Huo Xian said, "Let's wait until the general comes back. If my aunt and uncle ask again, you can say that you can only do it after the general comes back. It's not a good time to be so high-profile now."

Gongsun Jingsheng still didn't quite understand. If the general came back and took over, wouldn't that be equivalent to snatching people away in front of them? It was simply a lack of respect!
However, knowing that he was not capable enough and could not guess the emperor's intentions, Gongsun Jingsheng stopped talking.

After Gongsun Jingsheng left, Chen Ju said, "After the Battle of Mobei, the power of the general gradually declined, and the general became more and more prominent. Even the general's old friends and old soldiers mostly left him and came to serve the general."

Liu Mo also said, "These people often get official titles because of this, and people outside say that the general is ungrateful! In my opinion, it is the general's old friends and old subordinates who are ungrateful, what does it have to do with the general!"

"I can't refuse it!" Huo Xian said with a smile, "Aong couldn't refuse it before because of the will of His Majesty and the general. I can't refuse it now either, it's still the will of His Majesty and the general!"

In the final analysis, Wei Qing's contributions were so great that the emperor would inevitably suppress him a little.

Moreover, Wei Qing was cautious by nature and was not willing to achieve the so-called power over the government. That was not what he pursued.

What's more, Wei Qing was old, and the court needed a prestigious Grand Marshal. Both Huo Qubing and Huo Shan were the best choices.

"I don't understand that!" Chen Ju said angrily, "But if someone comes to surrender, you should accept him! When you were young a few years ago, many people surrendered to others! If these people come to surrender again, I will ridicule them for being ungrateful!"

Chen Ju and others were also holding their breath. When Huo Qubing died, the once-prominent Guanjun Marquis Mansion became much quieter, and many people were unwilling to wait for Huo Shan to grow up.

This year, Huo Xian captured Zuo Xian Wang in one fell swoop. Chen Ju and others seemed to see the glorious scene when the general was famous all over the world!
Huo Xian thought for a moment and said, "Hold another banquet in three days and invite Aweng's old subordinates. Call them all, whether they are the Aweng himself or his descendants. Those who previously offered sacrifices to Aweng should take the seats of honor, and the others should also take their seats."

Liu Mo was immediately happy and said, "My Lord, I understand!"

Huo Xian lay down comfortably, "When the time comes, you don't need to greet guests outside the mansion, just do your work inside. Don't call it a group, just a gathering of comrades. Other things will naturally be done by others."

Although they didn't know what Huo Xian was trying to say, Chen Ju and the others didn't care and just did as they were told.

But now, we have to send out invitations first, otherwise the guests cannot come.

The seemingly prominent but somewhat low-key Guanjun Marquis Mansion has suddenly become popular. A few days ago, Guanjun Marquis returned victoriously and many people wanted to join him and become his retainers, but to no avail.

But now, it has become that Marquis Guanjun holds a banquet at his residence to entertain all the former Marquis Guanjun's old subordinates.

Many people were eagerly looking forward to it, but they didn't receive any invitations and couldn't get in the door.

Some of those who received the invitation were very excited, as the prince finally remembered their old friends.

But some people who received the invitation became nervous. They had been a little slack in serving the emperor in previous years. Could this be a revenge?

(End of this chapter)