Chapter 189 I can't control it anymore
Chapter 189 I can't control it anymore
I have been in Luoyang for several days.
Shao Xun first met the emperor, then accepted the invitation of the Wang family, and then visited old acquaintances such as Cao Fu, Mi Huang, He Lun, and Wang Bing to maintain relationships.
After walking a whole circle, I felt exhausted.
I wanted to just leave, but I was hesitant.
He picked up the heavy sword and wiped it repeatedly, but he couldn't calm down. He was so angry that he threw the sword to the ground.
Tang Jian leaned forward to take a look, then retracted his head.
Shao Xun picked up the sword, put it on the weapon rack, and stood in silence for a long time.
Afterwards, he seemed to have figured something out, and seemed not to want to restrain himself anymore, so he directly asked someone to open the warehouse.
He walked to a wooden shelf and picked up something.
This is a celadon tiger pot with the inscription "The Fourteenth Year of Chiwu" on it. After thinking about it, I put it back. It's too erotic to give it as a gift.
He then picked up a celadon bear lamp and a pair of celadon reclining sheep vases next to it, and took a look at them together.
The glaze of the bear lamp is earthy yellow, and a squatting bear is supporting the lamp.
The little bear holds its head with its two front paws, looking very cute and vivid.
The celadon sheep is lying down, strong and steady, with its limbs curled up, quiet and peaceful.
The glaze on the entire vessel is evenly applied, smooth and translucent, and the craftsmanship is extremely high. It is a top-notch work obtained from the royal palace in Yecheng.
After wrapping up a few suitable pieces of celadon, Shao Xun picked out some brocade and jade, and then hurried out under the protection of his personal soldiers.
Xu Lang was surprised and happy when he saw Shao Xun.
Shao Xun chatted with him for a few words, and when he learned that he was going to be a general in the Imperial Guards, he encouraged him. Then, under the guidance of Pei Shiliu, he went inside.
"Your Excellency shouldn't have come." Pei Shiliu said in a low voice.
"After winning the battle, we returned to the court and paid respects to the mistress and presented gifts. What's wrong with that?" Shao Xun argued, "I saw Pei Jingsheng enter the mansion yesterday."
Pei Shiliu shook his head and stopped talking.
The two walked in silence, one in front and one behind. In the quiet and cold courtyard, the sound of their footsteps could be heard far away.
Mrs. Lu was kneeling behind the desk, bored, reading a collection of poems.
"The trees are lush by the river, the grass is green in the fields. I am leaving my hometown and heading for a journey thousands of miles away. My wife is pulling at my sleeves, and I am weeping in her arms..."
"I stay in my empty room while my beloved goes to the army..."
As he watched, he seemed to be fascinated. His delicate nose wrinkled and he breathed in and out, full of emotion.
When I heard footsteps outside, I hurriedly tried to put away the collection of poems.
But the footsteps came too fast, and in a hurry, Lu hid the poetry collection under the hem of her long skirt and stood up.
The footsteps turned away and it turned out that they were not coming to this place.
Mrs. Lu breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time she was a little curious, who is this?
In the past few months, she has been living in the Taifu Mansion, with few visitors. She and her sister-in-law sometimes play chess, sometimes choreograph dances, and enjoy themselves. It is quiet. Who is coming today?
Concubine Pei knelt behind the table and looked at the bear lantern on it.
Actually, she didn't like this gift very much.
Princess Lu of Fanyang is a few years older than her, but has a heart like that of a young girl and would like this thing.
"Greetings, Princess." Shao Xun bowed.
Concubine Pei stood up to return the greeting.
Pei Shiliu left quietly. Before leaving, he looked at every corner outside before he felt relieved.
"The things in the Yecheng Palace are indeed interesting. I like them very much." Concubine Pei picked up the bear lantern and said with a smile on her face.
Shao Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
He was worried that the gift he gave would not suit Concubine Pei's taste, but it turned out to be the right gift, which was great.
"It's a pity that the Ye Palace has been destroyed and most of the left treasury in the palace has been lost. After the Battle of Feixiang, we pursued the enemy army and seized some of the treasures. I will pick out a few more and send them over later." Shao Xun sat up straight and looked at Concubine Pei boldly.
When it comes to picking up girls, he doesn't really have any tricks, he just uses the same old trick: being bold.
The first time I met Concubine Pei was about five years ago.
Five years have passed in a daze, things have changed, and the princess is now 27 years old.
Concubine Pei avoided his gaze and asked softly, "I heard that you charged into the battle alone. Are you injured?"
"No."
Concubine Pei hummed and asked, "What are you going to do next?"
"It's nothing more than farming and training soldiers." Shao Xun said.
There is also a sentence "wait for the right time" that was not said.
Without the right time, he can't do anything now. Even if he has to stay at home every day, he has to wait for the moment when the wind and clouds come.
"Do you have any money?" Concubine Pei knew that maintaining an army was very expensive, so she asked.
"We have no shortage of money, but we lack military equipment," said Shao Xun.
"Is this the reason why you were invited to Wang Yan's residence?"
"Yes."
Wang Yan, as Sikong, led the Northern Army and became the new commander of the imperial guards.
In other words, he is now Shao Xun's direct superior.
If you want bow tips, arrows, or other military consumables, the best way is to find Wang Yan. After all, the inventory is almost full.
This was a small matter for Wang Yan, but a big matter for him. After all, his method of training soldiers required too much consumables.
"You are now famous, even the emperor and Wang Yan want to win you over..." Concubine Pei gently stood up, stood in front of the window, looked at the bleak autumn wind and fallen leaves outside, and said faintly. "They are trying to win me over, but it's just a deal." Shao Xun said without any hesitation: "For example, Wang Yan, he provides me with equipment, and I support him at the critical moment, that's all. Although it's not stated explicitly, it's probably like this. As for the emperor - he wants to deal with the tutor, but I don't think he can succeed."
Sima Chi and Sima Yue are of equal ability, so the elder brother should not laugh at the younger brother.
At present, Emperor Sima Chi seems to have taken the initiative, but that is based on the premise that Sima Yue does not break the rules and still has some shame.
What would happen if Sima Yue became shameless and resorted to violence to break the situation?
The emperor cannot be moved, so what if I kill a few of your trusted ministers?
If you can't even protect your confidants, who will work for you? Of course, this is a bit too ugly, and Sima Yue will also suffer the backlash, which is an act of turning the table.
"What will the future be like?" Concubine Pei asked softly, looking out the window.
Shao Xun was silent for a while, then said, "There may be big changes next year or the year after."
"Luoyang?"
"Yes."
"Actually, I had guessed such an ending a few years ago." When Concubine Pei said this, there was no fear or worry on her face, nor joy or any other emotion, as if nothing mattered.
"If not for this, I would have been tripped up by Liu Qia and fallen flat on my face," said Shao Xun.
Concubine Pei turned around and looked at Shao Xun.
No one can restrict this person now.
He had his own loyal followers, manors and forts, trusted officers and soldiers, and he had the full support of the whole army.
He was also granted the title of county marquis, and even Wang Yan wanted to make a deal with him. He was out of everyone's control.
including her.
"That was earned by you yourself. I just did it casually." Concubine Pei shook her head and said.
When Shao Xun heard this, he felt a little uneasy. Why did the two of them become so distant? Concubine Pei was still smiling when she first arrived.
"You should go back and don't come here again. After all, I am your mistress and it will damage your reputation." Concubine Pei said softly.
Shao Xun felt a surge of anger in his heart, and he almost couldn't suppress it.
There are still not enough soldiers!
"Yes." He nodded and replied.
When he stood up and walked past Concubine Pei, he stretched out his hand subconsciously, but finally put it down dejectedly and walked out.
Concubine Pei's tense body relaxed.
She gently raised her right hand and touched her face.
I am indeed getting bolder.
In the corridor, Mrs. Lu stared with wide eyes, first looking at Shao Xun's receding back, and then at her sister-in-law's face which was gradually turning red.
She is stupid.
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On the eighth day of October, Shao Xun first went to Jingu Garden, Pan Garden and Shao Garden, and then left Luoyang and headed south to Liang County.
Just at this moment, an uninvited guest came up.
"Mr. Fan?" He was a little surprised. Were the people of Han not afraid of death? Or was it because the road was too safe and no one robbed them?
Fan Long walked over with a smile.
They were in a field, with no outsiders within twenty steps, perfect for discussing confidential matters.
"The country of bows, the person who gave me the bow as a gift sent me here to meet you." Fan Long bowed and said.
Shao Xun sighed. What kind of people are they?
He had a good impression of Liu Yuanhai, but you sent people to poach me once or twice, and even the best impression was ruined.
"Did Shi Chao surrender to the King of Han?" he asked.
"Yes." Fan Long did not hide anything. "Before I left Beijing, Shi Chao had just arrived. The King of Han appointed him as the Grand Commander of the Eastern Expedition and placed him under Shi Le's command."
"Shi Le really went." Shao Xun chuckled and said, "Don't waste your time, Mr. Fan. I have no intention of joining the King of Han. Don't come again in the future. It's not good for the reputation of the King of Han or me."
The King of Han repeatedly recruited a fifth-rank general from the State of Jin and even sent his own nine ministers, but was rejected time and time again. What's going on?
Shao Xun himself was also helpless as if the news got out, it would seem as if he was having an affair with Liu Yuanhai.
Thinking of this, he almost had the urge to kill Fan Long.
But they probably have a backup plan, so killing him will be of no use.
Furthermore, although he was unwilling to admit it, deep down he didn't seem to want to do such a drastic thing.
"General, why are you in such a hurry to refuse?" Fan Long said with a smile, "Why don't you listen to the conditions my lord has put forward?"
"Mr. Fan, please go away. There is no point in talking any more." Shao Xun shook his head.
On the post road not far away, the Silver Spear Army and the Yamen Army were lined up in neat rows, heading south and west.
Shao Xun waved his hand, and Tang Jian understood, leading a horse and walking over here.
"If the general comes, my lord is willing to reward him with the title of king, visit him on the stage, and entrust him with important tasks. It's no big deal." Fan Long said in a low voice: "Empress Huyan has several nieces. You can choose any one of them. In the future, they will be royal relatives..."
Tang Jian came over and Fan Long stopped talking.
"Mr. Fan, please go back. After the snow has fallen, the mountain path is difficult to travel on and the scenery is not beautiful." After saying this, Shao Xun kicked his horse's belly and drove away.
Fan Long stood quietly for a long time.
He was mentally prepared for this outcome.
A country that has not even conquered Bingzhou is indeed easy to be looked down upon.
To put it bluntly, Li Xiong's Cheng Kingdom in Shu was larger than them and richer than the Han Kingdom.
Never mind. The people I needed to visit have already been visited. It’s time to go back.
Before leaving, give this young and domineering general a tough lesson to let him know that there are too many unexpected things in this world.
(End of this chapter)