Chapter 98 Guidance

Chapter 98 Guidance

Chapter 98 Guidance
After finishing his farm work, Shao Xun returned to Jinyong City.

The auxiliary soldiers have already started eating.

Shao Xun finished his meal hastily, then picked up some prepared food and headed towards the central city.

After passing through a door, there is a courtyard in front of you, with flowers and trees planted in the courtyard, as well as rockery and flowing water, and more than ten exquisitely decorated houses located in between.

Concubine Pei and the Queen were playing chess. When they saw Shao Xun come in, they both looked up.

The princess has a cheerful smile on her face and a quiet and elegant temperament. Recently, she has even become more approachable, like a fine dish, full of freshness and fragrance, and juicy when bitten.

The princess also has a calm personality and is very tolerant.

Shao Xun likes women's physical and mental tolerance.

The deposed Queen Yang Xianrong was not as plump as the princess, but she also had a slender figure and was quite attractive.

But Shao Xun felt that this woman was not simple-in fact, the princess was not simple either, it’s just that she would act foolishly sometimes.

He only met the Queen twice.

The first time was when Sima Yi was captured in the palace. The Queen ran towards him without saying a word and called for help softly. It can be seen that she has very good eyesight. She did not panic at the critical moment and knew what to do in her best interest.

The second time was the last time I met your Majesty.

Before leaving, the queen actually lifted the pearl curtain, revealing her delicate and pretty face. Only she herself knew how much conspiracy was involved.

In fact, Shao Xun felt that Yang Xianrong was the same type of person as him, both of whom had flexible bottom lines.

In order to achieve the goal, sometimes unconventional means have to be used.

Shao Xun himself was too murderous and lacked a sense of awe in his heart, so he sometimes resorted to any means necessary.

As for why Queen Yang was like this, he was not quite sure.

After much thought, it’s probably the environment.

Women from aristocratic families are naturally thoughtful and extremely utilitarian. Yang Xianrong was deposed and imprisoned several times, and her life was in danger at any time. It was very likely that she would turn evil.

Considering what he said to Liu Yao in history, Shao Xun can be basically confirmed.

Well, Queen Yang was indeed very beautiful, but that was not the main reason why Shao Xun paid attention to her.

There are tens of thousands of people in the world, and many of them are more beautiful than Yang Xianrong, but they are not queens.

In short, Shao Xun was only interested in the queen, whether or not her name was Yang Xianrong.

"Greetings to the Princess, greetings to the Queen." Shao Xun put down the huge food box and bowed.

"I am already a commoner, General, there is no need to be polite." Yang Xianrong said in a low voice, with a look of weakness and sadness.

Concubine Pei originally wanted to talk to Shao Xun about welcoming the emperor, and seeing this, she said, "Just put down the food box. If you have any military affairs, go and deal with them yourself. Don't delay."

"I have something important to ask you." Shao Xun put down the food box and took out the food one by one.

"This is a steamed bun made by the chef invited from Prince Wu's Palace." Shao Xun took out one and introduced it one by one.

The King of Wu went on the "Northern Expedition" and has not returned yet.

Shao Xun heard that his family's chef was good at making steamed cakes, so he invited him over.

The top of the pancake made by this chef would be cracked into a cross shape, similar to the flower-shaped steamed bun in later generations.

This skill was not easy at that time, because fermentation technology was not popular and was only mastered by a very small number of people.

The former Grand Marshal He Zeng only ate steamed buns that were cracked into a cross on the top after being steamed.

The same goes for scones; he won’t eat them if they don’t have a cross on them.

Shi Hu of Later Zhao requested that dried dates and walnut pulp be stuffed into the cake, and then steamed and baked until it was cracked into a cross before being eaten.

It may sound a bit pretentious, but this kind of food is indeed very technological.

"This is the can made by the chef of Langya Palace." Shao Xun continued, "It was just fished out after frying."

Can, also known as Luan Ji, is a glutinous rice product made by mixing rice flour into a thin paste with half water and half honey. The paste is put into a bamboo ladle with holes, and the paste is allowed to leak into the oil pan through the holes. The paste is then scooped out after frying.

It's delicious, crunchy, and a little sweet.

King Langya also launched a "Northern Expedition".

Unlike King Wu Sima Yan, King Langya found a way to sneak back, and Shao Xun just heard about it.

As soon as Sima Rui came back, he moved into Wang Yan's house. Then Wang Yan came forward and asked Mi Huang for permission, and Sima Rui took his mother Xiahou Guangji out and went back to his fiefdom - it seemed that he was afraid. Not everyone could perform on the big stage of Luoyang, and it was not easy to leave with dignity.

Chen Yougen once suggested capturing and killing Sima Rui in Luoyang.

After thinking about it, Shao Xun gave up. He had to give face to Mi Huang.

He is now having a hot relationship with Wang Yan.

His eldest son Mi Zhi was commented by Wang Yan as "calm, resolute, well-versed in classics and talented, and capable of being entrusted by the four directions."

Without a doubt, this is a very high evaluation.

Just based on Wang Yan's words, Mi Zhi would be recruited by various princes, generals, and governors who had established their own governments, and at least be able to serve as a clerk or a chief clerk, and it would not be impossible for him to become a secretary to the imperial court.

This is the power of celebrity comments. Mi Huang owes him a big favor.

Hunting down Sima Rui would obviously offend both Wang Yan and Mi Huang at the same time, which was not worth it.

Besides, he is not very enthusiastic about returning to Xuzhou to be an official now, and there seems to be not much conflict of interest between the two sides.

"This is a pancake..." - Boil water in a large pot, use a small spoon to scoop the batter into a copper bowl, put the copper bowl into the boiling water in the large pot, stir the copper bowl to make it rotate rapidly, so that the batter sticks evenly to the inner wall, finally take out the pancake from the bowl, pour it into boiling water to cook, then take it out and put it in cold water, finally take it out and pour gravy on it to eat.

"horsemeat……"

"Beef..." Shao Xun placed the five kinds of food he brought on the table one by one and handed over the food.

Concubine Pei smiled at him and started to eat.

Most of the time, Shao Xun only sent his personal soldiers from the teaching team to deliver food, and he would do these things personally when he was free.

Yang Xianrong was here today, and he handed over food and drink respectfully, which made Concubine Pei much happier.

Yang Xianrong thanked him softly and then took the food.

"I would like to ask you, how should we welcome the emperor?" Shao Xun knelt down in front of the two of them, frowned and asked, "Most of the officials are in Yecheng, I really don't know who to ask for advice."

Of course there are people who can be consulted, such as Wang Yan. But Shao Xun always feels that he should stay away from such a master of talking nonsense, the source of the idiom "talking nonsense".

The princess comes from a prominent family and has some experience in such matters, so she is the best person to consult.

"You are wrong." Concubine Pei said, "Etiquette is not important, what is important is the reception."

Yang Xianrong remained calm and just ate the food in silence.

In the chaos of war, even those who live in luxury can no longer eat many good things.

These meats and pies were beautifully made and very delicious. She hadn't enjoyed them for a long time.

The Princess of Donghai is so lucky to have such a loyal and brave family general who serves her diligently and is loyal to her. She doesn't have to worry wherever she goes.

Unlike her, when she heard the noise of soldiers changing shifts outside the palace at night, she would be startled awake and could no longer sleep - for no other reason than that she was worried that someone would come to "execute" her.

Having been deposed and reinstated so many times, she had already been on the verge of collapse.

I used to cry at first, but now I don’t cry anymore because crying is useless, I will die anyway.

"How to welcome him?" Shao Xun asked.

"Do you know Fupingjin?" asked Concubine Pei.

"know."

"There is a floating bridge on Fupingjin, which was built under the supervision of Du Wuku. You may lead the army to Fupingjin to welcome the emperor." Concubine Pei said.

Shao Xun understood.

Could it be that the Yellow River floating bridge built by Du Yu is the famous floating bridge connecting the three cities of Heyang in later generations?
It is said that the Tang Emperor sent people to Hongzhou, Jiangxi to cut large wooden boats, and then connected them with iron chains, connecting Heyang South City, North City, and Zhongyu City (located on the sandbar in the middle of the river) into one, which was an important transportation infrastructure.

"You have made great contributions to the country. If you welcome the emperor to the capital, you may become famous throughout the world." Concubine Pei said again.

"Thank you for your advice, Princess." Upon hearing this, Shao Xun immediately stood up and saluted.

He still held on to the old ideas he had before the time travel, and subconsciously felt that the emperor was in such a miserable state that he had already lost all face and there was no need to take him too seriously, so he only planned to welcome the emperor outside Luoyang City.

But Concubine Pei's words made him think.

You should really walk further away to appear more sincere.

Concubine Pei mentioned "fame", which is the key.

With a big name, there will be many benefits, more people will come to you for help, and it will be easier to get promoted in the future.

If the emperor is happy, he might give something as a reward. At that time, will Wang Yifu, the Minister of the Left who is in charge of the selection of officials in the Ministry of Personnel, agree or object?

"Luoyang was saved by Sima Shao. If a villain takes advantage of us in welcoming the emperor, all our previous efforts will be wasted." Yang Xianrong didn't want to say anything, but perhaps because she had to thank the man who had taken advantage of her, or perhaps for some other reason, she also nodded.

"Thank you, Queen, for your guidance." Shao Xun bowed again and said.

Yang Xianrong dodged sideways.

She had been demoted to a commoner, or even a criminal, and could not afford this gift.

The two of them ate in silence, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.

Shao Xun waited quietly, not in a hurry at all. He waited until the two of them finished eating, then he cleared the tableware and turned around to leave.

"Since Luoyang is peaceful now, please send me back home tomorrow." Concubine Pei said suddenly.

"Yes." Shao Xun responded and strode away.

Yang Xianrong was a little envious.

There is no such person around her, and it is impossible for there to be such a person.

Now this man is called Sima, the lieutenant of Donghai State, but he actually controls the military affairs of Luoyang. Even the governor Mi Huang cannot go against his wishes.

If he could be used to his advantage and assist the crown prince - who was also imprisoned in Jinyong City - his situation might improve in the future.

At least, I don’t have to deal with the endless fear every day.

If the prince can ascend the throne smoothly, there will be even more benefits.

Since ancient times, the only difficult thing is death, and she really doesn't have the courage to die calmly.

Shao Xun didn't care what they thought. After returning, he summoned all the leaders and governors and explained to them the matter of welcoming the emperor.

There is nothing wrong with everyone.

According to the scouts' investigation, Zhang Fang had indeed left, and he didn't even stay in Hongnong County for too long. He looked like he was in a hurry, and he must have received a strict order from Sima Yong.

Then, it seems to be the right time to leave about 8,000 people from the three armies of He Lun, Wang Bing and Miao Yuan to guard Luoyang, and more than 5,000 people from Wang Guozhong Army and Silver Spear Army to go north to Fupingjin to welcome the emperor.

That's how it was settled.

In the first year of the Yong'an reign (304) - yes, after learning that he would return to Luoyang, the emperor issued another decree to change the reign title to Yong'an - on the fifth day of October, Shao Xun led his troops out of Luoyang, and together with the governor Mi Huang and other "relatives and friends", they headed north to Fupingjin.

(End of this chapter)