Huan Rong

In the Changle Palace, colorful lanterns hang high, and the colored glaze that makes the lanterns keeps flickering.

The palace maids shuttled back and forth in the corridor, some carrying lacquer trays or copper stoves.During the movement, the skirt is like floating clouds, rustling.Under the light, the silver ornaments embellished on the hair are shining brightly.

In front of the gate of the main hall, several eunuchs stood sideways, all pricking up their ears, cheering up, waiting for the order from the hall.

After a while, there was a burst of string music in the hall, followed by a burst of laughter.

Da Changle walked out quickly and asked if the copper stove was ready.

"It's ready, the bone broth has been cooked properly. The mutton is being prepared in the kitchen."

"En." Da Changle nodded, "Are the vegetables ready?"

"It's all ready." The eunuch who replied glanced behind him and said, "There are also a few sea fish, which taste fresh from the cook, and the snacks ordered by the Queen Mother and the officials, will be delivered together later."

"Go, watch for yourself, make no mistake."

"promise."

Da Changle turned around and returned to the palace, the eunuch breathed a sigh of relief, and then felt happy, looking at the envious eyes of his companions, he couldn't help but feel a little elated.

Blown by the cold wind, his feet fell back to the ground, his complacent mood immediately subsided, he stared carefully at the various meals delivered, and concentrated on what Da Changle ordered, not daring to be sloppy in the slightest.

Being valued by Dachangle is both an opportunity and a risk.

If things are done well, you don't have to worry about not having a bright future.If it is not done well, no matter how high it floats today, it will fall badly in the future.

In the hall, the standing screen was removed, and two rows of three-legged lamps were placed against the wall. The lamp bases were cast in bronze with patterns of crouching tigers, which were lifelike.

The lights are bright without any smoke, making the room as bright as day.

Because it is a family banquet, there is no need to talk about too many rules.

Princess Nankang sat at the top, followed by Huan Rong.

Mrs. Li and Murong were on the left of Princess Nankang. Huan Wei and Huan Xuan sat at the same table, and Huan Yin, Huan Zhen and Huan Zhiyu sat in a row.

Half-grown teenagers and children looked at the phantom in the hall, their little faces flushed, and they clapped their hands and cheered from time to time.

Last year, a small country in the Western Regions paid tribute, in addition to spices and treasures, several phantoms were also donated.These people have different skills, some can control beasts, some can imitate birds to call birds, some can spit fire from their mouths, and some can cut their tongues and continue.

After seeing it twice, Huan Rong was no longer interested.

Pick out those that can control beasts and imitate birdsong and give them to your mother to relieve boredom, and send all the rest to Xiyuan to perform for the foreign envoys who come to pay tribute.

Huan Xin entered the palace a few days ago and happened to see the performance of the phantom. Hearing that he claimed to have supernatural powers and was instructed by heaven, he couldn't help scoffing.

If Mrs. Li hadn't been well versed in spices, he would have come to burn incense and pray, and sow beans into soldiers.

"Small tricks are just blindfolds, insignificant."

"Your Majesty is very clear, don't be deceived by others."

"In the past, Qin Shihuang listened to alchemists and sent ships overseas to search for immortals, but in the end he found nothing. Now His Majesty has such a large ship, don't say that overseas islands can be reached no matter how far away. Be careful in everything, and don't be fooled by this kind of magic. confused."

Huan Xin's words were earnest and thoughtful, and there was a lot of meaning in what he said.

Huan Rong savored his words carefully and reconfirmed that this elder brother who was once regarded as a fool and good at making money has indeed undergone earth-shaking changes.

Just these words of persuasion are very rare.It's not really good for him, it may not be able to say it.

It should be known that metaphysics flourished during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, cultivating immortals and health preservation became a fashion, and cold food powder was once popular.After the founding of the Huan Han Dynasty, although the atmosphere has improved, metaphysics is still the mainstream of the upper class.

Huan Xin's words are tantamount to warning Huan Rong that the way to keep in good health is advisable, and the road to seek immortality needs to be cautious.

The subtext is: Qin Shihuang listened to the words of the alchemists and sent ships overseas to search for fairy mountains.If you are not sure, don't follow suit.

Qin Huang unified the six countries and called him Emperor Shihuang, but he didn't know enough about overseas.

If you have been to the overseas islands, how could you be deceived by a few simple illusions and a few words.

Nowadays, Huan Han has built three-masted ships, the size of the fleet is constantly expanding, the sea routes are becoming more and more perfect, and the number of islands they pass through is countless.On these islands, I didn't see a single immortal, but I saw quite a few uncivilized barbarians.

The barbarians are ignorant of enlightenment, and some are still drinking blood, just like savages.

There are immortals in such a place?

It's simply a big joke in the world!

Even if there is a fairy, it will be in a place where ordinary people cannot find it.As the emperor of a country, one should be cautious about all people in the world, and one should be cautious about such illusory things.

If you want to prolong your life, you can learn more about health preservation.

After Huan Xin left, Huan Rong relayed his words to Princess Nankang.

Without him, it is really strange to say such persuasive words as a Taoist priest.

When Princess Nankang heard the words, she smiled lightly and said, "That's the way it is."

Since ancient times, there have been countless people who have sought immortality and asked questions, and there are also many records in history books.But what kind of real immortal is it? How many people have seen it?

Metaphysics flourished in the previous dynasty, and there were quite a few people seeking immortality.

The results of it?

I haven't seen those who have become immortals, but there are quite a few people who have lost their minds after eating cold food and loose food.

It is true that the ancients were in awe of ghosts and gods, but in some respects they are quite pragmatic.

Since that day, Huan Rong has gained a better understanding of the era he lived in, and often lamented that it is really out of date to look at the present from the records of later generations, and even go astray.

Leaving aside the phantoms that Huan Xin despised, the two sent to Changle Palace did have real abilities.

One person can guard against beasts and live together with tigers and leopards.

According to what he said, his ancestors were originally Huns, who were murdered by tribes when they were young, and were raised by leopards in the mountains. At the age of ten, they still didn't know the human language, and they were no different from wild animals.Later, he was captured by passing cavalry and was almost killed as a demon.

Only when the team leader recognized the totem on his body did he save his life.

Because he was unable to mount a horse to fight, and was feared by others because of his experience, he simply left the tribe and made a living by himself.Relying on unique skills, he travels with Hu in the Western Regions to earn money.

Unfortunately, the man from the Western Regions who took him in encountered bandits. Although he saved his life, he became a slave overnight.

Still relying on his ability to guard beasts, he stood out among the slaves and was sold to a large tribe.This time, he entered Huan Han with the tribute team, and tried his best, hoping to win Huan Rong's favor and be safe in the future.

The tiger girl and the bear girl can also control tigers and leopards, but their abilities are different from this person.

After looking at the little beasts he brought and seeing the lynx making various lovable movements, the people in the hall burst into laughter from time to time.

Especially Huan Xuan and Huan Zhiyu, they got together to talk, with four big round eyes, looking at the little lynx running beside them, full of affection.

The copper stove was put on, and the man who guarded the beast received the reward and retreated.

Several lynxes followed him, and one simply climbed onto his shoulder, which made the eyes of several children shine.

After a while, a phantom man who can imitate birdsong enters the palace.

Because it was getting late, it was impossible to call a flock of birds, so the excitement of the performance was compromised.However, it was still very strange for the three of Huan Yin who saw this kind of performance for the first time.

The phantom is of medium stature, unlike Hu of the Western Regions, with a tall nose and deep eyes, broad arms and round waist.In terms of facial features and appearance, he is completely Han.

This is indeed the case.

During the Han Dynasty, his ancestors were ordered to move to the Western Regions to reclaim wasteland.It has been reproduced for generations and took root in the local area.During the war at the end of the Han Dynasty, the Hu people seized the Western Regions, and his family became sheep slaves.

Thanks to this ability to learn bird songs, I was spared a more tragic fate.

Arriving in Jiankang with the tribute team, seeing Huan Rong, knowing that in front of him is the Emperor Huan Han who made the Hu of the Western Regions bow his head and proclaim him a vassal.

At this moment, the phantom is wearing colorful clothes, without a crown, and the same colored cloth is tied on the hair bun.

Before he opened his mouth, the sound of birdsong resounded throughout the hall.

Thrushes, orioles, magpies... all kinds of bird songs are intertwined, which is very pleasant.

Amid the sound of birdsong, the phantom dances its limbs and shakes the colored cloth tied to its arms, imitating the flapping of birds' wings.

Suddenly, there was a pause in the crisp bird chirping, and a burst of raptor chirping sounded suddenly.The phantom's dance became more rapid, and the range of movement became larger and larger, giving it a majestic and majestic feeling.

When he was performing, several pigeons flew into the hall, hovered above the phantom's head, and made a cooing sound.

The chubby one even flew down and slapped the phantom's wings, with obvious anger in its cry, as if to say: No!No matter how similar they are, they look completely different!

One took the lead, and all the pigeons swooped down one after another, just like small bombers.

The phantom's performance was interrupted in the middle, looking at the pigeons hovering above his head, clutching his blushing forehead, he didn't know what to do for a while.

The pain was not too painful, but he was slapped as soon as he opened his mouth. What should he do about the performance?

This situation is indeed a bit ridiculous.

Huan Rong looked at Princess Nankang, who was at the head, and was surprised to see his mother, so he immediately put down his wine glass, got up and left the table.

Seeing the Son of Heaven approaching, the phantom man hurriedly crouched on the ground, with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, and confessed his crimes.

Huan Rong smiled and said: "Get up, this is an accident, it's not your fault."

While speaking, he raised his right arm, caught the flying pigeon, handed it to Huan Zhiyu who was full of expectation, and said with a smile, "This is Ah Yuan, very naughty."

The pigeon cooed twice, and when it saw the fresh meat brought by the maid, it immediately picked up one.

Huan Wei and Huan Xuan have long been used to it.In their impression, the pigeons raised in Taicheng should eat meat.

The other three are not.

Seeing the pigeons picking up the fresh meat one mouthful after another, Huan Zhiyu's eyes widened, feeling incredible.Huan Yin and Huan Zhen are no longer like grown-ups, their faces are covered with capitalized "惊".

Do pigeons eat meat?

Occasionally or habit?

If it is the former, it can also be regarded as an exception.If it is the latter, the three worldviews will be shaken.

"A piece of colorful silk and half a fan of lamb."

The performance was interrupted, instead of being punished, there were rewards instead. The phantom was overjoyed, and immediately bowed down to thank him.

Pigeons flew down one after another, scrambling around for fresh meat.

The three of Huan Yin watched intently, their faces full of surprise.

Huan Rong returned to the table, untied the bamboo tube that A Yuan had brought, and took out the silk cloth inside.After reading the news sent back from the north, his smile was slightly suppressed, and his gaze was fleeting.

"But something is wrong in the north?" Princess Nankang noticed, turned her head and asked in a low voice.

"The Qin State and Gaoche Wusun fought decisively at the foot of Shuofang City. They fought fiercely for several days and won a great victory. They captured Wusun Kunmi, killed the leader of the Di family, killed five thousand enemies, and captured more than ten thousand bandit soldiers."

Huan Rong handed the silk cloth to Princess Nankang, and said in a low voice: "Also, Qin soldiers used military chariots to cut off Wusun's high chariot army in the battle. Their tactics are quite similar to those of Youzhou state soldiers."

As the eldest princess of the Jin Dynasty and the Empress Dowager of Huanhan, Princess Nankang has extremely keen political and military sense.

Hearing what Huan Rong said, his brows immediately frowned.

"Azi, you have to guard against it."

Huan Rong nodded.

"After tomorrow's court meeting, I will leave Xie Situ and Xi Zhongshu to talk about it in detail. I'm afraid the previous covenant is..."

Huan Rong didn't say what happened next.It's not that he didn't know how to say it, but that the words came to his lips, and he swallowed them back.

Princess Nankang didn't ask any further questions, but looked at her son who was lost in thought, and sighed secretly.

Mrs. Li leaned closer, with a questioning expression on her face.

"Sister, is something wrong?"

"Things in the north." Princess Nankang said immediately.Mrs. Li is ice-snow and intelligent, and she can understand it after a little thought.

Murong knew his identity, even though he was curious, he didn't ask.Instead, he focused his attention on Huan Wei and Huan Xuan, and occasionally looked at Huan Yin and the other three, thinking that the future crown prince would probably be one of these three.

The sudden episode did not affect the family dinner.

The copper stove was delivered, and the sliced ​​mutton and vegetables were arranged one by one.

Princess Nankang and Huan Rong moved their chopsticks first, and Huan Wei and Huan Xuan "demonstrated" for several nephews.Huan Zhiyu was the youngest, to avoid being splashed by the boiling soup, and was served by A Mi.

After the meal, the palace maid brought snacks.Paired with honey water, the children had a great time eating it.

With the "net worth" of Huan Shixiu, Huan Si and others, naturally they would not treat their sons badly.However, with the same material, the taste is quite different due to different preparation methods and chef's skills.

Huan Wei and Huan Xuan are so sweet, and so are the three of them.

Seeing the satisfied faces of the children, Huan Rong began to seriously consider whether to let the cooks in the palace use their brains to study more tricks.At that time, with these snacks, the child can also be abducted.

After the palace banquet, the three of Huan Yin were left in Changle Palace.

According to Huan Rong's idea, since people come, they naturally have to stay in the palace and slowly observe and teach.Taiji Hall is too eye-catching, but Changle Palace is different.

With the honor of the Empress Dowager, it is really reasonable to keep a few grandchildren by her side, no one can say anything.

Silent all night.

In the early morning of the next day, the three provinces urgently reported snow damage.

According to the report sent by Fei, the three counties of Changsha, Xiangdong and Hengyang were hit by the catastrophe.

No one expected that there would be a sudden blizzard in the land of Jingxiang, and there was no precaution in advance, and the disaster was really serious.

"Open the government treasury and adjust the grain from Jiangzhou. The disaster money will be distributed from the state treasury."

Knowing the situation of the disaster, His Highness Huan Rong issued an order to allocate money and food for disaster relief, and strictly ordered that any local officials who dare to corrupt money for the disaster will be severely punished, and their family members will sit together.

Before the end of the court meeting, some government troops rushed out of Beijing with the imperial decree.

After the court meeting ended, Huan Rong summoned Xie An, Xi Chao and Jia Bing.Wang Xianzhi and Xie Xuantong were left behind to discuss the affairs of the Northland.

Several monarchs and ministers sat in the hall, and Huan Rong took out the silk cloth and handed it to Xie An and others to circulate.

Knowing the specific content and guessing the intention behind Huan Rong, Wang Xianzhi was the first to speak out: "Your Majesty's intention, but after Wusun's high chariots are all chased away, you want to send troops to attack the north?"