Chapter 824 Young General vs. Rich Lady 127
The envoy from Wangdu City rode at full speed, and the imperial edict soon arrived in Pingyang City.
The person who announced the decree was a eunuch who often served beside King Wei. Of course, there were not only eunuchs, but also other officials, but it was obvious that this eunuch was the main one.
This was the first time, indicating that the imperial edict was indeed the intention of the palace. Although it was also the result of the game between the Regent and Prime Minister Gou, it was also the first time that someone around Prince Wei had done something serious.
Huo Xiao had stopped pretending a long time ago. Anyway, this was the situation. He had defeated three kingdoms in a row, so if anyone had the guts, he could send troops to Wangdu City.
However, Wangdu City obviously does not have that courage.
"Since they are here, let them come to the General's Mansion to meet me. Let me hear what new tricks they have."
Eunuch Wan Ping came with the imperial edict. When he saw Huo Xiao, he smiled and reached out to support General Huo. He said with a smile, "Your Majesty has ordered that the general has made great contributions and has been injured. There is no need to be polite."
Huo Xiao didn't intend to be polite. After hearing these words, he was too lazy to pretend and just sat down with a bold move.
The few officials who followed him looked annoyed. They all felt that Huo Xiao was too rude. They came on behalf of King Wei, but Huo Xiao didn't take them seriously at all.
But they didn't dare to say anything. After all, this was Huo Xiao's territory, so they could only suppress their anger.
Eunuch Wan looked normal, with a hunched body, holding the imperial edict with a humble attitude. This was the usual appearance of eunuchs in the palace, nothing unusual.
He was like this towards Prince Wei, the Prince Regent and Gou Xun, and naturally the same towards Huo Xiao. Prince Wei was weak, and although he was the chief eunuch and the most capable person around Prince Wei, he was nothing to outsiders.
Eunuch Wan unfolded the scroll and began to read the imperial edict.
Huo Xiao refused to kneel, and the Huo family soldiers guarding the door were too imposing to kneel either. However, the officials in the room did not dare to disobey his orders. Half of the people who came were from the Regent and half were from Gou Xun. They did not want to be caught by the other party, so they were very cautious.
Huo Xiao just listened to the imperial edict and didn't take it seriously. After all, it was just a pie in the sky to trick him into looking back at Wangdu.
However, the Regent and Gou Xun were ruthless enough to do as the imperial edict said, and Weiguo would be theirs.
Huo Xiao raised his hand, and Eunuch Wan quickly handed him the imperial edict.
"Your Majesty's grace is so great that I am not afraid! However, I was injured while chasing the Lu army a few days ago. I am afraid I can't set off for a while."
I have received the imperial edict, but I will talk about it later when I will look back.
Wan Ping smiled and said, "The general's health is the most important thing. His Majesty has also said that the border cannot do without the general. However, the general has made such great achievements in the war and expanded the territory. If the general is not rewarded when he returns, wouldn't it be disappointing to the soldiers? His Majesty is concerned about the general. It won't be too late to leave after the general recovers."
"Once the imperial edict is handed over to the general, it will also be announced to the world. Whether the general returns or not, he will be rewarded. The imperial edict has been issued, and it is settled."
Huo Xiao liked to hear this. This imperial edict came at a good time. The area near Lingjiang River was now his territory, and it was legitimate.
"Sir, please take a rest. Pingyang City is very rough and shabby, and there is nothing good to offer you. Let's set off for home tomorrow."
Wan Ping bent his waist even lower, "Your Majesty has rewarded me with many medicinal herbs, and asked me to serve the general well! If the general dislikes my clumsiness, I can stay near Lingjiang River. I only hope that I can come to greet the general occasionally, so that I can give an explanation to His Majesty."
Huo Xiao renamed the upper reaches of Lujiang River to Lingjiang River, so Wan Ping called it that as a way of trying to please Huo Xiao.
Wan Ping didn't dare to stay in Pingyang City and Guangling City, for fear of being suspected of keeping an eye on Huo Xiao. It didn't matter if he went to Lingjiang.
Seeing that he was so sensible, Huo Xiao agreed, "Okay, you are the King of Wei's attendant, so if you go there, it will let the people know that the King of Wei cares about the people of Lingjiang."
Anyway, it is just to appease the people. The people don't understand that King Wei is just a little kid. They just think that King Wei doesn't care and is like a ferocious general standing there, and they always feel uneasy.
Wan Ping knelt down and said, "I understand. I will let the people of Lingjiang know about the achievements of General Wang. From now on, both sides of Lingjiang will be the general's fiefdom."
Huo Xiao was even more satisfied. He was just a eunuch and couldn't cause any trouble. If he was useful, he could be used. If he was dishonest, he could be driven away.
"You have all come here from afar, thank you for your hard work. I am not feeling well, so I will not stay any longer. Except for Eunuch Wan, you will all go back tomorrow."
Everyone was unhappy. They came here with the intention of managing Lingjiang, which was a piece of fat meat.
As soon as Huo Xiao left, they took over and made all their plans. However, Huo Xiao still didn't say when he would leave, and they became anxious.
"General! The imperial decree has been issued. You should set off as soon as possible. Your mother and brother are still waiting for you in Wangdu City, looking forward to your return day and night. Don't you miss them after not seeing them for many years?"
The person who spoke was from the Regent's faction. Gou Xun's faction was very angry. They were really bringing up things that were not relevant. Did they have to anger this killer god now?
Huo Xiao's face really darkened. "Eunuch Wan, can you tell me if my mother and brother are okay?"
Eunuch Wan knelt on the ground and didn't dare to get up. Cold sweat kept dripping down his face. He stammered, "That's good. There were some misunderstandings before, and the general's mansion was sealed. But later it was found out, and Madam Huo and Young Master Huo went back to live as usual. His Majesty and the Regent also gave them many gifts."
"General, rest assured. Madam Huo and Young Master Huo are both fine and in good health. You are fighting outside and are devoted to your country. They will definitely understand you."
Huo Xiao actually knew everything. He knew that his mother and brother had been in the Ministry of Justice prison, that they lived in a slum alley, and that they had a hard life.
But my younger brother is not a fool. He made some money in the early years. Although most of it was used to help the Huo family army raise food, he must have kept some of it.
The Huo family was sealed off, and the younger brother secretly left some of the family property. However, Prime Minister Gou was keeping a close eye on it, so the younger brother could not take it out in a high-profile manner. It was true that life was difficult, but as long as the door was closed, he would not starve.
The two brothers have been secretly communicating with each other through letters. In the most recent secret letter, Huo Chi said that he had moved back home and that he could protect himself and his mother, so Huo Xiao could rest assured.
It would have been fine if he didn't mention his mother and brother, but when he thought about the suffering his mother and brother had endured, he couldn't suppress his anger!
"Your Majesty the Prince of Wei will never treat the Huo family harshly. It must be you who are stirring up trouble and framing my mother and brother!"
"Come here! Drag them out! Beat them with twenty military sticks, throw them out of the city, and let them go back to Wangdu. This general does not want to see these treacherous people. They dirty my eyes!"
The Huo family army had always disliked people visiting the capital, so they responded with great momentum and immediately came to drag the people away.
These civil servants had never seen such a scene before. They started cursing and then cried out for mercy.
The people of the Regent's faction are going crazy. This was not something they did, it was all done by Prime Minister Gou. Why are they being blamed as well?
Huo Xiao was too lazy to listen to their explanations and said impatiently: "Shut up, it's so noisy!"
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