Huan Rong

Chapter 95 Black Face

Huan Yi has no intention of being the son of the eldest son, after having a heart-to-heart talk with Huan Rong, he suddenly felt relaxed.The five steamed cakes were eaten in a blink of an eye, and I smacked my lips, still feeling unfinished.

"Brother, didn't you have breakfast?" Huan Rong asked.

"Use it." Huan Yi grinned and said, "The steamed cakes here, brother, have added honey, and the taste is extraordinarily good."

Huan Rong was speechless for a while, then summoned his servant and ordered him to deliver another plate of steamed cakes.

"It's all honey!" Huan Yi added.

"promise!"

Everyone in the house knows that the fourth son is fond of sweets, and he can eat half a jar of honey without water.

When Huan Rong was not in the mansion, Huan Yi practiced martial arts diligently every day, his food intake increased day by day, his appetite was better than before, and his love for sweets also skyrocketed.

Now, let alone half a jar of honey, he can eat the whole jar without blinking.

Huan Rong really can't understand such a taste hobby.

The steamed cakes are delivered, and there is also a pot of warm honey water.

Huan Yi ate steamed cakes and honey water to his heart's content.Huan Rong didn't take a bite at all, he felt his mouth was sweet, even bitter.

"Brother, don't you need some?"

"Brother, you can use it yourself. I like porridge for breakfast."

Huan Rong looked away, waited for the servant to bring breakfast, scooped up a spoonful of thick corn porridge, blew it cool, and put it into his mouth, he felt a warmth flow from his throat, and suddenly felt comfortable all over.

The fly in the ointment is that the porridge tastes sweet, and honey is obviously added.

In the old days, no matter whether it was sweet or salty porridge, Huan Rong thought it was good, at least he could eat three bowls.Today, facing a certain sweet addict, I really can't eat sweet porridge.

"Why is brother frowning?" Huan Yi swallowed the steamed cake, drank the honey water in one gulp, and said, "But millet porridge is not tasty? Why don't you add more honey."

Plus?

Huan Rong couldn't help shaking his fingers, and the spoon almost fell into the bowl.Looking at the sweet corn suddenly, I suddenly lost my appetite.

Can't eat?

To him, it was nothing short of a miracle.

However, porridge and meals were hard to come by. After the Northern Expedition, Huan Rong cherished food even more, and he was not willing to waste even half a grain of rice.Facing the steaming millet porridge, Huan Rong's heart sank, he simply poured the pickled vegetables into the wrinkle, picked up the lacquer bowl, and swallowed it with a few mouthfuls.

There was basically no taste, and the millet porridge had bottomed out.

The maidservant brought the lacquer bowl and wanted to fill it again, Huan Rong waved his hand and said, "No need, just one bowl."

bowl?

Mr. Lang only eats a bowl of millet porridge for breakfast?

"Mr. Lang, would you like some steamed cakes?"

"No need." Huan Rong continued to shake his head.

Need not? !

Like thunder roaring over their heads, everyone looked at Huan Rong in unison, with terrified expressions.Even Ah Mi's eyes widened, wondering what was wrong with Mr. Lang.

Huan Yi feels different.

With brother's appetite, no matter how little it is, it will never be so little.

Thinking for a while, suddenly frowned, Huan Yi slapped the table and said angrily: "Could it be because he was drunk yesterday? I said that person has no good intentions! I will go to him now and let him know how bad it is!"

Before he finished speaking, Huan Yi got up and left.

Huan Rong was stunned for a moment, realizing the meaning of Huan Yi's words, he quickly grabbed his sleeve and said repeatedly: "Brother, it has nothing to do with the third brother, don't be impulsive!"

"It's really okay?" Huan Yi was very suspicious.

"Not really."

To prove what he said was true, Huan Rong ate another bowl of millet porridge.Because there is no honey in the porridge, and the pickled vegetables are very refreshing, the appetite suddenly whetted, and it took three bowls in a row before it stopped.

At this point, A Mi and the others breathed a sigh of relief, right, with the appetite of the gentleman, this is normal.

After eating breakfast, Huan Yi didn't leave in a hurry, listening to Huan Rong's description of all kinds of things on the battlefield, the more he listened, the brighter his eyes became, and he wished he could be there and experience the heroism of killing the enemy in front of the battle.

"On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, and life and death are only in the blink of an eye." Seeing Huan Yi's eager expression, Huan Rong poured cold water on him on the spot.

"My brother is successful in martial arts, but he only has a half-knowledge of the art of war. He needs to know that to lead troops to fight, bravery is of course important, and the art of war is even more indispensable."

"Brother, you know, I get a headache when I read." Huan Yi couldn't help frowning, "I can't help it even if I want to learn."

"No problem."

Huan Yi raised his head, always feeling that Huan Rong's smile was very meaningful.

Sure enough, the next moment I heard Huan Rong say: "I found two great talents a few days ago, both of whom are well versed in the art of war. When they arrive in Jiankang, I can explain the art of war to my brother. It doesn't matter if you can't read, just listen carefully and memorize it." .”

"Brother, can't we discuss it?" Huan Yi's face turned bitter.

"No." Huan Rong shook his head.

"Really can't?" At any rate, let it be accommodating.

"Brother, you don't want to go to Yandu anymore?" Huan Rong looked at Huan Yi, as if to say, so what you said before were all lies?

"Of course I want to!" Huan Yi said firmly, without wavering at all.

"That's good. When Xun Sheren and Zhong Sheren arrive, brother can learn from them." Huan Rong smiled, without any disappointment.

Huan Yi opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word.Reluctantly scratching his neck, he always felt that he had stepped into a sleeve.

However, he knows what is good and what is wrong, and understands that Huan Rong is helping him sincerely.Isn't it the book of military science?A millstone weighing dozens of kilograms can be picked up, and a few military books are nothing!

Headaches are headaches!

For brother's trust, he fought hard!

Huan Yi made up his mind, talked to Huan Rong a few more words, then got up and went to the school to practice martial arts.

Watching him leave, Huan Rong leaned against the table, propped his chin with one hand, tapped the table with his white fingers, and his voice was exceptionally regular.

My brother doesn't want to be the prince, so things have to be re-planned.

With the behavior style of a scumbag father, after asking for credit, Huanxi's position as the eldest son will sooner or later be lost.Huan Ji is already useless, even if he wants to, he is powerless, and it is impossible to replace him.

Huan Wei and Huan Xuan are still young.

Huan Xin?

Thinking of Huan Xin's character, Huan Rong lowered his eyes, and a smile line formed on the corner of his mouth.

Perhaps, he should sell a favor to his elder brother, maybe there will be unexpected surprises.

噍——

Huan Rong was engrossed in his thoughts, but he didn't realize that the goshawk flew close to him, and was about to step on his shoulder with two flaps of its wings.

"No." Huan Rong was startled, leaned back quickly, and swung it away with his sleeve.

There is no sheepskin or shawl armor, so it's okay to be caught by the eagle's claws?

Goshawk was hurt.

He landed on the table, turned around and pointed his butt at Huan Rong.

"Okay, don't look at how much you weigh now, Dolly the Paw."

Huan Rong stretched out his hand amusedly, trying to brush against Goshawk's left wing.

Goshawk glanced at him sideways, fluttered its wings coldly and flew away, landed on the wooden frame, continued to use its buttocks to attack people, and protested silently.

Is this mature?

Huan Rong was both helpless and funny, so he could only ask the maidservant to bring fresh meat, and put it in front of the wooden rack, waiting for the old man to calm down.He turned around and sat down at the low table, took out the bamboo tube sent by Goshawk, opened the mouth of the tube, and unfolded the whole piece of silk cloth.

After reading the first few lines, Huan Rong couldn't help but let out a "huh" with surprise on his face.Continuing to look down, his expression changed from surprise to solemnity, and the word Chuan wrinkled between his brows.

At the end, the solemn look gradually disappeared, and his face was full of disbelief.

"I didn't expect..." Huan Rong murmured, spreading the silk cloth on the table, looking at the familiar handwriting over and over again, his heart was shaken.

I really didn't expect that I just sold some weapons and leather armor on a whim, and I made a few provocative words by the way, which would lead to such a big trouble.

"Murong Chui lost his elite, and joined forces with the Duan Clan to attack Murong Ping."

"The Di people sent envoys to Yecheng, holding Murong Ping's own handwriting, demanding that the Yan State fulfill its promise and hand over the land and population of the two states."

"Murong Chong has not recovered from his serious injury, and he is recovering from his injuries in Peijun. The envoys from the Di people failed to ask for the proton."

"There is news from Chang'an that Princess Qinghe is seriously ill and will die soon."

"Murong Chui and his sons went to Chenliu, but they were betrayed by Murong Lin, and were intercepted and killed by soldiers sent by Yecheng. The eldest son Murong Ling was injured to protect his brother."

"Feng Luo arrived halfway and rescued his eldest son Murong Ling, and the rest of his sons were taken captive to Yecheng."

"In the territory of Yan State, Badi, Jie people and Qiang people jointly rebelled, killed Murong Xianbei tax official, and plundered several counties in the territory."

"There were also rebellions from the Hu tribe under the Di people, and they were all wiped out with little momentum."

"Xianbei's political situation is unstable, and several forces are restraining each other, which threatens to destroy the country. If external forces are involved, the jurisdiction will be difficult to protect."

"The Di people wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. When Zhang Liang sent troops from the west, Fu Jian was attacked on both sides. He was short of troops and dared not move lightly in the past few months."

"Wubao won Jingzhou and Yuzhou. Jing will lead his troops to stay in Jingzhou and will go to Xuzhou soon."

Compared with the past, this letter is three times longer.

After reading it carefully, Huan Rong couldn't figure it out for a while, and his mind seemed to be entangled in a mess.

After thinking for a while, Huan Rong spread out the paper again and drew a simple map from memory.

Except for a few strategic places, all the counties and counties were not marked, and all the mountains and rivers were ignored. Only the regime in the north was roughly drawn, and a narrow and long area was drawn between Qin and Yan, and the word Wubao was noted.

After drawing the whole map, Huan Rong took out the silk cloth and compared them with each other. A thought suddenly arose in his mind: First go to Jingzhou, Yuzhou, and then to Xuzhou. Could it be that Qin's Wubao is determined to expand eastward and swallow Murong Xianbei?

Although there is no real evidence, Huan Rong does have this premonition.His intuition has always been accurate, and he rarely makes mistakes.However, regarding the political situation in the north, it is impossible to say for a while.

Historically, the Di people destroyed Qianyan and occupied the territory and entire population of Qianyan.If Wang Meng lived a few more years, maybe after Fu Jian unified the north, the outcome of the Battle of Feishui would also change.

With the sudden emergence of Qin's Wubao, Huan Rong intervened again, and historical variables increased.

The Northern Expedition of the Eastern Jin Dynasty was somewhat anticlimactic, but after all, it did not hurt the muscles and bones, and lost tens of thousands of troops.Murong Xianbei's decline is true, but with the help of the Duan family, it's really hard to say whether Murong Chui defected to the Di people, or if Murong Chui judged him to be superior.

Without the thug Qifu Xianbei, and losing more than [-] troops for no reason, with the population under Fu Jian's control, it is not an ordinary difficulty to go east.And Zhang Liang made a move at this time to restrain the troops of the Di people, and it was hard to guarantee that there would be no Qin's Wubao moving in secret.

Surrounded by barbarians in the north, the situation of the Han people became more and more difficult.As long as the mind is clear enough, the only Han regime will unite sooner or later.

Whether they will part ways or even stab each other in the future is still unknown.At present, in order to protect each other's interests, it is most important to jointly expel the Hu people's forces.

Qin's Wubao took down Murong Xianbei, and 100% would turn around and give the Di people a head-on blow.

At that time, with Zhang Liang in the west and Qin's Wubao in the east, Fu Jian's life will definitely be difficult.Even if the two are not in a hurry to make a move, Rouran in the north and Tuyuhun in the southwest are not good at it, and they will definitely swarm when they encounter a bargain.

When things got to that point, it was very difficult for Fu Jian to maintain his current power, let alone realize his ambitions.

Huan Rong looked at the map, slowly sketching with his fingers, his fingertips were stained with a little scratch, and he couldn't help but wonder.

First Murong Xianbei, then Di Ren, who is next?

"Could it be that the Qin family intends to become king?"

The goshawk turned its head just at this time, its sharp eagle eyes were like sharp arrows, and a cry came from its mouth.

Huan Rong was not on guard, and broke out in a cold sweat.

Looking at the map and the silk cloth again, the previous thread has not been sorted out, but the mind has become more chaotic.

As noon approached, Ah Mi served roasted meat and rice.

Smelling the aroma of the food, Huan Rong's stomach started to rumble, so he put aside all distracting thoughts and satiated his stomach before talking.

After becoming an official in Yandu, Huan Rong really didn't want to wrong himself, so he changed from two meals a day to three meals a day.

There are no conditions in the army, back to Jiankang, servants and cooks pick up the old rules, prepare meals early, and put hot soup on the fire all day long, so that they can be taken at any time.

After eating two bowls of rice, Huan Rong's movements slowed down, and his mind started to spin again.

If the Qin family really wanted to be king, how should he respond?

"Lang Jun, but the food is not to your taste?"

"No." Huan Rong shook his head, picked up a piece of roasted meat, and slowly bit it in his mouth.

The salty aroma eroded the taste buds, Huan Rong narrowed his eyes.

So what about being king?

He was no longer Amon under Wu, and he had a clear understanding of the troubled times.

Controlling the land of Yandu, with thousands of strong men under his command, not only is there no shortage of talents around him, and he has Haiyan and a map in his hands, even if he turns his face in the future, he still has a way to bite the opponent and prevent himself from being disadvantaged.

However, things didn't get to that point.

Qin Jing sent this letter, not necessarily without the intention of continuing to cooperate with him.

In general, multiple friends are better than multiple enemies.Before there is no need to tear up the face, relying on the maintenance of interests, we can still be friends.

Thinking of this, Huan Rong exhaled a foul breath, and picked up his rice bowl again.

There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain. Instead of worrying about what is there, it is better to continue to lay a solid foundation.

There is no way to beat the scumbag father, occupy a place in the court, and make the world dare not underestimate him. Before the Qin family can really become king, he will probably die long ago. No matter how much he thinks, it will be in vain.

Moreover, if the Qin family can become king, how could he always be the county magistrate of Yandu.As long as you have considerable strength, no matter who you meet, you can still remain invincible.

In troubled times, there are only six words: military power, financial power, and territory!

The thought flashed across, and Huan Rong couldn't help trembling.

How did he come up with this idea?

Putting down the chopsticks, Huan Rong gathered his five fingers together, his expression slightly concentrated.

In the next two days, Huan Rong continued to browse through the collection of books in the mansion, and at the same time sent a letter to Xie Xuan, not only to condemn the unkindness of that day, but also to inquire about the Xie family's intention to marry him.

He has no intention of getting married, but he doesn't want to have a bad relationship with Mrs. Xie.Knowing the future development of the Xie family in Chenjun, but still foolishly offending the other party, it is 100% because the head was caught by the door.

What's more, asking the Queen Mother to talk to Princess Nankang is really a big deal.Out of caution, Huan Rong always had to figure out the cause and effect before he could rest assured.

Xie Xuan's reply came very quickly, Huan Rong was really relieved when he saw the contents of the letter.

As the most outstanding gentleman of his generation, Xie Xuan was really ashamed of his unkind behavior that day, and said in the letter that he would definitely host a banquet for Huan Rong to come over the house in the future and personally apologize to him.

He did know about the marriage.

The Yifang who wants to marry Huan Rong is actually a side branch. It has gone through three generations, and there is no one who can support the family. It is not the help of the clan.

Why he fell in love with Huan Rong is very clear without explaining.

Even so, the wind leaked out, and there were still many opposition voices within the Xie family.

It sounds unbelievable, but at its root, it is still driven by the concept of family status.

Xie Xuan couldn't understand the behavior of the side branch, and hinted in the letter that this woman was not a good match.

If it were someone else, Xie Xuanjuan would not have said that.But he has a good relationship with Huan Rong, and there is Xie An's previous comments, there is no concealment in the letter, and every word is clear.

"In this way, it is a good thing that I shouldn't be this relative?"

After reading the letter, Huan Rong let go of a big stone in his heart, and suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

However, today's matter has been revealed, without Miss Xie Shi, sooner or later there will be Zhou, Zhang, and Zhao, and he can't always use the same excuse.

"It's difficult."

It really is a wave of ups and downs.

Others in Huan Rong's position must try to find a way to marry a noble family, but he doesn't want to get married at all, let alone expand his power through marriage.

In front of my mother, I can say, scumbag...

I just hope Sima Huan can continue to be a scumbag and ignore him to the end.Don't try to play with the kindness of the father and the filial piety of the son again, and make a fuss about his marriage.

Not long after receiving Xie Xuan's letter, Xun You and Zhong Lin arrived in Jiankang.

When the two entered the city, it caused quite a commotion.

Nearly a hundred vehicles, large and small, lined up on the shore in a long line.The carriages are all specially built, and the load capacity is far beyond ordinary.The wheels pressed the ground, and judging from the track marks alone, the cargo on the cart was no small matter.

And it turns out that's true.

Animal skins from the north, spiced agate colored treasures from Persia, and all kinds of exquisite gold and silver ornaments are all rare.Before the convoy left the dock, it attracted many merchants from big and small cities.

Xun You and Zhong Lin didn't show up. The servant who was driving uncovered the sign on the car. The merchant saw it clearly. Although he was unwilling, he finally got out of the way.

The Longkanghuan family is not well-known among the noble families, but it is very different from the common people.

The healthy servant raised his whip, and the cart drove all the way, stopping one after another before Huan's mansion.

When Huan Rong got the report, he went out to meet him in person, and called Huan Yi, who was grinding the millstone, by the way.

As for Huan Xin, since he knew that his son was seriously injured, he would not be able to behave well in the future, so he no longer wanted to pester Huan Rong, and sent letters to his aunt more frequently, almost one letter a day.

Huan Rong didn't care to explore what was written in the letter.

Anyway, nothing more than the position of the son of the world.

Since my elder brother doesn't care, let him make troubles.

Xun You and Zhong Lin got off the carriage, stood still and bowed to Huan Rong.

Huan Rong took half a step forward, and said with a smile, "Zhong Ren, Kong Yu, I hope you will come!"

Huan Rong smiled heartily, but Huan Yi was beating drums in his heart.

To be respected by brother, these two must be rich in books, knowledgeable and well-informed, and quite knowledgeable.It is conceivable that following them to learn, the days to come will be in dire straits...

Thousands of miles away, Qin Jue expressed the same emotion.

Since Qin Jing stationed troops in Jingzhou, the Xiangli brothers led craftsmen to build the Wubao, Qin Jue and Qin Yu followed busy, besides helping to transport earth, rock and hardwood, they also led troops out of the fort to inspect, and met Hu people with malicious intentions , I have to play a game every three to five times. It can be said that I am like a fish in water, and my life is quite fulfilling.

Unfortunately, with the arrival of Zhang Yu, this enrichment was quickly broken.

"The servant was ordered to explain the map of military books to the two young masters for half an hour every day."

Just because of this, Qin Jue gritted his teeth and still persisted.

The problem is that Qin Jing didn't see Goshawk for a long time to bring back news, and out of boredom, he suddenly became concerned about their studies.

One day, after personally testing the homework of the two of them, Qin Jing raised the corners of her lips and smiled heart-poundingly.

Qin Jue and Qin Xuan suddenly knew that something was wrong, and they were sweating profusely on the spot.

The premonition soon came true.

Starting the next day, the teaching time was increased to one hour.Qin Jing even went to the school field to train the two of them in martial arts.

Studying with Zhang Canjun in the morning, and being beaten by Qin Jing in the afternoon, not to mention Qin Jue, Qin Xuan couldn't hold it anymore.

"Brother, what kind of style is it?"

Qin Jue sat on the couch with his robe pulled down to his waist, pressed the green seal on his belly, and immediately hissed.

"do not know."

Qin Yu yawned, threw a jar of ointment, lay down on his bed, closed his eyes, and soon snored like thunder.

At the same time, Qin Jing boarded the completed city wall and looked to the south. He didn't wait for the goshawk to fly back, but waited for the news from Buqu from the south.

Raising his arms to catch the falling black eagle, he untied the bamboo tube from the eagle's legs, and Qin Jing's mood improved slightly.After reading the content of the news, his good mood took a turn for the worse, and his face turned black.

The Xie family of Chen Jun wants to marry Huan Rong?