system of princes and generals

Chapter 93 Returning to Chang'an
Far away from the desert and returning triumphantly, Huo Guang did not have the feeling of returning to his hometown after his travels. Instead, he was extremely depressed. The city wall was very high, which gave people a heavy shock. The first time he returned to Chang'an was to flee for his life, and he didn't notice it. This is the second time Huo Guang has stood under the huge gate of Chang'an, but his mood is different.

Huo Guang frowned slightly, wondering why he was in such a mood.

The army returned triumphantly, and the people on both sides of the road cheered, as if they were celebrating the victory of the battle together.

In fact, for them, not fighting is worth celebrating, because every war will take something away from them, sometimes it is money, sometimes it is the lives of their loved ones.

Huo Guang was riding on Texue's back, looking far away. He looked down at everything in front of him, praising the scenery in Chang'an City in his heart.

He still clearly remembered that when he first came to Chang'an not long ago, the scene of prosperity on the streets, the sound of hawkers selling, the laughter of young girls, and the sound of children playing innocently, it was a happy, peaceful and comfortable scene.

Huo Guang followed Huo Qubing and walked in front of the team. The common people stood on both sides of the road consciously. Huo Guang accidentally saw a few girls pointing at him and whispering, and subconsciously glanced over. The girls quickly looked away. He lowered his head as if shy.

Suddenly an idea came to his mind. It would not be bad if he could marry a few wives and concubines here, live a leisurely and elegant life, drink some wine and brag when he has nothing to do.

Along the way, Huo Guang thought about the scenes of his wives and concubines in his mind, and laughed in his heart.

Suddenly Huo Qubing's voice interrupted his obsession, "We are going to the palace to meet the emperor."

Huo Guang came out of the illusion suddenly, with a trace of embarrassment on his face, he nodded slightly with a light "um".

Although it was his first time to go to war, he didn't need to think about it carefully. He should be the first to see the emperor after returning from victory.

They arrived at the palace very quickly, and the main generals in the battle were all asked to meet the emperor.Emperor Wu clearly defined rewards and punishments, those who should be sealed, those who should be rewarded, and of course those who should be punished should also be punished.

There is one thing that Huo Guang has always found very strange. He remembers that in the TV series and his poor historical knowledge, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, was a violent, bloodthirsty, merciless person despite his great talent. The emperor he saw last time was a bit more benevolent. Is it because of the chaotic history here?
After the rewards and punishments were over, Emperor Wu ordered the others to retreat, leaving only the two brothers Huo Qubing and Huo Guang.

The emperor didn't keep anyone else, but only the Huo family brothers were left behind. This clearly meant being the only favorite, and all the other ministers of civil and military affairs cast envious glances.

When everyone else went out, Emperor Wu raised his hand as if looking for something, Huo Guang glanced at the bamboo slips on the low table, his eyes lit up, and he quickly handed the pen not far away to Emperor Wu.

Huo Guang was secretly happy, he guessed it right again, thinking about it, before crossing, the leader held a meeting, he was sitting under the stage, and with just a casual movement of the leader, he could guess whether it was about to store water or smoke.In terms of flattering, he is an eighth-level professional. Although this top leader is different from those in state-owned enterprises, his skills in flattering are well-rounded.

Emperor Wu's lips, which were as thin as cicada's wings, pursed slightly in an admiring arc, and took the pen.

The two Huo brothers did not dare to say anything. They knelt down and sat down with His Highness. No one dared to speak first. There must be a reason for the Emperor to keep them here. The Holy Will was unpredictable, so how could they dare to make random guesses.

Brothers, you look at me, I look at you, and in the end they both lowered their eyes and secretly glanced at the emperor.

The emperor didn't speak, and the courtiers didn't dare to speak. The atmosphere was a bit awkward. Time seemed to forbid it. Until Emperor Wu wrote the pen, the wheel of time started to turn again.

At this moment, Emperor Wu is not as domineering as the emperor just now, and his face is full of the kindness of an elder who wants to get close to the younger generation who wants to be close to him.

Slowly said, "Huo Guang."

Huo Guang didn't expect the emperor to call his own name first, his heart tightened, he didn't react much, he quickly stood up, bowed his head and said, "Huo Guang is here."

Emperor Wu smiled and waved gently, "No need to be formal."

Huo Guang responded and continued to kneel and sit aside.

After two contacts, Emperor Wu came to like the handsome, smart and witty Huo Guang.

Huo Qubing is Wei Shaoer's nephew, that is, Emperor Wu's nephew. Although Huo Guang is Huo Qubing's half-brother, it is reasonable to say that he has no blood relationship with Wei Shaoer, but Emperor Wu appreciates this handsome young man from the bottom of his heart, and has already regarded him as his nephew. treat.

If Huo Guang's magnanimity and magnanimity in dealing with the attacks of the ministers in the main hall last time left a deep impression on Emperor Wu, his resourcefulness and courage in dealing with the Xiongnu on the battlefield further consolidated his position in Emperor Wu's heart.

Emperor Wu approvingly looked at the fair-faced, sword-browed young man in front of him, with the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, "Huo Guang, if you can leave your brother, you are willing to stay with me as your uncle, and stay by my uncle's side in the future, okay? "

Huo Guang's heart was in his throat at this time, and he even wondered if his ears heard it wrong, uncle?The emperor called himself uncle.

He was so happy that he almost jumped up and called Uncle Wu Emperor directly.

Glad to be happy, reason still prevailed, Huo Guang knew that Emperor Wu could call himself his uncle in person, but he was already treating him as a nephew, just like Huo Qubing.

He heard the meaning of Emperor Wu's words, and whispered to himself, brother has gone through nine, nine and eighty-one hardships and is finally going to live a good life.

Of course Huo Guang was willing in his heart and quickly replied, "Huo Guang is lucky to be able to stay with you, the emperor. He will always listen to the emperor's teachings, work hard, and repay the emperor's great kindness."

Emperor Wu was also happy, who would not want to find a smart, well-behaved, sensible and obedient child by his side, capable of writing, martial arts, and healing, the key three views are also correct, any leader wants to have such a subordinate, but Emperor Wu is the supreme chief executive , there is an even more urgent need for such talents.

Although Huo Guang is young and mature, he is still a child after all, and his elder brother brought him out, even if it is a polite way, he always asks for other people's opinions.

Emperor Wu's eyes fell on Huo Qubing, "Can you rest assured that Huo Guang will stay by Uncle's side?"

Huo Qubing is so smart, Huo Guang is his own younger brother, being able to serve by the emperor's side is an opportunity that many people can't wait for, even if the emperor doesn't say it, Huo Qubing actually wants to recommend an official position for Huo Guang, the emperor actually took the initiative to speak.How many people will never have such an opportunity once in a lifetime.

Besides, the emperor only asked for his opinion superficially out of his favor, how could Huo Qubing not have such insight, he said hastily.

"My brother is young. If he makes mistakes in his work, please ask the emperor to see that he is young and ignorant and don't blame him."

Emperor Wu laughed loudly, and his approving laughter echoed in the huge palace.

"From today onwards, Huo Guang will be my Captain Fengche, enjoying the treatment of Doctor Guanglu. When he goes out, he will be accompanied by the chariot, and when he enters, he will be accompanied by his side."

Huo Guang knelt down to accept the order to thank him.

(End of this chapter)